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appearance solid black on the pour . a healthy lighter mocha head of three fingers strong in a duvel goblet . good hold on the head a number of lace rings left behind as we go . aroma about the same pleasant roasted grain aroma as the normal guinness but with a light vapory alcohol edge . taste good rich roasty flavor some good coffee flavors in support both intensified by some well leveled abv . notes of licorice on the swallow and a finish of deep roast . mouthfeel average weight maybe a bit more . low carbonation pretty smooth . drinkability the best guinness product by far imo . welcome to the states . a nice fall sipper after spending several hours out in the evening chill tonight .,appearance,0.9,1
highly carbonated large yeast chunks very pale orange off white head lasts a minute or so smells like a creamsicle with big yeast esters and phenolics tastes smooth and well balanced alcohol makes its presence known finishes with a long lingering spiciness reminds me a bit of heavyweight lunacy except this has the phenolics in more control very creamy texture by the end of the beer it was as much from white labs as it was from bells,appearance,0.6,1
poured from bottle into pub glass . this is one of my favorites let me preface this before i continue . besides the color pale yellow with a tinge of orange everything else is amazing . great bitter citrus in the nose and taste . i love the taste of this beer the bite from the alcohol is the only reason why i didnt grade it exceptional . if you call yourself a hop head and havent tried this beer before then find a different term of endearment . definitely a must try .,appearance,0.6,1
presentation . fl.oz ml duvelian style white painted brown glass stubby with a themed label that reflects the brews name . an eye patch wearing pirate with his toothless smile dominates the front label whilst in the background wooden barrels and a buccaneer ship complete the display . a small blue colored neck label has the words superior class from belgium east flanders all this is finished with an appropriately color coordinated crown cap . the main label has a generic design and the words bire du boucanier which appear on all three bdb variants . only the small text words dark ale below the larger word boucanier and alc . by vol differentiate this from the other two golden ale and red ale versions . appearance ruddy dark brown settles with a nice looking tan colored head which struts its longevity for some time . gorgeous lacing once the head rests and lays low with a cloth carpet head . finely dissolved conditioning . nose basic odors . nothing outstanding here . dark malts burnt sugars caramel and molasses normally these ingredients would be able to muster some decent aromas but here they are an unorganized mish mash here . taste starts with a sickly sticky maltose run which rises into a burnt sugar centre piece and a molasses laden malt finish . just awful . far too unbalanced and disjointed . shocking finish reminded me of bonfire toffee mixed with caramelized sugars . very poor structure . mouthfeel the sugary high alcohol is raw and unpleasant . like a rough rum mixed with molasses and brown sugar with some cheap vodka mixed in for bad measure . drinkability a real struggle . i liked the fresh boldness of the bdb golden ale hit . and the thrusting spicy hop character of the bdb red ale hit . .but the middle of the road bdb dark ale miss . . . is a big let down and fails to complete the mnage a trois . after the two earlier bdb versions i expected much more complexity from this one . misses by a mile . far too sickly and unbalanced sweet and cloying with a high alcohol rum burn that ultimately detracts . the hard looking pirate on the label may portray a positive image but whats in the bottle does not maybe queer eye for the straight guy could help out here . this needs more work a lot more work and i dont recommend this until it gets a make over .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is n t next to the pits it is the pits . in appearance pitside is a golden yellow with prominent overbearing haze . the head is very thin white and frothy . the nose is strongly sulfurous but under that the malt tones are quite weak and hops is not notably present . there s also a hint of uric acid . the flavor is thin and lifeless . no sweetness a characterless middle with watery generic malt and a lingering but noncomplex fuggle finish . the mouthfeel is dry from the prominent alcohol but also noticeably wet . carbonation is faint . overall blah . there are no defects in the flavor per se i do n t think this was an infected cask since all of warcop s beers have this kind of boringness about them . the whole thing would be decent if unexciting if it were n t so damned weak . not acceptable .,appearance,0.2,0
a pretty close to opaque brown black . head is thick and tan stays frim at one finger . a couple wisps of lacing . s smell is sweeter than many stouts . there is a milk chocolate molasses and a bit of caramel . t there is a slight roasted note to it but again it s sweeter than many in the stye . initially light caramel . there is a definite molasses like character . in the finish there is a bit more roasted smoky coffee like character . m light medium body light medium carbonation . both are too low for this style . o it s a tasty beer but it s a bit too sweet yet light for me to think of it as much above average in the styke .,appearance,0.9,1
as black as an overcast night in the woods with no light . thick creamy milky tan head . the head thins but does n t go away . very mild odor . a little sweetness in the odor . that s it . taste is a little sweet with a nice bitter bite at the end . very well rounded and balanced . also roasted and a little coffee like but no coffee in the smell . feels thick and carbonated . mouthfeel is good but nothing special . beer is drinkable . again good but nothing special . worth a growler pick up and many refills hereafter .,appearance,1.0,1
i thought this beer looked excellent . nice craggy tight head with tons of lacing . golden colour nice looking . a bit weak on the nose scents more of a saison than a maibock . taste was good nice clean and crisp . little aftertaste . i feel this is more of a farmhouse saison however than a maibock . if it were the ranking would be higher but it is not a beer i would ever turn my nose up at . it is good .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to capra for this one . minute old hand bottle . poured into a lost abbey snifter . tea is allegedly older viscosity with coconut tea leaves . a pours black with a single layer of coarse bubbles that dissipates quickly . lacing is very spotty and spare with no cling . s nose is heavy coconut and cream chocolate booze cocoa and caramel . very sweet enticing and rich with a sharp alcoholic bite . t opens sweet soy sauce vanilla chocolate booze and coconut in the back . caramel adds its own layer towards the middle as this one lingers on the palate . booze is pushed to the back . end is caramel sweet soy sauce maple syrup . and vanilla . finish is more of the same with a sweet syrupy aftertaste . m medium bodied and lightly carbonated . pretty hot in the mouth but appreciably oily going down . finish is messy and aftertaste lingers a long while . d a very solid offering from lost abbey . the coconut is a nice addition to the imperial stout and offers a flavor profile that has n t really been done before . well executed . worth a try if you get the chance .,appearance,0.4,0
sierra nevada champagne bottle poured into a duvel glass . pours dark black thick brown foam long retention and heavy lacing . thick bubbles . roasted malt smell dark coffee as well . rich hearty taste deep pine hop slow alcohol burn . oily hop taste . heavy bittering . subtle medicinal background . real thick hearty and chewy . not finished without some effort .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very cloudy orange . thin head . this is the cloudiest ipa i have ever seen . this has offsmells right off the bat . animal urine and feces . very sweet with pine overtones . taste is off the scale as this style should be in the hop department . pine forests sweet malts and alcohol and hop bittering . great typy taste . mouth feel is medium but the bitternes takes it off the scale in the drinkibility department . this is a sipper ipa . other than the offsmels.this was a good offering .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a pretty golden pumpkin orange in the glass with a half finger white head that melted to merely a white ring of lacing . aromas are soft belguim yeasts pepper and corriander spices and oranges . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy while very tingly from the tiny carbonation bubbles throughout . taste is sweet candied pale malts bread dough oranges corriander and white pepper spices . aftertaste leaves you with sugar and orange peel plus something a little stale . i think the alcohol and yeast reminents .,appearance,1.0,1
michelobe ultra . . i heard it taste like water i knew it only had a few less cals than lite i knew it only had a few less carbs than lite i knew it was n t going to be worth . but . . . i was sold . i sold out . yes they sucked me in . those hot bodies on the commercials along with new years resolutions and the next thing you know i m walking out of krogers with a pack . it does not taste like water . it tastes like perie . sparkling water . it does n t really even taste at all like beer . not even a hint . what was i thinking . . . . . . i had to try it did n t i . . . is something wrong with me . . . am i normal . . . somebody help me .,appearance,0.2,0
i love those belgians but am a little confused with this one . first of all this is an amazing looking beer . a nice pale orange hazy with a huge rocky white head . great retention and that belgian lace that i love . smell i didnt much care for . although there was some yeast sweet fruits and bit of bread i thought the alochol was overpowering this i didnt not expect . when it was first a little cooler and as it warmed i couldnt get away from the alcohol . i expected it to be present but i thought it dominated . the taste was pleasant . very good tripel flavor some fruits and spices that sweet candi sugar a bit of grassy hops and that bite of alcohol at the end . mouthfeel was a little fuller than i expected but still pleasant and overall it was a good drinkable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew pours a small head of dark brown colored bubbles and an opaque black brown colored body . it had a mild malt aroma . it was very smooth and had a mild coffee flavor . i enjoyed drinking this one as it was a very well balanced and a very smooth brew .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled in may of oversized wine glass i know this one changes quite substantially over time given the brett . i have also heard six months to a year is a sweet spot for orval and my review is in reflection of that time frame . a hazy lighter side of an amber color . large fluffy foamy head . i can already detect alot of carbonation swish this around and the little bubbles just stick to the sides of the glass before slowly falling back down into the liquid . ok this is nice to look at how does it smell . s the first thing im looking for is the brett funk its there but does n t overwhelm . it blends nicely with spice grass and light fruity esters . alot to find if you take your time i think i was smelling this more than i was sipping it . the aroma is pleasing but subtle . t m cloves and a little coriander i usually hate coriander . light oranges and lemons some malt comes through though absent from the nose . wheres the funk . its there but i had to search for it . i actually wanted this to be a little more sour or tart . finish was super dry leaving me with little to savor . to me orval s flavor is a bit subdued . i will attribute that somewhat to the copious amount of champagne like carbonation found in this brew its a bit distracting . on the other hand orval is quite elegant in its subtleness . its easy to drink i tasted this from chilled to room temperature and it never got boozy or cloying like some of the other trappists . this is a positive review of orval from someone who really isnt a huge fan of trappists to begin with . orval is understated and refined . certainly not something i want all the time but enjoyable none the less .,appearance,1.0,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a mug . appearance pours a very small and thin off white head that quickly disappears . lower level carbonation evident which quickly ceases as well . colour is more brown than red like a sienna with some faint hints of rust on the sides . zero film stays and no lacing . relatively lack luster even for the style . smell a medium strong nose of sweet caramel malt a bit of toffee and maybe some red fruit in the back . a little one dimensional but nice enough . taste sweet caramel malt in the front with some toffee as well and finishes with a burst of spicy alcohol at the end . aftertaste is nice mild and long lasting consisting of some spicy alcohol and a slight touch of bitterness . not bad more impressive than the nose . palate medium body and medium carbonation . relatively creamy on the palate goes down quite smooth with a small alcohol bite at the very end . finishes on the stickier side of the spectrum . overall not bad but not memorable . the look was certainly disappointing but it was pretty average other than that . drinkable enough but not worth seeking out .,appearance,0.4,0
review from beeradvocate magazine april . american craft brewer goes african . very original to say the least . mbege is an african alcoholic beverage that s brewed using finger millet and ripe bananas . sprecher s version uses real bananas . orange hazed brew is nearly cloudy . fizzy at pour and fizzy from the head which drops down to a minimal ring around the glass . smells of banana taffy cooked cereal grain and bubble gum . crisp and slick all over with a medium body . banana bubble gum flavor throughout becomes tiring after a while . cinnamon and nutmeg . coarse grain and a mild astringency in the middle . mineral raw sugar cane and kosher salt come to mind present but very faint . spark of clove flavor towards the finish . finishes semi dry with a banana taffy and bubble gum flavor . interesting is probably the best way to describe this beer others will love it or hate it . share it with a few friends ounces are a chore to finish but at least it s a good conversation piece . regardless you have to hand it to sprecher for their creativity and passion .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ounce clear glass bottle into a duvel tulip . small fizzy white head vanished as quickly as it appeared . the pale green chili floating in the glass really ruins the appearance . unsurprisingly the smell is a combination of a pale lager and peppers . not only does it taste like chili peppers but it s also a little spicy which for some reason i was not expecting . i enjoyed the novelty of this beer but overall it was just a little too wierd and gross for me and the last bit of beer was poured down the drain .,appearance,0.3,0
smell fresh acidic strong american cascade . hops . st pine then citrus . sweet malt takes a backseat . taste tastes like a good american ipa . the wet hops do add a noticable bitter bite and astrigency to the beer . app deep amber clear . very thick fluffy white head w lace . mouth medium drinkability pretty good if you like bitterness .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a snifter glass . pours what appears to be a dark as dark can be black that built up a finger and a half head . head is tannish with hints of ruby in the lacing . the lace stays with the beer all the way down and it is sticky as hell . it was n t until the end of my glass as i was looking down at it could i see a honey yellow tint that surrounded the lace as it stared back at me . a absolutely beautiful looking beer . i do n t listen to alot of jazz but i watched a live performance of bitches brew before i drank this and i see why sam and the crew from dfh made this into a jazzy beer . there was flavors from everywhere and i coul n t get a constant pattern to things . at first the beginning was really sweet and finished with a roasty vanilla chocolaty malt feel but about halfway through the flavors changed up on my and i was hit with the roast first and finished with the sweetness . i could detect the honey chocolate expresso vanillia caramel and some serious hop bitterness in the finish . overall a really great beer and i am even more excited to revisit with some age attached .,appearance,1.0,1
what a hilarious bottle . so many little comments and insight i really dig it . i poured this substitute holiday ale into a shaker pint . appearance there was barely any foam on the hard pour . it mustered one finger width of bubbly cap but it dissolved quickly to a slight ring with foamy bits scattered on the lid . the body is a transparent gold with some neat auburn hightlights where the light hits it . smell wow absolutely fantastic hoppy nose.there is so much grapefruit and a candy sweetness that is more reminiscent of pineapple . and it is strong . resiny pine intimations are also present behind that great citrus pop . taste the taste is not nearly as sweet but i think that may be because the bitterness really kicks your mouth around . it does not give you the common courtesy of doing something like sorting out the sweetness on the palate . after the bitterness has had its moment grapefruit becomes very prominent . there is not so much pineapple being replaced by more of the resiny hop oil flavor . there is only a slight biscuit malt impression near the end and that is really appreciated . this ipa can stand on it s own with the flavor hops and letting the beer get too malty could have really affected the taste score . mouth feel this is fine medium body and the creaminess is decent . it is not distracting but it is also not knock your socks off good . overall this is a very enjoyable ipa with a world class nose no doubt about it . the flavors pull back ever so slightly on the palate but they are still fantastic . yes it is definitely worthy of the praise it has been receiving and i would gladly have this again .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage poured into a mikkeller long stemmed goblet . a the instant the cap is pulled from the bottle it is clear that this is going to be a disaster . the cork in question has a serious amount of black sludge coating it . this sight alone says to me bad idea dude turn away . the pour starts out normal but eventually leads to large chunks of sediment falling from the open container another bad sign . there is no carbonation and absolutely no head . the beer is black as pitch . s the smell is incredibly overwhelming . i m picking up raisins figs cherries maple some smoky notes and some definite alcohol . t this beer tastes like burnt raisin soy sauce sludge . it s insane . i said to myself before i opened the bottle that i would refuse to drainpour this beer but i literally just dry heaved and almost vomited in my mouth . sip number two and i m more under control but it s still terrible . picking up flavors of tree bark dirt rotten fruit and some serious sour . i do n t know how much of this one man can physically take . m please do n t make me take another sip . it s thick like a cough syrup and it leaves it s brutal flavors on the palate long after it s gone . d o no thanks . never again .,appearance,0.2,0
pours pale yellow with almost no head . smell is sweet with corn and maltiness in the taste . very carbonated and light obviously easy to drink and tastes decent enough . nothing spectacular but i do n t get all the really low ratings . this was n t supposed to be a big bold beer that turned out light . rating it for what it is this is good for the style .,appearance,0.4,0
i had this on tap at taco mac mall of georgia in a oz mug . first off i ve read a lot of the reviews on this beer and i disagree with most . i think this is exactly what an imperial porter should taste like . i do taste the alcohol but i expect it in an imperial style beer . ok let s get down to specifics a just what i want to see from a beer not on nitro a nice foamy head that fades into compact bubbles that leave lacing all down the glass as you drink . s probably my only gripe about the beer for me no discernible smell of anything . t i taste alcohol almost right away but in this case that s ok . it s smooth and warming not in your face . otherwise you get the melding of background flavors . you expect hints of chocolate but its really not there . yet i still like this beer . maybe i like it for as much as what is there as what is n t . d i think i could drink quite a few of these but i would be sorry .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle from the recent unplugged series release . pours a clear medium copper very much like apple juice . small fizzy short lived off white head . strong aromas of apples on the nose . very fresh with apple sweetness and crisp tartness like an excellent honeycrisp in the fall . some caramel and cookie dough notes mix in seamlessly . caramel apple pie anyone . light apple tartness up front . ample apple sweetness follows and dominates the palate . the sweetness seems very apple y though and not artificial . apple skin tartness picks up near the finish along with caramel and pie crust . finish is full of lingering apple sweetness mixed with apple peel bitterness . medium bodied with a sparkly feel . a very interesting beer that somehow avoids tasting too cider y and keeps its beer character . worth trying even if you re not a fruit beer fan .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber app golden peach colored with a quickly dissipating white head . sm peaches with a decent medicinal component . cautiously optimistic . ta peach flavored robitussin . that s it . its so strong you ca n t taste malt hops anything . if i were to finish this i would never eat peaches again . horrible . mf syrupy . ov this is bad . like really bad . it makes you wonder why they even released this . i m sure it was n t a cheap beer to make but someone should have stepped up and nixed this . maybe since it was a collaboration there were too many toes to step on .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle of poured in to a oz . brandy snifter . appearance a thick luxuriant opulent tan head eruptive and violent at the outset but quickly placated in to a finger and a half of pillowy rocky goodness . the foamy cocoa cloud sits atop the viscous inky black body that lets nary a wisp of light show through . carbonation is present and actually relatively quick for the style and abv but its sparseness belies its origin . the lacing is similarly nice impressive for both a beer of this magnitude and particularly one that s barrel aged strewing soapy spongy strings all over sides of the snifter . it actually somewhat resembles chocolate milk that s been recently stirred and is still frothy and foamy . in fact the retention and lacing are so remarkable i m going to bump this one up to a . the stick is just truly you do n t see in a beer of this type . aroma even with severe agitation this one does n t approach near the level of openness or complexity as the flavor . slightly steely bittersweet cocoa cinnamon toast spicy hops and anise are practically all i get coupled with a slightly spicy tingly warming alcohol sensation . not as pleasant as the flavor profile . taste hmm where to begin . waves of bittersweet chocolate are the most obvious note here . i say bittersweet with no regard to what the word might actually mean but instead to simply imply that the chocolate notes surely the result of heavily toasted malts and not the addition of any actual chocolate are moderately well attenuated such that both the slightly bitter earthy astringencies as well as the sweeter roastier aspects both shine through . toast slight caramel dark toffee a definite wholesome oak kick and earth are all malty words i d use to describe the malt foundation of this one . what makes it interesting though are the other notes . for instance this one does have a remarkably pungent and powerful hop presence noticeable both in the bitterness as well as in the after feel i.e. that noticeable hop note you get in the burp . it s a different kind of burn than the one associated with the minor amount of alcohol that comes through in this one . barrel aging adds a slight woody presence that s augmented well by the earthy maltiness and a slight vanillin presence . a moderate fruitiness and spiciness cinnamon light sweet cherries raisins and faint smoke or perhaps barrel char round out the flavor profile . a complex ris but the keyword here is truly balance . mouthfeel not as creamy as one would expect or hope if the flavor profile were sweeter more chocolatey more roasty and not as fluffy as one would expect if it were . well anything other than those above descriptors . it strikes a fairly good balance between the two which is precisely the sort of balance you want with the balance described above that is the balance achieved by the flavor profile . drinkability well crafted would be the phrase that best describes this beer . initial thoughts that struck me as i began the experience is that it struck a very fine balance between all the components not too fruity not too spicy not too dry not too sweet not too much of anything really . it s balanced complex and just terribly terribly drinkable . i m very glad to have tried this one and it continues boulevard s incredible record with the smokestack once offs . as i think i just mentioned in a forum i tried the saison brett a few months back just had the bbq two nights ago and capped off the incredible run with this gem . all in all a stellar beer one i m thrilled to have tried and one i hope boulevard reproduces in some capacity at some point . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
big thanks to kkipple for hooking me up with a hand bottle of this gem . i was glad to have the opportunity to take it home and share with some fellow beer geeks . a deep dark black almost looks like thin motor oil . unfortunately time in a bottle was not kind to the carbonation level and there was no head of any kind . quite disappointing after seeing what the draft version looked like . s lots of vanilla dark chocolate and bourbon sweetness . bits of dark fruit cherry and some tobacco . even notes of toasted coconut which i did not get before . this is such a complex brew . t despite the lack of carbonation with one still tastes great . rich and robust with the cornucopia of flavours on the palate that are in the nose . so much going on it s like having a rave party in your mouth . m heavy bodied viscous thick and oily . the lack of carbonation hurts here a bit as the creamy texture is lost . still good but not the same as the fresh draft . d regardless of the carbonation loss this one still tastes great and is a real head scratcher when you try to figure out all of the flavours . i was glad to share this awesome beer with some good friends .,appearance,0.6,1
pours deep orange with a small off white head . very active carbonation in this filtered beer . nose is of mildly sweet detergent reminds me particularly of automatic dishwasher detergent . a bit soapy . taste is better than the nose a bit citrus like though further into the taste more detergent like bitterness appears and becomes the dominant feature . beer goes down the drain shortly thereafter . another poor beer from huyghe brewery whose only claim to fame seems to be the delerium beers despite having a stable of utterly mediocre products .,appearance,0.8,1
surprise surpise . a na beer with almost . almost an actual beer taste . hell it s got more taste than many to most true light beers . sure enough though it s na . now that being said i may never have one again . i drank this because i was at a resort in the bahamas the water was warm and tasted awful and i already had enough of a buzz going . also it was free to me . under the circumstances this is just fine . elsewise . do n t pay good money for it .,appearance,0.4,0
quite excited to try this one poured into a duvel tulip a thick black with very little chocolate milk like head that quickly falls back to the rim as a bubbly ring . nose is lightly burnt chocolate and roasted coffee with a touch of alcohol . big and sweet chocolate up front slick feel and dry roasted malts and light tobacco through the finish . mostly smooth with very light carbonation the alcohol makes its presence known with lingering heat . this is pretty intense sweetness it s going to be a long sipper . glad i got two but this is n t my favorite from gi i think i liked the hoppy balance of night stalker more a bottle of each will sit in solitary confinement for a while before i take them out .,appearance,0.6,1
yesterday i drank the blond of westvleteren and today the stands before me . bought it in cafe in de vrede when i was there the last time i picked up the blond beer . of course poured in my westvleteren chalice . the beer is very darkbrown like the . the head is lightbrown and very bubbly . a very exeptional view of a very overhyped beer . after a few minutes the head is a few millimeter thick . very balanced taste not that sweet as the . very drinkable . again i have problems with the smell . there is not much i smell but thats the problem i have with other beers . i drank the last night july th after i drank a westy . there is a big difference between these beers always has been . the one i had yesterday had a bit more sourness in it than i could remember .,appearance,1.0,1
i have this one sitting in the cellar for at least a year or two now so it should be pretty mellow and smooth . brown color with tons of yeast floaters . very thin tan head . nothing special to look at but not terribly out of character for the style . smell of cherries and other dark fruits and it even reminds me a little of a red wine . very earthy notes like a dark rich soil . also a hint of alcohol that is n t a surprise at all given the abv . taste is very malty caramel and molasses . very thick and sweet . nice warming feeling from the high abv . a nice beer . it seems to have aged nicely from what i remember having a few years ago but i also think my palate has matured some too . very smooth with no bite at all in the finish . overall a very nice barley wine . i m beginning to enjoy this style more and more . i ll have to get a fresh one of these soon to compare and see how this one aged . another solid offering from weyerbacher .,appearance,0.6,1
ml . vintage pours pitch black and completely opaque with a one finger frothy beige head that slowly fades into a lasting ring . sporadic rings and spots of lacing are left behind . slightly tart and metallic smelling with hints of sweet boozy bourbon and earthy oak . faint roasted malt underneath but this one is dominated by notes of infection and barrel character . this beer is overly oxidized and pretty badly infected . tight abrasive carbonation up front that lingers throughout into a sour metallic finish . some of the intended flavors are evident sweet boozy bourbon oak and vanilla from the barrel as well as some dark roasted malt notes but the overwhelming vinegary metallic infected notes kill off almost everything pleasant about this beer . only a few sips and then down the drain .,appearance,0.9,1
wine stained leather . incredibly aromatic milk chocolate fruits grape currants coriander lactose and molasses . subtle funky light bodied lingering flavorful with a variety of fruit grapes apricots raisins and spice coriander wood shavings . not as tart as i was hoping for . well hidden alcohol like every fantome beer . im not taking this to the grave with me but i still enjoyed it .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle a hazy golden brown with a thick off color white head . some sediment and good lacing . s very sweet malt almost reminds me of how a belgian quad smells . lots of spice in it raisins and obviously brown sugar . t not a sweet as the you would think actually some hop bitterness to it . the front is sweet i get vanilla and caramel . hoppy in the middle and sweet brown shugga on the end . m full bodied with medium carbonation . coats the mouth perfectly and leaves it wanting so much more . d far to drinkable i will look for it again and should like to have it on tap .,appearance,0.6,1
dark brown almost black in color . huge foamy beige head that leaves several lace rings smeared down the glass . kinda like the glass is wearing a striped shirt . thick foam retention . smells like dirt light roast coffee and brown sugar . tastes primarily of lightly roasted coffee . brown sugar sweetness and mild vanilla . sour nutty twang in back . mouthfeel is of watered down iced coffee . overall an average coffee beer that could be much thicker and much roastier . it seems like a lot more could be done with . abv .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a very dark brown with a ruby tint if held up to bright light . no head whatsoever and no lacing or sign of carbonation at all either . it just looked like a glass of flat dark brown cola . not very inviting . smelled of coffee and alcohol with perhaps some bread as well . the alcohol presence seemed to lessen as the beer warmed . tasted a lot like coffee with liquor mixed in . again some breadiness but not much else going on . mouthfeel was semi thick and again with no sign of carbonation . not very exciting . i d probably rate this beer lower in drinkability if i were the only one drinking it . as mentioned i do n t like coffee so this beer just was n t my cup of . er coffee . for those who do however i guess this might be a beer worth at least a try . i was bit surprised how much i tasted the alcohol as the abv was pretty low . all in all i was n t impressed with this beer . i wo n t be revisiting this one .,appearance,0.3,0
clear dark ruby appearance . creamy somewhat bubbly beige head sits on top . good staying power . laces adequately . a sweet malty aroma but not overwhelming . taste is rather inhibited for a scotch ale . there s some matly tones but not nearly deep or complex enough to rate this highly . some traces of alcohol land of the palate throughout . a caramel matliness is the domineering characteristic . medium to full in body . not a bad beer by any means but compared to my standard for all scotch ales mcrogue this one is nowhere near the quality .,appearance,0.9,1
ml undated bottle poured into pokal . from seasonal six pack available at nslc . pours a surprisingly orange body with a fizzy white head that is gone in the blink of an eye . lots of carbonation visible in the clarity . earthy noble hop nose with grainy sweet malt . sweet honey biscuit tasted first with underlying floral and earthy bitterness that comes out more near the finish . medium light body nicely mild carbonation and a dry clean finish . decent beer refreshing and flavorful though there are better options in the style .,appearance,0.4,0
ah man this stuff was made to let me know how bad beer can be . as bad a busch or beast no but they all get the same rating . i m not going to go into the smell and taste and all that jazz . we ve all had it and it only gets worse when you open your second . the aftertaste may be the worst experince about this beer . do yourself a favor and skip it .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer pours ridiculously clear with tons of carbonation that forms a rather impressive rocky head that settles slowly into a fairly dense layer of foam . this is a real good lookin beer unfortunately it gets worse from here . first the aroma is kind of bubblegum like and grainy . next the taste is sweet and grainy with an unpleasant bitterness in the finish . this fat weasel tastes more like a strong european lager than an ale with a grainy and bitter fusel alcohol laden finish . forgot whatever anybody else says about this beer it is nothing more than a bad malt liquor masquerading as an ale . i d sooner drink haffenreffer private stock instead of this crap . overall the fat weasel is good for a fairly cheap buzz but only if you like your beer grainy and bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
i got this ml single from manchester wine liquors in manchester ct for . . served cold in a chilled pint glass . murky yellow brew with a slight orange tint gives a healthy of eggshell head that crackles loudly like rice krispies as it settles . smell has a light caramel sweetness vanilla and some raw grain but otherwise smells pretty light and thin like an epl . taste leads with a sticky kind of light caramel which is quickly followed by a fairly strong muddy unappealing hop . feel has a sugary slickness and viscosity otherwise thin and watery sharp carbonation and a bit of alcohol burn . diacetyl is apparent throughout and lingers into the finish . i m not impressed at all it is a stretch to call this even mediocre . the feel is utterly terrible like fizzy watered down corn syrup and the hop is just gross .,appearance,0.8,1
this flying dog offering pours a extremely clear amber not ipa like at all . a mediocre head bubbles quickly away . very little lacing . smell has floral hops with balanced malt hues countering . honey sweetness . not nearly enough definitive hops the malt almost overwhelms the hop . bready . i found the mouthfeel to be thick and not nearly astringent enough . despite its flaws it is a tasty brew more of a pale ale it s still drinkable .,appearance,0.4,0
hair of the dog adam oz bottle from batch poured into a tulip served roughly degrees . a poured a murky dark brown with a few floaties towards the end . lively light brown head with great lacing . s not an overpowering nose but subtle and pleasant . a little bit of raisony dark fruit with hints of chocolate and molasses . i noticed another review mention flintstone vitamins and low and behold it was there . t absolutely amazing . it had been a while since i have had an adam and i forgot how great it is . similar to the nose there is a bit of raison molasses tobacco alcohol and even though this is not the wood version there is still a hint of a wood like flavor . so many flavors and none of them are overpowering . m beautifully creamy mouth feel . it has a very unique feel to it due to the fact that it is full and creamy but without the thick oily viciousness you would expect from such a large beer . o this is a fantastic beer . the taste is out of all the way . there are so many flavors that pop up throughout and they are all balanced and delicious . i am lucky enough to drink a lot of amazing beers living in southern california but adam is in my top ten for the year .,appearance,0.6,1
this batch is listed at . abv . i m dosing off more than usual tonight while watching the game coca cola is n t doing the trick and i want a tasty beverage that hopefully wo n t let me down . hello lagunitas cappuccino stout . on to the beer looks deep ruby brown with hues of red lighter color than i was expecting . it s not even close to black . head retention is solid on top . smells like . bitter coffee with a kick of vanilla . it s okay i guess . most beers balance the beer and the coffee but this tends to be more coffee dominant . bitter coffee greets the palate at first . and that how it remains for the most part . there is an underlying kick of roasted chocolate underneath the coffee with a medium body and some fizz . not much else going on here . well that was less exciting than expected . it looks like an irish red and taste like coffee . not a bad beer per se but a dissapointment in the field of double stouts .,appearance,0.4,0
what can i say about this one . i have had the previous years ofest here and while they are not great they are not this . i have drank many a octoberfest in my day and this one was by far the worst of the bunch . here is my review . a the only thing that was going for it . nice clear reddish orange with a nice clean foam that hung in there . it looked great boy was i in for a suprise . now it all goes down hill . s umm smell hello smell where are you . this smelled like they mixed my beer with something umm cleaner perhaps . t well ok for the first split second everything was fine.then blech it tasted awful . it had no malt taste no hop taste just bitter solvent hell . i wanted to spit it out . the aftertaste left you with that look like you were expecting good and got nasty afterall it looked great that cringe scared look . i even asked for another in a clean glass thinking it was tainted with something like detergent and unfotunately this was the same nasty stuff . m yuck d never again . i have to say that court ave has got some issues . i come here about once a week after work and sometimes they get batches that are great other times awful . this o fest was awful like so many of there other offerings . they recently had there brewmaster doing a course on how to brew . being a lowly homebrewer with very little experience myself i have never had a beer taste as horrible as this stuff . they really really need to get opinions on there beers before throwing them out to the general public .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to shadesofgray for this one . oz pour from a corked and caged unlabeled ml bottle into a tjs snifter . bottle was signed enjoy the magic yellow bus ride tomme arthur . had at a tasting on . thin white lace . cloudy deep white peach puree color . patchy lace with no retention . not much of a looker . sour and sweet peach puree . tickly yeast funk . huge fruit aroma . simple but very big and bold . opens sour peach flavor . some pulpy sweetness . some brett characteristics . cobweb . lemon . more peach in middle . oaky towards middle . cheese funkiness . end tart peach slightly dry . sharp . aftertaste is tart . medium bodied . low to moderate carbonation . smooth and oily in the mouth . goes down warm slick . finish messy with lingering aftertaste . not really to style not lively but very nice . lambic like . im very privileged to have the opportunity to have this beer . its very different from other american wilds . very robust deep and not only funky but cheesy . that being said having this side by side with the veritas the is a touch better . still its one phenomenal peach sour .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks i think . to a great town of esopus recycler who shall remain nameless for tipping brian and i of a case of these oz . cans . a sickly pale light straw topped by a half hearted off white head which fades quickly and with its absence leaves the pilsner glass appearing to hold the carbonated urine specimen of a terminally ill diabetic . smell is an almost non existent aroma of corn and sugar as lacking in bouquet as the gobi desert is lacking in rainforest . what smell there is reminds me of bus station bathrooms . the taste of this is an undersexed deformed stunted alien facsimile of what real beer tastes like . i d like to describe the malt bill but there is n t one or the hop profile but i think they did n t use hops in this recipe . i mean it none . i get a very light artificial tasting graininess and a sort of watery fizzy thing going on like someone tried to make beer flavored soda and only put a quarter of the proper amount of artificial ingredients into the mix . what is the use of justifying a score for mouthfeel for a beer better suited to use as slug trap than for enjoyment . drinkability is . well i just poured the rest of this vile substance down the drain . this is the first time i have gotten something for free and ended up feeling i overpaid .,appearance,0.2,0
whoa is right with this one . this is a big brew in my opinion hence its name . pours a thick creamy head and has a dark brown color with hints of amber . the taste ha thick hops in here . think of biting into a big juicy fruit . terrapin comes out strong with this seasonal . taste of alcohol is well hidden but will creap up on you in a hurry . i have found this most of the year for some reason . i guess they distributed alot of it in the atlanta area .,appearance,1.0,1
fucking chili pepper in the bottle . copper tinged yellow body with a very ephemeral spittly white head . lasted maybe a second . oh and there s a big puke green chili pepper floating around in my pint glass . smells of sweetish caramally cereal malts that try to break through a fresh groud coffee pepper spiciness . weird . tastes like hot liquid tacos . blecch . salty and soapy sweet malts are briefly identifiable before hot peppery spices take over for good or bad . finish is burning and not good . gets half a point for creativity . will i drink this again . not sober . did i even finish the bottle . hell no .,appearance,0.3,0
. bottle jr liquor stevens point wisconsin appearance let me just start out by saying huh . there are little floaty thingys in this beer . i do n t know what to make that . at first glance the herbal ale looks to be an amber hue with an suble oragne glow . topped with a inch of white head that lasts for a minute or two . then the floaty thingys . smell the hops are eveident in the scent but there is something uncommon there as well . taste the hoppiness covers up any real distinctiveness this madtown brewer may have had . however there s an aftertaste not common to any brew i frequent . the sharpness in the the flavor is rather impressive . take a few more slow sips and you ll come accross very different flavors from start to finish . mouthfeel smooth but considering the difference in flavors throughout each gulp the location of the impact on the tongue remains the same . maybe that s an impressive feat . i ll go with that . i m sorry but the floaty thingys really turn me away from the brew . if not for that i d likely purchase this beer again . most likley this was a one night stand .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance pale to medium gold with a slight cast of haze and a moderate white frothy head with decent retention . aroma light grainy malts blend with moderately low notes of hops but are overtaken by notes of butter diacetyl and corn dms . light fruity esters present as well.there are some redeeming notes but on the whole the buttered corn aroma really is n t doing it for me . flavor better than the aroma but still not great . up front the buttery diacetyl rears its ugly head again but its blunted a bit by a sort of mineral quality and some moderately low hop flavor bitterness . however in the finish the corny dms comes out and the buttery flavor returns . mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation . some slickness is contributed by the diacetyl . simply put this beer was not good . pilsners are supposed to be clean and free of ester and other yeast characters showcasing malt and hop flavors . unfortunately this one was a bit messy and not one i ll be drinking again .,appearance,0.8,1
pours the nearly clear yellow color of miller light with wide pure white head . smell is something like grain and dry cardboard there is a little twinge of hops there . very weird taste kind of bland with some hops and some grain . it is crisp but not quite refreshing . not much of a finish but it is drinkable .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a slightly hazy pale golden copper . dense two finger head shows good retention but weak lacing . the nose is mild but diverse . pale pilsener and crystal malt aromas jump out first along with some dextrins . a fruity ester character and subtle american hops are just percievable in the background . the taste is sweet as it passes the lips caramel and toasted pale malt . a sharp pilsener tone plays against the sweetness as does a moderate american hop bitterness . the aftertaste is semi dry with a vaguely herbal and citric hop flavor emerging and a curious banana strawberry ester . medium bodied on the lightrer side of carbonation which allows the light but complex blend of flavors to bloom . finishes with a touch of toasty caramel and drying low cohumulone hop bitterness to match . the overall flavor is balanced and interesting but not overwhelming a fine session ale .,appearance,0.6,1
had this at bar volo for a bottle new years day . even an aggressive pour ca n t coax any carbonation out of this rarish brew . quite a lot of delicious sediment containing most of the flavour at the bottom makes this an uneven pour and much more enjoyable after it warms up a bit and you get about half way through the bottle . would recommend putting this on its side and rolling it a bit before serving . visually it is very dark almost a dark coal colour with only a few rays of light barely making its way through the glass . no discernible legs on the oversized wine glass i drank it from but it does leave a thin coating on the inside of the glass . it smells a lot boozier than it tastes . hard to describe the taste actually as it warmed up i started getting a better appreciation for its subtle flavours . it was much smoother to drink than i expected . i got a bit of smoke and dark chocolate and the rest blended in too neatly for me to identify individual flavours . overall very enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle appearance this beer had a deep ebony appearance as it sat in the glass . there were some dark caramel hints around the edges if it was held up to the light . the tan head rose up quickly to three fingers even with an easy pour . it was course though and disappeared quickly leaving a rough layer of bubbles lingering on top of the brew . the lacing was patchy at best . smell the bourbon definitely came through on the nose . it dominated at times but was not overpowering . it intermingled with other aromas of cocoa coffee vanilla and roasted malt . mouthfeel rather thin bodied and watery . it was also over carbonated which did n t help the mouthfeel any . taste initially the flavor was sweet chocolate vanilla cream and a light touch of roasted malt . then on the finish came the bourbon flavor . it lingered into the aftertaste where it was joined by a stronger roasted flavor . occasionally the bourbon overpowered the other flavors and i found this rather distracting . but there were other sips where everything balanced out well . i had been looking forward to trying this beer for months but it did n t quite live up to what i was expecting . while still an enjoyable brew it was thin in both consistency and flavor . plus ounces of over carbonated beer made me feel bloated as hell . not bad but not worth the . . with discount that i paid for it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a tulip glass it developed four fingers of foamy tan head on top of a dark brownish red body . head starts to collapse relatively soon but leaves some sticky lacing . smell has a certain candy sweetness to it like a grape flavoured hard candy . the smell is not especially strong and does n t have a lot of depth to it but it does n t smell bad . oh my goodness the taste is certainly not what i expected . i think this is the worst beer taste i ve had . there is a harsh medicinal artificially sweetened cinnamon on sour grapes taste . the description does n t exactly match the real thing but that is the best i could do . mouthfeels is thin but sticky with average carbonation . by this point i do n t want to have anymore i m just finishing the review . awful should n t even be called beer .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance as with its organic ale sibling the pour is impressive with the golden liquid capped by a fluffy white head the retention is just average however and not much lacing is left behind smell awful euro lager tones verging on skunky despite the brown bottle taste tastes like a euro lager with a strong sulfuric twangy character that comes on particulary strong in the finish mouthfeel light body with moderate carbonation overall not a particularly good example of the style unfortunately,appearance,0.8,1
tried this beer for the first time . this is a very good beer . i poured it into a glass and it had a small white head that disappered quick . it poured a very light golden color . while the beer was sitting on the table i looked down at it the bottom of the glass was almost clear as water . took the first sip and it was very mild almost creamy . i could also feel the carbonation on my tounge . it was n t intense . it was actually quite a nice feel . this is definatly a beer worth trying .,appearance,0.6,1
served on draught into a cl fassla glass in bamberg . reviewed from notes . expectations were pretty moderate i tend to prefer czech pilsners to german pilseners . a pours a two finger head of no cream decent thickness and below average retention . colour is a clear yellow . sm slight cream and plain clean barley . a very light strength aroma . t clean barley as a foundation . a hoppy climax . some underlying cream . very simple but also quite refreshing . balanced to an extent . mf smooth with nice coarseness on the climax . wet . refreshing . dr average abv . it slides down easily enough but it s far from special .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a deep brown color with a thick brown head into my glass . great presentation here . aroma is full of sweet malt with notes of caramel and raisin in the nose . at least this is what i pick out . there s just a hint of hops . taste is full of subtle sweet malt with just a hint of bitterness to it . not much else in the way of flavor . mouthfeel is full of crispness probably from the carbonation level . lingering molasses like taste and slight burn from alcohol . check it off as drinkable but otherwise it seems unremarkable . the name is fun to say though . solid at the most .,appearance,0.9,1
served from a flint bottle into a boston lager glass . poured at refrigerator temp left to stand to warm to proper serving temp and to hopefully dissipate the skunky aroma . this beer like its corporate brethren such as old speckled hen is bottled in flint that is clear glass bottles . properly handled that is left in the lightproof cardboard box until serving this is n t a problem . but these beers get put on an open shelf in a beer store where they suffer long exposure to daylight and fluorescent light causing them to be skunked . clearly this is n t intended by the brewer and detracts from enjoyment somewhat . now let s see if this beer is yet warmed up enough to share with us its sweet malty treasures . the earlier pour was beautiful a fine dark amber ale crystal clear filling the glass with a moderate head and leaving plenty of persistent lacing . warmth and air in the last several minutes have treated it well . aroma is still skunky but it is subdued and is now showing off a notable toffee and caramel malt nose . flavor is a bit rough not as smooth or sweet as expected with balanced bitterness and carbonation with a somewhat dry finish . important to breathe in the toffee aroma when tasting or else it suffers excess bite . drinkability would be better if this ale was a bit softer and sweeter maybe with lower carbonation and more dextrins and maybe even could use some more diacetyl to round it out . really let this one warm up in the glass after opening it only gets better as it approaches room temp . last swallow smells sweet and clean . still highly recommended beating out its peers on either side of the lineup old speckled hen and greene king ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a lindeman s flute . beer is pink and heavily carbonated pink head small and medium bubbles mostly clear . looks good . has a sweet almost cough syrup aroma to it . beer is really sweet with a dryness at the end with a cough syrup like flavor on the late and midpalate . the fake cherry flavor lingers making this a very difficult beer to drink . avoid avoid avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a bavarian pilsner a red amber with just under cm of off white head . beautiful lacing after dissipation . s piney and citrusy hops grapefruit pineapple . t i have no idea why this is classified as an american amber red ale . to me this is a microbrewery version of an american adjunct lager . there was a slight sweetness once the beer hit the palate but that gave way to a subtle hop flavor and then there was a bud light like flavor that i always attributed to the rice used in their beers . no adjuncts here though so i have no idea what it was . the hops were way weaker than the nose suggested and the malt was barely noticeable . did not taste like an amber ale at all . m kind of watery even for a beer of this size . d even though i did n t enjoy this beer . i d drink it as a session beer to replace those foul tasting macros . it was pretty easy drinking and though the flavor was n t that off putting it got low marks because it did not seem like an amber ale at all . it seemed more like a stone attempt at a macro style beer . the only possible way that this beer got a gold at the great american beer festival would be if no other beers entered in its category . stones beer continue to disappoint me .,appearance,1.0,1
taturbo . thank you so much for this trade and the extras . appearance deep black with an almost fluorescent purple head . what an incredibly unique looking beer i ve never seen anything like it . in the light there are flecks of garnet . there is n t much lacing and the head falls flat quickly . however the bubbles are tiny and tight which leads me to believe the beer will be slightly creamy . i have never given an exceptional appearance before and may not for a long time . smell pungent aroma of ripe fruit specifically raspberries but borderline cherries and grapes . the yeast is non existent or overpowered . there is no bitterness detected a tart sweetness dominates . taste very sweet berries with a little beer flavor in the middle followed by a dry finish . what surprised me the most was that there was still a shred of beer flavor left even with all the fruit overpowering . this is different from a framboise or the dfh s fort . it s a lot darker with less girly fruitiness . however it s totally dominated by tart fresh fruit . mouthfeel bubbly rich and fruity sweetness . the lingering tartness leaves a nice dry finish that leaves me salivating for more . i am reminded of a dry finishing berry mead . which is the next bottle i ve opened for the evening . wine like characteristics with some body and appearance similarities to beer . no cough medicine flavors . overall although this was a last minute trade i m happy i tried it . it s quite tasty and not just another gushy fruit beer . i ca n t be sure how much was paid for this beer but anything around would be reasonable . i do wish that more of the belgian characteristics same through a yeast fruitiness would have played nicely off the raspberries .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a dark brown red murky color . it really reminds me of swamp water with little head to speak of . s nice smell with a deep dried fruit aroma some yeast and and some cinnamon and ginger like spicing . t taste is slightly wine like with lots of fruit some breadyness and some malty sweetness . it s pretty crazy because every sip is slightly different . this is a very complex beer that deserves its time to warm up and change on the tongue . m d mouthfeel is thick and enjoyable . a really great and complex beer that everybody should drink slowly and really enjoy all the flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
heard a lot of good things about this beer so i was very excited to try it . the color of the beer is not all what you would expect from dipa at all . it resembles more of a american pale ale huge and also shares a similar flavor profile . smell i did n t really get a whole lot out seems there is a lot more bittering hops than flavor and aroma hops . not the worst beer of the style i ve drank but there are plenty better . hopefully they will refine the recipe and this will improve .,appearance,0.4,0
looks nice . very dark brown with clear ruby brown edges and a thin tan cap of fine bubbles . good head retention a bit of lacing . smells . funky and wild . there s the faintest hint of a stout in there a bit of toffee and chocolate but there s a lot more hay vinegar and tartness . same in the flavour lots of wild character and cherry tartness along with a bit of chocolate roast and toffee . not much bourbon character . the body s on the thin side and the carbonation s a little high . my experience was disappointing but not unexpected based on other reviews .,appearance,0.8,1
ok well this is my third review of a beer of the world pack i got for christmas i will say one thing f thats its . if you want to read my review after hearing that . here goes . serving bottle appearance bottle was green kinda skunky biscuit metal just crap in overall . smell was like a cheaper beer your keystone coors skunky beer smell . taste plain taste no palate excitment at all . little metal corn taste to it . mouthfeel dull no flavor just metal corn no real hoppy flavor taste at all . . undrinkability just that its water go drink it if you like bud light coors light keystone ect . .my opinion f stay away not a good beer . unless you like those beers then this is for you . everyone likes different beer . to each his own like i said this just my opinion .,appearance,0.3,0
the beer pours an opaque light copper capped by a minimal off white head . there s very little retention despite a robust pour into the glass . the nose is simply divine i feel like i just pulled a freshly baked pumpkin pie out of the oven . aromas of gram cracker and butterscotch covered shortbread mix with sweet potato and canned dickinson pumpkin puree . coconut cinnamon and a hint of citrus add a twist of the exotic . liquid pumpkin pie is the best way to describe the flavour . a fine pte sucre crust with a rich pumpkin filling spiced with cinnamon and allspice . this really is devilishly good everything i found lacking in previous pumpkin beers this makes up for . smooth creamy macadamia nuttiness adds another dimension . hops are nearly undetectably simple there for balance . similarly absent is the taste of alcohol despite the whopping percentage . only int he very finish does it pop up like a mischievous child . the medium body and medium low level of carbonation make for a surprisingly easy drinking beer . dangerous . this is the best pumpkin beer i ve ever had hands down .,appearance,0.6,1
oz brown bottle with the best before date clearly printed on the label . served in a snifter . pours a very dark brown with reddish tints and noticeable carbonation when held to the light . average sized tan head quickly dissipates leaving sporadic lace . smell is of coffee milk chocolate roasted malts and floral esters . taste is similar to the nose with the strong roasted coffee flavor some chocolate floral hops and pepper . flavor is moderately acidic . mouthfeel is light to medium body with a somewhat thin watery texture fizzy carbonation and a fairly clean finish . while i am not all that familiar with this style after reading the style characteristics profile i think this seems to fit into it pretty well with the possible exception of the very short lived head retention . the flavor while decent was not as complex as i have come to expect from a belgian style brew and the beer was surprisingly thin on the palate . overall this was nice to try but i doubt that i will be seeking it out again .,appearance,0.9,1
looks like white grape juice . little carbonation is noted and no head is erected . i hate it when no head is erected . aroma is sweet and corny . that s it . taste is like a mixture of parts water part craft brewed lager with a little corn to add some depth . the body of the beer is actually approaching medium and the carbonation is not overly fizzy as many macros are . still this is n t one i d revisit . give me a choice of this or water on a hot summer day and i ll drink water all day .,appearance,0.4,0
this arrived with a big light tan head that had decent retention . the nose had a light sweetness to it but frankly it was not all that aromatic on the whole . the color was a yellowish as opposed to orangish amber with nebraska quality clarity . the mouthfeel was full and thick bordering on creamy without quite achieving it . i got a pleasantly sweetish tang on the palate with a light rye bite on the finish . it was an okay beer but my personal feeling is that there are better ryes out there nor was this one compelling enough to peel me away from pils my current fave . it will be brewed again before the summer is over so my suggestion to christian heim and bill moore would be more rye . i know that there is an upper limit to how much can be added to the boil before it becomes a sticky glutenous mess in the kettle but it simply needs more rye flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance dark brown black color with a huge tan head that gradually collapses leaving thick lacing . aroma coffee strong roasted malts rubber plastic bleu cheese burned wood taste salty bland roasted malt front gives way to some unpleasant rubbery and solvent flavors before fading without any noticeable hop constituent . aftertaste overly bitter malts linger a while creating an unpleasant effect . mouthfeel medium to light body with medium to heavy carbonation sediment some loose particulate matter coats the bottom of the bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
oz brown bomber without bottling date abv a lovely lighter shade of amber crowned with a snowy white lasting head that leaves wonderwalls of lacing . a beautiful brew . coniferous scents mixed in with mango guava and grapefruit . there is a slight phenolic aroma that drags the marks down a tad . they will fade . very very quaffable . a far maltier and juicier triple ipa than comparable brews over abv . searching the murky recessess of my fading memory and avery s maharaja comes to mind . carbonation and viscosity is spot on and the finish leaves me pining for a little more . unlike many other higher abv brews ep ph is not a sipper . it works that way and it takes time to down but it s also a quencher that will bowl you over . beware . one of the very best .,appearance,1.0,1
i have to admit from the outset that baltic porter is one of my favorite styles and have some very specific notions about what this style can and should behave . pours a dark brown with a small brown head that does not retain well unlike several others of its class . smells roasty and like the back of the bottle says a bit like black licorice but is remarkably understated to the point of being uninteresting . the taste however will knock your socks off . full bodied well rounded extremely complex and layered flavors that make you marvel at every sip . this is extremely tasty . black licorice . check . dark chocolate . check . roastiness . smoke . expresso . check check check . this beer spans the entire baltic porter flavor spectrum and does so in a very balanced way . this a suberb beer once you get it to your palate .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark reddish brown with a huge off white head with huge fat lacing . smells like apples yeast banana with good amount of spice . taste is the same with a bit of alcohol comin through . mouthfeel is subpar with weak carbonation . very drinkabe for the abv .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance it poured from a twelve ounce bottle with a small head that quickly dissipated without leaving any lacing on the glass . smell it has a rich caramel nose that is pleasant taste the taste is also rich in caramel that seems too strong at first but then quickly dissipates leaving a nice finish . a toasted caramel is also evident . mouthfeel adequate carbonation in conjunction with the thick caramel almost balance each other . drinkability this is an easy drinker but not quite a session beer because of the thick caramel taste and mouth feel . overall i like it and would purchase another sixer .,appearance,0.6,1
og . p sg . . abv . pours out to a clear very pale golden forming a soapy white head with decent retention and good lacing . carbonation is moderate . aroma of weak floral hops with a touch of freesia corn and a light dryness . mouthfeel is average watery with a light body and clean finish . taste is predominated by corn with hardly any perceptable hop flavor or bitterness . cleanly fermented with a crisp finish . this is a very simple beer and only a step above budweiser . if you need to transition someone from macro domestic swill to an average pale ale then this would be the one . comparable to the lightest tap at any new brewpub . easy to drink but then again why would i want to .,appearance,0.8,1
an every so slight step above stuff like bud and corona . looks and tasted watered down . no flavor or character here . not a very good beer but if i have to suck back garbage on a hot summer day i d rather this than the afforementioned bud or corona .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a nice golden color with rabid carbonation and a frothy mouth feel . nice smokey aroma with hints of citrus . has a great mouth feel hefeweizen esque . overall flavor is quite tart almost sour with strong notes of lemon . finishes with a mild smokey flavor and slight saltiness . great mouth feel but based on the incredibly tart sour citrus notes i would deem it infected .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased from great spirits huntsville al . a dark black thick brown head that dissipates slowly . s roasted malty aroma no hops . t very sweet up front with some notes of coffee and a very dry finish . m moderate not watery but not overly thick . refreshing . about as expected . d overall about average for a dry stout . not the greatest beer in the world but fans of the style should like it .,appearance,0.9,1
after seeing this showing up in cans around town i ve been pretty curious to give it a try . pours a very deep orange that s on the verge of being nearly red . i ve only seen that color for the boldest of dipa s . the head on this is huge billowing and it does n t let up at all . the smell is pure hops . piney resin filled hops . after seeing and smelling this brew i expected an over the top dipa but the flavor profile is normal . it s got a great mix of fruity piney and even floral hops in it . not too bitter or one dimensional either . there s a hint of malt in there that ties everything together . drinkability is really only limited by your affinity for high levels of hops . while it s nearly abv it does n t have too much heat or booziness to it . still that wall of hops can be a little potent if you re not ready for it . this is far hoppier than most ipa s . it s a full on assault with dipa levels of hops but without the booziness to cancel some of that out . luckily the hop varieties used offer their own flavor balancing to keep everything in control . ska s got something for the serious hopheads with this one . the fact that it s in cans is even cooler . i can honestly see this being one of those beers that comes out of nowhere and really surprises people . edit i d say i probably underestimated how good this beer actually is . it s probably one of the top beers in the whole state and one i go back to constantly . i do n t tinker with old review numbers but this is better than i initially judged it to be .,appearance,1.0,1
the brown cl long necked bottle s got an old looking labeling . a picture of an old monastery . beige and brown color with a real old font . a the pour is deep deep burgundy with a really large thick creamy off white head . the slow dissipation leaves lacings galore . s wheat and light roasted barley malt . frutiy green apples and ripe bananas faint citric notes . some yeast belgian style . t roasted sweet malt . some ripe bananas dark dried fruits citric notes orange zest . strong coffee . m smooth creamy medium to full body together with light carbonation . aftertaste is long and at first a bit sweet but then the bitterness kicks in . d a nice beer . i ll buy it again . a nice belgian dark ale not very complex it could work as an introduciton beer to beligian dark ale .,appearance,1.0,1
i found this slender ml brown bottle at the binny s store in schaumburg il for . pretty steep for an east european beer . no freshness date or anything about the beer other than to say it was an english barleywine style beer . the beer poured a perfectly clear pale gold color but it could n t even muster up a finger s worth of white head . what head there was fizzled out in less than seconds and left no lacing whatsoever . the beer smelled grape y like a red wine which i guess is ok for a barleywine but then there was a heavy candy like sweetness and heavy alcohol smell under the grape smell . this stuff is awful . alcohol upon alcohol upon alcohol . you might as well open a bottle of rubbing alcohol and drink that . i defy anyone to finish a whole bottle of this . hard candy sugar is the only other flavor . no malt no hops no fruit no anything except sweetened alcohol . you ca n t keep this in your mouth long enough to give it a mouthfeel grade . total drainpour with fairly high carbonation . i ca n t believe they charge . for this poor excuse for a beer . avoid at all costs .,appearance,0.2,0
not too bad for a wheat beer . first sip on a clean pallet was fantastic followed by a linear flavor degredation until it became a average wheat beer . wheat is tuff in my opinion . there all either amazing or just plain wheat beer . i do not taste the exstravigant flavors that some reviewers aledge to .,appearance,0.8,1
reviewing the oaked arrogant bastard ale from stone brewing company . a hearty thank you to beeradvocate user funhog for hooking me up with this one . score appearance pours a dark red brown color with plenty of opaque ish ruby highlights with three fingers of cream colored head . excellent lacing and the head really stick around if not apparent by the photo proprietary . smell piney citrusy hops and oak wood up front . creamy chocolate . a little caramel and figs . oranges tangerines and malts . taste very sweet caramel and citrus . hoppy with toasted maltiness . slightly bitter finish . . mouthfeel medium bodied oily and cream . low carbonation complements the viscosity well . dry bitter finish . overall a very solid brew but the original version arrogant bastard ale is better in my opinion . double bastard is even better . this beer is absolutely worth trying but a six pack seems a bit much on quantity for me . i guess i have some extras for future ba trades . recommendation i can certainly recommend this one to both beer geeks and casual beer drinkers as the flavors are pretty solid and not overwhelming but the oaking does not seem to add enough additional character flavor to justify the steep price jump . i would most recommend this beer as one to add to a mix a six . pairings hamburger . cost . for a six pack .,appearance,1.0,1
i really want to like this local brewery but something about every beer i try ends up being below average . why . this beer for a stout is great looking but the taste is something very strange . bitter filling funky burnt malt oily . i wish the best for the brau brothers but they have got to do something different . being a stout lover i know what i am looking for and can for the most part look past a few problems but wow . .with this beer i just ca n t . come on guys . please taste your beer before you bottle it up and send it out .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance dark brown with reddish highlights slightly translucent ultra thick nitro head . smell lightly roasted barley a bit grainy not much of an aroma . taste mild roasted barley but without much actual bitterness . a subtle grainy sweetness comes through in the middle . it finishes clean and dry with no aftertaste . i m not too sure what else to say it really does n t have much depth or character . mouthfeel the nitro head gives the illusion if a thick creamy beer but the body is very thin and watery . i know irish dry stouts are n t supposed to be the thickest stouts around but this is thin even for the style . notes now here s a beer that s all about image . it looks impressive but when you get down to it it s completely lacking in aroma flavor and body . it s not terrible by any means but it s also not very good .,appearance,0.8,1
allagash tripel reserve . bottle conditioned and offered in a ml pint . fl.oz brown glass bottle . batch . corked with a gold colored wired frame and steel cap . appearance a massive white head sits atop a slightly hazy golden body . the head has reasonable staying and leaves a light lacing as it slowly rescinds . classic looks and perfect presentation for a tripel . smell crisp and very clean lines on this one . the usual suspects are lined up in the tripel beginnings a really good mix of fruits some hops spices and strong citric undertones . beautiful nose that has a very refreshing aspect when deeply inhaled . taste excellent . highly traditional malty beginning that makes way for the spicy banana clove middle . some yeast and light grain in the middle . finishes with a really good kick of fruits and a lemony grapefruit twang . mouthfeel a smooth slightly sweet mouthfeel that feels as comfortable as your favorite flannelette pajamas but it will have you sleeping naked in no time . lines the mouth with ease and hangs around for a while after the beer is consumed . drinkability very high especially given its strength . overall this is one serious kick ass sexy beer . absolutely excellent and one of the best us tripels i have had to date . i want more . a big tripel cheers to murph for this one .,appearance,1.0,1
a shy color of inbetween orange and yellow . a nice foamy head that goes very fast nice carbonisation as well . her smell is fruity hoppy very hoppy with some citrus flavors . taste as very hoppy the hops hit you right away some banana fruity apple citrus and pinneapple flavours as well . that beer is also dry the hops hit you then leave no real aftertaste actually reminds me of a hit and run taste . very drinkable and the moutfeel is good,appearance,0.6,1
ordered a pitcher at a pre fab resturaunt chain montana s . as always for beers off the tap it was the perfect temperature just short of ice cold . it s a solid gold with a sprightly white head . no hints no tones toward the edges . pure gold . impressive . smelled decent nothing to write home about . the taste was sweet from corn but i felt it was a nice touch . they did n t overdo it . as a light beer fan i enjoy a lager that s low on the bitter and high on smoothness . it s one of the most drinkable non lights i can think of . my only complaint is with the carbonation which hurts a lot more than it helps . the flavour would come through just fine if it were allowed to sit and lose it s fizzyness provided the temperature was maintained .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into my trusty mug . a gorgeous . deep gold with hints of orange . tight white head that laces down the glass . could n t be any better looking . s i get heavy toasted multi grain bread scents from the malts . t taste follows the smell . really toasty on the malt bill sweetness follows it s a touch fruity but not artificially so it s not over the top and a touch of hops balances on the end . the sweetness lingers around after the sip is well over . m lighter side of medium body pretty slick and a touch dry on the finish . a fabulous german style lager that i would seek out again .,appearance,1.0,1
got this on cask at sierra nevada s th anniversary at the surly goat and i have to say . it was all right . i was n t blown away by this year s offering but it was a pleasant experience still . maybe that s the free pint glass talking . poured with a massive head and beautiful lacing with a murky golden tint i have to admit the pour was promising . the beer is n t particularly pungent just some light citrus notes and a hint of pine or holly for the season . celebration had a foamy free flowing flavor that was not aggressive at all . in a way the flavoring left a lot to the imagination . in that i was waiting for more creativity to kick in . as it was on cask naturally it had no carbonation which in hindsight may have actually aided to the sharpness i have come to expect from sierra nevada .,appearance,1.0,1
pours dark amber with a small head . nose shows loads of caramel and rich malts with some soft spicy hops and solvent like alcohol in there too . more sweet malt and golden sugar as flavours but also a whack of hot solvent like alcohol and industrial notes like glue . carbonation is way too high . pretty bad stuff .,appearance,0.4,0
dark black with creamy tan head that leaves great retention and foamy lace . the smell is roasty with burnt sugar edges dark chocolate coffee and smoke . the taste is ashy . too much black patent . perhaps others enjoy this but there is a charcoal burnt taste that is a bit much for me . smoky bitter chocolate and roasted coffee . quite roasty and ashy tasting . strong with alcohol peeking through . overall an average stout .,appearance,0.9,1
black colored beer with a brown head that completely fills the glass . do n t know what they can do to make it look any better . sweet smelling with lots of coffee and candied fruit aroma . fair amount of fig aroma with some chocolate and molasses smell . slight boozy kahlua scent with a trace of rum . the taste starts out sweet and roasty toasty chocolate flavor with a little vanilla and caramel . lots of flavor here gets a bit more bitter as you drink it and the rum gets a little stronger . little bit of berry taste after most of the glass is drank . good mouthfeel tiny bubbles make it seem creamy like regular guinness . nice and drinkable if i had a regular source i could see myself drinking this often . sampled through the efforts of northyorksammy .,appearance,1.0,1
straight pour from a twist off ml bottle to small tumbler best by of december printed on label appearance . clear golden body with maybe a finger of bone white head fading quickly to a thin ring around the edge and a hazed surface . the bodys actually almost exactly what piss yellow looks like which is also coincidentally half of michigan and uscs colors . smell . weak but smells like the style should aside from weakness a little bit of biscuity malt and some mild herbal hops . taste . mild hop bitterness enhanced by the clean crisp malt profile make for a moderately bitter start followed by just a hint of pale biscuity malt a little chalky with a very mild undercurrent of sweetness . bitterness comes back around in the finish in a medicinal sort of way . mouthfeel . smooth velvety carbonation that covers the tongue punctuated with bursts of little bubblesreally pretty nice . crisp clean really pretty smooth . overall . this is definitely a beer whose flavor profile and mouthfeel are enhanced by the temperature at which its servedthat is to say drink this very very cold . when i studied abroad in brazil as an undergrad this was my favorite of the cheap fizzy yellow beers there . its not great but for what it is and for what its meant forthat is to say something refreshing and ice coldthis is about as good as youre going to get in brazil . i dont think a lot of people share my opinion in this but they are all wrong for the most part .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to whoever i got this one from . i know i did n t buy it . poured a oz foiled bomber into my tripel karmeliet tulip . this beer pours a light straw yellow with a massive inch pancake batter thick cream head that left some serious lacing down the sides of the glass . reminded me of looking through lorraine swiss cheese . really a beautiful beer . the aroma is like a dirty slap in the face . dirty mushrooms bretty earthiness grass and just a hint of peach . the nose really has some dominant aromas in it . i m surprised that they work so well together . i was really looking forward to the flavor of the beer because of the appearance and aroma but man this beer is just to earthy for me . huge barnyard earthiness a bit of ammonia grass and a medical aspirin bitterness . just a bit of peach and honey come through at the very tail of the flavor profile . as much as i love what brett can do to a beer this is just a bit too much . reading the label it makes me wonder what the special belgian yeast is . its just a bit too much for me . the mouthfeel finished just a little too sweet . i would rather have it finish very dry . i just do n t understand avery . they try so hard to go above and beyond standard brewing processes but so many of their beers just fall flat .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my old man s heinold s first and last chance saloon pub glass . have yet to make it over there supposedly one of california s great historical bars . high marks for appearance . pours with almost an amber tint with a lovely fluffy head almost like a belgian pour . the nose is pretty unremarkable . hoppy overtones with lemony hints . certainly not overwhelming . not an especially strong mouthfeel but nice for an easy sippin beer . thorough carbonation makes for a happy tongue . there s a nice bitterness to this beer nice medium hop profile with strong citrus notes like the label says . a good hoppy beer for someone not interested in a bomb . this beer is surprisingly light and drinks easier than most ipa s . overall an enjoyable brew . could stand to have another .,appearance,0.9,1
old milwaukee . the beer that claims to be the best tasting beer in america according to the can . i will comment no further on the slogan and tell you what i think of the beer . old milwaukee pours a pale straw yellow color with a foamy white head that disappears in about seconds . the smell is grainy with some husky musty type smell and the smell of alcohol . very adjuncty smelling . the mouthfeel is watery . the initial taste is of grains some malt and the aforementioned alcohol . there is an unpleasing dryness bitterness to this beer . not the kind that is welcomed in a beer . the bitterness is more like what you would find in a bottle of robitussin and the alcohol taste tastes like it was poured out of a bottle of rubbing alcohol . quite astringent . the aftertaste is mostly clean but the taste of corn makes its way through . the beer concludes with a little bit of alcoholic warmth . this is a cheap beer that tastes cheap . not very pleasing on the palette whatsoever . in the line of cheap beers pabst or stroh s is probably the way to go . stay away from this stuff .,appearance,0.3,0
sample at bjs in san bruno california . pours copper hue with a nice long lasting white head and lively carbonation . light crisp body . flavor is grapefruit hops with biscuit malt providing some balance . taste is like a light version of american ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up a bomber of this for a friend and myself who enjoy hot food and peppers . poured a orangish amber with a thin finger of very light green head . head retention is poor and it reduced itself to edges in only a minute . lacing is mild . smell is interesting . mild pepper and smoke with a very light malt . taste is a strong sweet hop followed suit by a sour smoked pepper flavor . finish is a bit strong and leaves a mild heat in the back of your mouth . mouthfeel is smooth and light bodied feels watered down a bit and i wish the pepper was strong . my overall impression of this is that its a novelty beer . i d drink it again for sure but because of the hop and spice mix something i know does n t mix well with alot of foods i d have a hard time pairing it and would limit it to rare occasions when i d want an odd beer out .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle purchased from a local store for about ten dollars split with my dad last night edition poured into my stone pint glass with a very dark brown color with a slightly red tint light definitely goes through when it is held up to the light inch creamy light tan head that stuck around for several minutes good retention and some really sticky lacing which was surprising for a porter smell was lots of roasted and burned malt tons of strong smokiness charcoal scent faint coffee aromas toffe caramel sweet cream and a hint of piney hoppiness taste was super smoky and dry right off the bat some chewy malt that was roasted to the maxiumum nice dry hoppiness to balance it out once it warmed it became more sweeter some different coffee and chocolate tastes hint of black licorice mostly smoked accents and bitterness when cold but sweet and creamy once it reaches room temperature last few sips had lots of caramel and more cocoa in it great taste overall with one of the most smoky tasting beers i have ever had body was pretty thick but it was overly carbonated to me remninded me of the barrel aged wild dog gonzo imperial porter i had a couple months back taste did not last a very long time though above average mouthfeel could drink a few bombers of this and that would be about it because of its heaviness on the stomach it is not strong and the abv is pretty low long lasting taste that keeps you coming back for more and the alcohol is hidden well best beer from alaskan brewing company i have tasted yet but i am expecting big things from their first bottled version of the barleywine highly recommended i will be putting some down for a year or two in my cellar grab some before they are all gone most places near me sold out already,appearance,1.0,1
a really cloudy lots of sediment washed out yellow color . looks pretty gross actually like swamp water . no head no lacing . s lots of grain and a little alcohol and hops but not much else . pretty plain and uninteresting . t a little fruitier than the smell some nice light fruit in here a bit tangy and sweet . grain is up front and is n t bashful nice strong taste . hops are very slightly there but i d prefer more . m overcarbonated slightly astringent medium body . very dry . d goes down ok but i would only drink it with a meal . on its own it s a little mundane .,appearance,0.2,0
a blend of stout and bock.cool . .hopefully better than a blend of wheat and durum a inside joke for anyone who has worked as a grain handler. not a good thing .i know some beer gods frown on the whole black tan thing . this is my first so in i dive in with my usual open mindiness . looked like watered down cola.head fizzled fast not a good sign as it definitely was n t too cold . hey.decent lacing . it s really trying to give me that chocolate coffee stout smell here.but it s muted . some slight coffe toffee taste initially with a hint of hop bitterness maybe even a little nutty . but it seems to be out of balance . hence the blending thing i guess . very very thin and watery given it s parent ingredients . got this in a beers of the world pack so bonus.would certainly taste fairy exotic to a macro lager person.but i wo n t be activiating my paypal account to get some more out of minn.usa anytime soon .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer looks very impressive . lovely rich golden colour a heady hoppy nose beaucoup de tiny beading and one of the thickest heads i have seen in a very long time . so obviously so well made . you can feel the potency as you bring the beer to your lips . and then everything goes pearshaped . when the beer makes contact with your tongue you are hit with a sickly cloying sappy body which just smothers all of the beer s positive qualities . i am sure there are ale conners around the world wagging their fingers in indignation . this just so obviously lacks balance and is too much of an attention seeker for me . give me their minute any day . far less than the sum of its parts . carlsberg special brew anyone . will need to give this a few more tries .,appearance,0.9,1
aromas of musky grass herbal hay and a slight malt presence . the taste was very thin and disappointing lacking the sweet hoppy belgian flavors needed in a abbey style beer . certainly tasted grassy with only a modest hint of maltiness and herbs and really no evidence of spice or sugar . the mouthful is crisp with a snappy carbonation . a decent feel and fullness reminds me of apple juice with a tart orange and apple layover on the tongue . this is a very weak version of a belgian ale . easy to quaff but there is a lack of a flavor profile that keeps you from coming back for more .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice copper in color with a nice thick head with good retention and good lacing . s sweet fruity notes of grapefruit and orange with a nice light malt caramel like essence . t this is a nice ipa not to bitter but loads of hop flavor . citrus orange and a spiciness . the malt character in this beer is nice and amber in flavor with light caramel notes . m medium mouth feel with good carbonation and a nice dryness . d buy this beer this is a really nice ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured a dark clear filtered chocolatey amber color with a rich white foamy head . s the aromas were a bit bland and no i did not have a cold . the aromas really came out while sipping of course but were indistinguishable before my first sip . i did get a hint of chocolate and some thyme worked in there . t as stated above the taste really enhanced the aromas of the beer . i definitely tasted a light chocolate and i got an after taste of thyme and hops . very delicious . m smooth and crisp is the best way to describe it . no slimy feel afterward . d very good . there was no face cringing . there was a light carbonation feel that was not in anyway ruining the experience for me .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a copper orange color . a vigorous pour produced several fingers of foamy white head that eventually dissipated to about two fingers . lots of sticky lacing . s distinct aromas sweet citrus and resiny pine . very strong notes of alcohol very sweet caramel grass and grapefruit . t very very sweet . caramel is one of the most dominant flavors in the taste . slight note of citrus and piney resin come through in the finish . surprisingly little bitterness for a dipa . it could use some too this brew s maltiness boarders on cloying . m full bodied thick syrupy hoppy oil . feel the alcohol warmth as it goes down . o a fairly good ipa but nothing to get too excited about . i would recommend this to someone that can not handle really bitter beers but the lack of hop bitterness in this brew let to a beer that boarded on sickly sweet imho . fair but not great .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance hazy and amazingly pale lemon drop yellow body . this almost looks like lemonade as it pours out of the bottle . nice finger and a half of white head that recedes quickly and leaves decent lacing . great presentation . aroma intense . tangy wheat lemony citrus and lots of spicy coriander and cloves . with the lemon wheat and spices this almost reminds me of a lemon meringue pie in a weird and good way . taste zesty lemon coriander and cloves still dominate over a wheat pale malt base . thin even for this style i d like to see just a little more intensity in the backbone . not particularly bitter or sweet mothership is pleasantly mellow . mouthfeel as you d imagine as you watch it pour this is very much light bodied . good carbonation and a clean finish . drinkability suburb drinkability would quench nicely on a hot summer day . verdict although a little thin mothership wit is so smooth drinkable and very mellow that it works . with a nice mesh of flavors and brilliant quenching potential mothership is another solid new belgium brew . the fact that it s organic is just icing on the cake .,appearance,1.0,1
review from notes in december this beer reminds me of why i m not a mead drinker . quite a beautiful beer but that s about all it has going for me . very honey sweet and a strange hop bitterness that does n t quite work for me . yes honey and hops is good in hopslam but this is completely different . thinnish body and low carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
impulse buy at check out at trader joe s . have a feeling it s going to be bad and already regret the purchase by the time i get home . appearance huh looks like a lager . bout like budwieser with less head . that head run s for the hills and it s gone in seconds . smell night quill and cinamnin . no pumpkin to be found . like fake cookies or something . not so pleasant taste now that s bad . god i have a six pack of this . . . i think i ll give this away to trick or treaters or something . i ve had some decent pumpkin ales before . this is budwieser with cinamnin . again no pumpkin flavor anywhere in this brew . and it s worse than bud . this is no ale btw mouthfeel at this point who cares but yeah it s thin . drinkability low because it s horrilbe tasting . this is a bad joke . i would drain pour this but i ll just plug by nose and drink it for the buzz . the bucks spent on this sixer could been spent on a packs of hamm s and i would be much happier . this is my new worse beer ever .,appearance,0.2,0
straight up pour gets a one finger head that instantly fades to nothing no carbonation medium bodied . ugly cloudy amber color . raisin nose . starts sweet and raisiny finish is sweet alcoholic . different from any barleywine i have had once you get past the cap who was the sadist that put wax and nylon tape on this it ai n t gon na explode . . . for a oz bottle from julio s liquors westborough ma .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into tulip dec a super hazy golden orange with tiny suspended particles being move around by a shitload of bubbles . a gentle pour leaves a massive finger head that forms a dome over the top of the glass and just sits there for a while ever so slowly falling to a thick film with a island in the middle that looks like a little brain s a little yeast and pineapple with some other fruits i ca n t quite place and some booze t what i smell but with a little more booze some cereals and a nice little blast of hops . again there s something i ca n t quite place it s nothing bad though almost like apple pie filling with toned down spice m quite active it the mouth with plenty of bubbles and a little bite it s a little hot for but not too bad d only the look of this one blew me away but it was n t lacking anywhere . i doubt i d drink many of these back to back but one or two is quite enjoyable i get more then twice the triple when i grab a ml bottle of la fin du monde i like this beer but it s hard buy when it s beside lfdm on the shelf,appearance,1.0,1
this one is really impressive out of bottle with a deep opaque brown to black color topped by a huge fizzy beige head that settles to a persistent ring . the aroma is pleasantly sweet and earthy with a predominant vanilla character over a light roasted quality that was reminiscent of white toast . the flavor is sadly more one dimensional with the same vanilla character and some dark caramel being only modestly balanced by a dark roasted coffee bitterness . a light prickly carbonation cuts through a medium weight body which combines with a slight astringency to make this one harsher than would be desired . in the end the sweet yet roasty profile is enjoyable enough but it does n t make this beer any more than a nice but unremarkable porter .,appearance,0.9,1
this brew poured a small head of fine to mediumly sized off white bubbles and a transparent brown body . with a very mild malt aroma the flavors and plalate of this brew are definately its stongest points . the flavor is very complex with notes of spice roasted caramel malt sugar sweetness and a noticeable alcohol content . it has a good mouthfeel with a lingering tongue numing sensation .,appearance,0.6,1
live review a clear straw yellow . very cabonated foams up big but dissaptes fast to have no head whatsoever s strong scent sweet malty t clean taste sweet malts grassy surpisingly a yeasty afternote m watery and very light d not the tastest of beers but one that can lead to very adventrous nights,appearance,0.4,0
this would be the perfect beer for the pool party where you want something good and easy drinking . and one the bud drinkers can handle . .a tasty lager that tastes like a lighter helles style . it is a slightly hazy golden in color . .the nose is grainy malts . body is light but not overthin . about right for a lager . i rate the drinkability high because this is an easy drinking lager that has some real nice sweet maltiness to it . .for a lager this is tasty.just a quick twang of spicy hops on the very long finish . other than that this is all sweet malt . .a very enjoyable lager i would recommend as a great lawnmower beer.,appearance,0.6,1
wonderful looking ale . crystal clear deep burnt gold in color . nice head around finger yet it dissipates quite quickly . malty nose with some funkyness . very little hoppiness on the nose . very little . carmel smell . sweet smelling . bleh . malty funky taste . the grape is not doing it for me . it s a nice octoberfest like taste . cloyingly sweet . not very impressive . sticky sweet mouthfeel . it s very good in this respect . i find this beer not very drinkable . for some reason this beer did n t really click with me . it s too weird and packed with non beer tastes .,appearance,0.9,1
what the hell is this tequilla beer . even the bottle looks like a tequilla bottle with a resealable cork . made with agave almost abv and generously shared by halcyondays i had no idea what i was going to get . on to the beer muddy orange in color with no head forming on top . no real legs either . it looks like someone melted some butterscotch candy to make the liquid . the nose was interesting . okay the anticipation was . i thought it would be along the lines of cazadores but one whiff lit up my nose . it s nothing like tequilla and instead smells like dessert . brown sugar massive maple custard . hard to believe you could get this out of agave . let s see it s really sweet and really tasty . you could make creme brulee out of this beer . i want to say maple donuts are what this beer reminds me of . thinking of this flavor is teasing my taste buds and they want me to buy a pack of krispy kreme s at this minute . what s further amazing is that the alcohol is buried scary well you d think patrick rue helped these guys . the one majorish criticsm is the thin mouthfeel for such a big beer . not carbonated either but having some would probably make things worse . it s no utopias but what is . sonoran is a great tasting drink and perhaps one of the best beers to pair with dessert . you d think the tickers would be all over this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance cloudy dark red fingers of creamy head with good retention and lacing . smell fairly strong passionfruit like hops . taste the passionfruit in the aroma is barely detectable in the flavour which is dominated by burnt caramel like malts . the hops are too spicy and do not provide enough fruity counterbalance to the malts . mouthfeel medium bodied . definitely too cloying for the style . drinkability not an easy drinker by any standards . overall this is certainly a flavoursome beer but too much of the flavour is burnt and metallic .,appearance,0.9,1
picked this up at auchan . brewery is in lille but on the can it says canned in holland . ingredients are also listed water barley malt wheat rice sugar hops . a poured a nice clear amber golden color w rich frothy off white head good retention and some sticky bits of lacing . a nice looking brew . s sweet grainy husk bits of hops slightly skunky faint hops bits of mineral . t decent roasted malt backbone bits of red apple but it s overly sweet and a bit syrupy . there s a burnt roasty sensation and a metallic feeling midway that carry through the finish . aftertaste sports remnants of faint hop bitterness minerals and the sugar . m sweetness dominates mouthfeel is a bit slick and the metallic and mineral sensations on the back of the tongue are a bit intense . carbonation is good . d not a fan but in a weird way i can almost pretend i m drinking iced tea after you get down halfway . i was able to finish this one without forcing myself and it has some admirable qualities . i think the brewery just wanted to get in on the malt liquor market since you do n t have to try very hard to beat most of the competition . this candidate despite its shortcomings has fewer than most of the competition .,appearance,0.8,1
i have to go with the label and agree that the color is a deep chestnut . there is a nice load of egg white foam on top that leaves copious amounts of lacing down the inside of the glass as opposed to those leave it on the outside of the glass i guess . there s a sulfurous element in the nose that throws this whole experience off . every aspect except the look of it which was nice . but the nice ended at first whiff . it almost smells like a crock of french onion soup topped with caramel malts rather than mozzarella . it s there in the taste as well but not as strong . this smell and taste must come from the hops . i m used to nice grassy notes from czech hops but they must have a variety close to summit hops to achieve that smell and flavor . the onions aside there s a quick sweetness at first sip that is brutally wiped away by a lingering bitterness that seems greater than the advertised ibus . this one goes into the miss column for the barrel series . i was looking forward to it due to my fondness for czech hops but that s a generalization and there s obviously czech hops that i do n t care for .,appearance,0.8,1
more like flying dog shit ale if you ask me . i thought i bought a beer not a bottle of stale old grapefruit juice . this hoppy beer poured a not bad looking pale orange color with a decent white foamy head . that s about it though . i get heartburn from to much citrus and the first whiff of this dog had me reaching for the tums . taste was exactly like the smell . huge grapefruit rind that s been sitting on the kitchen counter for a week . i usually like a little citrus kick with a summer brew but this is ridiculous . i ended up finishing the beer but i would steer clear of this one unless you like stale grapefruits . i guess they reeled me in with the whole flying dog bit but i wo n t be drinking this again .,appearance,0.7,1
aroma is pretty grainy two row and crystal with a bit of hop aroma mixed in . clean with no fermentation aromas . nice golden color with a solid pure white and lasting head . head leaves a serious amount of lace on the glass . really a great looking pint of beer . it screams drink me now . first flavor is grain . a lot like cheerios a little sweet and a little nutty but mostly cereal . light hop bitterness which is appropriate for a light blond ale . there is also some fruity esters particularly in the aftertaste . a little tiny bit of grassy hop flavor . nice refreshing and easy drinking flavor . body is on the low end of medium but i would n t call it light . very nice delicate carbonation level . a very nice easy drikning or chugging to quench your thirst summer beer . not something i go for very often but a nice job .,appearance,1.0,1
smeels more like a blanche than a pale ale . coriander and fruity spices are the first things i detect just by smeeling it . faithful to it s belgian look this brew has the bottle fermentation appearence to it you can see and almost feel it s roundness . now the taste . heavy . you can actually feel it go down which you find more in a trippel or a malt beer than a pale ale . . . slite change of pace when your halfway done . this brew turns out to have a more domestic brew caracteristics to it . an appreciative bitterness when you take a sip but it does n t stay as much as you d like . although this beer is fairly well balanced there is still something missing . imo .,appearance,0.4,0
poured chilled in tall ale glass a three finger head cloudy orange yellow very nice carbonation sweet sheet of lacing s pleasant gentle lemon hanging over yeasty smell t very smooth pleasant wheat beer clarity of the flavor is amazing low hopped great solid rendition of the classic purity laws m decent this is a really solid surprising beer ideal to give someone who normally dislikes wheat beers .,appearance,1.0,1
served cold into a imperial pint glass . even allowing the beer to settle upon popping the cap the sediment immediately rises into suspension . so it has a hazy redish color with creamy white head . the cap lasts a long time and leaves some lacing behind . aroma is bready yeasty and fruity . pleasant overall and suitable for the style . flavor is more of the same nice malt base with mild hops . caramel apples and toasted wheat bread . mouthfeel is medium bodied with low to moderate carbonation . the alcohol is present but not as strong as . would suggest . overall a decent version but not the best .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a standard pint glass big frothy two inch head burnt orange in color aroma lots of piney hops and citrus taste big bold juicy hops and piney citrus intense unrelenting flavor definite spiciness throughout with some subtle maltiness that gets noticed for a second then gets crushed under an iron boot of hops overall big and thick deep throating of hops not for the faint of heart and almost a bit too much for one beer to handle .,appearance,0.6,1
a very good porter poured dark ruby brown color with strong tan head that i impatiently dove into smelling its aroma of chocolate burnt malt sweet caramels and hops . the flavors are heavily malts complexed with caramel and molasses espresso beans and cocoa powder . moderate level of hops for sn but enough for a nice finish . the mouthfeel is a medium for the style very creamy and smooth when held in mouth . drinkability is great . no flaws here . going to have this again in about an hour .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle purchased at lone hill liquor in glendora ca into a oz . tumbler . the crown cap under the wine bottle foil cap a quirk of dale bros. bottles bears the handwritten number . appearance dale bros. pomona queen california amber lager is an attractive bright gold amber color that is perfectly clear . the beer does n t form much of a head even with a vigorous pour . swirling the glass leaves lacing on the glass which is good looking but short lived . smell the smell is a let down after such a good start . this is the rd beer i ve had from dale bros. which has far too much butter diacetyl in the nose . i understand that small amounts are desirable in certain styles but this much butter in the aroma is not a feature it s a bug . working around that i get a burst of crisp lager smell some clean and sweet malt and a bit of red apple peel . as the beer warms slightly it reveals a note of cooked oatmeal . rather odd . taste similar to the smell in that the buttery character makes it hard to get an handle on anything else . there s a moderate malty sweetness up front and a grainy finish with a light tea like hoppy astringency at the end . in between is just too much butter . mouthfeel medium bodied and unpleasantly slick . carbonation is too low as well . drinkability maybe i m just too sensitive to diacetyl but in this beer it adversely affects the smell taste and mouthfeel . i only made it through half the bottle and that still felt like several sips too many . if i saw it on tap somewhere i d probably try to talk the bartender into giving me a sample just to compare it to the bottle . but if i had to make a decision based on this bottle i would n t try it again nor could i recommend it .,appearance,0.8,1
oz gt chilled cbx pint glass . darkness . not like motor oil more like tobacco water . head is off white quick not much left but a film . smell indicates the black ipa description i ve heard of this puppy it s all roast hops . oh yea ok black ipa . obvious . why they are even fooling with the name porter is beyond me . it s damn near a hop bomb . all those bitter twangs going off on the back of my tongue more roast up front . digging the mouthfeel . hops are keeping the creaminess away . not too thick either . again the ipa qualities win out here . very drinkable . i get a real dry finish from porters maybe it s relative to the color but that dryness coupled with the hops makes me want more more each sip i take . it s like heroin pringles .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a nice shade of gold but filmy . really nice head . the smell is a fresh smell this is by no means watered down . taste is awesome . really clean fresh and un watered down taste . goes down smooth with no bite or aftertaste even trying really hard to tell . i paid . in a specialty store in alabama for this bottle most i have paid for a bottle in a store as of this date and i am not disappointed at all . the bottle with the corked top is no marketing scheme . has the year on it for some reference to its freshness which taste fresh . i am really going to enjoy drinking this beer . edit turns out the bottle i bought for so much was a larger version of the same beer in my frig . i will give the small cheaper priced bottle to my girlfriend to try .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this in bottle years ago and it tasted much more balanced than just having it currently on tap . tastes extremely bitter reminded me of chinook on steroids . but looking at their site chinook are n t used . simcoe columbus cent and cascade . whatever the hop schedule was i do n t care for it . must be a hell of a lot of columbus and cascade . grapefruit city . normally bitter beers i can deal with but not enough sweet malt to counter balance for me . just seemed one dimensional . one and done for taste buds . sorry .,appearance,0.8,1
what a wonderful beer . thanks muenchenerkindl . ahhh . i was worried you see when i sat down to review this beer . i had drank it on a previous occasion and fell in love with it . but i was in a pils y mood today and picked up some budweiser the real budweiser today and drank it before this guy so i was worried about how it would hold up to that greatness . but it really is like comparing apples to oranges . troegs is a very faint almost macro lager yellow almost definately not decoction mashed . but it smells pleasant . earthy and citrusy hops in the nose . ohhhh both a once . wonderful . the taste follows the nose . it is crisp and refreshing . like biting into an apple on a summer s day . it does n t taste like an apple at all but that is what it makes me think of . wonderful . the mouthfeel is good for a pils . it balances the line between too thin and too thick . in the end i think it is not quite thick enough but it is still amazing . drinkability . it s a well made pils man . is there anything more drinkable out there .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer poured a dark amber with a tan head that left a bit more than lace . the aroma was of malt and floral hops . the taste was of sweet malt and floral hops with a bitter hops finish . the feel was medium and wet with a drying finish . a very pleasant pale ale . good job on a session style pale ale nice floral hops without getting into the massive overbittering .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a oz becher a near opaque dark brown with a huge rocky head and plenty of sticking foam truly gorgeous then it the wheels come loose from the cart . nose is missing any discernible character and the taste is mildly roasty malts with an even milder ashy hoppiness . the finish is like the morning after a smoking binge of tipparillos . mouthfeel is way to thin and light . this is drinkable but not exciting . the let down from the beauty pour is deep . part of the adirondack trail mix purchased at total wine in midlothian for . for the whole pack .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bomber a pours mahogany with a small off white head fair retention light lace . s lots of brown sugar dates molasses . t sweet malt dominates . dark fruit caramelized brown sugar . sweet and to the point . not really boozy . m full bodied never really cloying for how sweet it is . soft carbonation . elegant finish . o great qpr something this big for only a bomber . i miss it at but what are you going to do . this could age forever so much sugar and ethanol .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to steve for this one . sampled the and vintages side by side . review is for the vintage though there will be comments about the throughout . oz . pours from capped and corked ml bottles into matching wine glasses . reviewed at a tasting . from notes . a pour generates a small ring of white head that dissipates quickly . beer is a slightly cloudy yellowish white peach . lacing is minimal and with little stick . the vintage is surprisingly much more carbonated . more head more lace and darker beer color overall also . still pretty much what i d expect from a gueuze . s nose is sharp cheese overwhelming horse blanket and brett funk wet wood and notes of tart lemon pulp and ripe sour peaches . very aromatic and impressive overall . vintage is much more earthy and grassy with a much more woody presence and significantly less sharpness and funk . t opening is accented by a sharp lemon and sour apple tartness . notes of stale and damp air wood and blankets of brett funk . mild sour peaches at the middle and end with a building sourness right at the end . finish is moderately dry and puckering with no aftertaste . very well done . vintage is much less sour and with more of a bitter grassy yeasty presence . m light to medium bodied and near still . oily and silky in the mouth . saliva generating . puckering and moderately dry . very slight graininess going down . crisp clean and dry finish . no aftertaste . very appropriate and the combination of dryness and a slightly prickly finish is what makes this one . d what is surprising about this beer is the stark contrast between the and vintages . was in my opinion far and away a superior beer with more funk more tartness and simply more character . still regardless of the vintage seek this one out and sit on it . a gem of a beer .,appearance,0.6,1
muwahahahaha . slipped down to bob s on wednesday i called first to verify and i was told that it would probably run out today . i had no other choice . pumped into a shaker pint i expected a snifter but oh well . a this is a cloudy little number even more so than regular creeper . its a totally opaque bruised fruit color . mostly orange with toasted tans and browns in the shadows . a loose soapy head sits atop for a long duration . s oh how i love the smell of creeper . adding oak mellowed this aroma big time . it really gets into barleywine territory but i d rather not get into the style debate over this beer . this really smells like an orange creamsicle . the fresh pineapple got toned back blending into a strong tangerine aroma . oak is strong giving this a very woody and vanilla bend . the characteristic pineapple is not lost however . its hides beneath coming out with a few swirls . t wow this has really mellowed but its become insanely smooth . sweet vanilla and freshly cut oak sapling is first to the tongue . it keeps the full potency of the strong citrus from grasping the tongue but it does n t cock block it blends and flows and hides the already obscured bitterness . the bright hops win the fevered battle by the end leaving a perfect tropical fruit calling card . the finish is hoppy but plenty of woody residuales are left behind . m as if creeper was n t thick and velvety enough they stuck it in a cask . this leaves the beer feeling intensely full bodied and silky smooth . carbonation is but an afterthought . the finish dried out with lots and lots of woody grittiness left on the tongue . d i always have to watch myself when i drink creeper . with all of the saftey features removed this stuff is dangerous . this pint drained at a frightening pace . bravo cbc well played . i hope to see more of these experiments in the future . a little birdie told me i wont have to wait long .,appearance,0.6,1
dark brown color with some ruby red edges . no head on this cask ale . smell is dark fruit with alcohol . i ve never had a beer this light in abv that smelled so strongly of alcohol . alcohol flavors come through a bit . also there was some coffee on the tongue . hops were a bit light but there was some bittering and flavor to them . this was my first cask ale . maybe i do n t know how to review them but to me the mouthfeel did n t feel right . i m not used to it but the low low carbonation did n t sit right in my mouth . little tough to drink at such a warm temperature . alcohol was too strong for its style .,appearance,0.9,1
light amber beer was topped by a thick head that left some of the thickest lacing i have seen in my career . nice nutty aroma smooth taste with some nutty malt balancing the spicy hops . very thick creamy mouthfeel not all like the u.k. cask beers . still a great beer and drinkability is good . excellent establishment as they always have two cask offerings,appearance,1.0,1
i ve been gifted this beer a few times over the past couple of years it s never failed . pop of the cap released a relaxing scent of blueberry muffin mix . smells a little sweeter then they naturally should be but i have n t even gotten around to pouring it out yet . it pours out a rich velvet black . inch of cookie dough colored head . it actually looks like a chewy chips ahoy is just sitting there in my pint glass . i m left with a pretty sludgy empty bottle . smell is of fudge cooked blueberries lots of sweet unfermentables giving the berries more of a dipped artificial scent . the blueberries are much more subtle in flavor still coming off buttered baked ca n t really be helped unless you d rather just have the finished beer sit on the berries simply lacing the base stout . the beer has a bigger then average roast but smooths the edges out with some lactose almost tastes like yogurt . sharp malt sweetness a creamy microbeaded feel . endgame is coffee tobacco toasty grain . it drinks like a much much bigger beer . one of my favorite fruit stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
served from nitro can into standard pint glass . like most nitro beers this one looks great . cascading bubbles leads to inch white thick white head that lasts and lasts . beer itself is a clear dark golden color . no visible carbonation . very faint beery smell with maybe some hops . neither malt or hops very prominent in the taste . ends with some bitterness . slight metallic taste . mouthfeel like typical nitro beer . smooth and light . not much carbonation . overall this beer is easy to drink and session . there is not anything offensive but also not much to impress . it is much like most other nitro beersit looks great but things are downhill after that .,appearance,0.9,1
seems like this cheap import is on sale every week at winn dixie . since i m a poor college student i decided to pick up a pack of del mar for . . this pours a light watery yellow with a medium sized but thin head . smell is adjunctish but not terrible . this was n t skunked due to being in a box but since the bottles are clear i could easily see it happening . taste is watered down and cheap tasting . a slightly sweet finish keeps this from being too terrible . drinkability is okay mainly because this is n t bad tasting enough to loath . all in all i see this as a cheap price cut option to corona that might taste a tiny bit better .,appearance,0.4,0
found this gem in corked oz . at dunmore deli . a deep black with ruby hues . opaque throughout . beautiful tan head with steady retention . s not much there . a faint hint of brown sugar and cocao . t starts off with strong alcohol flavor followed immediately by the brown sugar . dark chocolate in the middle . leads to a burnt coffee taste with a very dry sour finish . fig and plum overtones . m very thin for a stout even of the belgian variety . d actually extremely drinkable . i could see myself having a few of these in a sitting . i f price was no option of course . i was very excited to find this beer but was a little let down . i would recommend a try however if you can get your hands on it . but i would prefer a de dolle for my belgian stout . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
it sits golden in the glass partially obscured by haze and stacked high with sticky lingering white suds . the nose exudes the flatulent like rubber notes dandelion sourdough and clover . in the mouth it s much of the same . a canvas of sourdough is painted with a collage of weeds and herbs a vague mustard sourness lemongrass citric herbals leafy clover lavender . and i do n t do enough gardening to continue . but that s all there is here . the flagrant herbal and floral traits of the beer would have been better suited with a more complex yeastiness . and the malt end does n t add any particular intrigue either . texturally it medium in body lowly carbonated with a slightly tacky and chalky finish . this is my first let down from great lakes . it s pretty much a total miss and not worth retooling . bring back moondog .,appearance,0.8,1
dulle teve is one of my favorite tripels ever . if you can find this try it immediately . it s so unique but has the tripel flavor profile down perfect . it pours heady . the first thing you notice is it s swirling yeast and deep unfiltered haziness . not what i expect from a tripel but it s beautiful none the less . it might make duvel drinkers nervous but it is worth investigating . the nose is fragrent and full of spice . some softer notes of grass and citrus dance over this very foamy carbonated brew . a strong tripel that is upfront about it s alcohol . this one kicks back . but it s floral hop and spicy nose help make the alcohol astringency tasteful almost therapeutic . at no point did i make the alcohol sting face . i ve tasted everything from white plum to baked apple in this malty dynamo . hangs well on the tongue but is n t the smoothest brew out there . i could drink quite a few of these mad ladies in one night but you kinda have to pace yourself . this is a true sipping beer . enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
guinnes is my favorite beer . it has a wonderfully complex taste and years of tradtition behind it . it may be overrated but really you will be hard pressed to find a better beer unless you are a real snob . i lament that price i have to pay for it however which ussualy leaves me drinking horrible beers like natural ice instead of guiness . if money is not an issue you ca n t go wrong with guinnes .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this up with several other winter warmers singles at half time beer store in poughkeepsie . i drank it and was spiced out . peculiar taste with lots of spices and that is about it . i drank the whole things so it was no terrible . on the other hand it was not really very beer like . i would not buy one again . i wo n t break it down into detail other than to say try it if your curious but that would be the only reason .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark gold color . smells malty and metallic and a bit of alcohol . taste . this has a taste . mild metal and malt possibly . damn close to flavorless . ok maybe it has a rusty nails flavor but it sure is n t good . mouthfeel is water . drinkability . well i did n t puke . leaves a nasty lingering something on your tongue .,appearance,0.7,1
what the hell did i just get myself into . this beer pours a cloudy amber hue with a thick head that slowly settles . lacing is sticky and coats the glass . smell is somewhat off with a cider like aroma and some caramel malt . almost like oxidization of a wine . taste is a bit better with some caramel malt notes along with some floral hops . creamy mouthfeel and a dry finish express the style although the smell and flavor did n t do it for me . session ale . no . this beer just seems wrong in many ways . sorry but maybe a third brother could come in to make this beer right .,appearance,0.8,1
from notes taken on on tap at the armsby abbey . i dont know what the deal was with this but as my review shows something was definately off . a clear light amber pour with a nice light one finger pour that results in very gentle lacing . s very very light funk brett aroma and sour citrus . incredibly muted aromas . t whats going on here . in all honesty this doesnt really taste like any wild ale i ve ever head . i really doubted that i was given the right brew . anyways very very weak flavors . tastes like watery citrus and watery funk . very shocked and confused . m low carbonation but not in a syrupy sense . just feels well watery . talking macro watery . d i know damn well this is a good beer but what happened with this pour . bad batch . a mispour . something happened here that just wasnt good . such a shame too .,appearance,0.8,1
oz can poured into pint glass a pours opaque black with about finger head . nice tan . good head retention very nice lacing . s little dry malty aromas with a hint of hops little dark chocolate and coffee mixed in . t i m getting a malty sweetness up front with coffee and bitter chocolate . . there is the normal bitter hops at the end a little on the dry side . average stout . nothing to write home about . m little thinner than i thought . still is mid bodied . .can does says serve extra cold but the mouthfeel and overall taste got better as it warmed up . d you can not go wrong with a low abv irish stouts . you could drink a few of these . not a bad stout but you could find a little better .,appearance,0.9,1
in nebraska we claim buffalo bill cody as our guy . seems that these california brewers have co opted him for their beer . i m a big pumpkin fan let s see how this goes . the pour is cloudy with a quickly disappearing white head . lacing is negligible . the color is not a pretty orange with a lot of haze . the aroma reminds me of old pumpkins when they get squishy and start to shrivel and a dash of cloves . not appealing . the taste hits you hard with cloves and not much else . the spices stay with you for awhile after the drink a definite plus . not a great beer . pretty drinkable with biscuity flavors but the tough nose is a lot to get past .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from oz bottle . a poured a clear yellow color . almost fake looking . one finger white head dies almost as soon as it got there . no lacing on the glass . s some lime aroma of course but mixed into a sweet corny grainy malt body . take a bmc add lime to it and it smells like this beer . t this is not overbearing in the lime flavor . sweet flavor overall that i ca n t put my finger on . tastes like mich ultra with lime added for light flavoring . really nothing much else . m light mouthfeel . carbonation is high for the style but not the company . crisp and clean tasting . sweetness left on the palate and in the aftertaste both . d this beer is well . .drinkable . i do n t care for the flavor of it but the low abv and the lack of any real flavor gives it amazing drinkability . oh michelob you make me smile once again with your mastermind .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a pale golden with not much of a head . it quickly dissipates leaving basically nothing in terms of lacing . lots of yeast and hoppy fruity notes in the nose . taste is fantastic with a great yeast presence and fruity apple pear presence . mouthfeel is where this ale really stands out . great carbonation with a full body yet not heavy at all and in fact very bright and lively . one of my favorites of this style so far and extremely drinkable especially in warm end of summer weather .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a really good cottony head but the body is a lighter orange rather than dark amber or even banana yellow . smell is biscuity sweet caramel malts and touch of tropical fruits . should probably note that best by date is next week . i guess it at about months . what it does have in the smell it has a lot of . much more hoppy than i expected . bitterness especially hits in the end . biscuity and caramel malts dominate with that tropical zing in the end and a healthy dose of bitterness especially at months old . i do n t recall caring for this last year but it seems pretty stellar right now .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this beer casked poured from the grey lodge in philadelphia . the appearance was there for sure . it poured a thick brown black with a nice tan two to three finger head . i could smell the chocolate malts and coffee mix as soon as it was placed in front of me . it had a nice earthy taste to it with well balanced hops coco and coffee . nice and smooth when on the palate very enjoyable . very easy to drink . especially when poured from a hand pumped cask .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can into a duvel tulip . a a straight pour fills the glass perfectly with a clear medium orange amber body and three fingers of frothy white head that just barely peek over the rim . good retention and light sticky lace . a little lighter in color than i might like for the style but otherwise a magnificent looking beer . s not really much to the aroma corn caramel malt and just a hint of herbal hops . pretty forgettable . t follows the nose but provides significantly greater malt complexity bready toasty and lightly sweet caramel notes all lead the way to a clean finish featuring some hop bitterness . still not especially great but inoffensive and even slightly enjoyable . m fairly light body with a huge amount of spiky carbonation . a little overbearing . d not bad for the style but not great for the low abv . easy enough to drink in large quantities and yet just heavy enough to make such an endeavor less than fully appealing . notes always a safe choice but never a particularly thrilling one yuengling perplexes me with the amount of adoration it elicits . granted most of the people i know who worship this beer usually drink budweiser so this is a huge step up . still i ca n t help but think that the whole america s oldest brewery thing sells more beer than the actual recipe . it is far better out of a can than the green bottle though . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
im not a beer enthusiast i just love the taste of beer i dont care how it looks or anything like that i just drink the stuff i tried this beer today being a fan of the ofallon wheat and gold and i was surprised . the beer is darn good i finished of the pack in minutes . its like a porter light . its listed as a bock ale but i say is a porter light. just enough chocolate . great beer . and im buzzed after . another plus,appearance,0.6,1
this beer pours really dark with a nice tight off white head . there is good lacing throughout . the aroma is a bit off . there are some really fruity notes that overwhelm the roasted malt chocolate flavors which themselves are nice . the taste follows but some of the fruit is muted and the roasty ris character comes through more strongly . there is a small amount of alcohol bite as well . mouthfeel is on the lighter side of what i would usually like but there is a nice creamyness . overall not the hugest fan of this one . it s good but i would definitely expect more .,appearance,0.9,1
sorry for the low score but this is not a mild . this is definately a pale ale or an ipa or something in that family . it is an excellent well made beer but not a mild . the pour is bright copper color with a full white head and lace on the glass nice . ahint of malt introduces the flavor before the hop assault starts . the beer is crisp and very dry and dries out even more in the finish . a nice pale ale,appearance,0.4,0
bright yellow and unfiltered with a full white head that leaves nice lace . perfumey misty saaz ish hop aroma . lean malt background overpowered by very hoppy flavor bitterness . light medium bodied with a very crisp dry finish . a bit too bitter in finishing . oz . . enjoy by tasted,appearance,1.0,1
appearance amber colored . slightly hazy . slight head smell smells of malts . no hop aroma taste pretty tame but well balanced . slightly sour . mouthfeel puckering dry from the sourness . light bodied . med carb drinkability i could put back a few of these .,appearance,0.4,0
i received a ounce capped long neck bottle from a co worker in exchange for similarly sized bottle of imperial stout . i bit on the exchange based on my co workers assertion that he and his new female friend really enjoyed this brew and he was interested in my impression . a it was copper colored with an orange tint to the body . the one finger head was off white and receded to a ring around the collar and a partial cover of the surface of the brew . the ring was sustained for some time by an aggressive carbonation and the ring produced a jagged lacing that was more entertaining than the taste of this beer . s the aroma was not what i expected . there was the expected pumpkin odor that included nutmeg and cinnamon . however there an even more dominant and distracting odor that was reminiscent of a diluted cleaning solution . t the spice and pumpkin flavors were a recessive component of the flavor . more dominant was the pungent sour taste of lime scented pinesol . m thin body with a tangy spicy early sensation followed by a chemical and sour aftertaste . d my first and last . i m biased against dominantly fruity and vegetable flavored beer however under the right conditions they have their place . my co worker has stumbled on one of those right conditions i hope someday to join him in a similar state of bliss . comment after weighing the virtues of being honest versus blowing some smoke to maintain peace in the work place i decided my co worker deserved the truth . just as love and or a half rack of macro lager can cloud ones vision i believe his taste buds were tainted by a layer of lust that gave this brew a boost in his esteem proportionate to the boost in his libido generated by his association with his new friend . i hope beer helps keep them together but i pray their relationship as well as their taste buds mature .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a cloudy yellow with amazing white head that stays through out the whole glass . the smell is very strong of lots of herbs . the taste is a little one sided here leaning towards the spices used . i tend to like my wits with a little more orange and malt backbone to balance . over all a good beer but not the best in the style . it is possibly the best looking wit i have ever had though .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz. ml english bottle a pours a bright orange without much of a head kind of pallid . s nice smell of english malt and hops some butterscotch diacetyl sulfur and fruit . t this is a pretty good tasting beer . good flavours of caramel and pale malt with a dry earthy almost woody flavour from the hops . there is also a twinge of acidity reminiscent of lemon or orange juice . m dry hard somewhat metallic but not overly so medium bodied quite refreshing as well . d a good little epa from wychwood i could see myself drinking a few pints of this good stuff .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle from flexabull that arrived at my door less than three hours ago i just could n t wait to crack this one open . poured the whole thing into a oz . terrapin snifter . appearance beer pours a gorgeous crystal clear ruddy amber beer with a marvelous one and a half finger meringue like head with fantastic retention . carbonation is sparse but fine bubbled and concentrated . lacing is also pretty unbelievable on this one falling into avant garde esque sheets and splotches . very nice looking beer . aroma mainly spicy floral notes and some sweet zesty citrus but all in all a little disappointing . it s way too faint and not nearly hoppy enough at least hoppy enough for a wet hopped harvest ale . taste interesting . a mellow bitterness throughout and tons of hop flavors you can identify pretty much every hop note you d want to in here . that s not say it s intensely pungently hoppy however it does n t blow you away with sheer intensity as much as it impresses you with an understated delicate complexity . there s light spicy pine herbal leafyness lots of light higher floral notes and faint bitter grapefruit . the malt profile is pleasant without being outstanding it s very lightly toasted biscuity very english . as several other reviews have mentioned there s a steely mineral like presence likely a result of the water or the grain used . it s not unpleasant or distracting however . mouthfeel oily but crisp with a nice thick full bodied presence medium to big bubbles a nice prickly but smooth and even level of carbonation . improves as it warms evens out . drinkability all in all a very good beer and for a first time attempt with local hops a very impressive attempt . alcohol is also perfectly reasonable making this beer extremely sessionable . that being said it s not the best wet hopped beer i ve ever had the pleasure of parking in . though it s truly gorgeous pretty damn tasty and feels very nice it could use a little shoring up in the nose though it s possible it lost something in transport . . definitely worth a try if you can get your hands on it and i have high hopes for its future as they expand their hop fields and tweak the recipe the southern hemisphere and regular ol harvest show that sierra nevada really knows their hops .,appearance,1.0,1
ml brown bottle label as shown neck with golden foil . almost pitch black in colour with big creamy beige head . great retention and generous lacing . lovely looking porter . sweetish smooth aroma of chocolate and coffee with a hint of vanilla . medium to low carbonation creamy mouth feel . medium bodied porter not as thick as some . dark chocolate and coffee notes persist flavour wise fairly dry and bitter for the style though the chocolate gets stronger as the brew warms up a bit . some fruit like raisins and black cherries are present too . dry hoppy finish . lingering coffeeish after taste . a most agreeable porter from samuel smith . not as thickly winterish as some this comes across as more refreshing and sessionable . very smooth drink beautifully balanced not overpowering . lovely .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a fairly clear dark straw with just a wisp of white head . smells of bubblegum with hints of banana and clove . heavy pink bubblegum flavor up front . rounds into a little bit of spiciness and clove in the finish . fairly light with good carbonation . i m a fan of bubblegum banana flavors that are light on the clove so this hefe is balanced well for me . still not terribly great flavors . good but not outstanding . edit after posting this realized reviews are n t great so want to add that ironically this is the first terrapin beer that i ve thought was better than i expected . usually find their brews underwhelming .,appearance,0.6,1
i do n t know what i ca n t believe more that this is still brewed or that my father just bought a . so i had two of these over the thanksgiving weekend . first one in the bottle second i poured into the glass . crystal for it s name for sure . it s crystal clear straw gold with a nicely carbonated white head . it s a very attractive beer but that s as far as the complements go . had a metallic smell which transferred into the taste . a bit of corn on the nose as well . slight citrus in the mouth from the hops . no bitterness whatsoever . body thin watery but would be thirst quenching if it was n t for the flavour . after five minutes of warming the beer was hard to drink . after ten minutes i could n t take it any longer . overall if you want to chug something that s light and quenching this works but for sitting around a campfire taking your time skip this at all costs .,appearance,0.8,1
beer the abyss reserve brewer deschutes brewery company bend oregon style american double imperial stout abv . beer advocate jay avery rating a recommend by my buddy craig reyna i was a bit apprehensive about trying this one because i m a quad guy and not a fan of stouts . the nitro infused carbonation really puts me off and if i were to have a stout i already have my go to north coast s old rasputin . i do however have a deschutes favorite and that s the black butte porter.i ve also been to bend oregon twice in the last two years and now i m kicking myself in the ass for not going to the deschutes brewery . anyway after i got this recommend from craig i started doing some research and this happens to be a once a year brew a seasonal winter brew as they call it in the beer world . i called all over the place and of course the response was ya that came and went. anyway on my th call the liquor store owner admitted that he d set a an entire case aside for his own consumption and after a ton of haggling i convinced him to sell me bottles . this stuff must have adonis d.n.a in it since he charged me bucks a bottle winning . here is my review . presentation a oz wax dipped bomber that was meant for aging so instead of a freshness date it s labeled rather with a best after date of . i guess it s a little early to be drinking this stuff but considering the amount of work it took to get my hands on this bottle i m not waiting until november to crack it open . so after about minutes of cutting peeling and cracking the wax dipped cover off i m finally able to break the seal and finally pour this highly anticipated brew into an oversized wine glass . it poured like the exxon valdez with a double espresso hazelnut head and generous but thin lacing . underneath the cap read the words bravely done . now if that is n t a rock star quote from mars i do n t know what is . appearance it pours like an elixir or more accurately like a w motor oil . i m not talking synthetic but i m talking about a serious bonafide thick and viscous friction free engine saver . thicker than oyster sauce and an oily pitch black . i mean you can shine a high power surefire flashlight directly in front of this stuff and you re not getting a spec of light through it . smell an insane full roast coffee smoky and woody with hints of chocolate dipped graham cracker . only fools and trolls would n t want to take a sip of this amazing and aromatic cloud of chocolaty heaven . mouthfeel velvety and thick . did i say thick . what does that even mean . . i compare it to drinking a liquefied semi sweet neslte chocolate chip infused red velvet cake without the frosting . oh she s thick . if you re in the mood for a light beer then you need to turn around take your ball and go home . this is one of the heartiest beers i ve ever had the pleasure of drinking a pint of this and you re full literally . winning . drinkability the true definition of a sipper . this one must be laced with the infamous tiger s blood . it stands out to me as a special occasion type beer something you d want to share with another like minded beer lover who can appreciate it s uniqueness . it s funny though cause it has an easier drinkability than my usual go to stout mister old rasputin which was a welcome surprise . it s like a win inside of every moment . taste better than the smell you almost ca n t process it with the normal brain . boy am i impressed . it starts off oaky and woody since it was aged in french oak and bourbon barrels . that being said it s only a rd aged in those barrels so the oak was n t too corky and there was a touch of bourbon that shined through just enough to tell you that it was different from the rest . i also get a dark truffle baker s chocolate roasted malt finish . it s like walking into a starbucks and ordering off of their secret menu and sipping a chocolate full roast coffee blend with a nutty alcoholic backbone and a cocoa finish . you re sitting in the coffee shop sipping on a secret brew and only you know about it and only you can appreciate its bitter black licorice personality as it envelopes itself into an almost charlie sheen like rebelliousness . . i really ca n t fathom how awesome this brew is going to be after i finish aging it . i do n t expect you to either . i opened this one up prematurely because i m impatient and need immediate gratification but i am already truly amazed by the absolute posterboy for a warlock stout that presented itself here . i ca n t wait to grab the next one out of my cellar in months when this beer hits its sweet spot . i just took my final sip while finishing up this oz bomber by myself and look at me i m drunk. duh . cause that s how i roll i only have one speed i have one gear. go . .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a two fingered white head that fades slowly and leaves a good lace but pour slowly there is a ton of chunky bits and with the active carbonation it looks like a witch s cauldron . cloudy amber color . nose is sweet maybe bready . starts sweet and crisp finishes smooth but there is some alcohol in the background .,appearance,0.4,0
blue moon grand cru brewed to coincide with new years and a full moon . poured from an attractive ounce bottle into a pint glass . appears straw gold in color with a ton of floating chunks of yeast which affect its appearance . aroma quite light just some wheat yeast elements . flavor primarily wheat with a citrus notion . lemon peel orange and belgian style wit flavors with just a hint of spice . biscuity malt also chimes in . mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with a smooth finish . drinkability rates high for a strong beer it is perilously easy to embibe . a worth while beer from coors . just needs cleaned up a bit .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a black as night and pours with the appearance of used motor oil . an outstanding thick three finger brown head that lasted a very long time . patchy lacing . s a medium strength aroma of roasted malts chocolate espresso and vanilla . t taste definitely matches the smell here with coffee vanilla and milk chocolate being the predominant flavors . intense in its flavor presentation . some alcohol warming in the finish but overall the abv is remarkably well hidden . very sweet upfront but just when it would have a tendency to become cloying a little bittering hops kick in bringing balance and leaving an aftertaste closer to dark bittersweet chocolate . maybe lacking complexity but it sure delivers whats advertised with gusto . m thick and creamy like a chocolate malt . carbonation is extremely minimal and suits the flavors well lending to a very heavy feel in the mouth . sort of coats and hangs there . just a tiny bit syrupy . clearly a sipper . o i found this brew to be delicious although with such strong coffee roast flavors is closer to a stout than a porter . in fact this rivals many a coffee stout that i have sampled . as much as i enjoyed it i could not have more than one of these in an evening . took me the better part of an hour to finish it and had me not even wanting another beer afterwards it s flavors were that strong . would be a fantastic dessert beer . would be interested to try the barrel aged oaked versions to see if they bring a little more depth and complexity .,appearance,1.0,1
ugly dirty brown . oak sour grape unripe apple . raisin cherry too sweet . syrupy sweetness gets in the way of body taste and complexity . flavors are n t particulary outstanding either . below average flanders red for me . should have been less sweet the sweetness should have been tastier and a tad more sour would n t hurt .,appearance,0.4,0
pours golden orange with brilliant clarity . one and a half finger head is dense off white in color and shows lacking retention producing almost no lacing . clean nose mabye some faint toasted pale malt possibly a distant chlorine scent . . cara pils and lightly toasted pale malt sweetness is gradually met by a timid fruitiness and soft husky flavor . semi dry aftertaste some nutty tones but fairly bland with just a blank hop balancing hop bitterness . light bodied with medium carbonation a very middle of the road mouthfeel that allows the fruity yeast characters typical of this brewery to shine through . finishes with some mild residual dextrins but still highly drinkable . certainly not offensive but not something i will seek out in the future .,appearance,0.4,0
soft white to off white head begins at two and three quarters inches falling to one quarter of an inch within five minutes leaving no lace on the glass . hazy dirty gold in color . large quantity of sediment entered glass despite careful pouring efforts . aroma was weak almost sterile smelling with a faint hop background that was very hard to detect and possibly a simple figment of the imagination . medium body with slow developing flavors . a clean sterile tasting start fades into what seems somewhat like sour cherries . possibly a result of yeast sediment making it into the glass . finish is dry and hoppy .,appearance,0.4,0
review from a ml bottle . drank in a duvel tulip duvel has been a go to beer for me for some years . i consider duvel to be a loyal ally . a damn good piece of belgian brewing construction . duvel is an excellent gateway beer for people starting out in good beer . it resembles a pils in appereance so novice beer drinkers are at ease with it . when presented in its legendry tulip how could you say no . . it looks fantastic . big foamy top above glowing yellow base . the aroma is estery with banana apple and pear . citrusy noble hops with some pepper corn vibez . drinking this is damn refreshing and dangerously fun . very dry fruity esters mentioned in the aroma .peppery spicy hops are alcoholic and cloying to your mind . light backbone sweetness . duvel is flavoursome refreshing and dangerously easy to drink . a classic .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a rich golden orange excellent clarity good carbonation topped by a level one finger slab of snow white foam . sweet aroma is fruity candyish and boozy . first taste coats the tongue with a thick sweet base . the rye cuts through enough to make a statement without taking control . the rye and hops manage to reel in the sweetness without ever dominating themselves . no alcohol burn but a definite belly warming that lingers on and seems to increase when you except it to subside . it does though and it is not a case of a beer being too hot . thick mouthfeel slides nice on a cold winter night . drinkability is enjoyable but a bomber at a time is plenty . wo n t replace blithering idiot but an enjoyable alternative barleywine from the good folks at weyerbacher . here s to year thirteen .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into snifter on etched the bottle a dense hazy copper amber highlights . semi aggressive pour yielded hardly any head . swirling is required to garner any semblance of retention . minimal lacing what s there is sporadic . s caramel toasted bread accentuated with modest hop aromas . hints of pine with some faint traces of citrus namely tangerine grapefruit . hops become more apparent as it warms but never truly push to the front . t earthy piney bitterness upfront . wisps of floral citrus hops follow but are very faint . solid toasted malt backdrop . caramel is there too but not as prominent as in the nose . m medium body with reasonably prickly carbonation . has a nice bite to it . there s a little bit of resin in there . some lingering bitterness that tapers off quickly . d drinkability is quite good . easily sessionable in my opinion . quoth the bottle perfect for any occasion . indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass no freshness date p coca cola brown with fingers of tan foam that forms a pretty nice crown on top . the foam is thick and creamy dense and firm and shows good retention before it dissipates to form a thin skin on the surface . this looks pretty good . a unfortunately the nose lowers my expectations considerably . lightly roasted malts fudge and coffee are there but the aroma is pitifully weak . even more concerning is that same weird sourness funkiness that i first smelled in bayhawk ales chocolate porter see review that is not at all pleasant . t well thankfully it s nowhere near as bad as bayhawk ales porter but it ai n t very good either . the fudge chocolate is there along with coffee vanilla and a slight hops presence but it s so woefully under malted that the roasted burnt charcoal like malts that are there seem really thin and flimsy . lots of mineral notes underneath with a bit of a spicy hop kick on the finish . just like the nose promised the flavors are really weak uninteresting and very underwhelming . but at least the sour funkiness is muted more than it was in the aroma . not very good . m eel river organic porter is medium bodied but with a smooth kind of watery thin feel along with a moderate amount of carbonation . furthermore it has no creamy underbelly or even a slight amount of chewiness to speak of . exactly the opposite of how i like my porters . notes well seeing as how this is my first brew from eel river i have no idea if this was a bad bottle off batch or if the brewery just simply makes beers that are n t to my liking . whatever the case is this beer sitting before me is a sad excuse for an american porter . now i m feeling a bit apprehensive about trying the rest of their line .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle into snifter . split with a friend . a pours a dark honey amber with a touch of fizzy head that quickly vanished into nothing . no head no lace . s i can smell the honey and what i think are the chilies and there is also a weird spicy fruit syrup scent to it that i ca n t place my finger on . t initial taste is sweet supposedly from the honey slightly medicinal with hints of the chilies and maybe bubblegum . the finish brings out the coca and a touch of nutmeg . aftertaste is medicinal peppery and spicy and also has a faint residual burn from the chilies . after coming back to this beer after walking away for about ten minutes i m picking up a lot more syrupy fruit maybe exotic fruits or strawberries . m unimpressive mouth with frothy carbonation and a medium body . alcohol is hidden fairly well but there is a touch of viscous slickness in the finish . d hmmmm . i m not sure how to feel about this one . it s not bad but i m not sure i d ever need to drink it again . above average as a beer but it s hard for me to rate this one to style .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured a light pastel color beer with a big foamy head with great retention . aroma is a weird mix between some acidic blackberry and a light witbeer base . taste is a very weird mix between light blackberry with some acidic notes and a bland belgian white with a bad yeasty finish . i dont know if it is the yeast or what but i cant get around those barberie beers .,appearance,0.8,1
pours pitch black and completely opaque without even the slightest hint of lighter color when held to a light source . frothy . finger chocolate coffee colored head that quickly settles into a lasting ring . roasted malty aroma with hints of bitter sweet dark chocolate toffee roasted coffee oatmeal alcohol and subtle hops . slightly toasty with some subtle dark fruit notes . pretty carbonated up front with a chewy viscous mouthfeel . very roasty with lots of silky chocolate malts roasted coffee bean oatmeal licorice toffee and alcohol . a bit too hoppy for my preference with a very strong alcohol warmth . this beer is kind of all over the place and the high abv is not very well masked . decent but not what i was expecting .,appearance,0.9,1
so in my review of trafalgar s smoked stout i said i would n t buy any more beer from the brewery . the ocb summer sampler just went on sale so i bought it for the other beers and i m pretending this one was free . so my expectations are low going in . pours a bright yellow colour with thick head . lots of lacing . i m feeling hopeful about this . not much for smell or taste though . a hint if grassy hops with a mild off flavour . pretty bland . carbonation is good at least .,appearance,0.9,1
urthel hibernus the beer of champions . happy new years as well . damn the head on this beer is massive . it s definitely snowing in texas . the head resembles a mountain top with layers of bubbling carbonation . amazing body color rich and golden yet leans towards the orange . opps i just stuck my nose into the crazy foamy retention . it kind of felt nice . this tripel puts out tons of fruity esters . it s just a rush of fragrant untamed spicy fruit notes . apples pears and light citrus rind . a small bit of hops lay behind the citrus . very complex smell overall and right on for the style . spicy and tangy on the palate . provides a well balanced dryness . candied malt sweetness with a spicy lingering hop note . this tripel would be well suited to people new to the style . as it s not overly complex in the taste department . however it remains true to the style and still offers an excellent beer . a solid tripel and one that is incredibly easy to drink . dangerously so if i may add .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours opaque and colorless . two fingers of dense cafe latte colored head rises up and falls to a top coating that leaves a wall of lacing . i smell raw bacon cottage ham dark coco and not much else . not very complex but lovely . i taste ham bacon chicory blended coffee with faint hints of coco . creamy with a medium body . it is slightly bitter . not something that id want to drink a lot of but wow what a beer . would go well with bacon and eggs or bbq .,appearance,1.0,1
devoid of any kind of real head . clear golden color and smell like im about to drink a glass of tang . hmmm beer in space . dry watery mouth and thin body . slight bitterness from the hops . is noticeable and malt or barley is nowhere to be found . pretty much orange flavoring is all i taste not that its overpowering but that s all its really offering . i was hoping for a lot more instead i got kool aid .,appearance,0.3,0
the version was hop strong but was wrong from the outset . this beer was a lovely golden orange with off white head in a glass . the nose was hop dominated . go figure . copper notes and bitter hops were all of the nose . the taste was similar to a yard full of wild onion cut on a degree and blown into your face . this was gross and drain poured . the mouthfeel was average for the style if you can get past the onion . overall i love founders . period . however this year s batch of devil dancer is not what it should have been . i think that it is a mistake maybe . . i read other reviews of an a beer but i am shocked . however i suggest that you drink everything else they make .,appearance,0.8,1
if i was n t completely shameless i d choose something other than tequiza as the target for my first beer advocate review . that said i m a shameless whore so let the reviewing commence . . i was first turned on to this beer by a girl i was dating who had excellent breasts but a suspicious palate . safe in the knowledge that her virtues far outweighed her faults i drank this beer willingly even eagerly . the color is an awful yellow . the beer smells strongly of lime which i liked very much . the taste is very light and overall it s extremely drinkable as long as you forget that it s supposed to be a beer . excellent thirst quencher on a hot day great with mexican food and mexican women .,appearance,0.4,0
very crisp and fresh with a lightness and drinkability . great beer on a hot day maybe after some yard work . very smooth with a slight mild honey comb finish . i find this beer dangerous cause i feel like i could drink quite a few in one sitting with ease .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a light amber with an enormous head . just huge . you want to pour this one slowly or it ll be nothing but head . it recede quickly either . it sticks around in big pillowy globs and makes interesting shapes . the aroma is wonderful . i swear i smell pineapple upside down cake . there s also a ton of hop smells . notes of pine citrus rind and peppery spice . taste does n t quite live up to the great smells however . this beer could benefit from a little more sweetness to balance out the attack of hop acids on the tongue . do n t get me wrong i do love my ibus but this one gets hot with the alchohol as well . mouthfeel is bitter and full bodied . drinkability is pretty low . the abv is huge and the beverage dominates your taste buds and can not really be enjoyed with many foods . i d go with something spicy like thai or mexican if you re pairing this one .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance not the best looking beer out there finger of head that dissapates rather quickly yellowish color almost reminds me of a miller lite . smell not much to brag about here either grainy and a hint of corn . taste much better than the look and smell sticks with the grain theme but has more flavor than the scent would lead one to believe . mouthfeel this beer does the job on mouthfeel crisp and refreshing with a good level of carbonation and no bad aftertaste . could drink several of these in a row on a warm day or any day for that matter . overall dont be fooled by the stubby bottle give this one a try especially for the price . can be found for close to a buck a beer and beats many beers for the same price hands down .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer looks like the platonic ideal of beers . light amber orange color and a fluffy white head that dissipates slowly . unfortunately the taste doesnt quite live up to the appearance . theres a distinctly sweet taste up front and no finish at all . the aroma is a bit floral but weak . overall its a passable session beer if its all you can find but nothing id ever actively hunt down .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is not retired it is imported by shelton brothers . slightly hazy white gold in hue with a kiss of orange . white head at the apex the foam was a half finger tall . head retention was excellent the bubbles were slow to fade to a tight cap that lasted the entire consumption . subsequent lacing was spotty and not really noteworthy . still on the whole this is a great looking beer . soft nose grainy with some hints of fruit and honey . lemon oranges apricots and bananas . it smells sweet . beyond the fruitiness and vague maltiness this bouquet is n t saying much . i find it too muted to be a good triple too quite too restrained . i find it boring but others might dig it more than i. i was hoping for more and i surely expect more . again soft palate . but it is tasty . warming sweetness with some honey vanilla vague fruitiness lemon zest oranges before hops arrive . light bitterness enough to balance the grainy sweet malt . compared to other triples and compared to my personal guideline i think de graal falls short . i d like more bitterness a more pronounced malt backbone and generally cleaner and crisper . medium light in body moderately low carbonation . the mouthfeel is a bit thin for me . way too easy to drink . i finished my ml too quick . this is not a compliment . i should what need to sip on a triple . i should enjoy every ounce . i should find depth and complexity . i was left wanting . forgettable . even though it is inexpensive compared to other belgian triples i would rather pay a dollar or two more and get a world class beer . purchased in omaha .,appearance,0.9,1
poured almost pitch black good size tan foamy head that diminished to a tan creamy collar that held the sides of the glass all the way down . smell was of toffee . taste is exceptional roasted coffee with chocolate notes and just the right amount of hops . mouthfeel was a bit chewy but very carbonated and light . drinkability is great with this one . a very good beer that i will have again .,appearance,1.0,1
saison dupont vielle provision says the bottle and the cork proclaims edition . appearance light yellow in color with a large soapy head that stays around the whole time . the head on this beer is remarkable and deserves recognition . a slew of little bubbles rising through the beer . at first the beer was fairly clear but later i swirled some yeast in and the beer became cloudy . smell yeasty aroma with some hay barnyard elements . taste once again quite yeasty and minerally . a flash of sweetness followed by a noble hop bitterness imparted by saaz tettnang hops though i am not sure which is used . the finish is very clean and the balance of this beer is well done . funky fresh . mouthfeel medium bodied with a smooth finish clean with some dusty yeast lingering . drinkability a pleasant saison that is definately foreign to my taste buds . pretty much spot on for the style . if i had more of this beer i d be happier .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of gregg thanks . bottle is a bit of a gusher luckily the darkness snifter was ready and i didnt lose too much . hopefully this one isnt infected . color is a nasty looking cloudy brown with lots of sediment floating around and a finger thick light tan head that lingers . smell is a good balance of sugary malt and alcohol some simcoe hop bitterness slightly metallic astringent quality the amarillo is totally overpowered . taste is very sweet up front lots of sweet cherries and dark fruits caramel malt some fruity hops slightly piney some alcohol . mouthfeel is a bit light for a barleywine with a medium carbonation way off for the style the alcohol seems to have thinned it out . warm alcohol finish . not a very drinkable barleywine this one definitley needs a little time on the shelf .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into an oversize goblet at degrees . appearance a half one finger head that is ivory and is creamy . the head has poor retention . the color of the beer is a dark brown with copper red hues . the clarity of the beer is hazy to opaque . there is some carbonation bubbles in the beer . nose a mild malt build with a subtle sweetness . there are notes of bananas phenols solvent caramel dried cherries and toffee . taste the malt lacks depth and character like a good dubbel . there are notes of caramel toffee dried cherries raisins bananas phenols and some malty sweetness . the mouth feel of the beer is carbonated dry astringent and edgy . overall the body of the beer is medium and the finish is medium also . this dubbel is just okay there is no character no complex malts or rich flavors . i am disappointed in gi . i am glad that i had the opportunity to try another gi beer . thank you .,appearance,0.4,0
apologies in advance to troegs for this er just purchased was bottled . i feel like there s no one to blame here except maybe that people are n t drinking this fast enough . so it s all of our fault . a fine looking pale . hay colored a minimal head with a purchase of lace very clear . i can see the buildings a block over magnified spectacularly through the glass . aroma at this point is mostly pale malt a little sweet some faded pine and earthy hop . flavor is mostly the same with a decently firm yet comforting bitterness . it s okay probably better fresh . maybe some other time we shall meet again and this review will be altered.in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours dark black . finger dark tan head . when held up to a light there is sort of a cherry wood color around the edges of the glass . one of the prettiest beers i ve seen . s chocolaty malty and smokey . smells like soy sauce . both dark and light fruits raisins and oranges maybe . . a touch of alcohol scent . t chocolate malts are the first taste i get followed by smoke soy sauce and fruit . finishes with alcohol and a tiny bit of hops . flavors are not balanced they conflict . to quote the guy at the beer store where i bought it it tastes like someone poured about of a bottle of sunset wheat into a decent imperial stout . m pretty good . maybe a bit thin and too carbonated for me but i basically like drinking motor oil mixed with cement . d i ve had beers higher than . abv that were more drinkable . alcohol flavor is too pronounced and there is too much carbonation . also if i want soy sauce i ll drink a bottle of soy sauce not a beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pilsner glass . a ugh . thin sickly yellow with minimal head . no lacing . s citrus grain and light herbs . not bad at all . t light smooth and grainy . unlike most flying dog beers the wateriness of tire bite actually works in its favour . it is a light flavour with heavyhanded grain and the mildest citrus notes . almost like an upscale version of the most popular american light lagers . m carbonation is pleasant but there is a harshness that fades without providing much aftertaste . d i could definitely see this beer serving as fodder for beer pong or similar games . goes down easy but not much for flavour or aftertaste or much else really . serve this to your undiscerning guests and they ll think it s quite nice connoisseurs stay away .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle into a orval glass . finally got to try this after the great reviews i was really excited . sadly this is another short s beer that is a huge let down . a medium copper pour with tons of head . light tope head soapy bubbly small and compact . great retention nice lava stack on the top . aroma is super disappointing light with only a whisp of sweetness coming through . strawberries are there but so is the typical staleness that you would expect . a hint of graham cracker on the back which is nice . the taste gives you a quick burst of strawberry to start but then its gone and replaced again by staleness . strawberries can not be replicated in a beer stop trying . this sounds so much better than it is do n t bother .,appearance,0.9,1
i will say right up front that i think this product was mis labeled . it has a very slight beer taste but to me it seems more like a malt ernative . somehow i still seem to like it . who needs to jam a lime into an overrated mexican beer when you can now get the same refreshment from milwaukee . great beach brew or maybe to compliment taco night .,appearance,0.4,0
crystal clear amber to light brown beer with two full fingers worth of light tan head . very musty on the nose along with some belgian spiciness possibly some wet leaves . faintly lemon and floral as well . bready grain sweetness along with some lightly toasted notes . caramel upfront with tingling bitterness that lingers . lemony citrus and straw along with some spicy quality . no harshness and a very clean not muddled taste where each flavor can be picked apart fairly easily . hop flavor is fairly one noted . tongue drying along with being medium bodied having low to medium carbonation . slightly weighty on the tongue . bright flavor and bittersweet aftertaste compels the imbiber to continue .,appearance,1.0,1
hmm . it appears that i do not have logged my original review for the bastard so i guess there s nothing to directly compare against . alas amber with tan creeping vine lace . settling quickly to wee carbonation with large interspersed bubbles . after a year or so this beer still reeks with malty booze but the hop presence is clearly less at the forefront . the leafy herbal qualities of the hops have quelled down to a harsh weirdly scotch like presence amongst the notably high prescence of alcohol . the citrus grapefruit qualities are gone too replaced not with any real rounded qualities except for a slight butteriness that was not there before . this now seems kind of like a smaller hoppier strong ale . slight metallic flavors abound with no to little sweetness makes it lose points . any bready or doughiness is burned off by that almost stale hop kick . still pretty smooth on the palate . each sip gives you a nice little warm buzz in the stomach and i could imagine how this on tap would get really addictive . i ll stick with it fresh though thanks .,appearance,1.0,1
light light yellow with white white head of bursting big bubbles without retention or stickyness . lokks a little like pale ginger ale . smell is great some corn like sweetness with a very pleasing level of diacetyl some leafy saaz and a hint of toasted grains . taste begins like water with grain flavoring but then the sweetness and butteriness quickly disappear leaving an astringent metallic sting . medium harsh carbonation sort of soda like high frustose corn syrup feel . although i find the aroma to be quite pleasing the taste ruins it . not an enjoyable beer for me .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a light burnt orange very clear . the beautiful amber orange gives it an amazing radiant quality looks delicious and refreshing . the beer is topped off by a stark white frothy head that leaves a consistent sticky lacing . there is a hint of grain and malt in the nose with citrus and a resin like hop aromas . notes of grapefruit some bread and herbal green pine . subtle sweet malt up front on the palate which immediately rolls back into a citrus grapefruit followed by a bitter and lingering pine finish . it is a very clean crisp and refreshing beer . more balanced than i remember it was when i got it on draft at the avenue . the bitterness is not overwhelming but might be for some so do n t make this your first ipa . my opinion is that this beer is best enjoyed on a hot afternoon for that much anticipated first beer of the evening . also great for the beach on a deck or patio watching the sun set to match the color of this gorgeous beer especially since it will go great with chips and salsa .,appearance,1.0,1
this is one attractive looking beer . clear amber color with little carbonation . head is thin lightly tanned and foamy with good retention and lacing . aroma is pretty light and mostly malty sweet . not much to really keep you interested . good flavor with about the right balance of sweet and bitter . the hop flavor could use a boost to help finish it off but very clean over all . no problem at all finishing off a bottle or two of this .,appearance,0.9,1
aroma is strongly hoppy with an undertone of grapefruit and just a suggestion of sweetness . it pours a dark coppery amber with a frothy persistent off white head . bubbles cling to the side of the glass and lacing is fairly substantial . flavor is fairly hoppy somewhat malty and just a little bitter with a hint of sour citrus . smooth texture has just a little fizziness and finish is hoppy and bitter with a sour undertone . this is not the best ipa i ve had but it is worthy of a try .,appearance,0.9,1
enjoyed in a pint glass a pours a decent looking amber color that is slightly hazy with a medium amount of carbonation bubbles and about two fingers worth of head that is very fine and is a light tan color that lingers nicely leaves a decent amount of lacing on the glass s very gentle on the pumpkin spice notes kind of just has a bland scent with a bit of pumpkin to it t bland not much at the begining or end and only slight pumpkin taste in the middle bland bland bland m medium carbonation in the beginning not bad through the middle leaves a bit of zest feeling on the palate afterwards o not a good pumpkin no depth no complexity no taste really just bland and not something i would buy again,appearance,0.8,1
i swear i have reviewed this beer before but yet it says i do n t anyway . i ve had this several times from the bottle pours a light strawish yellow actually has pretty good carbonation but is very watery . the aroma is skunky mostly with a little hops . the taste is mostly skunky but has a terrible harsh bitter finish . this is one of my least favorite adjuncts because of the finish . would rather have a bmc .,appearance,0.7,1
a bomber at cellar temp handled as if it were full of nitroglycerin opens with a threatening pop . and a vigorous surge of large bubbles begins head building operations immediately in the neck of the bottle . this drink wants out . a careful pour into a tulip glass evokes a billowing explosive cloud of soft white foam decorated by a tiny glowing golden body alive with bubbles . the head is continually fed by a steady stream of bubbles and holds at over two fingers throughout the drink lacing the glass in a fashion not unlike shaving cream . this drink is alive . smell is yeasty and sweet with notes of clover honey hay crushed red pepper and unbaked sweet rolls . tastes yeasty and tart with sweet grass underripe green pears nutty and dry with a flavor of spicy pie crust and a touch of astringency and chalk in the last pour from the bomber . lingering dryness and a note of raw pecans remind the drinker to drink again . smooth rich and tingly in the mouth with a nice clean finish . nutty yeasty character lingers extremely drinkable and damned delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance shakespeare stout pours out nearly black with a full fingers of mocha colored head . retention is very good and lacing is very abundant . smell roasted malts charcoal and burned toast form the base of the smell of this beer . coffee follows with some pretty strong hop notes on the back end . honestly this beer just smells like burned . .something . there s not any sweetness to it . just a burned smell and some hops . taste there s more of the smell in the taste . roasted malts and burned toast with some coffee . some noteworthy hops on the back end . once again that burned taste really hangs around on this beer . no sweetness from the oats in the beer or anything to balance it out . mouthfeel drinkability this beer is between medium and full bodied and fairly smooth drinking overall . this beer has been given pretty solid reviews by many people . i just do n t find it that appealing .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a two finger cream head that slowly fades to a thin layer leaving a good lace . nose is like an oak barrel . clear deep amber color . medium carbonation and medium bodied . flavor is malty with background hops sour grapefruit finish . disappointing barleywine . vintage . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a midnight copper with a long lasting fluffy head . looks pretty good in a pint glass . smell is average at best . nothing to write home about . has a caramel taste but falls a little flat . overall nothing really jumps out about this beer . almost like you really have to search for it s character . in the end though it s not that bad it basically comes off as just an average beer . to me river horse overdoes it more often than not hop a lot a mus for example but this beer does the opposite it does n t do enough . the finish is like eating an actual caramel . sticky and sweet . would i buy this again . no . but would i say it s crap . no . it s just an average beer .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a oz . can into a pint glass at low altitude . a pours a light yellow with a thin stark white head and not a lot of retention . not much lacking either . s floral hops are the most prevalent with some misplaced sweet syrup notes in the background . t bready malts with some strange sweet notes and a minimum of bitterness . crisp seems like a misnomer . m medium bodied and sweet . quite a bit of carbonation . d not at all what i would expect out of a pilsener .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint . beautiful deep dark amber with a thick white head . the head leaves quite a bit of lace down the glass . a very appealing looking brew . the smell is pretty light . bready and caramel malts with a tiny bit of citrus hops . a little bit of a sweet fart smell that is drawing me off . i m glad the taste does n t follow the smell . the hops both start and finish the taste . citrus and pine are right up front caramel sweetness in the middle and a resiny earthy hop finish . a little too sweet but it does n t take away from the overall taste too much . the mouth is a little thin and highly carbonated which is odd being that fizzy is linked to bad on the bottle . overall this is a pretty badass beer definatly a sipper but an easy sipper at that . the price is good so i might age a few one for months and one for a year .,appearance,1.0,1
well it looks good coppery gold with plenty of creamy head . hrm . it s called mallee bull but beer should n t smell like beef . this one had a distinct pong of beef broth in which rubber bands have been infused . needless to say tasting was undertaken with some trepidation . flavour was not quite as bad as the aroma but still unpleasant . aside from the meaty taste suggested by the aroma the finish is metalic then dies away . this gives a distinctly unpleasant watery feel . almost as if the beer is oxidized and infected . simply horrid my first ever drain pour .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled at where else . the miller ale house in coral springs . might as well review it . one of those nights that pints seemed like a good idea . appearance is wholly lacking in any kind of head so obviously no retention or lacing . very clear but an unattractive yellow color . smell is light lagery . grain sweet and a hint of alcohol this is an ice beer after all . taste is next to nonexistent . slight malt no hops flavor just a little bitterness and a faint touch of fruit . mouthfeel is light . looked flat but carbonation was actually fine . drinkability makes me wonder why i m a beer drinker tonight and why i m at this place again .,appearance,0.4,0
if keystone premium is awful then how can anyone expect the light version to be any better . this beer is watery and not much else good can be said about it . others have said it better than i can . mouthfeel is weak taste is atrocious and poured appearance is without obvious merit . drinkability . you got to be kidding .,appearance,0.3,0
i drank a ton of this while in college but hey who did n t . i would n t ordinarily buy busch but i saw that it has a new camo box and can complete with hunter orange . i could n t resist this clever marketing and got a pack . it was a poor choice . a camo can with hunter orange lettering amazing haha . the beer however is very pale . very minimal head that quickly goes away . no lacing but that s a given . s corn . t not much here either tastes of corn and sweeteners . hefty alcohol taste on the finish . m very thin and fizzy almost like soda . d if you want to drink to get drunk this is a good choice . otherwise stay away from busch but you already knew that did n t you .,appearance,0.3,0
honestly this is the closest beer has ever come to water . rolling rock extra pale has the taste and consistency of tap water . that doesnt mean it is a bad taste but you might as well suck the faucet rather than waste money on this . my roommate wasted on a keg of this and i ca n t help but feel like i too got f d in the a . this beer makes bud light look like a micro brewed masterpiece .,appearance,0.2,0
and my journey through the sam adams variety sampler continues . oz brown longneck poured into a pint glass . deep brown that looks reddish when held to the light . creamy head that retained fairly well and left very thick lace . smell was lightly roasted malts some chocolate . not picking up on the vanilla that some others have mentioned but my nose is a bit stuffed up . taste is fairly blah not a lot of roasted bitterness and a bit sweet for my taste . mouthfeel is much too thin almost watery which does not suit the style . what bitterness is there is a bit harsh because of the thin body . carbonation is medium low and pretty much right on . overall a decent beer but not one to seek out . better to just stick with dead reckoning or anchor porter .,appearance,0.9,1
drank on tap at atwood s tavern cambridge ma served in a stemmed glass gorgeous appearance . deep dark crimson mahogany . the translucent liquid was topped by a near two finger head of beige colored froth . thick lasting rings of lacing coated the glass . the aroma was surprisingly mild . in fact i could hardly detect anything . subtle caramel malts possibly . a bit toasty . somewhat fruity and semi sweet . a touch of alcohol hid in the background . like the nose the flavor profile was a big letdown . malty and biscuity up front . fruity in the center . the finish was moderately hoppy and dry . the hops were somewhat earthy and herbal . there was a slight alcohol warming on the finish as well . regardless the was remarkably well buried . the mouthfeel was super creamy and lush . medium full bodied . pillowy and silky smooth with a slick moderate effervescence . hairy eyeball ale was a true oddity . although the appearance and mouthfeel were exceptional both the taste and aroma were hugely disappointing . i felt like the life had been sucked from this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer looks great clean and clear good carbonation and head . semi sweet straw like aroma . a good dose of hops here dominates the flavor . an easy to drink ale but there is a harsh graininess that ca n t be ignored . mouthfeel is clean and crisp .,appearance,1.0,1
bomber size samichlaus helles . pours a dark clear gold with a inch foamy light brown head that fades to nothing . no lacing on this one . smell is of rich malt caramel brown sugar and dark fruits . taste is of rich malt bread caramel dark fruits and an earthy herbal hop finish . there is a definite alcohol warmth that burns the throat after each sip . this beer has a good carbonation level that has small bubbles but a thick and heavier mouthfeel . overall this is a good but strong beer with a very nice set of smells and flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
at the octoberfest in vermont . i would have only drunk this if the serving wench had n t been so stingey with her pours . what was outstanding in this beer was what they did with their hops . there was so much flavor i could n t really single out which fruit i was tasting smelling . there was grapefruit apple pineapple citrus yum . everyone in our group agreed it was great .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours just as the name states a golden color with finger width white head and really no lacing down the glass . s smell is fruity also has a good deal of spiciness . you can also smell the alcohol . t tastes of sweet fruit pear apple . has a little apple cider hint to it . m perfect amount of carbonation not too much not too little . d wow maybe i should have eaten a little something before drinking this because i fell all warm and fuzzy in the belly now . . great smelling and tasting tripel good all the way around . would for sure have this again . i bet this tastes wicked good from the source on tap . thanks to nlmartin for this one you da man . .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve heard so many great things about jolly pumpkin but this will be my first beer from them . appearance pours into an allagash tulip a slightly hazy pale gold with a huge fluffy white large bubbled head . an insane stream of bubbles rockets up through the beer keeping the head constantly refreshed . lacing comes in sheets and chunks the entire way down the glass . smell the smell is a potent combination of sweet pale malt some bigger than expected herbal hops some farmhouse funk and some extra ber funk . definitely a lot going on here . taste more surprises come on the taste . despite the complex aromas the taste is light and simple . it s mainly a light dry base with a farmhouse character coming out towards the finish and a spicy herbal hoppiness coming even later . mouthfeel very light bodied with a slightly low carbonation . not bad though . drinkability it goes down quite easy and is a definite thirst quencher . at . abv i d certainly order another . i was n t blown away by my first jolly pumpkin experience but i d definitely like to pursue their beers further . as it stands bam biere is a nice saison in it s own right and is certainly worth trying .,appearance,1.0,1
i realize that baltic porters are different but never realized that they had to be this different . appearance is very good . a nice dark red brown but not black like so many american porters . clean and transparent . smell was average at best . something there but ca n t get my nose around it . dirty socks maybe . fresh swept garage . dust . musty . something . taste is what i have a problem with . i was very unimpressed . very strong acid taste . like vinegar . sour apples . the alcohol is very strong and cuts into the unpleasant taste . i purchased seveal bottles but could only drink a few of them . this is for sure not a drain pour but ca n t get over the strong taste . not smooth like most american porters . mouthfeel is ok . very very thin . almost burns in the mouth . happened for each bottle that i opened . drinkability . .if you want to tie one on this is the beer for you . very high alcohol content . however this is n t the reason why i drink beer . a cheap macro would do this for you .,appearance,0.8,1
i picked up a sixer of this new brew for a round the firepit cookout at my house . a yellow gold with a faint greenish cast and no real head or lace to speak of . looks like your average macro lager . s lime rind right up front . the citrus lime lies on top of a basic mexican lager corona dos equis etc smell . smells very beachy and vacation y . t yep . lime right up in your face . this is more like a lager with a lime stuck in it than a whole new style of beer like miller chill . does n t taste half bad really . m light bodied a bit watery and very thirst quenching . d while working up a mean thirst playing around on the beach on a scorching day this would be perfect . i still like miller chill a little bit better though .,appearance,0.3,0
slightly cloudy amber body topped by a thick lasting off white head with good lace left behind . very sour gin like aroma with aprocot and alcohol notes . sour ginlike flavor with apricot and alcohol notes . not all that great . full bodied and warming with a sodalike feel . cool bottle but the contents need work .,appearance,0.8,1
the appearance is just like any other tasteless busch beer the smell is horrible and the taste is like drinking beer that has gone bad for like ten years . overall this beer tastes like dirt mixed with carbonated water . it seems like it was only brewed for underage drinkers and homeless people who just want to get drunk . please avoid this beer . sam adams and fat tire is where it is at . . .,appearance,0.2,0
abita turbo dog is remarkably thick and juicy for a brown ale . if this were wine you d describe it as extracted . the nose carob with mild hops spice and some alcohol in the background . it s ready to explode but stays controlled . the palette opens to immediate chocolate carob malt balls that s backed by a solid and relevant graininess . it has properties of great american ambers and stouts . unfortunately these flavors hit you over the head into submission but never really develop . such is the way with overmalted beer . the taste sheds new light on the smell and the smell then further accentuates the taste inordinately complex . a meal unto itself the turbo dog would go great with any big or greasy meal and last into dessert . creamy sumptuous and very full bodied this is the most aggressive interpretation of this style i ve ever tasted . relax relax . ng,appearance,1.0,1
on cask at lazy boy saloon into an old engine oil snifter . a practically still black body just a tiny scattering of bubbles around the rim . only the slightest glint of orange brown at the extremities when held up to light . no lace but nice legs . s beautiful wonderful scotch robust caramel malts lightly peaty smoke and strong woodiness . i m looking forward to this more and more . t like the smell this seems far more like fine scotch whisky than beer . delicately sweet malt stars things off with profound woodiness and balanced smoke coming through as things develop . smoke on the finish . it s amazing the only feature of delicious scotch that does n t come through here is the booze this is extremely smooth throughout . i could n t have hoped for anything more . m it even feels like an old scotch silky medium full body with no carbonation at all . normal i insist on at least some effervescence in a beer but this one on cask is an exception . d more of a sipper but only because only small sips are needed to enjoy the intricacies of flavor . amazing beer . notes i do n t know what more to say about this breathtakingly delicious beer . i feel so lucky to have stumbled upon the on cask and for only . . as great as it was though i do n t know if i can bring myself to shell out for a bottle of this any time soon . i certainly would n t blame anyone for doing so though . if you like scotch you ll love this beer . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
nice golden straw color thin head clear appearance . dank hoppy attractive smell . smells like cannabis food weed cooked in butter but let be honest cannabis and hops share the same order if you are going to get scientific with it . beautiful bitter taste not all that well balanced but really good taste still . not all that great feeling in my mouth better then most a light thin feel . a good beer for its price i m ready to drink another . overall a good beer happy that i made the purchase it . good beer for its price .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle that lacks freshness information drank out of a standard american pint glass . thanks to the people that brought this back from the brewery for me . a this one pouts out a pretty dark brown colored body with ruby red highlights that can be seen when it is held up to a light . a rather large head of khaki colored bubbles forms on top and sticks around for a while . small rings of lacing are left behind . s the smell on this one is pretty mild compared to what i was expecting . roasted malts up first . after that comes a decent amount of sweet milk chocolate and a lesser amount of semi sweet dark chocolate . a little bit of coffee at the end . t the taste is equally as subdued as the nose . the roasted malts are there but come through rather weakly . the milk chocolate that i could smell is back and gives this one a nice overall sweetness . dark chocolate and the faintest coffee finish round this one out . m the mouthfeel is a little thin and watery for a stout . the carbonation seems on point despite the rather large head . d english stouts arnt the style im most familiar with so take the above review with a grain of salt . that being said this was a sessionable beer with more flavor than many other beers of this strength . if i had this constantly available to me i could see myself drinking this pretty often .,appearance,0.9,1
getting bigger bottles is always a challenge . if you enjoy what is being offered you get your money s worth . if you get some corn in a can well at least you did n t pay too much . the beer poured real nice big fluffy head nice maroon color excellent carbonation it was a real treat to see after installing a new air conditioner . smell was just your basic corny filler but served cold it made all the spicy stuff coming off the grill fantastic . vegetably almost baked like a pot pie . not really much going on but really fresh . heavy toasted malt with almost no hoppy yang . so refreshing yet so empty . honesty it s just really good filler . enough food you can have one of these every other beer . there is no sense of alcohol light as can be . no respect that there are people who have to work tomorrow . p,appearance,0.9,1
appearance this one poured a hazy orange in color and was very fluffy just like a good hefe weizen should be . the head showed some nice clingy retention as well . smell wheres the yeast . it says wheat but theres no wheat . whats up with that . this is more of a spicy peach and cherry belgian than a wheat beer . taste this had some pleasant light pale belgian flavors but again no wheat . mouthfeel this one was clumsy and worst of all lacked the fluffy character of a good hefe weizen . drinkability not a bad ale but too off style to enjoy .,appearance,0.8,1
pours black with off white brownish head in one finger thickness that lasts for very long time generous lacing . perfect . aroma is roasted sweetish malt moderate fruitiness not very complex . taste is bittery roasted some burnt grain with very very dry finish and sweetish light warming aftertaste . smooth medium mouthfeel . overall drinkability was low for me because of the flavour too intense . i am not used to it and will use this beer for training sessions .,appearance,1.0,1
drank from the can on the way to dubrovnik . a can looks like some sort of cheap soda . pouring it into a small cup it s a bright clear pale . s kind of soury . touch of grain . not much else . t very watery . hint of some sort of grain maybe and a light sweetness . this is almost exactly like a bud light . though a good use of my last very few bosnian markas with some leftover pocket change in the town of neum this is not something i would look for anywhere else . best beer from region comes from bosnia,appearance,0.3,0
bottle dated best before jan . i m a little late . pours a light copper with a soapy light tan head . poor retention and scant lacing . low carbonation consistent with an english ale . butterscotchy toasty malt aroma with a hint of kent goldings hops nearer the end of the whiff . assertive malty and buttery diacetyl taste with a slightly hoppy drier finish . trace vegetal notes . lighter bodied very drinkable and carbonation level is just right . a very nice english pale ale that is a benchmark of the style . this would have to be great on cask .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle bottled on split into oz sprecher sampler . a poured with yeast . cloudy obviously but golden amber color with a modest white head that left a ring pretty quickly . s a citrusy floral and sweet fruity hop aroma with a tiny malt aroma that stayed on the back burner . t heavy hop character with a citrus and floral bouquet with pine also and a bitter after taste . m very quenching and light with a smooth mouthfeel . d it s a rather drinkable aipa . i could do a few of these in a row .,appearance,0.6,1
a deep dark brown almost opaque but clear when held to the light . thin head that does n t last . s rich complex earthiness baked sugar and nuttiness that greatly resembles pecan pie chocolate sweet coriander . t rich chocolate huge nutty flavor caramel coriander . has slight hop bitterness and finishes dry . amazing . m rich and full bodied very soft carbonation . d amazingly drinkable for the complexity . i ca n t detect any of the abv .,appearance,0.7,1
i stopped into the harpoon visitor center at the windsor vt site . i had the pleasure of ordering the sampler . among the five beers was this pale yellow hefeweizen . the head was incredible lasting approx. mins maintaining at least . when the head finally gave way the lace was sparse . this beer was served with a lemon wedge . i m not sure if i cared for that because of the overwhelming lemon scent . it had a clean crisp character and a slight toasted nut taste . there was plenty of carbonation which lent itself to a light mouthfeel . an excellent example of a light beer meant to refresh and impress .,appearance,1.0,1
extra version of the regual re ale with more hops and with american hops . a huge cream color head a beautiful deep amber color quite dark with bronze edges . the smell is very hoppy very fresh . very good . a mix of american and english hop i think . orange marmelade grapefruit . at the taste spectacular . a triumph of hop clean very dry . a superb hopping . the body is still quite light . very drinkable . herbal hoppy aftertaste . very good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
my wife grabbed me a ml of this for my birthday and boy was i excited to toss this one back . a pours a light golden brown with a slight haze with two solid thumbs of light pillowy head with an insane amount of retention . accompanying this head which would not quit was a ridiculous amount of bubbly lacing . s the hops were noticeable off the top with a the classic belgian cloves and bananas on the finish . t based on the scent i was expecting a bit more of a hop bomb however the hops were much more tame than the scent implied . the hops were definitely noticeable on the finish accompanied by a bit of a metallic alcohol flavour . cloves bananas and apple cider were the prominent flavours which would be attributed to the belgian style . m the mouthfeel was rather surprising given the high abv with a light a bubbly feel not overly syropy . it did have a bit of a bite from the higher abv but by no means was this a turn off . d this one is quite delicious and i would highly recommend this to any fan of belgian beers or hop heads . the hops are tame but perfectly balanced with the belgian flavours making for a tasty beverage . the only caveat is that you enjoy this responsibly as the high abv can easily creep up on you .,appearance,1.0,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass . a old gold body and a nice medium head . s very fresh hop aroma pine needles and citrus . t very balanced at first with a hop kick at the end . m medium d get this beer as fresh as you can . a really nice in between ipa . not too hoppy not too malty . goldilocks just right .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a pint glass poured from a oz . bottle . a very nice golden amber with a pretty fluffy head that stayed well and left good lacing . s candied orange and wheat . not much else . t very citric with a good bit of sweetness . not bad but tastes slightly artificial . another reviewer mentioned fruity pebbles i understand what their talking about with its almost candy like sweetness . finishes clean no aftertaste . m light but not watery with a decent bit of carbonation . d very drinkable . goes down easy and has modest abv . easily sessionable if you like sweeter wheat beers . overall kind of enigmatic . it s certainly not bad but the flavors do n t come off as very natural . my cousin loved it when he had it on draft and he continues to like the bottled version . i ll definitely drink it but i probably would not buy it at all if my cousin was n t a fan of it .,appearance,0.9,1
pale gold amber . not much aroma to speak maybe some corn . texture is watery but also a little bit syruppy sticky . corny and then no other flavour to speak of . bland . hard to say too much else about it other than it sucked bigtime a waste of time and money even though it was pretty cheap .,appearance,0.2,0
had this beer a couple times now and in different vintages but this is my first review . pours a super black with no head and no lacing . another flat looking beer . aroma is awesome . lost abbey makes some aromatic beers . tons of dark fruit bourbon toasted and caramelized sugars . flavor is wonderful . very toasty but caramel and toasted sugars . dark fruits and bourbon in the finish with some booz and sugary roast . fantastic . mothfeel needs more carb as usual with lost abbey beers but its not bad . overall an amazing beer that probably is n t higher rated because of their carb issues . grab one if you can .,appearance,0.6,1
apperance a light copper ale with a thin white head that lasts for a good while . smell just an amazing aroma . . . full of hops but its not pungent or over powering . very floral taste the malt is very light not much there at all mildly sweet . as for the hops bitterness is low and just like the armoa it tastes floral and not over powering mouthfeel this beer is light in gravity mildly carbonated . even though there is great amount of hops and not much malt in this brew it is very ballanced and smooth . drinkability i love this beer . i can drink this beer all day on a hot summer day . great taste ballanced and with a low average abv it is something that you can enjoy many of without killing yourself,appearance,1.0,1
bottle holiday wine cellar escondido ca black as can be with a thick persistent light brown head . sheets and dots of lacing are left down the glass . perfection . an interesting aroma for an imperial stout roasted malt milk chocolate and graham cracker crumbles . it s interesting and quite intoxicating . the flavor is n t nearly as nice as the aroma unfortunately . there s simply not a ton here roasted malt light chocolate and a bit of sugary sweetness but not much else . thin to medium bodied with low carbonation . this was really disappointing because i had such high expectations . while this is gorgeous and quite aromatic it just does n t do it for me in either the taste or mouthfeel departments . while certainly a decent big stout i wo n t feel like i m missing out if i do n t ever have this again which is too bad because i was hoping i d love this stuff it s so inexpensive .,appearance,1.0,1
l on the cork cover im thinking oct . this brew pours a wonderful brown color . a thick off white head is on top and stays on top for quite a spell . it slowly fades to a thick lace . aroma is kind of week . hints and only hints of dark fruit and candy are present . there is a more dominating musty horse blanket aroma to this beer . taste is kind of thin up front . i have a hard time pulling anything out . yeasty flavors are out front followed by a hint of malt and a bitter dry finish . a bit watery in the mouth and not a bunch going for this beer except for the hype on the label . other than looking great in a glass that is about this entire brew has going for itself . try if you must .,appearance,1.0,1
color was darker than straw but lighter than golden . head was there and gone in the flash of an eye never to return . no lace . aroma of uncooked grain . lots of carbonation more than i expected even from a lager . taste is mostly malt very dry with some cooked corn . very reminiscent of an american adjunct lager but with a considerably more bitter finish . light body .,appearance,0.3,0
a well the appearance is about as nice as they come . you get the beautiful nitrogen show and then it settles with a dark brown almost black body with a nice light tan head . s man this beer smells doesnt have much smell to it . it has some chocolate and coffee with a nice amount of malt . t i really enjoy the taste of this beer . it has a nice roasted malt with some earthy tastes . i am also getting some caramel and a lot more malt . m this has to be one of the smoothest beers of all time . there is a little bit of crispness but you hardly notice . just amazing o i know on this site this beer doesnt get great reviews but man it is very tasty to me . i find it to be easy to drink tasty and easy to find . this isnt the best stout on the market at all but this is a nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance is beatiful dark dark black with a fluffy pale yellow head that laces nicely . smell is roasted malt and cofee with a hint of hopy sweetness and some funk thrown in . taste is bizzare . starts of malty and roasty with cofee notes which fades quickly but not completely to a puckering bretty sourness finishing on a mix of sourness roasted malt in the back and some hop bitterness coming through . definitely complex and unique . mouthfell is fine medium to light body would have liked it a bit heavier . drinkibility not bad i thought it would be worse with the sourness of the beer . overall this was definitely a unique beer . it was good too better than i thought it would be . i wouldnt have thought brett sourness and stout would go well togther but it works .,appearance,1.0,1
poured light copper color with finger white head . a faint toasty ness not too much else going on here . t little bit more of the toasty flavor but its pretty weak . the hops barely show up here just enough to keep it from being unbalanced to the sweet side . mouthfeel is maybe a notch below medium . overall this is just a really typical offering from point which average at best . seems like every aspect of this beer needs to be bumped up a notch or two . this is just to light overall for me .,appearance,0.4,0
week old oz growler . a pours dark black looks thick very thin head on all glasses poured . s dry bitter chocolate dark roasted malt . also light coffee . t bitter chocolate and coffee roasted malt sweetness is light . a hop . though taste wise i think shakespeare stout is a little better . m thick and somewhat syrupy . low carbonation . d glad i got a growler could almost do the oz myself though i would regret it .,appearance,0.6,1
there is nothing about this whatsoever that said beer to me other than the fact that it s called a lager . a grape soda . s some sort of mixed berry soda . t third time s a charm soda . there was n t anything about this that tasted like a beer . extraordinarily sweet and somewhat syrupy . m sticky . is that a way to describe mouthfeel . i mean it just felt . sticky . d it looks smells and tastes nothing like a beer . incredibly sweet almost medicinal . i hate to review a beer like this but . it just bore so little resemblance to such a well respected beverage that i could n t bring myself to say anything good about it .,appearance,0.2,0
nitro tap nice pour into a pint glass at henry s th street tavern in portland . color is brownish black thick tan head has excellent retention all the way to the end . lacing does n t do this one justice . it more leaves a thick foamy coating on the whole glass . due to the nitro . i m not sure i ve seen anything like it before . smell is sweet malty definite milk chocolate just a little bit of dark roast malts but mostly sweet . the closest thing i ve come to drinking a hershey s bar in the beer world for sure . i do n t taste much of the bitter baker s chocolate . it s more the smooth sweet milk chocolate with just a bit of dark roast barley and an almost indiscernible amount of earthy hops . just enough to remind you that it s a beer . the nitro probably makes this already smooth creamy stout all the more so . medium body sticks in your mouth . i think the lace is doing the same thing in my mouth it lasts . to be honest i m not much of a fan of the milk and sweet stouts i ve tried but this is my favorite . i like a more bitter hopped drier stout . despite that this is a quality beer that lives up to its name my tastes aside . perhaps part of the reason is that it s hard to pair a beer like this with food for me except maybe as or with dessert .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a us tumbler pint glass . a the beer is a very pale yellow color with a thin white head that fades very quickly and leaves almost no lace on the glass . s the aroma is of light malts honey and some spice with a touch of hops . t the taste has a little bit more sweetness than most in the style with flavors of corn and honey . there s a very mild hops presence . the after taste is slightly sweet . m crisp with a little smoothness light body medium carbonation clean finish . d a little flavorful goes down very easily not filling at all mild kick it s not bad for the style but it s something i d only drink if there were n t much else to choose from .,appearance,0.3,0
i am making an effort to clear some of the beer out of my basement and dorothy had been sitting down there patiently awaiting our rendezvous es since yesterday evening . we woke up together this morning and she was ready for a second go round as was i so here we are . from the bottle a bottle conditioned ale pour slowly to retain natural sediment in bottle . best served slightly chilled . aye aye to all of the above . rilly . . . slightly chilled . a hot number like dorothy . a quick cool down in the shower may be in order . save water drink beer . save water shower with a friend . really save water drink beer while showering with a friend . she is nodding in assent so away we go . i m back dorothy with me slightly chilled . i went with a very gentle pour as she is not into the rough stuff and i did not want to agitate any yeast in the bottle . no worries though she has no yeast problems in case anyone was wondering . no head other than wisps at this time but a beautiful garnet color with ne quality clarity . there is a real reason that milfs are gaining popularity many women get better with age dorothy hopefully among them . nose had a caramel toffee sweetness suggesting that the hops had faded in the aging process . mouthfeel was thin with a sherry like dryness and a very mild bitterness in the mouth . in looking at the style description it strikes me that dorothy has aged quite nicely . it probably helped that it was bottle conditioned but i make no apologies for having forgotten her . i just got overwhelmed with work at one point and could not give my stash of beer the attention that it deserved . finish was likewise dry the hops making a grassy appearance at the extreme finish . thanks for hanging in dorothy .,appearance,1.0,1
made a great appearance poured a classic beer golden with a very large creamy foamy white head with a lot of sticking . had a good aroma grainy and fruity with accents of sweet malt . had a good mouth feel well carbonated with a slight alcohol sting on the tongue over a very drinkable medium body . taste was a very nice mellow graininess and fruitiness with a mild fruity hop bite in the finish very balanced . a very good belgian strong pale ale another winner from brouwerji van steenberge .,appearance,1.0,1
i must say i m not a big fan of this beer since i expected it to be more elegant and subtle in terms of taste but i started to dislike it from the beginning when i got a glimpse of its smell . poured it into my wiezen glass it made a finger foam which was something i expected to be different . taste is refreshing at first but boring afterwards as it left an acid mark in my palate and a very sandy aftertaste imagine you had put a load of beach sand in your mouth . the aftertaste is most definitely not pleasant and it can be related to a one left by a hoppy but cheap beer . i served it chilled and its taste was decent but once it decreased maybe a couple of degrees its flavor definitely changed a bit .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance pours a mildly murky mix of gold hay and amber.very mildbubbling but a great foamy head and good lacing.looks like an ipa with some belgian flair . smell very floral hops mix with some spiced breads . maybe a touch of soap . but still enticing . taste starts with a litle spiced spruce needles then to a fresh bouquet of hop flowers . more astringent than bitter.the malts take on a grainy spiced bread flavor.a little nutty and a few hints of green apples . mouthfeel astringent slightly warming and very cleansing . a nice belgian interpretation of an ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
a brown bottle pours crystal clear pale orange yellow with effervescent carbonation and a thin white head that leaves the odd bit of lace . s initial unpleasant vaguely sour aroma . fades into a spicy peppery stereotypical noble hop aroma . that first noseful though not great . t light with some grainy background and a subtle peppery noble hop quality . the flavors are distinct but well balanced . m smooth and moderately carbonated it may go down a little too quickly . d very good overall . everything is in balance not unlike a macro lager but without any minor offensive flavors .,appearance,0.9,1
poured the carta blanca from a bottle to a pint glass . it had a clear golden appearance . very very thin looking . had almost no head to speak of . the smell was overly sweet . too much malt and sugar . the taste was thin to say the least . while there was a slightly pleasant sweetness to it the overall texture was so thin and watery you could n t really enjoy it . very little carbonation so there s not much to say here . it s like having flavored water in your mouth . this is not a very drinkable beer . it has little to no originality and has zero aftertaste to it . very weak in the flavor department .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle from a six pack . appearance pours dark brown but is clear with ruby highlights when held to light . off white head of about one finger never completely fades and the lace curtains you get from sipping leave sticky spots on the glass . looks really good . smell what a letdown . very little aroma at all . a little sweet malt and not much else . taste much better than the smell . a surprising amount of hoppiness . the malt is roasty and sweet . there s a little bit of raisin flavor in there too . the finish is roasty and a little bitter . mouthfeel not as full as i d like . yeah it feels a little watery . drinkability this is a pretty good beer and its easy drinking enough . i drank a few on draft and really enjoyed them but this just doesnt stand up to many of the old ales out there .,appearance,0.9,1
a this comes in the most elegant package . the bomber sized bottle is wrapped in a silky gauzy gown of white material covered in kanji characters . the beer however is pretty lame looking . it s yellow pale and clear with a fizzy white head . looks like any american macro . blah . s not assertive at all this smells like rice and nickels . i do n t like metallic flavors in my beer and i can already tell that this is going to be a coppery mineral water type brew . weak corny and ricey . t yeah . .this is n t very good . i was really excited about this one since it s one of the most beautifully packaged beers i ve ever seen but looks can be deceiving . this is pretty boring and corny with lots of metallic mineral water notes . m this is sort of a redeeming quality for this beer . it s thin and overly carbonated but thirst quenching and palate cleansing . d this beer is pretty boring and almost nasty . in a blind taste test this could be confused for natural light or something of that ilk . pass .,appearance,0.3,0
bought the bottle at blanchard s in jp . served the beer in a hefe glass . has to be one of the better looking beers i have ever poured . university of texas burnt orange color and beautiful head that was reminiscent of vanilla ice cream on top . the smell was not what i expected from a dunkelweizen . it seemed to lack any strong phenols other than clove . i sort of like to smell gueze or banana in a beer like this . also the beer was a bit too assertive with the hops . i would prefer to have the phenols and malts speak for this style . as for taste and mouth feel it too was not overly impressed with the beer as it relates to this particular style . again i would have to say that the hops and hop oil take away too much from the malt and yeast flavors . that said the sourness of the yeast is present but it competes with an odd gritty taste as you drink . overall i would have to say that the beer lacks anything dynamic that i would expect to see from this particular style . ein prosit der gemtlichkeit .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber . pours a hazy light auburn in color . plenty of head and very nice lacing . smell is subdued hops . taste is much the same . plenty of bittering piney and grassy hops . just a hint of citrus hop underneath but you have to push to find it . decent brew but unfortunately i ve been drinking a lot of hopslam lately and this just ca n t compete .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve consumed enough beer at mexican restaurants to have had this beer before but i d never really thought about what it tasted like and actually thought to compare to . other beers . appearance is slightly darker than most mainstream american lagers . there is little to no head and no lacing of any kind . nothing about this particular example of this beer indicates that anything special went into this beer this is from a can . smell is practically non existent . taste is very much of corn and is rather sweet like coors light . the next time i have mexican food i suspect i ll save myself a few s and drink something domestic instead . it wo n t be missed .,appearance,0.3,0
bought this one in dublin pours dark brown almost black with small fizzy off white head than dissipates fast no lacing . aroma is fruity coke weak sweetish caramel malt with hints of alcohol it is not unpleasant but not something i would expect from a stout . taste is sharp bittery roasted slightly sourish hints of citrus fruit feels watery not much of aftertaste . thin mouthfeel rather high carbonation . overall i was surprised how bad this beer was finally i poured it down the drain . although the best before date is fine i will try another one before writing this beer off .,appearance,0.4,0
had on draft in varna bulgaria near the aquarium a pale yellow no carb beads no head flat as pita bread s stale bready aroma old yeasty not a typical macrobrew smell t not as bad as it could be and other bulgarian beers are brown banana and a bit of pear come through what is a typical lager m bit watery and dead overall nothing to go out of your way for but by other reviews it sounds like i did all right by getting it on draft in varna .,appearance,0.2,0
a quite a beautiful opaque orange body with finger hight white head . s very malty strange for a hefe average yeast aroma for the style and very spicy and sweet aromas . t for all the sweet aroma this beer is particularly dry . not very complex at all but the typical wheat yeastyness . m larger than average wheat body but nice and smooth . d pleasant but for one of my favorite breweries a let down .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours deep brown with a low transmission depth and thick two finger frothy tan head that takes forever to fade and leaves no lacing behind . mix in the yeast and no appearance change . smell a very faint odor that smells a little like club soda and a bit of malt . none of the usual fruity esters and spice odors i ve come to expect . i would n t call a club soda odor unpleasant but it is definitely not impressive . taste ummm it tastes like club soda and alcohol . underneath there is a bit of malt and some bitter fruity notes in the finish but i can barely pick this out at all . it is n t really bad it s just extremely weak . as it warms more malt and a characterless bitter aftertaste are revealed . mouthfeel very high carbonation makes it extremely frothy . it is thin . it is superficially refreshing but moments after i swallow my saliva feels thick and parched . drinkability this is a wheat beer even dunkel weizens go down incredibly smooth and easy . it is n t like i will have difficulty finishing this but this particular dunkel weizen i will never buy again . disappointing . . oz bottle . exp,appearance,0.7,1
from the dead man s chest . nov th this ale boasts a golden amber body that supports a proud white head . the apperiance is clear and the head leaves intricut lacing . there an aroma of cinnimon and pumpkin . there is a good beer in here the additions of the spices is all to aggressive . theres plenty of pumpkin with out overshowing the malt and hops but then you get blasted by spices to the point of tannic bitterness . it totaly ruined the beer of me .,appearance,0.9,1
i am sampling a bottle of this beer and pouring into a pint glass . the beer pours a dark brown color with a frothy beige head foaming up and fading quickly to an edge layer . aroma is rich chocolate candy bar and some cocoa powder chalkiness too . very rich on the nose . first sip reveals a smoooth texture and very light carbonation . flavor is roasted malt up front and some chocolate . the finish is slightly grassy hops . the body really thins out to almost watery on the finish . while this doesnt really do it for me i know it is typical of english porters . overall this is a tasty and easy to drink beer . just dont expect a robust brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a dark almost clear golden color with a fluffy white head. no lacing to speak of . faint banana odor with some wheat malthint of of spice with sweet malt taste up front . banana flavor hits in the after taste . nice mouthfeel . no prob drinking a few of these .,appearance,0.6,1
new holland mad hatter ipa oz bottle recent bottling tumbled down the rabbit hole medium pour in a tulip glass . poured a hazy copper orange with a frothy mostly lasting white head with excellent lacing . smelt of moderate lemon lime and floweriness . taste was upfront strong grassy nutty bitterness with light lemon accents followed by a strong earthy resiny bitterness accompanied by a moderate toasty bitterness on a long slighltly bittersweet flowery finish . mouthfeel was medium bodied watery on a dry finish soft then lively carbonation with heavy astringency . overall a seemingly pleasant ipa that tastes wonderful at first but then bites back too hard and dies flowery . it s like an a.d.d . hop . the hop taste is too generalized and all over the place and not enough malt backbone to settle it down . still pleasant on the nose and eyes and foretaste though .,appearance,1.0,1
i m wondering whether there was something wrong with my bottle . the pour gives some real lively carbonation like soft drink style with an audible fizz was n t expecting that . no problem though taste is fine colour is nice and although there is no head and very little in the way of lacings the body is pretty nice . sweetness on the nose berries maybe a little bit of peach . everytime i put it up to my nose i get something different but mostly sweet fruit with noticeable alcohol . first thing i pick up is the malt . the grain really comes through the strong alcohol giving a whiskey note to it but without much wood . a good amount of red slightly sour fruit gives off a nice but very subtle tartness . gentle english hops throughout keeping a nice balance and the sweetness at bay . finish is a little disapointing . taste fades quickly leaving a tonic water type flavour and a slight dryness in the mouth . despite the fiziness the mouthfeel is fine . thin but in that loveable english ale sort of way . this i dangerously drinkable for a strong ale . the british ability to completely mask alcohol is unnerving . i d drink this again .,appearance,0.6,1
the first thing that i noticed about this beer was its color . it seems rather light in color lemon yellowish for the pumpkin ale style . the head forms at less than one finger and quickly dissipates . it is pretty white in color at from what little bit remains it looked like it might have had a creamy appearance to it . barley any lacing . not very impressed by the appearance of this one . the aroma of this beer does a nice job of hitting stylistic guidelines . it is easy to smell and is fairly potent . spices are easily detectable in the aroma cinnamon is chief among them and there is also a nutmeg aroma . it smells pretty much like a good pumpkin pie ought to smell . of course there is also a pumpkin backbone to this beer s nose . no hop aroma and the malt is hard to detect over the spices and pumpkin aromas . the overall taste of this beer is nice . there is a nice balance between the various ingredients in this beer . the spices are not overpowering or cloying and the pumpkin and malt give this beer a nice background . hops have no impact on the flavor of this beer except for their bittering characteristics which do a nice job of offsetting the spices pumpkin and malt . i was a bit disappointed in the mouthfeel of this beer . i was expecting something with a bit of a thicker body . the body of this beer is medium bodied . it finishes dry and goes down easy . all in all this is a pretty good beer but i do believe that there are better examples of this style out there . i will probably buy this beer again however it will probably be this season as i will be trying to get my hands on as many pumpkin ales as possible .,appearance,0.4,0
serving glass poured from bottle into tulip . appearance mostly clear but slightly dulled yellow with surprisingly substantial foamy head and lots of lacing . smell sweet grainy and adjuncty with some belgian yeast characteristics of clove and banana . taste similar to the aroma it is too sweet and grainy . that said it has some nice layers of fleshy fruit banana and clove . ends with a titch of spicy hops styrian . feel moderately high carbonation medium body . not as dry as a great tripel but many american made tripels that are not gluten free are still like this . overall not bad for gluten free but people with gluten issues ultimately would be better served by drinking wine hard alcohol cider etc .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glas inch off white head on top of a deep coppery garnet modestly carbonated . aroma caramel malt fruitiness like apples and a slight floral hoppiness . taste powerful sweet maltiness comes on in on a woosh . back taste has a medicinal alcoholic ester with a buttery diacetyl aftertaste . notes too strong too sweet . too alcoholic . combination of esthers diacetyls remind me of vanilla extract and caramel apples . i would classify this as an imperial english pale ale .,appearance,0.9,1
noticed a bottle of judgment day sitting in the fridge had it while watching an episode or reaper go figure . in to a maudite tulip it poured a deep dark amber bubbly but no real head . small bubbles everywhere during the pour after sitting for a while dancing on the tongue during sips . a rim of light brown bubbles congregated at the edge of the brew . tastes of malt but obvious presence of the lost abbey plum raisin base . sort of a dulled fruit sweetness . not overly sweet but sleight . constant tiny bubbles cleanse the palette after every sip . slightly hot and i notice the alcohol fairly quick . aroma seems to be a less malty but blandy sweet i.e . raisin waft . after part of a glass i had it with some grilled no sauce chicken but found it matched amazingly with some artisan multigrain hearty bread . interesting fun to drink with food but perplexing by itself . it looks for complexity but leaves you with prune raisin plum . after enjoying a bottle i realized that i should not be driving nor operating heavy machinery . beware the judgement day .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . first with leaving a half inch of beer at bottom then with pouring into glass then swirling bottle and pour rest into glass . a one finger head that retains well little lacing cloudy yellow color lots of bubbles . yeast at bottom of bottle . s fruity smell and hops smell when leaving half inch of beer at bottom . when mixing yeast the yeast had an over powering smell of yeast . t same as smell . a bit to light . did n t pick up a whole lot . little to light . when mixing yeast with beer had a over powering yeast taste . m light body medium carbonation . d easy to drink . a bit to weak for a hefeweizen . the first beer i had i poured the whole thing in leaving about a half inch of beer to keep yeast out . got some smell and flavor out of it making it an ok beer . then i read the bottle i alway read the bottle after i have my first beer so it doesnt change my own idea of the beer . it says to pour thirds of the beer then swirl and pour the rest . after doing this on my second the yeast was to over powering . really didnt like it after doing this . for the rest of the six pack ill stick to leaving the yeast out . wont buy again . would drink again tho if its free .,appearance,1.0,1
have had this one a few times reviewed from notes . pours out almost pitch black but some light shines through around the edges . a nice fluffy off white two finger head has nice retention and leaves heavy lace behind . a huge pillow stays on top of the beer . smell is of roasty malts cocoa and slight coffee notes . earthy and grassy hops shine through in a nose with good strength . the taste is of roasty malts caramel sweets and some coffee and cocoa notes . nice earthy grassy hops to balance off the taste . the mouthfeel is a moderate body with pretty nice creaminess and moderate carbonation . a coat of earthy hops stays on the tongue and the body feels a bit oily . drinkability is nice . it is definitely a good session beer . heavy flavors with a great price . a good porter that is being retired apparently it s too bad .,appearance,1.0,1
a it just does not get much better than the look of this stuff in a pint glass . jet black . amazing tan head . s other than roasted grains . not much . t i used to think this was the the cadillac of beer . other craft beers leave this lacking now . decent enough but just not earth shattering . still . sometimes ya just got ta have one as they are a solid nice beer . m great creaminess in the beginning leads to some thinness on the back side . d only average as far as a stout . .but a great sessionable beer due to the low abv and relatively low cost . i just paid a tad over a buck a can for an pack at woodman s in kenosha .,appearance,1.0,1
sa had some labeling issues with this puppy but it came out nonetheless . pours nothing like a pale ale . kind of thought it had to be pale to be a pale ale but whatever . decent inch head that leaves a thin ring . the first thing i smell is adjunct grains with a little bit of oaky smoothness . not overly impressive . the taste isnt all that special either . light and airy like an adjunct lager . the addition of caramel malt stands out here . it would be a decent marzen but not what i want in an apa . i like the sweetness from the caramel malt . definitely the highlight of the beer . its just much too smooth and too light for me . it needs something . theres an underlying sweetness that feels like brown sugar . way too many sweet flavors here . needs more of a grain or alcohol backbone to compliment the sweetness .,appearance,0.4,0
slightly hazy deep garnet brown hue w a light tan head that promptly recedes into a meager thin ring . nutty sweet dark caramel and chocolate malt along with hints of roasted barley . mildly spicy hop nose . light chocolate is perceived at first in flavor then fades quickly to allow one dimensional dark caramel malt sweetness to dominate the flavor profile . an out of place light tartness emerges late palate along with subdued biscuit malt . hop bitterness is low and leaves caramel malt sweetness unhindered . lightly bodied and thin borderlining watery in mouthfeel . finishes w a hint of butterscotch but otherwise bland and clean . not a particularly good brown ale . thin and uninspired . passable drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap in a flute at the capital ale house in richmond this beer arrives orangey and crystal clear with low carbonation and a thin vanishing head . smells sour lactic tart and lemony acidic . the flavor adds to this a slight woodiness medium bitterness and a delicious fresh mozzarella character . there is little if any sweetness which enhances the extreme dryness of its medium mildly carbonated body . very refreshing assertive but not overwhelming and i think the cheesy element to the flavor is a tasty novelty .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy amber color with a finger thick white seafoamy head that leaves decent amount of lattice on the sides of the glass . aroma is of fairly mild pine hops . fairly boring . i really had to work to get this to even hit my nose . tasting it the flavor far outweights the aroma in a pleasing manner . cascade hops along with a biscuit flavor hits my palate right up front . hops still remain on my tongue long after the swallow which is nice . prickly carbonation hits my tongue up front and then through the middle with a medium bodied brew . nice staying power on the flavor and this one is has a bit more oomph than the pale ale thank god . very drinkable brew . yummy enjoyable and the alcohol is decent at . . i could easily drink a er of it .,appearance,0.9,1
bottled may batch . pours a dark amber with a thin head that is still much more than you d expect for a beer this strong spotty lacing lasts on my stone old guardian glass . the aroma is dominated by alcohol and sweet caramel with a hint of oak . the taste is very complex but the general medicine like alcohol gets in the way . there is a good blend of oak vanilla caramel and a nice but sharp pine hoppiness provides the best backbone it can for all that malt . the beer is very heavy on the palate and very sweet . this is one that takes a long time to drink and pretty much leaves me ready to go to bed .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to jac for bringing this one out last night . i ca n t remember the bottle number but it was in the two hundreds . poured this into two unbranded snifters . a this one is amazingly photogenic . looks like a perfect ris pitch black with barely no brown around the edges even when held up to a bright light . an incredibly creamy frothy and sticky dark khaki head forms and sticks around for quite a bit . impeccable . s the smell was a tad disappointment . smell is initially dry roasted coffee slight dry cocoa powder and hops . the hops thew me off but as i continued to smell it i really started to enjoy the bitterness that the hops were contributing to the smell . this is the second hoppiest smelling ris second only to darkness . t taste is very dry but very smooth . taste is like an imperial coffee stout . tons of dry roasted coffee in the taste coupled with very dry cocoa powder cocoa nibs . . as far as fruit flavors go i could not depict any in the taste . it is a simple taste but very smooth and enjoyable . d this is one of the most drinkable ris i have ever had . i drank this one way too fast as it was so smooth and the alcohol was nowhere in sight . overall this is a great ris . i wish it was more readily available because this was so drinkable and i could have one every night .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery in cleveland ohio . i recommend that all great lakes brewing company beers are enjoyed from the tap since imo they are better than the bottles . finding them in bottles without the option of the tap is perfectly fine though . a miller lite with a thicker head . it is not a slam or anything but this is what this beer looked like when i was served it at the brewery . s barely there . very faint smell if at all . t slight wheat taste pleasant . grainy . m smooth light . d good to great due to its light qualities . notes one of the more drinkable glbc beers .,appearance,0.4,0
this is a wow witbier . cloudy yellow with tendencies toward something darker more orange . the head is a little flat though . there s a good flowery perfume aroma . soft citrus light coriander come up front wiht a good dry wheat in the finish . this is a little heftier than the supposed style stalwart hoegaarden but the soft almost creamy mouthfeel makes this a surprisingly satisfying beer without being heavy . tasty beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy amber colour with small fizzy white head that disapates quickly . nose of caramel malts grapefruit hops and pine . initial taste grapefruit hops overlayed but a mild syrupy caramel malts . slight sticky mouthfeel . finishing with a coating bitter hops and sweet malts . palate duration is excellent . medium body . definitely very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
a extremely dark brown body topped by a frothy bark tan head standing a couple inches tall . the head has some great stamina . the lacing this beauty leaves is also worth noting . s cough syrup dark chocolate . t chocolate flavors with a sweet coffee note . there s a nice accent throughout each pull of this brew . m super smooth throughout . the finish is solid as it offers a nice tingle . i m a big fan of most sam adams brews and this one is no exception . i ll happily tip these back while recommending my friends do the same .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a good pub ale . have had it on draught and in a can and either way is mellow and tasty . serious creamy head . it gets extra points because it is best you can get in a can at the near my apartment . if you have n t planned and need a reasonable beer last minute boddingtons will make you happy .,appearance,0.4,0
from a jenny lou s in beijing ml can clear light golden yellow color . decent head soon fades to ring . good lacing . some spicy grassy hop aroma hint of malt . some yeast and even metallic notes . otherwise a bit subdued almost muddled . taste is also a bit muddled with some hop character and malt sweetness trying to peek through but otherwise seems a bit watered down flavor wise . that said there s nothing offensive to be found . feel is n t as watery as the taste might lead you to expect and the carbonation is n t overly fizzy . maybe i was coming in with low expectations with the previous sole reviewer giving such a bad score . regardless this should beat an american style macro any day .,appearance,0.9,1
i had this on tap at a beer pub about miles from the brewery about years ago and i honestly did not care for it at the time . it was a massive citrus hammer upside my head . i honestly do n t think my tastes had matured to appreciate it at the time . again this was years ago before i became a member of ba and a true beer fan . i have since tried it again and it was waayyyy better then i remembered . the cascade hop explosion was still there but i was able to handle it this time around and i really enjoyed it . ruby amber color bordering on red . awsome color . smells intensely hoppy prickly and citrus heavy . a super rich almost smoky dose of malt right off the bat i did n t remember this years ago followed by a heavy blast of spicy citrus hops that totally compliments the malt . a very full flavored brew and quite well balanced for an ipa . finish is quite citrus grapefruit like . a real mother of an ale .,appearance,1.0,1
this bottle required a lot of work just getting the beer out of the bottle . the cork was just plain obstinate . i had to use a pair of pliers just to get the cork out . side note i do n t get the term triple ipa . at what point do the ibu s define the triple ipa . i m being rhetorical . there is no real triple ipa . anything over ibu s ca n t be defined by the pallatte . when you get that high in ibu then you really risk poor balancing . off the pour i get the tons of hop smell . the look is fantastic . the coloring a very deep orange copper mix . i get tons of nice lacing in my st. bernardus chalice . the smell gets that heavy hop smell typical to a dipa or this triple ipa . it smells decent but there is no distinguishing this beer bouquet . recalling my commentary above about ibu s and balancing risk . this beer is a very good example of how heavy ibu can hurt the balance of a beer . all i get is hop from this beer . the citrus is really heavy and so is the pine . the bitterness is overwhelming . i ca n t get any more flavors from this beer because no more flavor can come through . i really only recommend this beer to offset other strong flavors . it could pair with really spicy foods but on it s own this beer is too much to handle alone .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance great head and retention . easy to create head . smell of citrus hops dominates . makes my taste buds anxious in anticipation taste hops are very apparent . citrus flavored hops pull through the most . the malt is a very strong backbone . the taste is almost a little too thick with malts . tastes almost syrupy . mouthfeel a little thin needs more carbonation . does not cling well . drinkability i could see people making a session out of this beer . very easy to sip on . edit some aging has left the booziness of this beer settle . i was a lenient reviewer much more than i am now . the only thing that ups is the mouthfeel from a to a . edition bought in july of,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a beautiful dark brown almost black color with a great two finger perfectly toasty looking head on it that holds awesome retention and wonderful lacing on the glass . s oh the smell of porters . the one is n t as roasty as most porters i get in the nose . there is a lot of nice sweetness to it as well as some nice toffee in the nose . really smells a lot like toasty marshmellows . great smelling porter . t the taste is top of the line for a porter . much more roast in the taste than the nose . there is a nice sweetness still that lies under the roast . great toffee flavor and less toasted marshmallow . a tasty porter indeed . m great carbonation and a good medium heavy feel to it . not as silky as i like but still decent . d a great porter . never had it and i heard a ton about it so i went out and got some . worth the pick up for sure . porters are my fav and i could sip this one for a while .,appearance,1.0,1
this is another japanese standard . it s a yen a can beer that gives you exactly what you expect no nonsense light beer a bit ragged in the morning drinking . a as expected a very clear golden hue . the head was a little less than a half inch deep and was filled with disproportionately sized balls of air sitting in a sea of smaller white bubbles . the head was gone in two minutes . s not a whole lot going on . some sweet graininess on the nose but low impact is the only phrase that comes to mind . t round somewhat grainy front and almost no bitterness at the back . mass produced wheat bread body . slight spray of astringency in the aftertaste . m smooth . the carbonation is refreshing . d quite easy to drink this is a standard cooler beer at picnics and bbq s during the summer here in japan . this is an easy brew to find in these here parts . by japanese standards quality and pricing it s a reasonable investment if you re buying in bulk .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle from the bottle mix pack from aldis . the color is a light straw champagne color with a two finger head that melts away pretty quick with mild lacing . i have a poor sense of smell so im going with the current average of . flavor is run of the mill boring lager with plently of carbonation and medium crispness followed by a rather grassy hop flavor with some hints of lemon in there but no real bitterness . this is just another boring no frills lager not bad but nothing to write home about . its cheap but ive only heard of this available in the mix pack . if one wants to argue dollars and sense im not real sure its much of a step above cheap bmc swill . maybe a little better as there was more complexity to the hops but nothing great .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a pale straw yellow color with a decent looking body and about two fingers of nearly pure white head . ample carbonation and the head is very fizzy and as such it recedes quickly and leaves not a lick of stick or a trace of lace . smells include sweet pale malt grain and slightly fruity green apple floral and spicy noble hops . the taste has a subtle sweetness but the malt is more grainy than sweet . there are plenty of hops in this one lending a spicy note and also a good amount of bitterness . in the hop department this tastes like a pilsener . i m left with a lingering bitter grainy flavor on the palate and it s drying through the finish . this is light yet medium bodied with a crisp carbonation that seems appropriate . this is not my favorite style but this is a refreshing beer and worth a try for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
a a cloudy brown body laced with deep red and orange hues . very thin white head with little lace . s awesome aroma on this beer . deep and complex . i took multiple deep draws before even thinking of putting it to my lips . sweet currants of cherry and some hints of orange zest . the front is very sweet and carmalized . this is mixed with clove and other fine spices . then some slightly musty oaky booze come in on the back end to round it out . very nice t m gppd medium full bodied and coating with a somewhat clean finish and carbination that fades a little . the start is full of carmalized sweetness and dark fruits . the middle gets rather oaky and deep as some notes of vanilla and booze almost bourbon like . then the spices come in which open the palate back up to lighter more citrus fruits on the back end to clean the mouth . beautiful depth and complexity . o a good job at a collaboration . a great smelling and tasty concoction from avery and rr . cheers,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pretty average looking clear light golden straw amber . not much head at all . ok lacing . smell good strong clean hop flavor . bready malt is detectable also so it seems this one will be well balanced . hops are the dominant scent but are n t completely overwheming . taste this is an exceptional tasting ipa . great hops flavor extremely well balanced . crisp and clean and not overwhelming in any way . citrus hops dominate grapefruit and lemon are prominant flavors . not much of a pine flavor but that s fine with me . malt is noticeable as i thought it would be and compliments the initial flavors perfectly . overall like the minute this is one of the better ipas in the world . outstanding drinkablity and taste . i could easily drink this in a session . very strongly recommended . right up there with sierra neveda s celebration as my favorite ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
a new interpretation of their epa this beer was brewed with the same malts and yeast but is kicked up with modern american hops citra centennial and cascade and dry hopped with the same varieties . ca n t wait to slug this one down . ibu s . abv . pour is absolutely beautiful . copper center that slowly fades to orange on the edges with a three finger white head that fell ever so slowly becoming quite rocky and leaving huge chunks of foam clinging to the glass with a inch cap that stuck around the entire length . big time hoppy aroma . loads of citrus a bit of pine orange tangerine and maybe just a touch of sweetness . but basically the aroma is all fresh bright hops . yep flavor is right on with the nose . big time hop flavor but not overly bitter like i was expecting and this is a good thing . while it has a great bitter orange rind flavor everything is well balanced between the citrus orange pine while a mild bready maltiness rounds things out and keep things in check . solid body moderate carbonation . pretty much everything i look for in a beefed apa or mellower in terms of alcohol percentage ipa . i listed this as an ipa since it s got that big hop flavor and a slightly higher abv than what would be expected in an apa . even if it fell under either style i d give it the same score because this truly is a great beer from a great mn brewery . cheers to years and i hope they have another wonderful and more ahead of them .,appearance,1.0,1
i got this one from melbatoast cheers hart . i also rxd a bottle from czcoh as well so maybe age one . . pours mahogany black with finger of mocha raspberry colored head . nice oily sheen to this along with some head retention lacing s chocolate dark fruit some oakyness t dark chocolate oaky a bit of iron much dark fruit up front . winey plumy notes along with a touch of licorice smokeyness ghost booze . finishes dry oaky plummy raisiny with a touch of port mf oily chewy with semi smoothness drinks really easy for the abv style despite the overwhelming complexity of this offering a damn fine imp stout,appearance,0.6,1
generally my attitude towards pale ales is one of bewilderment . why drink a pale ale when you can take on an ipa . remarkably i found myself in a bar in portland which was bereft of ipa but realising that one can rarely go wrong with a deschutes beer i ordered a mirror pond . it was somewhere between amber and bronze with a slightly acidic smell which i would n t like to expand on since my venue was bigger on smoke than beer . the head was rather limited . this was rather hoppy for a pale ale immediately i was glad there was no ipa . and boasted the usual creamy raisin flavoured deschutes backing . they certainly were n t being stingy with the malt here . this was a well coordinated and very drinkable beer with a reasonable feel lots of small bubbles . perhaps i should drink more pale ale rather than ipa but more likely i should drink more deschutes beer . i find deschutes to be the most dependable brewery never a bad beer . good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
think imperial irish dry stout instead of russian imperial stout . a bottle opens with a gunshot pop and pours a dark black with a monstrous . dark tan head . fantastic retention . no faults here . s citrus roasted malt cocoa and chocolate malt . light esters mixing in with the hopping . all very light aromas . t acidic darker and roasted malt the same cocoa as detected in the smell is present here as well . light hop bitterness backing it up . dry finish with a light roast and chocolate lingering . m smooth and silky reminiscent of an irish dry stout . incredibly creamy intriguing not what i was expecting at all . d a very interesting and enjoyable beer . that said it is n t anything like i was expecting . what i would expect an imperial irish dry stout to be like if there were such a thing .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark hazy brown with lots and lots of floaters in it . so much that it was downright icky looking . some of them were the size of a fingernail . anyway it smelled of hops and citrus but was n t all that intense . taste was very average . compared with other west coast ipas there was n t a whole lot going on . in fact i did n t finish this one .,appearance,0.3,0
very fizzy white head that quickly dissipates . orange in color clear and very bubbly . plenty of spices in the aroma nutmeg eggy kind of custard smell some pumpkin cinnamon even a little potpourri . tastes kind of like the mr. beer home brew in a box . there s a certain vitaminy taste to it . not much pumpkin in it . some spices possibly nutmeg . maybe even something like dr. pepper is present . not much body and minimal mouthfeel .,appearance,0.8,1
very heavy hefe pour . thick deep yellow gold that glubglubs out of the bottle and leaves a giant head . smells of very very strong wheatmalt and a surprising kick of yeast . these are very nice but the spice is off there s a strange almost medicinal node where you usually would find nanners and white pepper . the medicinal node is highly subdued in the taste with the yeast picking up most of the slack . the result is uneven but still pleasant . not exactly what i m looking for a in a hefe but not bad in an of itself . i ll have to try this one again to see whether or not i got a bad bottle . until then this one is decent but a little off .,appearance,0.9,1
served up a breathtaking deep copper amber that is crystal clear . the head is slightly off white and looks superb with tightly packed shiny bubbles that stick around forever and leave near perfect lace . if this beer tastes nearly as good as it looks i will be most happy . the aroma is classic oktoberfest with plenty of toasty brown sugar malt . some toffee notes and a very clean maltyness beg me to take a sip . the flavor picks up where the aroma left off but with perhaps a bit more breadyness . it is malty with plenty of toasted character and some nice toffee and brown sugar color to the flavor . once again it is very clean with some caramel and herbal hops that creep in towards the finish . if there is one thing that detracts from this beer is that though all the desired flavors are there many of them seem a little flat . the mouthfeel is on medium to full with a slight chewiness and a nice slick finish . caramel and hops linger on the palate before the next sip . somewhat filling but nicely drinkable . i could definitely put back a couple more of these with the wonderful soft pretzels they have here at the brewery . a very solid domestically brewed marzen .,appearance,1.0,1
a welcome gift from my good friend brewtull . pretty dull on the pour into a shaker pint . head vanishes and leaves a lifeless ale . there is carbonation just a few bubbles and nothing else to show for it . maybe lipids from the mac nuts or coconut . amazing aroma full of those toasty coconuts and mac nuts plus the usual porter chocolate and hop notes . maybe coffee but it certainly is n t screaming at me like i thought it would . silky creamy nutty toasty chocolatey hoppy goodness . it s really tasty . that coffee makes a real entrance here it s got that spicy thin mouthfeel type coffee vibe . the thing that s really bringing it down is the high gravity . were it not so thick i could pound these all night . bring this back to abv and it would be a tko . just saying . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark orange with very small head which disappears quickly also there is almost no lacing . aroma is malty very gentle with flowery hops some hints of grapefruit maybe orange . flavour is quite similar to aroma at first spicy but then mild honey sets in with long a perfect bittery and warm afetrtaste . smooth mouthfeel . i bough it in drinks of the world in bern i liked the label . but now i know this beer is magnificent for sure i will drink it again and again,appearance,0.4,0
this beer poured a delightful black into the glass with about a fingerful of head . i was n t overly impressed with the smell however the taste of dark chocolate coffee and cinnamon more then made up for it . a very nice sipping beer plenty of complexity to ponder .,appearance,1.0,1
eye candy transparent yellow like not even yellow. the nose knows let blue light warm then smell it . it smells like vomit in a bottle . tongueland the taste gives me the creeps . i actually have gagged while drinking blue light . bender factor if for some reason you decide that tonight is crappy canadian beer night molson canadian is the best choice . everyone here in buffalo thinks that blue blue light is the the sheezy i say it makes me queasy . labatt blue is a sad excuse for a beer . it should be put out of it s misery . i feel bad for canadian citizens who are exposed to blue on a daily basis . that and the dude on hockey night .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle split with nicoco . poured into weyerbacher tulips . a poured with about of white head . nicoco says it s look kinda like dehydrated piss yellow . fair enough i can agree with that . it s hazy . head does n t have too much retention lacing fades quickly . s banana clove lemongrass maybe some pilsner malt and a hint of thyme . t grainy almost like a saison but with some banana and honey overtones . m very effervescent . the carbonation almost mimics a cold kombucha tea or champange . light bodied yet sticky . very enjoyable . o hard to compare this to anything as it s in a pretty unique style . overall i probably would n t seek out more gruits however this seems like it s most likely a fine example of one .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . anniversary beer served from the oz . bottle into a wide mouthed pilsner glass . appearance pale golden with some haze that dissipated quickly . no lacing from the thin but tightly bulbed head . smell slight yeast smell with hints of floral and citrus and a refreshing sweet smell . taste the citrus and floral backed with the honey sweetness brings a refreshing bouquet to the sweetness of this beer . after the first couple sips i was very happy to be able to enjoy a large format of this beer . mouthfeel great carbonation and a robust but light feeling that seems to compliment the summer belgian styling of this saison . drinkablity enjoyable summer ale that would pair well with a strong cheese and some fruit .,appearance,0.4,0
a served from a bottle into a surly pint glass . pours a dark brown almost black with very minimal thin head s great aromas going on here . like an iced mocha with a some raisin characteristics . t for being a lighter bodied beer there is a lot going on here . first you get a sweet coffee flavor which mellows into a deep dark chocolate finish . m minimal carbonation which helps to accentuate the deep flavors . has sort of an oily texture on the tongue . o a great beer . the addition of lactose really helps to add some body into this . beer . was disappointed with the lack of head so the appearance took a knock on points but overall a wonderful offering from brau brothers .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle . very glad to try this one out . a poured a amberish coppery orange color if that makes sense . one finger off white head that shows light retention . no real lacing on the sides of the glass . s this is pretty much spot on for a pumpkin pie . lots of nutmeg with a hint of cinnamon . crusty grain aroma blends well with a balance of pumpkin . overall not too spice forward and vice versa . a great smelling pumpkin ale . t spice forward from the first sip . nutmeg and some light notes of cinnamon with allspice as well . there is a sweet caramel malt base to this that works well with the flavor overall . pumpkin highlights blend almost perfect with the malt base . i can taste hints of pie crust but i just may want to think that with the flavor of this beer . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . spices left on the palate with light caramel malts . aftertaste is pumpkin forward with light spicing and a touch of alcohol . flavors were well blended overall for the beer . alcohol had medium drying on the palate . clean and crisp tasting throughout . d a sixer please . . this beer was fantastic and to be honest i would love to drink this one year around . a highlight in the pumpkin quest i have given myself this year . looking forward to this beer next year and the years to come .,appearance,0.6,1
another random beer from oklahoma that i picked up on my last trip to tahlequah . my first impression is that the bottle is gorgeous a nice dark glass with an elaborate label and a thin layer of deep blue wax over the cap . enough to keep the flavor sealed in but not so much that it was a problem opening the bottle . if they took as much care with the beer as they did with the oz . bottle this should be delicious . appearance just like the bottle the beer itself is gorgeous . a deep orange ish gold color with a nice thick foamy head . the foamy head of course led to a nice think lacing as well . smell a very nice strong hoppy smell . notes of citrus are present but are more or less background noise the hops seem to be the star of the smell . taste not surprisingly the atlas ipa has a very strong hop presence . notes of caramel are also noticeable and surprisingly the citrus background noise i mentioned above is still there and it s still seems to be in the background . i expected the citrus flavor to be stronger than the smell but i am pleasantly surprised that the hops shine through . a smoky finish somewhat overwhelms the nice hoppy start but that s a minor complaint for an otherwise fantastic ipa . feel the most noticeable feeling with this beer is the foamy head that stays strong throughout much of the beer . the foam that ends up on my upper lip masks the fact that once in your mouth the carbonation is not as lively as it looks . overall i originally bought this bottle because i wanted to add a somewhat obscure ipa that i would n t be able to find at home to my list . i figured it would be enjoyable but i was n t expecting to be blown away . when i finally cracked it open though i discovered a fantastic beer . the flavor is a bit too intense to have more than one or two but that s what i m looking for in a good ipa . as a side note after reading some of the other reviews i was shocked at the wide variety of experiences people had with this beer . it was almost as if we were n t all drinking the same thing . that said i did n t open my beer for about three months after purchasing it and there is no date on the bottle so it may have been on the shelf at the store for a while as well . this may be a beer that does a little better with some aging .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a pitch black color stout with a huge dark brown color ahead with good retention and great lacing . aroma of roasted malt with some well balanced sweet malt with notes of black chocolate . taste is well balanced with great notes of creamy black chocolates and roasted malt . hops do n t play much of a role but body texture is creamy and well crafted with good carbonation and no signs of alcohol . very well made overall but i was expecting more character based on previous rating .,appearance,1.0,1
notes from oz bottle at degrees into a snifter . best by . a it pours pitch black with no head whatsoever . it looks like a flat coke . s a nice coffee chocolate and cherry blend . this was an enticing lure at least . t a little chocolate coffee and smoke but later dominated by sour cherry juice think roasty porter mixed with lindeman s kriek . gross . m it has a light body probably from cherry juice with almost no carbonation and an atrocious aftertaste of rank cherry juice . d this is a huge miss . it is impossible for me to enjoy this .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a dark hazy brown tan head with good retention . aroma was subtle chocolate whiff . taste was fairly complex chocolate clove hint of banana dark fruits . mouthfeel was rather thin and tangy . drinkability is very good i enjoyed this and thought it was a very respectable example of the style i will try again .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at liberty steakhouse in myrtle beach a pours a pale yellow with floaties . the floaties could be from the slice of orange that came in the glass . no head with no retention and no lace . pretty bland looking . s smell is very wheaty . it s a mixture of buttermilk biscuits and wonderbread . t buttered biscuits with hints of orange and lemon . believe it or not this mixture actually works . not bad tasting overall and good for a style i usually do n t like . m light . very thin bodied but not so much so that it s watery . d drinkability is good . like a mentioned before . this is a style i usually do not like but i found it very drinkable . overall i consider this above average for the style but below average as an overall beer . it s worth a try .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with an excellent appearance thick tan head with small dense bubbles and a clear hazelnut color . rich but mild malt aromas with some subtle hop aromas fairly restrained aroma for a stone brew . rich mouthfeel full of biscuity bready chocolatly sweet flavors sugary and chewy . has an astringent hop bitterness that lingers or it could be the alcohol that is in this . very drinkable and highly flavorful .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to dansteino for the excellent selection . poured into a pint glass . a pours a clear golden color with two fingers of creamy white head that fades slowly leaving countless strips of lacing on the glass . s smells mildly skunked . beyond that there is a noticeable earthy piney hop aroma . not much else . t tastes very similar to smell . also mildly skunked . pleasing hop character combines fairly nicely with very smooth malt . m very good . smooth not too bitter good carbonation . slick without being oily . d beyond the skunk i could probably put quite a few of these away . very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
a hazy reddish brown with head that dissipates to a ring . a amazing smelling right after the pour this sweet fruity smell hit my nose . sweet fruity malt aroma with that wonderful belgian yeasty smell . this is another brew where i could just pour it and enjoy the aromas rather than even needing to drink it . t initial malty sweetness followed by a spike of fruity sweetness . sortof cherry like but not sour like other belgians with cherry flavors . very low bitterness but a slight alcohol taste is noticeable . m medium light body which surprised me with how much flavor is stuffed into this brew . moderate high carbonation with little to no carbonic bite . definite alcohol warming at . d this is an amazing brew . i feel sad that i have n t tried any delirium up until this point . if youhave not yet tried this brew i definitely recommend that you do . the aroma alone is worth it . the taste is also incredible .,appearance,0.6,1
has an okay color but is not cloudy enough . i was hoping for something close to opaque but it is just mildly cloudy . head formation and retention were not strong . has a nice blend of banana and cocoa powder over wheat . really would be nice if it were more potent . having heard that the sa hefe was rather poor i was unsure how this would be but i m impressed . pretty good hefe characteristics with that extra layer of dark malty flavors namely cocoa powder . has that nice chalky chocolate . some bready flavors but spiciness is subdued . just a bit of clove . a twangy wheat note on there that maybe i would have liked smoothed out . pretty smooth . could use more yeast . in fact it s hard to tell if this was even bottle conditioned . i shook it out and assumed it was . still rich and creamy . carbonation is just right . tastes good and feels smooth and does not seem to be over . abv or so . very easy to drink . i d buy a sixer of this over a lot of sa s beers and it s easily the best thing in the harvest pack even if the mediocre appearance is going to knock the score down a bit . it s hard to get a fresh dunkel often . this is n t the truest one in the world but it s a good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a slightly hazed pale straw with a fizzy one finger head . poor retention and minimal lacing . pilsener malt and floral noble hop aroma but timid overall . sweet dextrins and sharp pils malt attack the tounge upon first sip followed by a lemon citric hop tone and slight grassy taste . dry aftretaste with balancing bitterness and mild floral hop notes coming through . semi high carbonation and light in body but has that decoction mash dextrinous texture to boost the mouthfeel . finishes a bit tannic from the abundance of dextrin and dryness form the hops but certainly enjoyable otherwise with lots of german hop notes and bavarian malt tones . i am reluctant to vote rave as the bottle says but would also not vote to the grave .,appearance,0.4,0
a black inch and half of tawny head . leaves amazing lacing that should be in a museum as art . s sweet caramel coffee that is kind of light aroma though . t chocolate caramel coffee m creamy medium body that lingers . high carbonation . d good . i was disappointed in this beer at first because the first one had a copper after taste but the other five of the six pack tasted very good . being from indiana i am glad a few stores in my area carry this as a good fallback beer when i ca n t find anything new to try or i am in the mood for a good porter .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into balloon glass the darkest ebony color in the body with a rocky massive foamy sticky dark tan colored head . aroma is a bit roasted and obviously full of chocolate but there was not much else going on . taste is just about the perfect balance of roasted malt for a typical stout flavor with a solid bitter sweet chocolate presence . at first its a sweet chocolate but finishes more with a bitter dark chocolate flavor . mouthfeel is lighter than expected in the body but very smooth and creamy . overall a top notch american stout . nothing fancy here but a good balance of chocolate compared to some others and a price that ca n t be beat for a bomber .,appearance,1.0,1
i was unable to have this beer in a glass so the appearance rating is average . beautiful scent from the start . the pumpkin is pleasantly strong . wow what a great taste . spicy fermented pumpkin all the way . this just replaced post road pumpkin as my new favorite pumpkin beer . taste does not diminish near the end . mouthfeel is medium . quite easy to drink a few in one session . this is a terrific pumpkin offering one that any new englander should experience at least once .,appearance,0.6,1
i like beers brewed with rye and love ipa s but this was a beer that i could n t stomach . left a very bad aftertaste and reminded me of a spoiled huma lupa if there is such a thing . i would n t order another of these if you paid me . not sure if it was a bad batch cause i really dig short s beers .,appearance,0.8,1
disgusting . this is a lesson . do not buy beers in taste of the world packs . it s a bunch of middlemen taking near expired beers and tarting them up . the previous two beers from the pack expired sept . this too . . but this is misleading . . it should have been thrown against the wall months ago . pours out all sorts of particles . it s not yeast sediment. it s large flaky bits of god knows what . . the beer has had it . just caramel notes no hop .,appearance,0.2,0
this one is a murky gold with an unbelievable meringue head billowing out of my duvel tulip . took ages for this beauty to collapse leaving behind some wicked lace and a cloudy castle floating atop the beer . even as i finished this one there was an irregular clump of foam that looked something like a plastic bag that had been tossed into a bonfire and shrunk down . smells strongly of white pepper with a little lemon zest and ginger on the side . from the depths of its aroma comes a funky earthy cedar . starts with a familiar triple creaminess with a smooth peppery yeast and creamy bread dough with a touch of anise but like the smell a gentle sticky pine fades into being . the dynamics of the change up are really stellar . but the hoppy dry finish is a little much as it is overly focused on just being bitter . feels light but firm with an easy gentle carbonation . this is an interesting brew and hands down beautiful but a little dry in the finish for my liking .,appearance,1.0,1
very nice looking bottle . l. a very thin head that quickly disappears this beer looks and sounds like apple cider only with less carbonation . not very impressive . s gives very clear caramel sugar citrus grapes hop and yeast . t at first it s allmost like having champagne the hop and yeast try to balance the very sweet taste . m it has got a rather evident alcohol taste rather harsh not to say unpleasant . d this beer is ok but nothing special . if you re looking for an adventure you could get disappointed . a . l bottle is maybe too big unless you share it. i m not sure if you want to drink so much of this in one go . to my opinion the brewer has been far to easy trying to please with the caramel .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed on . on nitro tap at sph . pours black with an inch thick light tan head that of course persists . aroma mostly of coffee and roasted malt some light chocolate in there . flavor of the same sweet roasted malt some bitter hops . weak palate not very flavorful . ugh did n t really care for this and i think the nitro made it worse . .,appearance,0.8,1
milwaukee s best ice if that ice was cut from an outhouse . it is best real cold left outside all night on november night . i perfer it with little chunks of ice swimming in it . real bad beer but a good way to get loaded .,appearance,0.2,0
got this at my local grocery store my dad is getting into homebrewing and needed some re sealable bottles just doing my part . note i smoked a lot of tobacco today so my chemo receptors may be a little numb . appearance clear ruby brown finger soda y head nice retention and excellent lacing . aroma caramel grass alcohol taste just like the smell . caramel malt and generally grainy up front pretty mellow taste as to be expected from a lager . surprisingly watery given the great retention but nevertheless damn good . slight bitter hop finish and aftertaste . mouthfeel smoothe medium heavy carbonation with a fairly dry finish . drinkability substantial not sure what the abv is but i am feeling it do n t eat this on an empty stomach,appearance,0.9,1
let me preface this with saying that i absolutely love great lakes . however this has been their most disappointing offering to date . went in to check out the pub exclusives and fill a growler or two . labeled with strong hop presence samples were poured from the tap . the taste was akin to miller but with a more full flavor . a mild background of hops was present but nothing that would qualify as strong . mouthfeel was smooth light though i do n t know i d go as far as crisp . scent was similar in that the floral hop smell was mildly there but very hard to detect . generally a weak ale smell . the beer was a very pale watery yellow with a small white head that dissipated quickly . very clear almost as a few drops of yellow food coloring had been added to a glass of water . it would be a pleasant brew after mowing the lawn on a hot day but i d pass it up at the pub .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance golden yellow poured with about three fingers of dense white foam . retention was excellent left lots of lacing . lots of bubbles . smell just the faintest whiff of sweetness as soon as i opened the can . taste definitely can taste the corn adjunct . a little bitterness . similar to most mass market aals . mouthfeel a bit light in body . some metallic twang in the aftertaste . enough carbonation . overall aside from the look in the glass this does n t stand out in the world of bmc clones . not terrible but not worth having again .,appearance,0.8,1
another one i received courtesy of unclejedi that i had been waiting to try out . this weekend decided to pop it open and see what it was made of . the pour was jet black as night . with a thick look to it as it sludged into the glass . a very nice three finger high tan head of lace then rose up over the top and hung on forever . really thick looking with tons of side glass webs and a sticky presence to it . very nice look here . the aroma was very complex with a rich mix of malts and alcohol . the alcohol came across very clearly and you had to let it warm to really be able to get the full depth of this one in . lots of dark baker s chocolate hints of vanilla and roasted coffee were mingling around in it . the flavor followed suit almost perfectly . the start was a nice rich chocolate and coffee like flavor that quickly became over run with unbalanced alcohol . a little harsh but they can not all be blended well . the subtle flavors underneath did not begin to show themselves for a quite a little while later with some nice touches of licorice vanilla and molasses starting to come through . this was a very sweet stout just a little to hot right now . the finish was filled with a musty bitter bite that was kind of odd and ill placed but there was not much you could do about it . a very full bodied stout there was certainly no lack of carbonation here as it never felt as though it was flat in any way . i did polish off this bottle however it was a little rough . this one clocked in at over and you felt every last drop of it . really a very big stout . overall this was not bad at all though there are certainly better examples of the style out there . on looks alone though this one is awesome i just think there were a little too much hops thrown in the finish and the alcohol was very distracting not being as mellowed as i thought it would be . nevertheless it was still a very solid beer and if you have it around you i would go out and try it .,appearance,1.0,1
from tower liquor a a deep reddish copper pour slightly hazy with a great fluffy off white head with good retention and lacing . s caramel brown sugar malts slight breadiness and alcohol with noticeable amounts of pine and grass . t caramel malts toffee pine a hint of citrus and light alcohol . m very well balanced . captures flavors of malts and pines but distinguishes them . d surprisingly good . clearly a good example of a west coast barley wine .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into glass . poured very little head less than inch that disappeared almost instantly and left no lacing . smells of grassy malts and slightly skunky . very light and strangely smelled somewhat like crayons . taste was very watered down similar to most american light beers but slightly better . grassy malts and slight skunkness became more pronounced halfway through glass . mouthfeel was extremely carbonated and watered down . overall drink ability was less than average but the lightness of the beer can be somewhat refreshing on an extremely hot texas day .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very clear copper . the off white two finger head is dense and creamy holds up extremely well and leaves patches of sticky lace . the aromas of american hops are strong citrus and grass with sweet malt and some fusels becoming more apparent as the head settles to a thin cap . apple and orange esters visciously smacks your tastebuds first then mellows out to a soft dark wheat flavor . grassy hops then dominate the semi dry aftertaste but never balance out the taste which is more overwhelmingly sweet than pleasently bitter . the body is medium and the tiny rushing carbonation tries to smooth the mouthfeel but the finish is almost more residual sweet than dry and bitter . still a decent brew but i ca n t say the d.i.p.a . style was well represented .,appearance,0.9,1
i m going to use this review to vent a little on lagunitas . so i started loving their beer . hoppy juicy higher abv in general . but then i realized they re a bit of a one trick pony . put hop stoopid sumpin sumpin sumpin extra undercover shutdown ale brown shugga imperial red hairy eyeball and others in a blind tasting against each other and good luck picking them out . you ll likely end up with two categories hoppy with not much malt hoppy with much malt not much else to distinguish their offerings to my palate . this beer is a bit lighter than typical for lagunitas . but not worth seeking out if you ve had their other similarly flavored offerings .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a nice copper color with a little off whitehead that fizzles away after a couple of sips . the aroma is swet then bitter orange zest an then grapefruit taking over . but there is some soft caramel malt notes worth mentioning as well . not a bad balanced aroma . the taste starts off with a good citric bitterness that is at its peek in the front of the palate . the middle gives way to some of the biscuit and bread toasted malts to help balance out this dipa s flavor . this also gives the beer a more resiny mothfeel . the finish is almost oily but well balanced and warm from the alcohol content . this is teh best dipa i ve had out of idaho thst for sure . and not bad compared to others for that matter .,appearance,0.6,1
having sampled many of stones offerings in the past im finally getting the chance to try their ipa . this is a ounce bomber that im pouring into a goblet . the appearance is hazy and it almost looks like there is some yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle . i didnt think that stone bottle conditioned but maybe im wrong . color is a deep golden yielding to copper . head is minimal but it has gorgeous lacing . not surprisingly hops dominate the nose . this is an ipa after all and a west coast style one to boot . fruity citrus hops dominate followed by floral and musty pine . in the background theres this wonderful hint of malt caramel sweetness . often you get an ipa with muted hop character and thats certainly not the case here . the smell on this is just so crisp and fresh a sure sign that this is a very fresh ipa and one thats been treated with care . the first taste showcases a nice level of carbonation and moderate bitterness that isnt overpowering . having had ruination in the past its nice to get a beer from stone that actually attempts to maintain some semblance of balance . taste has a nice residual sweetness to it including in the finish . its easy to finish ipas with bitterness but this surprisingly seems to go more towards the sweet side . that said the body of the beer is light dry and refreshing . lots of flavor for something that goes down so easily . the label says . abv but the alcohol is never apparent . stone gets a lot of praise for the other beers that they produce but this is an underrated example of the west coast ipa style . its a little bit light in body but this lends to easy drinking . the hop profile and underrated malt backbone make this beer a winner .,appearance,0.6,1
magnum sized bottle . pours a murky dark honey orange color with a very puffy inch bone colored head that fades to a small cap . big globs of foam and rings around the glass on the drink down . smells of citrus zest hops spices and belgian yeast . taste is of citrus zest up front with some apple grape juice spices and belgian yeast . there is a soapy bitter taste after each sip that does not taste very good . mouthfeel is a bit flat with a thick and creamy drink down . a bit too thick for the style in my opinion . overall this is a decent beer that really does n t scream christmas at me other than maybe the spices . however these spices are similar to wit beer spice tastes so i do n t know . interesting idea but not too impressed .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle a pours a dark amber with a soft white head average retention no lace . s orange peel winter spice . t christmas cookie notes with clear flavours of mace and cardamom . brown sugar abounds with elegant notes of orange in the finish . sweet feel overall reminds me a ton of old fezziwig . m full bodied long aftertaste of spice and malt . just a tad overcarbonated but i m nitpicking . d a great christmas belgian spiced beer . do n t know why i waited so long to try it i love ommegang and i love christmas beers . a real treat .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a slightly hazy copper . fluffy head features large bubbles quickly thins leaving only a very thin top . the nose is full of hops mostly of the floral variety . rich caramel malts offer up a pleasant balance to the hops particularly as it warms . mouthfeel is medium with a nice malty backbone characteristic of any red ale or amber . the great difference here is the hop bitterness . indeed this could be considered a red pale ale or red ipa . bittering hops on the palate complement the floral aroma hops used in the dry hopping . overall a very good beer for hopheads looking to enjoy something other than a full on ipa . not overpowering on any front with what i consider a quaffable abv .,appearance,0.6,1
a corked and caged . the beer peers out from the bottle slightly reddish in color which is somewhat surprising . after popping the cork the beer overflowed and foamed with no end in sight . until i was able to get some of it into a glass . i m not all that familiar with french culture maybe this is the brasserie la choulette s idea of a gift . this bire de garde is a brownish amber contrary to how it looked in the bottle . low clarity and a huge three finger rocky sandstone head . after the head finally subsides a thick layer of cream persists atop the beer . s spicy and estery notes dominate especially at warmer temperatures . the nose has a faint sweetness that when combined with the spiciness give a distinct wildflower honey impression . there is also a funkiness emanating from the beer a slight barnyard character . the esters are reminiscent of peaches and grapes . t la choulette made a very well balanced beer here . it s much lighter and fruitier than the nose suggested but slightly tart . it is just bitter enough to have an astringent dryness but that counters the strong sweet caramel flavors from the crystal malts . there is also a saltiness and distinct earthiness spiciness from the wild yeast . there is also a metallic coppery taste like that found in chimay grand reserve . acetaldehyde also lingers giving the apple like tartness and a character that resembles wine . high carbonation helps to offset some of the stronger and provides balance . i ca n t praise the effervescence too much however since the overcarbonation punished me upon uncorking . the flavor and degree of sourness remind me a bit of the duchesse although i doubt they would be very similar if compared side by side as the duchesse is a flanders red . m creamy upfront then slightly astringent and a bit sticky like apple juice . d high . if you re in the mood for a slightly sour beer this one is great . it s extremely complex and although it may be a bit heavy on the sweet malts it delivers surprises with every sip . this farmhouse amber would be a low mid a were it not for it s rendition of mt . vesuvius on my countertop . however because of a rough start i docked the appearance to give this it s b rating . i should point out that i opened this one around f and that further chilling would have reduced and possible prevented the foaming .,appearance,0.3,0
i have been disappointed by saranac products before . i d say the pale is disppointing but only in one factor and overall it s a better offering from this brewery than i am used to . a very nice looking sample . rich copper color with long lasting off white head . stellar lacing . fruity hop bouquet referred to on label is only marginally apparent even as sample warmed which it did as i screamed more at chris collinsworth s marginally useful comments than drink my ale during the super bowl . yes i rate beer during the super bowl . sosumi . there is an interesting slightly peppery quality that sets the flavor apart and not necessarily above from a standard good ol pale ale . a bit average in taste otherwise . for every nice flavor note there s a blandness to the mouthfeel . conflicted wanted to like it more so i do n t seem a saranac slagger .,appearance,0.9,1
unfiltered draft sampler at kraftbrau . im a fraid this one struck an off note with me . the malt taste here was more burnt than anything else at first impression . that taste mitigates after a while leaving a more pleasant nose of dark coffee . in other words a lagered stout . the waitress said it may be off because the batch was just tapped the day i can in .,appearance,0.8,1
first off let me explain how i cam across this bottle . i used to drink s of this stuff when i was like . they cost about cents a bottle . i thought i was cool . now years later i have a slightly different apreciation for beer . i told some friends of mine that i used to drink this stuff and they thought that was very funny . the other day i threw a party and one of my friends bought me a to be funny . i decided to review it for old times sake . so here goes . this beer pours a very light straw colored yellow . it looks like water with a little food coloring to it . the head is white and lifeless . it fades very quick leaving no laces . the first thing i think of when i smell this stuff is rotting sewage . it smells like rotton corn and dirty water . i dont smell any hops . i dont smell any redeaming qualities at all . i am slightly scared to taste this stuff again . first taste isnt too bad . not good by any means but not as bad as i expected . it has a corn flavor . i guess that would be because it is made with corn . it is not hoppy at all . i detect absolutely no spicy flavor . also i cant taste any malty flavors . it tastes very much like everything that anheuser busch makes . this beer is carbonated decently i guess . it would in my opinion make an awfull session beer . i will probably never drink it again . it is low in alcohol though so to those that like anheuser busch products it might be a good session beer . i know i used to drink or s in a night much to my regrets in the morning . i would recomend staying away from this one . stick to urine . it probably tastes better .,appearance,0.3,0
overly active bottle as it is a gusher right from the bottle cap opening . even gentle pours result in large frothy beige head of several cm . bottle is notched best before july . ooops . didnt realize it was in my cellar that long . we ll see how this goes . the beer is a deep mahogany color with some particulates floating . the aroma seems ok with no obvious infection scents so i will press on . some caramel and some toffee with hints of cocoa powder as well . first sip reveals a lite yet silky smooth body with mild carbonation . flavor is similar to nose advertising lots of malt but not overly powerful . i get some chocolate and brown sugar with toffee too . a little bit of harsh burnt flavor could have just averted severe problems with the beer . there is no real hop presence and abv is buried too . i think i could drink lots of this beer and not be bored or hammered . a decent brown ale . i hurt the appearance due to gusher action .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance this brew pours with a wonderfully thick head . sustain is excellent . lacings are plentiful and surface spiderwebbing is consistant and lasting . color is indeed a reddish amber . excellent first impression . smell aroma is thin with euro pale lager as the predominant amell . this is interesting considering this is supposed to be an ale . malt is thin as is hops . not to good here . taste well . .i have to admit . this does taste like a strong version of heinekin . i would rate this as a strong euro pale . taste curve is fairly sharp during onset . sustain is rather long even if it is tapered . hops strong during onset . citrus is typical heinekin but a little stronger . sustain is a sloppy aftertaste . not well designed recipe . mouthfeel i do n t have much to say here . this is literally a strong yet poor quality heinekin . additionally all the aftertaste follows this same design . not impressed . drinkability again little comment . heavy presence hops and aftertaste make this a mildly palatable drink that sits heavy on the stomache . unfortunately there is no sugar or spice presence to offset this heaviness . average and forgetable . prosit . nikki,appearance,0.9,1
visited home for july th and tried out the local brewery sampled the lager in a english pint glass off tap at a tavern a golden pale yellow in color very cloudy in appearance s light watermelon smell t you can definately taste the watermelon has a sweet taste in the pallet yet a sour after taste in the end m very thin hardly any body at all low carbonation d personally i found this lager hard to drink in excess,appearance,0.2,0
great dipa a bit mono chord . but it sure hits that note so well . presentation ml brown corked bottle . simple and almost corporate design of the name over a green and black pattern . very poor and lazy design with ded fonts . notes unfiltered nature alongside a short one liner noting style . lacks any bottling or best by date . shows alc . by vol . . served in a tulip glass . a deep amber to amber brown orange pour . extraordinary head towering above the glass great retention surface memory and frothy lacing . s very rich and fresh hoppy nose grapefruit pineapple with a grassy and resinous feel . t rich hoppiness very assertive but not overtly aggressive . resinous hops fruity notes with a peppery and somewhat boozy finish . there is a nice malty backbone with some caramel hidden under the hops . m medium body with a sticky and creamy feel with a pungent dry bitterness that seals the brew nicely . d truly nice it has a hoppy and bitter smoothness that is quite special . notes it had been a bit of a while since i had this one and remains great . both filtered and unfiltered versions are a delight . bottle presentation sure is its biggest flaw . it needs an aesthetic overhaul big time luckily the brew is quality because its presence before one opens the bottle is pretty pathetic in line with most weyerbacher designs although they sure do worse presentations than this one .,appearance,1.0,1
very nice color when pouring it from the bottle to my mug . small carmel colored head . the nose was n t as strong as i was epecting but coffee was out front . nice taste can really taste chocolate and coffee but was lighter than i expected but may be due to drinking many bourbon barrel aged stouts the last few nights . this had a little more carbonation than the stouts that i am used to from a strong stout . i can really catch the hops on the finish and the aftertaste lingers nicely of coffee . this was my only bottle and i do look forward to getting more of it .,appearance,1.0,1
nice oil can packaging . pours nicely to an amber color with good head . nice . nose has some grains and cooked vegetable perhaps cabbage . tingly herbal hops mingle with sweet grain flavors on the palate . some fruity flavors too . wish i had left beer in can so it would feel cooler drinking this .,appearance,0.9,1
picked this one up at the coffee grounds it is their official beer brewed with their own coffee by sand creek . pours a dark brown bordering on black with a creamy white tan head that does n t leave any lacing as it recedes . this one has that coffeehouse scent more so than a lot of coffee beers . the smell is predominantly coffee . the flavor is also heavy on coffee it has the classic oatmeal stout mouthfeel as well . there is also some chocolate and sugar thrown in the mix for good measure . it was a surprisingly good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into a goblet a pours a clear amber color with a finger of white head . solid looking beer . s lots do spices cinnamon clove and nutmeg with a good amount of apple cider aroma . t sweetness in the way of ripe apples and brown sugar . spices support the sweetness but are much less prominent than they were in the aroma . very straight forward though . i do n t get any sort of belgian yeast flavor and everything is pretty mild . the spices really are n t working well together they create an odd bitter flavor . m thin well carbonated . i wish this had more body to it . o i like the idea of this beer but not so much the execution . the mouthfeel is thin the flavors are mild and there is not much complexity .,appearance,0.9,1
tasted nov. rst from notes tulip a very nice translucent blood red finger off white fizzy head and minimum lacing s peat smoke nuts alcohol slight wine lots of yeast and oak t so much peat wow . sap wood lemon citrus alcohol sauvignon blanc more peat some nice hops and the peat kind of peats haha out all the other flavors m medium body medium acidity low complexity not balanced and very long finish d while at first few sips the peat is overwhelming and almost nasty after a bit the peat is more in the background of a smokey citrus alcoholic ale . i think i would like it and score it higher if there was more flavors than the peat . other than that it s nice final thought and with to much peat i d pass or ate this one to see how the peat mellows later on,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle cellared for about months poured into my delirium snifter . immort ale is a dark garnet with a large fluffy light tan head that leaves heavy foamy lace . pretty impressive for what i m reviewing as a wee heavy . smell is pretty mild really some light maltiness but mainly just smoke with some sweet alcohol vapors coming through as it warms from the cellar serving temp . taste is sharply phenolic peat some maple like sweetness . no much alcohol character save for the dry sweentess but just kind of simple a strong smokey beer . mouthfeel is pretty smooth carbonation medium heavy body sticky and tannic . drinkability is ok the peat was to sharp at first but i adjusted and enjoyed it more . still not really my bag . i do n t recall but i may have another one will probably forget about it .,appearance,0.9,1
i despise this brew for brainwashing my fellow americans into thinking that this sort of thing is beer . it does n t have a smell or taste . i can only thank this beer for making me truly appreciate brews of substance and character . it is one of the most popular beers in the world . i dont really know how to explain this . good marketing . if you dont care what you drink you might give this a go when you are n t forced at gunpoint .,appearance,0.4,0
this brew has a very strong roasted chocolaty aroma . the initial pour formed a small head of small dark brown bubbles . as the head died it left a clinging vine lacing stubbornly letting go of the side of the glass . its body is dark as midnight although some carbonation could be seen rising up the side of the glass . i eagerly await my initial taste . all of the stout ingredients are there in the taste coffee chocolate and roasted flavors greet my mouth as the first taste goes down and leaves a pleasant impression . relatively smooth i thought and a bit more than i expected for a potentially good stout . no carbonation in the taste at all no strong after bite and surprisingly smooth for a dark stout . a stout i can drink more of in a night and that says a lot right there .,appearance,1.0,1
it has arrived . an irish stout i ve been waiting to try for a very long time . ml bottle consumed at a certain way on to the beer it s black with a some hues of ruby red . the head formed on top is extremly thick is tanned in color and still holds on top until the last sip . did i mention is shows some rings of lacing . a little coffee husky malt and faint chocolate in the aroma . also a light hop bite . light but pleasant . semi sweet chocolate is present through . so is baker s chocolate . it s chocolate heaven . the aftertaste is on the dry side with a little roasted goodness . light but smooth in the mouth . goes down really easy . it may not come in one of those cool nitr cans but it s an irish stout that can hold its own against the others . it worked well with the mac cheese andouille i made .,appearance,1.0,1
batch . named after fred eckhardt and brewed with different hop varieties and aromatic and rye malts . clear copper with orange accents forming a large pillowy peaking light beige head atop fine bubbles . moderately strong carbonation . aroma is of fresh varietal hops a hint of grass vanilla alcohol and sugary pale malts . taste is spicy flowery hops sticky abundant pale malts a bite of alcohol with a peppery astringent finish . moderately strong floral bitter finish . complex yet not very balanced . rich in body . mouthfeel is initially bright with a ruddiness way through . the pronounced alcohol flavor tends to ruin this one .,appearance,1.0,1
had this bad boy on tap multiple times out da kegerator . if you pour it good you can get absolutely no head on it looks like apple juice when you do . smells just like a an average macro brew nothing specific jumps out . has a weird almost corn taste that i do n t normally detect out of the bottle . i d say i prefer to drink this out of the bottle than the keg i have no clue why it just tastes better to me . overall do n t buy just get a real beer .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to steve for this one . a rarity that i never thought i d come across . kind of like dave lite here . unlabeled oz . bottle poured into a hill farmstead tulip . beer is sludgy and opaque brown . great legs but no head or lacing . looks like murky swamp water . nose is caramel brown sugar cocoa toffee and some sdweet soy sauce . very sugary . aromatic and robust with deep full flavors . incredible rich . very sweet . caramel brown sugar and a sweet hop creaminess . sweet soy sauce towards the middle mixed with toffee and more caramel . finish is slightly grainy brown sugar . aftertaste of toffee . a bit oxidized as its cardboard y towards the end . but still the complexity is there and like the aroma very rich . medium to full bodied with very low carbonation . filmy viscous and heavy in the mouth and rich and thick going down . finishes deep with a filmy aftertaste . appropriate for the style . this is still a very solid beer but i feel as if its been on the downhill for a little while now . still very rich and complex but the flavors are starting to muddle together a bit . really glad to have had the chance to try this one .,appearance,0.3,0
thanks to jeff m. for sharing two s at the hb club meeting last night . from notes . black as the end of the universe with slight bubbling on top that may have been the fossils of extinct carbonation . has a pretty nice look actually . rotted maple syrup and soy marinated pork are the main aromas with some cardboard and burnt rubber in there too . super strong taste less maple but all the aromas come to life like the living dead in this evil drink . i was craving some muu shuu to dip in it . thick as quicksand a finish that is horrific no carb. and a resinous cling in mouth that may require surgery to remove . not the worst beverage i have ever tried only because i have consumed my share of aguardiente de cana in my day . this beer is a must miss .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into an imperial pint . best by . this is literally the freshest bottle i found in almost states of the midwest so i am rating this since i can not find anything fresher in all the stores i have visited . a pours a clear golden yellow orange color that produced a huge foamy fluffy white head with great retention . tons of lacing left behind as it very slowly dissipated . s a huge burst of pine like citrus with some lemon and lime fruits . slightly dry but otherwise the piney hops take center stage . t a dry pine like wood profile up front . some minimal lemon and lime citrus behind that . very subtle honey like sweetness . m a good carbonation level . a decent balance but it really is primarily a very dry bitter pine profile of a beer . d i can see how this can be a good ipa but it would be nice to see how it is fresh since i am unable to find it as such in either il or wi where i have gone .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes . i still remember the first time i found this one on tap at humpys and being quite smitten with it . now t is fairly easily obtainable in bottles . pours amber bronze very active with huge frothy white head great retention and lacing . amazingly attractive . smell is pleasant but not bold . citrus and spicy hop aroma with some barely perceptible malt presence . was hoping for more . taste malty sweetness prominent up front but is balanced well and consistently by a moderately aggressive hop presence . hops impart some piny flavors and a bitterness that increases and grows dominant in the finish then lingers . feel medium body rich smooth texture some slight dryness and lingering mild bitterness . overall fairly balanced very smooth . deep hoppy flavor with solid malty backing more this one more than worth a try . a toned down yet close relative of the west coast ipa gt,appearance,1.0,1
a ml brown bottle pretty label poured to a pint glass . it s the first day of winter and portland is locked in as dubbed by the media an arctic blast . temps in the s nearly a foot of the white stuff on the ground and more on the way . pointless snow shoveling completed seems a perfect time for a warming pumpkin ale . a color is nice an autumnal chestnut orange brown a faint haze . where s the carbonation . a few frothy soap bubbles form a sloppy ring fading quickly to pencil thin whitish ring . no visible bubbles looks kinda sad and lifeless but for a cheery color . s pleasant sweetness a nose full of nuttiness pumpkin spices allspice nutmeg dark raisins . sugary sweetness is n t a bad thing when it smells so much like a pumpkin pie complete with a flaky and buttery crust . t pumpkin pie spice and a slight dark fruit tartness belgian yeast . . a molasses maple sweetness though neither are very discernible . baked apple pie . something in the finish reminds me of a spicy syrupy belgian tripel slightly tart a bit fruity grapes apples pears . drying bitterness in the finish a more earthy pungency like a sprinkling of nutmeg or a shaved cinnamon stick . definitely holds my attention . m where to begin . syrupy viscosity going down then a sticky almost gummy starchiness . flat lack of carbonation makes for a thinner feel even from a heavy ale . alcohol warmth is pretty apparent . d i expected to really like this as i m a big fan of the pumpkin ale . read the label belgian style brown ale brewed with yams molasses maple syrup and spices . sounds great execution just did n t work for me . finished the bottle over a couple hours but probably would not buy again . ps the very faint hiss when uncapping and the generally flat appearance feel leads me to suspect an issue on the bottling line . purchased only a couple weeks ago a fall seasonal certainly within the time frame of freshness . worth noting that this ale seemed anything but fresh from the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
this is busch light nothing else needs to be said appearence straw yellow . little lacing . quickly disappearing head into slick smell i smell corn and alcohol taste it is like beer flavored water . nothing that is appealing . mouthfeel n a haha yeah there is nothing but a little fizz drinkability this is slam them down while on the boat fishing beer . that is the only good thing about this beer . overall meh that is all i can say . it is by far the worst beer i have reiviewed . but if we want to stock our cooler to go fishing these are always in there . because it is cheap drinkable and effective,appearance,0.2,0
bottle poured a deep opaque brown color ale with a huge dirty white color foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma is comprised of candi sugar and doughy yeast with maybe some subtle note of maple syrup . taste is a mix between candi sugar doughy yeast some dry fruits and subtle maple syrup . body is full with some great carbonation and no alcohol was detectable . i must admit that i enjoyed that one even though the maple syrup was not overly dominant .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a light clear golden color with a small head with big bubbles that mostly dissipated quickly . has a honey aroma with floral hints . the initial taste was of honey with some citrous on the side . i normally expect a blonde ale to be pretty bland but this had more flavor than most .,appearance,0.4,0
unpasteurized so must refrigerate . an ok beer . appearance would be enhanced with labels staying on bottle but pale clear color ok. still high on carbonation . a bit malty but otherwise no memorable taste . better than national brands but not by much .,appearance,0.4,0
like the nitro can version the nitro bottle of guinness draught does a great job simulating the pub pour of draft guinness . great theatre watching the tall head overtaken by the liquid and the color is near black and near opaque . smell is mild mannered to not there at all . mosty sharp sour taste at first and creaminess and malts kick it after but the aftertaste was bordering on huh . smooth medium body mouthfeel and low carbonation . this is more typical for me of a draft guinness that the nitro can i recently reviewed . i have to raise the drinkability score a bit b c of the mouthfeel . i still think guinness fans might be better off with a fresh draft pour or the bottled extra stout,appearance,0.9,1
a absurdly large head tons of lacing all which sits above a golden brew . s fragrant floral hops lillies . a tiny bit of malt underneath but nothing else . the floral aroma is pleasant and strong . t floral hops with a bit of light malt and very faint licorice . aftertaste is a dry hay flavor with a touch of lingering lillies . m drying medium bodied carbonation is a bit harsh . d okay . i actually prefer the apa . this is a bit too dry for my liking . i like thirst quenching to be a property of my ipas .,appearance,0.9,1
strong aroma and subdued taste with a rich dark color . this was served colder than i expected it to be but i was impressed with the balanced flavor . maybe now that the allowable alcohol content in ohio has been raised they can make this more imperial .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a stopper capped ceramic bottle the best looking bottle i ve ever come across btw into a tulip glass . cloudy orange amber thick tan head lovely lacing . perfect looking . aroma is highly hopped with sweet malt backbone . hops tend towards the pine y side . can smell the alcohol too . taste insert needle ripping across vinly lp damn . what s gone wrong . bitter and not the hops kind of bitter with a horrible burning plastic aftertaste . astringent . bleh . despite the tase it felt pretty good in the mouth . burns going down though.not an unpleasant burn more a spicy burn but a burn nevertheless . drinkability the taste and conspire to make it a . . man i hope something was wrong with this one . it looked and smelled incredible . the taste went off the rails tho . you d think that if something was bad pre se with the bottle you d be able to tell early on . not here . this one puzzles me to no end . bottom line big no horrible disappointment . that said i ll try it again just to see if it was an isolated event . rogue s always come through for me in the past this one deserves a second try .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . brown bottle poured into an ipa tulip enjoyed at the legendary maproom . a muted but pretty apricot pour very cloudy . finger head decent retention . prefect lacing . thick sticky blankety rings everything . just as good as furious . s nice citrus with big pineapple overtones . sweet malts with caramel notes . t m good bitterness level . nice citrus with lots of dry pine and pepper . malts are sweet and just balancing . medium body with some umph and decent carbonation . d easy drinking and inviting .,appearance,1.0,1
not much to this a typical thin bodied slightly grainy and watery carribean beer with little real nose or flavor except for the lime squeezed into it . however i was drinking this at a little outside bar in ocho rios last week while enjoying a nice cigar . this no doubt affected my perception of this beer somewhat . .how could anything be too bad at that point .,appearance,0.3,0
ok so i sampled this brew in atlanta at the hartsfield jackson airport in concourse d. found it at a phillips seafood restaurant location which is based in annapolis maryland . this is also hometown to the clipper city brewery who brews this beer for phillips seafood . in atlanta . and it s not really an amber as much as it s a re branded clipper city pale ale . get all that . you will be tested . so was this beer . poured off the tap a with creamy tan head composed of tiny bubbles . nice retention and very good lacing . clear amber color makes this an all around great looking brew . pleasant light hop aroma with some malt there too . the flavors were at first hoppy then some smooth malts come in and lead to a finish that is again hopped and crisp . the hops take center stage as it warms up clearly it was an american pale ale at heart . medium body and a decent mouthfeel but a little on the watery side . still for a pale ale this is worth checking out .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a glorious deep garnet tinged amber color with a thick creamy sticky cream colored head on top . the aroma primarily features a yeasty earthiness but there is also a dull musty hop presence and a bit of brown sugar sweetness . the flavor is satisfying but muddled with a primary characteristic of caramelized bananas along with a bid of earthiness and a faint sugary sweetness . the micro fine carbonation is a bit prickly but the overall texture is actually quite creamy . overall this beer ca n t quite stand up to the depth and complexity of the heavyweights of the style but it is still a smooth and flavorful dubbel that i thoroughly enjoyed .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation oz . bottle with an overly holiday red label . tan oval in the center of the label with a troegs banner across the middle . the mad elf on the top of the oval with holiday ale ale brewed with honey cherries on the bottom . there s this crazy lookin elf spillin a goblet of troegs holiday ale over the bannner in the center . cherries are all over the rest of the label . hand crafted by two brothers . abv displayed but no freshness date . appearance pours a beautiful clear scarlet red with bright kool aid red highlights in a tulip glass . head was a half inch off white but dropped to a ring around the glass fairly quickly . lotsa bubbles . color is beautiful . smell aroma is sweet with malted grains and a hint of fruit . you can detect cherries but only if you read the label . alcohol aromas as well . taste mild in the flavor department . malty sweet with a wash of cherry . grainy with some spiciness and a touch of ambrosia . hop character is mild at best with almost no bitterness . only real bitterness is from yeast in the finish . alcohol is evident and warming but not overwhelming . finishes sweet with alcohol spiciness . mouthfeel very little carbonation . light medium body that rolls around and swallows well . a little disappointing though . drinkability very drinkable . there s not much to stop you here . alcohol is there but well masked at first . mouthfeel makes this is drinkable as the kool aid it looks like . after a while the alcohol kicks in and is intoxicating and warming so be careful . overall hmmm . this is just an average belgian strong dark . mildly flavorful with cherry and alcohol flavors taking center stage . dangerously drinkable but the mouthfeel is lacking . if you want an easy to drink intoxicating belgian with just a hint of belgian spices and phenols and splashes of cherry then oddly this is your brew . otherwise just average .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve enjoind mendocino s beers in the past and was very interested in this stout which i had never had before . it poured a very dark brown and is black in the glass with no highlights . the head is disappointing . very thin tan and does n t last at all . the aroma is good roasted espresso and some hops . there is also a smokey aroma masking some sweetness . the flavor is full of hop bitterness and the malt is underplayed . there is some alcohol but not much . the mouthfeel is clean . there is a slightly bitter aftertaste but it does n t linger . overall a good american stout . it might not be as good as i expected but i would have it again .,appearance,0.6,1
growler that was part of a haul provided by mister it ai n t no thang himself mr. beerworld . five hours each way . . what a trooper . d poured into my ommegang anniversary glass the more recent regal looking one . a gritty caramelized orange color a little haze . nearly an inch of blank white head after some time settling in the fridge . root like lace working its way down . we re good to go . smells of macerated whole wheat white pepper a sure amount of clove a floral amount of unripened semi sweet bitter cantaloupe . a touch of sugar on the end . taste is very bready . alcohol becomes very familiar over time . carbonation is sturdy but without being over insistive . more forceful clove somewhat oat ish taste not feel noticeable butter mildly grassy hops all residing in a greasy finish . even cold it is obviously . quite slippery . filling in a sense though the bitterness wets the appetite a touch . the growler is gone so is my ability to operate heavy machinery . i hear portsmouth is very wallet friendly so drink up . the spell check saw heavy use in this review . o,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle with the best label art ever and not just the boob although i am a fan of that as well into a mini nonic . a cloudy bright amber gold body with a thin late developing head that leaves as soon as it arrives . definitely a bit on the flat side for a saison . s moderately funky and tart with mango white grape and rose petals . fascinating delicate and great . t starts out tart then the cherry finally shows up with distinct sweetness . the floral notes are there as well and help give just a bit of crispness to the finish . a little too sweet for my tastes but unique and memorable . m fairly light body with low carbonation . not bad but definitely less bubbly than i d like . d goes down very easily with enough tartness to balance out the fruit sweetness almost . notes thanks matt for sharing this beauty . while it would be hard for any beer to measure up to this one s label the contents of four play do n t feel like an afterthought at all . this is one of the most delicately complicated beers i ve encountered and with more carbonation and maybe just a bit more sourness it would go from excellent to phenomenal . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
notch on the side of the label indicates this is fresh until may . dark brown in color and the tan head retains its character well . smells somewhat like a variety of steaksauce with a latent sweetness . the body is somewhere between medium and full which the fullnees is probally due to the calories per floz . if i m correct . creamy as advertised whereas the roastiness is minimized by lactose qualities . not really my thing but its okay . sits a bit heavy milk stout aficionados may enjoy this though .,appearance,0.9,1
a. can not really say since i drank it from the can . i heard such great things about this beer that i figured i should enjoy my first from the can . s.smells like it belongs in a bottle . nice hops scent not overpowering . t.this was very tasty especially considering it s presented in a an aluminum can . hops are there obviously but not nearly as strong as i had thought . the malt definitely takes a back seat to the hops but i felt there was a good equilibrium between the two . m.light bodied . smooth very good for the summer . d.easy to drink especially if it s warm outside . best canned beer i have ever had the rumors were true . recommended if you want a stronger pale ale for a backyard cook out or a few beers doing house work . i hope to have again soon .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear straw color . inch head of a white color . great retention and great lacing . smells of pale malt grain slight hops hint of sweet malt and a sulfur aroma . fits the style of an euro pale lager . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of pale malt hint of sweet malt slight hops hint of sweet malt and slight sulfur . overall good appearance and everything else is tainted by the sulfur aroma and taste .,appearance,0.9,1
clear gold and looks a bit like a bog standard pale larger . wheat beer nose but somewhat more subdued than the hefenweizen . palate confirms with a flavour profile that seems slightly dilute again when compared to the stablemate but still a handy drop .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from tap at the brewery . probably their best brew . appearance is rather uninspiring dark little to no lace or head no apparent carbonation . the aromatics are quite lovely lots of toasted roasted malts dark fruits and a faint hint of smoked peat reminds me of some of the aromas i get from a good highlands scotch . rich and full on the palate yet balanced on the finish . very good effort here . i bought a growler to take though it was even less carbonated after the hour and a half ride back to portland .,appearance,0.6,1
poured this puppy into a duvel tulip which helped to bring about an ample finger thick fluffy and off white head . the body is very murky and peach in color . head retention is great as well as the lacing . aroma s husky and hay along with some fruity and sour notes . the taste is surprisingly hoppier than expected a hint of grass and slight spruce with zero funk . feels a bit coarse and sandy dry but not too much alcohol detected in the feel . this is a great and crisp ale but the funky aroma does n t go along with the taste which was a good thing .,appearance,1.0,1
a the bottle is definitely cool . it got me interested in the beer in the first place . poured a soapy two finger head . head quickly disappeared and left some nice lacing . nice hazy amber color . i was expecting something darker and more stoutish like other coffee porters . kinda nice for a change . s day old coffee . the kind you like to drink after a long night of drinking . hints of vanilla and booze . t roasted coffee . just like drinking an iced coffee . this beer even has a sweet finish kind of how i like to sweeten my coffee . the finish on this beer leaves me with roasted malts as well . m this is probably my least favorite feature of this beer . the beer has no body . its wet and carbonated but not in a nice way for me . kinda like drinking a new castle dont really care for them d this is different from all the coffee porters that exist and i commend meantime for making a truly different beer . its not bad tasting but i cant get past the lack of body . comparing this to others in its category it falls flat for me . i dont think i would consider this first when choosing a beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a odd carbonation . not very beer like . more like a sparkling apple juice . color is a somewhat dull gold . no head . s bready ricey malt . definitely ricey . slightly vinegary . t m a sturdy sting of carbonation on the tongue . refreshing but not particularly flavorful . oddly enough i must say that i like it despite it not being interesting . although extremely mild the flavor is nice . if other water beers tasted like this i would be much more enthusiastic about drinking them . nothing offensive about it . almost like tea . o excellent water beer . i wish this was commonly available here very easy to drink with dinner or whenever .,appearance,0.4,0
caged and corked cl bottle poured with an immense head of tight foam and a beautiful tornadic swirl of yeast inspired carbonation . when an aroma can finally escape it is slightly spicy and tart not unlike a freshly peeled blood orange . the flavor however is much more full bodied . this is very earthy with a brown sugary base and a viscuous flowery aspect . i enjoyed it quite much .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer was tasted from the oz bottle into a pint glass . th beer pours an orange amber color with an off white one finger head that dissipates to practically nothing leaving no lace . the aroma is a bit buttery along with bready malts and slightly floral hops . the taste is up front up front with caramel and bready malts . this is followed by a bit of butteriness and hop bitterness . there is a bit of floral hops in there too . caramel and fruitiness make this one really nice . the beer displays a medium body along with very subtle and smooth carbonation . overall a very nice easy drinking ale . i probably wont grab it first as i often fall prey to highly hopped and high alcohol beers . i must make a point to go for this one more often and it is quite nice .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a gorgeous deep garnet red almost burgundy with a large rocky creamy tan head which dissipates slowly leaving heavy lace on the glass . not much for smell faint floral hops and maybe a touch of sweet yeast . after the weak nose the taste is almost shocking . moderate malt with complimentary hops . nice . moderate chewy body that goes down clean leaving a lingering flowery hop bitterness . drinkability is fair i could go for a second .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a glass beer mug . if you cant drink beer out of a mug its not a beer . appearance pale clear yellow smell not much more than a hint of beer odor taste clean . not much flavor . mouthfeel no bitterness . very light and clean . not much for an aftertaste . drinkability easy to drink . would be good on a hot day . nothing unique or interesting about the flavor .,appearance,0.4,0
a light cooper with blond highlights in the corners . s lots of aroma hops . citrusy smelling . t i think this tastes very clean for a ipa . citrus pine maybe . m great mouth feel . d all around a above average ipa . i really could knock a few of these back .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle . expiration date of june . appearance huge head of foam with lively carbonation . light amber in color . . inch off white foam that leaves some lacing . smell smells is mostly malts with a hint of hops somewhere in back . taste a combination of caramel flavors with an interesting malt profile . while looking at this one i thought it was going to taste way overcarbonated but it seems to fit the beer fairly well . perhaps a bit too much carbonation though for my tastes . mouthfeel great body that goes down smooth . drinkablity only issue here is with the carbonation i think that would start to bother me after a few . note recently had this on tap and it was highly inferior to both the cask and bottled versions . much thinner without the great flavours . .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew is orangey very pale amber with a foamy white ipa head just like its non aged brother . aroma is pretty much identical i do n t really not any oak or smokey characteristics in the nose . just straight up ipa lots of citrus and grapefruit a kiss of pine . on to the taste where the oak shows up . taste is woody a little smoky like something fresh off the grill all of which mixes with the citrusy resins of the hoppiness of this big brew . the wood adds a little more body and heft to the brew the original is very light for the style but still tasty and this one has more meat so to speak . that said the original is still superior as it hides the alcohol very well and is not overwhelmed by one flavor . this is an interesting and good brew but there s not enough for me here to keep coming back to this brew over the original .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation it was poured from a half gallon growler into a dimpled mug . appearance it had a nice deep amber colored body with good clarity . the head was creamy white in color and thin . it faded fast leaving just a ring of bubbles on top of the body . smell the aroma had earthy and herbal hops with a hint of sweet malt and a touch of lemon oil . taste mouth feel its flavor had a good mix of sweet caramel and bready malts with leafy herbal hops and a hint of sweet lemon . its mild hop bitterness fades off the tongue in the finish . the texture is smooth and mellow with soft carbonation . it is very drinkable and medium bodied . notes i love a good oktoberfest and this one fits the bill nicely .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to jim for sending me this treat which had not been on my radar . pours a murky golden copper with two fingers of head and spotty lacing . the aroma is quite strong with floral hops and a stinging tequila burn . not much else to say really very unique . the flavor is a bit watery with some floral and earthy hops lots of bready malts dry oakiness and some alcohol burn . i ca n t say that i can pinpoint tequila as the culprit . the flavor is poor here there is just nothing positive to note . the body is medium and the finish is full of acetone . overall this one is unfortunately a drain pour . i enjoy tequila so my hopes were high they just were n t met .,appearance,0.8,1
a an opaque redish brown with an exceptional creamy head . minutes after the pour the head is going strong . s plum raisin must muted hops an old musty belgian monk . t dark fruit spice clove nutmeg some banana some alcohol m very nice medium mouthfeel d very smooth very drinkable very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
bbe . poors out with hardly any head and has an amberbrown color with lots of white haze . nose is koreander candysugar sweet and caramellic cherryfruitand some alcohol in the back but decent for . taste is sweet and strong with again lots of candysugar and only limited maltyness wonder how they boosted the alcohol . aftertaste shows bitterness but sweetness keeps hanging longer . smooth and sticky mouthfeel with quiet low carbonisation and do n t think much bottlefermantation has happened . still not a bad brew and drinkable but kind of flat and sticky .,appearance,0.4,0
i do not like this beer no sirree not at all . it poured a hazy straw with a fizzy head . it looks pretty nice . the nose was of juicy fruit gum banana and clove . is this a tripel or a hefe . whatever it is it s all esters . it s thin and fizzy in the mouth none of that roundness that imo a tripel should have . the malt base was undectable under all the fruit bublegum and cloves . there s a fair amount of booze burn even though there s not much alcohol in the taste . it s like a really high alcohol hefe except that sounds yummy and this is not . new holland makes some nice brews they really do but this is not one of them . this just misses the softness roundness and sophistication that a good tripel has . there s no trace of malt and really not much more than crazy esters . i drank half of a twelve ounce bottle before giving up and feeding it to my sink .,appearance,0.8,1
a hazy orange with hardly any head that dissapates quickly . this is a big dissapointment . i expect a huge head with a hefe but no matter how aggressive i pour results are the same . s little more promising here . nice strong malt wheat banana . this really smells like a good hefe should . t suprisingly this is very similar to some of its german counterparts . nice big malt and fruit flavor . some citrus and spice hints that give way near the finish m medium body with a silky smooth feel . light to medium carbonation . d no unpleasent flavor or feel at all with this beer and relative balance make it pretty easy to drink . overall after the pour i was a bit dissapointed . upon first smell though i realized i might have something here . although not as refined as others like some other ig name hefe its overall flavor and feel is very nice . dont pass on trying this out its definitely worth it .,appearance,0.6,1
best served in a dimpled mug poured a muddy dark brown in color with a light brown head the dissipated at an average pace . aroma was that of coffee chocolate and toasted malts.tasted of coffee and chocolate with hint of hops the aftertaste being the same and lasting only a few seconds . mouthfeel was smooth and creamy but slightly watery a medium bodied brew . overall a good brown ale but i have had better .,appearance,1.0,1
inch head ruby red and almost brown in the center of the glass . nose suggests plums cherries and raisons obviously . the aromas is wonderfully sweet and rich with perhaps a bit of bittersweet chocolate in there . tasting reveals a rich raison and plum base and a toffee malt middle . the finish is what makes this one special crisp dry and lonnnggg lingering . very nice . the moutfeel is creamy and smooth with that terrific carbonation . drinkability is impressive for a dubbel like beer . i always wondered how this one was sold in ers but i can see why now . i d have no problem knocking back a half dozen of these . reminds me fondly of ommegang s abbey style .,appearance,0.6,1
fermented with cheyenne canyon brett had this on tap tonight . poured chestnut mahogany with near zero head . s cherries oakyness tartness along with hints of vanilla leather t tartness sourness cherries prunes up front . a bit more wooodyness cherry pit as this warms . finishes sooo dry with much tartness hints of cherry wood leather raspberry vinegar medium bodied with near zero carbonation vinegar like zing drinks good for what it is went well with the cheeses that accompanied this . i d be hard pressed to do more than glasses a session meal tough . sour beer freaks should love it . still a style i m coming to grips with,appearance,0.6,1
this is one of those beers you just sit back and marvel at once poured . it has a deep copper mahogany color with stunning clarity and a beautiful head . as you drink it the head sticks to the glass in an array of little bubbles . such a nice looking brew . the aroma gives off toasted biscuit a touch of raisin dried currants a little wet earth and a good blast of hops . on the tongue this one is no lightweight a lot of big malt expressions and a liberal amount of hoppy bitterness yet it is quite well balanced . it has a nice full body and a smooth mouthfeel . it is strong without being overly aggressive . after a couple you re definitely feeling warm inside which makes it a great beer to quaff down on a cold winter s night . a big thumbs up for me .,appearance,1.0,1
this one is from batch four bottled feb . poured this straight down this middle of my stemmed glass just as the bottle told me to . pours a rich dark ruby color with an off white four finger monster of a head . the head looks really nice and has nice retention . lots of sticky lacing . i m actually kind of having trouble picking up some of the aromas on this . i definitely smell the dried plumbs and other dark fruits . other than that i can only smell a trace of alcohol and aromas that can only be explained as earthy . sweet malts and the dried prunes take the forefront on the taste of this one . warming spices such as cloves coat my pallet on this nice dry finish . hints of vanilla . really a lot going on with this one . after the aroma i was a little afraid this would be a hot boozy mess . however it has a nice silky mouth feel with subtle tingling carbonation . not heat and a nice comforting beer to cap the night off .,appearance,0.9,1
a one of the most unique and beautiful beers the cascading is a site to behold . starts off creamy white and then cascades from the bottom of the glass to the top changing to black as it goes . there is a thick off white head that lasts forever and covers the sides of the glass in foam and thick rings that mark each swallow . s roasted malt earth tones a couple of whiffs of metal or the nitrogen widget not sure which . not much of an aroma though . t roasted malt faint hint of chocolate and coffee slightly bitter hit of hops for the aftertaste . m creamy and smooth but thin in the mouth . finish is a slightly dry . d at . abv there is no danger of it being a one and done beer . goes down easy and smooth and pairs well with almost any food . a classic beer and the one that ushered me into the world of beers outside of marco lagers . while this one no longer compares to what i would call a world class beer it will always be a special one for me .,appearance,1.0,1
i m sorry to report that sam adams has kept in tradition with their fruit beer products and that is failure to produce a beer that actually tastes like beer with a bit of fruit added the way it should be . it s a very pretty golden color with lots of carbonation making for a thick white head that lasts a long time . when i opened the bottle my nose was blown away with the fruit aroma that was my first clue it was n t going to be good . growing up in boy scouts and being in the woods a lot i know what berries smell like . this aroma is definately artifical and the taste is akin to it . the beer left a strange numbing sensation on my tongue that was very dissatisfying . had i been in town for the taste trials i probably would have gone with the other one .,appearance,0.8,1
i do not like heineken . period . whenever someone tells me heineken is their favorite brew they lose a few points of respect in my book . i say this only semi joking . a meh . what do you want me to say . horrible retention next to no lacing piss color . average on a good day . s smells like a skunked beer which is what you get when you bottle brews in green and or clear bottles . nasty and off putting in other words . t tastes like it smells . m okay not bad in this regard i have to give credit where credit is due . but just because it s fairly crisp does n t mean it s refreshing skunk anyone . . d suffers due to a nasty smell with an equally nasty taste . the dutch can keep this garbage for all i care .,appearance,0.4,0
a ml bottle fills a duvel tulip with garnet elixir topped with lots and lots of creamy head . the head dies down to a nice cap but persists throughout . the smell is malty and somewhat sweet with plenty of alcohol . some dark fruit comes through as the alcohol dissipates . alcohol again on the taste but that s the only knock against it . not too sweet but with plenty of caramel maltiness and some spicing . the taste reminds me of a slightly oxidized tawny port though it s much thinner on the mouthfeel and very well perhaps excessively well carbonated . the drinkability is decent but there s no getting around the . alcohol and the innate richness . given that though it s about as drinkable as you could hope for .,appearance,1.0,1
clear yellowish golden color with a surprisingly fluffy white head . vegetal aroma though not corn . wood earth artificial sweetener and white grape juice . this lacks any real stink . the palate is quite dry for a ml . wait no it s quite dry period . chewy pale malty flavor with grapes earth grass and a clean crisp hoppy finish . medium bodied given the abv and gravity with a slick mouth feel not sticky . and an unusual crispness . this certainly lives up to the moniker . it s very smooth and easy to drink . it does n t make your eyes go all wacky from the rancid taste . i almost miss that in a ounce get drunk quick delivery system . many respectable strong lagers are n t this tasty . suspiciously too good . .,appearance,0.6,1
sam adams will forever have a special place in my heart . now that that is out of the way this is the first time i am reviewing one of there beers a rich amber color nice and clear with a thick foamy white head about half an inch thick that retains well . plenty of carbonation rises from the bottom of the glass as well . s a mild caramel aroma with only the slightestbit of earthy hops . t good malt backbone of caramel and bits of toffee with the slightest hint of apple fruitiness . the hops are very mild . m medium body and light feel . nothing great to note but nothing outstanding . d like many sam adams beer this is very easy to drink multiple of .,appearance,0.9,1
i had out of a bottle at boulevard tavern in williamsburg brooklyn . a there s a ton of sediment in there . it s gold fairly opaque with a nice head and lacing . s it has a very sweet wheat scent . t it has a very strong lemony taste . extremely sweet . it s a very high quality beer but way too sweet . it s not for me but i can see its quality .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a nice golden dark straw color with no head and almost no lacing a bit of carbonation and it appears to be filtered . it has a nice scent very strong wheat aroma almost like being out in a field there is a slightly jerky hoppy scent to it as well . great flavor a wonderful wheat ale it has a very strong deep wheat flavor but is very much an american wheat ale as there are just very small hints of banana clove not a strong or true hefe or a wit . it goes down extremely smooth one of the easiest wheat ales i ve drank in a long time . well worth a try for anyone especially fans of straight wheat ales without much else to take over a great deep wheat taste .,appearance,0.6,1
this is not too bad for a malt liquor . pale color active head strong carbonation . it is cheap strong abv pale cheap and oh yea it is cheap . no great or bad flava . just some corn taste . i would rate it a bit higher on the drinkability if . it was not so bighty on the carbonation and . if it were n t rancid when warm . keep it cold pound or and you have a cheap buzz . suckem up and movem out . giblet,appearance,0.4,0
i poured a ounce can into a pint glass . the beer is pale yellow in appearance with a fair amount of white head that dissipated quickly . the smell was a typical macro corn scent . the taste was okay . the mouthfeel was okay too . it goes down real easy . this is one of my favorites to drink after mowing the lawn but not exactly an award winner .,appearance,0.4,0
ugh . smells skunky . pours with soda pop carbonation . tastes rotten . how does one review a beer such as this . it s just really really bad . are there any redeeming qualities . sure . you can drink about of these things without killing yourself why anyone would want to is beyond me . just not a good beer . thank god there was only left in the cooler .,appearance,0.2,0
a pours a very light yellow ish colour with little lacing s very faint corn and grains t the taste basically follows the smell which is basically a very faint corn and grains m an extremely light bodied mouthfeel d unthinkable and undrinkable,appearance,0.2,0
oz sample from my home town brewery in fort wayne indiana . . this brew poured no head what so ever and left no lacing accordingly . it had a transparent dark black brown body and a nice malty aroma . it had a strong foretaste that was too strong for a typical bock which is my favorite style . it finished with a strong bitter aftertaste . not smooth enough compared to the german bocks .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap in a nonic pint glass at the brewpub on deep amber hazy and dulled . one and a half finger head dissipates very slowly . good retention and a solid half wall of lace . some floral hops meander about but this smells an awful lot like candy . some caramel too . the aroma is pretty weak overall . earthy hops and a decent bitterness hits the palate but nothing over the top . hints of past prime citrus move in toward the mid section . solid caramel base with some toasted bread on the finish . said toastiness keeps things from being too sweet . fairly average . medium full body with a thickness that is grainy and coating . finishes as it tastes . carbonation is a touch higher than average . this could be a lot better certainly more hop forward but it does n t seem poorly crafted . perhaps it s a west coast take on the east coast style .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my trusty delirium tremens snifter explodes with a reverse cascading creamy mocha colored head that settles down just before eclipsing the rim of the glass . the head very slowly fades to a cm cap atop this impenetrably black brew leaving beautiful copious lacing everywhere . perfection in appearance . notes of bittersweet chocolate and roasty coffee in the nose . taste follows smell with the chocolate and coffee flavors mingling a nice hint of hops is detectable on the finish as well . mouthfeel was very nice with a thick richness characteristic of the style . it did n t have the viscosity of dark lord but then exceedingly few do . drinkability was exceptional i found myself finishing the glass rather quickly and wanting more . had to wake up early the next morning so i refrained . at . i can see how this one could get dangerous as the flavor does not make the abv apparent at all . a wonderful beer and definitely one of my favorite stouts thus far .,appearance,1.0,1
let s start with first impressions this big beer makes a big impression on appearance . dark and sinister looking the rough textured mocha colored head sits atop the black body like a russian fur cap . the bottle art featuring a drawing of rasputin does n t hurt the overall effect either . lacing is full and sticky . the scent is of a distinctly toasted malty quality . a yeastiness also meets the nose . the big scent is followed up by an even bigger flavor . thick malts yeast burnt coffee and an exceptionally sticky mouthfeel combine to create a hearty drinking experience . a treat not to be taken lightly and not likely to be consumed in very large quantities .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a loterbol tulip . a pours a dark night sky black . small khaki colored head that goes away rather fast leaving no lace . s coffee and chocolate that s steamrolled by an extremely off putting buttery aroma that could n t be more out of place . t once again there are slight espresso and chocolate flavors that are obliterated by that buttery nastiness . it wants to be bittersweet and creamy but a pervasive tart tangy fruit flavor comes in and wrecks everything . ick . m very thin and sadly not inspiring at all . cringe inducing combination of tart and buttery . d this was damn near awful . i have a feeling judging by the early reviews that this bottle was from an extremely substandard batch that slipped by qc . this was drainpour .,appearance,0.7,1
a beautiful beer . it s a perfectly clear light amber color topped by a big bubble thin but foamy head . lacing is alright but the beer looks so good it makes up for that in other areas . s this is the second wet hop beer that i ve had today and this one sadly looses out on aroma between the two . the most dominant aroma is some caramel from the malt . it has a mild mild mild earthiness to it as well . t bitterness right up front followed by this great caramel note and finishes with these wonderful tropical fruit hops . for what this beer lacks in aroma it sure makes up for in taste . m a bit light on the body but good moderately high levels of carbonation to help bring the hops into full effect . d this drinks fine and smoothly it s a nice sipping beer but it s so smooth you could easily drink more than intended .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to mdaschaf for this . excited to try something by a brewery i have n t yet tried . poured a nice pumpkin orange with a big frothy white head that left spots of lacing here and there . very clear with bubbles streaming from the apex of the glass . very fruity with hints of lychee pears and white grapes . touch of metallicness and honey . flavor is highly fruit forward with the aforementioned flavors highly pronounced . not much malt detectable except more clover honey and bitterness is clean in the finish . dry and well carbonated . alcohol warmth is slightly noticeable odd for a beer less than drinking like it s .,appearance,0.9,1
the colour is very dark wine red . the foam is beige compact and firm.it dissolves slowly until it is three fingers thick . the smell is sweet burned with a generous body . there are notes of cocoa coffee dark bread and maybe some hazelnuts . i could also feel some aroma and bitter hops . nice . the carbonation is fine rich and soft at the same time . the taste is sweet with an interesting touch of whiskey . the taste got a rich body including notes of coffee milk chocolate and a fruity gentle taste of aroma hops typical for micros i might say . the aftertaste is almost watery compared to the taste but there are some sweet aroma hops and a nice sour finish . a fine beer but i found it somewhat incoherent .,appearance,1.0,1
offering thanks to cornboy . pours an intense orange cherry with a full finger of fluffy off white head . lacing is thin but coats the side of my snifter beautifully . aroma is a buttery citrus . no hint of any alcohol . the taste is fantastic . pears oranges w a distinct malt backbone . texture is thick and smooth . a bit too carbonated . this beer tastes as if it was aged in bourbon barrells for a bit due to its bite . alcohol is somewhat apparent but drinkability is real good . i would really love the opportunity to try this one on tap . great stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
it comes out of the bottle a rich transparent reddish brown with a fairly thick tan head . aroma is nice and malty not too strong . flavor is strong and mouth filling malty smoky a little peaty with just a touch of sweetness like molasses . very smooth but with a little bit of a bite .,appearance,1.0,1
pours golden clear and fizzy with little or no head and no lace smell reveals very slight trace of hops which are displayed all over the packaging reminded me of trying to smell a domestic light beer pointless the taste is on about the same level as the smell drinkability was fair i would n t mind drinking one or two over the grill or outside in the summer to quench my thirst but other than that i ll steer away,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle split . poured into a triple karmeliet tulip . no date . a poured a dark almost opaque ruby color with extremely little head even on an aggressive pour . carbonation coming up the middle and a ring of tan bubbles but that s it . s aroma consists of very yeasty malty sweetness and heavy dark fruit raisin obviously one of them . alcohol comes through pretty strong . fruity esters and a cola hint too . very full huge smell . t the alcohol pushes through the robust malty sweetness with some force . dark fruits and raisins also monopolize the palate in an interesting way . the dry and slightly bitter finish could be attested to a slight coffee hint . roasted malts for sure . m warming of alcohol and a dry almost bitter finish with a fairly smooth mouthfeel with a little bit of carbonation bite to it . d when all is said and one the judgement day is good for sure but it s drinkability is on the lower end . high in abv and very robust full body do n t allow ease of passage to the belly .,appearance,0.6,1
it pours the transparent golden yellow color that one would expect . there is an airy pure white head that rises to the top at first . a minute or later the beer takes on an awful look . the head dissapears and i cant find a single bubble in it if i try . it really begins to look like a glass of piss . the scent is fine . quite a lot better than other beers of its style . not bready at all which is a nice relief . it tastes good considering the style . it really reminds me a of a pilsener almost like a version of a german pilsener without the overwhelming skunky flavor . tastes crisp and is quite refreshing . a little watery but it must be nearly impossible to avoid that when brewing a light beer . the mouthfeel is light as expected and is a touch on the flat side but nothing terrible . drinkability is average . in the grand scheme of beer this might not be much but it excells when compared to beers of its class .,appearance,0.3,0
a this sour brown ale true to its name pours deep ruby tinted brown with a quickly vanishing two finger head that is also a rich burnt straw brown mahogany . s overwhelmingly sour nose with hints of a sweet whiskey background . t pungently sour the bite engulfs the tongue . the taste bears hints of oaken vanilla from the cask and give it a dry finish . m sharp crisp tangy . high carbonation but little else to speak of . d low . the sour acidity overwhelms making more than ounces a challenge much less the entire bomber . definitely not a session beer . maybe i m just not a sour beer drinker as this is perhaps a well crafted beer for its style but not what i like to experience when tasting a fourteen dollar bottle of beer .,appearance,0.8,1
thought this beer had a really nice color . an excellent color . a deep deep red . i m thinking mahogony but i m not sure exactly what color that . but i m thinking like a deep deep wood varnish color . really nice . great head too . the taste is a little on the light side for me but bigger than say corsendonk . some nice dark candy sugar notes with just a barely perceptible belgian funkiness maybe sharpness sourness . that works well with the the sweetness . mouthfeel is thin for me but i m not super familiar with this style maybe it is supposed to be .,appearance,1.0,1
i picked this up because it was the cheapest beer on the shelf . it certainly is n t the worst though . it looks like common fizzy yellow beer . my wife commented that it does n t look like beer . she is used to seeing better beer . hops are more noticeable than i ve come to expect from pabst . it is much more balanced than pbr . the mouthfeel is light and watery with lots of fizz . it finishes with a brief but strong hint of apple . overall while i m not a huge fan of the style i d have to say i have a new favorite american macro lager . very drinkable . if the intention is to get drunk this is the ideal beer . if the intention is to enjoy some good beer look elsewhere .,appearance,0.3,0
. oz bottle . pours an opaque black with a creamy tan head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet malts and oatmeal with some chocolate black licorice and coffee and a little dark fruit and alcohol . the flavor is sweet sugary lactic chocolate with some coffee . it has a big sharp roasted bitterness in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and a little watery . overall very nice . i recall thinking the beer geek breakfast was a little better balanced and more enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
got a single of this the other day and poured it into my mug and the appearance is beautiful . hazy straw color best looking ive seen in a hefe . poured a great foamy head and the lacing is equally great . smelled banana right a way and the strongest banana flavor ive had in a hefe . the mouthffeel was a little to carbonated and the aftertaste was hidden by this which is usually the problem for me for hefes . also felt it was a bit watery . bottom line is that this is one of the better hefes out there because of the great smell .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew is quite hazy with a golden orange body . the head produced is massive and bright white . aromas are grainy and husky with a powdery essense . the taste is a bit tart with peach like flavors . this feels a little powdery but smooth . i d have to say this is one of the best keller biers i ve ever tried .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance brilliant ruby color with good clarity absolutely gorgeous . moderate pale pinkish head with decent retention . aroma smells like a ludens cough drop . very sweet cherry aroma almost cloyingly so . the cherry notes are extremely intense but somewhat one dimensional and the sweetness is a bit deterring but as it warms it shows a slight hint of oak character which helps temper the sweetness . flavor not quite as sweet as the aroma which is relieving . up front there is a lot of cherry flavor but fortunately there s a little more depth than in the aroma . subtle dark fruit flavors plum and prune linger in the background along with some light tartness and a hint of tannic oak . finish is still rather sweet and has a soft cherry note to it along with a smidgeon of malt . mouthfeel medium full body with moderate to moderately low carbonation . i personally would prefer it a little bit lighter and a bit more carbonated . i m just okay on this one . it s a bit overly sweet for my tastes and the cherry notes are somewhat one dimensional especially in the nose . tastes more like cherry soda than a complex belgian style kriek .,appearance,0.9,1
oz from total wine . a dark maroon with lots of capuccino colored head . dissipates slow with light legs . s red cherries oak chips anise and honey . t oaky malty and cherries . m chewy slightly bitter and dry . not liking the ending bitterness . way too much earthy hops . d the mouthfeel really throws off this beer . i really like the regular one though .,appearance,1.0,1
found this at the cracked kettle in amsterdam . from a ml bottle into a snifter . note this should be listed as a stout . the brewer himself even calls it a stout . appearance pours a two finger thick tight bubbly dark tan head with very good retention . jet black body with minimal carbonation . head slowly fades to a good foam cap and leaves some nice lacing right away . a thin film remains until the end leaving some good looking lacing down the sides . a nice beer to look at . smell mild nose of roasted malts and a good dose of dark chocolate . mostly bitter pure chocolate . nice though not as bold as i d hoped . taste roasted malts again with some nice smoky notes . lots of pure chocolate as well and finishes with a good dose of hop bitterness . mild but long lasting aftertaste of sweet milk chocolate and bitter pure chocolate together . a powdery finish with hints of cocoa powder as well . nice job here . palate medium body and medium carbonation . smooth going down no bite and finishes powdery with an appropriate amount of dryness on the palate . could be a little heavier for the style . overall a nice chocolate stout for sure but not necessarily better than any of the other top chocolate stouts i ve had . one worth having once and the pretty bottle is worth keeping but given the heavy price tag i do n t think i ll be looking for this one again .,appearance,0.9,1
it has the classic guinness pour recognizable to all beer drinkers . smells highly of burnt malts however and like day old coffee . tastes like a dirty old sock mixed with coffee and scorched malt . not overly carbonated and did n t kill my tastebuds . still was n t very drinkable however . if i was still in high school i d think it was awesome if not solely for the fact that it has a higher abv than the regular . but the only reason i even had it was that i asked my girlfriend to pick up a good porter or chocolate stout to make a float with for dessert and she snagged this beer wise she only drinks bud light and it was n t even good until the ice cream had fully melted to mask the beer . i could go the rest of my life without drinking this again and not feel the least bit bad .,appearance,0.9,1
a minimal head standing at a mere eighth of an inch . the white head fades quick to leave only wisps . the brew s body is a slightly hazy orange . s apple subtle banana and actually pretty inviting . t nice english hop with a citrus accent to start . from there the flavor tapers back slowly in a methodical way . i like it . m the feel is watery throughout with an early middle of coarseness to help bring up those english hops . this is one i do enjoy . i m not sure i d take it over other autumn seasonal beers but i believe it has it s place . i like the unique twist with the bitterness at the start .,appearance,0.4,0
a great fall auburn color . fluffy head delivered through a vigorous pour . s weak aroma . a bit sweet and malty not much else . t artificial vanilla bean flavor is just disgusting in this beer . highly annoying after a couple sips . i dont think i m a big fan of vanilla flavors in beer at all especially this one . m it has a soft character on the palate and good carbonation . d its drinkable but barely . my girlfriend says this one reminds her of cough syrup i kind of agree .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . best by . . . a pours a pretty clear color with a fizzy white head that dissipates quickly . s sweet malts like portuguese sweet bread along with faint spicy hops and slightly yeasty . t delicious sweet bread flavors start this one off almost somewhat banana y . it s followed by floral and spicy bitterness that seems to balance it out with near perfection . a semi dry finish with slight lasting bitterness . m carbonation is to the style semi dry finish light bodied . o this is a lager to write home about . despite many unique characteristics it still manages to focus on being a well balanced thoroughly flavorful brew .,appearance,0.6,1
sampling a l pop top bottle of the batch which was available nov dec . . a love the bottle with the pop top . .very royal looking bottle shape as well . pours about as dark a black brown as you re gon na find anywhere and has just a tinge of cola hues around the top and bottom ring of liquid . the head is dense and puffy with caramel coloring . it retains very well settling slowly from around two three inches thick to about a half inch thick cloud . lacing is sticky and foams nicely on my glass . s the aromas are dominated by freshly brewed coffee and a mild milk chocolate undertone . there is a dry roasted malt character to the finish with just a hint of cherry fruit . .i was hoping to smell just a bit more of this . maybe i m smelling a vague alcohol whiff here as well . . t the flavors are very much the same as in the aromas with just a bit more of the cherry coming through . it starts with rich and roasted malts followed by a blend of coffee and cocoa . .it almost has a ground chicory root bitterness dryness to it . the finish is where the essence of fruit is noticeable which is nice actually as it ends with just enough of crispy fresh cherry to warrant another drink of this elixir . i would definitely like to taste a little more of the cherry in future offerings however but it is there . m thick bodied smooth carbonation and the alcohol hides well within the rich flavors provided here . the viscous nature of the brew glides gently over my palate coating it well and giving me something to chew on . good job in this department . d normally i would n t be able to have more than a couple of porter style beers in a sitting but this one is different due to it s slightly sweet nature . it has a refreshing finish which makes me want more . i d definitely have no problem enjoying this over an evening or more likely with a meal . my only disappointment is that there s not as much cherry flavor as i was hoping for but this is a minor complaint . good job overall .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a very pale yellow color with monstrous white puffy head than was soon only a memory . smell is corn grain and unfermented malt and not very appealling . taste follows through on the taste with a not pleasant sweetness present . finished with a somewhat bad taste in thwe mouth . there are better na s available .,appearance,0.4,0
one of my bmc drinking friends brought a sixer of these and budweiser over for a barbecue . i was broke and did n t complain . poured out of a bottle with a born on date of june with an oh so pale body . this has to be the thinnest of all of the ab products i have seen i have yet to see bud select though . displayed a soda like egg shell white head that disappeared very quickly like most other macros . a light aroma of corn of course was present and actually i think i detected a hint of malt in there somewhere . i was very surprised to find that this beer had a light crisp refreshing flavor . i would venture to say that it even tasted better than bud light . it finishes ultra clean pun intended . with the st. louis temperature being about degrees on the day that i reviewed this it was easy to imagine killing an ice cold pack of these especially if there were n t any flavorful beers around .,appearance,0.2,0
a dark amber copper colored.very clear . small tan head that fades quicly . absolutley no head or film . wonderful color and clarity but the lack of head lacing film dissapoints me . s nice well balanced smell . pumpkin is n t the main attraction buit it s certainly there . spices sweet bready malts . t this is delicious . none of the flavors dominate the other . pumpkin allspice biscuit toast and hop bitterness but i ca n t quite make it out . let s just say citrus . m smooth and rich . alcohol leaves a warming tingling sensation on the tongue . also coats the mouth with a nice aftertaste . o if this had any head retention whatsoever i d score it a . overall.damn good beer . also it s pretty cool to drink a beer that started one of most well respected breweries in america .,appearance,0.6,1
looks pretty decent for a hefe although somehow i think it will end up tasting more like a wheat ale . pale straw yellow slight hazy so it passes the unfiltered test . nice thick head good rentention and lacing . so far so good . hmmmm . smells a lot like apple juice with just a hint of wheat malt thrown in . not that good i am afraid . an attempt some hefe snap the beginning downgrades to a watery sweetness very quickly . citrus like rind bitterness permeates throughout the entire flavor profile . mouthfeel after the initial swig is watery and weak . imo another homebrew craftbrew that i can do without .,appearance,0.8,1
poured on tap at portsmouth brewery . a nice red hued and dark chestnut body brown . nitro like creamy in texture and tan like color head in appearance . some good lacing while drinking also . bouquet is dead for an oatmeal stout not much going here . nothing absolutely nothing . dead on arrival . taste is bitter acrid with burnt malts . light roasting character in the palate and light bodied but with lots of char and carbon it seems . there is some mild milk chocolate sensations on this which sort of save it from being subpar . feel for this style is a bit too wet . overall this is a pretty average oatmeal stout there is much better and exciting to have than this even out of the bottle on the shelf .,appearance,0.8,1
a long time want knocked off the list by ryan . batch e . . appearance this is a pretty one . lots of lively carbonation can be seen through it s clear pale golden body . aroma i do love a stinky funky beer . this one is very horsey with a shot of lemon sourness . it has a chalky earthy funky yeast profile to the overall bouquet . taste i m really not enjoying this as much as i expected to . its acidic and quite sour . the flavors of the vinegar acidity comprise a bit of a tomato ketchup flavor that i just ca n t shake . mouthfeel this beer feels as carbonated as it looks but the bubbles are n t so sharp as to be painful . the finish is semi dry and the body is light . it really does have the feel down for an easy drinking wild . overall i could take it or leave it . its visually appealing and smells good . from there however it seems this beer slipped . i ca n t call it a bad beer but average is close enough .,appearance,0.9,1
appearence good gold to copper hue . head was slightly off white and a little thin with loose bubbles . aroma not as hoppy as i would expect but there is some hop presence there similar in strength to a typical apa . taste hop flavor is definately there . similar to dfh . not as spicey as the typical hallertaue usage in other products i thought . does n t showcase the noble hop well . mildly grassy . the malt notes are solid . malty sweetness is detectable . mouthfeel greasy feel to it from the abundance of hops . its like tasting the hop flower itself rather than the essence of the hop . resiny quality presists on the tongue . overall lacks a clean finish of pilsner . not terribly drinkable it presents itself like a pale ale rather than a pilsner .,appearance,0.9,1
a medium sized tan creamy head that contained fine medium sized bubbles.the body was dark brown and the lacing was fair.the nose was chocolate and the flavor was mild coffee and sweet chocolate.the mouthfeel of this beer was smooth tingly thin watery and light bodied.there was a slight aftertaste observed with this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a pilsner glass from a bottle at f about weeks before the freshness date . the foam is perfect as is the amber clear color perfectly bright . perfect lace leaving a marker of each sip . on appearance it would be no surprise you re about the quaff the stuff of legends . the smell is the definition of the pilsner style . grassy grainy smell that gives a hint of the taste . . which is a bit cardboardy in mine . there s the sort of pancake flavor and hay with the light malt and hops balancing each other out . the mouthfeel is light and vaguely astringent . yes this is a different beer than i remember and it s easy to bash it for having become a macrobrew and having you know clean equipment the horror . but i think this beer is of high quality and suffers from comparison to its self of old .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful light honey color having little to no head kept it from getting a better score . smell was decent . nothing lept out at me but you could smell subtle hints of a sweet barley and spice giving it a nice little bite at the end . mouthfeel is smooth and finishes off fresh with no residual film . not an amazing beer but a very decent one that i would n t hesitate to have again .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear straw color with a small diappointing head also there are some unidentifiable objects floating around . the aroma is faint but does have some slight notes of maltiness . the taste is of bready malt and not much else . it s not grainy or adjuncty just bland . the feel is light and nicely carbonated finishes neutral . drinkability is good no off putting flavors . bland for the most part just a hint of malt . i believe this brew has its place . it good for when you want something light and you do n t need to serve it ice cold to drink it .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a translucent and effervescent golden capped by a half finger of white foam . the head dissipates quickly leaving some scant bubbles and lacing across the top of the beer . s sweet pale malts arrive at the nose first followed by distinct notes of oak vanilla citrus and funk . a light acidity follows but never overtakes the malty base . the sweetness and vanilla are a bit out of character but damn . it smells really inviting . t more tart than the nose lets on the acidity becomes apparent as soon as it hits my mouth but never surpasses a moderate level . lots of lemon zest and citrus notes up front it moves into a slightly funked malt base with some oak notes on the edges moving back intro citrusy tartness for the finish . the vanilla from the nose is strangle absent . the taste is closer to style but i m really curious how some sweet vanilla would have mingled with the flavors . m medium body with moderate to high carbonation . d goes down very smooth and with the tartness being kept to a restrained level it would be easy to put down quite a few of these .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a light bronze with notable carbonation . aroma is divine with the smell of fresh hops going so far as to remind me of the aroma of some cask ales . flavour is heavy hops on the piney side . bold and full hoppy aftertaste . rewarding . re rate just had a fresh bottle . absolutely outstanding . the fresh hops were n t as piney as i previously found .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a standard pint . a . black as night half finger of light brown head with great retention . very good lacing on the glass . s. loads of piney hops so much so i thought it was a black ipa . some coffee roast and a little chocolate on the back end . a bit of spiciness suggests anise licorice . not the best smelling stout . t. hops are more refined on the palate as the coffee chocolate and roasted malt take center stage . a hoppy dry finish suggests more anise . good not great . m. hops dominate the mouthfeel . oddly light body that never really realizes the malty roasted qualities of a stout . o . an untraditional dry stout . not bad but would have been a better black ipa . the anise finish is off putting .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my duvel tulip a pours a dark reddish brown color with a huge pillowy tan head . this is absolutely beautiful and took a good minutes to recede enough for me to drink it . s pungent piney hops tropical fruits mango mainly sweet caramel malt and a slight whiff of yeast . t pretty spot on with the nose . there is a strong bitterness toward the end and a bit of booziness . m creamy and slightly sticky with a bit higher then medium body . carbonation is nice and lively . d definitely a sipper the abv and bitterness sneak up on you . judging from the look and smell i thought this would be better then it was . still a tasty brew just no where near the big boys in the class .,appearance,1.0,1
another one of anheuser busch inc. piss poor beers . can anyone say rice . a typical watery can of green beer from the king of crap beers . after all it s aged on the trucks . what s the lagering time three to four days max . please do yourself a favor and buy something else .,appearance,0.2,0
im not typically a can beer drinker . i put together a random pack from total wines . ive seen this beer before and finally decided to give it a try . it is your straight forward stout with a dark creamy color smoother taste nice aroma and that unmistakable stout taste . however this beer is nothing to write home about . it is not bad but it is not anything i ll remember years from now .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer pours beautifully glowing hazed apricot amber in color with fingers of fluffy froth topped by rocky peaks . retention is epic and lace coats my maredsous goblet . aroma is soft and inviting light notes of caramel honey dried hay lemon candy spiced yeast and herbs . subtle but nice . flavor is creamy malt sweetness upfront with soft fruity tones accentuated by dried grass lemon custard fruity yeast biscuits drizzled with honey and light hop bitterness in the form of grassy herbals and floral tones . body is just below medium very creamy teaxures with a thirst quenching and highly quaffable nature . this pairs exceptionally with the spicey vietnamese noodle bowl i made for dinner . i could easily drink this by the bucket .,appearance,1.0,1
two parts rusted orange peel to one part brick red a color that is much more attractive than my description would suggest . the tight bubbled crown is an equally intriguing hue . think toasted marshmallows dipped in orange juice . thick sheets of finely dotted lace put the finishing touches on this fantastic looking doppelbock . foam meltage and beer warming are the aroma s only fighting chance because it s pretty close to absent right after the pour . other than the slightest whiff of earthy munich malt there s a whole lotta nothin emanating from the glass . average is eventually and barely achieved . first impressions include . not enough malt not enough of the darker malts and a bit too much alcohol . none of those are deal breakers but they effectively keep the flavor score from the next highest number . might things shake out differently once most of the is gone . sure . is it likely . probably not . the best doppelbocks in my opinion are those that favor the caramel or even chocolate region of the malt spectrum . lighter versions those that are heavy on earthy toasted and nutty flavors like this one do n t appeal to me nearly as much . collaborator s flavor profile consists of well toasted french bread crust light brown sugar earthy tobacco peanut skins and a few drops of orange oil . it is n t a bad combination of flavors it just is n t the sort of thing that floats my sailing vessel . malty beer lovers should lap it up though . the thing that keeps this doppelbock interesting and keeps drinkability on the high side is a surprising amount of hoppiness . warrior and mt . hood do a good job of providing both bitterness and flavor . for whatever reason appreciable alcohol is now awol . the body mouthfeel is almost lagerilicious . it s as silky as the day is long but is too light and does n t have enough hang on to be considered special . i have no problem at all with the laid back carbonation . even though wild dog collaborator is n t my sort of beer does n t mean it is n t a worthwhile purchase . in the end the brewers at flying dog should have either trusted their own judgment or should have chosen better collaborators .,appearance,0.9,1
watery yellow color . sweet smell of corn and hops . flavor is not too awful watery and slightly bitter . felt ok in the mouth respectable . slightly drinkable and refreshing in a strange way . if you must drink malt liquor make yours a mickey s grenade . it s by far the best one out there . just be careful how many you have it s a doozy .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice dark orange with lovely carbonation strings running through . the head is big small bubbles below big ones in the middle and a nice cream dome on top . stays quite thick until the end . left the yeast in the bottle . the smell is quite sour . alcohol honey citrus even a bit vomit like . the taste is quite light and fresh . malt alcohol hops citrus caramel bread chocolate hop oranges and alcohol aftertaste with a slimy feeling . a tasty beer with a nice taste pallet . but it lacks a bit of character ut vivat crescat floreat .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an opaque honey golden with some white head that does not last . aroma is not strong but has a good citrus component and is typical of a witbier . flavor is mainly wheaty and has orangy hints . this is a typical white beer refreshing and smooth .,appearance,0.9,1
my fiance picked up a growler of this for me when she was back in bloomington visiting some old college friends . that s why i m marrying her . she buys me beer she knows the way to my heart . a big three finger loose tan head over a dark brown purplish brew . the head reduces quickly to about half a finger leaving a brown collar and a very large amount of creamy lace on the glass. s whoa . .way off base . this smells funky mouldy . i smell mushrooms and i swear to god . .dog shit . i m not trying to be mean but i really can pick up some hints of dogie poop . their lines must be bad or something . .surely it is n t supposed to smell like this . t ok much better than the smell . lightly malty with some weird toast and mushroom flavors and a big out of place citrus hop note . as i work my way through the glass i m actually starting to like the earthy mushroomy nuances . weird but not so bad . m medium bodied with a low level of carbonation . slightly acidic with a sourish neutral finish . d this is about the worst smelling beer ever but if you can drink it without breathing through your nose it s not terrible .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at brouwers in seattle in proper glassware surprising . i m not a van steenberge fan but had to give this one a try as i d never heard of it let alone had it before . primary aroma for me is the metal content of the water mixed with some cherry and alcohol . it s water profile reminds me a lot of st. bernardus . taste is similar with the alcohol taking the lead especially as it warmed . a little too astringent with no malt character to back it up which leads too a very thin body made more so by watery carbonation . no doubt about this beer s strength though as you ll feel it almost immediately . at the end of the day a typically one dimensional van steenberge beer therefore not atrocious but nowhere near the price you ll inevitably pay anywhere outside of belgium .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer reminded me an awful lot of duvel but niot quite as good . poured to a highly carbonated golden yellow with thick pilowy white head that lasted the entire beer and left excellent lacing . aroma was floral with hints of grass and citrus . flavor was a very good hodge podge of many flavors.floral grassy some fruit hint of spice and yeast . left a very good smooth finish . not necessarily my favorite style but this was a damn good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle opened by me thanks . this was a slow foamer . it did n t quite gush but the foam was rising slowly and would have overtaken the top of the bottle had i not started pouring it into the snifter . a the beer is a nebulous orangeish brown with a small bubbly head . not much else to report on the appearance . you now have ample information . s a healthy dose of dates and a not insubstantial guava presence do credit to the marron acidifie . the dates and guava really compliment one another which is somewhat surprising to me . i detect notes of plum currant and prune as well as oak and vanilla . the beer is certainly sour in a lactic way but it retains balance . there s a touch of cherry and a little leather with a moderate acetic presence . t the flavor matches the aroma in excellence . lactic sourness is at a moderate level mingling with a moderate acetic acidity . date and guava strike an excellent balance complimenting one another at every turn . the flavor is piquant bringing me back for sip after sip . there s a bit of buttery oak that reminds me of chardonnay . notes of plum and currant are evident as well as a touch of vanilla and a dash of leather . alcohol is very well hidden for providing warming but almost no flavor . m the beer is medium in body with lower moderate carbonation . the mouthfeel is dry sticky tannic and smooth . overall this is great stuff . i enjoyed it slightly more than the tap sampling i had of marrn acidifi . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle bottled on jan . pours an opaque black with brown highlights with a creamy dark brown head that quickly goes to a thin film . the aroma is musty sweet slightly sour fruitiness and vinous alcohol . the flavor is a big burst of extremely sweet candy like sugar that dominates . there s some slight sharp alcohol but it is rather well hidden by all the sweetness and also some dark fruits . a little roasted bitterness tries to pop its head out at the end but is quickly smothered by sugars . as it warms more alcohol and anise comes out . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with light carbonation . overall this definitely did n t live up to the hype . it s drinkable but way too out of balance with all the sugary sweetness . way too much for me .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance . pours a very pale straw with finger of quickly disipating head . visible carbonation due to its very transparent nature . smell . slight rice small and a hint of hops . taste . bland taste akin to its smell . nothing bad small hops and rice taste . mouthfeel . thin good amounts of carbonation . nothing stellar nothing bad . drinkability . for what it is it is easy to drink . goes down quite easily . overall . there are better macro lagers there are worse . i put it slightly below average because of its bland taste . not my pint of tea but nothing bad .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours black with a creamy tan head that dissipates fairly quickly to a thin but dense covering . good amount of lacing left behind . s chocolate and roasted malt with a hint of smoke . aroma is lighter than expected . t flavor is good at first . good strength of coffee and hops but fades quickly into nothing . finishes clean with a slight hop bitterness . m feels lighter and more watery than expected . about medium body when swallowed but feels lighter in the mouth . light carbonation is a good level . d this is very easy to drink . very light for an imperial stout . i like the flavor but it really needs to be punched up a couple of notches imo to meet expectations .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a very dark ruby color almost looks brown until the light hits it . topped with a very nice frothy tan head . s big big dark fruits here . plum cherry fig date and raisin dominate all equally . t big delicious malty beer . all the scents are present in the taste with the added sweetness of brown sugar and molasses . m heavy bodied with generous carbonation maybe too much defiantly a sipping beer . d very low its just too heavy and thick to have a lot .,appearance,0.6,1
this one pours out with a kind of thin head even pouring pretty vigorously and not hazy and that s what i expect from a hefe . the color is incredibly pale and the head dies fast leaving only a little bit of lacing . the smell is really really great . almost dominated by cloves but the banana sweetness reaches in along with some peppery spiciness . i could n t expect much more from a hefe smell but i think the lackluster head is really hurting the presence of the smell . the taste is sort of dominated by overripe banana flavors . there s a kind of chewy wheat flavor without much of the spiciness of the nose . kind of reminds me of a banana milkshake or candy almost artificial then the spiciness kicks in just as you swallow . there s an herbal flavor light on the clove and pepper pretty nice but i think it could be much better . the mouthfeel is nice not too sharp on the carbonation really chewy as i said before full but not heavy . a nice refreshing . this one drinks pretty well . quickly kind of smoothly . but i really did n t find it as enjoyable as some of the best hefes . a decent attempt but kind of falls short of its german counterparts .,appearance,0.4,0
good if you want the standard tropical knockoff of a bavarian pilsen . of course costa rica was populated by a lot of german immigrants and it shows that they did what they could with the local ingredients and climate . more flavor and alcohol than the imperial and a little more head and color as well but the differences were minor . its a bud miller thing between the two . just order whatever the bar specializes in . you will find them mostly interchangeable .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a deep brown color with no head at all . a handful of bubbles that s all . s smell is toffee and caramel malts oak vanilla and bourbon . t big bourbon with just a touch of malts and a bit of oak . i really like the bourbon . m full in body and no carbonation . d i enjoyed the big bourbon taste but it was incredibly hard to drink as it was pretty much flat . not sure if i got a bad bottle or what . i ll come back to this one some time but until then not really impressed with this one .,appearance,0.4,0
notes from the kerstbierfestival essen belgium . black beer thin off white lace . herbal black currant aroma with some liquorice . lightly carbonated with a coarse mouthfeel . fruity a bit juicy dry chocolate caramel and notes of raw honey . prickly herbal spice with a bitter finish that s dry and leafy . thin too . not too impressed by this offering .,appearance,0.4,0
no date on bottle poured into a shaker pint hard pour . forms a white head of medium and large bubbles that falls away leaving a lot of net like lacing on the glass . beer is amber and relatively clear . carbonation is moderate to low with large bubbles . looks like an amber ale . aroma is small perhaps a hint of caramel . eh . beer is thin and watery . kind of a lingering sweetness like a dilute kvass . there is some notes of caramel in the mouth but overall its not pleasant .,appearance,0.8,1
a a new penny copper with about a finger high head of white . retention is poor receding quickly to a little lip of lace ringing around the glass . s hops make up the nose with a very light malt backbone . rather floral pine herbal . t m quite a piney hop flavour with a body providing a perfect feel for the taste . the quick bittering builds and opens out over the tongue becoming quite pungent before calming and finishing with on a nice note . just the tiniest balance of maltiness comes through just about right . d a bigger one though the alcohol heat is not noticable on my palate . a nice hop fix for a quiet evening or maybe a good choice for being a little more rowdy .,appearance,0.6,1
a big thanks to the gentleman for this one . a this pours pitch black . a large tan head over two fingers forms with great retention . as the foam gently recedes sticky spiderweb looking lace is left all the way down my snifter . s a huge roasted malt flavor over takes the nose . lots of chocolate toffee and coffee . some warming booze as well . this smells wonderful . t bitter dark chocolate at first . some sweet toffee flavors and roasted malt . also plenty of alcohol . astringent and oxidized as well . m d a medium to full body . low on the carbonation end . kind of vinegary . even after a year of aging there is a ton of warming alcohol . though it is a very nice beer to sip on . not my favorite of the dr series or the style . though if you can still get your hands on some in a trade it is worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
kudos to these guys for making such a fine looking beer . great head elegant lace interesting to look at . after that just a regular macro style rip ground out by the big boys trying to get a piece of the micro styled market . some chalkiness and chocolate like you d expect from the style but understated . thin mouthfeel . slightly boozy nose without any of the other stuff you d expect from a brew of this type . drinkable but uninspired . too subdued .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve had this in both large bottle growler and the new oz bottles . either way this is a solid if not spectacular example of the style . slightly hazy and mild amber in color you can almost see the hops coming . rolls onto the palate with a zesty helping of hops balanced nicely with fruits and finishes smooth . if you re a fan of ipa s this one is worth a shot .,appearance,0.6,1
a my bottle was labeled as casa beer . it pours a very clear light golden color . the head is thick at first but very fizzy and quickly disappears into a ring around the glass . really no lacing to speak of . the carbonation appears to be plentiful as well . s sweet malts are on the forefrunt but that s about all it has going for it . it otherwise smells of dried grass grain slightly metallic and kind of bland . t pretty much tastes the way it smells . .somewhat metallic flavor some sweetness from the malts and grainy . there is some slight grassy herbal notes as well . not very complex at all and reminds me of a bland american macro . m carbonation is heavy as anticipated with lots of zing on the palate . the body is light which is fine it s just not anything spectacular . i guess it s refreshing and if it reminds me of anything it s of grains . d i m trying hard to find something positive about this beer and this is it . it s easy to drink because it s quite bland and well carbonated . i would think this would be a suitable beer brewed from an african country where it s hot all the time as this would go down easy on summer afternoon . i do n t think i ll go out of my way to get this again however .,appearance,0.4,0
amazingly slow head cascade action . strange patches of bubbles throughout body of beer . deep dark rich amber coloration . clear from yeast or other floaties . fat inch head that s dark brown and leaves a nice happy trail . from cold the beer smells much like a low alcohol brown ale . how they pulled that off i do not know . when it gets warmer notes of almond plunm raisin and a leather malt sweetness appear . you have to keep your nose well tuned to smell the alcohol but you ll surely taste it on the palate . there s a little too much of liquid raisin heavy caramel thing going on here . they decieve well with the high abv but the sweetness borders on the cloying i d want no more than one . the mouthfeel is also a bit lacking for the style .,appearance,1.0,1
always good to see beers aged on wood . they are the best . beautiful pour orangish tan with a perfect beige head . lace down the glass . nose has candy malts bitter hops and oak . taste has nice piney hops up front and through the finish . well balanced by malts and wood . medium body well carbonated . nice ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased i assume at lonehill liquor . shared by azagthoth . i do n t know who labeled this as a double stout but i really do n t agree with that label . pours a dark red color very murky small head low retention some lacing . aroma is of roast caramel cherry and pale malt . flavor definitely has some roast and some dark cherry elements to it . medium bitterness . the best way to describe this beer is really american strong ale blended with belgian strong dark ale . i also detect some elements of a scotch ale in there . body is medium . co is slightly low . drinkable and enjoyable . just do n t expect this to taste like a american double imperial stout .,appearance,0.6,1
stunning appearance . pours a clear reddish brown with a big and tight tan head . great retention as it slowly recedes to a one finger cap and leaves sheets of lace behind . looks similar to fresh poured iced tea . mellow and muted aroma with hints of toasted roasted malt some nuttiness and amber malt extract . flavor is very mellow with some toasted malt nuttiness and chicory . a little toasted grain hits the back of the tongue . hops are barely present adding just enough bitterness to balance . finishes clean and dry . overall the flavor is very mild . light in body low carbonation and incredibly smooth . goes down very easily . a real session beer that has just enough to keep you interested . not a bad choice for gameday .,appearance,1.0,1
going through my mixed pack i had to take the bullet and try this random beer at some point . a the beer pours the palest of yellows i m talking lighter than straw . pour head retention s smells like limp broccoli and cleaning products . yum . t what little flavor it has recalls creamed corn and chlorinated water i generally have tried to avoid letting it stay in my mouth i may have to chug it to avoid tasting any more . m carbonated this is probably worse than mgd . fact . d who made this beer . god this is a miserable experience . i know i m supposed to be constructive but this such a lazy beer that i do n t think it s worthy of much thought put into it . it s a poor excuse for a beer . sorry guys .,appearance,0.2,0
bottle poured a clear deep back color stout with large light brown foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of light dry black bitter chocolate with some light coffee . taste is an easy going mix between some light black bitter chocolate some roasted malt and some very subtle coffee . body is lacking some creamy texture with great carbonation . not bad overall but lacking in character .,appearance,0.9,1
small craft warning is a hazy golden lager with a somewhat diminishing soft and splotchy white head . the aroma is strong in the hops department . it is piny wooden and fruity . like orange . it s strong but soft . it is medium bodied very smooth and has a clean finish . it has a very full taste from the grain up to the hops . the bitterness is well managed . the flavor becomes slightly sweet as the flavor progresses . excellent flavor . it s so bright and brassy . yes . rated aug,appearance,0.6,1
within the rank of the cheap beers in my country it is good but nothing has to do with the presentation that cerveceria cuauhtemoc vendia for years has not been leaving much undertow its appearance is clear smell acceptable taste awful drinkability good .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into my great lakes christmas ale snifter . i was excited to see this at my local heinen s after just recently reading that is many ba s favorite and most drinkable sour . i had no idea it was even around here as i d never seen it before today . appearance three full fingers of unstable and clumpy froth appear right away . watching the head dissipate is like watching a collapsing foam building . it just has a very unique structure to it . the liquid itself is deep brown with slight hints of crimson and amber . very impressive lacing . smell smells very sour . i am most used to jolly pumpkin sours so i have to say it smells similar to most of them specifically bam biere . strong hints of cherry with slight citrus . smells slightly sweet and extremely acidic . taste definitely sweeter than the smell lead me to believe . it is sour as it first touches my tongue but as i swallow i am smacked with a sack of cherries . this is the most amazing cherry beer i ve ever tasted . there is definitely some light lemongrass swaying in the background as well . a slight sour pucker on the finish.cherry and pomegranate really dominate the mouth here . mouthfeel drinkability now that i look at other ba s reviews i have to disagree with many of the other statements that this beer is too sweet . i believe it to be very well balanced all through out . sourness and sweetness are sort of playing tug of war with each other and sometimes sour wins sometimes sweet . it just depends on each certain drink to me . not nearly as sour as i expected . quite light bodied as well . while the beer is resting in my mouth i get the feeling that i am going to be overcome by sweetness when i swallow . but when i do i am pleasantly surprised each and every time i take a drink .,appearance,1.0,1
pours hazy light brown with some orange tints . great head and great lacing . the aroma of cloves wheat and citrus fruits . the taste was of wheat cloves malts and banana hints.there were also the fruit notes that went so well with the overall taste.nice feel to this beer.smooth and rich yet carbonation was moderate with a medium body.some yeast in the finish.what good balance . notes great pick and to me this was a treat.i will buy a six pack next time.excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into a snifter a exceptional . dark almost ruby like color when held up to the light . the head is light tan but with enough substance to hold it s own throughout and leave some thick lacing on the side . s complex but not completely there yet . it smells young but that s to be expected . some piney notes and over ripe citrus dominate at first followed by a hint of dark fruit and a rich caramel and malt finish . i can feel the burn of the alcohol in my nostrils . m medium carbonation medium body with a dry finish and a pretty good bit of warmth from the alcohol t pretty good balance of hop bitterness and malt sweetness but the alcohol is way too aggressive right now . picking up some apple peel and bitter unripe citrus . i was expecting some more fruity esters after reading some reviews . it falls flat in the taste category but still good enough to finish by myself . d not very drinkable right now . should mellow out in a year or so . i m going to lay some down for a while and review six months and one year from now .,appearance,1.0,1
from bottle barn in santa rosa . a pours a rich caramel mahogany with a white fingered head . does n t really dissipate and leaves nice lacing . s caramel light roast coffee and brett . t caramel light roast coffee hop bitterness and a slightly bretty flavor . m creamy well balanced and very light . d good very easy to drink but nothing special .,appearance,1.0,1
liquid is a dark amber topped with a thick finger of brown foam and dense and substantial lacing . carbonation is also very prevalent making this model stand out much more than previous years . visually stunning . scents of cinnamon nutmeg gingerbread cayenne pepper and grandma s fruit cake are all on hand as is a blunt dryness brought on by the sugar and yeast . flavor profile packs in a ton of plum which is followed by subtle maple notes and a dry conclusion . spicing seems to be the usual think nutmeg cinnamon and pine needles . beer is smooth but not rich allowing some nice roasted aspects to linger on the tongue . this model has a bigger aroma and flavor profile than the previous year and that s certainly reflected in the amount of time it took to drink the oz bottle you could count the minutes on one hand . another great version of america s best christmas ale .,appearance,1.0,1
dave s brewfarm the bruiser smoked malt scotch ale . dusky brown appearance with ruby highlights at the edges very slim and soon gone head nothing to speak of . aroma yep there s the smoked malt there s the bacon y feel no more like salmon actually . with dark malt below that . tasting it bitter hit at first bracing blast that mellows a bit all is calm some caramel malt feel comes in . smoke remains king however . and it s damned tasty . also boozy . halfway in it s ringing loud and proud . tasting it delicious . really honestly yum yum yum . smoked malt meets sweet malt and it all comes together in beautiful harmony . what s in a name . i ai n t bruised . yet . nobody bruised me . lately . oh wait . but oh i like drinking this i love tossing this down my ol gullet . it s the time punch,appearance,0.6,1
poured from short bottle into chimay chalice huge long lasting head with large bubbles over a golden brown color . perfect dubbel look . spicy clove aroma . bright flavor with lots of spice . clove cinnamon with a tad of smoke . it was good and seemed right on for a dubbel but the spice was a bit to dominant and seemed to lack much depth . very sharp carbonated and biting mouthfeel . low point for this beer . no problem drinking this beer but almost seemed a bit harsh to overcome the mouthfeel .,appearance,0.9,1
one beautiful looking barleywine here . it almost glows a nice dark amber color . smells both hoppy and malty with that familiar barleywine aroma of sweet malts and fruit as well . bigtime grapefruit on the front end with a nice smooth parlay into a sweet malt on the finish . i loved this barleywine a lot . i actually think it s every bit as good as old ruffian and bigfoot . it s widely available to me too . awesome .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled on january . a black opaque with dense creamy tan head s mild to medium nose more spritzy carbonation than anything slight roasted malt evident t decent black saison definite bubblegum and yeast taste not as clean as i d like somewhat metallic sharp taste in body almost reminds me of an average tasting extract homebrew m medium bodied good roasted malt but sharp metallic bitter finish that makes it slightly unbalanced in taste o not what i d expect from goose island for balance and representation of the style,appearance,0.9,1
comes out of the tap a rich opaque warm sable with a thick fine bubbled almost guinness like light tan head that leaves some good lacing . aroma has chocolate coffee and smoky tones with a hint of licorice . flavor is like mocha quality coffee and chocolate with a smoky tone and hints of licorice and caramel . texture is smooth tingly and thick leaving a satisfying finish . let this one hammer you .,appearance,1.0,1
a this is a very beautiful looking beer . the head is absolutely amazing with perfect color and form . it laces like cream on the glass . the color is a very dark brown or black depending on how much light is on it . s this has a mellow caramel scent with some hints of roasted grains and some slight notes of coffee . it s not a very powerful complete smell though . t it s well balanced on the actual flavors with a coffe like flavor to it and some sweetness like dark chocolate . it has a very light bitterness from the grains but i get nothing from the hops . the overall impression of the flavor is that it is a bit weak but because every flavor sits equally in balance it is average . m these types of beers are n t always full bodied but i still feel that it is a bit too light . the carbonation is very good which wins it points and it coats very well . o overall this beer is a bit weak for my tastes . not accounting for personal taste though it is a pretty good schwarzbier . in germany you ll find a much richer beer because the flavors tend to stand out a bit more . i feel that when it is fresh the body is a little more pronounced and that could be why this one seemed a little weak .,appearance,1.0,1
oz straight from the bottle . nice green bottle with a lively carbonation and thin lace . smelled of faint grains and floral hops . light tight bodied just like a harsh malt liquor . very clean taste not sweet but subtle twangy notes with a good kick of hops . very crisp . very unique . most imports ca n t touch it simply because it s from china and it will mix great on chinese food . i choose ramen myself . not a type i would normally drink .,appearance,0.4,0
just wow . .how did i go this long without trying this stuff . maybe the packaging turned me off or something . a . big white head and a lightly on the yellow side amber color . not many bubbles in there . nothing special here . s. there is a some malt kinda of a bready smell . there is a nice citrusy fruity aroma as well . i just ca n t put how much like this to words . t. citrus . hops that are on the sour side if that makes sense or maybe there s another flavor in here . finishes with some sour flavor and some bready malt touch . this is a very unique taste unlike anything i ve had and it s just an apa . m. though you ca n t see bubbles but there is plenty of carbonation . odds are this is thicker than it feels because of the carbonation effect but still wonderful . d. i really could down a er of this . it begs to be consumed . this is truly a special beer . it s too bad the bro s consider appearance so highly . this is without a doubt a solid a beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark mahogany with a thick tan head . nutty smoky aroma with smoe caramel . the taste is phenomenal . toasty malts and buttescotch with a hint of bittersweet chocolate . finish is creamy and sweet . one of the first scotch ales iv e had and easily one of the best . just an awesome beer .,appearance,1.0,1
acquired from dunt via support your team bif so a big thank you goes out to him . poured in to a pint glass . a this beer pours a nice deep translucent bronze color with a khaki colored sudsy head . head recedes immediately leaving no lacing to speak of . s nose is very artificial cherry a hint of bubble gum and faint vanilla . t taste just way artificial . artificial cherry artificial vanilla . some minor hints of oak but a crazy bubble gum flavoring mingled with artificial cherry flavoring . cloying artificial sweetness in the finish . m lighter side of medium body medium carbonation some what oily and sticky in the finish . d goes down easily not filling not very tasty far too artificial flavoring in this beer . this is a one and done for me .,appearance,0.8,1
this apa has a nice copper color and foamy head but from there it goes downhill . there is an apparent lack of hop use leaving the palate wanting for spice and bitter . this one is more reminiscent of a light golden ale .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle from derek cheers . light brown pour with red highlight and a voluminous foamy light tan head . good retention and some nice lacing though the size of the head on pouring does make me concerned that this has carbonation issues thankfully it does n t . earthy aroma of stale coffee grounds nuts and eggshell . flavour is classic alt but a little weak in part due to a lack of substance in the body . nuts mingle with earth and an eggshell bitterness . underlying brown breadiness slowly comes to dominate and a grassiness begins to emerge in the finish . what really brings this one down is a seriously underpowered mouthfeel which comes off feeling light and watery . its too bad really because with a little bit more bulk i think it could let the flavour shine . fix the body and we d have a great alt . as it stands it s a pleasant pairing with dinner but not something i d recommend hunting down .,appearance,0.9,1
so dark you could hide a black sheep in it . a mound of foam tapers over the top of my glass . roasted chocolate malts and sweet taro root build a tasty nose . the flavor is that of an incredibly basic stout . maltiness is dark and delicious hint of coffee cocoa and caramel as well . light body medium fizz to it . overall it seems like the marketing males this beer more than the beer itself . cute labeling special bottle and usda organic slapped on it make it stick out yet it yields something akin to canadian made guinness .,appearance,0.9,1
lucky kat ipa appearance this beer pours a crystal clear amber orange with bright red highlights . the head is nearly non existent with only a thin white lacing around the sides of the glass . smell for an ipa this beer has little to no hop aroma . instead there is a slight caramel malt character with a hint of spicy undertones . deep in the back of the aroma is a minute character of fresh peeled lemons . there is a slight fruity ester which actually reminds me of a nice english bitter . taste there is a slight caramel malt sweetness followed by only a minute spicy hop character . the only other notable hop characteristic is a distinct lingering borderline harsh high alpha hop bitterness . this coupled with the slight alcoholic warming makes for an unexciting and one dimensional finished . mouthfeel this beer is extremely thin with a light to mild carbonation . the light body of this beer makes it easy to pitch back but definitely not as full as i would expect from most ipa s . drinkability the light mouth feel of this beer coupled with the mild flavors makes it fairly drinkable . i pitched back quite a few from the six pack i bought in one night and they went down smoothly throughout the evening . overall impression this beer just does n t have a lot going on . i would not say it is a bad beer but it lacks the characteristic citrus and floral aroma and flavor that i find so enjoyable in my ipa s . the saving grace of this beer is the fact that it s easy to drink and goes down smooth . however i doubt most people looking for an ipa want to pitch back a light and un complex beer . get it to try once but do n t look for it to solve your quest for the perfect american ipa hop bomb .,appearance,0.8,1
yeah baby . the first malt liquor i ever tasted . light yellow . non offensive well hidden alcohol aroma with hints of corn and pear . yes its full of corn and its fairly grainy but there isnt really anything in this that makes it intolerable . no off flavors whatsoever . ill be honest i finished all forty ounces and im proud of it . this was much better than the keystone light that i had later in the evening .,appearance,0.2,0
a mellow almost cask like brew with a plush graceful mouthfeel . this roasted porter is full bodied and relaxed and delivers no sharp edges or stray elements . toasted grains combine with a slight hint of marshmallow to produce an intriguing aroma . the light frothy head is formed of variably sized bubbles to create an almost dirty appearance while trailing gobs of ocean spray lace . the taste is rounded and leaves a breath of smoke on the exhale . mellow is the key operative here .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle from cost plus winter brews mix pack . appearance hazy straw orange color with a thin head which dissipated quickly lingering at the edges . smell strong pumpkin pie spice aroma with some bready malt notes . taste very slight bitterness with a hint of spice taste not as strong as aroma would indicate . slightly sour intentional . mouthfeel ciderlike acidity lends a dry mouthfeel . light body with moderate carbonation . drinkability easy drinking compared to some highly spiced pumpkin beers . not sure if the acidity was intended but that would probably limit me to one of these .,appearance,0.4,0
a dark honey color but very clear . tall creamy near white head . s sweet fruit caramel and a touch of belgian yeast . t prune caramel and toasted oak . m a bit thin with just a hint of tingle . o not bad but i would probably not buy it again .,appearance,0.9,1
a gold with a slight pinkish tint . a one finger head that vanished very quickly into nothingness . very clear with only a few scattered rising bubbles . s smells like blueberry pancakes with some metals tin and nickel underneath . t tastes like an artificial blueberry pancake seltzer water would taste . the aftertaste is lightly bitter and lingers with artificial blueberry sweetness and some bland grain . it is n t terrible just weird . m a thin brew slick and oddly drying . it feels like it should refresh but it dessicates the whole mouth . d it is n t hard to drink . the flavor is n t strong so it could even be sessioned . all around bland and uninspired . well maybe it was inspired by instant blueberry pancakes .,appearance,0.3,0
it is the worse beer than i have proven in my life its flavor to rice also lets much flavor to me to sugar i do not recommend it all the beers of anheuser busch know me the same thing this beer forme not had a appeararance smell taste or mouthfeel .,appearance,0.2,0
ml corked and crowned bottle at brown jug warehouse anchorage ak . bottle states abv . no specific dating evident but bottles lists it as a th anniversary brew . appearance deep brown opaque with medium brown dense creamy head significant lacing in rings . very attractive . aroma roast and chocolate dominate little else discernible . taste again it s mostly roast with a moderate taste of chocolate . distinct metallic flatness throughout especially in the finish . fruity esters metallic and chocolate compete in the finish and aftertaste . mouth moderately thick to full slightly sweet tingly finish . a little alcohol warmth noted . overall an interesting somewhat drinkable beer that would probably be quite good if not for the profound metallic taste which makes rating it complicated . to try to be fair i tasted the first pour in a ounce standard shaped pint glass that was washed in the dishwasher and then a second taste in a wide bowl red wine glass that i carefully washed and completely dried by hand to make it beeer clean and got basically the same metallic in both . ms. warmstorage got the same thing in both tastings without prompting from me . the metallic nature is a significant flaw and i feel like i had to ding the beer in both taste and drinkability for it .,appearance,0.9,1
not as assertive as it has been in the past county ale is still a great ale . somewhat dry due i believe to the use of chocolate malt and ever so slightly smokey . has a very long finish . absolutely awesome on tap in cask conditioned format provided the pub knows how to do this sort of thing well .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle into snifter on . a poured a cloudy orange colored body with a slim bubbly off white head that reduced to a wispy film and a thin ring of retention yielding sparse lace that slid down the sides of the glass . s quite an aromatic nose with juniper berries at the forefront . the berries impart a fruity character while leafy tea like hops offer a hint of bitterness . orange peel black pepper clove and herbal notes all mingle together quite nicely . malt character is doughy and cookie esque . t initial flavor is sweet and spicy with hints of black tea leaves and plenty of fruity sweetness from the berries . malt takes on a sweet caramely charcter with a faint burnt sugar aspect . finishes with a spicy kick that suggests black pepper and earthy herbs . m medium bodied with a syrupy texture and bristly carbonation . finishes with a lingering spiciness that camps out on the palate forever . d i liked this more than i thought i would . this is quite an aromatic brew and very flavorful as well . sah tea is yet another dfh creation that pushes the boundaries of what beer can be .,appearance,0.6,1
had a pint at the spring open house yesterday at which this beer was introduced . dark brown and cloudy in appearance the pint glass i was handed had been pre poured so i ca n t say a lot about the head . the smell was nice and earthy with underlying hop notes and the taste largely followed suit . the sweetness up front balanced nicely with the beer s hops and in combination with an enjoyable full body the pint drank easily while sitting outside the brewery on a beautiful march day . this is a tasty representative of a style i do n t often see and i ll look for it around town in the future .,appearance,0.6,1
ty to john urlaub rohrbach for his e kindness a nice amber with thick white head reduced and laced nicely . s not much sinus issues here today . sorry . t nice hoppy taste with some bitter notes orange creamy . m good smooth and creamy a little bubble zing . d nice fall beer smooth and very drinkable . nice football beer . i can invasion a nice steak sub going along this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pale straw colour with a medium white head thins out to a ring around the top not helped at all by weak but steady carbonation . no lacing . looks very dull . thin smell virtually no malt . a lot of grassy hops but mostly just a soda water aroma . smells acidic basically like carbonated water . unimpressed . the taste is revolting . it has the palate of a backwards pilsener . starts off well watery while the mid palate has bitter notes with a slight pow hoppy character and then a thoroughly nasty lingering sweetness on the back . the flavours might be okay if the hops were at the back to truncate the sticky malt but it s topsy turvy and as a result leaves me syrupy and sweet . mouthfeel gets sticky at the back as well but is not too watery quite appropriate for the lager style . not very pleasant and not drinkable . a failure .,appearance,0.3,0
faintly foggy kumquat with a juicy slice of tangerine along the bottom edge of the glass . an impressively dense cloud of fine yeast reminds me why i prefer the look of unfiltered beer . the pale lemon colored crown looks good as well especially as it deflates and as it deposits gobs of sticky broken bubbles all over the damn place . given the ingredients and the specifics of the brewing process not to mention the name hop juice s nose is less than spectacular . more than . lbs of hops per barrel and more than weeks of dry hopping should have resulted in more than a semi muted citrusiness riding along on a pale malt base . yikes . i m not sure what s going on but my first thought when beer and taste buds made contact was turpentine . it is n t nearly that nasty of course but something out of the ordinary is going on here . for one thing there s too much raw unincorporated alcohol . it s hard to tell if the funkiness is coming from malt rotten barely toasted grain or hops rotten grapefruits and oranges fermented spruce sap . my love for hops in general and dipas in particular does n t help in this case because hop juice is so far out of kilter that it does n t even seem like a dipa . if this was from a brewpub i d suspect dirty tap lines . several dipas use hop extract this one uses hop pellets and whole hop flowers and they tasted pretty damn good . looks like this one might be the result of either a terrible recipe or a brewing mistake somewhere along the line . for what it s worth the hop bill is killer warrior columbus centennial amarillo chinook simcoe and cascade . too bad they could n t have been put to better use . there s nothing much wrong with the body mouthfeel . it s medium full and is high on sappy slickability . the next highest score might have been possible if the flavor had been halfway decent . mouthfeel is hard to divorce from taste if it s less than good when it comes time to assign a number . left coast hop juice has a great name spectacular looks a decent nose and a borderline nasty flavor profile . the brewery claims to have been one of the pioneers of this particular style . if so then i m glad that others set out in an entirely different direction .,appearance,0.9,1
just had crazy ed s chilli beer . looking for something to put out the fire . creamy ole guinness should do it . looks pitch black with firm tan head . dense and persisent . always fascinating to watch the beer cascade over the nitro enhanced bubbles . smells unassuming of roasted grain and chocolate . a little tart . little in the way of hops or malt . tastes roasted and of bittersweet chocolate forcasts the firm malt base . body is ideally creamy albeit less full than one would expect . not as thick or rich as it looks . mouthfeel is creamy and crisp . quite refreshing for a stout . finishes a bit weak in comparison to other stouts . fairly dry finish with lingering flavors of roasted barley . this is basically the whipped cream of the beer market . could have been brewed by betty crocker . well balanced and well handled . a good stout for any time of the year .,appearance,0.9,1
way way better than a tasting on tap in byron bay some years ago . lovely light fluffy structure with the most delicate honey citrus and cut grass . quite fizzy right throughout and some mild spice to finish . forget about extreme beers some of the best stuff recently released in australia is well under .,appearance,0.6,1
oz can courtesy of jtrockchalk into a duvel tulip . a pours a lovely clear reddish amber body with three fingers of soft pillowy cream colored foam . terrific retention and lots of lace . stunning . s full round balanced aroma of grassy hops and caramel malt . the hops are n t as bright as i d like and the malt winds up dominating . not my kind of american ipa but not really bad either . t pretty much just straightforward caramel malt . a little bit of dryer biscuity malt helps balance things out a little sweetness wise but the hops are almost completely relegated to a dully bitter finish . tasty enough but far from a great example of the style . m smooth medium body with moderate soft lively carbonation . nice . d way too sweet for the style . where s the crisp ipa bitterness . notes big thanks to jtrockchalk for sending this one my way . i always love a craft beer out of a can and this was my first time trying a beer from kansas . it might be better listed as an english ipa as the hops did n t even achieve an even footing with the powerful malts . i definitely like more hop aroma flavor and bitterness out of an american ipa but this was still an enjoyable beer . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed bottle pours a golden somewhat cloudy yellowish color . big foamy frothy white head with good lacing . very bitter dry piney aroma . malty sweet on the end of the aroma . sweet malty taste . a little hoppy on the end . a little dry . more sweet than hoppy . warming up it s a little more hoppy .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage from a ml bottle . a poured a completely black with a gigantic finger head . great retention on the side of the glass . s it smells of chocolate and bourbon . t a big bourbon taste but it goes down smooth . also some tastes of wood . m a little harsh at first sip but smooth after a minute or two . similar to bitches brew as that it is not heavy but is very smooth and does not taste like . at all . this drinks so easily which is a big thing for me . d tastes a little heavy at first sip but it becomes completely smooth and perfect for what it is afterwards . is it worth per bottle . not in my opinion but still worth trying once .,appearance,1.0,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a weizen glass . appearance pours a super large finger thinner off white head . no real carbonation evident . colour is a lighter brown perhaps sienna or russet . actually poured relatively clear for a dunkelweizen then quickly turned cloudy after a few seconds . head quickly dissipates into a film cap which stays the entire time and leaves some good lacing down the glass . smell wheat malt and bit of sweet caramel and toffee . ok but there s also something a little foul there that i ca n t put my finger on . smelly shoes or something along those lines . not a fan . taste wheat malt and not much else . a sweet caramel malt aftertaste lingers pretty long and is not all that pleasant . pretty one dimensional and boring . palate medium body and medium carbonation . creamy smooth going down and finishes very sticky really coating the mouth completely . a bit too sticky for me but some might enjoy that kind of extreme . overall looks good and feels alright but everything else was at least disappointing and maybe even a little off . not all that enjoyable which made it not very drinkable either . there are definitely much better examples out there . pass .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a not quite clear straw color with a small head that rapidly diminishes . smells almost sweetish . kind of a surprise . i guess the best way to describe it would be malty some banana scent with the tiniest hint of citrus in the aroma . taste wheat bananas and marshmallows . sounds strange but that was the immediate sensation i got upon tasting this delicious beer . finish is malty sweet with a little bit of dryness at the very end . mouthfeel high carbonation light bodied . drinkability medium . it is still a little sweet to be consumed in mass quantities . however i could kill a few pints of these in one sitting . overall very good weiss . i will be getting more of this .,appearance,0.6,1
a beer pours a slightly hazy oranghe red with a nice foamy white head that stays around for a while before settling to leave some very nice lacing . little carbonation . s typical white ale characterstics are upfront with orange peel and some corriander spice . behind that is the grapey cherry characteristic that the pinot noir brings into this brew . i did n t detect any of the oak to this . t similar to the smell . you get your typical white ale characteristics up front . sweet with orange peel and corriander and finsishes with the pinot noir manifesting in cherries and grapes . still no oak . dry finish . m d medium light bodied a little surprising for the abv of this beer little carbonation . good drinkability one to share with a friend considereing it s potentcy and the ml bottle size .,appearance,0.9,1
pale gold and crystal clear . modest white head about one finger that becomes a thin film and then a ring . lacing is minor perhaps due to glass washed in the dishwasher . aroma is grainy with a spot of flowery hops . taste is very clean malts with some moderately bitter euro hops . mouthfeel is good with medium carbonation . it has a mildly dry bitter finish . a perfect easy drinking summer pils .,appearance,0.6,1
was at whole foods picking up some dinner . i decided to glance over their beer section pick up something new . i remember seeing a good review about this beer at another liquor store . so i decided to try it out . visual head the most lavishing inviting i ve ever seen in any beer . head was about think tan body was very dark brown almost a black tone . the head seemed to fossilize itself as i let it sit for minutes . smell my first impression was the smell of coffee cake possibly some cinnamon notes to it . nd was the smell of alcohol first taste ca n t figure out which is more dominant it s a toss up between coffee liquorice cacao beans . follow by bubbling carbonation i think i tipped the glass to much then the taste of alcohol . nd taste coffee liquorice seems to be the taste i m getting . also the weight is pretty thick lightly carbonated . as i m letting it sit in my mouth i can now taste some of what i think is malt very little hop . following sips now i m a few sips gulps pass the half way mark of my glass . this drink is thick with very little carbonation to it . the taste of malt alcohol is starting to kick in . carbonation dies out as the beer thaws to room temperature . final sips as the coffee malt croaks seems like the liquorice carrys on it s duty in this stout . drinkability charmingly thick . coffee liquorice is the governing body in this drink . this would go great with a hamburger . i will definitely rotate this beer in regularly.now i really want a hamburger .,appearance,1.0,1
goose island s matilda pours to be an opaque orange yellow color . it reminds me of the color of a tangarine or perhaps even wet maple x . there was a head on this brew when i poured it however it quickly dissipates to a film lacing . when agitated the film lacing becomes a little thicker but it really does n t look like a healthy head . other than the issue of the head this beer looks pretty good . only if it had better head retention . the first aroma from this beer that i noticed was a hoppy smell . i do n t mean like ipa hoppy but the hops in this beer definitely came through in the smell . i also smell a hint of spice s . i really do n t detect any malt in the aroma . this is definitely not how i expected this brew to smell . after drinking various other belgian pale ales i expected more of a malt character in the aroma and taste of the beer . the taste of this beer definitely surprised me when i first took a drink of it . i was expecting a taste similar to or along the same lines as grimbergen blonde or leffe blonde . i must say that i definitely enjoy this brew much much more . when it frist hits the palate the first thing i taste is the hop influence in this beer . its not as i said before hoppy like an ipa rather it is just hoppier than other belgian pale ales that i have consumed . after the hops are tasted on the back of the tongue i notice that i can taste the spices that i detected in the aroma of the beer . once swallowed the spice flavor grows while the once dominant but not strong hop character diminishes . the beer has a good mouthfeel . it is not over or under carbonated and the amount of carbonation compliments the medium heavy body of this brew . it goes down really smooth just slides right on down the throat . i would most definitely buy more of this beer . infact i prefer it to other belgian pale ales that i have had . perhaps this is because this style may have been americanized by goose island . perhaps they have decided to forego the sweet taste of belgian pale ales brewed in europe and instead give it a good mix of a hoppy and spicy character . whatever the case is i can only say that i prefer this brew to other belgian pale ales i ve had how many times have i said that now . it feels that might be an accurate count . .,appearance,0.6,1
ok so appearance is not good looks flat and no real head or lacing . smell is also pretty bad i m finding a bit of oaty mlat flavor but thats about it . taste is a bit better but not great still . the oaty flavor is present but i may detect a smidge of hops on the back end . mouthfeel is decent lots of carbonation . drinkability is ok .,appearance,0.4,0
from notes largely clear with a beautiful golden hue that lays a foundation that allows tawny coppery influences to shine . there is plenty of animation noticed in the liquid . the head was white in color at the apex the foam was slightly over two fingers in height . head retention was fair it faded quickly to a thin soapy cap . this small cap did last for a while . there was no subsequent lacing . the appearance is average on the whole . sure the color is lovely but i want more to look at if the head retention was better and there was some lace the appearance would be much improved . oh well . it gets better from here . the nose is soft but ample in maltiness . there are kisses of toffee . i can easily notice whispers of herbal flowers . caramel biscuits . toasty . there are very weak nondescript fruity notes . the potency is moderate in potency but i really like what it says . ghost suggestion of spiciness . clean . this must be from munich ct . the nose is dead on for the style . it is perfectly articulate . i do wish the bouquet had more liveliness though . it is extremely inviting . the palate is fantastic . addicting . liquid cocaine . this beer needs to come in liter s bottle because ounces is not enough . i am drinking this faster than i can take write things down . i really dont even want to review this beer anymore it is so dam tasty . i mean screw it . really . shit . ill keep righting . the malt profile is perfect in this beer it is sweet but wide and it encompasses soft caramel flavors and some toffee . there are hints of toasty biscuit with a whisper of honey . sugar cookie . toasted bread . clean at the finish yet the aftertaste has some spicy hoppy notes . damn this is good . it is simple but it is also everything i want with the style . lovely . the mouthfeel is relaxing a touch fuller then medium in body . the carbonation is on the low side but it is very fitting . drinkability is perfect . i wish i had many more bottles . wow this beer is great . id love to session with this beer . the complexity is low but the end result cant be ignored . thanks unionmade this beer was awesome .,appearance,0.6,1
an absolutely beautiful pour generates a very active three finger head of dark brown chocolate colored head that quickly faeds and leaves no lace . the body to this beer is as black as indian ink and just as thick . nose has a feel of cola and fresh ground chicory coffee very woodsy backround funk . as i take first sip the first thing that comes into my mind is wow this isnt quite right an old soured coffee with an electric fuzzy hue that sticks on the back of the tongue . this quickly shines through as a bitter coffee feel . you really need to drink this beer close to room tempature . it lacks considerable balance that would make this brew a real winner that it should be . mouthfeel is a sour bitter hue that hangs on long . i m hoping that i just got a bad bottle because base on other reviews it just didnt seem right .,appearance,0.9,1
aroma a thick malty caramel smell . appearance chestnut color low head retention . taste sweet malty flavor . caramel molasses and raisin . mouthfeel thick body hot alcohol warmth . drinkability a fantastic example of a dessert old ale . i wish i could get some more of this .,appearance,0.6,1
super cloudy mahogany brown and red color . thin half finger of head . looks deep and thick milky . the barleywine aroma is topped with a grainy malt . the grains are almost palpable . totally overshadows everything and smells musty rather than rich . medicinal . the alcohol is huge in this sweet dark cherry and sour wine grape . heavy barley almost as if it was dry barleyed . very sour like an old wine that s gone spoil d . feel is a thick grainy film . feels rough . thick and syrupy with grit which might have been ok if the flavor were n t so brutal . this is a powerful harsh brew . i think it overdoes it . not a fan .,appearance,0.8,1
i ll admit i was disappointed when i learned the blackberry witbier had won over the coffee stout so i ll admit i m a little biased in writing this review . however i decided to give the blackberry witbier another try and pick up a pack . plus the purple labels are pretty unique . appearance cloudy hazy gold full white head . looks like a witbier . nice representation of the style . smell an astringent berry smell . quite unpleasant . taste medicinal very much like cough syrup . although i m drinking it in january this would n t be refreshing in the middle of summer . mouthfeel medium body difficult to keep in mouth very long due to the unpleasant taste . drinkability poor . i had a difficult time finishing oz and was angry at myself for buying a six pack . overall i m normally a huge fan of all things sam adams . although many do not like the cranberry lambic or cherry wheat i feel that they are have their place depending on the time of year i really associate the cranberry lambic with the holidays . perhaps sam adams was trying to create another fruit forward refreshing offering for the summer months but this is by far their worst offering . it just tastes too much like berry flavored cough syrup . you may want to try a bottle for the novelty but i would n t recommend wasting your money on a pack .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a very cloudy pale yellow green color with a yellow green foamy head . smell is dominated by apple . the taste is just bad . i drank a couple of sips and poured the rest down the drain . granted i m not a huge fan of fruit beers but this was just nasty .,appearance,0.2,0
batch no . . pours with an outrageously massive head a dense simmering mass of eggshell brown rising over the rim of the goblet like a souffle . gooey sloppy lacing dries out into strata of geologic proportions . average viscosity to this opaque gleaming ebony liquid . what a visual feast . pungent licorice and beechwood aromas along with heaps of near rauchbier like smokiness are wrapped in a marshy nosefeel . the flavor too begins with a very strong burning wood smokiness that develops into something more like heavy black pepper . whiffs of vanilla bean and juniper or thyme . mingle with salt as the beer warms on the palate . by the end of the glass it s like drinking liquid kalamata olives with a round herbal bitterness and tenacious smoky aftertaste . almost gamey . saline mouthfeel has a body thick and syrupy enough to rival the most nefarious imperial stouts . a slow motion punch of alcoholic fire connects with the gut hard but this is still very drinkable . seriously tranquilizing . this must be beer s answer to opium or thai stick . amazing .,appearance,1.0,1
ml from the lcbo love me a coffee stout . but not this one . pours a nice dark brown with a creamy head that is almost greyish but has great staying power and leaves sticky lace . nose is cold coffee grinds with a hint of roast and some generic bland sweetness . not too sweet lacks any real malt presence . light sourness dry odd bitternes . this is a terrible beer i do n t recommend . tastes like cold coffee that has sat in a grungy truck stop for too long .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle shared by starrdogg . served in a bruery tulip . pour yields a garnet colored brew that is almost bordering on purple . good tan head and a bit of lacing as it goes down . nose spells trouble as there s quite a bit of an acetic presence right from the start . the nose also carries a bit of chocolate raspberry and cherry . those are nice notes but they re too far adrift in a see of acetone . the flavor is much much worse as vinegar is about all i m able to grab out of this one it s simply too overpowering . yuck . really disappointing coming from ccb . feel is too vinegary and acetic . just ca n t get past it . do n t try this .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into my stash ipa pint glass pours a crystal clea pale golden color thin half finger head not bad on the retention . thick strings of carbonation are apparent full of cooked grain and just cooked grain not much flavor kinda like cooked rice faint bitterness almost zero sweetness watery the forced carbonation combined with how dry it is reminds me of champagne but not quite in a good way . overall not terrible but not good wish it had more flavor because it is quite refreshing and if it had the flavor to back it up it would be bad at all .,appearance,0.8,1
rogue ales oregon brewing company john john ale ale with natural hazelnut flavor aged in hazelnut spice rum barrels oz . bottle . . abv . ibu s . . . brown ale . lacy rich foamy light tan lasting head . cloudy bright rich red ruby brown shade color . loose sediment dust . weak hazelnut hop rum etoh hint front . slightly creamy mild sweet thin light chocolate nut slightly fruity doughy bland body . mild hop rum etoh end . rum seems to weaken rather than enhance flavor . sampled . . each purchased the ballard market seattle .,appearance,0.8,1
chilled bomber into a glass . purchased at perry s in livermore . a poured an opaque mahogany color with ruby orange highlights when held to a lamp . i dumped it into a l mug and the off white head was literally half the mug with even a careful pouring technique . took minutes to recede into a drinkable half fingers worth of head which remained steady throughout the drink . left substantial lacing down the glass . unbeatable appearance . s bananas cloves and other belgian spices upon the pop . the brew itself gave off more and more green apple acetaldehyde as it warmed with raisins brown sugar and a little candy yeast rounding it out . noticeable fusel sting that really detracts from the aroma . t an initially sweet taste of banana raisin and brown sugar . the mid taste gave way to candy yeast and sour green apple with the end taste largely a combination of cloves and spice . the finish was very sweet and it lingered but the aftertaste eventually become one of grassy hops and a little alcohol heat particularly fusel burn . m medium to full bodied with medium carbonation despite the active head . does a lot for the style . the alcohol is not well masked and it stings the mouth and nose a bit . d decent . i feel there are other belgian and belgian style ales available in this flavor profile for a cheaper price and more regular attainability . i do n t doubt the quality of this beer but i do n t think it s worth waiting a year for . also despite proper hydration and eating with this beer i had a headache the next morning and it was the only thing i drank . i blame the fusel but who knows .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . appearance dark red almost no carbonation and head . smell i do n t smell raisin . i do get sour apple . taste different than anything i ve tried . almost sweet but not . i tend to stick towards hoppy beers but this one has my attention . mouthfeel beer hits the palate somewhat heavy but finishes very smooth . drinkability i was enjoying raison d etre while i was brewing a batch of dfh . it seemed appropriate . love it and will definitely have it again . like i mentioned a new style for me . but i dig this beer big time .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into my kuhnhenn snifter . decided to treat myself tonight and with adam ftw still in mind from the weekend wanted to see what i thought of this one . a pours a cloudy murky ugly brown . only the slightest lacing of white head around the edge of the glass even with a vigorous pour . when held up to the light shows a reddish hue around the edges that is quite redeeming for the hue of this one . looks thick and tasty albeit an ugly shade of brown . s bourbon vanilla cherries dark chocolate dominate the nose . really potent which is much appreciated . smells somewhat hot which is not at all surprising at . but it is a more integrated alcoholic aroma that is more of an accompanying piece than an unwanted intruder . as it sits and warms a bit the vanilla and dark fruit begins to really dominate in the nose . simply awesome . t oh wow cherries chocolate and the backbone of bourbon vanilla that carries this one throughout . smoother than smooth with absolutely zero alcohol sting . also picking up a bit of an oak taste from the barrel and more dark fruit in addition to the cherry . endlessly complex as each pour seems to open up different flavors that coat the tongue beautifully . as it warms more some roasted malt profile becomes more prevalent as well . really a treat of a beer . m perfectly silky and smooth with no burn whatsoever . coats the mouth beautifully and leaves a very nice film behind . for . the mouthfeel on this one is incredible . o overall the standard of old ales . i ca n t wait to get my hands on some more this year .,appearance,0.7,1
la trappe . poured a golden straw . minor head retained nicely decent lacing . excellent aroma . lots of fruits both sweet and citrus doughy yeast something unknown but floral and distant anise perhaps . taste is the epitome of smooth . spices and yeast dominate . mildly sweet and fruity fairly complex within a narrow range . zero bitterness in the finish the hops are just for aroma . the finish is the sum of all flavors and evaporates rather quickly . mouthfeel is light and slightly prickly . the smoothness makes this stand apart from many strong pale ales . it is the perfect intro for those who do not like hops those who shy away from bitter . cheers jd,appearance,0.6,1
this is my favorite budmillercoors product . however it is not a sipping beer . it is a beer that i do n t mind drinking when someone offers it to me at their home . the beer is yellow and has not head . it is light in taste with a light hop character that is detectable in the nose and the taste . it is light refreshing and drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
not impressed with the pour color or head . the color is a pale yellow rating a on the srm chart . the head was little finger high for about seconds and i tried hard to get a good head . the first impression is a hint of lime over nothing else . there is little to no taste of anything i can decern very bland . water has about the same feeling as this brew . i will avoid this beer unless it would hurt someones feelings if they offered me one . do n t spend your hard earned cash on this one unless you like very light lager .,appearance,0.3,0
what a nice beer one of the prettiest i ve tried . in a tulip the beer was near black in color with a light brown head . the head lingered well and left abundant lace . aroma a little timid . roasted malt liocorice and chocolate . the aroma came through much much better in the taste . espresso dark chocolate and a hint of licorice . the flavors went well together and produced a really smooth beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into pint glass a dark opaque looking . very little tan head that quickly dissipated . i am new to drinking porters so i m not sure if a frothy head is to be expected . s smells as i would suspect chocolate and tones strong on the nose . t m taste definitely has some bitterness strong chocolate bitterness in the aftertaste which i quite liked . has a toasty quality as well . i m impressed by this beer . i m pretty excited too because i used to hate porters but as my beer journey has progressed my tastes have definitely expanded . d definitely drinkable not too much on the coffee or chocolate notes in the taste . i can definitely see myself having this brew again .,appearance,0.6,1
paid . eur for a ml can . reviewed on . . starts off with a golden clear base medium white fluffy head head retention for all minutes and impressive lacing effects . smells like any typical american lager but this is from belgium . . . the taste is a one dimensional lager . no destinct characteristics at all but nothing bad about it . it s pretty good in the mouth never really any sense of harshness and the head made every taste a little cremey like so it was good . this is n t by any means a session beer due to it s lack of distinction . however i could drink them back to back if necessary . final thought this is a major disspointment to come from the country known for it s beer . luckily it was n t a typcial belgian ale but a cheap bud like lager .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle . enormous thick and lasting beige head colour is very dark brown cloudy . aroma is immediately bread yeast bread dough fresh sweet buns . as the beer warms up i also get rye bread leather and caramel . flavour is rye bread caramel too much molasses hints of roastiness and spices . warming mouthfeel . theres a very good beer hidden in here somewhere but it remains unreleased . sweetness is mostly to blame .,appearance,1.0,1
a nothing exceptional about the over all appearance . translucent medium amber . s overwhelming redolence of hops . intense and unforgettable the scent is divine . t a bold amalgamation of hops that harmonizes efficaciously . piney orange peel oil solid hop profile . ghost of malt . as one would expect hoppy after taste . m medium body and surprisingly smooth for a double ipa . slightly sticky . solid carbonation . o one of the best double ipa i ve had the pleasure of enjoying .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into my guinness oz glass no idea when this was bottled . there is no date listed on the bottle a pale orange color with a small inch head s sweet pale malt flowery and fruity citrus hops t very flowery earthy oily hops with a subtle citrus fruit taste . being an alcohol beer there is a nice sweet pale malt backing that provides decent balance but the hops still shine through in the forefront like a good dipa should . great hop flavor . not much bitterness until the end . just a lingering dry bitterness in the back of the mouth . alcohol is very well hidden . great flavor with not too much bitterness . i love this dipa . i assume ibus mostly come from the flavoring hops m smooth creamy mouthfeel from the large amount of pale malt with a nice crisp finish d very drinkable could drink this all day . i have to resist from pounding the whole thing in one sip,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very dark and hazy burnt orange color with golden yellowish orange hues when held to a light source and a frothy pillowy two finger white foam head . excellent retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap that leaves chunks of soapy lacing behind . earthy aroma with a prominent honey presence as well as a very strong barrel character . lots of ashy charred wood with a heavy dose of boozy bourbon and some subtle vanilla . plenty of alcohol sweetness and earthy spice in the nose along with light fruit notes . smells slightly damp and funky and just a weird combination of scents . medium bodied with very tight carbonation up front that is immediately countered by a blast of bourbon and burnt wood that overpower almost everything and lingers throughout into a very hot burning finish . the barrel character is way too strong in this beer creating an overly hot boozy astringent mess . lots of earthy oak and hot bourbon flavor with a decent bit of vanilla flavor that surprisingly does n t mellow things out much at all . underneath all of the heat there is a slightly creamy presence with hints of crisp light fruit and zesty peppery spice . this beer is not very well balanced and is kind of an abrasive assault on the palate . it does n t taste very good and is tough to choke down . it improves a bit as it warms but it is still a one dimensional failure .,appearance,0.8,1
vindicator ipa served in the tap room at the brewery yellow gold with a lingering white head aroma is more floral than spicy but both are present . no citrus and no pine notes super malt forward . there is some hop bitterness but it s not even at the levels of an english ipa . the claim of ibu is laughable . i might be able to call this a standard ordinary bitter but as an ipa it is a failure . this beer is a lie .,appearance,0.8,1
when poured from the banquet bottle the foam was smooth and creamy . the color was a light watered down yellow with alot of carbonation . the smell was semi skunky with hints of wheat and hops . the taste was of a watered down version of your typical pils but with no real taste . mouthfeel light bodied crisp and very carbonated . drinkability has a no taste value and the longer it takes to drink it it tastes even worse .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance yellowish smell smells like blueberries taste sweet too sweet for my tastes . leaves a definite blueberry taste in my mouth . almost has an alka seltzer effect . mouthfeel high carbonation . overall wo n t buy this beer . too sweet with strong fruity aftertaste .,appearance,0.4,0
i sampled this at the brewpub . a copper bronze some off white head lots of lace . s not a lot of nose a little bland . t bready fruity with a british bubblegum aftertaste from the yeast . very british . my taste score may be on the low side i m not a fan of the overtly british yeast . m light body and carbonation . d quite quaffable .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . this one s an old favourite this was one of my first ipas and i remember really enjoying it back in the day . time to see how it holds up . this one pours very clear and almost light looking for an ipa it s a rather light amber with a puny head . the aroma is fairly nice albeit standard . citrus and floral hops over a caramel malt base . the taste . yeah this is still good . this is more of a balanced and refreshing ipa than a punch you with hops ipa . up front caramel malts back away a bit to let some delicate floral hops and citrus aspects . very crisp and refreshing . the mouthfeel is nice it s a bit light for an ipa and well carbonated and the drinkability is very good this drinks like a pale ale . an enjoyable brew but nothing mindblowing . a good staple brew though .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance thick muddy brown with faint hints of red light brown head thats somewhat rocky . smell dark roasted malts with some brown sugar smells and faint fruity aromas . taste the malts take over here caramel and chocolate notable . the lambic barely shows its head on the finish with a slight tart . a few spices mull around as well namely cinnamon and ginger as well as the alcohol showing its head on the finish . mouthfeel medium body with a moderately light amount of carbonation for a belgian style brew . drinkability this wo n t be a staple as something does n t quite sit right but its definitely tasty . bottle looks like a one and done though .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a weak golden color with minimal head . aroma is grainy and of stale bread . mouthfeel is the best part of this beer but is far from impressive . i drank this by the gallon in college but will now will only drink it again if nothing else is available at the time .,appearance,0.3,0
a light orange color with the most insane head i ve ever seen . off white and very very creamy head . lasts a long time with lots of lacing . s lots of yeast like smells funky sourness and tart . nice sugary malts . tons of dried fruits fig plum etc . banana is prominent and some spices cloves pepper cinnamon . a bit faint though . t starts up with nice sugary malts tons of honey and brown sugar . some tart there too . then it s all about fruits bananas dried fig green apple cranberries . some spices there too cloves cinnamon and a bit of pepper . very spiced fruits bread kind of feel to the brew . ends up nice and dry with some piny hops . the alcohol is there and warms a bit when it goes down . complex but it does n t blew me away too . m very average . even there seems to be a ton of bubbles it s not that bad . i find the brew a bit watery for a brew but it s not that bad too . d it s high . i could drink another of this . it s a very balanced brew making it easy to drink . but since it s a style that is normally easy to drink i wo n t score much higher than a .,appearance,1.0,1
draught at the brewpub . black with a small tan head . nutty coffee and cat piss aroma is a little strange . strong roasted coffee flavor with lots of roasted bitterness . finishes dry . watery and pretty dead palate . a step up from guinness in the dry stout area but still not that great .,appearance,0.8,1
i drank one beer as is and one with an orange wedge the orange wedge improved the taste of the beer but the review to be fair is of the beer alone like all my others . appearance a bubbly fizzy and murky off amber color that looks orange . on all of the pours only one had a head that was a thin collar that vanished shortly later . no lacing left at the end . this beer is highly carbonated but not as bad as some other macros or a soda . smell big on wheat and orange . the orange is a rind and cider kind of smell with all the appropriate hints of spice . taste similar to the smell . it leaves a metallic aftertaste that fades away to the usual macro lemon rind . this beer is also surprisingly sweet not in the good or fruity kind of way but like it was brewed with a lot of sugar . the orange rind made it more palatable but it also made it like an bitter orange soda . mouthfeel fizzy and tangy similar to a flavored tonic water . light bodied and a smooth drink . sadly this is the beer s best quality . drinkability well its smooth and light like i mentioned in the mouthfeel so it is n t hard to drink but why bother . this is the kind of by the fire in the winter time beer to warm you up but its not that enjoyable even in that setting . i felt gassy in between sips .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear yet deep amber with a fast two finger receding head . very little bubbling and no lacing but good color though . the aroma is a strong sweet toasted bread bomb of malt and just a bit of herbal hops . toasted dry malts give the taste givs freshly baked whole grain wheat bread and bg of rice scent . the hops add some grassy herbs and just a dash of citrus . palate is has an almost off puting resiny palate for an octoberfest bier . great session beer wth a softly receding flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
i was n t paying attention to what i was doing and grabbed a case of these instead of regular high life s . boy was i sorry . not a great tasting beer at all . i hate to describe a beer as skunky or as piss but these fit the bill . i just could n t get over the first initial taste and things just got worse from there . i d avoid these like a screaming case of herpes .,appearance,0.3,0
bottling . og approx . fg approx. . abv . aa approx . calories oz approx real extract approx p floor malted maris otter pale malt and fuggles hops imported from england fuggles hops note i do n t have the exact original gravity for old stock ale though if someone gets it for me i d be quite appreciative so most of the above numbers are approximations based on the fact that i know og is greater than . and my own rough estimation of apparent attenuation aa . old stock ale pours a deep but brilliant garnet color maybe chestnut or mahogany is more accurate . a tan head is thrown up with the pour but it slowly relents to the high abv and becomes nothing more than wisps of cirrus clouds across the top of the beer . interestingly old stock ale smells almost completely inert . you d think that with that much gravity and the requisite hopping rate that i d be able to pick up something . however i only get the vaguest dried fruit maltiness and a bit of wine like alcohol . the flavor is similar frightfully subdued . while there s a lot of viscous mouthfeel and quite a bit of carbonation there is n t much flavor . i taste and feel a considerable amount of alcohol the mouthfeel is hot and peppery and the finish burns and tingles inside my mouth for quite a while after the beer s been swallowed . if i thoroughly rinse my mouth with water wait minutes and then really concentrate i can get a slight brown sugar flavor to come through before the alcohol takes over . where are the hops . where s all that malt . for something with the shear quantity of raw ingredients as old stock ale there should be a lot more going on in the glass . i m suspecting that there s something wrong with my taste buds tonight so i m going to re visit this review after my next sample of old stock . however i remember drinking last year s vintage and having the same reaction understated . talk about subtle . subtlety is a great trait in most beer but this is over the top subtlety . now that i ve let the beer warm to room temps i can also pick up some raisin flavors though the alcohol presence has increased . like i said i ll re review soon to verify these results .,appearance,0.9,1
the mountains were blue so i decided that this was ready to drink tee hee . liquid has a very clean body with barely any head to speak of and very heavy almost unruly carbonation . it almost resembles a watered down sparkling white wine . visually appealing when compared to miller lite which i had moments prior but certainly not ideal for someone looking for complex characteristics . scent packs in very light malt corn and butter . thankfully its lacking the dreaded skunk aroma . smell is much stronger than a beer that is as clear as a glass of tap water deserves to be . flavor is watery up front with a slight malt and carbonation kick on the backend . butter is the most prevalent flavor note with the faintest malt buried beneath . it s reminiscent of a filtered pilsener . this really is n t that bad and it may be a bit unfairly maligned . mouthfeel is paper thin but a mild maltiness coaxes out some reaction from the tongue . i did n t really expect much from this one and have never been too impressed when i ve had it hundreds of times before . after close inspection i ve come to the conclusion that this is one of the least offensive light lagers . it s still only half beer but it plays its cards right and can be consumed like cold water in the most desolate desert .,appearance,0.4,0
cl dark brown bottle as shown . pours a nutty brown not a golden brown . with a big soapy light beige head with good retention and generous lacing . aroma is surprisingly yeasty with a note of grapes the overall effect is that of sour rye bread . more like the smell of pilsener come to think of it . medium carbonation light to medium bodied again closer to a blonde than to a schwarzbier even . earthy slightly watery mouth feel . taste is surprisingly light for a dark beer if i closed my eyes i would swear i was n t tasting a schwarzbier at all . light roasted malts some citrusy elements an overall sourness with a weakly bitter finish . hardly any after taste except some metal maybe . those who are into stouts or porters or even schwarzbiers will be gravely disappointed by this brew . a lagerish wimp that masks as a dunkel if you compare it to kstritzer schwarzbier or even krusovice it comes across as half baked and undernourished . not a good beer .,appearance,0.8,1
grade for our group c. nice summer beer too girly for some look was described by our group as being everything from dehydrated piss to sexy orange with a hint of purple . reminds me of summer slam colors . generally speaking the beer has a typical cloudy wheat beer look . the head quickly vaporized . smell was described as having a hint of berry sort of like a cheap victoria s secret perfume that leaves the sense of being in the basement of acasia house basement in fraternity row in shippensburg pa to a faint sweet raspberry grape candy smell . the feel was light in carbonation and almost champagne like in feel . generally had the feel of a light fruity beer . the drink was described as light and long with a sweet taste that stays in your mouth but no haze more like the reminder of something like perfume sprayed in the air . finally the taste was described as wheaty and fruity in taste that fades to a tangy raspberry taste .,appearance,0.8,1
after having this beer it will always be in quotes when referring to this b c even though it s categorized as beer it tastes like no beer i ve ever had there are a few things that amaze me . . someone gave this beer a rating . . there are actually people out there that want to trade for this beer . there are other reviewers that had multiple bottles of this beer and promised to keep it on hand in their fridge . after having this beer i feel like i now have a category for where the absolute bottom is . i will never drink macro swill but at least it s not as off or offensive as this beer is . i will acknowledge that i shared this experience with cmaruschak and mmmmbeeer but i m not sure i want to thank them for this experience . appearance a fizzy yellow pour with a white head that does not retain in the slightest bit . i m pretty sure the water bloated pepper winked back at me . smell yes . it did smell . like wendy s chili that had been sitting on a dashboard on a hot summer day for about hours . taste no . it had none . i just taste heat if that s even a taste . like licking salt or maybe some mexican back sweat . maybe like the time when i was years old and we threw together mustard dill relish salt cheap hot sauce and some other nasty spices in a bowl and dared each other to drink it . i ca n t take a sip of this without needed to drink or eat something else . mouthfeel oily light leaves a lingering burning in the back of your throat like chloraseptic spray . drinkability leave a burning in my stomach and makes my nose run . do not try this . this is the antithesis of beer .,appearance,0.2,0
one of my favorite beers while in college . i did n t know about good beer back then . more importantly i could n t afford it . so busch was the cheapest and it was for me . other than getting you drunk there are no redeeming qualities in this beer . the color is like something out of a urinal the smell . .is like something out of a urinal . the taste . no no i wo n t go there but i have tasted better in castor oil . there is nothing positive about the mouthfeel so you swallow without letting it touch anything but your throat . truly a beer the world can l live without .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer has a pinkish hue a nice color and good head formation upon pouring into a pint glass . that s pretty much where the fun ends though . the smell is a very slightly sweet version of an american macro like keystone light . when the beer first hit my tounge i sensed the strawberry but it was n t overwhelming or overly sweet which was good . there is hardly any feeling of this being a wheat beer though without the yeasty unfiltered flavor of other wheat beers i enjoy . the disappointment i experienced is probablly unique to me in that regard but then strawberry is also an unusual fruit for brewing . the mouthfeel is watery and bland and in fact upon swallowing the beer i felt like i just swallowed a mouthful of water . all in all i was unhappy with this beer given its potential as being something unique and different . i love wheat beer and i love strawberry s . unfortunately for me this beer shows that two rights sometimes make a wrong .,appearance,0.8,1
served in a nonic glass at the bar in the jurys inn nottingham . appearance clear coppery color with a rich thick white foam . plenty of persistent lacing on the glass as i drank it down but the foam on top does eventually go to just a thin film . smell practically nothing . a hint of faint malt otherwise nothing . taste a very weak british bitter taste with some metallic notes . the malt is also weak against the bitterness but not a lot here . mouthfeel not a lot of carbonation but that s okay for a british beer but a bit watery . nothing really strong going on here . drinkability ummm . .no i ca n t have again . shame that a beer which looks so nice at first turns out to be a let down in all other categories . oh well .,appearance,0.8,1
a straw yellow clear with no head . s some corn with a faint graininess typical euro lager aroma . t as with the nose not a lot going on here some corn and light sweet malt . no nasty metallic stuff . m clean crisp and light bodied . nice moderate carbonation . o sessionable and clean but definately nothing exciting about this .,appearance,0.4,0
even smoother on tap and if i may say a really unique tap head at that . so very smooth the orange zest and corriander blend with great balance . the aroma can not be denied one smell will wet the tongue and leave no doubt as to what you are about to experience .,appearance,0.6,1
a murky wheat amber colored body hosts a quick fading even tan head . nose is a nice mingleing of malts and hops with notes of crisp citrus dark sweet fruit and even hints of port . a shocker to the mouth at first sip with piney sharp hop motes and a malty feel that is slightly sweet and almost taffy like . avery unique collaberation of flavors going on here that does reflect a german style well . the wheat is raw and alive as this beer really grows on you . sweet fuzzy hue on the mouthfeel that becomes richer with warmth . this beer is a pleasure to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage ml bottle cracked in january poured into an oversized snifter . the soft and slightly crumbly cork is a sure clue that some oxidation is to be expected . murky cola brown body with an exceedingly brief wisp of bubbles and a short lived ring of bubbles providing the only signs of life . not too impressive looking but things get better soon enough . no need to dig down into the snifter to search for the aromas they practically jump out of the glass . potent sherry and vinous notes with a dash of tart cherry toffee and booze underneath . quite tart almost to a distracting level but there s plenty to like here . warming booze and buttery toffee somewhat smooth out the tartness . lots of sherry and vinous flavors . a slippery and smooth body . very little carbonation but you wo n t really miss it . pleasant notions of cherry pie figs and chocolate make periodic appearances . overall impression not a bad old ale here . i d like to try this one both younger and older for comparison,appearance,0.4,0
growler the bruery placentia ca a clear light golden with a big and thick foaming white head . the head sticks around for quite a while and eventually leaves thick and sticky lacing all down the glass . does n t get better . a bready somewhat sweet and very corny aroma . there s a bit of tangy spice initially up front but it s dominated by bready malt and corn . a sweet smooth grainy somewhat spicy and corny saison . not as funky bright or farmhouse as i really like but a good bready saison . a relatively light mouthfeel . incredibly drinkable . an interesting and bready saison . not one of my favorites within the style though given the ingredients it came out actually better than i expected .,appearance,1.0,1
golden yellow color with a one inch head and small lace . the aroma of light citrus and a hint of malts with a simple wheat aroma . the taste starts off mildly bitter with some light citrus and malt hints . a touch of obvious wheat but it fails in the feel dept . by having a high carbonation with a watery finish . some grains in there too but the balance seemed off . notes a bud would be better .,appearance,0.8,1
a super light water color with some yellow thrown in . minimal white head . no lacing . s pure corn . really bad . t just about the most watery beer i have ever had . some corn sweetness . m water . d why would anyone want to drink this . glad i got to split this jewel with a fellow ba .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bomber . version pours a deep rich looking mahogany brown body . hazy . off white foamy head slowly fades with nice lacing . good looking smells up front of alcohol and hops . pine . little bit of malt in there as well . first thing that hits my palate is the alcohol very aggressive . hint of caramel malt splash of citrus followed by the hops . spicy as well probably due to the alcohol content . it s certainly warming and the alcohol is n t that overwhelming but it s definitely dominant on my palate right now . oddly enough the mouthfeel is a little watery . just a little . it s not undrinkable by any means but it s not one of the more drinkable strong ales out there . overall i have to admit i was disappointed . aside from the appearance which i felt was superb . stone has such a great line of brews and i feel that this is towards the bottom . it s not bad by any means at all . it s just in my experiences i feel the arrogant bastard is a better strong ale as well as the past double bastards . however it is an enjoyable brew and due to it s alcohol content it has a welcome warming during these cold nights .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased from strong bros . liquor store fayetteville tn . i really tried to love this beer . i know how highly rated it is and i gave it every chance i could . but i just could n t get that much out of it . the beer pours into a snifter with a brown body and a very thick mocha colored head . looks fantastic and inviting . i take a whiff of the nose and get . not a whole lot . slight citrus notes slight astringent quality . even as the beer warms i get very little complexity or even aroma at all but simply the same aroma further and further . the flavor is mainly citrus mostly oranges with a strong astringent hit to the palate on the finish . as the beer warms the citrus gets a bit stronger but so does this weird dry alcoholic character to the aftertaste . not terrible but certainly not something i m itching to drink several bottles of . mouthfeel is thick and luxurious foamy and pleasant largely owing to the thick foamy head . the moderately decent flavor combined with the high alcohol leads to a low drinkability for me . i may try this again in a year or two when my tastes may have changed but for now there are better ways to spend the six bucks or so i spent on this . oz bottle . i ca n t believe this beer is as highly rated as it is .,appearance,0.9,1
the color is a nice clear bright amber . the nitro can pours a thick foamy head that rests nicely on top of the glass and leaves patchy lacing . an uncomplicated blend of mild bitter hops and light malt . the taste is light herbal citrus hops with a light bitterness and grains . malt is somewhat shy but does make an appearance . there s a slight metallic astringent tint to this as well . these end up marring an otherwise pleasant finish . mouthfeel is a little thin and light bodied though very smooth and creamy due to the nitro can effect . this is n t one to avoid but i m not sure i d like it without the added benefits to the appearance and the mouthfeel that the nitro can provides .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a clear orange with a one finger white head . s light citrusy hops but not much else . t fairly bready malty and sweet some citrus hops show up on the finish but they are very muted . m light bodied well carbonated and smooth finish . o a good attempt at an introductory pale ale i ve tried and prefer their elevated series copper cone pale ale at an accessible price for someone new to the craft beer scene . definitely worth drinking for something on the lighter side but the hops definitely are too light to form any sense of balance .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . bottle of . vintage . this was my favorite beer on tap at the release but my palate was less than fresh by the time i got to this . . a black color . an aggressive pour yielded barely one finger of light brown head that fell pretty quickly but did leave a bit of lacing behind . . s this smells amazing . really absolutely wonderful . what a difference a clean palate makes . the vanilla and rum are both present in ample amounts and work extremely well together . lots of chocolate a moderate roastiness some oak and caramel and overall sweet but far from cloying . not a hint of alcohol . . t the taste is several steps below the nose and the nose is n t really indicative of how this tastes . the aroma suggests a sweet rich chocolately stout but in reality it s much drier than can be expected . there s a healthy moderate bitterness in here . whether it comes from the dark malts alone or if there is some hop contribution is not apparent . the vanilla and rum are much less apparent than in the nose but are still a feature . moderate roastiness with much less chocolate caramel and overall sweetness than the nose . again alcohol is well hidden . it s still a tasty beer just not an outstanding one . . m the mouthfeel leaves much to be desired . while i wanted a thick rich body this only offers a medium one . the carbonation is on the lower end of acceptable . super smooth but could be creamier and a thicker body would certainly help with that . . d i had a great time smelling this beer a pretty good time tasting it and a mediocre time sloshing it around in my mouth so i guess the experience is overall positive . i ve never had the original dark apparition but the bourbon barrel variety was much thicker and richer than this one . i m not sure what happened in that rum barrel but hopefully the next time this is released the body is richer and the taste is deeper .,appearance,0.6,1
on draft at mudville in lower manhattan . this is a favorite of mine that i ve enjoyed bottled many times first experience with it on draft though . a pours a very dark and ominous jet black coffee color with a finger of brownish head . good lacing poor head retention . s sports a rich bouquet of coffee bittersweet chocolate flavors that grab your attention immediately . decadent . if they made mokah air fresheners i d be all over them . t starts malty with coffee and chocolate right behind . the bittersweet chocolate lingers and fades into a surprisingly dry hoppy finish . this is n t a super complex beer but it excels superbly at its goal of melding mocha into an imperial stout . m my pour was served too cold typical so it certainly improved as it warmed but the creamy mouthfeel i was hoping for from the tap never materialized . at temperature it s a full bodied brew with the right amount of carbonation . i d loooove to see this on nitro tap . d ridiculously smooth and easy to drink . among the most well made beers i ve ever had . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap the brewery pours a light hazy yellow my friend ordered hefeweizen and i actually thought it was the dipa based on appearance . the smell was a grapefruit citrus bomb . this was a really well done dipa with a great hop attack and balance of malt and hops . goes down pretty smooth w o noticing the alcohol . i ve found that most brewpubs miss the mark when making a dipa but harvest moon really has a winner here . highly recommended,appearance,0.6,1
bottle best before date . . so do not take this review to heart unless you re sitting on a past date bottle you re about to crack open . a black brown garnet around the edges of the glass . the head fades to a little bit of foam after only a few minutes . s nothing . t slightly sweet malt some fruity esters soy sauce and a litte metallic twang perhaps from age . . there is a bit more roast character evident than i expected for an imported baltic porter . absolutely no hop bitterness . m somewhat thin becomes slightly thicker with warmth . good carbonation . o i would certainly drink this again but not seek it out specifically perhaps a bottle within it best before range . i m looking for syrupy with minimal carbonation and enough malt and sweet to balance that roast .,appearance,0.8,1
opened a two year old aged oz bomber into a guiness curved pint glass . appearance rich amber red hue . no head whatsoever . poured very smoothly out of the bottle with good amount of sediment . smell very sweet aromas . it was similar to raisins or figs with other candied fruits apparent . very slight scent of alcohol . taste subtle and appealing . not very powerful but presenting fruit flavors going down . solid after taste . almost a caramel flavor along with the candied fruit . not overly alcoholic . mouthfeel amazingly creamy . this aged bottle really mellowed out and improved this beer . it was infinitely smooth . drinkability this bottle was very drinkable . it was impressively smooth and had ood sweet flavor without tasting too alcoholic . i would drink it again if it were aged . all in all it s not bad it was a good aged barleywine and i d recommend it .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a light orange amber body . regardless of the angle of the pour there is little head what is there dissipates pretty quickly . s smells of sweet biscuity malts and honey . reminds me of a less round and creamy fat tire and with less wheat in the nose . t the honey comes through pretty strongly but pleasantly . not too much else though some malts that taste a bit burnt at the end . m alright at cellar temp a little low on the carbonation and might prefer it a bit colder . d probably one of my favorite epas sessionable simple and enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours a light to medium orange with a soft soapy white head . full concentric rings of lace and very good retention are a highlight . s some tropical fruit papaya grassy but not too expressive . t green and damp with a earthy to grassy hop profile . some light nuance but the hops are n t wowing . a nice drinkable flavour though nothing offensive . m medium bodied frothy soft carbonation . d compared to the brilliant apex and the very good racer x this dipa from bear republic is left in the dust . a good beer in its own right but coming from br i expected better .,appearance,0.9,1
nola brown ale draft a big thick rocky head deep ruby red color when held to the light . a nice looking beer . s a slight hop aroma but you really have to try . i do n t really smell anything else in this beer . with the big head i expected lots of aromatics but was disappointed . t a little malty sweetness at first then fades to a salty taste . i know that does n t seem right but that s what i taste . very little hop flavor . no one flavor stands out it lacks the deep malty complexity that i expect in a brown ale . no off flavors so there s nothing wrong with the brewing practices it just lacks character . m thin not much body lacks a co bite even though it had a very nice head . o i ts an ok beer . to be honest i do n t really do n t see the appeal of this particular beer . i do n t think i ll be having another .,appearance,0.9,1
light golden color a little lighter than expected . medium white head . smells hoppy citric very grapefruit like with an underlying sweetness . taste has a prominent sweet malt base almost sugary . hops are very flavorful citric and also bring a decent bitterness but are never harsh at any point . you can tell several varieties are used quite successfully . moderate bitterness lingers in the finish . mouthfeel is smooth full and creamy . high abv is well blended barely noticed . very tasty and drinkable beer that packs a punch . nice .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance medium to deep gold quite clear moderate off white head with moderate retention . aroma resin and pinesol with a hint of lemon . so hoppy its almost chemical like dry erase markers or white out could be a phenolic note or something it s very unusual . i ca n t decide whether or not i like it . woody fresh oak aroma dissimilar from a barrel aged aroma . woody alcohols as well . malt is almost entirely imperceptible underneath the hop onslaught . flavor flavor is much more manageable . sweet honey and bready malt creates a foundation for citrusy lemon and orange piney hops . oak character does n t make much of an appearance in the flavor maybe as a slight young wood note in the finish but i do n t think i would have perceived it as such if i had n t been looking for it . finishes semi sweet with moderate hop bitterness much less than i was expecting after the searing aroma . mouthfeel medium body with medium high prickly carbonation . slight alcohol warmth . no astringency from hops . finish is a little bit sweet though not quite cloying . i was expecting more but this beer was just okay . the strange chemical hop aromas were a big turn off for me . the flavor was pretty damn good except that the finish was a hair too sweet which did n t leave me thirsting for more .,appearance,0.9,1
aroma oak sour dark berry fruit cranberry and black currant a very svory aroma floral lightly horsey appearance brilliant clarity ruby red thick moussy off white head flavor crystal malty sweetness with light notes of dried cranberry whisky grape ginger apricot plum hey dries out finish mf really a pretty crisp sensation medium bodied very grippy,appearance,1.0,1
this is a bitter ipa even for ipas . this is coming from an ipa lover . in terms of style it is n t a west coast usa ipa by any stretch of the imagination . the citrusy dry hopped aromas are completely missing . it is n t an east coast usa ipa being even too bitter for that and lacking big malt characteristics . it certainly is n t an english ipa either being so bold and lacking the smooth mouth feel . it has good color but beyond that that this ipa is not a pleasant one to drink . its overpowering imbalanced bitterness leaves the drinker with little else to come away with . i should add that this review is for the non cask conditioned version . the other is such a different beer it should have its own review page .,appearance,0.8,1
now watching dvr of ted kennedy s speach at the dnc thanks to hb liquor warehouse for this bottle . a clear dark amber color with a two inch head with an average pour into a oz glass . head almost immediately turned from smooth to rather lumpy and then down to a level disc . s more malt than hops and something odd almost like wet leather . t does not taste like an almost beer . also does n t really taste like an imperial ipa or even an ipa . more like a roasty orangey pale ale . m hops come through more in the mouthfeel than anywhere else as it bites slightly on the sides of the tongue and the back of the throat . solid carbonation . d drinks like a friend s decent home brew .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a hazy amber colour with one of the most impressive head i have ever seen . a frothy rocky mountain large off white head . retention is phenominal as it heavily laces the sides of the glass . aroma of grapefruit hops pine metallic soap and some malts . initial taste of syrupy sweet malts balanced by bitter hops . finishing with bitter hops and mild caramel malts . medium body palate duration is good . very drinkable and most definitely presentable .,appearance,1.0,1
found this single oz green bottle at binny s in glen ellyn il for . . no back label with information about the beer and no freshness date . at just oz this beer will only fill up your glass about full so feel free to give it a hard pour right down the middle . even with a hard pour this pale yellow beer only made a finger white head that disappeared in about seconds . surprisinglt it did leave a few spots of lacing on the glass . this beer was skunked beyond belief and i was n t sure i would even be ale to drink it but after i let it sit and breath a bit most of the skunkiness wore off and i was able to pick out a sweet grainy corn smell . the taste was pleasantly sweet with both malt and corn flavors but it also had a small hop presence for balance . the mouthfeel lived up to its namesake as a cream ale . it was n t a heavy beer but it certainly was smooth and creamy with a medium high carbonation level . i would like to try another one of these and see if i get the same skunky smell because without that i could see drinking a bunch of these . it s a good little beer .,appearance,0.4,0
looks like mud with a little bit of foam on it . smell is excellent . dark fruit berries and sweet nutty aromas . a touch of spice too . flavor was almost overwhelmed by berries . smooth chocolate and vanilla more dark fruits and burnt toast finishes things off . the toasted wheat flavors really balance things out otherwise it would be too sweet . the flavors are all good but that balancing act is what makes it great . perfect creamy mouthfeel . not too heavy not too thin . alcohol content is hardly noticeable at all .,appearance,0.7,1
had this beer on tap at the stirling hotel in stirling nj . a great place poured a wonderfully rich yellow color . it was cloudy with a half inch of creamy white head . nice lacing with this beer . smelled of rich hops . nice citrus undertones . reminds me of orange rine . soft hops are present from the front to back palate . if i had to guess i would say that if was a wet hopped beer . very long finish with hints of grapefruit and lemon . moderate carbonation with a really nice creamy mouthfeel . the creaminess reminds me of dog fish head minute . at a fraction of the price . i love this beer but i prefer the german version .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of plucier poured extremely cloudy whitish yellow color ale with a nice small pure white foamy head with good retention . aroma of medium wheat with some very subtle spice note . taste is lighter then expected with some wheat but no bubblegum notes that i usually appreciated in an hefeweizen and some very subtle spices and therefore no coriander that i usually like in my witbier . it appears that by mixing those two i am not getting the best of both word . this is probably one of the weakest offering from this fine brewer .,appearance,0.9,1
ml swingtop bottle is a striking cobalt blue . the most beautiful bottle i ve ever gazed upon . many thanks to brewfan for the trade . pours dark brown and almost opaque ruby mahogany when held to light . a few large beige bubbles comprise what might be called a head but a persistent collar decorates the chalice . aroma has a pervasive maltiness with boiled toffee and molasses . plums and bing cherries add an alluring fruitiness . notes of good cognac add a syrupy vinous note . mouthfeel is almost full bodied . subdued carbonation fits the style well . taste is excellent with fruity notes of cherry and plum accented by toffee and vinous cognac . warming alcohol adds some peppery spiciness . brown sugar notes join in at the finish adding to the english barleywine character . very tasty . this is one of the best barleywines i ve sampled . the cobalt blue bottle certainly makes for an extraordinary presentation . in my opinion this is much more an english style barleywine and definitely one of the better ones to be found .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a tulip glass bell s java stout is pitch black with a huge fluffy off white head . sticky webbed lacing works its way all around the glass . looks great . upon cracking the beer there was a nice whiff of dark roasted coffee rising up from the bottle . swirling the glass reveals a strong aroma of coffee grounds . almost seems like i m scooping out grounds to dump in the coffee filter . a little bit of roasted malt comes through as well but coffee grounds are the dominate flavor . lots of coffee in this beer . tastes like someone dropped a strong cup of joe in my stout . there were some metallic notes in the aroma but they are mostly gone from the flavor which is nice to see . bits of chocolate and toasted malt hold up the coffee flavor . bitter at times with some acidity but this is a coffee stout . dry on the finish . mouthfeel is good . the body is somewhere between a regular stout and an imperial which is to say that i think it is right on for this beer . carbonation is crisp and tingly . i would n t mind if it was toned down a bit but overall its not bad . somewhat creamy . drinkability is good especially for an imperial coffee stout . its great that bell s bottles this in a regular oz bottle which is the perfect size . i would say that this is a sipper but a pretty quick sipper . overall i was really impressed with this beer . bell s makes some fantastic brews and this is another one of them . lots of stiff dark coffee in a well brewed stout . the beer looks beautiful and has a good coffee aroma . this is an excellent pairing of beer and coffee . i wish i had more of this .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a orange squashy color and the carbonation seems to stick to the sides of the glass . weird . the head is a one finger melange of swirly waves of foam. airy and eggy like merengue . looks decent a pale ale should have just this much color and apparent fizz . aroma is way off . this smells like sunny delight . this smells like orange hi c. it s sickly sweet with only the tracest amounts of earthy hop tones . something in the nose also brings to mind nut husks. an overly bitter element balanced with metallic sharpness . weird and not at all appetizing . ok it s a little more hoppy to taste still this beer falls flat . it s loaded with buttery diacetyl which completely kills the medium hopping that this beer has received . the finish is physically bitter but even that pussies out before the creamy butter and rotten vegetable flavors subside . this beer is barely drinkable . that orange element is here enjoyable to anyone who would prefer eating non sweetened tang powder . really not a beer to savour by any means . i could go on about the other elements of this beer but i feel confident just stopping now. pouring the remainder down the sink hole . drink at your own risk .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz bomber into a pint glass . appearance rich hazy medium orange hue with lots of apparent effervescence . head poured three thick fingers of pillowy ivory foam . pretty good in my book . smell sweet malt aroma with a nicely complex hop profile . i get floral notes some funk and a strong bitey citrus and pine aroma that is almost over the top . it s a bit extreme but i can appreciate its merits . actually as i slowly drink through this beer the aroma is really starting to grate on me in a bad way . not good . taste whoa . the floral notes and strong bitey piney citrus that were so nice in the aroma turn into a tart haranguing sour citrus flavor with some soapy notes . man i was going to say it s not that bad but after a few more sips i do n t think i can . i feel like the brewer was trying to go into a new and exciting direction but ended up pointed the wrong way . this is just a craft beer gone pretty badly wrong . mouthfeel medium medium light body with an ok level of carbonation . feel is good despite the crazy flavor . drinkability this flavor is just an absolute mess . hoppy certainly but it s much crazier than any other ipa i ve ever had . bizarre flavors and extreme imbalance make this beer less than drinkable . not bad enough for a drainpour but uff da . get it together hood canal . the more of this i drink the nastier it gets . i m not certain i ve ever poured most of a bomber down the drain but i think dabob bay ipa will get this distinction . just plain too nasty to finish . sorry guys .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark brown color with a medium sized creamy tan head that retains nicely for a while before slowly fading to a light ring and leaving a moderate amount of sticky lacing . smells very lightly of roasted malt . not much else is really there . nothing off about it but nothing to get excited about either . taste is a lot more pronounced than the aroma . notes of roasted malt and caramel are evident along with light touches of butterscotch and even a little smoke in the background . mouthfeel is smooth with a very dry finish . overall this was pretty decent but it just is n t exciting enough for me to want to drink it on a regular basis . i doubt i ll be going back to this again but i certainly do n t regret trying it one time either .,appearance,0.9,1
awesome awesome beer . i really enjoyed drinking this beer . i did my research before i started but the smothness still suprised me . this beer is making me a big fan of sam adams . the lack of alcohol is a little worrisome especially when you can only find this beer in sampler and holiday packs that i know of but some of the great things are limited . i really enjoyed the look and eroma very subtle nutlike smell . bottom line smooth good tasting beer . could be a little stronger with taste and alcolhol but still really good . seriously i m just getting nit picky this is a good beer . well worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
sharp slightly tannic porter that pours a deep dark ruby brown with minimal head . you definitely need to let this one warm awhile until it settles down a little . glad i tried it but i wo n t go out of my way to get it again .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . poured a small quickly dissipating head on a golden body . smell and tastes were primarily the same citrus floral possibly honey with a dose of stale dustiness . reminded me very much of some of the sorghum brews i ve tried . much fizzier than it looks . i would have rated it higher if it actually was a sorghum brew but because it is n t i was n t impressed .,appearance,0.8,1
live review . this was a big meh the first time i tasted it with some friends during our new years party . my buddy mooky left some beer from wy co behind and this was one of them . thanks bud . the bottle mentions the beer is named after a poached elk named samson and that the proceeds are going to help prevent poaching . i wish them well with their efforts . the beer pours essentially flat . a few big soap bubbles pop up here and there but it did n t matter how rough i poured it nothing was going to happen . the only saving grace is the thick black color which i deem appropriate for the style . smell is pretty weak . some dark roasted coffee and bitter malts with lingering molasses . flavor is very bitter from lots of black malt . bitter black coffee and mild brown sugar . really not that much going on . mouthfeel is dry bitter and flat . slightly watery despite the thick appearance . drinkability . man i am sitting here with my head resting on my hand slightly cocked to the side in deep and uncomfortable thought . i stare at my nearly full pint and debate if it s worth the effort to finish this thing . probably not .,appearance,0.3,0
overall it was a good creamy beer . obviously had the tight nitrogen head . very drinkable and nice finish however lacks some taste before swallowing . appearance was dark reddish . a good beer to have while in ireland and different than anything i have ever tried before .,appearance,0.9,1
i do n t know what the heck happened to this beer but it was n t for the better . bottle was notched for the second week of june but it was a newcomer to my local co op s shelf within the last month . i have to presume it was june of . it starts out fine . a pours very dark brown to black with a thick light tan head . dissipates to a thick cap with fairly nice lacing . this is where this brew goes south very quickly . s ridiculous amounts of grapey vinegary sourness overwhelm a faint espresso note . t more sour grapey vinegar . if not for the appearance i d swear i was drinking red wine and not beer . m carbonation is moderate to pronounced . the beer is medium bodied and the carbonation results in a very foamy creamy texture . d it s hardly a beer at all let alone a stout but finding red wine to be a decent beverage from time to time i can probably stomach these . i paid for them so i ll try to finish them . but jeez this brew was bad and not even close to what i was expecting from a coffee stout . clearly something went wrong in bottling and or distribution unless this is what the brewer really intended to produce . i m doubting that this particular bottle is actually abv too as there is a warming effect starting to envelop the back of my throat . i m also noting a wine like alcoholic astringency as it goes down . i wish i had some way of measuring the abv of this one . note also this was bottle one from a six pack . hopefully they are n t all like this though i have my doubts if they came from the same batch .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a hazy dark copper amber with orange hues . beautiful off white head that clings moderately to the glass . s nice sweet floral clove aroma . some citrus and spice . no typical piney hop aroma but still quite good . hints of grapefruit orange and pineapple but very subtle . mostly floral . t m mostly a strong malty sweet taste with mild flavors of over ripe pineapple and smoky tar or nicotine . very bready with a deadness not characteristic of the fresh tap or growler taste . here is a perfect example of fresher is better . i ca n t believe the difference with the bottle and keg . great beer but try it fresh whenever you can .,appearance,1.0,1
opaque . black hole is the visual m.o . here . the head is mammoth and very interesting . dark mocha color around the bottom near the liquid and a lighter tan color up top . the retention is amazing and there s even some cragginess on the way down . very cool . the nose even through the cap is evident and big . two tons of roasted malt . mainly bitter chocolate and coffee with some caramel malt sweetness . huge and complex . this one is right on the money . tons of dark chocolate and molasses coffee and chicory steel cut oats anise vanilla bean . mouthfeel is super smooth evened out a bit by a high level of hopping . the abv is nice and low not anywhere near a session beer but absolutely beautiful and a joy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
nd bottle so i know it just was n t that the first one was off . . pours a cola brown adequate carbonation . looks sort of thin . smells are dr. pepper with some cheap bourbon or southern comfort thrown in . some esters come through did n t like those in abacus either . no richness or deep dark smells . tastes are not surprisingly dr. pepper with some cheap brown spirits thrown in . a warm mixed drink that you tried a few hours later after the party just for shits and giggles . simple brown sugar sweetness with some poorly matched alcohol is not what i was expecting here . thinner than it should be but it matches the thin flavors so at least it s consistent . poured it out . this beer is a failure . i did n t have abacus fresh but whatever went wrong with that beer over time went wrong here in spades . i guess i m not a firestone walker barrel guy so more for all you .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from the nitro can . a significant cream colored head . beer itself is chocolate milk colored . the cascading waterfall effect is very cool . s smell is average at best . some burnt coffee bean is all i m getting . t a little bitter and watery . taste certainly does n t match the appearance . m solid . a bit thinner than i would have liked though . d very drinkable as far as stouts go owing to it s slightly watered down profile . guinness gets a bad rap from all the beer snobs on here but for a macro it s decent .,appearance,0.9,1
i really love this beer . i was very very happy to be in portland this weekend . color amber looking almost dark but it is dark in this room . smell a very nice hop to malty smell taste and mouthfeel a very nice balance beer that wiill get in me in trouble tonight . nice hop finish .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into an a b flute on deep slightly cloudy honey amber color with a two and a half finger head that is intent on having the appearance steal the show . the head is very slow to thin and leaves thick lace along the way . retention is thin by the end but it does last the whole way and lace remains excellent . i got ta give the appearance everything on this one . the aroma is something of a standoff between malts and hops coming across with notes of peach cobbler dusty bread caramel dry pine resin orange peel and floral and honey sweetness . a similar dry pine bitterness and goodness this beer is dry offers a moderate bitter kick with accents of zesty citrus . the malt backing is sturdy but not nearly as strong as the aroma caramel and dusty biscuit . again very dry . the feel is rather thin with carbonation on the higher side of average . the bitterness seems to jostle the feel too much . overall impression this is decent but as times i find it disjointed with too harsh of bitterness for the scope of the beer . i could go for more hop flavor and less outright bitterness .,appearance,1.0,1
a great show and a great name for a not so great beer . pours from the bottle to a reddish orange with medium off white head that lingers and excellent lacing . from there i must say nee . aroma is faint grassy floral hops . taste is ok but no flavor in particular jumps out . palate is immediately too dry not bitter enough and slightly metallic . nice try but not there .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a thick tan head that quickly fades . beautiful jet black color . s very estery aroma slightly soy like . t the taste is overall quite burnt and dry . more ester flavors than i would expect from a dry stout . a sour ash like taste perhaps with a hint of banana is followed by a harsh kick upon swallowing . the burnt aftertaste lingers . m very astringent almost like an oatmeal stout . medium body . d overall this did n t seem like a balanced beer . one flavor dominated burnt .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks ewright . a a hazy orange color . me thinks this is bottle conditioned given all the haze. nice white head that dissipates into a white ring . s some booze in there . sweet with berry and wine notes . there is a bit of a bready flour scent in here as well . something floral and slightly earthy in this . wondering if it is the hops . a beer i could spend a while sniffing and keep finding new things in . t strong berry flavors sweet and some definite yeast character . this almost has a sweet champaign thing going on . good but a bit sweet . m medium bodied carbonation is pretty good . very dry . d tasty but almost cloying . i definitely enjoyed trying this out .,appearance,0.6,1
glass snifter temp cellared approx degrees this is perfect appearance for a stout . it s as black as black can be . it has a thick head of creamy fluffy brown foam . so thick that it tried to escape the top of the glass in a vertical manner . the head takes a long while to recede to a nice thick surface covering over an th of an inch thick . the lacing is almost like curtains . visually this is quite an impressive beer . the nose is not perfect but it s still very good . big notes of maltiness filled with dark roasted coffee notes . a wonderful lacto sweetness . light hints of milk chocolate vanilla and cocoa powder . a lightly earthy almost woody quality lies over the whole thing . a great big presence of roastiness dominates this one . some mild lacto sweetness with a touch of vanilla caramels . notes of dark chocolate covered espresso roast coffee beans . a very light spicey kiss of hops helps this finish nicely dry . full bodied . very smooth goes down easy with a medium level of creaminess . carbonation level may be just a touch too much but it s still quite tasty . this is a great example of what a good stout should be . it s deliciously smooth and easy drinking . the abv is very well hidden also . this is my first offering from pelican and i want more .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into my dogfish head signature glass . i gave this a quick pour and came away with a one finger head that slowly dissipated to a wisp of foam around the edges . light red amber is the best color to describe this one . s my initial passes in the glass i picked up some bourbon and a tart smell that i have to say is the oak character from the barrel . with a little time in the glass i start to pick up more bourbon and realized the tart smell was mellowed out bourbon . not the most impressive smelling beer but not bad . t picking up lots of hops in this one . i had heard this one was pretty hot and i was hoping it was the bourbon but the hotness is mostly hops . a nice hoppy bourbon aftertaste was left to linger for longer than most beers . the bourbon does show through but not as prominently as i would expect in a bal beer . m had a fair amount of carbonation with a med thin body . the carbonation level was good but i prefer a chewier bw . less carbonation and more body would help this one a lot . as it warmed up it started to pick up a creamy feel . o i have not had wooden hell but have to imagine it surpasses this beer . although this did not live up to the hype it was still quite drinkable . i ve had arctic devil and abacus in the past couple weeks and both were better in my opinion . i m hoping some time in the bottle will mellow out the hops and allow the bourbon to shine . only time will tell .,appearance,0.8,1
copper color with a quickly disapating white head . aroma of cranberries clove and fruit . taste is sweet and very fruity having a dry tart aftertaste with a medium mouthfeel . as the beer warmed in the glass it became more tart over the fuitiness . a good one to try not as fruity as a lambic but just enough to let you know it s still a beer .,appearance,0.6,1
it is a great tragedy to me that almost every bar with any microbrews at all will have at least one or two by dogfishhead and yet i almost never see indian brown on supply . why must we continue to suffer minute ipa instead . to me this makes indian brown a highly under rated beer which does n t get enough attention . this brew has a strong coffee impression which i do n t see mentioned on this site much it has too much roasty malt flavor to come across as an ipa or scotch ale derivative . feels more like a porter or stout . i have confirmed this with both beer fans and casual drinkers alike give a sip to a random girl at a party and she ll probably anounce weird it tastes like starbucks . that brings me to my only criticism though that this brew is inconsistent . i used to drink it weekly and sometimes it would taste sweet and malty other times more hoppy and rough . that would explain for the varying accounts of this beer across different reviews . it is also something of a gateway as good as it is once you have access to better brews with the same characteristics i.e . old rasputin stout there s not a whole lot of reason to go back to the indian brown . nevertheless i continue to find myself eying the dogfish bottles at random bars i go to just in case this is hiding among them .,appearance,0.6,1
another can given by dkachur . what a guy . a it s strange how this style looks so identical in almost every way . i suppose that the same could be said for most any style though . honestly though this one almost looks a little brighter than some others . in some ways it is kinda true to urine . quick forming head just as quick to disappear . s there seems to be a rich scent of corn coming from this one along with a soft grain . it s not a horrible scent but certainly not great either . t grains corn and a slightly sour flavour as it warms just the slightest it becomes rather unpleasant . it was poured just minutes ago and is already showing negative qualities . m d a sharp carbonation with a bit of foaminess on the way down . body has a little bit to it at least for the style . it s unfortunate that the flavour seems to go downhill so quickly . it could have potential as a lawnmower beer but this is more a choice to simply get drunk and guzzle .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance weirdly off color looks almost greenish . otherwise typical light macro thick quick dying soapy foam extremely clear fizzy etc . smell adjuct smell but stronger and worse than most . kinda sickly sweet vegetable odor . taste candy sweet without a hint of hops . this does not pass for beer . i m not going to rank it lower because the taste isn t actively offensive . mouthfeel waaatery no fullness whatsoever . little bit of carbonated tang but even this is somewhat lacking . drinkability hey if you re in a desert or out at sea and dying of thirst this stuff ll go down pretty easy . absent such an occasion however this beer goes in the only for enemies list . quite frankly this stuff is borderline not beer . what in the hell are those golden co. folks up to . the coors products i ve tasted are simply unacceptable . this beer itself may be the worst beer i ve sampled .,appearance,0.2,0
oz . bottle . abv . pours a cloudy yellow gold color with a huge thick fluffy white head . a good deal of carbonation helped this head hold for what seemed like an eternity . aroma is floral grassy spicy and a bit funky . a few citrus notes in the background . near the end the aroma seemed to become perfumey . soft carbonation gives this a great mouthfeel almost creamy . a bit of tartness followed by some earthy spices and lingering lemon zest . great patches of lace are left clinging to the glass as i drink this brew . lingering earthy and grassy bitterness . there is a bit of funky flavor that hits as you raise the glass to your lips . seemed just a bit harsh for me which hurts the drinkability somewhat . overall pretty good .,appearance,1.0,1
a a nice clear bright yellow . a white puffy head . lots of carbonation . s arghh . this took be aback . very foul smelling . skunky . the beer was fresh months old enough . either this was a bad bottle . or a bad beer . t same as the smell . skunky . m thin . fizzy . o very disappointed . drainpour .,appearance,0.8,1
a wow . i ve had a lot of scotch ales before but never one that poured this dark and thick . its like pouring a ris . good amount of carbonating . head dies down but a film remains . s roasted peat smoked malts . .almost a bbq smell . faint sweetness from a dark fruit . t ah crap its infected . surprising it was n t on the nose . . tart cherry flavor . mouthfeel is thin . damn i had high hopes . i d love to try this fresh uninfected .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle at a sushi restaurant . did n t catch the size as the server poured it ways and then took the empty away but it was the big one . hazy straw colored body with a fizzy white head that tails off fairly quickly leaving little opportunity for much in the way of lacing . a tart burst of citrus lemon juice and orange zest greets the nose backed up with cloves tangy wheat and tangy yeast . tastes much like it smells with the additions of brief moments of earthiness and a lemon lime soda sweet character . a bit of a band aid aftertaste particularly as it gets warmer but not enough to be too distracting . light and almost wispy on the tongue with a clean finish it made a pretty nice match for the sushi .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer pours a gorgeous clear deep orange amber color with a finger on an easy pour of offwhite tannish thick sudsy head . the head retention on this was ridiculous . thick clumps of sticky lacing left on the sides of the glass the entire way down . nose is of grapefruit and orange citrusy hops some caramel malt notes filter in in the background . taste is caramel malts at the beginning then moving in to some spice and grapefruit hops . the malt then makes a resurgence with some roasted and graininess to it . in the finish is a tad soapy on my second glass i washed out and tried again but the soap was still there . this is an incredible beer . medium bodied medium carbonation crisp feel goes down easily drier finish . this is highly drinkable and another great offering from nogne .,appearance,1.0,1
its worth trying this beer to just watch the pour . it has a head that goes on and on and on . but after the pour it goes downhill . hardly andy aroma to wet your tastebuds and it was a very bland and like a previous post said boring beer . . cheers,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a very dark brown almost black with a two finger well carbonated beige head that slowly dissipates to a cm head . very attractive drink as well as bottle which is slightly shorter and wider than most oz bottles . s smells coffee like and malty with a hint of chocolate poking its head through . the smell is pretty strong but very appetizing . t stong taste . hoppy and coffee like . faintly chocolatey with a slightly bitter but pretty nice aftertaste . m nice consistency and decent thickness to it . goes down very smooth . d i like sierra nevada porter a lot and could have a number of them in one sitting either with or without a meal . it is not extremely filling yet it is not as weak as some of the light beers out there . it even retains all of its flavor smell and deliciousness as it slowly loses its coldness while in your glass bottle . a truly excellent beer,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass this turned out to be a really beautiful beer . it was an amber color with a thick off white head that persisted throughout the time it took me to drink the beer . there was an amazing amount of lacing . the aroma was fresh rye bread . the rye dominated the taste making it a fairly dry beer . a little bit of spice present also . enjoyed this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a small snifter . no head and no lacing after being poured . very little carbonation almost flat . vanilla flavor is all but lost . very noticeable tinny metal flavoring . flat mouthfeel because of lack of carbonation . very disappointing compared to other times i have had this brew . flavor does n t live up to its porter profile .,appearance,0.8,1
cloudy though not much and dark gold weak head of white . aroma is citrusy lightly grassy and piney i also detect peaches oh so good . taste bitter grainy aftertase i like it . i feel preserved by the hops . it feels spicy and tingly . you notice it all the way down . i would usually want to put away a few of these of course it would get the better of me but darn it it s good .,appearance,0.6,1
there are a group of beers that are often cited as being beers for people that do n t like beer . that wild blue is often cited at the top of this list just goes to show that if you do n t like beer chances are that any beer you ll like wo n t taste like it . wild blue certainly does n t . visually wild blue at least looks the part . it pours a nice two finger purple head and there s abundant lacing as you swill it down . the beer itself is a deep purple brown color . if i were to judge a beer by looks alone you d think that wild blue blueberry lager is a good one . unfortunately for ab taste is ultimately king when it comes to beer . the smell is where you start to detect that there s something wrong . it s very fruity but not in a natural way . if you want to think of an artificially flavored drink kool aid welch s grape juice or generic grape drank you re on the right track . it s not really unpleasant but it really does n t smell natural . it s almost as if ab had brewed regular old macro lager and added artificially flavored blueberry syrup to it . once you start to drink it you know something is wrong . it s drinkable enough i suppose but you have to remind yourself that you re drinking beer at least for as long as it s cold . once it warms up a bit you start to notice the malt liquor like taste but not at all in a good way . it s very sweet and has that artificial blueberry flavor but this is beer in name only . if there s a positive note to add to that it s that it s very hard to believe that this is an abv brew . ultimately all i can say is that i m glad i like beer . if this is the swill non beer drinkers turn to i actually kind of feel sorry for them . if this were marketed as a flavored malt beverage i d probably be a bit less harsh but the fact that ab tries to market this along the lines of a micro brew is insulting at best . there are good examples of fruit beer out there abita purple haze comes to mind a personal favorite but this surely is n t it . if you like real beer i would advise you to steer clear but in the event you like the idea of a brew that comes across like a blueberry soda well you might give it a try with a healthy helping of my pity .,appearance,0.8,1
i ve only had one other pilsner style beers . and that experience left me weary of the style but not being willing to let one breweries sample give testimony to the style i tried this one on an impulse . served from a bottle into an oversized mug this beer poured a clear gleaming light honey color and produce a thick white frothy head leaving very little lacing . in the mug the beer looked a pale straw color . the head dissipated very slowly and produced a grassy white wine like aroma with alcoholic notes . the taste of this beer was surprisingly mild but with a complex mixture of malty spicy hoppy tones coming and going in succession . mouthfeel was crisp and refreshing . this beer finished dry and grassy leaving me wanting to continue to savour . this beer was easy to drink and with its moderate alcohol content i could easily spend an afternoon with this beer . however in that i am not fond of the smaller beers i do n t see myself buying this beer often much keeping a stock of it in the fridge . given this experience i will gladly continue to sample other examples of this style .,appearance,0.9,1
a beautiful brown with red highlights and a tan head that lasts and sticks . smell is extremely faint muted nuts yeast and aged english hops . flavor is also very restrained and dull . i am not looking for anything in my face but this is pretty boring . medium body low carbonation . i most likely wo n t be having this again . this is like a yeasty newcaste with more hop character . not impressed .,appearance,1.0,1
i good beer for a good price and with the exception of a few flaws a fine example of a dopple bock . poured into a pilsner glass the beer produces no head no carbonation to speak of and no lacing . the smell is of carmal and malt sweetness as well as chocolate and dark fruit . the taste is malty with a light to medium body with drinkability being moderate .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a black color with good carbonatio and a tannish head . nose is whhhholly blueberry . to much berry no enough oats . taste is pretty thin blueberry heavy not much oats but a roastiness going on . mouthfeel is pretty much dominated by roasted malt hints of oats being smothered by bllueberry . no way will i try this again but someone else might dig it .,appearance,0.8,1
i expected a lot more from this beer . it pours with a dark golden color with amber undertones topped by a thin head with very little lacing left behind . the aroma is slightly hoppy with sweet undertones . the flavor is slightly sweet and bitter with a good balance between the hops and malt . the flavor and aroma are well balanced but weak and unimpressive .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a beautiful dark chocolate color that does n t allow any light to shine through . because it was in a nitro can the tan head is about an inch high with beautiful cascades of foam running up and down the inside of the glass . decent lacing this is really nice to just sit back and watch for a minute . the smell is n t as great as i had hoped right off the bat i get whiffs of chocolate milk and some slight roasted malts but it s not nearly as strong as i d like it to be . the flavor while good needs to be a bit more assertive as well . a sweet chocolate milk base with roasted malt and some chocolate covered coffee beans for a bittersweet taste . still i did n t feel as if it was as flavorful as it could ve been . i ve definitely had better chocolate stouts . the mouthfeel is the worst part for me . i like the look that comes from the nitro can but i really ca n t deal with the oily slick feel that comes from a beer with almost no carbonation in it . maybe if it was a bit thicker and more flavorful but it s not . the drinkability takes a bit of a hit from the mouthfeel and slightly weak flavors but it could definitely be good if it picked it up in those two areas . i think i m going to have to give young s another shot but in the bottle next time . it s a looker as a nitro but i do n t care much for the mouthfeel . the beer has potential though so i wo n t give up .,appearance,1.0,1
ah so this is the creamy dark lager . nice name . brewed with caramel munich carapils chocolate and three yes . pale malts . hopped with cascade cluster and mt.hood . abv calories per bottle . pours out to a clear deep mahogany forming a modest light yellow off beige head of microbubbles with decent retention and good lacing . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is laced with that domestic macrobrew twang but this time in a creamy dark lager . indeed i do not see corn listed as an ingredient but i sure smell it . poopy macro yeast aroma with caramelized sugar added to provide some semblance of dark aroma . i swear to god when i swirl it i get onions and rotting lettuce . mouthfeel is thin and fizzy with a light body . taste begins with a little bit of nothing . medicinal caramelized sugar wood macro yeast blargh and some nice fusels that give me a headache almost instantly . bitterness tastes like the way your clothes smell after going to a smokey bar . that s enough . i ca n t take any more . down the sink it goes . a belch tastes like nag champa . highest quality hand crafted in small batches . poop on you mr.leiny your beer sucks .,appearance,0.8,1
the best japanese beer i ve had . although that does n t say much . perhaps the really good japanese beers are only available in japan . appearance clear yellow . minimal head smell just about nothing at all . you ve really got to whiff hard to get find anything . taste well it s pretty dry as it claims to be it s crisp and i definitely enjoyed that . but really there s nothing too distinct or enjoyable here . mourthfeel thin drinkability well again it s the best japanese beer i ve had . if i m at my favorite japanese karaoke i might have this again but otherwise it s not something i ll look for .,appearance,0.4,0
cl bottle poured into a grimbergen chalice bottle ref l a mahogany body with garnet highlight . lots of sediment poured in . finger tan head reduces instantly . no lacing and no head retention at all . s light cocoa note hint of vanilla . very subtle though this only really came through as the beer warmed up . t subtle notes again . cocoa comes through but i cant really pick out anything else before the dry finish and alcohol kick . m high carbonation cola like levels . d nd rochefort beer i have had and nd time im completely underwhelmed . i realise this is an older bottle but at . abv i would expect it to hold up and have some complexity retained . to me this is over carbonated bland with a noticeable alcohol kick on the tongue . ill need to hunt down a fresh bottle looking at other reviews of these beers im not drinking the same ones .,appearance,0.4,0
served in it s glass this was cloudy golden yellow inch and a half white head with retention and lacing . lots of fast rising little bubbles . nose is lemon and yeast . taste is of clove yeast malts grassy fresh and citrus . finish is wheat . i m not getting too much banana here . medium thin mouthfeel but it does coat a little . champagne like carbonation . very drinkable and refreshing .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer ai n t no kstritzer . that s a compliment . it is n t the best in its field but damn if it ai n t good . crisp and clean as a dark beer can be but all that without sacrificing the full taste and body of a dark dark beer . mmmm . i learned to drink beer on kstritzer and i learned to love beer with klsch and this beer falls right in the middle of the two . well not quite middle . the former with the latter to balance things out . mmmm lecker .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at big daddy s burger bar in ballantyne poured into a skull coast pint glass . a hazy dark brown color which i m assuming is chill haze with very little off white head . s chocolate and not much else . maybe slight nuttiness and coffee in the background . t overwhelming chocolate with slight coffee and some nuttiness in the finish . seems like most of this beer s flavor comes from hazelnut extract and cocoa nibs . not necessarily a bad thing but not really my style . this is a very sweet beer in my opinion . m medium to heavy body . carbonation seems just about perfect for the style . d i had and that was plenty for me . as a funny addendum to this review i noticed shortly after i posted it that i was removed from skull coast s facebook page . not saying there is a connection but it s a mighty strange coincidence . i attempted to add them again and was denied . i attempted to contact them to see why i was being blacklisted and got no response . it s kind of sad because i liked their other beers and love to support local breweries but will probably steer clear of them from now on since they do n t seem to like constructive criticism .,appearance,0.4,0
as far as beers go this one struck me as very unimpressive to look at . as soon as i poured i was overcome by the head which at one point was about half the glass . the color is a maple amber crystal clear and with tons of carbonation on the sides and bottom of the glass . it looked more like a root beer or maybe a food colored macro . the head only looked pleasant once it had died down to about half a centimeter and actually left a good deal of lace . the smell was metallic off the bat although i was able to uncover some hidden honey malts with a touch of hops after some searching . the taste was a bit watery although this would probably be the strongest point of the beer . it is unimpressive on the front of the pallate but it divulges a few malty flavors on the back released by the carbonation . mouthfeel is high in carbonation and watery . drinkable fine for a round or two but you wont see me drinking the night away with this .,appearance,0.4,0
first off the cork on this baby was barely being held in by the cage . it started sliding up as soon as the cage twisted off . an agressive pour was neither necessary nor desired to result in a glass full of beer and dense off white foam . even when it settled down a decent crust of foam remained on top of the beer . robust carbonation with many small bubbles . the smell was distinctive of a solid wild ale . funky sour hinting at sweetness . taste was a refreshing affirmation of what the aroma promised . i picked up some bittering hop on the palate and some light malt sweetness but overall was rewarded by a tasty and refreshing sour flavor that i have enjoyed on much more expensive beers . mouthfeel was full without being cloying . finish was dry and bitter leaving me wanting the next sip even when there was no more to be had . a very good wild ale for an excellent price . i will definitely return to the store for more .,appearance,1.0,1
a always love the look of a good nitro poured stout . a bit of translucent dark ruby around the edges . s first stout i ve smelled excepting a bad bottle of a cream stout that was n t pleasant . smelled earthy and like a cheap red wine which was good . but it had some sort of funky smell on top of this that i could n t place . t i think that i hope expect stouts to be thick and full of flavor . first started drinking them living over in the uk and did n t realize that the same brews e.g. guinness are significantly more watery and less flavorful in the us . this beer was pretty watery and the main flavor i could detect was of earthy pine . m again less thick than i would expect a stout . maybe however i need to drink more dry stouts to compare this with . d maybe i need to give this one another shot . it seemed pretty flavorless to me but perhaps the stuff i got had gone bad as the place i went the napa valley grille did n t specialize in beer . they advertised it as beamish dark which i assume is this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i received a bottle of this in my easter pack from nlmartin and one in a trade from cresant . thanks . pours a brownish amber color cloudy and with a faint head . aromas are floral pine like and there is a hint of carmel . taste is thick big mouthfeel on this one . beer starts with a kick of alcohol and some malty brown sugar like flavors . there is a bitter and crisp hoppy finish . flavors do seem a bit flat and fleeting . except for the bitterness that sticks around for a bit . overall this beer hits and misses on different levels . the flavors seem a bit too flat . and nothing really stands out except the bitter finish . it s a good beer but i ve had better . worth a try and if nothing else . it s a pretty interesting beer to taste .,appearance,0.6,1
i was at costco the other day and saw the kirkland beer case . for a case good i ll save bucks this week drinking this beer . the appearance is a nice looking bronze color . good looking off white head and thin lacing . the smell was not that interesting for such a pretty looking beer . i ll have my wife smell the next one i open she has a nose of a blood hound . if there is something interesting in the aroma it is behind the clean soap water scent . i have to admit i did not have great expectations for this purchase . i do n t know if i even had good expectations . but i really wanted this one to be good at least . nope the fresh water smacks you with your first sip and all the others . buy a case of sprite it atleast tastes better . a slight boring hop note and a little malt note . one sip i thought it tasted like a tin cup . another sip i thought i tasted something i had before . . water . mouthfeel it does leave a little tingling on the tongue . it does leave a taste on the palate from the hops and malts that is thin and the flavor left behind is a tin cup bite . eat something with this or smoke but do something while you drink this beer . it needs help . while eating pizza or a sub you could down a few of these . the watery style will refresh your palate and the food my help the taste . that is why i gave it a for drinkability . by itself i will not do again . matter of fact the two kirkland beers i have had so far i lost my on this purchase . not all is lost my wife may like these beers . . .,appearance,0.8,1
this poured a yellow color with some white head . it practically has no smell maybe some grain . tastes like a watered down lager with a little flavor here and there . it is light bodied as per the style with plenty of carbonation . all that said this brew goes down easy . this is the most drinkable beer i ve had . it is actually refreshing at times especially after doing yard work .,appearance,0.3,0
it pour extraordinarily clear into a glass . way too clear . not much of a head . some would call it a skunk smell though those of us who know that is by design will say otherwise . but the smell is rather too strong . taste . really watery . american light beers have more on this beer . very drinkable with absolutely no aftertaste . i can not describe how much this beer has no aftertaste . verdict not worth a buy when you can get better at a cheaper price . edited this beer went flat before i was through with it . i am a power drinker and did not sip this beer slowly . look i know some comments are inappropriate but as a well educated business man i find these comments to not be out of line when i say this beer cut corners on its carbonation . it is typical not a prejudice but a known fact in the professional business world and far into the mainstream that chinese business are notorious to cut corners . that may work with billion chinese population but in america we are subject are own free will and can buy another beer from just about anywhere in the world . i had to knock down my results across the board except smell by . .,appearance,0.3,0
pours out light gold with decent head and very heavy signs of carbonation . smells very light with some hint of hops . almost no taste except for the bitter alcohol that may follow but for the most part very watery . it is however quite refreshing . because of its lack of flavor and the fact that it s so light it s drinkability is quite high . overall refreshing but not a beer lover s beer . not the best light beer but not the worst .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance very dark as the name would suggest . but some brown tinge . quite a nice head with moderate retention and nice lace . smell the sweetish bitter combination of toasted malt and bitter cocoa burnt coffee is quite memorable . taste this is an ipa worth trying mostly due to the heavy and sweet presence of toasted malts . the bitterer hop presence follows up along with a bitter cocoa taste . the feel in the mouth is thickish and full . overall immensely drinkable but perhaps not quite as nicely complex as some other options . like dogfish head s minute ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
thank you richard for giving me the opportunity to review this beer . i entirely appreciate the bottle and the brewery s efforts that being said bourbon barrel aged sour lug nut lager skyscrape brewing company el monte ca bottle of hand signed appearance from the outset i am suspicious of this alleged lager because it doesnt have any other adjectives akin to lagers and it looks as reluctant as a craigslist casual encounters endeavor . it is just languid and sits there supplicant but distasteful . it is deep yellow mellow gold and the carbonation looks like a crestfallen th birthday party with lacing streamers applied with judicious alacrity . s the smell of this beer reminds me of white zinfandel toffee run over by a car and a caramel kiss left in the microwave in a plastic container too long . my left eye does this staccato glitch like wild animals when they eat a monarch butterfly . i feel like this wont be getting better like the third season of one tree hill . t ok to be fair the tart bite is there at the outset its like they used a simple sour mashing technique or maybe a poorly monitored spontaneous fermentation but the overall taste is not entirely offputting . that old toffee that i was mentioning earlier voltrons up into full on wethers original . the buttery coating is like a cruel jelly belly of the experimental kind . the butteriness is not unlike lindsay lohans complexion in execution . it seems like this is getting worse with age much like lindsay loh well moving on . m the mouthfeel for the first half second is pretty awesome and is almost like ok guys wow this is kinda like supplica ok no thats vagina a buttery vagina taste wait wow . so if you have that memento disease and you can only recall the last . seconds then i guess this is the beer.for you . you probably shouldnt be drinking on that many meds though . d again this comes down to the user . would you perform cunnilingus on a clown . do you absolutely hate the tastes of butterscotch and regret . if not then this might be your jam . its tough to blast it too because it feels like something i would try not the clown sex the brewing . i look at the hand signed bottle the numbered limited batch and then i just sit in my tower acting like i used to be something . well fine i cant put clown vagina in a bottle but i can criticize and well here we are mumra . time for some hooo .,appearance,0.3,0
got this one from ckeengan thanks buddy this is an excellent beer . a it s impossible to score higher beautiful beer . thick fluffy white head that resembles the frothed milk of a latte dark gold to light copper carbonation rains towards the head . such a beautiful looking beer . s some phenolic spiciness banana esters and light grainy malt . . hop note seems nonexistent but could be mistaken for the phenolic aroma . very balanced no one aroma overpowers the others . . very subtle and enjoyable . t grainy pilsner malt note is balanced with a medium bitterness alongside spicy phenolic notes think clove like and light hints of banana . much like the aroma suggests this beer is very very well balanced without one flavor stomping another . i crave the next sip as i put the chimay goblet down . . m light and creamy as it enters and like a morning sunrise the carbonation picks up and brightens up the palate . no astringency not cloying whatsoever . d one word can describe this beer . phenomenal . wonderfully subtle amazingly drinkable this beer is sure to please . do not expect an in your face brew the beer has a million subtle notes and is meant to be savored sit back deep into an adirondack chair watch the sun set with this beer accompanying you . yeah its that kind of beer .,appearance,1.0,1
received as a gag gift . and like any good practical joke this has me simmering for revenge . pours dilute yellow with the pepper lodging in the neck halfway and difficult to remove . no head to speak of whatsoever . nose of corn syrup and chiles . i guess it smells pretty close to how i imagined it would . tastewise it begins with that same flourish of corn fed sweetness then it s vaporized by a fiery vegetal pepper blast . waxy and uncomfortable . if there is anything else here and i seriously doubt it it is cloaked in full by the heat . the heat subsides over time or at least is acclimated to but then nothing is left other than that wax coated veggie sense and tacky sugared tortillas . thin bodied fiercely hot up front and painful to drink . it burns the lips then the entrance to the throat . sink bound . this is as bad as avertised . worse probably .,appearance,0.2,0
a the pour is a nice deep golden color with a crispy white head on it that holds some decent retention and lacing . s damn it skunk . it smells like skunk and rotten wood . i really wish they would do something to prevent this . i can smell the pungent skunk from a few feet away . sort of mustardy too . t the taste is n t as skunky as the smell for some reason yet it is still bad . the taste is overly sweet and skunky . luckily the sweetness takes a little of the skunk away or i would be lost . this is just too bad . m clean crisp and refreshing . d i really wish i could have found a bottle of this that is n t skunked . i m reviewing it because i paid for it . they should take more care into keeping this problem away .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer was bought directly from the brewer at a farmers market . to be fair this beer looks pretty good when you give it a hard pour . the first bottle did n t come to much but i gave the second a lot of agitation on the way into the glass and it came up with a nice tight head that stuck around a bit and laced pretty nicely . add to that a nice crystal clear golden colour and you ve got a decent looking beer . oh dear . once you smell this beer things start to go wrong . instead of punget hop aroma all i get is musty dampness and metalic aroma very odd for a beer i believe to be super fresh . mouthfeel is actually about bang on for a drinkable pale ale style beer . there appears to be more carbonation in the mouth than is evident when poured . the taste is god damn awful . it has a really nasty cub kinda taste that has so little to do with pale ale that i ca n t begin to describe . there is a hint of fruit but it s over powered by a horridly dry nasty flavour that i ca n t quite pin . i m grimmacing just to taste it . i m strugling to even believe this was brewed with an ale yeast . seems to me to taste like industrial lager at this point on my second bottle . overall this is a dreadful beer and i so wanted it to be good after talking to the brewer . i love supporing local breweries but i ca n t recomend this . the rest of this glass is going down the drain and i may not even force the rest of the six pack on guests .,appearance,0.8,1
several years old courtesy sharing with steve beerhugger . an aroma of a very aged beer . the color of beige lots of foam . a vinegary cidery taste but better than a cantillon . i could only sip this in between other food and drink . still significant carbonation . great for what it is .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a deep amberish brown with lots of carbonation and abid dirty white head that took a while to simma down . nose is pretty faint caramel chocolate and some sweetness . taste is pretty damn simple and underwhelming . as my friend pinted out it seemed to be more of a extract based barleywine from the taste much like my homebrew barleywine but perhaps with less taste . i picked up a bit of caramel chocolate malt no big hops and nothing to really distinguish it or make me want more . simple and uninspiring .,appearance,0.8,1
poured in a pint glass . appearance beer pours with next to head that disappears quickly lacing is ever present . carbonation on pour was extreme then died off to almost none . overall golden hazy looking beer . smell very good smelling beer slight sweetness and some grains overall very good . taste nice tasting beer almost no aftertaste and goes down smooth . almost a hint of sweetness with some min grains hops . mouthfeel carbonation is activated in the mouthfeel adds a little punch to the taste and a little bitterness on the last sip . drinkability i found this to be a nice beer overall good tasting and light on the mouth .,appearance,0.4,0
a this thing is like the abyss . there is no light coming through and no apparent haze . in the very bottom of my glass i can see rust colored highlights coming through . the head is creamy looking and a very inviting light brown that makes me think of mocha for some reason . s almost smells like a beefed up guiness maybe a slight tang . not exactly what i was expecting . not much hop aroma not much roast coffee and really not much malt either . the nose is not very enticing t i ca n t tell if this is infected or not and will have to compare to others notes . it tastes like a beefed up guiness which is not saying a whole lot . i just get dry metallic slightly tangy black ale with non descript flavors . there is still a balance of malt and bitterness i guess . m ok . the balance of body and carb is actually pretty good which makes me think it s not infected . for right now good mouthfeel o i ll revisit just to see if this bottle is bad . has some potential but not tapping into it right now .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a deep dark muddy ruby topped by a large bubbled head . the head retention is fantastic on this . great lacing . the aroma is sour cherries and beechwood . almost vinous . the maltiness builds . the taste is like cream soda in its sweetness . no . it reminds me a lot of the strawberry pop i used to love as a kid . very dry and woodsy in the finish . sweet and fruity without being cloying thanks to a sour cherry taste and just a hint of balsamic vinegar . dry and velvety at the same time . the balance is a little off in the sweet to sour ratio in favour of the sweet . some lingering toastiness in the aftertaste . somewhat reminiscent of cranberry juice . it s medium bodied with a perfect level of carbonation . there s something very creamy about this . overall an interesting beer with some sherry like characteristics present in the aroma and taste . it s complex and full flavoured while at the same time very approachable . i d definitely get this again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark brown colour with bright ruby highlights . the carbonation in this is tremendous . i had to pour it three separate times because the head would overflow . aroma of fruit mangoes grain and yeast . this is a smooth and crisp ale . hints of fruit particularly mango and grapes . some sweetness and a touch of spice . easy drinking alcohol well hidden .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a three finger cream head that fades slowly to a thin layer leaving a good lace . crystal clear amber color . good carbonation and medium bodied . piney grapefruit nose . flavor is sweet grapefruit piney hops and some caramel . higher abv totally hidden . and the ridiculous ibus are just about balanced . really lingering piney hop aftertaste . . for a oz bottle from beverage warehouse winooski vt .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to a thin off white head and a solid clear brown color . aroma is a nice mixture of fruity esters and buttery malt . flavor is heavy on the malt flavors with just enough hops to even it out . there are dark specialty malts all over the flavor giving it a complex malt profile that develops as it warms . good smooth mouthfeel due to low carbonation . easy to quaff . good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
from the fascinating colonial recipe collection this will be served just over fridge temperature in a pint glass . appearance before we even pour i have to mention the chunks of what seem to be lemon peel resting at the bottom of the bottle . this should be quite an exciting ride . . well maybe not . resembling diet cream soda the pale gold liquid screams with a crackly thin rim of bubbles that disappear completely within ten seconds . looking like yesterday s beer that i left out on the counter to die it contains some tiny floaties that hover weightlessly within . a painfully flat and lackluster appearance . smell ginger . and lots of it . i love this herb and all that it stands for . longevity its properties regarding the immune system and its unique flavor . there is a trace of honey in the nose but it s all about the former ingredient . taste a delicious and satisfying treat that incorporates two bold distinct characters and somehow manages to present them in harmony and total balance . the finishing pour swirling in all sediment and particles gives this beer a parting sweetness that was n t there before . delicious refreshing daring an enigma that i hope to sample again . mouthfeel drinkability excellent slickness keeping the overall texture light and pleasing . a good whish sends this beer bobsledding across the mouth exhibiting a masterful intergration of flavor that must have taken long hours to perfect . for the style a terrific palate pleaser that i hope resurfaces again for all to try .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a couple of these delights from the boise coop on my trip there a couple weeks ago . not sure how much i paid but i guarantee it was less than other places . drank from my stone india pale ale flute . appearance pours a super clear bright yellow with a nice big two finger heavenly white head . lots of aggressive bubbly carbonation gives this a very champaign look . beautiful cap and collar that remains the entire brew leaving some lacing . smell quite fruity with some honeydew melon and slightly zesty lemon . i do n t get much of the orange peel but might be from the dominating coriander . really spicy as well with somewhat of a white peppery kick . very little yeast is noticeable but there is a tad bit of a somewhat familiar candy maltiness . taste a bit more subdued than i was expecting but tasty none the less . a bit of sweetness to start that is grainy and thin with some underlining fruitiness . not at all any sort of a tart fruit just some mellow cantaloupe and those grains of paradise . some coriander and banana are discernable towards the end but they re rather subtle . mouthfeel fairly thin with a nice crisp bite from the moderately aggressive carbonation . drinkability overall this is n t too shabby . i m a huge fan of deschutes and they usually put out terribly drinkable beers . if i was to change something though i think i d tone down the spices just a hair . at least the coriander and grains of paradise just not a huge fan . definitely worth a shot though if you run into one .,appearance,0.9,1
a classic dark bronze doppelbock color . rich beige head that lingers . s sweetness some dark brooding roasty notes a slight whiff of alcohol and spice . t malt bomb . a bit one dimensional in that respect approaches cloying levels but does n t get there which is admittedly is nice . rich robust malty sweetness with middle notes of roasted barley and backend of ever so slight hops and a good dose of alcohol . finishes wet and sweet . it just lacks a certain depth and complexity of flavor that other doppels i like better have such as herby notes yeasty notes and a more elegant approach balancing out the malts m very good . thick and voluptious . d its drinkable but strong and sweet . so its not something i would drink all night long but definitely something i get every time i m at the german bar after a few pints of a nice pilsner .,appearance,1.0,1
got this beer in a slovak pub from my potential father in law . the beer was served in a stein glass . the color is dark brown almost black with a beautiful light brown creamy and thick head that reduced to a nice thin lacing after several minutes . the smell was somewhat weak sweet brown sugar and some hints of roasted and caramelized malts . i thought i smelled some dough in there . the taste was much better than the smell . sweet creamy roasted malts coffee dark chocolate very weak taste of alcohol hints of brown sugar with a very long lasting sweet aftertaste . mouthfeel very light thin creamy and easy to drink . medium low carbonation . overall a bit too sweet for my palate also the taste is a bit too flat . the beer reminds me of heineken oud bruin . not bad but i hope i will still find better beers in slovakia before i go home again but i will not refuse another one in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
reddish brown color very hazy but this could be due to the fact i m drinking this on the east coast . great foamy head taller than normal fair aroma of citrus and spice thin on malt due to the great amount of bitterness this beer puts forward . biting hops at the end are nice but more malt would of been appropriate for the flavor and body of this brew . clean bitterness in the aftertaste allows good drinkability a good ipa that i would like to try again closer to its origins .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pounder glass at a rapid pace and produced a light fizzy head that reduces to nothing quicker than tom leykis can diss a beeeeatch . faded amber coloring . as soon as i poured this a huge apple juice aroma explosion . which i imagine is a byproduct of the cypress wood aging . sweet malty earthy grain type backdrop . first drink it comes across juicy . its a unique taste for this style . sweet body and a mellow syrupy mouthfeel with light carbonation that forgets to show up for work . almost malt liquor ish but with flavor . it finishes a bit chalky . i liked the effort to be different and age it in wood barrells it definately is unique but thats where it ends for me . with that said i have more to go in the six pack . .not a problem .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks fred . pours a thick black with a large mocha head . nose is very roasted malt forward with some unsweetened chocolate and vanilla . almost charred . mouth is heavily distractingly carbonated . fairly dry up front which i enjoy segueing into a massively roasty bitter finish . some nice earthy tones but way too messy on the finish and the body is way too carbonated .,appearance,0.9,1
pours black as night with a brown head . definitely looks the part of a big ris . the nose is lackluster strong to be sure but not pleasant . tons and tons of malt with a plum character . not really appealing . the taste is much of the same . loaded with roasty caramel malt and a charateristic that makes me think of plums . this is n t bad per se but definitely not tasty to me . when i try a beer of darkness acclaim i expect some nice complexities and layers . i got none of that . this thing honestly tasted like a thicker cloying version of old rasputin to me . mouthfeel was nice and thick and creamy . sticky . all in all massive disappointment . even though this bottle was from the most recent vintage i did n t get any of the hops that others are mentioning . i wish i had since it might have balanced this mess out . i do n t imagine i ll be trying this one again . took me almost hours to finish the bottle and i was sick to my gut afterwards . yeck .,appearance,0.9,1
light gold color with a bubbly head that dissolves right away . much more a lager in appearance than an ale . smells of cream orange candy and florals . also has a very orange candy flavor . honey and floral notes are also noticeable . not totally unpleasant to drink providing you only want one . it s way too sweet to take any deeper than that .,appearance,0.4,0
i ve been drinking the original since i was a young boy . i finally found this at a beer warehouse in philly before a phils game . bought a . a month later i m still working on it . a poured yellow with mild cloudiness and a thick head that quickly faded . carbonation was strong initially but also slackened off rapidly . no lacing . s grainy sweet malt and polenta hint lemon rind at beginning that quickly faded . t slightly sweet grain and corn flour and finish hints at hops mealy apple and cornbread . m mouthfeel is crisp and clean and one of the aspects of this beer that renders it palatable . carbonation is pretty good for style . d this stuff is nothing special of course but for its price it s a far better value than most of the stuff out there . it s a fair drink it s better than most other light beers and it goes down smoothly . this is my go to cheap stuff .,appearance,0.4,0
unfortunately this bottle feel out of my fridge while rearranging my beer . since the cap popped open a bit i needed to drink it . that said the head was massive which might be a result of being shaken right before being served . a . huge tan creamy head on top of a super black viscous liquid . s. lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate some caramel . some bourbon and oak in the back of my nose . t. wow . tons of bourbon up front with coffee bitterness on swallow the bourbon completely overwhelmed any more subtle flavors on the first sip . as you adjust to the bourbon the roasted malt flavors make an appearance but make no mistake this is a bourbon beer . the alcohol manages to hide fairly well though . m. thin with a fairly high level of carbonation probably my least favorite part of the beer . with an imperial stout i expect to be chewing on the beer . d. i must say that it s not supremely drinkable at o clock on a thursday but most people probably wo n t be drinking it at this time . that said as a bourbon lover i appreciate the bourbon character but i also wish that it blended in with the other flavors a bit more .,appearance,0.9,1
mine came in a can and it was something that i can not recommend . it poured with a rocky two fingers of bone white head with low retention . the nose had a sweetish metallic quality which was undesirable . the color was a deep golden shade with ne quality clarity the mouthfeel was medium with a taste like corn and metal . not what i was after . the finish was mildly sweet lager like but mostly verboten .,appearance,0.8,1
this brew was a bit of a disappointment after the pour and the aroma expectations were high . to be fair it was one of the better porters i ve had but porters are under represented in the market today in my opinion . anyway on to the beer . looks nearly black with about a caramel colored head from a vigorous pour . aroma is excellent of roasted coffee and toffee . flavor is also coffee slightly burnt toffee and malt with a hint of hops that was a bit distracting . very little lacing needs more carbonation and a bit too thin on mouthfeel but very drinkable and an excellent value as well . i ll buy it again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a nice light amber with big head that lasted for quite a while . this was as good as it got . . . . the smell was all sweet with no hint of hops . smelled like pop or maybe a wine cooler . the taste was awful . i ve tasted syrup that was n t this sweet . this was just nasty . someone used the term cough syrup and that describes it to a tee . mf was thick and nasty just like cough syrup . this is not a drinkable beer . this should be outlawed and never brewed again . . .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle bought at real foods edinburgh . abv is . . deep amber coloured beer large off white head . unusual sweetish aroma notes of over ripe raspberries and pine needles not very pleasant . the flavour is very sweet and alcoholic piney and sugary notes . unusual beer but is it really good . im sorry but this is not for me .,appearance,0.8,1
i hesitate leaving a bad mark in the stout category but to be honest this one did not suit me the least bit . i could not finish the entire bottle but learned enough from the first glass to decide not to buy this one for myself again . first off the bottle s label was just mesmerizing i picked up the bottle immediately when i saw it at the liquor store and a devilish grin came into fruition as i read the beer s name and the word stout . i saved it for a special occasion my return from a th rotation in iraq and shared it with guests along with stone irs old raputin and an assortment of other stouts and porters . appearance it looked like your typical beautiful stout dark brown that gets darker in the snifter and nice thick tan head . smell nice . toasted malts chocolate coffee . i was duped by what i thought was a milk stout s lactose smell . taste the smile i had from the expectation quickly turned into a shocking look of who the hell pissed in my beer . . it had a very strong sourness that i was not prepared for or wanted in my beer . i m sure some will love it but spoiled milk off of a dirty dish rag is what comes to my mind . mouthfeel it was a medium to light body if i remember correctly but the taste destroyed any possibility of enjoyment once it hits the palate . drinkability i could not finish the bottle even with several friends giving it a try and will not buy again unless i want to start a cool label collection .,appearance,0.9,1
painted oz purchased at merchant s and poured into a tulip . dark chestnut with a bubbly head of light tan that dissipates to a ring of large bubbles . fairly active carbonation . piney and somewhat citric in the nose with some of the spices mentioned on the bottle . namely the juniper and caraway . nice spice hop combo . dry flavors upfront with a spicy middle . i can taste the chestnuts towards the back . the chestnuts are the most notable contribution from one of the three breweries jp . spices linger in the finish . i get more sage from tasting than i do sniffing . some slight juniper resin holds on but is nice . lots of complexity here . moderate mouth that is dry and satisfying . i could easily sip a couple more . i get the feeling this should be drank fresh and is not a cellar candidate .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a slightly apricot tinged golden colour minimal beige head virtually none left though . still slow carbonation . leaves a touch of lace but not much . very lacklustre appearance . slight sticky honey style malt maybe german influence with slight notes of bread yeast but not overpowering . light bitterness but does n t seem natural and dominant character is that slightly corn fed malt . pretty meh again . taste is a lot more organic than i gave it credit for . flavour is quite malty and slightly earthy genuine grain character underlying it . bit of a carbolic soda bitterness creeps through on the mid palate and turns it slightly tart then a hint of some sort of bitter pang on the back but not very full of character more of an afterthought with a very small amount of bitter hang just lingering at the coda . not impressed but it s not as offensive as it might have been . mouthfeel is still and lifeless . maybe a little bit of buoyancy in it but it s dull and uninspired . overall a lacklustre and very ordinary brew . not harsh or unpleasant to drink but definitely lacking something like flavour or ingredients .,appearance,0.3,0
ounce bottle in pint glass a dark amber brown fluffy head lacing s bright citrus hops spicy smells fresh t hops and rye malts blend together for some spice m lighter body expected a real heavy beer almost like double ipa . d easy drinker any time of the year . will drink often .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured in a snifter . thanks to mrandypandy for the trade . black . opaque . evil . darker than the eyes of darth vader himself . this thing is dark . a very small head that dissipates quickly very brown one of the darkest heads i ve seem . very roasty aroma to it reminds me of toast and coffee . very thick mouth feel it s almost syrupy but it is n t sweet at all it s just so thick smooth and almost creamy . the taste is just as you d expect dark coffee and maybe a hint of dark chocolate . really solid stout amazing name and one of the coolest bottles i ve ever seen . seek it out .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap at the brewery on march . it came in a l mass for . euros . a clear copper fluffy white head good retention and lace . s not much aroma but a pleasant bready malt . t caramel bread a little nut hint of spice . it s a little sweet up front a little bitter in the end . m moderate body and carbonation . d litre . damn .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to a brilliantly clear pale golden forming a tall soapy pure as the blown snow white with excellent retention and lacing . great looking brew . carbonation is moderate . aroma initially of dry dusty floral hops freshly mown hay grain husk macro booze and a faint corn sweetness . mouthfeel is bright and flittering with a light body . taste is an echo of the aroma . dusty floral hops hay a very light malt body with medium bitterness and unfortunately a pervasive taste of nasty brooklyn water complete with chlorine . the bitterness has a grape skin harshness with some perceptable off alcohols and esters . yellabrau . a very average beer and a decent representative of the style however it s not my thang . the empty bitterness and lack of malt body really does n t satisfy me in any way . honestly if i was blind folded i would call this a product of the big three until it warmed up . i ll pass on seconds .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle in a boags premium pilsner glassbarnacles of bubbles cling to the bottom third of the glass after an overly effervescent head dissipatesfor how many amstels ive had ive never sessioned it before i hear some snickers from my serious drinking friends still here goesthe tint is urine yellowthe aroma is unmistakable northern european mass production although some slivers of nostalgia are embedded in that smelland then the tin swift rush through the mouth . no palate to speak of . the consolationand insultof this lager is simply that it cries for some sort of bar food to interact with . like ketchup this beer shouldnt be enjoyed aloneoh well,appearance,0.2,0
a pours a redish brown maybe a super dark amber . head dissipates almost immediately slight lacing at best s wow massive blast of oaky bourbon and splash of alcohol and a fine mix of dark wine and cherries which stick with you at the end of the nose . t very interesting combo . reminds me of a wine and bourbon combo oddly enough . i get molasses a dose of spice the hearty wooden tasty from the barrels as well . it finished off nicely with the yeasty funk at the end . dry wine like finish . interesting combo at the very least m not overly powering not thin slightly syrupy medium feel d not over the wall high . this is a once in the while kind of thing . good but i know i am not knocking these back side note i forgot who sent this to me . i appreciate it but sorry i forget who it was .,appearance,0.6,1
eyed a thick pad of crumpy sediment at the bottom of the bottle . no bottling best by date . approached with caution . left at least a good inch of lees in the package . hit with the scent of olive and mocha immediately . no roast no bitter . not unappealing . warming tipped the balance in favor of mocha . despite what the bottle s label touted i did n t get nuff head . in fact almost none . aggressive enough pour . just lame . super black til you hold to the light to reveal deep purple red . but it tasted quite good . cocoa like they said and coffee but no licorice sorry . barely bitter . moderate malt concentration body . pinch of that olive in the finish . bordering on watery smooth due to that absence of the bubbles . good enough to drink real quick though . i really like their whale s tale pale . this was alright too . rather do it on tap on location .,appearance,0.4,0
australian for beer . . appearance dark golden color nice white head that dissapears slowly . smell sort of musky but clear corn touches and a sort of sweet aroma around it all . taste the dissapointing part strong flavor initially but turns bland instantly and does n t go down as smoothly as it should . mouthfeel again the bland flavor hurts it does n t go down smooth and the aftertaste leaves much to be desired unforunate . drinkability those who like a tasteless beer and do n t care as much about flavor will be happy . others will spend their money on a different import i m sure . overall initially this beer showed a lot of promise i really thought i was in for something much better than i actually got though . overall pretty dissapointing it s a passable beer i guess but there are many better ones to choose from .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer pours beautiful . great head and retention . the bubbles billow around the beer producing a color like coffee with cream in it . when it settles its a shade lighter than black coffee . the most surprising thing is almost no carbonation is left . if i did n t see the bubbles i would say it s a still beer . surprisingly lighter tasting than most stouts . this is not a bad beer but there s nothing really that stands out as unique . it s good but not great and in my opinion not worth the price . the foreign extra reserve is where it s at . the most impressive part was the apperance .,appearance,1.0,1
holy shit . pours like a belgium ale huge white finger head . tons of carbonation rising . pale yellow in color . great head retention and lacing smell is very light . first smell is of white grape juice followed by some straw grass malts taste is very light some malt very little wheat actually . tastes very plain boring slightly over carbonated mouth feel . very light on the watery side . highly drinkable but lack of flavors discourages me from wanting to try more than one of these . beer looks amazing but tastes extremely mediocre . not rushing to try another of these soon,appearance,0.9,1
this one was kinda all over for me . it was orangish red in color with little to no head and some small chunks . smell is exceptional with a peach and plum smell up front with a bit of malt and hops to follow . taste is a bit above average nice and complex but reminds me alot of flavored sparkling water . mouthfeel and drinkablity are very good goes down smooth and easy .,appearance,0.6,1
hard to objective on this one as the extreme sweet nature and character gets in the way . pours a clear medium dark orange amber with a nice firm and thick white head . nose is full peaches . assertive fresh fruity peaches with undertones of belgian candi sugar . mouthfeel is thick rich and creamy and well balanced once you get over the flavor shock . flavors here s the shock ultra sweet perhaps one of the sweetest of over beers i ve tried simple sweet not complex sweet . front palate is all sugar and simple sweet . it goes to a cooked sweet peach sweet compote sweet carmel and sweet cooked banana flavor and finishes with sweet toffee and maple syrup . actually well made but just way too sweet to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a translucent medium copper with some awesome bubbling and a thick doughy head . leaves thick spongey lacing . the aroma hash a crisp almost metallic hop twang in the nose . offers a light to medium citrus nose wit some spiced biscuit and honey malts . the taste starts very faintly sweet then a blast of blast of faintly metallic hops with some clean lemon zest notes and a resiny palate in the middle and finish of the palate . the finish brings some light honey and toasted white bread .,appearance,1.0,1
pours as a cloudy orangeish color . resembles frankiszer but has some sediment floating around in it probably just active yeast culture . definitely wonky has a smell like that of wheat beer but it is n t a wheat beer . has a metallic taste due to the local water being used to brew it . has kind of a coriander orange peel aroma with a touch of wheat appears and smells like a blue moon but with a lot more color . mouthfeel is smooth and full . has a strange aftertaste that almost reminds me of bitterness and sweetness at the same time . drinkability is high when drunk in bisbee but low drunk anywhere else it s just the climate down there . it produces a rather full sensation when drunk and can be drunk as a session beer but with the rather variable qualities from bottle to bottle i d have to say unless you can get it from bisbee itself take a pass on this one .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle with a freshness date . a exceptional . what an ipa should look like . it poured amber in color with a creamy brown finger head that lasted quite a while . it left gobs of sticky lacing all over my glass . s mild floral and citrus hops . i noted some buttery malt aromas as well . t this is a nice ipa . the hops meet you at the door and walk you all the way through the house . i met some malty notes of caramel and buttered biscuits characters along the way and was warmley greeted with some spicey alcohol at the back door . there is a mild suggestion of soap on the tongue with this one as well . m plenty of hoppy bitterness . light to medium bodied . a little thin to the mouth but the hops compensate . d this is a very nice ipa . it was a pleasure to drink . this was my first exposure to glbc and they did not disappoint .,appearance,1.0,1
comes to a light orange with a head that quickly dissipates . not quite opaque with carbonation coming through . citrus grapefruit smell . a little even sweeter than the traditional grapfruity hops smells . alcohol and spice provide a nice intro to a little sweet honey that mingles well with the grapefruit bitter tastes . it almost seems that the tastes are a pho ipa close to an ipa but all the flavors are just a little different . a big full carbonation make for a nice frothy mouthfeel for this complexly flavored beer but not something that i would drink more than one or two of .,appearance,0.6,1
the brew pours a slightly darker golden color with a huge creamy rocky white head that sticks around for a while . the aroma is somewhat weak for an apa . decent hops and a surprising woody aroma dominate . starts off with a strong malt backbone before going to a decent tangy bitterness and then finally hitting some light citrus notes . this brew is obscenely smooth and creamy and very drinkable . yet another winner from concord that definitely got much much better as it warmed . thanks to the bierman for the sample .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased from bauer wines in boston . pours a light gold with little head and just a bit of bubbles floating to the top . decent lacing on the way down . it has the expected solid hoppy aroma . hey maybe this beer can be used as a teaching tool so that i will be able to identify simcoe hops in the future . flavour is piney i guess there is not much of a flora quality to simcoe hops . a good beer but does n t significantly stand out from even some regular ipas . and does n t come close to what has become my standard for this category stone s ruination .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a devil s backbone willibecher . back during my boilermaker years my boyz and i believed that if the wabash ever had a cigarette thrown it it would explode into an inferno that would make lucifer consider relocating . this has no real importance but this beer tends to bring that memory bubbling to the surface . seriously do n t swim in the wabash . it pours a clear copper topped by a tall bit of thick light ecru froth which leaves some decent lacing behind as it subsides . the nose is pretty unspectacular with notes of caramel maple syrup and a light touch of hops not citrus not floral just hops in general . the taste comprises a slight bit o citrus some bitterness and a solidly bready caramel backbone . the body is a light medium with light carbonation and a crisp finish . not bad though i wish the smell were a little better .,appearance,0.9,1
perhaps i m just grumpy because the pint cost six dollars and came with a lemon wedge but i m not terribly impressed with the appearance of this beer . with a light yellowish hay color and smallish frothy head that quickly fades to a foamy film it looks kind of wimpy for a wheat beer . the scent however is nicely balanced . i smell lemon of course but it s not overdone . it also smells fresh floral mildy hoppy and somehow chewy my expectations are raising . i take a taste and can not maintain my grumpiness . this is yummy stuff . it s sharp hoppy woody bracing nutty and wheaty . the lemony flavor up front is admirably restrained allowing me to appreciate this beer s interesting well balanced full bodied character . the middle is hoppy and woody and the finish carries a delightful slightly metallic dryness that sizzles on the back of my tongue and cheeks . a wonderful chewiness pervades all of these stages . the web of foamy stalactites covering the glass at the end is a nice bonus . overall i d say that three words describe this beer well crisp . full . balanced . if i did n t have to schlep to times square and pay through the nose to get this stuff i d drink it all the time .,appearance,0.6,1
comes in a oz short neck bottle . well there is no way i can fault the look of this ale.its perfect for style darkest of black with a huge frothy light brown head.beeee u tiful . the aroma is mostly of roasted malts some coffee and its nice . taste is of dark dark unsweetned chocolate and coffee a slight tangyness near the end and a long burnt bitter aftertaste . very nice and smooth on the tongue.goes down a treat . nice drinkability for a stout though i suspect its quite strong in alcohol .,appearance,1.0,1
quart jug apperance pours a sprite like head with minimal to no retention . the head was lame . the color is brown but cranberry red up to the light . a very nice coloring on this beer . nose a tiny bit hopy with chocolate and alcohol . maybe a tiny finsih of lime . taste the taste is hopy and a little finish of chocolate . it tastes a lot like it smells . alchohol is a taste i got right in the middle . notes very cool jug . awsome marketing for this brew . i ll be honest with you the only reason i bought this was because of what it looked like . i was very disapointed for what this brew was supposed to be .,appearance,0.8,1
pours copper with thick tan head that slowly fades to patchy layer scant patches of lacing . aroma is caramel roasted dark bread hints of coffee quite unexpected but pleasant combination . taste is quite sweet malt caramel and bread with light hops and long lasting roasted caramel aftertaste even with hints of coffee . mouthfeel is full with low carbonation . i am not a big fan of sweet beers but in this one sweetness was not exaggerated it was nicely balanced and the roasted character was very interesting as well .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle into a st. bernardus wide mouth glass the only way to go with a de dolle beer imo these things are tricky to pour . a a slow pry from the cap resulted in a loud hiss . some foam creeped it s way up but no beer was wasted some sediment in the pour though you really cant get around that i ve had better luck in the past . the liquid is a honey like bright amber color that s hard to see through also golden in appearence . a dense frothy rocky mountain foam sat on top forever excellent lacing . s the smell on this is bananas . i get alot of sweet candi sweetness initially but alot of fruit comes forth . apples pears and pineapples oh my . a good amount of malt giving off more sweetness . some banana and clove mixed with other belgian yeast and spice makes this wonderful . t very similar to the smell i think my favorite part of this is the mix of fruits thrown in the mix banana is very large in taste . other fruity esters . im sure hops were used in this but they dont really show up . good malty sweetness . a slight lemon twinge in the middle . a spicy finish with some cloves mixed with more fruit . i dont pick up any alcohol . i quite like this . m not the smoothest beer when cold with all the active carbonation this one is alive . best to let it warm and settle down for a bit . this is quite approachable and while the carb is high and felt the flavor more than makes up for it . as this warms it just gets better and smoother . a nice slightly below medium body with a big aftertaste . d i splurge on a bottle of this from time to time as a treat and it always impresses me . the drinkability on this is high but i take my time and savor it . crisp and refreshing year round . the alcohol is not noticable at all . i just wish they came in bigger bottles . not intended for aging as de dolle s website states .,appearance,1.0,1
s very pleasant aroma . t extremely piney and citrusy hops flavors with a very mellow muted malt flavor . highly bitter finish . m low to medium body with a fair amount of carbonation . d though i do enjoy this beer it does n t blow me away in terms of drinkability and does n t even compare to a heavy handed to those who are two brothers drinkers .,appearance,1.0,1
a the pour is dark amber red brown with a thin tan head forming . s oh man this is very medicinal . smells like bandaids sage menthol and anise . it s also pretty obviously oxidized . the intense herbal and medicinal thing is n t really for me . t it does n t improve at all on the palate . cough syrup with plenty of sage and eucalyptus . there s a bit of a sour apple flavor which is weird along with some warming alcohol and cardboard . m the body is medium with a pretty high carbonation and definite alcohol heat . d this was all sorts of no good . i would n t even bother with this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from my home tap this one looks great in the glass with a deep mahogany amber color and a thick creamy foamy sand colored head . the aroma is light and fresh albeit usual with a light citric acidity primarily lemon being complemented by some bready malts . the light bready sweetness and subtle bitterness again balance each other in the flavor but there is also an ashy almost smoky earthiness which presumably is contributed by the rye . the contribution is n t substantial however and only provides some nuance to an otherwise common flavor profile . the carbonation is a bit high initially but the texture also gets a bit syrupy in the finish although not terribly so . overall this is a light and pleasant amber that is plenty drinkable but only the subtle earthiness from the rye addition sets this apart from any other solid amber ale .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out a wonderful amber copper orange color with a thin lacing of head . smell consisted of hops mostly really juiced up with some citrus notes and other fruity notes . taste was very good . a rush of hops hit the palate along with some caramel for a balancing effect a bit grassy as well woody at times with some citrus juices coming along at the tail end . mouthfeel could of have some more carbonation but this was from a growler and was damn near perfect almost . truly a one of a kind ipa . big huge thanks go out to pisskynights for sending me this growler my way .,appearance,1.0,1
great divide espresso oak aged yeti cask at the pony bar in hell s kitchen ny . appearance extremely voluptuous head almost overflowing with lots of carbonation and bubbles . over one finger of head with great retention . great temperature too . some casks at pony are at times too cold . head and bubbles stay on and on . color is pitch black no nuances there . smell incredibly smooth subdued . i do n t get any coffee but chocolate instead . a lacking nose . taste the coffee beans are there at the end but thankfully or sadly if you love coffee beers they are far from strong . the oak is also mellow hints of wood come at the end . chocolate at the end of the sip too again as in the nose more chocolate than coffee . some bitterness around the mouth cooked sugars even a hint of banana bread . dry finish . mouthfeel low carbonation of course this is a cask after all medium to low chocolaty body and medium flavor . oaky finish . drinkability superb . this is incredibly smooth chuggable . the . can not even be hinted . a little underwhelming or a lot . but tasty nonetheless . my least favorite of all the yetis i ve had so far though . i expected more .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can obtained via trade with autumnaldave . thanks for the opportunity . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a dark brown almost purply black head above the opaque black brew . head hangs on with average lace which actually is pretty good for the style . aroma is surprisingly minimal but what is present is the expected dark maltiness with ample hops . taste starts with sweet darkness but quickly goes almost acrid bitter in a good way then giving way to sharp hoppiness and closing with gradual warmth . mouthfeel smooth and creamy but the acridness does hamper things a bit and drinkability reflects the same but still very good overall . i m really being picky here but that s just me . regardless way kudos for oskar blues for continuing to be on the cutting edge on putting new style in the can .,appearance,1.0,1
well i saw the rotten reviews on this but i had to pick it up anyhow . .i love imperial pilsners so far and i got ta have my hops.i figure i will love this one . .so here goes. pours out pretty darn flat . the only carbonation here is a few rogue bubbles and a haze as opposed to a head . looks like a premature homebrew really . very cloudy amber with a few bubbles suspended near the top of the brew.there is a rather skunky hop profile and not much else except alcohol . the taste of this brew is not too good . there is way too much alcohol for the amount of taste surviving in this brew . some bready malts up front followed by a burning alcohol sensation with some citrous hop flavors thrown in . thin mouthfeel for the style i was expecting more stickyness . drinkability straight sucks . this reminds me of dfh immort ale only with a nastier alcohol kick . t bird of craft beers here and normally i love ipa s and super hoppy double ipa s pilsners . no amount of aging will help this brew imo . swing and a miss . . . . note to newport storm . go check out dominion they know this style.i imagine there was a good debate at the brewery as to whether to bottle this or chuck it because it does not meet quality standards of any respectable brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
i know we are supposed to be constructive on this site but this has to be the worst beer i ever had i my life . this is pretty much sparkling raspberry water with alcohol . there is nothing about this that ever comes close to being a beer let alone a decent beer . if it was higher in alcohol content that would at least be something but at . abv this is n t doing it . it s disappointing because i ve had a few other beers by this same brewery and they ve been pretty good . try again indian wells .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer poured a very dark black color with very little light getting through it . an aroma of malt hops and coffee . a flavor of malt hops and coffee . the body of it is lighter than some imperials and the finish has some bitterness to itas i probably have said before i am a big fan of samuel smith just suffer sticker shock from the price . when i was over in england and saw it in a local pub for the price of a local pint here i jumped on it . that being said i love stouts so my opinion may be biased . the look and taste of this is great . i rate the imperial over the oatmeal even though both are excellant .,appearance,1.0,1
brown cl bottle with an artsy looking label . pours a peach orange honey very murky with a big inch cap and holds very well down to finger after a few minutes . very fluffy and fresh looking lace which leaves thick puffs on glass . the head holds so well it is similar to egg whites with very soft peaks . smell is a sour honey herb grass and a little malty too . taste is very complex bubbly honey floral grass on the front . finish is slightly spicy and peppery . has a strong alcohol taste too . mouthfeel is warm well carbonated and smokey . drinkability is below average for this style . i would not buy this again .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful golden bronze colour . head retention is superb an easy fingers . the downside being the possible loss of half a beer upon opening . these certainly do have a tendency to explode upon uncapping with foam exiting the bottle for several minutes afterwards . depending on how settled the yeast is you ll more likely than not have a yeast filled head in your glass . otherwise an average enjoyable ea with a unique citrus zest je ne sais quoi .,appearance,0.9,1
very light copper color mixed with soft tarnushed brass . good bubbling great head and foam retention for all ozs . old grass clippings soft sweet biscuits toasted malts . then theres some metallic and semingly adjuncty aromas . toasted and super grassy upfront . the middle gets metallic and musty with soft toasty undertones . the finish is a creamy frothy faint metallic grass and wonderbread .,appearance,0.9,1
eyes clear pale yellow color with a very foamy white head with no retention . fuuullll of carbornation a lot of bubbles inside. nouse the aroma is poor a little malty with little notes of flowers in deeep . mouth is fresh the body is medium smooth with a mild hop bitterness . a little bitter aftertaste. this beer is ideal for a sunnyyyy dayyy,appearance,0.4,0
up next we have the curious and weirdly artworked dantalion from good ole upland . this beer was proudly summoned on . . and delivered to me by my friend and world renown traveler unclejedi . ml bottle corked caged opens with a snap and goes into our glasses . a . clear russet low cm head with no real lacing . looks like a good flanders red . mostly still . nice looking . good retention . s. excellent . cherry vinegar sweet malt notes tart and bold with a little oak in the bargain . quite sharp acidic and bright but not overly so and maintains a sweetness to the nose that is delicious . t. surprisingly sweet still but the sweetness here collides rather messily with a too acidic sharpness that could be toned down a few notches . vinegary and appealing for what it is think an american rodenbach grand cru but the burning in my throat after a long sip tells me there is more work to be done here . in turns sweet cherry fruit vinegar and sour the rest is quite tasty . it just lacks that magic that one can achieve when making the same beer for a few decades . m o . excellent carbonation full without being distracting and appropriate for what this is . thinner body as expected but a long fruity sweet vinegar lingers though regrettably the acidic burn makes its way into your throat . otherwise dantalion is highly enjoyable . i d be curious to know if this will change much going forward alas it was my only bottle . was glad to have tried this thanks to my friends for making it happen .,appearance,0.6,1
thnx to arenbeer for a glass of this . poured from a bomber bottle into a pint glass . poured a lightly cloudy honey color with a good finger frothy head riddled with bubbles and lacing down the glass . light citrus and hop nose with some caramel the smell of this brew had me snorting beer it waz awesome and i couldnt quite put my nostril on some of the aromas but i liked them . tasted hops malt very balanced and lightly fruity . the mouthfeel waz light medium and slightly warming . this had me drinking quickly and wanting more . overall i waz pleased and i am glad to have tried this limited edition brew i could drink this all day .,appearance,0.6,1
no idea what the age on this one is . unintentionally cellared it for around months . no visible date on the bottle . first pour is nice . thick velvety black fairly large creamy tan decent lacing . second pour is . .disturbing . thick chunks plop into the glass . left about of the beer in the bomber still visible chunks not really able to tell what they are . knocks a . down to . average aroma of rich quality coffee is more powerful than the stoutness maybe some hint of alcohol . almost a slightly interesting tart note to it . flavor is bold and complex . lots of layers and almost tastes spiced at some points . mouthfeel is very full good match to the style and bold flavors . smooth no alcohol feel . overall this is a great imperial stout marred by the gunk plopping out of the bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a dark murky brown with ruby highlights . thick rocky four finger khaki head . chunky lacing left all over . s dark fruits on the nose with fig plum and raisin . a but of spice and earth from the yeast . a dash of leather . t major plum fig notes balanced by yeasty spices and earth notes . alcohol burn is a bit sharp at the beginning but this mellows somewhat as the beer warms . m medium bodied with bright carbonation . dry finish . dude this is a smooth beer . d the alcohol presence brings the score down but i could still enjoy a few glasses of this . the bomber was a pleasure from top to bottom . a quintessential belgian abbey ale and a personal favorite .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle with ibus original gravity and abv but no date . wtf . a poured a clear dark amber color with a small tan had that has very little retention . why is this stout see through . s high level of roasted malts with a surprisingly low level of coffee and cocoa for what the name of this beer is . no hop aroma of any kind . t strong maltiness and a slight bitter hop flavor with a dry bitter coffee finish . for a coffee stout this is very light . m medium body at best that s far too light for its style . has a crisp sharp bite to it much more so than the smooth full bodied mouthfeel you would find in a typical imperial stout . d it s an easy drinker which is attributed to its much lighter body for a stout however it should n t be this way . this beer was a disappointment . it seemed like it was constantly off on the style requirements of a stout of this style . it could do very well to up the mouthfeel to full bodied with a creamy smoothness while also darkening the color . this could help the flavor too . more roasted malts and coffee if that s what the name is going to be . close but no cigar .,appearance,0.4,0
served at ned kelly s pub kinsale ireland . a poured into a glass with a thick foamy white head which quickly dissipated leaving no lacing behind . the body was a crystal clear yellow color with heavy visible carbonation . s the nose features some crackerlike pilsener malt and a huge aroma of noble hops . hops are dominating this nose and are herbal and low alpha in nature . a nice clean and zesty nose . t on the palate it s a very nice replicate very crisp and clean with some hop bitterness and some mild flavors of cooked corn . the cooked corn is a slight turn off but it still tastes good overall . m thin heavily carbonated . ca n t tell if there s some slight astringency here or if i m just dehydrated . d very drinkable . much moreso than the budweiser we get here in the states .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into portsmouth snifter . a pours a very dark brown with a billowing fluffy dark tan ish brown oily head that slowly faded into a thick film leaving a network of sticky lace . s i do n t know why i m surprised but i can actually smell the juniper although it s not very strong . it s hoppy as well with notes of pine but there is also a darker maltier burnt character . t pretty big hop punch on the palate at first followed by more roasted and coffee like flavors . a decent well rounded black ipa if i ve ever had one but the juniper does n t stand out . finish is fairly bitter with a hint of coffee . m high carbonation that is prickly at times medium thin body and a slightly astringent mouthfeel . this aspect could use some work . o sn are pros and definitely one of my favorite go to breweries . however this one just does n t really do it for me . i can see what they were going for in this but to me it s just not that exciting or drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
dusky hued dark ruby with a rim of white . strong all cassis aroma . first freshly poured percolating hero cassis bubbling in a nonic at a bar in amsterdam followed by tooth marring finnish cassis jellies and finally with a tart nip of lightly aged belgian black currant juice . all expressive yet singular . incredibly profusive . bright however yielded a faint edge of vegetal character . flavor begins with a sharp sweet and almost slightly bitter cassis flavor with edges of blackberry and tight vinegar expressions . after a blossing bold cassis domination initial im swepth into a faint dark caramelly sugar with some distant yeast toasts . this movement of other characters doesnt really ever get to fully express itself drowned in the sea of amazing black currant character . again this ebbs mediciney and cloying with a few touches of sickly sugar . however one can not underestimate the ridiculous smoothness for a beer of assumedly alcohol . vinous and caramel shuffled with cassis in some first date awkwardness . finally a touching note of minute vegetal hop dust sails over the blasting fruit character . yeast spice and esters i think help add an extra dimension to the cassis flavor . obviously this was accidental the addition of currant juice because its unbalanced . if the currants had been reduced by this would be a beer up there with raspberry eisbock . being the cassis whore that i am this was fun to sip especially considering the bright vinous notes but it just got a little overbearing . i guess not every accident spawns a winner .,appearance,0.6,1
bright transparent golden hue with a two inch frothy white head . lots of bubbles and good lacing . quite lively without being out of control . perfect appearance . weaker aroma with some corn syrup notes and a low biting spicy acidity . still a bit too soft and sweet for my liking . flavors are abundant in this pils . a really sweet start with honey and sweet fruity flavors mainly apple on top . a bready sweet base and some pils malt lie under . hops come in midway through and really dry the sweetness out . malty base remains but the herbal spicy quality of the hops provides a bitter flavor that is quite refreshing . finish is drying and slightly spicy . moderate mouthfeel and lively . the flavors all come out sometimes too much . not the greatest blending of ingredients and i might like a bit more complexity from the hops and malts but overall the beer went down nicely . fairly drinkable but the sweetness and then bitterness would be too much for me to want to session over a long period of time . it was still refreshing and flavorful . i would definitely get this again .,appearance,1.0,1
yum . ml bottle batch poured into my duvel tulip . a very dark murky brown pour extremely large finger head . head retention is ridiculous on this one in a good way sticks around forever . lots of lacing . really beautiful . more than halfway through the brew there s still a complete cover over the top . s sweet . very fruity cherries currants banana raisins . a little spice too . t fruity but not as fruity as it smelled which is not bad by any means . smooth roasted malts belgian style yeast taste . a little spice at the end . just the right little hop bite to give it a little extra but not to overpower the malts . finish is actually dryer than i would have expected . m carbonation is fine . it s pretty smooth but it s a little more drying than i d like . d very for the style . it could be a little less drying but overall not a lot of complaints about this offering from rr .,appearance,1.0,1
hefeweizen . no . decent beer . yes . pours a dark cloudy cider with a short lived frothy white head . no lace and no retention makes this a boring and bland appearance . fruity malt aroma with soft grains and a hint of brown sugar . full bodied rounded fruit flavours are followed by a short of caramel and a burst of refreshing wheat crispness in the finish . its certainly thirst quenching and the light body assists in this but in no way shape or form can this be described as a hefeweizen and i ve marked it as such . it seems that pyramid still have a lot to learn . thanks to mark for the bottle .,appearance,0.3,0
poured a murky brown with a large number of specks floating around in it . no head at all and no lacing at all either . it reminded me of stagnant pond water . not a good looking beer at all . smelled of a mixture of hops and grains . nothing really stood out but it was balanced . tasted again like hops and grains and again nothing really stood out . i struggled to put a finger on any real identifying taste and could n t . i did however get a bit of that soapy taste which another reviewer mentioned . mouthfeel was very thin and flat . i prefer more body especially in a beer of this style . it felt dead in the mouth . i love to support the local brewers whenever possible but i have to be honest here and say this is not a beer i d consider purchasing again unless changes are made . perhaps because they are a new brewery they are still working out the kinks and will improve . i ll give this beer another try somewhere in the future if single bottles are available and hopefully it will be better then .,appearance,0.3,0
poured chilled in tall pilsner glass a little carbonation minimal head clear solid yellow s clove yeast inviting aroma t dry spiced medium hops light on the belgian side of things e.g. bottle conditioning not very intense flavor overall a good solid beer drawing sound inspiration from the belgians .,appearance,0.6,1
served this american porter on tap in a pint glass at the brewery . this porter poured motor oil black produced a thick tan head excellent head retention and excellent lacing . the aroma of this porter had a backbone of roasted malt chocolate caramel and just a faint trace of vanilla . the taste of this brew is medium in body malt base with chocolate and some vanilla flavor . slightly sweet throughout as i prefer six row s strong porter . this variation is not a bad session beer to try once . however i wo n t seek this one out in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
genuinely unimpressed . i was looking forward to this beer all day after hearing a podcast on the subject on kolsch beer recently and this didnt deliver the goods . to be fair i think this particular sample might be a bit on the old side . aroma is malty but unremarkable . kolsch is not a pilsner bottom fermenting but looks like a pilsner urquell going into the glass . sadly the taste in the first sip made me wishing for a pilsner urquell . taste is malty but flat . i would try again if i were cologne . until then id need some kind of inducement to get me to give it another try . ml bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
pours from oz bottle . had during the dark horse tasting . a pours a jet black color . no real head comes about from the pour . oily slickness on the sides of the glass but no lacing at all . s roasted malts with some light coffee notes in the front of this . the blueberry part comes into play in the undertones and with such full aroma . the artifical smell is not there and this smell like it is made with real blueberries . t taste at first was of light roasted malts and some coffee notes . the blueberry flavor somes into play in the middle of the beer with light roastedness coming back into play on the ending of it . m medium heavy mouthfeel . carbonation is a little light for the style . light roasted malts left on the palate while the aftertaste is more blueberry forward . oily slickness left all over the palate . d very drinkable stout that fuses roastedness and fruit as well . dark horse just seems to not do wrong with anything they do .,appearance,0.6,1
a hazy golden body . nice white foamy head with great retention . leaves a nice lacing . s very yeasty with some clove and a slight note of citrus . t a good bit of clove here . only a touch of bubblegum followed by a slight citrus . taste is pretty dry from start to finish . m medium body with moderate carbonation . cuts out pretty quickly . d very drinkable for a weissbier . goes down easy and does n t overpower your palate . overall this is definitely not my favorite weissbier but it certainly is n t bad .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a monkey that i do n t mind having on my back at all . a nicely refreshing brew with a well rounded malt backbone an a subtle yet firm hops punch . glad i was able to find this one and hope i m able to get some more bought the last two packs . looks very dingy but in a good way lots of stuff happening in the smell dept . lots of grains taste is beautiful well balanced feel somewhat crisp on the tounge cool . goes down super easy atruly nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
unfortunately i ca n t read the date on the bottle so i m not sure of the freshness of this one . it s been in the fridge for a couple weeks so it may be a bit old . enjoyed on . a hazy pale straw yellow color with less than a one finger white head . leaves little to no lacing . color is right on for a pilsener but the head lacing is disappointing . s smell is very good . light bready malts crisp citrus hops and some peppery spiciness . make sure to have plenty of these laying around for some hot summer days . t very similar to the nose . nice citrus and spicy finish . incredibly easy to drink . good example of the style . m d mouthfeel is good medium bodied just creamy enough . drinkability is high because of the good crisp finish .,appearance,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into a duvel tulip . see thru burnt orange body with a huge frothy head . excellent retention and plentiful lacing . nose is somewhat akin to a fresh fruit salad orange pineapple something sweeter like pears in there . tastes somewhat more aggressive with a grassy bitterness and a healthy squeeze of grapefruit juice . very light malt sweetness and a crisp clean finish . medium body moderate carbonation . overall impression the appearance rating definitely inflates the score a bit but a solid ipa nonetheless .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a nonic . pours a clear golden color with a sizeable head that leaves nice lacing down the glass . the aroma is pretty bad . sweet grainy malts adjuncts a touch of hops and a bit of wheat . the taste is a bit better . it goes down a bit better than the nose suggests but still not great . smooth wheat at first . a bit more wheat and a touch of hops at the end . i mean it s alright but nothing special . the mouthfeel is crisp and smooth but wholly unremarkable and the drinkability is quite good . after shiner s which i thought was a pretty solid pilsner i was hoping the next entry in the anniversary series would be a bit better . but it s not this is just an average wheat ale . nothing double about it at all .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at memphis tap room on during philly beer week . a poured a caramely copper colored body with modest carbonation and very little head that quickly disappeared and left no lacing . s very subdued nose for a bourbon barrel aged beer especially a barleywine . sweet caramel malt with borubon and vanilla notes emerging as it warmed up . some bubblegum notes reminiscent of hubba bubba also appeared along with a slight waft of alcohol . t the sweetness of the malt and vanilla flavor creates an underlying bublegum sweetness . hops are surprisingly scant as is the bourbon presence . there are some oak woody notes with a touch of vanilla that emerge in the finish . m medium body with a thick syrupy mouthfeel . while it is certainly sweet the bourbon presence appeases any cloying aspect this would have had . finish is bittersweet . d this was n t as insane as i had anticipated . instead this was a very sweet barleywine with a subtle bourbon presence . i will say that it was quite drinkable for a high abv barleywine although one was certainly enough for me in a sitting .,appearance,0.6,1
if you like raspberries you will like this beer . both the smell and taste are strongly raspberry but fortunately the raspberry flavor does not overwhelm the palate . it was hard to judge appearance since it was in a brown bottle but it seems to be a little cloudy with just a bit of foam . flavor is smooth jazzy and wheaty with a strong raspberry overtone .,appearance,0.6,1
originally reviewed april . on tap at the gitchee gumee brewfest . the aroma made me think of being in a spice store with all the various blend of musky spices but it was all downhill from there . the color was light golden and boring . the flavor tasted like bandaids and medicine although i m downright certain it was not infected but nonetheless was obviously unpleasent . no depth and a very watery finish .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage . brewed with northwest row brown dark caramel and chocolate malts . hopped with centennial and cascade . . abv . pours out to a murky sediment rich clogged drain looking dark amber forming a small dark beige with no retention or lacing despite a chugging pour . looks like the last bottle of homebrew from a primary . carbonation is moderate to mild . aroma is rich with dates figs golden raisins milk chocolate syrup and some mild resinous hops . mouthfeel is smooth and soft with a medium dense body and semi dry earthy finish . taste begins with some initial malt sweetness and amber malt body followed by mild resinous hops which escalate into a medium strong herbal bitterness and pronounced earthiness in the finish . lots of astringent earth and wood with a semi dry finish and touches of peppery alcohol tobacco darjeeling ethopian harrar and cedar . cleanly fermented with no off flavors . a little light in the malt sugar department this one has fermented dry and would benefit from more complex sugars . probably better young . decent but not very impressive for the style .,appearance,0.4,0
excellent beer . the nose and flavor profile were really clean . it could be a little more ester y i.e. more belgian but i think most people will really appreciate how crisp it is . on a related note the body made the beer quite drinkable . it bordered on quaffable which is meant as a compliment the higher abv is almost completely hidden although i would have preferred to see it with a little more mouth feel perhaps by way of a slightly higher mash temp . i agree that the roast could be cut a little although not much . the roasted character was more noticeable when it was cold and seemed more in balance toward the end of my glass . still cutting it a little would probably be a good idea . i think the bittering hops were in balance but i think more aroma and dry hops would be a good thing particularly given the style . the appearance of the beer was beautiful the color was a rich black there was nice head retention and some lacing . overall this was a terrific and memorable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a mahogany with a thin beige head . nose has sour cherries plums oak tart yeast and a subtle funky presence . taste is very sour and acidic . hard to drink . also has some oak and fruity undertones . medium body is lightly carbonated with a very acidic finish . could use a bit of time to mellow out .,appearance,0.8,1
disclaimer beer aged year vintage drunk in . poured into a founders tumbler the beer looks beautiful . hazy brownish orange body with a beautiful bubbly head that recedes to a sticky big bubble film that does not go away . i just love this . the smell is outrageous sweet candy tropical fruity pebbles too much . tastes sweet sweet can gummy venus de milo anyone . dy . strong booze smack . a big big sipper spent close to an hour on this before i had to run and down the last half of it . very syrup y i want to say under attenuated could have used a bit more thinning in the body but i do n t know much about attenuation . just go with it s very syrupy . overall i d say i wish i can taste it fresh . take this review for what it s worth when you have a fresh bottle or glass sitting in front of you for . this is a review of a year vintage .,appearance,1.0,1
beer is a dark dark color with just the slightest hints of ruby at the edges and a coffee colored head . beautiful to look at and almost as nice to drink . the smell is coffee cocoa and just a hint of caramel or toffee with an underlying alcohol character and honey sweetness . taste is very similar to the smell with the coffee and cocoa taking center stage and the alcohol almost overpowering the toffee and caramel notes . luckily the sweetness helps to balance that out . mouthfeel is good nice and thick with just a hint of stickiness . the drinkability is n t the best i was actually surprised that this did n t have the highest abv of the beers i had at dragonmead . that being said it was a perfectly enjoyable beer and i d jump at the chance to have another .,appearance,1.0,1
same good looks as the others . bronze topped with a healthy dollop of buttercreme . the baseline caramel and bready maltiness shows through more on the nose with the ahtanum adding backing notes of orange peel and pepper . the aroma suffers from a lack of assertion and definition . playing off the malt template the ahtanums fare slightly better in the mouth bringing a pronounced florality orange peel pepper and mint hues particularly in the finish . bitterness is low to moderate . while mildly interesting as a laboratory on ahtanum it s clear that this hop wo n t headline any solo tours .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle to a tulip . batch x . what does one do when he shows up to a bar looking for a quick pint and stumbles upon a big pricey bottle of consecration . that was a rhetorical question . a the body is dark murky pruney brown colored with a small bubbly head light brown in color . it made an appearance and then all at once took off like it stole something . interesting to say the least but i m not at all impressed at this point . s thank goodness . nothing short of phenomenal . first and dominant aroma is the yeast bill which is heavy barnyard sweat and meat . the bottle boasts of the brettanomyces lactobacillus saccharomyces pediococcus all wild yeast strains as far as i know . and why not . they combine to assist in one of the most uniquely aromatic brews i ve ever tried . the malt and hops are hard to separate but i get hay straw and flower respectively . an entire orchestra of fruit flavors dark and ripe fruits of raisin plum red grape currant date provide the sweet flavors while the white grape raspberry supplement with sour and tart . a bit of prune and dried fig come to mind as well . no mistaking the vinous nature of consecration either . the oaky wood and earthy cabernet sauvignon components plus hints of tobacco are deep rooted . t m the flavor duration is tantalizingly long and slow making it impossible not to savor each sip . moderately sweet and harshly acidic but in a stimulating way . the mouthfeel is somewhere on another planet . the carbonation level is atmospheric . the finish is wildly astringent . the body is fuller than a woman in a plus size department store . i love it . . . d if i can drink an entire by myself you can too .,appearance,0.7,1
this was my very first hefe . before i drank it i thought that all wheat beers were the same and that this was some spicy anomaly in a world where bland unfiltered wheats were the norm . as such i gave it a good score and even went so far as to call it a unqiue hefe that comment has since been deleted . since it was my first taste of this grand style i wondered what i would think if i revisited it after a few years worth of pallette growth . pours cloudy gold with almost no head . the color is decent but when compared to the billowing fluffy heads of grand hefes it s not really that great . smells lightly like white pepper and banana . not much complexity not very strong but pretty good . tastes a kick better than the nose . dull banana and white pepper still dominate throughout but the wheatmalt is smooth and layered it comes at you like a wave of different mellow flavors . tasty . all in all a solid example of this style . this was one of the first craft beers i really enjoyed and thanks to the ralph steadman fueled high sales of flying dog it s probably been the first hefes of a helluva lot of people . not a bad crossover beer in the least .,appearance,0.6,1
futuristic looking oz aluminum can which turns out to be very hard to crush . there s some code stamped on the bottom but i can not decode it . pours a very clear budweiser gold with a fluffy white head . in a big glass mug it actually looks refreshing . i ca n t say there s any aroma to speak of as hard as i sniff . not much there tastewise either except for some bitterness at the end . any pale malts that the brewery uses are not very assertive in the palate . though overall it s fairly dry and crisp . the can looks pretty cool . the beer is not as impressive .,appearance,0.9,1
into a tulip pours a decent head initially with little lacing and no legs . the body exhibits a reddish orange color out of the light and a more yellowish orange in the light . strong aromas of candy hops and malts . very complex . even gives off a little graham cracker scent . flavors are sweet and similar to the aromas complex but as alexd who i am drinking this with while watching ufc says it needs to come together more . for those with a palate of stone no pun intended you will get the flavors you need but the heat at the finish may disappoint slightly . mouthfeel is hot slightly chewy and exhibits a little bit of carbonation . overall i agree with alexd that this could use a little more aging to bring what is potentially a phenomenal barleywine into its peak . that said it s about as enjoyable as a as a bigfoot barleywine by sierra nevada is in . if you enjoy that at that year you should enjoy this .,appearance,0.6,1
a pretty near black pour with quite a sold inch head that stays around for awhile . sudsy thick cling lace . s toasted malt cocoa and a little coffee . t bitter version of smell . not much sweetness in this one . m balance off for me . good carb maybe too much carb washes out the feel . somewhat creamy in the finish . d big abv and coating palate killing flavors .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance wine cooler pink with a slight haze . beer really should n t be pink in my opinion it just feels wrong . head retention is very solid so i ll give it a nod for that . smell sweetened cranberry juice and minerals . faintly musty . taste extremely metallic . sweet and tart cranberry with slight breadiness . the mineral metallic flavors really take over in the finish and it s not pleasant . mouthfeel light bodied a touch watery perhaps with crisp carbonation . just about the only saving grace of this beer . notes what the hell is sam adams thinking with this beer and why do they keep making it . it s truly terrible stuff .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance light brown to copper slight haze good layer of off white spongey foam ok head retention aroma seductive passion fruity citrusy hops folded through a toasty malt caramel flavor medium malt sweetness balanced by a smooth bitterness that s not too overpowering slightly burnt caramel and toffee finishes semisweet with a lingering citrus peel bitterness mouthfeel medium body gentle carbonation crisp but soft slight alcohol warmth other comments this is a tasty multi purpose pale ale and it really does bring to mind volcanoes because of the caramelized sweetness . maybe what happens when wort meets molten lava . that s not to say that this beer smells or tastes like sulphur though .,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap at willimantic cafe in ct. a pours copper colored with a white foam on top . very clear and minimal carbonation . s smells like antiseptic . reminds me of a hospital or being down the hba aisle in cvs . t taste has qualities of lemon but the sourness of brett yeast kills this one . really ca n t finish it . m sour finish that makes what should be a refeshing beer come off astringent and have a residual taste of mouthwash at the end . not exactly pleasant . o very glad the waiter warend me and offered an oz sample that once i did n t like allowed me to try another beer . i love brooklyn but this was an experiment gone wrong .,appearance,0.8,1
what s the difference between a strong belgian dark ale and a dutch barleywine . apparently nothing as the terminology is interchangeable with the brewery . orange and dark red hue to the beer good haze ample head great retention and lacing . aroma was bland so was the taste kind of . the complexities of the yeast and plum i would guess were somewhat interesting . i was surprised what the beer lacked . . . hops malt etc . . . i mean whatever style they are calling it it should have some heft some body but this was a thin feel . how the alcohol did n t show more i do n t know . this was just unfamiliar territory that i doubt i ll be back in anytime soon .,appearance,0.8,1
drank this straight from the can on a camping trip . ahh miller light . we have a love hate relationship do n t we . this is pretty much all i drank in high school and college and believe it or not we actually considered this good beer compared to keystones or the beast . i actually do n t know what this beer looks like in a glass since i ve always had it straight from the can . .or bottle if i had a little extra cash and really felt like living it up . the only time i ve ever actually seen what this beer looks like is when it s foamed into a plastic cup at a kegger or when i ve yacked it back up gim me a break . we were all young and stupid once . from a can the scent smells like a bowling alley and tastes like sucking on a penny . this is much better from a bottle . tastes like adjuncts.mainly corn and aluminum . the major redeeming quality of this beer is that it s almost complete lack of scent or taste makes it go down easier than almost anything i ve ever had . after a hot day outside i could pretty much down one of these in one go . chug chug chug . .ahhh . there is really nothing to be enjoyed about this beer other than the thirst quenching sting in the throat from all of the carbonation . drink this ice cold and as quickly as possible . .it really is very refreshing .,appearance,0.3,0
poured in a nonic a the jet black inky body had a few swirling tan bubbles as the head no matter how rigorous the pour . there was a gentle carbonation of bubbles popping at the surface . s this beer has a dark rich roasted black malt aroma with a pleasant farm animal hint but otherwise pretty clean . t the inky roasted black malt flavor is a bit more dry than sweet and has a faint barnyard and raw roasted grain note to it . there is a slightly sweet maduro tobacco note that is then followed by a light roasted inky bitterness in the finish . m this beer has a slippery mouthfeel that is medium and no alcohol heat . d this beer is a nice full stout with some unique farm notes that are soft but very complimentary to the grain bill . a little more aroma and head would really make this a great beer . it already is delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew pours a nearly opaque ruby black color with a small amount of medium khaki head . the smell is n t too strong with lots of sweetness as well as a bit of toasty malt smell . smell not too strong glug glug glug the flavor is big on the lactose . creamy sweetness thy almost reminds me of ice cream . there is enough sweet and surly malt to balance the whole thing very nicely . mouthfeel is fantastically smoky and creamy . drinkable as well . does n t feel too heavy or boozy . a dessert stout if you will .,appearance,0.6,1
bright dark orange colored beer with a large frothy long lasting head that could only come from belgium . nose shows traces of fruity hops peach nectarine . it s a sweet sugary beer with a slightly diminished but bold hop presence . notes of peach with a touch of lemon . out of balance and a bit to sweet for me .,appearance,1.0,1
birthday present from wife . . bottle . pours fizzy chocolate brown with a dense coffee cream colored head . very foamy . great look to this beer . smell is clean belgian fruity with a good hop presence . taste is fruity wood some dirt coffee almonds alcohol . there s a subtle smokiness that s a bit of a distraction . this might be better cold . mouthfeel is a bit hot from the alcohol and just a touch fizzy . maybe a bad or old bottle . i know i had this on draft when i was in italy and i loved it .,appearance,0.9,1
clear pale gold in hue with a steady stream of bubbles racing to the frothy white head at the apex the head was almost three fingers tall . this beer does look striking in my pilsner glass . head retention was very good but arent all miller beers . . subsequent lacing was widespread . for a pale lager this is a good looking beer . the nose smells like faint lime cleaning solution not really natural . i was expecting it to smell somewhat like a lime corn chip it doesnt . it is not very beery . no malt . no hops . no cereal . no salt . all i get is lime . the nose is odd very odd . i dont like it . not inviting on any level . wow . it is like drinking a lime corn chip soaked in tequiza . i am burping it after two sips . yikes . funky lime flavors salty corny twang some rice like tackiness like rice cooked with too much water and then drained . i dont think rice was used in the brewing process but i cant explain what i taste any better . awful aftertaste i am cringing with every swallow . it is somewhat sweet and yet kind of dry . this tastes more like a shitty cheap margarita then it does a beer with salt and lime . yuck . light in body fairly firm carbonation the mouthfeel is respectable for the style . truly awful . i cant believe there is a market for this beer . a year from now will miller chill be on the market . ill bet it is not . this is much worse than i ever thought it could be . i almost sprang for a six pack a few weeks ago thank god i didnt . one bottle is way more than i can handle . avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
life begins as a quest of the child for the man and ends as a journey by the man to rediscover the child . laurens van der post honey amber with a small splash of orange juice . the head looks better than the beer . it s three full fingers of alabaster colored foam that has more than enough tackiness to plaster the glass with lace . this is the best looking of the green s beer so far . trouble is i know from experience what comes next . the aroma is kinda . sorta . reminiscent of a tripel . like the other offerings from these guys it has a solvent like quality that is offputting . think golden orchard fruit soaked in paint thinner with a whiff of phenolic clove . in the end barely acceptable . quest is probably my favorite make that least unfavorite green s gluten free beer to date . that does n t mean that it s any damn good . maybe the fact that tripels are one of my favorite styles has something to do with it who knows . there s quite a bit of apple fruitiness goin on . trouble is the beer tastes like a mixture of bottom shelf green apple schnapps mixed with turpentine . on second thought this one is no better than the others . each sip still makes me grimace and wonder why the hell i spent good money on beer that i knew would be lousy . maybe it s my nearly empty stomach but the acidity and the alcohol is giving me a serious case of gut ache and heart burn . sorry but this bottle will be emptied in the end just not into my glass . on a badly needed positive note quest still looks good after multiple pours . the mouthfeel although not horrible is a bit thin for the style . it s also oddly slick which the others were as well . truthfully when beer tastes this bad the mouthfeel gets lost in the shuffle . it s hard to believe that gluten free beer has to taste this foul . i m sure that barley is far and away the best grain to brew with but someone somewhere should be able to come up with something decent for those poor souls unfortunate enough to be unable to appreciate the wonders of craft beer .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a contract brew made by mbc for the theoretical fletcher street brewing company lcc which does n t exist in alpena michigan . pours out to a clear i.e filtered pale golden forming a tall poofy white head with excellent retention and nice lacing . carbonation is medium strong with spiral streamers . domestic lager aroma with some dry malts and not so spicy hops wet grass touches of sulfur and macro adjunct . mouthfeel is initially spritzy with a light body . does n t taste to good honestly . there is a slight and very brief notion of hops in the beginning followed by the taste of sweet corn and some pale malts which are unbalanced by any hop bitterness . not much better than a warm stroh s . not recommended . this is one step above most macro swill . actually i would take an ice cold budweiser lite over this any day . a black mark on the otherwise good reputation of michigan brewing company . down the drain it goes .,appearance,0.8,1
a has a nice amber color to it . nice and clear . no head what so ever . s smell of nothing but vanilla . nothing else there t all i can taste is vanilla . no bitterness or malt . feels like there is no carbonation . nd bottle like this . all and all not a very good beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a cloudy amber body and a small off white head barely any head s sweet grapes some sweet bready malts t follows the nose at first sweet dark fruits sweet malts and there s some wheat body m medium body with light carbonation and it s almost syrupy o i dig the style and this a good overall beer . i want more wheat wines to compare it to .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a thin head and the color is that of mahogany colored with some maroon tones . the taste blew me away . it tastes so frikken fresh like the raspberries just came off the vine and they made it that day . best lambic i have ever had i would say . chapeau and melbourne are my favorites . framboise isnt even this good .,appearance,0.7,1
there s guinness from the tap guinness from the can and guinness from the bottle . if you drink enough of the stuff you ll come to understand like i have that the three sources provide three distinct variations on a theme . from the bottle is okay from the nitro can is excellent but from the tap . guinness draught can be divine . which leads us to this review the nitro can . pop the top and listen for the rush of the nitrogen as your guiness goes through a process very similar to what happens when it s mixed at the tap . pour and watch the brew tumble to a tar black body crowned with a tawny brown head . remember that head because there s a very good chance it will outlast the rest of the beer . if there s a chink in the armor for guinness it s the beer s smell . some stouts have distinct aromas but guinness from the nitro can tends to have such a thick set of smells that nothing really comes through . instead of actual smells i d tend to explain the aroma of canned guinness in terms of weights . for example one might call the smell of canned guinness ten pounds of coffee and five pounds of chocolate in the bag for three pounds of gold . but maybe that s just me . the taste of this beer is perfectly replicated from the tap to the can as opposed to the bottle . those of you who ve only had tap and bottle will notice a considerable difference . personally i find the difference to be a little repulsive so i was glad to find out that st james gate brewery got it right in the nitro can . for those who no nothing of the taste of guinness i urge you not to take my word for it . guinness is one of those beers you simply have to try for yourself and if you like stouts or porters i think you ll enjoy it . mouthfeel and drinkability are unbelievably smooth and satisfying . you might as well drink a small saucer of creme if you want to know how guinness will feel going down . if you ve never tried an irish dry stout before i think guinness would be a great way to break into the style . just be sure you have guinness on its own before you branch out into black and tans or irish car bombs . to experience it properly i think you have to start with the basics .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a crystal clear golden color . has a medium sized white head that quickly settles to a film quickly . i notice lots of suspeneded sediment in my glass . smell has a great honey and floral aroma . i also pick up bubble gum and spices and a bit of pepper . taste tons of different flavors in this beer . lemon honey pear and a spices . also a very light alcohol burn . mouthfeel drinkability heavy carbonation and very crisp . comes off very dry . i was surprised by this because i never expect much from american versions of belgian style beers .,appearance,0.6,1
aroma malty hoppy alcohol . appearance amber clear foam is medium . taste very hoppy lots of roasted malt a little raisin . slightly nutty . a dry finish . some alcohol heat . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . alcohol warmth . drinkability a little too hoppy to really enjoy and the hops used are not the most flavorful .,appearance,1.0,1
from corked . dated . a light yellow body foaming white head that subsided quickly . not much lacing but a welcoming color . clarity is brilliant i could mistake this for a watered down generic lager based on looks but that would be a fantastic mistake . re pours were overwhelmingly heady perhaps because of temperature . s lemons wheat belgian yeasts . delicate floral notes dandelion and vanilla much later . t basic tripel malt body lemons and faint earthy bittering hops . this is not a hoppy beer by any means . this tastes less yeasty than other tripels . great overall balance of subtle smells flavors and high abv . spices come through halfway hints of coriander and grains of paradise finishing sweet . m very carbonated . light bodied beer despite the flavor and abv . d extremely drinkable . the . is only noticeable after it warms slightly . one of my favorite tripels .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap in april . note this was n t called mom s on the menu simply elderberry stout . since otto s most likely only has one elderberry stout although it may be consistant from batch to batch i list this review here . this beer black and entirely opaque with a thick and persistant off white head with flecks of tan in it very nice looking beer . aroma is complex and chocolatey albeit extremely faint . the taste is dominated by roasted malt chocolate and espresso flavors . elderberries are definitely present but not so much so that they are unpleasant . this has a very heavy mouthfeel and is very creamy . not all that drinkable but pretty good overall .,appearance,1.0,1
half liter bottle from the brewery . this is an vintage bottle that we picked up on sale in july for about canadian iirc . poured into two large snifters . appearance dark brown with reddish orange around the edges . half a finger of head which dies down to just a light cream around the edges and a sparse covering of small bubbles . not much lacing . aroma . dark fruits slightly sweet cinnamon and maybe some anise . strong orange peel too . reminds me a lot of anchor our special ale . top notch aromas that you would expect from a nicely balanced warmer . taste . pretty subtle flavors up front a bit watery but some strong orange fruitiness . a bit of sweet caramel malt in the middle . the orange returns in the finish and there is a lingering spiciness and the dark fruit flavor from the nose . mouthfeel . medium carbonation . a bit thin for the touch of sweetness in the nose and taste . drinkability . definitely drinkable in that it s not overly spiced and the abv is not apparent . not one that i d want to drink more than one of though .,appearance,0.4,0
sampled from a oz bottle in a standard pint glass . a brown molasses like color with good clarity and a moderate head of small bubbles . the head does n t last long but it s got decent lacing . a yeasty slightly nutty aroma . a sweet malty flavor with a clean yeast presence almost like a pilsner . a bit thin in the mouth . a decent beer that s pretty readily available . i happened to buy these at a gas station for tailgating before a basketball game . i picked it because the only other options were bud miller etc . bu it s a decent beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i m confused on many levels with this beer so i ll guess i ll start at the beginning . i could n t find a match of the exact beer i drank however this seemed to be the closest . could it be i acquired a really really old or a really really new bottle but i have no clue for sure . the label on the bottle i m drinking has a coat of arms cherries and says the abv is . . the best part of this beer is the appearance . it poured a deep cherry red with minimal head which foamed a bit when swirled . the positive aspects of this beer stopped right there for me . the smell was the first thing that weirded me out maybe i was expecting more of a lambic ness but the smell had a funk that i found hard to place . what the hell was that smell . dirty underwear . the taste started okay with a tart bitter cherry flavor but followed by a metallic nastiness that almost pressed down on the back of my tongue . seriously . the mouthfeel was uneventful and not at all pleasant . drinkable . i ll pass .,appearance,0.8,1
i could not believe the amounts of foam flowing from the still bottle upon opening the pervasive kudzu like froth that just clung to the sides of the tulip and would not budge with additional pouring . the underlying substance was a beautiful goldenrod color that sparkled through the condensation with wonderful bubbles of carbonation belying belgian yeast . on the bottom floated pinhead chunks of matte maroon sediment just smaller than coffee grounds.there was a nice strong essence yet still refined of nice farmhouse style funk . what struck me was how much of a subtle mouthfeel this beer had give the huge flavor that was in the beginning the funky yeasty quality the middle the wheat bready giving way to a spicy peppery yet earthy and brandy like alcohol tinged finish . fantastic to plow through a bottle of this . quite nice when a cold spring night turns to thoughts of heat and warm days to come .,appearance,1.0,1
coors light on tap does it get any more real than this . let s see . it came to me in a pilsner chilled . light clear yellow with plenty of carbonation to support absolutely no head whatsoever . hmmm . smelled lightly of malt and corn syrup . wierd but i guess go with what works . tasted pretty much the same . sweet lightly malted watered down corn syrup . very light bodied easy to pour down the throat . the plusses no headache . had one bud light and had a migraine . none of that business here . easy to drink several of and not be drunk . goes great with fried chicken and fried okra . so to answer the question yes it does get better from here . much much better but when out in okarche oklahoma god i hope i spelled okarche right and you re eatin fried chicken coors light might be all that s available . i think they had some miller products and i know they had bud but really out of those i ll take a coors light any day of the week .,appearance,0.3,0
a brilliant clear golden color . head fades quite a bit and leaves just a ring around the glass . s i love the smell of this beer . fresh pizza dough sweet biscuit like malts with clean spicy hops . smells to me like a bit or corn as well . dont know if it was used in the mash or not but it is a pleasent scent and contributes nicely to its profile . t m has a bit of corn flavor as well too and blends in nicely with spicy slightly oregano like hops . it doesnt sound good i know but its actually quite good . very smooth with a slight carbonation burn on the tounge . very refreshing and a slighlty dry finish . o a very nice beer . leaves your palate dry and makes you take another sip . very refreshing and you can get this just about anywhere too .,appearance,0.6,1
poured almost no head even though the beer was almost foaming out of the bottle . strange . copper brown color very clear . aroma is faint smells of whiskey . notes of prunes or a wooden barrel . some malty sweetness mostly caramel . no noticeable hops . toasted bread taste some oakiness . a light bitterness in the dry finish . a bit watery in the mouthfeel carbonation too light . not particularly drinkable . the flavor seems a bit off somehow and the smell is not particularly appetizing .,appearance,0.4,0
serving oz bottle f no expiration date . appearance poured with minimal head that dispersed rapidly . opaque cloudy apple cider like color . this style really should have better clarity and head . smell mouthwatering sour fruit orange raisin honey maple and spice . inviting and complex . this ale is a sniffer . no odors . a good complex aroma . taste this ale tastes like it could be the base for the belgian red except without any of the cherry sweetness is well balanced by sour and bitter . this style has a distinctive appealing flavor . crisp clean finish and aftertaste of malt . no vinegar or diacetyl off flavors . pre digestive reflection i have an empty stomach here but i m not getting a notable impression of flavor . mouth feel medium body with just enough bubbly . jubilant feel of carbonation . this ale is not the least bit flat . not the least bit course . drinkability appealing overall . an easy drink . the off appearance impacts this a little . notes a pretty decent brew overall . rememberable . smell and taste are a good example of the style . the appearance should be perfected . i may cellar some bottles of this to see how it ages .,appearance,0.4,0
serving bottle with a bb date of . poured into a duvel tulip glass . appearance deep rich amber red . poured semi aggressively to yield fingers of nice tan creamy head which started to reveal some interesting pitting after a bit . moderate lacing . smell mostly sweet malt with minimal hoppiness . taste initially hit with malty sweetness vanilla cracker biscuit toffee caramel . the finish is crisp clean and slightly bitter . a perfect balance between malt sweetness cracker dryness hop bitterness . mouthfeel clean crisp smooth . each swirl brings about a renewed creamy smoothness . almost chewy . drinkability this is a tasty brew that is not as biting on the finish as some vienna s i ve had . goes down easy and is certainly satisfying . overall probably my favorite vienna to date . i like the fact that there is a tad more sweetness to be had here than with some others i have tried . this will be a regular . update each bottle increases the realization that this is just about the best lager i have ever had . other than celebrator . .i can not think of another lager beer i enjoy more . an amazing beer that will always be in my fridge .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours sub pale straw beer with a little active carbonation and a bright white head . the head actually does n t look that bad really textured and firm on top . very clear . s stale . as soon as i opened the bottle the air was filled with the smell of stale rice and beer though i know this one is pretty fresh . it just smells like the morning after a frat party . i really do n t want this to be a drain pour but i think it will be . t this may honestly be the most tasteless beer i ve ever drank . as it sits on my tongue i really get nothing it s only when i swallow i get a little tinge of bmc style bitterness . i m really quaffing this beer and i get nothing at all from it . i ve tasted water from the tap with more flavor than this . m like water absolutely . really nothing going on here at all . d very high . i do n t know where it ll get you but it s just like drinking water . low carbonation and everything .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is horrible . looks very pale with no head piss pale color smells skunky and bad very light smell though considering the taste taste s like nothing . water co and skunk are the main notes . feels like seltzer in your mouth yummmmy i d rather drink most other macros than this but its still a cheapass macro so not awful straight out of a bottle at a party with a bunch of people,appearance,0.2,0
pours out a murky muddy brownish colour with a minimal head and lace . banana and cocoa in the nose . a bit of funk and clove too . taste is a funkified fruit and yeast combination that does n t really let any other more desirable flavours shine through . the estery components mostly sour in nature bury any wheat notes . no clove no banana and little dark malt flavours to be had . mostly a watery and prickly mouthfeel underneath a medium at best body . drinkability suffers again just for the fact that i do n t find this very tasty even for something out of the cold spring brewery . out of the five pack sampler . it seems every one gets a tad worse as i try them . not really recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
served in a whiskey glass . look brown color with ruby shades very thin foamy head maybe because of the glass . smell grass hops and nut malts . taste wood hops with a waterfall of cookie and nut malts with eart hops at the end . mouthfeel woody high bitterness the body is soft for the style . drinkability i liked the combination of wood with biscuity malts very good .,appearance,0.6,1
oz tallboy can with a freshness stamp of mar on the bottom . pours a very pale clear yellow color with an airy white foam that fades in a matter of seconds to nothingness . even for an aal this one does not look great . nose is light grains cereal and a bit of sugary sweetness . surprisingly a bit of hops are present . very light nose overall but nothing unappealing or sour pretty neutral . taste is most akin to watery spent grains . tastes kind of like corn chex cereal . carbonated water and a breath of alcohol pretty much completes the flavor profile . body is about medium for the style and carbonation is high . touch of bittering hops in the finish and i mean the faintest of touches . this is not too shabby of a bargain aal goes down smooth and easy . quenches the thirst alright . decent golf beer .,appearance,0.4,0
opened a oz bottle last night and it exploded with foam all in the kitchen sink . after the initial burst it still was foaming like mad as i poured it into the glasses . this beer was way too over carbonated i must have picked up a bad bottle . i managed to only salvage about half a pint glass of beer each for me and my wife . i figured we should at least try a sip or two to see what it tastes like . actually it was n t too bad . it was red colored obviously but had a nice apple flavor aspect to it . a bit better than i expected . too bad that we were only able to have about oz each . as i am not a huge fan of irish reds to begin with i was n t expecting much . but this one let me down .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a beautiful dark brown with a slight ruby hue on the outer edges nice thick microfoam head that leaves nice lacing . slight aroma of deep and sucrose like maltiness . taste is very pleasent . bitter chocalate upfront rich maltiness in the middle finished with a dry warming senstation in the back of the throat . also sense a bit of vanilla in there somehwere . mouthfeel is a bit disappointing was hoping for a bigger fuller feel . overall i m glad a tried and it is interesting indeed . but will probably hold off on having another too many other delectable porters out there .,appearance,0.9,1
had this beer at a stop gap in atlanta at a place nmed spondivit s . it could have been the name or the place but i really did n t enjoy this beer . i noticed the straw color in the oz mug i was drinking from with two inches of head mistake by my rookie bartender . i tasted this beer and it was really sweet tasting . it was hard work but i finished this tall drink of citris cooler and made my way to the old stand by . i do not reccomend even a try it was not special .,appearance,0.3,0
drank this from a bottle then poured into glass mug . the appearenc is more towards a yellow then orangish bud light.the scent.is of course a strong lime eventhough i still recognize the bud light.the tases pretty much is the same as the smell . the mouthfeel kinda sucked for what i expected from a light beer.and the drinkability is mediocre with no outstanding qualities . other notes eventhough it is very carbonated the head dissapates very quicklyand is not rettained at all.also.there was absolutely nooo lacing whatsoever .,appearance,0.4,0
special thanks to n. ketchum for the opportunity to finally try this brew . poured out of a . oz bottle into a tulip style glass . the bottle had a freshness date of a a sleek orange . i held it up to the sun on my patio and admired it for a few seconds . cue music there were two inches of white head that led to a nice white cap that never dissipated . the lacing was great and followed all the way down . s pine and citrus fruit . this was not over powering just very pleasant . there was also a bit of sweetness that seems to hint at apricots . t follows the nose with precision . the abv is not even detectable . this is so smooth . there is a nice grassy finish that departs just in time for the next sip . m a medium body that really pleases the palate . the carbonation is perfect . this beer is refreshing and smooth . o this one lives up to the hype and then some . my only regret is having just two bottles left to enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
my buddies and i went on our annual deer hunting trip and one of my friends bought a can of this bud clamato stuff because it sounded bizarre . so me and two other guys gave it a try back at our hunting cabin . it was one of the tall boy cans . appearance i did n t pour it into a glass we just passed the can around taking sips . but after just a handful of sips this stuff was so absolutely vile that we poured it down the drain . as the noxious fluid began to glug out of the can i noticed it was a pale pinkish color at first and then the color rapidly darkened . right before the can emptied the color had darkened to a light red . as if the taste was n t god awful the color and appearance were also nasty . it looked like the stuff separated inside the can with watery stuff on top and tomato gook settling on the bottom . it appeared like you either needed to shake the beer in the can which is completely counterintuitive or pour it into a glass and then mix it with a swizzle stick . ugh . smell i took several deep wafts from the top of the can before i sipped . if you ever had a crazy party and somebody spilled a really bad budweiser beer into the hot salsa chip dip bowl and left it sitting there overnight it sort of smelled like that . as we poured the stuff down the drain and the color thickened the stench from the can grew exponentially until people several feet away from the emergency beer purge were audibly gasping in alarm and disgust . taste absolutely vile . this is either the worst beer i ve ever had or the second worst . it was really that bad . it had a very salty aftertaste as i recall . i m not sure on the salty thing though because i ve read that when a person has experienced severe trauma the brain tries to protect itself by shutting down and blotting out the memory . so i might need a hypnotist to try and unlock some portions of the experience . i do remember quite vividly that before i took a sip i expected to get budweiser s famously bland taste with hints of tomato . instead i got assaulted with obnoxious salsa tomato juice and spices . the beer was totally overwhelmed . and what faint traces of beer taste i could manage to make out was worse than the stuff budweiser usually tries to pass off as a sorry excuse for beer . after just a single sip i took another whiff of the can and began to feel ill . i passed it to the next guy with a funky expression on my face . nobody managed to take a second sip . it was that horrible . shortly thereafter we poured it down the drain . mouthfeel . it was more viscous than a regular beer just as you would expect from something mixed with tomato juice . but it did have the trademark budweiser harsh carbonation . for some reason budweiser s bubbles in their beer make them uniquely undrinkable . drinkability . totally and completely undrinkable . horrendous smell and taste . vile appearance . poor mouthfeel . just a bad concept for a beer overall . my guess is that some idiot in marketing uttered the word chelada in an authentic sounding spanish accent and this convinced the rest of the marketing team that bud needed to launch something bold to get that hispanic market . maybe the people who came up with this beer were hammered on tequila already .,appearance,0.2,0
hazy golden body topped by three fingers of slightly off white rocky micro bubbles . good lacing . piney aroma but requires a really deep sniff . sweet beginning followed by astrigent pine . some earthy hop sense . slight sense of alcohol . tastes unlike any iipa i ve had . lakes dimensions . firm medium mouthfeel . overall not an enjoyable beer and my least favorite iipa ever . having completed my tasting of the first wave of epic products i ll pass on the second wave now arriving .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled in a home tasting with the entire brewer patriot collection . a ruby brown solid with moderate carbonation . s wow smells like a woke up hungover after chain smoking all night . t buttery super smoked taste that fills rapidly . feels almost fatty going down . m oily vicous fatty . d very filling . there is no way i could swallow another and i only had a bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled bottle at work . appearance pours a light amber colour with a white head diminishing quickly to a thin ring . aroma sweet grainy some grass . taste malty backbone sweet . mouthfeel sharp highish carbonation . final statement not a bad beer at all but another classic example of the a brewery calling their beer a honey brown and it not being brown . i do n t get that . either way an average boring beer that is n t bad .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance clear amber very little head that dissapates quickly and leaves no lace . carbonation leaves much to be desired . not very inviting appearance . smell citrusy and piney at different samplings . taste very tasty red lager though piney mouthfeel almost escapes the tongue as soon as i swallow though while it is present it is light yet smooth and seems to produce carbonation unseen in the glass i was drinking from . drinkability i would n t mind another but i d probably lean towards a new untried beer or a higher quality beer before choosing this .,appearance,0.3,0
strong coffiee black and rich and hops with a burnt malt as the finish this is like beer meets campfire coffiee smud coffiee as i call it this is like coffiee on the warmer all day this is great i could drink this with steak and eggs . this beer makes me wonder why thay havent invented a hop flavored coffiee creamer hell maby i have stumbled on to somthing . back to the beer at hand this is the second best coffiee stout i have ever had the first is wake and bake from terripin . if you can get one of theese take the oppertuinity i wish i had goten more . .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out to a slightly hazy light amber with orange accents forming a large light beige head after a vigorous pour . head is sea foam in consistency and has ok retention with sparse lacing . aroma is of dry cloves a faint whiff of bananas apricots a crisp toasted wheat note wyeast belgian wit yeast aromatics and diabetic urine seriously . mouthfeel is spritzy with a watery thin body . taste begins with florid carbonation immediately fading into a thin bitterness with nary a hint of hop flavor or aroma . more of a tannic bitterness like oversteeped black tea . there is a toasty note in the middle a mentionable complete lack of malt body or sugar followed by more chemical bitterness in the watery thin finish . the finish reminds me of chewing a tylenol . in the aftertaste i tend to pick up roasted barley astringency and some isopropyl alcohol . as it warms the alcohol becomes obtrusive and drys out the mouth . highly overrated and nothing i would care to drink again .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance watered down apple juice or perhaps just tainted water . looks to be about part urine and parts water . keith stone . always water . always . smell non existent . light lager like malt if searched for . dirty dish water . taste for the people defending this and saying review it for what it is . . . . i am reviewing it for what it is . compared to bud miller and even coors light this is just downright the worst . water sprayed with lemon pledge . mouthfeel and drinkability i ll admit it s smooth . but it tastes abysmal . unfortunately i have eight more of these to drink .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a green oz . bottle . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . smell is of sweet limes . taste is also of limes not very sweet very little else going on . feels light in the mouth and has decent drinkability . overall this is a mediocre beer .,appearance,0.4,0
a . pours out to a light yellow with a nice thick white head with some very good retention and nice lacing on the glass . the carbonation is very good . s. the smell is some cereal grains with a little bit of hops . t. the taste is cereal grains corn that finishes off with some hops in the back and a hint of pepper . m o . the mouthfeel is a crisp clean smooth easy to drink feel that is made for the masses to drink . overall i was not impressed with this beer . after hearing how great this beer is all i can say is i ll stick with stella for a euro pale lager that is massed produced .,appearance,0.9,1
mythos from greece a hellenic lager in a . ounce green bottle . strong euro skunk aroma . thick white head long lasting with pronounced belgian lace . light bodied deep golden color . very light and refreshing . nice balance between malt sweetness and a hops bite . long lasting caramel after taste . not bad .,appearance,0.8,1
it s darker than i remember it from the tap and honestly it was difficult to get the size head that i wanted . i only managed half a finger . the body is a hazy orange but on the brown of amber . i m not all too impressed with the nose . i ve got a strong floral scent and not much else that i can sort through except an undertone of pine . i m not sure i can sort through everything that s there . as i remember each sip is unique . the brown sugar enriches the edges of your tongue surrounding the middle that moves from citrus to pine to ginger molasses peppermint coriander bread caramel maple oh yeah and it has a hop character . this beer sits heavy but the mouth feel certainly is not . that s thanks to a heavy carbonation but not noticeably so . it s necessary to sift through this brew . warms the throat and leaves an aftertaste of . everything on the front of the tongue .,appearance,1.0,1
the silver bullet . a crappy looking beer it pours the normal golden color of just about any macro beer around looks very flat and watery . the smells are faint although i notice some malt character . the taste is unimpressive . not bad tasting by any means but there s just not much to it . quite boring . mabye a little to watery . the mouthfeel is thin but i wouldnt have really expected anything else . very drinkable and quite easy to consume mass quantities . this is not a bad beer for a summer afternoon grill out . if its free .,appearance,0.3,0
this ipa pours nicely.has the amber color of an ipa good head and lacing . downhill from this the smell is of kerosene i dont know what else i detect faint hops some malt. the taste is just as bad no floral citrus no herb hop just an old smelly tastng beer that you stole from your dad when you were . this is the worse ipa ive reviewed .thank god i bought a single. its a drainer dont try this one,appearance,0.8,1
appearence ahhhh . . . this is the way a beer is supposed to look . almost black with a cream colored head measuring maybe one finger . one of the most delightful things about the beer is the process before you actually drink it . i love pouring it out of the gan into a pint glass and watching it mix and cascade turning from the color of mud to the color of . . . perfection smell not a very powerful smell slightly rusty odor taste tastes of roasted malt semi nutty almost a bit of salt to it i have heard it described as slightly reminiscent of soy sauce i do n t think so however mouthfeel light almost watery from its taste and appearence you would think it would be thicker and heavier . drinkability goes down smooth due to its light mouthfeel i would describe this beer as quite sessionable once you get used to the strong taste,appearance,1.0,1
appearance bright golden macro yellow . huge audible bubbles . volatile white head struggles to establish itself then dissipates very quickly . smell slightly burnt kettle corn sweet and almost buttery . toasty cracker like multigrain aroma in the background . mild estery notes . taste sweet and grainy like corn or lightly buttered wonder bread . sugary like a simple syrup . extremely understated lemony herbal hop edge that does virtually nothing to balance the malts . the . abv is completely hidden except in the back of the throat on the way down which totally bewilders me considering how light and simple this is . mouthfeel airy with a bit of spicy zip . medium bodied and somewhat chewy . surprisingly clean for how syrupy it tastes . drinkability clearly crafted in a german mold this is a very sweet lager . it lacks depth and is not much fun to drink on its own but it would do nicely with sausage . in fact it would be perfect for cooking brats .,appearance,0.4,0
i was able to have multiple tastings of this during boise base camp week . it happened to coincide with deschutes rd anniversary and they were offering side by side tastings of the xxii and xxiii at several venues around town . depending on which part of the bottle you re pouring from the appearance seems to be drastically different . the first pour i had was right off the top of a freshly opened bottle and was filled with brown floaties . these were the particles of undissolved chocolate that precluded the release of the bottles . initially i had appearance rated at a in my notes but subsequent pours from lower in the bottle looked absolutely gorgeous with no floaties to be seen . i assume that if you poured a whole bottle or more realistically half a bottle then the appearance would n t be so bad . therefore i just gave it an average score . that said here s the rest of a normal review . it pours a murky brown color out of the bottle that becomes a deep black in the glass . about inch tan head develops with good retention and a solid amount of sticky lacing . it smells of sweet sugar chocolate caramel faint roasted malts orange and a little chili . the taste brings out a bit more of this chili flavor though it is the orange and chocolate that really shine . faint caramel and an almost potato like starch flavor finish it off . mouth is smooth rich amply carbonated and has a sticky dry finish . overall a solid beer save for the odd appearance . i m very pleased i was able to try this and would recommend anyone make the effort to do so if possible .,appearance,0.6,1
many thanks to guezelover for this one . i think its a bottle . now i do n t think i have given many s for appearance but man this one was awesome . just an absolutely pitch black beer that poured like motor oil and had one of the darkest longest lasting heads i have seen on an imperial stout . great to look at . smells of light chocolate coffee vanilla roasted malts oatmeal and a slightly odd spiced alcohol smell that rubbed me the wrong way . i think the smell might come from stale coffee . the weird smell does n t transfer to the taste . its a nice chocolate and coffee dominate with a really pleasant lingering bitterness and other subtle flavors that translate form the smell . a nice thick beer from the oats . it definitely coats the mouth and its very big bodied and still pleasantly carbonated . that one smell was sort of off putting but otherwise this was a really great breakfast stout . i think i would like to try it again fresh . the abv sort of hits hard after a while too .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to irishct for the bottle . poured into a hill farmstead tasting glass . a big thick creamy dark tan head forms on top of an opaque black body . swirling leaves some nice lacing behind . the nose contains light bourbon chocolate and a bit of sour cherry . hmmm . hopefully this is n t infected . light vanilla and oak rounded out with a touch of alcohol . bourbon and vinous chocolate on the tongue . followed by chocolate wood and alcohol . hint of vinegar . not overly exciting . possibly infected . mouthfeel is somewhat thin and foamy . under carbonated . some warming alcohol . drinkability is sub par . i have a bottle of black albert open next to this and it is so much better . maybe i just have a bad bottle but this beer seems fairly flawed .,appearance,0.9,1
magic hat was left at my house after a party . this seems to be the ubiquitous high school college party girl drink for some reason . pours a very clear yellow with tons of bubbles but only a very slight head that soon reduces to nothing . smells are initially very fruity . a very sharp apricot taste rules . some slightly bready malt aromas linger . the maltiness does come out a bit more in the taste but unfortunately it is drowned out by the overbearing fruit . some breadiness doughiness is most apparent . the hop note is slight yet sharply floral and easily missed . this brew delivers a blast of apricot with each sip along with a sick sweetness that makes it hard to drink . mouthfeel ok. well carbonated and does a good job of scrubbing the tongue after each sip leaving hints of bready malt more apparent in the aftertaste than in the actual taste . ends slightly dry . i had one or two of these the other night after a few torpedoes of course and thought it did n t taste too bad . upon fresh review i find this beer to be difficult unless you really like the apricot taste or are a fan of fruit beers that are more fruit than beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a tan liquid that compares to chocolate milk at first . there is something hypnotic about watching the beer cascade into a jet black liquid with a wonderful tan thick creamy head . to me the head on this is the best of almost any beer and has a unique look . smells slightly of coffee almost a burnt smell . taste is a good roasted coffee flavor with a hint of chocolate . feels a little thin for what i would like . i do find this to be very drinkable . many people trash this beer now . i understand that it does n t taste as it once did and what get in the us from canada is almost an insult . still i find myself coming back to this beer now and again . i think it goes great with irish food and there is just something attractive about this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
batch ml bottle poured into a cbs snifter a black as night . gorgeous finger and a half dark brown head that leaves a nice full cap throughout consumption . s roasted barley earthy tabacco and root beer . faint root beer . thankfully not very strong . t a good dose of dark chocolate nicely balanced with the gesho root . alcohol is pretty well hidden . toffee caramel quickly pops in to say hello . the finish has a somewhat acrid bitterness . m carbonation is right where i like it for my stouts . very creamy . the beer finishes quite dry and astringent . the dryness combined with the ashy bitterness concerns me a bit in terms of overall drinkability . o i have been wanting to try this since i saw it on the first episode of brewmasters . overall i thought it was good and ill refill my glass again but i dont know if ill seek more of these bottles out . maybe it s more enjoyable paired with the right food .,appearance,1.0,1
out of hand numbered bottle of this dipa was a cloudy amber color . the three finger beige head displayed great retention as a fluffy cap . eventually the cap became rocky and left little islands of foam floating atop the liquid . the lacing was also excellent in curtains top marks for appearance . the aroma was dense lots of floral hops citrus notes some pine and alcohol . the flavors were also outstanding starting with honey it then went into a bouquet of floral notes grapefruit light pine sweet malt and alcohol . notably acidic . tight tart and well balanced with enough sweetness to handle the bitter elements . the mouthfeel was good the body full and the carbonation correct for the style .,appearance,1.0,1
i had always been wanting to try this as one of my quests with beer is to gradually try higher and higher abv beers but at the same time find stuff that i like as sometimes the high alcohol starts to take away from some of the characteristics that i think a beer should have . this beer starts to cross that line as the alcohol is so hot on your tounge that it starts to take away from the coffee chocolate taste that you want from a nice imperial stout . the look is very impressive as it pours a thick dark black . i enjoyed sipping it and i will probably buy another one down the line as this beer almost has a mystical quality to me but it is n t my favorite imperial stout . edit drank it for the second time tonight in front of a fire with no work tomorrow because of the fourth of july holiday . in the last few months i think i have developed a more refined taste for good beer . that coupled with the fact that dogfish head no longer distributes to wisconsin gives this beer an even more mystical quality than it did in march . i have a few more in the cellar and i am hesitant to drink them for fear of not being able to find it anymore . i liked it a lot better the second time . although both bottles i have had are from the same vintage do they age a little differently depending on the bottle . this one was n t as hot with the alcohol . again maybe i have more of a taste for it now but with the alcohol not being as hot on the tounge i was able to pick out a fair amount of dried fruit and that good old imperial stout flavor that i love . that said it is still a little too syrupy for me to be right up there with my favorite i.stouts but i will nonetheless raise my score on this one a bit .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass . clear piss apple juice color with a bit of chill haze . thin fizzy white head that fades to a sickly smattering of froth . diacetyl aroma with a sweet butteriness and possibly some corn . no hallmark wheat notes . flavor is essentially carbonated diacetyl with a grainy undercurrent . high carbonation thin body . not recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
i was pretty excited to find a new beer on tap from paper city but i was a bit skeptical having it at big city in allston ma . what the hell i ll try it and support something new . the beer was presented as a very light pale offering in a american tumbler absolutely flat and chill hazed . aroma was extremely fruity sweet and a stale oxygen taint that immediately put me off . i then tasted the beer . remember those little libby fruit cups with the tin pull tops . inside was a cornucopia of irradiated fruits like peaches pears grapes and that illusive single cherry treasure . remember the juice . the sweet fruity concoction formed from the marriage of these fine fruits . that s exactly what this beer tasted like . the juice from a libby s fruit cup . now i m not sure if this was how the beer was supposed to taste like this or if this was yet again another beer tainted by the sunset bar grill beer curse bad lines old beer or a combination of both . but this was absolutely foul . a beer like this or in this condition should simply not exist . and the beer is called one eared monkey not one eyed money like the sunset bar grill chain is advertising . its also a pale ale with peach flavoring not a belgian ale like i was told by big city staff .,appearance,0.2,0
wow i am very impressed with this beer . reviewing and drinking at the same time . i started with macro brews and then moved onto a bottle of this to my face . i am not the type that like enjoys very malty super sweet brews with alot of dark fruit alcohol kick . this does that but is very subtle about it . the mouthfeel is very light for what it is . this drink is also very very drinkable and gets you retarded . i m in fact very surprised i can type coherent sentences . defiantly get and try this this smell is not appetizing but the drink is simply divine . sidenotes i only drank this and bottles of cheap pilsner i am not a light weight by any means . thank god for spell check .,appearance,0.6,1
light golden color with a full wispy head of foam . authentic belgian smell some dough light fruits farmhouse character . quite vibrant . lots of taste with expressive citrus and herbal hop notes hints of fruits . nice belgian character as well . very full bodied . an impressive brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark black with a thin tan head into my tulip . yep pretty much the standard for a stout . as the aromas open up to room temperature chocolate notes pour out followed by only the slightest hint of coffee . taste starts out with a strong chocolate note that as it nears the back of the throat transforms into a strong note of coffee with a slight hint of bitterness . mouthfeel is full of lingering coffee with a slight afterburn and high carbonation . certainly seems more like a choklat jahva combination to me . very decent .,appearance,1.0,1
good god this beer is gon na be great . frothy tan head that could get up and walk out of the room if it wanted to . chunky . dark copper brown . yummy looking . smell some angry bitter malts . how can malts be bitter i dont know but i smell malt nad a bitter angry flavor . tastes awful to be totally honest . sour aftertaste the grinds on you . really not sure what the brewer was thinking when he she bottled this baby . .i guess they wanted to get it off the premises as soon as possible . i was puckering up like i just had a straight shot of lime juice . its like that chick that looks great from across the bar and you get close and say wtf . . . next .,appearance,0.9,1
a very dark clear when held to the light with red and orange highlights . s strange slightly sweaty almost fishy . hints of bubblegum and candy . t nice rich malt flavour . liquorice orange dark candi sugar . good complexity a nice winter warmer . m big thick mouthfeel . well carbonated . perhaps slightly too sticky . d good drinkable beer a nice one for sipping through the winter evenings .,appearance,0.9,1
poured nice gold color with a generous stiff white head . aromas of grain hops straw . taste of slighty sour malt mild hops yeast . reminded me of many now gone american beers from my youth schmidts ortieb and shaefer and carling come to mind . it s not the greatest and it s between a lager and a pilsener in character . there are better examples of both but if it s karlovacko or bud light go with the k .,appearance,0.9,1
olympia beer is something i am biased on . i have grown up in the town of olympia and thus have watched it go from a decent local beer to absolutely nothing . old olympia beers were much much better . miller purchased the olympia brewery and then shut it down . people became unemployed . olympia s slogan was it s the water . modeled after the artesian springs from where the water used to brew the beer is from . the artesian springs here are no joke . simply some of the best most pure and tasty water known to mankind . you simply can not compare . now that olympia beer is no longer being brewed with this water the beer quality has dropped significantly and the trademark oly subby bottle has been discontinued . a local restaurant used to serve pasta a la oly which was spinach pasta in a tasty butter sauce surrounding an olympia stubby bottle . it had class and character and local heritage written all over it . now it is no longer possible . miller has been served right by being bought out by south african brewing company . overall olympia beer even through it s horrible new production value has still managed to usually reign as king of beers to me . it beats the crap out of pbr miller budweiser coors etc . anything else in that american domestic pisswater class . it s the baby piss i choose to drink regularly when on a budget and so should you just to maintain heritidge . okay a rainier once in a while is okay . and honestly sessions is a pretty mean olympia stubby knockoff .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into sn hop pint glass . a pours a light golden with a couple fingers of dense white head that reduced very slowly into a thick frothy head . beautiful rings sheets of lacing left with every sip . s light hops and sweet malt . very fresh and clean smelling and inviting . slight exotic fruit notes and light caramel . t a full taste of malt with some subtle bitter hops . very subtle and refreshingly clean flavors . bitterness hits first but is comfortable and balanced by sweet malt . very earthy tasting . aftertaste is full of light fruits and some doughy biscuits . m smooth carbonation and well balanced flavors . d this is a true classic . this to me looks and tastes like a beer . i love all kinds of styles this type is n t even my favorite but when someone says beer this is what i think of . extremely drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
appearaence for awhile i wondered why do they call themselves duck rabbit when theres just a picture of a rabbit on the bottle . and then i saw the duck . anyways . this beer pours a deep ghastly brown with a hint of mahogany to it . a few fingers of head disappear very quickly . the film thats left on top of the beer is actually putting on some kind of show as it pops around like twinkling stars . smell definitely smells like a doppelbock . its been awhile since ive had a good one so i am excited . deep dark fruits and malt . a bit of a plum cocoa mix to it as well . very light chocolate . taste a surprisingly different doppelbock . a very light and tart cranberry note grabs my attention first . then we get more of the darker fruits such as plum and dark cherry . the beer itself remains lightly tart throughout . very faint hints of caramel and cocoa . mouthfeel and overall the tartness and oddity of the weight can get to you a bit but its pretty solid other than that . you can definitely feel the alcohol burn during breaks . overall a pleasantly tart doppelbock without the heavy malt . edit wow . so that alcoholic tartness definitely gets to you further down in the beer . i had to lower my score a bit .,appearance,0.9,1
i m beginging to notice a trend with sam adams brew . they all look great but thats about it . nice one finger creamy off white head great retention and lacing as well . color is a deep copper the color of cherry stained wood red and ruby hues . aroma strong malt backbone but lacks the sweet smell that s usually found in this style . some diacetyl and a metallic tang . not that impressed witht the aroma of this one . some faint hop aromas noble . before i even taste this brew i m going to predict a metallic tang . not only does the aroma hint at this but so do the previous sam adams brews i ve reviewed . not as much metallic tang as the others but there s a bit in there . this brew also has a smoky flavor along with some graininess to it . some dark grains and bitterness from roasted grains . in my opinion this brew is a very poor example of a scotch ale . nothing like traquir jacobite i mean it should n t be just like it but i would n t even classifiy it as being a scotch ale . the abv is n t even high enough to classify it as a scotch ale scottish yes but not scotch . the brw is n t sweet enough to be balanced out by a higher alcohol content a very common characteristic of scotch ales . this brew is way off the mark . mouthfeel of this brew is pretty good . creamy in the mouth with a medium heavy body and lower carbonation . well at least for sam adams . i would not buy this beer again . it is a complete let down . i was looking forward to a scotch ale and well this should n t be classified as one . there are definitely better examples of the style out there if you re looking to try a scotch ale do n t look here .,appearance,0.9,1
came in a oz . bomber with wax on top served in a pint glass . pours a deep amber with reddish hues with a half finger head that dies quickly . leaves very little lacing . smells sweet and sugary yet dark raisins butter and plums . tastes really buttery and sweet but also somewhat dark . an average mouthfeel a little thin . this stuff smells great . a very unique sweet plummy buttery smell . tastes good too . does n t taste like at all . not impressed with the appearance though . all in all a very good try on a belgian style by anderson valley . i want to try their tripel now .,appearance,0.4,0
bb . litle head and a amberbrown beercolor with white haze and big flocks floating . nose is very candy sugar like sour cherry and blackcurrant aswell as somecaramellic malts . taste is dry and very alcoholic and with that flat . hard to tell that they used hops for this and overall alcoholwater mouthfeel dominates . drinkable brew but imo litle boring .,appearance,0.4,0
had a chuckle at the store over the label then noticed the strength wondered how a ipa worked so i picked up a bottle . pours out a dark orange w a really thick light peach head takes a bit to fill the mug . kinda gives off a herbal smell a bit of pear in there too at least that s what it smells like to me though that does n t stay for long . so where s it go . only one way to find out . wow . there it is . the hops come in on a warming somewhat boozy wave prominent without annoying my mouth . more savory than bitter very little carbonation and not much malt note to speak of . shifts towards a sweetness as it goes down surprising considering the style . i ve got to say the imperial ipa style is a nice change of pace and if the rest of it is in the league of this beer then count me as a fan .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap o brien s pub san diego ca black with a lot of visible carbonation and a thin brown head . regular lined lacing down the glass . very attractive and perfect for a black ipa . roasted malts and pine aromas combine though i would suggest that the roast is fairly dominant . i would love to have seen more pine and citrus hop presence in the aroma though this is certainly above average and worth sniffing . the flavor is similar to the aroma . roasted malt a bit of char and some pine combine along with a relatively high amount of bitterness . this beer is relatively well balanced but i think it would be better with more of a biting pine hop presence . medium to thick mouthfeel . great . sierra nevada beers almost always shine here . a fine black ipa . i just wish it was a little less balanced more hoppy and less roasty .,appearance,1.0,1
edition a this one pours a black as can be body with a very small coffee colored head on a vigorous pour . might be an undercarbonated bottle . wouldnt be the first time . the head is fading fast and leaves a wall of lacing behind . s this one smells mean . immediately i notice lots of dark and burnt smelling malts . faint notes of brown sugar also . there are some fruits raisins and figs . and a little bit of coffee hops at the end along with alcohol . t massively dark and burned malts come up first . lots of the raisins i could smell but not as much fig . alot of alcohol in this one . alot dryer than i expected . slight amounts of chocolate in this . loads of bitterness from coffee hops at the end . complex and aggressive . m thick and sticky lots of pleasant warming from all the alcohol . a nice low level of carbonation that really works for this one . d this one was a treat but too powerful to have another one . glad i decided to pick this one up and ill try this year again when the next vintage comes out . lost abbey makes some solid beers .,appearance,0.6,1
. for a stubby oz bottle bevco . abv . ibus . brewed with wheat and pale malts . hopped with willamette and perl . michigan bitter cherries are tossed into the secondary . pours out to a clear medium amber with ruby highlights forming a modest off light yellow head with ok retention and nice sheets of lace . carbonation is medium . the nose is tart with green kiwi fruit cherries and sour aluminum . the mouthfeel is tart with a medium body . the taste opens with some peculiar yeast esters and faint hop flavor then is quickly replaced by bitter red cherries and a medium chemical bitterness . the aftertaste is earthy tart and bitter . i ca n t say i really care for this beer too much . the brewers were trying to not make a syrupy sweet beer which often happens with the fruit beer style and by adding hop bitterness they only turned a syrupy beer bitter . it s not well balanced and does n t quite sit right . wierd metals tannins sourness bitterness . it all just turns out to be a mess .,appearance,0.8,1
finally having this again after drinking at dark lord day thanks to a trade with claaark it was amazing then so let s see how my memory holds up . . . yeah it s still pretty amazing . once you crack this bottle open the room is instantly filled with that fresh hop aroma someone should make candles out of citra hops and the pour just brings out more fruity hop notes . while the appearance is a little less than to be desired from a pale ale looks more like a dipa honestly the taste is so clean and crisp that you drink it so fast you can barely look at it . loads and loads of clean hop characters pineapple lemon peach all the usual suspects are there with just a touch of bitterness . for pale ales and ipa s and dipa s for that matter i prefer the clean fruit over bitterness if you re looking for the opposite this may not be for you . however if you re looking for an almost perfect unique and super clean american pale ale look no further . bravo three floyds bravo .,appearance,0.6,1
its been awhile since i went belgian even longer since i had a lambic beer for wich iam not a big fan but i decided on taking a chance on this pretty highly acclaimed on today and iam glad i did.first off what a pour into a tulip glass a a rosey color with a fluffy pink head that settles slowly into a creamy like mass with globs of lace behind.a whole lot of stuff going on in the nose a little funk and iron to go along with the sour cherry and vanilla just alot to take in the flavors are just so much rolled into one starts off big and nearly puckering sour but is stopped abruptly by a cedar wood dryness and iron metallic note.a nice vanilla pod lends itself well as it melds nicely between the two extremes of this beer.this is a doozy and makes me think more about a style that i didnt care for much before but maybe i havent explored it enough it might be my beer phase i go into exploring the fruit lambic style .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . beer pours a very nice hazy light amber color with a nice but not lingering white head . good start . lacing is decent too . nose . umm i think i detect a hint of berry there . ok so it is big on sweet berries . and while i like berries to me it is artificial smelling . i grabbed a bacardi silver raz shudder out of my wife s hand and confirmed that it smelled about the same . i detect some wheat in this too but i simply do n t like this smell . taste . i think this won because after the smell they were expecting it to be awful which it is not . there is some good dry wheat maltiness here but to me it is too sweet . cloying by mid glass i struggled to finish this and looked for something else to rid my palate of any memory of this . if this were a little less sweet i d likely have no trouble finishing a bottle and on the right hot day perhaps two . not particularly fond of the expressive carbonation and i think the spritzy fruity sweetness has masked some other flaws . i ll keep the other bottle in the fridge until it is much warmer and give it another shot .,appearance,0.8,1
as an occasional hophead i m glad the belgians brew an excellent ipa too every now and then . urthel has a nice website . their labels are funny . orange golden clear colour creamy head absolutely great lacing massive carbonation . simply great to look at . smell and taste are of hops pine and peppery spices . it has really a tough bitterness next to malt and yeast . the alcohol comes somewhat through in both the aroma and the flavour . the carbonation makes this a good beer even for a warm day buti have to say this is no easy beer . it s demanding and strong . not for the fainthearted . i m hoping for more ipa s from us on the european market but for now i m perfectly happy with some of our own .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a giant foamy frothy fluffy white head and lots of lace . color is a clear yellow and some tiny bubble trails . aroma is beer and a hint of hop . flavor is mostly sweet with some floral notes and a little bitterness . body is a little watery and carbonation is good . finish is like flavor and short . not bad beer .,appearance,0.9,1
coffee and love are best when they are hot . german proverb mahogany brown with reddish caramel edges and a thin slice of khaki colored foam that should have been bigger given the increasingly aggressive pour . the featureless head shrinks to a barely covering film in minutes and leaves no lace . the nose is exactly as expected for a coffee bean added porter . each sniff delivers a big blast of java along with roasted malt and hints of vanilla bean . outstanding is the word that comes to mind . and i m not even a coffee drinker . alta gracia coffee porter is damn good beer however you slice it . the brewers have done a bang up job balancing the three major elements allowing none of them to dominate on the palate . having it favor bitterness rather than sweetness was also a good call during the design stage . vanilla is almost lost in the shuffle . having those beans share the spotlight with the coffee beans might have made this stuff even better . warming brings more flavor intensity and even better flavor definition . muy drinkable . one source says the abv is . . if true then there s plenty of barley to go around . that in combination with well done bubbles leads to a light creaminess and a decent amount of cling . otter creek wolaver s is not one of my favorite breweries though they do have their moments . alta gracia coffee porter is definitely one of their finer moments and is an offering that deserves to be released on a regular basis .,appearance,0.6,1
ten fidy another thanks to nightwing for the trade . bod pours a rusted mahoghany and settles jet metal black . a fingers worth of burnt caramel head sits for a short while . the edges leave very little light to pass through . spotty lacing clings throughout . the nose brings a lot of milk chocolate that has a bittering end to it . roasted malts and a presence of alcohol are also noted . the taste is interesting . the roasty malts bloom but an annoying metallic taste lingers . there is a light hop presence . as it warms the flavors intensify . the mouthfeel is very full bodied and sits like an anvil . creamy feel with good carbonation . overall pretty good impy stout but that metal taste was a bit off putting . i would like to try this fresh to see if there is a difference .,appearance,1.0,1
as their wheat beer the northside rock bottom is offering this dunkel weizen in the winter . it s nice to see someone attempting this style . appearance is good clear chestnut color with a pretty good cream colored head that sticks around awhile . smell is a little faint but there is toasted malt and cocoa in there . not too bad . the taste is a little lacking in punch but is balanced . the toasted malt and mild chocolate again show up and are balanced by a light bitterness . this is quite quaffable but i could do with a little more flavor . mouthfeel is nothing special light to medium bodied for the style .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a two finger off white head that fades quickly to a thin layer leaving some lace . hazy light amber color some yeast left in bottle . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . light fruity nose and flavor is fruit and caramel . higher abv is hidden . . for a oz bottle from julios liquors westborough ma .,appearance,0.6,1
picked this one up yesterday on a whim during my trip to vermont . poured into my brand new alchemist pint glass . so to start off i should say i generally give an aggressive pour . so true to my general form right down the middle of the glass this went . simply put i m stunned that i got nothing . zero head on this . how does that happen . the body is a hazy straw color that just looks dull and mucky . i smell hops . i smell grains . and i also smell a little spiciness . however it s just not enough . i think the aroma of clean glass is more prominent than any aroma out of this one . the taste is n t bad . it s not really impressive though . i d say a step up from a macro . nothing special here though grainy malts a little spice and just a little bit of hops to bitter the finish . it s acceptable at best for me . the mouthfeel is fine somehow a little sticky but nothing offensive on this end and it s drinkable enough . really i ll probably bring this to a campfire and share it with some of my friends that do n t really care what they drink . also hoppin mad trout i feel like the name misleads . i expected more of a hop profile on this . i know it s just a pale ale but i was still expecting a bit more .,appearance,0.4,0
almost undrinkable tastes like perfume . still have a couple in the fridge hoping to pawn off on unsuspecting guests . have to leave characters . . what else to be said . only way i got past more than was late at night did n t feel like going out for something better .,appearance,0.8,1
green ml bottle . poured a bright golden colour super clear . nice bright white head which dissipated fairly quickly leaving just a skim . just a couple specks of lace . smells was pretty clean with underlying macro lager . slight skunkiness starting to creep in i assume because of the green bottle . decent body and above average carbonation . the taste was once again pretty clean with underlying macro lager . nothing stood out in particular . easier to drink than i was expecting .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a dark orange . the head was nice at first . then it turned minute and the lace everything was eliminated . huge ripe fruit aroma . very juicy with lots of grapes and apples . great nose on this one . solid flavor . cinnamon and apples were very prominent . the ripe fruits especially grapes and plums are also accompanied by sweaty socks to give this ale a pretty odd flavor . at least it was drinkable to say the least . i ll be having this one again soon .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a light golden color with a fast receding head that fades just as quickly as it forms leaving just bubbles on the surface of the beer . aromas of faint faded malts make their way into the nose along with notes resembling creamed corn from the can a bit of lime or citrus sweetness and some spicyness . this beer is overly sweet while at the same time lacking a decent malt presence to balance it out . their is a faint hoppiness that is hardly noticeable while definite adjunct notes are present . alcohol is just barely noticeable in the taste . very light body with a decent carbonation profile . overall this beer is way too sweet and very unbalanced . avoid .,appearance,0.3,0
eww . i ve only had one of these in my life and that was enough . i barely like bud products as is . average light beer taste if not more watered down it seems despite the higher abv . i think it is just a marketing ploy to get more people to buy it . i just say splurge the extra pennies on a better product at least bud light if you prefer bud products or better in my opinion miller products . all in all avoid unless your dirt broke . in that case give it a shot i suppose haha .,appearance,0.3,0
keg for a party at my place also had a keg of yuengling premium beer . above average for the style . pours a pale pale golden yellow with a small white head . very little flavor when cold but let it warm up and you get a respectable amount of taste for the style . as others stated before me you get what you pay for at dollars for a keg it is no bargain as far as amls go but you get a cleaner better tasting brew . recommended above the big three but if you have any kind of beer menu steer clear .,appearance,0.4,0
phenomenal example of a saison . drink it like water but still not watered down . excellent wheaty dimension whithout the wheat haze or wheat astringency . wonderful tight white bubbled head that still maintains creamieness . this is why sa is so successful with the exceptions of their fruit beers and that poison they pass off as summer ale .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a twelve ounce bottle into a czechvar glass . pours a dark straw good clarity with a one finger head that dies immediately and leaves little stick . aroma is of tannic grain and light hops . grain is slightly sweet and toasty . hops are light and slightly floral . flavor is of earthy husky hops . grain takes a backseat . hops are totally chinook and amarillo in style . dank and intensely herbal they give off a just bit a pine cone flavor . hops flavor tastes toasty as well like burnt wheat toast . hops are weak and the grain is even weaker but interesting . mouthfeel is decent . carbonation is soft and there is a slight fullness to the beer . not bad at all . overall this beer reminded me of a severely watered down ballistic ipa from ale asylum . the hop flavor was similar but eaker and the malt followed .,appearance,0.4,0
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room . from the oz bottle to a standard pint glass . appearance pours a golden yellowish orange color with a thin white head that disappears quickly . not a very inviting look . smell pumpkin spice nutmeg and cinnamon . a huge improvement over the appearance . taste spicy pumpkin nutmeg . not much aftertaste . this is surprising considering the amount of spice that hits up front . mouthfeel highly carbonated and thin bodied . drinkability not nearly as bad as the previous reviews led me to believe . at the same time this is n t my favorite pumpkin ale and could definitely improve in the look and taste department . would n t seek out again but would n t kick it out of bed either .,appearance,0.4,0
. this beer was introduced recently by as they merged with cerveceria la constancia sa so they could offer this beer . probably offering this to try and win over all those corona drinkers . it is a buck cheaper per sixer than corona . santiago cerveza de oro pours a light golden yellow color . some head but that fizzles down pretty quickly . a grainy grassy almost borderline skunk aroma clear bottles . flavor is more of the same but there really is n t much flavor in there to begin with . i did n t try it with a lime .,appearance,0.3,0
draft . pale orange like an unripe loquat . smells just like a pumpkin pie . taste like a pumpkin pie with a lot of spices . nutmeg is the strongest spice with some other maybe vanilla and cinnamon included . has a sweet imperial aftertaste but the mouthfeel is light to medium mouth feel . it was good and i was ready for it in september . it might be a little much in november . do n t know how many of these i can drink in a season . but the first one was very tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve past this one up the past couple of holiday seasons but not this year . a in perfectly uniform four fingers worth of tightly packed khaki colored head that is comprised of big chunky bubbles and is both slightly rocky and slightly creamy . impressive retention . audibly fizzy . the color is a mix of aubergine and deep ruby red but is completely translucent . some very rapid paced carbonation bubbles rise deep within under very close examination . a bit of lacing clings to the sides of the glass . this is an exceptional looking brew . s the nose is rather subdued but still quite complex and inviting . the hops are muted but are still at the forefront . they take on a mix of piney and woody characteristics . very subtle notes of cinnamon and brown sugar . some leathery notes as well . t this one is a doozy on the palette . lots going on here . loads of dark fruits . the hops are quite pungent and pack a pretty good punch . lots of unique flavors fade in and out . molasses . brown sugar . raisins . cinnamon . nutmeg . woody notes . earthy notes . some caramel and toffee . a bit of booziness . perhaps a wee bit cloying . m medium to full bodied . quite heavy on the tongue . lightly carbonated . thick and syrupy . rather rich . a touch of lushness . d a definite sipper . lots of complexity in every facet . a wonderful holiday seasonal . definitely has a warming effect on the drinker . if the overall sweetness was dialed down just a notch this could be an exceptional world class beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap at rock bottom in king of prussia pa . it came in a sniffer . appearance it poured a translucent amber color with a small white head with poor retention and no lace . smell sweet malt caramel . taste again sweet malt caramel with a strong hop backbone . mouthfeel silky smooth . drinkability much better than average . do n t drink and review .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance nasty . sludgy brown explosive diarrhea with a couple of bubbles . at least it did n t have any protein chunks it would have scored even lower . it reminds me of every time i go to the states and eat american junkfood taco bell for instance i always get the runs like my body rejects it and decides to give my colon a backwash as punishment . that s why i stick to places like whole foods although the attraction is just too great and i always end up caving in . anyways you get my point back to the beer . smell well maderized roasted pecans cherries macerated in that spicy vodka who s name escapes me it was like ng belgian red on cristal meth . i even smelled a bit of curry in there . whoh . taste excellent body the cherries and acidity make a wonderful balancing act the murky yeasty funk is there and the alcohol is solid and warming at the end . really not much to look at but if you can look beyond that it s a phenomenal beer .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle into a tulip . huge thanks to kevin for sharing this ancient oddity . a muddy magenta brown body with a handful of off white bubbles . meh . s old musty oaky dirty . vaguely reminiscent of tequila in a very weird way . i do n t know that i ve ever smelled a more basementy beer and i kind of like it in a masochistic way . t like liquid dementia so so old and yet still tasty . some moderate sourness and acidic fruitiness is still there to provide at least a hint at what this beer used to be . i dig it . m smooth soft amazingly delicate . o this was n t exactly delicious but it was a great experience . i wish i d gotten the chance to taste this five years ago . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
i decided to check this out after seeing it on the menu at mellow mushroom in br . poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . yellow color not much head nothing to get excited about at all . smells more like an adjunct to me but stronger than the really weak ones . corn yeasty . not all that appealing . the taste is more of the same but a little better than the smell led to believe . definitely a step up from the pitchers of bud light the table had ordered before . so . in summary a step up from the big american macros but nothing worth seeking out . edited after drinking again . the old drinkability score had to be adjusted now that it s the overall score .,appearance,0.4,0
tasted on freshness bottled in january packaging oz . brown bottle glassware shaker pint purchased single from j. barleycorn nashville medium brown and mostly clear in appearance with a tan head of two and a half fingers . there was not much in the way of lacing or carbonation . pleasant rich sweet aromas of bready malts and caramel also with nut and woody smells . tastes are of roasted malts and dark bread with a slight sweetness . also flavors of nuts mild chocolate light coffee and vanilla . mouthfeel had low to medium carbonation and a medium body . aftertaste is mainly of malty sweetness and a light bitterness from the toasted grains . i was concerned this beer might be a bit too old at right around months since bottling but it tasted just fine . it seemed to open up with more flavors as it warmed . overall a solid brown .,appearance,0.6,1
the color of this wheat is darker than any other i have seen almost copper . the yeast aromas and flavors are quite tangy . there is a bit of bitterness in the brew but it only comes out nicely in the last few swigs at the bottom of the glass . very enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a two finger cream head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . nice deep amber color . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . maybe a caramel nose . flavor has some caramel and raisins with some hops bitterness at finish . reminds me of a double ipa . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to blitz for the bottle . poured into a pint glass . appearance heavy hazed carroty orange with a very thin ginger tinted head that quickly disappears . very still with little lacing . aroma caramel with modest citrus hop and a fair amount of alcohol . taste rye hits you right away certainly more so than other ryes ive had . bitter hops then a flood of alcohol in the finish . mothfeel . a little sticky at the start and an alcohol burn in the finish . drinkablity moderately drinkable . medium to heavy body and noticeable alcohol . very flavorful and well crafted .,appearance,0.9,1
i saw this beer at cellar in stevens point wisconsin and had to give it a try . appearance creamy dark brown pour in to an attractive body . the head is medium brown but less than an of an inch tall . it gives way quickly to a whisp or two of remnants at the beer s surface . smell it has a sarsaparilla and cream soda aroma . it smells like desert to me . taste the taste is complex . it starts out with the classic long cooked deep grain flavor . it quickly moves to sweet vanilla and then pungent hops toward then end . the aftertaste is a compliment of the barley vanilla and hops all rolled into one . this is unlike any other beer i have ever tasted . mouthfeel the feel is thick as it moves through my mouth . it starts out by offering flavor at the tip then the middle and lasts al the way to the back of my tongue . like i said complex . i offered one of these to a buddy of mine a few months ago and he liked it enough to get his own six pack . i would love to try one straight from a keg sometime . anyone know where i can find it on tap .,appearance,0.6,1
ok . ok . ok . it s a denizen of the dross deep a b bud that is being quote ah hem . reviewed . here goes . oz can flowed into a standard pilsner . can you believe that they write about choice rice in the beer on the can label . i realize that this seems odd to review bud but its a personal quest to return to days gone by with current brewski know how thoughts . pours out very fizzy carbonated with a faintest not even yellow color . more like lemonade tap water in a glass . the suds keep sudsin . a teensy weensy bright white head covers the pils . smells of malts and pronounced adjuncts of rice and malts . tastes like an oil soda . i am really stretching for flavor here . even after a few swirls the flavor is unpleasant clean rice . the best part of bud is its neverending suds that make up an acceptable feel for the st five swigs prior to a leap into swill land . i honestly have a hard time drinking this so called self professed king of beers . last swigs why do people actually pay for this . its beers like this that help me appreciate which beers are great . heaven is a good beer . arg . i took one for the ba team here . other beer is good . happy beering .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle poured in a pint glass . a poured a cloudy golden brown color with a big bubbly off white head . s sweet malts toasts fruits and some herbs spices . t complex flavor yet not overpowering . toasted malts up front with a bitter hop alcohol finish . there s also notes of fruits herbs spices and a faint hint of dark chocolate . m rustic but pleasant . tangy carbonation and creamy . d it s flavor makes this one more of a slow sipping experience . it s more abrasive and less polished then la fin du monde or trois pistole but still a really good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pretty disappointing . not very refreshing i poured one cold and another just cool nor is it particularly smooth . i found some citrus notes but just barely . aromas are non existent mouthfeel was good and while taste was not unpleasant i certainly wo n t reach for this beer again unless my only other option is bud light lime . drinkability is fine but this beer is just boring .,appearance,0.9,1
pours pitch black into a snifter . creamy caramel colored head dissipates quickly leaving some wisps . leopard spotted lacing during the session . the visual is as appetizing as it s ever going to get for a stout . smells of coffee shop sweet morning blend . smooth through the palate more so as it warms . sweet up front . bitter coffee finish . sour aftertaste . coats like cough syrup and leaves a less then desirable finish . there is not a noticable trace of alcohol which is pretty good feat at . . mouthfeel is smooth velvety with the slightest buzz of carbonation . at best this is a great coffee beer . unfortunately the finish took away from the delicious sweet bitter combination of the coffee stout .,appearance,0.9,1
i think sprecher s bavarian black is exceptional but i m frequently disappointed by other beers of theirs that i try and unfortunately this is one of those disappointments . this beer has a great appearance but a metallic aroma and flavor that mars an otherwise pleasing sweat caramel maltiness . appearance of this beer is quite good it is a sparkling and clear copper color with good head formation and retention . aroma is distinctly coppery more metallic than it is malty . and flavor is the same i get maltiness up front but i get a distingly disturbing copper taste at the finish that lingers in my mouth a long long while . not so good . mouthfeel is ok but i ca n t say i recommend this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance very transparent gold to yellow color . foamy one finger head dissipated very rapidly and left very very light lacing behind . smell not much a smell at all . i m picking up traces of corn and perhaps some wheat . there s a very very minute trace of malt in there but not much . hops are not anywhere on the radar . taste i actually think this is a decent macro . there s a little bit of hoppiness and malt to it . faint grain and corn flavors are noticeable . it s light bodied and somewhat watery . but it s drinkable . mouthfeel drinkability it goes down easy enough . but it s not quite tasty enough for me to session this beer . overall it s drinkable . i would n t go out of my way to recommend it . but it does n t offend me .,appearance,0.3,0
thanks to grg for this one . well dammit . this beer looks fantastic . orange side of golden clear with a big white fluffy head . it turned rocky in the middle a floating island of foam . niiice . aroma is hops forward . orange papaya pineapple and grapefruit rind . some off biscuit in the background . taste is almost a perfect apa except i get some earthiness in the hops . the citrus and tropical flavors are backed up by some butteriness and more of an epa flavor . too bad because it takes the crisp bite out of the other hops . not sure if this bottle was tainted i drank it day after receiving it via in person trade . still though it s quite good . drank it fairly quick but as it warmed the butteriness became more evident .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very dark clear brown . starts with small fizzy thin head that leaves quickly but maintains a nice thin creamy lace . a medium tan color . it lasted almost the entire pint . a nice chocalate sugary toasted malt aroma . very inviting . full thick mouthfeel that is bold and filling . starts out smooth and silky going down and then turns semi bitter burnt roasty taste with a slight sour note at the end . i have no complaints about any of the great lakes brewing co. beers i have tried thus far .,appearance,0.6,1
look extreme red artwork on the bottle . pours pale yellow and settles light amber in the glass . clear very little carbonation . impressive frothy head . smell hoppy and fruity smells like it could have some bite to it . taste immediate fruitiness smooth even for the advertised heavy on hops i would say the hops are unfortunately minimal when it comes to the taste . surprisingly smooth for an . . mouthfeel hops is about all that sticks around but it fades rather quickly in perhaps three to give minutes or so not that impressive . drinkability not impressed a bit rough on the stomach and just not that overall appealing . decent beer but definitely not one of rock art s finer moments . i would n t buy this beer again .,appearance,0.8,1
there was almost no head to speak of lacing very minimal . malty smell reminding of hay some hops as well . taste is sweetish malty with almost no hops no aftertaste . thin mouthfeel quite low carbonation . the beer was plain and boring . i would not buy it again .,appearance,0.4,0
light but clean golden straw color . smells a very light bread scent with a hint of lime . taste is watry lightly white bready with a hint of real lime . sprtizy and light . meh . doesnt do anything for me but doesnt offend . i dont want to hijack my own review with a comparison to other lime beers namely miller chill but i feel i must . while miller chill actually does a litle something for me with its somewhat confectionary and artificial salty limey taste this beer is just a weak light beer with a hint of lime . id almost rather pull the faux pas of putting a lime wedge in a slightly more flavorable beer .,appearance,0.4,0
a deep ebony with mahogany highs beneath a pourous beige cap . ok retention with little fingers of lace . s tart dark fruity aroma sweet berry strawberry cherry plum dark caramel and roasty toasty aromatic wood cocoa raisin and prune . t taste is very similar to the aroma but with more roasted coffee and chocolate flavors . earthy slightly bitter english hop finish . mf nearly full bodied with medium carbonation . slightly gariny feeling but that s ok given the style . d very easy and smooth thanks to the low abv . though i love traditional porters i always desire the american flair .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a paulaner weissbier glass of corresponding size . pours a beautiful dense cloudy orange amber with gold around the edges . three fingers of sticky creamy ecru colored head sits atop the brew and leaves chunks of lace as the liquid recedes . lots of suspended particles in the glass looks like it s nearing the super saturated solution point . nose is a seductive mix of orange peel and banana up front reminding me of some kind of breakfast smoothie . there s some spiciness hiding in the background but i m having to dig for it because of how wonderfully strong the banana and orange aromas are . wheaty bready background holds everything else up . as i drink and revisit the nose i m greeted by a considerable dose of earthy and spicy hops with the slightest hint of pine . there s a lot going on here but it all fits together wonderfully . first thing i notice upon taking a sip is a tangy and slightly soured note . fruity esters lean more heavily on banana than the nose would indicate with the orange taking a definite back seat . indeed the orange is thinner in flavor than in aroma as well as being less of a component to the flavor as a whole . a round earthy spiciness presents itself from start to finish and the more i drink the more these hops assert themselves . alcohol is surprisingly present and adds a decided warmth which seems out of place i expected it to be very well hidden . long finish is mildly bitter with a definite fruity character . medium to thick in body . i do n t know if my nose is tricking my brain into thinking it senses something it does n t but it actually feels like drinking pulpy orange juice just a touch more thin . indeed this begins to weigh somewhat heavily on my stomach and takes the drinkability down a notch but i ll have no problem finishing this glass .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased this in a oz bottle poured into imperial pint glass . pours a very clear copper color with a fluffy white head . leaves lots of lacing on the glass as it slowly recedes . aroma is initially very hoppy with a vague citrusy flavor and malty sweetness follows . not a lot of hop flavor but this one is very bitter . this beer is medium bodied . overall i think the perceived bitterness really takes away from the drinkibility . the does n t seem to be enought malt to balance it out or flavor to keep it interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance deep mahogany brown tone with a nice full more than two finger sized tan head leaves perfect even lacing scatter evenly around my glass . aroma toasted malts a blend of honey not bad even sweetness but not cloying in anyway just yet seems a bit stale . taste dark roasted malts with a tinge of honey does n t finish well hops seem stale if at all decent . mouthfeel medium body sprizty effervescent carbonation not smooth in anyway . drinkability this beer just does n t work for me find me another aged belgium ale because this one does n t succeed .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a jet black colour with no difference whatsoever when held to the light . smells of malts and an alcoholic burniness . alcohol in the taste is also very prevalent quickly mellowing to a more traditional stout y taste of roasted malts and coffee . mouthfeel is very tingly with carbonation and of course alcohol . at first it s fairly enjoyable but quickly turns unbearable toward the end . definitely only for sipping unless you are insane or an alcoholic . at the moment i do n t think i ll have another as i never finished my first glass and gave it to my dad . it s just not for me . this beer truly is hellspawn .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a deep dark brown almost black from the bottle into a pint glass . nice thick caramel colored head that receds quickly but not fully . smell is good strong coffee and roast tones . taste is weaker . the coffee is bland and the roast really is minimal . mouthfeel is super thin like off puttingly thin . overall this is n t bad but i doubt i would buy it again .,appearance,0.9,1
out of bottle . a pale yellow thin white head . s smells like beer . nondescript hops and alcohol . t tastes like ugh not what i want to have again . m thin watery and over carbonated . d fantastic after a few nice ones and the cooler starts to get low .,appearance,0.3,0
champagne style bottle . poured into a pounder glass it needs a highly aggressive pour to get the desired results . loose white head falls to rings . orange body is chill hazed . carbonation is super fine and cascades in the lace after each pull . a fairly dry example of the style . starts off with a slightly woody fresh kendling starter . it then gets completely dry with grass and nuts . hops are resin filled and snap it all together . really the hops were the highlight of this offering as the malt bill was lackluster . lighter citrusy fruits enter the picture namely oranges lemon zest and rinds . notes another brew that grew on me in the span of minutes . at first i thought it was average but as time went on the subtleties showed their face . i cant remember every having an ipa as dry as this and i liked that factor . odd malt bill is the only detractor although i can see alot of folks digging it i could n t get into that part of the beer . everything else was excellent .,appearance,0.6,1
pours black with a brown head . foamy . the coffee beer smells coffee strongly of coffee and coffee coffee coffee . sorry got sidetracked there for a moment . this beer s label ai n t kidding . this is an espresso coffee bomb . whoa . almost anything but a hint of chocolate and malt is obliterated by the heavy heavy coffee layer . serve this hot and i d probably think it s coffee of some sort . no oak survives in this version . nice creamy mouthfeel . hard to grade this beer . i mean i do n t like it . but i can see that on a certain level it did achieve what it set out to do . after oz i basically did n t want to drink it .,appearance,0.9,1
presentation oz brown bomber with a silk screen painted on label and oxygen cap is fitted for a longer shelf life . no freshness date to be found . appearance pale orange golden with a slight chill haze . wispy white lace lays on top . smell beautiful floral herbal hop aroma from the crystal hops with touches of sweetness from the malt . taste semi coarse floral leafy and herbal hop flavour and bitterness on a crisp and smooth medium bodied brew . an even malt sweetness honey lies beneath the hop gathering with hints of grain . notes in true rogue fashion this is a hoppy beer . big in character and extremely refreshing making this a damn fine brew .,appearance,0.6,1
my first review . poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a beautiful looking beer with at least a two finger head that lasts for a while before fading to a nice cap that remains to the end . best lacing i ve ever seen this stuff sticks and stays stuck . smell was very aromatic full of floral and pine sweet too . the taste was all hops and the simcoe seemed to hold its own very well though balanced enough to not overwhelm . good mouthfeel although i did find it a tad sticky . not cloying really but enough stickiness to lead to a big glass of water afterward to rinse my palate . great tasting good drinking beer . not devastating to your senses but a little too much in the mouth to make me want more than one ok maybe two a night .,appearance,1.0,1
nicely labeled oz bottle . pours a dark opaque glass with a pretty robust head for a stout . coffee and malt nose . taste is strong . dark chocolate strong coffee burnt pretty hoppy some sweetness through all this . good balanced mouthfeel . alchohol is not noticible . a little strong and bitter for me otherwise a good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i used to drink this beer while stationed near bremen that is until i discovered jever and patrizier brau . now i remember why i switched . tasted metallic and stale . defintely different but not on par with the available imports . good beer to wean oneself off of the big two and move on to the next level .,appearance,0.4,0
this was the first brew i am trying on my visit to gilded otter after visiting half time . the beer comes in a flute glass with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass . it is cold and looks refreshing . the beer is a hazy gold pour with only a small white edge layer of head . hmm . was hoping for a little more froth . aroma is rich and inviting with lemon citrus notes banana some wheat scents and mild cloves all intertwined . first sip reveals a mild rolling carbonation that allows the beer to glide down my throat . the body is a little thin but this adds to the crispness i think . flavor is nice big lemon zest hit followed by some yeasty spice hits of clove and a little grainy wheat twang too . the finish is citrusy and clean creating the urge to to take another sip . besides the lack of substantial head a good example of the style i think .,appearance,0.6,1
a imprinted on the lower right corner of the label . the appearance is the best attribute of this beer for it is a nice amber brown and has a steady head that leaves rings of lace . however the slick sweetness of the caramel seems to lack complexity and is n t appetizing to my nasal senses . taste is very blah . light diacetyl and roasted qualities comprise the flavor components delivered through a lightish feeling medium body that is faintly bitter . so in summary this is a hunky dory beer that is drinkable yet below craft brew standards .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into some glasses courtesy of oglmcdgl thx the shot . not as dark as expected for a ris tokyo pours out of the bottle with a dark reddish brown color and some black . once in the glass it appears black but is not quite there . a finga of tightly coiled tannish foam that left no lace . wow this is a booze monster boozy as hell with some dark fruits resembling bum wine . this reminds me of a certain fruit beer brewed in delaware . i ca n t even get chocolate or other familiar smells out of this just booze the booze is in the way it s large and in charge the oak aging barely comes through and you have to look for it . all the crazy ingredients used form some type of odd taste that i ca n t break down . port wine and licorice makes sense . boozy and hot on the mouth . this does not have the biggest body for a percent ris on the thicker side of medium . the hotness makes this seem bigger than it is . carbonation is not a problem it s there but it does not liven things up that much . no way in hell that i would drink an entire bottle of this to the head hell i had a time with my six ounces or so . very similiar to dfh wws fresh out the gate which i was expecting so i was not totally dissapointed just aware of what it was before i dove in . sure i could lay a bottle down for five years to mellow the booze but where it s at now what s the point .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a deep cloudy brown color ale with a medium foamy head with good carbonation and not much lacing . aroma of honey and sweet malt with some lightly fruity ester . taste is also dominated by some dry fruits with notes of honey and a well balanced sweet malt backbone with some very interesting fruity ester . body is full with very limited filtration and good carbonation and no apparent alcohol . very well done and very interesting take on the style with some well balance sweetness .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a perfect pint glass . fingers of bone colored head formed on top of the honey tangerine body . the bubbles slowly dissipated down to a layer that left behind tons and tons of lace . this one fine looking offering . the nose is solid . piney hops with an earthy aroma mix with a sweet bready backbone . seems like this one will have some balance . nope . the taste is not as the nose indicates . the earthiness is there and the hops pull up the finish but the sweet malts you can smell are no where to be found . oily up front turning slightly astringent with a drying finish . the mouthfeel is on the medium side . moderate to high carbonation . this is a pretty decent offering . one i am glad to have tried . you get a little of the booziness as it warms but the balance is still a little off . highly drinkable and enjoyable none the less .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed tap the stables st. louis mo very cool presentation in a kasteel glass with a castle on the stem of the goblet like glass . fruity natural smells . not an overwhelming aroma . pours a very dark blood red body with a lasting frothy pink head . has a sweet aroma very cherry . effervescent . tart cherry taste . nice fruitiness . very carbonated soft mouthfeel . would go great with a sweet dessert .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance love the look a clear goldenrod color witha magnificent head that sticks so well one wonders if there is something artificial involved curtains of lace too smell more biscuity than hoppy at first though subsequent sniffs provide better citrus definition taste fortunately the taste moves this firmly into ipa territory as it opens with a biscuity flavor that is quickly superseded by the pithy citrus hops orange and pineapple elements after the swallow the pithy character remains paramount though the biscuit which never totally disappeared remains apparent through the finish mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation drinkability i opened this with a little trepidation but found it to be an excellent middle of the road aipa i particularly like the way the malt takes a back seat to the hops but hangs in underneath throughout,appearance,1.0,1
yikes quite the divisive beer here . shared by kp thanks . pours black with a few large light brown bubbles that quickly burst leaving a glassy top without even a thin ring around the glass . smells of bourbon and vanilla with good amounts of smooth roasted malts and hints of dark chocolate . very mild spices waft out from time to time . tastes very good . roasted malt flavors upfront are overtaken quickly by smooth bourbon and vanilla flavors . midway through the sip the bourbon flavors mellow out a bit allowing the roasted malt back out along with hints of dark chocolate . the ending is mildly bitter and leaves bourbon flavors lingering on the palate . mouthfeel is alright . it s missing a lot of carbonation however i still feel as though there are a few bubbles fighting to get through and honestly the beer does n t suffer horribly for lack of carbonation . drinkability is very good . i finished my glass quickly and could have another . overall i thought this beer was unfairly panned simply for lack of carbonation . i think the beer could certainly be improved upon however as it is now it s one i would seek out in the future . worth a shot as long as you know what you re getting into .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle from new beer distrbutors into a pint glass . bottle notes a best before date of april . pours a dark red fluffy and dense pink head . nice lacing and strong retention . pretty . nose has some marschine cherry mild medicinal notes some lactic presence . a general yogurt feel to it . taste has more cherry sweetness mild lactic notes and this mysterious yogurt comes through again . mouthfeel has some slight tartness . good feel with some good cherry flavour . tastes way better than the nose would indicate .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into a pilsner styled glass . appearance huge head of froth quite unexpected but welcome . fills the glass with froth with tiny bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass . beer color is a golden amber that is downright appetizing to look at . lacing is marginal . i actually am looking forward to tasting this beer . smell a slight hint of pumpkin and spice . not quite as much as i was hoping for here . a very light malt aroma much more hop than anything else . taste pumpkin and spices are upfront . maltiness comes second . very bitter in the hops department . this is not a style where hop bitterness would show up well . i do n t hate it but this is n t a beer i could drink easily . mouthfeel there is a sourness in the aftertaste that really does n t stick with me well . the first pumpkin taste upfront was quite nice but it was all downhill from there . drinkability well this would be some very drinkable stuff but that sourness hits and it gets all watery on my tongue . given the choice of one blue moon beer above all others i would take the wintertime seasonal . i looked long and hard for this one and it came up as a disappointment when i finally got a taste . worth a try but not worth a repeat .,appearance,0.9,1
a bit of a sourish blueberry aroma . golden pour with a tinge of orange . a flavor of blueberries that are more than a day past fresh . a hint of wheat in the flavor and the wheat bitterness that i guess is part of the beer . this beer makes me want to go back and try another sweet water blue a beer i didnt like much on the first go a beer i could drink some of i think would pick it up for a pick me up .,appearance,0.6,1
growler into a tulip . a dark brown with a thin white head . the head fades to a white ring on the edge . slight lacing on the edge of glass . s nutty roasty smell . t dark caramel roast toasted nuts lingering sweetness . super tasty . m great mouthfeel but a little watery for my taste . d very drinkable tasty session brown .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a sam adams pint . a pours a slightly hazy golden copper color with two fingers of off white head . outstanding retention and lace strong carbonation . s sweet malt mellow peach and a little pine . nice . t semi sweet bready malt a little pine bitterness on the finish . well kind of a let down . not bad but not nearly as good as i was expecting after the aromas . m light creamy with some astringence . o not a bad beer but more of an apa in flavor than an ipa . looks beautiful in the glass and the lace is breathtaking but the flavor just falls short of expectations . still worth a try you be the judge .,appearance,1.0,1
porters are not one of my favorite beer styles but this one was actually pretty good . it poured a medium sized light brown frothy head and it had fine medium sized bubbles . the body was uncarbonated and the hue was dark brown . the nose was that of coffee and the flavor was roasted coffee that left an aftertaste . the mouthfeel was smooth on the palate and medium bodied . this beer left a good lacing on the sides of my glass .,appearance,1.0,1
presented in a oz brown bottle with a best before date of on the label . poured a clear light gold color with virtually no carbonation and a piteously tiny skim of white bubbles for a head . add no lace and i started getting a bad feeling about this offering from new belgium brewing co . the smell was dominated by a citrus aroma like orange peels with a grassy malt smell and some modest spice mainly coriander serving as background . the taste had a orange citrus tang that immediately hit the tongue as did a dusty malt flavor . the beers spicy aspect briefly put in an appearance mid range before beating a hasty retreat leaving a grainy malt residue of taste in the finish . the feel was light rather dry and crisp . question whered the yeast go . i dont know except that it wasnt in the bottom of the bottle . while sunshine wheat is drinkable i didnt dump it it looks more like a pilsener minus the hops profile . this beer is almost macro esque in stature lacking any of the more robust aromas and flavors of other witbiers . overall a dull boring beer that i have a hard time believing is designed in the belgian wheat beer tradition as stated on the label .,appearance,0.4,0
a an inky black that lets no light pass . nice frothy bown head good retention . a very fine looking beer . s a very deep roasted malt coffee and not much else . t hits like a ton of bricks . coffee deeply roasted malt . very heavy on the black malt so much so that it s bitter . the alcohol ca n t really hide in this beer either . m thick and oily alcohol is definitely perceptible . o overall a good beer although it s a bit over the top . interesting that they ve added coffee . i think that kicks it out of the stout category and puts it into the specialty beer category .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a luscious and very tempting opaque sable with a thick frothy tan head that leaves a fair amount of lacing . strong smoky aroma has tones of unsweet chocolate fine coffee licorice and fresh cut wood with a firm overtone of anise . flavor has chocolate roast coffee licorice and nutty tones but anise dominates everything a little too much . it s almost like drinking absinthe . this would be a near perfect or possibly perfect if the anise aroma and flavor were a mite or three less fierce . full bodied texture is fairly fizzy and sharp you can sure feel it going down the pipes . recommended to those who are adventurous when it comes to beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a crystal clear beautiful deep golden color with a fluffy white head that disappears quickly . smell is hoppy spicy citrus hops . theres also a bit of malt in there caramel and a bit of molasses . taste is very hoppy bitter citrus and pine resin . the malt is very faint in the taste . medium to thick body crisp carbonation resinous bitter in the mouth . another one for the hop heads . smells really balanced but taste is heavy to the hop side . decent brew reminds me a lot of harpoon ipa only bigger .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle date . ml bottle into a pint glass . a dark copper body with an impressive white head . the head sticks around for a very long time . honestly one of the most impressive looking ipa s i ve encountered . s a nice balance between citrus and pine . some bready malts and grassiness . t grapefruit and some resinous pine followed by a light caramel bready malt and some floral earthiness . extremely balanced and refreshing . the finish is lightly bitter . mouth feel is medium and carbonation is moderate . o this was a very good ipa . not worth the high price and its a bit of a pain tracking it down but i am impressed by this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
looks good in its standard brown half liter bottle with a beige and brown label featuring a very flowery etching of what must be the symbol for something . rice and sugar are ingredients . best before i opened it on . my goodness . pours the color of pale tea under a thin layer of gaseous beige bubbles ca n t bring myself to call it a head that never musters much of anything and disappears quickly in no time . the nose is mild sour watermelon . i thought about giving this a for smell too but it is not as powerfully acrid as its lighter cousin . the mouth is heavy and sour . the taste is terrible sour mash bad watermelon no hops no malt no enjoyment . the name of this one is elite but it is almost as bad as this brewery s light product .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a hazy golden color with a one fingered head that quickly fades to a barely noticeable cap . it does leave some nice lacing though . the aroma is of biscuit doughy malt . i expected a little hop aroma so i was a bit dissapointed . i taste the malt first and foremost . it is like bread with a little yeast . only till later are the hops noticable . if you let it lay on your tongue then the hops are more pronounced . finishes clean and dry . light to medium body . light carbonation . very drinkable and could become a standard in my fridge when it becomes more readily available .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to victory me for hooking me up with a er of this beer . got to the first bottles quickly and had the other two in the cellar for a couple of months . opened one up tonight . poured into a pint glass the color is a deep brown with a red hue that lights up the whole body of the beer in the presence of light . the head is creamy and fine bubbling up to about a half finger in height and then disappearing almost immediately . i hold the glass up to my nose as the beer passes degrees . infected . no doubt about it . there are the typical maduro brown notes that i remember from my past experiences with the beer . brown sugar a light toasty flavor and some cocoa . however there are also definite aromas of sour cherries and a hint of funk as the infection moves in . as it warms it turns into a putrid ass sweaty mess that makes me wan na puke . this is some nasty ass bacteria . i feel like a skunk shit it my beer died started rotting in there and then got bottled along with a brown ale . the taste is similar . the brown ale sweetness and toasted malt notes are overwhelmed by some sour cherries and that same vomit inducing stomach churning slop . undrinkable . while i could stomach the flavors the mouthfeel was alright . thin as an infection would make it and somehow flat i was unimpressed . this ended up getting drain poured . just absolutely awful . i am really disappointed that i wo n t be able to drink the last one since it was really pretty nice when it was fresher .,appearance,0.8,1
fosters lager pours a crystal clear light golden color with a beautiful thick foamy head that rides way above the lip of the glass and stays . the smell is sweet and clean with a light graininess . the graininess if stronger in the flavor with more clean sweet light malts . the finish is bitter in an astringent way not in a hoppy way . overall not a bad beer for .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at alisal cellars in solvang ca usa . a orangy gold in the glass with a decent ehad and amazing lacing . s super over the top peach scent from a mile away even after it sat for about minutes . t this tastes like peach juice not beer . a bit sour and ridiculously sweet . if i was rating juice the taste would get a . . m mid full . d drinkable only if you like soda juice or cough syrup . all of which i love but even my mouth puckered up on this one . this was my first lambic and i do n t think i was prepared lol .,appearance,0.6,1
deep polished bronze brew with a fluffy off white foam head . the nose has a little bit of pine and orange peels . the taste is like wood that has been rubbed with some orange peels . this finishes like club soda . strange . the nose was somewhat promising but the taste was bland and a let down .,appearance,0.4,0
grabbed one of these out of my buddies fridge . i have no idea why he would buy this but i mine as well give it a shot . appearance poured into my pint glass a straw yellow with a thin white head that if you blink will be gone . smell very crisp smell . some corny like smells and i think maybe banana . taste watery with a kind of sweetness to it . a very crisp light beer . it has some similarities to coors light but only because of the watery taste . mouthfeel easy drinking light lager that goes down smooth . drinkability very easy to put these back . overall for the price it s not terrible compared to other low priced lagers but i see no reason to buy this beer .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a piraat tulip glass creating about an inch head that faded minutes later to a lingering ring . the color is auburn with more orange higlights around the edges very hazy . the aroma is at first bright with fruity esters then comes a bit of malty sweetness and a hint of barnyard earthiness and grassy hops . malts lead the flavor with spicy rye a little caramel sweetness and a light touch of smoke in the background . it has a nice earthy yeast character and finishes with a nicely balanced dry hop bitterness . the mouthfeel is spot on for a nice saison effervescent but not much . i think this is a great farmhouse style beer . t offers a very different sort of malt complexity than most saisons or bier de gardes . pretty smooth and rather refreshing . i will buy it again .,appearance,0.6,1
from a ml brown bottle with a crown top . at peluso . second bottle bought the first time i forgot to take note . the appearance of this beer is awfull muddy brown colour the head is nice with a beige colour with a good retention . the smell is on the grainy side with some chocolate and caramel . the taste is very minty some chocolate so chocolate and mint . somewhat thin for a alc . easy to drink but the taste is not good enough to ask for another .,appearance,0.3,0
a cloudy dark amber color very similar to thomas hooker blonde ale but with a more attractive less foamy soapy head . smells uncomfortably like wet dog . taste is fruity and creamy but the wet dog smell lingers and is unpleasant . a little more bitter than you would expect in a cream ale . this is n t a style i would expect great interesting things from but rather a tasty refreshing session beer . this just does n t taste that good it s kind of like a cheap knockoff of the hooker blonde .,appearance,0.9,1
a very pricey brew in my area with a four pack going for nearly . was shrewd enough to pick up a single oz bottle which still ran me a hefty . . pours a beautiful dark mahogany brown tan color that resulted in a fluffy white head that had some staying power . smell is malty with a prunish aroma . taste is very complex with an almost root beer licorice flavor that tingled on my tongue for awhile after the first sip . i really enjoyed this brew put for the price not sure i d pay again unless i could find a single . definitely interested in the pale version from this brewery . the taste is sweet but an alcohol presence is certainly noticeable. a good brew definitely recommended . .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an unexciting see through straw colour with minimal fizzy head despite my vigorous pouring efforts . the smell is not skunked or adjunct lager style but faint and nothing special . there s not much else to be said about the taste . the mouthfeel is kind of refreshing but nothing special . drinkability when served cold is ok .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from pt . oz . bottle into imperial . pours a nice warm brown that is almost exactly the same shade as the bottle . tawny and copper hints in the light and a fluffy buff head that laces fully and evenly . smells of caramel maple yeast coffee steamed milk and walnuts . nose is subtle and understated with the yeast nuts and coffee fore . first taste is medium roasted coffee beans and nuttiness some sweetness with a slight milky finish . a nice overall dryness but lacking a good portion of the complexity of the nose . the flavors warm and become deeper a touch more robust alongside the warming of the brew but i do n t notice any new flavors emerging . it s odd that the milky qualities would be those that carried across the whole beer . the mouthfeel of this brew has the weight of milk tempered by a mild astringency that peaks in the middle of a draught and fades out at the end to let sweetness and nuts handle the finish . feels good to drink and i had no trouble putting this one away . i ve always been partial to brown ales and i may make a habit of this one .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance bronze with a coarse thinning beige head . aroma nutty toasted aroma with a sharper hit of bourbon and roasted malt . flavour mouthfeel drinkability a little caramel sweetness round in the mouth enough bitterness to carry it . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a corsendonk christmas ale stemmed glass . bottled on . abv . a crystal clear pumpkin orange with amber low lights and candle glow yellow high lights . brilliant color . poured fairly rough and produced a solid one and a half finger head that s dense and creamy like whipped topping . good retention that went down to a rich layer and left thick patches of lacing . s upfront malty nose of caramel and pale malts with a real pumpkin aroma and a good moderate level of spicing . light cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled on a slice of pumpkin pie . the finish is a grassy crisp hop aroma that sadly seems to drown out everything else . good balance otherwise i suppose . t the pumpkin flavor is immediately lacking intensity is drown out by the brown ale flavor of the malts initially and the grassy hops on the finish . in the middle the spices with real pumpkin get sort of lost in the havoc . i d love to see this beer with a little less in the hop section but it s totally on the right track . a spicy alcohol finish with a touch of solvent like flavors . m initially smooth with a spicy medium body and a hoppy lightly bitter finish and a medium alcohol feel . d the hop flavor is a tad overwhelming in this pumpkin ale especially since the pumpkin flavor is too low in my opinion . good balance overall though . if the pumpkin was brought up a bit it would be real winner .,appearance,1.0,1
the tart lime zest flavor of this ipa caught me off guard . it came served flat with no head or lace in a shade of yellow gray . the aroma spoke of wet grass with a parallel taste component . the mouthfeel was terse and the beer never bothered to assert hop character . does n t rise to the occasion of an ipa .,appearance,0.4,0
pulling the cork out and smelling it reveals what i am in store for . it smells of roasted nuts and expensive chocolate . upon pouring it into the glass i get more chocolate smell with hints of cappuchino and hazelnuts . the is evidence of alcohol but it is masked well with the other flavors . despite the recomendation by sam adams to drink this oz at a time i poured the whole thing into a pint glass . there apears to be no carbonation at all . no head no lace not even the slightest of bubbles around the edge of the glass . it looks like flat coke . the first sip was an interesting one . i ve deffinatly never had anything like this before . you could taste many many layers of flavor progresion zooming through your mouth . at first there is sweet then smokey then a woody finish . taste three revealed some sort of fruit in the begining and chocolatey coffee end . there is more to this beer than what i have said but i am not even going to attempt to describe all of the flavors i am feeling . the most predominant one is the smokey woody middle to finishing taste . the body is not as full as i had expected and the beer ends with a semi dry smokey feel . drinkability is not so good i now understand why sam adams only recomends oz at a time . it is more like kalua than beer . as an aside i think it would be really good over vanilla ice cream .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a dark reddish brown color . a rocky white head rises to over two fingers . good retention and impressive sticky lace is left behind . s floral grassy and citrus hops . some bitter grapefruit with a caramel malt balance . finishes off with another dose of really strong bitterness that i just do n t like . t oh man this is just bitter grapefruit . there is also a very strange burnt wood flavor that lingers . m d a medium body and carbonation . soapy sticky and oily . there is some hot alcohol . mix that the huge mouth puckering bitterness this is hard to drink . i am not enjoying this . i do n t know what makes this an imperial red . i guess i do n t know what the style is suppose to be anyway . what ever it is this should not be it . tastes like a very unbalance dipa . which is saying something . just cause a brewer can put imperial what ever on a label and make a beer close to abv does not mean they should . this is an example .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer has an absolute amazing after taste . the appearence was ok looks just like everyother beer i have seen before . smell was neutral . althought this is the best beer this resturat offers . i had this beer at the resturant in columbus ohio . i wish they would sell this at grocery stores .,appearance,0.6,1
first off did anyone else see the little ghosts on the bottle or was it just me . anyways i must say this is one beer with mixed reviews from me . the appearance was stellar . it was a murky amber color with a beautiful head . the head was super thick and very frothy which lasted quite a while . the smell was a mixture of many things . it was very strong in the area of fruits like citrus plums and grapes . it was also had a subtle pumpkin pie smell to it . this also came out in the taste which had both clashing together . i thought it was waaay to sweet and was more like fruit salad than beer . i am definately going to stay clear of this one . i usually am a huge fan of what victory puts out but this one was stretchin it for me .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a goblet . thanks to marcatgsb for sending me a few of these . appearance pitch black with some transparency at the edges . no head a slight wisp of lace otherwise lifeless . not a pretty looking beer but it is . smell bourbon like no other . a lot of booze toothe bourbon makes the rest of the beer smell fruity almost like a quad would smell . it s intriguing but it really does mask the aroma of the base beer . taste bourbon up front with a strong chocolate malt midrange flavor . really exceptional taste . not really complex i suppose but the stout flavor is there and the bourbon complements it really well . it finishes chocolatey and boozy as hell . mouthfeel tastes every bit of and possibly more . tingly in the mouth so much so that it s tough to tell the carbonation levels . definitely a sipper but clearly i m not looking for a session of this beer . it s definitely hot and i m wondering how my is tasting about now . overall this is one of those beers where the taste is so good that it outweighs the flaws of the rest of the beer . it s boozy and it looks the lower side of mediocre but it tastes amazing .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a slightly hazy but clean orange amber color with a large two finger rocky off white head that very very slowly settles so a thick foamy ring that clings to the glass and leaves considerable lacing behind . really a nice looking ipa . s a nice mix of sweet and hoppy . the hops are mild but are floral and crisp . there is a considerable maltiness to the aroma providing a bready sweetness . slightly citrusy but it s not quite as present as i d like it to be . there s also a tradition pilsener smell that s fighting its way to the front suggesting that it will be on the lighter side . t quite a bit more bitter than i thought it would be . it bites a bit upon each sip then backs off to showcase the maltiness and sweetness . the hops are earthy and slightly grassy . slightly biscuity and slightly sweet . caramely . the finish is again bitter partly from the hops and partly from something unpleasant . some sort of metallic aftertaste . m mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium with high carbonation making it somewhat prickly . slightly drying at the finish but not overly so . d the balance seems to be a bit off on this and made it somewhat unpleasant at first . after a few sips my tastebuds adjusted and it became a little easier to put down . the alcohol is masked well which adds to the drinkability .,appearance,0.9,1
pours pale yellow with a huge foamy white head that leaves tons of sticky lacing . light malt scents some metallic and grassy notes . light and refreshing some light malt tons of sweet grass and grain light hop bitterness clean finish . nice beer but no true depth . moderately fizzy with fair body . overall a decent brew but far from what one would expect for an oktobrfest . very pils like not just the appearance . i d actually enjoy this in warmer weather or no frills with pizza . just ok .,appearance,0.9,1
pint at the tap room in pacific beach pour was pretty close to black with a tan head i already knew this was going to be a good beer after seeing this keg was just tapped that night so super fresh smell was chocolately with faint smells of different coffees particularly cappucino taste was nice and sweet for a stout with a stern bite could drink a good amount of these even though they are super heavy,appearance,1.0,1
this is a stunning looking ale dark brown with a ruby glaze bubbles dancing toward the top like a light snowfall in reverse crowned with a creamy mocha head . thick walls of lace . smells of rum soaked raisins sweet malts and a grassy earthiness . a bit of the alcohol shows through but it s not overpowering . tastes of lightly roasted malt chocolate cake doughnuts whipped cream rum figs raisins . high abv is well hidden . mouthfeel is interesting . the head makes for a creamy milky delivery but the body is a bit thinner than expected for this style and flavor . the creaminess wins out . a sweet smooth complex creamy holiday ale that i ca n t wait to drink again next holiday season .,appearance,1.0,1
lackluster and tasteless . looks light yellow and brightly clear . overly carbonated and lacks head retention or lacing . tastes low malty or sweet . grainy and cornlike . slightly metalic and astringent . tastes similar to smell . hard on the toung and palate because of the carbonation . thin and scrubbed to the palate . no malt or hop flavor or balance to mention . light and powdery finish with a grainy metalic aftertaste . aside from all of its poor qualities it s not offensive but neither is water . all of it s beer like qualities disolve as soon as it hits the palate .,appearance,0.3,0
i was n t at all impressed with this beer . it looked very promising poured thick and black . it smelled fairly decent as well chocolaty as the label promises . the taste was a disappointment to me . there was no chocolate taste and little malt . it was very watery and not at all satisfying . i gave it a good drinkability because its easy to throw back but neither i or my roommate finished our glasses . it s just not worth the space in my stomach .,appearance,0.9,1
ah yes once king of the macro s now the ultimate yuppie college beer . well this reviewer would like to write this for those of us who were pabst fans before the recent craze . pabst of course is well knows as a gutter beer but that title is the furthest from the truth . it has a good look to it a fairly pleasant aroma and the taste of the beer is very crisp and refreshing . when you consider the cost of a of pabst and than realize it is still a lot better than the more expensive bud and miller this beer really can not fail .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a clear yellowish color almost the same shade as piss . s smell is good not strong at all but a nice orange aroma comes through . t taste is of orange and other fruits somewhat of a pear taste . m mouthfeel is thin this beer has a almost a watery fruit juice taste . it is refreshing on a hot day but not great for the style . d this is a drinkable beer in that it is thin and refreshing although not what you would seek in looking for flavorful witbier .,appearance,0.4,0
looks like a great beer . a golden amber colour with a foamy thick off white head that sticks to the side of the glass . smell is spicy a bit sweet and has a pretty big alcohol smell . taste does n t live up to the appearance in my opinion . fruity bananas sweet the reviewer that mentioned butterscotch as an aftertaste was spot on . a bit warm on the finish due to the alcohol content but it s fairly well hidden and swallows pretty smooth . nice mouthfeel and pretty drinkable but definately in a sipping sort of way .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a tulip . this beer is a beautiful gold . it s got some pretty active carbonation . the best thing about this beer is the head . i poured it about thick because i was unprepared for its fluffy goodness . the head lasted all the way to the bottom . stunning and fragrant . it smells pretty sweet which is what i would expect of an wheat beer . what i was not ready for was the prevalent hop aromas that assaulted my nose . it s taste was pretty good . it s was very wheaty without being like a hefeweizen . a very american tasting brew . it had a big sweetness that was offset by a moderate amount of hops . there is also a lot of alcohol on the palate but it was n t bad and helped to give the beer a good amount of bite . it was pretty creamy and smooth with a medium body . overall this is yet another good beer from southern tier . this is quickly becoming one of my favorite brewers . my wife and i split the bomber and it was a great afternoon snack on our day off together .,appearance,1.0,1
another cheap beer to review hopefully next week i ll have a chimay or duvel to splash out on . anyway i never knew this lager was made by the classic brewers grolsch there you go i learned something new today . poured from a ml can into a ml stein glass . a the brew poured fast and hard with a cm foamy white head that dissipated as quick as it came leaving a pockmarked lacing around the inside of the glass . body is a clear golden hue . s there s a tinge of sweet malts backed up by an interesting sourdough note not sure if that s intended . the hops tail the overall aroma with a hint of lemon . t starts out as a standard sweet malt affair and trails off towards a bitter hop back note with the sourdough in between these two elements . not sure what the brewer was attempting to do but it s not a bad flavour just stylistically amiss . m forgiving in regards to the carbonation . slight wateriness in the mouthfeel makes it go down pretty easy too . d it s drinkable for sure if you like the flavour . i m not a fan but i respect that it s doing something well even if that something is n t my cup of tea . i ll give it a miss over the oettinger pils next time . food match sausages mash potato roast vegetables and cabbage .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours jet black with a toffee colored head . very creamy look with beautiful lacing . s maple syrup roasted malt and a touch of coffee . t slightly sweet upfront that fades to a more dark flavor . a nice coffee taste in the finish . m light but still a bit creamy . d while the taste is not the greatest these go down easy .,appearance,0.9,1
good people drink good beer on the label . oz brown bottle . frothy and creamy off white head that holds for a while eventually leading to some nice layers of lacing . very deep mahogany color with a shade of brown . roasted maltiness with a very mellow sweetness there s also a distinct and unique nut like aroma . nothing overpowering in terms of smell . a warm sweetness accompanied by a touch of alcohol and a unique nuttiness . roasted malts lead to a pleasant bitterness in the aftertaste . nothing overpowering in the flavor but nothing unpleasant either . well balanced with the malt and nut characters . it tasted a bit coarse and grainy imo . very light for the style and highly drinkable . i d consider this as a session beer . a nice ale but nothing that really blew me away .,appearance,0.9,1
this review is part of macro smackdown xx in which belize s own belikin beer will attempt to show regia extra who s the king of the central american jungle . an added bit of interest is that these breweries are only miles apart giving the contest a backyard brawl sort of vibe . incidently my bottle is n t the oz . monster shown above but is the standard oz . fuzzy amber that pales a bit when backlit with sunshine . the head on this beer is a fraction brighter white lasts longer looks better on the way down and leaves more lace . i prefer the color and the clarity of its competitor however . regia s nose could use an overhaul . a mild perfume like quality is overcome by a medicinal smell that reminds me of bactine the disinfectant . i guess it would come in handy if i ever cut myself in the el salvadorian jungle but it is n t something that i look forward to drinking . the flavor profile is n t quite as medicinal . that s the good news . the only good news . extra reminds me of dozens upon dozens of eastern european lagers . it s neither sweet nor bitter and has a stale grain mixed with plastic flavor that might be due to excessive age . it does n t taste oxidized exactly so it s hard to say . i think it s just lousy beer . while i m not impressed with the mouthfeel it s better in the grand scheme of things than the aroma or the flavor . specifically it s light with less carbonation than is optimal . since i did n t really expect much in this department . it looks like regia extra got thumped by belize s finest . i have a sneaking suspicion that age might have been a factor since my bottle of belikin beer was hand carried back from belize by a honeymooning friend . sorry el salvador . better luck next time .,appearance,0.7,1
oh the memories . its like a junior year party all over again . kinda pee colored with no head to speak of this beer does what its supposed to do gets college kids drunk for cheap . light taste light feel and does n t fill you at all . i buy this for friends who do n t really care about what they drink . all in all its not terrible . its not good either . at least it better than old milwaukee .,appearance,0.4,0
this is one of if not the most intriguing beers i ve ever tasted . it smells and tastes like liquid christmas . it looks completely ordinary and average in the glass with a clear brown body and just a short lived fizzy head . the aromas however are startling . spruce and molasses indeed and lots of them filling the nose dancing over the palate leaving the lingering tastes of cinnamon and evergreen needles for minutes afterward . this seems to be a love it or hate it sort of beer . i for one am head over heels with it . edit after reading an earlier review that described blueberry and menthol flavors in the beer i want to add that i concur with that judgment .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber from the cold cases epic poured into a standard pint glass . appearance long lasting sticky white head leaves thick lacing on my glass . this porter is lighter in color than some others or maybe the others are too dark . hold it up to the light and it is a clear dark red or brown . smell smoky malts with just a bit of earthy malts coming through . taste smoke dominates but is not overpowering . at the end of the taste i sense some hops bitterness . very flavorful but not too complex . the smell is a bit sweet but the taste is somewhat dry . mouthfeel this is one of epic s thinner beers . the flavor still coats the mouth nicely and the carbonation is a bit low . overall i will get more of these i like it quite a bit . for epic beers that are fairly pricey this is one of their better priced offerings . except for the smoked and oaked i can not think of another smoked beer brewed in utah .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out pale yellow and sits a gloriously bright orange in the glass . a small a forcefully poured white head sits on top but is soon gone . smells of tart cherries and grapes some good malts and overall an estery nose it s quite sharp and pungent . tastes of currants dominate the front but smooth malty hues come out from behind . not too much in terms of hops here hardly any bitterness follows . good clean taste . decent body smooth and clean good carbonation . easy to drink very pleasant tastes and warms the stomach . a good brew for hot summer days .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance opaque brown black with faint crimson edges when held up to the light . a small creamy tan head tops the beer for most of my drinking slowly sinking to a hazy covering . lacing is a solid coating around most of the glass impressive . smell strong roast barley smell along with some coffee . there is also some sweetness in the aroma a departure from the typical irish dry stout . no evidence of hops at this point . taste roast barley all the way through . there is some bitterness from the malts on the back of the tongue . definitely chocolate and coffee flavors but they are pretty mild compared to most current american stouts but it is close to the english stout profile . its a decent stout flavor but nothing outstanding that makes me crave the next sip . this was my first oyster stout and i didnt even realize it until i was about half way through . i can not really taste the oysters or notice any effect they have on the beer . mouthfeel certainly light for a stout even a little watery . there is only a small amount of carbonation . drinkability it goes down pretty quick for a stout because of the light mouthfeel but nothing makes love stout stand out for me to get more .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle a served in pint glass . i m gon na call this one black with a three inch cocoa head . s grapefruit . faint hints of roasted malt . t grapefruit again . i m really trying to get some roasted malt and it s hard to find . m the mouthfeel is great . thick and viscous . d i actually went back and read some other reviews after i started to see if i was crazy . a couple others seem to have found this beer hoppy as well . i m not sure what s going on here but it does n t taste or smell like a porter way to hoppy . the alcohol is very well hidden though .,appearance,0.9,1
this was always my emergency beer the cheapest sixer at the one place that stayed open latest . other than that i d never choose it if i had other options red dog or ice house . i ca n t really complain about it since it did it s job but nothing emotionally satisfying about this beer nor does it hold any place in my heart . just a workhorse . tastes pretty cheap and watery and best served ice cold as possible .,appearance,0.4,0
oz draught pulled from a nitro tap at buffalo wild wings . a a roasted reddish brown body awesome casdade effect . ultra creamy chocolate milk colored head fingers depth . head stays perched on top throughout the entire glass . huge creamy beige lacing coats the side of the glass with each sip . s roasted notes coffee a wood like charcoal really not a whole lot going on in the nose . t upfront there is some bitterness followed by a mellowed roasted flavor with a tinge of sweetness mild coffee charcoal lightly smoky maybe the faintest note of chocolate . easy on the palate even if not overly complex . m smooth the head is ultra creamy and somewhat thick but the body itself is not overly thick chewy even coming of a nitro tap . d easy to quaff not boozy in the least bit . sessionable sure but there are many other great sessionable stouts that are more complex and flavorful . still a great entry stout and easily in its best form coming off of a nitro tap .,appearance,0.9,1
drank in a american pint glass from a oz bottle . appearance golden brown with a foamy white head . laced nicely . smell pine needles tea leaves pears grapes with a hint of caramel . taste very very sweet . grapes apples and alcohol . a very very slight hint of hops . slightly bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel kinda syrupy . drinkablity not at all what i would expect from and dipa . way to sweet . may have gotten a bad bottle . i aged it about months after i got it in a trade . usually hoppy beers do n t age well but the label said it did in a couple places .,appearance,0.9,1
this was the third ncaa victory beer i ve had . complements of ppoitras . the pour is a chocolate brown coming out of the bottle but black in the goblet with a nice tan head . head does n t last too long . smell is light with hops heavy with malts . chocolate and coffee are predominant . chocolate is prevalent in the flavor . coffee comes through more in the aftertaste providing a mocha like character to the beer . the slight sweetness is welcome . there is a bit of hop flavor trying to peak through the malts it hits more in the initial seep and is then drowned out by the other flavors . body is medium boosted by the sweetness and balanced well by the hop bitterness . very easy drink . i do n t usually drink porter going more for the stouts but this will be a repeat performer .,appearance,0.6,1
orange to amber foamy two fingers width tall and takes some time to reduce down to one fingers width leaving some good lacing on the glass as it does so . quite a clean smelling beer to me with a nice hop aroma upfront mixed in with some sweet malts and a little background fruit and spice . some hops in the taste upfront with this one consisting of mainly pine but with a good amount of bitterness blended in as well . this bitterness continues through the middle of the beer and is joined by some light fruity flavours towards the end of each sip helping make the beer a sweet tasting one . smooth to the sip with solid mild carbonation and a sort of creamy feel to it overall . the bitterness through the middle towards the end is good and not too strong . not the most complex beer in the world or the strongest but a very solid performance from a good amber ale . it is pretty straightforward but does have a good balance and nice hop taste to it . a bar with no name blog http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,appearance,1.0,1
pours from the huge oz . bottle a clear orange bronze color . produces a huge thick and creamy head with superb retention throughout the entire glass . rings of lacing remain after each and every sip . just a beautiful looking beer . of course the aroma profile is all about the hops a skill that sn does pretty damn well with many of their brews . notes of freshly cut grapefruit and orange along with dried pine needles and juicy fruit gum greet the nose . although the hops were in the forefront here for a brew that is supposed to be featuring them i thought the hop aroma could have been a bit more agressive . mouthfeel was full smooth and creamy with just the right amount of co to make it lively . flavor began with a mild caramel malt cereal sweetness which was quickly replaced with a moderate but firm crisp citrus spice and slightly peppery hop bitterness . nice long bittersweet finish . goes down real easy and is a well crafted special release . would be nice to see it in sixers someday like their anniversary ale was packaged .,appearance,1.0,1
a great effort from smutty this bp pours a saturated opaque espresso brown leaving a rich dark bronzed brown head . magnificent nose of semi sweet chocolate vanillin oak and marshmallow this brew is nicely balanced with viable acidity and is well balanced . very well bittered and rounded in the mouth with sweet roasted malts carob and tongue tingling acids . this is a great brew from a great brewer perfect for relaxing quaffing or as a great accompaniment to some nice pub grub . for baltic lovers or the uninitiated this brew belongs in your portfolio .,appearance,1.0,1
i went into this beer with no expectations whatsoever . quite frankly i hate standard becks lager and i picked this light version up as part of a promo . usually low expectations make for good reviews as there s suddenly a chance for the beer to surprise and impress . this stuff however is truly disgusting . pours out of the bottle a nearly perfectly clear liquid with a hint of pilsner yellow . there s a struggling head initially but the foam clears in no time at all . it does however smell a lot like a standard becks which i guess bumps it out of the one star catagory . the taste is unlike anything i ve ever had before and it does get a couple points for originality . harsh and astringent and reminiscent of the worst creamed corn i ever had . no hops though i do believe i detect a malt in there somewhere and the strange corn taste . in addition it leaves an oddly sweet film in my mouth . just a dreadful beer in any number of ways . best avoided .,appearance,0.3,0
vintage bottle . making room in the cellar and decided to pull this one out . poured at around deg f into a lost abbey tulip glass . the head receded really quickly and left no lacking on the top . right away i get some crazy funk coming on the nose always can tell that aged brett . the mouth feel in this bottle is no existent . the funk i first smelled has calmed down into a nice fruity complex but does not come across on the taste . the copper color is really nice and the tannins from the oak of the other range of flavors keep this a relatively calm beer . i m probably going to pop my vintage and see how it compares in this style of keeping beers . over all a very nice beer .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased as a single at world market in columbus ohio . this pours a black color or for those who refuse to believe that any beer can be black very dark brown with literally no head whatsoever . i simply ca n t give this a high appearance score when the biggest qualifications for a high score size of head retention and lacing are completely absent . the smell is burnt malt and cherries . it s definitely sweet and yet it does n t really capture the typical aromas of cherries that s a nice way of saying it smells fake . as for the taste all i can really say is that the cherry flavors are out of control . it s actually rather enjoyable on the first sip just because of the beer s uniqueness and boldness . but by the end of the bottle all i can think is too much . also the tartness from the cherry harms the mouthfeel which is otherwise nice and smooth . in summary i expect much more from a great company like bell s .,appearance,0.4,0
it takes a lot for me to add a review as i feel there are a lot of very knowledgable folks here that generally cover off my exact thoughts . and some have already on this beer . but i have to add to it . this is not beer . it is some bastardization that has gone too far . sour . vinegar like . that is what hits you first . anything beyond that does n t matter it is an awful drinking experience . how an oregon brewery can create something like this is beyond me avoid at all costs .,appearance,0.8,1
can thanks to rmalinowski in the generosity bif . served in a captain lawrence tulip . pour yields a murky light golden beer with a single finger white head that dissipates pretty quickly and leaves a few spots of lacing behind . the nose brings forward a bit of lemon and not too much tea . maybe a slight herbal character . hint of toffee . the flavor reveals a strong diacetyl presence . the lemon is completely covered up . no bueno . mouthfeel is pretty bad with a thick buttery character . mild carbonation . yuck .,appearance,0.8,1
aug updated jan on tap hazy yellow body with a persistent white head . some lacing . big sour apple aroma . some yeastiness too . sour apples with a perfectly balanced acidic finish . alcohol becomes very apparent as my cheeks flushed . slight floral and yeast flavors . medium bodied with a very dry finish . highly drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out a slightly chill hazed brassy tangerine with a wealth of tiny bubbles making their way to the head . head is massive foamy and almost spills over the top . leaves some near solid lacing on the glass . nose is very fruity over ripe fruits and candy sweet . i get a lot of peach and mango which i would normally love but as i said it s more of an over ripe and near rotten smell . has a bit of a grain bite in the nose . flavor starts off with a candy sweetness and some grainy character which leads into those over ripe fruits again but not so overbearing as in the aroma . a bit of an earthy hop comes in toward the finish alongside a dull bitterness and a flat yeastiness . the saving grace of the flavor profile is a finishing dryness and mild background acidity which save this from being an overall cloying experience . mouthfeel is rather light in body with a jumpy carbonation although it is n t so forcefully carbonated that it pricks the tongue . drinkability started off ok but as it warms it gets sweeter and sweeter and the bitterness becomes more astringent . if i ever drink this again which i doubt i will definitely be having this ice cold .,appearance,1.0,1
poured an extremely pale straw color with a soda like head that fizzed away momentarily . zero lacing . smell is of light grain and corn . maybe a tad bit of hop spiciness . taste is of corn very light grains very light weak hops . not much to speak of . had a weird aftertaste . mouthfeel is very watery and heavy on the carbonation ala soda . i guess it s drinkable . but why would i want to go for one of these if i can go for a rich full of character craft brew . overall this beer is in the same boat as budweiser . very similiar to each other . it is what it is . .an american macro lager .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a pilsener glass . great foamy white head . clear golden in color . smells bready doughy with a floral hop aroma . no dms . clean pale or pilsner malt notes . lazy carbonation . tastes dough like . almost like putting some dough in your mouth after it sat out all day and liquified . strange . rather flat carbonation leads to poor mouthfeel . i think if they increased the co they might have a superbly refreshing spring time bock .,appearance,0.9,1
this is one unimpressive looking brew . a hazy pale gold with zip for a head and zip for lacing . can you say b o r i n g . a weak smelling beer . some slight floral notes but that s about it . tasted along the same lines as the smell but with a slightly larger presence . a tiny bit of a hoppy aftertaste . mouthfeel was medium and slick but flat . needed some carbonation to perk things up . sorry granny ruth but you should ask your son in law to remove your name from this brew . however well intentioned it may be this one needs some more work before it can be called enjoyable .,appearance,0.3,0
young s double chocolate stout pours super dark with an excellent thick tan head that remains until the beer is gone . head has good creamy flavor and smells like chocolate no surprise there . it s reminiscent of dark chocolate flavors . best if drank very cold imo . one of my favorite and consistent stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark orange sort of red color with no lacing . smells like a barleywine to me . when i take a sip i get the very subtle hints of alcohol which is no surprise since this beer has a . abv . what i m surprised at is the fact that there is no bite . i get the flavor right off the back when i sip and then it goes away leaving very little mouth feel which is nice with . abv . all in all a very smooth ale from a great brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
exceptional appearance with enormous meringue like dark brown head opaque black body and gobs of lace as the beer goes down . nose is roasty with some hop character in the background . roasty flavors dominate the palate as well with hops again making a presence and there is a coffee character that is hard to miss . medium bodied and goes down with a dry roasty aftertaste that is quite good .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into an imperial pint . ingredients degrees plato ibu aa . degrees lovibond no date . thanks to onenote for sending a second bottle of this beer to me after it broke in the first box . what a crazy story . a a tall pour creates totally huge cascading that ends in a three finger head with awesome retention . the dark mocha foam left rings and rings of lace white dropping slowly . the beer itself is black as midnight . s this beer smells like it s got chocolate chunks floating in it . rich milk chocolate all over the nose . tons of roasted malts to back it up . a touch of milky cream in there too with a caramel cube sweetness . just a rich bold thick aroma . a small hop aroma comes across on the finish . t unfortunately the flavor does n t live up to the hyped nose but it s close . a bit too much hops come out and really draw away from the bold roasted malts and thick milk chocolate . the flavor just ends up being thinner than anticipated . m medium full bodied and smooth with a roasty and hoppy bitter dry finish . not as rich as i would have liked to have had in the mouthfeel . d not as drinkable as i anticipated from both the name and the aroma . a little too thin much drier and hoppier than i wanted . do n t get me wrong it s still awesome but not as chocolaty as he name and smell let on .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from an inch or so above the glass leaves a big off white to light tan head that settle into bubbly sort of carbonated lacing or decent worth above a clear coppery to reddish which also seems to have a golden glint to it very appealing . a mixed citrus fruit hops aroma with a little something in the background a light toffee maybe caramel . a medium bodied beer that has nice mix of sweet caramel malts and citrus hops taste with a very pleasant slightly dry aftertaste . it seems to me to be very fresh or something as if this was just sent out recently or if this has been sitting it sits very well . i was very pleased with this beer i m gon na have to grab some more of these for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
a bubbly rocky just off tan head which leaves some beautiful lacing around my pint glass . the color is a slightly hazy reddish brown orange . slight visible carbonation a very nice looking brew . s caramelized hops bitter hops lightly toasted hops a lot of hops in the nose obviously . just behind them is a sweet malty backbone seamless blending of the two characteristics it s hard to tell where exactly one ends and the other begins and that is exceptional craftsmanship in my opinion . just a tad too much hops for me . t again a hops forward beer . despite the inviting and complex smell the taste is surprisingly one dimensional flat hops . metallic aftertaste where s the counter balancing malt . just barely any sweetness . really there is no depth here . wtf odells . no much strength of flavor either tastes watered down . lacking this beer needs to be brought up to par . m like water thin no tensile strength noticeable . decent coating however and no lingering aftertaste unpleasantness . d eh . this does n t taste that good . how can i drink a beer that does n t taste good . i did n t buy it to look at or smell . it does n t taste bad it s just not good . low drinkability in that case .,appearance,1.0,1
latest buy from a don pablos . at least the beer was okay . bottle . perhaps one of the strangest popular beers i ve come across . easily one of the better mexicant drinks out there . poured like a poor old womans dishwater . little to no head . looks like a poor mans smithwicks decent body taste very drinkable . always pleasantly surprised to enjoy this drink do n t find it in front of me much couple times a year or so .,appearance,0.2,0
pours out an apricot color with a good deal of carbonation in the body and a huge creamy head with dimples all along the top . as the head slowly recedes it leaves thick raised lacing on the glass . the aroma is a big punch of maraschino cherries with some backing wheatiness . not much else . cherry flavor tastes too artificial and with a nutrasweet like flavor . the wheat and grain come trough a bit but the cherry flavoring is too much . mouthfeel is kind of fulsome with barely any carbonation felt on the tongue despite the appearance of moderate carbonation . too flat feeling . i ll manage to finish the bottle but it will be reminiscent of a chore .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours pink with half an inch of white foam and soda like carbonation . looks an awful lot like some kind of fanta . s also smells like soda . smells like mixed berries possibly sugar sweetened . this is n t necessarily a bad sign though although it seems a bit overdone it could just go with the style . t ca n t really figure out where it s going . fruit taste is forward but not very strong . then it goes pretty quickly to a little bit of hops and astringency sliding into some standard issue weak wheat beer flavor in the aftertaste . new glarus belgian red it ai n t . m surprisingly long finish for a beer that basically drinks like a soda . thin and fizzy at first it seems to get more substantial with time . again i wish it could figure out which one it was supposed to be . overall not a great exemplar of the style . be a fruit beer or be a weizen . ca n t do both .,appearance,0.4,0
it s what purple haze wants to be when it grows up . usually not a fan of fruit beers i can drink this one and enjoy it . it is unusually loaded with complexity . it has a sweet foundaiton of barley that is noticed in the nose and flavor . a solid wheat addition adds a cereal grain flavor and and extremely creamy texture and smoothness . the raspberry additions are nicely infused into the beer adding sweetness tartness and a fruity dimension that is well infused melded and brewed . a nice yeasty twang adds to the tartness and bitterness . this adds an interest that is usually missing in fruit beers . the fruit is not the focus of this beer but another ingredients that add to brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a deep amber brew with an off white head that persisted quite well i am definetly sure that this is not a pale ipa but it still seem to be way to dark for me to give it a high score on appearance as i believe it is out of style . the aroma was a classic hoppy scent that i believe is decidedly northwestern in style . the flavor is an all out hoppy assault but it has a definite break in the hops when a sweet caramel malt flavor breaks through . the hops linger on the tongue in that wonderful ipa way but it seems the flavor of the hops is a little toword the bitter side and not the flavor aroma side as the only thing holding this together is the stepped up maltiness that makes the overall brew pretty good . the body is pretty good but the carbonation tends to make the already bitter hop flavors a bit more aggressive than it needs to be . i like the flavors of the hops as this ale warms and becomes less carbonated as the dryer malt flavors become more apparant and it gets smoother . if you could get a cask conditioned version of this it would be very good .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle maybe degrees c poured into a chilled stange glass . a pretty bottle but it s uh oh on the pour uninspiring pale gold color of some unloveable lagers and within a few seconds no head to speak of . are they trying to make it look like the nitrogenous waste of quadruped mammals . s not hold your nose bad but it ca n t arouse much enthusiasm malted wheat but sour acrid even . t momentarily there is a bright perk of citrus that was n t so apparent on the nose but enjoy it while it lasts what follows is tart yet bland . aftertaste is a touch metallic . m mundane . goes down fast but leaves a sour aftertaste there s much more beer lingering on my palate than there is in the glass . d every summer i feel as though there are a million more of these damn beers and i m not going to say this is the worst . hell i ll drink it again if i m offered . i ll just be sure there are some sausages or something nearby to blot out that aftertaste . also this is one beer that does not reward a pour into a glass so keep it in the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at the anvil in houston tx a pours a murky cloudy reddish brown color . a minimal tan head forms but recedes to nothing in a second . light lace is left behind . s the wine barrel hits you right up front . tart vinous grapes wood chocolate covered cherries . light funky aromas from the yeast . just awesome . t follows the nose . tart chocolate covered cherries . vinous wine barrels of grapes and some sweet vanilla flavors . musky yeast . a great beer . m d a medium to full body . not overly carbonated but enough to get the job done . creamy and so smooth . so easy to drink . this is a treat and something i will never get tired of sipping on . very much like a fine wine . i love what the port barrels have done . very complex and nuanced . ranger creek has made some great beers and this is no exception . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
o fest or not a quality brew that deserves to be downed in a cheerful manner . pours a honeyed yellow underneath a fat and sticky marshmallow head . nose of frosted donuts and mild sulfur . so well balanced it slides down your throat effortlessly but with enough of an impression to quickly summon another swallow . get some before it s gone .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed from notes originally . a pours a midnight black color with two fingers of dark brown head . s big chocolate and mocha notes with earthy hops with some plum . t roasted and alcohol notes upfront with some chocolate . m a little hot and thin with low carbonation although a somewhat slick feel . d this is honestly really hot and not very complex really not a fan of this as much as it pains me to say so being an oh native .,appearance,0.9,1
cheers to solomon helping get this one . review based on notes batch x pours a hugely effervescent brown chestnut with a rapidly falling tan head a great beer to listen to . nice viscosity to this a touch of lacing zero head retention s much sourness leather figs candied cherries t tartness cherries dryness leather raisins figs up front plus a touch of leafy hops . oaky dryness tart cherries dominate as this warms a bit of boozey figs leather more leafy hops as this warms . finishes uber dry with leather . figs vanilla boozey cherries mf medium bodied soft carbonation became oily sticky once warm drinks easy as a wild ale the abv a touch too dry for me to be completely happy with it another great sour from these guys .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured from a ml flip top bottle into a pint glass . it pours red orange with suspended red particles . the head dies down quickly and leaves no lacing . s estery malt and strawberry jam t strong astringent tart citric rind like a flanders red ale but characterless seems tart for tartness s sake somewhat metallic and a grapefruit rind finish m medium carbonation medium body and a semi dry finish that leaves you thirsty d reminds me of a flanders red ale specifically rodenbach grand cru but the flavors are dead and metallic,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at bruery provisions a the pour is just about black with a finger of dark brown head that displays impressive retention . s an incredibly hoppy aroma with floral notes at first but quickly followed by an intense fruitiness . lots of pineapple and grapefruit notes . a really strong roasted malt aroma with a bit of char and ash to it . t surprisingly fruity in terms of the hop flavor . an amazing amount of pineapple flavor which is the best thing about this beer . unfortunately it s really quite harsh . overwhelming ash flavors and a big time alcohol presence . m medium in body with a moderate carbonation and a harsh astringency and bitterness . o it has some pleasant flavors but this is just too harsh to drink any significant amount of .,appearance,0.9,1
actually looks decent . a big fluffy airy white head . translucent golden body . the smell is not quite as good as the taste . the typical sweet corny aromas of a macro lager with some metalic notes . taste is about the some really sweet corn flavors with a bad aftertaste . mouthfeel is pretty thin and watery . i guess you could pound a ton of these if you just wanted to get trashed .,appearance,0.7,1
clear shadow laden gold with small sticky heading . then it goes afoul . truly horrid aromatics . lilac infused bubble gum tossed with cabbage and spoiling tropical fruit . rusty metallics appear as it warms . this is seriously fucking bad news . worse than it sounds . and i am usually generous as far as smell goes . i wish i could say this is redeemed in the taste but it treads the same false grounds . unappealing faux tropical fruitiness mingles with a powdery machinery bitterness . vegetable hues surge forward . gin stewed cauliflower . turns sour and ever worse from there grabbed still by the repulsive bitter residue . just a total mess . i fucking hate this . terrible terrible ipa . terrible beer . terrible defined . bad . but since i am a nice guy i will point out two positives . this has some decent underlying toasty maltiness . the hallertau addition is noticed with its grassy personality and would be a welcome companion in a decent ipa . okay that was n t so nice . but there are components here that are likeable . even if the final product is completely horrible . to sum up bleeeaaachhkkk . ask my kitchen sink if you need a second opinion . bottled,appearance,0.7,1
pours from the bottle a dark brown with a light tan head and settling quickly into a thin filmy froth . aromas of black walnuts and bourbon . a little watery on the up front side then a full on head smack of bourbon . some follow up flavors include some dark chocolate and black coffee . this is not what i would consider a complex beer pretty straight forward porter and bourbon . thin in the mouthfeel department . the drinkability might appeal to a bourbon lover as long as they dont mind it tainted with thin tasting porter . low drinkability due to the out of balance flavors . stoned on too much bourbon .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a slightly cloudy golden color with almost no head or lacing . smelled rather weak . hops were present as well as some sweet malt but nothing really very appealing . tasted somewhat better than it smelled and better than i was expecting . a bit peppery with some hint of lemon . still nothing great going on here . the mouthfeel was actually pretty decent . light medium bodied with a very crisp bite to it at the end . other than the mouthfeel there s nothing special going on here . i m glad i managed to pick a single bottle of this up rather than having to buy a six pack . it s not a terrible beer by any means there s just dozens and dozens of other beers of this style that are a better choice .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a snifter revealing rich black body and one of the thickest and darkest heads i ve ever seen on an ris one which bubbles down nicely into a turgid foamy mess of a surface . smells ok with notes of dark chocolate metallic tinge and roasty goodness . tastes quite smooth and with a good balance of sweetness and bitterness that really comes through at the end . the roasted malty character is n t abrasive and there is a strong raw chocolate flavor . carbonation is small sized tingly and mouthfilling adding body to an already heavy beer but makes for smooth creamy drinking . goes down very very easily and leaves a pleasant much needed warmth for the season . i could drink from a bottle of these after coming in from the cold . i am debating whether i find this more appropriate as an imperial porter or stout . either way it s quite nice . a year more on it would be interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes . pour produces an impenetrably obsidian ale with better than an inch of fluffy and dense mocha foam that loiters on top and fades gradually leaving thick lacing . aroma of black malt and chocolaty malty sweetness that is mildly roasty and comes with a little nip of boozy esters that are faintly fruity . a little bit of star anise licorice tops it off . kind of simple but very nice . tastes a lot like it smells . mild medium roast black malt lightly boozy chocolaty malty sweetness licorice anise and mild roasty bitterness . well carbonated with modest warming and a rich full body . has fairly high viscosity and some mild bitterness heading into the finish . after searching unsuccessfully for this one for a year on the left coast where it was made i finally found it on the other coast . go figure . but i m glad i did . this is one fine stout . it is complex smooth balanced rich and tasty . it s worthy of the th anniversary it was made to celebrate .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle to pint glass . a pours a very dark brown almost black with amber edges . small off white head with okay retention but minimal lacing . s very strong coffee with strong notes of chocolate bourbon . t similar to the smell but far more going on . strong coffee hits turning into strong malts with chocolate and cream hints all overtones by a alcoholic bourbon taste . overall excellent mouthfeel well carbonated but still silky perfect for the style . drinkibility is amazing on this for the considering its a bourbon aged coffee porter i could easily take down a six pack . tyranena s best by far .,appearance,0.7,1
presentation . oz green mini magnum bottle that is corked and capped authentic lambic beer stated on the label also the ingredients are water malt wheat hop yeast sugar flavour raspberry . best before end freshness date marked on the back label . appearance the colour lays somewhere between burgundy and brick red cloudy to the point of being murky in a way . thin bubbly lace has a pinch of pink colour to it some champagne like bubbles force their way to the top . smell aromas of raspberry puree or syrup tart and yeasty with undertones of horse blanket and mustiness . taste moderate body with a touch of syrupiness in the start semi crisp and smooth mouth feel from the tiny bubbles . subtle sweetness of raspberries upfront quickly gets a one two punch of tartness to give the mouth a puckering sensation . small hint of barn yard horse blanket flavour in the middle hops are not noticeable . yeast plays around in the back and becomes more prominent in the finish . light suggestion of grain towards the finish as the tartness fades . notes perfect balance of tartness and fruit sweetness very true to style and seems to been on the lighter scale in comparison to some of the more boisterous and some times overly syrupy fruit lambics which makes it an even better pick to pair up with a sunday brunch .,appearance,0.6,1
review from notes on a poured brilliantly clear dark honey color with a fluffy white head . no lacing . did not retain well . . s clove and banana is most prominent . a healthy dose of biscuits too . hint of grapes . . t light and delicate . bubblegum and bananas with rich breadiness and wheat . touch of tang in the sweet finish with a hint of cocoa and raisins too . . m rich mouthfeel and lightly carbonated . months of aging seems to have smoothed it out a bit . . d extremely . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into my duvel tulip glass poured a rich thick borwn that cant be seen through a rich creamy five finger head rises to the top and stays awhile the smell is rich grain and alchoal with a sweet fig overtone the flavor is figs hazelnuts molasses honney sweet malt a hint of folaral hops then malt for days . this hides the alochal well and is a beer that i would love to get more of,appearance,1.0,1
i love supporting colorado beers and this one certainly is worth the time and money . perhaps what stands out most to me in this beer is the appearance a beautiful red . it pours a modest head and quickly fills the nostrils with a declaration of hops . the bottle describes the hops as tangy vibrant and pungent . this i wholeheartedly concur with . avery s maharaja arrived at my pallet highly recommended . smooth mouthfeel one should definitely expect a bitter aftertaste as the style commands and be satisfied .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a very dirty orange brown with a light soap ring of a head and tons and tons of big sediment . has a very english malty smell with some light english hops and a bit of minerals . the flavor is very mild and malty sweet with a big english mineral flavor and toasty bready malts very mild english hops presence . the mouthfeel is light and a bit thin . overall a pretty average english beer .,appearance,0.4,0
l never seen such a perfect look two fingers lasting foam s pear citrus smells like the corsendonk agnus but with a bit of caramel and celery t as an agnus addict this taste was a little disappointment good but no more than that a bit too sweet and too short of hops bitterness to complete the taste . m i thought it was but looking on the bottle i was surprised to see it was . the sweetness hides the alcohol completely . the carbonation was just right though . drink it extra cold to suppress the sweetness . otherwise this one will be your disappointment too . by the way i do n t see this beer on the website of corsendonk anymore . has it been withdrawn not competing with the other corsendonk success stories .,appearance,1.0,1
after pouring this winter ale the color was a medium brown with no foam to speak of . but the smell is what told me i was in big trouble . the aroma was of a strong pine tree is what filled my nose and the taste of like sucking on pine tree needles . it was also a bitter sour taste of the finish and i mean sour . i wasted money on a six pack because for the second time in my life i poured it down the drain . blah .,appearance,0.8,1
as my scores above show this beer is awful . a pale straw colored . s smells of stale beer . t slighly more flavor than a glass of water . m feels slightly sudsy . d it is tolerable when nothing else is available . if you re looking for a light lager try sam adams light instead .,appearance,0.2,0
had this at the tap house in norfolk . poured into a pint glass . appears pitch black with a thick light brown head . aroma of mostly coffee . same in the taste starts sweet with some coffee and ends rather bitterly . not bad but the balance could be better . i would n t be able tp drink more than a pint of this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from bottle into pint glass a very cloudy pale yellow with finger of white head and little lacing s lemon . reminiscent of lemonade t more lemon a little bitter m light body with light to medium carbonation d not to bad not awesome,appearance,0.4,0
the pour is absolutely beautiful on this one . nice white head on top of a clear golden pool . i would live in this if i could . smell s good as expected its the hops that plays a role here . had this a day after sierra nevada s hoptimum and i think i enjoyed this one more . tastes just right . a nice balance between the hops and malt with a touch of alcohol in the back . the feel was rather unremarkable but it made it nice to drink . overall a very enjoyable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a one a half finger head with a hazy golden straw body . the head fades to a decent lace as time passes . s there is a faint smell of coriander cinnamon and citrus . the smell is too faint to rate this hefe any higher than average . t this is a very watered down hefe . the smells coincides well with flavor not good either way as it is very faint and not a full bodied hefe . the banana you would expect in a hefe is non existant . m at this point in the review i am having a hard time even continuing . the mouthfeel is very poor with an unbalanced flavor and poor qualities for a hefe . d poor . i could not have more than one and even that is going to be considered torture . compared to a great hefe like new glarus dancing man wheat this comes in way behind . i may have set my expectations too high after having ng s hefe but this is a poor attempt at one .,appearance,0.8,1
from the hand pull into a branded imperial pint glass . this beer is absolutely stunning sharp ruby red . there s a finger of billowy khaki head that leaves thick lacing after every sip . it s a really great looking winter brew . those nose is a bit faint . i m picking out orange pith flat cherry cola sweet malt slight cinnamon some pine from the chinook hops and alcohol . the cherry notes are really poking out now that i keep smelling it . the taste does n t quite give me what i picked up in the nose . i m getting those flat cherry soda notes some bitter citrus a little heat from the ginger . the pine flavors from the chinook are not showing up . the overly sweet oxidized cherry soda notes are making themselves known and i m not digging it as much . sticky slick mouthfeel . this beer was much better on draft than this cask version . not terrible but not something i d get again .,appearance,1.0,1
i drank this from a oz bottle into my orval glass . the beer pours a medium to dark brown with a hint of red not totally appealing . there is lots of carbonation a head that rises a good full three fingers of light tan head . decent renention nice lacing as it falls very thick and covers totally . the aroma is little off almost a generic quality to it . light coffee bourbon . . really light smoke but just overall weird . the taste is much better its actually pretty appetizing light coffee and chocolate easy to drink to start but a weird flat finish . in general its also pretty light .,appearance,0.8,1
this was poured from the bottle into a consendonk tulip glass . a clear light golden straw color with a thick foamy ice cream like head that is very well retained s sweet malt and fruity yeast aroma with a slight hop spiciness t like aroma sweet malt up front with fruit like notes and a very slight amount of hops on the finish m medium body with high carbonation d this is a decent well made beer . the trappist varieties perhaps have a little more complexity though . i have to admit though that corendonk pale was one of the first belgian beers i ever tried i still have a fondness for it years later .,appearance,1.0,1
a black . cool s nutty and fresh with some fruits behind but not really much of a scent t tastes like an oil mixed with dirt . i d rather eat worm meal off my work boots than drink a full bottle of this earthen torture . m the taste kills the feel and it just kind of burns till thankfully discipating quickly d yup .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle a pours a deep rich black with a nice brownish head . s smells of hot chili peppers which is overpowering and underwhelming . from the smell i was not expecting much but was i surprised . t it tastes of a rich dark chocolate with a nice chili complimenting it . it has a rich malty sweetness with a nice roast bitterness from the roast malts . the hops compliment the chilis in the beer and the nice spiciness balances the sweetness . overall probably one of the best brewdog beers to date . i am looking forward to trying ab to see how the coconut and chocolate play out .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a chocolate brown color with a massive invincible head that lasts to the bitter end and gobs and gobs of lace . theres apples cinammon raisins dark chocolate and passionfruit in the nose . the flavor is remarkably complex like the smell . its replete with the fruits detected on the nose as well as berries and an alcohol twang . its extremely refreshing my only fault with the taste is that the alcohol is a little strong tasting for its low abv . many belgian brews with much higher abvs conceal them better than this . thats a very minor imperfection and this beer is still excellent . very refreshing though as far as dubbels go maudite is still the best .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep dark brown with three fingers of khaki head . smells of esters hints of cocoa . fairly bland and boring . vanilla sweetness and cocoa dominate an estery fig like base beer with some dry smokiness and a touch of heat on the finish . the vanilla and cocoa flavors are kinda sickly sweet and dot really mesh well . pretty awful overall .,appearance,0.9,1
the pour is ebony in color the head inconsequential in size the structure patchy clumps of large bubbles the color a light chocolate . nose is roasted grains bittersweet chocolate with a sweet malt start top is light to moderate in feel the finish crisply acidic the hops pleasant in their spicy bite dry aftertaste . in the interest of being kind we will call it a beginners stout or your entry into the dark side most stouts have little to fear form this one .,appearance,1.0,1
i ve had this from bottles and on tap a few times but i just happened to open a bottle now so i m basing this review on it . appearance pretty much black . if i hold it up to my light nothing gets through it . creamy fizzy off white head about fingers . it settles after a minute or two leaving some lacy spikes . smell i can tell why it s called smoke . it smells a lot like that smoked tea lapsang souchong sp . . behind that are hints of raisin and dark chocolate . taste more raisiny than the smell had me expecting topped by a dried plum taste . the smoke flavor is loud and clear but it feels more like a smell than a taste . it floats off of your tongue . licorice is predominant in the aftertaste . mouthfeel thick not quite chewy with some alcohol vapors coming off of your tongue . not highly carbonated and very smooth . goes down like smoky silk . drinkability pretty good . i can polish off one of the ml bottles in a sitting and be pretty happy . i do n t know if i d be likely to get it at a bar but i really like it as kind of a staying in for the night kind of drink .,appearance,1.0,1
i thought this to be an exceptional east coast ipa . the mixture of hop aromas is a rare find in our local brews . i was pleasantly surprised with this one . l nothing special . gold caramel appearance with low carbonation . a this is where this beer shines . very strong citrous and floral aroma . strong centennial and amarillo hop aroma . hop heads will really enjoy the aroma of this beer . t bitter but not overpoweringly so . the hops in this beer dominate the flavor but there is a hint of honey to offset the bitterness . many reviewers have mentioned this beer was better on draft . i will have to keep my out for this one on draft .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance slightly hazy bright orange color with . finger eggshell white foamy head . head settles rather quickly but leaves some residual lacing . aroma malty sweet caramel holds up a bright citrusy floral resinous nosefull of hops . flavor starts with hops front and center from the tip to the back of the tongue citrusy and resinous . a quick wave of malty caramel and toffee rides down the middle fading quickly to a mouth full of hops . finishes slightly bitter but with enough caramel to really make this beer refreshing and well balanced . hop bitterness and a whisper of alcohol linger in the mouth with some time as do some soft green grassy hop flavors . mouthfeel well carbonated at moderate high levels leaving a bit of a co sting on the tip of the tongue . co also gets hops popping as soon as it hits the tongue . almost tastes like eating a fresh sticky hop covered in caramel . medium body with a slightly sticky finish . quite drinkable and sessionable . overall very tasty aipa with loads of hop flavor that is well balanced by a firm malty backbone . not as big as the or but bright hop flavors more prominent as a result . excellent example of the style that would pair nicely with funky cheeses a black and bleu burger or some spicy chili .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a nonic glass wow pours a deep copper color with a one inch light brown head that disappears and leaves a layer of lacing on the glass . their is a nice citrus nose with some caramel malt that leaves a faint oak scent . at first you can taste the malt with some caramel then quickly goes over to the citrus hops and finish dry and leaves a pleasant bitter aftertaste with a hint of oak . nice carbonation that goes down easily and leaves only a slight oily feeling on the tongue . if this beer was n t so expensive i could drink a lot of these excellent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage bottled in may pours a crystal clear deep sap orange with some of the most whipped pillowy soft looking lacy head i have ever seen . it almost looks like soft serve and is definitely just as inviting . combination of large and tiny bubbles is gorgeous . from the nose i get just some green apple citrus to go with a brett barnyard scent . a bit of spice perhaps coriander comes from the belgian yeast i believe which adds to the back end of the aroma . taste is oh so light which is not to be confused with bland as the beer skips from citrus tones to very subtle belgian spice in this case coriander plus a little bit of something else something just a bit peppery . from there it goes to the brett funk and gives you nothing but that til the end . all flavors are delicate and would be tough to distinguish if this was my th or th beer of the night so have this one when your palate is fresh and you do n t have a cold or anything like that . it really is a very dainty and light footed beer . tartness could be a little better but that may have interfered with some of the other flavors so i trust they know what they are doing over there . mouthfeel is dominated by the carbonation which never seems to stop . this lends it a nice creamy texture but also does get in the way of enjoying each individual taste as you kind of have to cut through the foam and bubbles the entire time . it is a very pleasantly weighted beer though . drinkability is good too as i would n t have known the abv was . if i did n t check the bottle . finish is funky which may be off putting to some but i enjoyed restarting the cycle of flavors each time . very relaxing beer this is the beer you want while relaxing in front of the tv after work .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into duvel tulip glass half beer half very thick foamy head . solid medium golden color . spicy peppery banana citrus and sweet sugars in the smell . it is kind of hard to pick up but it is there . very boozy burn but mixed in with some interesting sweet malty flavors and slight hops bitterness . alcoholic honey but with some bitterness balanced in . this is pretty strong and noticeably strong at that . it is very tasty and interesting. i ve had the belgian take on the ipa a few times before and have found it to be a nice change of pace. what happens when a monk gets their hands on a heavy load of hops . very solid beer .,appearance,1.0,1
nice clear copper color with a decent tan head nice active carbonation and nice sheets of lace . a slightly funky sweet malt aroma and flavor nutty character and caramel standing out . flavors are very similar with sweet nutty character ruling with caramel malts . medium full bodied with a lightly sweet finish . something seemed a bit off here . not one of brooklyn s best efforts . per label marris otter malts per bb website malts maris otter english crystal malts belgian aromatic malt american roasted malts american oats hops willamette og . p best before april notched tasted . pack with discount,appearance,1.0,1
this brew pours with a golden body topped by a thick white quickly disappearing head with a good amount of lacing left behind . the aroma is slightly sweet yet slightly sour with a touch of bitterness mixed in and a slight woody character . the flavor is slightly lacking but is well balanced leaning towards woody hoppy bitterness . the finish is slightly sour and bitter . light bodied smooth and dry .,appearance,0.8,1
used to love this when i was younger . expensive yes but it had an awesome space age or maybe steel drum looking can and a tasty lager . revisiting it though it was n t as good . poured of it into a pint glass . drank the rest from the can at the end in the hope i d avoid the smell . appearance looks . like a pale lager . head puffs up nicely to start with but five minutes later it s as if it was never there . great carbonation level though looks refreshing . smell a little bit of prawn cracker and sugar . oof . not doing that again . taste actually pretty decent all things considered if a little on the sweet side . obviously heavy on rice but there s a little lemony tang in it as well clean finish . mouthfeel what mouthfeel . the bubbles that look so good in the glass just do n t transmit to the palate at all . other than that vaguely syrupy and off putting . if it was bought for me i d drink it but nevermore will i seek out that great looking can . another memory of my teenage years gone .,appearance,0.7,1
bottle courtesy of d b . shared as part of a collaborative evil diagonal at goose island . served in a taster glass . a pours with a thin tan foam that settles to a thick collar but leaves minimal lace . murky raisin brown color . not much of a looker here . s cardamom nebulous spices raisins some cocoa dark fruits light oxidation . strangely chai tea like in some ways . surprised how strongly the spices have held up . t taste has an odd sour cherry note but if it s an infection it s stalled out at the same level for the last two years . cocoa and dark fruit malt and fruity esters but not much overt belgian yeast . spices are far lower profile . m somewhat zesty carbonation medium body sticky finish that also has a bit of tannic character to it as well . was surprised that this was i knew that but had forgotten . d this has aged quite well and i m not totally sure the sour note is infection but i could be wrong . if you had spiced beers you ll probably despise this but i find it works far better than something like poppaskull . i find it strangely compelling and found ovation to be pretty good as well .,appearance,0.6,1
extra sent to me by lusciousjackson so thanks to him for the opportunity . no bottled on date . enjoyed on . a wow this thing is thick . poured into a snifter an opaque muddy looking deep red brown color . a small finger head forms and dissipates quickly . leaves no lacing . this is an interesting looking beer but not above average . s big caramel malts and dark fruits cherries plums raisins . it s got a nice hop aroma as well a good piney bitterness . t very similar to the nose . definite barleywine characteristics going on . big caramel sweetness with still a lot of pine bitterness present . finishes quite balanced with a twinge of alcohol but it s quite well hidden . m mouthfeel is excellent . very full with pretty low carbonation and i had no idea the alcohol was that high until reading it on here . would have guessed around . o overall this is quite a good beer . not sure it should call itself a dipa but i liked it a lot .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber poured into a snifter . really looking foreward to this one . pours a deep caramel brown color with rich garnet highlights and a sizable light tan head that remains for the duration of consumption . moderate lacings . aroma is hoppy with a meaty character and a subtle spicy character that sets this profile off from any other brew this advocate has experienced . a base of dark fruits level the aroma off while the spiced nature of the hops mixes in with a slightly sour character to give the meaty feel . unique . taste is earthy and full of dark fruit up front with notable caramel malts a touch of roasted malt and the same spiced character from the aroma only more refined in the profile here . mildly hoppy in back with a spicy finish of lingering hops and a bit of roasted malt as well . mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a light bite from co and a smooth texture finishing quite smooth with a slick coating after finishing . drinkability is decent . this is a big brew with a notable amount of alcohol though it does not show up in the aroma or the flavor profile . this brew falls short of the standard established by lakefront .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance slightly hazy ruby amber pour with a voluminous and tenacious light tan whipped cream head . recedes to floating dollops . lace everywhere . smell boom big alcohol bang on the old beak . sweet malt pleasant whiff of butter banana . spicy licorace dark dried fruits . taste sweet malt start tingly alcohol yeast carbonation at the top smokey bitter dry finish still allows essence of dried fruits and a pleasant mustiness to linger in the aftertaste . mouthfeel medium bodied a pleasant lightness . tight tingly carbonation . less alcohol warmth than nose implied . drinkability a nice room temp sipper .,appearance,1.0,1
ok i ve had plenty of macro us beer from the high school days on and bud light probably more than any other as it s what many of my friends drink and it s just always around . it s easy to drink about a million of these and still maintain decent sobriety as it s barely a level above n a . this beer pours light yellow and looks watered down has a soapy looking head that leaves almost immediately leaving a substance that looks like piss . smell is faint slight hops kind of a mildewed wheat grain odor that s about it . smells and tastes far worse the warmer it gets . the best way to drink these is ultra cold and fast shotgun or beer bong approach works well as this thing warms up and the carbonation fades it starts to get a bit sour although keep in mind it s so watered down that all of these charateristics are mild . aso this beer is definately better in the bottle as the can adds some metallic taste as well . drinkability is a high as i could drink more of these in a session than anything else i ve encountered . drinking bud light is as easy as drinking water unfortunately it s just a boring . note i was surprised to see this listed as a . i ve always been under the impression it was . . could n t find anything on the can to verify this though .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from the bottle with a beautiful yellow golden color . the head formed well but is gone immediately leaving a small remnant behind . smell is hoppy but almost odorless . the mouthfeel is overly carbonated but very refreshing light on the tongue . the taste is heavy hops on the front end dissolving into a light fruity malty ending . this is n t the most sophisticated brew in the world but who cares . very drinkable and would be nice to quench the thirst on a hot summer day .,appearance,1.0,1
so the can says they slowly age it . yet the name says this beer is an ale . maybe yuengling takes an ale yeast then lagers the beer before bottling . cream ale perhaps . smells hoppy alright but no sweetness noted . there s an ale yeast presence in the taste though this might be from the intense and satisfying oh yeah carbonation . mouthfeel is excellent especially when served from the can . not to worry ba review police i did pour one into a glass in order to observe the ginger ale esque color and head retention . is that cascades i detect in the taste as well . fruity esters detected too wtf . this is a strange beer to review and its not much like the benchmark snpa . even my review is messed up . oh well its about cheaper per case than micro apa s it fits the style category guidelines and tastes pretty good .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle no date in sa glass a black with a one finger tan head that goes to ring rather quick s roasted malts espresso oats and a little chocolate t coffee faintly bitter chocolate like bakers m full body little carbonation quite creamy d enjoyable could have more than one .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a snifter . it s what glass i was going with for the night . my girlfriend brought me a beer from st. lucia holy crap was i surprised that they made beer on that tiny island . this beer pours a real pale straw color i ve had urinations after chugging lots of water that have been darker than this . the smell is the typical aal aroma . there is husky barley lots of corn syrup and some dried rice cakes mixed in . the taste was n t all that bad but honestly it was n t really all that pleasant to swallow either . it was very much a cerveza . i felt that a lime wedge could only help this beer then again me sitting on the beach in a caribbean island would help its taste too . the mouthfeel was as watery as it could get . overall this beer was n t all that good but i did n t hate it and i could have swallowed it on the beach if provided to me .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance almost completely black with a large creamy tan head that had very good retention . nice rings of lacing . smell holy coffee batman . dominated by the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans . sweet roasted malts and a little bitter chocolate . i did pick up a phenolic paint thinner smell on the one pint but i think that was just sanitizer in the glass or the line because i didnt pick that scent up any of the other times i had it . taste hey whaddya know . coffee . no real surprise being that its brewed with sumatra mandeling coffee . its an interesting combination the dryness of the stout and the rich bitter coffee . only problem is that the coffee is so strong its hard to taste much else . too bad because under the coffee lies a pleasant roasted nutty malt flavor . the finish is long in duration with flavors of strong bitter coffee refusing to let go of your tastebuds . mouthfeel kind of surprising to describe it like this after talking about such a big and bold look smell and taste . but its actually rather light . thin medium body and a creamy texture turning dry . drinkability if you love good coffee this is the beer for you . very surprisingly easy to drink and light even with the huge coffee presence . the coffee was too much for my liking as i thought it overpowered the rest of the beer but my wife adores this beer and wouldnt change a thing . i also prefer a meatier feeling stout .,appearance,0.9,1
why . why . why . i can not fathom why someone would choose to drink this . i can not fathom why i drank it . oh well even bad beer should be experienced once . pours a pale yellow colour . not a piss yellow . lighter than that . no head whatsoever no lace whatsoever . just a rim of bubbles . smells like . water . really no beer smell or any smell too this . tastes extremely weak . their is a bit of a malt taste but it s so light and undistinguishable that it s almost nonexistent . no body whatsoever . light . basically yellow coloured water . and a waste . i will not be partaking of this again .,appearance,0.2,0
i will never get why this beer is so popular and how people think they have a distinguished taste by drinking it because it s not bud light . the only time it s acceptable to drink corona is at a beach party with buddies . other than this corona serves no purpose . an absolute sorry excuse for a beer . tastes smells looks and drinks terrible . i would much rather go with a tecate or negra modelo if i want something south of the border .,appearance,0.2,0
light peach . slighty hazy . huge frothy perfect belgian head . nice lacing with wonderful retention . the nose is odd . mulched apples and pears . slightly spicy very sweet and quite musty mild paint thinner . im trying to sip this ale without smelling it . everything about this beer is repulsive . unbearable .,appearance,0.8,1
a orange amber color . crystal clear . pretty white head . s like one would think with a name like banana bread beer there is a strong banana aroma and a bit of bubblegum . t cloying banana flavor like banana candy . some astringency on the finish . m carbonation is fine and the finish is somewhat dry but it s also a bit sticky chewy . . o much like the name the flavor and aroma is quite gimmicky . certain yeasts are capable of making a banana compounds but adding actual bananas to the brew takes it too far .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance actually really sexy strawberry blonde wtih a big bodacious plaster white head . good retention espceically for the style the abv and the glass i poured it into . smell ah the sweet stank of adjuncts . corn honey apple juice . not too bad though almost biscuity in a way without any skunky or sulfuric notes . and the alcohol is surprisingly subdued . taste light mild and beery with a grimace inducing undertow of rough fusel alcohol . special indeed . mouthfeel somehow manages to be clean and almost refreshing despite the burden of its heavy alcohol . not bad . drinkability for all its faults this beer is not all that difficult to drink . salty snacks make it all the more palatable . if you re just looking to get drunk quickly this is a fairly safe and inexpensive avenue to do so .,appearance,0.8,1
another premium on the aussie market i was a bit hesitant to try it and rightly so . a bland boring fizzy little concoction . i d rather drink vb coz at least its not trying to be something its not . this beer is a joke . an another embarrssing brewing effort sooo boooring .,appearance,0.2,0
the colour is deep gold . the beer pours with a slight fizzing sound . the off white finger thick head slowly sinks down to a thick lid leaving no lacing . the smell is frowzy with a dense sweetness hints of margarine butter scotch and mixed unbalanced hoppy flavours . the taste is sweet and insipid . oxidized notes of leather and paper . artificial notes of saccharine and fructose . some passing fruity hops . the bitterness is low as are the body . the aftertaste is stuffy with hints of wood and paper . some metallic bitterness in the finish . the carbonation is at first strong and sharp but the small bubbles fades quickly . the liquid is a little creamy . a rather unpleasant lager this one .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a pale hazy yellow with fingers of white head that recedes into a thin ring with little lacing s light spices and crystal malt up front with a biscuity yeast aroma on the finish . t similar to the aroma light spices and pilsner like malts up front . biscuit and yeast flavors finish the beer . m light body with medium carbonation this beer is fairly crisp and light . o a decent hefeweizen it could use a bit more depth . still it s far from bad .,appearance,0.4,0
yuck . . . i had this beer on tap an thought it was da bomb but then i bought some cans and . blech . basically i bought a six pack of diacetyl a big glass full a butta that s what i bought . disgusting . not sure what to do with the rest of the cans i will try to get a refund . hey oskar ever hear of a diacetyl rest . . . ugh . i really feel nauseated . no joke . this might have been the worst beer experience of my life and the only reason i drank half a can of this swill is because i was hoping that it would begin to taste like i knew that it was supposed to taste . like when i had it on tap . no dice . this six is for sh t .,appearance,0.9,1
i recalled these being good from my college days so i picked some up again . out of the bottle this beer was a clear bright and classic gold color . the head was white but one could barely tell because it was so short lived . no lacing either but there was some rising carbonation . the aroma was a pleasant balance of light floral hops and is that lager . malt . the flavors were well balanced but again ill defined . first i got some slightly sour malt followed by hints of hops with a little yeast in there too . the finish had some bitter minerals in it and it lingered on my tongue . nothing was outright bad but each flavor seemed weak . the mouthfeel was slick and carbonation soft . sessionable yes but there was so little going on i would not buy it again . i m now sure i remember this beer the way i remember my college girlfriends much nicer in the morning than they actually were .,appearance,0.4,0
a ca n t really take anything away from this one perfect tan head on top of a pitch black body . no need to nitpick . s very roasty full of chocolate and coffee . has a sweet side to it too which is nice . just a great example of chocolate malts at their finest . t sweet roasty . you get a bit of dark cherry but it is gone quickly . bitter chocolate and vanilla intermingle . m leaves a sweet and roasty flavor in the mouth with some bittersweet chocolate . not harsh but not easy to drink . o solid stout of its style roast is full on and the bitterness is all there . deep dark and luscioius but it just seems to be missing something .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes . had this on tap in prague at a chinese restaurant off of hastalska street a dark copper colored beer with a small but lasting head s not much but some malt and hops . t much more filling and thick than a traditional pils m smoother and thicker but still crisp d very good beer a nice change of pace from the pils abound in prague .,appearance,0.6,1
shipyard pumpkinhead appearance light fizzy orange with no head . smell strong gingerbread pumpkin and clove . pumpkin pie basically . taste immediate sweey sugary clove spiced pumpkin followed up by the gingerbread crust . mouthfeel sweet very sweet . gingerbread dominates . mild honey aftertaste . overall i liked it . . this tasted just like pumpkin pie at first but then eventually it tasted like cinnimon teddy grahms . .,appearance,0.4,0
a beautiful golden brown color with a thin and quickly disappearing head . this would have been an easy it it would have had some better head and retention . s very piney but also lots of noble hops rounding out a distinct maltiness . t an excellent english ipa the malt and hops are both very distinct and up front . the english hops are as strong as i have ever had in the style . the smooth maltiness comes out in the aftertaste with lots of toffee . m d mouthfeel is thick rich and has enough of a bite to leave a wanting in your mouth for the next sip . about the most drinkable english ipa i have ever had that has all the great hoppy ibu s not necessarily flavor of a west coast ipa and all the rich maltiness and balance of a brooklyn beer .,appearance,0.6,1
i m rarely outright enthusiastic about a pumpkin or any other flavored beer but this one is exciting . pours a hazy amber with fine carbonation not much of a head . smells of all the pumpkin and spice goodness of many pumpkin ales but surpasses its competitors by using a healthy heap of biscuity and toasty malts . unlike other pumpkin ales i ve tried the cinnamon and vanilla are not overwhelming the sweetness is actually balanced by hops . a highly enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.6,1
got this is a trade . thanks cmrillo . bottled on . a perfect . black as the deepest parts of the ocean with some overcast fluffy inch mocha colored head that fades at a good pace . s get tons of sweet malt roasty oak some dark fruits upfront with hints of bitter chocolate and thick espresso . hints of booze emerge in the middle . very good . t bitter earthy chocolate upfront blended with hints of espresso on a roasty oak base . heavy booze in the middle . had more going on in the scent than in the taste . decent . m flavors do not blend as well as hoped good here but not great . d again good but not phenomenal . all in all this brew disappointed me a little for the type of hype it has for it . not worth all the hype . i d bet the ba version is much more worth hunting down . barrel aging seems like it would serve this brew well . if you like heavy bitter chocolate than you will enjoy this .,appearance,1.0,1
here we go with the got ta be different bullshit again . this is obviously a schwarzbier or brazilian black beer not a euro dark lager . anway nice black color with thick foamy tan head fades slow very nice sticky lace . aromas of treacle as advertised gingerbread malt dry grass and yeast . nice even taste sweet malt bread fruit herbs and molasses a sweet finish with moderate hop bitterness . nice medium thick mouthfeel .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is a testament to the power of advertising because there is no way this beer would be as well known or popular as it is without millions upon millions of advertising dollars . i find bud to be virtually undrinkable . there is a specific taste and smell to it that some may find familiar and comforting but i ca n t stand it . yes i ve gotten drunk off of this beer more than once but i was young and foolish and either other people were buying or it was at a party or i was desperate for a cheap beer . most of my rating is out of personal preference and taste i could conceive of this as being drinkable when served ice cold and already inebriated but there are sooo many other beers out there that there is no good reason to ever spend money on bud ever again .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer being a macro lager still is a very good beer is nothing to be impress about this beer have a light gold color with a little bit of head.very easy to drink not a hard taste or a hard feeling on the mouth . does nt have a lot of smell . good beer if you want to have more than one .,appearance,0.4,0
notes from pours jet black with a lovely tan brown head crowning the top . the head lingers and sticks to the glass creating lacing art on the sides of the glass . this is one of the better dark beers i ve seen come out of a bottle . there is an even distribution between chocolate espresso roasted malts and oak in the nose . traces of nut exist somewhere in there as well . the taste dark roasty malts upfront which transitions to chocolate and coffee . the end of the sip is quite spicy and bitter . it is a bit too much and takes away from what it is building in the front . i ca n t get over the spicy heat bite in this very strange . this is not as creamy as i would hope feels thin on the tongue . the carbonation comes through right before the swallow and gets my mouth quite fuzzy . i like this beer but it does n t quite live up to other yeti s . the bitterness and spicy quality are a bit too much .,appearance,1.0,1
a le coq procured on a whim from a reputable bottleshop . a cork keeps the juice in but no cage . tricky . i pull and nothing pushes . zero carb a still beer . a vigorous pour creates no more head than lemonade deep black lemonade . it smells good deep roast noble fruits and a hair of spice . it smells like i want it to taste . but it does n t . it tastes like death spice vinegar charcoal and metal . not metal like iron and zinc but metal like megadeath and opeth . why is this in my mouth . a tingle pain really from the spicy medicine flavours . this thing tastes like meth addicts look . stay away from an aged version it will make you very sad about the sate of the world .,appearance,0.8,1
a huge thanks to mikey mikey for this one . oz . pour from a capped and foiled ml bottle into a stemless wine glass . had at a tasting on . reviewed from notes . a standard pour yields a . dark mocha head with great retention . beer is a dark opaque motor oil black . lacing is spotty and stringy with decent cling and thick oily legs . a masterpiece considering how heavy it looks . s nose is straight booze that covers almost everything else . some chocolate and molasses make its way out little by little but the alcohol covers everything else . not a fan . t opens sweet soy sauce chocolate raisins booze mocha and molasses throughout . sharp booze lingers in the background . chocolate and molasses in the finish with an added touch of cocoa in the aftertaste . nice but not much above average . m full to super full bodied . sludgy and thick in the mouth almost like a protein shake . no carbonation . oily and filmy going down . messy finish with a lingering aftertaste . way over the top here . too much body . o this is a meal in a glass . again i m not sure i m drinking the same beer as those that say this beer hides its abv well.i could barely choke down oz . of this monster . in a world of over the top beer this one is king . it s not for me though .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a deep hazy red orange with a nice fluffy crispy white head that disappears kinda quickly leaving a nice amount of sticky lacing . loads of carbonation . s kinda smells like wet grass and a bit of citrus . a little bit of malt but mostly wet hay and grass . not much depth to this at all . kind of boring . t decent bitter citrus flavor . light notes of grapefruit bitter lemon and orange zest . nice balance between the light grainy malt and the citrus grassy pine . m nice carbonation decent bitter citrus pop but i ca n t get past the wet grass in my mouth . medium body for a session ipa . o decent but not something i d really care to try again .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a very decent acceptable middle of the road beer . it is above average for what you can find in its price range and most bars and restaurants around my house carry it but to me it is an overall average good irish dry stout . very aproachable . appearance this beer pours dark as motor oil . nice . with a good finger head and great retention . it maintains its frothy coating throughout the duration of the beer . good lacing . smell sour like a granny smith apple . a hint of mint like a wafer thin mint . taste sour and slightly bitey but not offensive just enough to make your tongue curl a bit . it has a bit of a toothpaste fluoride taste or an after diner mint . it also has the typical irish stout aftertaste that just lingers and stays with you . i need another dink or a snack chaser . not a problem if i am drinking them back to back session beer to me . this beer is deffinately better warm than fridge temp . it is a good bar beer but they serve it way to cold . i d suggest asking for beers and a glass . you may find you enjoy the third warmer better than the first . it mellows tremendously as it warms and you warm too mouthfeel it has a bit thinner mouthfeel than i prefer for a stout but that is putting it up against more expensive craft beers . for beer in this price range this is top of its league for a beer in comparison to all beer it is a middle of the road choice . it is a bit syrupy but not quite enough for my taste . it does have a nice dry crispness . drinkability this beer does sit very light in your stomach for a stout and has a relatively low abv . it is easy to put several down back to back . i know it is not technically a session beer but to me it drinks like one . i can find guinness extra stout in restaurants with a very limited beer selection and it is an acceptable choice . hope this is helpful . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very deep brown from a ml bottle with a two finger head that retains . it s opaque and pushes pitch black . smells of roasted oats and hints of coffee . maybe a tantamount of carmel but not much just something that eases it off a harsh edge . immediately it s a bit sweet on the front end brings to mind raisins and molasses . the sweetness combines with the trace amount of carbonation and keeps the charred coffee subtle . the oatmeal body is full with a tingling toffee finish . there s some bitterness but it s not off putting . the diversity in flavors is unexpected . i have to say that it s not as thick or heavy as i d expect for any kind of stout . it s nice to be able to put away a few of these . the complexity and carbonation keeps it moving but not too quickly . this brew is worth savoring and dissecting .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance poured with a huge fluffy white head that lasted forever . the beer is a clear golden color with a few bubbles rising but the head sticks around anyway . there is a whole bunch of lacing left on the glass after the head falls . aroma i get an evident banana aroma in here along with some sweet malt that reminds me a little bit of honey . as the beer warms up some more there is a grainy aroma making itself known . as the beer warms up further there is some hops coming out as a spicy note . taste the flavor is really mild and follows the aroma pretty closely . there is plenty of carbonation which makes this beer come across light bodied . the malt and sweetness is in charge of the finish but does give way to a bit of alcoholic warming in the finish . as the beer warms up some it gets more grainy . opinion this is a pretty good beer but it is mild flavored for my taste and has a too obvious of a banana thing going on . it also gets a bit grainy for my taste as well . i would drink this beer again but it is n t my favorite .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber served in a flute glass . a pours a deep brown nearly black . dark tan head fades quickly to a film . tiny carbonation bubbles rise rapidly . minimal lacing on the glass . s burned oak wood chips chocolate light grassy grains very mild alcohol . t smoky oak dark chocolate sweet malt light grassy grains . very similar to aroma but i did n t taste the alcohol . m served cold it seems to be light bodied and watery . after it warms up it becomes medium full bodied and creamy . some carbonation tingle . no bite to it a subtle sweet aftertaste remains . d usually i do n t like smoked brews but this one was an exception . the smokiness was present but balanced with malts and grains . abv is n t too high so having a few does n t exceed limits . this would probably go very well with smoked meats or barbecue . flavors and aroma come out best at cellaring temp .,appearance,0.6,1
mahogany in colour with lots of small bubbles . it forms a large foamy head full of holes but it lasts well . leaves a bit of lacing on the glass too . hops malts caramel hints of coffee thrown in as well . tastes of malts hops to start finished of with caramel a very bitter finish stays with you . medium bodied it tingles the tongue slightly when held . definitely not my type of drink although it was drinkable i just would n t drink it through choice again i do n t think . bottle http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,appearance,0.8,1
pours a near black with a khaki colored that head that shows great retention and lots of body . the scent is weaker than i would have liked and it is a typical stout smell with roasted malt and chocolate dominant . the taste is pretty good . there are lots of flavors and they seem to blend pretty well . it tastes much much more like a stout than a lager . overall this is a beer that is easy to put down and has good flavors and a crisp mouthfeel .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce growler . at hop city in atlanta georgia . appearance pours a near clear copper amber body with a finger of pearl foam . small flecklets of lace on the way down . smell sweet scented tropical fruitiness but also some overly ripe apricot with a noticeable candy like angle to it laid onto bready malts and a muddled medicinal hint . i m not liking where this is headed . taste treacle doused bready pale malts with a full forward sweetness . tropical fruitiness but also some less than tropical apricot puree . low medicinal hint faintly spicy . warming alcohol presence on the thankfully expedient finish . i did n t like where this ended up . mouthfeel medium plus body . medium carbonation . near sticky on the tongue and totally lacking some much appreciated much needed crispness . overall a bit heavy on the palate a bit too warming and too sweet for me making it a rather unbalanced unrefreshing saison .,appearance,0.8,1
man i wanted this beer to be better than what it was . after reading all of the reviews of this one i was stoked to try this one myself so i went down to the local bottle store and grabbed one . it poured just like everyone else said nice brown color with a small tan head . this beer smells wonderful . very rich and nutty . you can definitely smell the hazelnut in this . goes downhill quickly here . i wonder if i got a bad bottle or something . this tastes exactly like a bud light or coors light or something . is this flat . it has a nice head and smells great but it tastes horrible . very watery and flat no nutty nuances or anything . big time disappointed in this one . i will probably try this again in the future to give it a fair shake but at . for a ml bottle i expect some quality out of it . i chose this over the samuel smith oatmeal stout next to it which i know is a solid choice so i m bummed about that too . dang i was hoping for more out of this .,appearance,0.9,1
a when i first poured this out of the can i thought it was motor oil . there is a brown head that is about finger tall . s it smells chocolatey with a little bit of caramel . t very roasty malty slightly bitter chocolatey . very good . m it reminds me of the viscosity of milk very thick . appropriately carbonated for the style . d not sessionable but very very drinkable . this is my first tasting of ten fidy and hopefully it will not be the last . actually it will not be the beer is not retired .,appearance,1.0,1
t is the season where big belgians and in this case belgian styles become more likely to make it to the fridge . the label indicates that this beer is at its best after a minimum of months of ageing . it was bottled in april so i think i m good . duped by the standard brown longneck bottle i poured this into a standard american pint glass and it appears a cloudy dark iced tea colour with a bit of swirling sediment and a half finger of soapy pale beige head which disappears quickly leaving some sparse spidery lace around the glass . it smells of caramel malt powdered chocolate dark fleshy fruit warming alcohol and spicy yeast . the taste is sweet caramel molasses candied apple more mixed black fruit some bitter grassy hops more spicy herbal yeast and only a subtle booze edge . bubbles are quite sedate rendering a medium full smooth body . it finishes off dry the caramel toffee butterscotch malt ceding more ground to the bitter grassy herbal hops . the initial whiff kind of gave me the impression that this would be one hot drink . nope . very well integrated alcohol big fruity malt un belgian esque hop profile adds up to just a well balanced and easy to put back proof ale . take that as you will .,appearance,0.6,1
belhaven twisted thistle ipa appearance dark mahogany brown with a huge thick head . the head was like whipped cream . smell smoky hops . b b q sauce and molasses syrup . taste heavy flavor of smoked hops with a touch of caramel molasses malt . mouthfeel liquid cigarette smoke . overall what is with the scots and their smoke flavored beers . i enjoyed all the other characteristics of the ale except the smoked hops .,appearance,0.9,1
the pour is a very dark amber with an off white head that lingers before giving decent lacing . the scent is made of flowers citrus and toffee . the taste of more of the same mostly floral and citrusy with some sweeter toffee at the finish . the mouthfeel is medium with little carbonation . drinkability is okay but i would not want more than a few of these . overall it s not bad but there are better beers to be had .,appearance,0.9,1
finally . cask conditioned beer in nebraska . black in hue opaque it was served with about a fingers worth of beige head which was surprisingly frothy . the retention was excellent as a foamy cap lasted throughout consumption . subsequent lacing was very prominent bubbly lace dominated the walls of the glass . the appearance of this beer is near perfect . the nose was slightly astringent upfront a kiss of charred wood not smoky mind you the oatmeal sweetness is slight and too weak . some hop earthiness is found at the back . even served at room temperature not cellar temp . the potency is modest i am a bit disappointed in the bouquet . i can honestly say the lethargic nose is not inviting . on cask the palate fails to unleash any hidden flavor gems . the sweetness is bigger and wider than the nose says . but that compliment is all relative . i like the hints of chocolate and coffee even if they are inconsequential . there is also a slight yet simple taste of roast this is ideal but again petite . this is a decent simple oatmeal stout that plays down the oats . i find few redeeming qualities about it . medium in body with a typical cask condition mouthfeel of low carbonation and a sensation of emptiness . it is drinkable at first but not noteworthy . this is disappointing . i almost did not finish the pint because it was so lackluster . maybe upstream needs to re tool their stout if they are going to offer it on cask .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear gold colour with light bead . head is thin whispy white cloud . nice trails of lace . not bad bit meh apart from the lace . smells grainy and bland . lots of pearl barley wheat husks and light honey . sweet grainy and incredibly boring . taste is not a great deal better although it is a bit better . grainy with adjuncty notes of corn mostly . no real development just mild metallic hop on the finish with more of a physical drying sensation than real hop flavour . sweet honey insipid beer . meh . thin fizzy yet flat and uninteresting overall . not a great beer . in fact a bad beer . boring and flavourless and insipid . do n t bother .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a pale clear gold yellow with almost zero head . smell is of fresh chilies and honestly it is the best thing about this beer . i d compare it to what you get from walking through a summer garden in bloom or the aroma that permeates the air when you are making fresh salsa . really nice . fresh chilis carry through to the palate with a nice slow intense burn coming through on the end . extremely long finish . it s intense and it is as hot as advertised but i like it . and yes i am sweating . this beer is hot . it is pretty much one note but it is a good one note . if they set out to make an extremely spicy beer that is still pretty drinkable they succeeded . medium bodied pretty clean and crisp . overall i very much enjoyed it . it goes without saying that i wo n t be drinking a half dozen of these on a hot day but as far as the style goes i think they nailed it .,appearance,0.6,1
golden beer with a wispy head that quickly dissolves . smells of sweet roasted vegetables . flavors of sweet corn and fruit nectar . decent creamy body . way cheaper than a macro lager and more enjoyable to drink . not something i ll be having very often but i ll certainly opt for it over an adjunct .,appearance,0.4,0
a lots of debris floating around in the beer . i know this is unfiltered beer but the amount of junk in the beer is imo out of line . s hoppy strong . t hops galore . this beer puts hair on ones chest . heavily focused on bitterness m heavy body d drinkable for its style . overall most likely a good beer for its style but to me its way too bitter to be enjoyable . there is n t a lot of balance of flavors .,appearance,0.4,0
a the beer is clear brownish amber in color and has a high amount of carbonation . it poured with a two finger high beige head that has excellent retention properties . s there are metallic aromas of cherries and yeast in the nose . t the taste is also metallic and has flavors of caramel and dark fruits along with some hints of spices . m it feels light bodied and watery on the palate with a very high amount of carbonation . d the beer is n t difficult to drink but would be a little more palatable if it had a bigger body and lacked the metallic smell and taste .,appearance,0.9,1
it pours a nice light amber maybe more of a copper in color . a tad disappointing with a slight head the did fade a bit there is some slight lacing on the sides of my glass . there is a pleasing aroma of fruit sweetness some citrus with a bit of yeastiness . tastes good . sweet malt and hops blend nicely . some spice rolls in from the hops . very drinkable . was floored to see that it is a bit spooky no alcohol perceptable in the mouth . nice beer . very drinkable but will get you shitty in a hurry .,appearance,0.6,1
does this beer even have a flavor or taste . nope . does it have an aroma . nope . i had this beer at the brewery in denver and it had zero taste zero flavor zero aroma . i actually sent it back dumped it for another fairly bland beer . i have never had such a crappy ipa in my life and suggest it be avoided .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle shared with my brother at the rhino . a poured completely ink black . appears thick and viscous . a small amount of light brown head formed and receded quickly . s a somewhat light nose of roasted malts and chocolate . t roasted malts chocolate some sweetness and a touch of licorice . m very disappointing mouthfeel especially after the pour . thin and watery . light body overall with light carbonation . o a decent offering from phillips but this one needs some work .,appearance,0.9,1
good god it s a head with a tiny bit of beer . it takes me a few seconds to even see any liquid at the bottom of the glass . this is the first time i ve seen a head which can be called meringue like without hyperpole . it slowly diminishes leaving a wonderful squat little devil s tower surrounded by a tattered sheet of lacing . the head s color is the same as a wit s and it has the piled look as well as the persistence of an ice cream cone . the liquid itself is a stunning pale gold . the smell is nicely spicy without being peppery or cloying . bracing and fresh with hints of orange peel it has a scent similar to but not as complex as hennepin s . my initial reaction to the taste is hennepin . . but not as good . i know it s not fair to use a beer i know and love so well as a benchmark but i ca n t help but feel that it tastes slightly stretched and pale like butter over too much bread as bilbo would say . it s sweeter than hennepin with a bit of interesting sweet sour interplay along with its light spiciness . its citrus overtones hover somewhere between orange and grapefruit . as i analyze the taste stages i appreciate the mouthfeel but i also come to recognize this beer s main problem . first comes a sweet spicy foamy highly carbonated wave . then a short sweetly citrus stage gives way to a long sweet sour tangy finish . the problem is that all three stages are sweet . to me this detracts from the taste and drinkability . it s quite a nice beer but one at a sitting is enough .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks i guess to treyrab . the hideousness of this beer will haunt my dreams forever . poured into a white wine glass though i really do n t know why i bothered . the apple juice colored liquid accumulates in the glass and yields about as much head as certain equestrian in the legend of sleep hollow . murky and hazy there are some bubbly streams but goodness this beer is about as flat as slab of plywood . on to the smell . this smells like an american adjunct lager that has been allowed to sit out overnight . mix that with some rank month old non refrigerated tabasco sauce blended with spoiled bell peppers and there you have it . it legitimately makes my stomach lurch just smelling it . it would n t count as a tick unless i did my best to drink it . the first sip does n t quite do any of the other subsequent ones justice . a slick and slimy peppery film slides over and coats the palate . rotting corn and rancid chili peppers combine powers and make a concoction worse than anything i can describe . i feel as violated by this beer as happy gilmore feels when shooter mcgavin invades his happy place . after the second and third sips my stomach still feels unsettled . fml . never again . this beer is n t even worth the price of the clear screw top bottle that it is packaged in . i m going to go boil my tongue .,appearance,0.2,0
this is a no frills ale . slights smell of grains but really not too much to it at all . pours yellow with a centimeter head that leaves no lacing . this beer has a hint of biscuit malts but other than that not too much to it . leaves a little bit of a stinging bitter flavor . really nothing else to it . honestly not too impressed with this one . i d consider this to be an easy drinking pale ale at best but as far as an alt goes this is not to style .,appearance,0.8,1
remembering the old days when i use to drink this back in the days when i did n t know anything about beer . i have of these in my fridge that my cousin left for me . i figure hey what the hell i could use one for a review . well i poured this into my pilsner glass . a very light golden clear color which shows good clarity . this had a inch head that dissapears fast and leaves no lacing . smells of grains rye wet haystack hint of sweet malts corn . this has a bitter which is not hops taste to it . the taste reminds me of dirty water in which you drink out of the hose on hot summer days . my taste buds are crying right now for some real flavor beer makes me want to go open up that chimay bottle now . good amount of carbonation crisp and refreshing only good thing about this . well you could honestly drink this beer all night long which has happen before . this has no taste and is only for mass consumption .,appearance,0.2,0
clear ml bottle best before nov drank march . this used to be a big beer in the uk when i was a lad do n t ask there were rumours that a whole ward at newcastle general hospital was allocated to drying out drunks who could n t leave it alone . the rumours were not true although i knew and still do know a few geordie s who could have spent a week in there for their health . i always liked this beer as a youngster i am older now so here goes . poured into two gordon s golden thistle glasses the wife wants to try some for old times sake . looks fine a good clear mahogany brown sparkling and clean with a small off white foam head on top . aroma of sweet bananas caramel and toffee apples but not overly strong . bitter sweet taste some burnt malts and a little caramel in the mix too . very watery nothing there after the liquid has gone . this is n t how i remember newcastle brown someone has taken the flavours away it looks the same but everything else has gone what a pity .,appearance,0.8,1
i had this beer a few times circa may st . a the clarity of this batch is way way off . it pours a turbid golden orange like a glass of raw apple cider or chai tea . s very aromatic heavy on the spice . reminds me of a mulled cider for christmas . fruity and orange . t m good tasting saison . the nearly overpowering aroma was not carried through in the taste . it is mild and blended well with the light carbonation and alcohol content . in my opinion this is the best beer currently made by lbbc . i suspect this batch was really rushed and the higher fermentation temps for a saison were not adequately reached causing the ridiculous turbidity . i was very nervous at first seeing the pour thinking it may have been infected . but it does taste good . i m a bit overwhelmed by how spicy this beer is given that i was there on a hot spring day but i would feel at home with it on a cool october afternoon . even the play on words name of the beer makes me want it over the winter . excited to re taste this beer when things are n t so rushed .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance is super cloudy brown with a frothy white head slight lacing smells a bit fruity and malty . the taste is mildly sweet with a faint flavor of hops in the aftertaste . they did a marvelous job of masking the alcohol flavor for abv . mouth feel is light and highly carbonated . drinkability is low due to its high carbonation and abv . this one is a good beer but nothing in the flavor department really stands out to make it a unique brew .,appearance,0.9,1
pours dark brown with a hint of red and a moderate ring of pink foam . thick lace down the sides . nose is nice dark roasted malts with a subtle fruit presence . cherry is more present in the flavor than the nose . a little bit of puckering sourness up front blending into a nice burnt bitter chocolate finish . as much as i was glad that this was n t overly sweet it could use just a little bit more sweetness as it comes out quite dry . would be nice if the cherry juice was in the background of a nice big malt body instead of the other way around . mouth is just a little thin . hard to believe it s certainly does n t drink that big . a little bigger malt body would have solved both this and the dryness and this would be a knockout . as is it s certainly worth a try . another interesting stout from the stout geniuses at bell s .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to sweemzander for this unique beer . poured into my snifter the beer is golden orange with a tiny amount of white head . a trace of soapy lace remains . the aroam is super sweet pear with traces of banana and honey . the booze is insanely overpowering . it smells like pure grain alcohol . i m almost dreading taking a sip at this point . well i should have listened to my instincts and drain poured this hot fucking mess immediately . hot searing booze with little else . this reminds me of straight whiskey . boozy with a banana like finish . thin lifeless body with zero carbonation . overall i hope this is n t a standard braggot . if this is than this will be my last . fortunately the drain will drink anything . i almost felt sorry for it as i poured the second half of my glass down it .,appearance,0.7,1
a pours a clear amber color like a darker macro lager almost . crystal clear . a small head forms and lasts leaving decent lacing . s small hop notes and some yeast spice . a sweet malt character . also but mostly hops and yeast . t like a well made macro lager i think . well hopped and a good crisp bite but also a little malty smoothness with a touch of belgian yeast . very unique and delicious . m crisp and smooth i would almost say undercarbonated d very high . this beer is very good . unique in how smooth and clean it is . unlike any belgian i ve had very good . thanks to johngialt for this one very good .,appearance,1.0,1
blend i love good head on a beer and this one gives some of the best heads around . there is so much head on this that the beer still inside the bottle is leaving lace around the bottle . a gentle pour produces a two finger sticky foamy tan head . the color of the brew itself is a beautiful dark purple cherry . imagine a beautiful dark cherry stained wood liquified into your glass . what a great looking beer . can not stop looking at it . the smell is of brett belgian yeast and herbs and spices . nutmeg cinnamon and cloves just a faint hint of all . the taste is good . i am not sure if brett is intended to be in all of jp s offerings or if their barrel room is incredibly infested with bugs . either way it makes for a very tasty brew most of the time . this has juniper dark berry of some kind clove belgian bread y yeasts and a brett flavor . there is some juniper berries in this as well . what i love about the taste is that the brett yeast paired with the belgian yeast produces a perfect combination of bread y and tart flavors . this brew focuses more on the tastes and ingredients rather than yeasts and mouth feel . hard to explain really must try for yourself . the mouthfeel is great with these two yeasts . at first when pulled straight out of the fridge it was over carbonated . once it came to room temperature it started to perfect itself . blended perfectly . what a great brew especially for the holiday season . i have to say it though this is what jubelale would be like if brett and belgian yeasts were used . great brew from what s turning out for me to be a great brewery . j,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into my bell s tulip batch purchased saturday at the bell s general store . pours a nice dark amber red color with a slight bit of haze . two fingers of light tan head forms and recedes slowly . the color of this beer is truly gorgeous . smell is sweet and sugary upfront . alcohol is prominent when you take a big whiff . little to no hop presence to cut into the sweet fruity malt aroma and no ingredient is powerful enough to eclipse the alcohol in the nose . sweet and sugary . dark fruits with a bit of spice . alcohol starts to bite after a few sips . i really could n t detect anything in the way of hops bitterness . enjoyable but the alcohol does start to burn after a bit . feels pretty thin for a . beer but in a good way . smooth and slick with low carbonation alcohol burn lingers slightly . not bad would like to see if the alcohol heat dies down a bit and give this one another try .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a oz snifter . a deep clear reddish brown small head which quickly dissipated light carbonation bubbles no real lacing at all . s very sweet smell the cherries come through but i find the whole presentation a little strong . i can smell the high alcohol and an earthy yeasty base . t too sweet . without the light flavor of cherries and honey i think this would be simply an average copy of a belgian ale . however the syrupy taste prevents it from being quite that . i plan to age this to see if it improves it . perhaps next year this time i can replace this review with a more positive one . m thick body somewhat flat . d i just found this a little too sweet and overpowering to want to drink much of it or to look forward to drinking it again .,appearance,0.9,1
looked like a bottle of budweiser when poured . no head to speak of minimal lacing some fizz . not good first impressions . nose was surprisingly light on alcohol i got a lot of fruit from it a touch of yeast . smelled fresh . then the taste . oh boy . gasoline cheese and syrup . absurdly sweet and with an unappealing tang . felt vaguely oily but on the whole this was just so horrible i did n t finish it . i ll not be trying this one again it s not to my taste at all .,appearance,0.4,0
this score might be a bit lower than appropriate as i drank the beer in an opaque vessel and in a dark room did n t get much of a look so i just gave it a middle of the road score on appearance . oaked ab smells terrific vaguely sweet with floral hops and a bit of oak . there s hardly any woody taste however in the mouth oaked ab is basically a smoother version of the standard arrogant bastard . while i like the original i prefer to avoid the punch to the mouth hops malt and the alcohol is better hidden here . a really good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
great porter . pours a dark brown with a healthy sandy light tan head that lingers at a fairly thick level and laces the glass heavily . chocolate and some unidentifiable fruit in the aroma . almost figs but not quite almost pear but not quite . a bit of spice from the hops . nice balance here in the flavor . not all that sweet but good cocoa powder that fruit again a little caramel and some other malty flavors . a faint bitterness comes up in the fairly short finish . the mouthfeel s suprisingly creamy from the carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
it pours a dark brown not quite opaque very minimal amount of head . it has a roasted coffee like aroma with a hint of chocolate . there are very nice roasted qualities coffee and chocolate plus roasted malts are prevalent . there is some amount of nuttiness in the aftertaste . very minimal carbonation and a nice thickness . nothing amazing but a good stout worthy of checking out .,appearance,0.6,1
my brother got a deal on this beer closeout cases for a pop . he paid way too much . foams immediately out of the top right after cracking the can after the pour it still foams over for minutes upon minutes . the beer had been in storage for a while so it was not unduly agitated or anything . what the hell . smells very sour and distinctly of aluminum and stale water . stale aluminum taste overwhelms everything except for an alcohol aftertaste . very carbonated . feels thin and soda like on the tongue . i have never seen this beer in any store and hope i never do as i would not wish its consumption upon anyone even my worst enemy . at least it was . so i could quickly get past the taste .,appearance,0.2,0
vintage pours cloudy light brown with a few bubbles but no head retention to speak of . the smell is of dark grains fruitiness banana especially and strong alcohol . the taste is of sweet caramel with banana clove and plenty of alcohol . not really complex but still tasty . full bodied . it s thick rich creamy . alcohol lingers in an assertive way . sweetness lingers . this is a nice sipping brew . personally i prefer the original aventinus . but this is a nice twist on it . sweet thick and strong . too much for more than one but one to sip and savor is nice .,appearance,0.6,1
this stout pours a deep tawny red that appears black unless held to light decent head . aroma is standard stout aroma but with a bit more of a sour tinge . stouts are not my favorite aroma by far . taste is a lovely roasted malt more flavorful than standard guinness draught nice little bitter hop presence . mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side carbonation level is appropriate for the style . overall a very solid stout not the best out there but definitely good for everyday consumption .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a nasty looking straw yellow white head and no lacing . smells of grain and booze . tastes of some sort of grain and nasty bitterness . mouthfeel is thin and rocky and has high carbonation . drinkability is not very good . not a very good beer at all . stay away from it if you can .,appearance,0.2,0
pours an insanely deep and light absorbing black shade of black with a light brown frothy head . it certainly looks the part . minimal lacing and moderate head retention . smells metallic and roasty smoky with a hint of espresso and dried fruit . no chocolate to speak of . the taste is nice but right away and to the finish much more of a sweet stout than a chocolate stout or any other kind of stout for that matter . i m not getting much chocolate at all . but ignoring that there is a wonderful sweetness to the malt that is beautifully balanced against a mild bitterness.the roast and smoke of the nose are definitely also in the taste . the aftertaste is dried fruits and sweet yellow raisins . as it warms there s more of an estery pear flavor and a hint of the medicinal . mouthfeel is very thin for a stout watery almost but pleasant enough . not a lot of carbonation . oh yeah i reckon i could down a fair few of these easily and enjoyable . it s a very nice and drinkable if completely missing the mark as a chocolate stout . thanks so stagger for sending it .,appearance,0.9,1
a good hot weather outdoors session beer can only get in a bottle not available in a keg for my kegerator a shame need to add a lime and lots of salt that way i can not taste the actual beer . this is a light beer but not as watery tasting as american light beers and the lime and salt make it something a little special .,appearance,0.4,0
pours hazy copper with a creamy finger tan head that faded about average time good lacing that clings to the glass and leaves rings . smells of floral and citrus hops sweet malt caramel apple orange peel lemon and vanilla . nice sweet floral and citrus combo aroma that also gave off malty notes . huge sweet hop flavor that tastes of floral hops citrus hops piney hops sweet malt caramel apple or pear orange peel grapefruit lemon light brown sugar and a sweet malty aftertaste with some vanilla or other sweetness . very sweet for an ipa with only a hint of alcohol that warms with each sip and leans towards the hoppy side on the balance chart . the abv is very well hidden by the taste . mouthfeel is creamy and smooth with very little carbonation and an oily feel body was medium to heavy and chewy . drinkability was good especially considering the abv . an enjoyable beer that i would definitely have again . drinking notes i had no clue that this was wood aged or a dipa until i went to the great divide website the day after i drank this . it was listed as an ipa on tap at rattle n hum in nyc .,appearance,0.6,1
the ipa from bells . well if you like hop squeezins this should be your cup of tea . i love the look of this in the glass nice pale yellow color frothy white head . it looks like it was dry hopped to me . smell and aroma are well hops . . very close to over the top for me i could barely pick up any malt at all . a solid beer but a bit too much hop juice for me .,appearance,1.0,1
bought two bottles from the local bottleshop . one to cellar and one i am drinking and reviewing . the brew pours thick and finishes with one finger of nut brown head . looks inviting . smell is sharp which is indicative of a strong character . mouthfeel is good thick and heavy . robust character and hearty consistency . taste is sweet at first sip hints of rasins and fig . the alcohol overwhelms the initial sweetness but never rises to a bite . smooths out and finishes with a nice warmth . overall a strong stout with an aggressive nose and smooth finish .,appearance,1.0,1
late or early ceramic bottle . sampled . very golden thick and juicy looking with some orange amber and hazy golds . big creamy white head . smells crisp and hoppy not quite as sharp and clean as a true european pils but still quite crisp and light . flavor opens up immediately with some vanilla flavoring mabye some dry almond liqueur as well creamy and smooth with a good amount of sweetness . this transitions in to a big hops flavor that is quite citric like a ripe naval orange sweet and tangy . ends with a good enough yeasty caramelly hoppy mix and plenty of herbal notes as well juniper some pine and ive got to say i like the flavors but i just cant get past the use of overly bitter citric hops in a pils . why cant they just use a ton of hallertauer or tettnangs . . still this beer does taste great .,appearance,1.0,1
originally reviewed june . on tap at the brewpub . very clear with a thin crystal white head . aroma of white grape and light hops . surprisingly full with flavor and a little lucious and its a bit sugary . nice crystal clean hops on the backend . palate is sweet cloying and long . not horrible but not amazing . pretty hoppy for the style .,appearance,0.3,0
i have to admit that westmalle is usually the trappist that i pass on most often . after tasting the dubbel the other night though and being thoroughly intrigued i decided it was time to give the tripel another go . poured in to my westmalle chalice thanks julios an inviting slightly dark golden color . heading was awesome big white and fluffy with many tiny air bubbles racing toward the head . aroma is surprisingly clean almost pilsner like in its dryness . i guess i was expecting a little bit more fruit or spice from the smell . taste starts off with a big splash of hop bitterness with traces of pineapple pear and pepper in the back . it leaves the palate slightly numb after swallowing . body is medium and drinkability is high . having said that though this beer is incredibly complex so i would advise drinkers to take their time with this one . i still ca n t say that tripel is a style that i am overly fond of but this stuff deserves respect . like i said before complex .,appearance,1.0,1
my wife picked this up for me last week in nyc i assume its fresh . poured from a bomber into an oversized snifter . produceing a tan head . the beer is black with no light penetration . scattered thin lace left on the glass . the aroma is pretty laid back and not really much punch is here for me . i do get some dark roasty malt aromas and hints at coffee but not much else . mouthfeel is somwhat thin for a baltic porter with more carbonation then i d like . there isnt anything creamy about it . the taste is roasty with hints at smoke and plenty of roasty chocolate grain taste . just a touch of chocolate though as its overwlmed by roasted alsmot overly roasted grain . alcahol heats up a bit through the swallow as the beer has warmed . i have to say i m pretty dissapointed in this one . after reading some of the reviews i was really hoping for more or atleast that it would live up to some of the reviews . again very dissapointed in this beer . at best it could be a porter but its no baltic porter . ok to try but not true to the style .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at strange brew in manchester nh a light yellow almost hay colored hazy . inch fluffy white head leaves tons of lacing almost completely covering the glass . s i could swear this was a wit beer . tons of clove upfront with banana and other sweet aromas in the background . yeasty some citrus lemon mainly slight floral hops . t just like the nose this tastes like a classic hefeweissbier . clove seems to dominate the flavor with banana and lemon in the background . there s a ton of floral yeast very light buttered biscuit malt character . finish is lemon clove slight alcohol and belgian yeast . m fairly high crisp carbonation . light body . while it s light the high level of yeast and solid malt character give the body a strong backbone that allows the flavors to flourish . i quite like beers that can achieve this . d as with the style again more wit beer than saison it s light crisp and delicious . this is quite easy to drink though it s on the high end . abv .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pils glass . this beer is everything a munich dark should be matching the quality of the best imported versions i ve had with the freshness of a local offering . the presentation is perfect and the all important lager drinkability is on target . the mix of coffee chocolate munich malt in the flavor is delicately offset by the sharp hop edge . the nose could be a little stronger and the carbonation is a little higher than i expected i think that may be why my impression only improved as the beer warmed rested . overall great beer that will serve well as a good sessionable easy drinking brew .,appearance,1.0,1
oz into a pint glass . color is a deep garnet with amber highlights . gave me a thin cap of tan head and very little lacing . smells strongly of brown sugar and raisin . a bit earthy with some alcohol presence . taste is great with tons of sweet carmel malt and notes of smoke . has a mild herbal hop presence and a spicy alcohol warming in the finish . definitely malt forward . mouthfeel is on the fuller side of medium with the right amount of carbonation . coming from someone who loves malt heavy beer this goes down pretty easily . could i drink this all the time . given the abv probably not but that does n t stop it from being delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
oz screw off stubby brown bottle courtesy of the one and only feloniousmonk . no freshness date or lot code but a pretty cool looking label nonetheless . hazy light orange small white head quickly dissipates to a patchy sheet . halfway through and the head is gone with nary a speck of lacing . smell is just amazing tons of grapefruit and citrus . orange too . i mean this is a citrus blast like nothing i ve ever smelled before . i can smell the bitterness i swear they must put grapefruit juice in this . wow this is some good stuff . nice and bitter but not mouth raping . and most importantly for me a good balance is struck between hop bitterness and hop flavor . lemon is the predominant flavor but the flavor is fairly complex whilst being subtle simultaneously . malt bill is perhaps surprisingly light but sufficient to provide balance . mouthfeel is a bit thin and a touch grainy but not distractingly so . alcohol is faintly evident after the swallow but not intrusive . pretty drinkable but not quite a quaffer . hopped with amarillo and cascade . amarillo and centennial are my favorite hops and to my palate the c s are almost indistinguishable . and together they re the shizzle . woe is me for this is not available in michigan but if it were i d drink it regularly . worth seeking out or trading for recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance this beer arrived in a tall branded pilsner style glass and was yellow orange with a offwhite two finger head exhibiting good retention and heavy lacing . the head was positively above the top of the glass and still held together without dripping over the side . impressive carbonation showed off the whole time . smell spicy dry hopped flora smells abound . taste this beer tastes outstandingly hoppy with pine and hop oil tastes throughout . there are herbal and honey hints that appear before a long bitter finish . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is chewy coarse nicely carbonated and rich . drinkability with the nearly alcohol its a bit tough to put too many of these away . very enjoyable if not super drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a completely opaque jet black with a half finger of finely bubbled head that did n t lace much and dissipated quickly . smell is beautiful with tons of cinnamon and nutmeg along with a touch of clove and is accompanied by a soda pop tart smell that is fantastic . chocolate pumpkin comes in at the back . in between some roasted malt to add still more complexity . one of the best smelling beers i ve had in a long while . taste follows suit with the palate transitioning smoothly between spice malt and pumpkin . starts with those spices of cinnamon cloves and nutmeg then moves a delectably roasted semi sweet chocolate middle . pumpkin then begins to rear its big fat orange head eventually leading to a delicious roasted pumpkin milk coffee finish . tastes so creamy it is almost milky . mouthfeel is awesome as the thickness and lesser carbonation yield a chocolate pumpkin milkshake of a beer . drinkability is pretty damn good too as the finish is actually kind of neutral when you take a step back . this is kind of a letdown compared to the rest of the beer as i would have liked a strong aftertaste to let the beer linger after every sip but everything else is too good to let that bother me too much . the fact that it finishes so clean and hides the . abv so well speaks volumes about the drinkability as well . pumpkin beers perhaps should not be measured by this one due to its mesh of styles but this definitely has set the bar for spiced beers in my mind . this probably faded a bit since the initial release but i can see the flavors melding a bit better now than if it was fresh . nonetheless it s going to be a long wait to try this fresh this year . props midnight sun . mad props .,appearance,0.7,1
huge four finger mocha head . pitch black body . the nose is quite oaky with malted milk balls and some dark fruits in there . really not all that impressive . and the taste is slightly less impressive . bitter burnt espresso lots of oak a touch of bakers chocolate and yeeeah that s about it . mouthfeel is medium bodied very tannic . well carbonated for the style . pretty underwhelming overall .,appearance,1.0,1
a awesome ruby red with a very tan head . this looks bomb dot com . s i get a lemon zest up front some citrus from the hops and grapefruit . a hint of sweet booziness from the oak t the oak really smooths out the bitterness and or arrogance of this bastard of a beer . its good but its not amazing . its got all the great flavors of stone but i feel like they are not edgy enough . m nothing interesting d this beer is good but i was hoping something a little bit more in the flavor department . i do n t know maybe it needs to grow on me a little more .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance the first bit into the glass gets converted to five fingers of flat white foam absolutely no beer at the bottom . it takes forever to settle . eventually it reveals a translucent tangerine colored beer a bit of haze to it . speckles of lace as the head slowly melts leaving a sizeable lump in the middle . aroma robust crackery grain with a hint of fruity sweetness . hints of caramel and citrus as it settles . taste a dry grain beginning the rye reducing the sweetness and enhancing the hops . the swallow is hopped light to moderate orange and pine flavors mostly . finishes with a modest grapefruit edge . mouthfeel very smooth and creamy for a pale ale . well carbonated but not as crazy as the pour would suggest . slightly full bodied but not as gut filling . drinkability a fast ounces that was . no problem polishing off a handful of these .,appearance,1.0,1
mountain crest classic pilsner or so the label says . only picked it up a couple weeks ago so checked the damngoodbeer.com website to try and get some insite and this is n t even listed so assume it must be fairly new from the jos . huber alberta craft beer . kind of grassy pilsner smell but that is it . pale color no carbonation weak flavor only an alcohol burn . yes it is cheaper than just about anything else out there but that is its only positive .,appearance,0.3,0
cloudy caramel colour with little to no head . sour fruity aroma with a moderate strawberry component sitting on top of wood . the flavour is similar to the aroma but the strawberry character is much more pronounced and there s more of an earthy quality to the woodiness . pleasant tart acidity balances the sweetness . quite tasty and refreshing .,appearance,0.6,1
a the initial pour is jet black with a dense compact beige head . the appearance is misleading however as the beer proves itself to be garnet in hue when held up to the light . as can be expected of most quadruples the lacing is great . really this is just a great looking beer . s the smell is a bit of a disappointment proving to be simplistic for the style . my nose was greeted by a fiery alcohol scent and after several attempts i was just barely able to detect faint aromas of raisins figs and prunes . t the taste is complex and surprisingly lacking in any sort of alcohol burn so do n t expect there to be a tremendous amount of continuity between the sensations present on the nose and those present on the palate . notes of raisins figs prunes milk chocolate woody spice heavy cream brandy and maple syrup are easily detected . the finish is long rich and warming with a notable brandy and fruitcake character . m full bodied slick and velvety with a prickle of carbonation . an alcohol burn is somewhat noticeable in the mouth though as i noted in the section above heavy alcohol flavors are thankfully absent . this ale becomes a bit sticky and syrupy on the finish . in my opinion it needs a little more balance to be truly successful . o i had some difficulty rating this beer because it s so hit or miss for me . on the one hand it looks great and tastes great while on the other its smell is not all that appealing and the mouthfeel is a little too boozy for my liking . in the end this is a fairly solid quadruple but it has the potential to be so much more .,appearance,0.9,1
a cloudy bronze red with a thin head s only a little bit sprucey no floral or other aromas t unrelentingly bitter with a little sweetness . peppery and a little astringent from the alcohol m a bit thin but with good carobnation d too bitter and not enough sweetness to make it sessionable . a hop bomb for sure .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz . bottle ml abv the code on the back label reads g . pours a hazy golden color with a huge fluffy white head . what a sight as the head rose easily above the rim of the glass and held there like an ice cream cone for a lengthy period of time . aroma of apples pears babanas and some spices . sweet and a bit tart up front followed by some fruity flavors namely apples and pears . finishes with some earthy spices and just enough bitterness . somewhat spritzy and light to medium body . a entire sheet of lace was what remained on the glass when finished . warming alcohol certainly reminds you this is no session beer . very well made .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark brown colour with a frothy thick tan head . aroma of chocolate malts coffee mild hops . starts with a creamy chocolate and coffee taste . finishing light to medium body with hop bitterness . long lasting head and good lacing of the glass.,appearance,1.0,1
in sorting out the stock in my basement beer cellar actually a c. coal bin i ran across three beers that i d nearly forgotten and had been down there for about three years . i decided to take them in abv order starting with the bell s the others were flying dog s gonzo imperial porter and weyerbacher s blithering idiot barleywine . the java stout poured jet black with a slight purple hue no kiddin . and a medium brown head . the body was nearly opaque the only time i could see any light through it was when i held my pint glass up to a clear w bulb and the filament showed through very faintly . lots of malt on the nose . just a bit of sweetness up front in the taste with lots of molasses and coffee of course . some lacing left on the glass . dry finish with not much aftertaste just a hint of bitterness at the end . all in all a pretty decent brew . the average drinkability balances the minus of the strong coffee taste against the plus of the complexity and well concealed abv . not a staple of my cellar but i d be happy yto give it another try perhaps with a fresher example .,appearance,1.0,1
decided it was time to review this classic following recent encounters with perfectly kept kegs in ireland and a good irish social club in south harrow north west london . firstly i dont know if the nitro can should be listed alongside the on tap version because they are completely different as the on tap version is far superior than the widget can . anyway if kept well the pour is the classic we have all come to know and love . the smell is limited to a mild roasted flavour . all i can say about the taste is that it is distinctively that of guinness except when the quality of serving keeping is lower and bitterness starts to overwhelm . a good draught guinness should be smooth nicely flavoured and not bitter and dead easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a small straight sided tasting glass . a reddish amber body and a light beige head thick head s bread some floral scented center and a slight smell of minerals t dominant caramel toffee flavor . grainy some fruitiness almost spicy . floral hop middle somewhat of a fruit stone aftertaste . m medium and average carbonation d not a bad tasting beer but i have had better than this one . all flavors are a bit muted and the fruit stone aftertaste is not something i am into . that said given a limited number of choices i would certainly drink this again .,appearance,0.4,0
i have to admit i bought this beer for gimic quality . i am glad i did . poured a beautiful amber color . solid inch head formed . wonderful lacing . just a beautiful beer . smelled very sweet like cherries . hits of malt and some very faint pine . some alcohol came through as it warmed . nice balance to this beer . not overly hopped . nice barley sweetness . seasonal spices and some fruit . alcohol is present but not overpowering . low carbonation and creamy yet crisp mouthfeel . this is a nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
my first brew from four friends on tap at flying saucer charlotte served in a standard pint glass a dark amber with a thin quickly diminishing head . aroma is dark malts and a hint of brown sugar . the taste is a nice amount of dark malts alongside burnt caramel and brown sugar quite tasty . the beer is light and smooth with mild carbonation . this is a very enjoyable brown ale i look forward to trying more beer from these guys .,appearance,0.6,1
what can you say really . you basically know what you re getting into when you reach for one of these which is a night of getting hammered . more or less a sorry excuse for a beer but must admit being in college and at for a it serves it s purpose . nothing to enjoy just something to play beirut with and get drunk .,appearance,0.2,0
a oz can with the best buy date on the bottom of the can . the beer poured a very pale yellow with a small white head . the smell is very faint and not much of anything . the taste is weak cereal and that is it . the carbonation is good but there is not much lacing . a very light beer that s good for the hot summer days .,appearance,0.4,0
poured on tap into an official julius echter wheat ale glass at laschet s inn in chicago . a stupid off white creamy head stuck with stupid retention that will not budge . shape of glass pulls of great lemon hues of yellow to dull orange and brown throughout the glass . just sick looking . nose is a very light clove even some mild char not so much fruity with a dense wheat . taste is a dense thick cream and sweet sugar hints of clove and wheat . taste on the palate matches creamy feeling with not much carbonation . overall a great solid hefeweizen on tap with a glass that really showcases off the beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear gold color . no head no retention and poor lacing . smells of nutmeg sweet malt hint of grain slight apple and a hint of cinnamon . fits the style of an fruit vegetable beer . mouth feel is smooth and clean with an average carbonation level . tastes of apple cinnamon hint of nutmeg sweet malt and a hint of bread . overall bad appearance but good aroma feel blend and body . almost all of the food flavored beers i ve had do not realistically match the food . this apple pie beer is another story it is almost uncanny how closely this resembled actual apple pie .,appearance,0.3,0
this has been sitting in my fridge for a while but i finally decided i had a craving for a trappist brew . served in my darkness snifter . best before june th so it s a fairly fresh specimen . a three fingers of tan foam which is impressive in such a small snifter that has excellent retention an lots of sticky glass coating lacing . milk chocolate brown color that is consistent throughout and shows some tiny bubbles on the fringes . there is a bit of sediment that is consistent with the style . not sure how much better a bsda can look . s lots of caramel and chocolate maltiness but also complimented by tons of fruitiness berries dried fruits some vinous notes spice candy belgian yeast and a bit of earthy woodiness . there might be a hint of alcohol that peaks through but it s fairly well hidden . i gave this brew a while to warm up but it never got super pungent the way i like em . t the taste has plenty of roast malt nuttiness light chocolate notes and hints of fruitiness . it s nothing mind blowing but it s incredibly well integrated with the perfect balance of flavors . there is a slight woody bitterness to the finish that stays pretty moderate . wish i could give it . but it s not an a for me . m carbonation is on the higher side as tends to be the case with many trappist brews i ve had . while it keeps things from getting overly sludgy it can tend to cause a bit of a burn thankfully this is n t the case with rochefort . very soft and smooth with some mild residual stickiness and a bit of dryness as well . it s a little lighter than i prefer for a . beer but then again you ca n t really taste the abv at all . d super drinkable stuff for what it is the abv is super well hidden the carbonation is style appropriate but not in your face the taste and finish are really satisfying . high recommended stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
pours yellow and very cloudy . one finger head soapy but dense . poor lacing and a few specs of lace . powdery yeast nose with cloves and rye aroma smells like an apa plus rye . wheat and oat flavor upfront with a peppery clove and yeast character . the aftertaste is sharp with sour rye the twang is not overwhelming but there is not enough sweetness to balance it properly . medium light body and the carbonation the same . dry and sour finish but drinakable . decent summer quaffer if you re into rye .,appearance,0.4,0
exceptional head and lace . needs a big glass to handle the head as the beer is poured . big rough chunky substantial lace . cloudy amber colour . impressive to look at and earns full points on that count . interesting smell . yeasty earthy some sharp alcohol notes mixed with banana . not for anyone shy of how their beer smells . wet horse wet wool smell buried in there . hits the mouth somewhat sweetly but finishes up dryly . winelike in character . interesting but a somewhat watery mouthfeel . this is one to linger over and not put away by the bucket full . good to imbibe as part of a beer and cheese evening .,appearance,1.0,1
dark frothy head on a jet black body . weak coffee and cola aroma . strong cola flavor with slightly sweet and complex roasted malt flavors . wonderful earthy and proment hop flavor . sweet cocoa aftertaste . smooth mouthfeel . this was amazing . this has to be my favorite irish stout .,appearance,1.0,1
looked promising enough except that the only thing mississippi about it is the name . utica ny . pours a nice foamy head then quickly dies to thin thin lace . aroma is malty and chocolate . taste is roasted malts some sweetness . some weird aftertaste that s not pleasant . not recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
drank from an pt . fl . oz . bottle purchased at liquor world somerville ma poured a slightly hazy very light and pale straw yellow with a tight bubbly three finger bone white head . tons of cascading spider webbing lacing formed large ridges that last well after the beer was finished . smell was malty rich with noticeable munich and vienna malts . some earthiness was noticeable as well with a touch of snappy hops in the background . taste was crisply hoppy from start to finish . citrusy lemony spicy and slightly buttery notes were apparent as well . alcohol was somewhat more noticeable than expected . the extremely dry hoppy puckering finish resonated . mouthfeel was somewhat thin grainy and very overcarbonated . drinkability was moderate . the beer was light crisp and would have paired perfectly with a variety of foods . however the intense dryness and excessive carbonation was a bit overwhelming .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle from breeze thru in wauwatosa pours with very little head and a yellow hazy dull appearance . aroma is hop itterness without citrus or pine notes . some malt sweetness is also present . aroma is ok but not great . taste is significantly better than this beers aroma . it is a generally mild hop bitterness again without citrus or pine notes . not bad . mouthfeel is evervescent and pleasing . this beer is drinkable yet somehow not quite impressive to me to warrant repurchase on my part there is so much else to try in this big world . all in all i thought this beer very unremarkable compared to the generally remarkable apa category .,appearance,0.4,0
one would be correct in saying that this beer does not taste offensive like many other lagers . boring isnt a word id use to describe it tho . giving it too much credit there . impotent perhaps . a totally flaccid nothing beer thats totally forgettable . anaemic color and quickly dissipating head . nose reeks of chemicals with adjuncts also presenting themselves . flavor is of the same with corn and rice showing up . semi bitter but not a lot of hops doing any damage . is fairly crisp which raises the score here . this is yet another of those beers where you will severely pay for indulging the next day . it has been a while since ive had a bud . fortunatley i just havent been in the position where ive had to endure it . if i never came across it again id not be losing any sleep thats for certain . zzz .,appearance,0.3,0
purchased ml bottle under the name winter ale . beautiful pour . bits of sediment floating around . rich dark black with hints of deep brown . nice creamy tan head that remained throughout with gorgeous lacing . delicious baked bread aromas with a hint of espresso . rich and malty . taste is super smooth with little carbonation . medium bodied . very drinkable with little alcohol . very enjoyable on a cold winter day .,appearance,1.0,1
snifter . blue mountain this ris arrived at my table with a creamy dense beige head that lasted forever and left thick drink lines after each sip . sheet lacing was left between each history line . beneath the everlasting nitro head was a midnight black body that did n t allow a hint of light to shine through . i love the appearance of nitro beer and this one was done just right . the second i stuck my nose in the glass i was hit by heavily roasted malts . the aroma on this beer is pretty straightforward . these deeply roasted malts are front and center but i get an underlying current of burnt rubber and alcohol fumes . the last two are n t all that strong but they are present enough to drop this beers score a notch . the hot rubber came across even more on the tongue but it actually managed to grow on me as i drank not much but enough to keep me drinking . the heavily roasted malts lead the way again with a drizzling of molasses . this ris is just too one dimensional where s the coffee dark fruits or chocolate . the alcohol is n t quite hot but the fumes do rise through the nose . i m not a big fan of the mouthfeel on nitro beers and especially on big stouts like this . i want a big heavy oily mouthfeel but what i got was creamy and too airy light for my liking . i think blue mountain is doing this beer a disservice by putting it on nitro . although at first i was unsure if i liked this beer or not it did grow on me throughout the glass and i actually found myself drinking it pretty quickly . i was looking forward to giving this beer a try when i noticed it on tap and found out it was the base beer for dark hollow i was a little disappointed . there s not much complexity and the nitro dumbs this beer down .,appearance,1.0,1
i ve been told a few times you got ta try purple haze you ll love it . to be honest it s never been something appealing to me so i just have n t got around to it . it was on tap at the kroq brewfest at santa anita park this weekend so i decided to give it a go . it poured a very odd color a purple haze as the name suggests well actually it was more of a murky pink but there s no hendrix song they could attached that to . it was n t very appealing . it had a wheaty aroma with hints of raspberry . the taste was somewhat sweet somewhat watery more iced tea than beer . it is tart with a light body . the small oz . sample was plenty this was n t something i would drink often .,appearance,0.3,0
somehow i got a bottle with the uncensored label so it made for a great conversational piece . no little blue dress on the woman being manhandled she s all skin with perky breasts . looks kinda like one of those goofy sex cartoon comics in mens girly magazines . color of this lambic is quite unique and very nice to watch being poured its milky pink kinda like pink grapefruit juice color with a richer thicker hazed tone to it . lots of white bubbley carbonation fluffs up quickly and lively then fizzing off to leave a thin head of bubbles . aroma is pretty lively as well with a spritzy fruityness of resonantly strong zip . well rounded and somewhat soft with some sweetish sour tones of grapfruit lemon and raspberry with touches of fresh blooming flowers and there s a mild yeasty mustyness giving off the familiar cantillon barnyard musk underneath . taste is souring sweet fruit juices with some nice little puckering of grapefruity acids and light lemon zest . pretty sharp and quick with a grabbing tartness . there s lots of quick layers of fruity tartness and citrusy souring with some hints to raspberry gaining as it warms and thats when this lambic really did it for me . the raspberry flavors are so well rounded and beautifully done with a great naturalness wrapped in light earthy tones . very nice . touches of the yeast add some incredible acidicness along with some oaky tinges too . it has a very pleasant drying finish of raspberry and grapefruit . feel is beyond lambic fullness this stuff reaches a new level of quick tart acids and bittering whew its a mouth lifter this stuff will wake you up in a hurry with its full on sourness . it does become much more manageable however as it warms . the actual smell and flavors are really nice its just takes alot of palate busting to over come all the sweetly sour tartness and acidic tones .,appearance,1.0,1
i should have known something was up after drinking a bottle of this and feeling like there must have been a recipe change . ab now brews this . are you kidding me . i remember a dry refreshing american style brew that had subtle character due to a hoppy aroma and clean pleasant finish . now i detect a strong corn out of a tin can taste followed by a grainy aftertaste that makes me feel a bit full as if i had three instead of one.though it did not seem watery i have this lingering tonic water taste in my mouth.i often wonder about how much a beer looses its original taste as it moves from brewery to brewery . this one seems painfully obvious to me . i would rather see a beer killed off than fucked over and the price they are charging for this swill is criminal . too many good options exist for this to be even considered .,appearance,0.3,0
bottled . when i poured this beer into my glass it poured a mall tan head that had medium sized bubbles that fully diminished . the lacing was good on the sides of glass . the body was clear and the hue was reddish . it had a moderate hoppy aroma and also an aroma of clove and a hint of citrus . there was no carbonation present with this beer . it was bitter tasting from start to finish and the bitterness seemed to linger for a while after finished this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a hazy yellow with a frothy white head that quickly diminishes to a thin collar . the aroma is musty yeast and some light banana and cloves . the flavor is musty yeast with a surprising sweet sugary fruitiness at the finish . the alcohol is n t obvious at all . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with light carbonation and kind of watery . overall not a bad summer beer but not too interesting for a saison a little too sweet and the sweet sugary fruits do n t jive well with the yeast funk .,appearance,0.8,1
big thanks to adamb for including this in the winnings for week of the sunday night football squares lif . poured into a great divide glass burnt orange with a very thick froathy white head . great head retention and lacing . looks picture perfect . despite my allergies i can actually smell floral hops . the taste has a odd hop presence that actually leads to it s name rather mild . the bitterness in the aftertaste is rather strong . the aftertaste also leads to a dry mouthfeel which is also well carbonated .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle into portsmouth snifter . a pours an extremely dark clear mahogany reddish brown with a couple finger of thick light tan head that faded into a thick film . a great network of lacing was left down the glass . s extremely strong notes of cheap coffee grounds . the nose is coffee but its a kind of nasty watery used coffee ground type of smell . t tastes just like the nose with a strong yet slightly off putting coffee taste . the coffee tastes old burnt watery and acidic . there is a strange metallic taste as well . finish is full of caramel and toasted grains and the aftertaste reminds me of burnt caramel and toasted marshmallows . m super frothy carbonation over a medium thin body o obviously not my favorite coffee beer but ive had worse . the coffee in this just wasnt that good .,appearance,0.9,1
i had this beer during a tour of the nh brewery . it was served on tap in a oz sample glass . the appearance of the beer was not very appetizing . it looked incredibly pale even for a lager . it had almost a white grape juice hue to it . the smell was very off . i know that some lagers have some sulfur smells but this really had a strong odor to it . at one point the guide wanted to show me the difference between the good beer and the damage beer and for the life of me i could n t tell . both wreaked . the taste was lacking in many areas . little hops little malt sweetness very watery . the mouthfeel was incredibly thin . i only tend to use bud for beer butt chicken and thats it . i would rather drink water than this .,appearance,0.2,0
i enjoyed a few of these beers on tap at the milwaukee ale house grafton . poured into the typical ale house oz nonic pint glass . described on the weekly . printed beer menu as being just tapped and a light bodied english pub brown ale with milk chocolate caramel and biscuit flavors . our best kept secret . appearance the beer pours a deep amber red color with a thin off white head that does not last . i do n t think i have ever had a beer poured at the ale house that did have a nice head though . smell a nutty aroma of roasted malts and caramel . taste just as the nose suggests this beer has a nutty taste followed by the roasted malts . i did n t pick up any of the milk chocolate the menu said i would . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth . nice . drinkability very drinkable brew . i had three during my visit . just sweet enough for a brown ale . i would definitely recommend and hope to have again .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage pours a hazy rust boot leather color with a humongous khaki head . this is really the best winter warmer i ve ever seen . big malty nose with an abundance of spices and warming alcohol . the flavors are really based around the malt and very big . the spices thankfully do n t overwhelm this and merely act as an accent . additional spiciness comes from the abv . the alcohol tends to get in the way of things honestly . i will admit that i did not like the mouthfeel very much . too bubbly . in fact as soo as it hit my mouth a lot of the liquid turned into bubbles . reall the only downside here . i m not exactly a fan of winter warmers but this one is alright by me . thanks again to greatgallaspy .,appearance,1.0,1
light lager . abv according to the menu . this is yet another error for beers at this brewery . light lager style . beer served in a shaker pint . beer is yellow and clear . has a thin white head that break but manages to leave a lot of lacing on the glass . carbonation is moderate to low . aroma is almost non existent . unfortunate . beer has an interesting flavor . the first thing i detect is banana esters strong fruity taste . the beer is really smooth and creamy but it has a slight graininess to it almost an aftertaste that bites at the back of the mouth with some tannic bitterness .,appearance,0.9,1
this excellent witbier was purchased as a sixpack of those evil cl bottles . bb . i used the special hexagonal hoegaarden glass to really appreciate this brew . directly from the fridge after pouring there was almost no head . what little did form slowly disappeared . pale misty yellow some small bubbles rising . very little smell some sweets and err . banana . the taste was well balanced fresh sourness combined with a light sweet yeasty flavor . a hint of bitterness which lingered long after the other tastes had gone . this is a great beer to be had when thirsty but do try to sip it slowly so it can be fully enjoyed . btw abv was . according to the bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
a thick creamy head that lasted until the beer was finished . dark dark brown in color similar to almost all stouts . s it smelled like mushrooms to me . i did n t get any hoppy aromas or any other descent smells just musty mushrooms . t definitely average in taste . i got some faint hoppy flavors in there . molasses was the main taste for this beer with a toast aftertaste . m very low carbonation and watery . very slight bitterness but can hardly tell . d it is a drinkable beer but would be hard for me to drink many of these . i really am not a fan of mushrooms and so i was not a fan of the smell at all .,appearance,0.8,1
biggish crusty light tan head leaves lots of hard sticky lacing . the beer is a clear dark garnet . very pretty . tons of hops in the nose with some sweet caramel . sweet cream and bitter hops are a promising start . nice creamy sweet malt bloom through the middle leading to a hugely bitter grainsy finish . there s a lot of hops . there s a lot of malt cream and grains too especially when warm . i like this beer a lot .,appearance,1.0,1
really a pretty big dissapointment . it s a really nice orange color with bubbles set up in just the right way . the smell however is something special . i m not even quite sure how to describe it . other reviews here have called it yeasty rotting apple and that probably sums it up as well as anything i can think of . it really must be smelled to be believed . it claims to be a traditional english pale ale but it s not like any i ve ever had . an all pervasive corn husk flavor common in some macro beers but foreign to most english ales shows itself here . harsh and sharp all the way down . lousiest mouthfeel in recent memory . ca n t recommend this one . best avoided .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle from my friend funkymacgroovin this one was poured into my duvel tulip . drake s denogginizer pours a surprisingly dark amber . there are plentiful orange highlights shining through and the beer is quite clear . an aggressive pour results in more than fingers of ivory colored foam sitting atop the beer . the head s pace of dissolution is slow to begin with but slows to an absolute crawl once we get down to about two fingers worth of foam . lacing is plentiful but stops a bit short of perfection . the nose has a solid caramel aroma but that s quickly overwhelmed by resinous pine and tropical citrus hop notes . that same caramel presence leads off each sip . the bitterness mid palate is rough and aggressive but stops short of becoming abrasive . the hoppy finish starts off with the more piney flavors and the pineapple mango and grapefruit citrus notes close out the beer . the flavor and the aroma both toed the line at times between iipa and american barleywine . the mouthfeel however firmly crosses the line into barleywine territory . the body is too rich for a double ipa it borders on syrupy and it s paired with a decidedly lackluster carbonation . on its own merits outside of style considerations i quite enjoyed denogginizer . that said as a beer that bills itself as an imperial ipa it becomes a bit too malt centric at times .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle form my friend in wi . date nov . . poured in to duvel tulip . a very deep orange . murky with half a finger of cream coloured foam . s grapefruit pine and a big sweet caramel malt backbone . t grapefruit pine and some orange peel accompany a hop bitterness that is the dominant but there is a good balance in this beer . the malt backbone provides a sweet caramel balance to the bitter citrus hops . m medium body moderate carbonation . a little too much carbonation for my liking . o a good ipa but not a memorable one .,appearance,0.9,1
orange in color and cloudy . one finger head dissipates into thin film and does n t leave much lacing . a pretty color to be sure but otherwise not outstanding . a few soft bubbles rise along the sides of the glass . lots of sediment in the bottle so pour carefully . very heavily yeasty strongly fruity with some typical wheat beer aromas too . sweet . apricots pears some oranges round out the fruity aromas . seems a bit undecided between tripel witbier and wheat beer lol . nice tasting tho a very tasty beer . very very sweet . heavy yeast . heavy fruit flavors all light fruits apricots pears tangerines peaches and apple all come to mind . feels quite nice going down . very wet and sweet with a lovely aftertaste that lingers like you re eating an all fruit lunch . drinkability for a abv drink is stupendous . would drink several but probably should only drink one . very good and all around interesting brew . could maybe use a touch more carbonation to give it a little head but it s still a fine brew . after a second drinking and a re review i have decided not to change anything rating wise and that i still like this beer . it s really tasty packed with great flavor and my favorite from this brewer so far . even on a third re review i still like this beer . it s becoming my twice a month bomber treat from charleville .,appearance,0.6,1
i will always have a soft spot in my hear for heiny as it was my go to beer every time i went to vegas in the s and early s before i got married . but let s face it . this is not a good beer . it s quite average . low average at best . of course i have not tried in in a can . weak soft yellow color head does n t last at all . smells a bit skunky as well . very easy to pound quite a few of these in a sitting though . next time i m in vegas i m getting one of these bad boys for old times sake .,appearance,0.4,0
high hopes for this . pours a dramatic thundercloud of head beige tan and mountainous rocky . great lacing as it slowly falls . it s raining in my snifter . smells amazing . coconut vanilla mocha oak . sweet and mild but bursting with rich aromas . light on the coffee which allows the huge flavor profile of this beer to really shine . almost tastes barreled . more bitter than some of the more revered double stouts but not overly roasty . just a hint of fruit here which gets to be a bit sour as it warms somewhat distractingly so . could be bigger in the mouth but the carbonation is done just right . thin but creamy . picked this up after sampling a silva stout but the two really are in separate leagues . do what you can to get the silva it really is extraordinary . this is a damn solid stout as well .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber from abe s of bethlehem pa. . a moderately dark translucent amber hue . thick off white head fading to a thin layer . lots of lacing down the side of my st. bernadus chalice . s hoppy and smooth caramel . t phenomenal . piney hops . rich caramel malt . very diverse range of sophisticated flavors ranging from fruity to dark and sweet . m very well balanced . good carbonation and a slight bitter aftertaste . d very drinkable . do n t let the gargoyle or text on the bottle deceive you . this beer i could drink all night .,appearance,1.0,1
what i like about this beer the aroma is reminiscent of fresh brewed black coffee . very nice . this is a relatively well balanced beer . nice sweetness not too bitter . the alcohol is well hidden although the beer is nice and warming . what i do n t like about this beer the coffee flavor is a bit off putting . it tastes like cheap bitter black coffee mixed with beer . it s quite a strong flavor too a bit overpowering for the style . that s about it . overall i liked this beer enough but i have enjoyed several other coffee beers more . i think this flavor needs to be backed up by a much bigger maltier beer . not bigger in alcohol more so in body and overall flavor . the coffee porters and stouts i ve enjoyed have handled the coffee much better . i m actually curious how they added the coffee whether it was flavoring beans grounds or straight brewed coffee . maybe changing the method would work better imho .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very dark brown black in the glass with a nice tan head that maintains down the glass . excellent rings of lacing . aroma is chocolate molasses cherries some hops . flavor is big chocolate up front quite sweet cherries dark fruits with a nice bitter hop to alcohol finish . very smooth and creamy mouthfeel probably the oats at work very nice . excellent overall .,appearance,1.0,1
notes are about a week old but thorough . i may have gotten the elusive perfect pour but that s just what the appearance is here perfect . this brew is a very rich deep brown that does n t quite hit black . stone s given me this before but the head is amazing . it pours out big enough that i have to wait awhile . after it dissipates it s one of the thickest densest rockiest heads i ve ever seen on a beer and it never gets smaller than fingers . lacing is left behind like a tattered curtain to the very bottom . maybe not everyone gets an appearance like this but i did n t pour it special and it was just in a dimpled mug . the aroma is of course smoky reminiscent of a wood fire with charred wood notes and a touch of charcoal . there s a light even sweetness underneath that i was n t expecting and perhaps some herbal leaf tinge from some hops underneath a robust malt . it s not quite as strong as the flavor though it certainly is n t weak . there s a touch of slightly acidic . ester lingering as well . smoke smoke smoke of course all over the tongue on a sturdy malt backbone . heavily roasted with notes of bittersweet baker s chocolate and coffee with stronger notes of charred woods and charcoal as in the nose . this is what i imagine when i thing smoked porter . this one s big rich and robust drinking more like a stout than a porter . body is full and carbonation is light and there s a light bite and smoothness that is n t amazing but makes for a good feel . there s no reason i would n t drink a few of these in a sitting though i could n t down them all too quickly . this is a great effort at a smoked beer .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation short and stumpy oz . brown bottle . appearance very effervescent . poured a absolutely clear golden yellow very small off white head . nose clean malt most defined clove phenols i ve ever smelled and lemon juice . where s the banana . taste very carbonated the beer expands rapidly in the mouth . banana esters clove and a acidic twang in the sweet and clean finish . alcohol slightly detectable . notes very good body but extremely filling . this is more carbonated than any other hefeweizen i ve ever had . tasty and very refreshing . classical yet different at the same time . i was severely disappointed in kuichi s hitachino nest sweet stout lacto and i was a little hesistant to try this one but good job .,appearance,0.6,1
aroma sulphur and strong malt . floral hops character . appearance big pillowy off white head . minimal lacing . burnt orange color . very clear . flavor getting a lot of floral hops off of this unusual for an oktoberfest . bready very slightly toasted . sweet medium caramel flavor stays on the tongue and lips . clean and crisp . a little bit of sulfur from aroma . mouthfeel on high end of thin side . lots of carbonation . alcohol not noticeable . overall missing a lot of the complexity i look for in oktoberfests . i remember a better beer from previous years with more toasty flavors . the hop flavor is off style but adds interest to an otherwise boring beer . mouthfeel misses the mark but overall a well made lager .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a clear orange color with decent carbonation . the head fizzled out before i could even look at it long enough to see what color it was . obviously no lacing here . s almost no nose here . faint alcohol and pumpkin . t could use a lot more taste but what there is n t bad . cinnamon most prominent but there are some pumpkin notes . the after taste is n t very appealing . too much alcohol with an attempt to have some bready notes . m very light and carbonated . i feel like a heavier mouth feel would bring out the flavors better . d with the light mouth feel it s easy to drink . does n t taste bad but not good . a wee bit above average .,appearance,0.4,0
a very nice pale yellow color with little to no head . s wheat almost overwhelms everything faint citrus as well . t this is my first experience with this style of beer the yeast wheat smacks you right in the face to start followed by a dry finish . m thin with low carbonation and almost no head . o an interesting beer not one of my favorites by i enjoyed sampling it . the wheat yeast for my taste is a little overpowering but worth sampling not a beer that i could drink more than one of at a time .,appearance,0.9,1
a this was a clear dark chestnut brown with lighter golden edges . it poured with a big long lasting and super stiff foamy cap . s surprisingly mild . i found caramel maple syrup brown sugar raisins and some earthy wood aromas . t the sweeter elements here are similar to what i found in the aroma . sweet syrup with plenty of caramel and brown sugar . its nice but not all that interesting . the finish was a harsh green woodiness that had some solventy heat . this did get better as it warmed but it never faded enough for my liking and it was very different from the woody smell . m thick and syrupy with long lasting lush carbonation . o overall i am disappointed . i was very excited to try this so i opened my ml bottle soon after i bought it . maybe some time would add some depth and soften the finish . i m not intrigued enough to spend another to find out though .,appearance,1.0,1
i really want to like this more . really i do . appearance is flawless . it s a very dark ruby with a billowing pillow of foam and great lacing . aroma is pretty weak . it pretty much smells like a typical dubbel . and the taste ommegang . they re very similar with dark fruit flavors of molasses prunes and spices although this has a certain trademark flavor to it that i ve come to associate with stone s beer . i think it s the hops . at any rate i d take this any day over ommegang . the mouthfeel is very full and almost perfect . does n t seem very belgian per se but that s probably not what they were going for . overall interesting and worth trying .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased from sahara mart east in bloomington . poured into a pint glass . a another victory for victory . this is a delicious looking beer . dark with a creamy full head . nice . s kind of musky it s not overbearing but it s certainly not the most pleasant . t just what i expected classic espresso taste of the ris but with the added super hoppy punch victory never does without . not bad at all . m very creamy yet smooth . the booziness is masked by the flavor and overall balance of flavors . d i would definitely enjoy one or two of these . but the heaviness would keep me from overindulging in this .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle into pilsner glass . the bottle is thick and dark brown which is optimal for shielding from light . crystal clear straw hue with a two finger dense and frothy head that slowly settles to a thick cap leaving a solid wall of lacing in its place . rings of sticky and stringy lacing along the glass . very light malts with little hop aroma . it s hard to detect the aromas in this one . grainy malts meet a somewhat assertive hop flavor . bitter while providing a little bit of flavor to balance the malts . light bodied with high carbonation . a decent pils and very refreshing . great for a summer day or a warm fall day .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a medium yellow nice head but dissipates quicky down to nothing no lace . aroma of continental malt a hint of honey and some fresh summer hay aromas . flavor is a clean crisp malty ale very much like a german altbier . very nice ale kinda falls out of style . it looks like a english blond ale smells and taste like a german alt and has the avb of a coors light .,appearance,0.4,0
for a brown ale this was too bitter while the malt profile was good the dryness bitterness took over as the main flavor . it poured nice at first extremely heady and looked great . its smell was weak and did not match the first tastes . for an esb this was not soothing although if your a fan of extra hoppy browns this may be for you .,appearance,0.8,1
found this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours a thicker looking two finger off white head with good retention . clear with medium carbonation evident . burnt umber brown or mahogany red in color . head slowly fades to a decent film leaving some immediate lacing on the glass . a good film remains until the end and leaves some nice lacing down the sides of the glass . good looking beer . smell a very mild nose . too mild . some pale malt and the wheat malt is noticeable as well . some very mild citrus notes and a bit of soapy hops in the back . not very impressive . needs more punch in this category . taste pale malt with noticeable wheat malt as well which is unique for the style . a touch of citrus but more piney that the nose had advertised . a good amount of bitterness and some floral notes show through at the end . aftertaste is stronger and longer lasting with lots of pine notes and hop bitterness . the strong aftertaste was a pleasant surprise . much better than the nose had indicated . palate medium body and medium carbonation . creamy smooth on the palate goes down smooth and finishes with a bit of a scratch at the end . finishes slightly dry on the palate . no need for a scratch at the end at this abv . could use a little smoothening out on the finish . overall a decent beer and certainly good looking but not one i ll remember . the inclusion of wheat malt was an interesting twist but something just did n t quite impress . the nose definitely needs some pumping up and the taste profile could use some more at initial contact . this one could be described as a perfectly average experience with an aftertaste on gear . i ll probably skip this one and reach for their milk stout next time .,appearance,0.8,1
paid . for party source to fill my growler . the beer pours a very dark brown base with a medium white head minutes of head retention and a speck or two of lacing on the glass . the smell is of roasted malt and sweet like caramel mixed with oranges . the taste is a little disappointing from a wonderful snif . slightly overbalanced in sweetness to any of the above smells which all exist in the taste . very light on the mouth low carbonation clean delivery . as a session beer this comes close to perfection . final thought i bought this beer for a second time this month so that says a lot especially since i like to experiment with new growlers beers . impressive brew .,appearance,0.6,1
well ill be once ya get a good pilsner it does make a difference . very sturdy brew here started off by a lemon yellow pour with a smallish white head lil disappointing . bbd of sharp hop notes in the aroma followed by a rich and malty quaff . sharp and crisp almost like a czech pilsner but without any euro skunk to distract you from the rich flavor . these primas would make for a nice evening of session quaffing . thanks to beerbeing .,appearance,0.6,1
from what i understand this is their paymaster s porter that was aged in bourbon barrels . only for sale at the brewery itself . no info on their website or blog . i heard about it in the ale street news . bottle has the same label as the regular porter but it is in a ounce bottle . muddy brown color . slight head . very nice not overpowering bourbon and woody aroma . quite the malty flavor . just enough bourbon taste to make it very enjoyable . not so much in your face that you think you are drinking a low abv bourbon . good woody somewhat nutty flavor . touch of sweetness in the finish . smooth and creamy mouthfeel . damn enjoyable beer . i like this way better then their regular porter . damn good .,appearance,0.6,1
preface i always rate brews to style . a very average . no head . or lacing . very golden slightly murky clear color . great bubbles . s hot . spicy and round . strong pepper scent . slight wood smell too . there s not too many other scents besides chilies . t sweet jeezsus . strong pepper taste . not nearly as much heat as i thought there would be . but very spicy nonetheless . m great carbonation perfect for the style . heavy bodied and very wet tasting . a very complete brew . o perfect for the style not much was missed . would be an awesome brew for a bbq or to sneak up on your friends with . . very unique and delicious . i could n t drink a whole lot of this one . but good while it lasts great to split with a friend or two or three . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
was hesitant to buy this beer . the idea of whisky beer or oak beer have never appealed to me . pours nothing spectacular here . moderate carbonation moderate head coarse and fades rapidly leaving some lace . copper colour . looks thick the bubbles seem pretty leisurely on the way up . smell is excellent . lots of fruity maltiness some toffee and a pleasant fruity yeast profile . some vanilla not too much and a grainy zip that must be from the rye . the overall impression slight butteryness light graininess candied fruit and vanilla oak almost comes across as maple syrup pancakes taste is even better than the smell . candy like malts with a very well integrated rye whisky character . no hop flavour that i can detect but finishes rather dry with enough hops to keep it from being cloying . good body typical of rye beers . it s quite drinkeable but i think a little too intense . one or two would be plenty satisfying .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a tulip i do n t know why it just was handy a pours a good light golden color about fingers of fluffy white head that creates some really pretty lacing and has a lot of carbonation . s smells of light malts some fresh baked bread and hops . t light taste of malts bread the hops hit in the middle then ends with bread crust . crisp and clean . m has a slight oily quality but overall light bodied . d just a nice lager i could see having this in the summer but i think this would be a good beer to introduce bmc drinkers into the craft beer world .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours light golden with lots of both small and large bubbles in the liquid . the soapy white head sinks quickly into very poor lacings . s faint smell sweet grainy . some bitter hops and some citric notes . t very mild taste sweet grain and kind of rough bitter hops . m actually the aftertaste is not bad rather long and pleasant bitter . body is thin and carbonation quite offensive . o i ca n t find any reason for buying this beer ever again .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a murky brown dark copper with brighter highlights when held to the light . a three finger sticky and frothy tan head crests the top of my tulip glass but stays together . the head lasts a long time and leaves thick sheets behind . smell is belgian yeast dried figs prunes chocolate oak and some caramel . taste starts with tart cherries and prunes with some earthy oak flavors and some earthy musty hops . finishes with more dried fruits on a slightly sour note . medium bodied mouthfeel but a little too carbonated which was a bit distracting . despite the carbonation this is still quite enjoyable . another great beer from de dolle .,appearance,1.0,1
german hefe . . this thing needs its own category . has the yellow cloudy appearance of a hefe but the wispy white head is not nearly as lasting as any german hefe i can think of . the aroma is pretty typical with bannana yeast and slight touch of perfumey alcohol . again the fore is typical with bannana bubblegum spice but with a very notable bracing alcohol you wouldnt normally get . the finish is almost bannana pudding with a thimble of grain alcohol but in the best possible way you can imagine that and definitely with some nilla wafers crumbled into it . the flavor concentration is very high and the fact that this is a german hefe is immediate and undeniable but the massive for the style abv subtly plays on the flavors by buttressing them with a face flushing warmth . im starting to think this brewery is a bit misunderstood and a lot underrated .,appearance,0.6,1
enjoyed at british beer company hyannis location . presentation is an imperial pint glass with an excellent super dense nitro head over the amber hued brew . laced excellently with foam coated the glass sides from top to bottom at the end of the drinking experience . aroma is minimal just some slight malts apparent . taste was balanced well but somewhat low in intensity . mouthfeel and drinkability enhanced by the smoothness of the nitro presentation .,appearance,0.9,1
the bottle looks very picturesque and i love it . i know right away i am going to enjoy this beer . it pours a cloudy hazy wheaty yellow color with a tint or orange . only a half finger lace of head rises to the top . it doesnt have too much staying power and is gone within seconds . i poured this beer into a pint glass . i can detect a hint of orange lemon fruit flavor but not too much . the main smell is the wheat and the oats . it reminds me of oatmeal and hay for some odd reason . after further review i can taste another hint of citrus in it . the flavor is great and i can taste citrus lemon in the beer now . i still taste the wheat and i can taste the yeast but the fruity citrus flavor gives it that extra zing that a witbier has . excellent taste . i feel like i am in heaven . it goes down smooth and no bitter aftertaste but the orange flavor stays back to let me know that it was apart of the beer . it feels like a wheat orange afteraste . i have to say this is one of the best beers i have ever had . hoeg used to my favorite witbier but this one tops it . i love it . i will def get a sixer of this if i can find it in my area .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours with a thin fizzy head that dissipates quickly . minimal lacing . hazy light leather brown color . s fruity aroma with heavy clove notes as would be expected for the style . t sweet fruity crisp malty flavor finishing with plenty of clove notes . nice representation of the style . not as good as the germans but much better that most american versions . m light bodied . highly carbonated . d very nice wheat beer . perfect for a fall afternoon in the beer garden .,appearance,0.4,0
this poured a darker golden with really no head at all . smell very weak not much to take from it . the taste is pretty bland like a flat corona . there s not a lot to really say about this beer . it s just decent something you might find a high school or college house party . i was n t very impressed with it but if you re just looking for something to get you by for an evening for little price i guess it s a decent possibility .,appearance,0.3,0
from the bottle . poured a dark mahogany with a big light brown head that left some lacing . aroma . roasted malts chocolate molasses caramel got berries but i dont think thet were raspberries . flavor not good had a strange sourness to it could not taste any of the stuff i got in the aroma this was almost a drain pour but i thought let warm and maybe it will get better it didnt,appearance,1.0,1
bottle shared by thorpe i have to say that this is the best beer i ve had from this brewery and this state to date . setting bar pretty high for yourself here . beer is served in a russian river wine glass . beer is straw yellow with a wispy head of small and large bubbles no lacing moderate to low carbonation beer is pretty hazy . eh it looks ok. aroma . oh god no . where to begin . it is like a case study in off aroma . beer smells like acetone with a back burn of hydroxybutanone style butterness . the boiled vegetables come up next with an intolerable raunchy rotten vegetable boiled cabbageness to it . what the hell happened in this beer . beer is thin on the palate and hit you with solvency the second it enters your mouth . there is a phenolic and almost formaldehyde character to this beer . i suspect a lot of ar kansasans either have or will go blind from this particular beverage . this is truly one of the worst beers i ve ever had . i seriously feared for my health after one ounce and poured the rest down the drain . think gasoline in a bottle . not a smart move . i wo n t be trying any beers from this brewery until i am sure they have figured out how to make a beer . truly horrible .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a clear copper golden color . one inch head of an off white color . good retention and good lacing . smells of strong earthy malt and slight hop . fits the style of an american blonde ale . mouth feel is smooth and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of strong earthy malt slight sweet malt and slight hop . overall too earthy in flavor for my taste .,appearance,0.9,1
a a very cloudy sort of golden straw pour . ridiculous foamy head that lasts for an easy minutes . lacing is great too . there was so much foam i had to pour it in phases into my tulip . so much that the bottle sprayed beer everywhere when i uncorked it in fact . minutes after i poured it it s still slowly foaming out of the bottle . s very hoppy . citrus and grapefruit primarily . some grass is evident . belgian yeast is apparent with the cloves and banana . t citrusy up front which quickly evolves into grass . quite yeasty too . tastes more like a bpa than a tripel i think . quite peppery black pepper in the aftertaste . a bit of unpleasant tartness in the aftertaste especially as it warms . m extremely effervescent and also quite drying . o very interesting tripel do n t think i ve ever had anything like it before . it s quite hoppy quite spicy and very drying . basically tastes like a really big bpa .,appearance,1.0,1
saw this poured and how dark it was and immediately i was excited . they call it a lager but it pours more like a porter or stout . appearance black with no light passing through . good tan head on top . looks like a very nice stout or porter . nice amount of head but with even less lacing then their other beers . smell malts is all i could think of here . taste now i know why they call it a lager . there is not much to this beer to make it stand out . it probably has something to do with the appearance you are expecting more out of this beer . mouthfeel light with more carbonation than i expected . drinkability even though it said lager my mind was thinking porter i think . this is not a bad lager but really expected more out of and with the amount of carbonation it had i made it a one time only drink . craft brewery has quite a few other offerings that are better,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very lovely rich golden color with a creamy white head that clings to the sides of the glass as you drink . the aroma is sweet and almost syrup like . the taste is also on the sweet side with notes of honey and cream . a nice beer especially for a beginner whos just starting to sample abbey style beers .,appearance,0.9,1
a new beer can in my country specifically in my city little better than its other presentation glass bottle made by miller a strong american brewer in my country i think best than a b in market participation a oz beer like caguama i drink in a pilsner glass its taste is like crusehd hops little of malt liquour reminicense poor color pale yellow poor lacing good for the mexican food recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . a down right scary with the tons and tons of floaties in it never have seen that many before . it is dark copper in color with a nice inch of head on top . s big smell of malts biscut and light caramel . i was expecting more hops because of the imperial in the title but i am not disappointed though smells really nice . t nice sweet maltiness up front then a sharp bitterness after that do n t know if it is because of the huge amounts of sediment on the bottom but it was n t pleasant . m nice creamy richness probably the best aspect of this in my opinion . d i wo n t be drinking this again because on the large amount of sediment in it and the very sharp bitterness in the taste . sorry not impressed .,appearance,0.4,0
a a deep blood red but clear beer with a creamy pink head . the lacing is astounding . pretty appealing . s biscuity malt a little bit of vinegar and some berry aroma . surprisingly aromatic for abv . t very sweet with some berry flavors . this kind of reminds me of a soda and the fact that it is only makes it that much better . it is very sweet enjoyable and refreshing and it is kind of nice to be able to drink a tasty beer at a steady pace . m tart sweet and smooth . pretty dry . everything seems to be in order here . d a sweet tart enjoyable beer that is a nice departure from all of the heavy big beers . this is a perfect example of a quality beer at a low abv that is done very well . it may not kick your ass but hell if it is n t good .,appearance,1.0,1
their is alot of blurb on the sixpack about this beer . it s been my experience the more the blurb the badder the beer . open up the sixpack and what do i find . green bottles . ooh i m getting worried . i read the blurb and what does it say . their is some special anti uv light blocking ray in the green glass so that the beer remains fresh . yeah right . just use a brown bottle . pour it into my glass . clear gold colour with a very small head which disipated quickly into a ring . very little lacing . smell is alright . honey pale malts and a grassy hop presence . no skunk . hmm . perhaps their is some uv protection in the bottles . or maybe the six pack protected the beer . now for taste . hmm . sweet with a floral and grassy aftertaste . a hint of honey just enough to mix with the malt sweetness . middle has alot of fruit . apples citrus and pear finishes floral grassy and citrusy . mouthfeel is crisp but a little thin . very clean very drinkable beer .,appearance,0.3,0
i ve always been curious what a macro craft beer would taste like so i went and bought a six pack of this stuff . pours a dark amber color with very little head . can barely smells any scent to this beer a bit like vanilla what i could find . tastes like a weak ale with a hint of vanilla and a very quick clena finish like you would find in a weak lager . thin mouthfeel . overall average beer . not offensive and has a hint of good flavor but it does n t impress me much . if the flavors were more well there then it would be a really nice beer .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer was very dark and had a creamy head that lasted a long time . even though it was in a snifter i got very little aroma . this beer was served way too cold so that might have impacted both the smell and the taste . i was expecting a complex beer and was sorely disappointed . the aroma was subpar . i got very little malt and none of the rich fruitiness i expected . the taste likewise was very average . it was very slightly sweet and had no complexity . the mouthfeel was light and i could not get any warming from the alcohol . this was the first beer of the evening and i was surprised that it did not show its stuff . again maybe the beer was served real cold and it killed its personalilty but i am not inclined to give it a second chance .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bomber . the appearance was a perfect deep color with a incredible head . it held for a while and left a nice lacing . smell was very subtle . the taste was very very good . just had a mild boozy flavor with a lot of hidden taste following . seemed very strong and did n t just fade . i had this a couple of days ago and half way through had to stop drinking after my daughter starting puking on her first taste of guacamole . i will do a follow up review .,appearance,1.0,1
golden amber color thin white head that dissipates very quickly . smells like blueberries with a hint of grain very fresh aroma . taste is primarily fruity and almost candy like but not sugary with a light grain taste that complements the fruitiness well . very smooth feel moderately light as is the flavor . extremely drinkable with a lot of flavor while it is in your mouth but no aftertaste so it begs for the next sip .,appearance,0.6,1
it pours a golden straw color with a great white fluffy head . the head eventually receeds to a nice cap on the surface . it is crystal clear with plenty of carbonation racing to the surface . there was a decent amount of lacing in the glass . i thought it had a pretty yeasty and watered down smell for a pale ale . imho there was no hop profile what so ever . the nose of this beer is actually very boring . i thought the taste was much like the smell boring and watered down . this ale was light bodied smooth and very easy going . it has good carbonation but no particular characteristic jumps out and grabs your attention . just whatever . the drinkability of this beer is hurting because i was so unimpressed . if the beer had more to offer it could be very good . since it does n t and tastes more like an introductory crash course to pale ales i would have to say its just average and nothing more .,appearance,0.8,1
flacid uncarbonated brew stretching it . i judge appearance on how this beer draws you in to try it . if i saw this i d think it was apple juice and pass it on to some jackass at the office . however many a beer have i crossed that had no redeeming appearance qualities ended up enjoying . wine characteristics grapes alcohol . there is a distinct smell of gasoline sour apple and alcohol . yikes . tasted similar although the wine grapes and alcohol take over the wierd gas i was getting in the smell . no carbonation mouthfeel was like wine again like every other portion of this ummm beer . spicyness was ughhh uninspired . had to pour a sierra celebration just to clear my conscious . hey it worked . . avoid .,appearance,0.2,0
undated bottle but these just arrived on the shelf at a street wines so it shouldnt be too old . but then i open it and am not so sure . head is small rapidly fizzling to a ring of bubbles beer is copper to very light auburn amber and though the bottle has no sediment left in it whatsoever the beer does have a decent chill haze . no lacing on the glass head is off white . aroma of sour cherries gone bad cherry pie filling pie crust sourish mashed grains very dry old stale caramel and a touch of old flowery hops . flavor is puzzling . seemingly attenuated there really is no sweetness in this at all . papery astringent sourish and with a strange bubbliness and yet a watery texture . cornbread old peaches dry grains . hoping this is a bad old bottle but judging from the other ratings probably not . the beer rating average by month is interesting on this beer . it has gone steadily downhill .,appearance,0.4,0
fantasic experience with this highly touted belgian . pours a monster head that lingers all night . smell is of alcohol and grains . taste is of cloves and chocolate . extremely sweet almost cola like . i made the mistake of mixing this in the middle of session brews and woke up with one hell of a headache . sip this baby by itself and you re in for quite a treat indeed .,appearance,1.0,1
oz brown bottle purchased at the brewpub . . according to the label . poured into a pounder glass it forms a solid finger head . the head and retention on all of their offerings is very good but its usually the best part of the brew unfortunately . the jury is still out on this one though . smell once again quality control issues . the beer smells stale and has a wet musky towel aroma . got ta review a bad beer if it is a constant theme and this was the case . taste is of doughy raw malts that are soft and without much of a balancer . there is a tabacco smell to this as well that is a turn off in a blonde ale . to continue would just be more of a burial . avoid . qc issues abound .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is listed as a tripel but i m not sure if it really is . it certainly tastes like one but it s abv is low for a tripel . to me it s a tripel light . anyway i bought this as part of a belgium sample pack and i only have one . i think this beer is really good . it has a great start and finish . due to the high alcohol content of many triple s they tend to have a strong finish but not this one . the abv really mellows it out and gives a velvet smooth taste all the way through .,appearance,0.6,1
ml can . abv i tried this on june after purchasing from one of the local lcbo outlets in my town . the beer poured a beautiful translucent coppery red colour with a generous tan coloured head that quickly disippated into rocky caps on top . effervescence was notable when held up to the light . the aroma was grainy malt with a little bit of vomit . the mouthfeel was medium bodied slightly creamy and mildly carbonated with a bitter finish . the flavour was grainy malt with some grapefruity hoppy bitterness in the finish just enough to be detected .,appearance,0.8,1
i should have been warned by the other review of this spring seasonal offering by suntory the forgotten beer giant of japan . i was lured into the purchase by the pretty pink cherry blossoms on the can and my desire for the neverending hokkaido winter to end. the beer is a thin yellow with light fast fading bubbles . the nose is sweet and appealing . the taste is quite bad reminding me of some of the worst happoshus yen can buy . there s a light roasted grain taste which appeals . until . the incredibly nasty aftertaste hits which sends shivers through the body . think household dish cleanser think industrial grade chemicals think. mouthfeel is average but the taste prevents any possibility of a repeat purchase .,appearance,0.4,0
a pale yellow beer just slightly golden . minimal head not aggressively poured though fizzled away at double time pace . aroma sorry but i really could n t pick up much at all on the nose just a common beer smell perhaps a tinge grassy . taste just the faintest bit of malt barely noticeable and i thought it was just the slightest bit sweet flavored going into a dry mouth following sand volleyball games we won all so i must drink beers . minimum . finishes very clean without drying the mouth . nothing at all offensive it fits the light profile respectfully and always tastes a little better when someone else is buying . an acceptable session beer for thirst quenching and the ensuing socializing .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a reddish apple cider clear brown . nice whitish head which hangs out for a while . really looks the part . the dominant smell is maltiness with faint hints of an unidentifiable hoppiness . the taste is also large on maltiness but with more generic bitterness in the flavor . really lacking a whole lot of the crispness i prefer in a pale ale instead presenting itself really as the size and generic bitterness of an ipa . it s also pretty sweet . this beer really does n t work all that well for me . i would personally free up all production towards the white rajah brand i would try some double white rajah for example .,appearance,0.9,1
look the beer pours a clear yellow color with a nice head . smell some corn and malts taste grain some metallic tones paper and cooked vegetables . mouthfeel thin body with medium carbonation . overall that this brew dares to have same name as the original czech budvar with just the tiniest bit of self respect they would change the name into something else out of respect for the czechs . this beer is light years away from their quality and it is hardly drinkable .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a ml cork and caged bottle into my ommegang chalice . pours a dark black color pretty much stout like . semi thick . with a very nice size dark tan head with decent retention . leaves very limited lacing along the sides that slide pretty quick . appearance is pitch black in the glass . aroma is hoppy . loads of booze as well . licorice and roasted coffee beans are coming to mind . some wood oak is giving a very nice characteristic . wow i m sorry . but this beer is slightly under rated . kind of a hidden gem . wow delicious . loads of heat booze though so if you do n t like that in beers . this one may turn you off . but barrel aging did this one wonders . hops malts chocolate roasted coffee lots of licorice vanilla . very tasty . the back end is hoppy . which is a nice finish . medium to full body heavy booze burn mild carbonation . mild drinkability . what a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear orange chunks one of the coolest looking heads ever kind of a reverse cascading tan head goes fast some lace . smell is sweet alcohol honey spices some toffee . taste is sweet as all hell very boozy honey and spice some molasses but too alcoholic and sweet . mouthfeel is very thick low carbonation boozy and sweet . was n t a big fan of this one but worth a shot and a decent experiment thanks drjay . .,appearance,0.9,1
water yellow in color smells of slight grains and water no smell . the taste is lacking but i cold dig up hints on grains malt flavor . while this is not a good beer it is one of the better light beers i have had .,appearance,0.2,0
well this stuff sucks . get drunk and visit a frat party . tastes pretty bad stale corn . carbonation and mouthfeel are pretty ok actually so you can at least drink it and get a nice buzz on . the other plus is the price nice . . medium good for the style . more alcohol and better tasting than olde english so i d at least recommend it over the good ole pissfoty,appearance,0.4,0
pours a pretty deep black with dark tan head that clings to the glass . looking quite appealing . complex aroma with vanilla chocolate roasted coffee . the smell is very pleasant and had me dying to taste it . the taste has plenty of coffee with some bitter chocolate . it s not very sweet and has a nice balance between the maltiness and hops . impressed by the flavor . mouthfeel is smooth medium bodied with perhaps a little too much carbonation . drinkability is great . if deschutes distributed in my state this would be a go to beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a viscous black and creates a textbook appearance for the style . nice inch vanilla and mocha head with some carbonation visible . smell is of coffee and chocolate as well as dark roasted malts . up front the taste is coffee followed by a large dose of roasted malt . it is drinkable for a bigger stout and just incredibly well done . complex and almost perfectly blended . a go to for sure . i would like to see this beer at abv though .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased from a during my six month tenure in taiwan the land of gorgeous girls and bad beers . anyhow i believe this is the strongest beer that you can find in any taiwan s convenience store . yellowish color in nature smells just like any ordinary lager that you could have imagined . tastes has a strong malt flavor with a hint of rice . very easy to drink as you can chug six cans of this for some buzzy effect . with plenty of bad beers this one stands out from the masses .,appearance,0.3,0
thanks to hopstoopid for this one . poured from a oz . can into lost abbey stemware . no freshness date . a standard pour yields a . finger frothy white head with good retention . beer is a cloudy peach with an orange tint . lacing is stringy and spotty with very good cling . lacing and head are nice but clarity hurts this one a bit . s nose is extremely dank hops . pine citrus and other crushed pulpy tropical fruits . grassy with the slightest hint of cane sugar . appetizing . robust and muddled for its style could use a bit of crispness but the flavors are there . t opens papaya and apricot . in comes an intense grassy piney hop bitterness mixed with a nice citrus flavor . middle is more crushed papaya and a subtle cane sugar backbone . end is resiny hop bitterness with tree bark and wet wood . finish and aftertaste are more of the same with a nice dryness . incredible balance and really the prototypical east coast iipa . m light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation . smooth and substantial for an iipa in the mouth and goes down smooth with some bubbles here and there . finish is dry with a sticky aftertaste that lingers . the low carbonation works surprisingly well here . o although new england brewing is hyped for its imperial stout trooper beer i d have to argue that this is the best offering they make . an east coast style iipa that i would pit against any other around the country . seek it out its definitely worth the trouble .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a light gold with a thin white head some lacing . smells of oranges buttery popcorn like a sweet lager . very interesting taste citrusy a weird buttery taste that is actually quite good some grassiness and a nice light hop finish more sweet than hoppy . nice creamy mouthfeel and highly drinkable at only .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer looks good . a deep gold its pretty dark for an international pilsner . the head is pure white and lasts the whole glass . thick patches of lace stick to the glass . now for the bad . the aroma is grainy and sweeter than a usual mass market pilsner . theres also a sickly fruity accent . the taste is too sweet for the style with the same weird fruit estery off flavor and some cooked veggies . some hop flowers show in the middle but get lost in the weirdness . the mouthfeel is light with moderate carbonation and a saccarine feel coating my mouth . the finish is conspicuously lacking in bitterness . this beer is not very tastey . not enough hops even for an international pilsner also some funky off flavors . just a notch or two above undrinkable .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer is the palest straw color . a very low yet persistent head . it has no real aroma . the flavor is crisp with slight maltiness but basically very dry . it also had a dms flavor and a dry finish . the body is watery light and makes you wonder if water is indeed added afterwards . sampled at the charleston location,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz . bottle into pint glass . appearance very dark with a thick foam head with good retention . a little light comes through at the bottom . very good lacing . smell strong pine and citrus hop aroma with a hint of grapefruit . taste caramel sweetness and roasted malt followed by hop bitterness . a hint of cherry in the finish . mouthfeel medium body with a bit of cream and medium carbonation . overall an interesting beer that seems like a mix of an ipa and porter .,appearance,1.0,1
had out of oz . bottle . a gold in color with an excellent foamy head and lacing . no bubbles . s slight bitter scent similar to a lager . t tastes very basic like a lager not really an ale . it is crisp but with little flavor . sells off its name more than its taste .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle of a batch brewed in and bottled in into a birra del borgo tulip . big thanks to dan for sharing this one . a after the wax is cut away the cap pops with the absolute loudest sound i ve ever heard come from a non corked beer s opening and a slow upwelling of foam begins to overflow into a hastily provided glass . once actual beer starts coming out it s visibly chunky with particulates every pour from first to last comes complete with a host of solid matter . my particular pour has a dark brown body playing host to a galaxy of black particulates topped by a soapy head that quickly recedes to a spotty ring . foul . s huge crazy mix of smoke and raw chocolate . some hops and caramel as well . intense and hugely enjoyable . the chocolate alone is just stunning . t spicy strong smoky and chocolatey . less great than the nose but still enjoyable in small sips . m the chunks carry over here and just highlight the boozy sharpness of the flavor with a bit of gritty three dimensionality . laughably bad . o the bottle says this one can sit for years and i think at least a handful would be necessary just to get all the crap to come out of suspension . the aromas and flavors are big and enjoyable but this is a seriously flawed beer right now . i can certainly see its potential though and ca n t wait to try the misto version that s on deck . cheers .,appearance,0.3,0
aroma sweet belgian aroma alcohol is present chocholate yeasty and slightly metallic . appearance brilliant copper . huge creamy white head like a cloud in the sky that lasted a half an inch till the last drop . racing carbonation bubbles . flavor sweet maltiness followed by a huge alcohol flavor mixed with an earthy spicy bitterness . very dry finish . slight hint of vegetal cooked vegetable is an off flavor described best as cooked corn cabbage or broccoli . it is caused by low levels of sulfur based compounds primarily perceived in aroma and to a lesser extent in flavor . primary source is from malt . mouthfeel medium full body . overcarbonated . overall impression this beer is part of bell s brewery wheat project and is number check this link . i let this beer sit in my fridge for about months and did n t change much . this was n t my favorite beer from the project . i thought it was n t balanced with the malt flavors and was too over carbonated . if you read up about the project i think there was too much going on .,appearance,0.9,1
old rasputin ris oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours out an opaque jet black with fingers of light creamed coffee colored head . head is very dense and takes forever to dissipate down to a fingers width that hangs around for the rest of the drink and leaves massive heavy lacing . s milk chocolate is the most prominent aroma along with strong scents of alcohol and roasted malts . hints of caramel malts as well . t the first sip is big roasted flavors with lots of chocolate sweetness as well as a strong citrus hop character . there are subtle coffee flavors in there as well . however for most of the drink the most prominent flavor is the citrus hop bitterness . i found the taste to be pretty unique for a stout especially the strong hop characters and what for most of the drink was a lighter although still present malt character . the alcohol character that was prominent on the nose is almost completely masked in the taste which is nice . i like the taste but could see how others wouldnt as the flavors arent as strong as many other ris i have had . m really light bodied for a stout and slightly over carbonated which decreases its smoothness . it is easy to drink though and as above the alcohol is masked very well . it also has a nice warming character to it . o overall quite a good ris . its different with the light body and high hop presence but i really enjoyed the taste and for the price under for a oz you really cant go wrong .,appearance,1.0,1
a extremely dark brown body with a dark brown head to go along with it . the thick and frothy head started out at about inches and ever so slowly faded down leaving a thick humocky topography . s hints of molasses and anise over a mild malt . t the flavors are relatively mild . there are subtle black licorice and clove flavors over a base of molasses . m watery feel throughout . the finish does have a back up of texture but nothing that assists with the flavor . this is an interesting brew . i really appreciate the look and aroma offered but find the flavors to be sub par . i think this brew to be at best average concerning the overall drinkability . however i must admit this beer does get better as is goes down .,appearance,1.0,1
original rating date september malty aroma . golden colored carbonated . flavor malty some citrus . well rounded for a pilsner . i ve never been a fan of this style for pretty obvious reasons the weak watery pilsner is dominant in america in the form of budweiser coors light miller lite . however this is a very good effort and easily the best pilsner i ve ever had .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a golden straw color that was extremely clear . had a small head with decent retention . smelled very very clean with a hint of lemon and grain . the taste was quite unimpressive . just did n t have much there almost like a run of the mill lager . there was a little honey that left a lingering sweetness on the tongue . the mouthfeel was almost like some sort of beer soda hybrid that was very light and very carbonated . highly drinkable but i just would n t want many more .,appearance,0.4,0
the appearance is the best part about this beer . pours badass and the head stays with it the whole time of drinking . smells like an average beer except for the very fruity smell but i would hardly care what the beer smells like if it tastes fantastic . taste is a little too hoppy and full of some citrus burst that i do n t quite care for . i could drink a few but not something i would care to pay as much money as i did for a oz bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
a this beer is ridiculously clear and transparent . .looks like those blu blocker aviator yellow sunglasses . the head is about one finger and short lived . it drops to nothing but a tiny ring of suds after a minute flat . s husky and grainy just like pbr . i can smell the heilman s dna here and that s not necessarily a bad think since i think they make some of the best cheapo lagers out there . definitely better than bmc water . t wow . this is a lot more flavorful than i expected . this actually has some decent toffee malt flavors and a nice hop tang . damn . this is mind boggling . it looks like crap and smells decent but basically like every other cheap grandpa lager but it tastes so much more assertive than any other macro i ever had . i m impressed . m medium bodied quite full for the style and highly carbonated to give a hefty feel on the tongue while remaining playful and light enough to session like crazy . d i m floored by this one . if i could find this more easily this would be my cheap fall back session lager of choice . i currently drink pbr or old milwaukee strangely both heilman brews when i just want to drink four or five beers with my buddies on the cheap . good stuff for what it is .,appearance,0.3,0
more trips through the memory field . first my fermentor said that it was the one american beer that he was most desirous of trying . then my buddy s brother and his family came in from mt to pgh and brought me a sixer . yoi . further one of the stoudt s daughters lives aht there and is constantly after me to visit . how could i go wrong . it was in a can . from the can we make water fun . my take save water drink beer . save water shower with a friend . really save water and drink beer while showering with a friend . plus you might also be able to double down and save a tree by eating a beaver . it pays to be green . my pour reminded me instantly of jimmy petty and his preference for newcastle brown . he drank that like i drank rolling rock in the mid s water . i got a full finger s worth of deep brown head with good retention . nose was very sweet like some flavor of pop . i know this it is in my inventory of flavors but it eludes me . color was a deep dark brown with ruby highlights and ne quality clarity . mouthfeel was slightly thin with a very tasty caramel taste on the tongue . the finish was semi sweet slightly dry very nice for the style . beach shore oh yeah . i would be the envy of all around me opening a montana beer at the jersey shore . bump ten fidy yet again .,appearance,0.9,1
oh man i just moved to colorado and they have lotsa wicked beers out here . picked up this bottle down the street from total beverage and consumed it the next evening in july . pours a fluffy clingy finger and a half light tan head over a crystal clear dark rust brownish liquid . smells are almost imperceptable . some piney citrus hops and weak caramel but only with searching . tastes weakly piney with some grapefruit pith . hardly hop bitter . the aftertaste is smooth with faint chocolate and nut . md light body and mildly carboanted . the carbonation is a bit sharp so i will swirl to release it . loosing the acrid sting usually lets me pull other flavors out of a beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i must love saison s because this brew was fantastic except for the flaws i describe . the cork almost went through my ceiling . the fluffy white head was awesome but the color was a bit weird . taste and aroma was kind of funky and very belgian . i loved the carbonation and mouthfeel . the was gone in no time so the drinkability was there . is it the best saison . no . is it fun to drink and pretty tasty yes .,appearance,0.6,1
edition hopefully my cellaring techniques are adequate . pours a hazy amber with a thick but quickly fading tan head . hops still pungent and but do n t seem to be quite as sharp . pine and citrus noticable with a sweet maltiness . raisins are also detectable . taste is big but mellow and soothes the tongue . there is a sharpness in the end that lingers . this barleywine has almost a spiciness that could be from the hops and a complex malt bill . alcohol is warming but does not take away from the beer . aftertaste is of pine grapefruit and a caramel sweetness . i thought this proper to drink on the last day of winter and i was excited to open this hidden away batch .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle drank from a pint glass . bottle reads brewed under the strict supervision of kirin s brewmaster by anheuser busch inc. los angeles ca . sounds like a foreshadowing of the taste to come . a clear pale yellow body . a lot of carbonation rising in the glass . white foamy head dissipated over a few minutes . s smells like most other macro beers . slight metallicy hop presence . t slightly sweet taste of some type of grain probably the rice . maybe a faint hop bitterness hidden in the finish . basicly your standard bmc . m medium bodied with plenty of carbonation . d it goes down pretty easy but the taste is not enjoyable .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to marvz for this one . got it for the ba anniversary bomber bif . oz bottle poured into an imperial pint glass . nice tall white head with very sticky lacing . color is a clear golden yellow with active carbonation streamers . smell was mild with a sweet citrus bitterness . taste has a bit more kick . sweet grapefruit citrus flavor . mild malty background . mouthfeel is pretty light almost watery . i would have liked a little more body . this goes down pretty quick . this is pretty tasty but i m not exactly freaking out about it .,appearance,0.9,1
normally i do not drink black beer . but this beer is not what i would consider normal . it pours a dark beer with little head . the smell it good . a rather fresh smell to a beer i thought would smell bitter . i does not taste bitter either . has a slight after taste but nothing a true beer drinker would be upset about . it taste like there is a bitter and a sweet taste are competing for dominance in the beer and it is ruled a tie . for someone that does not usually drink black beer its pretty good . i guess i could not either recommend or not recommend this beer . one of those things one would have to judge for themselves .,appearance,0.6,1
oz can from my local supermarket . pours a pinkish color with a pond scum like film of a head . the bouquet is that of rotting clams fish and moldy tomatoes . this smell sort of reminds me of a backing up garbage disposal . the taste is only slightly worse besides rotten clams and rancid tomatoes i get puke and bile . the mouthfeel is greasy . this is definitely an acquired taste one that transcends and redefines the word disgusting . god help ab those great belgian brewers .,appearance,0.2,0
ultra pale yellow with short fizzy white head . smell was light grains . taste had a bit of a tinny metallic taste a touch of light cereal grains and some grassyness . mouthfeel was ultra thin basically water . would avoid if possible and hopefully never drink again .,appearance,0.2,0
before you read this review please not i was extremely excited from the time i got the bottle till i smelled it . a . dark with a minimal head which faded quickly . left a small ring of foam around the glass . s. balsamic vinegar . first and foremost . i smelled a strong smell of alcohol should of guessed at right . this beer has just become intimidating . t. sweet almost sickly so . the first sip is not very alcoholic very sharp tang with a lingering after taste . not exactly what was expected from the smell . m. sharp almost painfully powerful presence in the mouth . no good food pairings come to mind . d. not again . a good specialty brew for what it is an very high alcohol content beer but i bought and i m thinking to put the other away for awhile till i m feeling more adventurous . all in all i do n t know if my expectation were to high but this was not up to the hype for nearly for a oz bottle i wanted something mind blowing .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at goose island clybourn . pours jet black with thick mocha head . coffee aroma dominates with citrus and pine undertones . nice balanced sweetness with a mild better finish of roasted cocoa on the tongue . medium bodied with the alcohol hidden well . gets much better as it warms .,appearance,1.0,1
pours cloudy gold orange in color with a massive creamy foamy finger thick off white head that lasted lacing lasted and left a lot of foam clinging to the sides of the glass along with rings as it went down . a lot of sediment floating around the beer with speedy carbonation racing up the glass a very impressive beer to look at . what a potent sweet floral nose which you can smell from inches away . smells like massive amounts of hops floral and citrus hops sweet malt orange peel lemon grapefruit and hop spices but there is still a sweet malt aroma mixed in with the hops . hints of the alcohol peek through in the aroma but it s not offensive . tastes of floral and citrus hops sweet malt orange peel lemon grapefruit spices that burn like hot pepper or seasoned herbs coriander grass caramel maybe some brown sugar and or honey and some alcohol sweetness that almost feels like this beer was aged in a oak barrel or had wet hops dropped in the mix . pretty sweet flavor considering the hops present and there are some sweet complex flavors that somehow seem to balance out this beer and not make it hop overkill but do n t balance this out to make it easy to drink this is a massive hop assault on the taste buds but to me it was good not great but good . it s almost like sipping a hop chewing tobacco like a hop skoal bandit where the hop spices and sweetness trickle out like it s being freshly squeezed . alcohol peeks through giving off some heat but again not a distraction . mouthfeel is creamy with an oily slick feel on the tongue with light carbonation and a medium to heavy body that s chewy . this is not a beer for any non ipa lovers out there as only hopheads can appreciate this bombarding of hops on the tongue which seems to have a dry finish . non dipa fans will think this borders on undrinkable as the hops are relentless but i still enjoyed it . could n t have more than one oz bottle in a sitting but i still liked this beer . would go well with spicy food .,appearance,1.0,1
having this beer in a can poured into a kronenbourg oz pilsner glass . got it a create your own pack at my job . appearance black with tan eggshell white head . pours a frothy head dies down but stays alive . can see a hint of red when held up to a light . smell a dry bready chocolate . a hint of carboard . some dark fruits . smells thick but is deceiving . slight alcohol surprising it shows through at . taste very thin beer . i get a dryness on the finish but sweet malts up front . tastes of coffee and bread . a strong resemblance to those church wafers like a cardboard bread flavor . dark fruits like in the smell come through . mouthfeel like i said sweet up front dry on the finish and an overall very very thin beer . look and smell can be very deceiving . overall it is fairly unique compared to other stouts . i d say if you re curious enough to read a review it s worth trying this beer . it s good and i might consider buying it again but it s not my favorite stout by any means . i prefer imperial stouts but this is better to session with . it was a tasty brew and i do n t mean to offend the brewers but it is easily forgettable however i am curious about some other beers this company offers . craft brew in a can is something i m becoming strangely fond of .,appearance,0.9,1
many thanks to csmiley for the bottle . batch smoke from the oak pours a very dark chocolate brown . it s nearly opaque but a little light reveals faint garnet highlights at the edges . it s topped with a mocha colored head that s over three fingers tall . it took quite a while to completely disappear . lacing was very thick and sticky . the nose is interesting . it features a very rich bourbon aroma right out of the gate . chocolate and roasted malts are noted . it smells a little cocoa ish rather than sweet . there s a very sour yeast aroma to it that permeates throughout and drowns out virtually any other qualities it has . it s very out of place for the style . i got a friendly tip that a lot of these bottles were infected and i believe that s probably the case here . it does n t completely destroy it but it certainly negates or masks some of its qualities . the flavor profile suffers much the same fate . it starts out with a nice bourbon flavor . it s pretty well restrained and does n t taste too bourbon heavy . it apparently was meant to play a complementary role and it does that pretty well . there s some light chocolate and roasted malt flavors . very faint roasted coffee is noted . but the sour and acidic yeasty flavor rears its head and really takes over about midway through . honestly it does n t taste all that bad . i suspect the infection rumor may well be true . i have a tough time believing that such a bizarre flavor was intended . but it s far from undrinkable and does have a decent flavor and some good qualities . it s a far cry from good though that s for sure . its body is on the lighter side of medium and is too thin . carbonation is very high and buzzy . it s not smooth and really does n t work for the style . a porter this big needs a more substantial body . drinkability is average . average is surprisingly good for a beer that s possibly infected . the flavor really is interesting and more than tolerable . that being said it s not very good . well i have no reservation saying smoke from the oak s been a huge disappointment . this bottles about or months old and seems to have veered far off course . it s likely that this bottle s infected but i do n t know that for a fact . the flavor s just way more sour and acidic than it should be . but in a way it s interesting and not a total disaster . i d love to have a fresh bottle just to get an idea of what captain lawrence intended for this one . i ll have to wait on that . if it s materially different i ll post a different review . as it is it s disappointing . as for batch i d suggest taking a pass and wait for the next one .,appearance,0.9,1
poured out of a ounce bottle . a decent sized white head that dissipates quickly over a macro brew looking yellow clearish beer . not a great appearance . smells like serrano and jalapeno peppers . not overpowering not too subtle very nice if you re into peppers . this is a tasty tasty beer if you like hot peppers . they got the heat just right for me . but i like things hot so it may overpower some people . when you drink this it s like you re tasting fresh peppers . they did a great job blending the peppers with this beer and it s a great experience . much better than most fruit vegetable chili beers that i ve tried because most of them end up as pale imitations of the food they are blending . not the most drinkable beer because as with hot peppers too much of a good thing is not a good idea . the heat does start to build up in your gut as you finish the first bottle . but i really really enjoyed this one despite its underwhelming appearance .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage i believe served into oversized wine glass . a muddy brown with limited tan head that quickly fades but leaves lace on he edge . lots of carbonation throughout the body . n sweet molasses and raisin bread . t m very fruity dark fruits like plum a bit of raisins and figs very prune like . good carbonation but very smooth . not much of a hop note but it still tastes great and feels excellently balance the fruit notes are not too overwhelmingly sweet because there is a slight spice like black pepper that balances this one out . this beer is very drinkable . initially i assumed this beer to be around . abv but was shocked to see it clock in at . . it goes down dangerously fast due to its great flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
rated to style . it s come to this . my bud light review . appearance is extremely pale yellow crystal clear with no head or lacing . aroma is cooked sweet corn . odd because rice is the adjunct used . taste is just not there . i ca n t taste this beer . the only reason it s a . is because it does n t taste awful . it just has no taste . mouthfeel is highly carbonated and drying as it should be . big pass . no flavor barely any color there s just nothing here .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle reads tournay black i guess it s the english version of label . did n t realize when i bought it this week that it reads best before end of . hopefully since it appears to be bottle conditioned that the beer is still holding up a poured into goblet an opaque black color . fluffy inch tall light brown head that disapates into a tinner covering that lasts until the end . s suprisingly weak aroma but hints of coffee chocolate t sweetness up front with a bitterness inthe finish . very roasty quite tasty m very thin body for a stout d for the style very drinkable . goes down extremely easy,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a tulip . pours a pretty dark and bold brown with a white head that disappears in a hurry . the scent is strong of fruits and spices . it also gives you the hint that it ll have a strong alcohol flavor . the taste is of strong spiciness alcohol and some fruity sweetness . a combination that was hot boozy and just did n t work at all for me . the mouthfeel was medium with more carbonation than i expect from this style . i typically really enjoy bsdas and quads but this is not one that i would recommend to my friends .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a nice clear golden color . very foamy and lasting head with some small lacing . s sweet malty aroma . t i found it to be a unbalanced . rather weak malty taste at the beginning with pretty strong bitter aftertaste . m light body crisp a bit overcarbonated in my opinion . d i found it rather average to due to its unbalanced nature too little malt and too much bitterness for my taste .,appearance,0.8,1
i am just not a fan of fruit beers at all . poured from oz bottle into pint glass . pours a red color with a small pinkish head . aroma is of quite fruity and fairly tart the raspberries and strawberries are what i smell the most along with some sugary notes . the flavor is slightly tart and very fruity with alot of raspberry along with some sugary notes and the abv is really well hidden . the body is light with a slightly dry mouthfeel . overall a pretty solid fruit beer but fruit beers like this arent really my style this was more fruit than beer imo .,appearance,0.4,0
bell s two hearted ale really impress me . to start i poured a golden brown w a frothy inch head . lovely scent of pine and grapefruit w a hint of malt and florals in the back ground . the brew is well balanced w a bold and dry flavor that begins lightly sweet and ending like a ipa should bitter . at the same time it has a soft carbonation feel and the bitter aftertaste is long lasting . the brew left an excellent amount of lace and the head last thoughout the whole drink . go ahead and buy a six pack it wo n t disappoint .,appearance,0.7,1
grabbed a pack on a recent excursion to the hoosier state . i planned on drinking one and tossing the others in as extras and now that i ve opened this i m even more certain that will be my action with the other . served in my portsmouth tulip . the one finger . er . half finger . ummm . the thin ring of antique whitish bubbles form a collar around the inside of the glass . oh wait they re gone now . this looks like it was apricot juice if such a thing existed . no lacing . no signs of carbonation . the nose and flavor are pure cheap boozey bourbon and artificial vanilla . i do n t get anything from a base beer here . this is boozy and harsh . unbalanced and unenjoyable as a sipper . as this warms i m reminded of honey flavored cough drops . the body is very thin and holds limited carbonation . overall there are so many bourbon barrel aged beers out there i would be fine to never drink this again . the beer is n t my cup of tea but that does n t mean i can not imagine some one else enjoying it .,appearance,0.2,0
a very dark brown color that does n t allow you to see through . it has a nice soapy tan head . s bitter hop aroma with hints of coffee beans . t very bitter hop flavor coupled with a bitter coffee bean flavor that really lacks the sweetness that we expect from this style . d o very crisp and drinkable has the big hop flavor that makes it hard to switch beers after this . good interpretation of the style but could have used some more sweetness .,appearance,0.9,1
drank on tap at hot tomato s new haven ct poured a hazy amber with a two finger bubbly white head that left huge ridges of lacing all the way down the glass . the head slowly faded to a thick film and it along with the lacing remained long after the beer was finished . aroma was rich fruity and spicy . wheaty and citrusy notes stood out lemon and orange peel along with coriander and clove . the taste however was quite weak and disappointing . lemony up front somewhat sour with a slight malty creaminess . as the beer moved along the palate the flavor profile quickly faded and the beer became rather bland . no hop presence or balance . light to medium bodied with a slightly grainy mouthfeel . overall this beer was quite clean crisp refreshing and easy drinking despite its lack of complexity and flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
spring release poured from the bomber into a goblet . appears pitch black with nice dark brown head that quickly retreats to the edge of the glass . appearance is great . a very nice looking stout . smells of dark roasted malts not very strong but subtle and pleasant . notes of hops pervade throughout also but are not overbearing . i would prefer the scent to be stronger but i think that the taste makes up for it . tastes of coffee and molasses dark fruits and slight hop bite is perceivable . dark chocolate and toffee flavors . feels a bit oily but is smooth as silk on the way down . not very light but also not too thin . just about perfect . very drinkable maybe a little too so . watch out that might sneak up on you .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours an inky black with chocolate brown head very nice looking beer . s i pick up mostly a malty scent with some chocolate tones . not the big aroma i expected . t burnt coffee dominates overly astringent . never get to the roastiness that i expected . m quite thin for the style . d fair but the bitter astringent taste keep this to one beer . i do n t know if i got a bad bottle or just an off day as far as taste goes but this beer did not match previous reviews . will try again soon .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into duvel tulip . vintage . appearance free pour yields a one inch head that dissipates quickly leaving no lacing . pours a completely translucent disconcertingly bright orange . maybe this would be desirable if you re really into the pumpkin conceit but for me it s a little off putting . leaves occasional swatches of short lived lacing . smell pumpkin pie spot on . good pumpkin pie too it s not too sweet it s not note . great balance of cinnamon nutmeg allspice . the pumpkin pie aroma enhances and is enhanced by a big bready malt backbone in the smell . if this is n t exactly what a pumpkin beer should smell like i do n t know what the hell is . taste mildly spicy thick pumpkin pie flavor with bready malt . the alcohol heat in the aftertaste is a bit much . it s joined by a mild bitterness and together they constitute an unpleasant note . this is a small complaint however as the overall taste is very good . there s no cloying sweetness for me the worry for a pumpkin beer or any fruit oriented beer . the pumpkin pie flavor is almost smoky . it s very thick at first and then in the finish it becomes a smooth backdrop to the unfortunate bitterness and heat . mouthfeel medium bodied . low carbonation fine with me . smooth soft feel . drinkability this is n t half bad . it s a bit gimmicky for my tastes but if i m honest it would be a great beer to drink on an autumn night preferably sitting on a porch with fallen leaves around . the beer is perfectly seasonal and since i m a lifelong new englander whose favorite season is fall i can definitely appreciate this aspect of the beer . if you love pumpkin pie and simple well made beer this is perhaps the beer for you . the apparent high alcohol hurts the experience though i m sure other less immediately apparent aspects of the abv help the experience i am no expert brewer but not enough to keep me from enjoying the beer . like southern tier s crme brle this beer successfully straddles novelty and substance .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from new widget less nitro bottle to an imperial pint even though the label says to enjoy straight from the bottle . no freshness date . a nearly black in color a very dark cola color with a thick foamy cocoa head . great retention and lacing . s roasted barley and coffee a little weak in the nose . t roasted and bitter barley with a slight coffee flavor and a hint of cola . lightly hopped clean finish . m against its reputation in the states it has a light medium body that is creamy up front a tad watery in the middle and finishes smooth . more true to the style description than its legend . o this is a solid irish dry stout . it s better in the nitro can and i prefer the extra stout over the draught would love to try the foreign extra someday . not a complex beer but very drinkable . this was the first dark beer i ever drank on a semi regular basis . there are many stouts i would prefer but this is a classic .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer brew is contract brewed for h west by bavaria brouwerij . appearance the bottle empties a transparent piss pale yellow beer . tiny and fast receding bright white head pops up leaving nothing on the interior of the glass . smell no other words than sweet malt and perhaps cereal come to mind . could be that im wrong but theres a trace of hops . taste malty and dextrose thats it . a strong sweet start that quickly fades into nothingness . the flavor and body remind me more of a soft drink than a lager beer . theres a soda called trocadero that could easily trade places with it without being noticed . mouthfeel boring thin and very moderately carbonated . zilch . thats what this brew leaves me with not an aftertaste no memories no biting hops not even a bad memory . no wonder a bottle goes for only euro cents .,appearance,0.2,0
poured a nice garnet hue with a slight off white head that barely lingers with minamal lacing going on . well why would anyone put beer in a clear bottle . a skunked out light struck aroma is all i am getting . some malty breadiness and maybe a touch of caramel mostly though skunked . . . descent mouth feel with a good carbonation level . a little thin though bell s blows this out of the water hands down . in a pinch this swill could be consumed i guess .,appearance,0.8,1
ah pbr . my first legal drink in the states and i do n t regret it . i have n t seen it outside a can often but i recall a light golden color . smells and tastes . like not much . a watery beer best served ice ice cold . slightly sweet but nothing special . still . this beer is close to my heart . it s one of those beers you associate with good cheapness at a bar . mouthfeel is a bit watery not heavy nothing great but i ve definitely had worse . still you can have several at one sitting without a problem . this is a great cheap bar beer there are so many better beers out there but everyone should partake in a pabst every once in a while just for the memories to be associated with it . i salute you pbr .,appearance,0.4,0
poured out of the bottle and into the glass and right away the thick white foamy head built and overflowed the glass . the bottle kept bubbling and bubbling . the head looks like whipped cream . after the head settled i only have of the brew in the glass so had to pour more . as a result more overflowing . lots of sediment floating and carbonation . the beer itself is orange . smell is not too strong but clean with fruits such as pears and pineapple . some corriander is present . taste is good with lots of spice and malt . very dry . a burnt plastic off flavor is present but not too much of a problem . a short bitter after taste is present . not my favorite brewery beer but still decent .,appearance,1.0,1
heather ale grozet gooseberry wheat ale oz bottle medium turning into hard pour in an english pint best before goosed poured a slightly hazy gold with absolutely no head and a little fizz . hmmm . smelt of sweet gooseberries or very tart blueberries some light floweriness . taste was upfront moderate bittersweet gooseberry bread malt and spices followed by a moderate bitter bread and grass taste on an average finish . palate was light bodied watery on a slightly dry finish a bit flat on the carbonation and light astringency . overall i do n t know why this sample was lacking carbonation . every else smelled and tasted normal . i will chalk it up to a bad sample and move on . thank god i love gooseberries which was well displayed in this case not too strong and not too weak . if i can get a guaranteed fresh and carbonated bottle i will have to try this again .,appearance,0.2,0
served from green ml bottle . the bottle actually looks even bigger than for some reason . pours a beautiful glowing hazy golden color . really gorgeous and appealing appearance . nice heady that is n t too thick and creamy . nice bubbly mothfeel too . tastes of hops . this is probably the most hoppy non american beer i ve ever tasted . a teeth rattling bitterness is right up front . i was expecting a much sweeter and more phenolic beer but this one comes off super dry slightly and bitter . much more closely related flavor to orval than something sweet like leffe or duvel . everything takes a back seat to hoppiness in this beer . i liked it .,appearance,1.0,1
looks great nice head not too much lacing . just like a stout should . the smell really isnt there though . stouts should be able to pick up an aroma from a foot away . .i had to bury my nose in the beer to pick up anything . the mouthfeel is nice but there is no reason to really drink this one . pass .,appearance,0.9,1
served on tap in a oz pint glass appearance bright yellow with thin head and minimal lacing i can read the paper through it smell straight grain taste grainy corn flavor that is full for a light lager mouthfeel relatively smooth and crisp that could quench after mowing the lawn on a hot day drinkability good social beer that can definitely be repeated but is n t the extra bucks worth it .,appearance,0.4,0
very pale colored beer lively with bubbles and with a fine white soapy head . highly adjunct smell mildly grassy hops aromas are faint and removed . taster is very mild grainy and with a quick finish of more adjuncts and hay like cheap hops . meh pretty boring beer .,appearance,0.3,0
a big time caramel mocha colored head . outstanding lacing . deep dark brown and charred red . looks amazing . s very nuty caramel malt lightly roasted coffe dark chocolate mild booze . t wow not as impressive here . there is a big wave of sweet burnt sugar followed by a mild hop backbone . i find this beer a little too sweet and not overly balanced . maybe it is my palate that is used to overly hopped beers . i like that it is something different and the flavor grows on me as i ontinue to drink . m below average carbonation . i wish it had more . thick and creamy in the mouth . if it had more carbonation i would dig this much much more . o it grew on me as i drank it but i wish it was a little more balanced . i would n t buy again but this is rare from a brewery such as lagunitas . overall not bad,appearance,1.0,1
you can tell this f er is dry hopped to an extreme . it smells more like a bigfoot than any porter i ve had . i m guessing bigtime centennials dry hopping . the beer looks very nice . dark ruby and a wonderful thick light brown colored head sits on top . shows great retention and lacing . i m having a hard time getting into this porter . usually i like a highly hopped porter sn rogue summit etc but this one goes overboard . the porter qualities are n t allowed to come through much . just the barleywine type of hopping . very little roastedness or coffee like tones . this is not a bad beer . just a pretty average but unique porter .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle best by september . served in a nonic pint glass the beer pours a clear gold color with a inch frothy white head after an aggressive pour . head retention and lacing are both pretty good . the aroma is mostly flowery the brew smells like lavender and some sweet malt and honey . taste is the same as the aroma but unfortunately i like the smell of lavender a lot more than i like tasting it . mouthfeel body is medium it s slick and has good carbonation . it s very smooth and is easy to drink . if you like lavender then you ll probably like this brew . i m not a fan of the taste of it so that hurt my overall score for this beer but i was able to get this brew as a single bottle so i ca n t complain too much .,appearance,0.9,1
is my olfactory gland turned off . very little spice or citrus in the nose . disappointing . not crystal clear but this seems to be a filtered wheat . not very hazy . flavor is dull . did budweiser buy out widmer and start watering down the brew with bud light . i detect a faint budweiser yeasty finish almost too bitter uncommon for this style of beer . not to my liking . mouthfeel is nothing special . fizzy and light . overall i would not purchase this beer again . usually i ask for no fruit in my beer but this one needs some citrus to wake up the flavors .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a cloudy orange yellow minimal head and almost no lacing s good smell definately citrusy some orange and possibly peach smell t pretty decent could use a bit more complexity and a bit less water but all in all a good flavor m medium build some carbonation but moves down the throat real easy d goes down smooth,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark maple mahogany hue with no head and no visible carbonation to speak of and very little slippery lacing . the smell is rough . cough syrup and soon to be burnt baking chocolate . lots of expected booze in the nose and some woody notes hiding beneath all the burnt and booze . burnt sugar and bitter baking chocolate chips mark my first impression . then booze followed by overwhelming and cloying syrupy sweetness then more booze . brown sugar and black licorice with more heat . ughhhh . any body have a chaser . the mouthfeel is limp . heavy syrup and no carbonation to speak of . goopy and coating i can tell that i will taste this the rest of the day . overall not enjoyable . one dimensional cloying flavors prohibit this beer from being what it could . the thing i liken it to most is jagermeister with more heat .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bomber into a pint glass . the liquid is dark amber and clear and is topped off by a plentiful marshmallowy tan colored head . the retention and lacing are out of this world . mountains of foam cling to the glass indefinitely . it smells amazing too . candied pineapple white grapefruit rye pine resin and flowers . the flavor from the rye is huge . probably because it comprises of the malt bill . delicious . also there are nice floral and caramel notes and so much grapefruity goodness happening here . it turns very pine resiny going into the finish . this really tastes exactly like what it claims to be a hoppy beer with lots of rye in it . you have to appreciate truth in advertising . it feels very creamy and spicy on the tongue but the carbonation seemed to leave a bit too quickly and is almost completely gone by the end of the bomber s second glass . this beer is a masterpiece . a . the end .,appearance,1.0,1
a coppery orange with minimal head that leaves a thin lacing around the glass . s the smell is a nice blend of sweet malts and spicy floral hops . t caramel malts with a spicy slightly woody and assertive hoppiness . the finish is drying and bitter with a vaguely metallic finish . m medium body and decent carbonation . d an excellent session beer . highly drinkable well hopped and balanced .,appearance,0.6,1
the color on this beer is like none other that i ve seen . it s a deep red that is fairly translucent in small quantities but becomes quite opaque in the wider part of the glass . smell and taste both seem to have a very pine like quality to them . as can be expected from stone lots of hops in this one . taste is great i could drink this all day . alcohol is well hidden at . . good beer prety unique .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer was poured into a champagne flute . appearance this may be the singularly best looking beer i have ever seen in a glass . the beer poured a clear golden coloration . the head was very tall and proud with an off white coloration . the retention was perfect throughout the consumption of the beer . the carbonation was explosive rolling boiling bubbles . bits of lace remained on the glass . smell the beer presents with spicy floral citrus with hints of vannilla . taste the beer has a very spicy floral and citrus strike upon tasting . the finish on the taste is bone dry . mouthfeel the beer is light to medium bodied . there is a constant stream of carbonation throughout the drinking of the beer . drinkability this beer is very drinkable . the alcohol in the beer is well covered up . the alcohol makes itself known in a pleasant warming sort of way . the beer was bottled in .,appearance,1.0,1
this was the beer i was looking forward to the most at the last jackie o s release . it had the most extreme description and sounded like it would prove to be the most sour . i think it delivered on both accounts . served in a tulip the beer is a flat looking black cherry color . no head on it just a small ring of bubbles around the edges . left no lace . smelled pretty damn sourific . lots of funk in here damp basement and mildewy mustiness . sour cherry and acidic brett as well . tart brett up front on the flavor . then comes sweet but biting sourness like the first seconds of an atomic warhead . cherry and apple lead into an even deeper level of mouth watering sourness . you can tell that all the various bacteria has worked its magic on the recluse . some tobacco and maple is on the finish . dry . not as oaky as i had wished but this keeps it from being even more dry . overall i really liked this . as far as the jackie o s sours go i honestly think i still preferred quincedence . but this is a close second . i believe that age will likely be kind to brown recluse .,appearance,0.6,1
one of the better low carb beers available . typical coors characteristics dissappearling head pale color low bitterness . flavor is sort of winey cidery but it tastes mostly like a light domestic lager . nice mouthfeel for a low carb beer for any light beer for that matter . unlike its a b and latrobe counterparts this stuff actually tastes somewhat like beer and does not nauseate .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a dark brown root beer color with but sits opaque black in my glass . thin beige georgia clay colored head is quick to collar but leaves consistent tiny speckles of retention . aroma is dominated by deep and immersive wood char with cola caramel and licorice . taste is more wood char ash mocha and the black cookie part of an oreo cookie . light and delicate yet robust and flavorful . beautifully roasty .,appearance,0.6,1
my label has the word lager in place of the czech words svelty lezak but i m pretty sure this is the same beer . i found this ml green bottle at sal s world of liquor in addison il for . . no freshness date . the beer poured a clear medium gold color with a four finger fluffy white head that lasted awhile and left lots of lacing . the smell was not that great . it had a typical macro lager smell with a bit of green bottle skunk . nothing special . this beer has more bitterness to it than your average lager . while there is a bit of grainy corn sweetness to be found the dry bitter hops steal the show . i did n t care for it that much but it was n t horrible dry medium bodied mouthfeel with fairly high carbonation . it s drinkable and cheap but nothing that i d want more of .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a pint . ounce bottle into my terrapin pint glass . appearance clear golden with a one finger white head . good lacing . not a bad appearance but i prefer more haziness in this kind of beer . smell this stood out to me very appetizing floralness which is exactly what i like in a pale ale . taste hoppy forefront with a biscuit like maltiness balancing it out nicely . it s a typical but good pale ale i will never dislike a beer that tastes like this . mouthfeel fizzy and carbonated . do n t expect much body but it s not that weird piss water thinness you get from ahem some macrobrews . drinkability oh definitely high drinkability . this goes down easily and tastily every swig i take . this is an english ale through and through . i love english ales . this is no exception .,appearance,0.6,1
very light malt sweet aroma that is quite pleasant . medium gold color that is a little light for style . nice frothy head that has good retention . lighter steady malt flavor with slight roast characteristics . dryness from start to finish and lasts but is pleasing . somewhat full mouthfeel with it s sufficient carbonation . would be easy to drink several in one sitting and probably enjoyable too .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew poured a medium head of finely sized light brown bubbles and asemi opaque dark brown body . it has a very nice medium strength malt aroma with a very good malt doppelbock flavor . it is very smooth from start to finish slightly sweet and leaves a slight tingling sensation in the aftertaste .,appearance,1.0,1
a kinda weak head . no pop to it . s ca n t really tell what i smell here . not what i thought i would get from this beer . t a little malty at the end . not something i liked in the beer . m dark bitter and dry . o just not a beer for me . i tried it did n t like it and will move on to something else .,appearance,0.4,0
different for sure and not in all the great a way . poured with almost no head which is now totally gone . color is a cloudy dark amber with lots of sediment . aroma is a pungent malt juniper . yeast wet cardboard resin . flavor is like aroma with a tart edge . almost no carbonation . finish is like flavor with a long lingering tartness and a little alcohol . maybe i got a bad one .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer tasted like chalk and a resin that permiated . i was not at all impressed . this beer is way overrated . i think they need to redo the ingredients . and start over the only thing i liked was the smell . this beer should not even be called a beer more like a smelly funky cross between wheat and flemish . . maybe i had a bad bottle . the carbonation was still there . so i dont know .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from bottle into pint glass . a slight deep amber coloring nice lingering head and lacing . very high carbonation apparent . really nice looking brew . s definite pungy maltiness coming from the nose . my wife stated that it smelled like burned air from a hair dryer . not the most pleasant nose . t m there is something about the malt or yeast used in this brew that just comes across strangely in the taste . crisp finish with just the slightest hint of bitterness . mouthfeel slightly creamy . d drinkable but this is definitely not the first beer that i would look for on a hot summer day .,appearance,0.9,1
drank from a seidel poured from a can . appearance like phosphorescent piss . not much head . yuck smell like grain . but nothing much else . taste like disgusting skunky grain . pretty shitty . mouthfeel not very good either . its okay but not great drinkability great for binge drinking but not much else . its like beer grain flavoured water .,appearance,0.3,0
this is a domestically nz produced version by independent breweries which is . alc vol and was about medium cost for a domestic dozen . with some trepidation after reading the earlier reviews i am to going to get the can and pour . it pours a beautiful golden um . well . liquid effluent colour with a small head which rapidly dissapates . tastes fizzy and sweet at first impression . on repeated sips i discover a cloying mouth feel there is a hint of bitterness of the way through the swallow but the aftertaste is short and sweet . as a drink its a relatively innocuous alcoholic beverage which is easy to drink but as a beer it has little to no reedeeming characteristics . do i feel a headache coming on . .,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle poured into a goblet . thanks to phyl ca for this bottle . appearance crystal clear gold body with a huge white head took three goblets to pour this . the head never fully dissipates and the lace sticks to the glass . gorgeous . smell smells like a hoppy tripel . all the great hop flavors of an ipa with the complex citric fruits of a tripel . some honey and spice flavors behind that . belgian yeast aromas abound as well . taste a little bit of a letdown from the smell but still good . hoppy up front with some nice belgian spice . sweetness in the middle which is a bit much . finishes like bitter honey . mouthfeel very heavy for such an effervescent smell . by the end of the bottle it s almost syrupy and a bit hard to drink . i expected more of a dry finish at such a high abv but it s still sweet at the end . overall wonderful combination of flavors . a little drier and less sweetness and this would be spot on .,appearance,1.0,1
had this a while ago review from notes season this beer should n t be retired . arrived in a pint glass clear ruby color with no head left no lace . smelled typical primarily of cloves and cinnamon . the taste was slightly more interesting . strong licorice flavor which i enjoyed . other spices were fairly heavy but not oberly detracting or unbalanced . medium bodied . very low carbonation . i think the abv on this was higher than the original batch on record here . i would n t want multiples of this but one of the better beers at the brewpub on my visit .,appearance,0.4,0
from warners fridged . pours a copper body one finger amber head with delightfully varied bubble size . lacing excellent aromas of the usual grapefruit and pine suspects . no coffee on nose . taste is a little duller than the nose and the coffee is not present to start with . tastes just like a standard ipa with a slight build up of a duller taste maybe the coffee dregs . . sad . mouthfeel a little flat a bit more carbonation would be good . overall not too bad but this bottle is now months old and i suspect showing it . bb . coffee just does n t feature . wish it was only a ml,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber . enjoy by . . is printed very faintly near the bottom . tasted in mid may . dark brown w red tones . no haze or sediment with a dark ruby gemstone quality under the light . huge to finger tan beige head slowly recedes to thin but relatively constant layer . great webby lace . malty sweet aroma caramel light roast gentle smoke mixing with fig note hint of grassy hop and faint phenols flavor has the same maltiness but with slightly more pine like hop resins and roast with moderate bitterness from both . smoke remains subtle and complementary . bitterness and resins do linger a bit but i think still within the style parameters for an american porter . phenols peek into the finish and accentuate the bitterness somewhat . light to medium body smooth at first then some astringency plus phenols come in for slight sharpness . moderate carbonation seems to accentuate this at times but remains overall sort of neutral .,appearance,1.0,1
dogfish head is really pushing it these days . they seem to be doing the avery thing . trying to make one beer in every concievable style that will make people say you ca n t even taste the alcohol . how do they balance it so well . it gets me drunk and it tastes like fruit . yay . the only problem is that this does n t often work and the result is usually a sacrifice of style for abv . as for fort i have no idea what the hell they were trying to do . this takes like cranberries and vodka . for . . what the hell . it pours out the color of a cran apple fruitopia . almost no head . what little there is receeds quickly . smells like berris and cheap nikolai vodka out of a plastic bottle . it s kind of syrupy . the mouthfeel is okay at first but gets progressively hotter as you go on . i m sipping it right now . i take a little in my mouth swish it hold it swallow it wait a moment . nothing . what a one dimensional beer . drinkable sure if you just want tog et drunk but this is nothing special and it is way overpriced . dogfish head needs to get their act together . i remember the days of minute ipa s that tasted like they were brewed by jesus . bottom line do n t waste your money . blah .,appearance,0.4,0
poured out of its short and stubby white painted . oz bottle into a tulip glass . body is dark brown with a monsterous head with great retention that produced lacing throughout the duration of the drink . smell is sweet dark fruits plumas and raisens and alcohol . taste is fruity with a potent alcohol bite dominating the very dry finish . this brew definately gets better as it warms up in the glass . while it is not an absolutely stellar brew it sure does hold its own as a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a lot like the american macros pale yellow and a very small head that disappears quickly . smells a lot like those beers also . however the taste was definitely better than the appearance . very light characteristics that you would expect from a beer that looks and smells like this one does . but there is just enough hops to provide some flavor and leave a little bitter aftertaste . i do n t particularly like this style of beer so i probably wo n t be buying it again but i would definitely not have a problem drinking another one if it was available . overall this would be an easy to drink beer for even the pickiest of beer advocates .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a single bottle of this . poured into a pub glass semi rigerously forming a smallish head less then a half inch tall . the heat is white slowly receding and leaving a cap of retention along with thing legs of lace . color resembles a row based brew a pale yellow hazy and unfiltered looking . a small amount of orange color too looking more like a wheat beer . aroma is lacking at first smelling of irish spring bar soap with a little sweetness and floral hops mixing with some citric notes . mouthfeel is biting with carbonation and a little bit of slick feel . carbonation is bordering nuisance levels as it is quite prickly and sharp . taste is light as well but as it warmed flavors are coming around . wood seems masked by bittering hops of pine lemon zest and an odd funk . i find myself wondering where the wood went . for an ipa though this is a decent contender . but based on the style of wood aging the lack of aroma and the disappointing feel i cant see myself grabbing another one of these .,appearance,0.8,1
finally found this after months of looking . i firmly believe that everything that comes from pabst is the same beer but they put it in different cans for nostalgic purposes . that being said hell it s not that bad . beats the holy hell out of bmc . there are hops in it . i ll never buy it again but my conscience is now clear .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a hazy karat gold color with considerable amounts of chunkiness floating in it despite a very slow pour . protein flakes everywhere in the beer makes this truly disgusting to look at . no head and no lacing to speak of . the smell is one step up from the appearance showing wheat a lot of belgian yeast esters sour apples a hint of citrus hops and caramel . again one step up from the aroma is the flavor which is heavily spicy espceically corainder and black pepper . it is also very sweet . some light fruits show through pears granny smith apples even a bit of underripe strawberry . mouthfeel is probably the heaviest i ve ever tasted . no other way to describe it but thick . it almost feels like you re drinking gravy . all in all one of the most dynamic beers i ve ever tasted . i ve never had something taste look and smell almost completely diferrent . aside from looking pretty bad this beer is great i think as are most of de dolle s offerings . think white beer on steroids . i think that s pretty close .,appearance,0.4,0
i m not going to bother with a detailed review of this stuff because the agony of drinking it is n t something that can be properly written down it would be like trying to describe what it feels like to have your teeth pulled out with a rusty crowbar . the appearance is about what you d expect from a beer called black it pours like crude oil with no real head to speak of just a few wispy bubbles . the smell is acrid as hell utterly burnt and and boozy with an intense sugary sweetness beneath it all . the taste can only be described as sugar coated car tire . the sheer intensity and bitterness of the aftertaste is unlike anything i ve had before . the bitterness takes a moment to kick in after swallowing and up until that point i thought the beer really was n t that bad i was proven wrong . it makes the hoppiest of double ipas taste bland and flavorless in comparison . it makes chewing on hop pellets seem pleasant . the finish is unrelenting in its bitterness so deep and acrid that i began dreading the next sip and yet some strange masochistic desire kept me coming back until i finished my glass . i m just glad i had someone to share the pain with because there s no fucking way i could drink an entire bottle of this . on an ending note i have no idea how to rate this . although it does n t necessarily contain any qualities that i would describe as pleasant or enjoyable it is certainly a unique experience . recommended for masochists and the self loathing .,appearance,0.8,1
i pour these into a pub glass . nice goldenrod color head dissipates after a few minutes . smells ok. that s where the beer drops off . it has a little bit of a bite to it and will leave a bitter taste in your mouth but nothing to back it up . it s got an almost oily texture going down . honestly i ve killed about three cases of these in the past half year and every time i buy one i remember why i had n t for a while . they give me gas and make me queasy . on average it s one of the cheaper lagers out there . but drop the extra and buy the premium s older more sophisticated brother the yuengling original .,appearance,0.8,1
i poured this beer into my small goblet . i was surprised to see how radiant this orange amber beer was . it almost looks like it is glowing beneath the white head . the head slowly fades to a thin ring of foam . the body of the beer has a slight haze to it as well which probably adds to the glowing effect . the aroma is sweet and fruity with notes of alcohol and peach cobbler . some sort of spice is also there . not sure if it s clove or coriander or something else as it is so well mingled with the other scents . the aroma is fairly unified making it difficult to pinpoint individual scents . the first couple sips are surprsingly light in flavor and it is hard to discern much more than simply malt . then the third sip hits you with a ton of coriander . wow . i wait a few seconds to gather my wits and a saccharine sweetness appears in the aftertatse joined by a decent level of bitterness . the next sip reveals more creamy malt and some ripe fruits then candi sugar and then the same aftertaste . in contrast to the homogenous aroma the flavor profile is like a battle royale in your mouth . so many very distinct flavors are present including that diet soda aftertaste . it s hard to get through it but taking minimal time between sips lessens the impact of the aftertaste . and it does seem to subside a bit as the beer warms or as my mouth adjusts creating more of a dry hoppy finish . the mouthfeel is a bit thin in body but very smooth . the carbonation that is present is very fine . the drinkability suffers on two counts very noticeable alcohol esters for a abv brew and that sacharrine diet soda aftertaste aftertaste that hits you in the early part of the glass . i m reminded of the old clich e you ca n t judge a book by it s cover because inside this beautiful cover is one of the most confusing stories ever told in a beer bottle . this flying fish does n t fly too well with me as there are many other belgian style ales i d rather buy before catching this fish again.,appearance,0.9,1
just does n t do it for me . with a wealth of iipa experience it comes off carmel sweet nose and finish . some bitters and somewhat of a finish . just nothing like any other west cost iipa . prob a ton of this was made so a given to the quantity and effort . but having cheap champagne it just has that hangover sweetness midwest iipa feel . and pliny elder sampled just before really laid down the law . still nice to see the effort put in . also says drink by sept . maybe this right out of the shoot it was fresher and better . still fun to try a sam adams product . the pack with cherry and bock were also both not good . this being the most flavorfull but not really the best per say .,appearance,0.8,1
my friend moose drinker of mickey s old style blended scotch and jameson says he ll drink this . i think because it lacks taste and comes in a ml bottle . there s a moral here . pours a clear and light gold with little foam . there s a slight sweetness in the nose along with citrus fruit ruby grapefruit but weak in the mouth both in taste and heaviness . my bottle said best before march so i m drinking it two months after the recommended dossage . i d rather brew soemthing better .,appearance,0.4,0
big thanks to matt for this one . pours a deep amber with tons of frothy white head . smell is sweet grapefruit with a hint of toffee and some earthy notes . taste is slightly malty up front . smooth toffee which is quickly interrupted by the hops . strong grapefruit earthy notes and some slight pepper . the aftertaste is a lingering crisp hoppiness . very good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear brilliant amber body with a creamy ivory colored head . gooey latticework of lacing . smell alluring sweet smelling aroma of luscious honey toffee candies and a hint of fruit . taste biscuity malt flavor with a caramel sweetness that quickly dries out . only a very minor hop presence imparting no more than a soft bitterness which brings us through to the astringent increasingly watery finish . mouthfeel light bodied . mild carbonation nitronation . . creamy mouthfeel . drinkability much to my dismay this beer followed the exact same course as the can of tetley s i had recently . sure it looked great and smelled fine but in both cases it s all downhill from there .,appearance,0.9,1
the peak one pours a dark black with mahongany highlights . it has a light brown head that quickly dissipated to a thin film and collar that laced the glass a little . the aroma is of roasted malts and chocolate . the taste is rather bland . i remember it being more flavorful on tap . it has a very watery mouthfeel . the flavor is some roasted malt initially with a bitter coffee like finish . like the telemark ipa this seems a lot different than the beer i had on tap at the brewery . at the brewery i remember it being a very nice porter . out of this bottle it is a very disappointing bland brew .,appearance,0.8,1
this one was free . served from bottle into a blue ridge standard pint . pours golden yellow with one finger white head when poured aggressively that subsides to none almost instantly . there was no apparent lacing present throughout . the aroma was comprised of only citrus . the flavor was of wheat and water . it was light on the palate with medium carbonation . overall this brew was very bland in all aspects . in my opinion the most interesting man in the world needs to find himself a new brew to drink . i m just glad it was free .,appearance,0.4,0
one of the prettiest looking beers i ve seen a reddish cloudy haze glows from within with a pink thick bubbly head . has a big cherry head sour and a little yeasty . the tastes echoes this a nice spicy flavor with big big sour cherry flavor . a fairly crisp mouthfeel and pretty drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
a pretty beautiful . a reddish amber color just glowing . the head is white and healthy with good lacing . not clear but not really murky either . s i get some belgian notes and some light hops . i get some slight malt and caramel as well but nothing crazy . not what i expected . t a nice crisp ale with plenty of hops . to me this is more of a dipa that has faded out than any sort of strong ale . the flavors are good but nothing crazy or too complex . m nice and crisp initially the carbonation and mouthfeel are pretty nice . the flavors fall a bit flat though after the initial hit and the aftertaste is nothing special . o i had one of these fresh a while back and i felt it was drinking a lot better . the hops have faded and it just does n t have the malt to age particularly well . still crisp and dry but the flavor is n t getting any better . gfunk o,appearance,1.0,1
this ale is dark amber in color with a small off white head . the retention and lacing are both good . the aroma is of citrus hops and is mildly piney . the flavor is a bit maltier than the nose implies but remains hop dominated . the piney hops definitely surface near the finish of your sip . mouth feel is medium in body with a decent amount of carbonation . overall this is a good ipa but not an outstanding one .,appearance,0.6,1
big thanks to a generous trader . i must admit i approached this beer with no small amount of trepidation . oysters . hmmm . pours a blackish black with a black interior and black edging . it s a dark brew . nice looking bubbling dark brown foam . really attractive . i m leaning towards giving it a for appearance . hmm . i think i will . long lasting brown crust and a thin smattering of foam . the smell unfortunately does not live up to the appearance . some roasty dry smelling malts yeah they smell dry along with some charred coffee and . maybe a hint of chocolate . taste is charred and roasty a bit of coffee and bitter chocolate . there s a weird brackish aftertaste . is that my imagination or is a bit like salt brine . quite distracting . it could just be uber charred astringent malt not sure . well it was an experience . i get a bit queasy thinking about gobs of oysters going into the brew kettle but thanks for the chance to try it .,appearance,1.0,1
north carolina law states that any beer over abv must have the abv indicated on the bottle somewhere . since there is no indication of abv i would have to assume this is or less . dispenses from a oz bottle into an imperial pint glass . a clear dark amber dark caramel colored beer emerges and is topped by a super creamy white head . the head stays around one finger in height for atleast five minutes after the intitial pour . lacing is so dense i can barely see through the glass . aroma is a bit lacking but full of toffee and caramel and roasted malts . nice burnt toast flavors with some roasted caramel and chocolate malts . sweet malty toasty flavorful . even some light coffee flavors as well . mouthfeel wasnt as full bodied as i would have liked from a malt bomb like a scottish but there is plenty of body to give a nice coating and fill the mouth . nice drinkiability . maybe a little sweet toward the end of this bomber but a very nice beer . highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
xipa pours a tall white head somewhat thin looking . huge amount of bubbles coming up from the bottom . light golden straw colored body . comes off as somewhat hop dominate with very little malt . this does n t smell like a double ipa at least as i know the style . somewhat acidic hops grape fruit perhaps and a faint very american ipa like malt . the hops come out firing on all cylinders . i ca n t place the hop choices here . i can make a few guesses as this comes off like most american ipas . the double seems out of place but still one heck of a good ipa . the malt is well in the back ground to start but once i got used to the hops the malt came out more . caramel malt is the only part i can really pick up on here . easy to drink dry without being too dry . this beer drinks well the carbonation is great but i ca n t say anything about this is blowing me away either .,appearance,0.6,1
jeez this is a special reserve beer . what is the reserve a bed in a poison control center . the pour from the ghetto sized oz can gives you a brew best describes as first piss after the beer fest . clear and yellow with a questionable white froth on top . smell is sweet corn and fruity ester funk that i normally smell in dogfish head beers . matter of fact this smells exactly like dfh liquor de malt . and i do see that i gave liquor de malt a . in smell so . taste is weirdly unflavored just some apples and alcohol burn . near tasteless alcohol delivery device . mouthfeel is water plus vodka . drinkability is . . subjective . there are far nastier malt liquors out there and i have tasted them . this is meant for just two types of people hardcore alcoholics and college students . more or less the same thing in some places . unless you intend to stop going to work and become a wine o avoid . . .,appearance,0.4,0
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in willow glen ca . poured into a couple snifters to share with my girlfriend . inch dark tan semi frothy head after an aggressive pour . head dissipates quickly with almost no retention . black in color . almost no lacing . smells of very roasted malts . very strong aroma . toasted malts and alcohol present . roasted toasted malts . a bit over roasted flavor . not the best balance . some very dark chocolate present in the aftertaste . full body little carbonation . a rather watery mouthfeel for a ris . the price is rather high for a ris from ca when i live here considering the quality .,appearance,0.4,0
a new beer to our area . this comes in a ml bottle and i like the art work on their labels this one pours a half a glass of beer and half a glass of head . beautiful thick white head that clings to the glass like no other . the body is a bright lemon yellow an cloudy . champagne like bubbles continue to come from the bottom . nose is vinegar funky and yeast . taste is once again tangy funky spicy lemon . i did n t realize this was a low alcohol beer until i began the review . it does n t matter since this is enjoyable to drink either way . very nice carbonation and obviously quite drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a shaker pint glass at cellar temp results in a nice frothy tan head that slowly sinks to a thin cap lots of lacing . smell is roasted malt and yeast a slight coffee tinge gets in but not powerful at all overall subdued . taste is a burnt bitter upfront and a weird yeasty bready middle no sweetness alcohol is subdued kind of disappointing . not one i d pick again .,appearance,0.9,1
i got an india ale for samuel smith s holiday pack for . at meijers . i am in the mood for an ipa tonight so i thought i would give this beer a try i was disappointed with their nut brown ale so i hope this beer turns out better . no visible bottling date . poured from a brown foiled ml bottle into a samuel smith s pint glass . a the label on this beer looks ok but there is nothing about it that really catches the eye . it poured a pretty clear orangish amber color with two and a half fingers worth of fluffy white head that died down to a thin layer that stayed till the end and left some nice lacing . this beer looks good . s the aroma is pretty similar to the nut brown ale which is pretty disappointing . it has that same aroma of very sweet malts that impart an aroma that smells like a mixture of apple juice and sweet sherry . i pick up a little bit of earthy hops but not much . just like the nut brown ale there is much to be desired with the aroma . it needs less sweetness and more hops . t thankfully the taste is is n t as bad as the aroma but it still is n t that good . the first thing that i picked up in this beer was the sweet malt base that has a high amount of medium sweetness and imparts a grainy and biscuit like flavor and there is a noticeable yeasty flavor . the hops show up in the middle and are pretty much all earthy and pretty light on flavor . the finish had a medium amount of light bitterness and it had a grainy aftertaste with a little bit of earthy hops . i know english ipa s are pretty balanced but on this one the sweet malts were the most dominating with only a very mild amount of earthy hops coming through . m somewhat smooth on the light side of being medium bodied and it had the right amount of medium carbonation . not much to complain about as far as the mouthfeel goes . overall i thought that this was a pretty average english ipa i admit i do n t have that much experience with english ipa s and this is my first traditional one brewed in england but this ipa just did n t do it for me there was n t enough hop flavors to balance out the overly sweet malts . the lack of flavor and the sweeter then normal malts makes this beer not that drinkable a whole bottle is a little too much i lost interest after the first ounces . what i liked most about this beer was the look and mouthfeel it looked pretty good in the samuel smith pint glass and the mouthfeel was on par for an english ipa . what i liked least about this beer was the aroma and taste the aroma was pretty close to their nut brown ale with those overly sweet malts that smell more like a mixture of sherry and apple juice then they smell like a beer and the taste was n t too balanced with the overly sweet malts taking over putting the hops on the back burner . i wo n t be buying this beer again and i would have to be pretty desperate for a beer to drink this again . i do n t recommend this beer the malt base is too sweet and it does n t let enough hop flavors come through . so far i am for with the samuel smith holiday pack this beer was n t as bad as the nut brown ale but it still was n t good either . i do n t know if these beers are old or if i just do n t like the sweet malt profile of their beers . bridge brew work s ipa is still my favorite ipa i would gladly take that or this beer any day . i hope their oatmeal stout is much better because so far i am unimpressed with this english brewery .,appearance,0.9,1
a bright light golden with a thin layer of head on top . s downright offensive notes of wet dog and onion . t sulfurous metallic taste up front little bitterness . notes of cracker from the malt bill . m thin and watery with low carbonation . d by far the worst beer i ve had in a long time and the worst offering from carolina brewery . i really wish i had n t bought an entire growler . addendum the more i think about it the more i think this may be a skunked growler . i got it from the whole foods in raleigh . no idea how old it is . i really hope this is the case .,appearance,0.7,1
copper orange pour with a small off white head . big grapefruit and tropical fruit aroma with a sweet clover honey background . juicy hop flavor with lots of tropical fruit notes and clover honey lingering on the palate after you swallow . strong floral and pine notes come out after a few sips . sticky oily medium body with lots of carbonation to break it up . the alcohol sticks around on the palate for a while in the aftertaste too .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle shared with fly dewbrewer humulone red and others . thanks guys . pours a glowing orange with no head . funky nose reminiscent of gooey band aids . odd taste with sweet guaze like flavor . no carbonation on it either and this one just was n t for me .,appearance,0.3,0
i loved this beer . months ago . i should have sipped it then . i ahve recently learned from experience that saving lagunitas beers longer than months yields poor results . regardless i still love this beer . it pours a very dark amber slightly translucent with little to no head . the aroma consists of raisins and chocolate with a slight dead hop likely because of its age . the old age gives the well i should have had this months ago cardboard flavor . but it also has a great light barley flavor . i feel bad for not drinking these lagunitas beers sooner brown sugar undercover hairy eyeball . some say that aging beer is a crap shoot . i am now hapy to know that i should just drink lagunitas beers rather than saving them . fresh laugnitas beers are amazingly hopped so i should just focus on the fresh ones .,appearance,0.9,1
pours mahogany but light make this one shine pomegranate red forms a one finger tan head with decent retention but little lacing . rather pungent aroma or molasses bready malts figs and light all spice . hop character is earthy and yeasty slightly citrus . very sweet . toasted malts rather sweet and rather bready . somewhat spiced and a mild bitterness following earthy . very simple overall but malt heavy for an amber . some additional hops would do wonders for the balance on this one . good body but underwhelming carbonation . makes it feel heavy and syrupy . fcb this claims this is a remake of their retro red and as far as i can tell it s the same beer rather lacking in hops and carbonation but it s got some decent flavor . a rather average amber not something to seek out but not bad either .,appearance,0.9,1
amber brown perfectly clear with a single finger of soapy white pilsner like head that settles to a ring quickly . the nose is quite nutty . . smells like a darker version of czechvar . a hint of coffee but if you ve smelled a mash of dark grains . that s the aroma . mmm . tastes much like a world class pilsner with a darker grain bill . hints of coffee cocoa and tons of grain . mouthfeel is smooth good carbonation and enough body to lend enjoyability but without hurting an extremely high drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle with a red and white label that has a retro drawing of a waiter serving beer . he must be moving fast because they put black streaks behind one of his legs . it s either that or he s tripping . i failed to see a date anywhere on the bottle or label . that s probably because they did n t put one on . when poured into a southern tier pint glass this retro sparkling dry beer was a clear as crystal pale straw yellow . it was so pale that it was about a shade up from being a urine yellow . what did the head of foam look like . you have to be joking . the head of foam was nothing but a sad looking faint string of bubbles acting as the head of foam . pathetic . what was there quickly disappeared into oblivion . it left nothing behind to say that it even was there . overall it s a sad appearance from any beer . i wish i could go in depth about the aroma but there s not much to write about . it was simply a grainy aroma filled with cheap malted grains . that s it folks . no hops or fruits just cheap malted grains like corn and rice . this beer featured a sparkling dry taste of more cheap malted grains . there was a faint hop presence toward the back but nothing to write home about . i do n t care if it s labeled as a czech pilsener here it tasted just like a macro lager to me . this was a light bodied beer with more than enough crispy carbonation and a tiny aftertaste of cheap malted grains and a gentle touch of bitter hops . do you know the saying you get what you paid for . well that s what i get for a . a bottle . if you want a cheap macro lager with a retro label that makes you feel like you stepped back in time then grab a bottle of this .,appearance,0.3,0
i had meager choices at the dinner i was at tonight so i tried this because i had n t had one before . it poured a thin faint yellow almost clear with minimal head . the smell was like watered down budweiser with a muted hint ot the trademark a b grain harshness . the taste . i ve never much liked a b beers because of the trademark harsh grain flavors . no problem with this beer . there was n t much flavor at all . i ve had tap water with more flavor . the mouthfeel was like water with a few bubbles of carbonation . this is highly drinkable but so is water .,appearance,0.2,0
you ever make a really bad inexcusable incredibly offensive mistake . like the sort of mistake that even your best friend would n t forgive you for . and it s not that this mistake was really malicious just so insensitive and mind bogglingly stupid that it s unforgivable . you used to be mark or whatever but then after making this mistake you became that guy who made that mistake . maybe one time you accidentally killed your mom s dog total accident like you sat on it and then instead of telling anyone about it you went next door huffed butane and knocked up your friend s year old sister . or maybe you meant to fart in the pool only whoops out came poop a lot of it and you did n t tell anybody just went inside all poopy butt swim trunks still on and sat down indian style on your uncle s expensive persian rug and played a few games of uno . those are bad things man . but you know what . i got you some redemption . drinking a full bottle of shergill ipa is such an unimaginable scary thing such a life defining mistake that it will supersede any and every other awful thing you ve ever done . this looks smells and tastes like poison . please pardon the lack of beer technicalities in that description it s just that this does n t in any way even slightly resemble beer . it s like some someone filled a bottle up with roach spray and it just got mislabeled at the factory . aside from colonial pub pints hefe this is the worst tasting beer i ve ever had . it s inexcusable . every person who was involved in its manufacture and sale should ben ashamed of themselves . just buying and attempting to consume it has made me a worse person . this is n t just a bad beer . it s an experience .,appearance,0.2,0
the aroma of the ale reminded me of fruit . it is definitely not a typical aroma for me to sense . the head was very carbonated with very fine bubbles that lingered a long time . the taste was different for me and i am having trouble describing it . many fine bubbles continued to rise from the bottom of my glass well after i poured it . the color of this ale is a pleasant medium amber . overall i liked it but i much prefer the bocks and the porters .,appearance,1.0,1
a dear friend opened this up in vermont this past weekend with high hopes fantasties already shredded mysteries denuded glasses empty . the cork popped we sat in the glow of the mountain s moon and the dim christmas lights . seasonable carbonation and a sexy label make for a promising redemptive opportunity . one puff and the dream is battered back down into the fryer . something a little too weird about this one . i ve both poured out and tried to turn to distill batches of homebrew that smelled like this mixture of rambutan and rank citrus . there is a sourness there but the funk is also slightly reminiscent of bandaids . it is unpleasant . the taste is similarly painful . plasticky citrus sour funk and weird fruit . mostly undrinkable . i want to be interested and i am which is how i end up with multiple pours . but my interest is some sort of masochistic fascination with liquid . between of us we drink half the bottle . brave souls attempt to finish the bottle the next morning one of which even declaring it s much better after sitting out all night . after more testing it is decreed that it is exactly the same as the night before only a bit flatter . i m thinkin we got some wild yeast that just do n t make things right in here . that happens.and i ai n t mad atcha .,appearance,0.7,1
well i was really looking forward to trying this beer after all the great reviews . .i can say my taste is for sure different that a lot of folks on this site . first appearance is pretty good with that awesome head that just keeps coming but the color just seems to be too light and clear something else is going on here . smell is this an old adjunct of some kind or what . taste is thin but seems to hide the high abv very well but again it tastes like an american adjunct to me . drink one is enough i have more to go and i will finish them somehow maybe i will become enlightened as to why this beer is supposed to be so great .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle as part of gift pack from lcbo for christmas . best before of may . pours a perfect cloudy gold with a big fluffy head . lots of little bubbles going up the side of the glass . nice yeasty aroma . flavour is a bit light bodied . yeasty a little spicy . decent but not the best of its ilk .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to a hazy copper with very thin white head and minimal lacing . very strong floral perfumy aroma . initial tastes were of floral . at mid glass taste of malt and spices crept in and i even detected hints of alcohol . although i enjoyed the flavor the finish came on very quickly and was much too dry for my tastes . i have to say that this beer is much better than the other product of theirs that ive had . .alba scots pine ale . however ill stick to hops in my beer and leave the heather to beautify the scottish countryside,appearance,0.4,0
good head retention thats lasting the entire beer . tight bubbles . smell is somewhat nutty with lots of yeast . caramel . taste is yeastier than other s . malty flavor with hints of raisins and caramel . alcoholic aftertaste with a brown sugar finish . nice silky mouthfeel . nice beer,appearance,1.0,1
ml swingtop bottle poured into halleroder mini . l stein in leipzig germany . bottle acquired in berlin germany at the karl marx allee specialty beer laden shop . served plain without any of the nasty syrup they like to ruin it with that serving tradition is primarily reserved for little girls . reviewed live . a one finger head of slight cream fair thickness and poor retention . slightly cloudy semitransparent pale yellow colour . unappealing . sm heavy on the souring hops light on some fringe esters but not berry . a moderate strength scent all around . appealing but atypical for the region . t shockingly sour body and climax . the sourness drowns out all of the other flavours if they exist . it s almost as if it were brewed with bacteria or akin to one of the rarer sour belgian beers . it s more gose than berliner weisse . pleasant on the finish as the sourness is injected with a slight bitterness . simple in terms of flavour but complex in terms of layering one flavour . the sourness is treated with care as it ought to be . it s balanced but one true note is n t difficult to balance . mf crisp just coarse enough and wet enough to be somewhat refreshing though this aim is subverted by the sour notes . perhaps practiced drinkers would feel refreshed by it . brilliantly complements the flavours of the body . dr this is not at all a beer for everyone let alone a casual drinker . it s very affordable but it s also very atypically sour . it s really more a gose than a berliner weisse in terms of convention excepting the low abv . it can best be described as a very sour berliner weisse which is maybe why it s recommended to be paired with the nasty little girl candy syrup by some retailers . the bottle makes no mention of this practice so the retailers must be the ones perverting the flavour . enjoy cold but not too cold .,appearance,0.4,0
served in a tulip glass a this beer pours a pale straw yellow crystal clear body with a few strands of tiny bubbles . the head is a thick creamy white cloud that turns rocky after the beer sits for a bit . this beer has nice belgian lace throughout the drink . s the smell of perfume and light yeast and hints of pears and pepper are noted in the background . t soft fruity notes are blended with a hint of spice and sourness . the fruit has qualities of pears oranges with a slight buttery corn hint but it is very light . this finish has a nice hop bitterness that mixes with the spiciness of the beer . m light mouthfeel with a hint of fizz in the texture . no astringency or alcohol warmth . d this beer is truly light and it does have some nice complexity in flavor . the buttery corn notes as it warmed seem to interfere with the other flavors but not a great deal . the head is simply incredible and the lace just last and last . this is one fizzy yellow beer that is wonderful .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a thin a off white head that rapidly dissipates into the ethers . body is deep brown black . light aromas of sweet and roasted malt a touch of oak and very light citrus hops in the background . the oakiness becomes a bit more pronounced ion the flavor along with some of the accompanying bourbon . however there is plenty of dark vinous fruit like malt to balance it out along with a mild bitterness . a bit of plumb and chocolate as well but all with a goodly amount of sweetness . the alcohol is well hidden . medium body moderate carbonation . crisp in the mouth with a lingering albeit mild bitterness . new hollands crown jewel indeed . this ale shows a great deal of patience and vision in its creation . the oak bourbon character is quite assertive at times but by no means drowns out the complexities of the malt bill . i drank this around cellar temperature which really seemed to bring out its full character .,appearance,0.6,1
i was really looking forward to try the weihenstephaner hefe since a long time . finally was able to land one at pattaya . i pulled it out of the fridge at just about the right temperature and as i began to pour the liquid gold my heart began to pump expectingly . it poured a beautiful hazy but resplendent golden into the glass with a stiffly beaten meringuish rocky head . the head was so stiff looking that if you just noticed that it would pass of for a vacherin topping . beneath the stiff and still head the body was active with bubble jets rising everywhere . the combination and contrast of the body and head was breath taking . i took a whiff and it was all you would expect from a hefe clovey spicy and fruity banana with notes of yeasty bread raw wheat and citrus . you could smell each characteristic in isolation such was the great balance in this brew . as the head receded a little just a little i took a sip and was hit by a wave of energy . the beer was bursting with the fruitiness of a banana the heat of cloves and the sweet and citrus flavours of the wheat . the smell percolated itself beautifully in the taste . this was really what an ideal wheat beer should be like near perfect . i had never tasted anything quite like it in the world of wheat ales . it was amazingly refreshing and tasty . moderate carbonation medium bodied was a pleasure to drink . this probably would be my favourite session beer till now very nice and easy going . definitely the perfect summer beer . well there are wheat beers and there is the weihenstephaner hefeweissbier . what a revelation . .,appearance,1.0,1
draught keg version sampled at ebf on . not sure what the problem was but this version seemed to have the most problems of any . the head formation was fairly poor and while it was retained at a low cover with some lacing the beer seemed undercarbonated . still having it out of a sampling glass is not even close to ideal so i will defer my appearance score to the average of my other scores for this beer . the nose showed a dry hoppiness light seltzer water notes and even some fresh fruitiness . not nearly as crisp with a honeybutter sort of suggestion and bits of breadiness . the flavor was the most affected showing an unusual amount of diacetyl . though the carbonation was not spot on it still did not get as sluggish and thick as the bottled version . the hops were rather toned down this time only adding a fruity floral note less crisp herbal dryness than the growler sample . good amounts of honey finish it off with a lasting bit of yeast that is not particularly as crisp as in other samples .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a large wine glass very dark giant creamy brown head very enticing . smelled chocolate at first then i changed my mind to cocoa powder . i was unsure that point . i tasted it . i liked it . very rich malt and chocolate but the amazing bitter killed it just at the right moment . stay away if you do n t like bitter in your stouts so damn creamy and full i loved it in my mouth . i could drink enough to put me over the ledge . here i go .,appearance,1.0,1
boddingtons pub ale attempts to capture the english draught favorite in a can . i guess it does that more than some others do . i have heard people call boddingtons a yellow guinness which i find funny . although both come in draught cans and pour up in a similar fashion the two brews are extremely different beasts . boddingtons shows up a light amber pale gold in color with a beautiful inch of thick cream the bubbles being almost indiscernible . the cascading action that takes place as the beer settles and the head rises is fascinating to watch . some of this head stays with the beer and a thin layer of lace coats the glass all the way down . aromas of buttery malt and gentle floral hops are present . the taste is not too complex very creamy malt segues into hops on the sides of the tongue and throat caramel like taste . these are not very strong flavors . the beer feels somewhat full in the mouth but is extremely smooth and has no carbonation . although i expected more tastes and stronger flavors boddingtons is not a bad beer . a great place to start for a classic english ale draught but in a can . cheers,appearance,0.9,1
go figure oz . is n t one of the serving type choices on the drop down menu . anyway anyone who picks this up pretty much knows what they re in for . it s yellow and fizzy . the only real distinction between this and other malt liquors is that it tastes even more like old boiled corn than most and has a slightly higher alcohol content . the trade off is obvious and people who have nothing left to live for should almost certainly grab this brand of liver destroying quasi beer . the only problem with this is that it s hard to observe brand loyalty when the brand in question makes you throw up on your friends a little bit quicker .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bomber a pours black with a medium mocha coloured head . good retention light lace . s molasses sweet chocolate dates . t cloying brown sugar and booze . really no chocolate flavour tough to drink . m medium bodied light for an imperial stout boozy and cloying as i said . not a good aftertaste . o reminds me a bit of ruben and the jets which i was not a fan of . just not a good is at all . amazing price for the style but not even worth it at that . i was scared when i saw the . og this would be underattenuated and i was right .,appearance,0.8,1
i heard so much about this beer and it possibly got my hopes up for it . a light straw yellow . plenty of carbonation bone white head with medium to heavy lacing . s corn . grainy but very much a note of corn in the aroma as it expresses on the bottle . the rare instance the brewer is in favor and admits to it . t to tart for my licking . less cream than tart and dry nose to finish . m the tartness stuck around a bit too much for me . for a hop fan this countertaste is a bit off putting . d i dont think ill go back to it but if others are enjoying then by all means .,appearance,0.9,1
lovely little bottle but i will say it looks much bigger in photographs . the head fades quickly and no head retention to be seen . the colour is light similar to a pilsner . beautiful nose . here s that hop i ve read about . nelson sauvin . distinct but it reminds me of saaz perhaps the poppy ness . big round flavour kicking all the way to the back of the tongue . some lingering bitterness but not too much . very drinkable . i wish this were easier to get and more affordable . it would make an excellent summer regular .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle from central market . off sweet . pours a tad darker than the regular irs . as noted by the darker head . has a nice finger of head that dies quicker than the regular . smells like jager ham . with mint . this does not smell good . as it warms the anise really becomes prevalent . taste is a bit better than the nose . but that jager ham really gets to me as i try to sip . there is a lot of anise on the palate . i hate anise but it is balanced well with sweetness and roasted malt . this is definitely different and does have a bit of jager ham aftertaste which is not appealing at all . i am really interested to see where this goes in the cellar . i think this will change dramatically . reviewed,appearance,0.9,1
this beer poured a hazy amber with a head composed of tiny bubbles . this beer s aroma was somewhat hoppy with a lot of caramel maltiness that was reminiscent to me of a maibock . the caramel ness was over the top and it made me pucker with a very wine y quality that reminded me of a non hoppy barleywine and was rather intense . mouthfeel was pretty smooth . not bad i d weakly recommend it .,appearance,0.4,0
pours visibly effervescent and a cloudy maple amber with a huge stiff off white head that decomposed in d like an ice cream float with a good amount of belgian lacing left behind . the smell is on the timid side balanced sweet malt and grassy hops . it s got a really nicely balanced flavor to it that s much like the nose . in character and stature . the mouth is smooth and medium bodied but there s a lack of supporting texture to it . it cleans up rather quickly with presenting only a subtle note of the hop in the after taste . easy enough to drink but would rather be considering a beverage that made more of a statement .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a great bbq beer i had this beer on tap at a little resturant in cayucus with fish and chips . it really is something else its just one of those beers i could drink with friends all day while playing horseshoes . the beers had light bubbly foam . it was citracey and sweet . had a good smell to it . and a really nice finish . you definitely taste the honey .,appearance,0.6,1
like the stock ale from the seasonal mixed pack this is another one that i probably would have never bothered to pick up or try again much less review but this is what mill street made me do to get a pilsner so i reckon i might as well get another review out of it for my trouble . pours a very weak clear yellow with a good amount of bright white head . it looks like a beer that wo n t have much to it and it delivers on that promise well . it actually had some lacing . so bonus marks for that at least . smells a little of grain and malt and a really mild tinge of hops . and little else . it does n t smell good or bad so much as it does n t smell like much at all . taste is pale malt with a chalky unsweetened lemonade taste to it at first but the lemon fades with each sip . has a dry ish finish . it s better than i remember it being in the past . this is by no means horrible and it s actually well brewed for what it is . but at the same time it just is n t really much of anything . it s very bland and underwhelming . it s drinkable but in the way that water is drinkable when you need something to refresh rather than something to enjoy . i ve long held the theory that organic beers are brewed more to cash in on the organic trend by brewing a middle of the road watered down macro esque beer that wo n t put people who are n t used to good beer off than they are about brewing a world class beer using organic ingredients and i think this is a textbook example of this .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle bruery tulip bottled on . thank you for the extra craig . there was a big pop hiss when i twisted off the cap but that appears to been about the sum of co for this one . it poured an amazingly still very dark almost obsidian brown . there is no head just occasional bubbles surfacing . i was going for a . but after two years three months i ll give it a small break . coffee aroma has held up dark roast beans are mixed up with soy sauce and patent malt . there s a chocolate presence too . the flavors continue on in the same vein . slightly salty chocolate covering espresso beans and almonds . some soy sauce oxidation and sweetened espresso . a good dose of roast with more of a charred bitterness . the lack of carbonation is not at all a problem on the palate . the oatmeal grants it a full smooth body even though it looks like it s filtered . it is not flat some small bubbles remain and probably keep the finish from being too sweet and sticky . i m not sure i would be able to tell that this is over two years old . the coffee is still a central feature and nice though at the level of the top coffee stouts porters brown ales . i suppose it s not available anymore but it s worth a try .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a samuel smith s victorian pint glass . a poured perfectly . nice pinkish beige head with a good retention and very good lacing for this style . thicker looking than other fruity beers for sure . s amazing aroma of freshly crushed cherries . not medicinal at all which for me is usually a huge problem when it comes to anything cherry flavored . smells like i just stepped into a cherry orchard seriously . delicious . i get hints of pale malt as well . i want to drink this . t amazing . simply put this is the best fruity beer or lambic that i ve ever tasted . i get a soda like zest on the front with plenty of fresh fruit . middle is more cherries and juicy cherries . bing cherries . dark cherries . the finish brings a little reminder that this is in fact a beer with a quality malt character and an ever so slight hop hint . d if only they made this in six packs . samuel smith s is quietly producing some of the best beers on the planet without much recognition . yet .,appearance,1.0,1
im gon na say this much it gets points on taste because i love water and this is water . drink one dipa after every four keystones and you are golden . this beer is the ramen noodles of beer . i wanted to add something to it to just give it a little flavor . whatever dollars for of these is a good deal but it lacks all flavor .,appearance,0.3,0
in a chalice f very pretty beer opal and ruby . head is on the darker end of the brown spectrum but fades quite quickly . the lacing that remains is quite attractive . bourbon hits pretty hard in the nose swiftly eclipsed by coffee . felt like i had stuck my nose in a container of folger s . tastes about the same lots of coffee and bitter chocolate with the bourbon taking a back seat . missed out on the vanilla and oak i was hoping for . a little lacking in carbonation but great body . overall imho this beer may be a little overrated . this is definitely a coffee lover s beer . still i enjoyed it very much and will definitely buy it whenever i see it .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured into pint glass appearance nothing to write home about . light lacing amber gold in color . medium level of carbonation . smell light scent of hops not very strong . this brew could benefit from being dry hopped . taste nice mix between the hops and malt . no yeast flavor present . citrus pint wood like hops dominate the flavor profile and there is just enough malt to keep this beer from being overwhelmed by the hops . drinkability this brew has officially become my default beer . strong spicy hop profile and light on the malt i love it . near perfect ipa in taste . the two areas i would like to see some improvement on in this brew is in appearance and smell . lagunitas needs to improve the head retention on this brew and possibly dry hop it to improve the smell . it s just too light on scent and head retention that s what holding this awesome ipa back .,appearance,0.6,1
looks nice very pretty hazy orange colour with a steady head and a lot of carbonation . smells like stale peach cobbler . the taste is really a let down almost like burnt chalk if that s even possible with a dirt like aftertaste . i ve never had a beer quite it i do n t want to be prejudiced perhaps someone out there will love this beer and give it a good home but it ai n t welcome here . time to take this puppy to the pound .,appearance,0.8,1
beer shared by me with a large group of cincy bas . the beer poured very dark brown with a nice tannish head . the nose is awful . think of a candle potpourri store during winter holiday time . a strong bouquet of anise pumpkin a touch of wood spices like cinnamon nutmeg clove all very flowery and artificial . it was pungently fragrant and offensive . oddly the smell did n t taste like a failure in brewing but a failure in concept . the taste was dominated by the nose . in fact when drank with a plugged nose it tasted like a nicely spiced stout . the mouthfeel was decent with a medium body and decent carbonation . universally panned by our group i do n t think anyone finished their glass . i love the bruery and am unfazed but this beer did not work at all . i do appreciate the willingness to experiment . maybe some time will chill out the nose but i probably will never find out .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle courtesy of ford thanks . light to medium amber in a kolsch glass with a topping of white lasting head . smell is a nice shot of raspberry and malt . sweet but not overly so in the smell . taste is rather dull with about equal malt and raspberry flavors . somewhat light bodied with low carbonation . overall tastes thin and watery with a little raspberry flavor but not as much in the nose nor as fresh and full as i d like . easy to drink still .,appearance,0.4,0
oz swing top a pours a dark golden color with virtually no head . it creates large bubbles that are clear giving it more of the appearance of swamp water froth rather than head . not to pleasing . nothing spectacular about it one way or the other . actually this is a pretty ugly beer . s strong alcohol up front with a spicyness in the back . the alcohol dominates this and i cant tell much more . not impressed . t bah . the distracting burn of the alcohol takes off from the actual taste . when i do taste somthing it comes in at spicy notes and fruit . really disappointed though . m this has a lack of mouthfeel . its so thick from the alcohol that it kills the mouthfeel . just kinda sits on my mouth and feels like mouthwash . lightly carbonated mouthwash . d im trying . giving it a second third fouth and fifth chaces . i just dont like this beer . i actually may hate this beer . it looks bad has terrible smell lacks taste and makes me want to spit when it is in my mouth . in summary its not to drinkable . actually i think i am going to sadly dump the rest right now on a positive note i am pumped about using this bottle for my homebrews .,appearance,0.3,0
was sent a bottle direct from the brewery for sampling . very bright pale straw colour well carbonated with an initially large white head that lightly laced the glass . good looking beer that would appeal to the everyday drinker recognizable as a familiar beer . not much in the way of malt nor hop aroma . did get some very slight sulfur that persisted as it warmed up . not a very exciting beer to smell . again nothing offensive just reasonably unexciting . no light fruitiness at all . the flavour same as the aroma is nothing too exciting . it is very clean and crisp with a very light hardly perceptible slight mineral and sulfur character . malt sweetness and hop bitterness balanced to the point of neither being present . well attenuated and dry to medium body crisp with bitterness that is well balanced leaving a very sessionable beer . overall i think it s a very well made beer . i would like the beer a little more if using this base a little more fruity fermentation character was present and maybe a touch more malt presence . i can understand that this beer and kolsch in general can be seen as a gateway beer to craft beer . however there is a dilemma that the brewer faces in that the average beer drinker wo n t go for it cause it tastes very similar to the commercial stuff they drink all the time . whereas the beer aficionado will be looking for something with a bit more character as a special one off or even as a go to beer . for mine the beer right now is too similar although very well made and much more drinkable to of the stuff that is both cheaper and more widely available .,appearance,0.9,1
i absolutely loved this bottle . ml bottle with no date on it . smelled of caramel and malt very in your face . taste was sweet and definitely memorable being my first bock . will definitely try again and again and again . the mouthfeel was great i want to say almost syrupy but hesitate to being that it went down so smooth . it is . abv after all so if it ai n t going down smooth there s a problem . but this beer is so great . i wish it was cheaper here because i could drink this all the time . definitely a smooth tasty beer worth the extra pennies .,appearance,1.0,1
belhaven scottish ale pours dark amber with ample head that sticks around a long time . smell is strong with buttery caramel malts with possibly a hint of earthy hops taste is creamy rich with robust caramel malt . the butterscotch tones are heavy . earthy slightly floral hop note ends it . thick adequately chewy mouthfeel . slightly creamy as well . not especially exciting but a solid beer nonetheless . something my bmc drinking friends and i can both enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
grenade poured into a glass for color and smell but mostly drank from the bottle . a straw yellow would be putting it nicely . a very short lasting soft drink like head . s i can only smell it out the bottle but in the glass it seems odorless . its a sweet corn and light malt and a tad bit of alcohol t light sweet corn at first then a mostly grainy dry malt on the back end . m fizzy water does not linger long . d not to over powering flavor and simple mouthfeel make for a easy drinker,appearance,0.2,0
well this one could n t wait to get out of the bottle . as soon as i cracked it open it gushed quite unexpectedly all over the place . after getting the contents under contol it poured out a dark and murky brilliant amber colour with a huge meringue like head that shows no sign of receding . chunky lace adorns the glass . aroma of caramel tinged maltiness with a hint of peat smoke . well upon tasting i now know now why the gushing . the first sip brings on a sour apple taste . infected bottle . horrible tasting . another bottle the same thing . went to the sink cracked open the entire six pack every one gushed and they all were horribly tainted . drain poured the entire sixer . ugh . bad beer . feel bad giving a bad review . three of four beers i ve tried from brau brothers have been disappointments but this one was due to infection . i ll be contacting the brau brothers about this one .,appearance,0.8,1
lightly golden in color with a very thin head that does n t stick around too long . carbonation is a little much but overall is drinkable . i would n t necessarily buy it again unless it was one of the only beers available at a bar . it s very college student friendly in price for a case pennsylvania . label artwork looks cheap but has nice pictograms to solve under the caps .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance nice white head . dissipates slowly to a thick film leaving quality lacing . clear golden yellow body . smell very spicy and herbal hops . some wet malts poke through with a hint of sweetness . taste rather tasteless . some herbal hop bitterness in the finish but the malt flavors are largely neglected . a bit of mineral like malts show a brief presence in the aftertaste . mouthfeel on the heavier side of light bodied . not watery but lacks some substance . drinkability nothing special dinkable but not impressive .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my cigar city snifter . a pours solid black . no light passes through at all . a fingers worth of a tannish head . excellent retention and a solid amount of lacing . s str up in your grill bourbon . the charred malts and dark chocolate are present but are supressed mainly by booze . i did n t pick up on any coffee at all . t wow . .i hate to say it but i m really disapointed . the bourbon is way to overpowering for me . once again though the bourbon is just to hot . weird because if i m drinking liquor i m drinking makers mark gentleman jack or crown . perhaps i should have chilled this brew a little longer before cracking it . i typicaly enjoy my stouts close to room temperature so i had this just around room temp . the booze were just to much and it killed the other flavors in the beer . the only other thing i picked up on was the charred malts . no vanilla no coffee no chocolate . i really prefer regular bcs over this . i have one more bottle that i m gon na let mellow out and i ll see what happens after some time has been put on this . i enjoy most ba stouts . .i think this one just needs a little time . m nice and creamy but the heat from the booze killed it for me once again . d if you have read my review up to this point you probably are going to guess what i m going to say here . yup u guessed it just to boozey and hot . i m anxious to revisit this brew in a year or so .,appearance,0.9,1
saw this in montreal . i know my good friend grub is a big porter fan so i always make sure i pick up rare bottles of porter for him when i m travelling . he did n t seem very thankful . pours a clear dark brown red coke thin tan head some lace spots does n t look very healthy . smell is dms veggies licorice bit of caramel not much else . taste is sugary nasty caramel bit of malt bit of citrus no porter . mouthfeel is light bodied with medium to light carbonation . good to see labatt is committed to doing all styles well . drain pour .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a typical pale yellow with a lot of bubbles and a light head . par for the course with any macro lager . ugh . faint corn smell . barely anything . just like the smell the taste is not much of anything . weak corn grainy sort of taste . holy carbonation . a light beer taste overpowered by something like carbonated water . hey just because this is easy to drink . does n t mean you should . horrific beer .,appearance,0.2,0
a pours a rather hazy blonde yellowish colour . disturbing the settled yeast added a good amount of sediment to the pour . fortunately i do n t mind the yeasty flavours . a rather short head tops it but it was a little chilly to begin with so that is n t a surprise . s a somewhat herbal and musty scent . some hints of doughy yet slightly toasted biscuit are noted . t modest hop bitterness riding on a grainy malt flavour . some citrus rind and a little touch of breadiness . m the mouthfeel is perhaps the best element of this beer . the carbonation is spot on very assertive and crisp feeling . it makes it incredibly enjoyable and easy to drink and the somewhat mellow flavours help keep it that way .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bomber . figured i d give it a try since it was . . pours a really pale piss yellow . the smell is fairly decent with some nice strawberries probably the only nice thing about this brew . tasted kinda awkward . like carbonated strawberry water . tastes more like a wine cooler then a beer . not very impressed but there are worse . and i think the price fits it well . wo n t be buying this again .,appearance,0.4,0
an excellent pils .,appearance,0.6,1
a no head little lacing the beer has a cloudy haze yellow body with a couple carbonation bubbles . s a little off smell like a tiny hint of skunk with some grain . t starts off some what carbonated some malt and a hint of sour at the end . more tastes than most bmc m very carbonated mouth feel . d not a good beer overall however better than most bmc,appearance,0.4,0
possibly the worse beer i have ever had.sickeningly sweet.i let it sit for a week in my fridge and it still bubbled over with head . tastes like sugar and the st beer i ve ever simply poured down the drain.is there a quality control problem here or is this standard for the beer . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out a pretty light orange a shade lighter than their ipa offerings . aroma was horrible . obviously something was wrong as alpine consistently makes some of the best smelling offerings in the world . this was obviously diacetyl but in the most potent concentration i ve ever come across or my ba dad who also suffered from this beer s massive flaw . taste could only gather one taste and had to pour the rest out . absolutely disgusting . i ve had some d ctyl bombs before but this was the imperial nuclear daisy cutter of all diacetyl bombs . i hope it was just an aberation from these guys weird something like this would ever leave the brewery . weird stuff first the slight diacetyl with emerson this summer and then to be followed by this failure . i guess i ll stick w their world class ipa s from here on out and raven s odin or vice versa .,appearance,0.8,1
i received this as a gift from a friend whom goes by the name of chachi . thanks chach . a a beautiful blend of deep brown and amber make up the body . his head is a very pale tan and standing at a half inch is still going strong after a few minutes . s it has a faint soapy malt aroma . t the flavor starts out malty and ends the same . throughout each sample the taste of alcohol is evident . there is a hint of apricot and black licorice . m the feel is as smooth as i ve ever had . this is the texture by which all dubbels should be measured . unbelievably impressive . this is a good beer . i must say i am impressed with the look and the feel . the scent and the flavor are average bordering on above but really nothing too spectacular . the feel of this beer is really what sets it apart from every other dubbel i ve ever sampled .,appearance,1.0,1
a small ml plastic corked and caged bottle with no freshness information poured into my stone irs snifter . a the plastic cork was difficult to pop out . when it did come out it did without a sound . the beer pours out an opaque black body with a larger than expected coffee colored head on top . the head doesnt take too long to fall and leaves behind small spots of lacing . s the first thing that i pick up in the nose are dark roasted malts that are almost burnt smelling . after that im impressed with just how strong the red wine comes through . a lesser amount of vanilla from the barrel is noticed . some dark chocolate and molasses towards the end . coffee and alcohol as well . t the taste starts out with the roasted malts that i could smell and it tastes just as burnt . the red wine is still larger than expected and brings an interesting twist . vinous stout . odd . the vanilla from the oak doesnt really bring the flavors together either . some chocolate and coffee . lots of noticeable alcohol also . m the body is significantly lighter than i was expecting or would have liked . almost watery . strong warming from the alcohol . the carbonation is almost nonexistent . d im not sure what i was expecting when i dropped close to for this . not really a great combination of flavors . im glad this comes in a small bottle . i really wouldnt like to try to get through a whole . dont think ill be buying this one ever again .,appearance,0.9,1
the color of this beer is murky hazy dark yellow but there is a tinge of orange too . the foam was much less than expected with only a few wisps of foam which settles to virtually nothing . the aroma reveals a heavy dose wheat . there are some dark fermented fruits lingering around giving it medicinal quality . the flavor is fermented wheat mixed with doughy barley . this combines to produce a chewy texture . a grainy sweetness lingers as a small dash of spice finishes off the tasting . the abv is only . but it somehow manages to warm the chest just a bit .,appearance,0.4,0
had at birreria paradiso in georgetown . was very disappointed to not get a refund on this beer as it seemed oxidized and old from being experienced with dipa s as i am . i was assured thats how it tastes so i am forced to review it the way it was . a dark orange to amber in color ring of head with nice sticky lacing . s some muted hops mostly dominated by tutti fruit malt and dark fruits screams oxidized to me almost like a young barleywine . some grassy hop notes on top but the bready sweet sticky fruit dominates. t egh even worse than the smell . some alcohol sweetness or heat a little citrus that is blown away by all the sickly sweet fruity stuff . raisin prune just seems dead and wrong for the style . m medium tons of heat . d huge disappointment . wish i got a refund but didnt get it . did n t finish my glass could n t .,appearance,0.9,1
finally gave in and bought a small bottle of this stuff . four bucks for an . oz . bottle so honestly i hope i do n t like it too much . i just ai n t got the fundage to drink like this on a regular basis . pours murky amber with a respectable thin fuzzy head . smells sweet and a little tart like bitter fruit or something . i think i might smell a hint of raisin or plum but then again sometimes i think sammy davis jr. is still sleeping in the guest room so do n t mind me . the taste is like bangbangbangbang . highly carbonated and tingly slightly fruity just the tiniest bit acidic medicinal which i guess would be called phenolic . finishes malty and sweet . bounces around all over the palate . very complex flavor . those trappist monks must really know their shit . pricy but definitely worth drinking sparingly . unless you ve got a six figure salary or a trust fund pick one up every once in a while savor it and then forget it exists .,appearance,0.6,1
the poured an excellent shade of amber almost with shades of orange . the beer had a dense but very big white head that was very well retained and a better than average cap was left . some noticeable carbonation was floating to the top . probably could not ask for better . the aroma was very hoppy citrus hop . the taste was very good as well hoppy but not overly so . i guess what was different about the beer has that the bitterness did not knock me over like some other ipa s do . this beer had a nice mellow even flavor to it . the beer felt a bit heavy to me almost like all the carbonation slipped out when i poured the beer . reminds me more of a dipa . the beer was crisp a bit creamy and very smooth with a nice bitter aftertaste which did linger . drinkability was very good . overall one of the best ipa s that i have tried to date .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma smell is reminiscent of slim jims must be the anise . very strong . some definite sweet and roasty malts . sharp spice . appearance darkest thickest brown head i ve seen even a notch above rogue s shakespeare stout . pitch black even when directly on top of a w lamp . tall head intense lacing . continues to thicken as the head slowly dissipates . flavor anise sweet molasses oakey roasty some alcohol and licorice at the end . a bit of bitterness mostly associated with the licorice . the aftertaste is of anise and sweet warm molasses . mouthfeel medium to full body . super oily . never quite turns dry even with the heavy dose of alcohol . overall the anise was a strange element to introduce into a ris . does pretty well overall other than the fact that it gets a bit tiring especially with the oz bottle . the sweet and spicy aftertaste is savory and pleasant . no harsh bitterness . the spicy element of the anise is just slightly overpowering .,appearance,1.0,1
silkscreened bottle with plastic cork. wtf . . murky golden peachy color with lots of bubbles and random yeast sediment particles despite a careful pour . velvety pillowy white head hilly and littered with bubbles . nice crusty lacing . smell is also rather yeasty . hot with alcohol and light citrus spikes full of lemon and orange nosewise . candi sugar and ginger snaps . taste starts smooth and vanilla kicks into an alcoholic coma and exits with a pleasant hop bitterness . like a trappist rollercoaster . monk made tripels are not anything extraordinary in my opinion since there isnt much room to maneuver above the abv . ranks up there with unibroues but no uitzet . as a matter of fact slap a unibroue label on this and i would n t think twice about it . good beer though and especially nice in degree weather .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a sam adams pint glass . poured a shade of brown that does not remind me of a flanders red ale at all with straw colored foam . the bottle barely popped but miraculously was still carbonated . smelled of the wild fermentation i expected but the taste was definitely not there . i d expect a sour to get stronger over time but if this was ever sour it lost it at some point . it had the acidity of a bell s oarsman a bit tart but definitely not sour enough for the style . good mouthfeel and went down well . i would pass up another not worth the extra calories for me . if this was rebrewed it should be labeled as a bruin with a lot more sour to it . disappointing in its current state .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer is pretty drinkable but that is all it has going for it . there is simply nothing there that i can pinpoint and say you know that is nice . it is completely underwhelming with no nice finish and a boring appearance . i was excited when i bought this because of all i have heard about it but i was just disappointed upon drinking it .,appearance,0.4,0
my first review poured from a ml champagne style bottle . a dark gold to orange in color with very tall foamy head . head is retained fairly well and considerable lacing . s lots of funk some sour apple and lemon notes . sourness and lactic characteristics are up front . t wow that is a sour beer . same lemon and apple like notes . fruity and sour which i am a big fan of . tastes reminiscent of their kriek with the tartness turned way up . quite delicious . m fairly light mouthfeel but substantial enough for the style . d very drinkable despite the sourness i could go through a ml bottle no problem though i could see the sourness turning people off after a glass or two . overall an excellent brew . my second foray into lambics the lindeman s kriek being my first . i like this style a lot and could definitely drink this again .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at ccb s tasting room during the hunahpu release even on september . a very dark brown almost black body with a superficial tanned coffee head that dissipated quick . no lacing present . s a bit mute but had slight hints of milk chocolate malts and medicinal aromas . t notes of milk chocolate coffee vanilla and malts present . as the beer warmed those flavors got stronger with a predominant sweet milk chocolate note . beer leaves a coffee aftertaste . m the first few sips presented a very high carbonation which bothered a bit but as the beer warmed up the carbonation dropped considerably making the beer more drinkable and smoother . medium body . o it was a good way to start the evening with this beer which definitely starts shining after it warms up a bit .,appearance,0.6,1
almost impossible to open due to the stupid wax coating covering the whole swing top . lightly hazed bronze color with a nice full pillowy light beige head nice active carbonation and nice lace sheets . big floral hop aroma bitter ish with a big malt aroma underneath . balanced big malt and big bitter hop flavors a bit sweet . medium full bodied and smooth with a big bitter finish . very much like an american barleywine not very special . would not pay a premium . per bottle cellar reserve tasted quart . oz . l large tall brown swing top bottle and waxed on top,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle provided by eyedrinkale as part of bif thanks much . shared with three other bas at a quiet gathering in late november . pours a small amount of bubbles on the surface . not carbonation foam bubbles like you could get from water . crisp orange gold liquid with some fine particulates suspended . smells carry brandy and bourbon my wife says it smells metallic . caramel and alcohol sting . the taste is halloween candy caramel . that is cheap and waxy . funky phenolics are minimal but there is a sour character . green apples and mango . creamy mouthfeel but the flavors just do n t come together on it .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear dark copper with one and a half fingers of a fizzy head that quickly peters out . aromas get points for showing restraint with the spices and letting some of the toastier and brown sugary malts make their presence known . taste is a bit spicier than the nose suggested with some molasses notes that i did n t catch from the aroms . medium full body is nicely carbonated . gingerbready taste lingers on the finish .,appearance,0.6,1
i never thought you could put dog piss in a bottle but ab managed to do it . but then they are the only company big enough with their massive marketing budget to actually pull off sales of this swill . does augie iii actually taste this shit before it goes out . i know his dad used to . the last time i saw something this color was in the urinal . not much to the pour with corn in the nose . taste was watered down to get to be ultra . this beer gives the michelob premium brand a bad name . if it s possible . i d rather drink water and this was my first and last ultra . .and it gave me a headache to boot . thanks augie .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle shared by mike at a visit to farmer s cabinet alexandria . we later experimented with force carbonating the beer but i did n t feel like that was necessary or added anything to my lack of enjoyment of this . pours a turbid deep reddish brown near black . some light tan bubbles form initially but obviously no head given the lack of carbonation . some reddish legs coat the glass . aroma is an intense acidic and vinous blend of plums grapes chocolate oak red wine bourbon and after someone rudely suggested triple block i began to imagine soy . while i enjoyed this blend and contrast of bold flavors in the aroma i though the taste was a sloppy mess . overly acidic vinous and boozy the sweet fruit flavors never quite integrate with blend of barrels . despite lack of carbonation the body works well with a chewy medium thick base and a long tannic finish . i guess i m interested in how this ages but i would n t be surprised if this became really awesome or really terrible .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours a soft golden yellow color fizzy . huge head very lasting w big bubbles good lacing . very piney aroma some nuttiness present too . very sweet smelling almost like a candy . soft fizzy mouthfeel . piney hops some malt . bittery good but not too caustic . warming up drier less bitter hoppy .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation rather cool looking ml clear glass bottle wide body with a tall thin neck which has the morland artist embossed in places on the neck and the words morland established in raised lettering around the base.seems they didnt have room to add and closed by green king in . a logo crown cap and a red black bordered cream colored label both have a quality look to them . labeled as hens tooth the name is supposed to indicate its rarity and as a bottle conditioned english ale . all of this is finished off with a small folded cardboard tag which is the same color as the main label and is held in place around the neck with red string red is often associated with royal documents seals paper etc . and also adds a rather high end look to this brew . listed at . but with no best before date that i could find . cost . so it wasnt too expensive which was surprising give its obvious wish to impress the quality beer punter . so its obvious which sector of the market this brew is aimed at namely the fullers and youngs brews with similar excellent packaging but i wonder how it will stand up to the tougher london boys . . . appearance beautiful lacing on the glass sides from the light tan head which phases between dirty white and a creamy vanilla yellow depending on the angle of the incandescent light . scrumptious ruddy body that is clear despite the thick layer of yeast visible on the bottom of the bottle which remained undisturbed by the single pour . head retention is superb and the conditioning is excellent too . a good start then . . nose .erm maybe not . . funky malts and a whiff of dirty unemptied teapots laden with cold tea from days gone by . remember farleys rusks . maybe not if youre not english well i get those too . taste from the first sip its a let down . sharp tastes angular profile disjointed components that are ill fitting . the english malts and hops are there but its all wrong . a weird buttery cum fatty bacon taste intertwines with a tannin laden cold tea middle . finish has some rescuing malts which exhibit a rather dry and strange tealeaf acidity the hops maybe . i just dont get this at all . seems to have the right ingredients but they are all in the wrong place . a salvador dali english pale ale if you will . mouthfeel weak i hate to repeat myself but i get cold tea again and its not good and i like cold tea . drinkability i worked my through this onefor one reason and one reason only i dont think that it is bad or even off neither is it repulsivebut it is a real surprise extremely harsh sharp acidic and spiky.this is one cheese grater of a brew.and this makes it very hard to enjoy . overall great start with the presentation and appearance in the glass but its all down hill from there . shockingly disappointing.what happened guys . . . i am most certainly not one of the us knee jerk its clear glass therefore skunked brigade this sample clearly isnt but im wondering if i had an old bottleyet i know where i bought it from is an exceptionally reputable store i get all my samuel smiths from there too and i have never had a problem with any of those so no definitely not skunked.though with no discernable freshness date i do wonder if its just old.of course it could just be utter crap.after all we are talking greene kingbut wait they do olde suffolk which is ok.ahhh fuck it who knows.im so confused.ill give it a whirl again one day but maybe whilst back in englandnot here in the us .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . in a snifter at falling rock in denver on a exceptional head white and everlasting . decent lace . cloudy yellow . s muted sour fruit . some oak t dry mildly sour with a noticeable bitter finish . m light body medium high carbonation overall a dialed back sour . much more subtle than la folie le terroir or eric s ale .,appearance,1.0,1
a this pours a lovely cloudy golden orange color . a huge foamy head forms and leaves tons of sticky lace down my snifter . s a very strong aroma but i do n t find it very appealing . it is fruity with a bit of apricot but it is also very pungent and funky . t very tart sweet and kind of syrupy . alcohol comes through as the beer warms . this is not the best tasting triple i have ever had . d the high alcohol content comes through and makes this hard to drink . overall an average triple . this is not my favorite example of the style but it is still worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
massive head over clear copper liquid . nose is cherries and sour funk . wow this is bitter . on the dryish side with a chalky earth and intense bitterness . acidity is much lower than expected . otherwise getting the barest hint of some grapefruit . i m a little underwhelmed by this one the unbalanced bitterness obliterates any subtleties . i m not loving this .,appearance,0.9,1
deep gold with a massive tight white head . grainy malt touches of caramel corn roast grain as color adjustment . floral hops as an even background to the malt aromas i know it sounds backwards . very floral taste . to the point of drinking rosewater with lavender buds steeped in it . but kinda under control nice malt backbone without being really noticed . light on bittering . i m almost certain they used some corn in this . medium light bodied good carb does n t really hang around too much . definitely not what i expected an anchor steam clone with sn style hops . good though . not something i d especially want to repeat again .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes eye the beer pours a nice copper color with discernable yellow and orange hues in there . head is slightly off white and has excellent formation and retention . the head is creamy in appearance and holds a nice head at at lest a two finger head . there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way this beer looks . i wo n t say they do n t get much better than this because i m looking at this beer as a whole appearance included and the aroma does n t support it enough to give a . nose floral and piney notes upfront . not much more to it than that of course there is some support from the malt otherwise this beer would be rather weak all around one dimensional and paper thin . some caramel and grainy notes come through . decent aroma nothing outstanding nothing that registers in my mind as delicious . tongue all in all this is an ipa duh . but there s really not much more to it than that . i mean nothing makes it stand apart from the others . nothing special nothing great . all the qualities of the ipa are there but why would i buy this when i can buy two hearted . sure its cheaper but i d rather spend the two dollars more and get a beer that is much better . as far as taste there is some sweet caramel notes backed by graininess which supports all the hops . which are n t even all that prevalent . as a matter of fact the malt seems to come through much more than the hops . just not doing it for me . not bad but not good either . just average . i d not go seeking this out . it just does n t quite do it for an ipa . its a nice drinker but less i feel a bit strapped for cash and thats two bucks i d not buy this one again . feel and drinkability average . what you d expect . well actually . this one is a bit watery feeling with real low carbonation giving it some weight . however this weight is more of a syrupy weight than a mouth filling weight that a medium bodied beer should have . nothing special here if anything this beer is below average in feel especially for this style .,appearance,0.9,1
poured chilled in ale glass a no head cloudy pale yellow ok carb action s very strong sweet aroma reminiscent of pears suggests a belgian style beer is ahead t starts off as a sweet belgian inspired farmhouse ale and segues after a few seconds into a diet sprite like wheat ale . really yummy at the front but dry and listless at the end i do n t deduct all that much on this point though since that tail end is to be expected in a wheat beer and the beginning is a nice surprise interesting . at first .,appearance,0.4,0
first i am not an expert on beer but i do love beer and drink and enjoy them a lot . a it looks dark just like coffee with some redish . i like the color since it remind me of red wines . s it smells like carbonated chocolate not good smell . t it tastes bitter and watery . it is horrible . i rather drink water than it . m i really do n t know how to say it but it tastes like bitter medicine which my mom used to force me to drink when i was a kid . it is horrible . o the worst beer i have ever encountered . i have signed up here because i want to write a review of this horrible beer . there is only little tiny beer taste to this stout . it does n t taste something more than bitter and is similar to chinese medicine with straight ingredients . i tried to like it but since i have already tried cans and i ca n t even finish of them . i have no choice but to hate it . the last bad beer i tried is budweiser king of beer although bad i can still manage to finish the whole can . this guinness is definitely not something i want to even touch in the future .,appearance,0.8,1
man what nice looking beer poured a brilliant yellow with huge rocky head watching it come down right now smell was yeasty and slightly fruity.the taste started out a little yeasty with some slight fruity notes ending mineral like.nice complex ale even better than what i thought it would be .,appearance,1.0,1
very suprised to find i had n t reviewed this beer on here thst oversight is now rectified . clear ml bottle poured into vase shaped pint glass old speckled hen badged . bright and clear body a lovelly deep amber brown colour the label says chestnut brown with cream coloured foaming head . plenty of bubbles could be observed rising through the body in short it looked great . the head produced somegood laceing as the beer was consumed . the smell was of brown toast light toffee and some floral hints i could n t tie down . the beer has a bitterness from the hops that hit you first off then those toffee notes i found in the aroma come to the fore this is not a sweet tasting beer though far from it because the bitterness re appears in the aftertaste . a good solid beer wish it was bottled in a brown or coloured glass though it might help to keep it in good nick longer .,appearance,1.0,1
hazy gold body with stray bubble trails . thin rapidly decaying white head . very spicy nose banana orange lemon little pepper . taste is light very refreshing . spices accent but do not dominate . slides gently across the tongue with a proper level of carbonation . a good choice for a hot summer day . better than anticipated . shame about that head though .,appearance,0.6,1
bought from whole foods in bellevue wa made a slight tsss as the cap was pried off . a midnight black with garnet hues near the bottom edge if held up to light . moderate bubbly chocolately tan head that quickly shrinks s at first this has a dark fruity aroma like sweet cherries and is almost berry like in smell . during the opening and initial pour . nose up to the glass however yields earthy aromas of roasted nuts lots of coffee molasses toffee dark chocolate . very very slight alcoholic presence . no wood or bourbon on the nose . t m this is a thick chewy beer . very noticeable alcoholic presence even after completely different beers already . warms your throat stomach . you can definitely tell this was aged in bourbon barrels as the warming bourbon taste comes through in full force . relatively high hop bitterness . ca n t really taste any of the other smells that were experienced . d high abv and booziness will limit how much one can drink of this . this is more of a sipping beer and even at that it s quite alcoholic . very bitter too . i also have to agree with josiahschlender s statement that this warrants being in a category of imperial porter . it does not fit into the standard american porter category given it s high bitterness and hop heavyness . edit this has been compared to the abyss but after having abyss on tap just a few weeks ago this tastes nothing like it . this is a harsh bitter brew vs abyss which is clearly more robust complex and flavorful . totally different beers imo .,appearance,0.9,1
got a bottle of this at natalie s in cordova tn poured a rather murky orange almost thick towards the end of the bottle almost got me worried for a second there . smells great not strong but refreshing and full of citrus . first sip bummed me out this is a stone brew . kinda underwelming and just hop bitter . then i got the citrus aftertaste i like it but still expected more .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into pint glass surprisingly i really enjoyed this one . i was afraid of the standard sam adams hoppiness overpowering everything in what should be a fruit beer but it did n t . poured a beautiful amber color with a small head that fell fast . the nose was very much of the fruit but also a little bit of earthiness that prevented this from smelling like a fruit syrup which is a downfall of some . this went down very smooth with a nice creaminess and lively carbonation bringing out a lot of the fruitness in the beer . the trademark hops were present right at the end giving the beer a nice crisp finish that was almost palate cleansing . great job on this one .,appearance,0.6,1
well i do like the way the label looks . . this brew poured up a straight yellow color . the aroma was sour . . .also smelled a little of urine . the taste was super duper sour . im in limbo right now about this beer . do i have another one to give it a second shot or do i let it ride on down the stream past me . .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a white zin looking pink . rosey orange color with a large white tuft . retention is a persistent layer of tiny bubbles that deposit themselves all over the glass . nice . aroma is of course grapes and coriander but also a dry sweat and sawdust scent . not sure if that s from the yeast the barrel or both . i kinda like it though . taste is dry woody grape with a sweet sweet malty accompaniment . offensively sweet and cloying . some orange in the back which is the only real witbier component i picked up . bigger is n t always better and i think this beer would have been better served around . more syrupy than i d like but not terribly off putting . i split the bottle through sittings over the day and it was still too sweet to finish . the last few ounces ended up in the drain . dfh is as dfh head does . they re great for the same reason they re not so great they take chances with exotic ingredients and processes . sometimes it s good sometimes it s bad but usually it s pretty average with a high price tag . red white is a combination of the latter two .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a dark brown with ruby highlights . reasonably clear little sediment . tan head that fades quickly . smells very slightly raisin y but mostly of acetic acid almost vinegar y . very tart . some spice cinnamon perhaps . taste is almost cola like high carbonation and acidity along with fruity malt flavours and some esters . just a hint of phenolics . very tart . thin spritzy body . too fizzy and too tart to be really drinkable . hurts my teeth . not my kind of thing .,appearance,0.8,1
pours out to a lightly hazy light orange amber not bottle conditioned forming a tall whipped off white head with very good retention and lacing . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is interesting . the hops here are in droves but sulfurous unlike any other ipa i ve had . it has a distinct cat urine quality which is slightly off putting . thankfully it does n t quite taste like that . the hops are fresh green oily and semi pungent . this is offset by a nice pale and crystal malt body with some residual sugars which help to dampen the rather sharp and intense bitterness . the finish is pungent and dry . burps are quite noxious . this is a nice ipa but a bit too bitter for my tastes . i m wondering if this is chinook or straight mt.hood giving this it s odd profile . give it a try .,appearance,0.9,1
not a fan of abita beers for the most part but i went out of my way for this one . great bottle art and an even greater cause . reviewed from notes . poured into a . l stein . the pour results in a fluffy off white head the ale is a nice golden hue . patchy head retention and good lacing on the glass . aromas are sweet malts and hop spiciness that tickles the nose . dry straw . i pull berries from the aroma and they seem a tad out of place but they re not unpleasant by any means . the carbonation on this beer is pretty low . at least lower than i d want in a pils . the flavors are sweet corn and bitter spicy hops . not much complexity in the flavor . the beer was ok but i saved the bottle for a while . very nice art .,appearance,0.9,1
yuengling traditional lager poures a darker brown color with a good size head . it has a kinda of stale smell and same thing with the taste . overall its not a really bad taste but its nothing too speical . even though this beer wasnt too heavy i feel its hard to drink more then one it is filling and the more you drink the more the stale tastes become present . overall this beer is pretty average at best it is better then some other beers out there but defently not a first round choice .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle into a pint looks like may vintage . a gold in color . very hazy lots of yeast floating around . head formation was very light and only left a very small film . carbonation is n t greatly apparent . s okay this it the first time i would say i am actually say i am smelling skunk . it is downright nasty . t starts off with a little wheat astringency which builds with a hair of yeast bite in the mid flavors . finishes with a combination of that skunk flavor and a hair of almost honey sweetness . m moderate body carbonation is the big driver of this with tends towards a biting texture . the beer itself is more thin as i swish it around . d seems easily drinkable if this beer were n t like running over a skunk on the highway . perhaps this one just has gone bad . abv is manageable and would n t be much of an issue . i applaud the attempt to create a full flavored american wheat but this one is n t tripping my trigger .,appearance,0.8,1
traditional pale ale turned into a mediocre canadian lager courtesy of sleemans . appearance bubbly pale yellow appearance . smell mediocre no hint of the hops that should be present in a pale ale . taste sour malt after taste with almost no hint of hops to balance . again tastes like a mediocre lager at best but nothing resembling a pale ale . mouthfeel crisp light bodied . drinkability goes down like water . that s fine if i m drinking water but i d rather have a beer .,appearance,0.4,0
ok the abv as reported above is bogus . it was more than this before the law changed wink wink and its definitely at least . which is what the brewery is officially reporting now . of all of the seasonal brews the guys at cbc put out this is by far their standout . this can be backed up by simply visiting the brewery on the saturday they debut it each march . i usually buy a case or but i m starting to doubt that decision . simply put this is an excellent beer out of the tap but only average out of the bottle . i m not sure if it needs to breathe or if it gets better conditioning when allowed to stay in the keg but i m always somewhat dissapointed when i crack one of these open versus getting it straight from the tap . that said my friends and i generally have our top list which changes every time we have the discussion but the goat is always in the top . it s never given billing this is not a perfect beer by any stretch but it is an incredibly drinkable beer especially on a warm spring day near a college campus if you know what i mean . it has a wonderful start sweeter than most of your average drinkers would tolerate and a decent finish . the aftertaste is stronger from the bottle . i do n t reccommend driving if you order by the pitcher unless you re sharing with at least people .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured a golden color ale with a huge pure white foamy head with great retention and lacing . aroma of light sweet malt is slightly weaker then expected . taste is a mix between some typical belgian malt with some candi sugar and some very light spices . above average body with some great carbonation and no alcohol was discernable . i thought this was slightly weak in general and would have appreciated a spicier character .,appearance,1.0,1
i picked this up as a oz single and it seems a lot of sand creek harbor city beers are popping up in my area these days . this beer looked great but was otherwise very unimpressive . it poured out of the bottle a very pretty hazy orange with a perfect amount of what appeared to be velvety smooth head . but it smelled like very little the faintest hint of hops . and the taste was also confusing the label had led me to believe that this was a very hoppy ale calling itself a fully laden india pale ale but i did not find this to be the case . the flavor is some of hop bitter but i also get some sourness and a good bit of pepper that does n t seem like it belongs . mouthfeel was ok but i did not find this beer to be very drinkable .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance the beer pours a hazy golden orange with three fingers of pillowy off white head . the head recedes to about one finger but leaves spectacular lacing on the way down . smell belgian yeast bubblegum with earthy undertones . taste at first very dry and somewhat bitter the beer opens up and improves on warming . the palate is quite earthy with other flavors i had trouble describing at first but would call hay apple and pear . the finish is dry with grassy herbal hop bitterness . mouthfeel highly carbonated this beer dances on the tongue and has a full round body . drinkability good . alcohol is hidden better than other beers of similar strength . a pleasure to drink i could have two or three .,appearance,1.0,1
thick enough for a bottle cap to float on it . well going on minutes and the cap is just stuck suspended in place . this is the thickest head i ve ever seen . i feel like i have to be forgetting something and i know i ve done the bottle cap thing before but i m really not able to put to words how damn thick it is . lacing is everywhere as expected . now sam adams does a damn good job describing this one so i m not sure what more need to be said . the nose here is n t anything to get excited about . pretty mild citrus hops and a nice somewhat neutralizing yet sweet malt . the taste is much the same . hops are turned up a bit giving it a very nice sharp hop bite but nothing over the top given the red ipa name . the malt is very bready but not sweet just thick and doughy . there are hints of toffee and of course a bit of caramel as well . seems rather tame given the . but everything here is very well put together . the head seems to drain a lot of the carbonation and does n t leave this as carbonated as one might expect . very good body for the style though no real alcohol issues . it s a shame that sam adams has turned to bombers for their beers and even more a shame they are putting a . red into such an expensive package . that said very enjoyable stuff and if i saw it in packs or on draft i d certainly buy more . i look forward to what other new experiments sam adams brings us .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a hazy pale yellow with a touch of nice wife head . fairly pretty especially for a wheat ale . smells wheaty and lemon zesty . lots of citrus . overall well carbonated but not really that impressive . not something i would try again but there are far better wheat beers,appearance,0.9,1
it poured black with a thin almost one finger dark brown head . the glass was n t clean enough so it did n t stay and thus no lacing . it smelled of dark fruit malty sweetness some roast apple strudel . it s sweet dark fruits like raisins apples and plums overtop light roasty malts . it feels thin with some light carbonation . this was nice at first but a bit too sweet . it s pretty light good for after dinner even on a pretty full stomach . i remember this leaving a somewhat flat kind of memory in my mind .,appearance,0.9,1
i am rating this because i do n t expect to get another chance to try it and because it turned out really tasty despite the infection oh well i am not rating to style right . my first reaction was this is not a good sign my chilled bottle gushed a bit upon opening . the aroma is sour and lactic . does n t smell bad . just not how it should . it is a dark brown color with a brown head . it is quite sour like a flemish brown . such a dead ringer for a sour brown that it almost seems like the lactic character is on purpose is it . . this would be how the old ales of centuries gone past would taste . i really like this . there are notes of burnt raisin and roast malt here as well . it is very well carbonated as is expected from this deliciously infected bottle . quite light bodied has a bit of molasses as well .,appearance,0.6,1
looks amazing as have all the jolly pumpkin s i ve tried . huge fluffy head on top of a deep brown color some deep maroon tones . a few lighter brown highlights in there as well . head seems to never dissolve but when it finally does some excellent lacing . basically looks as good as a beer can . nose is lightly sweet and then strongly sour in keeping with most of jpaa s brews which basically masks any other aromas there might be . not particularly complicated or interesting although not bad . taste is likewise and it s really hard to pin down . sourness and then in the background some citrus very light nuttiness and candy sweetness in there as well . but the sourness absolutely dominates . strong carbonation that goes with the sourness but also helps to mask whatever else is going on in there . overall it s unique as are all jpaa s but there s not enough going on here to keep me interested . i m also a huge saison fan and this just lacks all the good aromas and flavors that a saison should have honestly i m not sure why they classify it as one . in any case i need something beyond sourness and great looks and this just does n t offer it especially given the high price tag . ml . sylvan market,appearance,1.0,1
mother lager magic hat you re never alone with a bone mother lager poured a light yellow with no head . smell was of hops grass straw . taste was disappointing . hops grass and a hint of sunflower seed . . not bad tasting but not very enjoyable . mouthfeel is watery with a slight sharp carbonation in the rear . overall a forgettable lager that magic hat should discontinue . my first bad magic hat beer . hopefully my last too .,appearance,0.4,0
second time around . a black beer into ayinger glass huge head with infinite retention probably fingers on average . nice light mocha color and a ton of lace everywhere . s chocolate and hops nice strong aroma . hops mix with cocoa for a dessert like aroma . nice pine citrus zest notes work well with dark roast flavors . t again an impressive dark cocoa profile rich and flavorful . great roast malt coffee and toasted nuts . hops are big but balanced with the rich dark flavors . again great pine lemon zest orange floral and herbal . mf lower end carbonation is a slight flaw but the body has a moderate thickness and a nice substance . finish has a good level of bitterness to round out the flavors . best stone special release in a long time hopefully the rest will follow with quality like this . got ta try this one while fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
bomber from ryan poured into an oversized snifter . a fortunate choice of glassware too given the explosive head on this stuff . i got about third of this into the ounce snifter before i put the brakes on . enormous tan head that slowly shrinks into a dense almost sludgy head . lacing is n t quite as impressive as the head retention but a great looking beer . not a great smelling one though . the primary aromas no joke appear to be grape drink and catsup . perhaps some fruity hard candy . dark chocolate and roasted malt attempt to assert themselves periodically to no avail . thankfully the flavor profile turns out to be pretty decent . most thankworthy is the absence of the catsup where the hell did that smell come from . . a fair amount of artificial grape remains but a host of chocolate flavors join forces to suppress it . semisweet milk yoohoo we seem to have all the chocolate bases covered . very light notes of espresso and burnt malt a bigger dose of the dark stuff would go a long way toward improving this brew . the thick smooth mouthfeel would be more impressive if it was n t helping the near overwhelming sweetness and booziness to linger way past the worn out their welcome point . not something i d care to revisit .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled this one at ebf on a clean palate second beer sampled . poured into a sample glass . usually i wo n t review at a fest . however since most people only review a oz . pour of this one anyway . a beer is a semi clear mahogany . no head no lacing no carbonation . i understand that this is an extreme beer but reviewing to style i ca n t give it a good score with no head or lacing grade . s nose is outstandingly potent . booziness is over the top and then some . caramel brown sugar a bit of nuttiness come in behind the scenes . t booziness makes me cringe a bit . to me this is beer in its purest and strongest form . comes out of my nose and is by far the hottest beer i ve ever had . a bit of brown sugar is apparent as well as some caramel and toffee . finish is hot as heck and lingers a bit but no real flavor just straight up booze . m full bodied flat really smooth but also really average for the style . finish is boozy and over the top and the hotness makes it hard to get down more than any other beer in this category . d i m glad i only had a oz . pour of this one . ca n t and wo n t stand any more of this . i m really glad to have had it though and taste what the commotion is all about . not worth the investment in my opinion and might need a couple of years to tone down the alcohol and heat .,appearance,0.4,0
i sampled this pale ale even though i am still not a big fan of pale ales overall.once again another pale ale that i was not impressed with other than the fact that it had good lacing.i could not decide on its aroma and i definitely did not like the taste of it.in other words i was not impressed and this one did not do anything to try and get me to like pale ale s any more .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours crimson with a light colored head . beer laces well . pretty transparent . the color is pretty cool to look at . s was expecting more of a hop punch here but i am enjoying the sweetness . smells like this is going to be more of a malty brew . bread and caramel . t mostly sweet with a little hops in the middle . herbal quality to the flavor . mostly like the nose . this is not an extremely hoppy beer but there is a bunch of flavor . m carbonation is mellow and the body is fairly light . clean and quite crisp as well . o d i liked it but it is inferior to many of the other alchemist brews i have tried . happy to grab a glass but one is good for me . flavorful but i was looking for a bit more hops . i love hoppy red amber ales . this one was a bit more tilted to the other side of the spectrum .,appearance,1.0,1
served a crisp yellow with a thin diminishing head . aroma was some earthy hops slightly overpowering sweet malts . the taste was a nice balance of sweet malts and crisp hops . the beer is light crisp and very summery . this is a very decent pilsner one i would have again if the mood hit .,appearance,0.6,1
well here it is the sub premium beer from the people that brought you budweiser junk beer . this beer is actually my need cheap beer for house work beer . it has a light straw color an almost non existent smell and a taste reminiscent of the standard american macro lager . the mouthfeel is non existent . it is very drinkable if you are looking for a session beer easy on the wallet .,appearance,0.2,0
poured a smallish head with no retention . color was a pale yet golden sunshine color . the lacing was defiently subpar with any average wheat beer . smell was tart and a little metallic . the flavor was a tart banana and wheat melange with some plae malts in the mix . but all these flavors were pretty muted . mouthfeel was dry and run of the mill as far as wheat beers go .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed bottle pours a small whitish colored head very quickly diminishing . light amber colored body fizzy very clear . somewhat nutty very malty pilsenery aroma . light aroma typical aroma of a light lager not very appealing . nutty taste nutty carbonated aftertaste . light mouthfeel somewhat creamy body . pretty clean aftertaste . has that acidic taste i find often in lagers . might be more refreshing after a long hot activity .,appearance,0.4,0
oz draft at the sea tac airport before my red eye flight back to madison . really the only craft tap at the place i stopped at appearance served with a lemon . murky and muddy reminded me of restaurant kitchen mop water . hazy and sloppy smell i dont even know what to say there was just nothing to note . a litte musty maybe some caramel not much yeast character at all . taste what the hell is wrong with this beer . its not a hefe its not an american pale wheat . its really just crap . taste is of sweet rotten fruit no yeast whatsoever toasted malt driven mouthfeel medium light drinkability i finished it but not because i liked it,appearance,0.3,0
on draft at brewery . nice amber color plentiful carbonation . no aroma from small taster sample . flavor so light it s almost not there . trace of sweet malt and corn at the start with a slightly hoppy barely bitter aftertaste . huh . unremarkable mouthfeel . boring .,appearance,0.8,1
a a dark beer with a bit of a red tint towards the bottom . there is very little head on this beer the head leaves rather quickly . there appears to be a slight bit of carbonation s holy shit this smells incredibly nice . it has a sweet malty smell too it but there is a underlying hit of fruits . t there is more of a traditional lager taste to this beer but yet for some reason it does n t hurt the flavour of the beer . the malts must make sure the shitness of a lager stays away . the fruits of this beer king of linger on and it is the last thing you taste . this beer is . yet i can not taste any alcohol . it s like a smooth lager goes down incredibly easy . m it s a bit light like most bocks and has some carbonation . d this is incredibly drinkable which is bad because this can get you quite toasted after just a few . damn good doppelbock .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to dav gua for sharing . . appears clear copper with small wispy head . smell is rich malt butterscotch buttery . taste is sweet rich malt cherry . little spicy hops and some alcohol . medium body and a smooth mouthfeel which is nice . pretty nice barley wine overall .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . served at f . best by date of . a deep solid golden yellow brew of billowy off white head sticks around and coats the glass with webbing . moderate carbonation visible . quite appealing . s nice thick malt body moderate sweetness pungent mixed hops spearheaded by pine . as the beer breathes the nose rounds out with some earthy tones . t good dose of mixed hops supported by a backbone of biscuity malts and light caramel sweetness . resiny pine and grapefruit rind linger long in the finish . m d an odd strongly acidic note flares up in the finish and makes my mouth salivate profusely . some tastebud on the tip of my tongue is reacting wildly . i wonder if this is typical or if it is a fluke occurrence specific to my palate will be looking other reviews to investigate . either way it is a deal breaker major points lost will not be getting this again . really weird . aside from that mouthfeel is moderately thick carbonation on the light side finish resiny .,appearance,0.9,1
what a ridiculous head . i mean it s pissing me off right now . i ve got two thirds of the bottle into my franziskaner weizen glass and there s five inches of head sitting there mocking me . ten minutes have gone by waiting for the head to recede enough that i can get the rest of the beer and most importantly the yeast into the glass but the stupid thing just is n t fading . intense carbonation is visible tons of bubbles rising to keep the head going . i might just have to suck up a bunch of foam so i can fit the rest of the beer in there . okay then . all of the beer is in there finally . there s three fingers of rocky head on top of a really interestingly colored brew . it s milk chocolate brown very hazy leting just enough light through to glow when sitting on my windowsill beside the beanbag take it away from the backlighting and it s brown . brown brown brown . totally opaque . looks like a very interesting coffee drink or runoff from a broken septic tank cruel but honest . it s good though . worth a five . the smell is kind of vague not much there even as it warms . slight raisin a little nutty wheat . somewhat dissappointing i keep going in for more whiffs and never really come out with much . the taste is really quite good it s not very bold but it s flavorful and the mouthfeel is really good . this is a beer that s extremely quafffable . alcohol does n t make a whiff of a presence in the flavor . there s raisin sweet chocolate a little noble hops grapes a little dark chocolate as well almonds . it s a combination of a lot of flavors that are hard to pick out . you ve really got ta try it for yourself . fabulous mouthfeel . it fills the mouth perfectly has just the right carbonation just the right tiny bit of coolness just the right finish . i love it . it feels like drinking the liquid part of a float carbonation severely smoothed by the thickening of ice cream dregs cool but snappy soda on the tongue . awesome . overall this is an awesome beer . it s very different from aventinus weizenbock . this is an underrated style and i really look forward to gettting more of this and more of the style .,appearance,1.0,1
another whale tick provided by andrew . thanks dude . pretty bad appearance pouring an extremely turbid and opaque straw color with a head that fizzles away quickly . a lot of lacto on the nose along with some nice tropical fruit character . faint acetone and aceto . palate is good but somewhat stomach churning heavy on the lactic sourness . pineapple and lemon fruitiness lends some depth . fair bit of oak hits the palate up front but does n t linger into the finish . the finish is quite brief actually very lactic and somewhat yogurt y . the acidity is felt going down which makes it somewhat of a chore to drink after a while though it s a pretty decent beer in small quantities . reminds me a bit of duck duck gooze but it s a step down from that beer .,appearance,0.4,0
smell is subtle consisting primarily of medium malt and some faint spicing with some extremely vague fruit thrown in . taste is light medium and decently balanced with the moderate carbonation subduing to medium malt flavors and a crisp spice enhanced finish . very well balanced . taste is slow to come fairly quick to go and quite pleasant as it stays . aftertaste consists of medium bodied malts subsiding to the ping from the hops . spice is omnipresent in this one . great spring summer beer . refreshing . i would say it is the ale s slightly more spiced counterpart to the pilsner lager . i would most likely buy again . b .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle . first time trying . pours a very nice copper with an inch head . lacing begins early head remains about half way through and forms a ring thereafter . very floral and hoppy nose . i pick up citrus aromas very strongly . taste is strikingly similar to a stone ipa which is a very good thing . very well balanced ipa . this is the second offering i ve tried from ballast point and so far i have not been disappointed . hopheads should give this one a whirl . very nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed on . bottled as monk s flemish sour ale . pours a dark clear brown with a very small head . aroma of tart raspberries alcohol oak prunes . tastes of sweetness some sour fruits and oak . i really enjoyed this a lot and thought it was comparable to duchesse de bourgogne . very drinkable . i was very surprised by this one and would really recommend it . rerate aroma of tart fruits raspberry in particular and a slight hint of something else that reminds me of oatmeal . flavor of balsamic vinegar and sour fruits . this is still quite delicious and i will leave my old numbers . yum . .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle courtesy of alpar . . edition with mummy . pours near black with tan head . aroma has soy dark chocolate and some dark pit fruit along with a bit of green hops . taste is sweet malt with some faded hops my preference is not hopped up ris . full bodied with an oily texture . finish is dry . very nice smooth beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a first thing i noticed was that the bottled on date was printed on the neck of the bottle and easy to read . no code . the beer poured more of a light gold color rather than the copper that the label described . about inch of white head that left behind a watery white lace . s big hop smell . .floral grassy . the smell is really nice . .not what i would expect from a beer this light in color . t overall the hops are predominant . like you would expect from an ipa . .but i really reminded me of a strong pale ale . i know that sounds ridiculous because an ipa is a strong pale ale but what i am trying to say is that it did not hit me as your typical ipa in color or taste . and if i m not mistaken cascade hops . .possibly columbus but most definitely cascade . the beer had a herbal grassy flavor from the hops . very light malt . .nice lingering after taste m d medium bodied moderate carbonation . .this beer lightly coats the tongue as it goes down . .very pleasant . .it was a nice intro to harpoon for me .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a nice dark red . the color of ripe cherries . and blood . smell extremely funky . smells like limburger cheese mixed with old gym socks on top of a stale baguette . taste very very sour cherries with the acidity of vinegar . once the wild cherry flavor goes through the taste of bad durians limburger cheese aged goat cheese and socks after they ve been on a guy who s run the marathon all blended together and served on a toasted baguette surfaces again . i have n t had an aftertaste this bad on my palette since i threw up after drinking too much wine at a wine and really eclectic pungent cheese party . overall i ve had krieks before that i thought were too sour for my taste but this one is so acidic it could probably put a hole through your skin . i could n t tolerate more than a couple sips .,appearance,0.7,1
dark brown with some read hues . no head with just some carbonation lacing . looks thin . honestly if this was side by side with a pepsi i do n t know if i could tell the two apart . smells of dark chocolate and vanilla but neither really stands out enough . not a bad smelling beer but nothing really stands out in the aroma . given the appearance and aroma there s a lot going on in the flavor . kind of a grainy pale caramel malt backbone with hints of dark chocolate and vanilla . very well balanced and the blend of flavors work well together . mouthfeel is a bit to thin and watery for my liking . nice drinkable session ale that i d have again but there are better brown ales available .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a black color . one finger tan head with good retention and lacing . s light roasted malts . nice hints of chocolate . a touch of cola aromas . very light overall . t very light chocolate upfront . a burnt grainy coffee through the middle . slight metallic notes in the finish . very off putting . m light body . medium high carbonation . aftertaste is not to great . o the graininess puts this flavor off . have n t had a porter that was grainy . not to good .,appearance,0.9,1
this brew produces mounds of bright white head which peaks easily over the top of my stein . it has a very nice golden and hazy body . this seems to have a more fruity and lemony zest to the aroma than most other lagers . the taste is shared in the aroma as far as lemony goes . there is only a slight maltiness to it but is by no means over dominated by the hops . in the back of the tongue i can detect a dry bitterness probably from the left over yeast . as far as mouth feel goes it s very crisp and full of bite . this makes for a very refreshing brew . this brew has some complexities but wo n t have you sitting around trying to analyze every sip . it is what it is a great session beer with a bit of character . overall this is probably in the top two as far as keller biers go .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the oz bottle into a standard pint glass . appearance beer pours a wonderful looking amber golden with a thin wispy head one finger high of whipped cream foam . this is about the most perfect appearance i ve seen for a marzen . very impressive from an impressive brewery . lacing is even . smell rich roasty malts with a little bit of smoke lingering in the aroma . the malts smell extra toasted and deep with caramel . much in the german malt realm . great lakes does do a great job with nearly all beers and this is no exception judging by the smell . taste more of those creamy germanic malts with a touch of burnt toasting . malt is not overly sweet and has a drying finish . lots of bready toasted flavor that makes the beer very drinkable . caramel is noticeable but the lager flavor is very clean . there is a slight metallic taste in the hops . mouthfeel the hops do n t seem quite suitable for the beer style . it is superior to many others but seems just a bit off . not cloying smooth light in carbonation and medium bodied . drinkability smooth and drinkable but the off hops and over caramelization seems to detract from the beer overall . i may end up buying a pack but i ll have to try some others for this season to be sure .,appearance,1.0,1
from a p p trade oz gt choc pint a thick milkshake of a head . after the initial pour it comes out slowly like ketchup . what the hell . i had to shake of the beer out . chocolate brown with decent clarity . s leather roasted grain barley wheat dead leaves and faint burnt toast . not bad . t more roasted grains pumpernickel bread black pepper . has almost a savory quality of blackened pork belly or ribs . getting undertones of espresso plaintains oregano . m really truly carbonated which leaves a smooth mouth feel at first but gets tiresome . when i think doppel i do n t think spritzy . d not the biggest of bock fans but this is pretty drinkable . from what i heard the italians created the style of doppelbocks . enjoy this more than the german variety . would not buy but maybe times a year . prost .,appearance,0.4,0
for me a life without beer would be a tribulation worthy of a dante canto but for more than million americans that is a very real prospect . according to research done by the university of chicago on average out of every people is afflicted with celiac disease . celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder which affects the small intestine after the consumption of the protein found mainly in cereal grain such as barley wheat rye and oats . lamentably some of the very same ingredients used to make beer . there is hope however . recently a number of brewers have started producing a gluten free or gluten minimal alternative to traditional beer . these brewers are using flour from the gluten free sorghum plant instead of the typical cereal grains used for centuries in brewing . in december brewing giant anheuser busch released redbridge their entrant into the gluten free arena . since its release redbridge has enjoyed the saturating distribution of many other a b products and is now available at most grocery stores and other beer retailers . since this is my first foray into gluten free beers i do n t have much to compare it with but this is actually better than i thought it would be . the beer is a nice bright amber color with a sparking head and a sweet malty smell . the taste is well unusual . redbridge has a light body and a sweet kick . the yeast adds an almost belgian style spice flavor and there is a slick aromatic kick of hops right at the finish . the thing that is a little unnerving is the vaguely sour green apple flavor that tips into the aftertaste . that takes some getting used to . i do n t hate this in fact i probably like it better than anheuser busch s powerhouse budweiser but really that s not saying much . a man can not live on gluten alone but i probably wo n t actively seek this one out again . for those with celiac disease or others with a gluten free diet that could n t normally partake in a beer this is a nice alternative .,appearance,0.8,1
poured . do n t believe i ve seen this color before . perfectly clear amber orange . big frothy head . light scent of beer . not a lot of smell at all . somewhat of a unique flavor but very light . no hops no bitterness . not a big beer . cool and refreshing the death knell thirst quenching . watery . well hell totally unremarkable . will be good and forgotten in a matter of minutes . kinda disappointing as i hold this brewer in some what of a high regard . actually i have to ask is this a joke . gets even worse with time tastes like dish soap . i begin to wonder if i have a bad bottle . looking through some other reviews i see many people wonder if they had a bad bottle . conclusion one large bad batch or this is a very poor version of beer .,appearance,0.8,1
highly envigorated light brown head of fine bubbles that left behind a nice lacing on the pour . it has a transparent dark amber brown body . malty aroma mixed with hops . it has a fizzy taste of hops and nutmeg flavor . very rambunctious . went down smoothly,appearance,1.0,1
a a clear light copper bear with a nice foamy creamy white head . the nitrogen really adds to the appearance . s smells like a typical lager to me . some spicey smells . really a general beer smell to me . t i have to say the taste is average . a typical lager taste to me . the head is creamy and nice tasting but the beer is uneventuful . i was expecting some bitterness but get none . m the creaminess of the head is the only nice thing for my mouth and senses i experiece . d not my favorite beer to drink but a really easy beer to drink . smooth but needs more to it .,appearance,0.9,1
a guinness just looks great in the glass . good contrast with black color with a creamy white head . s smells of faintly of dark roasted malts t dark roasted malts and a cold coffee flavors . overall the flavors are on the week side . m way to watery and thin feeling for me . d this stout is very easy to drink which is why i have no problem downing a sixer on a degree day .,appearance,0.9,1
a crystal clear slight yellow hue . tons of fluffy white head decent retention . the lace really looks like lace . s bready pilsner malt . clean hop aroma . t bready pilsner malt . fruity yeast profile with a touch of earthyness . it s a little cidery though the alcohol is well hidden . very well balanced . starting slightly sweet with a crisp slightly tart finish . m moderate body moderately high carbonation . d should be approachable enjoyable by all . not a session brew though .,appearance,1.0,1
beer is a pale straw yellow color . raised the pour height to try to create some head and got a quarter of an inch which lasted about a minute . there is an ever so slight hint of corn grain sweetness in the nose and taste of this beer and not much else . beer feels light and thin in my mouth with some carbonation . overall the only time i would prefer this beer is if my only serving glass were a beer bong . other than that the cold activated mountain on the front of the bottle that turns blue when it is cold is the best thing about this macro lager .,appearance,0.3,0
. oz bottle from the sampler . appearance ridiculous amount of head like to inches of thick milky white froth and foam . i ve never seen a beer with this much head and i tried to pour it carefully . extreme carbonation with a foggy golden brown amber color . looks pretty darn good i just need this one to settle . minutes later . smell sour fruit smell with bananna and spices . pretty typical smell of belgians . not bad though . taste nice strong full flavor . you can definitely taste the alcohol although it does n t seem quite as high as . . pleasant sweet flavor that compliments the alcohol well . this is a fine tasting belgian . the mouthfeel is a little flat and thin which surprised me given the huge head and carbonation . overall a decent belgian pale ale . i recommend it for fans of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
a dark no see through at all one of the darkest stout s i have ever seen th of an inch of quickly disipating dark redish tan head almost the color of motor oil s smells lightly of oats and cocca on the nose smell of well roasted malt is present throughout later on it picks up a very potant smell of coffe as it warms overall quite a mouthwatering smell t great taste malt backbone is well done and holds the bitter sweet cocca taste the oat and the coffee taste together first sip exposes a very complited flavor thats a lot of fun to break down as you work your way through the glass m good for a stout d very high for a beer with such a strong flavor,appearance,1.0,1
eyes . pink grapefruit pink lemonade with haze no head to speak of not really a hallmark of the style anyway pretty straight forward looking lambic nose . strawberry bubblegum gone sour and gone rotten that s not a complaint there is just some weird smell to some lambics that is hard to place it smells sort of like a dumpster in the throes of august somewhere between really old citrus and some liquid that is some ungodly color you ca n t quite describe but the liquid crawls instead of pours it oozes like pus . so naturally i like the odor here something about strawberry manure just tickles me silly taste etc . the first sip of a good lambic is always a touch bracing for me almost like swallowing sea water of course this is quite sour great for a summer night like this evening sitting out on the deck with the pooch when the weather is just cool enough to thwart the harangues of mosquitoes that plague in the later months of summer the lingering flavor is a bite on the tongue of sour fading into pink fruity bubblegum almost artificial tasting like bubble yum the further on you travel into this beer the sourness is side by side with the fruit flavour somewhere between mild strawberry and cranberry this is not one you can pin the fruit down on like say some krieks the mouthfeel is perfect for the style light and drinkable with surprisingly the right amount of carbonation to get this puppy to flavor market lip smackingly good . verdict . a very nice lambic especially since i scored it for . if you want a more geuze ish type of lambic you will probably enjoy this one. and cantillon fans should equally enjoy this although not as tart as many cantillon offerings,appearance,0.6,1
i actually tried a belgium beer because i figured that i would keep an open mind and try to venture out into areas that i do not have any experience . the conclusion is still that i do not like belgium beers . now that does n t mean that this beer is bad because it is far from bad when you consider it against style how clean it is and the fact that even i thought the taste was drinkeable after my pallet got used to the spicy flavors associated with belgium beers.here is what it says on the side of the champaign size bottle aged in large oak casks and refermented in the bottle oro de calabaza is brewed in the franco belgian tradition of strong golden ales . spicy and peppery with a gentle hop bouquet and the beguiling influence of wild yeast . appearance golden color cloudy with a white head that has tiny bubbles giving it an appearance of a really creamy head . it is a beautiful beer to look at . there is a high amount of co that is releasing from the beer . nose spicy nose with a sour pungent smell of a beer that has gone bad . very typical of a belgium style beer . spicy notes that evolve after your nose gets used to the wild yeast aromas . taste sour up front followed by a distinct bitterness that grab holds of your tongue and dominates the flavor . the bitterness is reminiscent of a grapefruit rhine . finish this beer finishes with a small amount of bitterness and that belgium flavor of sour beers . i must add thought that the beer tastes better with each sip . half way through the beer i could really appreciate it for what it is despite my person opinions of belgium style beers . overall impression while this is a beer that i would not drink again because i do not like the style i have to say that for the style it is very well done . for my personal ranking i would give it a out of however for a style ranking i would give this a out of . anyone who likes belgium beers would enjoy this golden ale . jc,appearance,0.9,1
had a ml bottle of this one . a murky mahogany with no carbonation . looks legitimately bad and flat . s bourbon nice woody character cabernet sour and oxidized character . it is obviously not the intended beer but it s decent . t sweet molasses some butter pear and plum and raisins with an obvious bourbon kick . again woody and oxidized . pretty good . m flat and thin . o two wrongs kind of make a right here . it s flat and it s sour . either one might have garnished a bad score alone but i do n t mind flat sours . chalk this up as my second experience of flat abbey .,appearance,0.2,0
this beers head was wonderfully creamy off white tan of a good inch . the lacing this beer had was awesome it lace in sheets practically coating my entire mug . the nose was pretty much what to expect for the style maltiness caramel spice cinnamon nutmeg etc . and some faint hops . the nose overall was not that pronounced . but the flavors this brew packed was excellent . the balance of spice to caramel and malt to hops was perfect . this o fest had spice without detracting covering up other flavors impressive . the only complaint about this offering would be the mouthfeel . it was a tad thin a little watery but nothing that would stop me from drinking this again . in fact i enjoyed a few of this in one setting .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottled in poured into a surly pint glass . only was visible in the printed date so it s a crap shoot . pours dark amber brown with moderate clarity and a nice and thick light tan head . the head retention and lacing both are par excellence . rye caramel and herbal hops are prominent in the aroma . could ve been stronger but i do n t know if it s the freshness wow . did n t expect this blast of hops in the taste . red s rye can easily put a few ipas to shame . pungent and earthy bitterness on a great malt base this ale leaves it bitterness right into the throat . rye is definitely present in the finish and complements the hops very well . the mouthfeel seems unimpressive although i ca n t place the exact flaw . perhaps the body could ve been heavier but i d rather have higher carbonation at this body . overall this beer is not so much about malts as it claims . i d seek it whenever i need a hop fix and am bored with the fruity floral notes of aipas . good beer . scores appearance aroma . taste mouthfeel overall,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap at the new deck tavern in philadelphia pa . it came in a signature guinness th anniversary stout glass . appearance the body is a deep black color . the head is a velvety light tan color small bubbles two or three inches tall excellent retention as well and lacing . smell the aromas are nutty coffee and a bit of mocha not to much . taste the flavors are dominated by roasted nuts but there are notes of chocolate and coffee . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is very smooth . drinkability this is n t that much different than guinness but unlike the other reviews i felt the flavors were more intense . do n t drink and review .,appearance,0.9,1
now quaffing rogue morimoto signature ale presentation oz . bomber w silk screened logo featuring chef morimoto . poured a dark ruby brown with a thin off white head . smells sweet with hints of hazlenut and chocolate . mouthfeel is smooth and moderately full bodied with an initial crispness from the hops and carbonation . beyond the initial crispness is several sweet flavors including hazlenut chocolate and coffee all blended smoothly together . finishes slightly dry with some residual bitterness from some of the roasted flavors and hops . overall a very nice fruit vegetable beer that demands attention and deserves respect . i was not disappointed with its replacing the original hazlenut nectar which was excellent itself . note this beer is tasty cold but really shines as it warms up a bit . i recommend pouring the first glass direct from the fridge and letting the bottle sit out while you consume it . unless of course if you dump the whole thing in a big liter mug p .,appearance,0.6,1
n dietz is da man . . . clear copper color with maybe one finger of head and residual foam after the pour . nice bubbling though . slightly funky grass hop aroma mixed with some wet toasted malts that add a sourdough bread aroma . sourdough and and old fashoined white bread grandma used to make . nice malt and super earthy hop flavor profile . the taste makes me think of a spring meadow near an orchard .,appearance,0.6,1
the pour leaves a beige fizzy head temporarily resting on a base of burnt amber colored beer . head retention is only fair at first but dies quickly . aroma reminds me distantly of a belgian ale with mild hints of orange and dark caramel or carmelized sugar . piney nw hops present themselves in balance with the malt and are not remotely overwhelming . mild hop bitterness mingles with sweet caramel flavors creating balanced flavors up front . fruitiness appears in the middle of a sip while a dry and moderate bitterness washes the palate . noticeable hop flavor in this brew as well creates interesting degrees of complexity somewhat surprising to me for the style . its body is crisp without being watery or too dry . the more sips i take of this the more i enjoy it . overall a nice beer that stands well on its own or paired with beef . i tried subsequent samples with a choice cut of rib eye as suggested on the pack as well as a ham sandwich . it matched rather well with the steak where carmelized flavors from the grill mixed well with sweet maltiness in the beer . hops help to cleanse the palate and begin the combinatorial process again . a plain ham sandwich was a little too salty and the mix of ham and red ale was subsequently unbalanced .,appearance,0.6,1
the aroma is mostly floral malty with some grassy hops and barely distinguishable yeast . taste is quite similar soft and sweet maltiness in the beginning maybe some caramel additionaly and nice bitter finish . plenty of enjoyable carbonation . aftertaste is long lasting with kind of warming feeling . pretty good beer i will definitely buy some more of them,appearance,0.6,1
m oz bomber . pours a solid deep golden color with amber highlites . this one has good clarity and a finger of off white head that falls to a full coat over top . the aroma is interesting . there is definately a fruityness . it is not decidedly pomegranate but fruity . there is a moderate caramel in there too along with a moderate citrusy hop . i m not sure how i feel about the combination . the flavor is right there with the aroma . fruity almost berry like caramel and a touch of orangey hop . i am not a big fan of this as it does n t blend well to me . there is a mild bitterness on the finish and i think that is what keeps me from enjoying it more . the feel is right at moderate with a light to modetate carbonation . overall this is not something i think i will look for again . thinking about it the flavor is a little solventy from the combination of flavors . it is not well blended .,appearance,0.9,1
a ever so slightly hazed amber bronze . head goes away fast but a nice albeit thin lacing is retained . looks pretty good s definitely can pick up on the bock ish nose and slightly fleeting and faint like most bocks a bit of sweet toffee and a rasp of fruit and alcohol mixed with hop . t this one is a bit challenging . there is a honeyed sweetness throughout with extremely faint butter pleansantly so but at mid pallet it goes from honey toffee and caramel to a strong almost roasty hoppy taste and its not dark so its intriguing to have a roasty taste in there . finishes with a solid noble like hop bitterness and back to flashes of fruity wildflower honey notes . it does most certainly taste characteristic of a bock but with that american twist . m the dryness i like especially at abv which the six pack holder says . its dry or maybe slightly semi sweet and very bock ish . my only complain is the carb seems a big too much and too aggressive for a bock . i think a smoother carb would complement the honey notes better and maybe a tad less of that roasty harshess though its not overwhelming would make this great . bring in some more elegance d pretty good . not cloying nice hops to dry things out . overall i d say this is a good beer worth some respect . good bock flavors american ified . not mind blowing but solid and good . i would n t get this often but i would get it again sometime . and i got a pack for just shy of bucks which to me seems like a very attractive quality price ratio .,appearance,0.9,1
oz picked up from the troeg s brewery into the customary . l . this is one bright ale . i often complain that beer especially hoppy beer is n t bright enough . even w an agressive pour little head but what is there melts into very nice lacing that hangs to the inside of the glass like worn drapes in a period drama . after the initial burst out of the bottle very little by way of aroma . what initally is piney to the point of urine is soon replaced by the less appetizing odor of mash . wait that came out wrong . still there is enough citrus that it is saved from being unappealing . spice bitter notes nice rounder finish which i always think of as the bitter fading . absent are floral notes i did not note which hops were used here but this is not particularly complex a flavor . there is a good bit of earthyness to this either in the flavor or the aroma and i m having a hard time seperating it . it s drinkable . i doubt this would become my go to ipa but then again the market is filled with ipa s so i suppose i should make any judgements without a side by side . it s certainly drinkable though i prefer my ipa s to be both harsher and a bit more challenging . th,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a weiss glass it pours a honey gold color with a very surprising amount of what i presume are yeast chunks . they are everywhere in this beer just suspended like the beer is jello . it s not really an attractive site . i do n t mind yeast in my beer but i like it to integrate into it and make it cloudy not sit there making it speckled . the head is fluffy and white with a decent retention level . the nose is fairly bland with some minor orange . there also is just the slightest fruitiness from the yeast but not nearly to the level as a german wheat beer . a little bit of breadiness is also present . the flavor is also pretty bland and void of any assertive flavors most just a little breadiness and some wheat malt . a subtle bitterness balances the light sweet finish . mouthfeel is medium to medium full with a higher level of carbonation . drinkability is well above average for this beer even with the fuller body . this is my definition of an average beer . i know how popular this beer is with newer craft beer drinkers as well as bmc drinkers looking for a change . it is unoffensive pretty well made and light in flavor . in exchange for making this a great conversion beer it suffers from having any character .,appearance,0.4,0
shows a cloudy gold color . modest white colored head with reasonably poor retention . i would argue that clarity is an important element to a kolsch like beer . very subtle malt aroma otherwise quite clean . possibly a bit cidery as it warms . nice malt hop flavor balance though probably hoppier than anticipated . a bit of sulfur taste . subtle lingering hop bitterness . light medium body and moderate carbonation . no astringency or alcohol warming . a bit spritzy on the tongue . a flavorful example of a kolsch type beer . balance maybe a bit too much toward hop but a decent light tasting ale .,appearance,0.3,0
fl . oz . bottle uk import . bottled in . trade with maeib . opaque pitch black moderate brown head . pleasant roasty aroma hints of dark fruits chocolate and liquorice . flavour on the other hand is not particularly pleasant . from start to finish it is dominated by a one dimensional intense bitterness of extremely strong and poorly made coffee masks any other flavour including the alcohol which otherwise might be present . want a definition of over kill . here it is . as queen victoria would have said we are not amused . apart from the looks and the aroma very disappointing .,appearance,1.0,1
the appearance is entirely uninviting . fizzy head quickly pops to no mans land never to be seen again . the body of this beer is between yellow and clear with slow rolling lifeless carbonation . it just looks limp and tired . not much in the taste . faint hops are forgettable . grain bill is the mainstay in this offering . rather sweet with some corn flakes cereal in there as well . nothing really offensive but really nothing is a good way to describe the taste . notes no need to beat a dead horse . drinkable . yeah . enjoyable . ehh not really . one and done .,appearance,0.2,0
if you added a category for cool labels this one would definately be a contender for a top beer . the scratch and grin label with a girl lifting her skirt to show her lovely behind has a scratch off area much like a scratch off lotto ticket . under the silver is quite a cute backside . i see now why my hubby bought this beer . it poured quite uneventfully with a pale yellow color and slight head . to me it looks like the beer in those little clear bottles of miller high life . smell . slight . taste . nothing really spectacular but i did giggle when i noticed the cute label again . very inoffensive an non eventful . mouthfeel . wet . drinkability . good . since it s somewhat higher in alcohol than beers that i ve drank that did n t have a cute label .,appearance,0.8,1
the appearance is the epitimy of excellence . huge mountainous head supported by sunshine golden body medium carbonation tons of rocky chunky lacing left behind only to be washed away with the high alcohol gobbles . impressive . light fruity esters the citrus is slightly astringent at times warming is huge active . i get some pears oranges and some exoctics . backround i get some farmhouse saison quality into the mix some wildness to this deep in the brew . boy oh boy the body to this triple is unique to my palate how so . well typically a tripel sizzles a bit to me in that the carbonation is usually mad ass crazy . this one is still very carbonated but its pretty moderate and allows the sweetness to really stick around and grab some teeth . notes pretty kick ass brew and although not a rare beer i have n t seen it around until my latest trip to the wine house just off the freeway . seems to be getting a nice stock of some harder to find brews . i would buy this more often and i m sure its priced fairly but at bucks a ml it is a once in a blue moon type brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pale yellow nearly urine color with a head that just fades fades fades . nothing impressive at first . aroma is bland and corn ish . taste is just dull with nothing but corn corn corn . high in alcohol and low in ghetto cred . trust me you re better off sticking to something like steel reserve if you like your beer cheap and quaffable .,appearance,0.2,0
well i m honored to be the apparent st canadian to be reviewing this beer . a i was actually impressed by the look of this beer . there is a thick although fizzy white head that takes a few minutes to settle into a thin layer over the beer . it is a hazy yellowish color that reminds me of wheat so i ca n t tell how carbonated it is . there is some modest lacing clinging to my glass so were off to a good start for a bl product . s very light and honestly not all that appealing what there is . .it has very mild grainy and citrus aromas . other than that is it kind of skunked and raw smelling . almost kind of like urine . t fortunately the taste is a notch above the smell . the first thing i notice is some modest sweetness malt . there is also some mild spice from the coriander . there s also a hint of citrus but it s not a distinct flavor . no real bitterness on the finish and no lingering flavors on the palate afterward . expected for a light beer i guess . m thin bodied but surprisingly not the watery feel that i was expecting . just not good enough to call medium bodied . the carbonation is plentiful in a moderate palate scrubbing way . not the worst texture i ve felt but certainly not the best . d i will give it this bud actually came out with a light beer that has some character . unlike their bl standard or lime this has some modest flavor that does n t taste like either nothing or artificial garbage . the alcohol is well hidden by the sweetness and it s not filling . .i d have no problem spending an afternoon on the patio enjoying these .,appearance,0.8,1
wow this one surprised me . if you like light beers do n t waste your time and try this offering . the appearance was outsatnding . a creamy head that lasts forever with a beautiful cascading efffect . almost pitch black in appearance . smell was malty and inviting . tatse had a touch of burnt malt with a somewhat watery mouthfeel but the again it s only . abv . extremely drinkable . a very pleasant surprise i will try again .,appearance,1.0,1
paid even for the midwest taster . the appearence was a cola colored base with a nice tannish head minimal retention and no real lacing . the aroma of this brew was refreshing strong hints of malts lighter hints of sweet chocolate and smoky flavors . the taste is out of this world it brigns together all the flavors the aroma hinted into a wonderful sample . the best part of this is the lack of alcoholic taste for a brew the best in this abv catergory by far . the mouthfeel is good nice and smooth from first gulp to last gulp . the drinkability i rate high against becasue of the high abv and the lack of the beer showing it . final thought this is quite a remarkable final product my first brew from three floyds and definately not the last i thank the providers of the midwest taster for this addition .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a cantillon wine glass . bottle generously provided as an extra by thagr us in the nice piece of glass cif thanks a lot calton . a a very fitting name for this beer as this beer is darker than the depths of the ocean and i can imagine some blind creatures swimming around in this much like what is depicted on the label . a contrasting light tan head floats effortlessly on top of the liquid about finger s in height and with pretty good retention . lacing is also decent as well with some generous silk lace coating the glass . s the smell is interesting acrid coffee roast and bitter chocolate make up the bulk of the nose with some alcohol hiding in back as well . this beer is pure malt from beginning to end and it definitely warns of its presence . there s some charred ash as well . t well the taste definitely continues where the nose leaves off with a ton of burnt espresso and bitter baker s chocolate . there s some darker fruits here as well and the alcohol coats them heavily . the char lingers here as well . it ends with a lot of bitter roastiness and alcohol . there s a noticeable woodiness in the finish as if some earthy nuts are coming through . unlike the nose there are some hops in the finish which could be contributing to that earthiness . m mouthfeel is moderately heavy bodied with good carbonation . honestly it feels pretty good in the mouth until the aftertaste comes along and deposits the burnt and char notes . those combined with the alcohol really do a number on the palate . d o drinkability is moderate . this is a beer that takes some getting used to and it will definitely snag you if you are n t careful . the chocolate flavor in this is really well done but the burnt notes are a distraction to me . compound that with an almost solvent alcohol taste and it hurts this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a dull light orange with almost a head . very minimal lacing . smells a bit soapy musty i ca n t really detect any malt bread yeast or anything else for that matter . tastes like soap . some faint malts struggling valiently to get to my taste buds but they never quite make it . mostly i feel like i took a big gulp of dirty dishwater . i heard such great things about this beer read so many positive reviews and was really looking forward to it . for those reasons i may try one more to be fair but this was pretty awful for me . from notes .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to grandq for sending this want off my list informed it was aged in his cellar for months . pours a dark black color with a large tan head fades slowly and leaves lots of lacing on the glass . smell is very malty with good roasted tones light vanilla aroma some dark fruit presence as well . taste has quite the kick and is very hot bit distracting and not masked as well as other ris s thick and chewy though decent roasted malt coffee and woody taste but the hotness makes it too one sided .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a light golden yellow with a one finger white head . leaves a really nice lacing . . s belgian and pale . crisp . hints of citrus fruits . t floral hops . belgian yeast . . m not bad . crisp for a belgian . d very drinkable for percent . this is a dangerous beer . . a very drinkable and smooth tripel . . worth it to try a couple times but very overpriced .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle . slightly hazy pale gold with a white head that fades quickly . continuous streams of bubbles but i would like a better head retention . aroma is malt balanced with a slight dms cooked corn coming through unexpected but not unpleasant . there is some smoke if you know to look for it but very subtle . no hops no esters very clean aroma . smoke is a bit more prominent in the flavor and very enjoyable . clean grainy pils malt flavor with a medium hop bitterness to balance . low spicy noble hop flavor . the cooked corn dms is much more subdued in the flavor than in the aroma . medium light body with a clean dry finish . mouthfeel begs for another sip . overall an interesting unique and enjoyable german lager . the aroma is a bit underwhelming but the interesting balance of flavors makes up for it .,appearance,0.6,1
this started out great but was dissappointing . poured to a reddish orange color with little carbonation a thin off white head and little lacing . had a great aroma of malty sweet caramel with hints of chocolate . unfortuantely little or none of this was found in the taste which was bland . mouthfeel was slightly spicy but nothing great . finish was a little stale like wet cardboard . not real impressed with this aside from the aroma .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation ml brown bottle corked and caged with great label poured into a belgian style chalice that s been in the family for generations apperance absolutely stunning dark garnet brew with huge ivory whipped cream head lots of carbonation with amazing cap retention smell big powdery belgian yeast tones a bit of juicy dark fruit light phenols and spice . it all melds together nicely but nothing really jumps out individually it s a bit understated actually taste much bigger spicier than the soft aromas suggest . .there s lots of sweet spice up front here with cloves . cinnamon sugar booze light minerals on the finish and definitely a touch of dried apple as this beer approaches cool room temperature mouthfeel smooth heavy boozy with a touch of prickly alcohol drinkability high conclusion not quite as life changing as i was expecting from the hype but damn this is tasty . it s dark beguiling mysterious and intoxicating . i feel lucky to have had the chance to try this brew,appearance,1.0,1
this beer has almost no discernable color . fizzy white head . limited aroma with a limited taste . slightly chemical after taste . proof that advertising can make people buy anything . . . remember the lime was originally used so that the citric acid would disinfect the top . i may love jimmy buffet but i still do n t want to drink this stuff .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance perfect . black with brown finger head tiny bubbles smell very pleasant as one would expect.malty chocolatey caramel and a very slight smokeness taste very balanced as usual from a uk brewer . chocolately smooth and slight crispness at the end . nothing in the flavorings that puts this in the top of the world though but just a smidge underneath . mouthfeel slightly watery for a stout but decent none the less . drinkability very drinkable stout and light abv makes this a good session stout if that were ever possible .,appearance,1.0,1
overall i m pretty disappointed with this one . i find it just lacks anything special . poured from oz bottle into pint glass . a golden yellow pours with no head and no lacing as its drunk . s nothing special minerals . t its okay. just nothing really notable . barley . m carbonation is good holds what little flavour the is well . d i wouldnt get it again . thats about it .,appearance,0.3,0
the color of this beer i find just amazing . it s so dark as it sits in a guinness glass with it s beautiful smooth head . are there bubbles finer than these . it does n t smell so much . slightly malty i suppose . in contrast to how heavy it looks it s goes down incredibly smooth and fast . i find it to be the perfect stout since it s not so heavy . slightly bitter aftertaste . it s almost like drinking chocolate milk except it s not sweet or chocolately . hmm . smooth smooth smooth . the drinkability for a stout i m not sure can be matched . i could drink them all night and i sometimes do .,appearance,1.0,1
got this beer on tap at the flying saucer . pours a yellowish amber body with finger width white head . the smell is what hop heads live for . it s full of citris piney and spicey hops . not much malt just smooth high end hop flavors dancing throughout your nose . taste starts out wiht some caramel and hop notes then turns into a blindingly bitter hop blast . not much flavor here before the swallow mostly pine and bitter . at the end of the swallow though you find a great sweet pineapple hop flavor accompanied by nice citris spices . not a very drinkable beer but just because of the hop intensity i do love it though .,appearance,0.6,1
this is ok and about middle of the road for malt liquors far from being the best or the worst to me . this is yellow rather bubbly with a medium bubbly white head that steadily vanishes . the aroma is sweet perfume grain corn a hint pf pine and a little alcohol evident like a stronger sweeter more perfumy us macro lager . the taste is quite sweet with a strong corn tortilla taste a definite but not unpleasant alcoholic quality and a warm alcoholic corn finish that has a light bite . it has almost no bitterness and in the end gets somewhat watery with a light soapy quality but is otherwise inoffensive .,appearance,0.4,0
a creamy tan head is light and pleasant but suffers from poor retention . dark brown body with an amber hue showing when held up to the light . s in almost equal proportion it smells of milk hops cream and roasted malts with a slight leaning in favor of the milk and cream . t first sip is cream interspersed with bitter mildly grassy hops . as i continue to drink the milk and roasted malt flavors are evident as well with a hint of chocolate . the aftertaste tastes of hazelnut . i must note that on paper and thinking about it i expected something of a coffee taste but the taste is unique from that . not overly complex in flavors but it utilizes what it has perfectly the whole is greater than the sum of the parts on this one . m creamy smooth and balanced mouthfeel . not too light not too heavy just right for a porter . d very drinkable exceedingly smooth and it masks the alcohol with ease . all of the flavors are tied together so well i ca n t see it offending any ones palette . goes down like a draught nitro beer this is drinking it from a bottle . could easily be a session beer or an introductory to darker beer for those accustomed to lighter styles . o this is one of the best examples of a porter i ve ever had . i would recommend it to everyone wholeheartedly try it . it gives a pleasant drinking experience through and through . the only fault i could find was the poor head retention but it excels so much in every other department that it s easy to forget and this coming from someone who loves a deep head . what sets it apart from the rest is the perfect balance and smoothness that i ca n t reiterate enough .,appearance,0.7,1
a i may have served this a bit on the cold side but it still produced no head with an aggressive pour into a standard pint glass . then i had a brain wave let the beer warm slightly then poured into a duvel tulip got ta get some head only got finger reducing to a whisper lots of carbonation beading running through a copper amber body this would pass for magners if i was drunk i think not impressed . s not much in the nose to be honest a slight malt sweetness with no real fruity pale ale notes . t lots of nice floral refreshing fruit notes with a slight malty sweetness finishing crisply with a nice slight hop bite . fruits become more apparent as the beer warms . m a nice lively carbonation very refreshing crispness a great summer beer . d a very sessionable refresher i can imagine myself enjoying a few in summer but the appearance and nose let the beer down for me but still had lots of character in the taste . nice,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to mistakebythelake for this growl pour apperance golden orange with a good amount of white head . beautiful lacing on the glass . a gorgeous beer . smell lots of citrusy hops and pine on the nose . a very great smell taste bitter hops on the tongue . too much potent bitterness overpowering the hops . pine and citrus but bitter more than anything else mouthfeel kind of thin and sharp . not that great of a mouthfeel drinkability the bitterness and sharpness makes it not very drinkable,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pale orange shade with some clouding . little to no head fades quickly yet leaves very thin trace lacing behind . not a great looking ipa but not bad either . now the nose on this bad boy is my kind of ipa . big citrusy hop leading with pink grapfruit blending into a lemon orange dream . light bread malts sweet and delectable . very resiny in profile with a slight piney finish . nearly the same flavors as the nose . nice tingly carbonation with a good bright hop bitterness on the long finish . very fruity and refreshing and drinkable . a damn fine ipa that is worth trying more than once .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber a reddish in color with a finger of beige lacing s smells kind of boozy and cherries for sure t again lots of cherries . this is my first american strong so i was n t really sure what to expect . at first i did n t think that i liked it but it definitely got better as it warmed . m never really sure what to put for this so . d for being over i feel that the drinkability is pretty high . not really sure if i liked this one at first especially considering the high rankings on ba but the more i let it resonate i really liked it .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer poured a hazy burnished amber with next to nothing of a head . the remnants of foam was a cream color . the smell was sweet caramel malt yeasty and buttery notes and slight dark fruits . taste was big malts light spices bready toast and slight dark fruit . there was a good feel to the beer creamy and filling with good carbonation . the beer finished very sweet as it warmed and proved to be a little hard to finish . one to two of these in a night would be the most i d want to drink . i can see how these were developed to help the monks make it through their lenten fasts .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle . oud beersel kriek has a hazy red color with a large pink head . earthy aroma of cherries oak and vinegar . much more of a subtle aroma that i remember from previous tastings . the flavor is mainly cherries . notably dry . a minimum of lambic funkiness but beware if you are not used to sour beers . this one if pretty sour . the cherry flavor is very nice . not at all artificial tasting unlike mainly fruit lambics . finish is short and very dry . this is a very nice beer but i list it among the elite of the style .,appearance,1.0,1
a center pour from a bottle into a goblet created more of a light brown color than the expected amber with decent carbonation for a barleywine . the smell was unimpressive . only a tiny bit of sweetness to the just walked into a college bar at am on a sunday smell . the taste was actually impressive . comparing to other english barleywine style ales it s . abv is standard but it seems much more drinkable than most even as the first drink of the evening .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance very dark brown with a thick creamy light tan head with excellent retention and fabulous rings of lacing . the cascade is a thing of beauty . smell big roasted malts . lightly sweet smelling with aromas of cherries oak earth and chocolate . taste starts out big but finishes rather thing and weak . a dark malty flavor dominates accented by chocolate cherries and coffee . the finish is lightly bitter and dry just enough to make you thirst for more . mouthfeel medium full body silky dry texture low carbonation . drinkability i used to think of this as the beer of beers . but now that ive expanded my beer horizons ive been a little disappointed by this beer . i guess i just keep drinking it thinking its going to be as big and full as it looks . but as far as stouts go its rather weak . but highly sessionable and a true classic . almost in a class of its own . i think if any beer is going to call itself the king of beers it should be guinness not that us macro swill due to its age and worldwide popularity . one of the best looking beers though . i love how when i m done with a pint i have to tip the glass back to get the last of that thick creamy tenacious head .,appearance,1.0,1
best enjoyed in a noisy setting . what does that say about me enjoying this alone at my desk with a pad of paper in front of me . do n t tell me i know . pours a clean gold with ridiculously huge off white head that froths up to about of the glass . i mean incredible head . it s a lager though not a belgian beer mixed with bubble bath . slow but impressive carbonation leaves a nice cloud of lacing as the behemoth head slowly sinks . bizarre but really good looking beer . nose is dank and musty with a lot of woody and resiny characters dominating . has a slight herbal phenol character and a trace of white wine vinegar . an unusual sweetness just peeks in quite caramelly but strangled by the dankness . smells ok i guess but not very refreshing . taste is a lot sweeter and really none of the complexity of the nose such as it was remains . has a large corn sweetness mixed with a slight bready character a slight salty hit midway through the palate and a touch of sesame . i think most of the bitter and sour characters are from suspended radicals in the head because a puff from the head gives a very phenolic character quite chemical and almost reminiscent of bath soap or shaving cream . it s a shame these characters do n t find their way in the body proper because in moderation a bitter tang like that could add volume to the otherwise insipidly sweet flavour . mouthfeels lacks a buzz from the strong bubbling but is surprisingly full . it does n t seem thin just flat . this beer desperately needs longer hopping there are elements of bitter in the aroma that just do n t come through on the taste the beer flavour just sits meekly in the corner with its unpopular friend the adjunct . this is n t outwardly offensive but a bit tough to swallow . let s just say it has potential but fails to live up to it .,appearance,0.9,1
my first sample of what brewery ommegang can do thanks to northyorksammy . lots of info packed onto the front and back labels they seem geared to educate the masses with lots of little sound bites . plus i even learned about the language differences in north and southern belgium which i was previously unaware of . thank you brewery ommegang . this is an impressive looking belgian from a ml bottle it pours a deep hazy apricot colour with a great deal of carbonation action and a massive creamy head that gets chunky on the pour rises above the rim of my chalice glass and holds its form . solid lacing down the side of the glass . the nose is more faint than i was expecting i m picking up spices and traces of a juicy red fruit like grapes or plums also a bit of earthiness in there as well . the flavour also contains that red plum like characteristic as well as some grass and on the finish i begin to start noticing some sweet malt blended with spices mostly clove and pepper . mouthfeel is light and velvety a pleasure to roll over the tongue . a decent belgian although i d prefer a unibroue over it if given the choice . that s if sleeman does n t go and screw things up .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled during a home tasting of the brewer patriot collection . a translucent rust with minimal head and lacing . s started out like a good root beer but suddenly attacked the senses with a ridiculously acidic licorice and alcohol scent . t super licorice and mint with a mouth bursting effect not in a good way . incredibly spiced in an unpleasant fashion . m um besides the burning . . spice and pain . d not ever again .,appearance,0.7,1
a what a great looking stout . deep brown color with an extremly silkey head that slowly disipates into lacing s roasted malt t grain sweet ness and roasted malts m d mouth feel was medium and dry . not an extremely drinkable beer but it sure was tasty,appearance,1.0,1
now this is what i ve been missing . the beer pours a delicious straw gold with a tight head that quickly fades . but after that we are in business . nice clean malt presence with just the right amount of noble hops a touch of dms just enough to give it a full lager body and a light carbonation that helps the goodness go down . wonderful . a simple yet delicious beer . very well done .,appearance,0.6,1
do n t be fooled by the name . choose another beer from huber . this beer has the typical huber metallic sulfury antiseptic taste . a high amount of carbonation that quickly fades and no head develops when poured . i could not distinguish this beer from its sister rhinelander . low price is its only vindication .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle edition pours a clear mahogany brown with rich ruby highlights . creamy tan head that thins webbed lacing on the glass . aroma is full of cocoa and hops with a light toasted nuttiness . roasted malt and cocoa flavor upfront leading into a bitter bite and mild hop flavors . finishes with a lingering bitterness . some booziness is noticeable as it warms . full body decent carbonation . drinkable but disappointing . not quite sure what they were going for with this one they could have done better . .,appearance,0.9,1
just a sampler so not sure i can do it justice . appearance nice easy lacing with a light head lively golden color . aroma subtle floral and a little bit hoppy taste tart bold full of later but not the usual flavors . i need another try . mouth feel tangy like ipa but sweet too like honey . finish mildly dry but pleasant . after a sampler i know i would need a full pint to make a good decision .,appearance,0.9,1
from notes eye in color this beer is dark brown with ruby red hihlights . head sits at a healthy full finger is tea stained tan in color and has the consistancy of something between creamy and frothy . .kinda meringue ish but not quite there . edit as i get closer to the end of the bottle with every pour this beer forms a magnificent head and with each pour comes excellent retention and awesome lacing consistancy of the head in subsequent pours is that closer to frothy and the lacing is rocky . excellent . because this has been and is evident in each pour the score has been altered . prolly one of the best beers out there that keeps giving you a great pour with great retention and great lacing every time . prolly some of the thickest lacing i ve ever seen besides duvel . nose spiciness is evident . like a earthy spiciness big yeasty notes as well . dark fruits are here as well though they are light . some tones from the honey as well . hints at alcohol are present . citrus peel is very faint almost have to be looking for it to get it . overall this has a good aroma spicy and yeasty tones take the lead . aroma is strong and robust so there s no issue there . tongue again that spicy character an earthy spiciness is right upfront with the yeastiness and some alcohol . reminds me of a tripel . slight notes of some caramel but they are secondary to the spiciness of this beer it supports spice and alcohol . a nice rich caramel tone underneath . the label states that there are some chocolate flavors in here but i m not really getting any . orange citrus peel and slight honey tones can be tasted right at the tip of the tongue . this is a complex beer and its nice but i think that there s too much spicy character going on as well as too much alcohol character upfront to let these complexities shine you really have to search for the complexity here instead of stumbling upon it while tasting . new flavors just do n t arise each sip as with some complex beers this one is always spicy and you have to search for the complexity . i d really classify this as a dark tripel . overall this is a good beer but not quite what i look for in a bsda definitely above average though and above those that are above average . feel and drinkability medium light in body made moreso by the high level of carbonation . in my opinion carbonation coupled with the spiciness is a good thing but on the other hand it gets in the way of everything else thats going on in this beer . carbonation paired with the spicy character leads me more to say that this beer is much more tripelish than bsda as far as what i ve enountered so far in bsdas . sure this is a belgian strong dark but it has more of a tripel quality to it . when i think bsda this is n t what i think of not even close yet technically it is one . its dark belgian and strong . this is one that i ll probably buy again and compare it side by side with a really nice tripel and see how similar they are . notes on that tasting to follow .,appearance,1.0,1
oh my . this is the first mountain sun brew i can not finish and it s an oz glass . pours a light hazed pale straw color with a nice fluffy head . so far so good . then the smell . oh my . ick . something is wrong here . cabbage and sweet corn . dms i believe . this is horrible . i shudder to predict the taste which . is n t all that bad . the smell stops there and the flavor is rather average . carbonation gets the aroma out for a bit . yet the clove and spices just do n t make it . and then the smell returns . put this one aside . next .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to hojaminbag for this one . poured a corked and caged into my tripel karmeliet tulip . this beer pours a hazy honey golden orange with a huge fluffy white head that leaves some seriously sticky lacing . i could only think to myself that this is an absolutely beautiful beer . the aroma is tangy citrus with a nice belgian spiciness to it but there really is n t any hint of funkiness to it . the flavor is great . first off there is a great maltiness that runs thought this beer that you do n t see in so many saisons . i love the body of this beer . the second wave of flavor is a great citrus blend mixed with malty sweetness and a subtle hints of pepper . the mouthfeel is full for a saison but still pretty light . this beer is fantastic . i really want to get my hands on another bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
this bomber was purchased at jimmie garant s in alpena mi for . . no bottling best by date could be located . my first impression of chocolate stout comes via the woman on the label seemingly enjoying a frothy mug of presumably chocolate stout . the snob in me casts shame on this mystery figure s choice of glassware . i joke . later i discovered the woman is sebbie buhler a rogue employee who writes a blog devoted to all things chocolate stout http roguechocolatestout.com . i cracked the cap and poured into a tulip glass because as previously established i m too much of a snob to use a mug . the pour yields three fingers of billowy khaki colored head . retention is really good . lacing replaces the head as it slowly dissipates . the beer is as black as any i ve seen . it is a thing of beauty . unfortunately the nose is not as gorgeous as the visual aesthetic . the first whiff reveals the strange scent of elmer s glue . a closer inspection unveils a literal milk chocolate aroma . the label claims that this is made with imported chocolate . that s all i smell glue and chocolate . it is simple and weird . me no likey . thankfully the flavor bears little resemblance to the aroma . unfortunately however it is equally if not more unappealing . initially it tastes like heartburn . a strange bitterness persists that does not resemble hops or any other bitterness i ve encountered in beer . behind the unusual bitterness is a wet cardboard flavor . roasted malts arise and then duck behind the flavor of vomit . i m not kidding . as much as i want to enjoy this it is just about the most atrocious beer that has touched my lips . chocolate manifests subtly at the end of the sip but it is totally limp and powerless against the train wreck of flavor that preceded it . gross . the mouthfeel is kind of creamy but still feels pretty thin for a stout yet alone a stout that claims to contain natural chocolate flavoring . it s straddling the line between light and medium bodied . the carbonation level is appropriate . though unimpressive the feel is far from the most disappointing aspect of this brew . what should i make of this mess . it s not good beer it s not good chocolate and it s not a good value . i guess it is possible that i bought an old bottle but with no bottle dating on rogue products how would i know . thus far every rogue ale i have sampled has been a disappointment . somebody please turn me onto something worth drinking from this brewery before i write them off completely . now i m off to wash out my mouth with a big ass can of evil eye . i guess i should have used a mug . the two schlitz scale reference my profile for an explanation for what i spent on this bomber emphasis on bomb i could have grabbed a pack of satisfying schlitz tallboys and a chocolate bar . you re damn right i do n t give a schlitz for this .,appearance,1.0,1
chilled bomber into a glass . i have had a few things from moylan s but i have never bothered to look into their less distributed sister company marin . a pours a pitch black of course with a half inch of tan colored head . retention is approximately seconds as it snap crackle pops down into a very thin collar and a light swirl of bubbles on top of the brew . the label boasts that the head is thick and long lasting which is amusing to read as it is contradicted before my very eyes but i wo n t be too much of a smartass . not much lacing . s roasted grains . bittersweet chocolate coffee beans and more than a hint of vanilla . it smells great to be honest the label promises some hops that never materialize but i like the brew as is . t bitter coffee dark chocolate and nuances of vanilla bean . when cold the mid taste is mostly coffee in a bitter nearly vegetal fashion that almost induces a drain pour . but it warms up nicely suppressing the strange vegetal qualities and producing a sharp roastiness that complements the continuing broad sweetness of the initial chocolate . there is a hint of spiciness near the finish that i suppose could be hops but i m not really able to pick them out . kind of a subtle presence among a taste that is overall on the rough side . the finish is quite dry for a stout and that s pretty impressive . coffee reappears in the aftertaste . m medium bodied medium carbonation . it could stand to be a bit flatter the body lacks presence and it s not nearly as creamy as i expect from a stout . points for not being cloying or mouth coating each swallow leaves the mouth wiped clean and ready for the next swig . d this is a decent dry stout . it needs some improvement but it s really not bad once it warms up and hits its stride .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark cloudy copper body with two fingers of off white head . good retention and lacing . s alcohol is very prominent here with dark fruits figs following . some sweet malts and distinct yeast too . t full of dark fruits and sweet malts . the sweet malts really mix well with the bitter dark fruits . interesting yeast character and alcohol is still strong . m thick bodied and high carbonation . texture is creamy with large notes of alcohol . extreme amounts of alcohol . d good quad . i would like to taste this when aged b c as it stands fresh is to strong for me .,appearance,0.9,1
dad picked up a case of this for pounds or something ridiculous like that with that in mind this is n t bad . slightly honeyish with ssome floral hops fairly bitter . but lacking in most departmnets nothing distinctive or anything just a simple quaffable lager .,appearance,0.4,0
i thought i d give this a try snce i had heard good things about this brewerys products . on the second sip the taste was empty almost watery . i think i might have a bad batch although there was decent head retention and lace on my glass . i might take it back and exchange it . the good sip featured a nice hoppy tang though it did taste similar to other west oast ales . all in all nothing special and a bit of a letdown,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass . roughly degrees . the beer appeared very clear and dark golden . big white head that faded quickly . it smelled a little grassy . i noticed this too with the goat s peak bock but less so here . the taste was lacking some malt character and alcohol content that i expect with a maibock . it felt over all thin and mild . it was drinkable as long as you are n t bothered by the grassy flavor and thin feel that seemed out of style . over all i was n t incredibly impressed . i bought a six pack of flying dog heller hound at the same time and i m glad i have it .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear light amber with a very decent head of off white foam . very good lacing from the head and the retention is pretty good . perhaps lacks a little body but otherwise a very good looking ipa . some pleasant hoppy aromas with a rather unfortunate diacetyl butterscotch character on the nose . a little fruit but not a lot . it s not a huge nose and unfrotunately the butterscotch tends to dominate leaving it a little unpleasant . some butterscotch on the palate too but it is cleaned up by the light hoppy bitterness . not entirely though unfortunately and there s an unpleasant sickly character which sticks around . what clean bitterness is there is also pretty gritty leaving an alternate harsh twang and sickly sweetness . there is a fair bit wrong about this beer and unfortunately the negatives outweight the positives . this beer ends up showcasing how not to do an ipa . i was very disappointed with this brew and it just went to show that it s not easy to make a great ipa .,appearance,0.8,1
tastes like nothing i ve sampled before . very malty in aroma and flavor but it has this musty cardboard thing going on and i m not sure if i approve . a beer from india . having no idea what to compare it to . .i would say the this beer is not to my tastes . but if i had no other beer to drink i might learn to like it . definitely something different .,appearance,0.4,0
not golden as it turns out more of a nectarine skin amber brown . its parchment head is not very impressive in terms of size or retention but the nose is lovely plenty of caramel toffee malts to anchor more volatile spicy notes of ginger lemon brandy and a little bit of leafy piney hops . sweet on the palate with a nice sticky lush and a bit syrupy body nicely balanced by a punch of fresh citric hops and warm alcohol spice . vanilla rum and perfumey floral notes lend a festive feel to a sweet mellow fruity barleywine base . quite drinkable despite its strength a good fireplace beer but i can imagine this could even be refreshing if served chilled . it s also nice with fried fish especially with a bit of lemon .,appearance,0.6,1
odd duck . on one hand i like it due to its floral hopping . on the other hand it s a somewhat insipid thin beer . shizobrew . cheers . pours with a white head and no lace . bit overcarbonated . also a bit thin . floral qualities are less than they used to be a shame . used to remind me of bohemia which in turn is also lamer than it used to be . forgetable .,appearance,0.4,0
the appearance is a deep coffee color heading almost to burgundy . the light tan head is large and resistant preventing me from quickly getting into it . the smell is very sweet strong malts with a mocha molassas presence lurking in the background . the taste is not too fabulous and tastes more or less like a watered down japanese style black beer so there s watered down roasted coffee and grains and chocolate . clean finish with minimal watered down hops . i expected more of a firm mouthfeel but got more of a watered down one . good drinkability but nothing to write home about . and i am at home so it would n t make sense to write here anyway .,appearance,0.9,1
wow i was very surprised on how much i enjoyed this . pours a dark brown ruby colour . stable head covers the top like a blanket . dark semi sweet malt and lots of peach fresh and burnt nice . . very drinkable with just a touch of bitterness on the finish . thank god this beer is actually really nice . . a great beer for the weird texas winter .,appearance,0.6,1
the bell s beers are slowly showing up all over nc . i had this one once in a bottle and thought it was pretty good but on tap it s great . appearance was n t much . dark gold big bubbles in the head retained some but not great lace . smell was much better citrus and hops some nice tang in there to boot . taste was the best aspect one of the best ipa s out there . similar to but not as sweet as min very dry citrus flavor like a less sweet orange but not as bitter as grapefruit . a medium does of earthy malts keep it from being over the top . crisp medium lots of carbonation very nice . i had of them if that tells you anything about drinkability and will have it again . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
i picked up a six pack of this beer with high hopes based on a friend s recommendation and the great reviews that it had received . nice mahogany color . thin head dissipated quickly . at room temperature aroma has hints of carmel and raisin . initial bland fruit taste surronds then is swept away by overpowering alcohol flavor . combination of carbonation and alcohol tingles the tongue . complex finish gives the ale its sense of purpose as the label states . flavor definitely seems to improve as the beer warms to room temperature . this is the first dogfish head brew that i ve tried and it has taken separate attempts at drinking it to warm up to it .,appearance,0.8,1
bought from giant eagle in stow ohio . eye great head retention and lacing almost too much steady three fingers without really getting any smaller . color is semi cloudy straw gold . lacing also looks good . all in all pretty good looking . nose fuck . think that this might be skunked . perhaps thats just the way this is supposed to smell but i doubt it . underneath a skunky aroma i smell some spices damn looks like this might be a bit skunked . damn it giant eagle . i ve been wanting to try this beer for a long time and this is prolly the only place i ve seen it . and damn the brasserie dupont sprl for bottling in green glass . underneath the skunk there is some nice spiciness hard to get anything else from this . tongue not as spicy as i thought it would be . pretty smooth all in all . to me this is bland in flavor also its hard to get past the skunky aroma when taking a swig of this just ruins the flavor not that i m getting much from it anyway . little bit of hops in the flavor with some malt sweetness not really impressed though . mouthfeel and drinkability definitely not impressed by mouthfeel either . very low carbonation feels almost flat in the mouth not very pleasing . this is one i might buy again if only to give it a second chance i ll be sure to get it from a place where i can see that it is stored properly . from what i can tell now this brew is n t all that great not much flavor and its not all that great . as a matter of fact i am glad that i ve had hennepin before this because if this were the first of the style i d ever tasted i d be turned off to it .,appearance,0.8,1
pours amber with a large white head . nose shows cardboard cooked vegetables and sweet bready malt . similar flavours but less vegetal character with more sweet clean malt instead . very easy going bitterness faint grassy hops . too much carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a very pale light golden and appears watery but the initial nose is fresh and grainy like an adjunct but less carbonation . the taste is a rich and full maltiness with a lot of sweetness and virtually no hoppy impression at all . i give palma luca credit for being smooth and full bodied and it s certainly heads above most american adjuncts though it s not extraordinary or memorable .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance this beer is absolutely gorgeous . the body is a dark orangish brown and murky with lots of carbonation and had a bountiful brownish white head that was full without exploding and pitted well on top of the liquid leaving some awesome shaving cream foam around the edges of my pint glass . you could stand a quarter on this head which ive only rarely seen and then usually with big malty belgians . smell the dry hopping is evident here as is the use of british bitter type hops . i would have liked to have seen a bit more complexity with all of the different hops used but the aroma is pleasing enough . i get a light grainy biscuit as well but this is definitely hop dominated . taste the hops pull back just a tad at the taste but are still big and lead the way . the promised simcoe was hard to find and the heavy malts evidenced in the ales color fought like made just to get half a face in the pic . sweetish notes came out a bit more on the tongue than the nose but otherwise this is quite a bitter brew . mouthfeel this medium bodied ipa hybrid is slick and slightly sweet but is ruled by a bitter streak . carbonation is appropriately light . drinkability this is a powerful aipa and not to be sessioned . it will garnish the respect of any hophead and will be thoroughly enjoyable by the beer drinking enthusiast .,appearance,1.0,1
i hated this beer . sorry to dump on all the good reviews . a beautiful bright and festive red . nice white head with medium rings of lace . s faint caramel and honey with grapefruit and toasty malts . t sharp and bitter with citrus and honey . overpowering grapefruit bitterness and cloying honey character . hints of spice . m heavy and creamy . thick and over carbonated . d i had to force this one down sip by sip .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle sampled through the efforts of dirtylou and the no bs bif . pours a coal black beer with a good reddish brown head . smell is sweet with a bitter coffee edge to it . lots of dark dried fruit scents mostly figs and prunes . black licorice smell is prominent . taste is sharp bitter licorice in the first sip . somewhat salty in taste this is a lot like the taste of nordic licorice . once you get past the licorice which is n t easy there is a layer of chocolate under there . i tried to like this one but i really do n t . mouthfeel is good . well i did n t like this one very much . this brings back bad memories of danish licorice and the taste of calcium chloride . do n t buy this buy a stone ris instead .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber . a motor oil consistency and color . a deep mocha head emerges from the bottom of the glass to form a nice half inch layer . the head disappates but leaves a nice ring . no light gets through the pitch black body . exactly the appearance a big stout should uphold textbook . s definitely notice a strong chocolate and cold coffee aroma . slight traces of burnt cookies . hop presence is there but it is hidden well in the backgroung . t big shot of roasted sweetness up front . as it moves back in the mouth the flavors emerge and heavy chocolate and dark sugar ensue . the finish is quite bitter with the hops coming out of nowhere . tons of depth and complexity . m the cocoa is easily picked up on as it leaves a slick and oily mouthfeel . the bitterness of espresso hangs quite a bit but i dont mind it . others may think this needs to age a bit . d huge beer with flavors to match . definitely a winner for stone but quite rich to drink much of . this reminds me of a chocolate baltic porter . worthy of seeking out and trying . probably best to cellar until the colder months though .,appearance,1.0,1
this poured out a rich golden color with a lovely red orange glow that danced reflective light off my fingertips . a rush of tiny bubbles formed a thick white head that dissipated at an average pace leaving foamy crystals that clung to the sides of my tulip glass . superb . smell contained diacetyl notes in the background warm alcohol and a flesh floral bouquet . sweet smelling malts present too not bad at all . this is bitter stuff but by no means brutal . the bitter hops enveloped my taste buds and rushed down my throat leaving a twangy butterscotch and lingering grapefruit aftertaste . slight alcohol smell also resurfaced itself in the taste leaving the flavor a bit unbalanced . surprisingly the bitterness clamed down after the first few gulps and became much less overwhelming . my palate felt numbed and the nicely balanced mouthfeel slightly wet on the tongue but still dry overall left me thirsting for more . highly drinkable and i would definitely try this again . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
this thing pours up a crystal clear copper with big rocky white head that leaves behind some of the prettiest lace i have seen in a while . great head retention and beautiful rising bubbles in this incredibly clear beer just make this look positively stunning . the aroma is of earthy spicy hops and a bit of nutty graininess that teases the senses with hints of whats about to come with the first sip . the beer has a very nice medium body with a fairly malty flavor . the initial taste is sweet and caramelly but seemlessly transitions to an earthy hoppiness that gives this a nice dry finish . this one will be finding its way to my fridge again before the winter season is over .,appearance,1.0,1
pilsner urquell may have a loyal following indeed i m a pilsner urquell loyalist . the first bottle was love at first taste . it s the real mccoy nothing like canadian and us pilsners . it s a perfect balance in all aspects . an absolute masterpiece . in all honesty however it has been my experience that a significant portion of the average beer drinking us population does n t share my enthusiasm for this particular brew . was it michael jackson who said post prohibition americans want a beer that is basically water with a head . ca n t recall but this one may be a bit strong tasting and thick on the mouth for some . it is that according to the feedback i ve received from those who did n t care for it . nevertheless for this beer lover pilsner urquell the absolute favorite by a long shot .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle picked up from rick s in alexandria . served in a stone vertical epic glass that can be described as stemless martini like . pours a dark golden copper color with a good white head and some lacing . the nose brings forward plenty of chilis plus a moderate amount of cinnamon and light malt . taste is a bit odd at first getting worse as it warms . as expected the flavors do n t come together at all . terrible idea bad execution . not really looking forward to this again in but i suppose i must . finish was grossly dry . bad .,appearance,0.8,1
tap national festival of beer brisbane we were pretty desperate at this stage trying to find new beers to try . this was super bland with some slight tangy lemon and sweet cane sugar . watery mouthfeel very bland . not good . but in saying that not the worst beer from queensland .,appearance,0.2,0
reviewed in but at wrong restaurant a two time medalist this opaque black stout is boldly agressive with a roasted flavor stemming from rich uk malt . iron horse stout was awarded the top medal in the world beer cup competition in rio de janeiro brazil and the bronze medal in the great american beer festival in denver . served just right not cold at all . very good looking with the taste to match . would always choose an iron horse before a guinness .,appearance,0.9,1
reviewed from notes taken . hooked up in a trade from mikesgroove . pours pretty dark and vicious looking into my trusty darkness snifter . deep dark brown with a tannish two finger head . i pick up bourbon and molasses right away . upon my first sip i notice how incredibly thin this is . carbonation is scant . based on looks you would n t think so . there is literally no other taste than booze . an imperial at you would n t expect it to be overpowering but it certainly was for me . crap . i mean really . this is falling way short of what i was hoping for . in fact overall it is not good at all and i poured my glass out into the dump bucket . i was n t the only one either . almost the whole group did . maybe our growler was a touch off or it needed some time to settle . i ll bet the latter . i d try it again but it commands a king s ransom . one i m not willing to pay . skip it .,appearance,0.9,1
been holding onto this one for a while amidst reports of the entire batch being infected . i guess we ll see . poured from a oz . bottle into a blue point snifter . a pours a viscous heavy . finger mocha head that dissipates as quickly as it rises . no retention . beer is an appropriate motor oil black . lacing is patchy and with good stick . s barrel s are detectable amidst a strong metallic prune and raisin . subtle chocolate in the back along with the slightest bit of tartness that tickles the nose and warns of what s to come . t as soon as this brew hits my tongue there s an overwhelming wave of tartness so sour i can barely pick out anything . this one is definitely infected . alcohol is super abrasive but not boozy and all i really get is sour cherries from beginning to end . finish has just a slightest bit of roastiness but i ca n t focus on as i just wan na get this one down and out of my mouth . aftertaste is tart and bitter . m medium bodied much more carbonated than it lets on and abrasive and coarse in the mouth . finish is sticky and resiny and aftertaste lingers on and on . d the most god awful atrocious beer that i ve had to date . every sip . and there were only of them before this one hit the drain . was a struggle to get down . incredibly hard to review because i so scared to have another taste . could n t pay me enough to try this one again . avoid at all costs . . .,appearance,0.8,1
i enjoyed this on tap a week or so back . unfortunately for me i was unable to fathom a review because it was my th beer of the evening . so this is from a sober state in bottle form . poured into a snifter also what the brewery presented it in this is a darker than expected caramel brown with very burnt orange highlights . the head is minimal and the lack of retention and lacing is definitely a disappointing downfall . the etching in the glass is the only thing that s keeping bubbles on the beer . my soul is filled with autumn goodness upon smelling this . the nutmeg vanilla and cinnamon notes are bold and assertive . genuine sweet pumpkin and whipped topping give it the chewy malt and sugary backbone it needs . i get hints of leafy hop tones and just the slightest dash of alcohol as i dwell further into the depths of this magnificent and complex aroma . the taste follows suit very well . everything is just perfect in here there s even considerable sourness and a leafy hop finish . all the flavors create an explosion of sweet and spicy complexity clove cinnamon nutmeg and ginger . fruitiness and sour tones come from green apple tones just as much as pumpkin . the alcohol warms everything up without a harsh edge . the body is not too heavy but it does have thickness . it s slightly syrupy and accompanied by abundant carbonation and crispness . the finish is on the dry side demanding it be drank with persistence . pumking is certainly the heavy hitter of the pumpkin ales but in terms of pleasant balance abundant flavor and drinkability this has to be my hands down favorite . not to mention it s a six pack .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a deep ruby brown body with excellent clarity and a tall foaming sand dollar colored head . smell nutty toasty malts with a soured rye accent followed by berry skins moistened cardboard clothes one forgot to remove from the washer and place in the drier . i m rather stymied here folks . taste regular newcastle with a bit more nutty toasty scantly roasty with an oddly harsh astringent quality hitting fairly fast . curious dried berry taste lurking in there as are some metallic offerings some corrugated paper board . slight bitterness but then there s that questionable fruitiness a bit of table sugar on the tongue then the crackly carbonation comes and rescrambles the mish mash of dumpy tastes all over the tongue . ick . mouthfeel medium light body . medium plus carbonation . overall well i was n t expecting much at all merely hoping for something drinkable like the bland standard issue newcastle but this is actually quite unpleasant . i did n t even finish it .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to manaryp for picking this one up at the lcbo for me finally getting around to drinking it . a very impressive looking ale . clear deep coppery amber hued ale . mildly and finely carbonated . huge whipped off white head formed on a very gentle pour . excellent head retention and thick clingy clumps of lace stick to the inside surface of my samuel smith pint glass . bready scents of yeast and pale barley malts fruity yeast esters and grassy almost skunky hops . perhaps a clear bottle wasnt the best choice . tastes surprisingly better than the aroma . the bready pale malts are there with hints of lightly buttered toasted crusty bread . the yeast esters have a pronounced apple cider flavour that accentuates the malt bill quite nicely . there is a subtle metallic character which blends nicely with the grassy and slightly woody hop bitterness . surprisingly and pleasantly the slight skunkiness apparent on the nose doesnt really carry over into the taste . decent medium bodied ale with a smooth almost creamy and slick feel . the malts yeast and hops all make solid contributions to this ale and its enjoyment . the mild hop skunkiness does detract from the overall presentation however . pretty drinkable brew . the . alcohol is barely noticeable and is kept in check by the body and flavour present in this brew . the yeasty esters along with a mildly acidic touch make for a refreshing drink on this warm summer s eve . surprising depth for a pale ale and a relatively challenging version of the style although the hop contribution which could have made this ale stellar ultimately detract somewhat from its overall enjoyment . it would be interesting to see if this is characteristic of this brew or just an unfortunate result of being too long in a clear bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room . from the batch bomber bottle poured into a tulip glass . a good christmas present from my brother . appearance pours orange in color with a huge fluffy white head that stays around for some time . lots of bubbles floating to the top . smell spices orange and banana cloves and a hint of tartness . taste the tartness really takes over now . too tart for my tastes for what i was expecting in this beer . the spiciness comes through now as well . mouthfeel medium bodied very tart and crisp . this beer is well carbonated and finishes nice and dry . however the tartness is overwhelming . drinkability due to the tartness i would be ok with just the glasses this bomber allows . definitely the most unique witbier i ve ever tasted .,appearance,1.0,1
walked into my local carnivores today going to mix a sixer and found this lovely brew on tap for . . and it was n t even happy hour . a pours a deep mahogany color with an inch of fluffy golden head . so far great . s really could n t pick up the sent of any oak from the nose . just really smooth hops and malt base . does n t smell to offend . t well if you wanted a really hoppy beer your pretty much out of luck . the oak barrel technique really rounded out the aggressiveness of the hops but leaves some bitterness that is appreciated . the oak flavor is not overbearing but does balance it well leaving the finish only slightly bitter . the alcohol is noticed as it is percent and gives you a slight warming sensation . m on the heavy side the abv is very well noted but not overbearing d well i really love the dessert beers that st has and as for hoppy and affordability i would reach for a xipa over this beer any day . it was good to try and see how a hoppy beer can have oak undertones . good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a light yellow with a fizzy but quick dissipating head . aroma is slight but made up mostly of wheat and malt . taste is crisp and slightly sweeter than most klsch i m familiar with . the wheaty flavors follow through into the back end leaving a sweet and bready aftertaste . this is a middle of the road klsch .,appearance,0.4,0
very harsh for the style . ml chilled in hotel refrigerator in ca with hopes to try a local offering . a about average . dark to coppery . s somewhat raison like with a belgian style yeast smell . t a bit harsh . raison taste overpowers . looking for a some malt backbone but it is n t there . definitely boozy though . m slightly thick . d strong for sure but not in any way a shocker like some other quads i ve had . overall this beer has a great name and a super label but beyond the marketing aspects i m left looking for a better example of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
the pour was golden yellow with a good three quarter inch head that quickly dissapated to a white lace on top of the beer . the lace held on throughout the drink and stuck to the sides of the glass . the smell was a mix of flowers and cirtus almost lemony in nature . just a hidden hint of spice that only showed up as it warmed . the drink started very carbonated and sweet not an overpowering sweet just the right sweet . it was followed by a slight hint of hops just enough to balance the sweet citrus attributes and finished with a lingering citrus . this is a damn tasty beer it would go great with food or just sitting around with friends talking about beer . i hope to happen across this beer again and soon .,appearance,1.0,1
foster s is a huge company down under a.k.a . australia but not too big here in canada . molson is the company that contract brews for foster s in canada and most of north america i think . a crisp australian style lager with well hopped bittering and slightly fruit aftertaste though may be overpowering for some . overcarbonation is difinitely an issue with this beer and a lack of quality flavour makes me think about ever buying a molson product again . like all molson s products the foster s lager has a metallic aftertaste and smell as if it had been aged in a steel drum . as well like all molson s products fully flavoured with preservatives and accelerator s .,appearance,0.8,1
guinness pours ruby black with a beautiful creamy white head that lingers for quite a while . smell is light chocolate and roasted malts . i taste the same as well as a very slightly sour flavor . when it warms there is an apparent roasted flavor . the nitro can does a great job visually but i m just not impressed with it otherwise .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep opaque brown black . beautiful rich thick deep dark tan head that lasts forever . even with an appropriate pour the head was deeper than i d ever seen . nice lacing . s a very very slight berry taste . roasted malt . chocolatey . reflected in the taste below . t i do n t know what elderberries taste like but this does have a distinct fruity berry taste but not much . just a slight crisp note . that slight fruity not citrusy taste is not what this beer s about . it mainly has a toasty taste . a slight chocolatey taste as well but light . three notes that really work well together and none are over powering . m very nice slightly carbonated stays on the tongue and palate long enough to enjoy but does n t cling . chewable but not too rich at all . far superior to the fraoch heather ale . well worth the . for . oz . bottle . would still prefer a pint size bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
biggups to the rhettroactive for this one . a a sturdy clean white head splays out across the deep amber body . thick lacing coats the edge of the glass and the retention is o s firm that the silky smooth surface remains in place for the full experience . expectations of superb carbonation and luxurious makes follow . s great interplay of deep malt and light fresh hops from the get go . the former offers up toast biscuity notes alongside thicker bready notes while the latter provide super herbaceous notes of grass pine and layers of citrus to finish . although the nose is awash with character it remains modest in it s approach and lulls you in gently rather than the bellowing commands so frequently found in other examples of this style . t again excellent collaboration between malt and hops result in a harmonious balancen of an almost siamese nature . the malts express on the palate much of that which is displayed on the nose . however the hops impart a waxy bitterness that goes beyond the usual resin resemblance to become akin to that found in green tea or dare i say it ear wax . although this maybe a fetish for some and despite the hop s commendable citric notes this is not a flavor profile for my personal taste . m the carbonation certainly satisfies expectations set by its appearance smooth functional well integrated bubbles carry the bulk of this brew with elegant ease . the malts provide a pleasing weightiness to the body and the relentless head imparts a velvety kiss upon its uptake . o i really want to sing this brew s praises it ticks so many boxes and yet the fact it falls almost flat on it s face when it comes to the most defining feature of an ipa the hops robs me of that opportunity . if only the short s brewmasters had considered a more nuanced hop profile that did n t remind me of the i ll eat anything bets i made with my friends as a year old i d be right back out there looking to scoop up every bottle i could find . of course if ear wax is your thing then i say trade whatever you ve got baseball cards and all to get your sticky little hands on bottle of this stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pitch black to the eye ruddy cola brown when held to direct sunlight and topped with a good two fingered head . the head is a dark tan in color and most closely resembles the crema atop a shot of espresso especially as the head quickly subsides . solid lacing around the glass . so far so good this one looks to be about average for the style . . . the nose is malt focused and fairly sweet but has rather a bit of depth to it it s bitter and somewhat acrid espresso notes as a good strong stout should be but is also tannic and vinuos in the manner of a sour or some renditions of british old ale . the roast coffee espresso character is complemented rather well by broader notes of milk chocolate cocoa and a still more subtle note of vanilla . there s a bit of yeast in here too but it is very subtle . overall this reminds me of a milk chocolate shake made with a dollop of vanilla a shot of espresso a drop of molasses and a hint of red wine . sounds a bit like a culinary trainwreck but it work here sweet tangy and roasty on the first sip covering the palate with a lightly scrubbing carbonation and smooth malty character and only the hint of a bitter finish . the hop and malt bitterness lingers very nicely throughout the drink and reminds me of one of my favorite baltic porters . the notes of chocolate and cocoa are most prominent at first but the vinuous character and a slowly warming alcohol emerge more fully in the mid palate especially as this warms . my lasting impression here is of a dry yet bitter sweet silky smooth and warming beer and at . it s a great sipper in any weather reminds me favorably of a subtler and more refined dragon stout . solid rendition of the style and worth a try . served chilled in a bulb .,appearance,0.6,1
i also enjoyed this on tap at hop devil release party see previous review . and yes i can see how rebecca could cause inflated ratings but this is one heck of an ipa . pours a nice amber with fingers of head . great head retention is like nothing i ve seen before . it s there the entire beer . gorgeous lacing also like nothing i ve ever seen . you could easily count the number of swigs i had to finish the beer because of the big thick parallel rings around the glass . a solid for appearance . aroma is flowery hops . dandelions . the flowery piney hops are very well balanced with just enough malt . this is not too hoppy but just right for me . slick medium body turns creamy with a swish . this is my kind of ipa . a perfect session ipa and immediately in my top . highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
. i have a keen fondness for bells brewery and was fortunate to get a single bottle of this a move i usually make as it is easier on the wallet . of course this review will dictate whether i should spring for more of them . abv is on edge at . . poured from a oz . bottle to a nonic pint glass at room temp . appearance excited pour produces a thick light tan chocolatey frothy head . it retains quite well and lacing is thin but plentiful as it recedes . color is pitch black with deep ruby edges when held to light . i see very little carbonation but then again it s tough to see far at all into this beer . the appearance could n t be much better than this . smell very earthy pure coffee beans and medium sweet cocoa are very pungent and bold in this beer . that plus some roasted toast malts and some slight hoppy high bitterness makes this beer smell strikingly wonderful . i can even gather slight scents of milk chocolatey cream and nuts . smell is bold and inviting . taste this tastes strikingly similar to coffee with a very high bitter and sweet finish that hangs around for a long while . java is pretty much right on key . this beer has a characteristic bitterness at the finish that comes from some hops in this brew . ultimately the bitterness comes out on top and overshadows some of this beer s other qualities . it could sink further into the background so that the cocoa and coffee bean tastes can be easier to determine . largely this beer is filled with bold taste characteristic . if you re into coffee you re going to like it s flavor . otherwise the dominant coffee edge is going to turn you away . it does well regardless . mouthfeel very very smooth and creamy . full bodied of course but nothing that would alter my enjoyment of this beer . bitter finish leaves this beer quite dry . carbonation is too low to interfere much with the consistency . overall drinking textures are silky creamy and smooth . drinkability for it s super heavy tones easy to drink in moderation . a complementary dessert beer that comes off being incredibly bold and intense . that plus a slightly above average abv makes this beer hard to go for more than another round . it is a taste bud overload and very filling so i do n t recommend drinking this much like coffee lovers might drink cup after cup of espresso . an average drinker for a fine beverage . verdict one of the boldest most intense stouts that i have ever had but impressive all around . if you enjoy java coffee or espresso as much as you enjoy beer there s no doubt that this will fill your cravings . everything tastes pure and real and the end result is a well done coffee heavy beverage . definitely worth a try for everybody . bell s brewery did very well for this one . a .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a goblet . i tried this beer years ago and did not like it this is my attempt to try again now that my palate has changed . a aggressive pour yields finger of off white head which quickly subsides to a ring of thick lace . clear dark brownish red mahogany as the bottle claims i stand corrected . s sweet and fruity raisiny red wine iness comes through though this is definitely beer as it has a strong malt character roastiness and spicy hops . t a sweet flavor up front with an off flavor blocking presence in the center of my tongue wacky and tannic . kind of bitter some cooked veggie dms apparent . m too carbonated . bright but syrupy tannic bitterness at end . d not good . i m struggling to get through this one . apparently though my palate now likes super hoppy things it still does not like raison d etre .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle . a pours a nice deeper amber light copper mix color . two finger light tan dirty white head stays for a little while . nice chunky lacing on the sides of the glass . s upon smelling this i am dissapointed . the grainy upfront on the aroma is almost something to be laughed about . there is a light malt in the underbody of this nose . not much though . the grainy smell of this reminds me of something that bmc would try to pull and call this a irish red . it has the same scent to me as natty light or maybe some coors light . t roasted malts come through this in the taste with the upfront . holy shit there is a little more to this beer . the malts kind of die down once the middle comes into.well nothing really . the flavor just dies with the malts and bring in a disturbing grainy quality to this beer . and it was going so well in the front end of this . so to sum it up front end equals alright and rest of the beer equals adjunct tastes . m medium light mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . nothing is too over the top in this beer . .hell nothing is there except for some adjunct taste in the aftertaste and some light roasted malts on the palate . d this beer was sadly a one and done for me . i was looking forward to trying this beer out and well . .it was n t anything i should have tried i think in the long run . glad that i did n t have to buy this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
white almost non existent head pale straw clear body . smells noticeably sweet like bubble gum and watermelon . essentially flavorless . no bitterness no sweetness . nothing . mouthfeel is acidic with carbonation . easy to drink . fewer carbs than other beers so there s that .,appearance,0.4,0
i got this bottle via aforbes and kkulacki . huge thanks . not sure how i feel about the road rash combined with the picture of the motorcycle . seems painful . however i do love kuhnhenn s labels as they look like they were printed in someone s basement giving a special small batch feel . the pour is beautiful . intense rich brown black with a two finger dark brown head . head slowly subsides into a thin sheen with good legs . nose is extremely sweet malts lots of dark fruit and a strong roasty backbone . mild hints of sugary ethanol and the faintest bready smell . taste is a wallop of malts right off the bat . lots of sweetness runs alongside a bitter carob taste . some alcohol comes in on the end and then a lingering ashy burnt malt flavor . more pronounced layers of toasted malts become apparent upon some warming . quite nice . mouthfeel is syrupy but with good carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
i usually look forward to seasonal brews like pumpkin ales . they are a break from the mainstay and offer some variety . however i am generally not a fan of fruit and vegetable beer and i think sea dog pumpkin ale is one of the reasons why . it looks watered down and pours like a watered down beer . no head . no lacing . smells weird . the tastes of pumpkin cinnamon clove and sugar are like they were created in a laboratory . this beer has a really strange chemical taste to it . as far as pumpkin ales go i have had much better . but if you are in the mood for a inexpensive example go ahead and purchase it .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance the ale is a beautiful almost perfect shiny copper in color with a wonderful golden head that showed good retention . it looks damn near perfect . smell the light scotch aroma is masked by some mediocre american grain that almost gives this a macroesque nose . very disappointing . taste the malty amber improves a bit at the taste but theres still a sense of cheapness about the ingredients . i can pick up some smooth hopping though that evens things out a bit . mouthfeel this is almost medium bodied and very creamy smooth in the mouth . the carbonation is nice but not too much and the flavors are balanced . this and the appearance are probably my favorite two aspects of this ale . drinkability this one had some good points but just wasnt the total package .,appearance,0.9,1
black with a solid finger tan head with excellent retention and lacing . nice nose for a bock imo . nice dark roasted caramel malt mild black licorice with a nice light sweetness . not getting much cili or chocolate . flavor is pretty mild and falls a bit flat especially on the finish . caramel roasted malt mild licorice and dark chocolate are the noticeable characteristics . lacking the chili . medium bodied . fairly thin with medium carbonation . overall it s decent . not terrible but need alot of work . seriously lacking the chili all around .,appearance,1.0,1
no modest froth here it comes right to the top of the glass . ok retention and the clarity is bright . fruity aroma with a dried biscuit dusting in the nose . creamy smooth mouth feel full bodied . hit of harsh solvent alcohol after each sip caramel and bready maltiness is there but clouded by the hot alcohol . hops are minimal . dry finish with more lingering alcohol heat . i m not even sure if age will do this beer any good . its far from being horrible but it is a chore to sip it has headache written all over it . a bit too attenuated hot and fruity for the style .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a dark brown with ruby highlights . a small beige head forms and recedes to a ring in an instant . not much lace to speak of . s some astringent roasted malt at first . a bit of lactic milk . chocolate coffee and smoke follow . even some dark fruits can be detected . smells enticing . t this is great . a huge roasted malt flavor with chocolate coffee and tons of smoke . some caramel sweetness and darks fruits as well . the flavor lingers on forever . m d a full body that is well carbonated rich and creamy . very smooth and easy to drink . something i can quaff with no problem . what a great relief in the armpit of airports that is known as atlanta international . i really enjoyed this . i remember this being to much for me when i first tried it years ago . its amazing how much our tastes change over time . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
pint dated for march end of month appearance dark red body almost a soda like head left the scene like a sodas head lace was barely in the house smell black coffee a bit of molasses earth grass roast and chocolate taste a touch of smoke and caramel blends with roast malts dominate bitterness takes a back seat mouthfeel a relatively rich body is cut into by a muted but consistent crisp ride of carbonation end is a bit peculiar dry but also a bit layering on back of the tongue nevertheless overall the feel is smooth enough drinkability the close detracts from the drinkability but overall it is satisfying this would be nice ale for the summer barbecue .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very pale straw color with better head than i expected . about cm of creamy head that stood up above the rim for a while then faded to a thin layer that clings to the glass . smells a lot like the inside of an empty soda water bottle like plastic . tastes . like nothing . i ve had vodka water with more flavor than this . mouthfeel is mildy fizzy and very watery . i would say this is a boring beer but i m not sure it s even beer . as far as i can tell they did n t use any malt or hops . if it was possible to brew beer without using yeast or water i imagine they would have skipped those too .,appearance,0.7,1
settles to near jet black with a thick and creamy off white head . i drool just thinking about it . this beer looks perfect . theres not as much smell to this one as others like it . i found the smell to be a bit masked because of the nitro can . this is a medium bodied stout very creamy mouthfeel . tastes of very dark roasted malt coffee and finishes with some bitterness . i find this one to be alot like beamish stout only not as sweet . this one has more of a coffee taste and you can taste the hops more . very good drinkability for this brew mouthfeel is great and the aftertaste is pleasing .,appearance,1.0,1
ml brown bottle bottled months ago . pours a slightly hazy straw yellow with no head at all and a chile in it . smells like peppers . tastes like peppers . no spiciness just a weird vegetable taste and some sweet malt . no sign of any hops . mouthfeel is watery and almost flat . i had a very hard time finishing this beer . it really does n t have a whole lot going for it . i even tasted the brownish chile pepper floating in it and it was slimy and nauseating . definitely a novelty beer . not recommended . actually i do n t think it could be much worse .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from an . oz . bottle into a pilsener glass . a the first beer to fit perfectly into my supposedly oz . pils glass . since i have said it for all of the other beers i ve reviewed in this category i will say it for this one as well pours a clear piss yellow color with a small white head . head disappears quickly and leaves no lacing whatsoever . s smells of yeast and malts no hops . a very subdued smell so it s tough to pick a whole lot out . t big malt taste . i think i might detect a hint of chocolate . . bready taste lingers on the pallet . really quite good for the style . m spot on for the style . almost soda like carbonation yet still smooth . d keeping in mind the style this is a very good beer . it s my first asian beer but when comparing with any of the american and mexican macros and even a lot of the europeans this is top class . i do n t know if i d call it a session beer but definitely a great beer to go along with a pizza burger or some other food . this might become a new tailgating beer for me .,appearance,0.6,1
a light amber hefe with creamy foam on top lasting few minutes.appearance is big plus for this beer . s extremely hopy i guess also some grains and fruits . t m most extremely bitterness you could taste some herbs also.very low bitterness . o i think that this is very good micro ipa but also i think that i decidedly do not like ipa style .,appearance,0.9,1
dark mahogany to black with a two finger beige head . great lace and retention for a porter . smells like blackberries . highland op is all about oaty smoothness . soft roasted malt and gentle coffee with mild char are the predominant flavors . hints of blackberry . much smoother and a nice change of pace from more aggressive porters .,appearance,0.9,1
served on tap at the brewery in a pint glass . the pumpkin ale poured a slightly hazy copper color . the ale produced little to no head retention was poor and there was no lacing left on the glass . the aroma of the ale was of malted grain pumpkin cinnamon nutmeg and cloves . the ale is medium in body like most buffalo beers it is watery . there is some pumpkin flavor some pumpkin pie spice . easy to drink somewhat dry finish . decent example of the style but there are much better examples available to go back to this one a second time .,appearance,0.3,0
oz thanks fear . into newport storm tulip . a caramel amber beer nice dark coloration super huge head with sticky lacing . wow . s nice malt and aggressive citrus hops . t bitter f in hops . quite an assault . nice malt backbone but the hops are in charge . pine resin very faint agave and grapefruit rind round it out . m great lingering bitterness this beer shines in the finish . abv is perfect. well maybe just shy of perfect a bit hot on occasion . d one and done but i d buy this on the regular if i could . a fantastic dipa . i m impressed .,appearance,1.0,1
my husband recomended trying this one he had said the old celis white was really good . he tryed and said it did n t taste or look like the original . just an fyi . it pours a cloudy straw yellow color with a thin white head pretty usaul looking wheat . it has a pleasant smell . it tasted nice and malty with lots of wheat flavors . very easy to drink . .i would say it s good and i do n t regret trying it but i do n t know if i would go out of my way to keep it in the house . not bad though .,appearance,0.4,0
a dark caramel brown in color with some golden hues around the edges of the glass . hue foamy off white head with excellent retention . almost meringue like on the top . s despite being bottled about a year ago hops are still very much the dominant smell in this one . a very earthy hop aroma . a nice bready backing to it as well . t somewhat earthy up front with a pleasant hop bitterness present . notes of bready sweetness mid drink . the earthiness is presnt throughout the drink and leaves a very clean bitterness in the mouth . m d medium bodied and very crisp . excellent carbonation and really good drinkability . the bitterness is of the very plesant type that certainly allows for many of these in a row .,appearance,1.0,1
disappointing look . nearly no head extremely spotty lace . the color is good albeit a little light for the style it s a deep mahogany brown . light can penetrate an inch . creamy milk chocolate aroma . noticeable black patent malt for burnt bitterness overall sweet . this is an exceptionally smooth stout . not as sweet as the smell suggests there is a lot of complexity here . initially it tastes like a dry stout but midway through the sip it shifts into semi sweet chocolate . the swallow is the best part all of the aromas burst onto the tongue leaving a long coffee ish aftertaste . the body is also excellent full without being oily and carbonated with very tight bubbles . this is a special stout worthy of multiple purchases . seeing that it is a limited release i may get a case .,appearance,0.6,1
pours honeyed orange with a big beige foamy head with tons of sticky foam caking the side . bubbles rising . some fruit apricot nectar some fermented fruit a little yeast and maybe some hay barnyard . this reminds me of a domestic poor cousin of gulden draak . fruit up front then some syrup sweetness that seeks some bitterness and alcohol to clear the palate . and you do n t get any . alcohol is surprising to be . some palate clearing light bitterness and fruit like the bitter part of a peach pit . not bad wtf some previous reviews are unkind . just a bit mushy and over sweet . needs a touch more carb and crispness . fuller bodied and tacky . did n t hate it and not a bad version of the style just not a great one . ok at best,appearance,0.9,1
if only this beer poured rich glowing amber with an overflowing frothy head like the scowling mafia hitman s mug on the label . i figured i d have an italian beer with my spaghetti tonight . it pours a clear wimpy yellow straw full of rising bubbles and capped with a fizzy thin white head which leaves behind a few dots of lacing . the epitome of fizzy yellow beer for wussies . smell light straw corn a dab of vanilla . malts lazy grain . typical . a bit of honey straw grain husk it s good in that it s not metallic or drowned out by alcohol there are some actual flavors involved . smooth rather mild mouthfeel with just enough carbonation to liven things up . creamy and soft in the finish . rather drinkable due to a good flavor and a mouthfeel that keeps you going back for more despite being a rather forgettable pale lager . a good quaffable beer . i d pick this over any macro lager .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle from abe s in bethlehem for or so . i ve wanted to try this one for a while and it was the first time i saw it at abe s so i grabbed on up . poured into a tulip glass . i let this beer warm a bit before opening perhaps a bit too much because as soon as i tried to take the bottle cap off beer came shooting out from under the lid . it made a little mess but i did manage to get most of it in the glass . the beer was a cloudy golden amber color a bit darker than i expected big white head that recedes quickly and left no lacing . disappointment . smell was very belgian somewhat aggresive sweetness from the yeast partially hidden booze not funky but definately fruity . taste was sweet somewhat heavy bite from the carbonation that is left more booze than i appreciate though this is understandable at . mouthfeel is thin maybe a bit watery but at least it is n t heavy . drinkability is limited by the prominence of the alcohol and the disheartening sight of a glass of beer with absolutely no head and no lacing . it just looked dead in the glass . from other reviews of this it is clear that a lot of people have enjoyed this beer and will continue to enjoy it but it was certainly a disappointment for me .,appearance,0.4,0
tasted this beer a few times who has n t . . pours a very pale straw color looks watered down . smell is almost non existent as is taste . a very bland boring beer that tastes watered down . nonetheless it is exceptionally easy to drink because of its lack of flavor . on the other hand coors light is very easy to drink and agreeable to everyone . noone will ever complain that it s too bitter . imo nothing to like but nothing to dislike either but then again the same can be said about water .,appearance,0.2,0
a golden yellow pour topped with a cumulonimbus cloud of head . insanely sticky a spectacular pour . s citrus some ripe fruits a notable spiciness . t a modest hoppiness much different than american styles but done very nicely . quite delicious . citrus herbal and some floral flavours . a nice touch of spiciness towards the middle and finish . some light honey flavours and a very nice malt sweetness overall . m d a nice body smooth and almost creamy but with a dry finish . one i d get again and again . i had meant to get more chouffe products for a while and finally had a fellow make the recommendation of it this evening so i decided it was time . it was a wise choice . i ll have to buy him a beer next time around . a nice drinker . goes down very smooth . the touch of alcohol warmth serves as a gentle reminder that it s got some oomph but it s still nice for a little beyond sipping .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a jet black color that is completely opaque . a one finger mocha colored head has supreme retention and some amazing lacing to go along with it . very nice looking . s some sweet pumpkin and malts dominate . there is also a hint of cinnamon . t some roasted malts upfront followed by a layer of sweet pumpkin that i wish was a wee bit more pronounced . there is a slightly smokey bitter chocolate aftertaste . m too watery for this style and takes away some strength of the flavors . d a good after dinner drink . a sipper for sure but outside of the appearance nothing sticks out .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a short brown head with melted caramel edges . body is the requisite black with no light or visible carbonation . really nice lacing . smell is interesting roasted coffee beans almonds and dark chocolate . whoa flavor punches you unexpectedly with an incredibly roasty dark bark bitterness . bittersweet chocolates . mouthfeel starts with the bitter bite then moves to a rich oil slick interesting . finishes fairly dry though . drinkability is a bit rough but the good flavor and rich mouthfeel keep it at least average for the style . my recommendation would be to lay a couple down for years and see if that smooths things out . i ll be picking up a couple more .,appearance,1.0,1
the first beer i had by the lakefront brewery of my home city was their pumpkin lager . i enjoyed it and was delighted to get my hands on this winter seasonal of theirs . poured from bottle into pint glass at mildly chilled temperature . listening to ludwig van beethoven happy birthday beethoven . . even very deep amber scarlet color looked pretty beautiful . head was very thin though and disappeared completely quite soon after the pour . subtle smell of citrus with some cinnamon bread in there as well . first thoughts on tasting spicy . wow . this is one robust beer that commands your attention right away and goes down warm the whole way . but considering that the style is a winter warmer i would say it does it s job rather nicely . the flavor is predominately cinnamon or clove with some nutmeg becoming more known towards the end . i also wan na say that there is some chocolaty nuances buried in there as well . mostly though the underlying sweet is a caramel flavor . could n t tell you much more about the sweetness though because more specific characteristics tend to be over taken by that spiciness a little bit . still helps in the overall balance though . not much in the way of complexity it just holds the same even flavor the whole way through . it does however hold on for a fairly long time . the flavor also tends to find most the corners of the mouth making for a pleasant feel . it s average bodied but slightly sticky and lightly carbonated . not particularly smooth just a great full flavored sipping beer . also a good time to note that it was n t a popular hit with the crowd when i hosted a christmas party with it . a pack may become a chore unless it is shared among some other friends or family . how convenient for the holidays . i would personally add just a nod of molasses or brown sugar . something to add just a hair to the savory sweet to help balance out those spices . but i do n t brew beer so what the hell do i know . i also wan na say that on occasional burps and even sips there is quite an alcohol burn trying to come out from behind the flavor . but given the potent abv this stuff has i d say they actually mask it quite well .,appearance,0.6,1
tasted similar to robitussin cough syrup . i struggled to finish the glass and only did so in order to get another beer and to save my friend from having to stomach it . this is only better than some nasty blueberry beer i drank last summer . very disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
my search for a replacement for the late great perkuno s hammer pending widespread release of victory s baltic thunder continues . the bottle alone merits mention as it s shiny and a has a nice classy label . poured a deep dark reddish brown into my guinness pint glass and the tan head reached the top . beautiful . smell was nothing special a typical dark malt aroma . mouthfeel is good thick and nice carbonated with alcoholic kick apparent especially as the beer warms . taste is mainly of caramel molasses and some charry dark chocolate but turns too far to the bitter roasty end for my taste . alcohol becomes a bit overpowering after a while and really detracts from this beer s drinkability . so far i ve tried southampton imp porter which was too sweet and this one which is too bitter dry . if i could find okocim that might be a happy medium . i still miss the hammer .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer was tasted in a oz snifter from the bomber . the beer pours deep amber brown with a thin white head that dissipates quickly leaving no lace . the aroma smells of sweet caramel and smokey bacon . the taste is up front with sweet caramel and then follows up with a bit of smokiness before finishing with a hint of rye spiciness . the beer displays a light medium body with lively carbonation to deliver the beer to the palate . overall a nice drinkable beer . i would like a bit more rye character but the smoke is subtle enough to make it enjoyable but not overpowering .,appearance,0.6,1
gee i hate to write a bumming report on my favorite brewery but . this beer taste like it got scorched at some point . big scorched coffeee tatse and hints of molasses . very dark and again the recipe has changed from last year last years was very piney . honestlty i couyld hardly finish the bottle but each fantome beer is a different experience for everyone so please give it a shot as this beer might just not be for my palate . i look forward to next years rendition .,appearance,0.8,1
got this from joe cheers joe . pours a semi hazed caramel with fingers of sand colored head . insane head retention lacing s resiny pine tangerine doughyness t leafy hops apricot piney hops orchard fruit up front . brown sugar tangerine leafy dryness as this warms . finishes with herbal resiny hops plus toffee dryness mf chewy low carbonation good balance skews hoppy duh drinks pretty good kind of heavy but this would be good for or before moving on nice aipa,appearance,1.0,1
poured this into a sam adams perfect pint glass and set it on the counter . the eighth of an inch of foam that capped this beer literally disappeared in the amount of time it took me to turn aroound to the sink rinse out the bottle and turn back . if i had n t seen the head when i poured it you could n t have convinced me that it had one to start with . the aroma is minimal but decent . nothing jumps out at you . it smells fruity almost peachy . you have to sniff deep and long to get anything from it . the flavor is mediocre . i do n t see how this can be called an ipa . it s a pale ale at best . it reminds me of magic hat and that s not a good thing . i m really glad i only had one bottle of this . i definitely wo n t look for this beer again .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation red cork and cageunique . cork clearly states brijhanssens artisanaal dworp . below that is a bunch of other writing that i cant read . the warn label shows a picture of a strawberry plant and states b . united internationals masters collection limited edition pear . perhaps they meant year those drunken belgians and their label typos oudbeitje lambic . the top of the bottle is really sticky and nasty . it smells like ass and strawberries . it is clear that there were two other labels on this bottle at some time that were removed and replaced with the current label mold is also present near the top of the bottle but it looks to be deceased . this was the last bottle at discount in milwaukee and at . i consider this seven year old beer a steal . some liquid appears to have evaporated from this bottle . the liquid is nearly inches from the top of the bottle and nowits time to pour . pours into a champagne flute a pale yellow brown sort of mead like color it that mead were a strawberry mead . there is absolutely no carbonation and no head . there are however lots of very minute particles floating in the liquid . they are barely visible . aroma is very pungent . there is a malodorous geuze scent that can be inhaled from a few feet away . this is specifically barnyard hay horse hair and rotten lemon juice . on closer examination however this drink is all strawberries highly fermented super sour nasty strawberries but strawberries none the less . there is even a sweetness in the air about this beer . taste holy fahrvergngen . this shit is sour . crap my lips are permanently puckered . this is going to make kissing my girlfriend later a real problem . no wonder she hates it when i drink loads of geuze . good thing shes out of town till friday . im going to need tow or three days to recover from this . wow this is so sour i can hardly taste anything . ive had some pretty intense geuze before but this definitely takes the cake in terms of shear sourness . somewhere in this brew which is growing musty in terms of both smell and flavor as it warms is a strawberry . yep i can taste the strawberries but theyre not ripe sweet strawberriestheyre brown and nasty . oh and whats that . a spec of lace on my glass . wow there is actually some carbonation left in this beer . the least ive ever seen in a beer but a touch . back to the flavor . mmm its fun . there is a lot of grime must stank and piss in here . there is also mephitis fetor and redolence . damn this brew has everything . now im tasting a lot of leaves and dirt as well as clover flowers . hmm and now there is a touch of brake fluid i dont really know what brake fluid tastes like but i imagine that it tastes something like this . second pour my lips are stinging now as if i had just eaten a dozen raw lemons . a dog biscuit aroma has developed . my stomach is begging me to stop drinking this . i think im being poisoned . still my mouth screams for more . what a feel this has and its ever so unique . if only i could get more of this . time to start building a collection oudbeitje . if years has made it this good i feel like im sinning when i think of what or years could do . if you see this beer buyand then send it to me .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased this one from the blue dog in lansdale for a bottle a bit steep and probably wo n t be worth it but it is always cool to try a new style . poured into a pint glass . looks like a dirty copper color lots of sediment flecks floating around a little visible carbonation and a small white head that has no intention of sticking around or leaving any lace . smell and taste are both unusual a bit hard to describe . herbal notes are definately the highlight but there is a malty taste to it . it is pleasant but pretty delicate . mouthfeel is pretty thin a bit watery really . it seems like this would be a hard thing to work out since a larger malt presence would be hard to balance out since there is n t any hop bitterness to balance it out at least i do n t think any hops are used . maybe if it was really dry and even a bit funky that would certainly be interesting . overall an okay beer and certainly an interesting thing to try but i do n t think i will try this one ever again but i might make a heather beer sometime on my own .,appearance,0.3,0
from the oz . bottle comes a fantastic cascading pour producing a thick frothy tan head atop a translucent deep brown body . hints of crimson creep in around the edges . the well retained foam leaves some nice lacing as well . a smoked malty aroma with hints of a roast nuttiness is present in the smell . an appealing boquet all in all . taste has a rich choco malty profile and a slight touch of hops . it finishes with some coffee and liquorice notes . compared to the small town montana selections knocks it out of the park . mouthfeel is medium bodied perhaps a bit too light with a good carbonation level and a nice bitter finish . overall this offering from nbb is complex tastey and amazingly drinkable . hard to ask of more from a beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a clear very light yellow with a small white head that quickly goes to a thin film and leaves a little lacing . the aroma is very stinky earthy yeast . the flavor is sweet vegetal malts with earthy yeast and spices and some fruits . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with very spritzy carbonation that makes me hiccup . overall i did n t care for this at all .,appearance,0.3,0
i was pretty happy with this ipa all . ounces of it . not overpowering but with pleasant citrus and piney notes . the body is a bit richer than most ipas without being syrupy or overly viscous . this made for an interesting drinking experience as the mouthfeel did not exactly sync with what my tastebuds were registering . nice orange amber color .,appearance,0.6,1
after seeing the ndtourist s review i headed on down to the esplanade bier markt to have a sample of this notorious brew . in a strange way i m glad i did so . they managed to find a floris glass for me it was a shortened version of the tapered pilsner . colour wise the beer is an attractive dark amber . the nose is mostly chocolate and if blindfolded there s no way i would have guessed that this was a beer . the taste to me is the most awful aspect . it is a cloyingly sweet chocolate with a funny fake fruit flavour running through it . the bartender likened it to a terry s chocolate orange but having consumed oh a hundred thousand of those things i happen to know what a chocolate orange tastes like and that s definitely not the taste in floris chocolate . i tipped the bottle to drain the second part of it into the glass and i really struggled to choke the rest of it down my mother always told me that there were thirsty children in china who had no beer . . the cloying sweetness is a stark reminder of one of the benefits of having a sufficiently bitter hop finish in a beer . anyway it s a strange beer and i can understand how some people might like it . but it s certainly not for me .,appearance,0.7,1
on tap at bier academy in canyon country ca . pours a clear orange with a inch white head that fades to an oily film . small spots of lacing slide back into the remaining beer on the drink down . the smell and taste of this beer is basically of whole wheat blueberry pancakes . a very bready biscuit like blueberry infused combo . good carbonation level makes for a crisp and clean mouthfeel . overall this is a very tasty fruit beer that lives up to it s solid b average . i have had this one in the bottle and there is basically no variation from the smells and tastes that the beer has on tap . good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance yellowish gold body . slightly hazy . finger frothy white head with great retention and lacing . beautiful smell sweet malts and some earthiness grain . taste pretty simple but refreshing beer . sweet malts light hops . nicely balanced . mouthfeel highly carbonated light bodied . smooth and refreshing . overall good beer . very drinkable sessionable . could drink a pack very often .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an impossibly crystal clear straw color . the bubbles are as fine as you will find in a beer crazy lacing on the sides of the glass . nice fruity estery nose more subtle than a lot of belgians but deceptively so there s a ton going on here . great blend of floral hoppage but enough spiciness to really make the back end explode on the palate . only real complaint i think it s slightly over carbed but not distractingly so . impossibly drinkable beer sessionable to the point of getting into trouble .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a somewhat cloudy red mahogany with minimal head . ample aroma of fruits caramel malts some spice and alcohol . smooth sweet taste chewy with caramel which is a quality i highly admire like silk throughout the swallow and a warming slightly alcoholic aftertaste . low on carbonation and bitterness which is typical of the style plenty of sweetness and delicious caramel though perhaps a bit low on ester complexity may benefit to age . fruity aroma not so apparent in the mouth either . no date listed on bottle but i m guessing would only improve with some extra time in the cellar . great winter brew and a must for barleywine and strong ale lovers alike .,appearance,0.6,1
the label claims that nearby th century brewers invented the american pale ale . the label does not say that this has anything to do with the beer i hold in my hand . pours a nice bronze color with a slight chill haze . thin head dissipates kind of quick leaving some wisps along the surface of the beer . the aroma is extremely slight and mostly malty . grainy with a touch of caramel . mere hints of citrus hops . flavor of more pleasant maltiness with more hop character coming through although it is still not very hoppy at all . some caramel comes through in the aftertaste . low to medium body very little bitterness . maybe they invented the apa . maybe they did n t . they certainly did n t perfect it .,appearance,0.8,1
like laqueredmouse i had low expectations but felt obliged to try a popular style by a credible brewery . unfortunately even my low expectations wer not met . apart from the apearance i thought this rather awful . it was unidimensional from tip of tongue to gullet . it possessed a bland flavour of what i thought was adjunct malt and a bitterness that was neither pleasant or invigorating . one could assume a coopers are competent and make a good version of this style in which case i conclude again that low carb beer is not for me b coopers made a bad version of a style that could be ok i am yet to find it this is for drinking on a stinking hot summers day as a last resort,appearance,0.8,1
note this beer is rated according to the label as . not the . listed above . a no head incredibly pale yellow colour . very unappealing . s bit of wheat and grass with some crisp malt cereals . t crisp malt lager . slightly sweet with plenty of cereal flavours . m some sweetness mixed with a more bitter feel . o bland and uninspired . easy enough to drink but why. .,appearance,0.3,0
a . served from a bottle into a pint glass a gift for my dad for fathers day . reddish in hue with some nice lacing . cool label too . s. hops and some doughy sweetness . caramel citrus . t. sweet caramel notes which is somewhat uncommon in this style some piney hops in there as well . m. crisp and flavorful . coates palate leaves a pleasant aftertaste . d. quite drinkable . make it a case .,appearance,1.0,1
batch . bottled pours a cloudy gold with a big fluffy finger white colored head . retention is supreme at least finger dense with soapy lace . the nose is a bit schizophrenic but in a good way . sometimes the honey tones join the light biscuit malt in a pleasant and delicate way . other times the honey joins with the funk and spicy herbal tones for an aroma reminiscent of honey mustard vinaigrette dressing . it s rather dynamic in this regard . there is also a nice balance of both fresh and tart fruits more of the fresh coming from the citrussy hops and the funk attaching itself to the pear flavors . a chalky yeastiness too . the palate is light bodied with a crisp and bright carbonation tart lemon upfront and a midpalate return to the honey mustard dressing vibe . quickly though the hoppy bitterness clears everything out with strong herbal straw flavors a vague resinous character on the mostly dry finish which is long with a nice fresh fuji apple flavor . like it seems with most jolly brews give this one at least to open up as the flavors and especially the tartness needs to harmonize . overall another winner in my book . i think i m much more of a fan of the lower gravity jollys as they seem to be incredibly flavorful yet really light on their feet . and not too overwhelming in the funk department either .,appearance,1.0,1
nice downward bubbles on pour . dark brown to black with a slight ruby edge a tan creamy nitro head and lace like wallpaper . roasty dry aroma and flavor certainly a standard for the style but other dry stouts seem more robust light coffee character . light bodied and airy with an intense dry roasty finish . prefer the bottled version extra stout i believe over the draft nitro can and nitro bottle the bottled non nitro version seems more robust and a bit creamier . per bottle cal . g carb . g prot fat tasted . oz nitro bottle,appearance,1.0,1
so i give a lot of pride to beers with a history to them . i think it s awesome that this beer was the flagship brew on the titanic . that makes me want to try beers like this . to me it s kind of like time travel you can put yourself in a specific time and place and get a little idea of how things were during that time . bass ale has the history but it s not the greatest historical brew i ve had . every time i ve tried it it seems for be on the flat side . it s got a really nice color to it but the hops and malts used just do n t please my palette that much . i know a lot of people who love bass but i ve just never been able to enjoy it .,appearance,0.8,1
purchased a bottle last week . pours a lighter shade of barleywine . what i d expect . unfortunately that s the high point of the beer . smells like wet grass or your basement carpet after a flood . if it smelled like vomit i d be more pleased with it . absolutely atrocious . tastes like wet grass and turpentine . evil eye is better . absolute trash . mouthfeel is thin and acidic much like either cow piss or turpentine . maybe a cow pissing turpentine . ca n t drink it . i want to since i have oz of it but after oz i d rather have blood drawn or be hit by a miata or other small car . this is byfar the worst beer i ve had in recent memory . i can only hope that based on the other reviews here that there was something wrong with my bottle . i wo n t be spending another to find out though .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of presario poured a dark brown color ale with a small head with very minimal retention . aroma of strong malt with some roastiness and caramel . taste is also dominated by the strong roasted malt with some nice hops that lends a hoppier finish . body is quite full for a brown ale but overall this kind of lack carbonation . good for the style but seems to be missing something to be truly great .,appearance,0.4,0
my buddy paul has been talking this brew up the last few falls so i m finally giving it a try . poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass . a amber in color about inch of head which was gone before i could get my nose into the pint . no lacing . s a combination of beer and spices . the smell is like pumpkin pie . in fact i said to my wife this smells like pumpkin pie . t not as spiced as the smell led me to believe . a combination of malt nutmeg and cinnamon . it really reminds me of a cider . m light to medium light . actually this is quite smooth with just the right amount of carbonation to liven it up . o i have found most of the pumpkin beers i ve tried to be a little to spiced for my liking . this one really hits the spot . it pains me to say this but . paul you were right .,appearance,0.6,1
ml picked up at the coop for about . . shared with brenda . mine from a tulip. listening to united dj s little louis vega . creamy head atop a golden straw brew. pretty nice lacing . aroma is spiced fruits. lightly spiced baked apples. fresh baked bread and a side of applesauce . something is missing although i ca n t figure it out . lemon shortbreads . a little alcohol . flavor is prevelant fruitiness and belgian spicness. pale malts and an unexpected earthiness that is appealling . more hoppy as it warms to room temp . for no other description. this tastes fresh . body is a near perfect medium with a good carbonation . i have nothing to really criticize this brew other than i think i prefer slightly bigger boned triples . and the price can be prohibitive . gets a little boozy as it warms up .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a deep golden color ale with a nice big foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of unrefined grain is a bit disappointing . taste is a mix between some sweet malt and some unrefined grain which is more or less pleasant . body is about average with some good carbonation . i thought this was probably the most disappointing beer from this new brewery .,appearance,0.8,1
poured with a firm sturdy foamed up head . the head look like a guinness . deep amber color . smelled a bit oxidized . spiciness and malt sweetness . cinnamon aroma as well . the flavor reminded me of hard candy i can not recall which one . a very candyish flavor . a bit of hops also . smooth almost nitro like mouthfeel . a pretty good warmer more to it than i expected really .,appearance,1.0,1
decent beer that i really grew to like when i went to the bahamas a few years ago . since there is no alternatives to kalik you must drink it if you want a beer . kalik gold appeals to me more than kalik regular due to its abv and how well the alcohol seems to be hidden . once again there is a certain note in the taste that i really enjoy it is a note that i tasted in budvar czechvar and i really find myself craving these once in a while,appearance,0.4,0
i was really disappointed by this porter as it came highly recommended from a couple people . first off the appearence was terrible . it barely had any head at all and what it had was a very sickly brown color the beer itself was a very dark brown not letting any light through it . it almost looked like pouring a flat can of coke . the smell was n t to bad with some nice earthy and coffee scents . then the taste . very bitter and light on flavor almost has a watered down taste to it with slight hints of coffee and cocoa anot what i have come to expect in a good porter . the mouthfeel was very very light not real impressive . overall not very drinkable i ll stick with bells or grants when it comes to porter .,appearance,0.3,0
drink by date nov a month and a half away . served into my sam adams boston lager branded wheat beer style glass . a the first thing i noticed was some floaties . no warning about any form of bottle conditioning nor would i expect it from coors . there appears to have been some kind of settling in the bottle and i may have stirred it up gross looking nonetheless . aside from that it produced a white tan head gold body and zero carbonation . s wheat citrus and some sweet cinnamon . t citrus right from the go as expected . bread on the middle and a tangy citrus finish and aftertaste . m medium bodied thickness carbs up in my mouth and sticks on the palate a bit . d if it were n t for the visual presentation of this i could have this as my regular wheat ale . visual detracts from it greatly .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at bukowski s in boston on . served in a leffe glass . this is a very beautful beer in the glass . it is a very cloudy dark amber with a dense and creamy head . the smell is all alcohol . not all that inviting . the taste is nice it starts alcohol hits some clean malty notes and finishes with a little bit of fruit . it is full bodied although not thick . on the whole it is a tasty and drinkable offering from magic hat .,appearance,1.0,1
oz silver can poured into an pilsner glass . jan on the bottom . a water thinks they beer is pale . clear straw yellow with an effervescent white head . lower retention but there sure is a lot of lace . s adjunct filled aroma consisting of corn and straw notes with a faintly tinny finish . bland and uninviting aroma . t faint pale malt hides behind dry straw and husky corn . an adjunct to the max this one is very light in flavor . m crisp and clean with a biting carbonation finish and slightly refreshing quality like that of water . o i can personally attest to the drinkability of this one . friends and i used to put it down by the case for while playing darts downtown a few years back . shameful but it s got it s place i suppose . the question is though with calories in this light beer why even drink it .,appearance,0.8,1
so far i have not been impressed by the leviathan series brews from harpoon . alas a quad sounded really good to me tonight and this one i have n t tried so might as well go ahead . pour yields a really beautifully colored beer has a rosewood color with a pillowy white head . booze and stone fruits are the first thing that came to mind when i smelled . i suppose the alcohol is to be expected though with a beer this size . at the beginning there was a really strange smell in there but that has since faded so i guess i can disregard that . as it has warmed some honey and nectar smells have come through . alcohol is more subdued in the taste leaning more towards the dark fruit aspects of this beer . toward the end of each sip however some alcohol bitterness does manage to appear . luckily it does not linger on the palate for too long . decent enough heavy bodied mouthfeel on this one . drinkability is not bad as it definitely does not seem as rough as the other two leviathans . overall a pretty good effort from harpoon . i would not go out of my way to seek out a four pack but a single is a good enough buy in my book . cheers,appearance,0.9,1
as a big fan of genmai i m really interested to try this beer . poured into a tulip . billowing head color to the amber side of golden and nicely hazed outstanding lacing . aroma is floral actually rather aggressively so . green tea and lemony too i m guessing this is due to the hops used . sorachi ace . i do n t know but i ll go ahead and hazard a guess . on the palate almost tastes like a lighter orval with hints of toasted rice i echo one of the bas below me here . light brett if that s possible . lemony flowery hops and a mild malt bill . the toasted rice adds a little complexity a ghost like smoky chocolate almost . if we are indeed calling this an english pale ale it s a flavorful one . my only real complaint is that it s a bit overcarbonated . the bubbles are large and it s very burpy . light bodied with a lot of crackle and pop . cool beer and worth a try especially if you are looking for flavorful lower abv beers i always am . i can imagine it being an excellent table beer as well . a well executed experimental beer . .at least for those of us in the usa . i have no idea if genmai is a typical beer ingredient in japan but it would n t surprise me at all .,appearance,1.0,1
sierra nevada ipa is an amber ale with some tiny dust like particles swarming around in it . it is topped with a small frothy off white head that fades rather quickly but leaves excellent lacing . the aroma is of pine and citrus . underneath that is straw molasses concord grapes and granny smith apples . the mouth feel is slippery and slick . it is light to medium bodied . the carbonation is soft . it has a softly numbing effect on the mouth . the flavor is of west coast hops pine and citrus . the flavor sweetens a bit and ends up like cinnamon candy . this is like their pale ale with a little more oomf . rated jul,appearance,0.6,1
served from a cask into a true imperial pint glass in london . reviewed from notes . a half finger head is quite thin a victim of camra s blanket support of some appallingly unfounded inherent superiority of casking devoid of cream and of merely average retention . colour is a semitransparent copper . sm cream and slight ester hops are all me broken nose picks up . all apologies lads . t cream a weak barley body and weak half assed hops . simple and poorly build . imbalanced to boot . mf cask ale flat smooth and overly wet but luckily short of watery . fairly complementary of the style . dr fair abv easy to drink and lacking in boldness or inspiration . the price was obscene especially for the low quality . i doubt i d have it again maybe on draught it d be tolerable .,appearance,0.3,0
pours with a deep amber red body topped by a thick off white head with lots of lacing . slightly sweet malt aroma with a slight grainy note and a touch of hop . not much aroma to this beer . sweet malty flavor with a slight fruitiness . the finish is clean and crisp . light to medium bodied and smooth .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this nitro tapped brew at katie o connor s pint house in plainfield il . it was the special of the night at just . a pint so i ordered it with my meal . the pint glass arrived at my table with a finger creamy white head that lasted awhile but only left minimal lacing . it had a clear medium brown color but almost no smell to it at all . i was n t picking up malt hops fruit spices or anything . it might as well have been my water glass . this is pretty close to being the blandest beer of all time . there is almost zero carbonation which helps give it a smooth creamy and full bodied mouthfeel but as for taste there is n t much to talk about . lightly toasted malt is present but that s about it . the lack of carbonation is a serious fault and results in an extremely flat beer . there are no bad tasting flavors in here so in that regard it s drinkable and at only . abv you do n t have to worry about the alcohol but if you re looking for something tasty this is n t it . as another reviewer put it . it s good for washing down the pub food but that s about it .,appearance,0.8,1
what a great beer . it s like an american dos xx no slime . it s very drinkable and should be consumed with lime . even girls who do n t like beer find it tolerable . they make it for . a glass and sell it for about for a glass depending on the day you go . just a great all around drinkable beer .,appearance,0.6,1
well i have n t had one of these babies in a year or so . so here i m re reviewing . on tap looks unimpressive same with smell . kind of nasty smeall actually but taste drink etc . not too bad . ok this is shit beer but it s not bad shit beer . i m using it as a pacer in btw which is what i suggest do not attempt to drink of these at one sitting you will not be happy in the morn . .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with a light two five finger head that stays forever leaving a good lace . light carbonation and medium heavy bodied . red amber color . nose is spicy hops . flavor is balanced slight hoppy finish lingering bitter aftertaste . . for a oz bottle from haggens beaverton or . label has abv at . .,appearance,0.9,1
received from joe cheers joe really nice looking bottle . slight presence of floaties as to be expected in a bottle conditioned beer average head retention lacing pours a bright amber with a finger of sand colored head . s big time orange peel leafy hops biscuitty notes a touch of honey malt super nose . t initial tastes math the nose then leafy hops breadyness . a bit of dryness more breadyness grapefruit as this warms . finishes with nice citrussy hops leafy hops nice biscuitty malt a whisper of booze soaked tangerines mf fairly chewy with low carbonation great balance very easy to drink style abv wise my first from this brewery nice complexity as well . well done flossmoor .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a translucent mustard straw yellow with a huge rocky white head that faded into clumps of white froth . beautiful lacing . aroma consisted of clove all spice and honey similar to a belgian strong ale . taste however was radically different from the smell . grassy and quite hoppy with a dry somewhat bitter finish . carbonation was a bit much initially . the beer turned to fizz once it hit my tongue . later the beer settled down markedly . overall a crisp and flavorful beer that can easily be substituted for a dry white wine .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear violet color with very little pinkish head . the scent is mostly blueberries nothing else really . the taste is also mostly blueberries . very sweet . light bodied fairly thing with some fizzy carbonation . this is easy to drink one or two after two it is just way too sweet . this reminds me more of a malt beverage than a beer . i do n t think i can ever drink this again .,appearance,0.4,0
wow . all i can say is what happened to my bottle . smell is heavy with cooked vegetables carrots and peas . overwhelmingly disgusting and leads to a drainpour . accidents happen and the reviews for this beer seem quite good but at over . a bottle i feel mistakes must be mentioned when they occur . i ve tried to be fair with other aspects of this beer but the smell was the worst i have have ever experienced in a beer .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a dark cloudy brown ale with no attempt at forming a head let alone retaining it . aroma is very sweet and malty with a strong alcoholic presence . the flavor began with a sweet malt flavor that quickly segued into a smoky flavor with a piney almost minty hop bitterness . i did not like this beeras much as the fish tale ipa but it still had qualities about it that were outstanding . the flavor may have been off but the body is very nice as it has a semi thick viscous texture without overwhelming the drinker . the body allows the flavors to be conveyed more smoothly than a higher bodied beer while the carbonation is mild enough to not contribute any carbonic bite . overall this beer has aspects of it which are ideal while it is also in need of a little fine tuning .,appearance,0.4,0
this one was on special at the local pub so i thought i d give it a shot . clear straw gold with a wisp of white head that completely disappears . mild raw pale malt grainiess and very vague herbal hop note and that s it . come on flying dog . this may be the approachable beer in your lineup but even just a little more hop character would make a big difference . hate to say it but i d rather have a pbr .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from bottle into a pint glass . a excellent dark red color . very bright and enticing . nice head . good lacing . s whoa . good amount of hops and caramel . a bit of alcohol on the nose . t deep malt flavor that i really enjoy . definitely hoppy for a red ale . a hint of an alcohol burn on the finsh . this is a very deep complex and wonderful taste . m medium to thick body . good carbonation . o excellent limited release that i hope will be released again and again . i will pick this up and order it wherever i can find it .,appearance,1.0,1
i have no idea how fresh this bottle was . the best before date was very faint and hardly ledgible . light amber gold airy head disappated quickly but did leave decent lacing . it had that wonderful english smoothness and drinkability . i bet a fresh bottle of this would be outstanding . i m going to try this again in the near future from a different store . top rating for drinkability comes from the fact that it was pretty darn good despite my doubts about the age .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to newk for the hookup . served in a nb globe glass . appearance if you took iced tea dumped about a half cup of cherry syrup into it took a photo of it and blasted the saturation up you d have an idea what this looks like . it looks like the queen soundtrack from that flash gordon movie sounds but with way less head . smell like cherry pie filling . with a hint of cloves cinnamon and a touch of vinegar . pretty awesome like x mas . or the x men . taste some tartness lots of sweetness cherries launch into every taste hole followed by applesauce with some belgiany yeasty characteristics hints of vanilla wood and a touch of funk playing backup . mouthfeel kind of the same as a dr. pepper . drinkability a bit too sweet for me to want several of these in a row . while i m drinking it my mouth feels as if it s been broken and i ve been tasting this for a while now and just want it to go away . but then it does after a couple of seconds and i want some more .,appearance,1.0,1
one might not expect too much from a canned beer . but i heard rave reviews . tried it myself . a great pour . produces a wonderful foamy head . pour it slow . a somewhat cloudy orange body . okay smell . enjoy the first few sips . savor it . the foamy head gives this pale ale a really surprising creamy taste . hoppy but not bitter . the hops lingers on the center of your tongue . for those of you who might steer away from cans give this a try . a real nice beer with good flavor and a velvety creaminess to it .,appearance,0.6,1
got ta give this motherfucker a for appearance as this brewery does not fuck around . served from a goddamn liter plastic bottle with a screw cap . i respect the shit out of this already and i have not gotten to my two favorite parts . they put the goddamn nutritional facts on there which is lovely as who the fuck does not want to know what the exact makeup of the nutritious concoction that is about to fill one s gullet . this guy does . and now for the best part . in the bottle floating around like deer shit on the th hole s fairway are motherfucking raisins . i m not sure what the exact name is for the trifecta of a liter plastic bottle nutritional information and raisins but i m pretty certain it s known as the tripel motherfucking crown . anywho . beer poured into some vessel looking like the abandoned stepchild of dr. pepper dr. skipper who is not an md but a do . raisin look as delicious as ever . head is not much but i think that most will agree that the raisins more than make up for it . surprisingly i m not loving the smell . a little bit of burnt rubber and bread along with soda . taste is a little better with a lot of bread and other things . carbonation is fine . not a beer that i will drink again but goddamn . we have reached a new level of packaging .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the ale house in syracuse . bland watery nothing much here . unoffensive at best . some faint floral hops and bit of citrus flavour on end . on malty sweet side but an ontario brew . like their hoppy beers and their stouts much better . something for the ladies and canadians perhaps .,appearance,0.4,0
first of all if you do n t like the sensation of capsaicin sizzling on your tastebuds then avoid this beer . it is quite spicy . appearance the beer looks fine kind of a nondescript amber yellow color maybe a little darker than your average macro lager . the sight of the pepper which is a drab mottled olive hue is a little off putting but then part of the fun of this beer is watching people s facial expressions when they ask what the hell is that floating in there . smell smells peppery . taste the pepper taste is overwhelming which was fine by me since i love peppers . however i could n t taste the beer itself at all which kind of bothered me since i enjoy pairing spicy food with beer and i expected this beer to be kind of like that with the beer and the pepper sharing the stage . i do n t know whether the beer was really bland or if the pepper was just too strong but this was a little disappointing . but i still enjoyed it and kept wishing i had some nachos to go with it . it would go so well with nachos a nice crisp acidic brew with big bubbles to counter the heaviness of the cheese . mouthfeel hot . besides that noting too interesting . pretty light and refreshing . clean finish . drinkability it really depends on your tolerance for heat . i guzzled mine pretty quickly then ate the pepper then wished i had more beer to put out the fire in my mouth . quite an experience .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle pours a hazy amber with very little head even with pouring into the middle of the glass . aroma is grainy malt caramel nut and hint of vanilla very subtle hops . medium creamy body malty buiscut finish pronounced grain flavor . lots of malt a bit of caramel . balanced noble hop flavor . a good martzen watch the temps when serving . mine was a bit cold at first and it does hurt some of the balance . very sweet at first but as it warmed the hops came out a bit more .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to chonyr for bringing this brew north . pours a clear relatively pale brownish red . half finger light tan head formed on the pour then quickly dissipated . quite lightly and finely carbonated . essentially no lacings . decent malty aromas of caramel nuts and toast . some honey like sweetness and quite clean smelling with faint hints of pear like esters . some mild hop aroma primarily earthy notes with nuances of fresh cut hay . somewhat sweet and toasty with a nutty character almost like walnut and a toffee character also present . the hint of pear also comes through in the taste . the mild hop bitterness finishes mush like the aroma . light to medium in body and quite mildly carbonated . decent malt and hop balance and manages to finish slightly dry despite its slight sweetness . quite drinkable and approachable darker ale . would be a good crossover beer . refreshing and easy to drink making this a sessionable brew . while i wont be rushing out for more im sure i ll enjoy this brown ale again .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a pilsner glass appearance light and golden bright and transparent . good fingers of head which dissipates very slowly . very light lacing left on the glass . smell smells like a typical aal . corn and bready . taste tastes a bit like an aal too but not unpleasant . just not very flavorful . slightly watery but refreshing nonetheless . overall a good thirst quenching beer . light and refreshing . but lacking in taste with a slightly corn based aftertaste makes this beer average at best .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a nice dark black color with a huge chunky creamy tan colored head great retention . on the nose the aromas were faint really just whiffs of black coffee . mouthfeel is creamy and fairly smooth . on the palate the flavors were mild light malt flavors coffee hints of caramel not as sweet as like bitter roastiness in the finish . decent brew,appearance,0.9,1
consumed during my two week montana vacation . presentation . oz bottle with a best by date imprinted on the bottle cap . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance deeper colored golden pour with a full inch plus rocky head with a good inch of staying power . clumps of lace reamin after consumption . great looking beer . smell mild tropical fruit nose with a touch of caramel and a bit of alcohol . taste light honey flavor buttery flavor as well but not abnoxious . sweet floral and tropical fruit flavors as well . light caramel to apply sweetness . mouthfeel well carbonated with a slick mouthfeel . drinkability decent brew but nothing super special . am giving away the other one for someone else to try .,appearance,1.0,1
update review only because i was so mad about some stuff appearance the indiana pale ale . this beer better be good considering it has my homestate s namesake . it pours out to a beautiful radiant orange . however it has a huge uncontrolled head that looks like an orange soda float . and huge black particles in the beer . definately terrible . the last bottle i had of this these problems were not there . now i have a completely different feel for the beer . scents are good . flavor is good . feel is good . i just ca n t get over the appearance i wish i could reco . this beer but just ca n t .,appearance,0.2,0
cheap hot day lager . it was twelve bucks for a twelve pack what the hell . serve cold because as the beer warms it worsens . pours a very pale gold . i imagine it would look like water if some grains soaked in it for a few days . not much of a head . maybe a centimetre of foam . strongest smell is malt which is still pretty weak . taste is bland bit sweet not much else . watery mouthfeel and drinkable like water . but at the right moment better than water . it s the kind of beer i d probably be drinking this summer as i m playing baseball or soccer .,appearance,0.3,0
not the greatest lager i ve had but it definitely is n t the worst either . poured a golden color with a moderate white head with a little bit of lacing . the head tapers off quite quickly . a clean mild malt aroma slightly floral . the flavor is a little sweet with malts and a mild hop bite in the finish . a touch of skunk does n t help but overall somewhat drinkable and light .,appearance,0.4,0
this was poured from the bottle into a pint glass . a clear light copper color with a great head that settles into a somewhat thinner chunky collar s very malty aroma mostly toasted grain character with a slight touch of hops t toasted malt dominates the flavor it has a decent hop finish that cleans it up nicely m medium body moderate carbonation d every apa does n t have to fit the super cascade hop profile . nonetheless i think this beer fits the american amber category better than the apa category . and in all honesty the label does state copper ale and not pale ale . this is a very sessionable beer and works well in the context of an amber where balance is very key for that style .,appearance,1.0,1
ordered a oz pint at bailey s taproom . body is a pretty golden amber color crowned by a good amount of thick white head that leaves some good lacing on the glass . nose is a light bready malt base accented by a floral hop profile that s somewhat unfocused and a little harsh . palate is at first a balance between the fairly sweet malt but quickly descends into a noisy hop profile that offers bitterness but rather obscure notes grapefruit and grass a little pineapple a lot of astringency . maybe it s just me but this particular blend of hops just does n t seem to click . body is significant but still effervescent nice enough for an ipa . still i m kind of disappointed . i do n t know maybe this caught me on a bad day but i think the hops need some refining . add some nuggets drop some amarillos do something guys because it just does n t work for this beer drinker .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a five finger white head that fades quickly to ring and leaves some lace . murky pale amber color . medium carbonation and light medium bodied . lemonade nose . flavor is like slightly fizzy sweet lemonade with vague hints of hops way in the background not at all like an english shandy . . for a oz bottle from capitol convenience concord nh .,appearance,0.3,0
pours the blackest black with no light coming through . a hard pour gives a thick tan head that settles to about one inch . aroma is burnt coffee . taste wow that coffee hits you right up front and is a bit overwhelming . as the coffee finally settles down you get the alcohol warming through . all the senses are there to indicate this is a well crafted beer there is only one problem . i do n t like coffee . obviously this is not the beer s fault and i was able to enjoy it anyway . but for anyone who does in fact like coffee this is surely one of the better beers you ll come across .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at summit brewing . a pours a thick frothy silky creamy light mocha head atop a dark brown beer . a very nice looking beer . s faint nose of coffee . t smooth slightyless sweet aftertaste . m silky and on the watery side of things . d o pretty easy going oatmeal stout may become slightly bored with this offering after a pint or two .,appearance,0.9,1
a tall tan thick head that lasts . light caramel and malts . taste really delicious and very smooth . spices grains fruits and sugars . a hearty meal . very drinkable but will get filling after a few . even though i like a bit more carbonation in my beers i have to say that this is an great beer . quite delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
really cool head color it is mocha with a red tinge . the rest is black black even when held up to the light . the smell is slightly alcoholic which makes it a touch sour but mostly chocolate malts . definitely not a real smooth and creamy nose . taste has it s ups and downs . the alcohol is pretty prevalent however i am notoriously very sensitive to that . i do n t get a relate able flavor from the malts such as coffee or caramel because there is this strange sourness from the alc that takes everything over . still some sweet flavors that hang around to keep things in check . the body could be a touch smoother too as it feels slightly too carbonated to me considering the huge malty sweet sour characters . honestly i think this is and many other imperial stouts are over the top rejecting flavor in place of abv and cred . bring the abvs down a touch and i bet i would be able to pick out a lot more of the tasty nuances of this brew . but that may just be my anti high grav self talking .,appearance,0.9,1
hazy golden color with no head and no lacing . it is not completely flat but nothing formed during the pour . i like the aroma of wheat honey and orange zest . there is also some spice notes of coriander . the flavor is out of the ordinary for a witbier . it has a slight fruit tartness that i find the most interesting . other flavors of orange honey and corriander in a spicy finish . the malt adds some breadiness . the mouthfeel suffers from the very low carbonation . with proper carbonation this would be a really good beer . the potential is there .,appearance,0.4,0
this is just not a good beer at all . it also gives me the runs the morning after i drink it . but it is good for drinking games because it goes down easy and does n t have quite as strong of an adjunct taste as other macros . i read this beer was only . abv and i was wondering if that was true because i ca n t find anywhere that says how strong it is . i know it tastes watery but . is ridiculous .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance very good . the beer pours with a pillowy white head and produces above average lacing . the colour is an appealing orange amber . smell slightly skunky slight odd gym sock mustiness . taste typical for average british ales a little on the sweet side with caramel as the main feature some mineral notes and a fairly decent hop bitterness in the end . mouthfeel on the creamy side . bubbles are extremely small . glides over the tongue nicely . drinkability well i was glad when this appeared in the lcbo after several year s absence but it seems to me that the memory was better than the reality .,appearance,0.9,1
had on tap at the wenlock arms in london a transparent dull gold zero carbonation and just a little fuzz for a head . s a very mild smooth almost sweet hops . bitterness is very mild yet retains a powerful hop smell . slightly planty . slightly cat quality to is as well but not in a negative way t mild slightly sweet grassy hops but so mild bitterness . very hoppy . pretty damn smooth and delicious . m turns your tongue into a fine grain sand paper dry softish and fairly smooth . o great easy going down and very tasty .,appearance,0.4,0
i must admit i havnt tried this beer before and have seen it around heaps and have just avoided it for some reason so finally decided to finally see what its like after hearing mixed reviews and set the record straight it pours a jet black as night colour with very nice carbonation that leaves a two finger cappicino laced head with heaps of visible lacing it has aromas of strong alcohol and mocha malts and almost smells similar to a bourbon and coke not a very nice smell the mouthfeel is above average with a mediumish mouthfeel at the start with hints of raisins chocolate coffee and some hops right at the creamy finish and im so glad the taste is so different to the aroma very nice i cant believe a beer can look this good smell bad and still taste beautiful anyways would drink again .,appearance,0.9,1
a pale straw color with little to no head . a very still beer very little to no bubbles floating to the top . smells like stale corn maybe a hint of hop to follow just maybe though . very corny taste that hits immediately upon impact to the palate then as it spreads on the tongue and thins out theres very little left to taste . theres also a slight alcohol finish that when teamed up with the thin corny malt and slight bitterness has a funny astringent taste . light bodied beer with carbonation that seems non existant at first but then finishes very spikey and sizzles on the tongue . despite all of its flaws and lack thereofs corona can be a very drinkable and enjoyable brew . maybe theyve done a hell of a marketing job but if its a hot summer day particularly on the beach this is the first thing ill pick up in the store . quenches the thirst refreshes and washes down . really it wasnt meant for much else was it .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at hotel till eulenspiegel s bierkeller in wrzburg probably the coolest bar i ve yet seen in germany served in a narrow . l mug . appearance did n t really have much of a light to check it against but it was a very opaque brown darkest german beer i ve seen in a while with a nice soft almost creamy head that rather resemble the bubbles on top of swiss miss . my first impression was something along the lines of omgkbs . that was about as good as it got . smell my nose is n t terribly good but i managed to pick out a little standard roastiness . nothing special nothing really off putting either . taste when the bierliste said caramel bitter chocolate and coffee they meant it . except maybe the bitter part . no bitterness no backbone no balance . sweet jesus no balance . i did n t know anything about the brewery and did n t see the bottle so i was quite amazed that such unchecked palate sticking sweetness could come from pure malt . when i found out it was beer with sugar syrup added i was kind of surprised mainly because i thought they must have used some chocolate syrup and starbucks syrup as well . i swear i could still feel it cloying to the back of my mouth when i woke up the next morning . needless to say hops nor anything that resembled them showed up at any point regardless of temperature . mouthfeel not too shabby thick and pleasantly soft for a few swishes . later though it becomes hard to distinguish the feel of the beer in your mouth and the chewy residue of sugar on your palate . drinkability it was pleasantly different for the first few sips before the sweetness really started to build up but after that it was simply a chore even though i only got roughly oz . the sweetness and trying too hard flavor features are just too powerful and too persistent to make for an enjoyable drink . and the looks you get from the waiter and other patrons for drinking mdelbier do n t help .,appearance,0.8,1
a deep golden pour teams with a fluffy cream head . slightly hazy . good head retention and great lacing . very sexy served in a tulip . good fruity aromas of grapefruit tangerine and mango . nice . strong bitterness . some hop flavour and a hint of alcohol . this certainly is n t a weak beer . the malt seems insignificant and the beer is way out of balance with the hops being far too aggressive for the style and becoming harsh . citrus and pine flavours hit everything else in this beer away and we finish with a harsh strident hop character that is n t all that pleasant . creamy mouthfeel but this flows into a slightly watery character . moderate carbonation . i want to like this but the beer is so out of balance that it is not particularly drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . pours a transparent light orange with a small white head which eventually disappears . little to no lacing . nose is all citrus hops . i m mostly picking up clementines and some orange zest . a touch of lemon zest too . faint caramel malt in the background . upfront i get lemon zest and pink grapefruit . it s actually has a strong citrus zest profile . very faint malt in the background . finishes dry and bitter with more lemon zest and grapefruit . mouthfeel is medium with decent carbonation . a nice lemony ipa if thats your thing .,appearance,0.6,1
dark completely opaque black like a cloudless night just past . an insanely large brown head fills the glass . very rich dry smell . coffee and roasted malt bitterness . sweet stout sweetness up front . sour and grainy the zip of cream going back into sour chocolate ending in roasted malt and coffee . not that complex but very tasty . another great beer from bell s .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottled shared with drink satan thanks mike . pours an murky brown colour with a small creamy tan head . nose begins sour with cocoa powder and aluminum metallic presence . initial taste is creamy with a deep roasted coffee . mild sourness before aluminum metallic notes hit the sides of the mouth . finishing with a cocoa powder and mild bitter hops . medium body . good head retention and nice lacing of the glass . palate duration is average .,appearance,1.0,1
first had god only knows pours clear pale straw color with a thin receding head . not much in the aroma stale and vaguely grainy . bland taste somewhat reminiscent of what is known as a beer with light grains and barely noticeable hops . very light and watery and a bitter aftertaste . to be avoided .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured unhurriedly into a duvel tulip . wow bottle conditioning shows here . huge ass head white fluffy cloud pillowtops chillin . a light golden color with a crazy amount of lacing . in the nose pale sweet funk earthy hops and more sweet malts . very non chalant balanced subtle brew of perfection . taste follows the nose . nothing really stands out here just a slightly funky mildly hopped highly drinkable classic elegant beer . belgian yeast hops stand out most but nothing over the top . light body and well carbonated light crisp refreshing . this seems to be the epitome of the style but all in all nothing spectacular for me personal taste . easily downed the oz bottle hides the alcohol really well . picked up at total wine more for . might do again someday .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . this is a whole foods exclusive label and available fairly cheaply i think the single was a buck fidy . this one sure looks like an ipa pouring a nice copper color with a huge head that leaves nice sheets of sticky lacing on the side of the glass . aroma is a bit muted but otherwise a solid citrus and pine deal with some caramel malts . the ipa basics if you will . the taste also basically follows the ipa basics there s some nice citrus up front followed by big piney hops and big caramel malts . there s a little bit of an off flavor here too unfortunately which is a shame because this d actually be great otherwise . but it s still solid enough especially considering the price . the mouthfeel is a bit too thin and a bit too smooth to really give me that ipa feeling . the drinkability is fairly good . overall this is a perfectly passable ipa that s really bordering on good but does n t quite make it . either way it d probably be a decent choice for a budget brew at seven bucks a sixer .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured from bottle into a pilsner glass . the head is fair and stays around for a long time . very effervescent the bubbles just keep coming . color is a light straw color clear as a bell no detectable chill haze . s the smell is sweet and malty with a strong skunk overtone . t not impressed here . i expected more and got pretty much heineken . a little more bitter than most lagers . a lot of dms here i think the green bottles had a huge effect . m very nice mothfeel not overly carbonated as expected by the appearance . it has a nice thick feel almost buttery . d i could drink a bunch but i do n t think it s worth the extra . kind of boring actually .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy golden color body topped by a thin white head that quickly fades . a hefe with a quick fading head . uh oh . aroma is very grainy with some clove notes and maybe just a touch of hops . the taste has a noteable banana component along with a bit of clove spice and some bready yeast notes but everything is too subdued except for the barley malt character . it even has a good bit of typical lager graininess . the bite on the finish is very lagerish as well as this beer shows none of the soft palate and crisp wheat flavors i enjoy in a hefe . mouthfeel is a little thin and a little harsh . drinkability is ok . i ve had many worse beers but would n t chose this one again any time soon .,appearance,0.4,0
this lager poured a weak lackluster yellow orange in color with a frothy head which quickly reduced to a thin lace covering . it was less than remarkable but was as good or better than most american lagers . it s smell was non existent and the taste was weak with some hint of malt but not as robust as i prefer . it leaned toward watery . it was thin and without life other than the carbonation when quaffed . over all it was acceptable but for the price it can be overlooked a second time,appearance,0.4,0
a if you have n t noticed it yet about terrapin beers one consistent characteristic is that all of thier beers have amazing clarity . dark copper with a finger off white head from a into a pint glass . i drink slower so i poured the remainder almost minutes later and it still formed a finger head . s mild smoke and fresh malt t as with their signature ryepa the rye seems to exist mainly to balance out the hops . but if you came for a rauchbier that tastes like liquid smoked elk forget about it . this is much lighter in the smoke than any rauch that most people have had . and guess what . i think that is a good thing . think about blue diamond smokehouse almonds and you pretty much have the level of smoke in this beer . m even though it is lighter with the smoke i still think that it could use more malt body . i like to take my time with beers to follow the changes as the temperature comes up a bit . this was much better at colder temps than as it reached room temperature . d i could drink a lot more of a terrapin roggenrauch than i could ever drink of a traditional rauch . another winner from terrapin . if you come to this with no specific expectations you will walk away realizing that you have just had a great us reinterpretation of these beer styles .,appearance,1.0,1
a very cloudy orange with a thick off white colored head . looks exactly how it should s smells like sour guava . very strong but unfortunately malty as well . i find the malts add a discomfort to the aroma t oh my another tart saison from cigar city . this one is however leagues beyond the disgusting sea bass . comes in with a mildly sour guava taste . the taste is strong but the guava is n t too pronounced . it ends with a tangy guava taste with the guava lasting longer than the tanginess . there are also some good belgianesque yeasts in the end . this is n t the best saison but it is a unique beer i d have anyone try m very heavy carbonation with a slight dry finish d oddly enough i found this to be a drink hard to put down . something about the taste . i feel it slowly became more loveable as the drink went on i m sure glad i drank all ml of this bottle with out help . this is the first sourish beer that struck my heart in this way . maybe it ll be a gateway of some sort to more sours . it was a big expensive bottle but i hope to buy more at some point .,appearance,1.0,1
chateau jiahu pours a hazy straw yellow with a touch of orange added in . a fizzy white head forms on top and quickly dissolves back to the beer leaving only a few spots of lace on the glass . floating above the beer is a strong aroma of honey ginger and white grapes . each sip of this full bodied beer is like a light syrup covering the tongue with a fizzy tingle at the end to bring out the flavor . the taste is very complex . it s mainly sweet with flavors of honey grapes and strawberry . towards the end some spices mix in that offer some pepper orange peel and ginger . it finishes tart leaving behind notes of honey and grape . definitely an interesting brew . tasty at room temperature and deserves to be sipped .,appearance,0.6,1
poured dark really dark but came out thinner than stouts do . it smelled lightly sweet and floral . had the stout coffee hints to it but this was definitely a different type of beer . the taste was light sweet and malty . had a defined earthy tone to it . you could sip this many times and still be working through the mainly flavors going on . the gesho root really plays a role in this . almost a citrus feel on the tongue . it was n t bad but you get thrown for a small loop since its stout but does n t drink like one . this beer was fantastic and well worth the try . it s one of those that you can enjoy and not get totally filled up on .,appearance,0.6,1
drank over the weekend review from notes . pours like motor oil . no exaggeration . very very viscous and black as night . a vigorous pour yields a modest finger brown head that quickly recedes leaving a small mocha ring . the nose is a little less intense than i had expected . rich dark chocolate subtle licorice vanilla oakiness . some moderate bourbon notes not as upfront as i like . hints of cherries dark malts and a little booze kick . the taste is wonderful . slightly sweeter than my favorite parabola . but it was a welcome sweetness . very chocolate forward complemented with a great vanilla oak bourbon character . blends amazingly and a delicious smokiness lingers as an aftertaste . really enjoyed sipping this . not as thick and chewy as expected from the pour . very creamy and velvety . coated my mouth leaving the smokey aftertaste . some booziness but not overpowering . awesome beer . i am obsessed with barrel aged stouts . thanks to gregsvt for hooking me up .,appearance,1.0,1
eye light gold in color more like yellow really . crystal clear with a great big white head . excellent lacing and retention . this beer looks great . nose not much to the nose at all almost no aroma weird . there is a very faint hop aroma spicy . unfortunately the nose is n t as spectacular as the appearance . tongue hop flavor and bitterness makes itself known quite early . there is also a sweetness that i just ca n t put a finger on here as well . hops are floral and grassy with some spiciness as well . there are two flaws with this brew that i d really like to point out one is the sweetness which i can now identify as a sweet almost cidery taste the other is a slight metallic tang . the later could be from the aluminum can . .however the cidery taste is not . overall not bad but the cidery flavor once identified with my palate i ca n t seem to ignore it or get over it . overall this is an alright beer the hops are almost enough to cover the cidery flavor . mouthfeel and drinkability the beer is light bodied and goes down quite easy . this brew would make a nice session beer . carbonation seems a bit low considering that this style is a lighter styled beer . the finish is dry . alcohol is slightly noticeable as well . this beer priced at . for four . oz cans is a steal . this is not a bad beer but when in a crunch for dollars this beer really shines . this is n t a beer i d seek out to buy again . well . unless i only had a few dollars . it goes down quite smooth and easy despite the slight metallic tang and the cidery flavor . because the price is so low on this brew i ca n t help but say that is is quite drinkable one of the best bang for your bucks out there i d say .,appearance,1.0,1
got a nice finger head on the pour but the coloring of the body is fairly weak . very light orange almost the shade of a pilsner which is not a good look for an ipa . smell is very juicy sweet pineapple with the expected belgian yeast twang of clove and banana . also slightly peppery . nice sharp bitterness upfront . muddled with a twist of pineapple but any other flavor is kind of muted . has a peppery aftertaste . carbonation works nicely and not overdone . despite rating taste average i do enjoy this beer all around . hopefully it will open up more when it warms . i prefer raging bitch .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours an incredibly rich thick molasses mahogany . a deep tan head rises thick and rocky and then lasts forever . thick lacing throughout the pint . you ll be hard pressed to find a better looking beer than this . smell my god it s a circus in there . strong presence of cloves nutmeg orange rind malt allspice vanilla butter diacetyl . incredible . as moe might say i feel like there s a party in my nose and everyone s invited . taste mouthfeel what happened . despite the syrupy pour the mouthfeel is quite light . moreover it seems that almost none of the flavors in the aroma really come through . it starts with an unusual almost morgan and coke flavor but it s hammered by an immense wave of bitter hop bite with a touch of tobacco smoke . the spice finally comes through as it warms but there s surprisingly little going on . drinkability it tastes good it s not too heavy you could conceivably drink a bunch of these . i m not that jazzed to do it though . wow i m actually really let down . i suppose this is the hype seasonal so maybe i was expecting too much . maybe it s too fresh . i think i ll put the rest away for six months or so and try again . for now though this is not a favorite .,appearance,1.0,1
bought as part of a mixed pack on a whim . a dark brown ruby color with barely any head whatsoever . the pour and subsequent look of the beer made me assume that this beer was going to be barely carbonated and that the taste would really have to blow me away . s a fruit cornucopia raisins apricot plums and a hint of cinnamon . t remarkably tasty and completely unexpected considering it was a shot in the dark . few beers taste the way they smell my taste buds backed up what my olfactory senses found . m minimum to moderate carbonation . in most cases i am not a big fan of beers without big carbonation but this one appears to be an exception . it was somewhat chewy but not overwhelming . d the big abv might frighten some because high abv means really boozy and might negatively affect the taste but i found that i did n t even think about it while sipping it . it definitely can be sneaky though so watch out .,appearance,0.6,1
a clear dark reddish copper hue with a billowy tan head that last forever and leaves tons of sticky lacing on the glass . n pungent earthy hops with accents of grapefruit pineapple and melon . t sweet toasty malt supports herbal and grapefruit hops . there is a light tropical fruitiness along with twangy grapefruit bitterness in the middle . the bitterness tastes sort of medicinal to me i guess powdery would be the closest word to describe it . grapefruit rind grassy bitterness and some mineral in the aftertaste . m medium light body with a bone dry bitter finish . d nice tasty red ipa . the medicinal quality of the bitterness bothers me a little . i think the beer would be an a if it were less bitter and had more of the fruitiness . i might change my mind after trying this beer a few more times . i ll find out as i plan to buy a few more bombers . edit holy shit this beer is so hoppy it turns your tongue yellow .,appearance,1.0,1
ruby red with brown and garnet highlights . not much head pink to off white . buttery toffee malts pie crust with sweetening sour cherries . obvious cherry aroma . not artificial smelling though . toffeeish esb malt backbone pastry . sweetish cherry flavor from the beginning turning tart tangy to almost sour . nicely done . not too sweet yet very cherry and very malty . mf quite bubbly lively feel . medium bodied . not bad for a fruit beer .,appearance,0.6,1
served from bottle into a euro pint . pours a nice copper color with a one finger white head that quickly subsides to a minimal height . there was slight lacing evident throughout . the aroma was comprised of pumpkin and cloves . the flavor was of pumpkin sugar and spicy . it was light on the palate with medium carbonation . overall this was not that bad for a pumpkin style ale . actually i typically do not like them but this one was quite enjoyable and is by far my favorite pumpkin ale tried thus far .,appearance,0.6,1
a cloudy straw colored brew . small head which is unusual for the style . i have always had a problem coaxing a head out of this hefe . lacing is sparse to nil . nice aroma . very appetizing . lemony and yeasty . some spice like clove and banana . a bit like lemon poppyseed muffins . sharp carbonation but a light body greet the palette . again yeast in the flavor lemon lime that starts tart then turns sweet . a dry finish with some peppery hop flavor lingering . really refreshing . if i could score the drinkability a i would . one of my favorite summer go to beers . underrated imho . too bad the appearance is hum drum . otherwise a top drawer hefe .,appearance,0.4,0
what a beer . a very interesting trading treat . . appearance is dead jet coffee black with a tinge of orange redness along the edges and little head or lacing . not much to look at . smells lovely . honestly it s almost like the starbucks ish coffee shop at the local mini mall here on base . i can almost taste the fresh pastries wafting over the smell of ground coffee beans and grande lattes being served just outside the internet lounge . it might be a straight double espresso when you get to the taste . strongly coffee dark roast not too sweet but just a single packet of sugar in the raw for your venti double . malts are n t too strong at all but the roastiness shines through creating a nicely balanced but dry coffee flavored stout . there is some sweetness but overall i d rate this one as pretty dry for the style . a mild but notable tangy bitterness permeates your tongue upon swallowing . rich and smooth this beer is very interesting indeed . really nowhere in the smell taste or feel do i detect much alcohol . i also only detect a hint of dark chocolate anywhere in this beer despite the description . bitterness is medium but higher than you d think if you just go by the aftertaste . well on drink i d say for an imperial stout it s a bit above average . on the everyday front i d say this one is for drinking every now and then or for sampling with friends at a dinner party . it s a fine beer indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
this was a beautifully laid out stout . the color was near black to black with light tan head . the lacing was exceptional straight rings from the top to the bottem . the aroma was full of coffee and a little nutty as well . the taste copied the aroma but added some balancing hop flavor and brought out a little more sweetness . i found the texture to be a little odd as it felt a little thin on the palate reminding me more of a porter than a stout but i could still go through a couple pints in a sitting .,appearance,1.0,1
yellow color fizzy white head no lacing . terrible stuff . same as colt . they both have a permanent spot near the bottom of my list . lots of corn some malt and some old caramel . but hey if you re young need to get drunk and do n t have any money then go for it . just do n t say i did n t warn you the next morning .,appearance,0.2,0
cans just popped up next to the bottles at the local stores for around . there s really very little difference from bottle to can . what i do get is a weaker head that struggles and leaves almost nothing behind . in that respect the main difference is the appearance . it s a shandy so it is what it is it s simply not a well made one given that the lemon aspect overtakes all but the slightest inkling that this is a beer . it s a lemon soda with slight beer character . shandy s not a beer purist s dream come true but pick up a stiegl sp . if you re going to get one . otherwise just drink this as something like chrystal light mixed with sprite . as such perhaps it is pretty tasty .,appearance,0.4,0
a its like it almost ca n t decide what color it is i drank out of glasses to give the benefit of the doubt s oddly bread like . not the floral bouquet i expect from a . ipa . the nose gives me nothing to look forward to . that is the best way i can put it . t the best part of this beer is the taste and that is the biggest factor . my overall grade on this beer wo n t factor high given the individual scores of each component but if if i was helen keller i could love it . it is more than the sum of it s ba parts . it reminded me to not get lost in the minutiae . m it stuck to the rear of the roof of my mouth in a creepy way . really bizarre . i would love to know if this resonates with anyone else . d this is the beer equivalent of the girl you would like to f in the dark . when you ca n t see or smell it it is awesome .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance fantastic dark ale glows slightly ruby when held up against the light . one of the best heads i ve seen . cm thick creamy and slightly off white . good retention and lacing . aroma smells like a gingerbread house . a portent of things to come . taste light ginger and dark cocoa but the strongest flavour is definitely cinnamon . nice lingering aftertaste . mouthfeel a bit loose i expected it to be a bit thicker . carbonation is spot on though . overall i was n t expecting much from this beer as i find brewdog s beers a bit heavy on taste but was pleasantly surprised . this beer surpassed my expectations brilliant .,appearance,1.0,1
l bottle . best before . . . it pours a hazy orangeish gold with a creamy eggshell colored head . the smell is earthy and malty . it lacks depth . the flavor is off . it is super watery with a hint of grain and out of nowhere one dimensional sweetness . aftertaste of rubber . i dont really have an answer to this beer it just sucks basically .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz can . a pours a deep brown with very distinct ruby highlights . thin off white head and very little lacing . s strong aroma of roasted malts and coffee . t big dark malt profile in the taste creating a creamy roasted coffee flavor from start to finish . chocolate bitterness throughout and a hint of vanilla in the finish . the alcohol is well hidden . m heavy bodied and very smooth . low amount of carbonation . d awesome full flavor and body although a little thinner than expected . very drinkable . nothing that really stands out but a great imperial stout regardless .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at the beachwood bbq in seal beach ca had servings because it was so good a pours a bright golden colour with a somewhat fizzy white head which has surprisingly good retention and leaves some nice belgian lacing . s great nose one of the best smelling beers i have had in a long time fruit flowers orange smells a lot like a summer meadow . t taste is fantastic lemon zest sweet orange mixes with mild coriander spice and pepper malty dry but has enough residual sugar to bring it to the forefront at times yeast brings some granny smith apple character adding tart acidity to the already complex flavour absolutely delicious the best saison i have ever had . m mouthfeel is superb for this style of beer dry smooth very easy to drink . d this beer is real good could have drunk this all day if it were n t . a pop would drink this wherever it s on tap have n t been this excited about a new brew since pte and firestone how do they get that much flavour into a . beer . great job green flash .,appearance,0.7,1
appearance the appearance of this beer was promising . light cloudy yellow color with a nice full head . smell things were looking positive until i smelled the beer . it smelled like the produce section of the super market like cauliflower . taste ignoring the smell i took a sip and it tasted just like it smelled . i figured maybe i just needed to acclimate to the flavor . but by the third swallow i had to call it quits and down the drain it went . mouthfeel . crisp carbonation based on my three swallows . drinkability this beer just was n t drinkable in my opinion . a couple of years ago i tried blue moon belgian white and that too went down the drain because i thought the spice flavors were off but i do n t recall the vegetal element . i like the banana clove spice flavors found in hefeweizens and the flavors of some other belgian ale styles so i have to think that this was a blown batch but beer advocate s style description does indicate that a witbier may have odd ball spice flavors . i think the printed code on the bottle read f but it was hard to read . p.s . i looked up this beer s description on flying dog s website and saw that one of the brewings spices was coriander aka cilantro . i hate cilantro because to my taste buds it over powers any mexican dish it touches and is foul tasting . this may be the source of the strong vegetal flavor and smell that i detected . update i m not the only one that disliked this one . rochesterinsider.com s june review stated thumbs down . the smell s unappealing and there s a soapy taste .,appearance,0.8,1
apperance black like the night . i held it up to a light bulb . no light came through . light lacing after the head dissipated but not much head to speak of . smell lacking a bit here . not that the choco coffee aroma is n t apparant it s just lacking the richness that the flavor contains . taste gorgeously smooth for such strong flavors . a black licorice bite on the back while chocolate and coffee dominate the beginning and end . mouthfeel super creamy drinkability i can see some giving this a low rating being that it drinks like a milk shake but the alcohol is n t overpowering and i find that richness delicious . overall a great drink for a cold nite . not the most powerful imperial stout i ve had but a for the price a great one .,appearance,1.0,1
allllllllright this is something you give to an enemy to drink . i ca n t emphasize the blandness wateriness of this stuff . my girlfriend s dad drinks it and he s a trucker not that there s anything wrong with that . maybe that would show that he does n t really get into tasteing beers and what not . reviews appearance what appearance looks like water with some carbonated foam on it . smell smells like teen spirit or skunky water which ever you want . taste taste is as bad as the smell if not worse because you are subjecting your body to it . mouthfeel ah i do n t feel like doing the last two . just do n t waste your money .,appearance,0.2,0
this looks absolutely beautiful . pitch black body with a foamy toffee coloured head which cleared up to leave lacing of the same colour . nice espresso and malt aroma the flavour packs a punch of coffee chocolate and perhaps licorice . the finish is long and warming . a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
to be honest i only got this beer to try a beer made from denmark . really really boring beer . just the average saaz hops european slight taste the rest of it tastes like a macro basically . nothing to set it apart and nothing too great about it . is it easy to drink sure . would i ever purchase this again . absolutely not .,appearance,0.4,0
. ml . no best by date . appearance cork emerged with out any hiss and a stale aroma . not an auspicious start . a hard pour does however yield a whirlwind of carbonation in this golden pale straw brew that is topped by an inch of pillowy tan head . aroma odd adjuncty corn sweet in aroma . some fusel alcohol present as well . offputting entirely . taste mouthfeel slightly viscous mouthfeel opens this sickly sweet corn flavored mess of a beer . high alcohol is apparent throughout but overpowered by the insane levels of sugar . diabetics beware stear clear of this in fact everyone beware this is n t worth your time or money .,appearance,0.8,1
a cloudy orange no head . s a little sweet malt floral hops and cooked vegetables . t sour with some malt in the background . almost like a poor example of a flanders brown ale . very ale like with some green apple complementing the sourness . somehow manages to taste green and stale at the same time . m low carbonation medium body finishes astringent . o wtf . . i d heard that the new bottling brewery had improved their quality and a sip of imperial stout a few months back seemed to confirm this . guess not . a grim trilogy of infection oxidation and a bad recipe . i passed by a bottle of rock art belvidere ipa to try this . stupid move .,appearance,0.3,0
a pale yellow translucent . very little foam on top . s vague malt sort of sweet . a bit of lemon . t very watery . an initial note of hops fades right away . hardly any aftertaste . m not much of anything . it s refreshing but in the same way that seltzer is refreshing . carbonated water . d well it does n t have that nasty beer taste like most macros but it does n t taste like much of anything . the one redeeming quality of this beer is that it makes excellent beertails . you want something with no flavor to compete with the liquor . i like to add a shot of butterscotch schnapps for butter beer or a blackberry or other fruit schnapps in the fall . yummy .,appearance,0.2,0
poured a medium copper hue with a huge chunky white head . there was very good retention and sticky lacing . the smell featured a floral hop a touch of lemon and a subtle grainy malt . the taste consisted of a rather bland malt some hop bitterness and a bit of sourness . the mouthfeel was average for the style . overall a decent red ale . a bit weak in the malt department with some off tart flavors .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle a quarter finger head dark amber color typical of viennas . s smells malty and like alcohol no other pleasant smells in the brew . t bitter taste and cheap alcohol flavor the bitterness is not from the hops and tastes awful . m overcarbonated in mouth . d i hate this so not drinkable .,appearance,0.2,0
i was surprised by the decent head formation and subsequent lacing down glass . the body has an extremely clear amber color with high carbonation . aroma is subdued for the style although there are some toasted malt notes deep in the background . the taste is sweet rather than caramel or roasted malts and in fact the hops are more dominate than malt which should not happen with this style . all and all just a maltier version of the regular leinie s beers .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer poured a light pale gold the head was white and quickly went from rocky to a lace . the aroma was of sour malt and beer . the taste was of sour malt with some light hops and a citrus finish . the feel was light and dry . not a bad export no bitterness and not overly hopped .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle dated caged and corked . pours a slightly hazy reddish golden with a big pillowy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is pretty subdued some peppery malts and a little leather and maybe some old metallic fruits . the flavor is peppery metallic malts with a little sweet fruitiness and a good sized bitter alcoholic finish . the mouthfeel is on the thin side but pretty smooth . overall it s just an odd combination of flavors and does n t work for me .,appearance,0.9,1
a amber very clear slight head not extremely carbonated s smells malty and slight hoppiness t malty moderate hops and slight bitterness m medium flavor d good dry so you want more quenches your thirst tho i really enjoy this beer im not a big fan of darker beers but this one is good,appearance,1.0,1
very nice finger head that was creamy with a great deal of structure . deep orange amber in color and quite translucent . great lacing and a touch of visible carbonation . floral and piney aroma . fresh and fantastic . this short description is not an indication that it was n t great . it smells wonderful . reminds me a bit of hop rod rye . a top beer for me very nice . certainly hop focused but with a hearty malt backbone . some interesting toasted . almost roasted malt flavors . then the fresh pine hop nature kicks in . the mouth feel is great and very interesting . the flavor lingers in the tongue and remains complex there . very drinkable . i can see why a buddy of mine enjoys this on tap at his house all through the winter . great stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
color is a dark brown with orange highlights . magnificently pitting head tan in color with so much stick . un fucking believable look with that head . nose is strong enough even with the cap to tell me about overripe apple and banana dark fruit notes of fig and date an herbal quality and a hint of a pinching sourness . a little off we ll see if it goes a good way or not so much . it s okay . somewhat metallic note upfront with herbs booze a hint of chocolate and the extra sweet fruit notes all returning . i m shocked by the expansive head given that this is a fairly thin beer overall . not terribly exciting and the overripe bruised fruit takes over a bit . would n t hurt to try if you find a good price but i would n t go out of my way .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark brown beer with a very small layer of tan head that rapidly dissipates . small flecks of floaties are evident in the beer . not a pretty sight . s rich aroma of earthy notes hints of cola and a faint caramel sweetness . t i m not a cola drinker but this beer reminds me of a cola . black malt mixes with a faint smoky note and a decent hop bite late . i also do n t eat much red meat but this beer screams out to be paired with a nice strip steak . m moderate carbonation and decent texture on the tongue . enough body to create a velvety texture . d this is a pretty good beer . it s not like a lot of other porters i ve had in that it is heavy on the scotch ale influence . a pleasant surprise to say the least .,appearance,0.6,1
well i am drinking the last of the . sixpack of this which we bought up in me . about as clear an amber as you ll find it s got a nice buttercream colored head that actually lasts quite a bit . aroma is also quite nice some german maltiness but if you dig deeper that . abv starts showing itself as well . tastewise there is a good base layer of malt but i am also picking up on some small hoppy and tannic flavor which is also very nice . finishes a bit dry . i do notice the abv by the end of just one bottle . mouthfeel manages to stay medium carbonation is pretty low .,appearance,0.6,1
a pitch black color no head no lacing s raisins figs sweet woodiness t sweet oak raisins figs smoky chocolate finishes with a nice smoky wood bitterness m medium thick lightly carbonated velvety smooth o this did n t quite live up to the enormous hype but it s still a world class beer nonetheless . delicious,appearance,0.6,1
i ve always been hesitant to go after the big hoppy beers . they have n t been very kind to me in the past . now with a fair amount of wear tear on my body something to feel alive could prove positive . i hope i do n t cry in front of anybody . the beer pours out with the depth color of maple syrup with a slight orange tint coming through in the light . a complete inch of meringue colored head that resists my lungs best attempt to part it . there is a lot of activity down below . a continuous circular motion of bubbles are seen as well as a handful of floaties . sticky sticky lace that acts as a curtain . if you can imagine the smell that you get off of a plate of pasta with a can of tomato paste including the metal from the can that s what i smell . citric but more green in acidity like something severely unripe . a porous serving of semolina that should be more prominent . it all hits like a wave of aerosol . the hops pinch my sinuses right above my eyes making my face a little numb . it pierces more so then tries to bash your head in . a little too much paint thinner for me . the intense hop notions are invigorating though . okay this one made me squint . my first sip is usually more of a gulp but i had to stop before i forgot how to swallow . . at first very dry lightly toasted saltines a spastic rich sugar glaze that disappears before it was noticed then the hops pounce . a lemon zest spinach combo along with a hug metallic twang together ride it till the end . if that wrench was n t throw in there i d give it a . sticky but not at the groupie level . frothy preventing it from coating your innards . alcohol is anywhere from tolerable to hampering bottle to bottle . i m not a hop head but even i can appreciate something like this . ca n t appreciate the bigger then average price hike though . not an everyday beer probably not even once a week but i got a family pack of wings in the fridge waiting on its return .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a big cloudy golden color with a big fluffy white head . carbonation is a winner . nose is sordove grain wheat clove . taste is clove wheat and banana with more clove than anything . mouthfeel is nice with clove really kicking in wheat and banana . very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at the cookery in fish creek wi . i ve never heard of the brewery before but this a quality restaurant with ties to slow food so i decided to give the beer a try . holy shit was i impressed . this is an excellent stout and i m really quite surprised more people are n t talking about this one . a holy fucking head . served in a english pub glass with about three huge fingers of creamy tan head that was n t going anywhere . after about ten minutes the head only reduced to about fingers enough for me to give this beer a taste . jet black in color . fully opaque . s dark roasted malts . coffee and espresso . t espresso . dark roasted malts with a long lingering finish of almost burnt coffee . some hints of chocolate . m low carbonation with a medium heavy body . creamy but with a slight bitterness around the tongue . d very good . a very good stout . i was n t expecting this beer to be as good as it turned out to be and it s always nice to be surprised . would highly recommend this one .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of goodbyeohio . thanks man . swampy umber completely opaque actually tending towards olive when held right up to a light . yeast chunks float around . entirely unique . fat sand colored head . this must be absolutely disgusting looking to the uninitiated . fantastic head retention keeping a solid inch layer until almost the end . smells like a cross between a stout and a hefeweizen . cocoa and banana right up front . lighter notes of coffee charred malt clove and cookie dough . much lighter on the tongue than i d expected with an airy thin mouthfeel . i m betting the higher carbonation level contributes to that although the body is certainly light . cocoa right up front with little of the abrasive charred quality a stout usually carries . wheat malt is apparent in the softness on the tongue . the flavor dies out a bit in the middle carried only by a soft banana taste . clovey phenols in the finish . no hops . a touch of grainy roasty stout like bittersweetness . the finish is reminiscent of a banana split with the blend of chocolate and fruity esters and a slightly cookie dough like yeast quality . somewhat dry though probably more powdery than anything . a little on the thin side but definitely a drinkable brew . completely it s own beer not really close to a german dunkel weisen . as i said before it feels like a cross between a hefeweizen and an american style stout . this would be a great beer for someone looking to test the realm of dark beer . not too bold still flavorful with enough sweetness and fruitiness so as not to turn you away at the door . that s assuming you can get past the appearance . finishing the glass revealed a surprisingly thick layer of brown yeast sitting on the bottom . hell yeah .,appearance,1.0,1
glass type tulip glass . a well this is my first dark triple therefore was very dark for a triple s the smell was very sweet smelled of fruit . t this was a very fruity tasting triple . m has a very fruity taste with a head that does n t mask its flavor one bit . d it started tasting better as it warmed up to room temperature . this was my first taste of a dark triple therefore i have nothing to compare it to it was decent more fruity than i was ready for though .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage ml bottle oh man what a gusher . had to scramble to get it in the glass . at over a dollar an ounce i could n t move fast enough . not a really great looking beer in the glass . mostly opaque brown small ring and a thin island of foam once it settles . did n t come here to stare at it though . smells of red wine vinegar sour cherries and a bit of barrel wood . a touch of yikes ammonia at the end of the draw but it s barely there . i really like the taste and feel of this one . sourness does n t overpower the malts fruit is well blended . tartness comes on strong on the finish and does n t let you forget this is a flanders style beer . carbonation and relatively light abv pay off to make this very refreshing and drinkable . sure wish i had a .,appearance,0.6,1
it pours a very transparent yellowish gold into a glass it s not much to look at . it s much lighter beer than i was expecting or hoping for but it was still good . it smells kind of nice if you like the smell of apricots . it has a very light and fruity taste and would be good during the summer . i had a couple in one setting and started to get a little tired of the fruity flavor after a few . it s a good beer i might have enjoyed it more if i was in the mood for such a light beer . i might buy some again sometime but it s nothing that will be on my mind to pick up .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle generously shared at capone s yesterday buy a gentlemen of whom i did not catch his name . anyway thanks for the pour . a deep dark brown body with absolutely no head no active looking carbonation . still as night . i was prefaced with the expectation that the body is fairly flat so all things considered this is what i d expect it to look like . boring nonetheless . s tart dark fruits red grapes plums and raisins . the back end has a nice smooth and acidic note along with hints of roasted chocolate malts and some toffee . very interesting but i ve smelled this profile before in others made in a similar fashion . t chocolate and caramel roasted malts are up front bitter dark bakers chocolate sweet nuts tart black cherry and plum . on the end is some residual vinegar like elements very divergent from any actual flavor itself . tannins are left in the finish and linger . m almost completely flat . there is the slightest touch of carbonation but it does n t really go far perhaps just on the back of the tongue . for me though it did n t really affect it too much from the sample i had . it is unfortunate it s flat however . this was pretty good it had a lot of good elements to it and seemed to execute them quite well . the lack of carbonation a chronic problem for the lost abbey . hurt the feel and appearance and indirectly the nose for the lack of head . my first of the veritas series and this was pretty decent . nothing mind blowing or life changing but good .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle . pours smooth and deep with a nice creamy off white head . the taste is pure heaven . even and rich without any carbonation to drag it down . i dont find this beer to be too sweet in the least not sure this is much of a cream stout but who cares at . abv and this taste they could call it a shandy and i wouldnt care . bottle . very strange yet good . tons of black malt oily roasty slightly bitter . more like a porter this year though surprisingly the chocolate flavor is not sweet . quite bitter and lightly yeasty . different than the but still quite good . bottle . wonderful it remains . some more roast than i remember which is nice . good burnt flavor like a s more without the marshmallow . nice chocolate flavor on the finish not overdone . much drier . great appearance large dark oily brown head . maybe a touch of thinning as it warms .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage . a oh my god . this is absolutely pitch black with a very surprising thick and creamy brown head that settles to a thin covering that still looks fantastic . this is as good as it gets . s a little vinegar chocolate cinnamon perfumey . very complex and interesting . a little different than what i am used to but i am digging it . t a little too sour for my tastes for the style . but all the other flavors are great and complex . i did get to be a little more used to the sour flavor but it was still a little odd . m very creamy and just the right amount of thickness . a little on the dry side but it s not really bothering me at all . d this is a very interesting beer that s for sure . kind of sour but the complexity and appearance are great . i m a little conflicted but it certainly is worth a try for people that have had some russian imperials and some sours as well .,appearance,1.0,1
i really hate to give this review but as a beer lover i have to speak the truth . a with the exception of the label it was run of the mill cent draft quality . no head and very little carbonation . lacing was non existent . s corn husks and vinegar t dry with no hop flavor . also a bit flat perhaps the twist offs had something to do with that . . m nothing spectacular in the way of feel . it just laid there d not overly offensive the feel gives the drinkability a lower score here .,appearance,0.3,0
tried this one at a recent christmas party in which the host obviously purchased a few sam adams seasonal packs . poured from a ounce bottle into pilsner glass . appearance was nice . decent head . reddish amber color . it smelled pretty good the spices came through . the taste was awful though . i was expecting a spiced holiday beer but the spices were just way off . it just did n t seem very balanced at all . i could n t finish it . i got through about a quarter of the beer complaining all the way before a friend reminded me that we were at a party and there were plenty of other much better beers . i dumped it down the drain rinsed my glass and picked a better beer .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from an aged one year ml bottle into a standard pint glass . cork was very lodged in there and took some work to come out . appearance beer pours still with no carbonation whatsoever . beer itself is clear and golden with no hints of the yeast in the bottle . lacing is hardly there . what happened to this beer . smell belgian style yeasts and malts but nearly no hop . the hops are saaz and very little else . a light citrus character comes forth but by and large the smell is much like a pilsner with belgian yeasty notes . taste belgian light fruits and a light earthy hop flavor that does taste a bit citusy . not very ipa like even for a belgian ipa . malts are evenly balanced and very pilsner like . the belgian yeast is pretty solid in there . alcoholic phenols linger but not thickly . mouthfeel lightly phenolic bitter but not like an ipa more like a belgian bacteria bitterness cloying light bodied not warming at . . and nonexistent in carbonation . how did this happen . drinkability i had one of these at new years last year and it was phenomenal . this year it is pretty lame . i do n t know what happened this one has about as much time on it as the last one . this one just did n t have the power the last one did .,appearance,0.4,0
a light orange marmalade cropped with a white creamy top it looks damn delicious . bubbles fizz up from the bottom of my allagash signature as if it were dom in a champagne flute . i smell some bretty spice maybe cloves orange zest and chrysanthemum . there s a bready malt like floral aroma to this unique saison . the nose ai n t nearly as cool as the look but it remains appealing . . zingy carbonation tingles my cheeks as wild brett yeast plays like artisinal bread on my palate . i really struggle to get that pinot noir influence and that s a disappointment . there s some zestiness that s either fruit or brett . or both . the more i sip the more i conclude it s a red white wannabe . it s fizzier like a saison should be but there s nowhere near the tasty spice of say a saison du buff . it feels better than it tastes but both would benefit from a touch more spice and wine or spicy wine . overall it s an expensive ass beer some . for the big corked caged . it s cool and i m grateful it made it here from alaska picked it up from tylers in carboro and i think i d try it again . but i dont think i d buy it again .,appearance,1.0,1
my third affligem dubbel in the past year or so . with this newly poured one in front of me i can now say for sure that there s a bit too much alcohol presence in smell and taste masking the other characteristics . but wow this one looks amazing . a gorgeous burgundy with beautiful creamy froth on top . smell is predominantly alcohol and for a ale either my nose is n t refined enough or this is how affligem wants it to be . but there s enough character deep in the background an earthiness and something of rum soaked raisins telling my nose this is still going to be an above average experience . some raisin and malty sweetness in the flavor a nice spiciness peeks through as does a mildly burnt feel . the taste is pleasing for sure but again a bit of an alcohol bite . i have no problem with high alcohol beers i actually lean toward them but for an average level abv it s surprising how much of the alcohol comes through . nice creamy mouthfeel with alternating smoothness and active carbonation . a good solid tripel with only one minor weakness . i would never kick it out of my goblet . added later i got a bottle sent to me from a friend in belgium . not sure what the difference was in terms of freshness or date bottled but this one was much mellower and brought out the earthy and rum soaked raisin characteristics better . was it fresher or aged longer . either way it was better than any affligem i bought in the states .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured into pint glass this is my second winter warmer . i have come to the conclusion that this style is not for me . a looks good like root beer but with a foam that looks more alive . two finger dark soda head this in turn crowns a jet black beer . s cherries malts chocolate coffee and wood t cherries and dark fruits m chewy overall i ca n t have this style of beer it seems . if you are into cherries go for it . i was expecting something of a stout but i was completely disappointed . i wo n t have this again .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a pilsner glass a pours a deep mahogany color that looks thick . pours with very thick white head and leaves considerable lacing s very sweet smelling brew possibly of cherries . has a slight wheat smell t not as sweet of a taste as the smell would allude . strong wheat taste that really hits the pallet strong . delicious m very smooth drinking brew with slight carbonation tingle d easy drinking brew taste really makes it a pleasure to drink overall i absolutly loved this brew . bought it for bucks at the gas station down the street one of the best buys of my life .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance gorgeous beer with strong lacing throughout the entire glass . the color is a crystal clear copper and a thin but nice and foamy head rests on top . smell this was a huge let down for me . it looked sooo good but there is almost no aroma . that said no aroma equals no bad aroma so i ca n t knock it down to stella like levels . taste caramel is what came through the strongest for me . some floral and hoppy notes are detectable as well but this is a sweet beer . mouthfeel an excellent feeling beer light and tingly and easy drinking . if i did n t know any better i would have no clue i was drinking a er . overall good beer but not great . i see why it is the most reviewed beer on ba though . interesting and flavorful enough to keep the hopheads happy but the sweetness makes it more accessible to wider variety of beer drinkers .,appearance,1.0,1
nitro can encouraged frothy tan head superb retention some lace almost opaque hue . light but pleasant nose clean hints of roasted malt . pathetically watery weak roasted malt whisper of coffee on the palate . mouthfeel equals water thus it is easy to drink but not enjoyable to drink . murphys is well below its nitro stout brothers guinness and beamish . i will not bother with this one again not recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from the . oz . bottle that i purchased at rozi s wine house in lakewood ohio last week for . into my orval chalice . stamp directly on top of the white generic cap announces bottl a dark caramel body with a significant amount of sediment floating around that were actually dark in appearance . topping all of that is a nice creamy white head that sticks around for several minutes . very cool look . . s not much smell to me . i do get some distant belgian yeast sweet malt but it is a muted smell . . t sweet malt belgian yeast taste but also a kind of unwelcome citrus tartness that is just slightly too much . after repeated sips that sensation decreased and this beer proved to be quite interesting indeed the tartness decreased possibly with increased temperature . i enjoyed this beer over a period of minutes . . m feel is interesting . when the beer is in your mouth there is a certain carbonation and tartness to it as the bubbles dance on available surfaces . later the feel smooths out significantly leaving a nice layer of syrupy goodness . the feel can not be improved . . d fair to good . the initial tartness drove the drinkability down and this beer is certainly a sipper to me but it is so interesting that i would never leave a drop in the glass . . notes my first from de dolle . this beer is certainly interesting enough to seek more out from de dolle and i will be doing that at the beer engine in the near future .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance robust head with a cloudy golden body . smell very strong aroma of hops subtle notes of wheat . taste the hop flavor is not too overpowering . it blends well with the wheat to create an interesting fruity flavor . mouthfeel drinkability very carbonated but still very clean . not too heavy overall a good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours pale straw with an slightly imperfect clarity . soapy two and a half finger head fades quickly to dismal lacing . clean nose some rice adjunct possible . pale malt taste with plenty of rice adjunct flavor . aftertaste is dry with a husky astringency that has a bite to it yet not quite harsh . both tiny flowing and rapid and large chunky bubbles make a high carbonation in a thinnish body . mouthfeel is somewhere between crisp and rough . finishes clean with a touch of rice adjunct but fairly drinkable for a rice lager .,appearance,0.4,0
pours pitch black like guinness . smells extremely strong of caramel and a hint of mint i m thinking of mint chocolate chip ice cream . overwhelmingly sweet smelling smells like a schnapps . taste s ok but too sweet and unbalanced . too much caramel flavoring . the mouthful is extremely full silky and almost chewable . the drinkability due to the overwhelming sweetness is low . my wife and i split a bomber and neither of us was very interested in finishing our glasses . i ve gotten about oz in while writing this and do n t have much desire to finish my glass but pouring out worth of beer is disheartening . southern tier is one of my favorite brewers and milk stouts are my favorite beers but this beer just is n t for me . i m glad i bought it but will give the other bomber away to a beer buddy and wo n t buy it again . if you try it i d suggest pairing it with vanilla or coffee ice cream to subdue the flavor a bit .,appearance,0.9,1
the only reason i drank this is because the waitress made a mistake i ordered a sa octoberfest . anyway on to the review i did not enjoy this one bit . it was way too sweet and there was just too much of a cherry presence in both the aroma and the taste . it also seemed to be excessively carbonated . i will not have this again .,appearance,0.8,1
brewed with row row pilsen roasted aromatic and row chocolate malts . hopped with cluster . . abv ibu s cal oz . pours out to a clear dark brown forming a modest light khaki head with average to poor retention and minimal lacing . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is of tootsie rolls a little bit of grapefruit when swirled mild herbaceous hops vanilla and a smidge of black walnut . the mouthfeel is slick slightly cloying with a medium dense body and a piquant sweet acidity that is a little peculiar kinda feels and tastes like saccharin or lactose or some other sweet non fermentable . the taste is kinda funky and hard to describe . it s a strong brown ale definitely not belgian but a little tart up front a touch of bananas candi sugar funky higher alcohols and fruity esters and an earthy woody leathery finish . if i concentrate really hard i might trick myself into thinking there might be nutmeg and ginger in this . interesting although a bit too peculiar and rich for my tastes . would probably go quite well with sauerkrat sauerbraten and smoked fish .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the ubiquitous . oz . bowling pin shaped orval bottle into a goblet . bottled on with a best before date five years from bottling . pours a deep hazy amber hue giving rise to a humongous light tan head that fills half the vessel . the foam settles very slowly to a thick half finger that sticks around for the remainder of the drink leaving thick broken sheets of lace behind on the walls of the glass . a very earthy aroma fills the nose with lemon zest combining with spicy yeast notes damp earth and a slight mustiness . a rather light effervescent body holds within it a mildly spicy brew with a thick underlying base of toasted biscuit . hops mingle with the yeasty spiciness keeping in check what little malty sweetness is present . the finish is very dry with a bit of a grassy aftertaste that lingers . nice refreshing highly distinctive and absolutely gorgeous to look at this is one trappist ale that is well worth its lofty praise and honorable status . watch out for the . abv though as it can sneak up just as easily as the beer goes down .,appearance,1.0,1
ml . bottle poured into my stone tulip . btw this is the first pink bottle of beer i ve ever seen . and artwork is pretty cool . a clear copper color . the pour dropped a two finger head that faded to a thin collar . nice lacing . a smoke all the way . i get a little maple kinda like super smoke bacon with a touch of maple syrup . t i typically like smoked brews and i like maple brews . but i do n t like this . the flavors dont mesh well together at all . it is less sweet then i thought it would be and waaay more bitter then i thought it would be . m to thin . over carbonated . just not appealing . o a big fail . i was hoping for an ok beer here but just got a mess of smoke and stale sausage maple flavor . avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz . bottle . not the entire contents of the bottle obviously . big frothy head forms with a hard pour off white almost orange tinted . beer itself is an unusual color . looks almost like a very light pink maybe . maybe it s the light in this room but i d swear it looks pink . smells hoppier than i expected but with a real sweetness to the hops as well . i ve heard grapefruit used to describe hop smells before maybe i understand now what that means . in any event definitely some sort of a fruity hop presence in the aroma . first sip is absolutely delicious . i had to take two more before i could put the beer down to write these thoughts . i thought for sure the use of the word nectar was going to be a misnomer but it really has a delicate sweetness that absolutely merits the name . looking at the beer in the glass now it looks less pink but certainly an unusual color like an ultra light copper . the odd thing about this beer is that despite the hops it really does n t taste bitter to me just flavorful and well balanced . and delicious . just realized too that i m not even getting a hint of alcohol . feels about right in the mouth slightly heavier in the carbonation than some other beers but not too much . good body . i could definitely seeing drinking more than a few of these or i could if they were cheaper or i made more money . pleasantly surprised by this beer will definitely make all my friends try it next time i have some sort of a tasting . i d recommend this to anyone well just about . . this has been my first experience with tregs but it probably wo n t be the last .,appearance,0.7,1
appearance this holy brew of antioch poured quite well leaving a thick head that sustained quite well . lacing is generous and adheres to both the glass and spiderwebs on the surface . brew color is a medium amber . excellent so far . smell there is a sweet spiciness maybe like green apples that provides a good portion of the aromatic body . the remainder is bready malt with citrus overtones . aromatic hops are also detected . taste the friuty malt has a minor hint of hops . not overbearing presence yet still packs a little punch . there is a buttery hint which is not desirable in homebrewing however is was not opressive in this instance . the slight spice presence was welcomed . mouthfeel carbonation is low and there is a slight aftertaste . the flavor sat a little too long on the palate and the flavors were a little crouded . overall not a stellar performance . drinkability to be honest i was a little let down by this selection . being a holy grail fan my hops were high . is this an excellent choice . not for new drinkers but experienced drinkers might enjoy the overall experience of this brew . prosit . nikki,appearance,0.9,1
the most ridiculous head i ve ever seen on a beer . first pour into an imperial pint glass is literally all foam . plus the leftover beer in the bottle foamed up too . excellent . fifteen minutes three pours and one removal of foam with a spoon and i ve got about of beer in the glass . the head is very nice beige fine and sticky and very slow to settle . it also leaves nice lacing . once the beer appears its a slightly hazy copper gold . further pours are greeted by trappist like chunks . not my favorite attribute particularly in a pale ale . to be fair the chunks are the result multiple pours which shook up the sediment but the beer is so over carbonated that its impossible to properly decant it off the sediment . the nose is really very nice with a ton of leafy slightly citric hops . there is a substantial component of slightly funky earthy english hops which add complexity . underlying all of this is a fresh crackery maltiness . excellent . palate is medium weight with plenty of malt . its mostly of the crackery variety promised by the nose but there s some bready yeasty malt as well . touch of caramel . hop flavor is intense throughout and exaggerated due to the high level of carbonation and a rather too agressive mineral treatment . finish is clipped by the excessive carbonation . i imagine a well carbonated version of this beer would be very enjoyable but its a bit of a mess in this state . too bad as the components are actually quite impressive .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into an imperial pint glass a nice deep garnet color with well defined half finger off white head atop good richness and definition to the color.aromas of cinnamon and clove mainly i could tell right away this was gon na be a more heavily spiced winter warmer.heavy cinnamon clove and nutmeg on the palate not crazy sweet just spiced to the hilt some faint toastiness underneath the spice does come thru after awhile as well some alcohol sweetness.much like their pumpkin ale the winter warmer is too spiced up i do like this better than the pumpkin beer but it s still not great by any means .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into two snifters . thanks to heatherann for the assist . bottle dated a pours a still dark cola brown . got a ffft when i opened it but mostly this just sits in the glass kind of lifeless . a tiny wafer of dark khaki foam retains for about seconds before settling into the thinnest collar i ve seen in a long while . lacing is a non issue . s wonderful aromas of fudge brownies chocolate covered cherries toasted nuts bakers chocolate molassas vanilla dark chocolate chip bread pudding and with the slightest whiff of alcohol . t as above with a growing influence of rich nutty flavors more chocolate vanilla coconut and flourless chocolate cake . dessert in a glass . m pretty slick and coating with a welcome sizzle of alcohol on the tongue . if it were n t for that this would be pure syrup . o this was so enjoyable . would ve scored higher if it had n t layed in the glass all ugly and lifeless . other than that this was pretty awesome .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle notched with buy before date of may . no year . opaque black chocolate under a tall creamy mocha head . rings and trails on the glass . sweet malta goya scent . smoke up front upon a chocolatey body that trails off into sweetness . no sign of hops . prickly fizz . light body . easy to knock back . pure and simple a straightforward porter no question about it . i d keep a bottle of this around as a good example .,appearance,1.0,1
dirty light straw colored body almost no head or lacing . cloudy . the yeast is definitely taking action with a light citrus nose wheat is there as well . big citrus flavor from the yeast . i d swear there was an orange in there but good use of the spices . mouthfeel is very highly carbonated but a little thin . a great brunch beer .,appearance,0.6,1
lone star is a cheap beer that i typically only indulge on when at a bar if i do n t feel like spending money . the appearance of lone star is a golden color with some bubbles if poured in glass you ll get a little bit of head which fades soon after . smells a bit grainy and malty nothing unusual nothing that stands out . the taste is consistent with the smell malts and grain . once in your mouth you feel slight carbonation but that s about it nothing to get excited about . as mentioned lone star is my go to bar beer if i m feeling frugal other than that i typically do n t drink it . but that by no means should mean its a bad beer just no where close to be the best most exciting beer you ll ever have .,appearance,0.4,0
okay so i know this might sound surprising but the brew pours a deep amber color . the head that it poured with died quickly . i smell sugar and caramel sweetness coming off the top . in the mouth it tastes like it smells only more subdued thankfully sweet and caramely okay so that aint a word . also there seems to me to be a vegg ified hop bite to it oh so seductively lingering in the corner shadows . she is slightly thick on the tongue and tastes just like any other well done amber only more so if you take my meaning .,appearance,0.4,0
pours brown and very hazy into the glass yeasty sediment and particles float randomly even after a careful pour . small half finger white head with decent retention and attractive lacing . i do appreciate a bit of haze but this is too much a sewage colored snowglobe to be honest . lacing here is a saving grace . ugly beer but this smells pretty great a little light but noticable tropical fruit grapefruit strongest on the nose and not far behind are mango and pineapple . malty backbone gives some added sweetness and life to the fruits . hop favors are noticeable citrus and grapefruit tartness and bite on the palate but the sediment and yeast make this whole drink feel awfully raw and earthy . the sediment dampens the flavors replacing it with soil and weeds . the dark malts add no sweetness and the drink end incredibly bitter . bitterness is sharp and drying and lingers on more than any ipa i ve tasted . i was hoping the yeast and sediment would not have as big as an impact as it did washed out most of the hop flavors quickly . medium body slightly heavier due to the particles with adequate carbonation . goes down smooth with considerable bitterness that not only lingers for a long spell but also is present early in the drink . not sure how this beer was produced but a little filtration would n t hurt here . brilliant aroma and bitterness but most of the flavor was drowned out by the amount of noise caused by the yeast and particles . memorable in both good and bad ways .,appearance,0.4,0
i received this beer as part of a bif and wow what a great thing to get in the mail . i believe the product has changed slightly as it s now unfiltered and the abv has increased to . this beer looks wonderful . i do n t give out s often but this one gets it . a beautiful mahogany red cloudy and rich topped with two and a half fingers of rich foam . the beer leaves textbook rings down the glass as you drink it rather quickly . the smell is sweet fruit mostly with undercurrents of pine . quite nice . the taste is full of sweet malts initially the same fruitiness as the smell and wallop of piney hops . the hop finish is very long on this one . i agree with another reader below who thinks this should be classified as an dipa . mouthfeel is solid creamy and leads to exceptional drinkability for a beer of this strength and bitterness . well done garrison .,appearance,1.0,1
triomphe is light copper in color . its mostly clear and looks a little orange when held to light . a really nice off white head caps it . it stands about two fingers tall and is slow to recede . a thick coat of sticky lace trails behind . pretty good looking stuff . the nose is weak in the aromatics department . needs more strength . the malt base smells like a mix of toasted and caramel malts . it smells a little sweet . light citric hops are noted . im getting mostly grapefruit and orange . they need more punch . belgian yeast is very subtle and faint . that definitely needs to be stronger . alcohol smells light for what its worth . the flavor is definitely a little better . the malt base is a little sweet . definitely tastes like caramel and light toasted malts . the caramel variety is the stronger of the two . hops are a bit more prominent but could still use a little more strength . they bring light grapefruit orange and flavors to the table . its not all that bitter though . belgian yeast is definitely stronger and is responsible for the score bump . i still wouldnt mind a little more though . alcohol is blended well . finishes a little sweet with a touch of belgian yeast . triomphe has a light medium body . carbonation feels light but its a bit too thin to feel smooth . needs just a little more body . not bad though . goes down pretty easy . i could handle a couple of cans . brewery vivant did a pretty decent job with triomphe but it could easily be improved with a little more of everything . more hops more belgian yeast and more body would do it . its not bad at all . just needs to be dialed in a little . it wont affect the score but i do like the can . belgian beer in a canwho wouldve thought . its alright . definitely worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
i saw a sampler pack from the minhas brewery at westside today . i figure the stuff in it was okay so for balance i also picked up a super duper tallboy of minhas axe head malt liquor . a careful pour got me a couple fingers of stiff foam over a clear honey colored brew . carbonation is extremely active the nose is corn syrup and alcohol . the flavor is sweet bubble gum balanced by a hard alcohol burn . it s true that you may encounter bubble gum flavors in your finer belgian ales but in this case it s like working on a giant wad of bazooka while sipping everclear . mouthfeel is pretty full but it would have to be to get you to alcohol by volume . otherwise it s also pretty crisp but it s probably due to the burn . not good unless you re looking for the middle way toward a bender . for me a drain pour .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a damn good looking ale . dark with lively carbonation . over one inch head . a clear copper ruby when held up to the light with brilliant head retention and honeycomb lacing . the aroma is sweet like pink bubblegum with creamy toffee and some roast in the distance . the taste is similar with bubblegum like fruity esters from the british ale yeast up against a toasty caramel malt balanced by a nice chalky herbal bitterness . almost tastes a bit burnt and plasticy . the mouthfeel is medium bodied creamy with ample carbonation . a tad harsh . overall a decent enough beer . that i probably wo n t get again .,appearance,1.0,1
i ve been eyeing this beer for a while and finally decided to give it a try . has a lovely appearance . produces about two and a have fingers thick of light tan head that has perfect retention . the body of the brew is cleanly filtered and is dark copper ruby red in color . a pretty malty aroma . some sweet bready notes maybe some cola like characteristics and a slight metallic hops presence with a hint of tea . taste wise it seems to be on par with the style tea characteristics sweet bread and herbal qualities . feels medium in body with an oily slickness except the brew leaves the palate a little dry . great beer and i m glad i finally gave this one a try .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass pours black in color with a bit of red highlighting along the edges of the glass . a one inch tan head forms on top which leaves aroma is full of diacetyl it basically smells like butterscotch candy . i do n t get anything else but that . taste is basically like a mocha iced coffee in which all the ice has melted . very watered down taste and that butter taste while not as bad as the aroma does not help things . mouthfeel is thin and watery though it does have a decent smoothness to it but it just does n t save it . really quite an offensive beer i would not drink it again . the only way i can get it down is to hold my breath while i drink . that butter is my most hated characteristic in beers and there is way too much of it here . i will probably just chug it down so i do n t have to drain pour it . avoid this one .,appearance,0.8,1
the duchesse pours with perfect presentation . moderate amounts of milky tan head with a moderately hazy brown body including hints of reddish hues . fragrance characteristics are comparable to chimay blue . rich and hearty sweet brewad with a shift to sugary bubble gum . the taste is a bit off the mark . it is a little too sweet with cola rootbeer like nuances . this brew is a tad bit watery and not very complex . even though this brew is moderately light in abv there is a slight warmness to the brew that would make this a decent winter beer .,appearance,1.0,1
review of bottle from i st tried this fresh about a year ago this review is based on my nd tasting of the nemesis and is my first review on ba please go easy on me tasting date appearance amber orange in color almost like a very dark apple cider color . hazy cloudy . no head no lacing . aroma citrus and bourbon are immediate on the nose w the bourbon being much stronger . smells sweet but very boozy . a touch of maple flavor in the nose as well . almost sherry like . mouthfeel thicker than expected and syrupy . leaves almost a film like feeling around the mouth . taste not nearly as boozy in taste as i expected after smelling it . carmel wheat and citrus are all strong flavors in this brew . so strong that they are almost competeing to be the strongest . a strong bourbon flavor is there as well easily my favorite of the flavors present in this . this is a pretty intense beer . overbearing is a word that comes to mind . overall i m not a fan of this beer but in it s defense i m not a fan of this style of beer . i do appreciate it and understand the following it has earned which is well deserved . i much perfer the style of the nemesis .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at floyds on . this was billed as something that probably would n t go well with food except possibly chocolate so i had this after dinner . the appearance was opaque red black . we do n t need no stinkin head . i was a little puzzled by the scent it was a standard milk stout scent . i sniffed and sniffed and i could n t spell any of the promised peppers coming through . the taste was incredible . chocolate and then wait for it . a tingling on the tip of the tongue and back of the throat . once this comes up to temp after around minutes you get the promised spicy taste and scent from it . it s kind of stealth before then and really sneaks up on you . excellent beer i think this is what most peppered stouts want to be when they grow up .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a slightly hazy bright yellow with a several fingers of very fluffy and light head s very nice citrusy hops aromas . the aroma even seemed dry if thats possible t very hoppy pilsner has some nice sweet citrus notes i think from the hops balanced very well with the bitter hops m light and easy on the mouth nice and dry perfect carbonationpilsner d highly drinkable as expected from a while the hops flavors allow you to enjoy every sip .,appearance,0.6,1
strong aroma is hoppy and evergreen with a firm sour citrus overtone a mixture of lemon and orange with just a whisper of lime . it pours an average golden amber with a decent off white head but appearance is this beer s weakest suit . flavor is fairly hoppy but pleasantly sour citrus dominates with orange and lemon and a little bit of lime . texture is exceptionally smooth yet tingly and fizzy enough for a beer . recommended to all hop heads .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer just has a good taste to it . it s nothing particularly fancy but it just has a good taste . malt dominates with the taste of alcohol but the aftertaste turns sweet almost fruity like a hint of cherry . maybe it s the red tint in the brew that makes me think cherry . not much hops evident to my taste . very smooth and very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass . golden transparent color . a good inch and half of white head and lots of bubbles . beautiful looking lager in the tall glass . looks just as good as the pilsners in czech or germany . s strong corn smell . not much else . t light bitterness clean finish . m bubbly light bodied soft and tingly on the tongue . i thought it would be more crisp and clean but this works . d it s drinkable . not my favorite style but i thought this was a decent beer in the so called american lager category . though it is from india . not sure how that works . in any case it drinks more like a pilsner but a bit softer . it is definitely better than most of other american lagers i ve had .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer will make you stand up and take notice . my favorite style of beer and this porter does not disappoint . dark black in the glass but a warming ruby red glow when you hold it up to the light . smell malty and hopy . taste smokey full flavor with a terrific aftertaste . i love porters have tried many and this is the best i ve had . you must try this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz picked up at the coop for about . . poured into my smaller weizen glass . suprising head that left only spotty lacing . hazy lite golden orange brew . smells of wheat and pale malts and only a touch of expected spiciness . flavor is pretty much the same with more sweetness and slightly pronounced spicy hops. sorta grainy husky. lite body and more than adequate carbonation . in a nutshell. i pretty much do n t appreciate wheat beers . especially american wheats. that being said this is quite a bit better than widmer . i pretty much always have access to this brew and pretty much never pick it up . i know alot of people can session this one for days but not me . . even on a hot lawnmowing day at most . i am not going to pan it based on my tastes. overall off of memory only pyramid hefe is my favorite american style wheat . edit this is definately my favorite american hefe .,appearance,0.9,1
poured this ml green bottle into a lindemans flute . no date evident . no neck label . the label states that it is a ml . removed cork with a gentle pop . the first pour was clear golden with many tiny bubbles clinging to the sides . the second pour was murkier . smell was vinous and acrid . slighty funky . lively tart nose . taste was a nice puckering sour . meyer lemons . light strawberry . sweetness finishes quickly but the tartness lingers on . very refreshing and delicious . mouthfeel was mouth coating tartness . medium body . very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a oz . bottle into a pint ale glass . color is a pleasing dark amber almost mahogany color . the last of the pour is almost syrup like with the last few drop not wanting to leave the bottle . head is thin with visible marbling which soon disappears and leaves no lacing . smell is faint sweet and roasted nuts with a hint of malt . taste is flat reminds me of a bottle of pop left open too long . mouthfeel is in the roof . like the aroma too thin . this was my fourth bottle of a six pack . i started to review the first but held judgment until i was sure . sadly all four bottles had the same results . i wo n t share this with my friends and i m too tight to pour the last two down the drain . the beer looks good but seems to have been rushed out the door .,appearance,0.8,1
xs release poured from a ml ceramic swing top bottle into an imperial pint glass . a the beer is a deep dark brown color with a large brown head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass . s the aroma is of dark roasted malts dark chocolate some dark fruit and a touch of hops . t the taste is exactly what you want from a big stout very malty with a strong dark chocolate flavor up front . there s a little bit of smokiness to it and a mild but complimentary hops presence . there s also a mild alcohol sting . the after taste consists of bitter sweet dark chocolate . m crisp and very smooth medium to heavy body medium carbonation finish is slightly sticky . d tasty goes down dangerously easily not too filling very strong kick very good representation of style this is an excellent high powered big stout that is worth drinking for as long as the . abv will allow you to .,appearance,1.0,1
wow what a nice little ale . very plesant biscuity malt flavor with a nice bitter hop presence . pours a beautiful pale orange with a large and persistant head . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy like many of rogue s beers . drinkability is sky high due to creaminess and overall refreshing quality of this beer . this is my third sampling from rogue and i have been very impressed with all three so far ca n t wait to try more .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into tulip a clear golden yellow with just a few big bubbles moving some suspended particles around thumbs width of bone white foam leaves a few partial rings of lace s rather skunky with some wet grassy hops and sweet grains t more grass then i could smell and a little hay but still has some skunk and i could live without this one m thin with more bubbles then one could see a little foamy with a corny aftertaste o meh i m always a little frightened when opening a green bottle and this one did n t surprise me you could spend less money on better beer it looks good but that s about it do n t bother,appearance,0.8,1
imperial pint at the pdx airport . hop monkey is a chill hazed dull orange with wispy off white collar that leaves very light scattered lace . smell is citrus oranges and apricots on the sweeter side not to strong . taste is pretty smooth hoppy flavor without undue bitterness a bit estery flavors similar to nose . not much of a hop wallop but a tasty ipa no doubt . mouthfeel is pretty smooth low carbonation but there s a crisp bite to it on the finish . medium light body . drinkability is pretty good not an over the top ipa which i frankly enjoy but very smooth and easy drinking for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
enjoyed some traditional stuff in the front room with this one on . oz . pint at the skellig . called the skellig irish red on the chalkboard but confirmed with watch city that it is their shillelagh irish red . magnificent bulbous cream of head that frankly amazes with its ocean of white and a knifes edge cut huge stick and lace . dark red hue with a dead quiet calm and plenty of crystal clarity . biting malt on nose with a cooling breadiness that insinuates itself . little bit of toast on mouth with an accompanied bit of hop bite and a resounding malt frontice that appears at the back end as well . really quite good .,appearance,1.0,1
nice apricoty sweet smell . poured a gold color with some slight orange highlights . head is large but fades quickly . wheat is evident in the front of the tongue . as beer slides back in the mouth apricot comes through only slightly . on the back of the tongue a tangy bitterness was perceived . light medium mouthfeel . overall a very drinkable beer that should have as much apricot in the flavor as it does in the nose .,appearance,0.9,1
pours into a pint glass a seemingly opaque pitch black but closer inspection with the light reveals a clear garnet tone . the head is thick and creamy a dark tan color . the smell is sweet and roasty with delicious malty notes and a slight fruitiness . sweet and malty this stout is on the sweet side with very little roasted bitterness or coffee flavors . the beer has a nicely thick body to it but not so much syrupy as it is grainy . drinkability is excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a very light gold colour that was extremely transparent . it looks thin if that s possible . it retained a small white head though . the smell is of grains and water . it smells watery . i have n t tasted it yet . but i can already smell it . it also smells mexican if that s possible . it has the typical smell of many mexican adjunct lagers even though it is from el salvador . not to say that mexican beers are really that much different than their american adjunct counterparts . the taste is really quite good . it is refreshing . that is a quality that i would consider good in a beer from south of the border where it is hot most of the time . reviewing this in winter seems inappropriate but i can see myself enjoying this during texas spring or summer . it does n t taste too starchy as some mexican beers do it does n t have a weird sour flavour or any off flavours really . this is seriously refreshing . but it still manages to taste a bit like beer and is well balanced . thumbs up on this . this is something i d totally go for in a hot place like el salvador . of course if i was somewhere that hot i d probably prefer an aqua fresca to a beer most of the time . i ve tried drinking when it s degrees outside . not fun . anyway if you want a very refreshing light flavoured beer that still tastes like beer this is what you want . enjoy .,appearance,0.4,0
oddly for a style that s aged i feel like most bottled gueuzes i ve had in bottles in the us feel well old . this one did n t . it was fresh and champagne like but earthy and better than pretty much any champagne i ve ever had . i feel like people who do n t like gueuze expect it to be beer like . approach this one with an open mind and i think you ll like it . appearance is dark yellow with a few big bubbles which hung on the glass . aroma was slightly sweet and champagne y with earthy tones . flavor is sweet and slightly thick with some bitterness lingering on the tip of the tongue which sticks around for awhile . i would highly recommend this beer . i had this glass from a bottle at the cantillon brewery in brussels or more properly anderlecht .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear pee yellow color into my poor glass . head is nice and retention is decent . smells like grass with a certain funk that i just ca n t put my finger on . some faint metallic notes accompanied by a small wheaty front with a push of tea and or some sort of malt . . . . mouthfeel is very thin and feels very very very watery . drinkability is floor level you are better off with an arizona tea .,appearance,0.3,0
deep shiny gold light copper with good medium creamy head that lasts a few minutes medium white sticky lacing hugging the glass a good while . citrus piney hops and malt sweetness hit the nose immediately.nothing too strong it s there and obvious just medium bodied . piney hops and sweet caramel maybe fruity malted barley comes through . the hops come in first thing do not kick your ass but it s obvious they are there first and foremost . malt backbone comes in last attempting to balance it out . balance is off the hops take the most punch which is how i prefer it . a good example of of an ipa if not the best and an excellent flagship beer from dgfh . fortunately it s year round and widely available .,appearance,1.0,1
appears pale golden piss like with a thin highly carbonated head i suggest a lime or some fruit to do justice to this god awful beer . aromatics are harsh malts with a tad of sweetness and not really much of anything worth ever trying again . flavor is just sub corona in my level one of the worst beers i have ever come across in my opinion this style of beer has to be the most unpalatable just a harsh unpleasant flavor that needs to be covered up . clear bottle and thin body plus high carbonation equal nasty beer farts and all the belching you can deliver . drinkability again well not if this was the last beer on earth i truly hated this one .,appearance,0.2,0
picked up a pack of the beer as i was equally excited that ceb had put out a marzen in the summer . its pours a beautiful copper with a thick white head . smells of nutty malts with a hint of alcohol . the taste was where it lost me . its starts out real nice but then a strong hot alcohol jumped up on the tail end of it lingering in the aftertaste . i though it might have been a bad bottle but the other two bottles i drank all had the same taste disappointing . beer geek fact its listed as an og of . and a . abv . however a . does n t have the potential to get that high of an abv . if it fermented down to . it would have been in the low but that would have left the beer with no body malty flavor . must have been a typo or something .,appearance,0.9,1
the classic light yellow gold color with a shortlived bubbly white head and only a hint of lacing . i pick up only a very mild citrus cereal aroma clean . it offers a mild cereal flavor clean and clear with a bit of flowery overtones . well carbonated and very refreshing and drinkable . not as special as what i recall from the s .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance this is a solid brown in color with a rather smallish head on a hard pour . smell the deep rich yeast is always my favorite and made up for the lack of a good appearance . its dark and doughy and dominates the nose . taste the big malty yeast comes out in spades at the taste . it is very bready like undercooked toast . theres a light yeasty sweetness as well . mouthfeel this is big in the mouth but shy of full bodied . the carbonation is light and tickling on the cheeks . it shows a light bitterness just at the very end as youre walking away from the glass . drinkability this is my kind of bsda . its big but not gianormous heavy on the yeast and goes down smoothly .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a pitch black color with a huge brown head into my glass . noir . i think so . small bite of piney hops followed by coffee and cocoa notes . not as strong as i was hoping but it s still there . piney hops greet the taste buds followed by roasted coffee and cocoa . make no mistake this is all about the hops . they re actually just right . lots of piney hops lingering at the back . that s all i can really taste . perhaps a bit of cream as well . i should say more than just piney hops but i ca n t help it . regardless this example reminds me of the otter creek and rock art offerings . it does n t hit you with hops and as much as i hate to say it much to the chagrin of session ale advocates it s one of peak s better offerings .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . very cloudy almost the color of a white ale a little coppery . pours a big two fingered head that hangs around for a little bit . smell is unremarkable malt and hops nothing special . definitely not as hoppy smelling as i was expecting hoping . the first thing i noticed in the taste was the bitter and then the rest came forward . not bad but different . very malty for an ipa . not the mini hop bomb i was expecting . definitely hoppy but i think they tried to balance it a bit too much . just a hint of flowery west coast style hops but pretty understated . overall i enjoyed it but pretty disappointed and underwhelmed . a pretty unremarkable beer i d drink it again but i would go out of my way .,appearance,0.9,1
shared this oz bomber with my girlfriend and i m happy to say we both ended up enjoying it . dark brown black body tinged with lighter brown at the ends when held up to light otherwise opaque . adequate lacing . aroma is of dark chocolate brownies . taste is of unsweetened chocolate . either there was a slight hop bite bitterness or all the bitterness was coming from the roasted malts and cocoa in either case it was very well balanced . thick mouthfeel slightly bitter dark chocolate aftertaste that did n t cling to the palate . good drinkability does n t get cloying . a pretty decent offering from rogue .,appearance,0.6,1
unimpressed by arcadia ipa . there are some very obvious defects in this beer i m not sure if it s supposed to be like this . first and foremost in the aroma i smell that plastic y band aid chlorinated smell that i usually correlate with contamination or a hot fermentation . also the fact that it s overcarbonated means that it could be an infection . there is bitterness but this is not a good tasting beer with characteristics that i like . if it s not contaminated then this is a poorly made beer and either way i recommend against buying and or drinking this beer .,appearance,0.7,1
oz bottle into a weyerbacher tulip . a pours a clear bright copper body with an inch of fine creamy tan foam . great retention light lace . gorgeous . s intensely bitter aroma of pine resins and pithy grapefruit . very hoppy indeed but nothing all that special . t fruity hops peek through momentarily but are quickly outweighed by super piney hops and an overwhelming wave of bitterness alcohol . some caramel malts show up toward the tail end as well but are subsumed in the bitter boozy finish . a little over the top . m sticky lively medium body . nice . o as much as i love big hoppy dipas this one really did n t do the job for me . too unbalanced too alcoholic too bitter too rough . anyone can dump a boatload of hops in a kettle while i still enjoy the results i expected more from sierra . they should have mass produced ghidorah . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a slightly cloudy copper brown body capped by a finger of off white head that burns out quickly and leaves no lacing . aroma spicy noble like hops over rich earthy medium malt . very much to style . flavor just the same as the nose the flavor profile is spicy hops over sweet and slightly toasty earthy malt . it s balanced nicely . husky malt and light herbal hops in the finish . mouthfeel medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a neutral finish . drinkability easily quaffable this would be a great choice for your local oktoberfest . verdict real ale have brewed up a straightforward true to style mrzen here . it s not particularly exciting but fans of the style wo n t be disappointed .,appearance,0.4,0
lips of faith bomber dated . dark reddish brown with a rather short lived tan head . aroma unattractive funky sour ok and vinegar yuch aroma with whiffs of over ripe fruit and vinegar . t markedly salty and sour in both cases more so than any beer i can remember . the saltiness here is not to my taste . i shared this bottle with two others who confirmed the saltiness . hard to get beyond these two striking components but there is more to the flavor including hints of dark fruits green apples and wood . m medium body with too light carbonation . o avoid unless you love sour beers if like me you dislike vinegar then avoid in any case . this was a fresh bottle from a reliable store that was kept refrigerated for about weeks prior to consumption otherwise i d more strongly suspect it had gone bad . i let a dog sample some and he liked it although it caused a long bout of sneezing .,appearance,0.8,1
this ipswich variety pack i purchased back up in nj has had some expceptional beers . wish i could get some of this here in ga . the dark ale just might be my favorite . pours a amber ale color with a super looking coffee colored head with tight tiny bubbles that also remits some great lacing . smell is of roasty malts coffee biscuits nuts . taste is more of the same . full bodied but smooth . roasted maltiness and a little sweet after taste .,appearance,1.0,1
draught at macgreggors on gregory st rochester ny . deep black with some brown tinges . nice albeit thin head that actually stays around for a couple sips . aroma is rich and strong with a nutty malt chocolate aroma intersparsed with hops . initial taste is pleasantly bitter with a hoppy roast flavor not too far off from a dark rich fruit which soon gives way to a smooth and rich body . like an alcoholic mashed walnut with brown sugar and roasted chocolate malt whatever the hell that would be . it even adds a nice hops flavor towards the end of the body . the body is perfectly full something you cant say about many beers that claim to be full bodied . what is most enjoyable is the balance of roast that is attained with a decent hops presence . often times the roasted barley can be too dominating or lead to an acidic bitter taste that is unpleasant . hmm how could it be better . needs a little bit more subtle finish which does not mask the oily roast alcohol burn taste well enough . the initial roast hops flavor may be a bit too pungent sweet for the beginning of the beer . and for perfections sake it could use a large thick rich head . i am going to stop going on about this beer . it is good . go drink some .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a dokel with a deep copper hue and a thick head that stays like a film on the top of the beer slight lacing . smell is so rich of caramel malt and a sweet malt . some piney hops are slightly noticable in the smell . taste is very malty actually so malty it overpowers the hops . the caramely flavors are so rich but it is so perfectly balanced . mouth is oily and medium carbonation helps bring the hops to the surface . i find myself comparing this to minute ipa and think it s about as close as you can get without being a clone . great beer all in all but maybe a bit too malty for a characteristically hoppy style .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from whole foods in santa cruz . pours black with a nice tan head . so far so good . aroma grotesque . an intriguingly revolting smell equal parts burning tire yard car battery terminal gunk rubber cement dry erase board and tar . what the hell . i get nearly zero beer character out of this aroma . smells like a car accident took a dump in a bottle . smells like a horse getting turned into glue . smells like an alien from the planet sulfur twat drowning in a bog . oh yeah it has a flavor too . charred chicken skin ash chemicals asphalt . the most undrinkable beer i ve had since sa triple bock ratings ago . avoid avoid avoid,appearance,0.6,1
i must admit this kind of thing is n t my bag . anyone that has seen guinness will know that the appearance is just incredible . exactly what stout should look like . though i had it a few times served properly by irish beer maids in the home country i just do n t like the tase of it . black creamy liquid is n t for me i guess . though i do understand why many would love it .,appearance,1.0,1
pours into a snifter a dark ruby brown color with a thick creamy tan head on top . nice retention and awesome patches of lacing . potpourri aerosol smell . very strong and floral with some artificial spice notes . smells very fake . tastes much like it smells . fake potpourri room freshening spray with a strong metallic presence as well . a bitter and sharp lingering aftertaste of what only reminds me of a room freshener . a medium body with plenty of soft carbonation . really pretty nice feeling . i can count on one hand how many drainpours i ve ever had and this one is going to get added to that . there is nothing natural about the nose or the taste here . avoid this beer at all costs unless you like drinking aerosol cans of room freshening spray .,appearance,0.9,1
single bottle from town country liquor on to the beer slghtly murky orange amber color in my pint glass the head sticks well together on top and is thick . great retention . some hop oils and hop leaves in the aroma thin maltiness . the taste is an improvement over the aroma . at least you can taste the maltiness . toasted and fruity at the begining . some tea like hops fasten the beer up together . not an overpowering flavor . light medium body no pesky carbonation and easy to session . an easy going ale from deschutes . this might be a good one to introduce to a newbie .,appearance,0.9,1
disclaimer i have only tried approximately belgian style beers including this one to this date therefore my palate is most likely unrefined and a bit unappreciative of the style but nevertheless i do intend to continue to try these beers and eventually revisit these reviews . this beer pours absolutely beautifully pale yellow in color with a massive and i mean massive head . citrus aromas followed by spicey wheat notes with some astringency that kind of stings . tastes a bit like a boozy wheat with spice . citrus notes in the taste are nice . this beer suffers from being stingy on the mouth for me and it s not really enjoyable . i intend to revisit this as well as other belgian brews but overall i did n t really like this .,appearance,0.9,1
got this from indiapaleale cheers russ . winter bottle pours an effervescent brown chestnut with fingers of tan head . nice oily sheen to this some head retention above average lacing s plums other dark fruit a bit of leafy hops t boozey plums dark cherry woody hops dryness a bit of cakeyness up front . plums dark cherries plus a touch of madeira as this warms . finishes plummy dry woody with a kiss of booze soaked cherries a little bit of brown sugar leafy hops mf chewy fairly assertive carbonation nice balance drinks very easy the abv is well hidden . this spot on in style is going down easy as cold weather has returned . i m gon na finish this bottle with some hard salami blue stilton i am confident this will pair well,appearance,0.6,1
big ml bottle from some hole on the alley in hong kong . around a buck forty . served in a tiny glass . pours a thin yellow color with a nice head that disappears in about seconds . like a soda . quick swirl produces nothing to smell so i pour again and smell fast . smells a bit like urine and corn . getting better . lol . taste is a bit of ginger and generic lager flavor . but the ginger is at least semi interesting . thin and not surprising not that great . but the ginger was a surprise .,appearance,0.2,0
it s like looking at the tar sands themselves the beer is n t just black it appears sooty and full of ashes . there s not even a remote chance of any light being capable of breaking through even if held directly up against the source this has to be as deep and dark as a beer can be . a webbed sheeting of intricately woven bubbles sits like a boulder roughly one thick finger above the surface and anchors riveted rings of lacing as it drops . it looks marvelous . i m not sure how the danes take their coffee but to me this smells more italian than anything . it is a heavy roast essentially burnt espresso style blend of oily bitter beans . again i ve never been to denmark but i know that s certainly how they like their breakfast and dessert cafes in italy . now that i ve already touched on international influences how about this in your face american style hopping . wowza is this ever hoppy . the dark roasted coffee character and the lively green spicy hop quality stare eye to eye but they get along . i ca n t tell you why this is but i ve come to notice that coffee flavoured beers whether from an actual addition of coffee or not and zesty american hops seem to compliment each other very nicely . i ve noticed it more in regards to american porters however the same thing is exemplified in this stout . cascades and coffee go figure . the further i make my way down the glass and the warmer that glass is getting the more my one complaint about the beer seems to be amplifying it tastes too much just like coffee . the palate is swarmed and sweltered from the heavy dark bitter roast of the coffee beans . apart from some tobacco like smoke and a minimal level of malt i do n t taste much of anything beyond coffee . it s good but it s too astringent and one dimensional for my tastes . somehow i do n t think this was what jim morrison had in mind when he sang woke up this morning and i got myself a beer but it very well might have been had he lived to see the growth and ingenuity of denmark s micro breweries . i would n t say you have to be a coffee drinker to enjoy the beer geek breakfast but i m certain it would help some . i myself am not and i find the beer a little one dimensional for my palate . that being said breakfast is the most important meal of the day and i m not one to skip it .,appearance,1.0,1
a ruby red crimson color . clear . reminds me of cognac . gorgeous classy looking beer . s malty richness . caramel . sweet fruit like fig . butterscotch . hops are hidden though there might be some earthy bitterness in background . t caramel prominent . butterscotch . quite sweet . warming alcohol which balances sweetness a bit . m smooth and creamy . full body almost chewy . o in harry potter this is what i imagined butterbeer to taste like . creamy rich warming . nothing like one of these after a day out in the snow cozying next to a burning fire . warming this is quite a sweet beer with little hops to balance it . in the right situation this is a very soothing drink . if you ve had a few before this or have low sweetness tolerance this might seem cloying .,appearance,1.0,1
saw this remembered a co friend had recommended it to me earlier in the week and snatched it up . i d never had any left hand brews before so was curious to see what i d get . poured very nicely with a substantial head which receded faster than i expected and left lovely lacing down my pint glass . beerfmandy nailed the smell for me . i think i actually scowled when i held the glass to my nose . i m pleased to report chainsaw tastes much better than it smells . somewhat fruity a fair amount of caramel malt and enough hops on the back end to balance things out . this was my first american strong ale i tend to be an ipa man and i must say i enjoyed it . i definitely would choose this over the esbs i ve had in the past . not about to become my regular but no regrets on my purchase whatsoever . thanks to softball john for the tip . go lab rats .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to my homie jeff for the bottle . from notes consumed on . pours black with a very light tan head . nice retention and dotted lacing covers my glass . lame aroma overall for me . it s got that macro light malt vegetable y thing going on . very faint cocoa powder and roasted malts try to cover it up but ultimately fail . epic fail . taste has less off flavors than the aroma in a sense . light bitterness from the roasted malts i presume . faint chocolate flavors . watery mouthfeel with little substance leaving a lot to be desired . i tolerated this bottle but just because it s so watery and mild tasting . i ll pass on having another .,appearance,0.8,1
purchased at draeger s market in san mateo ca presentation . oz bottle with a witch and her freaky big eyed cats and a calderon of . hops . appearance the only bad thing about this beer . golden orange color with lots of little yeastie flakes roaming around . very small quickly evaporating head and absolutely no lacing . smell smells much like some of the unibroue brews . a bit spicy and sweet with a nice fruity scent . maybe even a little nutty . taste this one is nice and yummy . tons of different spices . corriander and others that i ca n t put my finger on . a nice cotton candy sweetness as well . maybe a slight touch of hops in the mix . mouthfeel average carbonation tiny bit of thickness in the feel . drinkability definitely going to see if the store has any more of these . ca n t remember what i paid but i m sure it was n t more than . very drinkable . hell this could be a good belgian session beer . i dig it the most .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle bought pre zbf shop . poured into beermerchants goblet glass . exceptionally fizzy cloudy and golden appearance . a nice thinning head . lots of bubbles . lots of interaction happening . bitter orange zest fruits critus notes and a good whack of tart and sourness . barnyardy feel . a great beer and good for the summer . please ignore the appearance before taste . it s very very drinkable . long dry finish . great stuff . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
stamp on the bottle reads a . pours a one finger copper tan head over a nearly clear dull copper liquid . smells potently of cardboard . woody and oranges from hops . musty . like this beer was infected during fermentation . tastes cardboard and fouled malt . like an ipa i once made that got something awful growing in it . that flavor is awful beer will be dumped when i get the mouthfeel . md thick which is unpleasant because it keeps the flavor around . blech .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a slightly hazy straw color with one finger of quickly dissipating white head . very little lacing . s prominent aromas of piils malt an noble hops . a faint spiciness . t nice punch of spicy hops in from of a crisp clean flavor . also tastes of white bread and a very faint sweetness . pretty enjoyable . m light crisp mouthfeel that finishes with some lingering bitterness . o enjoyable pilsner . i would have this again .,appearance,0.6,1
explosive brown foamy look . chocolate and wood aroma with a lager background . sharp bite mineral molasses alcohol and a dry wood finish . tinges of metal creep up . foamy and acidic feel . i picked this up and it may have been sitting around in a distributor warehouse it was an . it foamed up substantially but oddly despite all the problems i actually somewhat enjoyed it . maybe it was because it sat so long the alcohol changed into a more potent hallucinogen .,appearance,0.2,0
quintessential witbier appearance with a color that is indeed as close to white as a beer can be and without looking sickly like some of those fizzy yellow corporate beers . head is stupendous a foamy thing that almost looks like shaving cream thick bone white rocky wow . plenty of haziness and very slow moving bubbles . this could very well taste like crap but it looks marvelous . aroma is clean and subtle and water cracker gentle . mild lemon mild yeast mild citrus pale wafer cracker biscuit and just a hint of coriander . nice pleasant earthy . fitting for the style . all the expected pleasures of a witbier appear in the flavor without the excess citrus or spice of so many other u.s. brewers who attempt this style . a gentle mingling of orange zest lemon yeast sourdough and hops . hops resemble czech pilsner hops like saaz . creamsicle flavor even comes through although a mild form of the mighty orange meets vanilla pairing . a bit thin in the mouth even considering the style . despite lots of carbonation tingle it comes off pretty watery . the only real disappointing aspect of this beer . not a mindblower but it s not supposed to be . after a long winter of mostly big thick syrupy sweet hoppy roasty high abv beers this is refreshing and a good reminder that big is not always best .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz green bottle . best before . . . pours a murky brown fuschia with an odd colored pink brown head . not exactly a looker . smell is amazing though just a nasal pounding of fresh raspberry seeds and all . it is amazing . taste follows with an awesome kick of raspberry paired with some typical sour gueuze funk and a nice oak overtone . it is n t very sour mostly tart raspberry . the malts are under toned with the yeast and raspberry bursting on the tongue . the mouthfeel has a good carbonation and finishes nicely dry . the drinkability is of godlike proportions . framboise is one of my favorite styles as is traditional gueuze . this brings a bit of both very nicely in a highly drinkable brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poures a slightly hazy . well hay straw color with a white one finger head that leaves pretty quickly leaving no lace behind nice lemony aroma very effervescent with just a light wheaty undertone.wow this beer suprises me a little not just a run of the mill american wheat ale here nice big wheat malt profile very sturdy but not heavy in the mouth soft lemony tones round this out very nicely just enough to make you not think about the dreaded lemon wedge.could be one of the better american wheat beers out there wich might not be saying much but this is very good .,appearance,0.6,1
served in standard pint glass a looks like corn colored carbonated water . white head with some lacing . s quite dirty and grainy . unappealing t baaad . corn cereal . m see taste . d get drunk beer only . not a drink i will be returning too on purpose,appearance,0.2,0
oof had hopes for this one . no such luck . poured with virtually no carbonation a murky brownish red . odd aroma of fruit and vinegar and something else i ca n t place . first taste seemed okay cherries and dark fruit bit of tartness . second taste not so good reminds me of something i ca n t place . .reminds me of the aroma . . acidic almost acrid . third taste . yes i have it this beer tastes like bile like vomit . watered down and some cherry flavored vomit . hints of medicine like cough syrup . my girlfriend a sour beer fanatic could finish half a glass . i could n t make it past the third taste . i like fruit beers love belgian sours but this is just gross . i dread vomiting it up because that means i will taste it again . a big drain pour .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle that opens with a loud hiss . that s not a good sign . pours pitch black and completely opaque without even the faintest tint of lighter color when held to a light and a one finger frothy beige head that immediately fades into a lasting ring . sporadic spots of lacing left behind . boozy aroma with lots of earthy oak and deep roasted malt . hints of roasted coffee oatmeal and chocolate underneath but the nose is dominated by the barrel character . slightly sour and metallic smelling . looks like this one might be infected . yep ths one s overly oxidized and completely nfected . harsh tight carbonation and an awful sour mettalc flavor with an abysmal aftertaste that lingers . want to scrape my tongue after takng a few sips . a complete mess and utterly undrinkable .,appearance,0.7,1
hazy yellow orange body extremely cloudy with a strong finger head . lots of lacing and rather good looking by any standards . the nose is piny and earthy english hops . the malt is really lost in that mix of hops . hop forward english piny and earthy . really odd . the malt is heavy and alcoholic . it s sweet but hard to really pick up a flavor there . thicker than i like for even a double ipa . a reason runination is a master piece . listed at just under i would have expected closer to . it s a drinkable beer dispite a few flaws and my general preference towards american hops . a very interesting spin on this style . it is n t year or or or . .or for that matter but it s still a good beer .,appearance,0.9,1
from the brewery thanks neighbors . . a golden in color no head light carbonation . s amber malts plus grains . t citrus amber malt and caramel . m excellently balanced for a lager . not a big lager fan . d definitely a good beer for the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
opaque near black with a lighter brown thick head in a tulip glass . foam has good retention . dark chocolate and coffee aroma very malty kinda of like bread . roasted not charred a smooth chocolate more so than coffee . simple beer with highlights of nuts or fruit a prominent vanilla with a very easy finish . could use some edge stronger hops or spice . heavy and creamy almost more of a stout . so soft that it s not so approachable really .,appearance,0.8,1
a the head is bubbly bubbly slightly creamy brown with a reddish tinge . holds nice to the glass . the body is dark again brown with a red hue murky . b smell is mostly sour with hints of sweetness caused by the cane sugar some citrus most likely from the lemon and lemon leaves there is also a yeasty texture to it t very complex . however the tartness blocks out a lot . the taste is dry to the back of the throat due to the lemon and curriants . slight sweet character at the tip of the tongue form the added can sugar . there is a slight oaky taste to it as well m medium bodied . dryiness and tart on the tongue . d wouldnt get again struggled through the bottle taste was just way to sour for me,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a tulip a nice dark brown color nice carbonation awesome fuckn head never seen a head like this from a bw two finger creamy tannish head tons of sticky lacing and islands through out the drink . the nose is big on malts very slight dark fruits slight toffee with some caramel . the taste is sweet malty fruity caramel . medium body . the alcohol is hidden very well with this brew . very drinkable highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance burgundy amber orange body clear as a sunrise with a sad fizzy beige head that hardly lasts long enough even to describe it . smell wow . barnyardy funk in the spirit of a saison or flanders red or even a lambic . band aids tobacco spirited alcohol whiskey cherries orange peel and some cloves . delightful cheesy lactic notes . interesting very interesting . taste sweet and spicy clearly a malt heavy beer . candi sugar a drop of cherry juice warming and somewhat spicy whiskey notes a touch of that lactic funk . finish is subtly bitter with a sweet yet dry sherry like tone of walnuts and oak . very nice . mouthfeel a tad syrupy but smooth and lush well punctuated by light flashes of carbonation and piquant alcohol . drinkability i do n t know what the abv on this baby is but i am only halfway through the bottle at this point and i m already feeling it . that said this is a lovely beer to sip especially as a digestif . excellent with aged gouda and not bad with aged cheddar as well . keep away from gruyere . i m starting to really like these unplugged beers from new glarus .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber with bbd of jan but this brewery is very conservative when it comes to shelf life of their products imo pours black purple when held to intense light with finger of mocha colored head . zero head retention or lacing s some coffee cocoa notes t dryness then chocolate up front . some nice toasted grain notes follow along with a hint of iron . finishes dry choclatey with a kiss of iron lactic acid mf low carbonation medium bodied with a slight silkyness drinks fairly easy not a great stout but a pretty good one . this stout skews a little sweet but has enough hops to balance nicely . asthetics were lacking,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a bottle yesterday at south bay drugs and liquor . i ve been wanting to try this beer since it came out and i m really surprised it started showing up in san diego . poured into my aventinus glass . a very light orange color with a massive head great retention with about a half inch of foam maintaining throughout the coarse of the beer and some lacing . huge notes of clove banana and citrus . sweet wheat aromas with a floral overtone . bubblegum is there along with some yeastiness and a touch of earth . a hefty bready aroma comes through and mixes great with the sweet banana . there s also a touch of honey . i wish the aroma just kicked it up a notch and it would be fantastic . very fruity taste banana bread clove yeast and a bit of alcohol and earthy bitterness in the finish . a little more citrus pushes through some orange lemon and a bit of grass in the end . a little metallic and or grainy in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is smooth really soft carbonation which is what i like about wheat beers . alcohol is also pretty well hidden . very good beer i m pleased with it .,appearance,1.0,1
on cask via hand pump the hopworks bikebar portland or on . served in a mug . pours a clear copper with a thin and sudsy looking layer of bright white head . this dissipates pretty quickly leaving back just a light smattering of lacing . the aroma smells leafy and a little grassy with some sharper notes of pine and citrus mixing in . malt and a touch of spice sit underneath and combine with the other flavors to give the nose a fresh green twang in the nostrils . the taste has a deeply resinous and pithy bitterness to it that is just unleashed here on cask . its not thankfully overbearing though as the malts do a good job of helping to balance the hops with notes of sweet caramel and lightly toasted biscuits . pine and bitter rind linger in the backend but the overall finish here is coming off as more flavorful than assertive . the mouthfeel is medium bodied but very slick and easy in the mouth especially for all of the hops and alcohol that are present here . wow i mean the mellow smoothness of this just glides across the palate . this is very drinkable and is one of the better casks feels that i ve experienced lately . as an overall ipa i thought that this was decent to good but the cask conditioning just ratcheted the whole package here up a notch in my eyes . it really opens up those aggressive hop flavors but then counteracts that with a super easy flowing body that makes this much more quaffable than it probably has any right to be . theres definitely more good than bad going on with this one . especially here on cask .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer pours a majestic golden pale color with a very large white head that sticks around for quite sometime . this beer looks amazing it s paleness reminds me of that duvel color minus the slight yeast haze this beer possesses . smells of bready yeasts with some fruitiness to it as well . taste is pretty solid on the sweet bread like tripels usually have . slight fruity sweetness to it fairly balanced with a hint of alcohol on the finish . pretty well rounded tripel nothing standout amazing but solid as an american offering .,appearance,1.0,1
a a hazy orange liquid with a million tiny floaters and a creamy bone white head . s citrus rind cooked vegetables with hints of pineapple mango and mint . t steamed asparagus alcohol citrus and grain . not really my bag . m carbonated to give it a bit of a kick but smooth on the finish with a lasting bitterness . d this take on the style did not impress me much . the alcohol is not as apparent in the taste as it is in the aroma . the vegetable aspect kills it for me .,appearance,0.9,1
this is from the pocono party pack . expiration date is clearly stamped on the bottle yay . . this is very fresh . i drank it in a pilsner glass . pours a beautiful clear copper with a tight beige colored head of foam . the head sticks around with good lacing on the glass . you can count every sip . aroma is light biscuit malt followed by a nice spicy hop nose fruity and maybe a slight diacetyl . pleasant . the first flavor is light toasted caramel malt followed by a decent hit from hop bitterness then some spicy hop flavor . quite fruity with some diacetyl in the back . aftertaste is biscuity and slightly metallic or is that hops . mouthfeel is smooth and semi sweet with a decent carbonation bite . there is some lip smacking sweetness in the finish but this is n t sweet . this is n t a bad little pale ale . you ca n t compare it to snpa or alpha king . it is what it is a pretty good beer for the money .,appearance,0.9,1
whenever i think of having a witbier in a brewpub i think of montreal . they re damn good at brewing excellent wits . so i was excited to have one a bit ok a lot closer to home this time . appearance was average very very yellow and completely opaque . more yellow than seemed right actually. i m reminded of the father ted episode where ted and dougal are discussing preists socks how they re the blackest socks and how laypeople s black socks are actually very very very very very dark blue . kinda like with the yellow here . very very very.etc . yellow . the head was pure bright white not just very very very very very light tan and not as fluffy as others i ve experienced more like a dense bubble bath that disappeared into just a ring around the glass leaving random bits of lacing on the glass . when i got to the bottom of the glass there was a white yeasty residue coating the bottom. not too attractive . also i was asked if i wanted a lemon a very nice gesture . i declined but thanked mike the bartender for asking . smell was much better than looks very citrusy orange and spicy and yeasty on par with a good white beer you could tell just from smelling it that it would be a good one . it actually smelled almost thick and creamy there was so much of a bread yeast character perhaps a bit like the gooey bottom of an apple pie. taste was more of the same but somehow it tasted more lemony than orangey even though there s orange in it i think i ll have to double check and edit this if necessary and i said no to the lemon slice that i know is true . lots of clove and more sweetish fruit flavors but really it was a good balance between the slight lemon taste and the sweet fruit and spices . nothing overpowered anything else . mouthfeel was a bit thick and creamy again like a gooey pie bottom but at the same time it had a good amount of carbonation and was pretty fizzy . i do n t know how that works but it did . drinkability is great i could drink that all day . there s just so much going on in this one from flavor to looks to mouthfeel and it all works out great . or is that just very very very very very very good .,appearance,0.6,1
no vintage date on the nip sized bottle . the cap gets cracked without even the slightest whisp and the beer pours perfectly flat . dark mahogany and clear body with amber hues when held to the light . aromatics lead off with a blast of bourbon cherries port and malt . hints of oaky tannins vanilla smoke toffee and leather follow through . medium bodied with a slick syrupy mouthfeel . plump malt cherry pulp bourbon and drying oak start the palate . a tart fruitiness steps forward along with leathery overtones and an earthy dryness . finishes with lingering tart fruit warming booze and sherry . too bad the beer was totally flat because i really enjoyed the level of boozyness and tart overtones . very complex but with no carbonation it falls way short of greatness . big ups to ba urwatuh for a great bonus beer .,appearance,0.4,0
a pour a cloudy pale gold color with two fingers of head that recedes fairly quickly but leaves some lacing on the glass s smell is spices banana clove light wheat malts . no cherry here . t call me crazy but where is the cherry in this cherry saison . this tastes like someone tried to make a hefe minus the good parts and just threw in some weird fake chemical fruit concoction to make up for it except they did n t put enough of that in either . very average . m medium to light bodied with a very slight and welcome carbonation sting d nah this is n t for me . its not gross but i ca n t really think of much good to say .,appearance,0.9,1
drank from a fl . oz . bottle enjoy before month notched sep served in a pint glass the beer poured a crystal clear deep orangey amber color . a two plus finger tall crop of light beige froth topped the liquid . the head had excellent lasting power and it deposited a thick drippy blanket of lacing along the top half of the glass . even though this beer is classified as an ipa i could not detect any hop presence in the nose . i did however pick up some sweet doughy and bready malts . a bit caramel like . slightly skunky . a small amount of orange peel was detectible as the beer warmed . the flavor profile was far more impressive than the aroma . the hallertau mittelfrueh hops contributed a surprising amount of hop potency . a tart lemony flavor came through strong . somewhat herbal and spicy . the finish was crisp bitter and refreshing . piney and dry . for a single hop beer created from a noble hop variety i can not image much more complexity . the mouthfeel was a bit disappointing however . it was thinner than anticipated . frothy and somewhat airy on the palate with a crisp sprightly effervescence . hallertau mittelfrueh or any noble hop for that matter is definitely not a variety beloved by hopheads . for this reason i applaud the boston beer company for having the gall to include it in their latitude deconstructed ipa series . overall a noble no pun intended effort .,appearance,1.0,1
i got this beer in a sam adams mixed pack . poured into a pilsener glass for lack of other clean glassware . the beer looks very pretty an light amber with burgandy overtones . it smells decent kind of a mix between a hefeweizen and cherry soda . when i first took a sip of this beer i liked it . it starts off in taste like a normal weissebier which i love . however with each additional sip i felt like i was drinking sam adam s with a cherry luden s cough drop in my mouth . if you like cherry soda think ibc black cherry and sam adams hefeweizen you might like this as it pretty much tastes like those two beverages mixed together . this beer is refreshingly carbonated and i found it to be best when fairly cold around f . this could be a very good beer were it not for this artificial cherry flavor . it is very drinkable and refreshing and would n t be a bad choice when trying to convert people from macros . i could n t drink more than a couple of these though .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very clear copper color very nice with a pretty big head the bubbles are a bit loose and do n t leave a lot of lacing but still this one has a great look about it . the smell is kind of wimpy . there s a bit of leafy slightly herbal hops with a little squeeze of citrus in the background . the malt is nice and bready in the nose a little sweeter than i d expect . the taste is nice but it does n t really stand out . there s a nice malt presence bready an interesting battle between sweet and dry . the hops are leafy slightly pungent and there are some mild fruity esters . an interesting beer but i feel like i ve had it before . the mouthfeel is normal . kind of medium bodied low carbonation maybe just low for the style . it s an enjoyable beer one you could drink quite often if you wanted something safe an interesting . for the right price i might buy it again .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass the big surprise here is that it s not terrible . it s just not very good . pours a clear golden with small pale quickly fading head . medium carbonation . smell is sweet and wheaty too sweet . taste is mild and fairly uninteresting again a bit too much sweetness . primarily malt of course . mouthfeel is anlittle thick and sticky . not abbas beer for a hot day but definitely nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
hazy golden amber with very strong carbonation and strong persistant head that lasts till the last drop . is meant to be a clean styled beer so the haziness caused by floaties considered a fault . aroma of malt and hops that is quite enticing . sweet flavours of malt and honey come first followed by only a slight tart and drying sensation with a touch of bitterness . the round sweet taste fills the palate and is enjoyable . this is a decent beer . good for cheap local stuff . not quite coopers finest but good none the less . pity about the haze .,appearance,0.4,0
after seeing this beer hanging around i decided to add it to a mixed six . a a little darker and cloudier than a macro lager . head dies quickly . s corn grass and medicine . t flat dry . like the king of macros with a hint of bitter lettuce . mf prickly and unsatisfying . d one is enough .,appearance,0.8,1
the great pumpkin ale starts with a minimum head and leaves liitle lace . very noticeable spices nutmeg cinnamon . the brewer puts pounds of pumpkin in each gallon batch and this is clearly noticeable . excellent seasonal good malt hop mix . the abv is . .,appearance,0.6,1
ugh . i hope all profits are going to the imbcr because this beer is a train wreck for it lacks an identity . ultra foaming which even on subsequent pours it foams heavily atop a murky brown body . lots of stickiness on the glass but that should be expected considering the carbonation . the nose seems to resemble some of my past homebrews which is not a good thing . it has a strong phenolic yeasty scent that i just find unappealing . more of the same as i m disappointed with the consumption part of my one floz not dated bottle review . the body is too bubbly for my beer tastes and leaves my tastebuds confused between wetness and dryness . taste does n t provide any distinguishable flavors yet it can be described as being tinny and acetic . even the body is a mess as it would be hard by ba standards to call this a full bodied beer despite the . abv . in summary this is a complete mess of a beer and wished they would ve put a better beer out for something benefiting cancer research .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a ml into a tulip . the look is spot on . moderate gold huge head great lacing very visible carbonation . the smell is where it starts to go a little downhill . bready malts yeast and light floral hops followed by a bit of over ripe pear . not amazing . not worth of smell . the taste mirrors the smell . wheat somehow became sweet . yuck and this is the second chance i ve given this beer . it finishes dry which is expected . before that it is thin and overly sweet . barely drinkable i would love my back .,appearance,0.9,1
reviewed november th . oz bottle bottled july poured into a tulip forgive me i m still in college and funds are an issue at times . a the head was extremely thin and then it vanished within seconds . this poured a cloudy yellow almost with a shade of lime . it s different but with its quickly vanished head it simply does seem inviting . s slight hops with a strange citrus hitting the noise . a slight banana is present which reminds me of a victory golden monkey . i do n t always pick up this smell in beers but damn when i do it s inviting . t the banana taste is the first thing i taste and damn it s nice but this drink changes on me . the second portion of this drink taste like a tart . pear . maybe this is what clove is supposed to taste like but i personally do not know . it s not a bad taste just different for me . m medium body with medium carbonation . with it s missing head i feel like this drink really lost out on offering me something more . o maybe it s the improper glass that alters the taste of this drink for me . the head did not stay and there was also no lacing . i guess the glassware can truly make a difference when making a drink . hopefully i will have time in the future to review this drink again with the proper glassware .,appearance,0.3,0
on nitro at capone s in philadelphia . the beer appears jet black with a thick creamy beige head . the glass is completely coated with a heavy sheet of tan lacing . the aroma is of fruit roast fudge cream and vanilla . the flavor is unique to say the least . chocolate ice cream with raspberry topping . quite tasty . sweetness grows with time . really well done and likely best in small quantities . one serving is plenty though i did enjoy my sample .,appearance,1.0,1
a med dark gold . thin layer of bubbles . clear . s malt . hint of whisky aroma . no hops . t the first thing you taste is whisky but it fits nicely . beautiful rogue malt profile . hop bitterness really kicks in in the aftertaste . very tasty . m very smooth . light carbonation growler . d highly drinkable . so tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
bought a ml bottle and poured it into my wheat beer glass at a degree serving . pours out very clear straw color with plenty of carbonation and a rich frothy white head that lingers and laces truly beautiful . smells of rich banana bread and apricots and fruity esters . the taste is of rich malts banana apricot and bread like a great wheat beer should . mouthfeel is bubbly cloying and has a balance of wet dry feel . overall this is an excellent kristalweizen . its beauty is one to behold drinkability is high and overall a world class in its style .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a sa pint glass . appearance pours a medium viscous piss yellow color . for some reason i thought this was going to be much darker . big finger head with medium lacing . head retention is piss poor and goes away in seconds . smell smells like budweiser to a t. corn oil vinegary . taste tastes surprizingly fruity and full . lingering after taste blows and its got a weird bitter spoiled fruit taste as it transitions to the back end . sorta like budweiser with a shot of apple brandy and syrup . mouthfeel medium weight over carbonated . not bad but nothing i would compare anything good to . drinkability not very tasty . i paired it with pizza for minutes . drain pour for me but its a much better version of an amped up budweiser .,appearance,0.4,0
the imperial stout was very black in color with a dark brown head . very pretty . the beer had a very strong coffee like aroma . you could wake up to this beer . full flavor in the mouth with a great smoky character . you could definitely taste the alcohol and it had a vaguely sticky mouthfeel . this beer reminds me of a beer we home brewed and it was amazing how well aging improved our beer . this beer would age well if my past experience is any judge . otherwise good fresh too . i wish they bottled this would surely be a beer gem in year . mmmm or aged in barrels first . . just an idea,appearance,1.0,1
hey they need take down the wax on this bottle . or come on give something to open this . i sat with a steak knife for about minute figuring out how to open this . a pours black light tan head with little lacing . s sweet malts bit of cherry toffee good amount of oak . there is a little bit of vanilla . m mocha tasting tastes pretty simular to the smell . lots of oak and hints of vanilla at the end . not bad i like it not as strong as a imperial stout but still packs the whole flavor . m deff like the mouth feel lighter than an imperial and it allows the flavor to expand more without being dragged down by the heavy chocolate malts . o i do n t drink a lot of karl strauss in fact i often never buy it . my image of them have always been. well boring nothing experimental . this has deff change my opinion i ll buying more if i get a chance .,appearance,0.6,1
a pretty pour . comes out of the tap looking brown and alive . as the head forms a huge mocha head forms and on a second pour overflowed the glass about seconds after the pour . absolutely perfect lacing . each sip leave a perfect ring . so much so that i took a picture . one of the best looking beers i ve ever had the pleasure of admiring . s and then the smell . which was nothing . possibly i could n t smell anything due to the size of the head but even after finishing half of the beer i still could n t get much . maybe some candy but i might be reaching . t coffee dark chocolate and toffee . not a lot there either but i would n t expect too much for a dry stout . remember that this less than makes the taste even better . m this is one of the best aspects of the beer after the appearance . the head which stays throughout the glass gives the beer a much heavier feel than it really has . body of the beer itself is very thin but it goes down so smooth it does n t bother you at all . very nice feel . overall this is a great session stout for st pats day . i enjoyed a few of these and still felt like i could walk around with out any issues . decent beer overall and i would definitely have it again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured at the rock bottom brewery prior to seeing the blue man group . beautiful honey gold color . poured with no head . nose was lite and week with some honey tones . taste was much liter than expected especially up front where there was little discernible flavor . this did build into a more satisfying wheat and hops and finishes okay . overall the felt much thinner than expected . not a particularly rewarding drink .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a deep black color with a half inch frothy head . smells sweet with roasted malt aromas with a hint of some fruit aroma . goes down pretty smooth but is surprisingly carbonated and there s a little bitterness in the aftertaste . the taste is that of roasted malts and too complex but still pleasing . this is a slightly about average oatmeal stout . if you were to use an oatmeal stout as a session bear this would be the one .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at sunset tap grill into a snifter . a opaque black body with surprise surprise zero bubbles . no carbonation at all . come on . s sweet sweet smell of cinnamon chocolate roasted nuts oak port and brandy . hugely sweet and complex with all the booze melded seamlessly into the brandy vinous notes . t follows the nose with emphasis on the alcohol plus major maple presence . i d put this stuff on pancakes . delicious rich and complex . m thick and mouth coating sticky sweet but guess what no carbonation to smooth things out . d ounces is a bit too much for me i ca n t imagine killing a . notes an amazing albeit flawed example of brewing ingenuity . delicious and absolutely overwhelming . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle purchased on a whim . drank from my duvel tulip glass . a this one pours out of the bottle a glowing golden orange colored body with a small eggshell colored head on top . the head takes it time falling and leaves behind small spots of lacing . s the first thing i notice is raspberries . they dont exactly smell fresh but the dont really smell artificial either . weird . i also get malted wheat and some orangey citric notes . t i get more malted wheat and coriander clove than anything else . this seems out of place in a saison . the raspberry comes through with decent force but its weird and medicinal . not really my thing at all . m the carbonation level is very high . the weird medicinal is palate coating which causes a lingering aftertaste . ugh . d nope . i dont think ill be able to struggle through more than one of these in a very long while . definitely not more than one in a sitting . i guess im going to try to force the remainder of this four pack on my in laws .,appearance,0.8,1
saw this one at the beer store . sounded good so i grabbed it . a copper color with a small qite head that quickly disappears . nothing special . s awesome scent . very strong raspberry smell overtakes you immediately . ca n t wait to try this one . t good but very strong raspberry flavor . too strong so it seems to get sickening very quickly . at first it s refreshing and unique but quickly becomes a little overbearing . m decent mouthfeel . good amount of carbonation and smoothness . good just not great . d starts off good but quickly becomes a litle too much with the intense raspberry flavor . not a bad brew to try once . any more than that is just too much . the raspberry flavor is a little too heavy in the mix . gets sickening really quick .,appearance,0.6,1
recieved this bottle froma friend at ab in st. louis . not a test bottle but a production bottle . a milky brown tan puffy head . nice lacing . s banannas . clove . malt and maybe dark fruit or chocolate . so far so good . t same as above . wow . a beer with real flavor from ab . starts with a mix of sweet banannas and malt then the cloves hit . finished with a sweet caramel chocolate hit . nice . m d very drinkable . clean finish and not so complex as to blow you away but enough to keep you interested . among the best american dunkels that i have had . not complex like its german bretheren but thats not a bad thing . i m kinda glad it s not a clone . now that ab has spun michelob brewing company off and they have been making some drinkable inexpensive acessable beers hopefully ab ib anhueserbusch inbev will see this and not screw with it . nice job guys . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured to a used motor oil black with dark tan head that lingered a while then reduced to lkay lacing . this was the only thing about this beer that could have been better . aroma was an excellent blend of sweet malt chocolate and toffee with a nice bourbon alcohol background . flavor of this thick bodied beer was also a perfect mixture of sweetness and bourbon . this all led to a long smooth warming finish with a mild alcohol similar to a shot of makers mark .,appearance,0.7,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip . thank for sharing chris . a pours a hazy orange peach color . some froth and lace . s a big blast of peach and lemon up front . straightforward but enjoyable . t a crisp yet light peach juice flavor . tiny bits of lemon and biscuit but pretty much straight up fruit juice . m light crisp and refreshing . very straightforward but extremely thirst quenching . d not a great beer by any means but it was a welcomed beverage to help cut the intense summer heat .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very lightly hazy tangerine color with a slight lean towards bronze . an off white head settles quickly to a ring around the glass leaving some solid lace . the nose is quite weak . biscuit malts and a little bit of sweet honey accompanied by a light floral hop presence . the taste picks this one up a bit . mostly toasted bread with a small amount of sweetness . bitter and earthy in the finish . mouthfeel is crisp and dry and leaves me thirsty only maybe i will try something else . this one is okay but there are a lot of other beers i d rather drink .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a hazy reddish brown color with almost no head . a little ring of tan carbonation sits around the edge of the glass . the smell is still really great . an incredible caramelly sweetness arrives first then comes this bready toasty smell . there s a little whiff of a chocolate and roasted coffee . almost no hops to be found but there is kind of an earthiness to it like dirt and fallen leaves smoky kind of . the taste delivers as well . big malty sweetness backed with bitter roasted coffee . the alcohol is hard to detect but leaves a pleasant little burn . the smokiness kind of cling to your mouth and just builds and builds without ever reaching the burnt weeny level . the smokiness really balances out the sweetness but i think the roasty bitterness and smokiness eventually overpower because of how they linger so much longer . very complex and pleasant . this one is so thick and chewy and actually well carbonated a bit prickly with the alcohol burn despite not having much of a head . the clinging flavors are nice but get annoying after a while . this one has a bit more alcohol than i d expect . it s tough to handle more than one though i did shotgun one without flinching a week ago . i figure anyone interested in a more malty smoky beer should get their hands on it .,appearance,0.6,1
i was pleasantly surprised at this one . what a great looking beer . big white creamy head . weizen looking beer and you can not see through it . more of a darker tan color . tons of rings down my glass . barely smells like anything is it s only pitfall . taste is really good crisp with a nice hoppy backbone and plenty of malt . one of the better apa s i ve had in awhile . i will be getting this sooner rather than later .,appearance,1.0,1
a thin cloudy clear yellow with thin white head and little lacing . s wheat lemon zest coriander and clove . t lemon zest and orange peel are at the front end followed by cloves and coriander . bitter but sweet underneath . m thin and watery . d an easy to drink wheat beer .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into the ommegang th anniversary flute . really nice dark golden color . darker than most pilsners pale ale s . really substantial bone white head that has little recession . the lacing it leaves is thick and almost continuous . a lot more grain like in the aroma than a lot of the american pilsners . a lot of straw on the nose along with some really underlying orange and some barley . good nose but not great . the taste is pretty much the aroma nothing that is on the palate is not on the nose . again barley straw hay are the lingering aromas . there is some orange which is more pronounced than on the nose a really cereal heavy taste not much of a finish which is a bit of a let down and the flavors do n t really linger on the palate . oh well . hardly any mouthfeel . some hold on the mid palate but this is a beer you can drink half to three quarters of and not even realize you drank that much . it s a clean not over fruity very mild pilsner . my turkey just got popped in the over and this seemed like the perfect beer to have at noon on thanksgiving . just a refreshing relaxing pilsner that you can enjoy and forget in the same sitting . it what matt damon s ngc agent in oceans was trying to be . perfect .,appearance,0.9,1
served on tap at flying saucer kansas city mo into a pint glass pours a relatively cloudy pale yellow . it is clearly unfiltered or at the most only partially filtered . almost no head the white foam had already dissipated by the time the glass got to me . not much lacing to speak of . this looks like your average american pale wheat . prominent aromas include wheat of course though less tangy than it usually is and a sweet honeysuckle sort of floral component . there is also a certain non wheat graininess . a light spritz of lemon and some sugar like a small smear of cake icing . sweeter than most apwas i ve had but good . the taste follows the nose big time . lots of dried wheat flavor and a floral yeast flavor . that other grain smell comes across as breakfast cereal on the tongue like regular cheerios and table sugar . a gentle kiss of hops on the back ends of the tongue and a malt sweet finish round out this beer . mouthfeel at first feels a little bit thicker than i like an apwa but i come to see that the higher non wheat sweetness of this beer calls for a slightly thicker mouthfeel . drinkability is nice the beer is easygoing despite it being something of a sweetness bomb . this is among the best american pale wheat ales that i ve had . it is different than say boulevard unfiltered wheat or goose island but that difference is helpful . a good session choice in the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
i ll tell ya in college if your drinking bud light that is a good night . this is n t to say that i believe this is the crowned champ of all beers maybe up around the top of light beers but you know but it is extremely drinkable . being the light beer that it is it does n t have much taste but it has just enough . it tastes like a light beer should taste . overall the smell and appearance are very average . it looks like your typical goldish yellow and smells like . . . well like bud light im sure if your reading this you have had it so there isnt much to compare it to . on your given night of trying to drink for cheap i would really recommend this over just about any light beer as it will give you a good time wherever your going im sure unless you just absolutely despise this stuff but even if you do it is understandable . just please if you have the couple extra bucks throw it down for this rather than beast or natty .,appearance,0.4,0
this is from the original batch . the beer is extraordinarily highly carbonated with a huge fluffy head erupting from the bottom of the glass . poured into a oz snifter i have about inches of head to one inch of beer . after a bit the beer settles down but the initial pour was interesting to say the least . smell is largely of dry roasts malts . light milk chocolate as well . has more of a regular stout or porter aroma rather the the huge smells associated with imperials . taste is chocolate right off the bat . slightly sweet but finishes on the dry side . only the slightest bitter bite upon initially sipping but goes down smooth . no alcohol in the flavor . mouthfeel is on the medium to thicker side and just right . the carbonation is normal and not very strong despite the volatility apparent in the pour . this is a really nice stout . i m surprised at how much this one wowed me for its simplicity . no barrel no additives nothing special just extremely well crafted . i m really glad i got to try it .,appearance,0.6,1
a pale straw great carbonation crystal clear and a lovely full head . s pale malt with a little carmel sweetness . quite clean . slightly earthy hop scent though this is fairly subdued . t the hops are present . slightly spicey and earthy with just a little malt in the background . i almost like this more in the bottle than on tap . good but not great . still on of the best pils i have had . m nothing wrong here . perfectly to style . d easy drinking refreshing and clean . though a little boring and not my favorite style . . but this does something that a lot of other pils do n t . it s good enough to get it again .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle with no visible date . a hazy dark brown colored bottle with a gushing finger head that quickly reduces to a thin layer on the surface . moderate lacing left on the sides of the glass . s sweet malts and yeast are the main things i notice first . also some fruits . apples and pears mostly . smells moderately alcoholic . t very sweet upfront . lots of yeast and the fruits i could smell . decent amount of alcohol in the finish . m extremely light and fizzy from high level of carbonation d had some trouble finishing this one . its not that i hated it its just that is too big . next time ill go with the smaller ml . certainly not my favorite for this style .,appearance,0.9,1
this is still a very good beer from a can too . i love the widget in these things and the sound as the can open makes up a little for where this beer falls down on its on tap version . the appearance is still wonderful rich creamy and delightful although you get less of the wonderful spectacle of the bubbles gently settling on the surface . overall in the taste department it has a little less character . much less of the roasted characters than the on tap version although it does still have the creamy mouthfeel and refreshing finish that i so enjoy . better on tap but very nearly on par in the widget cans .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into a pint a light golden color . very hazy unfiltered lots of suspended yeast . very carbonated bubbling like crazy plus a strong mm white head formation . s very light nose a light orange peel scent is barely perceptible while some yeast notes are even lighter . t starts off with a light malt sweetness . no wheat notes . bitterness almost zero . hopping non existent . finished with a stronger orange peel note fruity . spicy belgian yeast notes are tied to some coriander notes as well . m thin bodied carbonation bite is strong however . leaves behind a light clinging sugar notes . d easily drinkable . abv is well within session range . very refreshing . an interesting choice to release this beer in the fall because it just does n t fit the season . i would have no problem adding this as a cheap beer in a summer rotation .,appearance,0.9,1
black pour with a tall frothy tan head . the aroma has lots of roasted malt with light notes of chocolate coffee and dark fruit . there s a slight off sour note in there too . the flavor has gentle notes of roast and coffee with a little more milk chocolate than in the aroma . over all the flavor has a bit of metallic dullness though . the body is creamy with soft carbonation but a tad thin for an imperial stout .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve had black and tan before but this is not the best i have encountered . the colour is a dark ruby amber fairly brown in fact . with a heavy head yet very light in body . carbonation is fairly low and there was some lacing throughout consumption . aroma is lacking . very hop and dry malt . would be better with a bit more chocolate malt to the stout which by the way is not all that present or good for that matter . mild notes of burnt ash and walnuts can also be found yet not distinctly . the taste is at best average . quite watery in fact . the ale comprises the bulk of this brew and is a medium bodied ale at that . hops and malt again are there with a mild graininess that at first is refreshing but trails into disappointment . the body of this brew could be heavier and it should be . it s like it should be an ale and an ale only maybe with a splash of stout in the mix . this is not what a black tan should be . there is little carbonation and the bulk of the brew is watery and adjunct filled . i do not think having another could make this beer any better than it is . i will not be purchasing this brew again . cheers .,appearance,0.8,1
it s a dark lager with a brown orange hue and very little head that somehow fades to less head . no matter if it s a good beer it will taste good right . smell is smokey . like smoked ham and charred toffee or caramel . taste is crisp caramel that fades to toasty toffee finally finishing with a strong deep smoke malt . quite a lot of taste it finally finishes in a long barley smoke aftertaste . warms to even more smoke . great smoked lager .,appearance,0.6,1
nice copper orange color brilliantly clear head is one finger thick and dissipates rather quickly . aroma is sweet faintly yeasty raw grains are present hops are an afterthought . medium bodied caramel sweet flavor . the beer is well balanced and only the slightest hint of a bitter end . overall impression beer looks mighty fine and gets off to a good start but a slightly sour finish leaves more to be desired .,appearance,1.0,1
growler picked up at the brewpub today . a hazy dark golden to orange color . three finger white head recedes leaving nice lacing . s big floral citrus and pine notes . orange blossom dominates with pineapple and mango playing second fiddle . smells downright juicy . t initial piney bitterness is followed up by orange zest and a pleasant sugar cookie malt presence . huge juicy citrus charactertisics dominate mid palate . finish is medium dry with a nice lingering bitter aftertaste . m feel is medium bodied leaning toward thicker with a pine resiny viscosity that works in the beer s favor . carbonation is medium to low imparting a creamy quality . o this is a very nice offering from bear republic . abv is very well masked by the citrusy piney flavors which make cafe racer a joy to imbibe . really enjoying this one . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
i think some of you people need to get a grip . okay hoegaarden this ai n t i ll give you that . but it does n t try to be so you really ca n t grade it according to those criteria . it would be like wine connoisseurs going around saying all beer is terrible because you ca n t taste the grape characteristics it s just plain silly . if your palate is too unsophisticated to appreciate this particular libation s charms then you really have no business rating beers . it s an interesting hybrid of sirop de mas and hochschwerkraft types and as such has unique characteristics you wo n t in most continental beers . the interplay between the sweetness of the natural ingredients and the tang of the higher than usual alcohol content is quite interesting and i enjoy allowing the flavors to play out their entire dance on my tongue . to do otherwise would be like walking out of the nutcracker after the first act . experience has taught me that this beverage for all its qualities does suffer somewhat from exposure to air moreso even than most beers so the best way to take it is directly from whatever container it is packaged in . a temperature of about degrees centigrade seems to be best too do n t let it get too cold or too warm or the flavor is lost . i do agree that it looks like piss though if they took out whatever coloring they added to make it darker and more masculine it would become a much much better beer .,appearance,0.3,0
foster s is the only australian beer i ve ever had to be quite honest . at first i felt it tasted rather metallicy on the first few sips . after a few swigs however the can taste went away and what was an honest to goodness lager with no strings attached . there s nothing spectacular about this beer but i believe it beats out most american and canadian lagers i ve had . good to have while eating kebabs or some turkish food .,appearance,0.4,0
i nabbed a free bomber of this fine elixir from my local harpoon rep . being in charge of the beer at a little store with a big craft beer selection certainly has its perks . a poured into an over sized beer mug this made for a super robust head . i mean it hasnt budged in minutes . great sticky lacing a steady stream of carbonation and an amber orange body sets this beer up as one of the prettiest looking ipas ive seen in a while . s i think the full scent has a bit of a hard time breaking through this super dense head . the smell seems to be slightly subdued but im picking up hearty citrus sweet honey and some background piney notes . t more of the same here citric piney resiny hops take hold of the reins . i can detect a little bit of the spicy rye characteristics poking through more so in the aftertaste but the hops seem to play a much larger role in this brew . m a creamy mouthfeel with an attractive and well rounded bitterness makes for an easy drinking ipa . in conclusion this beer seems to be yet another great option for ipa lovers but for people looking for more of a rye profile i would suggest looking elsewhere .,appearance,1.0,1
a this beer has a very pale yellow appearance and could easily be mistaken for a soft drink when poured in a glass . s the smell was identical to any light american macro lager such as bud light or keystone light . t this beer is mostly tasteless and has too much carbonation . m the mouthfeel is best described as lighter than water . d this is a beer you could drink forever if you are a fan of water or soft drinks .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance is very much like celebration . orangish amber color with a very nice head great retention lots of lacing . sweet malt aroma blends well with some fruitiness ester and a mild juicy hop which adds a touch of spiciness and grapefruit very cascade like . a bit of alcohol is there if you dig for it . fruity and mild definitely describe the aroma . i was hoping for a bit more . the aroma is a good indicator of flavor grape juice like frutiness is most apparent then the hop spiciness hits and lingers on through the finish and sits on the tongue into the aftertaste . the malt flavor comes across as a balancing sweetness . seems to begin finishing slightly sweet but then drys on the end the bitterness seems to accentuate the dryness . bitterness is medium not too aggressive for the style . overall fruity spicy and leaning slightly toward bitter . alcohol is complex rounding out the flavors but not at all hot or solventy . medium body with perfect carbonation slick mouthfeel .,appearance,1.0,1
big citrus hop aroma . oranges and lemons and grapefruit . a little caramel melt underneath but mostly a hop bomb . orange colored with a decent white head that fades pretty quicly to a small layer that does n t quite cover the top of the beer . but it does have good lacing with slow rising bubbles from the bottom . pretty cloudy though . way hoppy start . very bitter and more citrus like a grapefruit peel . but there is some hop sweetness behind it to keep it just barely balanced . aftertastes is lingering bitterness and a green hop flavor . a little bit fruity fermentation and halfway through a pint my luplin tolerance catches up and it has a really nice honey malt flavor under the hops . medium full bodied not heavy but a little big . carbonation level is lighter than usual but by no means flat or lifeless . nice beer and lives up to the west coast billing in that it is among the hoppy end of the spectrum of ipas . enjoyable and i would have it again .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance dark dark brown with a really foamy light tan head . not particularly good lacing but some . smell really mild but kind of nutty . taste weak maltiness nothing really stands out . maybe a hint of nuttiness . mouthfeel slightly thicker than water with a touch of astringency . drinkability easy because it s so weak but still much better than standard macros . this is an ok beer . it s really weak but decent .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer pours a medium brown color with a cream colored head . there are huge chunks of yeast that come out of the bottle . i also got this is then grand cru from this brewery . not very appetizing . the aroma is brown sugar and dark fruit . the flavor is dark fruit alcohol brown sugar yeast and some darker malts . medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
wow i did not expect that slap in the face . i purchaces this beer not knowing what i was buying . this has become one of my favorites . the smell is rich with sweet malt and citrisy nutty hops . this still does not prepare you for the tast . the color and clarity are brilliant and although the head quickly resides the laceyness stays till the end . the flavors are intence at first and will catch you off guard . you will quickly come around to notice the great ballance between the malts hop bitterness and alchol . this beer had good drikability that seems more drinkable the more you drink . but then again what beer ins n t ha ha .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance crystal clear with a very foamy head that dissapates to absolutely nothing in a matter of seconds . very light golden in color . smell it has a very mild honey odor with a heapfull of . skunkiness . the aroma is pretty sour . taste the taste is not terrible . it s very sweet with no bitterness or floral fruity scents to balance it out . it has a very one dimensional flavor profile . mouthfeel it drinks like a soda . way too much carbonation . drinkability it is drinkable but i would n t reccomend it .,appearance,0.3,0
this is another beer i have never understood . alot of folks love the silver bullet . i think i would rather be shot with a silver bullet than drink this one again . the beer was served partly out of a glass . the remaining beer was drank straight from the can . appearance the beers body is a light yellow coloration . the head was white and shortly lived . tiny bubbles of carbonation roll to the top of my glass . smell the aroma of the beer is vaguely lemony grain . no off aromas noted . taste a bit of sweetness with a vaguely fruit citrus twang . no off flavors but not alot going on . mouthfeel drinkability the body is thin and watery . the carbonation is active . frankly i still dont understand this beers popularity . boring thin and watery are not virtues of any beer i want . oddly enough i would score this one lower directly from the can . the carbonation becomes stinging and anoying . from the can no aroma and no flavors are present . just a weak alcohol delivery system .,appearance,0.3,0
had a nip of this at the happy gnome bell s night as part of a flight knew i wanted to sit down have a serious conversation with it soon . after looking in several dark corners for this bad boy i located it at the big top in the midway st. paul . why were you hiding little buddy . pours with a thin brown foam which my wife immediately commented on why is n t it white . that s weird . . i think it looked very cool . smells good to my weak nose . taste is borderline fantastic . a hint of coffee which is all i like lacking the heaviness of a less excellent stout that fills you up after a few sips . very drinkable i might even be able to down more than one per hour which is n t the normal relationship i have with stouts . great beer . i m going to try to convince my wife to hold off on trying stouts until the six pack has been relegated to a fond memory .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a four finger white head that fades slowly to a thin layer leaving some lace . medium carbonation and light bodied . cloudy very pale golden color . nose is yeast and rye . flavor is rye grass and some yeast . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma . bottled jun .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance on draught from a nitro tap . the beer pours a deep coal black with a rich creamy almond head . as expected from nitrogen the unrelenting head forms tiny bubbles consistently coating the top of this stout . aroma initial waft of dark chocolate leads a light burnt nutty aroma . no hops are detectable in the nose . as the beer warms there is a detectable vanilla and caramel in the background . no esters . flavor crisp almost burning flavor of bitter dark chocolate focuses the pallet toward roasted chocolate malt . the flavor quickly fades to a sharp clean and dry spice . the dry finnish almost stings the back of the throat but there is a creamy smooth sweetness that comes back to balance it out . mouthfeel milky smooth with full body and low carbonation . while the creaminess is present in the forefront it drops off quickly leaving only a light slickness on the roof of the mouth . as you breath out after clearing your mouth there s a drying bite at the throat that suggests liberal use of a highly kilned malt . overall impression the balance of this beer is exceptional . obsidian shows a focus toward dry dark chocolate malt sweetness and the roasted bitter bite of what i can only assume is a harmony of deep roasted malts and hops . hop bitterness is barely perceptible however . what i can pick up i would classify as floral over citrus or earthy . while i do n t normally enjoy beers served on nitro i would certainly order this one again . i would enjoy reviewing this beer carbonated with co as opposed to nitro and compare the differences .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a deep brown hue with a two finger frothy off white head . there was very good retention and lacing . the smell featured an upfront buttery aroma followed by some molasses . the taste consisted of a light butteriness some burnt grain caramel and yeast esters . the mouthfeel wad of average fullness for the style . overall a decent representation .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle . pours solid black with huge mocha head that did n t want to disappear . immediately blasted with aroma of caramel coffee rich dark espresso and leather . nice rich chocolate sweetness then a deep dark roasted coffee finish . nice bitterness and a crisp finish .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into my troubadour tulip glass . bottled some time in . liquid is cloudy and uniquely iridescent ranging from tangerine yellow to gamboge depending on the light . a dense and enormous mattress of foam tops the ale almost like a merengue . a sudsy lattice work of lace remains in the glass even after it is empty . aromas of belgian yeast fresh paint a little spice a hint of berries but mainly phenols . a little weak . lightly acidic lactic and citrus some sweetness on the palate white pepper spicy yeast slight fruity hop flavor underneath . no bitterness . very slightly musty but in a good way . sweet sour a little boozey then peppery in the finish . medium bodied smooth and effervescent highly carbonated and quite warming with the spice and alcohol combined . a tasty and fairly unique domestic saison and while you can find better this example makes for a pleasant summer evening .,appearance,1.0,1
one of my favorite average summer time beers to drink meaning i could polish off quite a few of them in a row during the hot summer months . there are beers that i like much more if i am really looking for something to wow me but if i am just looking for a nice safe six pack to take to a ball game or over to a cook out this is one i would choose . last time i had this i had it on tap in a restaurant and i do n t really care for the orange slice they put in it . i think it just gets in the way and i like the beer just fine by itself . drinking it on tap though or in a glass i love the cloudy orangish look that it has to it . the taste is a mix of wheat and fruit and like i mentioned already tastes much better in the summer .,appearance,0.9,1
pours dark reddish brown with thick off white to tan head that thins quickly and leaves a nice lace . the aroma is lightly sour with definite sweet cherry influence and a hint of fermented grapes like port . the taste is complex with sweet cherry port like initial flavor with a tart aftertaste that is at once pleasant and strong flavored . medium to full bodied with active carbonation . this is a very interesting dessert beer that goes very well with chocolate and cherries .,appearance,1.0,1
had it in a sampler at the brewpub . it looks gorgeous black with a creamy tan head . the nose is light coffee and chocolate inviting me in . the first impression of the flavor is just a bit watery filled in with some malt sweetness and that choco coffee bit again . but there s also some uninvited fruitiness that does n t blend in so well . overall very easily drinking with plenty of character but a little thin . it is definitely a session beer as advertised but could be improved i think .,appearance,0.9,1
hey this stuff is what it is . i actually like tomato juice and to me the clam just added saltiness to it all . pours an awful pink color that reminded me of vomit but with carbonation and without chunks . smelled like salty tomato juice to me no beer aroma at all in my opinion . tasted much of the same but with a bit more to it . got lot s of tomato juice celery salt and some spicy flavors from tabasco . a bit of cheap beer to go with it all and water it down . felt like it had a much nicer body than a bud light so that was not bad with me still a bit overcarbonated though . even though i kind of liked this i only had about of a can . could drink more but would not bother . mostly a novelty for me . i am glad that i tried it and would still have another one before grabbing most other bmc products .,appearance,0.3,0
a light golden yellow orange with minimal head minimal lacing leaving very little to no lacing . s t some sweet maltiness with thin traces of hops coming through.good . m medium bodied average carbonation just the right amount . very drinkable well done . could have all night . while i would n t seek this out again or rec very highly it makes a good session fallback brew .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with a hazy bright orange color that is capped by a pure white head albeit a bit thin for my liking . aroma greets you with a big fruity character suggesting citrus fruits and apples or pears . toasted malts standout as the backbone of this beer . minimal spice character picked up in the aroma . fruity and malty initially on the palate but as it warms the yeast character starts to come out . not as much funk as some saisons carry but a strong spice note showing hints of clove . earthy and a bit herbal in the finish . mouthfeel is dry and crisp with a medium body feel . overall smutty brings you a fine example of a saison with a price thats hard to beat .,appearance,0.6,1
got this at ikea in toulon france . a pours a clear yellow gold . i turned my head for an instant after the pour and the head was already gone . s not much on the nose . just faint notes of pale lager . ca n t pick up any off notes . there is also a touch of sulfur and a faint herbal aroma . t m slightly sweet upfront bitter finish . evenly balanced aftertaste is clean . d okay but nothing to seek out unless you re already at ikea .,appearance,0.4,0
pours bright copper with a lasting creamy off white head that leaves plenty of rings of lacing on the glass . the smell is of carmelized graininess . the taste is of carmelized grainy malt with a slightly nutty character . continental type hops give some balance to the sweetness . it is on the thin side though alcohol is pretty well covered . i ve had the climax doppelbock made by same brewer and this is not the same . i do n t know what happened but it was thinner in aroma taste and especially body .,appearance,0.9,1
batch i believe . from notes shared with friends a week back or so . pours a deep brown with ruby highlights into a tulip . creamy off white light khaki head leaves excellent lacing and retention . smells of dark fruits and spice mostly . allspice even . very nuanced but not too intense with moderate yeast character . candied dates and raisins . caramel and pumpernickel toast . taste begins with an initial sweetness tempered by yeast spice and some charred toast . hints of dark chocolate along with a lot of the same flavors encountered in the aroma . alcohol is expertly hidden . perfect level of carbonation and a great medium full bodied brew . incredibly drinkable for its abv . i liked this substantially more than when i have had this in the past and look forward to trying it again and pairing it with a hearty dinner . another winner from rr .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance first of all one of my favorite glasses around . just an over sized glass with great markings . excellent to look at . a clear golden pour with a very generous head . smell hints of caramel and summery fruits . apricot etc but nothing overpowering or really in your face . taste the taste is light and malty with a semi sweet fruitiness . some hints of caramel wheat and roasted malt . mouthfeel a little bit too smooth and dull . lack of a lively body . drinkability the beer itself is decent . .alittle better than average maybe . but it is the glass that makes me want to try another .,appearance,1.0,1
medium dark lager yellow color with a smallish head that disappears rather quickly . aroma is a little soapy with pumpkin pie spices . like from a can . flavor is pure pumpkin pie spice powder without the pumpkin meat . just spice sprinkled over a malt beverage . there are much more complex and genuine tasting pumpkin beers out there .,appearance,0.4,0
really disappointed this year . i had this last year and it was awesome . did they change the recipe . very bland tasting . not the winter warmer that i remembered . overall not impressed at all . .and this comes from one of my favorite brewers . what happened . dark brown in color but nothing to write home about conderning the taste smell mouthfeel . i will try another bottle here in the next week or so but then will wait until next year . sure hope this is just a fluke and a bad year for this brew . over and out .,appearance,0.9,1
nice appearance and delightful smell but was not happy with the taste . the taste was shocking in a bad way to say the least . i drank this beer on multiple occasions and was always left with a very bitter not very appealing aftertaste . personally it was hard to drink more than one or two due to aftertaste . however friends seemed to disagree and enjoyed the taste but eventually agreed on the strange aftertaste .,appearance,0.8,1
this one may not be fresh at least i know it s not that old . but i ve had it fresh so i ll adjust my score if need be . talk about gorgeous . crystal clear copper tone with a fluffy white head and a web of lacing that stick everywhere . definitely one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . nice orange floral and carmel aroma . like a candied hop flower . a little bit of an herbal grassy tea smell too . taste is sweet and bitter . grapefruit pith and tea with a hint of caramelized sugar . not brutally bitter overly sweet or astringent . feels moderate for a dipa . needs more bitterness and hop flavor . has a good mouthfeel and low carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a real doppelbock that is rich in flavor . the mouth feel is thick and malty . the smell is that of over ripe fruit . the taste is similar to the smell yet it finishes like a lager without the hops . i love all bock beers especially doppelbock so i can say with out a doubt this beer is going into my top .,appearance,1.0,1
this is another cooperstown productis a golden india pale ale . historically ale shipped to india in the th century was brewed to higher gravities so that it could mature during the long sea voyage . english brewers also hopped these ales heavily to protect them from spoiling . the term india pale ale or i.p.a . is still used by brewers to denote a super premium hoppy pale ale style . backyard ipa is no exception . english pale barley malt is predominant in this beer with just a small amount of crystal malt . it is well bittered with cluster and cascade hops and finished with a mix of local hop and larger amounts of fuggle hop . its crisp but not as clean as i was hoping still a nice beer from a great town,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . exceptional appearance . crystal clear amber color with a proud briliant two finger thick head and abundant lacing . nose is pine grass and floral with malts and hops . not a whole lot of citrus which is a pleasant surprise . taste is all those things nice maltiness on the front with a moderate hoppy bitterness on the end . smooth mouthfeel with with moderate carbonation . very drinkable . highly impressed with this brew .,appearance,1.0,1
bj s grand cru on tap at bj s brewhouse in baton rouge la appearance hazy straw yellow good lacing and medium head . smell yeasty wheat and a slight grain . taste yeasty wheat coriander and some slight grain . mouthfeel medium . overall this is a good brew . its full bodied and flavorful while not being overly complex .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz brown bottle with best by date beer is a beautiful medium brown . nice inch head made up of very small bubbles no foaming agents here . th smell is not bad . i get some roasted malt but mainly an alcohol smell . the taste is just ok. soft malt taste no real hops . low carbonation . i looked at some of the other reviews and i m wondering if i have an off batch . i could handle a couple bottles of this but it is not an all night beer . the mouthfell is a little thin but acceptable . not a bad beer but not the best alt i ve ever had . i m going to try it again in the future just to see how it will compare to this bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
the santa fe pale ale poured a copper orange with an thick and creamy off white head that laced the glass . the aroma was faint grassy hops some fruity esters and a bit of dms that became more pronounced as the beer warmed . the flavor was sweet malt and dms with a very faint bitterness . it was medium bodied and creamy kind of nitro like . overall i did n t care for it . it was a little too sweet displayed too much dms and not enough bitterness . it was a pretty bland pale ale and not very pleasant .,appearance,0.8,1
a this beer had a mind of its own . i poured cautiously and yet a massive head evolved with big chunky rocks of foam . it reminded me of whipped marshmallow topping the kind you can get in a jar . color was not totally white but rather close . a factory of bubbles amongst soft tangerine and yellow colored body . it gets a just for the head . never seen anything like it s seems to pull in traditional belgian features with spicy cinnamon and cloves notes sweet candy with sour and tart apples and apple peels t first and foremost a solid golden maltiness with sweeter tones maintaining a restless position . hops have some say and although rather laid back make things a little more rounded . maybe a lemon and grapefruit or two that kicks up hops . surprisingly i found the flavors producing an initial pop of flavor and then lingering off into the distance rather quickly . then i am left with sour spiced apple notes . in some regards it leaves me saying hhmm . another note alcohol is quiet m body earns good marks as it is fairly smooth and slides down easy . carbonation although it looked strong was not a huge factor in the feel department . body is a good hearty mild . d man this one was a bit of a letdown . seems very well respected amongst the world community and i can see some reasons why . otherwise i am not totally sure about this one being a world class brew . no doubt it is good .,appearance,1.0,1
samuel adams blackberry witbier is a cloudy gold ale with a white head that dissipates . the aroma is pure berry . just berries . it is light bodied quite bubbly smooth and crispy . it tastes like an american wheat . it really full of berries slightly sweet and slightly acidic . it s a pretty unique beer .,appearance,0.4,0
received as another gift from summit distributor s anthony the wolf public house in ballwin mo . second time reviewing this beer but this time being sober enough to write about it . no b.o.d . on the oz bottle as i pour into a snifter . appearance poured a cherry dark brown color with almost no head . strange . the lace made a film around the glass and was an off white color . smell aroma was very nice with cappuccino vanilla and all sorts of coffees coming to the nose . this seemed a bit average for a porter but will say it is good . taste this flavor in the vanilla porter is very standard but had a few observations that made it unique from others . has a cappuccino espresso start and then a roasted nut flavor in the middle . the finish is extremely sweet with the vanilla coming into play . just great . mouthfeel full bodied full on viscosity and a great aftertaste . also has a ton of carbonation with this creamy and smooth porter . overall my first time having this was with my cousin mark and it was a great session ale . i will have again but know it is only a a night beer . unless you are only drinking this one you could probably enjoyed but definitely need to share this pk . nice .,appearance,0.6,1
received as an extra from drabmuh . thanks matt . lightly chilled bottle into a mason jar . a pours a crystal clear orange gold body . the head is a short lived off white foam cap it retreats into a very thin collar and leaves no lacing down the sides . there are a few clumps of bubbles on top of the brew aided by soda like effervescence that shoots up the center . s zesty grapefruit earth and grainy rye . possibly some biscuit . t a light grapefruit rind taste at first less than expected from the nose . the hop bill is more solidly represented by pine and a substantial earthy blast . ah there s the citrus it s in the finish with a light carryover into the aftertaste and exhalation . i pick up what i think is the rye but that s only because i know i m supposed to be looking for it . perhaps it s that slight spicy bite near the finish . it certainly does n t stand out much . the beer is n t a hop bomb but it s hop defined throughout . the rye needs to step it up . there s a general malt sweetness but nothing i pick up flavor wise . m medium bodied with low smooth carbonation that gives it quite the pleasant mouthfeel . while the finish has some hop flavor i d plant it firmly on the malty side with an overall lingering sweetness . great for the style . d damn this is a really good pale ale . i like the range of flavors . it s an interesting idea to use rye but like i said they need to figure out a way to make it stand out better . otherwise a fantastic beer that i d love to have again .,appearance,0.6,1
this bottle was sent to me by a friend on the east coast . dieu du ciel is rare here in san diego although i have now seen a single bottle in two different places so hopefully that s changing . appearance poured a nice thick dark tan head which persisted nicely . color is very dark brown pretty much opaque . aroma molasses dark fruits dark malts . some hops . some roastiness . no off aromas . flavor malty including dark malts . molasses and dark fruit notes . moderate hop bitterness much less so than american barleywines brewed in the us . this to me had the hop bitterness of something between an english and an american barleywine . but overall a nice balance between sweet malt and hop bitterness however i prefer the english style so perhaps i m biased . there was a moderate roasty flavor that to me was just verging on burnt . perhaps it was the hop bitterness combining with roasted malt notes that did it . but to me this detracted just a little bit . no other off flavors . finishes just slightly sweet but not at all cloying . mouthfeel full bodied . highly carbonated more than i would have expected from this style . but it did n t detract . no astringency despite what seemed like the aforementioned roasted notes . overall i liked this beer . it has a really nice balance and some very interesting flavors and aromas .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance this oatmeal stout was almost black with a monster head that just blew up on contact with the glass . it was dark tan and left some good lacing . smell this one is well over on the oatmeal side . the aroma has some molasses malts and smoke but mostly the oatmeal dominates . taste the oatmeal leads the way here followed by some good smoked bacon and burnt malts . mouthfeel this beer was bitter but disappointedly light . id call it barely medium bodied . drinkability this is an easy drinking oatmeal stout which seems almost like an oxymoron . i want to work hard to bring down my oatmeal stouts . this was good but just not my cup of stout .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle . bottle label reads for best before end date and lot number see bottle top . but the are no markings on the cap or anywhere on the top of the bottle . by the looks of this bottle this thing has some age to it . poured slightly thick reddish brown in color with no head . smell of fresh cherries apple bread . very sweet and slightly sticky . lots of yeast and flavors of dried fruits and a little smokiness . this has very nicely balanced bitter finish that rounds off perfectly . i could easily drink another if i had it .,appearance,0.6,1
comes in a cl brown wine bottle with champagne style cork . the label features a white flamingo flanked by a monk and a church steeple . ingredients conform to the purity law . best before i opened it on . pours a beautiful deep orange brown that is surprisingly clear . the head is big puffy tan and slow to settle . the lace is good but not great . the nose is very fruity plums grapes and cherries with some malt . the mouth is very prickly and medium bodied . there is lots of sour fruit in the opening taste basically cherries and cranberries . the fruit is followed by a nice hop and alcohol kick . the aftertaste is mainly bitter with some of the fruit remaining . this would be a good dessert beer but not a good session prospect .,appearance,0.9,1
chances are if somebody rebottled a bud and slapped a fancy label on it most beer aficionados would find it a slightly above average lager with good drinkability and a notable cleaness on the palatte . but this is a beer aficionado forum where many patrons are overzealous in their desire to look down on the mass produced beers those beer drinkers who do not know as much as them take refuge in . thus the underwhelming reviews on this site . a we all know what a budweiser looks like . s mostly cigarette smoke but that is probably because the last one i has was in a bar . t the first one is okay . the tenth one is awesome . is n t that why we drink bud . m clean crisp and refreshing . d the bourgeois seems to think pretty good . i agree .,appearance,0.4,0
poured light gold with a wisp of pure white head . good retention no lace . aromas of hops citrus yeast and grain . clean and refreshing flavor surprisingly full and complex with notes of hops malt yeast herbs lemon and hemp . good mouthful light but not thin . good in january would be great for a summer bbq .,appearance,0.6,1
taken from a competition . a pours clear golden with fingers of well carbnated head . dissipates slowly and exhibits great retention with beautiful lacing . s minerally and honey . t minerally honey and spicy hops . m very cloying tangy and sweet . may not have fully attenuated . d overall looks can be deceiving .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled on . pours a bright orange color slightly carbonated with a thick pillowy off white head . aroma is amazing quite flowery tangy fruity with some yeast and a perfume presence . not quite as strong or balanced as the aroma would indicate . tangy fruits hard cider fragrance some yeast but not as much as i expected . quite acidic as well with a dry and sour finish . light numbing on the tongue . very complex as it seems i pick something different up with each taste . an interesting and unique brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazey dark yellow with a fast head and good bubbling . crisp malt in the nose with a little melon juice and earthy hops . clean ad earthy hops mix with crisp malts and just a touch of dry melony fruit . this is a tastey and super drinkable pilsner .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage only a few months old . i m not sure how i ve never had this beer before . poured from the ounce bottle into a tulip glass . a hazy brownish orange body with some minor floating sediment as i poured towards the bottom of the bottle . a thin off white head formed but did n t last long . the retention is nice leaving a thin ring and splotchy lacing on the walls . s sweet bourbon rich oak wood maple syrup caramel malts vanilla and a sweet black cherry note on the end . wow this is absolutely incredible smelling . at first it reminded me of backwoods bastard but the barleywine base is certainly present in this beer . t hot bourbon is up front with a lot of sweet dark fruits focusing on the black cherry once again . plenty of vanilla sweet malts and a nuttiness are mid palate . the back end has all the matured wood elements lots of oak and a bit of spice . the bourbon comes full circle and leads you into the finish with a bit of heat going down . m lower carbonation fairly smooth but it s a little thinner than expected . again it s hot on the way down into the chest reminding you of the barrel treatment this went through . i m still shocked that i never tried this beer before after sitting it just sit on shelves . never again this will certainly be one i grab a few packs of each year . simply a wonderful example of a bourbon barrel aged barleywine in the right size bottles at the right price . nice job weyerbacher .,appearance,0.6,1
i m so sad . i went to shangy s and asked for a recommendation to get in shape for an upcoming belgium trip . i said i like strong dark spicy belgians and was thinking of getting st. bernardus but was open to a clerk s opinion . well he recommended this one went on about how it s the greatest . ok so i bought it . it looked decent a nice brown colour a short lived and fizzy head . it even smells ok alcoholic and spicy even sweetish . god then the taste it s like a big glass of honey . i like honey ish beers but not plain honey and this is what it tasted and felt like . there really was n t much to the flavour besides honey . a bit boozy and a bit spicy but really not much at all . way too thick to drink more than one . somehow i am getting through this bottle and i know now not to take other people s word when i am not at all familiar with a beer . too much disappointment for me .,appearance,0.9,1
had stopped into jaspers homebrew in nashua today to get some bigfoot and saw this new arrival on the shelves . at . for a litre swing top it sounded like a decent deal especially for a dbock one of my favorite styles . did not find any listing of the abv on the label nor any freshness info though that did n t worry me at all . filled an imperial pint glass with a simply beautifully colored liquid . it was a clear deep ruby garnet hue looking positively luscious . head was a smooth creamy beige dollop of foam steadying itself at about and leaving decent lacing behind . aroma is not overly strong though it does emit some light caramel and faint hints of raisins . this bier was quite smooth on the tongue though not anything more than medium bodied which was a let down as i like a dbock to have some semblance of chewiness with a lean towards fullness . as for the flavor i feel that the malt was less than expected . it s there for sure but does n t have an overly solid foundation to it . i get some caramel and a bit of sweetness though not nearly enough . some dark fruit currants and raisins is present here yet this leads into a dryish bitter finish . hopping is lightly floral emphasis being on the word lightly . yeah it s a doppelbock but there is simply not enough malty sweetness here and too little overall complexity to have me think about getting another . there are simply so many more examples of better dbocks out there asking for my coin . call this one a letdown especially at this price . . prosit . . . look smell . taste . feel drink .,appearance,1.0,1
g affligem chalice a dark brownish red body with little light escaping at the bottom of the glass . two fingers of frothy light yellow head with great retention and lacing . truly exceptional . s unfamiliar hoppy yeast smell . bananas and pears are very strong . t apple pears some sweet malts . there is some spiciness i am unable to pick out . m medium bodied medium high carbonation . very creamy and smooth at first but finsihes off with a dry bitter feel . d great beer . it s my first dubbel and i really enjoy it . i would like to see more brought on in the flavour department but it is good none the less . also it s worth noting the the alcohol is not noticeable at all hidden quite well .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours a nearly perfect copper color with a voluminous tan rocky head . the head slowly fades until a loose layer of foam lays atop the beer which displays excellent clarity . a loose sticky lacing clings to the glass as you quaff . the aroma is a bit of an earthy hop presence atop a light caramel note . actually sort of unisnpiring after the perfect pour . the taste is pretty much a balanced malt and hop ale with a bit more roastiness and just a hint of anise in the aftertaste . good bittering on the finish but just a little better than average overall . the mouthfeel is good and displays the barely carbonated traditional ale feel . the drinkability is average . it goes down easy but i do n t find myslef reaching for this one as frequently as many other beers . yet another average offering from a company who s labels inspire me more than their beer does .,appearance,0.9,1
somewhat murky reddish and garnet in color . big hoppy and grassy aroma sort of locker room sweat which doesnt mean a bad thing . big sweet malty flavor alcohol burn is slight though right upfront . serious hop levels . great grapefruit flavors . slick and oily mouthfeel . very viscuous on the tongue . a hell of a beer . get some .,appearance,0.6,1
the first thing you notice on this beer is the gorgeous pour . a rich dark medium brown with many bubbles which move more slowly than usual probably because of the relatively high gravity . develops a finger of head or so which dissapates quickly leaving only a thin sheen . sadly the appearance is the high point but the beer is pretty good overall . initial smell is something like grass clippings burnt popcorn and gasoline but i mean that in the best possible way . maybe a tinge of cigar smoke as well . is does n t smell much but it does n t smell bad either . taste is difficult to pin down . initially a bit sour quickly sweetening up with the malt and then finishing with the carbonation and a small kick of hops . the hops lingers as does the feeling of having just taken a sip of ale . the mouthfeel is thick and a little heavy really pretty nice depending on what you re after . lingers a bit longer than i d like but that s just preference . overall i m sorry to say that the beer is good but not great . would i drink it . oh yeah . two . sure . as many as you ve got . probly . all i m saying is that there are better ales out there for the money . either pony up the extra for sierra nevada or grab some redhook ipa . ok maybe buy this one once and see if it does it for you .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle . it poured clear until i hit the yeast at the bottom of the bottle thus a hazy auburn body topped by a very thin off white head that drops almost immediately . the nose however makes up for any inadequacies in the appearance with a bold sweet caramel that can express coconut light fruit and even a dull earthiness as it s swirled in the glass . the body is full with a very mild carbonation that leaves it exceptionally smooth and lightly creamy in the mouth . the flavor does n t deliver the bold sweetness that the nose indicates but rather a more balanced and complex maltiness with some bready character soft chocolate a firm bitterness some limited fruitiness some light smoke and a touch of alcohol . it finishes dry with some mild hop flavor and the light alcohol and smokiness laying about the mouth and throat . very nice .,appearance,0.6,1
a strawcoloured with a rather nice looking white head that sadly dissipates to quickly . s here is malt citrus and some floral notes . t nice malt mixed with bitter hops i m not quite sure this is an euro pale lager i think it s more like a german pilsener . however this is a dry beer with fruity notes citrus . m dry and bitter with some nice carbonic acid . d well i m rather surprized i thought a beer from south east of asia was rather easy to dismiss but no . this must be one of the best beers from that region .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very nice looking dark ruby with a thick tan head which remains forever and leaves sticky lacing in my delirium glass . a beautiful beer i wish they all looked like this . the nose is mainly dark fruit along with some sweet candy . there is the slightest hint of alcohol as well . the taste is full of dark fruits raisins and plums . there is a sweetness in the aftertaste . it all blends together well yet is n t what i would call exceptional . the mouthfeel is thick and creamy along with a nice bite at the finish . it seems to get smoother as the beer warms . i found this to be a nice beer to sip and savor . it s probably not one i d have on a regular basis but for a once in a while nightcap it serves it s purpose well .,appearance,1.0,1
unlike most users on here i will review this beer as we are supposed to within the style . poured from a bottle into a fenway pint glass . a dark orangish amber with a tannish hue . not much head to speak of and minimal lacing . s a nice honey character is supported well by a decent crackery malt and light floral hop presence . this beer is not overly fragrant mostly matly but nothing offensive going on here at all . t this is a great example of an amber ale pure and simple . a subtle balance of hops and malt with a refreshing honey hint especially in the finish . hints of dark fruit are detectable with a raisin flavor somewhere in the middle . d i could easily take down a few of these . value a strong point that this beer possesses and one which unfortunately takes away from its score on here . it is reasonably priced at around bucks a sixer so lots of people apparently think it s sub par . wrong . if you re not in the mood for a bomb be it malty or hoppy and a nice solid amber ale to enjoy you ca n t go wrong with this one here .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . a a bold sienna with an enormous foamy head . leaves thick rings of lace on the glass . s smells strongly of caramel barley malt . noticable but less intense odors of dried cherries dates and plums . it has a very strong phenolic odor that i ca n t place with anything in particular . overall a decent odor . t it is slightly sweet . cherries and dates flavor under a deep malt character . a bitterness is there but it is more of a chemical foulness and not the typical pleasant bitter . it has a stong seltzer and a bit of a metallic tin flavor . the chemical aftertaste lingers for a long time and only gets worse . m it is a little frothy . the chemical bitterness leave the palate in an unpleasant state . although the foretaste is refreshing the aftertaste is dessicating . d it is n t a chore to finish but it s not exactly anything i ll want to seek out in the future . it is n t awful but the market is ripe with better options for a dubbel and this brewery has done other styles with more success . if the chemical aftertaste was n t there or even if it lingered only briefly this would be a much better beer .,appearance,0.8,1
i really can not see how this beer has a b poured into pint glass . pours finger of light tan head . color is a dark copper brown with high clarity for how dark it is . decent retention with some lace . aroma pepperonis and crushed black pepper . this beer actually smells like pizza . roasted malts . where are the hops . taste tons of pepper flavors . grassy hops show with some bitterness . roasted smokey malts . this beer just does n t work . mouthfeel spiced and roasted with a slight bitterness to it . medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . ends dry and grassy . overall not a very good beer at all . it is actually quite terrible . does n t taste anything like a bipa . hardy any fresh hops . pretty much a drainpour .,appearance,0.7,1
had this brew on . aroma is a deep roasted scent that makes me think of chocolate cake baking . color is solid black with good carbonation and a thick tight head . taste is thick and rich . starting with a full body it goes down creamy with a rich feel . finish comes in sharp with a rich sweet roasted flavor with some fruit tones then turns to a brandy like feel . after taste hits you with a strong alcohol feel like you just took a sip of brandy . as you drink it you grow accustom to the alcohol feel and the fruit flavor become more apparent . overall it is an intense brew but the alcohol feel is a bit overwhelming . although my rating reflects a good brew this comes from the appearance and aroma being so good .,appearance,0.9,1
bottling . i ve been sitting on this since january when i decided it was a bit too rough for me at the time . hopefully four months has mellowed it more to my tastes . looks as good as i remember from before when poured into a goblet . like a cherry wood color with strawberry red brightness when held to the light . the head was at about an inch and foamy but receded to a cap moderately quick leaving chunky bubbles in the middle . leaves lacing all the way around when i give it a swirl . i m rather surprised at how little potency there is in the nose for such a high abv . does not smell boozy but does not smell like much of anything . i am not serving this cold at all either . piney hops are most upfront . the bottle tells me to look for a dense fruity bouquet . maybe there are fruits in there that i have n t had before . the more likely case is that there s not much there yet . there s some sweetness that s hard to define . i was hoping to not be overpowered by the hops in this tasting but i was . for me to get much out of this beer i need to cellar it for quite a bit longer . or so i thought initially . when trying to pick apart the front end of the flavor i took a tiny sip and found myself far less assaulted by the hops . i figure it s best to treat this like a liquor almost and take rather small sips rather than full swigs . the very bitter back end and finish still dominate the first few sips but this becomes less of a problem when acclimated . there s some sweet malt flavors and if you wanted to get creative you could find some fruit in there . the fruitiness probably has more to do with citrus attributes in the hops . grapefruit is definitely back there . piney flavors were heavier at first but give way to floral and fruity notes later . as in the nose the sweetness is hard to characterize but it develops over time . pretty syrupy . i suppose that s what is to be expected here . sticky . lingers a long time on the finish . not too much alcohol on the tongue but it definitely is felt in the stomach . this went from being something i did n t like much at all to something that i find sort of drinkable . a oz . snifter or something like that would have been fine for a sitting . i would n t think of two of these in a sitting . i am definitely not a hop head so i ll cut the beer some slack but am not going to give this an a just because everyone else has either . i ll revisit in a few months . even if i like it then i probably wo n t go out of my way for an expensive beer that i have to age a long time before i prefer it to any number of more affordable and readily available beers . however an a average after reviews suggests that this is a beer that will please very many bas .,appearance,0.9,1
not exactly sure who this bottle came from but i know it was a trade as i ca n t get it locally . this is one beautiful ipa here . it looks like an imperial ipa with a huge billowy fluffy head that is just magnificent. very astringent aroma . its hoppy but sort of smells like hair spray. this reminds me a lot of two hearted on the taste . quite bitter but not overly so . very hoppy. good but not great . its a solid ass little ipa but not spectacular.,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle forgotten in a beer box from a previous trip to virginia poured into a corsendonk tulip . this one pours a dark muddy brown that shows some ruby highlights when held to light . the beer is topped by a nice frothy khaki head that lasts and leaves beautiful lacing . aroma is a great amount of dried fruits and brown malts with a touch of spice and molasses . the taste is a nice blend of dark malts dried fruits and spice with slight coffee and bitter cocoa . the beer is medium bodied with well hidden alcohol . this one surprised me i m not a huge fan of the style unless the mood hits and am especially not a huge fan of american brewed ones but this one was quite respectable .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear like sprite and just as fizzy . only a tiny bit of apple juice yellow color . head was white but died in seconds s like two skunks having a lemon fight . faint adjunct malt smells t it s better than the smells . corn and rice but slightly malty m it s surprisingly viscous for this type of cheap canned adjunct . all the fuzziness died before i wrote the second word . d this one is cheap enough and is drinkable enough for a third or fourth string beer .,appearance,0.4,0
production date g whatever that means . a redish black plenty of tan head nice lacing . could n t be better . s chocolate malt . t fruit bitter sweet chocolate plenty of depth not just a cheap burnt flavour . aftertaste is slightly roasty and strangely tangy . m light body with light to moderate mouthfeel . d very drinkable smooth flavours nothing over powering .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle into an andechs weizen glass . pours an absolutely gorgeous dark cola body that illuminates to a caramel amber when held to the light . creamy light tan bubbles form a sizable froth on top and slowly settle to a thick veil of foam thanks in part to a vigorous carbonation level . aromas of lightly toasted tobacco soft chocolates wheat clove and crackled white pepper . light but pleasing . more impressive on the tongue than in the nose with a light grassy bitterness that balances well with toasted caramel and wheat malts . yeasty esters add spice and a hint of tropical fruit . mouthfeel is full and creamy with a big weizen y carbonation level . smooth with a tinge of bitterness on the finish . i wish this beer was as impressive as its appearance but it s still quite the tasty dunkelweizen . give it a try .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to josh for sharing this bottle with me . poured into oz glass . the beer poured black with a tan head that had low retention and lacing . the aroma was malty sweet with some grain in the background . the flavors were also malty grain just fuller and more well developed than the aroma . the body was very good full and smooth . drinkability was also very good a couple glasses of this beauty would be an excellent way to end your day . overall if you find any of this limited brew around grab them immediately .,appearance,0.6,1
a cloudy yellow with a small head ton of floaty yeast or something in there . nice dissipation leaving some very intricate lacing around . s yeast and malty with a tart smell . apples and pears come through on the nose . t quite tart but not quite sharp enough . a little creamy pear taste is just a little too much like juice to be good . do n t get me wrong pretty pleasant to drink but missing the sharpness of the berliner weisses that i prefer . nice yeast hints with some malts appearing on the backend . t creamy slipperly light . would have liked a touch more carbonation . d for some reason this beer just was not super drinkable for me surprising considering the low abv . maybe it s just the sweetness becoming overpowering . had trouble getting through the single bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
apparently burt reynolds is paying shakespeare at a liquor store near you . having about minutes to kill before heading to the oakland airport so ended up swinging into the rogue ale public room in san francisco for a quick brew . they had a great selection on draft probably rogue ales other microbrews the king of beers . i ended up going with the shakespeare stout as it sounded very dramatic . i love nitrous beers they have this amazing waterfall effect as the head settles . just fun to watch and take in as the beer works its mojo . the beer s head was a nice creamy tan color and featured some light coffee mocha scents . the beer itself was really smooth . the coffee and chocolate taste was light just like the smell but flavorful . no aftertaste on this one just a great stout . way better than a guiness i d get this one again . too bad there is n t a rogue place here in abq . curses . appearance . . love the waterfall effect of the nitrous tan creamy head very full taste . . silky smooth coffee and light chocolate taste feel . . no aftertaste extremely smooth in mouth smell . . very light with coffee mocha accents drinkability . . way better than a guiness very tasty smooth i will be repeating this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i have always been a fan of the clipper city heavy seas brews and this is the first i ve tried from a bomber . this disappointed in so many ways . appearance too dark by half the underlying issue with this beer shows itself early . oddly lace and head retention are an issue here despite the thick pour it displays a veritable syrup by the standard of tripels . aroma alcohol floral earthy hops belgian yeast leaning towards spicy with a bubble gum and bananas aroma . a very prominent alcohol aroma . malt hangs around the back another hint of the thug that is ruining the neighborhood . taste rumors confirmed . the thick sweet flavors of under attenuation are present in force . this breaks all the rules of a tripel probably because they shot too high as compared to their capabilities . the hop flavors and bitterness levels seem about right but overwhelmed by the very apparent high final gravity . almost a tripel syrup . everything promised by the aroma is present gum spices and floral earthy hops . mouthfeel too thick to truly enjoy . either there are too many infermentables or the yeast rangers let the yeast fall asleep on the job . this fermentation tastes like it stalled points too soon becoming sticky and thick . carbonation either is not high enough or is overbalanced by the thickness . drinkability absent its declared style i actually like this beer fine . but it s flaws are too apparent to forgive of the style . too thick too dark too soon . as a home brewer this beer feels like it had its fermentation rushed .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance ml bottle from . i picked up this bottle at lukes because i wanted to try this beer before it disappears completely now that it is retired . the taupe head quickly falls to just a cloudy covering . dark ruby brown with some chunk that look like pieces of mulch sitting on the bottom of the glass . smell rich smell of brandy brown sugar and wine . if my eyes were closed i could not have guessed that this smell emanated from a beer . taste skewed to the malt sweet end of the spectrum with only a hint of hop bitterness in the finish . some vinous notes grapes wine raisins and the like . lots of rum and dark fruits evidence of the alcohol is mild but present . mouthfeel medium full body with light carbonation . drinkability and notes good drinkability complex flavor and great mouthfeel make this a beer worth trying . tasty vintage but i wish i had bought one that was a few years younger so that i would have something to compare this to .,appearance,0.6,1
a well starting off to say that there was absolutly no depressurization when i uncapped this . pours cloudy orange amber with dismal head . large bubbles either this beer was n t shipped well or my local brew shop owess me an apology . s almost none without the head . stirred up a bit i know it gives off a very pleasing citrus floral bouquet that really gets my hopes up t not at all like the nose. maltier up front with a creeping bitterness without any real hop notes almost tastes like they used noble german hops like hallertau . not what i was hoping for it s missing the botanicals that really keep me an ipa fan a little spice citrus finish perhaps . i m hoping i just got a bad bottle because i really wanted to like this beer . m a little oily chalky . a kind of alcohol tingle on my tounge that almost feels like this beer is carbonated . d now i will drink almost any beer for the the experience and this one is tempting my first drain pour . well i ca n t in good conscience pour my hard earned dollars down a drain can i . oh well in the words of dave chappelle playing samuel jackson it ll git ya drunk but thats about all . sorry brew dog i was pulling for you being half scottish i like your stout but you might have to call this an english ipa rather than the american west coast san diego style that we ve been spoiled on . cheers,appearance,0.3,0
pours a sparkling orange tinged gold topped with a huge four finger pillowy white head constant streams of carbonation bubbles leaves thick puffy webs of lacing . grain grassy and spicy hop in the aroma well hopped for a pilsener . again the taste is very hop forward peppery citrus lemon grass lightly toasted grain lemongrass . light medium body a bit oily great bitterness for a pils especially in the aftertaste . would make a great hot weather beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle split and poured into a sierra nevada th anniversary tulip . . abv printed on the neck . thanks for nothing beerwolf . ha . p a a seriously tall pour unleashes a two and a half finger head that s light tan and dense as can be with great retention and thick webbing forking like upside down lightning bolts . the beer is a totally black color void of any light passage . s bits of coffee bean poke through but not enough to support the java head name . the nose is much hoppier than expected . bold citrus and mild pine combine for an american hop nose similar to a black ipa . black roasted malts have a light bitter scent that falls to the end . t dark roasted malts and faint coffee comprise all of the mild flavor . there is such little going on here it s incredibly disappointing . maybe there is too much age on it but for a beer like this it should be able to withstand . very average flavor . the hops are super mild in the flavor too . m medium bodied and dry to the finish java head is mediocre in the mouthfeel regard as well . the end is lightly bitter and increasingly dry with each sip . d this is a really disappointing coffee stout . it s lacking in just about every regard . the coffee needs serious bringing out but it s a decent starting point .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle into an brainblasta goblet in belfort france . reviewed live . a pours a three finger thin head devoid of cream and of poor retention . hazy yellow colour . pretty unappealing . sm light lemon ester and a barley note . a bit pathetic . t lemon esters ride alongside citrus esters over top a barley body that is n t quite as full as it ought to be . a bit simple but nicely layered and balanced for what it is . frankly i m amazed the flavours can cover the . abv . mf nicely coarse and wet bringing out the flavour but staying refreshing . dr high abv is well concealed . it s very drinkable especially for the abv and is very well priced even as an import . actually tastes like a cereal i used to eat in me childhood but i ca n t quite place it .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz . bottle that has a simple white oval label with a gold crown in the middle and a few of the awards it won at the bottom . the back label has all the usual us information and a best before date . when poured into a mug this beer was not a straw yellow but more of a golden urine yellow with a thin head of white foam . this head of foam dissipated into oblivion . it left no sign of rings or even lace for that matter . the aroma was that of candy fruit slices a splash of apple juice and some sweet malted grains at the end . the taste was lightly sweet with malted grains and nothing else . the taste was just the malted grains . the mouthfeel was light heavy on the carbonation and had a really faint aftertaste of carbonation and sweet malted grains . in the end it s just another plain alomst tasteless lager . it s a good thing it s cheap .,appearance,0.2,0
from a oz . bottle with ibu and og info nice but no freshness date . a murky dark orange with a thin instantly dissipating head despite an aggressive pour into a snifter . the aroma was pleasant but faint some ripe orange and sweet malt . whatever flavor there was tasted watered down . some grainy sweetness some bitter in back dry finish . just thin and lacking in character . i expected more body from a scotch style as well but this offering from the seattle brewpub just did n t have the stones to earn the title . i lifted the kilt and did n t find anything there .,appearance,0.4,0
although my rating is low it is n t for lack of craftsmanship . it s simply a matter of taste . this beer tastes like sheep shit . it literally has an aroma of the farm a bit gamey one might say . this may appeal to some people but it s definitely a very unusual belgian ale . i enjoyed drinking half of this beer for the experience . it s so pungent i laughed out loud . it s always fun to be exposed to a radically different flavor profile than you re used to . but this is n t a beer that s aligned with my personal tastes .,appearance,0.9,1
brown and mucky looking with little head or lacing . despite having bottle upright in fridge and careful pour making sure not to pour the last half inch or so of the bottle there s still lots of obvious nasty looking chunks of sediment . all four bottles came out looking the same way and i do n t think there s anything wrong with the beer it just looks flat out nasty . smells very nice yeasty with dark fruits and obvious alcohol fine for the style . tastes of spicy plums raisins cherries and yeast with some alcohol . pretty tasty overall . not all that thick slightly watery . alcohol warming going down . drinks poorly . will not buy again . value wise this beer was a real disappointment . it s very expensive a four pack it looks awful and does n t really stand out in any other way .,appearance,0.2,0
this is a porter . the color is moderate golden . something is wrong with the color on this one . no head and no lacing on the glass . the aroma has a caramel malt with hints of chocolate . the flavor was interesting . caramel malts chocolate and lots of ginger . the body was almost right on this one . most of the brews from big river are really thin but this one is just slightly thin despite the color . finish is slightly bitter but subdued . not a bad beer but still not as enjoyable as their stout .,appearance,0.4,0
it has been a long time since ive first reviewed busch beer and so i figured that i d give it a second chance after initially hating it and update my review . i do n t know why but this time this beer actually tasted decent and was drinkable . the appearance was still very pale and looked like piss but the taste was much better . i think it might be safe to say now that it almost tastes just as good and hits the spot just like a regular bud does .,appearance,0.3,0
chef collaboration series cask conditioned pours a dark carmel color with a short tan head . lots of solids floaties . nice mouthfeel some creamy character . no carbonation except very little when first poured but still great . nose and mouth both are full of roasted grain lightly burnt toast and a wonderful fruity character . flavors and finish of chocolate coffee and fruit . i liked it a lot some did n t especially because of the lack of carbonation .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance intentionally cloudy great amberish orange color . smell my girlfriend says it smells like beer . i concur . very good lively malty beer . mmmm . taste immensely satisfying . it tastes like a very malty pilsner . i do n t know what else to say . i m having a difficult time putting it down . mouthfeel creamy and refreshing with a hoppy finish . this does n t feel much like a pilsner but i like it . drinkability easy as hell and equally satisfying . this beer is basically a hopped up version of lagunitas pils which i love to death . predictably i also love this and i want to be alone with it so go away .,appearance,0.6,1
a deep amber in color . i think this was the creamiest most wonderful head that i have seen . s candy like barley aroma with a hint of spicy hops t this is so complex i ca n t even comprehend . a punch of spicy hop flavor blended with subtle fruit flavors and sweet malt flavor . m medium bodied and sticky d my overall impression is that this kicks ass . if you have not tried barleywine style ales you should check this out .,appearance,1.0,1
i found this on sale at safeway for . for a case of cans of oz each . at this price you should not expect much and i suppose i got what i paid for . it poured a very light yellow with almost no hear and therefore no lacing . the aroma was that of fermented corn and flavor was of fermented corn with sugar added . this is one of the worst beers i can every remember drinking . makes budweiser taste like a craft beer . with all the great beers available these days and many far better ones from other major brewers brewing and selling macros there is simply no reason to purchase a beer this poor even if it is cheap .,appearance,0.2,0
this is the th beer i have reviewed on beeradvocate . long applause thank you very much . poured into a snifter it begins as a monstrous gusher of mahogany colored foam . the body is as dark as night it is absolutely impervious to any light . while the nose is overwhelmed by some aggressively cloying molasses the palate experiences a heavy infusion of alcohol and malt that results in a bitter and lingering finish . the body is heavy bready and somewhat gummy . it is potent and deserving of respect and most likely restricted to a single quaff as i know of few beer lovers who could pound down more than one . i would recommend this be sipped longingly after a holiday meal .,appearance,1.0,1
this pops up on the shelves from time to time and make one wonder about why the dry beer fad ever existed . pours out to a very pale almost translucent color . taste reminded me of cardboard and popcorn for some reason mixed with soda water . might i say . yuck .,appearance,0.2,0
received from tanger in ss . poured into a spiegelau tulip . appearance pours a pretty orangish yellow hue with less than a third of a finger of white head that lasts a matter of seconds before dissipating to a very light ring around the edge of the glass . carbonation is evident as there s quite a bit of nucleation but overall retention is next to nada . the brew itself is quite hazy and this is to be expected with the style . smell wheat citrus and alcohol all fight each other for top billing in the nose . some sweetness which may be residual from the honey is also present along with a huge dose of spices . overall this is one of the best smelling beers i ve consumed in the past few months . taste the heavy malted wheat makes it appearance with a smash . wowsers i really was n t expecting quite that much malt based on the nose and appearance by themselves . wheat dominates the palate followed closely by a bit of bittering from the hops with a jump to bananas and cloves and the finish is all sweet honey . i m amazed at how cleanly the taste moves and transitions . each flavor is very apparent but it is not so overwhelming that you ca n t pick up the next flavor in line . mouthfeel heavy syrupy goodness would be the best way to describe this beer . i ca n t believe how enveloping it is . the pour and the nose make me thing of a much more summer style beer and checking the ba site i ve confirmed this as the summer beer but the full mouthfeel makes me glad i m enjoying this on a cold fall evening . drinkability at this beer could create some problems for anyone consuming a few too many but the heavy mouthfeel helps in that regard . this is definitely a sipper and with the mlange of flavors i m definitely glad to be able to take my time enjoying it .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a clear deep ruby body . a very thin struggles to form even with an aggressive pour and fades very quickly to just some thin spots around the glass . a few teeny tiny dots of lacing are left on the glass . s sweet light fruits up front with some darker malts and a hint of water . t mildly sweet with light fruits followed by roasted dark malts and some floral grains . no other flavoring seems to come out even after it warmed to room temperature . m medium bodied with almost no carbonation fizz and a degree of wateryness d quite easy to drink though the flavoring could be a lot more pronounced . the abv is n t listed but after a bomber i felt only a slight effect of alcohol so it probably is n t all that strong . this brew really did n t satisfy as a fruit beer . the aroma and taste were quite subdued . i may just have gotten an older bottle there s no dating anywhere on it . it s been retired on the site so i have a strong feeling this bottle is past its prime and would have been better when first bottled . most of the rogue brews i ve had in the past have been very good but this one fails to meet expectations .,appearance,0.4,0
redhook late harvest autumn ale oz bottle recent bottling uncapped medium pour in a tulip glass poured orange with red tinges with a slightly off white fully diminishing inch head . smelt of light caramel light spruce meat broth and mushrooms and an overall smell of a pile of dead leaves . taste was upfront moderately bitter hops and light sweet breadiness followed by a medium brown sugar sweetness and light dead leaf bitterness on an average length finish . mouthfeel was light watery lively . overall so far the paragon of autumn ales .,appearance,0.4,0
do n t forget the umlauts . pours a rich black midnight color with a soft tan head and lacing . moderate viscosity . good head retention and lacing through out the tasting . the nose is mostly coffee notes with some mild malt undertones . to start there is a thick coffee aroma with noticeable roast and earthy undertones . not like a latte or espresso but coffee straight up . would have liked more of a malt characteristic has it is really lacking the depth . noticeable yeast notes but figs and other tropical fruits . some lighter esters rose mostly and a touch of alcohol . the taste is bit more in tune but still over emphasizes the burnt coffee characteristics . a more rich coffee note again but some roast and chocolate notes are a tad more detectable . the yeast esters come out even more than the nose . has a belgian characteristic with some dry plums fig notes and big rose notes . the alcohol is really noticeable and if more of a deterrent than anything . the body is moderately full to full . some creaminess texture and noticeable astringency in the malt . overall even for a coffee beer this is really out of balance and way to yeast for a stout . imho this beer is over rated .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage poured into a thick glass goblet chalice . on wednesday dec. . . for this treat because it was happy hour . color was ruddy orangish hard to see it very well because of the poor lighting in the dining room . no head absolutely no head on this one when it was brought out . do n t know if it was a bad pour or if it was just gone by the time the waiter got all of the rest of our drinks ready . no lacing . wish it was in a different glass like a tulip or a flute . smell was funky and sour upfront led into some cranberries towards the middle and end . do n t particularly like cranberries wish it was a kriekm but it was definately a good smell for a framboise . taste was very dry sharp sourness followed by some cranberry tartness . though this is quite sour it finished very clean . definately unique compared to the handful of other sour beers i have had . mouthfeel was crisp dry not too effervescent . drinkability was very good due to the clean finish on this one . hard not to drink it too fast . if you are in the area definately try this one . a great bargain and a very solid lambic style beer for a local brewpub .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a pours a nice shade of a light amber orange with a paper thin white head that immediately fades . no lacing obviously . looks good but the head situation is greatly disappointing . s beautiful fresh citric hops . maybe a slight hint of pine in there . its not a hop bomb like you d expect from a dipa but the aroma is certainly there . great . t holy bitterness . huge blast of pine to start . i m getting slight hints of fruit in there . but mostly just a heavy bomb of pine . its . alright . a little much m great feel . not too thick at all . awesome texture right about of carb d despite the bitterness its actually really drinkable . it mellows out the further you get into the bottle . nice dipa,appearance,0.6,1
ordered on tap received in a pint glass with about an inch of light tan head with good lacing but looked like it sat a minute or two before it reached the table . appearance was almost black in colour . mouthfeel is heavy but loose . strong roasted coffee tones with bitter chocolate and a bit of anise . strong bite towards the finish with a bit of alcohol warmth .,appearance,0.4,0
a red brownish brew with a small soapy head after a hard pour . certainly does n t look overly intresting . the smell is mainly that of sweet cherries although there s some sourness to be detected as well . the taste is n t very complex but still complexer than i would have expected . it s a mixed bag of sweetness and sourness with some woody and grainy notes floating around . the overall mouthfeel is pretty good and the drinkabillity is excellent . this one can be had as a sipper or as a thirst quencher . a nice kriek but definitely not my favourite . still a decent brew though .,appearance,0.6,1
i usually like pete s wicked ales . when i saw this strawberry blonde i had no idea that it actually had hints of strawberry in it . i figured it was just a name . the smell was definetely strawberry but not the fresh fruit you may think . this sweet smell reminded me of a scented baby s toy . like a strawberry shortcacke doll or some artificial berry scent . i was not impressed . maybe since i had associated it with an artificial smell . the brew is a very clear copper color . it s a mild tart taste with alot of bland aftertaste . maybe if the aroma were n t so distracting i would have enjoyed it more . edit drinking straight from the bottle rather than pouring it into a glass helps control this powerful aroma and makes the beer easier to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
volksfestbier comes in a flip top half liter bottle . when poured it produces a vast amount of off white head which sticks around for a good while . the body is light amber in color also it s quite clear and bubbly . aromas and taste are husky and grainy with slight metallic and herbal hops character . this brew is quite smooth crisp and well balanced . it finishes with a unique creaminess . all the way through this is a great beer . a prime example of a fest beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this was purchased in one of those litre self tapping aluminium kegs . upon opening the pressure was so great it took a minute for the head to subside i spent that minute wiping beer up off the floor . after pouring glasses the pressure finished so i then neeed to depress a button at the top of the tin to allow air in . this was per instruction although i expected to get more than glasses mls before needing to do this . it should be noted that this serving type is for immediate drinking . . once the button is in you have to drink it in the one sitting before it goes flat . dense white head pale golden yellow in colour . nose restrained some hay grainy notes . typical eurolager in taste but with quite a bitter back palate . . rusty said my mate paul . the flavour is mouthfilling and noticably grainy . but has no spritz in it so feels a bit cloying . i have tasted bitburger in bottle on tap in pre ba times and quite enjoyed it . so i hoped the litre keg would be more than just a novelty . unfortunately not .,appearance,0.8,1
gt pint glass a ruby copper . finger head lingers to a nice quarter incher that sticks around s alcoholic caramel toasted malt t mild hoppy front . caramel finish . lacking backbone wishing there was more malt to give the brew more bang round it out . m thin a bit tinny a tiny bit soapy . its not a big brew by any means nothing is standing out . d compared to other american amber red ales this one does n t hold up . see laurelwood free range red green flash hop head red rogue santa s private reserve ale if you are n t looking for complex rich in flavor and texture then try the juggernaut for the price it certainly could be something that fits your palate .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance bright clear amber with a fluffy blanket of white froth . smell sweet spicy and estery . banana and melon coriander a bit of white pepper . taste mouthfeel this stuff is absolutely packed with complex fruit flavors orange banana mango melon and pear all come to mind . spices are present underneath with anise and coriander shining through quite strongly . syrupy almost cloying sweetness sticks to the tongue in the finish this one is a bit too sweet for my taste . a hint of drying alcohol appears in the finish after the sweetness subsides .,appearance,0.9,1
brilliant cloudy fuzzy bubbly orange appearance with a perfect inch puffy head and a pleasant hoppy aroma . powerfully hopped with a definite tart piney nectarine citrus flavor . quite sour but the tongue puckering is offset with a creamy mouthfeel that helps it go down easier than you d expect . the sourness makes you thirsty for another one but too many would be overpowering . reminds me of some of the west coast ipas which i enjoy being a west coast transplant and all . will look forward to more of these this summer .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice caramel colored body with lots of bubbles . the head is an extremely pale tan and stands at two inches tall . the head is frothy and light . s very mild hop aroma that smells smooth . nothing like other wheat brews i ve sampled before . t the start is a very sublte malt taste . it moves to finish with a light very light hop flavor . m watery feel to it with the flavor felt towards the back of my tongue and even the top of my mouth . from the look of this brew i was really expecting more . i m not impressed with the mild flavor . for a brew from ab that boasts . abv i figured there would have been more put into it as opposed to another watered down beer from st. louis .,appearance,0.9,1
watery bubbles fizz away and leave nothing but a watery whitish yellow liquid . truly unimpressive . smells like rotting banana . taste is punctuated by blasting of carbonation in the mouth and throat and consists of sour grains and a nasty aftertaste . thin . swill baby swill . overall but smell and appearance especially this beer is remarkably similar to some of the happoshus i ve enjoyed while in japan . bad beer around the world does n t change too much .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into my sn snifter . bottled in on the neck . a orangey pinkish red color with about finger of creamy white head alcohol legs are present . leaves beautiful lacing on the sides of the glass as it warms . beautiful looking beer . s dogfish head yeast comes out light fruits apple muscat or white grapes some lemon or orange zest spices most likely coriander and esters . t pinot is definitely detected vanilla from the oak barrel aging . slight hop bitterness dark fruits are present . toffee and caramel malts form a backbone . finish is slightly acidic and bitter . there is an underlying metallic earthyness . coriander is latent but present . m creamy creamy and carbonation . it s a chewy beer a great mouthful . i m assuming its bottle conditioned because of all the carbonation . it has a great mouthfeel overall . o i love this beer . dfh always gets extra points for their creativity and this is no exception . they are n t afraid to experiment and these kinds of beers are what is going to introduce the craft beer movement to new patrons and keep it alive . this is a witbier but i m reviewing it more like a dfh red and white rather than a witbier . i was so impressed by this and each facet was great .,appearance,1.0,1
ugghhh . wretched . first beer from rogue i do n t like . looked a nice orange amber . no head what so ever . flat like smelled mostly like malt and some smoke . and tequilla taste . horrid . like tequilla and beer mouthfeel . thin drinkability . i actually poured this down the sink .,appearance,0.8,1
pours like oil . solid finger of brown almost black head . incredibly dark body with nice lace . almost nothing looks like this . licorice fennel and some tangy malty funk in the nose . bitter and charred . lots of bitter black chocolate sweeter malt on the aftertaste . some of that bitterness is probably hops but it s hard to tell . quite syrupy . remarkable . darkest head i ve seen . brutally intense but kinda balanced . not drinkable but good . everyone s favorite paradox .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep black with a tan head . malt and caramel aromas and a sweet one dimensional taste . almost no aftertaste . the best thing to be said for it is that it hides its abv very very well . as close to a lawnmower porter as i ve had . aroma appearance flavor mouthfeel oi .,appearance,0.9,1
great color substantial head on pour . beautiful appearance . taste was disappointing . the bottle i obtained had a very distinct rye taste and smell . if you like rye this one s for you . it comes as advertised it s not called red s rye for nothing . i was hoping for some sweet undertones maybe a little burnt sugar to offset the rye but not to be .,appearance,1.0,1
a very much an autumn color reddish orange . very thin beige head that fades within thirty seconds hardly leaving a trace . slight carbonation . s maybe it s just my amateur beer nose but i do n t really catch anything distinctive about the smell . just a typical hoppy smell . t the typical fall flavors pumpkin nutmeg cinnamon are slight compared to other pumpkin ales particularly dogfish head punkin ale . leaves sort of an odd aftertaste . m crisp light d not for me . being a fan of pumpkin ales and blue moon i thought this would be terrific . i was truly disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
have n t tried this brew yet before so i thought i ll give it a shot . comes in the ml bottle that seems more and more prevalent in ontario . pours a really nice dark red colour which reminded me of some of the better belgian ales but there was absolutely no head though i tried to get some as i quite like it . just a few wisps of cream coloured lace . first smell was disappoining reminding me of burnt corn . i checked the ingredients list to see if they used corn apparently not . it just does n t have that typical dark ale smell . taste wise also not very good . much thinner than i expected quite sour and none of that burnt malts flavour of espresso chocolate that you expect in a dark ale . i m not impressed with this beer at all . i think some of it is going down the drain i ca n t see myself drinking ml of it . as much as i like to support ontario s small craft breweries this one s a dud for me .,appearance,0.8,1
finally time to review one of my absolute favorite beers . poured ever so slowly from a . ounce bottle into my duvel tulip is there really another way . . this is hands down the most beautiful looking beer i have ever seen . straw colored with the most breathtaking stormcloud of white towering foam . if poured correctly you should have roughly half beer and half head in your glass . the head retention is pretty amazing and the lacing extensive . really a site to behold . the smell is hay pepper and lemon zest . taste is light crisp at first . taste of rich spices like coriander and pepper a little lemon and some nice buttery malts . aftertaste is that wonderful spice flavor followed by a nice glowing warming sensation in your belly and body . this must be what it feels like to give your spirit a bath . alcohol feeling is present and strong but not so abundant in the taste . still a quaffer and a sipper . take her real easy . drinkability suffers slightly because of the high alcohol . overall one of my top ten favorite beers and one that never dissapoints .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a bright golden color ale with a medium foamy head with good retention and no lacing . aroma of spicy peppers is dominating . taste is also dominated by some spicy pepper and is plainly undrinkable . body is average with average carbonation alcohol could be apparent but this is so spicy that i ca n t taste anything else . i am not much of a fan of spicy meal so this did n t do it for me .,appearance,0.2,0
got this bottle from the cracked kettle in amsterdam . the beer poured in a dutch beerglass gives a very nice white head with a dark coppercouloured fluid . the smeel is average ca n t really say what smells reach out my nose but it s not spectacular . taste is average nothing special here . i was not impressed by the mouthfeel . the beer like many other ipa s gives a kind of strange aftertaste . the longer i drank it the more the taste became worse .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance ml bottle poured into duvel tulip . the bottle itself is a work of fine craft . colour is a deep dark brownish black . head barely exists just a thin film with some bubbles around the rim . smell lots of roasted and burnt malts coffee toffee a bit of spicy yeast and a slight nuttiness . taste subtler than the smell . primary flavours are as the smell roasted malt and toffee . aftertaste is a little yeasty and hoppy . balanced a little complex. but not so strong . mouthfeel surprisingly light bodied with a mild amount of carbonation . sticky finish . overall the taste is a bit of a disappointment considering what rogue has been able to do with their flavours in the past . presentation and appearance are great as well as the aromas . but for a th anniversary i would expect a little more greatness given the occasion .,appearance,1.0,1
i find it funny that this belgian brewery has classified this as an american wild ale . apperance leaves a bit to be desired . opaque orangish gold color with a little one finger head which makes its exit quickly . the aroma is musty oaky vague faint hops and grapey notes . the flavor is lovely and reminicent of unblended lambic . tart slightly wheaty malt charecter lots of lemon and sharp citrus . some stone fruits near the end . very appropriate body nice feels fuller than it appears . i m eager to see how this ones ages .,appearance,0.6,1
brooklyn flemish gold is a cloudy pale bright yellow ale with a huge soft white head . the retention and lacing are superb . it smells sour lemony and funky with a slight band aid whiff . it s medium bodied and super smooth with a clean finish . the flavor is well balanced between sweet sour and bitter . it s funky and something about the flavor reminds me of lemon cake . it s quite tasty . sampled at the flower city brewers fest at frontier field rochester ny,appearance,0.6,1
appearance is a clear well carbonated brown amber . lacing is okay head is minimal not much retention.leaves barely anything on top aroma sweet and fruity hops citrus taste malts come in well and finish off with a citrus hop finish . somewhat sweet in the middle as well . mouthfeel carbonated well has a somewhat creamy finish to it . goes down well drinkability taste is good mouthfeel good . easy to drink a few . recommended,appearance,0.6,1
viru has a thin white head and a cloudy straw appearance with some bubbles streaming up and no lacing . the aroma is bready and yeasty and the taste is likewise bread oriented with almost no hop bitterness showing up . mouthfeel is light and watery and viru finishes refreshing and semi dry . overall this is a good beer and certainly worth a try although the oz . bottle in a bad value . rjt,appearance,0.6,1
had this beer on drought at the tap room in nyc and the brewery in friesing . served in a tall hefe glass . just looks like the prototype hefeweizen . straw cloudy color . nice head that dissipates after a minute or so . lemon scent with a hint of canned corn smell . the taste is not as good as i think that it was going to be . strong canned corn taste . everyone makes so much out of this beer but i have to say i am quite disappointed . with so many good reviews for this beer i have my suspicions about the place i got the beer . i had two of these and both tasted off . sorry to disagree with the others . all i have to say is that if you are interested in this beer do n t try it at the tap room in nyc . i had this at the brewery in friesing and it tasted the same .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from bottle a dark cola color . almost no head carbonation or lacing observed . smells pretty malty with a slight earthy aroma . there is a slight metallic smell to it as well at first i thought it might be from my pint glass but i smell it in the bottle too . taste is very bitter i expected more malt flavors in it . you can definatly taste the alcohol in it . also has some dark chocolate flavors in there . mouthfeel was kind of suprising has a nice bite to it although not too much . overall i m really not impressed with this beer at all . i ve had much better from bayern .,appearance,0.4,0
where d the head go . a turtle beer . iced tea body with only an occasional bubble in the shaker flat . a sweet scent with a minimal hop quality in fact the malts in the glass make this more of an american amber lager than an ale . fizzy and active beteween the teeth . spritsy and thin on the tongue . can feel gas manifesting in the stomach . sharp bitter and a bit abrasive . not the easy drinking peanut and pretzel popping component a bit of random caramel . pales in comparison to more drinkable ambers but not bad for the . i paid with club card at bottle king . a value . eh it s pennsylvanian . .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle poured into pint glass appearance dark amber with poor head retention . even after trying to swirl the brew a bit the head quickly dissipated into nothingness . smell nice sweet malt and a grainy rye scent . taste crunchy grain malts probably from the rye along with toffee and a butter like end . very well balanced . i had this before and i was n t fond of it at all in fact i remember giving the rest of the six pack away . this is a nice surprise .,appearance,0.4,0
the body pours quite a pale yellow with a moderate haze and thinnish bone white head . aroma is sharp and dry malty with hints of sulphur and floral hops . ooh . the taste is light and dry with a more prominent hop taste than most pilsners and i feel like a touch of american hops although the bottle says no . overall quite a good pilsner a little more bitter than i d like but it s a clean bitterness that does n t really compromise the drinkability . if anything it could stand to be a bit dirtier in the czech style . but i suppose that s not what they were going for . still delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
deep murky ruddy rusty brown . head is big tall pillowy and tanned oak in colour . decent retention . nice delicate thin strings of lacing . malty sweet aroma . boozy molassesy rummy . deep fruitiness prunes dates currants . brown sugar . toffee . rather mild in its intensity . alcohol is simply too present otherwise the flavours too are quite subdued . some more brown sugar and molasses notes . slightly bready and a bit of diacetyl too . minor toasty note and the finish is ever so slightly fruity apples . . mouthfeel is viscous and slick accompanied by a noticable alcoholic tingle . fairly fine carbonation . rather sweet and alcoholic . little else .,appearance,0.9,1
this is basically a mixed drink zima type of drink . not much beer flavor a lot of orangish flavor . it really reminds me of drinking zima . from what i remember back in high school just like zima it does n t taste bad . just not good for beer tasting . i guess it would be good to throw these down at a picnic on a hot summer day . i ll never buy it again .,appearance,0.4,0
looks perfect . mounds of off white maybe pretty much light tan head and has a clear dark copper colored body . the aroma is spicy hop . very citrusy but has a strong malty backbone with a caramel sweetness . taste wise it is very well balanced . not necessarily a hop bomb like i was expecting . the hops are upfront with a slight orangish taste but then a strong malty sweetness kicks in really quickly . the hops do come back in the end to remind you this is a hopdevil . feels a little carbonated and a little oily . not to bad and is a nice alternative to two hearted which is a great ale too .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out of the green bottle an extremely pale straw lighter than most pale lagers . fizzy head dies down to a thin lace . some euro skunk a bit of mustiness and some sweet maltiness invade the nose . taste is a bit of spice some graininess and malt . a bit of hop bite and an unmistakable dry finish make this a unique offering . mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing while the body is best described as light and lighter . again finishes dry as a bone with a drinkability that could be rated higher on a hot day . unique and worth the try but in the grand world of beer even lagers this is a thud . maybe some brewery fresh samplings would wash down some garlic laden pepperoni pizza quite well . but i doubt i ll ever have that chance .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from tap in to a shaped pint glass think smaller weizen glass cloudy golden amber with a very creamy white head that settled slowly with some of the best lacing i have ever seen . this beer is absolutely stunning in appearance . smelled mainly of wheat and banana with just a little bit of clove peaking through . almost pastry like smell . flavors were very similar to the smell and all of them lasted throughout the palette with wheat dominating up front and balancing with banana in the end . medium body with light carbonation no real aftertaste and a very clean finish . this is extremely drinkable and makes for a very good beer to have a few of .,appearance,1.0,1
had this at the library ale house in santa monica califas apperanace ruby red in color with a one finger white head . aroma blue berry raspberry as well as a sour note . the smell is faint in this beer . mouthfeel medium bodied with tons of carbonation very refreshing . taste tart lemony this is what i imagine would be the taste of pink lemonade with beer mixed into it . overall this is a fun beer to drink the color makes you forget you are drinking a beer . it would go great on a hot summer day . i would definitely buy some more if it was available in bottles .,appearance,1.0,1
a a very pleasing pour of coffee hues w a thin off white egg shell head. light but decent lacing s not much going on here. a standard ale smell with a hint of light coffee and slight molasses . smells like a heavily watered down stout t hits immediately on the front and sides of my tongue with malty sweetness light coffee flavoring syrup like after taste . barely noticeable caramels . mf too light and watery for me tastes but just a tad short for the style d a decent offering from a company just now available in the midwest but would still prefer a modus hoperandi any day,appearance,0.9,1
on tap at brewery tour poured a centimeter of head and the glass had slight lacing . smelled great with a malty earthy scent . had a wonderful dark amber color but it was a mirage with no soul . taste had no hoppy bite to it that you would expect from the style had a good level of bitterness but overall lacking any character . it was free therefore good but at . a six i ll pick up sierra nevada instead .,appearance,0.9,1
back from my trip to the islands with reviews of course . had on tap at whalers brewpub that hasnt brewed their own beer in almost a year and coconuts . expectations were low as the waitress told me its like killians red . hardly . appearance was not red but more of a light brown amber . a little hazy . only a very light head was left each time i received one . the aroma was much hoppier than expected for the style citrus and floral . light to medium body . nice blend of malt with the hops . slight bitter aftertaste . this became my go to brew at night while in kauaii . it was also the favorite of my wife along with the gold . as far as amber lagers go this is a good one .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve had this beer before and enjoyed it greatly but i m having it right now so i m gon na review it . i drank the beer from a pint glass . appearance i m a huge fan of this beer s appearance . it is mildly dark in colour with a deep rich ruby read colour that really glows when held up to light . it pours with a nice dense slightly rocky head . smell this beer smells quite wonderful with a strong smell of malts and toffee and a definate hint of cherry pie . the smell of hops lingers on the end of the aroma . taste this beer had definate hints of toffee and roast malts in the body with a pleasant sweetness . this develops into a more buttery toffee flavour with hints of cherry slightly after swalloing and the finish has a toast like dryness with an assertive bitter hop flavour that lingers . mouthfeel all and all not a bad body not too watery but it could definately benefit from a bit more substance creaminess . the carbonation is very fine and subtle but pleasent and noticeable . drinkability definately high in this category i could drink nemerous pints of this without getting tired of it . a thoroughly enjoyable beer and a fine example of an english ruby red ale .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance jet black in color with a very nice one finger light tan head that lingers while drinking . perfect for keeping in the flavor and smell of the beer smell very light on the malt smell but somewhat heavy on the bitter hops . its only slightly less bitter in smell than most sierra nevada beers . very clean smelling taste dark malt taste at the beginning but gets a little astringent chocolate very mild and coffee very mild and then the bitter hops take over to finish it out leaving a bitter hops taste on your palate . if the coffee and the chocolate were more predominate it would make for a better beer mouthfeel has a heavy mouthfeel with just the right amount of carbonation drinkability not one of my favorite stouts but for you bitter hop lovers out there that drink the occasional stout this one is perfect for you .,appearance,1.0,1
corona was one of the first beers i would actually call for to drink when my friends and i would go to bars . i still love this beer although i think it is not really that great compared to many other beers out there . great starter beer for newer drinkers,appearance,0.4,0
dark orange . perfect appearence for an ipa with a strong full foaming head that lasts . dulled pine and resin hop aroma with no malt . sweet sugary juicy malts with excessive bitterness and once again dulled hop flavors . really poor finish as well . light watery texture .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle received in a trade no bottled on or best by dates . a pours a transparent deep yellow . have n t had a glass of water in days yellow . small white head formed after a rigorous pour but quickly faded leaving a thin sheet of collected carbonation . s decent nose however . lots of fresh fruit and fresh hops . good balance . roasty malts hold it all together . t m very bright initially a sting of citrus astringent . tons of tiny bubbles embrace the tongue . it is growing on me though the only downside to the taste is the lingering after taste of malty metal and some other breed of funk . a good lager a bit to fruity not bad though . a good representation but by no means a great one . d it does go down very quick and very easy .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a few of these oil cans at a local liquor mart . this is the only place i ve seen them . i like the regular fosters occasionally and have fond memories of it from various parties and times in life . poured into a pint glass from the freezer it had a sizeable head which quickly calmed down to almost nothing . after looking at the color noticed that the can said caramel coloring added so nothing real to go by there . i liked this i guess but the drinkablility was hampered by a fakey sort of bitterness that did n t hold a candle to the fuller s and young s of the world . kind of caught in my throat . i would n t get this again . i pick up the regular if it s on special but for a real bitter this ai n t it .,appearance,0.4,0
this is one of the beers that first lured me into beer geekdom many years ago . since then the brewery recipe has changed hands a few times and was unavailable for awhile . even now it s hard to get but i had to get my hands on some . the beer is n t as hazy or cloudy as i remember which is too bad . the smell is very good with stong floral and grain overtones plus a citrus edge . the mouthfeel is crisp with pinpoint carbonation . there are enough hops to somewhat balance the tastes of citrus and sweetness . there s a lingering aftertaste that extends the flavor s life and invites drinkers to sip slowly in order to enjoy each mouthful . still the beer is good enough that i could n t linger too long between each bend of my elbow . i m glad to have you back old friend .,appearance,0.6,1
fizzy apple cider with a very slight amount of pillowy lace on the top . smell is grainy with a light hint of watered down hoppyness . taste is fairly well balanced . not overly bitter and does n t have any grain like taste . went good with sushi . not a bad beer at all seems more like a darkened macro lager contract brewed by ab too . more body than most other beers available at sushi places except for the everpresent snpa .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle best by pours nicely with a good head which has good retention throughout . smell is dominated by sweet milk and dark chocolates really not much else there no caramel or coffee smells like i expected to go along w choc . .pleasantly surprised with that mouthfeel is extra creamy as if i d added milk to the beer . has creamier more balanced flavor than many so called cream stouts very smooth to drink flavors remain constant with smell . very mild caramel and coffee hints texture is very creamy which is perfect with the milky flavor . not overly carbonated and only . alcohol the only thing double about this beer is the chocolate not the alcohol . i like this nice to have a smooth drinking specialty stout for a change . not overly sweet but sweet nevertheless pair with some chocolate or chocolate inspired deserts . do yourself a favor and let the last half of the beer warm to degrees f or more brings out the texture .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled on draft at the bruery s rd anniversary party . a pours a light copper with a small ivory head . my taster was quite soiled from several other pours that morning however . s this beer has an incredibly unique smell of lavender . i ve never had anything like it . no hops just straight lavender permeates the nose like a fresh soap . t the taste is very similar to the smell a blast of lavender with light fruit and citrus taste . very little sour at all . just crisp fruity taste . m light mouthful with a bit of carbonation . o overall i was blown away with this beer . it is definitely different than anything i ve ever had and i hope to be able to try it again in the future .,appearance,0.6,1
okay this one gets some points for uniqueness but it s not a very good beer . i ve never had a coconut beer before and this one gives you exactly what it promises . it pours a milky white slightly straw colored liquid . not much of a head . the aroma though is all about the coconut . it s so intense that you can smell the coconut a if you re anywhere near the glass . it smells somewhat like a pina colada . there s very little beer quality anywhere in the drink . maybe a little malt in the mid taste and also a pale malt quality in the distant background of the aroma . very sweet taste of course full of coconut . lingering sweet and fruity finish . it s not at all balanced which makes the beer a less than enjoyable . this is a boat drink not a beer .,appearance,0.4,0
drank this one straight out of the can so the appearance score does n t hold much weight . smells slightly sweet and malty . tastes of sweet malt and a hint of bananas in there . must be the hops that coors uses because i find similar tastes in several of their beers . a very light tasting brew . mouthfeel is much improved over the lite version and the keystone brand . less carbonation in exchange for a little more flavor . an easy to drink macro . up until this point i have never had a coors regular before . i have had all of the other beers that coors makes . this beer surprised me in how much better it was than some of the other macros . it did n t have more flavor just better flavor . easy to drink as well . if this beer was more available i would choose it over bud and the likes . i would n t go out of my way for it but if it was on tap and cheap i woudl go for it . does n t beat out schlitz which is my favorite session beer .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip glass . a opaque black color that transmits dark brown around the edges . one finger of beige foam head diminishes to a fine peripheral ring . no lacing remains on the glass . s rich black coffee and lesser dark chocolate fill the nose but allow traces of solvent carbonic acid and fermented grain to be detected also . t begins dry with coffee and a deep nuttiness of such depth that is rarely encountered even in dark brown ales . acidity is present but remains restrained . the roast turns a bit stale in the middle where acidity persists and faint dark fruit is detected . the finish is mild and smooth with earth husky roasted grain and minimal bitterness . m medium to thick viscosity creamy on the palate yet slightly acidic with moderate carbonation . d while the addition of coffee rarely makes or breaks a beer it often results in a beer that seems slightly less attractive than if it had been left off the ingredient bill . here it is well integrated and lends character that this porter might otherwise be found to lack elevating the overall experience in rare fashion .,appearance,0.6,1
becks into schell s pilsner glass . pours about a finger of white head . fades to a ring . leaves some splattered lace . color is a clear golden straw . aroma i get a big amount of skunkiness right away . lots of grain with some muted hops . nothing that impresses me . i actually get some metallic flavors here . taste more grain and skunk flavors . just like the aroma . i can taste the lower level of grassy hops here . i really ca n t pick too much out of the flavor . mouthfeel crisp and bubbly . a medium amount of carbonation shows . lighter bodied . ends dry and skunky again . overall this beer just is n t my thing . it seems to taste skunky all around . i probably wo n t be drinking this anytime soon again . i just had the sa noble pils and i prefer that much over this .,appearance,0.8,1
almost black ruby red highlights with a nice brown head that leaves sheets of lace . balanced coffee alcohol and chocolate aromas . rich coffee and chocolate flavors very roasty . light medium bodied with a roasty dry finish . label states roasted chicory and organic mexican coffee . embossed on bottom of bottle tasted,appearance,1.0,1
. ml bottle county market grocery store stevens point wisconsin appearance a haze of golden yellow to a pale orange with a lasting frothy white head . the head starts out with about inches and slowly tapers back to about a inch where it is well maintained . very much carbonated as a constant flow of tiny bubbles speed to the top if the beer from the side and bottom of the pint glass . smell there s a soapy aroma to this brew i find quite difficult to get past . taste sweet plum taste but not overwhelming . this is a tasty beer with a malty start and solid finish . the alcohol content is not easily noticed because the flavor is established so well . mouthfeel even with the obviously strong carbonation seen in the pint this brew is very smooth to the mouth . it goes down easy and even has a silky afterfeel . there s a tiny little punch in the top back of my mouth when first taking the sip . i think that may be the alcohol content . this is a very good beer . there is really something to be said for the head offered by different brewing styles . this is a light almost out of body feel that makes me very pleased that i have another full pint glass of frothy goodness waiting for me in the oversized bottle . do n t pass this one by because before you know it it s la fin du monde the end of the world .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a splendid black color with a thin milky looking head that lasts the entirety of the beer and copious rings of lacing . s rather subdued but semisweet chocolate and slight roasted coffee smells . t definite chocolate presence especially as it warms . slightly sweet finish with hints of espresso . m lighter than i expected but not necessarily bad . low carbonation is appreciated here . d this is definitely a beer that must be consumed on it s own as it tends to detract from any non dessert foods . it s uniqueness probably limits it to one per sitting for me . i did find it very tasty and if you want chocolate drink this one .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear red orange body with two finger for frothy tan head and excellent lacing s a little pine and a little citrus . i would n t call this a ipa smell and is kind of faint t nice mix of flavor and bitter hops with a little spice and citrus in the back m medium body with medium carbonation d easy to drink and kind of enjoyable but nothing really special,appearance,0.9,1
oz can gt nondescript pint a steady pour reveals very red body with pretty good sized head . stickyyy lacing . appearance is not the highlight of this brew though . s perfumey pine cone citrus grapefruit and tangerine grassy as hell smells wet and fresh . t bittersweet is a good word . grapefruit heavy pinetrees kiwi kumquat lemon grainy tree sap and tea leaves . there is a sugary sweetness in there but the woody dry hopping curbs it . subtly malted . m good showcase of good american hops with a curious sweetness and a very dry finish . screams for you to drink more . i believe i downed this one in minutes it was that incredible . d so damn drinkable shame it s as much as it is in ok . this is a very unique ipa and is a must try . could drink all day .,appearance,0.6,1
deep dark brown to black . very opaque . but no head at all at all . suckage . smells faintly chocolaty and smoky . not much gong on . ah . but it tastes pretty good . sweet chocolate milk . some coffee . smoke thrown in like hmm . like coals from the fireplace . interesting complex subtle . largely well balanced . no carbonation . suckage . so . to make this the beer for me you need a bit of bitterness in that balance carbonation and head . carbonation to help balance out the sweetness . but i im sure it would if it were there . sadly this bottle is nearly flat . bleh .,appearance,0.4,0
not impressed with the second offering from this brewery . i do n t expect to enjoy the rd one . the bbd on the bottle is so its pushing the limits with this one . a crystal clear gold color with no carbonation to be seen . no head no nothing except liquid to look at . at least it does n t have things floating in it . s very heavy on the lime . the lager is more apparent in this offering and the lime is a little more appetizing . t nothing impressive . sugary fake lime with a bad corn malt . leaves a fructose taste behind . i m starting to notice a trend with these beers . m light bodied no carbonation and leaves a sugary feel in the mouth . like you just ate a lollipop . d this is a beer for if you are having a sugar crave . could n t drink it on a regular basis tastes more like a wine cooler . i could see where it would have its place but i do n t think that day will come for me . .unless it s all there is to drink,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle with some consume by notches of july . pours a crystal clear pinkish orange hue with a pink tinted white foam . retention is pretty good as is the lacing . just when you think you have seen it all when it comes to beer appearances this one comes along . strangely fascinating looking beer . nose is difficult to describe sweet but yet tart and has a grainy vegetal aroma . almost smells like brown sugar coated baked hatch chile peppers . maybe it is the beets . taste is floral with a touch of light fruit what i would imagine chewing on rose petals to taste like . light lager sulfur with more than just a bit of hop bitterness on the finish . mouthfeel is fine for a . lager and the carbonation is nicely done . i dont know if i will go out and buy another sixer of it this year but i had no trouble finishing the one i bought .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a mug . appearance a red amber color with less than a fingers worth of head . lacing and retention are poor . about average in general but below average for a sam adams . smell the spices take center stage on the nose . i can catch some roasted malts in there too . smells good but it s something i ve smelled before for sure . taste lighter than expected off the nose . orange peel and malts come in right away followed by a bouquet of spices . just a hint of hops come in towards the middle end . not much of an aftertaste . mouthfeel decently high carbonation it goes down really smooth . great mouthfeel . drinkability extremely drinkable there s nothing offending in the start or the back that d make you not want to drink more . why is this a winter seasonal . i think i could and would drink this year round . a great beer that i m sure to drink a lot of this season .,appearance,0.6,1
i agree with most of these reviews . perhaps i ve been too affected by the recent comeback . in milwaukee i do n t know if it s the same in other cities it s the new trendy thing and has a good deal of advertising around but i find it surprisingly satisfying for a cheap macro brew of course . it is pretty light so it is very easy to drink and the mouth feel is just ok . the flavor is what makes this beer worth my while . it is crisp balanced and not too bland .,appearance,0.4,0
pale fizzy watery yellow . . . first thing i smell two feet off is an oniony skunk . do n t you love sub tropical island that could care less if your beer has sat out in the sun for years . . anyhow it turns out its not so skunky sharp pils bite that quickly subsides into wonderful malt then after its gone down the sticky residue brind back on more hops and says hay lets have another drink shall we . mouthfeel lets be honest its just good to have a brew in my mouth its cold and almost harsh bite to it the carbonation is that of warm soda but quickly smooths out .,appearance,0.4,0
pours pale orange amber with hazed clarity . holds a one finger head well after the nitro ceases . sticky patches of lace . nitro aroma masks a typical macro aroma . sour nitro tastes dominates but cereal adjunct and butterscotch in the background . extra dry aftertaste with a hint of vannila cream flavor . nearly flat carbonation and medium body allow a solid diacetyl mouthfeel which is done well if you like it that way . a little light on the hops even for an irish cream ale but aside from the slick finish it is mild and drinkable .,appearance,0.8,1
batch . room temperature bomber into a glass . a pours a dark um brown in the glass with some light penetration indicating it s not opaque . oh well . the head is pretty fizzy with two fingers of creamy beige bubbles generated at first before receding into a half finger cap on top of the brew . some streaks of lacing as i drink . s roasted malt some dark fruit and spice . but really it s not a very strong nose . i find myself struggling to pick out anything . t flavor wise this is a large improvement . roasted malt up front coffee and chocolate . the beer progresses into its belgian style half in the mid taste offering up dark fruits plums raisins as well as pepper . the finish is toasted marshmallow and grain with a smoky bent . i also get yeast in the aftertaste . m medium bodied creamy mouthfeel . d i think i paid for this which is n t offensive . but the beer is kind of mediocre . i could go either way on having it again .,appearance,0.9,1
finally the ever elusive wheatwine . it s the first wheatwine i ve ever seen on a south florida shelf . a poured into a snifter . this is already not what i expected . i thought a wheatwine would be darker similar to a barleywine but apparently not . i ll chalk this up to beer knowledge gained . at any rate it s very light sunny and clear . there is barely any foam it takes some forceful swirling to get anything at all . s heavy on the wheat heavy on the alcohol . it s rum soaked whole wheat banana bread . t whoa . this tastes like a triple hefeweizen . big ass wheat backbone lots of banana and bubblegum and the added honey creates a verdant not overbearing sweetness . although i noted plenty of alcohol in the aroma i do n t much taste it . f carbonation is low . a little wine like in feel which seems appropriate on both counts . d for such a sprawling huge beer this is rather drinkable . i ll pick up another if i can .,appearance,0.6,1
notes can not describe my complete disgust with this beer . ive tasted it several times and i am still flabbergasted that people actualy enjoy it . i ca n t stand the sweetness and i dont want to taste pie crust in a fruit beer . i do love the raspberry tart though but that is very balanced and succulent .,appearance,0.8,1
admittedly i purchased this beer out of morbid curiosity . it s got such a bad rap on here that i could n t resist the temptation to see what all the fuss was about . it may be the front runner in the wholly godawful category on ba . it does not disappoint first before i even poured this abomination the presence of the sickly demon turd green pepper at the bottom of the bottle was enough to almost make me lose my nerve . this beer has sat in the bottom of the fridge for a long time because its terrifying appearance intimidates me too much . it s a little like the feeling one would have if there was a jello salad made with rusty nails sitting in your fridge to greet you every time you opened the door . you like me would just kind of let it sit there . kind of like what my mom always said about bees and bears for that matter if you leave it alone it will leave you alone . let s get on with this . the appearance once poured is absolutely . stunningly . horrifying . the head literally ran away . sprinted . panicked . mortified to be a crown resting atop the head of this profane and evil king . once the head was gone forever which took fewer seconds than i have fingers the pepper took the plunge resulting in a sound that was like a mini version of taking a shit . as it floated also shitlike back to the top of the glass i noticed a gratuitous amount of oily slickness on the surface of the beer . gross . if you ve never smelled this insane concoction and want an identical substitute go to any cheap mexican restaurant and smell the weird carrot jalapeno mix . it smells precisely the same . no beer smell . no anything smell except for jalapeno and saltiness . yuck . the taste is carbonated pickled jalapeno juice . no malt or hops to be found . i almost do n t believe that it is actually a beer . it may be artificially colored carbonated water with jalapeno oils . sick . the mouthfeel is hard to even pay attention to . mouthfeel is a difficult enough sensation to experience specifically especially when disgusting flavors are clamboring for your attention . even if this category was a five which it most certainly is not it would not be even remotely enough to redeem this atrocity . drinkability . laughable . how drinkable is microwaved cat urine . poo tea . this has the lowest drinkability of something that is biologically safe to drink . in fact psychologically it s not safe to drink . you should get some to try it and redefine the word bad for yourself,appearance,0.2,0
this was in a pack of beers of the world purchased from bevmo . a very pale light watered down yellow . s as the color would indicate . it has a very light hoppy smell . t m maybe this is an older batch but this had that skunky quality that i abhor in brew or maybe i m not use to the euro pale lager style . it s a bit too water downed for my taste . sorry . d i would not activley seek this out but if given one at a shin dig . i would hold my tongue and accept it .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice brown body with a fluffy finger head that lasted forever . pretty good lacing . s t malty with a definitely toasted aspect . burnt sugars toffee there as well . hops are subtle but present . ca n t quite pin my finger on the fruit but it rounds it out nicely . m d nice whole body on this . nothing too aggressive making it very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pale gold light copper color with a huge white head brought on by some extremely high carbonation that leaves traces all the way down the glass . nice hoppy nose with slight earthy and herbal qualities hard to discern much else with this damned head cold . big hoppy bite right of the bat with a nice lingering bitternees pine and citrus hoppiness . the big fault on this one however would be the chemical cleaner solvent taste that is present . i m not sure how to describe it but there is definitely a rubbing alcohol flavor in there too . definitely not a desireable trait in your brew . tingly and crisp with it s medium light body this brew has a decent mouthfeel . i could barely finish this glass and would probably never buy this beer again therefore drinkability scores low .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle that has the same label as every other sam adams six pack bottle has a cheerful and smiling sam adams toasting a pint of beer . it would have been nice of them to notch the side of the label where they have the best before date month and year . appearance when poured into an american pint glass this sam adams was a straight up coffee black with a few brownish ruby red highlights at the bottom of the beer . that was the only place where a little light could shine through the darkness that is called sam adams cream stout . not only was the color great but it had an excellent to inch mocha colored head of foam that left behind tons of mocha colored rings and lace around the glass . if that was n t enough there was also a small mocha film over the top of the the beer that lasted the entire duration of the beer s life in my glass . i just ca n t say enough good things about the appearance of this beer . it was amazing . smell if i had to describe the aroma of this beer in one word i would have to use the word odd . it started off real nice with plenty of roasted malts milk chocolate roasted coffee beans and a splash of sweet caramel . that would have been just great by itself but after all that the aroma suddently changed from that to what smelled like sour roasted malt and bulk grocery store gummies . it smelled exactly like those gummies shaped like fruit and animals that you can buy at your local grocery store bulk bins for . per pound . i had no idea a beer could smell like that but sam admas managed to change my perception of what a beer can smell like . taste after the exceptional appearance and the some what odd aroma of bulk gummies i had mildly high expections that this beer was going to taste great . let me just say that it was n t all that great . i thought this beer was going to be filled with nothing but dark roasted flavors but instead it tasted like something went wrong somewhere . the first taste that showed up was those sour roasted malts that were in the aroma . they did n t need to be there . after the sour roasted malts were gone some roasted coffee beans a slice of dark chocolate and a pinch of burnt hops emerged . everything after the sour roasted malts was good but it would have been much better if it was n t for those darn sour roasted malts . it was n t just that one bottle that tasted like that it was the entire pack that tasted like that . mouthfeel it was medium bodied that had had an aftertaste of those darn sour roasted malts mixed in with espresso beans milk chocolate and a few roasted hops . what was with this beer and sour roasted malt . drinkability if this beer did n t have an infatuation with sour roasted malts i would have consistered this beer more drinkable . i might give this beer another chance down road . i just hope by that time they have stopped souring their roasted malts in this beer . hooray for the appearance but neh for everything else .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a has two full fingers of ultra fine reddish tan head . good retention . the beer appears to be a deep brown but proves to be an uber dark ruby color when held to the light . lots of good lacing down the sides of the glass . what a beauty . s one of the most unique smelling beers i have ever sampled . sweet caramelized orange peel a spicy herbal note reminiscent of cloves and mild pine some faint roasted barley undertones and a hint of sourness underlying everything else . complex but honestly a little muddled . t mildly sweet up front with some slightly dry astringent phenols coming in through the middle . more orange peel in the taste which contributes to a bitter citrusy tang on the sides of the tongue . more hop forward through the finish with little else . much more bland on the palate than i was hoping expecting . m thin body with good carbonation . somewhat dry finish which leaves me wanting another sip . overall if only this tasted as good as it looked . the nose was a little overburdened with too many ingredients and the flavor was disappointingly bland . this was an ok christmas ale but i d prefer more body and more robust flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this one up the same weekend as our tasting for the ages and figured that it was time to crack a nice summer brew . i ve been lazy as hell and am logging this after detailed notes taken on . pours typical saison . hazy golden straw filled with hints of brown highlights . however the belgian yeast in this one is a bit too much to handle . while not a gusher even with a light pour down the side this beer foams right up to the rim of my glass almost immediately . grassy and earthy hops highlight the aroma . the barnyard funk and wet hay from the brett really bring this aroma towards the top of my list of saison aromas . on the palate the grassy noble hops really take command . after trying ground break i really like the americanized saison and the european hops add another layer to this one . cloves white pepper and a dry spiced character are the other characteristics mixed with a touch of horseblanket and wet hay . nicely carbonated obviously but the hops and brett really make this enjoyable . i would n t go to great lengths to find this but i would certainly try it again .,appearance,0.6,1
well i normaly would n t review this beer for my first but hey i m bored and feel like doing so . but anyhow . the beer . lionshead is brewed from lion brewery located in eastern side of pa in a place called wilkes barre . so it s a local brew to me i m from allentown pa but currently reside in philly . now i need to save some money and this beer fit my budget for the moment . now this beer has some history to me due to my early college years hanging out with my friends in kutztown university . i remember learning about this beer at a early years of age and i also remember the selling point to be the price comming in at under a case . i today purchased this case for . apon opening the bottle there was a nice quick pssst . this is a good sign . i found a clean pilsner glass and poured the brew in . there is a light golden color to the not so bubbley liquid . by appearance alone you would probably pass by this beer or think it s insert popular light beer name here . put apon taste you might be slightly surprised . key word slightly . the beer has a more malty er taste then i would expect but not in a bad way . the beer is no flying fish or magic hat or any other good priced brew at that but it is a serious pick if you want to drink something and you feel like your beer taste buds can take a slight down grade . now that i think about it lionshead kinda reminds me more of pabst blue ribbon kicked up a notch . oh yeah . the college life is coming to me like a acid flash back drinking this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
. ml . no best by date . appearance pours a slightly hazy ruby brown with an inch of foamy off white head on top . head is slow to settle leaving behind a nice lace along the glass . aroma bottle depicts oranges though the aroma is more a tart cherry with some hints of sweetness . taste mouthfeel aroma may not be orange but initial flavor certainly is . develops into a overripe orange flavor that is offset by a weird bitter rotting sensation . orange clementine flavors dominate throughout though . not like any saison i ve ever had . not sure i like this one though i do n t hate it either .,appearance,0.9,1
i just did n t care for this one at all . a pretty golden orange color in the glass but the fragrance was musty to me and actually unpleasant . i understand it may the fruit flavor comes from apricots . as expected the taste did n t improve the experience . i gave the rest of the six pack away and got similar reviews from all who tried it . i see this appearing everywhere in my area so maybe i m in the minority .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a fairly simple review . this is very much like the original michelob ultra except for this is a tad maltier and has color to it . it doesnt taste or smell bad it just doesnt taste or smell . if it had more flavor it would score much higher than it does now . however it is definitley a step up from the regular and if i had to choose between the two this one would get my vote for sure .,appearance,0.8,1
purchased at plumpjack s in san francisco ca presentation . oz bottle undated poured into my stone levitation tulip . appearance one of the best looking belgian pale s i have seen . a bit clouded golden pour with little whisps of yeast flying everywhere . a large inch big bubbled head which inch remains until the last drop is consumed . excellent lacing stuck to the entire rounded wall of my glass . smell at first scent it kind struck me as a bit sour maybe with a touch of barnyard to remind me of a saison . but then the scent turned to a bit sweet . confused . towards the end it smelled like a weak tripel . wtf . taste a bit sweet at first with some citrus flavors as well as maybe some unripe bananas and maybe even a taste of pear . a tad medicinal as well . looses it s flavor when it warms which is odd . mouthfeel moderate carbonation a bit creamy . drinkability fairly easy drinking brew . drink this one on the cooler side . towards the end it starts to take on the taste of a watery green banana beer if that makes any sense at all .,appearance,1.0,1
we pour a brew of glowing golden yellow . it holds a glorious three finger cream colored head with some of the best retention weve ever seen . it has taken at least ten minutes for it to calm down to the point of sippage . lacing is snowy and thick around the glass . there is no sediment but serious haze . carbonation appears voracious . the aroma is of a beautiful belgian style yeast . it is bready steely and almost a bit funky . we also pick up orange and coriander as if were flirting with a wit . on top of this come bright and fruity citric hops with orange and grapefruit shining through . additionally there is pineapple sweetness and pale malts that are both bright and bready to smooth things over . booze comes in and out with a faint sting . as we sip the flavors begin with bitterness of grain both coppery and rich . these also appear wheaty and with striking sourness . the front also boasts plastic phenols and standard citric hops . the belgian yeast also makes an appearance adding immediate bitterness . with the peak of the swallow we get bittering citrus and fruit peel . the hops swoop in to steal the show with bright grapefruit and a calming lemon flavoring . we finish with spicy sweetness of cooked fruit soapy hops booze medicinals and yeast . things here are cleaner and much less pronounced . the aftertaste breathes of phenolic bitterness fusel alcohols grassy hops and a general bitterness . the body is medium and the carbonation is high almost to the point of being overwhelming . there is smooth slurp and huge cream to each sip which is helped along by the generous billowy head . the mouth is left finely dried but the astringency is not overwhelming . the abv is appropriate and the beer drinks easily . overall what we enjoyed most about this brew was how true it stayed to the style . everything that was supposed to be there was and it was executed with extreme precision . the bitterness was pronounced but perfectly controlled with that sweeter fruitier edge . the hops also showed a nice variety throughout only adding to an already exemplary beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a fluffy thick white three fingered head fades very slowly and leaves gobs of lace . medium carbonation and medium bodied . color is a light golden . nose is malty and has raisin overtones . starts and finishes fruity with some sweetness and just a hint of bitterness . pricey . for a ml bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
a a medium amber color with a very robust creamy white head . it came out about thumbs thick and settled down to about half . it has a very creamy and milky head . carbonation consists of very fine bubbles . lacing is incredible . s it smells of citrus orange or grapefruit with floral notes . it s not overly complex but pleasing . t i do n t taste any oak . i was expecting more but it just tastes like an ipa . i m disappointed because i really expected something new from this beer . it s not awful because it s a decent ipa it s just that i wanted some wood flavor . or something . anything . i appreciated that they could hide the abv in this beer . m it s about average without anything unique . it s a bit astringent in the aftertaste . it has a wonderful head but the mouthfeel does n t have any punch or carbonating zing . o i did n t like this beer . i did n t feel like this warranted its own beer because it did n t taste unique enough to be its own beer . that might sound strange but i wanted this beer to give me something new and it just tasted like a regular old dfh ipa . maybe the astringency or color came from the wood or something but i really did n t pick up any flavor at all from it . i did n t pick up any oak vanilla or anything . it s a pity that i have to rate such a beautiful beer so low .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured a rich dark brown color with tinges of cola around the rim of the glass . surprisingly this did n t really have much for a head . .it showed up about seconds after the pour and the tan colored foam swiftly dissolved only leaving behind a ring of bubbles around the glass . there is very modest lacing on the glass and rather more liquid residue resembling the aforementioned cola . s very tempting aromas of semi sweet chocolate but mixed in there as well is molasses dark toffee and mild coffee bean . overall the aromas are mild with the chocolate coming off the strongest . very little bittering hops . .just more of a dry finish . t this is a nice rich chocolate flavored brew . it s not as nice as say a young s double chocolate stout but this comes close . there are also sweet malty flavors that resemble caramel and mild mocha . very mild bitterness on the finish . .tasty indeed . m not really a full bodied beer as advertised but still a good effort towards medium fullness . the carbonation is fine and relatively mild leaving a creamy chocolaty richness to swirl around the palate . d yes please . i d definitely enjoy these throughout my evening and wish i had more than the that came with my winter sampler pack . rich sweet and comforting describe this best and i think most people who appreciate a decent brew will like this .,appearance,0.4,0
blacker than the blackest night in the glass . a semi soft pour garners an astounding finger head that is n t going anywhere minutes later . you could float a toy boat on top . aroma is less present i smell the coffee and the earth and a few bitter hops . a little musty actually . not much else . and not strongly even when snuffling big . taste is subdued like the aroma . good not my favorite taste but very good . coffee for sure some dark roasty chocolate there s a malt squeezing in there somewhere but very subtly blended . no overthrows of flavor on either end which i assume is a good thing . me i m looking for sweeter but with this ripa i understand . booze is well hidden but creeps up on you . the mouthfeel is great but dry and leaves a bit of a secondary hops taste as it departs . good for some not for me . still i understand . very respectable . it would get higher marks form me but the mustiness is a little off putting .,appearance,1.0,1
big thanks to kenm for this bottle . poured into a stone nonic . a pours black with milk chocolate colored head . major milk stout lacing and on a violent pour you can definitely end up with finger head . s not what i was expecting . a lot more ris character than i anticipated roasted wood malts hickory chocolate and a touch of lactose in the finish . t basically much like the nose with more milk chocolate feel to the chocolate and a touch stronger lactose in the finish . it s good but not really what i expected . i was hoping for a really powerfully sweet mokah like experience but instead it kind of comes off like a generic decent ris with some milk chocolate added to the recipe . m the weakest part of the beer in my opinion . i always look for creaminess in milk stouts but this one came off as thin even for a single stout and the carbonation was more prickly than creamy . it does leave a little creaminess in the residue but that s about it . not a trainwreck but definitely does n t stand up to its reputation . o i would love to revisit this beer on tap but until then i figure i wo n t be seeking out this beer again . my quest for fantastic milk stouts goes on and leaves moloko behind .,appearance,0.9,1
i acquired an extra can of this so i decided to review it as unobjectionable as possible . oz vented wide mouth can poured into a pint glass . pours a golden yellow color with a thin fizzy white head that quickly disappears . the aroma is pretty non existent with faint grainy malt . the taste much like the aroma is pretty bland with a faint grain flavors and just a hint of hops . the mouthfeel is thin and prickly from the high amount of carbonation . the drinkability is high due to the low abv but i am not sure i would want to consume much in one sitting due to getting bored . overall a pretty subpar american macro light lager .,appearance,0.3,0
from their website our harvest ale comes from a single batch brewed once a year as a salute to all hop lovers . we employ eight hop strikes combining some of america s most flavorful and aromatic hop varieties amarillo cascade chinook and nugget . the finishing hops are freshly harvested from our estate vines and added to the beer within hours of picking . the result is a complex showcase of hop flavor and aroma balanced against a malt presence that is supported by a firm but not overwhelming bitterness . poured into a pint glass . copper color with two fingers of creamy offwhite head that really stands up . leaves nice lacing . aromas of faint citrus hops . i expected a little more punch in the nose from the description . first sip is mildly bitter with a good malt backbone . drinks more like an american version of an english bitter . a little astringency at the end of the sip . mouthfeel is light not watery . the astrigency is metalic coppery . drinkable beer . do n t think it is anywhere near an aipa . flavors and aromas are more suited to an americanized esb . the astrigency is a little off putting . sparge water too hot . mineral additions to water . do n t know for sure . but should be corrected for next year s batch .,appearance,0.9,1
trader joe s was selling single cans of this stuff for just each so i picked one up and brought it home . the beer poured a crystal clear pale yellow color that made a two finger white dish soap looking head that disappeared in less than seconds . surprisingly it did leave a few spots of lace on the glass . the beer smelled like bubble gum . lots of sugary sweetness and nothing else . the taste is just simple sweet grainy maltiness with the slightest himt of hop presence . not enough hops to balanc it though . it remains an unimpressive sugar water flavored beer . the mouthfeel is watery thin with medium carbonation . not much body to this but it goes down easy if you do n t mind the sweetness . no alcoholic flavor and no aftertaste . i d rather spend the extra money and get something worth drinking .,appearance,0.3,0
this tripel has a really great label design . it pours an orange yellow glow through the haze . the head is massive billowy and ice cream like in its consistency . it leaves sheets of chunky lace . the aroma is of grapefruit mandarins marashino cherries and vanilla . the taste is very fruity with a good belgian yeast character . lots of citrusy hops are preasant . the finish is sweet and somewhat alcoholy . the mouthfeel is syrupy and slick . this is a very tastey citrusy and tart tripel . its good but not as good as the bornem dubbel .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours into my pint glass a light mahagony with a finger of bright foam . this trails into a lacing pattern that reminds me of a coral reef quite beautiful . s sweet malty aromas candylike and slightly fruity . there is also something very close to bannana esters but probably this is just the sweet fruitiness . t sweet and bready like a warm piece of shortcake . not really much spice to it so it does n t give the cinnimon bun effect but still delicious . there is less fruit in the taste than in the nose just a touch of sweet orange . m just about average balanced between carbonation and syrupiness but i like some more syrup in my ipa so i m not enjoying balance . d this is a very enjoyable beer . it s not all that complex or hoppy but is good at being what it is a no fuss english style ipa . recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
founders makes some truly amazing inspired beers . this is not one of them . it certainly pours looking good . the delicious amber of an ipa whose malt will make its presence known before cruel hops cut through it delicately topped by a thick dishwater head . but then you raise the glass to your nose . . . chalky . the citrus notes have to fight against a strange earthy chalky smell . i like noble hops but this is not the fine summer s dirt of hallertauer this is the smell you get when you fall face first into a puddle of mud . taste follows smell it is dominated by the strange chalky presence and the alcohol makes itself more felt than it ought be . i live in f country so perhaps i am merely spoiled by their expert use of hops i did have a fresh dreadnaught yesterday but this beer just was n t that good . founders makes a lot of really good beers . drink those not this one .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle . after anxiously twisting off the cage the cork pulled out with a muted anticlimactic pup sound . shit . poured a still deep brown into a brandy snifter . definitely some nice big bourbon on the nose with rich dark chocolate tobacco plums and figs . good nose . flavor is big rich and decadent . dark unsweetened chocolate plums a bit of a vinous grapey character . tobacco and leather in there . a bit of hot bourbon around the edges . good flavors but this thing is basically near flat and the palate just does not properly carry the flavors . shame this would have benefited greatly by some carbonation .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle . pours a slighlty hazy amber with a pretty average head . aroma of citrusy hops malt and honey . the flavor is a little weird very malty sweet for an ipa but excellent hop flavor also . there is not any real discernable bitterness to balance the malt but as i said excellent hop flavor . i do n t taste the advertised ibu in this beer . it could stand a little more bitterness hops but it is very enjoyable regardless . also this is a tweener to me slightly bigger than an ipa but not really an iipa .,appearance,0.6,1
acquired this bottle directly from stone brewing co. in escondido . there was a free tour and a tasting of four of their year round beers . awesome . . . the head was very disappointing . the beer looks filtered like most of stone s beers . it is a dark amber color . it does n t have a very distinct or strong smell except for maybe caramel and oak . the taste is sweet almost soda like . the malt tastes caramel y which suites its style . the hop character is almost undetectable unusual for stone . although it is almost abv the highway is very drinkable . overall a drinkable but not particularly impressive beer . mitch should stick to brewing alone .,appearance,0.4,0
ben is too kind after more than beers this is easily the worst beer i have ever had . it is a beer by label only if there was a lower rating like zero it would have gotten it . comes in a clear bottle so you can see the chili pepper can you say pasteurized cow piss not worth the . .,appearance,0.2,0
presentation i found this ml can in montreal saturday . it was the first time i heard about this one . appearance it pours beautiful brownish gold colour with a very generous foamy white head . it dissappears fast but it leave nice laces . good carbonation smell i got a strong aroma . it smells so much that my cat wanted it to taste i got that strange habit to lick my empties . right away . the aroma itself shows a major presence of corn adjunct . taste it is bitter hops but interesting . unfortunetely maize is named in the ingredients list . its bitter aftertaste lasts a very long time in your throat . mouthfeel the carbonation burns too much my tongue and palate . drinkability this imported beer was cheap and it can be a cheap alternative to all these buds and more expensive macros of the world .,appearance,0.8,1
a unique looking beer . pours a deep dark red similar color to rosewood . there s a thin tan head and a little bit of carbonation coming up from below . a very mild nose on this one smelling slightly of sweet malt and cinnamon . tastes of semi sweet toasted malts but i m not picking up any ofthe spiciness that others mention . there is a slight piney bitterness in there but overall i find it a bit boring . mouthfeel is light and crisp drinkable if this flavor is what you re into .,appearance,1.0,1
a . pours out a very light pale yellow with hardly a head on it . very poor retention and hardly any lacing . not much carbonation either . s. corn grass or hay with mildew growing on it . t. sweet corn some other sweet stuff and a little grass but not much of anything else . m o . a light watery sticky beer that is rather forgetful . awhile back a friend of mine who told me about beer advocate told me beck s was pretty much another budweiser but even though budweiser is nothing great i ll take that or rolling rock over beck s any day .,appearance,0.4,0
a friend of mine here in greensboro thinks this beer is the one all be all and shared a bottle with me sunday night.poured into a standard pint glass a deep clear amber bronze with a half finger slight off white head atop great clarity and hue to the beer.whoo man the aromas are borderline harsh just wicked resin with a bit of caramel base but the hop onslaught is wicked in not such a good way.the ibu s is just overkill on the palate its dry as all get out and bitter to the hilt wicked pine resin and alcohol make you wan na grab a glass of water and chug it.iam a full on hophead but this is overkill to the umteenth degree sorry brian i told ya i liked it but man that stuff is harsh .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle . served in a nonic pint glass the beer pours a hazy gold color with about a inch white head that went away pretty quickly . no lacing whatsoever . the brew smells like lemon limeade made with some kind of sugar substitute . it tastes the same way to me mostly like some kind of lemonade with lime flavor and sugar substitute maybe like a diet lemonade drink . it sure does n t taste like good lemonade . after a while it just gets harder and harder to finish this bottle . mouthfeel body is light and it has decent carbonation . overall i just do n t care for this brew . i ve had worse but i certainly wo n t buy this again especially for . a bomber .,appearance,0.4,0
a golden brew with extremely intense carbonation large head fueled by the bubbling . a lot of lacing . s strong hay a very dry aroma a slight hint of malt . a hint of apples . t a bit of alcohol but this is subdominant . with a strong hay presence and a bit of a dry malt . aftertaste is a slightly ascerbic bitterness . m very dry but also refreshing thin a bit of carbonation . d pretty good . an enjoyable beer i would n t mind having again . it is n t fantastic but it is worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a luscious peach dark gold color with a substantial fluffy two finger head that exhibits excellent retention and lacing . initial aroma of delicate piney herbal hops followed by a variety of fruity esters apple melon . taking a sip some dry fruit rinds first come to mind followed by a wave of almost musty yeast a little bit of spice and fresh tropical fruit mango keeps coming to mind maybe pineapple . the grain merely serves as a conduit for these other great flavors . bitterness follows and the beer ends on a long dry note . carbonation is mild and very fine while the body is soft and almost creamy . the alcohol is n t felt at all in the mouth . only in the head if one enjoys this brew too fast . there is so much at work here it s really quite amazing . all of the flavors blend together fantastically and the dryness and range of fruity notes make this beer truly stand out . not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a trappist brew but very unique and surprisingly refreshing .,appearance,1.0,1
pours from the tap to a pretty chocolate brown with a thick tan head that lingers well and leaves good lacing . unfortunately the rest of the beer did not quite live up to the appearance . nose and taste were both a sweet chocolate toffee but were also slightly muted . the really dissappointing feature was the mouthfeel for this thin boided beer which unfortunately led to a short watery finish . not a bad beer but not more of a chocolate stout than an impy and for that i ll take rogue .,appearance,0.9,1
it would serve no purpose to review one style of beer against another which in my opinion is a common occurance on sites like this . you would not compare a sports car to a pick up truck . although both automobiles they are designed to serve different purposes . with this kept in mind i will review this beer in comparision to others of its kind . a drank straight from a oz . can although have poured it in a glass mug before typical straw color from what i remember . s typical maco beer smell . tolerable slightly pungent . taste light malt flavor readily apparent grassy hop taste yes it is possible to taste hops in an american macro . dry finish with light malt flavor crisp carbonation . m light moderately carbonated crisp refreshing slightly dry finish . d when cold very easy to drink many of these . i have had some batches that have seemed slightly off and the adjuct corn flavor is more apparent but by no means as much as miller brand products . overall keep it cold and you have an above average average beer at a great price . a better product and value than the rest of the mass produced swill .,appearance,0.6,1
oz brown bottle poured into my st. feuillien snifter . nice aroma fruity and sweet with a malty character . the beer is thick and very sweet not hoppy at all as i d expect from an ipa but more characteristic of a belgian strong ale . it s balanced well and the oak aging definitely makes a strong impression both in the smell and character of the beer as well as the mellowed out flavor . i d love to try this one aged for a few years . overall a fantastic beer although not quite what i expected from a double ipa . it s easy to drink sweet and well balanced . dogfish head has another winner on their hands now if only they could lower the price and make it available to the masses .,appearance,0.6,1
miller at least tries to make one beer that has a small degree of character . poured into a pint glass at deg . straw color with thick head that lasts due to a lot of forced carboniation . the aroma is the typical beery smell of a beer high in adjuncts . this beer does have a rather smooth taste . for an industrial lager mgd has a decent body . where the front end is smooth the middle and finish become astringent almost biting . very rough . mgd while not craft beer is an improvement over its competitors .,appearance,0.3,0
the head retention and lacing could have been better but this beer makes up for that in the other departments . the aroma was very nice as the saaz hops are quite noticeable . there s some malt in the background too but the hops seems to take center stage . both malts and hops are present in the initial flavor yet the hops seem to prevail in the end . this truly is a flavorful lager and that s why i prefer it to many others i ve had . the carbonation level is rather lively but i feel that s just as it should be with this style . truly a drinkable beer and i m hoping the local store will have plenty more of it on hand this summer .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to manversusbeer for this beauty . a pours super dark thick and black as pitch . massive head that lingers for awhile . lacing is huge as it drinks . s smells of coffee chocolate burnt toast and huge citrus hops . there is a beautiful sweetness deep in there that i really appreciate in a black ale . t starts off with sweet caramel notes balanced well with roasty bitters . the beer then turns up the hop profiles and becomes very bitter . however . there is a smoothness a creaminess a silkiness to this beer that is remarkable . m full bodied beer . the silky smooth malts linger but are eventually overwhelmed by the bitter hops . lasting essence is pure bitter hop . o if you are a fan of black ipas or whatever they re called this is a beer that you need to try . great work by a great brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a pint glass at winking lizard tavern in akron . a slice of orange was mounted on the side of the glass . was a follow up to a three philosophers and accompanied a spicy chicken sandwich with fries . this was certainly not the right way to enjoy this beer but it was the first belgian white i have tried and was not sure what to expect . appearance sunny yellow . cloudy . very think white head formed from tiny bubbles . looked almost like a smidge of meringue on top . smell not really strong . could n t pick up much of anything . better than bud but hard to describe . i think the taste of the hot sauce was strong enough to diminish the main smell . taste was very light slightly tart . kind of refreshing . the orange served in the glass almost overpowered whatever was there to discover . i did notice a slight alcohol flavor . not a good pairing with hot sauce . mouthfeel combo with hot sauce made me pucker . was very light in consistency . drinkability actually had a hard time drinking it . this is one i would like to try again while outdoor in the dead heat of summer . everything about it screamed light and highly drinkable but not appropriate with spicy food .,appearance,0.9,1
almost like drinking a shot . the appearance is nothing to write home about . however the aroma is intoxicating . the most wonderful taste going . i ca n t quite place it but it is very good . just the rite consistency and feel . i could keep drinking these all nite .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a dark reddsih brown . creamy looking head high . slightly cloudy . smell is malt cardboard and hops . taste is coffee roasted malt chocolate wood maple i think with alcohol late and light . way better on the tongue than in the nose some warming light body light effervesence slightly dry finish . watery throughout . decent overall but only decent .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance clear pale yellow color utterly transparent and shallow but blessed with a full and frothy pure white head . aroma ill. corny flat typical of most pale lagers but with no redeeming qualities sticky sweet too almost painfully so . taste none . . . clean empty but potent in the strength . a panther in pajamas silky but strong and ultimately very thinly bodied and utterly flavorless . as has been noted previously a basic baltic malt likka . who needs it . learn from my sad experience . avoid like the bubonic plague . . .,appearance,0.7,1
live reviewed from collins pub in seattle . got a nice full pint of the brew about of khaki coloured head that s thick and sticks like a devil . body is evenly fogged and a nice dark amber edging on orange . smell is indeed quite hoppy pine and earthy spice . jumped right in to get a taste very sweet for the low abv with very fruity hop expression . red apple peel . malt is pretty retrained nothing overly toasted though there is a notable fresh grain taste of oatmeal . clay notes . yeast is decidedly new world and very clean . afternotes are a touch alpha heavy and salty . a sublimely full mouthfeel for such a low gravity . good carbonation balances this well . a great standard ipa for chewing and quaffing alike .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from ml bottle into weizen glass . had best before date of . a absolutely beautiful looking brew . rich golden hue with pillowy head that did not dissipate hardly at all . s nose of spiciness mostly a little fainter that i would have preferred but still solid . t m i have to say the taste left me slightly disappointed after the smell and appearance . mouthfeel was quite watery . got a little better after it warmed slightly in the glass . the spiciness was there but i just was expecting a little more out of this beer . d definitely drinkable not my favorite hefeweizen but is on my list of ones i would have again .,appearance,1.0,1
golden amber with full big thick white head . huge assertive fruity malt spice sweet pear nose really pleasant although sweet in character . medium light body but still retains a rich mouthfeel with some creamy character . perhaps a bit thin but rich in flavor of fruity bitter hops white pepper lots of citrus character in the mouth . nose keep getting better and better in the glass as the beer warms . lime citrus hop finish . all around really a nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours from oz . bottle a pale golden yellowish straw color . aggressive pour yielded little head but decent carbonation and some nice sediment . could be a little darker and headier . smell is juicy citrus piney hop slightly floral as well . taste has a good amout of bitter piney citrus hops fresh barely ripe grapefruit and a hint of soap . hop flavor is good but it could have a little more malt to balance this out . good finish slightly dry . mouthfeel is nice soft smooth . drinkability is very good for an ipa as the flavor wo n t overwhelm but is enough to stimulate the taste buds .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . . a pale greenish yellow color . head is not dense at all fizzy and has horrible retention . not really any lacing either . . s somewhat sweet somewhat grassy . . t has a hay like sweetness that is similar to unfermented wort . spiciness from the yeast decent amount of peceived bitterness and some grassy hop flavor . . m light body . good amount of carbonation dry finish . . d not ungodly bad but the style is n t something good to begin with .,appearance,0.4,0
crystal clear to the point of shining this beer had scant bead but a lovely sudtained frothy white head . mostly malts in the smell but is moderated by some bittery hops . this is reasonably sweet with a distinctive and pleasant lime taste to it . it is overly oily in the mouth and when combined with the sweetness makes it not very nice in the mouth . not very exciting or engaging this is drinkable at best seeing as it has a substantial corn component it probably has more charcter than expected,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle into delirium tremens glass . batch x bottled . a pours a hazy golden with a thick bubbly white head that slowly faded into a thick film that lasted the whole beer through and left an incredible fuzzy sheet of solid lacing down the glass . beautiful . s amazing notes of golden fruits chardonnay tart peaches sour green apples and funky brett . t follows the nose with complicated tart golden flavors a touch of peach and melon lemon zest and a delicate barnyard horse blanket funkyness . aftertaste is full of woody oak and dry tannins that round out the flavors . the brett and oak are so well integrated into this beer that it is hard to describe . the vinous quality of this beer is also incredible . the chardonnay really took . m wonderful mouthfeel with just the right amount of tartness to make this beer super refreshing but not overpoweringly sour . medium bodied with medium tingly carbonation . finish is crazy dry . d one of most well crafted beers that i ve ever had and perhaps my favorite rr beer yet other than pliny . and maybe consecration . this beer is so clean and drinkable it s scary . over a year of aging has only dried this beer out and made it even more complicated . well worth the price if you can get a bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks for this one steve . pours almost black in color with a very small off white head . pure booze on the nose . a bit of actual bourbon but primarily booze . there is a little bit of honey and sweet malt too . the sweetness is almost overwhelming . pure honey and graham cracker maybe some vanilla . a little bit of bourbon but quite a bit of booze overall . medium body with very low carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
bomber . pours thick and pitch black no light can penetrate this . has a nice sized brown head that fades to medium ring that leaves an awesome lace . smells of dark roasted malt slight hop profile smells a tad spoiled . in the mouth it is a bit tangy mouth watering . a little sour . roasted coffee and dark malt are the show here with a light hop bite . finishes puckering . smooth and full a nice carbonation dances on the toungue . easily drinkable and a overall good stout that dosnt do anything amazing but does everything well . cheers . paid . for a bomber .,appearance,1.0,1
a hmm . clear straw wussy head . and floaties . i get a bad feeling about this one . s a touch of that skunky and sweet floral hops . some sockiness as well . t bready i suppose . mild overall flavor with a graininess and mild hop bitterness . m carbonation level is actually quite nice unlike a lot of pils lagers . slightly slick mouthfeel . d not bad easy drinking lager i guess . not outstanding .,appearance,0.4,0
the first of a long line of great cask beers at the casks of march event at rustico in northern va. had to get it quick because it was gone in minutes . poured a cloudy dark golden color with little to no head of only large bubbles . very opaque in nature in that it did n t reflect light in the traditional way most beers do . for a hophead the aroma was the epitome of a greatness . it was almost like to i rounded up a few varieties of hop plants and then picked off the flowers and mashed them in the palm of my hand while inhaling . positively breathtaking . heavy citrus and pine notes with doses of light toffee as a background . somewhat medicinal . almost a peach peel sweet and tart mixture . the mouthfeel was understandably smooth . virtually no carbonation . am i drinking grapefruit juice mashed with pine sap . i mean that in the best way possible . . the taste had that peachy quality citrus and a bitter burning sensation through the finish . awesome beer .,appearance,0.7,1
the only thing that made this beer really awesome was drinking it while watching old faithful go off in yellowstone . a stereotypical amber color pretty clear to s decent notes of caramel and a hint of oats though there really was n t much for odor t solid caramel and hints of grain in there . no detectable hops really . very average . m rather thin but finished very smooth after a swish or two d very drinkable as this was a rather light amber that was just that . light in most categories . very average overall,appearance,0.4,0
cl brown duvel esque glass served into westvleteren goblet in rome italy . reviewed live . a one finger head devoid of cream of bad thickness and average retention . cloudy lemon yellow colour . sm lemon citrus esters . a mild strength aroma . t lemon citrus ester hops . very refreshing but simple . full barley body . mf coarse a bit too dry and ever so slightly too thick . fairly complementary of the style . dr average abv range easy drinking and limited quality . fair price .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a nice clear amber colour with a white large bubbled head that dies quickly to a film . s aromas are slightly metalic and sweet . t a sweet and malty taste with a little bitterness on the finish . m a little watery and slightly overcarbonated . o yet another mediocre offering from this brewery who have failed to deliver anything of quality since the pale ale and rogers .,appearance,0.8,1
a i love the look of this beer extremely dark brown with a huge tight foam head . foam is persistent . very small bubble carbonation . s muted yeastiness and malt . t muted wheat beer flavours some apple with dry dark malts flavours toffee bread and a hint of molasses . quite dry . hops are unusually apparent . spicy too . m medium bodied . d kind of like a cross between a dunkle and a regualr weisse . very nice .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle . west lakeview . abv . mikkeller black hole pours well like the name implies . not a trace of light comes through even when backlit . the mocha head grew to a hefty one plus finger billowy head . as the head slowly fell to a respectable cap it left patchy lacing on its way . each drink leaves drink lines piled on top of the last . this is an excellent looking stout . the aroma is loaded with dark berries . this is supposedly brewed with coffee but the only coffee i can pick up is stale . the berries were inviting upfront when a little colder but as this stout warms there s the unmistakable aroma of burnt rubber wafting through the air . the rubber combined with an overpowering alcohol presence leaves me wishing i cracked open something else for the evening . coming back to the aroma . as it warms even more the rubber and alcohol are still there but fall to the back and cocoa powder comes forward which improves things but does n t make up for the burnt rubber . the flavor while better than the aroma still falls short of expectations . the berries play a big role in the throughout but i just ca n t get around the burnt rubber and overabundance of alcohol . there s really not much to say about the flavor except it s just not very good . the mouthfeel falls far short as well . it s watery and thin with huge amounts of alcohol fumes rising through the mouth and nose . now do n t get me wrong . i believe a solid shot of alcohol often enhances big stouts such as this . unfortunately the alcohol crosses the line in this case . i would n t drink this again and there s no way i would ever recommend it to anyone . i m going to finish the bottle for the sake of keeping an open mind but this is a lost cause . the initial pour was good and i was anxious for a drink it was downhill after that . this is my second beer from mikkeller . the first being beer geek breakfast . i thought that was underwhelming and was hesitant to try another mikkeller brew . unfortunately i bit the bullet and bought black hole . it not only left me wanting something different but put a dent in my wallet as well .,appearance,0.9,1
hand grenade option at a party at the in laws . coors light or the hornet . after buying many hornet cases in college i figured this was a good time to review . a typical straw fizzy head . no lacing no retention . s adjuncty not as bad as many . very timid . t corn mild thin bitterness in the end . not bad . m smooth and crisp . thin and watery no body . some carbonation in the end . d easy to pound these little buggers . nice opening for mass consumption inoffensive taste . a decent thirst quencher on a hot day . low abv for a oz . type brew .,appearance,0.4,0
special thanks to alcstradamus for this one . poured from a oz . bottle into a surly pint glass . a vigorous pour yielded a creamy finger light caramel colored head with great retention and outrageous frothy web like lacing . brew itself is deep almost opaque brown . s coffee caramel light hint of chocolate . t roasted coffee beans hop tartness and alcohol . very smokey . bit of bitter dark chocolate at the finish . alcohol also becomes more apparent towards the end . m light bodied and relatively coarse . very clean and finishes simple and quick with little aftertaste . d highly drinkable . this beer is very balanced for the style . not overly coffee or chocolaty and with a lightness that makes it go down easy . quite enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
what a great pour . i havent seen a head that tall in awhile.pcb s cabot street wheat poured a thick frothy solid white head that lingered and left a lace around my whole glass.it smelled of bananas with a citrus twist.the color was a cloudy light yellow.it yielded a banana wheaty taste with a touch of sour lemon at the finish.it leaves a dry feeling in the mouth with virtually no aftertaste.a very good light beer for a hot summer day .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a deep red with a slight head that subsided quickly . i could not detect any perceptible aroma . the flavor was sweet with a dark malt character that hinted at coffee and chocolate with a dry flavorful finish . the body was medium yet somehow i though it would be lighter . a good beer to try if you have never had it .,appearance,0.4,0
oz into ommegang bpa glass . very faint off white head that fades quickly over an extremely clear golden to orange colored body . aromas are awesome . fresh tangerine pineapple mango and sweet maltiness . really light on the palate for a dipa with flavors of juicy grapefruit pine and guava . great sweet malt backbone to help balance . delicious . abundant carbonation keeps this one from becoming thick on the mouthfeel . nice dry finish . the intense level of the flavor profile is somewhat surprising given the lt abv . whether this one is a pte clone or not it s straight delicious and i will be searching feverously for a case starting tomorrow morning .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from ml bottle into tulip glass . a light brown which is dark for the style . generous head and incredible lacing . what a great look . s what is this coffee doing in my dubbel . roasted malts some dough . t dark dark dark roasted malts . this tastes almost more like an irish stout than a proper dubbel . nice belgian yeast character and heavy alcohol saves it from crossing the channel . there is a hint of candi sugar . hoppiness is pretty subdued . m high attenuation saves this modestly carbonated beer from getting boring . pretty easy to drink . overall this is a funny little beer . i certainly enjoy it it is very well made . looks fantastic easy to drink and plenty interesting . but it is not really a dubbel with all those roasted malts and i frankly have a problem with that .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle bought from the brewery for if i recall correctly . poured into a tulip glass . appearance somewhat cloudy orange color with yellow around the edges . two fingers of head or so of medium and large bubbles which quickly disappears to a thin layer . a light cream thin head of tiny bubbles is left that almost covers the entire surface then dies to just a ring around the outside eventually . no lacing . aroma a super musty funk aroma . very strong citrus as well perhaps lime or spoiled white grapes . actually it smells a lot like fermenting grapes . very fragrant . taste dank basement must . absolutely huge funky barnyard flavor . white grapes and some orange and lemon citrus flavors up front slightly sweet and very acidic as well . orange kiwi sweetness in the middle i assume that s the guava . slight undertones of the cedar wood with a slightly tannic somewhat dry finish . mouthfeel high carbonation and thin mouthfeel . almost watery due to its dryness . huge flavors make this not at all obvious and the dryness is n t either due to the sweet fruit flavors . drinkability . huge funky and fruit flavors make this beer quite tasty but not that drinkable . half of the magnum was enough for me right now but i d definitely have it again .,appearance,0.4,0
tasted this brand new beer on its first day of availability sept. at the delerium cafe in brussels right before the belgian beer paradise weekend . my gawd this stuff is terrible . alcopop is too nice of a term for it . appearance a glowing radioactive green that probably is visible in a dark room . slight head that quickly fades . aroma sweet sweet sweet artificial fruit flavors . taste reminds me of a cross between a bartles james wine cooler and cheap margarita mix . is there really beer in there somewhere . mouthfeel give me another beer to clean out my palate and quickly . drinkability not in this lifetime .,appearance,0.2,0
blind beer from khazadum with the text you may want to be careful with this one . poured into a large snifter from a ml bottle corked capped and foiled . this cork was a bitch to get out as well . a oh my god does this beer re define darkness or what . i ca n t say i ve seen anything pour as dark as this beer to date and even the thinnest parts of my snifter are still obscured by this liquid . absolutely no head at all and no lacing but there are some serious alcohol legs on this . i was actually a bit astonished when this poured out since it was a corked and caged green bottle . seriously scary looking . . s i have seen hell and now i smell it . this is a frightening aroma no doubt about it . if i could imagine what the inside of a witch s cauldron brewing the potion of immediate death this is it . it s an insane melange of intense soy sauce chocolate burnt plastic slight smoke anise and lots and lots of booze mixed with fruits . i am honestly afraid to put this anywhere near my mouth . t no . no . i take a small sip and almost immediately gag . this is liquid fire and brimstone and sulphur and if anyone wondered why the world did n t end this weekend it s because the rapture was contained in this pandora s bottle . it s a ton of soy mixed with teriyaki and immediately my mouth repels it . i seriously ca n t believe how awful this is . lots of alcohol . i do n t want to taste this again to get more accurate descriptors sorry . after some persuasion i try again . this beer is insanely cloyingly sweet and makes dark lord look like a baby . if you thought avery mephistopheles had a ton of black licorice the anise in this is remarkable . m unfortunately even the tiniest sip of this invades the palate and coats the mouth in it s vileness . it s flat thick lifeless and i can feel it sucking my youth and vitality through my gums and tongue . d o is this joke . the fact that whoever made this took the time to cork it with an impenetrable rubber cork a cage and cover it in foil makes me think that was the most effort they put into making this beer . but if i were them i d make it as hard and disheartening to open this beer too . lol if i had n t received sam adams triple bock in a trade literally today i would guess that but failing that i ca n t say i ve heard of anything approaching this train wreck . the reveal mikkeller black . i honestly was thinking mikeller after seeing the blackness come from that kind of packaging but dismissed it immediately after tasting it . i am reading the other reviews for it and they must be joking . i m surprised this beer is only . abv . there is no way this beer could ever be considered an a in some people s eyes . there s no way . i see you left the price tag on this and i honestly feel sorry that you paid . for this . i am hoping i was wrong in my last review that envious was a killshot because after this i feel like i just got shot thrice . this beer gets the honor of being only the second or third beer i ve ever drainpoured .,appearance,0.7,1
ml bottle into oversized wine glass . bottled consumed christmas . reviewed from notes . a pours a bright light amber with a large dense head that reduced into a delightfully thick dense foam dollop that floated on top of the beer . very active carbonation and fantastic lacing . head stayed forever with very impressive retention . s notes of bread malt doughy yeast sweet fruits with darker fruit notes belgian spices and light alcohol . t fruity and sweet with a spicy finish . belgian spices clove and cinnamon round out the finish along with some slight grassy hops . aftertaste is lightly sour spicy and delicious . m faint hint of . alcohol shines through . mouthfeel is superb and very soft and fluffy . light body with a big flavor punch . carbonation is soft and not tingly or sharp . finish is dry . d i was surprised by how much i liked this beer . even as it reached room temp the high abv never became apparent .,appearance,1.0,1
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room . from the oz bottle to a standard pint glass . appearance pours black in color but more opaque and dark brown when held up to a light . thick tan head that disappeared quicker than i was anticipating . smell roasted malts sweet chocolate and coffee picked up in that order . taste more roasted malts burnt coffee and chocolate . malty start and sweet finish . mouthfeel medium bodied and good carbonation with a nice sticky dry finish . a beer you want to chew . drinkability nice little imperial stout . another solid effort by the central waters crew . would definitely recommend and drink again .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance on the plus size the beer was star bright and a beautiful straw golden color . true to style . on the negative side the bright white head was small to moderate and it went away quickly . only a thin broken white foam was left on top and there was no lacing . aroma not good . winey solvent like almost with some grassy and grainy aromas in there . if that s where it ended then it would have been okay . but i got some catty aromas and the dreaded dms . gross . taste slight malt sweetness in the aftertaste was the best part of this beer . very pleasant . slight hop bitterness tries to contribute but is drowned out by the general nothingness of this beer . however true to style . a low calorie light lager . no diacetyl . mouthfeel light bodied with medium to medium high carbonation . lively enough . drinkability very high . however what could you pair this beer with . any food i can think of would dominate this light lager . bottom line it smells bad but does n t taste bad . it does n t taste like much of anything . i think my grade for this beer is higher than most others because i tried to judge it within its style category . i would never buy this beer again however .,appearance,0.4,0
had this on tap as well as from a growler . poured into a snifter it pours a moderate brown that is difficult to see the light through . a minimal light tan head is formed and leaves a mild lacing around the edges . the smell was where i began to get excited . nice combination of cocoa coffee a milky sweetness and a hidden but present hops . the taste is very good as well with similar culprits to the nose . there is a milky sweetness mixed with cocoa and coffee and nice lightly hopped finish . the mouthfeel was medium bodied . the carbonation is a bit low . this goes down quite clean but leaves a dryness similar to straight cocoa powder . overall this is a very good beer . i was worried when i first poured it and then was quite pleased by the nose and taste . if you can get to the brewery and have this it is well worth it . incidently my wife and friends really liked it too two of which do not generally like dark beers .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy straw color with a one finger head that disappears into a ring around the glass smells of belgian yeast wheat and spicy esters . a sweet malty body with loads of yeasty esters dominate the flavor along with a hint of wheat . slight alcohol warming presence . mouthfeel is full and syrupy . drinkability is dangerously high . a good american version of a belgian classic .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber first off the appearance of this beer is by far the highlight for me . i actually said wow . loud enough for the wife to enter the room to see what the fuss was about once i poured this . as usual the response was oh it s just beer i love this extremely bright coppery orange hue awesome clarity with a great off white head that leaves great sheets of lacing . truly beautiful . drool er ific . nose is quite citrusy with the pine well beneath . seems really fresh still . it s not as strong or as complex an aroma as i d prefer but it manages to stand out even among all the ipas i drink and . yep still drooling . the taste is a letdown by comparison to the appearance but otherwise is very satisfying . the hops again seem fresh lending plenty of orange and lemon character ahead of a surprising amount of caramel malt . not quite the hop bomb i so often crave but one that lets me get my fix and still satisfies those that demand balance . lasting bitterness finish in fact the hop oils seem to be sticking with me for quite a while love it . not quite a one trick pony but with this much malt i d prefer it be contemplatively complex and it is n t . very enjoyable just short of special . body is a pleasant medium with a bit too spritzy carbonation . overall quite drinkable . price is a dollar more than i d prefer but understandable . would and will soon have again .,appearance,1.0,1
from the big oz bottle . what a concept a belgian beer from japan . lots of aroma in this one . lemony orangey citrus . wheat and hops as well . hazy yellow in color and an initally large white head but it diminishes down to a thin layer of bubbles . wheat and lemons up front . the lemons dominate the taste after that but they give way to some hops at the end . spices are all over the taste as well . intersting from start to finish . easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
batch a a luminescent cloudy orange liquid with a thick and creamy bone white head that is dense enough to dimple the surface of the liquid . fantastic . s the aroma struggles to find its way through the dense head . what i do pick up is apples pears bananas and caramel . i can detect just the slightest hint of alcohol on the tail end as well . t pretty unique . same aspects as noted in the aroma with a bit of nuttiness and a stronger alcohol presence . has a unique belgian quad like quality to it . m unbelievably creamy and smooth with just a bit of alcohol warmth at the end . nice . d a bit of a sipper . i have trouble figuring this beer out it is strong but not overly flavorful . it seems as though there is a lot going on but it keeps it under wraps .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark copper colour with a head that dissapeared immediately . no lacing . smell is of toffee caramel malts some hops come through taste is mostly buttery toffee and caramel again faint hops linger in the finish which is barely called dry . not at all a good balance of hops to malt here . isnt this an ipa . mouthfeel is light bodied and medium soft carbonation all in all this beer is n t anything to get excited about .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at beachwood bbq on to the beer the head retention is great on top this coal black beer . great thick lacing sticks to the glass . it s a very astringent flavor as far as flavor and aroma is concerned . roasted ground coffee and a strong astringency dominate the nose and palate and on the palate a brush of hops interrupts the roasty notes on occasion . i enjoyed this one although this may not be everyone s cup of joe no pun intended .,appearance,1.0,1
had my first bottle of this the other night and what a disappointment . i really enjoy most st offerings a nice amber copper color s very surprising nutty aroma . slight sweetness of the pumpkin pie spices but the nuttiness overwhelms . t tastes like it smells very nutty . slight sweetness from the spices . m d fairly clean mouthfeel but the nut is still there till the end . had to try this one once as i do enjoy st and havent been able to get this one in the past . wont pick it up again really disappointed wanted to like this one . i really enjoy pumpkin beers at this time of year .,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a white two finger head that goes quickly and leaves some lace . light to medium carbonation . clear golden amber color . nose is sweet and fruity . light to medium bodied . starts and finishes smooth the high abv is not noticeable . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,1.0,1
for the pack at tregs tasting room . consumed fresh reviewed from notes . a only one finger of foamy off white head is produced on the pour and it is fairly quick to recede . a persistent film remains on top of a light golden orange colored body . impressive clarity . no lacing to speak of . s hearty white bread cereal and grains lightly toasted . enormously hopped with aromas of white grapefruit grass and flowers . there is a rustic lightly woodsy character imparted by either the yeast strain the hop bill or both . t clean golden fruit flavors come through on the palate with notes of peach and pineapple rind . a light sweetness upfront is countered by moderate bitterness throughout and culminates on the finish . m enlivening to the mouth and stimulating on the tongue . its amazing what tregs was able to do with the mounthfeel here . medium high carbonation fine fizzy yet lively the bubbles promote a body that is full coupled with a texture that is thick and minerallic . completely dry on the finish another sip is requisite to whet the palate . d the drinkability rating is only average mainly because the bill of malts lacks the sweetness it needs to offset the clean hop bitterness . a firmer backbone would have made for a more complete brew . nonetheless a wonderful quaff and an excellent interpretation on an altogether lackluster style of beer one that has been largely ignored by breweres of today . in my mind tregs keystone common is superior to even anchor steam the prototypical california common . this statement says a lot mainly because of what a one off brew from pa has managed to accomplish flavor wise in comparison to the flagship beer of the brewery that has not only invented steam beer but who also has exclusive rights to the term .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at high times wine cellar in costa mesa ca . presentation ml bottle bottled in . poured into my st. bernardus goblet . appearance kind of a brandy colored pour . maybe ruby but not quite as red . inch foamy head which quickly evaporates into nothing . absolutely no lacing at all . not a very quality appearance . smell fortunately it smells much better than it looks . nice fusel alcohol scent . dark fruits soaked in alcohol galore especially as it warms . prunes plums raisins and dates . smell is pretty impressive . taste this one needs to really warm up . at mid s is fairly tasteless but as it warms up it gets significantly better . both a sweet and sour flavor at the same time . a decent coffee flavor comes in first and as it warms a fudgey grape flavor comes in . prunes and plums with the nice wine flavor really attack the taste buds when at room temp . almost a hard liquor like flavor towards the end especially if you have been sucking down the bottle over two hours . mouthfeel at first overly carbonated but after resting it becomes much more soothing on the mouthfeel . drinkability after having a salvation last night i found this one to be another above average example of an american strong dark . be sure to let it come to room temp first to get the full enjoyment of it . worth trying . pretty good job from north coast .,appearance,0.4,0
purchased from target on university huntsville al . a nearly perfect appearance for a pilsener with a completely transparent orange yellow body with a thick white head . thick streams of carbonation continually rise to the top from the bottom of the pilsener glass . aroma s always difficult for me to judge on a pilsener . should i rate it a for smelling really skunky and nasty with a touch of that grassy aroma that makes pilseners so distinctive . or should i rate it fairly highly for being well done to style and for having the courage of its convictions . i ll split the difference . very dry grassy flavor with some sweetness far below . i do n t much care for pilseners but this is pretty note perfect for the style again so i ll give it a good rating . medium bodied mouthfeel coating the mouth nicely and leaving a sweet aftertaste on the palate . good . i do n t find these very drinkable for i would never want more than one . but for a czech pilsener this is pretty great . if you like beers of this style go for it .,appearance,0.9,1
we ll dispense with the pouring descriptions except to say that it appeared a weird murky pinkish color prob due to the certified colors mentioned on the label . now i have to say that i m a big fan of tomato juice clamato v bloody mary s etc . and in my earlier drinking years would sometimes partake of the old draft beer in this case schaefer and tomato juice mix . us young guys in ny were told that s the way they drank beer in pennsylvania . funny no . anyhow this stuff is an overkill salty celery green pepper tomato paste hint of clam bait abomination . the concept is great but leave it to ab to f ck it up . best you mix your own chelada if you like this kind of stuff . oh and beware . after drinking this potion your stool will be red the next day so do n t be alarmed . you do n t have bleeding ulcers yet .,appearance,0.2,0
bomber served cool into an imperial pint glass . very nearly black in color with good clarity on the pour . the head is a nice crema color but settles almost instantly . aroma is really pleasant . there is a lot of great roasty malts and a surprising hoppy quality . chocolate and coffee come forward in a way that makes me crave the first sip . flavor is quite nice too rich roasted malt body supports a well hopped aroma flavor to bring it into balance . there is a slight fruitiness to it which includes black cherries and something like a port wine quality . mouthfeel is full bodied and nicely carbonated . alcohol is evident but it s definately not hot in any way . overall a very solid imperial stout and that s considering a lot of tough competition . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a peachy almost lemonade in color and fizzy clarity . has a thin white head that dissipates quickly into a collar . fruit and wheat in the nose the fruit has a sourt tartness to it . taste is spicy and tart very slight malt and has a wheaty finish to it . feels like alka seltzer a lot of carbonation . very light and thin . this beer is not terrible but it is not one i would reach for .,appearance,0.4,0
gave it a great appearance rating because it totally looks like autumn . perfect golden brown hue and the thin wispy head perfectly resembles those thin drawn out clouds in front of the moon on creepy fall nights . smell primarily a fruity sour aroma when swirled . but oddly enough if you let it sit then faint pumpkin nutmeg and sweet bread notes do become more pronounced . overall it has a light sweet smell but nothing standout . taste immediate rush of potent spices into a decadent caramel sweetness finishing out with a lightly sour bitter finish . has a continual hoppy bitterness that plays with the spritzy carbonation . there s a pleasurably thick mouthfeel which adds more contrast . flavor wise there s some seasonal spices but the pumpkin was only a trace in the background . caramel sweetness dominates .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle from the summer variety show pack . this beer poured an appetizing bright gold with average head and lacing . the aromas were very muted just a light hint of weak grain and a whiff of dry grass . i know this is supposed to be a light wheaty drinkable summer ale but this near dearth of aromas is very disappointing . the flavors were amazingly enough even less perceptible than the smells a distant limp biscuity breadiness with no fruit flavors hop flavors or anything else i look for in an ale . if i had been doing a blind taste test i do n t think i could have told the difference between this beer and a macro pilsner . it was honestly like drinking a glass full of carbonated water with a thimblefull of beer poured in for flavor . the mouthfeel was thin and watery which is n t really a problem for the category but it certainly is n t anything special either . drinkability . you could guzzle this like water if you wanted to but when i want water i drink water . this beer was an almost all around disappointment . i appreciate restraint and reserve in brewing but the hocus pocus is like yellow seltzer water . any ale that tastes like watered down mass produced lager is missing the point in my estimation . even for a quaffable summer quencher this is drastically wanting in the flavor department . i ca n t recommend this beer at all .,appearance,0.8,1
i was reluctant to try this brew because the beer store had an overstock of it . since i am a ba though i figured that it could n t be all that bad and i have had some pretty nasty beer so it could n t be that bad . well to my suprise it was actually fairly decent . it s appearance was the big part of the beer . the head was the thickest i have ever seen and lasted the whole drink . that is a big plus in my book . the smell was of faint blueberries a little citrus and some wheat . the taste was similar to the smell but had more in the area of blueberries but not too much so that it would over sweeten the brew . that to me is shear magic . it was really creamy and was silky on the throat . overall a great brew especially at . a pack .,appearance,1.0,1
ounce bottle acquired in a trade with sman thanks for giving me the opportunity to finally try this brew poured into my russian river pint glass tonight after a rough day a dark black color with no light shining through small inch tan head that was very creamy some retention very impressive lacing s floral hops hints of oak some different fruits mostly roasted malt and a variety of nuttiness faint coffee lots of dark chocolate t dry at first with some floral hoppiness then a little sweet in the middle with hints of cream and coffee as well as dark chocolate finishes with a bitterness that i can not really put my finger on hint of raisins as it warmed chocolate really came out then tasted a lot like its aroma went down easily m sweet and bitter mouthfeel small amount of carbonation thick bodied for a porter taste lingered nicely dry on the back of the tongue d could have drank a bomber and then some of this took a while to drink but very smooth abv is not too high alcohol is hidden easy to drink have been wanting to try this since i initially got into craft beer did not disappoint and was even better than i thought it would be one of the better porters i have ever had wish this was a year round release and available in my area but neither of those is a possibility i would love to drink this again some time highly recommended,appearance,1.0,1
drank from an . fl . oz . bottle purchased at whole foods portland or vintage poured a dark and opaque brown black with an enormous three finger frothy coffee colored head . i actually had to stop pouring at one point to allow the head to settle and prevent it from overflowing over the edges of the glass . even as the beer sat a quarter inch of foam continually coated the liquid . thick heavy blankets of lacing stuck to the glass and left residual spiderwebs long after the beer was finished . the aroma was fairly delicate for the style . a distinctly belgian powdery yeastiness was immediately recognizable . raisins brown sugar maple syrup and some sweet alcohol came through as well . it was not until the end of the drink that these aromas became significantly more pronounced . the taste was dark sweet fruity and much more intense than the nose . i immediately noticed that the alcohol was far hotter than i would have anticipated for abv . the beer then displayed an intense array of flavors typically found within this style . raisins dates dried currants spices and oak came through strong amidst a sweet rummy alcohol quality and a huge belgian malt base . subtle notes of cocoa were noticeable mid palate before a strong snappy spicy alcohol kick appeared in the finish . by the end of the drink the alcohol had become rather sharp and biting . mouthfeel was disappointingly thin for the style with a very fine lively yet almost excessive champagne like carbonation . the liquid felt overly foamy and airy on my palate . overall this beer was packed with flavor yet it was not nearly as smooth or drinkable as some of its counterparts .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer sure lives up to it s name appearance wise . it s pitch black with a fingers worth of head that does n t retain much at all . color sure is nice though . the smell is on point roasted malts coffee chocolate you know the score . i can smell a bit of that signature sam adams boston lager smell in here probably the same yeast is used or something to that effect . a little weak though . the taste is well done the roasted malts coffee come in full effect on the taste with a little chocolate on the background . that something that reminds me of boston lager is still present on the taste . both the mouthfeel and drinkability are good it s crisp and fairly refreshing for the darker flavors presented here . again it reminds me of boston lager in some strange way this is almost a porter ized version of boston lager roast the malts and throw in some coffee and chocolate and there you go sam adams black lager .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a hazy golden amber with a big rocky off white head that retains well and leaves a little lacing . the aroma is subdued some grainy wheaty malts and musty earthy yeast with some banana and clove and some floral hops . the flavor is grainy wheaty malts with a little sugary fruity sweetness and a musty earthy finish with some banana . as it warms the sweetness starts to overwhelm . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with full carbonation . overall it s ok . it s a bit subdued and a little too sugary sweet . i do n t really care for the banana notes either .,appearance,0.9,1
im very glad i got to try this beer . i think it is supposed to be yards interpretation of a framboise lambic and i applaude them for the effort and for the product . the beer was served in a traditional belgium chalice and the color alone really made me stop and admire this beer . it was a light ruby red very clear and was topped with a creamy pink head . theres a slightly sweet slightly sour tart aroma . the taste is fine with raspberry juice cherries oranges and plums prominent . tangy sweet light and refreshing with a dry finish . this beer reminds of a simple light lager with raspberry juice but its a little more complex than that . very interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
what a find . i m told by tikki that this has n t been brewed in over a year and i just found a er of it sitting around collecting dust at this little party store . having never heard of it i was psyched to try it out . pours out semi hazy though it s bottle conditioned and there is a thick layer of yeast in the bottle requiring a firm pour to achieve a modest creamy light tan head with poor retention and sparse lacing leaving a thin layer of sticky clumps . aroma is distinctly that of a barleywine . alcohol prunes raisins big amber malts and a hint of that new holland huskiness . mouthfeel is very full thick and soft coating the tongue with a medium dense body . taste begins with some well balanced hops which then quickly succumbs to the prunes and raisins taking on a port like character . a large amount of amber malts throughout the middle followed by a balanced bitterness which is perfectly melded into the finish . the aftertaste has a late huskiness with some chalk and a clean finish . cleanly fermented . the alcohol is mildly warming . i would guess that this is closer to than the stated here . it s not as intensely hoppy as traditional barleywine and not as mild as a brown ale . perhaps a double brown ale . at any rate the year sure did n t hurt this baby and i m gon na stick the other bottle downstairs to cellar .,appearance,0.6,1
a s fruity apple hoppy earthy scents that are not very pungent . glass was half beer and half head . head yellow and bubbly poured more then half a finger without pouring the full beer into the glass and settled slowly leaving pretty good lacing . coppered colored beer . the head is too overpowering and i poured it completely down the side . t m this beer is not very balanced as it claims to be and that the key to esbs right balance . overpowering floral bitter hops and tangy ness causing the beer to be on the sour side . super carbonated like literally the most carbonated beer i have every drank i dont think that was the intention of this beer maybe it was this batch or this particular bottle has gone bad i dont know but this is weird . the carbonation is to a point where it is stinging the tongue . light to medium body . o weird situation going on with the carbonation and the taste is pretty straightforward however this beer isnt complete garbage . the name autumn ale is suitable i could maybe see myself enjoying one of these minus the carbonation situation on a warm beginning of fall afternoon . however im not going to seek out this beer again if giving to me yes i wouldnt pass on it . note when pour and let sit for a while the carbonation situation went away and the beer was actually a bit flat i dont know if thats a sign about anything but that is what happened . i almost want to give this beer another shot in case it was just a bad batch but im not sure if it would even be worth it .,appearance,0.9,1
a merengue tinged head pillows atop a cloudy haze of lemon colored beer sporting heavy carbonation . the smell is very aromatic fruity with honeydew and lemons grapefruit lychee and melon in the front a tinge of bittering hops in the rear some dry alcohol as well a medium body pummeling carbonation and a hint of warmth overall a great beer definitely done american style with the heavier hops also quite a large amount of booze for the style but enjoyed thoroughly,appearance,1.0,1
bottled august a half inch white head on a clear dark red body . very pleasant lacing and head retention aint nothing to shake yer fist at neither . s sweet smelling malts . t more sweet malts . bready nutty . hop presence balances nicely . leaves a clean palate . m medium to medium thin mouthfeel . almost overly carbonated it seems . d o the new glarus tick a thon keeps on truckin . i could n t remember the last times i had this beer . years . either way great session able brew right here .,appearance,0.9,1
picked this up at the biergarten in jenks pours an effervescent apricot caramel with fingers of cream colored head . average head retention lacing s orchard fruit in abundance burnt candi sugar peaches green apple peels honey almost pulled a . t persimmons pears white grapes candi sugar a touch of brown sugar dryness up front some lemons grassyness there as well . ghost booze pears lemony hops appple peels as this warms along with some honey along with a slight sourwood flavor plus pineapple . finishes dry some honey sweetness fruitty with a mix of somewhat boozey pineapple pears almost pulled the . mf chewy subtle carbonation dryness . pretty warming thickens up over time . some of the abv seets itslef but in fairly subtle manner drinks easy probably will become a totally different more interesting beer in another year with proper cellaring. no slouch now . contract brewed through huebert good to see good beer flow from that joint a nice first taste from the sooner state s newest brewery me likeee .,appearance,0.6,1
oz into my favorite trappist glass . a i opened the bottle and started to walk into my computer lounge when dollop dollop big fluff of foam were coming out of the top of the bottle and landing on the tops of my bare feet. i t was n t shaken a bit . when the poured the translucent reddish brown brew into the glass surprisingly there was n t but a one finger head that nearly disappears . it does lace nicely though . s good . spiced nuts citrus hops and deep malts . christmas tree . t come off kinda like a esb i reckon thats because of the heavy hops . dry and piny finish . not too bad . a bit warming and the after taste is a nice bitterness . m give this a swish and feel the medium to full body . i was n t expecting it to be this nice . good job you fucking rouges . and buttslappy new year . . . d even though its bitter and a bit potent . its a very drinkable beer . the bitterness is perfect and the potency well its just right .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a dark black color with a ring of tan bubbles that quickly fades to nothing . aroma of roast ash chocolate dried fruits vanilla bourbon caramel malts and alcohol . taste of dark fruit some tropical sticky molasses roasted malts vanilla and bourbon alcohol . stiff and sharp i like the old viscosity better .,appearance,0.6,1
very nice looking beer . a copper coloured deep copper . tons of lacing down the glass . smells of some type of minty hop not overwhelming but a bit noticeable . very spicey taste. can not quite pinpoint it . taste is good but flavor a bit off . an interesting beer nonetheless that i would like to try again .,appearance,0.9,1
a truly unique looking beer . a black beer almost dark purple looking at times . has a huge pink head that had good retention and left some chunks and fat lace on the side . s raspberry cream smells a lot like raspberry yogurt . i do n t get any real tart notes off of this but it smells like a nice fruit beer . t to start with this is not a lambic . from what i understand it is a blend of raspberry puree and black ale . it definately tastes like a raspberry fruit beer but it is a really good blend . it reminds me a ton of raspberry yogurt and the malts are a good compliment to it . very different but good . m full bodied with appropriate carbonation to keep it from getting too sticky . o very interesting beer while i m not in love with it it s still very good and pretty easy to drink . i d recommend trying this to anyone as it s quite different and unlike anything i can think of having before .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the catch in anaheim . on to the beer there was no head on this beer when i received it in my tulip . the color is chocolate brown wih hues of caramel orange . maybe i should n t have expeced a head after all this is a strong ale . the nsoe is where things run smoothly and is the best part of the angel s share experience . you can smell dark fruits coffee oak liquor and maple syrup . yum . to no surprise the taste is strong . red grapes and liquor come to mind at first . oak gets into the picture as does a little bit of good alcohol . as the beer finishes it leaves a very sweet and boozy aftertaste . very lightly carbonated and no this was n t from the infamous bottles of the vintage but a keg sorry do n t know what vintage . no as heavy as expected for the size seems medium to middle heavy in texture . oh and it s a slow drinker . tastes like an english barleywine thrown in barrels . a ml of angel s share costs an arm and a leg usually in socal . but . ounces from draft cost me in anaheim a equivalent for ml . even the . ounce size was a slow ride but a tasty one so do n t be afraid to share a bottle with others .,appearance,0.6,1
just not enough there to comment on . very watered down in taste and mouthfeel . light in color and smell . i m not one for light beers usually and this is one of those reasons why . just overall lacking . very easy to drink a lot of it and get smashed but very hard to sit and drink one or two and enjoy it .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into pint glass . no freshness date . a light copper filtered . minimal head that quickly dissipates . decent lacing . s wonderfully floral a citrusy . with a little bit of malt in the back . t citrusy hops with a almost smoky malt backbone . decent hop finish that does not linger too long . m well carbonated maybe too much . medium mouthfeel . decent . d this is a very drinkable ipa . good abv and the bitterness does not linger too long to become obtrusive after a few .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at the pub . my least favorite of their beers . this pours a super light straw watery color . in certain light it looks green unappealing . off white head that is actually pretty nice . the aroma is not bad floral hops with some spice to it pilsner skunk finish . the taste does n t do it for me very bitter herbal and skunky . i had a hard time finishing my glass . not a huge pilsner fan to begin with but this is one is average .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer is the definition of trash . watered down and disgusting . this is for the cliche average drinker who drinks just to get drunk . if your into craft brews this must be left behind . this is the burger king of brews . garbage . i can not believe so many people i know drink this religiously i guess it attest to the power of marketing and the average beer drinkers intentions i.e . getting drunk not having a tasty well crafted brew .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance light golden yellow with crisp carbonation streaming the glass pours a thick white head appearance very little nose and slight grainy corn in smell but just not much happening taste slight hop bitter finish with malt back body crisp clean finish with a little bit of sweetness decent lager flavor with neither to much hops or malt really making a big presence its simple yet not off either mouthfeel high level of carbonation but not extremely over done crisp refreshing feel great for hot weather drinkability definitely a good refreshing beer its simple and uncomplex but not offensive in anyway maybe a touch sweet but overall a simple summer refresher thats still quite a bit better then a lot of the mass produced stuff in that at least it still has some flavor,appearance,0.8,1
oz capped bottle w no dates . burnt amber with a fluffy light tan head of good size and staying power . lots of foamy lace left in the tulip as the head never really dies but eventually falls to a cm or so in height . there s still some retention before the glass is finished . very nice . smells of bananna bread malt and dried fruits . there s some citric notes in there as well . lots of balance here . the malt and hops come through on the palate . there s some fruit and yeast in there too and a nice dry finish that lingers . the mouthfeel is a bit lighter than expected but its not out of place . very drinkable in light of the abv and price of a four pack . i m quite impressed with this brew . a north american brewery that can brew belgians right is a beautiful thing . i m looking forward to trying some of their other labels .,appearance,1.0,1
very dissappointed . not sure what sam adams was doing with this one . i thought the grains of paradise were way too overwhelming on this one . could n t really taste the wheat malt and lemon zest as advertised . definitely will never buy this again . could n t wait to finish the case my dog said no,appearance,0.7,1
appearance super clear pale and yellow looks like discolored water . builds a frothy head that soon vanishes . smell mostly nothing small hints of corn and hops . but much better then other beers in this price category . taste a weak flavor of corn that soon fizzles into water but still very refreshing . you can tell at some point in time it was a quality beer . mouthfeel not heavy carbonation refreshing . smooth on the tongue a lil bite on the swallow . over all not bad . drinkability im from baltimore we are apparently the only people that love this as much . we put this stuff down like there s no tomorrow . by far my favorite crap beer . a step up from your traditional light beers for similar price except boh is not a light beer .,appearance,0.4,0
a looks perfect . ruby amber with a one inch head that only fades after drinking and leaves some nice lacing . s some light cherry and raisin with a bit of toffee mixed in . not overly strong but nice and refreshing . t meh . the nose is entirely lost in hops . the hoppiness comes on with piney herbal and earthy notes with prickly deep bitterness on the end . not what i look for in an old ale this one might be better after a few more years . as it warms some cherry character becomes more prominent and a bit of alcohol presence develops but still not hot . m pretty smooth and creamy but the carbonation is a bit high which when mixed with the hoppiness comes off with an impression far from what i had hoped for or really enjoyed . d i did n t hate this beer but it was far from what i was going for in an old ale . the hops really cover up most of the complexity that it might be able to have i would like to see how it ages but i do n t know where to get a bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
pours into a pint glass a very light golden yellow with a big foamy but rapidly receding head . looks like a macro beer looks . the nose brings a hint of grains and spicy hops in addition to a slight corny note . the hops are n t there so much in the taste but the barley graininess is more pronounced with less of the cooked corn taste . a step up from the big three in my opinion . medium to thin body with appropriate carbonation and pretty easily drinkable . it s not a great beer but certainly a decent fall back brew .,appearance,0.4,0
sainte paix is a cherry beer with a very nice peach raspberry colour . that however is the end of the superlatives . the nose is closed hardly anything is discernable save perhaps for a hint of sourness . the start and middle of the taste is completely devoid of flavour . the finish has a hint of tartness and long astringency . at times it is hard to believe that this is a fruit based beer . it s not at all repulsive but nor is it in anyway compelling . a big disappointment .,appearance,0.7,1
ml poured into a sa perfect pint yikes a poured a clear straw yellow gold color . one finger bright white head and lots of little bubbles on the side of the glass . looks way carbonated . head retention is good and leaves some lacing on the glass . s sweet sour smelling but lacking any real distinguishing flavor . not very impressive at all . t not a whole heck of a lot in the taste area . watery with a bit more hop flavor to give it the bite . has a little sweet malt taste to it as well . m very carbonated and unimpressive . the bitter taste gets a bit bigger as you drink on but it is a small bite and has a bit of a metallic taste to it . hop taste is faint and quick disappearing . watery is the only real thing i can say about this . very bloated feeling in the end and that is not a good thing in drinking beer . d when it is cold it is maybe passable . australian lagers once warm are crap . even cold australian lagers are crap but on a hot day they do pass for mineral water or something to quench a thirst first . the question is sessionable . . no . left me with a bloated feeling and a stomach ache . too much sugar and carbonation . looked good to start but fell very flat very quick . have tried tooheys new vb and xxxx and would suggest not to try any of them if you come over as a tourist and look for the craft beers that brewers that are putting an effort into their work and it does show .,appearance,0.7,1
appearance golden yellow witha nice foamy head . not the right color for an oktoberfest . smell toasted malt and citrusy hops . taste toasty malt and medium hops bitterness . mouthfeel crisp with a dry finish . drinkability just was n t impressed . did n t match the style in my opinion and i ve tasted better pilsners lagers . think paulaner is overated .,appearance,0.4,0
oz brown bottle . no freshness date but it was recently brought into the store where it was purchased . pours a near black deep brown with ruby hues . the off white head is massive finger thick frothy foaming and sticks to the glass as is slowly settles to a nice retaining lace . light aroma . musty metallic with some esters of dark fruits faint toasty toffee and smoke . medium bodied with a dull but even mouthfeel . one dimensional malt character with an odd fruity flavor like kool aid with not enough sugar added and moderate sweetness faint toasty edge . a bit dirty and metallic . hop bitterness is low to missing . theres some hop flavor but its very weak . finish is also odd . its dry with tannins with a very slight smoky linger . oxidation is definitely noticeable with a paper like feel and flavor throughout the entire experience . typical of a lot of contract brewed beers this is a very dull beer . quite boring actually . says rich and robust on the label but doesnt deliver . hell its not even bold . it simply lacks any defining character .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is very popular and loved by so many . i am not one of those people . it pours very light yellow . neither the smell nor the taste are desirable . i must say the quality is not good . there was a time when i liked this but it was when i was a young boy and before i tried anything else . i can understand why someone from europe would laugh at the united states for making this . i hope inbev can help .,appearance,0.2,0
if you re a fan of light beers and if you have n t already tried miller lite than you re definitely missing out . without a doubt my favorite lite beer this is everything a good classic light beer should be . with only a . alcohol percentage and only calories per oz . serving you could drink as much of you want of this and still enjoy bottle after bottle . nothing fancy or exotic but this beer definitely pairs well with almost anything you enjoy eating it with . goes great with light appetizers or anything else . great taste and easy drinkability make this beer one of the best of all time in my opinion . whenever you want a good session beer this is the one to go to . in my opinion much better than most other lite beers out there on the market .,appearance,0.4,0
a great look to this brew . poured from a nitro can into a pint glass it had snow all the way to the bottom of the glass . when settled it left a beautiful two finger head which dissipated only slightly and remained until the very end . the body is a nice golden yellow orange . not a lot to speak of in the scent department a bit hoppy and slightly sweet smelling . the flavor was as the can proclaims smooth and creamy . it could have been fuller however it was quite complex . started bitter became a bit sweet and then finished bitter .,appearance,0.9,1
after a long wait i finally got one . yes . pours black black black with a big dark thick cloud of a head . smells of deep roasted coffee bitter chocolate . really just coffee . smell there . a bit disappointing in flavor . rich dark coffee chocolate and toasty gritty roastiness . somewhat abrasive . surprisingly thin chalky almost . very low carbonation nearly flat . a bit of a disappointment . i expected a big stout and this i d say is a younger brother to the big stouts . still a very nice brew and you should try some . i just wo n t be searching as hard for it in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
lackluster color just barely yellow . no head to speak of . the carbonation is large bubbled and very like drinking a coke . not too sweet flavor and a little more bitter in the finish than miller lite . nothing here is offensive though . i did n t mention the aroma because it does n t have one to speak of .,appearance,0.2,0
thanks to ftownthrowdown for sharing the bottle . oz . brown bottle poured into a snifter . notes . a pours deep brown nearly opaque . good head with a bit of retention and good lacing . s loads of coffee . some cola aroma . seems more like a coffee stout than anything . some caramel and toffee aromas . t m lots of the same from the aroma . coffee is massive . spicy . more of the caramel and tofee . body is pretty big and carbonation is high . d abv is n t outrageous especially for the style but it is a big beer and the high carbonation does n t help . i did n t dig this as much as most people .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance three fingers of a tightly bubbled head sit atop the hazy orange amber liquid and refuse to dissipate plenty of lacing action too smell bitter and pithy with a bit of kumquot thrown into the mix taste a bit of biscuity malt and then the hops kick in bringing a herbal tropical fruit character that is not nearly as bitter as the aroma after the swallow the combination of the hops and the malt add a sweet dimension though not in a cloying or sticky manner mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation overall a very enjoyable beer that combines the hops and malt in a very complementary way,appearance,1.0,1
deep maple red brown with a thick firm full and fluffy off white head . really lovely to look at . nose is sweet citric red plums with that wax shoe polish yeast esters character . assertive and fills your nose . mouthfeel is bold and rich but flavor profile is so bold that one ca n t really get to mouthfeel . flavors are as intense as i ve tasted but not well integrated . big and bold fruit and big and bold bitter but they are distinctive not integrated . starts off very sweet sticky and malty and then quickly moves to a huge grapefruit oil and pine bitter . finish carries through with the pine bitter character . this could perhaps be a sipper but not all that appealing . do not see with food .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a murky orange brown color . a small bubbly white head forms with little lace . s malty sweet tart and sour . lightly vinous . some funky yeast . citrus and grapefruit hops . i like this so far . t tart cherries are dominate . some citrus and grapefruit and sweet malt lingers . m d a medium body and carbonation . creamy and smooth . easy to drink . it is not over the top sour so it is not hard to put back a few . an interesting idea . this is a barrel aged version of their freetail ale with some bacteria bugs thrown in for good measure . it works . very solid and something to look for .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to jophish for this treat and to kegatron for the lost abbey glass to pour it into . pours a murky brown with some purple amber and garnet highlights with the thinnest possible ring of head to distinguish the off white color . almost no retention but some spotty lacing . smells very fragrant of sour cherries along with wafts of earth dry oak and sugar . taste starts out with loads of tart sour cherries that lasts the whole time . some dank earth notes along with some oak and vanilla come into play as well as a light brown sugar sweetness . medium in body with very very low carbonation but with an acidity that seems to help give this beer a little bit of a pop feel . very tart and sour but not over abundantly sour quite drinkable . i just wish the carbonation issue was fixed .,appearance,0.6,1
good ruby color makes me think of my redhead fiance . one finger head after the bottle pour . nice layer of foam maintains through all twelve ounces . good bubbling . enriched powdered toasted caramel and crystal malt aroma . makes me think of government issue bread or biscuit mix . add to that some musty maybe earthy hops . mouthfeel is syrupy from start to finish . the hops combined with the toasty malts give a musty old caramel and biscuit taste to teh whole thing . not terrible but i m not going to buy this beer again and will not recommend it to others .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance this is peculiarly shiny and clear almost a bright orange with little head . smell the classic english yeast aroma is very soft on the olfactory . the bitters are incredibly leafy . taste the leafy herbal flavor dominates this esb . the hops are leaf like without being floral and the little malt will go unnoticed by most . mouthfeel this is strikingly bitter but not obnoxiously so . it s very smooth in the mouth and would probably melt on the tongue from the cask . drinkability a highly sessional english style esb . update i caught a lot more malt in this vintage . it s a nice drinkable ale that is still hell to look at .,appearance,0.6,1
bottled served in a stange glass traditional for klsch . extremely bright pale gold ascending trails of carbonation rise slowly upward . ever so slightly hazed with micro sediment . fluffy cap of white foam that sticks well around the edges . the second pour makes it rise above the rim momentarily forming rocky peaks . surface texture is creamy and it sparkles a bit . retention is great and the head lasts for the duration of the glass leaving concentric rings of lacing . minerals white grape lightly sweet with some yeast notes and damp husky grain . clean and quaffable with no off flavors simple and delicate . very vague grassy hop bitterness lingers after a bigger sip . crackery and a little dry with a light bready malt presence . simple and understated there s a nice balance of malt and mildly fruity yeast flavors . feel is a bit soft not as snappy and crisp as it could be though still very drinkable . pretty ubiquitous around town in the spring and summer definitely a nice and simple refresher in warmer weather .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a good head that has a beautiful big lacing and it has an orange copper color to it that s appetizing . there s only a slight amount of sediment at the bottom of the glass . the smell is fruity sweet of grape and plum but also very malty . there s a lot of dark fruit smell and maltiness but this is an ipa and hop presence is a factor . taste is light and flowery . there s a hop presence to it but not very bitter . it s more malty than fruity . mouthfeel is pillowy and light very smooth . overall very nice but not enough bitter hops for my taste this could be a first or second ipa for someone to try .,appearance,0.9,1
deep brown murky body . it is obvious this is an unfiltered beer with the amount of sediment in suspension . finger cafe au lait head quickly recedes leaving only a slight cap . spotty lacing along the side of the glass . while the appearance certainly does not bother me with this particular beer to be fair it has to be rated low . the aroma starts the process of making up for the appearance . the aroma blends smoke chocolate and sweet vanilla beautifully . i am amazed what marshmallow fluff can bring to a beer . the sweet vanilla cream noted in the short s beers with marshmallow is outstanding . very little graham cracker noticed if it is there it is subtle . piece by piece the flavors layer to create a flavor which accurately reflects a s more . the darker flavors dominate the front of the palate . smoke chocolate and roasted malt flavors are strong . just beneath the creamy marshmallow can be found . the graham is still one of the more subtle flavors but easier to identify the flavor than the aroma . the flavor is dead on as far as i am concerned . it is different but it is good . medium bodied beer . texture is mostly creamy though the sediment adds a bit of a grainy texture which i suppose lends itself to the authenticity of a s more . flavors are rich and dig into the tongue for a slow finish . there are two things joe short does well crazy beer hiding the alcohol . with this beer coming in at . there is not even a trace of the booze or heat . while the flavor could be to much for some to drink multiple those who do may find the room starts spinning sooner than anticipated . drinkability is ridiculous .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to stonecrusher for this . one man s trash is another s treasure . served chilled in a raftman tulip . appearance murky reddish brown topped by a small light tan head . very little retention and no lacing though i suspect this is ok for the style . smell aggressive and intensely sour aromas of cherries lemons and something akin to the tangy aroma of a . must be raisins or something . taste very acidic and tart . freakin a tart . pruny sweetness and sour cherries . reminiscent of mulled cider overall . pretty dang good . mouthfeel acidity levels make for a thin and watery mouthfeel . palate scraping . drinkability xtreeeme sourness though some purists might not like some of the flavors here . new glarus is keen . i actually want more .,appearance,0.6,1
that little widget in the can sure does the trick a majestic light tan head formed in my pint glass atop a layer of mesmerizing cascading bubbles and a dark brown body . the head eventually settled into a creamy one finger cap that left attractive rings on the sides of my glass . i ignored the idiotic instruction to serve extra cold and let the beer sit for awhile before continuing . even when it warmed it was hard to pick out much of an aroma other than a muted whiff of roasted barley . roasted barley is the main feature of the taste though i ve always detected a faint nuttiness and a hint of black licorice in guinness draught . the creamy mouthfeel and dry finish are bang on but the body is a tad thin . despite the quibbles and the existence of much better stouts this is a good crowd pleasing standby . i still enjoy it with scrambled eggs sausage and hp sauce while watching premiership football on saturday mornings .,appearance,1.0,1
this bottle has been aged a good two years in my cellar down south . i figured this was old enough and brought it back up for the sampling needs . poured from the bottle into a standard pint glass . appearance beer pours absolutely black as night with a creamy tan head that rises an excellent two and a half fingers high and looks to cook like a draft beer and settle down with a finger thick creamy head with ample lacing rimming the sides . this appearance is about as perfect as i ve ever seen for an oatmeal stout . smell rich creamy oats and sweet roasted malts quickly greet the nose with some noble hopping . burnt bread toastiness young s ultra smooth yeast . it smells like two years has n t taken anything away from this fine smelling elixir . burtonized soft water there s something else hiding in there that i m having a lot of trouble pinpointing . maybe a white wine grape . it s some sort of dark fruit but i ca n t get past the overall nose to figure it out . slight woody hints as well . taste oatmeal in a bottle for sure . rich creamy roasted maltiness sweet base malts oats noble hopping again . a hint of a metallic taste and i really dock the beer for this as it is perfect down the line outside of that . a bit grainy and has some mineral notes as well but they only benefit the beer overall . i m catching some light nutty oxidation but again this is only helping the beer . mouthfeel oh so creamy medium light in carbonation medium bodied and a bit husky in it s graininess . drinkability very smooth drinking that i would love to find on tap or in the nitro can . i ll be picking up more of this if i ever find it again .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours black with two fingers of brown head that recedes into a thin layer with a little lacing . s lots of black licorice on the nose . the roasted malts make a weak showing with some sweet chocolate aromas and some smoky aromas on the finish . the aromas just do n t mesh well . t holy licorice sticks batman . black licorice dominates the flavor . there are some roasted malt flavors at first with a decent smoky kick towards the finish . a somewhat strong alcohol burn is present as well . the aromas did n t really mesh and the flavors do n t either . this just tastes like a smoke infused imperial stout with a shot of jager in it . m thick body with medium carbonation the anise gives it a very floral perfumey quality that makes the body seem a bit lighter . o i love stone but this beer is awful . i also love black licorice and can enjoy herbal liquors like jager by themselves . . . but this just does not work . it tastes like licorice smoke and booze . i would have liked to tried just their regular irs brewed with a belgian yeast but i ca n t detect any difference that the yeast makes thanks to the overwhelming anise .,appearance,0.8,1
a dark ruby brown not quite opaque with a finger tan head . what else can you do with this brew other than improve the head a little . i m mostly getting . smoked bacon . i do n t get any hops coming through though that is n t necessarily bad . i want to say there is some sweetness but i m not sure i just want there to be . smokiness is soft yet still overpowering . tastes like smoked bacon . i guess that i can get behind some smoked malt and it is n t too strong in this one and i am sure nicely balanced but i love schwarzbiers and this one takes what i like away from them . a nice toasty maltiness with some balanced hop bitterness like a savory version of stout . the smoked malt covers up a lot in this brew and i would care to try a non smoked version . mouthfeel is fine . high in dextrins yet dry enough for a lager . not syrupy . i m not a fan . not that i am a purest or anything but all i can taste is the smoked malt . this beer lacks the complexity of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
poured black with a thick brown head . the retention was great . very creamy and capuccino like looking head . smell had soy chocolate coffee espresso cherry rum and molasses . taste had too strong of a soy taste to start out with but then it got better with the espresso coming through in the end . strong coffee and rum aftertaste . mouthfeel was pretty full but had too much raisin for my taste . drinkability was very good for the strength .,appearance,1.0,1
color is a nice golden orange much like an iced tea . very little head after pouring . citrus scents are prominent in the aroma perhaps leaning toward orange . hops are at the forefront of the taste but not overpowering . i could n t pick up any rye taste . carbonation was just right . a very enjoyable ale .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours bright golden with a decent little head on it . s smell is kind of an artificial sweet rice . it was n t so bad at first but as it warmed it become somewhat unpleasant . t taste is rather unremarkable . slight sweetness some rice . a bit of strange hop flavor . again not offensive cold but way off when warm . m light dry rather much like an adjunct . d it s a japanese take on american macros . i guess it s a fair representation of that . if you re going to call it an import lager though . maybe not up to snuff .,appearance,0.7,1
shared a pack with some friends peacebone and his wife and my wife sadly didnt have the option to get an appearance since we drank them from the bottles on a picnic . a n a since it wasnt poured into a glass so ill go middle of the road with a . s a good citrus scent that seems to over power the malt smell all together . t this is a good ipa has a nice hop character with a little malt undertone . the hops are very citrus similar to the nose the malt is a very mild sweet flavor but adds some good character . m just like i like them a good carbonation but not too chewy . o was really impressed with this slo brew never had seen it before and i would buy it again . great example of the style .,appearance,0.6,1
this keller bier produces vast amounts of bright white head and has a hazy orangish and silver color . aromas i detect are lemon and a slight herbal fragrance . the taste is lemony as well . this brew is wet to the palate and very smooth . there is a lot of carbonation which gives this beer a slight bite .,appearance,1.0,1
pallid dark lager from heineken hungaria sorgyarak . tasted from a half litre can bought in budapest . the label describes the beer as karamellmalataval . in the glass beer is a dark mahoghany color very attractive . does n t taste like much though . the roasted malt must be for color or else it s just caramel . quite light bodied and watery in the mouth . faint sweetness and a touch of bitterness that could be attributed to hops . not unpleasant but can only be compared to the kinds of dark colored beer that used to be common in pizza parlors in the s .,appearance,0.9,1
so it s time to review my go to beer . this beer has been a staple in my house for as long as i ve been drinking . pours a soda like brown black liquid with lots of bubbles creating a inch white head . smell is of stout like coffee and chocolate . i also get some citrusy hops in there . taste is much more to style . it keeps the stout like chocolate but hits you with an earthy smokyness much closer to the style . i love the blend of these tow flavor profiles . it ends up much like a fine chocolate . some more hop citrus and iquorice and root beer like qualities . it all combines to be one of the best tasting beers i have ever had . thick and oily . it slides down the hatch with ease . i could drink this all day . the only thing that keeps me from doing so is the fact that it s abv and i do n t want to be an alcoholic . this is one of the best beers in a can . this beer should be in attendance at your next camping trip .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz can into a us tumbler pint glass . a the beer is a very pale yellow color with a large white head that fades very quickly and leaves a little lace on the glass . s the aroma contains light malts adjuncts and grain with a very faint touch of hops . t the taste starts with a thin malt and adjunct sweetness followed by some bready grain flavor . the hop presence is very mild even for the style . the after taste is slightly bready . m crisp and a little smooth very light body medium to high carbonation finish is clean . d not much flavor goes down very easily since there is n t much to it and not filling for the same reason this is one of the lighter of the light beers for whatever that might be worth overall though its not something i would choose right away even amongst the very inexpensive beers .,appearance,0.3,0
on tap at the fat tire hub at denver airport . bonus points for advertising their smaller drafts as oz instead of the misleading pints of many establishments . clear bright golden color . bright white head that leaves great lacing a ring for every sip . a variety or hop aromas pine floral and citrus . taste has a clean hop bite but not too bitter . higher carbonation helps the mouthfeel .,appearance,1.0,1
the harsh taste in the mouth takes this one down a bit . the appearance is of a great looking beer but its all downhill from there . the smell is average very weak but the taste is very poor . it tastes a bit acid like and harsh on the palate . not the scotch ale taste i have come to expect . not terrible but not worth drinking either .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer pours an attractive blond crystal clear until the last of the pour where some yeast comes through to cloud things up . a generous heap of white froth settling evenly into a thick film . good head retention keeping a solid coating through the entire beer with no need to reagitate . excellent thick rings of belgian lace all the way down the glass . the aroma is very smooth . crisp pale malt with a touch of biscuity quality in the sense of actual home made sweet biscuits bolstered by a gentle pacific northwest hopping . hints of citrusy lemon and lime . rather clean in the vein of sierra nevada s pale ale . the flavor starts with a bare slight malt profile . not a whole lot up front merely a faint pale malt crackle . citrus notes take up the middle a fresh lemon and lime sparkle moving directly into a quick moderately hopped finish . refreshing citrus bitterness with an actual lime juice sort of sweetness . very clean . just a mild lime flavor in the aftertaste which lingers for some time . lightish to medium bodied with a bright carbonation that s nothing out of the ordinary . a solid pale ale . i really like the pronounced citrus flavor . it s very fresh and vibrant . good stuff to sip after a long day . it s really nothing out of the ordinary but it s a solid beer resembling the greats from northern california . something that could easily be a local standby for picnics or just anytime. if i were living in the area . worth a pint or three .,appearance,0.9,1
liter plastic bottle . ir pours a clear cola color with a weak quickly dissipating head . smell is fruity with some chocolate . it tastes like chocolate flavored soda with some raisin . it is n t too offensive . it less of a traditional kvas than most .,appearance,0.3,0
bottled poured from a oz bottle into a bruery tulip . a pours a beautiful hazy orange colour . huge fluffy rocky white head . lots of retention and lace . s biscuity malts and piney hops . a little on the mild side . t a touch of biscuity malts and the big piney hop flavor in the finish . very bitter and floral . long lasting finish . m medium body with high carbonation . crisp and bubbly . very full mouthfeel . overall i enjoyed this beer very much . love the big piney hop profile here . it s also of the finest looking ipa s out there .,appearance,1.0,1
cork dated eye beautiful red brown dark copper color in appearance and devilishly clear this brew is quite a looker . head is dirty white in color maybe closer to tan . retention is stable and the overall texture of the head is creamy . nose right off the bat as soon as the cork is popped i can smell the wonderful aroma that comes out of the bottle. as i write this i ve not even poured it yet . it fills the room liquid joy and wonder in a bottle . sweet malts and alcohol are evident . a sweet candy apple aroma also emanates from this brew . i also smell a dark fruit aroma prunes plums . tongue alcohol is evident warming as it goes down and perhaps it is the alcohol that lends a spicy character to the flavor of this beer . unlike the aroma the flavor does n t seem to be nearly as complex . what was so apparent in the nose is n t all that upfront in the taste . i would ve really liked that candy apple to be more forthcoming . seems to me that the alcohol really tends to dominate here . mouthfeel and drinkability as mentioned before the alcohol warms as it goes down . this beer is higher in carbonation and lighter in body than i expected finish is dry . this is one that is definitely a sipper . i ll probably buy it next year around the holidays and drink it on christmas eve for gimmicks i ll wear a santa hat just like the little pink elephant . overall this is a decent beer awesome in appearance and aroma but that just led me to a let down in flavor which effected mouthfeel too much alcohol in my opinion which in turn effected the drinkabilty for me .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer has an amazing champagne look . it has a crystal clear brass body with damn near perfect white head and lace . the aroma is grassy and grainy . the flavor is very complex . there are bread tones fruitiness and an odd buttery roasted flavor . in the end there is of a bit of medicine like aftertaste . the body has a carbonation bite and some slickness . i really enjoyed this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
nice gold . almost no head . smells faintly of floral hops . tastes pretty good . slightly sweet nice balance of hops without a lot of bitterness . a malt background almost nutty . floral hop again in the aftertaste . medium mouthfeel . good lively carbonation . pretty drinkable . i could have a few of these . pleasant surprize . this usually is not my style i bought it as a single just to try . i do n t know about extraordinary . but i find i m liking it very much .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured a bright golden color ale with a large foamy head with good retention and some good lacing . aroma of clean cereal with light residual sugar notes . taste is also dominated by floral cereal with a clean dry finish with some subtle residual sugar notes . there is also some light cooked vegetables which i could have done without . body is quite full with slight oily texture with good carbonation . not bad thought it does n t really stand out and the light dms touch is not that pleasant .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark copper with a large foamy white head that hung around forever . large amounts of thick lacing left on the glass surface . small bubbles continuously cascade up the glass . this is one beautiful beer . double wide has a understated pine and citrus hop aroma . very faint and underwhelming malt aroma . you would never know it by smelling this beer that it has a solid malt backbone but it does . it nicely balances out the pine and citrus hop flavor . unfortunately it also has a hot alcohol taste that lingers and kills the wonderful flavors that are present . medium body and surprisingly mild carbonation . i expected it to be harsh . this beer is just too much alcohol heat for me to enjoy . drop the abv a couple of percentage points and it would be one of the more nicely balanced american ipas . i wish i had someone to split this bottle with because one glass is enough for me .,appearance,1.0,1
i looked for my review of saison dupont to compare with this and laughed cuz it was my first review . i ve gotten a little better at reviewing now i think . anyways. all saisons seem to have that same taste . maybe it s the yeast . some are more appleaing that others . this one has really good distro . and it s a good price . it taste s more clean than dupont . this does n t taste like it was made in a farmhouse it tastes like the modern american brewery it was made in . dig . appearance was the highlight for me . i seriously sat looking at the glass for days like it was tv or something . the bubbles come up from little clusters and the head is never too big but it never really dies either . all the glass gets wider it goes from yellow to orange to clay . artwork . lacing smell too subdued . if you can get a smell you smell green apples yeast and other goodies . it is not funky though . which can be good taste it s good but not complex . there is a sweetness and a dryness more green apples . there is a puckeringness to this beer . yeast . i like it . mouthfeel carbinated but just right . again there is a dryness in the aftertaste . drinkability high . i ca n t seem to stop and it keeps getting better . notes once ajusted to the style this is a great beer . this is not a drink alone and meditate beer like some belgians . this a drink in a hottub full of people at a party type of beer . there is no beer that feels this light for . . recomended . for the price double recomended .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a brown ounce bottle into a a glass . the pour produced a billowing head hazey and unfiltered looking straw pale yellow . the head is slow to recede leaving an ice cream float like retention layer of large froth . lace is spotty yet sticky where it sits . aroma is smelling strongly of cleaning detergents or chemicals not enjoying that aspect much . some pine aroma resembling pine sol . aroma on this beer is not very appealing it really does smell like chemicals . so i asked a second opinion and my wife did not enjoy the aroma either she thought there was gin in it lol . taste is odd as well starting out with lemon zest picking up a chemical flavor . theres some straw like flavors lemon lime zest floral hops biscuity malt and a acid like feel down my throat of citric burning . yeesh i do know if this is a bad bottle or what but this stuff hurts my throat . there were some nice flavors here but the aroma and the burning sensation was too much . drainpour .,appearance,0.9,1
got this one from czoch cheers clint . review based on notes poured caramel with fingers of tan head . zero head retention lacing s much bourbon fruittyness then leafy hops as this warms t sour mash toffee a bit of vanilla up front . leafy hops apricot as this warms plus honey more bourbon . finishes dry fruitty with oaky bourbon almost pulled . mf medium bodied with low carbonation drinks alright not much of a sour mash fan really does n t work in the doppelbock format imo,appearance,0.4,0
presentation . fl oz thick brown bottle thicker glass to handle the secondary fermentation in the bottle . appearance dark brown with a tan creamy lace . there was a hell of a lot of sediment in the bottle . pouring chunks of yeast in the glass was unavoidable . smell caramel malt aromas . mild esters . taste full bodied rich malt profile . lovely dark malt sweetness . big caramel toffee and mild chocolate flavours . mouthfeel is relatively smooth slick . slight touch of diacetyl . carbonation is pretty lively from the secondary fermentation . a spiciness follows that is prickly on the palate with alcohol notes . no real hop bitterness but there is a very thin tartness that is pushed back by the malt flavours . finishes a tad spicy with dextrin like sweetness . notes an excellent example of a flemish brown ale . extremely enjoyable . so enjoyable you forget that it s . abv .,appearance,0.6,1
this unusually plain pale ale is a pee yellow and has an aroma of musty basement inhabited by a cat . flavor is better with a restrained malt and hop presence . it is a little less than ideal for a standard american pale ale but will certainly do in a pinch when decent beer is needed for mindless television watching . having tasted the bells two hearted ale ans some of their stouts i am a little let down by this rather average offering yet i admit that most american pale ales that really knock my socks off could actually qualify as ipas in disguise much like a year old senior on the highschool varsity football team .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a dark copper colour . . damn good lacing under right conditions . .smell is of some kind of raspberry extract cough syrup no real fruit aromas . .taste is refreshing . . lacks complexity and body . . an ok beer good for some summer situations but on the whole good to try once but not a repeater because of it s fake tasting palate . .,appearance,0.8,1
bought this brew because it was the last of the beers that stop n go in cincinnati carry that i ve not tried before . eye looks great nice rich color deep copper amber . also has a nice white fluffy head with good retention and lacing . nose no hop or malt characteristics evident in this beer . all aroma comes from the blueberry fruit definitely some tannin aroma in there . tongue not much of anything really definitely hinting at a blueberry flavor though it is n t the sweet flavor of fruit that one usually finds in fruit beer . instead a lot of tannins come from the blueberries . no malt character no hop character perhaps maybe some bitterness in the front of this brew to finish it out unless that is from tannins . not really impressed . mouthfeel and drinkability light and fizzy in the mouth finishes dry . drinks easy but i d not buy this again . its just not all that good .,appearance,0.9,1
golden orange body brilliant in the light . compact slightly khaki head bubbles out to a collection of foam on the sides of the glass . minimal lacing . hoppy on the nose floral citrus and pine . biscuit malts and wildflower honey balance out the hop aromas . very floral flavor with a good dose of orange zest . chewy malts mid palate with flavors of bread and caramel . sets up a hop bitterness on the finish lingering and refreshing . this is a great pale ale and ca n t believe it does n t get more recognition .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle shared by mfielden at a ba tasting thanks mark . a this beer has an incredible appearance murky dark brown with an awesome lasting tan head that leaves some foam and great lacing . s aroma is nuts smoke chocolate and maybe even a hint of bretty tartness . t awesome flavor and keeps going for awhile after you drink it . chocolate malt toffee nuts and smoke . m d palate is fairly light for the abv adding to the drinkability . you really do n t notice the at all . this is a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a cloudy orange juice color with a bit of head . tastes like a slightly lighter hefeweizen with the same traditional flavors . i m not a big hefeweizen fan so this is n t my favorite . has that clove spiced taste youd expect . ok but if i were to drink this i d add lemon or orange to cut some of that clove flavor i do n t care for .,appearance,0.8,1
it s a pretty beer . pale straw and cloudy . they served it with a lemon wedge which i quickly removed from the rim . not a bad beer . hints of citrus but the beer is lacking in body and mouthfeel . i would have liked more of the yeasty character to come through .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pilsner glass . poured a crystal clear yellow with a thick tiny bubbled white heading that seems to never settle . lacing ring s all throughout the session . smell is sweet kind of yeasty slight aroma of hops honey and some earthy aroma s taste has little bit of every thing not as sweet as the nose indicated . some bitterness from the hops on the backend . mouth is crisp and bubbly decent carbonation light bodied . drink is very good for a session maybe a tad on the sweeter side for some .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle with a nice bright label on it . the label is that of a tan colored wood door with a bright gold lock that has a white light shining through it . below that in big black letters is the name of the beer with a blue southampton banner in the middle . below the name is a bright old fashioned gold key you would need to open the lock with if the lock was real . to the left is the government warning and to the right is the address of southampton publick house and where it was brewed and bottled . information about the beer can be found on the neck label . the neck label has a blue and white picture of southampton publik house in the middle and it s the same color as the main label tan colored door with gold trim . do n t bother to look for a date on the bottle there is n t one . got this one via trade . appearance when poured into a glass that resembles a stange the beer was a nice dark copper mahogany color with a creamy finger head of foam that was almost a pure white color . it had excellent retention leaving behind plenty of white foamy rings and white sticky lace around the glass . the beer s appearance was just as nice as the label that was on the bottle . smell there was n t much in the aroma but i do n t think there was suppose to be much of an aroma to it . what was there was very subtle malts a few spices bread and the dominate aroma of crisp floral bitter hops at the end . taste the taste started off with subtle sweet caramel malts then a few spices nuts here and there dry crisp floral bitter hops and sometimes it ended with a hint of yeast . like the smell the dominate element was that of the dry crisp floral bitter hops . very nice taste for an american take on a german altbier style . mouthfeel i thought that it was lacking flavor and body in the mouthfeel . it was light dry medium carbonation not too watery and with an aftertaste of those crisp floral hops . pretty much an average mouthfeel . drinkability not much of a secret but i guess the secret is that it s pretty much a nice above average beer from a great brewery . i m glad i got to try what southampton calls their flagship beer .,appearance,0.9,1
these crazy frenchmen and their extra strong devil beer . some people like to start their night out with a couple shots . today i m going with some belzebuth . pours a clear august afternoon sunshiny amber with a small amount of head about one skinny finger . the smell is all yeasty and fruity . i smell pear . very sweet . the taste is very pungent if a taste can be said to be pungent . alcoholic and phenolic . actually leaves a bitter taste for all that high alcohol sweetness but it s a phenolic bitter taste and quite off putting . just does n t taste natural to me . as it warms it becomes much more tolerable but in the end i was glad i only had cl of it .,appearance,0.8,1
ml clear bottle . a cristal clear golden yellow . good effervescence . ok medium white head that even left some lacing as it settles to a nice ring of foam . s that all too familiar skunked aroma of imported lager in a clear bottle . a little citrussy smell behind the skunk . t water with a slight hint of skunk and grassy hops . grape lemon fruit finish and a slightly bitter aftertaste . this might be ok if fresh but would still be too bland . mf crisp light lager . passable on a hot beach . leaves a dry feeling on the tongue an palate i could do without . d bland light impacted flavour and slightly off mouthfeel make this a beer i usually avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a hazy orange dark peach color providing not much of a head and leaving behind hardly any lacing to speak of . smell of sweet floral hops grassy grapefruit caramel citrus tangerines . i was pretty caught by pleasant surprise by the taste . much grapefruit to speak of with a solid malty backbone to balance things out a bit . very grassy a bit piney a floral hop overload . finishes off semi dry with a lingering grapefruit bitterness that latches onto the palate forever . i would say this brew is like a souped up smuttynose ipa with a malty component . i am pleasantly surprised to say the least . not to mention the brewery is only about minutes from my house . mouthfeel is rich and velvety with good caarbonation . i would condier this great beer to very drinkable . a definite pleasure .,appearance,0.6,1
i bought a pack of this beer from cellar rat in the crossroads . i really should have known better . i dont do fruit beers typically . it doesnt really taste like beer with a raspberry tang as much as it tastes like a beer cocktail with raspberry flavored soda . i didnt hate it . i didnt love it . i drank one and left the other in my fridge hopefully to offer to a more girlier girl than me . it smelled a little sweet like raspberry candy when i opened it . it poured into my glass pink pink . but with mild cloudiness and beer like qualities so it didnt look like pink lemonade or anything . it settled to a orangey pink color with a light pink head of foam . the flavor of the beer wasnt raspberry as in fresh raspberries but rather raspberry flavoring like kool aid . kind of artificial . there were underlying beer flavors to be sure like some yeast and malts and the slightest twinge of wheat . to be fair i dont like raspberry beers brewed by other brewers either so i do n t know what i was thinking when i bought it . i guess i was trying to keep an open mind . the answer is that i still dont like it .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a light pale yellow with a big white head . had a very light corny smell . taste just a touch of grain and corn . thats it as tasteless as the lightest of light beers . mouthfeel is thin and watery . nothing offensive about it other than the complete lack of flavor and origiinality . i ca n t beleive that people just seem to buy anything that buffett sells . thats why i like to call this beer its more appropriate name landsheep .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass.floaties swimming around thick and cloudy yellow.smells of clove and corriander.overwhelming taste of cloves.way to many spices going on here.this beer ruined my palate for the rest of the day . notes . i was surprised how much i hated this beer.the first victory offering i would not reccomend .,appearance,0.2,0
th review and an interesting brew to review at that . a best lookin ipa i ve found to date . beautify pale gold with good head and lacing to boot . s wife says pickles . i do n t know about that but it is a tart like pungent hoppy nose . t lemony fresh with a strong bitter punch to keep you honest . m medium bodied but a creaminess to it . d very intense and high alcohol makes this a sipper to be sure . this is a enjoyable beer . ml bottle was getting a bit warm so i put it in the freezer for a bit . naturely i fogot about it as i sipped away at the glass i poured . needless to say my next glass was ice cold . usually i do n t like ice cold beer but this is pretty good . somewhat refreshing yet unrelentingly bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an effervescent honey color with fingers of fluffy cream colored head . great head retention lacing s grapefruit lemon hops plus honey malt t citrussy hops up front along with slight honey malt metallic hops . slight grainyness as this warms with more lemony hops . finishes fairly crisp with some lemony hops . almost pulled a . mf light medium bodied with softness good balance not a great ipa but one you could sure session on i think the lack of malt depth would get old after a while,appearance,1.0,1
big thanks to alewatcher for this one . it s slipped by me a couple times so i m glad to finally have one . drank in two parts poured in a small mikkeller flute . i m not sure of the age on this one or when it was last brewed but something tells me that this bottle has at least a few years on it . appearance if i m honest this beer is an ogre . its a murky rust water reddish brown . it pours out looking really thick and once its in the glass leaves thick coating and legs . the head is ample for a thick abv barleywine but eventually fades all the way to nothing as spots of lace slide back down the glass . aroma very interesting and much more tame than i expected . i had my self braced for a walloping of alcohol and booze soaked caramel and perhaps a truck load of hops . but things are very well integrated and tame . the alcohol is a damn shy of smelling like the mark . this bottle has to be old . the main smells come together and smell a lot like bread pudding . raisins rum cinnamon figs cherries and a light whiff of alcohol . at one point i was pulling out a very minty aroma which was interesting and quite pleasant . caramel apples and toffee ride though the aroma all the while . taste very dense and rich on notes of fruitcake and rum soaked figs raisins plums and cherries . the booze is very very tame . i expected to be breathing fire after sipping this stuff . in fact i blew out the candle that was lit next to me for fear of igniting my breath . but instead my throat was greeted by a very well integrated softened beer . there are lots of the caramel apple notes that were so prevalent in the aroma . on my second glass i was getting a few flavors of oxidation . i m not sure why they waited till the second half of the bottle to peak out perhaps it was temperature or maybe it had something to do with the dregs of the beer . at any rate this oxidation was n t extreme and nearly added to the flavor profile of the beer . mouthfeel not very hot given the huge abv . it stayed very reserved and smooth . its a very thick beer with a long densely sweet finish . overall this bottle had been aged for some time and it had been aged properly . everything came together well here . the only hint of the abv was how i felt after this bottle . big thanks jeff .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a nice looking beer but is thick and very fruity in the nose and is so middle tongue sweet i had to cut it with with lemonade just to be able to drink it . the sharper flavored west coast hefeweizens pyramid among others are cleaner and bear more resemblance to their namesake . not recommended .,appearance,0.8,1
a very very dark . almost no highlights when held up to light . very fluffy head and lots of lacing . s coffee and some sweetness . cream maybe . t tastes like good coffee . i ve had porters that taste of straight coffee but none this good . there s no stale taste at all and there s actually a cream note which is a very nice touch . m medium light carbonation . d great . goes down super easily . personally the coffee flavor is somewhat of a limiting factor but it still goes down just as quick as i d like it to .,appearance,1.0,1
it s about time i ve sat down and reviewed this . i ve had this from many different sources . poured from the nitro bottle into a pub glass . appearance pours with that distinctive disturbance pattern within the body where a caramel color is mixed with a darker blackish color . the caramel swirls settle down and leave just the dark color behind . there is a very healthy looking creamy head that seemingly never dissipates . when held up to the light i see tinges of red confirming the reports that this beer s color is actually dark ruby . overall this beer always looks very good . it s very picturesque . smell a mix of toffee and coffee are the main scents i detect on this brew . subsequent sniffs reveal a malt character . the smell itself is not overwhelming but it is a welcoming nose like an old friend . taste it has a light flavor of toasted malts and coffee overtones . the overall flavor has a creamy attribute which finishes with a slight tinge of hopped bitterness . no despite the hype this is not the best beer ever . however it is quite competent and is a great change of pace from other beers . i like that it is light but has that creamy toffee flavor . it s reliable and although it s tame it s a sure fire pleaser when i need it . mouthfeel surprisingly light given its color . there is really no carbonation to speak of either . drinkability given the light body subdued flavor and its creaminess it s very easy to drink a lot of these . when at the bars i often switch to this when i tire of whatever else we re drinking as its easy on the stomach and on the tastebuds . i know this beer is somewhat controversial here and receives a lot of flack from fellow advocates for various reasons but i ca n t help but like this brew . as i said it s reliable and subtle and is a great go to beer when i m out at a place with an otherwise poor selection . the hype is certainly overdone and some of my friends worship this stuff and the extra stout but i d be lying if i said i disliked this . to each their own .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass . dark golden look . head was about an inch and a half that left a quarter inch or more film . lots of flavors in the smell and seemed heavy . mild to heavy on the carbonation . flavor was a dark red . left plenty of film on the glass . each sip could feel the film sitting in my mouth . have n t experienced that since i started rating only a week and about beers . reminded me of that candy that fizzes in your mouth . taste never got better as it went on .,appearance,0.8,1
no dating . had this one in the fridge then on the counter for just a bit but when i opened it the foamy head shot out all over the place . i waited then gave a slow pour and still got x more head than beer into my glass . pitch black and with a bubblebath of dark beige head that eventually settled as a thin layer . chocolate and coffee liquor and hops floating out but not a very strong aroma at all . a lot of carbonation in the feel . even a small sip foams up all over your mouth . medium bodied with just an insane amount of froth going on . it really is kind of distracting . feels more like porter body . i expected this to be thick and with tons of flavor based on the name but get just some burnt toast black coffee touch of bittersweet chocolate and caramel sweetness towards the end . very mild flavors and feel .,appearance,0.9,1
a well carbonated beer a careful pour fills up my glass with four fingers of light tan colored froth . the beer is a brilliantly clear copper color . the head leaves quite a bit of lacing on the sides of my glass and even forms a rocky surface as it slowly recedes . the aroma is hoppy and spicy with notes of clove lemon zest a touch of ginger some pepper like notes . this finishes with a solid malt character reminiscent of toasted grain biscuit like malt notes dry soda cracker aromas and perhaps a bit of caramelized malt up front that accents the sweeter spice notes . the aroma is definitely dominated by the spicy yeast character and it is quite nice . still well carbonated as the beer completely foams up as it hits my tongue . the carbonation combines with some of the hop notes to give this a flavor of something like lemon pepper . light and easy drinking especially if you swirl out the excess carbonation . lightly tart notes definite accent a lemon zest sort of flavor but also induces fruity hints of pears tart apples and a plum note that becomes more noticeable as the beer warms up . this is fairly dry though there is a touch of caramelized malt sugars towards the middle that provide a touch of raisins . this finishes bone dry with a nice bitterness and peppery yeast character that begs you to take another sip . the finish also has quite a bit of malt flavors in it all dry though but with notes of biscuits soda crackers and cracked grain . substantial spice notes of clove are joined by softer notes reminiscent of ginger white pepper and perhaps a touch of somthing like nutmeg . as the beer warms i am able to pick up a light herbal hop character that adds an extra dimension to this brew . light and easy drinking yet it has a ton of character from the belgian yeast . i am always a sucker for these interesting lower alcohol belgian styled beers . certainly not a beer to knock one over but i really like the interesting mix of flavors between fermentation character substantial malt and light hop notes .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle shared with jason after the long drive from chicago to detroit . served in a flute . a quick dissolving off white foam settles to a partial ring of bubbles . transparent amber brown body with visible bubbles streams . no cap lace etc . s this is very much a brown ale in character but with belgian yeast . plenty of chocolate nuts caramel as well as some mild phenolic yeast notes . t the taste is even more overtly brown ale with only mild belgian yeast influence . toasty malts chocolate nuts and lightly sugary notes as well as some bread and yeast character . m smooth medium body with moderate carbonation . a tough gritty with a chewy finish . alcohol is better hidden than in the . d a fairly successful hybrid of english brown and belgian strong ale . i enjoyed this significantly more than the and would drink this one again if i saw it on tap .,appearance,0.6,1
serving type a ml bottle poured into a glass . a dark dark dark dark with a red tint if held to the light . nice . s hints of malts chocolate sweet dark fruits . t very smooth chocolates coffee goes down smooth without an aftertaste . m stings the tounge a bit but goes down very nice with a nice aftertaste . d this is by far my favorite from brick . this will allow the non dark beer drinkers to sample a dark beer but still please the dark beer lovers alike .,appearance,1.0,1
serving poured into a pint glass . appearance nice deep brown ruby red color . tan finger head with some pitting upon settling . head subsided rather quickly . reasonable lacing . smell not much going on here . faint sweetness with a little bit of raisin . . taste again . .almost nada . very bland . no malty tones . slight raisin taste . something almost metallic or medicinal . mouthfeel thin watery weak . drinkability in a word . .difficult . overall what happened to this brew . has it changed that much since i used to enjoy it years ago . or have my tastes evolved . this was a big disappointment . i already know enough to never buy this stuff in an open sixer as the clear bottle leads to skunkiness very quickly . thus . .i bought a closed pack thinking this would be at least a sessionable beer from memory . bad choice . it was hard to finish one . this will be my last memory of newckie brown .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . a poured clear pale yellow color with minimal head that quickly dissipated leaving almost no lacing in the glass . s awful grain grassy smell . very unpleasant and skunky . t bitter grassy with slightly metallic aftertaste . tastes like a powder mixed with water . m very light and over carbonated . o stay away from it as much as possible . anything including water is better than this .,appearance,0.2,0
pours like an american pilsner pale straw color crystal clear slight head lots of bubbles . but then the comparison to an america pilsner ends with the smell . czech hops immediately come through with some grassy scents reminiscent of when pilsener urquell still used wooden tuns . this is not extremely full of flavor in fact it is almost neutral if not for the hops with only a hint of what the malts bring to the table . this is light crisp and refreshing . it is now my new i ve just finished mowing the lawn beer . there is no bite to this at all and it satisfies a thirst . there is virtually no aftertaste . i could down these one after another washing down a pizza or finishing off some wings . anything an american lager can do this can do better . i guess a century of brewing leads to perfection in the style .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a weizen glass and was unimpressed . the was n t much of the murkiness i think of when i remember my favorite weizens . i also was not impressed with the aroma of this beer while i did note some wheat aroma i was overtaken by a very pungent odor of plastic . it was almost like attempting to smell a loaf of wheat bread through the bag . it poured with a large fluffy head which dissipated quite quickly . the flavor was only average without some of the fruity notes i have seen in other beers of the style . it tasted like eating a slice of very yeasty wheat bread . the beer also did n t have the full feel i expect in an unfiltered beer and only left an average impression . overall i have to say this is just another average effort from a brewery that has yet to life up to the hype i hear of their work .,appearance,0.4,0
purchased in wilmington de . bottling date is so only a month old . poured in dfh signature glass . a very dark with tan head . no light can be seen through this brew . poured with very little head but what was there disappeared quickly . good lacing on the glass . s hard to mess the deep woody smell . definitely hints of caramel vanilla and some fruits . t this is a strong brew . powerful stuff . vanilla chocolate caramel etc . i like the flavor a lot . definitely good for being sipped and enjoyed slowly . so much going on in there . m we have some body here . it coats your mouth smoothly while leaving a nice aftertaste . surprisingly smooth for such a deep brew . d this is probably a one a night type beer . with the alcohol you might have to move on to something a little less filling after this one . all and all another solid beer from dogfish head . always impressed with what they continue to churn out down there in milton .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bomber a rich deep redish brown with an inch of foamy tan head . i m getting scents of dark chocolate and caramel malt followed by a nearby campfire . tastes of chocolate and coffee mild smoke and well balanced with malt . finishes slightly bitter as the smoke lingers on . one of my all time favorite porters . very satisfying offering from stone . i can see myself enjoying a few of these on a chilly fall camping trip to compliment some smokey grilled meats cooked over the campfire .,appearance,1.0,1
i have had the irish elixer several times on tap but i decided to review a bottle from a christmas gift . my overall view i might have got a bad bottle . it tasted rather watered down and was rather weak compared to other stouts i ve had . the appearance was great and yes i know to pour of the bottle let it setle then pour the rest but the flavor was just not up to par . i poured it down the drain .,appearance,0.9,1
this one pours a beautiful orange copper color with off white head . it left thick lacing all the way down a serious looking beer . smells moderately of hops . taste is a moderate grapefruit hop flavor with some orangy citrus flavor in there as well . not a real intense flavor but good enough . mouthfeel was a tad thin but it s drinkable as hell . i kiled it in about ten minutes . damn straight .,appearance,1.0,1
single ml bottle copped from total wine and more in union . appearance one of the best hefeweizen appearances . gigantic full five fingered head . cloudy hazy off yellow hue . smell true to the style aroma replete with bananas cloves wheat and fresh ripe fruit . taste authentic crisp refreshing taste bursting with fresh fruit melons pears and green apples . creamy mouthfeel for a relatively modest abv . very drinkable . great stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
a light brown tea like color with a large three finger off white head and good retention and globs of foam grabbing the sides . s sweet caramel notes and some roasted malts as well not much else . t roasty and sweet with a bit of herbal earthy tea like hop notes on the finish . m a bit more carbination than i expected and not quite creamy . there is a is a bitter finish but the sweetness does not allow for a crisp finish . d this goes down very easy but the sweetness eventually wins out against the roasted flavors . something that i could have a couple of without a problem .,appearance,0.9,1
from the telegraph website flanders oud bruin batch no . on the label . explosively charged the cork slides out with a bang . no gush but a slow creep of rising foam slowly surfaces a minute later . into a large tulip glass there s an instant dispersion of foam billowing in the glass even with the slightest trickle from the bottle . swirling the glass whips it into a pruneish tan meringue . color is a murky dark chestnut brown with reddish hints in the light . like a cumulonimbus cloud the foam defies gravity and pushes above the rim forming irregular peaks and crags . it coats the glass like suds from a bubble bath sticking in fluffy dimensional shapes all around the edges . musty basement aroma cherry pits minerals and wet stone . dark fruit flavors tart cherry currant dried plum bitter grape stems tannic oak and grape skins . woody and dry aftertaste . lingering flavors of wine grapes black cherry and oak . extremely carbonated and a bit astringent unfortunately . the bitterness of the wood is a little off kilter though not a deal breaker here . reminiscent of la roja and haandbakk though a little rough around the edges .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle opened at local beer tasting underground bluz . a beautiful brew . the only beer all night that everyone at the table liked hopheads and malt lovers alike . sweet and tasty up front with roasty malt flavor . a very nice hop finish . this beer can do some damage because you wo n t want to stop drinking it .,appearance,1.0,1
normally i shy away from sam adams brews particularly the more exotic styles . however this was one that caught my eye as i d never tried a lambic before . this had a fruity tannic taste almost more like a red wine than a beer . good reddish brown color a firm head and clean lacing with a pleasing aroma . beneath the fruit flavor i detected the characteristic taste of the belgian yeast which was a major plus . i ca n t say whether or not this is true to the lambic style but it s certainly a beer i d drink again .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a spritzy and slightly sweet beer . the aroma is all raw grain . the look is clear pale yellow color with a modest start to the head but it dies to a single bubble layer and leaves no lace . definitely overcarbonated . it reminds me of the beer from utica club or genesee just another national macro this time from greece .,appearance,0.3,0
so i m new with the super elite international beers and i figured i d give this one a try since an employee recommended it to me . the appearance took me by surprise due to the explode implode style of head which does settle down to a nice condensed head of pure enjoyment . also the yeast floaties to be technical were totally not expected . it took a lot of internet googling to learn that the beer was in fact quite alright . the aroma is phenomenal pure and simple . the taste is great but not as long lasting as was expected . people are right when they say there s a strong alcohol front there s no hiding the high gravity alcohol content after the first sip . the mouthfeel is quite different than anything else i ve experienced in a beer high carbonation so it s hard for me to judge such a rare beer s feel since this is my first . overall it s a dandy beer that will put you on your ass if not sipped away like an english gentleman .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can purchased as part of an pack at a convenience store in chateguay ny . poured into an imperial pint glass formed white head over the oh so clear pale straw brew . pillowy head lasts well and lacing is surprising nice with heavy foam coverage . aroma is minimal light sweetness and hops kind of generic beer nose . taste is sweet pale malts upfront balanced and then overpowered by a bitterness that seems to come from some sort of homogenized hops no real character and a dry close . mouthfeel is a bit harsh with some overcarbonation appearing on the tongue and the bitterness leaving a bit of an aftertaste and the better sort . have to admit though if this is what you re looking for it is somewhat drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
another refugee from the big th grad reunion . looking at it s approval rating from over reviews i m bracing myself to be disappointed . but at least i did n t pay for this one . okay.this stuff is so pale it looks like my piss after drinking beers . very clear very pale yellow with a head that fizzled away quick . the lacing is absent as well . just a slightly sweet slightly sour odor . not appealing at all . taste is watery weak and virtually tasteless . some faint maltiness but the corn and rice adjuncts over power it as much as weak tasting adjunts can . watery weak light weight body . makes perfect sense that labatt s would brewe this stuff here in canada as most of their beers are tasteless like this swill .,appearance,0.2,0
serving type oz bottle appearance pours a darker cloudy orange colour w a finger head . plenty of lacing the whole time while drinking . smell i get yeast and lemon w some spice added in taste mouthfeel a nice banana like taste that ends w a nice spice clove taste . a touch of bubblegum mixed in . the beer goes down pretty smooth but leaves a sticky feeling in the mouth drinkability overall a pretty decent hefe,appearance,0.9,1
into a pint glass pours about as black as a beer can get a big huge light tan head with a bubbly middle good staying power about as long as the drinkin goes and lovely lacing . aroma is a study in fundamental beauty roasted malts chocolates coffee . its simple its a little light but how lovely it is . taste is much bigger good roasted malts lots of espresso and coffee grounds the chocolate is subtle but delicious a great composition . the mouth is smooth carbonations is slightly up a little thinnish but still plenty full . the finish is long lasting and dry . overall this is a fantastic brew the best offering by smutty as far as i m concerned .,appearance,1.0,1
note this was served very cold on draught . and i waited for the beer to warm considerably before imbibing . a poured from the tap with a thin ivory colored head which quickly receded to a collar . the body was a visually uncarbonated medium amber . s a wonderfully big nose comprised of candy sugar nondescript spice and pale malts . there are some very mild belgian yeast aromatics kicking around in there as well . olfactory bliss . t smooth pale and possibly caramel malts combine with some nondescript spice on the palate. and quickly become earthy with hops in the middle . the finish is dry and crackerlike with some very faint yeast esters . m a medium body . somewhat firm and slightly slick oily . the carbonation is soft enough . but overall i m not left with any great impression in the mouthfeel department . d overall this beer is quote drinkable . the alcohol is not detected on the nose nor the palate . i would definitely have this again given the opportunity .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer gets slagged fairly well here so i have been leery about reviewing it for fear that i may already have a tainted opinion . regardless i decided to give the lone bottle in my fridge a fair shake as the holiday season draws to a close . a oz . nr poured into a sa glass . beer is crystal clear and rusty red with loads of active carbonation and a one finger head of pink hued foam that shows above average retention and leaves some fine lacing . s faintly sour and musty but not necessarily in a good way . herbal with some tart cranberries and a malty sweetness . smells buggy and off perhaps from the yeast but i m not sure . rather unpleasant . t m alternating tartness and syrupy sweetness the maple syrup . with the cranberry flavoring seemingly coming from ocean spray . it s not very forward on the palate but when it comes out it s extremely sweet to the point of tasting artificial . if you struggle one can find the lingering belgian yeast spiciness but the sweetness overpowers the beer so much that the better characteristics get lost in the shuffle . carbonation fades as the drink progresses rendering the last few sips nearly undrinkable from the syrupy sweetness . d o this beer is n t nearly as bad as it s made out to be but it s certainly no lambic . it s a fruit beer and a very sweet one at that . the fact that it continues in production means that someone is drinking it and my guess is this is targeted towards those who would be put off by a true fruit lambic . a fancy beer for the less educated palates that s included in a festive holiday sampler pack . i understand what bbc was trying to do and appreciate it for what it is but i probably wo n t have another unless i shared a bottle over dessert with several other people i was trying to migrate to craft beer . the nose alone was tough to get past .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle purchased at julio s westboro ma . heavy black was coated cap . nice and tough to open had to slit wax around cap with a razor blade and then uncap . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a tan head over the clear reddish mahogany brew . head lasts pretty well with nice foamy lacing . aroma is dominated by dark fruits and alcohol leaving little room for the malts i would desire to see at least a bit of . the taste has the quickest of malt at the front changing to somewhat bitter dark fruits with a slight warming at the outset . has a heavy unpleasantly bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel and drinkability are both not so good due largely to that killer aftertaste which ruined the whole experience for me . lt ended up being a drain pour and upon reflection the aftertaste reminded me of vulcanized rubber like a tire or something . seemed similiar to the smell from the torn wax cap coating . guess there must have been some sort of contamination there from their packaging. gt,appearance,0.8,1
pours dark great head and it retains it thru the glass . ale . more like a stout or porter . sweet to my taste no eel hop zing but being a seasonal i did n t really expect any . i could n t get any fruit or spices breaking thru . fairly light in the mouth and if taken blind folded i would take this as a very average stout . not really a beer i want to drink or of watching a game .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased from healthy spirits in san francisco brought back to sydney and opened with tobeerornottobe and laituegonflable . lovely hue a truly good bright ruby red with a collapsing but pleasantly silky head of yellow white . body is lovely and fine leaving tight carbonation when swirled . some patchy lace . it s a really lovely looking american red ale absolutely what you want from the style . nose is also good with a lovely fresh hop aroma giving some sharp citric fruit characters but leavened with hints of rosewater and potpourri . under this is the hint of roast a touch of malt suggesting that this is deeper and not as one sided as an ipa with similar hop characters . really nice . taste is a little bit of a let down but still solid for the style . clean malt draws the palate forward with just a hint of greenness from the hops around the edges of the palate . slight tingle of bitterness on the back but it does n t do enough to really clear out the maltiness . it s still very pleasant but it does n t quite hit the mild graininess or the robust hoppiness quite right . feel is smooth but light . quite pleasant . it s a pretty decent american red ale but this is a style i particularly love and i love it more when breweries do it in a way which fits with my rather narrow expectations for the style . yeah that probably makes me a bad person .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dried blood brownish red with a little off white head . smells like iron and feet . tastes fruity but not in the sense of a real fruit but like twizzlers . has a gross syrup lined toasty finish and the musty hints do it no favors . cranberry special ale is special all right but in the same way the special olympics are . this is definitely a disabled beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with a huge white rocky meringue like head that s very slow to settle down . this effervescent blonde ale has a delicate orange zest aroma . despite the high carbonation this beer is smooth and rather full bodied . the bottle states that this ale is brewed with sixtypes of grain . if so it s rather hard to detect them . i would guess that at least one of these malts is wheat along some type dextrin malt and maybe some flaked or puffed grains of some sort contributing to the head retention and body . this ale seems to lack complexity despite the advertised use of six different grains but what it lacks in complexity it makes for up for at least somewhat in it s aroma and smooth character . the taste is of sweet malt with bready wheat overtones and a flurry of sweet fruit flavors towards the finish . the finish is short sweet and fruity with some orange showing up as advertised but lacking any appreciable bitterness . not a bad brew and similar to leffe just a bit sweeter . a little too sweet in the finish for me . overall a pretty drinkable belgian strong ale but there are other examples of the style that i find more interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours an opaque bronze with a thin bubbly head that quickly disappears smell a strong burst of malt and a bit of hops on the finish taste toasted malt dominates but there is a subtle spicy finish not apparent in the aroma . mouthfeel the hops disappear and you re left with a full malt taste on the tongue it drinks heavier than it looks or smells . it s a full bodied beer . drinkability fantastic for the style the little bit of spice keeps it interesting and the toasted malts keep you sipping .,appearance,0.6,1
a gorgeous beer this pours a rich hazed honey amber with a killer head of eggshell puff that forms stiff rocky peaks and deposits thick clumps of lace . the last sip is covered by a thin veil . rarely does an iipa look like this . aroma is sweet caramel brown sugar and honey with plenty of oily citrus rind powdery orange candy crushed fir pine needles and amarillo baby asparin bittersweetness . flavor is delicious big caramel and honey malts upfront with touches of golden fruit and sweet biscuits balanced by intense tangerine and grapefruit citrus pine needles sweet florals and fruit hops . well balanced and no heat very smooth . hoppy but utilizing citrussy and fruity hops . really good . body is big slippery and creamy . huge drinkability for an iipa . worth the and very enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy pinkish pink lemonade like pour with a bright bleached white head that doesnt last . smell is a bit wheaty and mostly raspberry as expected with a touch of a metallic smell that lasted after the head faded . taste is mostly raspberry and a bit of wheat in the finish but its slight . i didnt like this as much as i remember liking it when all i drank was bud light and hard ciders . its an ok beginner beer id say as my girlfriend liked it and so did i when i hadnt tried or gotten used to many of the different styles or bolder flavors that i really enjoy now .,appearance,0.4,0
as a cream ale rainier ale fails miserably . when drinking this beer keep in mind that it s gargantuan alcohol content as far as cream ales go is rather easy to miss as it compares to malt liquors of similar or slightly stronger alcohol contents . around the northwest especially in my town it s less than for a oz bottle of this and this is the way this beer was meant ot be consumed . it is the cheap drunk heaven send of beer . it is meant to be guzzled swilled and inhaled at a furious rate when the necessity of getting completely wasted has arisen . do not mistake this for a decent beer it is simply something that is easily inhaled quickly when in need of a quick bout of blacking out . it beats the pants off of malt liquor oz beers and should be heralded as king of z .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation small brown ml champaine bottle . appearance cloudy orange wonderfull perfect thick creamy head good lacing . perfect . smell pretty faint but hints of floral hops and sweet bready malt . taste good hop bitterness up front so yeasty flavours give it all a nice earthen tone . little sweetness floral hops . grassy bitter hops sit at the back of the palate . mouthfeel good carbonation easy to drink thickened with help of the always present head . crisp and refeshing but also complex and spicy . drinkability overall very easy to drink . a well produced pa but smell lets it down .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful hazy deep amber color with some subtle orange highlights . the brew is crowned with a thin yet creamy off white head which disapates quickly into a very thin lacing which remains on top of the beer til the end . the aroma is a big and bold nose of oaky vanilla with a grainy malt and vinous background . the aroma is echoed in the drink with vanilla malty graininess and a slight vinous flavor flow slowly through the viscous body . all though there is a touch of a carbonation sting on the tongue the carbonation level only moderately high . the finish emphasizes the oak and vanilla flavors while it begins to warm . the end is not clean but instead lingers on with a slight sweetness and continued warmth .,appearance,1.0,1
ahh i finally review the beer that got me interested in drinking this fine beverage in the first place . .it holds a special place in my heart a well who can argue with the look of this brew . it is a reddish brown color is clear and pours with a beautiful pillow like foam head created of course by the nitro widget in the can . .i wish it cascaded like guinness does though . oh well . fine carbonation clings to the side of the glass and gently rises to the top of the brew . the lacing is incredible . a thick foamy layer covers the side of my glass as i drink this down . a fine looking beer for sure . s overall the aroma is mild but there are notes of sweet malt unsalted butter and just a hint of hop bitterness . nothing else to report but just a pleasant aroma profile . t starts out smooth and creamy . .gentle caramel malts grace the palate with mild burnt brown sugars and or toffee . it finishes off with just a slightly bitter leafy hop note yet creamy . .overall just nicely balanced . m a solid medium bodied beer . .leaning slightly towards full bodied . the carbonation is probably as fine as a person will find in a beer but it s just enough for this style . .closer to an english irish draft beer than anything canned . d give this to me any time and i m gon na enjoy it . with or without food this is so easy to drink . low alcohol creamy sweet throughout yet bittering enough to just balance the flavor profile . a great starter for anyone just discovering beer outside of bmc types and just a great session beer .,appearance,1.0,1
hazy blond in color with a steady stream of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass to form a huge thick rocky white head that lasts for the entire glass . the aroma was a little disappointing . citrus and straw with a hint of malt coming in late but it was very weak . a bold chocolate caramel and roasted malt initial taste contiues to the end . sharp slightly bitter hops and grain join in at mid taste and remain to finish . mint and a nice alcohol warmth emerge as the flavor fades . tastes of orange coffee and cedar blend in and out from mid taste on . medium thickness with excellent carbonation and balance . a complex and ever changing flavor . incredibly smooth and easy drinking . agreat beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a nicely colored beer that looks great in a pint glass . it s a shade of amber that quite honestly i have n t seen in a beer before . it s just a little different . the smell was unimpressive . it smelled sugary no odor of hops that i could detect . mouthfeel was very thin . the taste was just ok . this is n t a bock . it s not terrible but it s not great . it s more of a dark lager than anything . i had this on special for . it was worth a buck but this is n t anything remarkable .,appearance,0.8,1
a cloudy dark yellow or pale orange the liquid ca n t really decide . some crazy walls of lacing covering the glass . s the aroma is less hoppy than the taste . there s some grassiness and then a good deal of maltiness coming through . also a touch of alcohol singing my nose . t this is quite delicious . the hops are n t overbearing in their flavor profile . the bitterness is prominent but also not overbearing . the malt sings through like graham crackers and hearty dinner rolls . m quite the burn . does n t hide it s alcohol very well . d a beautiful beer and well balanced . i m not sure i m in love with the flavors that are presented but i d give it another try if i had another to drink . ah for my next trip to michigan .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from bottle into my duvel tulip chalice . slow pour with not alot of head . incredible color . just beautiful dark ruby . the sun shined through it and it almost looks like a red wine . it made for an exciting start . smell is clearly belgian yeast but with american malty nose . its a good mix . i think they must use crystal malts . taste is right along with the nose . its got raisins and full malt flavor . plum and cherrys . its also got a medium hop hit with a clean finish . slight phenol warmth as well . i like it alot . i am sorry i only had a single oz . i could have easily had another . thumbs up to dogfish for this one .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light black with some garnet highlights . clear despite the colour . the head disappeared as the beer was being poured . as there was almost no head there was no head retention . aroma roasted aroma of sweet malts and a touch of candy . taste roasted malts and caramel balanced by herbal hops . mouthfeel smooth not so strong carbonation low alcoholic strength and medium to light body . finish medium length bitter aftertaste . overall definitely not a bockbier . the taste is acceptable although not great . very disappointed appearance .,appearance,0.3,0
one of my favorite styles excited . a pours a very clear copper light amber color with a very thin white head that disappears almost immediately . got ta love the english pint bottle looks regal imo . s smells like a lot of sweet biscuit and candi sugar . a nice toffee esque aroma with little to no hop scent at all . although unusual compared to us versions it smells really enticing . t very much like the smell except there is hop here . it starts a bit sweet with a caramel an mild toffee flavor . the sweetness becomes very subdued and yields to a long and very easy going hop flavor that is mild musty earthy and then ends with a really nice bite of hop . clean finish that leaves a tingle of hop . m seems to have a low carbonation level but drinks very wet clean and finishes easy . there is a nice linger of hop tinge on the tongue and lips . one of the very finest beers i have ever had the pleasure of enjoying . i do n t often buy imports since no beer travels well but this stuff is unbelievable . i will be buying more of this and enjoying it thoroughly . the aroma is very odd and very enjoyable . the taste is complex and balanced . simply amazing . the next time i am in the uk i will be all over this .,appearance,0.6,1
had a six pack of these over the course of last weekend . poured a small one finger head . very light color and filtered could easily see right through it . all i could smell was blackberries a bit overwhelming but somewhat promising nonetheless . this was a crisp light beer with a strong artificial blackberry flavor finish . i compared it to robitussin . light carbonation exactly what i expected from the appearance not bad . i could n t drink more than one of these in a sitting . i noticed that the label boasted lt grams of carbs and i was n t sure if they were being sarcastic until i tasted it . i feel that this is a decent light beer but really just was n t for me .,appearance,0.4,0
pours as orange of a color as any beer that i have ever seen what head it does have fades into the abyss of this sweet cloying nightmare of a beer . taste is malty and grassy very much like a lot of euro lagers except this has a big shot of alcohol in the nose . taste is sickly sweet with malt and a disturbingly large amount of alcohol present . probably good on a cold lithuanian night but for being in america this beer has no place .,appearance,0.3,0
a gorgeous crystal clear orange amber with a tall white head that falls to a lacy white ring s althought this beer has a reputation for a huge citrous presence i am not getting a lot of that hops seem more grassy and muted more than anything else t relatively malty balance for an ipa hops are coming through at the end with some grapefruit and a clean bitter finish m med full mouthfeel and just a bit warm especially warm for the style o i m really wondering how what i m drinking matches up to what i ve read about this beer the comments and reviews by others seem all over the map cloudy vs clear hoppy vs malty big vs little etc . i think this is a decent ipa sort of middle of the road in most respects balanced towards malt and it seems much warmer than i d expect from . abv . enjoyable and with a very nice presentation i d be happy to drink a few of these .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass beer is what you might expect from a black beer very dark in color although not quite black and a root beer colored head . the nose is very underwhelming some faint malty grainy arise maybe a bit of skunk . there does n t appear to be any freshness date so i ca n t tell how old this beer is but based on the fact that it came from brazil all the way up to me in decatur il i m guessing it was n t brewed last week . the taste is more of the same with the sweet and grainy malt coming out with a more definite skunkiness . the only clue that this beer is n t a pale euro lager is the finish is a bit dryer . light in body and carbonation . decent to try nothing impressive but in fairness i m sure this would taste much better if ordered in brazil .,appearance,0.8,1
not too bad but kind of weak on flavor . keep in mind when they say black and tan they are not talking about a stout and an ale . this is their porter mixed with their premium lager . i cant help but wonder if this would be better if they used their regular lager.,appearance,0.9,1
pours a cloudy tangerine with a large off white head and a little lacing . smells like or orange kool aide or tang apricot some spice and a little wheat . tastes like soda water sweet apricot and some yeast end is a little dry . overall not impressive .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance poor pour from bart ender yields small head . i know this beer has more however lacing is very unimpressive . its dim in the pub but the color appears to be a darker amber . smell a weird veggie hop smell of cooked spinach broccoli and grass as well a citrus hop smell . slightest smell of the european pale malt . taste same veggie weirdness from the hops with a strong floral and cereal pale malt taste . mouthfeel very carbonated with a big bitter hop feel but not over bearing . medium body and well balanced on the palate for an ipa . drinkability a strange ipa not perfect but had qualities i ve never tasted in an ipa . a great concept on a more english style ipa . would try again just to experience it,appearance,0.6,1
mmmm . the appearance is n t anything abnormal fantastic special or anything else to write home about . it looks like an ipa . the smell is hop tasticly delicious . pine needles lime peels and fermented oranges along with a considerable caramel sweetness round out the aroma . initially the sweet grainy malt sweetness creeps in then the delectable caramel follows to make way for the hops . this beer s actually fairly sweet . if you look for it . the heavy malt sweetness balances perfectly for the sour bitterness of the pounds of hops used in each barrel . starting out with such sweetness allows the deep characteristics of different types of hops to display themselves . the orangey lemony limey taste of the hops do n t show up until the finish . which is crispy and just dry enough to make you want to take another gulp . all remenents yes i misspelled this word. of the sweetness is wiped clean from the soury sweetness . extremely well balanced for an ipa at . abv . drinkability . depends on how much you drink . it tastes great . great enough to get you in trouble because you will constantly want more . but . hop cubed s not exactly a session beer . the perfect ipa for when you just want one . or three .,appearance,0.6,1
pours really black with a big pillowy dark brown head . so i m a home brewer and just yesterday i bottled a beer that was huge and left a pretty sizable trub in both the primary and secondary . anyway this beer smells like trub . all yeast and dog hair a bit of sweet roast . too yeasty . sweet vanilla bourbon dominates the flavor up front . bitter roast and alcohol end this monster of a brew . caramel in there too somewhere . leaves a harsh burnt bitterness for a long time . nice . very slick greasy mouthfeel . full bodied yes but kind of oily too . this is definitely sipper . the taste is fantastic but with that yeasty smell i m glad i did n t splurge on the full sixer .,appearance,0.9,1
a medium fluffy pure white head gobs of proteins floating in a golden body . lots of lacing coating the glass . clearly active carbonation . s lovely fruity hop aroma with bready malt . t medium maltyness which is not too sweet but fruity like star fruit . pleasant belgian yeast notes . corriander and pepper . m stunned to find such mild carbonation . it appeared there would be more from looking at it . nice medium body . d this is a great little beer . i would if having that much floating protein affected the flavor at all .,appearance,0.6,1
sam adams longshot old ale oz bottle moderate pour in an english pint glass best before longed over poured a dark copper brown with a huge foamy mostly lasting head with good lacing . smelt of moderate toffee caramel brown sugar light toast . taste was upfront strong sweet caramel and dates with moderate toasted grain followed by a strong bitter mix of toasted grain and sweaty yeast with a moderate caramel sweetness holding it all together on a long rustic finish . palate was medium to full bodied syrupy and velvety somewhat fizzy with moderate astringency and alcoholic warmth on the finish although not unpleasant . overall a very good old ale with concentration on malt sweetness and a nice crisp yeast taste on the finish . a little too rich for my taste though .,appearance,1.0,1
a thick and black dark almond head more like a thin disk of residual bubbles s strong note of alcohol bitter dark chocolate coffee m very alcoholic feel initial taste of a dark stout followed by the heat of a liquor akin to scotch . t lots of alcohol almost tannic in flavor dark chocolate and coffee can be found if you drink this very slowly . d not the kind of drink you just choose for any given night . this is more of a nightcap . the alcohol content is stronger than most but if enjoyed slowly the flavors do develop . drink this beer like you would whiskey slow relaxed and with friends . i have had this beer about six times now and i have learned that it is very complex and not for everyone . if you prefer red wines scotch whiskey and lean more towards imperial stouts you will likely enjoy this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
ml brown bottle with the brewery s motto premium pure beer emblazoned across the label . no best before date . appearance black liquid more brown than red with an adequate head and good lacing . could use a bit more head and head colour is too pale . smell nice oaty smell but i do n t think there s any oat in there . solvent alcohol covering a pleasant floral hop aroma . quite a strong alcohol smell considering it s only . . taste not too overpowering like some stouts can be very refreshing though it s a hot summer s afternoon here in my bedroom . creamy and very easy drinking a little bit foamy in the mouth with satisfying earth and natural grain flavours . i like this more than i thought i would . mouthfeel smooth creamy effervescent and strangely foamy . there is enough to chew on to make it interesting even though it s easy drinking . drinkability better than many stouts i ve had especially lately . absolutely no adjunct tastes which are to be expected . make this really fun to drink and if only i had a few more or knew where my girlfriend s mum bought this for me i d be very content to enjoy christmas eve sinking a few hatlifters . see you at the brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
this really is a beautiful beer with it s deep amber hues and dense mousey head that clings to the side of the glass . the aroma yields strong doses of caramel and oaky vanilla but mostly a very powerful citrus . the tast is really complex . for the most part a sour citrusy taste dominates with oak in the background from start to finish with flashes of many other elements such as caramel grain vanilla and dried fruit . not sure if i cought it all as it seems with every sip i catch something else in a flash . the mouthfeel is a little thinner than what i would expect with a beer of this compexity but i like the moderate carbonation . overall i have to put the drinkability just a little above average because while it s a complex and interesting beer that i would have again if offered the sour citric quality leaves an odd character to it that for just does n t quite meld well with the other flavors . definitely worth a try though as i can see how someone else might rate this one much higher than i have .,appearance,1.0,1
cl bottle poured into shaker pint glass vintage corked bottle a jet black opaque body with absolutely no head or lacing . s red wine port alcohol notes faint rich fruit cake faint roasted malt plums . t slight burnt malt coffee grains with rich sweetness minimal . toasted bitterness high in the finish with alcohol well hidden m low carbonation a bit dry puckering in the mouthfeel d certainly doesnt look the part with expected port like qualities from the aging with still a high roasted bitterness but any sweet luxurious malty fruity estered backbone is gone . didnt enjoy to be honest . wonder what its like fresh .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light staw body with decent head that sticks and leaves good lacing . what the hell is floating around in this beer . not a clear body . smells are slightly hoppy and a strong sweetness . taste is sweet cereal grains with a flash of hop bitterness that stays a bit . the mouthfeel is made really fizzy by the carbonation and does n t really help the beers flavor profile . a slightly soapy quality to the finish as well . i did n t expect much and i was n t let downn . beer coming out of sc has a long way to go .,appearance,0.4,0
a poured out a clear orange color with golden highlights . it had a very small white head of bubbly foam . it left little to no lacing . s it smelled of tons of grapefruit bubblegum and pine . there was a mild roasted malt aroma too . t big pine resiney flavor . it tasted of a good deal of grapefruit and orange peel . there was a good burnt toast maltiness . m it was crisp sharp and had a dry finish . a medium bodied ale with a slight alcohol warmth . d this is a pretty good dipa . it definitely had a west coast flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
big thanks dan for hooking me up with this growler . a body is a moderately pale amber hue that pours with a nice finger foamy white head . body is uniformly translucent and has the head has great retention with lots of lacing left all the way down the glass . s lots and lots of grapefruit as well as a ton of exoctic tropical fruit with a scant barely detectable pale malt backbone . t a decent amount of grapefruit hops upfront but the highlight seems to be the exotic tropical fruit mango pineapple . etc . some caramel can be detected in the background initially as well . the finish is all full of citrus hop flavor and its equivilant bitterness which lingers for quite awhile . m light to medium weight drinkable body and high tingly carbonation . d this is a nice fruity drinkable bitter ipa . the hop profile is not quite as bright or intense as i had imagined but its still very good . this is a very interesting unique ipa that is quite enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled in celebration of cinco de mayo . probably my favourite themed day of bad beer and mexican stereotypes . looked like water maybe even a little light in colour to be water . hardly enough yellow to even be called yellow . no head formed even off of a completely upright degree pour . smells kinda like the stale water in a hose and musty potatoe chips . a little sting to the carbonation . no real flavour other than a little corn chip like taste it s the adjuncts and it s pretty bad . it s as if they used the water from an old well . claro is right and otherwise there is n t much more to be said .,appearance,0.2,0
one thing of note on this beer is its beautiful appearence dark caramel coloring and nice thick head . not much of a smell however notes of roasted barley and crystal malts are present . it tastes great however it seems there is clearly more black than tan almost tasting similar to a porter . normal mouthfeel nothing special with a clean finish . it s good and i will drink the entire bomber it came in however i could not make this a session beer .,appearance,0.9,1
revisiting an old classic . this beer and anchor steam are what started me down the road to good beer many years ago . pours a pale copper color with an off white head from a brown twist off bottle . aroma is excellent nice and hoppy . hops dominate the taste as well . this is really a standard of american craft brewing it s consistently good easily available and quite drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
bought a case from canal s in lindenwold south jersey . bottled on date i noticed when i got home was a little more than a year . not sure how that may have affected the beer if at all . poured in a pint glass it is a clear light gold color . the head is pillowy foam and enormous taking up half the glass . it dissipated very slowly and left some lacing . attempted to pour another slowly and the same thing seems way overcarbonated . dark brown flakes settled to the bottom of the glass maybe yeast but have not ever seen that before . smells of citrusy hops and slightly herbal . tastes of hops with biscuity malt and an earthy taste . mouthfeel is light and very carbonated . i think this was an interesting brew . i enjoyed the taste but was turned off by the overcarbonation huge head and brown flakes . as mentioned earlier the case i bought was pretty old so i would definately try it again and update this review if i find it different .,appearance,0.4,0
pours pitch black and thick and makes a milk chocolaty looking huge amount of foam . aroma and taste of coffee dark chocolate and metallic hops . not too syrupy and has a good amount of carbonation and a little warming in the end . altogether this is a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
ml black ceramic bottle poured into a stemmed glass . vintage . a pours a thick cloudy red mahogany color that actually briefly cascaded during the pour . left a giant foamy tan head that left tons of intricate lacing behind as it slowly dissipated . s fruity . some fig raisin with a touch of cherry cranberry . some almost burnt caramel . some dry wood notes . kinda closed though . t dry with a big hop pine wood bite up front . this is surprising despite its age . malt of that same burnt caramel . some new fruits of lemon lime with fig raisin cranberry . rather bitter gets more more bitter the more i have of it . m a good carbonation level . this is surprisingly backwards . still ridiculously hoppy bitter not much malt coming through which is so weird since it should be the other way around since this has years of age on it . d i cant believe how well this has aged . based on this it could age for even more years . still very hoppy was hoping for more of the malts to come through but i can live with that . for what you get though i am glad i did not pay the full price tag for one of these . definitely not worth the typical price tag for one of these .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured a light reddish color ale with a small bubbly head with no retention and no lacing . aroma is very bland with some light generic malt and nothing close to a flemish sour as mentioned on the label . taste is again dominated by some light sweet malt with no oak no tart notes or any sourness . light body with limited carbonation . the experience of drinking this beer can be resumed as a big waste of time and money .,appearance,0.2,0
a nice rich brownish hue topped by a decent sized coffee tan head . s my first reaction is to sense the oak woody aromas coupled with sweet notes from the bourbon aging . you also get a nice combination of sleep malt with a slight sweet caramel scotchiness . t it has a smooth combination of flavors both from the bourbon barrels and it has a balanced sweetness from the malt . this combines to create a vanilla caramel sweetness that is very bold . d m the aging really has given this the characteristic of a scotchy smoothness . it goes down really easily which is scary because you do n t overly sense the alcohol that goes into this bad boy . very nice to sit and enjoy but hard to switch to other beers that do not pair the weight .,appearance,0.6,1
long before i first joined beer advocate and started writing reviews the bar i work at got two barrels of rogue kell s irish style lager . while american ipas are generally my favorite types of beers this one was just a perfect lager delicious . i was devastated when we ran out of this stuff and i have not had an easy time finding it anywhere else . but to my delight and surprise there they were two oz . bombers sitting on one of the top shelves at evanston st liquors right around the corner from my bar . so with all that hype i am about to dive in to my first bottled kell s irish lager appearance poured into a pint glass a light crisp golden and transparent color . the head is almost perfect about a quarter inch thick . looks very appetizing . nose very faint smell but the apple flavor is apparent . it could be a little more intense in the nose but the gentle smell certainly does n t do any harm . taste the taste starts out slow . it begins very crisp and clean but slowly gives way to a more apple and mildly bitter flavor . the taste from the bottle is certainly different than i remember it out of the tap . on tap it seemed to finish much more clean than it does out of this bottle . mildly disappointing but still delicious . feel the kell s feels very alive as soon as it hits your tongue . strong carbonation which seems to add to the overall feel that this is a light playful and easy drinking beer . overall yep light playful and easy drinking is a good way to put it . yet despite it s ease it still has plenty of flavor . the mild apple flavor is not what i am used to in a beer but it s a great change of pace . a fantastic session beer and also an excellent beer for the seasoned beer geek but it would also be a great beer to serve a newby to the craft beer world .,appearance,1.0,1
solid black body trails of bubbles run up the sides of the glass so decent carbonation in this stout . head is khaki and creamy . nothing bad though nothing distinguishing . the nose consists a sweet lambic like sourness followed by a musty sweetness . under that a little bit of caramel and chocolate . musty sweet smell may be some american like hops but i m not sure . not much else . sour sweet taste that hits the palate unexpectedly . taste is akin to a sop of fruit brandy soaked bread . lactose is apparent in the sweet flavor . sourness is bitter and harsh on the palate . not as thick as i was expecting . without the initial high gravity one would expect from a brew like this why then the lactose at least for the mouthfeel category . lactose is a bit unnoticeable here . meh interesting but i pass . too bitter sour for the style . at least its something different .,appearance,0.8,1
had this on tap at the wynkoop . had been meaning to try it for a few weeks but just kept forgetting about it . came out of the tap a deep brown almost black color . looking at it through the light it s almost purplish . head was never more than a thin layer but it has a lot of staying power and stuck to my snifter throughout . both the nose and flavor are pretty straight forward . caramelized brown sugar sweetness is about of the character . dried fruits like dates figs raisins and prunes show up here and there . definite liqueur booziness too although at that s perfectly fine and acceptable . the yeasts do n t really play as much of a role as i expected . or really all that much at all . pretty simple but no problems or off flavors . mouthfeel is thick and the beer is sticky and dense . at this level of potency that s for the best though . i middle of the road strong dark brew that might be a stepping stone for someone just getting into belgian beers . the lack of much yeast character and the single mindedness of it can be a strength in that regard . however when compared to others it s a bit of a one trick pony . worth a shot and has been priced right when i ve seen it .,appearance,0.9,1
ml . corked and caged . pours out a cloudy and murky bronze tinted amber colour with a humongous meringue like head that is sturdy and staying eventually leaving thick rings of lace . citric and solvent in the nose with pine sol like nuances . quite aromatic as one can smell it from aways a way . it also has herbal and hay like attitude to it . it really covers all the bases aroma wise . malty base in the taste department not really overly sweet but lays down a foundation upon which the hopping can build on . and as for those hop notes . they are n t as flavourful as blisteringly bitter . this is a real tongue destroyer with the mish mash of citric herbal and resiny hops fighting for domination . along with a bit of a boozy burning sensation . double wide leaves a trail of destruction in it s wake which is n t necessarily a good thing . full bodied with a somewhat pucker inducing chalky rough and tumble mouthfeel . as for drinkability . i d say it s an ok sipper but the last sip does not really get me excited to take another . i can usually gulp down these bombers with no problem no matter the relative bombastic abv and high ibu s but i sort of wish i had someone to share this with . oh well i ll suck it down like a champ . i do n t know if i m tiring of these amped up doubled up ipa s or i just do n t care for this particular concoction but i just do n t find this that enjoyable . twister proof but blister inducing on the tongue as well as the brain .,appearance,0.9,1
people this is a spice beer not a pumpkin ale . the label states that pumpkinhead is flavored with pumpkin spices . nothing about pumpkins . the majority of the reviews mention something about pumpkins . well read the label . granted if you want a pumpkin ale there are better offerings . shipyard may have found the bridge between the malty oktoberfest and the spiced winter ales . i seriously think that all the reviewers need to re evaluate their ratings . this said i will admit that one out of the two beers that we purchased was slightly sub par . my rating is based upon the best one . eye candy nothing special lager like with a fizzy head that quickly gave way to very thin lacing . the nose knows sweet spicy notes . since everyone is obsessed with pumpkin pie pumpkinhead smells similar to a pumpkin pie cooking . the sweetness initally overpowers the spices as this beer warms the nutmeg and allspice emerges . tongueland thin thin and more thin . initial sweetness gives way to lingering nutmeg allspice . again as it warms the flavors emerged . the intensity of the spices increased as shipyard warmed . bender factor this offering is warming best to enjoy on a transitional fall day when raking the first leaves . i will again state that this is not a pumpkin ale it is a spiced ale . if you like styles such as harpoon winter warmer this is a must try .,appearance,0.4,0
received this brew in a trade with ohlrangers some time ago . i ve heard a lot about this brew and how intense it is . i m scared to drink it alone but i m gon na do it anyways . drank from my stone india pale ale flute . imperial spruce india pilsner date brewed batch no date bottled non traditional ingredients northern michigan blue spruce imperial beer of bottle number of appearance pours a crystal clear yellowish orange with a giant two finger bright white head that never really recedes . a great cap and collar remain the entire beer leaving some thick lacing that really sticks well . smell wow right away this brew reminds me of the short s the curl . some bits of citrusy hops perfume the glass wonderfully . the spruce is noticeable but definitely not over the top . a slightly grainy maltiness hides in the background adding just a touch of sweetness . taste wow definitely a pretty intense beer but not as crazy as i was expecting . very fruity at times with hints of peaches and pears . the spruce is nice and definitely the focal point of the beer but its most definitely within balance . some cotton candy and bubblegum like aspects as well but for the most part the malt is drowned out by the spruce and hops . the finishes lingeringly bitter with a bit of raw spruce . mouthfeel medium body with very crisp carbonation that is almost a deterrent at times . drinkability this beer reminds me a lot of the orbitz mint mango gum . my buddy was saying that the spruce is intense which it is but i do n t think it s exceedingly over the top . this is an extremely unique beer that i really enjoyed . i probably could n t drink this too often but i did enjoy the hell out of it . thanks ed .,appearance,1.0,1
honestly i did n t even know this new rogue offering even existed until i stumbled upon it yesterday . it pours the expected shade of pitch black with perhaps the most beautiful head i ve ever seen on a schwarzbier . the head is thick as all hell and sticks around with substantial lacing for the majority of the journey . the color of the head is what struck me . it was one of the darkest mud colored brown heads i ve ever seen on a beer . brownie points without a doubt . the smell was n t too far behind but was notably different and much more potent than a traditional schwarzbier . a strong and robust coffee aroma hits you with some milk chocolate tagging closely along . as strong as the aroma may be it s without a doubt a good thing . . but then i took my first sip . oh no . i built up such anticipation in the minutes between uncapping this and taking my first sip . i would n t call this a bad taste by any means but it definately fell short of my expectations . if i wanted this much of a roasted and malty body i would have grabbed myself a porter or stout . at the same time i felt it was a bit on the light bodied side even for a schwarzbier . the most complex schwarzbier i ve ever tried gets the majority of its taste from roasted malt and coffee notes with a creamy nutty background . phew . as complex and overall disappointing the flavor was it still delivers pretty clean . the aftertaste was straight up smooth coffee bitterness that is very easy on the palate . it still proves to be a very drinkable beer as extreme as it is for its particular style . definately give this a try . anyone who s a fan of complex different or just all around unique brews this one s for you . another original take on a style by rogue .,appearance,1.0,1
cola like brown in appearance . nutmeg and tree sap in the nose . flavor is heavy on the caramel sweetness with just a twang of herbal hop bite to counter the spicy tartness and chewy pinecone this has goin on . mildly warming . carbonation is a bit high on this very fresh bottle but i m sure aging a few of these will mellow that in addition to allowing the flavors to meld and blend together . bought a few bottles and this is one i expect to age quite nicely . quite nice fresh though .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to beerbeing for this one . a pours a deep brown with a soda like head that quickly fizzes away to nothing . zero lacing . s aromas of port prunes and a subtle dose of alcohol . t sweet and fruity taste up front with grapey flavors . this taste quickly fades to reveal an earthy espresso like flavor and bitterness and a healthy dose of alcohol . overall the flavor is thinner than i would expect from a weizenbock . m medium light body with a sticky and syrupy texture . fizzy carbonation seems a bit inappropriate for the style and detracts from the taste . d not bad but this one did n t really meet my expectations . more body less fizziness and a fatter flavor profile would make this a hell of a beer .,appearance,0.4,0
chestnut brown in hue with a thick tan head that lasts for quite a few minutes . toasty malts and pine on the nose . nice clean roasted and caramel flavors . pretty strong carbonation and medium body . there is a nice alcohol warmth that comes through the middle and a dry finish . darn good brew .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a cl wine style glass . a aptly yclept schwarzbier blackbeer dark opaque black with a frothy head and a ruddy hue around the edges . good lacing . i like the way this looks . s not much at all . the strongest scent is unpleasantly metallic . i assumed this was the gold rimmed glass but after smelling a friend s mrkischer landmann the next day on tap in a different establishment i concluded it was the beer . aside from this a vague malty sweetness . t a watery initial taste builds throughout the taste going through stages of malt metal roasted bitterness and breadiness before culminating in a dark bitter pumpernickel flavour . m pleasant at first but not so much by the end . d drinkable and good enough but not unusually enjoyable . a solid dark beer often the only one i found on the menu iin berlin .,appearance,0.9,1
this one had been staring at me from the shelf of my local beer store for months and i had never convinced myself to try it until today . pours a dark brown with nice ruby highlights and a very frothy cappuccino head that lasts and leaves abundant lacing . aroma is dominated by yeast with some fresh fruits caramel and vinegar . taste is sweet fruits with malts and just a hint of hops . high alcohol presence causes some vinegar taste as well . the beer is highly carbonated with a decent amount of alcohol strength . this one is a sipper for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light copper in color . minimal head with an aggressive pour . minimal to no lacing at all . smell southern sweet tea . taste notes of orange taffy sugar and sugar water . a desert beer . mouthfeel smooth and creamy drinkability all day long . this is a delicious beer notes i paid . for an . oz . bottle . i felt kind of bad on the drive home having indulged in this . i wo n t say it was justified but you may see me purchase a couple of these a year . one of the better beers i have had this year .,appearance,0.6,1
burnished cherry color fairly translucent with a good cm of vanilla colored head resting atop . the smell is tart with red fruit merteuille i forget the english name of this red berry and dark vanilla extract . it rolls into your mouth with a sweet full bodied taste . there is a very distinct taste in the back of the palate like a pleasant vomit . it s very acidic dark and fruity like black cherries . an interesting taste but it s just too damn sweet . it s dark syrupy acidic and very sweet . too heavy to be really drinkable and a flat or possibly diamensional taste .,appearance,0.9,1
had a pint glass of this from the bottle . a gem brown rocky beige head very dense . s malty metallic and some vanilla t smoky malt front snap pea flavor in the middle and some hop bitterness at the end . very little vanilla flavor at all m medium d very little vanilla flavor to this brew . the other competing flavors were some what off putting,appearance,0.8,1
a nice looking brew that s just a few steps away from perfection . a lovely jet black stout color with a decent froth though the carbonation is rather light . the scent is probably the worst feature being a tad astringent which carries over slightly into the taste but not too badly . for the most part the taste is wonderful a nicely toasted stout flavor with a hearty amount of chocolate . it lacks the harsh bite that comes with most dark stouts and goes down remarkably smooth making it really about the most drinkable stouts i ve had in a while . highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a yellow tinge with a quarter finger length that just is n t all that pretty . smell the scent is woody with a mix of slight grass and hops very earthy all together . taste extremely light bodied beer but the fizzy mix of slight characters mixes together well . light citrus and almost a vegetable taste in there . mouthfeel seltzer water that does n t leave a trace . drinkability just as the label implies it goes down easy . for a golden ale it hits the mark,appearance,0.4,0
dark brown in color just enough to let light come through . reddish hues are visible . i do n t know if its supposed to have it but there are little floating things in the bottle like pepper but bigger . it makes it not look too good.the bubbley cola like head dies quickly leaving a tan ring behind . very sweet and syrupy and then fading into a slight rum alcohol burn . kinda fruity finish . moderately complex beer with flavors of coffee toffee and a slight bitterness that does n t taste much like hops but something else . i hope i just got a bad bottle . the flavor does n t seem to be effected but it just looks weird like a dark version of goldschlager .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer pours a golden color with a thick and fluffy white head . the head fades slowly leaving a nice lacing . this beer has a very intense aroma . alcohol up front . some strong citrus notes . very sweet also . maybe some spicy aroma as well kind of like what i would get from a belgain stong pale . this beer tastes like it smells . very intense with the alcohol present upfront . citrus grapefruit flavor with a very sweet finish . spicy too . this beer is very full bodied . it leaves a sweet aftertaste . it is almost too sweet . the alcohol warms on the way down . this beer wouldnt make a good session beer . it is high in alcohol and the aggressive flavor is a bit much . overall thanks to inlimbo for this beer . although it isnt my favorite i was glad to have tried it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass a pours a brilliant off white three finger head with great retention . deep amber brown color with a bit of orange . head stays intact all the way down the glass . leaves gorgeous lacing . s pleasant smell of citris hops on caramel malt background . aroma could be stronger but quite inviting non the less . t sweet orange flavor up front . the body is very well balanced with hop flavors occasionally poking though caramel malt background . pretty dry finish leaves a pleasant mild orange spice aftertaste . m pretty thin body a decent amount of carbonation . not at all bad but i would prefer a slightly thicker body d it took me a few of these to appreciate them . at first it just seemed like a highly drinkable beer with little flavor but it has been growing on me . this favor is quite complex and pleasant and yet is n t an assault to the taste buds i could see drinking a few of these in a night . a great deal at . a six on sale plan on purchasing again . perfect fall beer that reminds me of drinking apple cider full of spice and oranges during the holidays .,appearance,1.0,1
close to pitch black with an explosion of beige head . sticky lacing all the way up the glass and infinite retention on the eventually short head . smell is hersheys syrup and espresso . a bit boozy . as i go in for the first taste i see an antelope standing up . reminds me of this http this beer with reviews seems to be saying fuck you im victory storm king stout your review doesnt matter regardless the taste is of bitter chocolate booze and black coffee . very malty very dry . like a boozy porter . somewhat light in the body for an ris but this thing is velvety and smooth . warm and boozy finish . light carbonation . the booze in this is noticeable enough to make me take pause about continuing beyond a single oz bottle . a great beer no doubt but somewhat of a letdown with all the fuss about this beer . for the price its an amazing ris but objectively merely a very good one .,appearance,1.0,1
from the bottle . poured a reddish brown with a off white head that didnt hang around for very long . aroma tart cherries malt and metallic . flavor get mostly tart cherries but a little bit of sweetness creeps in there and some malts . it does have a clean finish .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a very hazy dark golden apricot brown color with a half finger white head that quickly fades into a thin lasting ring . minimal spots of lacing left behind . earthy oak aroma that s bursting with hints of vanilla and honey as well as some sweet booze and crisp light fruit . slight lactic creaminess with a huge barrel character and sweet light fruit . lots of apple apricot and pear . this beer smells awesome . full bodied with a very prominent barrel character giving off hints of earthy oak tons of vanilla honey and crisp light fruit . very complex with sweet alcohol but nothing in the way of heat . very sweet with all of that apple pear vanilla and honey but there s enough of the earthy oak barrel presence to add some balance . slightly vinous with hints of light grape and raisin with a dry finish . this was a really interesting experiment from odell that makes me want to try the rest of the series . a bit too sweet and could use some more balance but overall i found it to be a well crafted beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark burnt rose . it has the color of a setting sun on a cool fall day . the head starts fingers high but quickly disappears to just a lacing across the top of this beautiful beer . s first off you get a lot of peppery spice from the yeast and some editional spice from the cinnamon . after this brew warms up a bit you get more of the pepper from the peppers themselves and some clove bite . dried dark cherries leather and dark candi sugar . t initial sweetness is quickly blasted by dry pepper spice with little heat . most of the heat i get seems to come from the cinnamon towards the back . slight fig young raw leather no real heat from the . abv . m perfect balance between cloying heaviness to a palate cleanser . very welcomed . o a very good beer and a wonderful test of flavor and living on the brewing edge . the flavors all seem un connected right now but i truly see some age as this beer is intended to do really balancing this beer out and really making it one of the best the vertical epic line has to offer .,appearance,1.0,1
its not worth the money . i am into trying anything i can so i tried this . bought a sixer from my local market . poured it into a sam adams specialty glass . there is no taste . where is the taste . where did it go . there is nothing there . it is easy to drink because there is no taste but i like to taste my beer . i will never buy this stuff ever again . i would rather drink corona .,appearance,0.2,0
not up to par with other molson products . pours pale golden yellow with no head . corn in both the aroma and in the taste . it is smooth going down . i do n t know about buying this again . it was not true to the style . i was dissappointed by the whole thing .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance extremely flat pale yellow zero carbonation and very little head retention . smell some lime and sweat that i think simulates salt . i get some corn also . miller chill definitely does not smell bad but that s the best characteristic it has overall . taste mouthfeel some lime and sweat that i think simulates salt . kind of a stale taste with harsh mouthfeel and carbonation . drinkability a pretty harmless beer to drink during the summer . overall not nearly as good as bud light lime . or chopping up your own lime .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear light golden colour with visible carbonation and a moderate head that lingers as a collar . no lacing of note . ca n t say i m a fan of the aroma . almost overly sweet with malt and a corn syrup note that becomes more pungent as it warms . there is a slight citrus tone but i find it gets overshadowed . the taste is surprisingly crisp overall . there is a noticeable bready corny malt sweetness to it and then an apple like tartness and grainy flavour . the mouthfeel is creamy but thin bodied . carries a malty sweet sticky and kind of gross flavour into the aftertaste like drinking a warm macro lager straight from the can . this is cold and poured from a bottle though . pretty easy to drink if it s ice cold but gets too stick and overly sweet to remain enjoyable .,appearance,0.8,1
had this recently on a trip up to the area . a fine drinkable ale . assertive hoppy and refreshing . had with both a deli sandwich and pizza went well both times . has the distinct west coast hop taste . had this cask conditioned at the north coast brewpub just two days ago excellent brew and fast becoming one of my domestic favorites . north coast knows how .,appearance,1.0,1
. . . pilsner urquell . abv . appearance clear bright gold with about half an inch of fluffy white head . head slowly dissipates to almost nothing but leaves behind a little lacing . grade smell bready with floral notes . not a whole lot going on here . grade taste mostly boring . stale bready taste accompanied by biting metallic hoppiness . grade . mouth light and bubbly . bites the tongue with very high carbonation . dont care for this too much . grade . overall alcohol is surprisingly noticeable for such a ridiculously low abv beer . was initially excited to try this and bought an entire pack . this was the last of the twelve . i wont be buying another box of this but i would be interested to try it on tap . served oz . bottle poured into a thin walled hb pint glass .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation poured into sam smith s pint glass appearance amber color with fluffy off white head good retention good lacing smell smells like a west coast style ipa very floral and lots of grapefruit taste follows the smell although a bit milder and with a hint of caramel mouthfeel medium bodied with a dry finish drinkability overall not my favourite but not too bad either,appearance,1.0,1
on the last beer tasting evening with rvdoorn he showed up with this big bottle of chocolate stout . i expected a lot from it considering the ratings . a black it is . with a thick brown head . s chocolate . overpowering . some roasted malts in the back and a hint of vanilla . t very fatty milk chocolate . much too intense for my likes . roasted malts and a citrus vanilla aftertaste . m oily medium carbonation and a light body . d well not my style at all . i like stouts were the chocolate tones comes naturally . it often takes brewers ages to get that refined taste . this is a quick shot and therefor highly unbalanced . will not drink this again . for me adding huge amounts of chocoalte is the same as adding chemicals to beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours hazy golden color with a massive white foam head . in fact i think the head is still forming . i m lucky the beer did not foam over . i had to repour several times because of the continuously mounting head . smell is citrus and hoppy but not as much as alpha king . taste is citrus and hoppy with a slight alcohol taste . limited carbonation in this one . a very good sessionable beer and not as powerful as alpha king . a nice beer from three floyds .,appearance,0.6,1
a bronze and brilliantly clear . huge eggshell head . nice s lots of chouffe like esters with a bit of citrus hop . t chouffe like yeast dominant . high bitterness with a piney hop flavor . toasty bitterness . m medium dry . slight astringency . no alcohol heat . d nice belgian type ipa . maybe a bit less of the yeast ester and more hop flavor and aroma . i d have this again .,appearance,1.0,1
bought this as part of pack variety down ar kure beach nc bbd of sep consumed mid july poured a hazed amber with of offwhite head . zero head retention or lacing s slight sour notes some apricots t apricots apples with some hop bitterness up front . slight peppery notes as this warms . finishes dry with apple peels more apricot drinks average even in real hot weather not one to reccomend imo . revised my scores up alittle bit seeing the was n t a hefe otherwise i d just say avoid at all costs .,appearance,0.4,0
dull auburn with a slender copper highlighting the edges . gorgeous one inch crown of dusty yellowed fluffy meringue roots itself to the top for an eternity . a thick muddled skim remains once it does fade through from consumption and the lacing collapses into thin webbed butterfly wings . lavishly beautiful for the winkers . quite a dry yeastified nose with a touch of fruits.it s a dry yeast forest of dried mushrooms dust chalk and alumnium foil with a trickling under current of fruits adding some soft banana pear and starfruit . flavors are extremely mellow and calm it has an onslaught of yeasty dry stuff carrying over from the nose with a chalky alkaline celery thing taking up a good portion of it . wheat cracker backing smidges of fruits kinda surface around the corners pear mostly and i think thats mostly because of the feel which is much like a pear it has that odd texture that kinda dulls the tongue off with a drying sense . the pushy chalk and tin sits far to long though and never wants to leave the palate or lets the fruits get by . feel is just shy of a medium body with a dump truck of dryness and the formly mentioned chalkyness and tin . its not a total puckering though its a mellow easy dryness but by a fair amount over what i like . this was to dry for my taste the mellowness is too mellow and the complexity it seemingly has just does n t seem to really peak any where and the dryness flat out takes too much out of it for me . a dry yeast beast masqueraded as a scrumptiously lush looking brew . hmm . viking brew anyone .,appearance,1.0,1
big bold black and very aggressive . you ll need a few pours to fit all this in one glass . the smell is nearly all anise with some wood . it s quite creamy with a lot of that black licorice flavor dry wood roasted malt spicy hops . outstanding lacing lures you in to try to find more flavors the ones more common in a russian imperial stout . if you hunt you will pick up some of the currants chocolate coffee but the anise is the real star here . i could see where some say it s overpowering but i love the flavor so it s working for me . the . abv warms through the finish along with a fun bitter bite . another unique tasty brew from stone . but you have to love anise to love this . if you do n t you will hate it .,appearance,1.0,1
hopback pours a beautiful cloudy dark copper with an ample beige head . smell is not very pronounced just floral hops with a faint hint of malt . it tastes of hops and malts and is kind of woody . it s rather bitter . mouthfeel is nicely carbonated and thickness is perfect . this is a very drinkable beer not heavy and full of hops .,appearance,1.0,1
whilst i am very impressed with this beers presentation i am still a little perturbed by the classification . is this truly a beer . i understand that it is made with the same basic ingredients as many beers utopias smells and tates much like a brandy . i agree that this is not a barly wine yet not quite a beer . it was a lot of fun finding this rarity on ebay and drinking it with a good fellow beer advocate friend and feeling the effect of it but it was a little dissapointing on taste and lasting flavor . what did you do this weekend . i drank a beer great i look forward to my piss later on .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours a pleasantly surprising black that when held to the light reveals a little bit of port around the edges of my champaign flute . the head is a light tan that leaves a nice lacing . there s a big fruity hit of bret that s all cranberry and cherry . there may be a touch of vanilla here but it s hard to detect . coming from the presuppositions of the smells the flavor rings true with a heap of sour bret fruitiness . just when i thought i had the taste tied exclusively to the smell the flavor transitions into a charcoal brown caramel and cocoa . this transition is legendary and remarkably balanced between the coal and sour . sadly this leaves the mouth tragically dry and a bit numb . feels light and crisp with only the slightest bit of viscosity to reminding me of the sweeter elements present . a novel and well recieved experiment for sure . a delight to sip and explore but after a few glasses it s novelty wears off .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer poured a nice black with a tan lacing . the aroma was faintly of coffee dark fruits and hops . it tasted of big roast malt on the front and light hopping on the back end giving it a woody bitter finish . the feel was medium and wet . a fair example of the style but not one i would be looking for in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
really does look like coffee when poured from bottle to glass . black brew with a dark mud brown head . lack of lingering head makes tcois look like motor oil . for a minute tcois smelled like red wine . that went away and it smelled like dark roast coffee with some kahlua thrown in . this tastes more like coffee than any other coffee beer i ve ever had . it even has a coffee esque aftertaste . dark roast black coffee to be specific . some dark malt in there but unfortunately it s overshadowed by an alcohol giddiness . oaty silk mouthfeel . very similiar to kahlua and coffee . via brentk,appearance,0.6,1
this beer shows very well . very dark black with slight hints of crimson along the edges of the snifter . very little head but what little is there is a dark tan . there is a little lacing on the side of the glass more reminiscent of a scotch than a beer . the smell is of mocha roasty malts and a spicy hop flavor . my complaint is that there is way too much alcohol smell . the taste is better than the smell with more bitter chocolate flavor being more pronounced and less of an alcohol taste but it is absolutely still present . it reminds me of a coca bar dunked into some hard alcohol . there is some malt characteristics but i find them to be pretty subdued . the mouth feel is pretty good . there is a fair amount of carbonation and the beer finished pretty dry . all in all this beer is weighing in at abv so some alcohol is expected to be present but the current recipe does n t do well in covering it . i think that this stout would be much more enjoyable if the alcohol were dropped a few points or if more effort were put into covering it up .,appearance,1.0,1
filled the growler fresh from black raven . consumed days later a poured a deep maroon color with good carbonation and a dirty white head s caramel . that is all t plenty of caramel light peat on the end m light booze feel sticky as it warms sweet with caramel d its worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my first review of a lambic . .never done this before . poured into a standard snifter at about degrees f inch head light lacing deep beautiful cloudy magenta . aroma is quite sour and funky and i think i m smelling tannins although i never reviewed wine so it is an ingredient that i am still a novice at pointing out . there is some oak aroma flavor behind the tart cherries . this does n t taste like a cough syrup at all which is what i expect with everything made with cherries . gross . this is a much deeper classier taste unlike the super sweet flavors of lindeman s lambics . i have a couple more bottles aging so once i get a little more experience under my belt i will review this again .,appearance,1.0,1
served chilled from nitro can into pint glass . great black appearance with cascade of bubbles when poured that lasted a minute leaving inch tan head that stayed until the glass was empty . faint smell of roasted malt . initial sweetness followed quickly by bitterness of coffee roasted malt . leaves a pleasant lasting bitterness . light smooth creamy mouthfeel . smooth tasty very drinkable . very easy to drink several with low abv smooth mouthfeel and flavors that do not overwhelm the palate . more enjoyable to me than beamish although i still prefer guinness extra stout .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful dark orange copper color with a good head retention and lacing . i love the color of this beer . smell is of hop sweetness . a hint of alcohol as well . taste is very nice . excellent hop taste . not too sweet yet not too bitter . very nicely balanced.i like it . the alcohol shows its pressence as it gets warmer though . overall a very nice ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can poured into a pint glass . as a true son of maryland i have very fond memories of nights spent in fells point drinking this beer . have n t had this since i broke into craft beer so i m looking forward to the memories . a pours just the lightest clear gold with a thin white head that dissipates quickly leaving nothing but a steady stream of carbonation bubbles . s crisp sweet malt corn and some slightly earthy hops . a bit better then your average adjunct but an adjunct nonetheless . t spot on with the nose crisp malt sweet corn and a touch of bitter hops . nice and simple . m thin bodied with sharp carbonation . o easily one of the better adjuncts on the shelf and the memories i have associated with this beer are unquantifiable . i ll always pick up a case or two when i m visiting home .,appearance,0.4,0
this pours a deep dark black perfectly opaque . a thick brown head sits on top with some loose clinging bubbles . nice lacing and retention . really a beauty . there is n t an abundance of smells . i get the feeling of carbonation in the nose a smell of alcohol with a faint whiff of roasted malts in the background . the taste hit me immediately as a bittersweet chocolate then the alcohol took over . this one finishes kind of dry with that taste of black patent erasing everything else behind . the only complaint is that it lacks complexity . i mean there s plenty of flavor there but i ca n t dig deep and search without finding the same stuff . the mouthfeel is oddly a bit thin which may be a product of the dryness . it allows the alcohol to just pund your tongue which brings me to drinkability . the attack on my tongue of the alcohol slowed me down quickly and the feeling in my nose from the alcohol and sort of empty carbonation worked to do the same but i still found this to be pleasant .,appearance,0.9,1
planet porter is a lightweight porter with a sienna brown color . it has a nose of burnt coffee and some marshmallow . it has a good french roast and chocolate taste but it still too easy on the palate to be considered a true porter for me . it was easy to down a six pack of these in a single sitting and it left me craving something more . the taste really was exceptional however and for the price get a six pack to go with your bbq .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve heard this beer referred to as the budweiser of belgium and now i can understand why . pretty bottle pretty beer but after that it s american lager all the way . sweet weak tastes liked adjuncts are there . my first and last time trying this . if i want miller high life i can get it much cheaper than this i do n t want it anyways . . this beer pales in comparison to almost any imported lager i ve ever had even heinekin or beck s .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance looks pretty good . thick head great deep red brown color . smell interesting . lots of licorice with an unfortunate bit of cough syrup . molasses . taste heavy on the molasses . little too heavy . hoppy aftertaste confuses the taste buds . sorry but this is a little too hodge podge . mouthfeel starts out nice and malty but quickly becomes a weird kinduva metallic nyquil thing . drinkability interesting attempt but the results are less than pleasing . very medicinal . i need a better beer now .,appearance,0.8,1
can into clear glass bought this beer in a bargain bucket cans for . i had to buy it to find out how unbelievably bad beer could be . when i searched for beer light and found no search results i was a little worried . i thought that everyone who drank this must have died before typing up their review . appearance surprisingly though this cheap beer looked great . thick bubbly foam golden opaque color and great looking carbonation made this one appealing from the get go . holy cow i thought is it possible that i have just found beer heaven an amazing pilsener for c a can . . . . . . high hopes at this point . smell hopes were quickly dashed when i smelled this beer . oh boy . smells like very very cheap beer . worse than milwaukee beast . pungent . taste omg . .this beer is absolutely rancid . just undrinkable . i am definitely tossing this beer out soon . i ca n t finish this glass and it s the first time that has ever happenned with a beer . mouthfeel no carbonation . .all those appealing bubbles i saw when i poured the beer out must have vanished before finding my mouth . drinkability thank god i only bought two cans . one of the worst dollars i ever spent . even though it was only a buck i am seriously thinking about going back to that liquor store in shelbyville kentucky and getting my money back . this beer is downright criminal .,appearance,0.8,1
we may have a new winner for my favorite happoshu . by the way favorite happoshu is pretty much an oxymoron . standard golden generic lager . head dies almost instantly and completely . wow it really leaves no trace at all . smell is surprisingly beer like . malty sweet almost reminds me of an eisbock or some such hardcore beer however faint as hell as though you were thinking about an eisbock you had months ago . taste is nondescript . which is good . it does n t make me gag or run to the kitchen and pour the rest out . seriously though i can see a time and a place for this . specifically an early summer barbecue with a bunch of rugbee guys . i m not going to show up with duvel and tulip but a bunch of cans of this shit would be just right .,appearance,0.4,0
looked great before you open the distinctive oval green medicine style bottle i did n t inspect it that closely but in the glass it was a hazy dirty amber with a fast collapsing head and no carbonation to the eye not necessarily bad though . i was almost expecting it to be infected judging by the appearance but was then pleasantly surprised by a gentle flowery aroma enticing my nose . a bad start but all was not lost . quite fresh tasting gentle moderately hoppy to about the right level . slightly chewy too as if there was caramel present . moderate bitter aftertaste which lingers in general a nice beer very easy to quaff especially dueto the very low carbonation level well i said that was not necessarily bad . a classic case of do n t judge a book by its cover .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . got this from a friend who wanted me to try it . no date markings . a pours clear yellow with a tiny white head which is completely gone by the time i typed this statement . ptt . s sweet honey grain . smells clean and not bad but very far from a complex aroma i usually shop for . t well it is beer . and not bad for what it is . still tastes like someone tried to make miller and got it wrong but in a good way . granted not much flavor but you get a clean sweet flavor of grains perhaps barley and corn . m mildly carbonated which is not bad for the thin watery beverage . but it gets a bump up for a thirst quencher . d i would never look for this beer . ever . it carries on the tradition of the cheap alcohol delivery system . if that s what you are looking for this is n t bad . but if you look for flavor aroma appearance that sort of thing with a beer steer clear .,appearance,0.4,0
i poured this from a oz . bottle . it has a very golden color with good head and head retention . the smell is slightly hoppy . the taste is hoppy with a bit of a sour note . mouthfeel is bit chewy and the carbonation is quite noticeable . i d consider this a very drinkable beer,appearance,0.9,1
a great fruit lambic and mine and my girl s favourite of the lot . poured a gorgeous amber pink with a thick white fluffy head . plenty of lacing . aroma raspberry . . a slight sourness a sweet malt hint and a little like kid s medicine . flavour sour fruit obviously raspberries sweetness not from malt a slight lactic sourness that yummo lambic character . no hop no malt but balanced perfectly .,appearance,1.0,1
original rating date october pours dark copper thick creamy head . strong lacing down the glass . nose of piney hops . taste is very piney citric hoppy spicy tingles the tongue . smooth long lasting spice finish . good carbonation relatively easy to drink . excellent excellent beer highly recommended . i will be buying again .,appearance,1.0,1
brian this one was quite curious . ml bottle into a stemless wine glass . pour is black deep dark light absorbing black . after holding my glass up to the light i can see some deep maroon highlights . there s a one finger khaki head with some staying power . great lacing this is a very pretty beer . i took some time making my way through this bottle and i felt that this beer s aroma changed every time i went to take a sip . in rough order i noticed chocolate smoke port wine dark fruit and cherries . about halfway through the bottle at which point it had warmed to near room temperature i detected a sharp fusel alcohol note . honestly it reminded me of vodka i ve never gotten that smell from a beer before . ashen roasty malts dominate the taste . there is a distinct sour note imparting a wine like flavor . some chocolate too very dark very bitter chocolate . that bitterness is matched by a pronounced hop profile and there s definitely a detectable hoppy note to this quite bitter in the finish . quite surprisingly there s virtually no alcohol . mouthfeel is the weakest component of this beer . it s far far too thin and with so many flavors at work it s tough to have such a wan mouthfeel . a little undercarbonated too . days after trying this beer i m still a little fascinated by it . it s certainly genre bending and i m pretty sure i wo n t make an effort to seek it out . that said it is at the very least an interesting experience .,appearance,0.9,1
cask conditioned but unfortunatly not hand drawn . hazy reddish brown color with a sparse ring of head . aromas of freshly sliced apples with nutmeg and sugar waiting to be baked in a pie . . in a wet basement . caramel and more apple pie spice flavors roll smoothly over the tongue very candy like up front but firm earthy flavoring hops push in and finish this medium bodied classic with a hoppy dryness that lingers along with the apple pie juice . rich in malt and expertly flavored imho this one sets the standard for a british style spiced winter warmer .,appearance,0.6,1
this pours out as a red hued amber color with good carbonation that creates a scattered bubbly head that dissipated pretty fast . minor lacing is observed . the nose on this brew is pretty sweet scented with a red berries malt scent and herbal hop aroma . this scottish ale has a big sweet brown sugar bread and butter flavored malt with some very nice fruity sweet currents . the hop charecter is herbal and subtle but very effective . the finish is hearty and very pleasing with a unique sour yeastie effect . this brew is medium bodied but crisp and substantial . this is one of the more enjoyable version of this style that i ve had very bold flavor and extremely drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a wine glass . a beautiful copper amber color with a thick creamy head . reminiscent of a guinness the aroma is spicy hops and a big malt that creates a slight alcohol finish the taste is reminiscent of a scottish style . the hops and the rye create a consistent bitter that lingers on the tongue . the lack of definition in the taste makes me want a different beer as i expected a little hop taste . i will admit that a slight pine hop flavor shows but weak at best meh,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle from good beer . cozy new little beer store near hop devil grill not too far of a walk to from new beer whole foods bowery . bottle filled to about half an inch of the mouth . carlsberg pils glass . beautiful fucking color . head is a consuming rich sandy tan color i ve never quite seen before exactly . looks like there s some added beta carotene in this . p body is a clear orange amber color . slight stringy lace immense milkshake like resistance on the head . smell is n t intense is difficult to pin down . grainy breakfast cereal caramel . flour like . it s too cold gotcha . gave it a five minute rest sharper sweetness emerges . almost like slightly charred toast . still not a whole lot . taste is toasty grain sharper instances of dark wheat macerated with that quoted . abv . some charred tannic flavor . some sneaky raisin esque flavor that i m not so sure of in here also . no bite aside from the slight char . body has enough resistance to be considered chewy . carbonation is almost enough . alcohol is alright but lands a solid hit to my temple . solid beer but makes me crave fresh optimator .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage . ml black foiled and boxed bottle . it pours a thick viscous black with a large dark tan hea that slowly recedes . the smell is rich and chocolatey chocolate seems to be the main smell my nostrils are picking up . it is big and luscious with a hint of roastiness . there are notes form the barrel aging with some vanilla and oak . the flavor is a bit boozier but very nice . it is chocolate and caramel with a big dose of coffee oak vanilla dark fruits and alcohol . it is n t ultra complex at first but then as you drink more and more of it subtle flavors come out . the mouthfeel and drinkability could be better the alcohol is a bit cloying and sweet . a solid imperial stout from a fantastic brewery .,appearance,1.0,1
well there is little point in rating this as a beer since there is not much about it that fits a traditional beer in any form even for a shandy . this is a soda with a touch of alcohol . the aroma is a little funky and a lot sweet with just lime and a hint of corn . the appearance yellow with a thin fizzy head . the taste is good for what it is . it definitely has lime and some corn lager but also it seems like a ginger ale . the palate is thin but well carbonated . overall it s not bad but this is a malt beverage type of drink or an alcoholic soda .,appearance,0.4,0
as bobby labonte wins the atlanta race i decide to review this beer purchased for variable reasons one of which is lack of funds . i drank two or three out of the can during the race . this beer is what i d like to call racin water . of course you can drink water during a race but why not drink a beer that s pretty much water anyways . this beer pours thin as water the palest of pale straw color and a small head that does n t even last as long as a good sneeze . the aroma is . well . .is there an aroma at all . maybe there s just a hint of grain but maybe it s just my vivid imagination . this is not a beer to savor . this is not a beer to drink out of a glass and admire for it s beauty . this is a beer to drink out of the can with your other drunken racin buddies . and that s that . there s hardly any flavor maybe some faint fake sweetness . but that could be my imagination again wishing there was more . the mouthfeel is water thin with a bit of carbonation . i d have to say that i ca n t hate this beer like most bas do . i do n t hate any beer really . it s damn near impossible to be a nascar fan and not be a hypocrite . well for me it s tough . you d have to never watch a busch grand national race ever again to not be a hypocrite . call me a brainwashed fool but i really enjoy a budweiser or busch beer during a nascar race . granted better beers will almost always certainly be consumed later in the day . but i m not trying to find better and more flavorsome beers when i m watching a race . i m seeking a quick and flavorless buzz . and that s the way it is for occasions such as races . i just ca n t fathom the idea of me drinking an abv belgian dark strong ale while watching nascar . my review and rant is over . this beer is horseshit compared to any better beer in the world . but it has it s place .,appearance,0.3,0
a clear bright red in color . poured less than a one finger white head that dissipated very quickly to a skim . no lacing . s not much here stale wet grain slightly skunky . t virtually no taste other than a distinct unpleasant aftertaste . m very light body and thin . pleasing carbonation but then that icky finish . d no .,appearance,0.8,1
this is almost the same as the ab winter warmer . light head that dissipates quickly . a dark color with a red tint can barely see fingers through glass . light smell of spices very minimal for a winter warmer . not much here to enjoy . not sure if this should be listed as a winter warmer . i am not trying to be rude here but i am not a beliver of sam adams and this proves that it is basic if that . i just do n t get how this gets such good reviews .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a pinkish red color with very little and quickly dissipating head . smells of raspberries and very strong alcohol . taste starts smooth and fruity raspberries abundant but quickly turns to a pungent alcohol taste that slightly tingles the taste buds . mouthfeel is not abnormal or strange just the flavors . i would no refuse one if offered but would not purchase one of my own . if you re interested in it try it no harm in that .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation appeared in the mail via bif xv . the label with hand drawn donkey is a bit crappy . no freshness date and no mention as to what type of beer a black bier is . appearance inky oily blackness both in appearance and in viscosity just as you would expect from something calling itself black bier . opaque with very little carbonation . took a bit of effort to tease the head up . when accomplished it was a deep dark brown head that dissipated off with no lacing . smell is this milk stout . a slight sourness is evident in the aroma after your nose soaks in the super bitter coffee . taste my first bif disappointment . the bitterness was a little hard to handle since there was almost no malt sweetness to cut it . heavy coffee ground and or bitter cocoa flavors assault the taste buds . don t get me wrong . i love turkish coffee even the bitter grounds swirling around the bottom of the glass but i still add a touch of cream or sugar to cut it . a bit of sweet creamy or even vanilla maltiness would really complement this beer and give it what it is missing . the sourness in the nose was in there along with a touch of oxidation . i looked up the beer and don t see any mention of lactic acid being thrown in but it certainly seems to be there . only a slight warmness alerts you to the higher alcohol content . mouthfeel thick molasses quality sticks on the tongue and the top of the mouth . medium to heavy body but is just a tad thinner than the color and body would suggest . i don t think i ll be having another . however given the topnotch reviews for this and the other brewery s selections i may try more from the brewer if i can find them .,appearance,0.9,1
not often in life do you have a chance to say goddam this could be just about perfect . you may never have a chance to have a perfect tasting beer in your life but three floyds rabbid rabbit comes awfully close . the first thing you will notice when the glass is poured for you is the colour . a perfect amber . it is somewhere in that special place between clear and hazy . the head was super thin to non existant with only a film of bubbles in the surface . the carbonation is light . i burried my nose deep into the glass to get a good feel of the smell . the aroma is grassy with strong undertones of apple lemon and flowers . the taste was unique and very complex . at first i tasted something very familiar . something i have known all my life . i could n t quite place my finger on it . but then after a few sips it hit me . apple crisp . apple crisp . am i on crack . no . if i was on crack why the hell would i be drinking good beer when i could be out selling myself for rock . anyway i did get a strong taste of apple crisp . it was very comfortable and inviting . something i could drink often with a chicken dish .,appearance,0.6,1
pilsner urquell is crystal clear and golden but it does n t have that looks like urine too light yellow character . right when i open the bottle i smell some sulfur or skunk . after the sulfur blows off i notice hops czech saaz . there s also a grassy smell but not unpleasant . as far as the flavor it s a very clean beer about all i get here is hops . it s crisp and there s a bitter finish to it . unlike big exciting belgian beers with crazy esters and fusel alcohols and spice notes this is a good clean simple beer . they put malt and hops into the beer and you taste malt and hops . pretty straightforward .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours black with a finger of tan head that recedes into a thin ring with no lacing . s roasted malts with lots of sweet creamy chocolate and some creamy coffee aromas as well . there is a touch of smokiness in there along with a hint of a graham cracker aroma . vanilla and oak aromas also make a showing as the beer warms.slight alcohol aroma on the finish . t similar to the taste lots of creamy chocolate with some coffee flavors . there is a strong presence of caramelized vanilla oak and toffee flavors as well . the finish has a slightly bitter roasted coffee flavor along with a light alcohol burn . very good . m thick body with lowish carbonation this beer is fairly thick and creamy but has just enough carbonation to provide a little bite towards the finish . o a very good ris . a bit on the expensive side at per bottle but very tasty overall . the aromas could be more pronounced and the body a bit thicker but the vanilla oak toffee flavors work very well with the roasted malt characters of the stout .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark brown with a chocolaty brown head s there is a bit of chocolate malts and coffee as well as some burnt malts t hit the style well . some coffee tones with a burnt malt finish . the flavors were subtle but noticeable m thin and highly carbonated d easy to drink and have multiple at a time . this was a good take on a dry stout .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap poured into a pint glass . a pale straw color looks like a macro . there s finger head that dissipates pretty quickly . there s almost no carbonation to be seen and no lacing . s really light smelling . touches of hops and there s definitely corn in the scent . really . really faint malts . t not too bad all in all . the hops are the foremost thing when it s cold . keep it cold . otherwise that corn will takeover and make you frown a bit . m surprisingly decent mouthfeel . the carbonation looks weak but feels good on the tongue . body is on the thin side but not bad or anything . sorta bitter aftertaste . d eh . for the price i ll buy em . that aftertaste got worse on the second one though and i just did n t want to go back . overall notes i bowled a game first over pretty awesome and this was the best the bowling alley had to offer . i m not disappointed at all . i mean it works for what it is and that s fine with me . there are better out there but not too bad .,appearance,0.4,0
now this is more like it . after a few stinkers i finally found a beer at the brewery that i could really get down on . a slightly musk hangs over the major hoppiness here but is slightly yeasty in a way that is not offensive . this hides a very powerfully malty hop and booze bomb that goes straight to the liver via nitro . its quite well balanced going down the hatch but i ca n t wonder if that s just the leveling influence of the nitro . its seriously citric in its cascade hoppiness and it reminded the table of lost coast s indica in a good way . i found this to be the best house beer .,appearance,1.0,1
brickhouse is the cask version of red rock ale according to my bartender . poured at room temp roughly degrees and way too warm for me a deep ruby red copper color . the body is truly magnificent . i believe that the triple rock has discovered the perfect color for this sort of beer . it is both red rock and red brick fitting both of its names to a t. head is thin and white with good retention . zero carbonation . a bit sweet and lacking in hops . great malt presence with some nice red berry flavors and a touch of caramel . a bit more hops and some time conditioning could turn this into one hell of beer as it is i find it just average .,appearance,0.9,1
man . .to think that i once enjoyed this beer . what was i thinking . after several years without a killian s i had one on tap . no hop presence . no mouthfeel . very watery . perhaps more watery than typical american style pilsners . the beer was sweet though a sugary unpleasant sweetness . this beer is not worth the effort .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to masterski for this one . enjoyed while watching the second period of game between the canes the bruins last night . poured from a oz . bottle best before march . appearance pours a clear but slightly hazy body with thick finger white head . not bad better than i expected . smell picking up some corn and grainy cereal but not too much of the famous skunky aroma associated with n.a. s . smells lively not too bad . taste same grainy aspect with slight bitterness but finishes a little acidic . a bit bland but thankfully no skunkiness . mouthfeel all downhill from here . good carbonation but has this metallic feel to it . it eases to a clean finish as it warms but still have that feeling lingering in my mouth . drinkability at first i though i was going to pour it out because of the almost offensive metal taste but it suddenly disappeared . still it made it difficult and not entirely pleasant . overall i can appreciate a good n.a . but for me this one did n t do it . that weird metal taste stuck to me even though it did disappear midway through it still left it s trace on me . it upset my stomach a little and i would n t try it again .,appearance,0.8,1
throws a haze filled golden brown glass . tiny white head is gone in a flash . lack the visual traits of a good oktoberfest . sweet and toasted toffee on the nose . yeast mustiness is present and unwelcome . starts on on the sweet side tastewise . raisins and butterscotch . some lightly toasted grains enter then are immediately consumed by a nasty yeasty off flavor . musty and medicinal . band aids and rubber come to mind . totally ruins the decent first impression . slightly spicy hops do n t do anything ot overcome this yeasty mess . worthless body that is at the same time sticky and thin . do n t bother with this .,appearance,0.4,0
a beer from the rockies good graphic design nice bottle poor taste and drinkability herbs and adjoincts in its smell corn rice etc . rounded mouthfeel like coors light without the calories for me a mexican beer drinker coors is one of the most popular brands in my country and i try it of course this beer is not available in my country but i got from the border and many of the beers that i got are for the collection and for review it try with mexican food recommended .,appearance,0.3,0
on tap at the pub . the body is bright dark orange but totally clear very cool . an off white head leaves a thin cap with great lacing stellar . the aroma is really successful in that the citra hops come across as orangey and sweet but they are literally cut but the balance of the other hops which reigns it in with some nice bitter pine . i often find the citra overpowering and boring after a bit this is a great way to address that . some nice malty caramel takes the focus off hops being the main focus too . really nice . i had so much hope for the taste but lets me down by being way to sweet throughout . the citra that was in check before dominates with a piney alcohol feel and taste that is so typical of a dipa . these hops do n t break up the citra enough and the malt character vanishes . i feel like i m drinking a canister of orange scented car spray . great concept but needs so more tweaks before i can recommend .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance clear yellow with the slightest bit of haze . white head that does n t last long but the film leaves messy lacing . smell not too much going on some weak grassy hops are perceived with only the slightest hint of malt . taste very bland and grassy hops with some slight bready malt flavors in the finish . fitting to the style just weak and uninspired in comparison to other selections . mouthfeel pretty nice on the palate comforting and crisp with a refreshing finish . a very light and easy drinking beer . overall not really anything to go crazy over just a solid easy to drink beer that has it s time and place .,appearance,0.4,0
i must admit it feels a little odd not drinking this one from a red plastic cup but in any case it pours a very pale watery and completely translucent with sparse small rising bubbles . the thin white effervescent head recedes quickly and leaves no lace . the aroma is yeasty and dry kind of unpleasant really . somewhat reminiscent of dirty socks . not good not good . the flavor is mild and very watery . a light hint of dry maltiness but thats about is . very watery . if i had to say something positive i would say that it s at least moderately refreshing . the mouthfeel is similar to tonic water . thin and watery . i suppose there is a decently crisp and refreshing finish that is better then many other macros but aside from that i would say skip it . unless youre looking to play some drinking games steer clear . and i swear if a giant frosty silver train comes busting through my house again im going to have some issues .,appearance,0.3,0
tasted blind as part of blind bif blind beer from sholland ml capped bottle into my narke tulip shared with my wife a murky dark straw with a gorgeous three fingered cream colored head . pretty sure the cap would sit on this pillow top . lacing just covers the glass as i drink . beautiful beer . wish it was slightly more clear . okay so that was just chill haze . looks perfect after warming . . s hello brett . we ve got some hay a bit of lemon tons of fresh baked bread yeasty notes . saison farmhouse is where we re at from the nose . . t interesting . kind of like lemon pudding to start then an incredibly funky taste on the back of the tongue as i swallow . it s almost like saurkraut for a second . then lemony vanilla finish with kind of an oaky taste . maybe even some bourbon . possibly this vanilla just from virgin oak barrels . still thinking an oak aged farmhouse ale of some sort . this is incredibly complex to say the least . sadly one sip and my wife informs me i m all on my own on this . later after warming there s a ton of grape going on here . really tastes like a sparkling wine with brett . chardonnay anyone . . . m if this beer were a superhero its name would be superfizz . this thing is like accupuncture on my tongue but actually works . sadly there is quite a bit of heat that work against it . . o tons going on with this beer and it seems like a great example of the style . sadly i m just not a huge fan of the style but this beer makes me wish i liked them more . definitely more drinkable as it warms and i like it more and more . the weird funky yeast reminds me of that distinct fantome so that d be the only guess i have but the brown rules that out . pretty awesome beer to drink blind . . if i had to guess something maybe the evolution migration fall aged in chardonnay barrels . the reveal nebraska melange a trois well got the chardonnay barrel right but never would ve guessed this . with abv this beer beer actually drinks much better than the heat indicates . pretty solid beer .,appearance,1.0,1
serving type oz bottle appearance very dark tan black great inch thick creamy head smell coffee cocoa mocha hops chocolate malts barley smells amazing taste as the smell prepaired me very strong mocha coffee taste . has a warm hop alcohol kick also . you get some coffee mixed with chocolate but really the mocha flavor is way to strong and dominates all.the yeast mixed with the mocha is way too bitter for my liking and the aftertaste is rather odd mouthfeel its rather bitter on the tounge and leaves a very bitter aftertaste . after a few drinks wasnt digging it as much as before . its rather thin in the mouth and doesnt ready leave me wanting more drinkabilty with its high alcohol and bitter mocha overload this beer doesnt do it for me . couldnt finish the z . i dont want this again so much better coffee stouts out there . this smelled better then it tasted to me .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clean golden yellow with a white head . in the aroma small sweet malt . in the taste malty and a bit sweet for a lager . a smooth malty mouthfeel and a sweet malty aftertaste . not skunky at all as some european lagers tend to be yet notheing really say than it was a lager .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a newcastle bottle into a pint glass the clear bottle is a mystery to me too considering how far this stuff travels from its place of bottling and the fact that it s held in those awful six pack sleeves that offer no protection yet oddly enough i ve never had a sun damaged newcastle so either the beer store or i are doing something right . the beer pours a slightly translucent brown ish with heavy hints of amber red . less than half a finger of head initially disperses in a matter of seconds leaving only a tiny bit of very runny lacing . the smell is simple mostly malts a sort of graininess and some sweet nuttiness to it . a bit of . let s call it woodiness too . taste is basically more of the smell . malty creamy . some graininess with a nutty and woody sort of flavour . very smooth . little bitterness with a very tasty nutty sort of taste that stays in the mouth long after the beer is done . mouthfeel is also good . smooth with reasonable carbonation and a good body . drinkability is where this brew shines . newcastle brown ale is so smooth and so tasty that you ca n t help but have a second or a third . it s not like others have said a particularly distinguished or complex beer but it gets the job done good taste good mouthfeel and a generally good beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this particular beer was recommened to me by a friend with a good knowledge and taste for hoppy beers . i can not say i would classify the anchor steam as a hoppy beer but is quite tasty nevertheless . it has the smooth front end of a pilsner with the complex and almost confusing . back end of a pale ale . incredibly drinkable leaves the drinker craving another . typically i prefer a beer that hits the total of the palette but this beer is an excellent example of its style . top fermented . a good lazy sunday beer .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle from the lcbo the vintage has held its own agaist the . black with a lovely tan head . what more can you ask for . lovely coffee and chocolate aromas with fresh hops also present flavour of heavy roasted barley with hops in the finish . heavy on chocolate and coffee notes . age this one for added complexity . the aged like a champ in proper cellars . drinks like a top impy stout . enjoy while you can .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at huntington beach beer co. a pours a clear straw like color with a finger of white head . s lemon and pine sol right away tells me this is n t going to be good . celery grass spinach and lettuce are some of the other aromas to this beer . very vegetal and green . just a bit of bready malt . t more of the same on the palate . grass lemon lemon peel and lots of vegetables . slightly bitter with some pine and grass and a sweetness that i would describe as white grape juice . m medium in body with an abrasive carbonation . o this is an ipa gone terribly wrong .,appearance,0.8,1
dispensed from a oz bottle into a pint glass . i was unaware this was an unfiltered beer so i got lots of yeasties in the beer which made it cloudy and sort of foreign looking . i dont really mind it but it doesnt look good and could serve as a detractor for some . nice white head and some decent lacing . aroma is very fruity and hoppy . grapefruity and lemony . i cant quite put my finger on it but there are some other fruits in there as well . alomost like a berry or melon . anyway decent aroma . nice flavor profile as well . malty and somewhat sweet . lots of fruity esters . the hops dont come through as much in the flavor as it does in the aroma . nicely balanced but could use a touch more hop bitterness imo . a nice beer . glad to have a sixer of this one . the next beer i will decant a little more carefully in order to perserve the appearance . certainly recommended if you like the sweeter side of the style . i prefer the hoppy side .,appearance,0.6,1
this is easily my favorite of widely accessible american lagers . it pours a light amber much as one would expect it to . it gives a light caramel scent with a light hopp taste . feel of carbonization and malt in the mouth . the price is just right in my area . overall a great beer at a amazing price .,appearance,0.9,1
pint oz tall dark brown bottle with a racer checkered flag on the label with red and yellow print pewter cap . transparent copper golden body with lots of carbonation . large white rocky head of full range of bubbles . great retention and clumpy lace . smooth buttery hop scent slightly spiked with almost no malts . harsh yet very smooth hop flavor . hay and grain . delicios long lasting harsh hop resin aftertaste . medium full body good coating and slick . great drinkability . smooth harsh delicious . oelergud,appearance,1.0,1
pours a color similiar to my girlfriends hair color . frotch . opaque mahoigonay and a cedar amber hue . some light bubbling is visible non descript . good head and retention though . the aroma was very unique definite rootbeer quality with some mint anise fennell and other various sweet herbs . the flavor was almost too much flavor . starts with a spice cabinet punhc then mixes with what i remebers as dad s brand root beer i would drink after baseball games . this is the only refreshing monet while drinking this beer . then a sharp and deeep punch of flavor hits the taste buds with wintergreen and earthy herbs . a very punchy mint seems to encapsulate the enitre palate . cloying . i will give sam adams and a for trying something really difefrent and patriotic though . i m glad i tried this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a vivid orange amber with a light white head . nose is all fresh sweet and ripe pineapple . mouthfeel is rich thick and full bodied . flavors are rich and full fruity undertoned bitter grapefruit hops . this beer has remarkable balance between malt and hops although the bitter hops come through great in the finish . initial flavors hit you with some fruity sweet malt characteristics that then go directly to the bitter grapefuit hops and to a grapefruit skin pine bitter finish . this is a very consumer friendly and go to ipa that is likely to please most . really nice .,appearance,0.6,1
this unplugged ng offering pours a ruby red color with mohagany on the inside . a slight off white head disperses quickly . spotty lacing . aroma is quite fruity and complex . cherries and strawberries and plums all seem to be mixed in . notes of woody and floral esters come out . no real alcohol noticed on the smell . malts are not the main players here as they are with most eisbocks but they still show a molasses and grain mixture . taste is fruitier than most of this style . ng really gets fruity flavors from their beers even if they re not trying . this beer is sweet but its not the malt heavy cloying sweetness but more of a natural byproduct of a clean beer sweetness . light fruits are very noticeable but there s still a lot of caramel in here . this beer really is complex and soft . a nutty toffee flavor lies underneath holding the base . there even seems to maybe be a slight hoppiness or some kind of bitter floral flavor to match the fruity sweetness a bit . finish leans toward the dry side with a slight candy like flavor . mouthfeel is soft and light for the style . abv . . no way . i think this beer is a year old and maybe the age has smoothed it out and created more of a complexity out of the flavors . still there s not that intensity that one looks for in eisbocks . it s not as heavy and powerful as some might want . drinkability is superb and drinking more than one of these beers if i could get my hands on them would be enticing . but after doing a side by side comparison b w this and kulmbacher i m feeling like another beer would do me in . very enjoyable though get it if you can .,appearance,0.6,1
ng hop hearty figured i would pick this one up for a final farewell . a pours a beautiful bronze with ruby highlights . giant peach brown head that shows great retention . it nestles in like a pillow on top of the beer and shows no signs of moving anytime soon . great lacing as it goes down the glass . this beer looks fantastic . s smell is of juicy citrusy hops with an abundant dose of pale and caramel malt . hops bow before the malt after it warms . t sweet citrus then layers of caramel malt with the citrus becoming bittersweet grapefruity in character in the finish . a little graininess lingers as well . as it warms the malt profile emerges much more . layers of caramel malt and a little roasty nutty element is noticeable as well . the hop profile becomes a bit more earthy as it warms . light leafy earthy aftertaste as well . m highly carbonated with a large flow of bubbles cascading to the top non stop . d this beer is better than i remember it . while good for what it is bring on the moon man .,appearance,1.0,1
i continue to work through my mission to try all of southern tier s big beers . they need to start dating their beers though . does a lot better with head retention than many other st brews . leaves rather thick and even sheets up the back half of the glass . color is a clear golden orange . well done . i m a little surprised to be hit with sweetness at first like an earthy honey followed by mint . the overt malty smell makes me wonder if this has some age on it but i have no way to know . some caramel malt . less resinous hops than expected but they re there . usual c hops . this surely must pack a ton of ibus . it s like the bitterness stings my entire tongue . that and the . i ca n t say it s especially well hidden . the hop profile does n t strike me as citrusy or fruity all that much . lots of leafy herbal grassy flavor . i get more mint leaf here than in other iipas or ipas i ve had . some pine . some bitter grapefruit rind . it took some time before i started to really experience a fruity blend of hop flavors but even then the heavy bitterness renders them unfamiliar . malt profile is sufficient . caramelly sweetness enough to add some balance . finishes with heavy dry bitterness and a long lingering herbal flavor . despite some features i do n t like it offers enough complexity and interesting flavors to enjoy . this is just kind of hard on the tongue . some richness . not too slick . eh i was expecting way more here . as it stands this does n t come close to hoppe for me . i ve got many more iipas to try before i come back to this one . if i know i m getting it fresh then maybe another try . gets a few points for just being interesting and worth examining again and again . it s boozy though and probably one to split unless you have some time to spare . if i ever want something especially harsh and extreme i know where to go .,appearance,0.9,1
left over from my friends moving me in a cloudy golden with a very fluffy white head . great head great lacing . good looking beer . s orange zest domintes the nose . it actually smells like frozen concentrated orange juice . i do not get anything else besides that it is so strong . t orange dominates then some coriander then some more orange . a tad of bitterness but it is the bitterness of an orange peel . nothing else is noticeable to me besides the strong orange and coriander . m watery and mildly carbonated . d blech . i tried to give this a chance i really did . this is a terrible wit . the other three left over from the six will sit in my firdge until someone else comes over . this is like watered down sunkist with a ateaspoon of coriander put in .,appearance,0.8,1
that s an outstanding looking brew steady head chunky like snowfall on fence posts from the beginning but it melts down a bit to only ring the glass . like deep brown bricks with hints of orange around the edges strong looking beer . the smell is disappointing at best a puzzling combination of chalk tube sock and a hint of toasted malt . unique malt foundation not sweet just solid with heavy hops to balance it out . grassy with a bit of cinnamon and other spice . good carbonation it s just unfortunate that what s carbonated is n t that good . really did n t enjoy this one just not my kind of beer .,appearance,1.0,1
may i purchased this beer way back when do n t remember . the exp . date . so it s pass due . it came in a six pak and here s what s left . pale yellow with just a touch of gold to darken it up a bit . head poured large and bubbly . big bubble and lots of carbonation . it settled down to a thin layer . the smell was faint but noticable . dry a bit sour in the right way hoppy . nothing stands out about the mouthfeel . no way it qualifies as anything substantial but i wouldnt call it thin either . feels nice and fizzy . after the intense aroma i was surprised at how mild and almost bland the taste was . it was disappointing . its still a good dry lager but it just doesnt hold up to the promise of the aroma . that was my first reaction but i liked it more the more i drank . the aroma is still the best thing about the beer . this was my first experience with this beer was at a movie theater believe that . i had a couple and thought well maybe i should get some later . i did and their ok . i really do n t drink alot of lagers but i like to have a couple now and then . stella artois would be the one i pick out of the many euro pale lager . the exp . date did n t effect the beer any i think . if it did it was very slightly alter . does a beer made since need to have a born on date .,appearance,0.4,0
ale brewed with wormwood goji berries and schisandra well should be intresting as i have no earthly idea what these things taste like . well the appearance is rather limp . pale yellow with a frothy white head . aroma is more livelly with some ginger aspects citric in character and some fruity tones . very balanced and unexpectedly thick flavours given the appearance . i suppose the oats lend to the slickness and the herbs certainlly leave a strange medicinal bitter flavour underneath . weak hopping though they do show up in the after taste . rather odd and full on the palte low carbonation . a rather strange beer but i liked it . quite drinkable . actually reminded me a bit of mateveza by butte creek it was brewed with mate yerba .,appearance,0.4,0
no freshness date . can format . pours a honey golden hue translucent and bright with generous white head . lots of lacing and creamy goodness on the head . nose is a delight with some tangerine maybe peachy pear and light herbal component . on the palate is a hop focused citrusy flavor that is delicious herbal hop components kicking in and just enough malt to keep it civilized . nice bitter tingle on the finish . only negative is that it is incredibly watery light . head to head with regional ipa s makes this characteristic stand out quite prominently .,appearance,0.9,1
no head cloudy grapefruit color . looks kinda cool . no smell for me hope it tastes better than it smells . like drinking rotten peaches . drain pour bitter peach concentrate . i was wrong about this beer just as obi wan was wrong about anakin . move along,appearance,0.8,1
looks great . great color small head . not extremely carbonated . aroma is decent i am a sucker for the chocolate caramel tones of a good malty ale this is not like that . tastes slightly sour very fruity and not too sweet . a thin feel in the mouth . finishes dry and with good aftertaste . overall my first ale of this kind i will pursue the genre further . i liked it but it does n t stack up to the maltier ales for me .,appearance,1.0,1
the name of the brewery should have been the first clue to the quality of this stuff . i like that this substance never claims to be a beer on it s label . pours a clear yellow color and smells moldy and sweet . tastes awful we all agreed that it had a pond water metallic taste . just not good . update i have had another bottle of this and i took away the one . score i originally gave it . it is a travesty of taste that this stuff even exists .,appearance,0.2,0
scarecrow pale ale is golden in color with a perfectly clear body and a good amount of foam that holds its own for a few minutes . this beer has an aroma that is slightly skunky at first but the skunkiness fades in due time leaving behind an aroma that is yeasty and earthy but not very pronounced or enticing . tasting scarecrow golden pale ale i noticed some light bread like malt some yeast notes and some herbal hops . there is some fruit taste in the middle and it could be described as faint lemon with a touch of pear . the finish of the beer is a little bit watery and also a little bit metallic and a little mineral laced like it has been brewed using hard water . the herbal hop taste of scarcrow golden pale ale is probably its most appealing taste characteristic and this is the flavor i kept noticing as i took each sip . the herbal taste comes in the finish and it keeps you guessing . it is n t like the hop flavor present in most other pale ale i.e the strong citrus taste or the strongly earthy taste or something else common to this style . it is a little different . but other than the herbs there really is n t anything else great to say about scarecrow golden pale ale . it s a very middle of the road pale ale that is a little too watery for my tastes and too skunky .,appearance,0.4,0
poured nfrom a oz bottle to a pint glass the liquid is a pale light orange with great carbonation . the head is a huge and fluffy fingers high cloud puff with great retention and excellent lace . the smell is hoppy very hoppy nice citrus aroma . the taste is very good citrus hops and an excellent malt to balance . lemon twist and orange peal really outstanding . the mouthfeel is good medium body and a very good carbonation . the drinkability is excellent really one of the best in this style group i have had . prosit und zum wohl mk,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a tulip glass from the latest release a pitch black pour with fingers of fairly dark brown head . it recedes slowly and sticks around on top of the beer forever . beautiful beer . s right away i get intense roasted malt aroma with coffee dark chocolate and significant licorice and toffee . t i get an odd citrus flavor that overwhelms everything else almost as if it s heavily hopped with citra . in the background i get great dark chocolate flavor with a lot of roastiness . maybe the beer needs sometime . the abv is also quite apparent . m medium to thick mouthfeel quite good . o not sure what to think here . if it was n t for the odd citrus flavor this beer would be exceptional too bad it s quite strong . i ve got a year old bottle and will drink it soon to compare .,appearance,1.0,1
got a decent head however is was pretty weak and died quickly . coloring is light yellow that i did n t expect at first but now i see this is a pilsner thinking it was a pale ale . smell is sweet and slightly citrusy . i always have trouble picking up what to describe the sweentess as in lagers and pilsners . i guess corn . anyways has quite a nice pilsner smell . taste is sharp and pleasantly bitter . has a nice underlined sweetness in the aftertaste . is this beer a hybrid . the label kind of suggested it was . but it really does have a pale ale quality to it . one of the more flavorful pilsners i have encountered . carbonation is cranked up pretty high but i actually like it in this style . this beer is solid . hats off to sweetwater for making such a tasty pilsner for the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
live review of a oz bottle . a pale clear amber it poured with a big cream head with lacing that slowly died . s whole wheat bread underripe bananas slight coconut leafy hops . ok. t exactly what you d expect from the smell but with a metallic bitterness in the hops a general milk creamy quality throughout and a heftier wheat character . it s ok. m thicker and milky with a frothy crisp finish . o this is all right . it would rarely be my first choice .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is more of a light amber color than brown . after it pours the head dissapears quite quickly . very light bodied beer . the honey definatly comes through on the middle of the palate . no real aftertaste to speak of . i could drink a lot of these but not to much acual enjoyment do to a lack of fullness . they need to kick it up a notch . bad beer .,appearance,0.4,0
dark brown with light tan head nice looking light simple sour nose . thin citrus mouth . light citrus simple sour flavors . not much of anything for this one . a pleasant light simple citrus brew but not worthy of jolly pumpkin . best thing about this one is the cool label . by the way it s not really bad it s just not good . it tastes sort of like a lightly spiced lightly sour less sweet up .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle a looks amazing as is expected from a duvel product . though i will say there are some albeit minor but notable differences between the standard duvel gold and this . im mainly noticing this in the spiderwebbing action on the head which is pretty wild . head retention is unreal . it literally collected and in my duvel tulip and clung like a web . rocky does not do this bone white mass of sticky looking froth justice . otherwise this beer is very bright and is a light straw color . s an interesting champagne like aroma jumped right out of the bottle the second i popped the cork i could smell the glass from my seat . up close it has an almost cider like quasi vinous sort of nose . mild notes of pear and citrus hidden in the back somewhere . t its like a version of duvel golden that ramps up the earthy notes hidden in its balance . this one is not as balanced . not in a bad way per se just much more forthcoming in its flavors . spicy sort of peppery black tea like flavors . bitterness is most definitely a big part of the profile and it develops from earthy spicy notes . hints of that pear flavor follow through a little bit which compliment the spice . as it warms im finding more depth . always a good sign . a mild peach tang pops in on the tip of the tongue . lots going on but this beer is not with out flaws . a bit steely i believe from the hops not oxidation . m extremely high level of carbonation leading to possible head explosion if consumed straight from bottle . ie . carbonic tang to the max bitches . maybe too much so . d medium to medium high,appearance,1.0,1
pours amber with a . offwhite head . a little head retention no lacing s slight earthy hops up front then a little fruittyness t piney hops up front followed by fruittyness a slight grainyness . finishes fruitty quenching mf medium body good carbonation really nice balance drinks pretty easy . a decent red another solid ale from ska .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle says bbe june . in any event good beer . bottle gave a good pop to the cork . poured with a nice tan head which quickly subsided and a tiny bit of lace . color is a hazy amber brown . aroma is malty yeasty vineous . flavor is typical dark belgian and like aroma . body seems a bit thin but high carbonation makes up for it . boozy finish and fairly short .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a deep dark rich motor oil with a huge fine head the epitome of what a stout should look like once the head dies down it s head . way over carbonated i like creamy carbonation but this one is so much that it detracts from mouthfeel . aroma of rich dark espresso crema but also offset by sweetness . the flavor is like guinness on steroids because it has an ashen chalky dryness at the finish . there s also a substantial alcohol burn at the end . the beginning is better roasty and with a tone of burnt ends of meat almost rauch like . this one is very interesting very complex . but at the end i have to admit that i m a little disappointed with this one from one of my favorite breweries . maybe i ll try it again another time to see if i have another feeling on another day .,appearance,1.0,1
how bad can it really be . if i go in wanting fruit juice maybe it wo n t taste too bad . the real question is what was i thinking but it was late at night the only nearby open beer bar was this docked boat floating in the river what else was i going to do . despite expecting it the cherry character is just screaming from the aroma fake sweet and with a huge aspirin like quality the fake cherry cough syrup character is almost overwhelming . it reminds me a bit of capri sun cherry flavored drink . in some ways it actually smells more red than it does of cherry if that makes any sense . and there is a sort of play dough like aroma to this beer somehow too . the flavor is much the same with some definite aspirin like notes in the finish . the beer feels viscous and syrupy on the palate but because it is just juice it is actually somewhat refreshing sort of .,appearance,0.8,1
served cold in standard oz tumbler a pours a brownish orange color as expected . looks a little cloudy . s smells like very veggie and reminds me of pound cake . pleasing smell . t tastes very malty bitter and slightly like celery not very much pumpkin as expected . m light very carbonated d drinkable if you ve been given them for free . not very tasty . taste like pumpkin spiced water . aftertaste is disgusting .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer pours with the most beautiful colors of orangish red . it recieved a perfect . look just does not get any better than this . the smell is something to be noted as well . big nose even on a cold night that lets the consumer know that this is a well hopped beer and you can smell the malt backing as well . the taste is of big pine hops that transitions into a malty sweetness flawless . this beer is a must seek for those who have not had the priviledge of consuming this fine beer . another great brew from stone .,appearance,1.0,1
beer emerged from the bottle a rich golden color and offered a decent white head that then went on to leave some lacing on my glass . scent was mild and meek almost not there . some grainy sweetness and a touch of hops added . taste was better than most pilsners . started out sweet with a bit of a honey flavor mixed in with the malts . hops were crisp and a touch on the bitter side leaving a nice aftertaste of hops on my tongue . mouthfeel was not overly thin and watery as i had expected . could definitely drink a few of these .,appearance,0.8,1
a very light in color for a non light . thin white head . s slight floral hops unobtrusive grains something fruity that i ca n t put my finger on . t bitter and citrus like hops over a slight malt . dry and grainy that fruit sweetness is there just like in the nose . some corn notes which harms the taste . m thin bodied . o not a bad beer but not a great one either . if it were n t for the corn hint it would be much better .,appearance,0.4,0
oz brown bottle with no freshness date . pours a medium brown with some amber a finger head and decent lace . smells of caramel malt followed by a nice hop floralness neither of which over powers the other . nice caramel malt upfront followed quickly by a hop flavor and bitterness . beautifully balanced . a very nice example of the style .,appearance,0.6,1
look was poured into a tulip glass . it had very little head that disappeared quickly . it was a beautiful amber with red hues . smell there was not much going on for the smell . taste it is sharp on the front . there are some caramel malt and a hoppy bitterness that runs from start to finish . there is a light nutty flavor . it was a little out of balance . feel it was pretty light . drinkability it was a decent beer . the look was great but went downhill from there . the bitterness and sweetness made this a little hard for me on the drinkability . i would not order again .,appearance,0.9,1
do n t judge a beer by its cover . first taste is stale alcy malt liquor i must be a bum . second thought is this beer may smell and appear to be piss but it is getting me pissed for a cheap price and actully has a rather sweet flavor . i do n t find any macro brews much more appealing than steely . it tastes like candy and gets the job done for a fair price . the first sip is painful but after that it s a breeze . definitely not my first choice but still a good call .,appearance,0.2,0
jan vintage . dark ruby red body . thin white head . some lacing . honey clove nutmeg orange and some bubblegum in the aroma . slightly fruity . honey cinnamon nutmeg and a saaz bite dominates the flavor . alcohol is evident but not overwhelming . the orange comes through in the finish . smooth and rich mouthfeel . very german palate .,appearance,1.0,1
this is one great looking brew . . clear mahogany with rising bubbles and a head that appears alive . both big and small bubbles and what appears to be a layer a grease on the head . smoked pork heavy in the aroma yum . . the taste is a great mix here . there is sweet caramel maltiness charcoal smokiness and and nice dose of salty bacon fat to finish things off . very big on taste here . mouthfeel is good but the carbonation sometimes gets in the way of the taste i m longing for . drinkablity not very drinkable to be honest but a great beer nonetheless .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a creamy finger tan head over a black body . some clinging lace is present . s notes of big nuttiness cinnamon and chocolate although the least on the nose . t starts out with a some nutty notes with chocolate then quickly goes very dry in the mid palette . it s very strange after that . there is some dry almond notes and hints of hops . m low carbonation is ok but the overall finish is off . d although the abv is low this really is n t much of a cream stout . if this was labeled nut brown i d be thrilled . swing and a miss sam adams . another big let down from the winter craft pack .,appearance,0.9,1
a moderately vigorous pour yields an over the top dense styrofoam khaki colored head . decent sticky legs too . impressive . s some piney funk like aroma that i m not altogether sure what it s supposed to be . anise . new car smell . carpet . it s not that band aid like smell some belgian ales have which i really like . i ca n t put my finger on this . earthiness . charcoal . t bitter biting hops slash their way through some turkish coffee followed by more stinging hops . what the hell is this supposed to be . the hops are on steroids and have detracted from this ale . m very nice carbonation lends its support to deft creaminess . d not on my watch . not recommended to anyone except serious devout hop heads . even then . . . oh well . they get an a for creativity which should be a category .,appearance,0.9,1
ibus . appearance small white head with low retention . cloudy deep yellow body . smell musky . bready . slightly floral . honey sweet . mild . taste sweet and bready . tastes more like a straight pilsner than a pale ale . hoppiness basically ai n t there . mouthfeel full bodied for a pale ale . very bready . a bit sticky . mostly flat . slight bite but very mild . overall drinkability thickest pale ale ever . enjoyable but not very identifiable as a pale ale .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a head with a body packed with effervesence . lovely auburn red color blows me away . smell was milder than i expected some maltiness and hops . taste at first sip seems a little salty but a richness and hoppiness still comes through . honestly i think the oaking cut the power of the hops down from the unoaked version . and why chips vs oak barrels . chips are what less reputable vintners use in wine cheaper and although i think it s a similar effect i swear i can taste the difference in wines too . all in all this is an excellent beer but i prefer the unoaked version which i scored higher .,appearance,1.0,1
had this with my thai food tonight worked alright poured golden with finger of white head . zero head retention lacing s sweetness a bit of grassy hops that is it t some honey malt adjunct cereal sweetness slight lemon hops up front . some grainyness as this warms . finishes sweet with a bit more graininess mf light medium with a lack of hops drank okay worked with the food a one done unless my choices are limited,appearance,0.4,0
appearance it pours a rich brown colour with finger white foam head . smell it smells a strong hoppy citrus aroma but it got a kind of chemical macro smell too . taste it is weak tasting . the overcarbonation and the bitterness hide all the little taste it got . the only taste i got is hops bitterness and that s about it . mouthfeel i tried this one and their lager . both of them got the same issue it is way too carbonated and it burned my tongue . drinkability i agree about the fact that brewery seems to misunderstand ipa style ou abuse of that name . the can design is not that bad but not the beer itself .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a clear light amber color bock with a large frothy off white head with great retention and some very good lacing . aroma of bitter hops is dominating with some light pine notes also noticeable . taste is also dominated by pine and bitter notes from the hops and a light caramel malt presence with limited sweetness level . body is lighter then expected with great carbonation . while this is a nice beer it has absolutely nothing to do with a weizenbock and no characteristic usually associated with the style can be detected . it is more akin to a nice hoppy amber ale .,appearance,0.9,1
part of the lcbo summer release . pours a clear golden big white head forms billowy goes fast no lace to speak of . smell is very grassy citrus honey quite sweet but pleasant . taste is malty grains grass citrus and honey again but once again pleasant . mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation . i actually enjoyed this beer pretty light but a nice balanced flavour .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a capped unlabeled bottle from my buddy adam . no head on pour some carbonation . transparent amber body some foam around the rim . some pine and cintris on the nose even alcohol . bitter hops on the tongue sweet warm malts nice and balanced . good smooth east coast ipa brew . thanks to pebkac for the brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into leffe glasses . cloudy amber chestnut brew with a thin tan lace over the liquid . smells of yeast but more of sweet boozy malt . tastes as the aroma would suggest sweet maltiness over a yeast flavor . slightly watery perhaps not quite full of flavor and foamy in the mouth . hops do not assert themselves anywhere but in the slightly bitter finish that competes with the lingering sweetness . perhaps not quite in balance . mouthfeel is a bit empty due to the wateriness and high carbonation . the overall sweetness does not contribute to an overall great flavor profile .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a mug . this beer has a very nice apearance cloudy straw yellow in color with wispy white swirls on the surface . a pretty pronounced citrus orange peel nose . in the mouth this beer is rich with bitterness of citrus lime and intense lemon but slightly astringent and numbing on the finish as well . good but not memorable .,appearance,0.9,1
served from a ml shortie bottle in a chimay chalice at just under cellar temperature . a golden and slightly hazed with coppery highlights and a foamy cushiony head that jets to the surface and clings to the glass like glue as it subsides . head retention is fantastic and would be even without the aid of the etching at the bottom of the glass . fantastic . s sweetbread and fresh crisp light hoppiness . notes of wet cardboard and fruit . somewhat light and restrained . t candy sugar sweet malts and hints of honey up front that are quickly replaced by a lightly yeasty and semi sour hoppiness in the middle . along with this comes dry fruity notes that remind me of apricot skin . finish is somewhat bland and ambiguously grainy . alcohol is subdued . m blows up in the mouth with huge bubbles . overcarbonated to the point where each sip brings a belly full of gas along with the alcohol warmth . the addition of the yeast helps but not much . d good beer that will be much better if i leave it sitting for awhile so the carbonation will disperse . addition of the yeast make a huge difference in all aspects and is highly recommended but overall drinkability is negatively affected by the mouthfeel .,appearance,1.0,1
a beautiful two inch creamy head . incredible creamy yellowy orange color with micro rising carbonation . s a chemical ish aroma that has a nasal cavity opening freshness to it . floral soap but not in a gross way t different from the last one i had . i feel like this beer does n t have a particularly consistent flavor . slightly sweet lemon zest . somewhat bland . slightly nutty slightly sour . m smooth but not particularly appealing . watery . o an ok hefeweizen . drinkable but not special sadly . i will have to try it again to see if its any different .,appearance,1.0,1
split a bomber of this with bamadog per pwoods recommendation . poured into pints appearance pours a deep rusted brown and is cloudy with an immense finger off white foamy head that fades and retains at a skim . huge lacing swathes the walls of the glass . smell huge sugary sweetness candied malts citrus and piney hops bitter oiliness that reminds me a little of cough syrup . taste mouthfeel malts read very sweet and tremendously caramelly while being toasted to the point of burnt at the same time . they read a little like bitter chocolate . hops are oily and full of bitter citrus rind and oily sticky pine sap . the alcohol is clear and present and reminiscent of plastic bottle hard liquor very hot and vaporous . the taste is pretty big i would almost describe as harsh in its lack of balance . feel is bright and mouthfilling leaving a sticky residue after for quite some time . drinkability low to moderate at best . it is actually challenging to drink thanks to the boldness of the flavors and the heat of the alcohol .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a perfect pint a pours a transparent orangeish amber with a two finger very puffy offwhite head . the head sticks around for awhile and laces real well . gorgeous looking beer s getting a bunch of citrus but the aroma is really weak . disappointing . t tastes a lot like the simcoe . a lot of grassy citrus taste to this . the aftertaste is full of grass m body is fine . the sweetness makes it a little offputting though o reminded me of the simcoe a little too much honestly,appearance,1.0,1
i had this stuff a couple of weeks ago a pretty sweet tangy beer to drink . i wouldnt perfer drinking this stuff everynight but about once or twice in a month for that cinamon tastes . a good try if never drank once before . . id have to say stick with the punkin ale from dogfish head .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottled poured into a dfh pint glass a orange amber hue that surprisingly leaves little to no head . no lacing either . for reason i remembered that being different s right off the bat you can definitely tell this is a pumpkin beer . a nice blend of pumpkin nutmeg and brown sugar just like the label suggests t very similar to the nose . reminds me a nice cool pumpkin pie . what i think sets this beer apart from other pumpkins ales is the fact that it has a real pumpkin flavor opposed to the artificial flavor . a little sweet but does n t become cloying m light to medium bodied . good carbonation that leaves a tingle on the tongue . has a spicy aftertaste d one of my favorite pumpkin beers because of the real pumpkin flavor it has . easy drinking i have no problem putting away a pack of this in one sitting,appearance,0.6,1
ca n t really tell the difference between this and the nitro can but i love this stuff . smooth creamy and delicious . the mouthfeel is a little thin but then it would n t slide down so well . i could drink this stuff all day and night . a true classic .,appearance,1.0,1
yuck . its like and esb lite . light amber pour . forced a short lived head out of it . dank aroma of malt and sawdust . metallic bitter taste with malt and bark like flavor . it does have a pleasant caramel finish but it does little to save this beer . avoid,appearance,0.4,0
purschased on a weekend trip to charleston sc . pours a clear dark brown with superior side lacing and a copious tan head with very good retention . appearance is exceptional . aroma provides malts up front with some caramel and molasses mix most notible . hops a little grassy are present . taste is malty and the sweet caramel is most prominent . has a little spicy bite in the dry finish that leaves a warmed palete . this was a pleasent suprise and a very good winter ale .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a stout snifter . pours a bright orange amber body that lends a half finger white head . smells of stinky grass and pine hops . laced over with some caramel malt and vienna malt . taste of sharp crisp pine and pineapple singe along with some herbal and eathy grass hops . barley and caramel ring out underneath a thick layering of biscuit malts . finish with a huge pinneaple and mango hop character . very sharp drinking beer not for everyone but it does have enough malt to make it bareable .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a delirium snifter from oz bottle . beautiful dark dark brown to black color with a nice brown head . black cherries . smells of black cherries with a soft bourbon aroma behind it . as it warms up a bit i get more sweet dark fruit chocolate coffee caramel and oak . taste is very mild . i can taste bourbon but not too much heat from alcohol . this is delicious . must drink this one closer to room temperature to fully experience all this beer has to offer . sweet dark fruit chocolate coffee bourbon and oak all equally present without any one flavor dominating over another . mouthfeel is a bit thinner than expected but not a bad thing . low carbonation but again not a bad thing . has a certain creaminess to it that is momentarily disrupted by somewhat harsh but pleasant oakiness . i m not sure that makes sense but that s what i get from this beer . this is very drinkable . i need to force myself to take my time drinking this one . so easy to drink . if drunk too fast however i d surely miss out on the wonderful changes this beer goes through in the minutes i had with it .,appearance,1.0,1
wow . hmmm . not sure what to make of this . pours blood orange with a light head that laces down the glass . smells and tastes quite sour . so much so it s like a sour ale than a belgian . mouthfeel . hmm . did i say sour . it s sour with an almost metallic taste like a recently polished fork . i would n t recommend it unless you like uh sour . maybe i need to age this for years .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation brought back from a new england trip by my wife this was poured from a oz brown bottle into an imperial pint glass . label is black background and shows a tall ship at full sail . no freshness date that i can find . appearance pours with fingers of medium tan head . this settles very slowly to a thin nearly complete cap and leaving behind amazing lacing . the beer itself is black as night . a small amount of sediment remains in the bottle and the last portion of the pour seemed a little cloudy . smell roasted barley bitterness assaults the senses with hints of black coffee and anise . taste as with the aroma the bitterness of roasted barley is very forward on the sip and lingers throughout the drink and well after the swallow . undertones of licorice and black coffee but not the velvety smoothness i associate with the addition of oats . mouthfeel average carbonation level . body is very good . drinkability a flavorful and enjoyable drink that does n t seem to match with its name . while i enjoyed this and actually had a pack it seems more akin to a dry irish stout to me so receives a little down tick .,appearance,1.0,1
i have to give credit to bud for producing a beer that is drinkable if uninspired and both cheap and accessible . it is a decent beer for playing softball hanging out at the lake and staying low key . it is not flavorful in any sense nor is it anything out of the ordinary . it is simple cheap and bland . taste is very watery mouthfeel is fizzy and smell is reminiscent of soap with some very faint aromas of grain . sometimes you need cheap drinkable beer though . if you want to pound some beers on a budget not get filled up and your goal is an inexpensive buzz this is your beer . so frat boys unite . .,appearance,0.3,0
great brew on a hot day . it smelled a little sweet . a little lemony . great lemon yellow color with some cloudiness . decent head and lacing . taste of honey lemons and grass with that typical new belgium yeast flavor . went down smooth and easy . i recommend this on a hot day . refreshing and tastey .,appearance,1.0,1
everytime i visit my brother his mini fridge on the back porch is fully stocked with this in ozers . he neatly faces them so all the label are lined up nice and neat his house and porch on the other hand are trashed usually . yes he takes pride in his redneck lifestyle and it shows in the things that are important to him . with that said her is my rating a . a very diluted urine yellow with tiny head s . soapy water t . sweet soapy water m . light bubbly d . ok when sitting on my bro s back porch or fishing in his john boat but only if the natties are soaking in an ice bath .,appearance,0.2,0
i found this single oz brown bottle at the binny s store in glen ellyn il for the rather steep price of . a bottle so it better be good . there was an enjoy by date of on the front label along with a small historic blurb about the beer . the pour was about the only disappointing thing about this beer . the crystal clear mahogany red color was nice but it only produced a finger of beige head that dissipated quickly and it left no lacing whatsoever . nice brown sugar and rich malty smell . this is a very malty brew . a bit of caramel is thrown in for a touch of sweetness and the noble hops are there for balance . delicious . mouthfeel is smooth and medium bodied with fairly low carbonation . i m not sure where ba got the abv fjgure of . as the victory web site lists the abv for this beer at . but in either case it is hidden very well and makes this a very enjoyable brew .,appearance,0.6,1
impy berlinerweisse an interesting contradiction . pours is bright clear straw with a large white head lots of fizz . aroma has a light citrus and funk to it slightly vinuous not really offputting but not that pleasant either . flavor is a clash of competing flavors with a hint of alcohol overall it upholds the light and tart mantra of the berlinerweisse but there are competing aftertastes that turn me off light funk with a musky sweetness . overall not that interesting or that good a fun experiment i guess .,appearance,0.9,1
o.k . she ai n t that purty and she do n t smell that special but i m happy i asked her to dance . supposedly based on the original ipa recipe a brief history of which is provided on the label this beer gives you more malt on your tongue than hops a rich nourishing grain malt taste and enough mouth puckering hops to hold a hop head s attention while savoring the hearty sourdough flavor . it has a toothy pleasant finish and an invisible abv . i ll have another .,appearance,0.6,1
oz tap pour at american flatbread burlington hearth . appearance crystal clear pale straw color with thin bone white head . nose light mixed fruit some minerality and a somewhat medicated salve like aroma . palate immediately sharp with hops . light bodied but no watery . spicy hops display flavors of white and black pepper pine cone tree bark and light notes of peach towards the finish . notes a spicy and prickly unique beer which is really light in body but avoids being watery or thin at all . really packs in a lot of flavor on a rail thin malt profile . nicely done .,appearance,0.6,1
a black ad pitch . tall grey brown creamy head . s smoked malts and a good bit of chocolate . a little bitter turn in the end . t smokey malts again with dark chocolate . a lot of bitterness in the follow through . m good coating just a hint of tingle on the top of the tongue . d too bitter for more than maybe two .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance the muddy water brown stout was cloudy and when put to the light did not have a distinct or appealing color smell faint smell of whiskey and apricot taste starts nice and finishes like a train wreck . sickly sour at the end mouthfeel not much to speak of drinkability i would take many other mass produced stouts i dont think i would pick this up again .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into my evertrusty zatec fluted glass . fingers of head initially died into nothing in less than seconds . smells of grass and beer that was nicked from your dad when you were . looks like pisswater . tastes like watered down budweiser mixed with skunk piss . finish dissolves after less than seconds . i would drink this with a hotdog at a party and not think twice about drinking more . why not just drink some fiji .,appearance,0.3,0
well . it was purchased as it was the only pumpkin beer that was available cold at our retailer after experiencing the likes of southern tiers pumpking this flat out sucked from the minute i poured it and it looked like a budweiser i had a gut feeling this was n t gon na be good overall its drinkable but there is nothing spectacular about it its like a budweiser with some pumpkin spices added very blah just plain . . not a good example of a pumpkin beer edit whats funny is this is one of the first beers that i thought was gon na be decent then thought it sucked then immediately though i wonder what the ba reviews are on this . . and my tastes were confirmed .,appearance,0.4,0
with a black body to more than live up to the style kostritzer pours two and one half fingers of slightly tan head that is quite durable . the smell is a bit weak with hints of caramel and roasted malt emerging after some coaxing . these flavors emerge more in the taste which with its roasted aroma is vaguely reminiscent of porter . smooth but lacking in carbonation . a fairly good representative of the style this is pretty decent . nothing overwhelming however . one i might return to again eventually .,appearance,0.9,1
a super light crisp beer i had at sal s pizza in new york city . it was a beer that i had not seen a lot of of late so i thought i d give it a try . i must admit i drank it straight out of the bottle which is good to do every now and again . i think on the right day with the right food it d be a fair beer like a hot summer day doing some yard work . the beer seemed lighter than miller or bud light to me . overall as my score indicates i would n t recommend this beer or try it again anytime soon .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a lighty hazed burnt orange huge cap of frothy and sticky white head great retention and lacing . scent is of tropical and citrus fruit grapefruit mango and some floral hoppy notes . lightly sweet fresh grain and faintly grassy on the back end . first sip is the tropical and citrus fruit strong floral presence with pine and grass coming through before a touch of booze covers up any malt . sadly felt thin moderately carbonated and bone dry . impressed with this offering from sly fox . just needs a touch more body and a little less booze bite to be a star .,appearance,1.0,1
this was one of the few options at a vietnamese place i went to so i decided to give it a shot . bottled is n t dated . does this stuff really come all the way from china . pours a very pale golden yellow kinda like urine with a tiny little white head that disappears in an instant . no lacing not even any bubbles on the surface . very little carbonation visible . looks like water with a bit of food coloring . smells like well like a weak pale lager . i get almost nothing in the nose . a bit of hops and pale malt but that s it . taste has a bit more to it . a bit of tingly hops not strong enough to really call them bitter but they do bring some flavor . weak light and mostly flavorless . watery mouthfeel . there s a brief burst of carbonation as soon as it hits my mouth but after that it s totally flat . this is beer . i will say it did n t actually taste bad . but it did n t taste good either . i d rather drink water .,appearance,0.3,0
as a local arizonian i get excited when local breweries pop up and are able to distribute state wide . belgium wits are some of my favorite ales in this heat so i was really optimistic until i opened it . it does n t resemble anything like a wit and there were some visible flaws and off flavors . i guess it s more like a filtered american wheat or something . this beer poured only slightly hazy and any head instantly disintegrated which is odd considering that wheat stabilizes beer and gives it head retention . the yeast should also make the beer cloudy which means they definitely filter . i did n t get that beautiful bouquet of fruit and tart that i was looking forward to instead it smelled slightly acidic and sweet like an orange flavoring . the actual taste was not interesting once again acidic but also sweet . those flavors did n t react well with each other there was something contrasting giving it an odd cheap flavor . it was also not as crisp as i was hoping . the best part of this beer . abv according to the bottle . for that alcohol it s very smooth and this is the only saving grace as to why it might be marketable . i can see tourists drinking this in havasu on the lake and maybe some locals who have n t had a real belgium wit . overall it s not totally undesirable i just wish there were authentic ingredients and brewing process that would give it delicious belgium wit flavors . if they want to do something creative to the belgium classic that s fine but they should ve marketed it as an arizona wheat or something like that .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a oz into a frozen pint . short active head that dissipated fast . smells like a boatload of hops with some malty backnotes . comes across like an autumn beer . tastes quite the opposite . hops to the face . full on hop flower flavor that lingers long and smooth . supreme lacing for the style . burns a bit in a good way . astringent almost . not getting many flavors besides the hops but . el diablo right . nice with spicy food . or a sox yankees game . start with something less hoppy and ease into this one,appearance,0.9,1
brownish black pour good head . pretty beer . smell is somewhat smoky but stops short of bacon beer . nice sense of roasted malts and a little bit of nut . taste is less than overpowering smoke fades overall becomes more roasty and grainy . mouthfeel did not work for me . this beer had the right level of viscousity and thickness but it came with an unpleasant grittiness and a permeating chalky sensation . overall a slightly above average stout . not at all bad but right after this i had a founders breakfast stout and i was blown away by how much better founders breakfast stout is . not sure what to make of bell s stout offerings one of the hallmarks of a great brewery is a superlative stout and having had expedition kalamazoo and java all come well short of that distinction . yet everything else i ve had from bell s is invariably great . i guess stouts just are n t their sweet spot .,appearance,0.9,1
this is one ugly beer . i know old ales should be low carbonation but this beer is straight up flat . it is also very murky . its a decent color dark red brownish hue but so freakin murky and flat . it looks like it could be the dregs from my garbage disposal . the aromas on the other hand are quite nice . very rich warm malts with a nice wineyness and cider notes pervade the whole pallete . pick up some alcohol in the nose too . flavor is intense . very rich . i get everything from strong caramel to strong walnut to rich cherries to a lingering sourness and astringency and dry oakyness in the finish . i also get the alcohol in the back of my mouth and throat . mouthfeel is thin . i suppose that s right for the style so i ll give it a . there . i m not sure how drinkable this beast is . little flat and fat for me .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cloudy yellow with white high lights . the head is astounding . it is enormous and when the dust settles it remains a nice lacing . the aroma is of malts honey apples yeast an peppery alcohol . the alcohol is so dominant in aroma that one could swear that this is not beer but a mixed drink one would have at a lounge . the flavor is spicy pineapples fruity hops and strong notes of phenols with a sweet tone.the overall feel is smooth with a spicy yet bitter ending . the finish is bitter dry and the carbonation is well balanced . there is a tingly sensation and the pepper feel has a lot to do with this . great brew . something really wild . notes i saw this at whole foods and i wondered what it might be like my attempt to simply try something new was a major discovery . something i have never had before and something very few of my beer loving friends have ever tried . this was an experience and one that i will not forget as with only two glasses i felt the spin.not for sessions and sip with caution . despite the abv easier to drink than one can imagine .,appearance,1.0,1
provided by gwuilliums so that we could drink wheat while we were brewing with it . a hazy yellow gold color with virtually no head formation even with an aggressive pour . s very nice sweet malt and no small amount of clove and spice from the belgian yeast . t very malty . excellent citrus hops . some spiciness and clove and coriander . m lack of carbonation makes this feel like some sort of imperial version very syrupy . d the taste of this beer is really good . if they could bring the carbonation level up to what would be expected of a wheat beer i would love to re review this one .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance cloudy yellow color with small head that faded out . smell citrus and bananna . taste nice witbier citrus bananna refreshing . mouthfeel light with some carbination . drinkability one of the best wiribier beers i have tried nice for a hot day .,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap at schlafly bottle works in st. louis this beer pours a beautiful cloudy toffee amber color with minimal head to and absolutely no lacing to speak of . nose is of yeasts wheat clove and banana . taste is of some malts presence of wheat there is toffee and sugary sweetness in the middle that lingers finishes with some nice spicing . medium body with low to medium carbonation creamy feel in the mouth with a clean finish to it . the sweetness in this one makes it a one beer minimum for me however it is a nice lil brew to enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
straw colour with fluffy rather dry looking head . smells of a combination of cream honey and an unfortunate hint of beer soaked bar towels . tastes rather bland but not obnoxious . it is rather sweet with a one dimensional bitterness and a rather dry finish . seems a little stale . if it were less sweet and a little crisper it would be much better .,appearance,0.4,0
a beautiful looking beer . deep red amber color rich fruity nose . the flavor is very very malty fruity . slightly more hoppy this year than last it could still use a bit more to balance things out .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a shiny ruby colour clear and bright . head is beige nice and dense . disperses to form a nice cloud with some fingers of lace behind . great colour great everything . smells very malty and nutty with actually a not towards funk at the back . rich english toffee malt with walnuts marzipan edge . touch of sourness as well fresh cut grass lucerne and black tea . intriguing and enjoyable . taste is . less successful in many ways . taste starts off malty with a touch of english toffee to it and contrives to go rapidly downhill from there . flavour disappears in essence bland grainy mid palate with maybe a herbal touch to it then a watery and bread yeast finish that lets go too soon . with the colour and even the odd aromas i expected a lot more flavour than this . uninspiring . thin feel mostly . a bit of presence on the back but just a watered down grain texture overall . a disappointment . i really thought there was something here until i tasted it .,appearance,0.9,1
i got to try out my new pint glasses with a pint sized nitro can of murthy s irish stout . the best thing about this beer was that i proved that i did indeed get full pint sized glasses and not those smaller glasses passed off as pint glasses . the nitro can produced pour is indeed a sight to behold . beautiful black on bottom with fascinating cascading brown in the middle with a moderately sized tan head on top . if only the beer was as exciting to taste as it was to watch . the taste was weakly creamy and very thin with very little body . something this dark and as exciting to watch should certainly taste better then this . unfortunately this is not the case . it tastes and feels just weak and thin . a little creamy but nothing substantial is to be found in this beer . very little aftertaste is to be found but this is to be expected on such a thin tasteless beer . not very drinkable . it sat there on my desk for quite a while until it was finished . i just did not have a strong desire to pickup and drink such a tasteless brew .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap at o briens pub a my pint arrived looking black as night upon first glance . a closer study reveals a thinning root beer brown rim to it . a tiny beige head settled out rather quickly leaving spots of lace about the glass . s smells just scrum diddley umptous with resiney pine and citrus hops . all hops no roast . a literal black ipa . t the sticky resinous pine and grapefruit flavs really assert themselves here . has me searching for the malts . just a slight suggestion of a toasted caramel char to it . nice high bitter levels that peak on the finish drying things out leaving them light and crispy . hops linger fo sure . very tasty . one of the better black ipa s i have come across yet . m lighter body that is almost watery at times . slight creaminess on the other side of the spectrum . solid carb . puckering hop bitterness that dries out the palate . d close your eyes and this is another great tasting ipa from alpine . but man is she ugly . pair with a paperbag or drink from behind . u g l y yo mamma ai n t got no alibi . you ugly .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer pours the same shit brown color i ve been noticing more and more in belgian dark ales lately and i m not a big fan of it . it looks a lot better when backlit and it features some amber light brown and golden tints . the head is a very light brown but almost non existent unless poured with a vengeance . i love mikkeller but many of their beers are under carbonated and this seems typical . the smell is outstanding . that they brewed this with cocoa powder is amazing to me because it so nicely melds with the other characteristics which is surprising to me for the style and it is very subtle . sweet dark fruits peaches and pears spices all over the place and sugars . fantastic smell . wow . the flavor is great but not at all what i was expecting . much more hop forward than you would think from the smell or the style . bitter hops all the way through . lots of peaches sweet dark fruit and a little alcohol burn . dry and burnt all the way through which i would guess is due to the cocoa powder which is very bitter . no belgian yeasty flavor at all which is a relief because i m not sure it would blend well with these flavors . plenty of spices . fairly complex not the most intense beer in the world but certainly very drinkable and enjoyable . it has a big thick body but is unfortunately undercarbonated but not so much that it kills the beer cough cough lost abbey . it gets hotter and hotter on the palate as you make your way through the beer which so far has no negative effects . great drinkability as it has you constantly reaching for more but the burnt flavors are a little much to enjoy more than one at a time . overall very good beer from what is quickly becoming a top brewery for me .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a clear straw yellow with a medium frothy white head that diminishes to a thin film and laces the glass some . the aroma is stinky earthy yeasty hops with some grassiness . the flavor is a punch in the mouth of some sweet malt bubble gum and a lot of hops that are tempered by the belgian yeast banana and clove funky earthiness . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall i just am not getting the belgian ipas . i do n t care for the mix of hops and belgian yeast . this is like others i ve had just more amped up .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage . orange gold color . medium white foamy head . aroma is grapefruity piney and citrusy . a medium bodied fairly bitter ipa . malts are bready and nutty and not very sweet . hops are grapefruity and very juicy . well balanced . a nice ipa its not in the same league with stone three floyds or alesmith but its very close . smooth taste for all that bitterness . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and crisp . aftertaste is bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a dark copper brown with a white head that disappeared pretty quickly . lace stuck around for a bit longer but it too eventually succumbed . the smell has a bit of caramel malt to it and just a slight hint of hop spiciness . the taste has the same slight hint of caramel malts and some noble hop flavors that are never consistent in their effect sometimes at the beginning sometimes in the middle never at the end . the mouthfeel is n t fantastic and feels a bit thin but this brew is certainly passable for a night out at the pizza joint .,appearance,0.4,0
had a pint glass of this from the bottle . a thin white head yellowish brown very brilliant body s marmalade smell sweet t marmalade grainy with just a little hop flavor for a finish m light to medium mouthfeel d another great representation of the style from fullers and a great tasting complex beer to boot .,appearance,0.6,1
batch bottled . sampled . for the ml . served in a tulip . great label . a an average pour produces fingers of a foamy rose stained white cap . respectable retention . hazy with transparency when backlit . completely opaque otherwise . the body is medium dark burgundy in color . thick sheets of foamy lace lather each edge of the tulip . as jolly pumpkin beers tend to be this one is another stunner in the glass . s non descript malts floral hops with a tamed sourness . lightly earthy and funky with a cherry pez aroma . the barrel comes across beautifully . t subtle flavors include grape apple and cherry with notes of wood chalk and dust in the background . lightly vinous . while the flavors are nice they certainly lack depth stopping at midpalate and leading to a very dry and somewhat empty finish . perhaps over attenuated . m light body thin texture fizzy carbonation and a chalky finish . d not a bad beer but definitely subpar for a jp offering . others seemed to like this one more than me so maybe batch was less impressive than the others . at a bottle i doubt i will ever find out .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass . a steady pour produced about a one inch silky off white head that disapeared to a lacey ring around the top of the glass . it is a medium brown or even a dark amber with little carbonation . it smells of roasted malt and nuts . i think it could use some more hop flavor . fireside nut brown is a drinkable beer . i will by more for my holiday guests .,appearance,0.9,1
sleeman s clear is the first canadian entry in what i understand to be a big market is the u.s. low carb beers . sleemans is low cal low alcohol low carb . g and barely tastes like beer . when my wife brought it home i honestly expected it to be clear in colour . it s not it s a very light yellow but the resemblance to beer ends there . it tastes like bud watered down it s not very fizzy and it s expensive . i think i ll stick to water on my off days .,appearance,0.2,0
yellow turbid color . so and so head average partly creamy . the smell is malty fresh wort yeast . the taste is sweet with some malt and yeast . almost honey like . but it is balanced by the hop present but not intrusive . in the aftertaste there is a good dry hop . quite bitter actually . the first impression very sweet it is at the end well balanced by the bitterness . light body . quite drinkable at the end .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle pored into a pint glass produced a finger worth of white head that turned to a thin lace . the body of the brew was clear amber with golden highlights . there was a little bit of grain in the aroma department but not too much else . the flavor was sweet and malty as well with a light sourness to it . medium bodied with good carbonation for this style . it is drinkable but again why . there are tons better marzen s out there .,appearance,0.4,0
beautiful amber color gives this lager a real boost . it also packs some punch with the . abv . my only gripe is after of them you really do n t want any more . i think the appearance actually makes this beer taste better for some reason . overall a nice offering from great lakes worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured from bottle into standard pint glass . pours a golden color with very little head and no lacing observed . s very sweet floral smell with a slight hop scent as well t caramel sweet . very slight hop flavor at the end m mouthfeel is about perfect not too heavy not too light goes down very easily . d this beer goes down almost too easy . very good session beer especially on a summer day . its listed here as a pale ale i would say its kind of a mix between an amber and pale . sweeter than most pale ales i ve had before .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance well this has to be the first beer i ve ever poured and received absolutely no head . even with a straight pour and swirling of the bottle . weird . hopefully i did n t get a bad bottle . dark brown body that shines a deep maroon when held up to the light . aroma chocolate roasted malt is the big player . slight hoppiness for undertones . flavor chocolate roasted malt with a bittering hoppiniss in the midtaste . sweet malty finish . i do get a bit of a bitter soapy aftertaste . mouthfeel carbonation is non existent . medium body . very smooth drinker . drinkability overall impression no carbonation . no head . nice flavor but with a soapy aftertaste glass was clean used the same to review gumballhead earlier tonight and rinsed thoroughly with water in between . this has to be a bad bottle . i ll be running out to the store tomorrow to pick up another bottle but until i ve experienced otherwise i ca n t give this a good review . i ll have an edited review up by friday with the second bottle . hopefully for the better .,appearance,0.3,0
i do n t think it can get worse than this beer . packy was having a can special and picked it up out of odd curiousity . poured sickly yellow tinged green . the smell is n t as bad as possible only because it is sweet smelling but nothing like a beer . the where s the malts and hops . the flavor is merely sweet tarts . mouthfeel is at least crispish a stretch starting to feel bad and look for any positive . drinkability . nada . sorry . i wince every time i pick up the glass .,appearance,0.2,0
medium yellow with a pillowy white medium sized slowly diminishing head . smell is of weak grainy malt and just the slightest whiff of hops . the taste is weak as well and a bit uninteresting but fairly good for what it is . lightly sweet grainy bread with only really showing up on the dry finish . it has a medium thin body dry texture and moderate low carbonation . not a great beer by any means but it would be fine with bbq or buffalo wings . a small step from the usual macros .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light straw color with decent carbonation and bright white head that fades to nothing . smell is of lime and grass . the taste just does n t work the lime tastes weird and the only good thing about it is that it s refreshing . very light body and decent carbonation on the mouthfeel . this is slightly better than but light lime but still not something i will ever buy again .,appearance,0.3,0
i wish i could give this extra credit for the label and the song that it references . a ultra impressive out of the bottle . huge ruby tan head ridiculous lacing . it almost looks like a coke float except its too dark to be coke . s phenomenal smell . smoky with pumpernickel and spicy herbal hops . t compared to the aroma it still seems like the flavor has been sucked out like decaf coffee or diet soda . when viewed in the spectrum of something like guinness draught it holds up pretty well . interesting flavors emanate from the aromatic elements in the nose but they range between subdued to very subdued tones of them . m too thin not creamy enough . d it is not my favorite but i do love looking at the bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
bright orange amber colour . the head retention if this ale is unreal big and dense frothy and rocky seems to leave a nice trail of lace also . an ale pulled from the second running typically does not have this kind of head but as i see the malt runs thin and they seemed to over hop . bitterness is to the point of being the only flavour upfront which really kills the chances of the flavour being any good . bit of a citric hop twang from middle to end . graininess with some mild astringency is typical of a small beer of second runnings but this is pushing it to the point of being a chore to put down . not a beer i would go back to unless it was on cask or at least only a few week old on tap .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to blueokie for this one . a rich gold hue with white one finger head laces astonishingly well . looks like a good beer . odors are relatively weak until it opens up a little . what does peak through is a sweet citrus character perhaps oranges and a bit of pineapple . the hops are n t all that present in the nose . juicy fruit chewing gum . taste is definitely grapefruit and pineapple along with piney hop characteristic . both the smell and taste open up as it warms drink this one slowly . the bitter hops subside with time and the juicyness dominates everything even the finish . mouthfeel is quite smooth until you swallow . bitterness attacks but it eases up with the rise of the temperature . a very nice ipa . very easy to drink . you do n t want to stop sipping . but it gets so much better when it warms so serve at the proper temperature . damn i should n t have given the other half of the bomber to my girlfriend . i would like to get a case of this stuff if it was distributed in florida .,appearance,1.0,1
ounce bottle part of a lancaster brewing barn shaped assortment box served in a sam adams pint glass at refrigerator temperature . a pours a clear golden amber body . tan head fades very slowly to a thick film . quite a few thick strings and dots of lacing are left on the glass . lots of tiny carbonation bubbles rise at a moderate pace from all over the glass . s bready malt is most pronounced with some brown sugar sweetness and spices in the background . t lots of sweet bready malt and sugar followed by a very light citrus hop . the hops could be a lot more pronounced . some light clove spices came out towards the end of the glass . m light bodied with moderate carbonation fizz . not much else to say here . d easy to drink light and smooth kind of boring actually . no hop bite to enjoy . for the style this was a poor example of an american ipa . very little hop loads of malt and sugars . i was quite disappointed . as it warmed to room temperature more and more malt came out as well as spices . totally backwards from all the others of this style that i ve had . as a malt beer it s great . loads of bready malt that is still tolerable when it s warmed up . some spices come into play too making it like a mild winter warmer . i m beginning to suspect that the bottle is mislabeled or the brew inside is wrong .,appearance,0.8,1
a hazy orangish yellow body topped by a huge rocky head with the most spectacular retention i have ever seen . s malty and a little sour . subtle earthiness with noticeable sulphur . t lemon and especially orange . earthy yeast and wheat . refreshing acidity but not nearly as sour as some jolly pumpkin beers . a little bit of black pepper . finishes with musty saaz hop bitterness . m creamy body though quite dry and very high carbonation . d extremely drinkable beer . the sulphur in the nose is a little off putting at first and it was stronger in one bottle than the others but once you get used to it it is all right . not the most complex saison but a nice bright and refreshing example .,appearance,1.0,1
orange hue thin head dissipating quickly leaving lace on the glass . nice floral hops aroma with a touch of evergreen . taste mainly in the back of the mouth nice and flavorful . malt flavor first followed by lingering hops . mouth feel is initially dry followed by a lingering but pleasant coating . this is a nice variant of an ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
it was my first fruity beer . it kinda tasted like an apricot . i was expecting most of a fruit taste like wine but no . and i liked the picture on the bottle . and since it came ithaca i just had to try it . over all the beer was worth it . it s good .,appearance,1.0,1
overwhelming in a good way . this beer poured slow and was pitch black in color . the head was medium sized but brown with small bubbles . looked beautiful . smell was strong milk chocolate melted as you might find it in a candy store with a touch of earthiness . flavor had some harshness to it at first but it was really too cold . after warmning it was nice . coffee strong and black with a sugar sweetness chocolate underlying that . the back of the mouth was a sharp hop flavor a bit too strong but also a burnt flavor that nearly makes up for it . almost smoky but not exactly . a few moments later a chocolate cocoa aftertaste shows up lovely . mouthfeel is medium to thick . little to no carbonation but smooth all the way down . drinkability is a mixed bag . i would definitely buy more of this beer but i would not have more than in a row maybe not even a second one . it s a strong one . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
this was on tap at the gettsburg appalachian brewing company around . they served it to me in a standard pint glass . the color of this roauchbier was very interesting . it was a dark crimson red color with a small tint of dark brown mixed in with it . it was hard to describe the color but i came close to describing it . there was athin head of foam but that was probably due to the pour more beer . . this small head of foam had good retention that left behind foamy white rings and a few spots of lace around the glass . the aroma was mildly smoky with a hint of smoked meats smoked beechwood a touch of smoked malts and a speck of peet at the finish . clearly there was more rauchbier than bock in the aroma . the taste was all about the rauchbier . the taste first kicks off with the smoked malts smoked beechwood smoked meats and a touch of peet at the end of the first half of the taste . in the second half in comes some toasted and smoked bitter hops . it was a very interesting rauchbier . i m still not certain where the bock was in this taste but it does n t matter one bit . this was a medium bodied beer that contained a lightly smoky aftertaste of smoked malts and a pinch of smoked hops . the aftertaste could have plucked out a few more smoky flavors from the initial taste . i like my rauchbiers a tab bit more smokier than this but it s still a very good mildly smoky rauchbier . i would be happy to try this beer again . if it s still on tap it s worth a shot .,appearance,0.9,1
i should have taken a picture of the poster for upload purposes but according to the bartender it s a drawing of the head brewer who is apparently an arrogant jerk . the picture looks like the marlboro man . it is in fact an hommage knock off of arrogant bastard . it pours a reddish orange that is very clear . nice white ish head that has some nice retention and lacing . i attribute this to the massive amounts of residual sugar in the beer kinda like the real arrogant bastard . aroma and flavor are similar to the stone version but this is a bit more citrusy hops . with orange at the forefront . heavy on the malt and candy flavors with a moderate amount of bitterness . with all the complexity it is difficult to pick out what is hops and what is excessive specialty grains . the body is a bit thinner than arrogant bastard but thats a good thing in my opinion . since i have a particular disdain for arrogant bastard and since this is so similar it follows that i do not like this beer much . the converse is true too ie . if you like one then you ll probably like the other .,appearance,0.9,1
cloudy pale yellow body that seems to glow . the head dies quickly and leaves a full lace when swirled . cantaloupe and lemon on the nose with something beachy in the background . the yeast is apparent . very thirst quenching and ends slightly sour . the taste is pleasant and not overpowering . a great beer for the lawn .,appearance,1.0,1
the stubby ml bottle initially pours a clear sunshine yellow into the duvel tulip glass . an ending swirl murks up the brew nicely . massive thick and rich eggshell ice cream topping floating on top . spicy fruits of apple and pear dominate the aroma and the quaff . well carbonated almost fizzy body hide the well nice balanced finish that leans towards the dry side . could stand to be a bit sweeter but still a tasty belgian brew . part of a mixed sixer sample pack for bit pricey but nice beers to try .,appearance,0.9,1
i was really looking forward to having a brew pub only beer on my travels to rehobeth beach but this was not what i wanted . the premiss for this beer was taking a belgian like recipe with a strain of yeast and during primary fermentation feeding blueberries and blackberries everydayto the yeast beasties . man was this a painfull thing like almost all of their spirits . bruise color no real head . smells like boozy berries . tastes like bad berries wine . yuck maybe they will be able to turn this around the next time they make it like they did with fort .,appearance,0.8,1
a very dark almost black . there is a magical cascading effect within the beer as it settles . a beautiful off white head remains perfect throughout the experience lacing is awesome . s coffee is in the forefront with roasted malts in the back t coffee again with well roasted malts not burned and chocolate very little hop character this is a very malty beer m creamy with decent carbonation however this beer lacks body imo d oh baby this beer goes extremely smoothly i could drink this all night,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . can . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . smell is mild some malts and corn . taste like it smells corn and malts not a lot going on . feels light in the mouth and has decent drinkability . overall not a whole lot going for this one except the price tag . . for a pack .,appearance,0.4,0
was not overly impressed with this one though i was n t surprised i did n t like it as i seem to not understand the draw to their beers . a pours a clear amber to copper color with small white head and pretty nice lacing around the glass that clings nicely . s i get a mix of citrus rind with large fruity malts for the most part . lots of grassy notes and biscuit dry wheat smells . not an overly open hop smell but good . t super sweet sugary front with bitter grassy pine yet alcohol soaked hops . super bitter citrus dry back . tangerine alcohol confections dry biscuit malts . a little confused and unfocused seems like a big jumble of sweetness hop and bitters . m bitter back and sweet front ok feel and carbo . wicked dry way too dry and sweet up front . d hard to drink . i drained it and my girl hated it . and i m a hop man . hm surprised at the good reviews this seems totally unbalanced and uninspired .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle courtesy daknole . pours a very inky black with a dark brown creamy head . very oily and sudsy looks great . smells exactly like a cigar box . having trouble getting any notes other than cedar . tastes like a cigar box too but at least there s some beer influence in there as well . dark chocolate not a lot of roast rather smokey no alcohol presence . chewy and smooth . i d love to try the base beer .,appearance,1.0,1
well i finally caved in and picked up a six pack . a beer from bud that doesnt pour a piss yellow color ill give them a points for that after that its all downhill . not much of an aroma here and the taste is budweiser with a hint of sierra nevada . on the label it raves about the hop presence . .rightttt there is some bite but its pretty weak . would only drink this if the only other choices were bud and bud light much rather have a sam adams than this . nice try budweiser maybe next time .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle the bruery provisions orange ca dark brown and grey with a thin brown head . spotted lacing down the glass . interesting and complex aroma the aroma consists mainly of wood and smoke . i kept saying this smelled like roots though i still ca n t exactly articulate what i meant by that . i do n t get much if any maple syrup aroma . the smoke dominates this beer and hides most of anything else . the earthy wood aka roots flavor is certainly present with just a very mild sweetness though i was expecting the maple syrup to play a far larger role in this beer s makeup . medium to thick mouthfeel very nice . an interesting idea but not quite successful enough in the bottle . i m not oft to say this but i actually wish this beer was sweeter . the smoke is far too dominant at least for my tastes though i m still left with an interesting beer i m most definitely enjoying .,appearance,0.6,1
appetizing amber colour with off white ring of foam . medium bubble carbonation . smells primarily of sweet sugary malt and caramel . taste is a pronounced diacetyl sweetness with a lot of caramel and toffee in the middle . somewhat odd for a lager this results in a beer that doesn t taste fully attenuated and is therefore somewhat cloying . perhaps some aggressive hopping would help balance the sweetness but only a light bitterness exists in the finish . homebrew like this beer is not meant to be complex and it achieves that aim .,appearance,0.8,1
mahogany almost black in colour . poured with an off white firm head that left lacing on the glass . aroma of plums and raisin . i was n t impressed with the aroma as it reminded me of cooper s draught homebrew that had been brewed at deg c and stored too long . tastes better then it smells . distinctive taste of plums and raisins but hardly any rum at all . quite light bodied for this style of beer . one bottle of this brew is more than enough for me . if i get the urge for a porter i would rather opt for the excellent james squire porter instead .,appearance,0.8,1
serving size was a oz bottle picked up from my favorite distributor . a this black is so black it voids all light and hope . a true marvel to behold . it pours a decently frothy tan colored head . s it smells like dark roast coffee with mild notes of dark chocolate and a distinct roasted ness to it . a very slight alcohol smell to it seemingly hidden in the powerful coffee aroma . t it tastes a lot like espresso coffee with minor hints of vanilla and maybe even a little bit of brown sugar . it draws very much from its malty flavors with very little hop presence . i could taste the alcohol even less than i could smell it . m silky characters to it that somewhat remind me of drinking fresh milk . it leaves no more after taste then a regular cup of coffee would . d this brew drys you out very quickly . recommended for anyone who really enjoys stouts or porters which big presence . a great beer for special occasions .,appearance,1.0,1
a is this pepsi . poured exactly like pepsi . initial head dissipated immediately like soda leaving no foamy top . dark reddish amber body . a strong sweet malt aroma light notes of fruit and caramel . t strong malty taste with some toasty notes . light bitterness . leaves a slightly bready malty aftertaste . very light spiciness from the alcohol . though at . i m not able to notice it too much . m medium full body that clings to my mouth making it almost tiring to drink . high carbonation unfortunately there is no head retention to speak of . d not bad but not too impressive either . the flavor is good the soda like appearance is not so great . the alcohol is rather hidden so be careful .,appearance,0.3,0
i poured this dark lager apparently in the munich style into my pilsener glass . there was no freshness date on the bottle . a this dark lager poured a beautiful clear amber color that showed off a ton of carbonation . the body was topped by a thick creamy off white head which left thick rings of lace on the side of the glass . i was extremely impressed by the appearance of this beer . i actually did not expect much i do n t know why so i was pleasantly surprised . s however the smell was less than impressive . there was a faint caramel malt smell with barely any hop aroma . with this style i could have used more malt presence . also more of a hop aroma could be called for . t the taste was good . i might describe the flavor as smoky . after the first sip i immediately got a bitter taste almost tart from the hops . then the flavor settles into a sweet maltiness towards the finish . there is a sweet caramel malt aftertaste as well . m there is a light mouthfeel which is joined by a smooth carbonation that one truly desires in a lager . i thought that there could have been more body however . d this beer surprised me . i was thinking that i would try a beer that was not world class or anything like that but i was treated by this delicious dark lager that was a pleasure to drink . i could easily have a six pack of these any day . definitely something to try out .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bomber into my darkness snifter . it produced a nice soapy white head at about fingers . decent retention that left some seriously clumpy lacing behind . crystal clear reddish honey color . this is a vibrant and inviting looking beer . wonderful juicy hop nose . citrus and flowers . maybe a little malt . smells like liquid juicy fruit . something is off here . i m getting more vegetable than fruit almost like wheatgrass . it s not a bad taste it s just not what i m used to in a hop profile . moderately bitter throughout with a minimal malt backing . mouthfeel is smooth and medium bodied . low to moderate carbonation is just adequate . dry middle and finish . overall this is a good but perplexing brew . i ve never encountered this veggie hop flavor before and the further down this bomber i go i do n t seem to be too fond of it . it tastes green like chlorophyl . this is not a gross brew but there is something wrong here . maybe the hops were n t quite ready i do n t know but i m a bit disappointed . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
i was expecting this to satify but i felt as if i was drinking a clove cigarette from my childhood . seriously this is heavily spiced . if you like that sort of thing then here is your poison . the color was very pleasant very nice eye candy . head was medium but faded quickly . again very heavy spiced aroma . did i mention it was spiced . . carbonated . i might have bought this if i were sixteen again . i wish i would n t have purchased it at teen .,appearance,0.9,1
poured the hand dated of bomber into an oversized red wine glass to capture the aroma . a very dark brown with red hues it poured with a small chocolate spritzy head that immediately died to a very thin collar . s earthy smoked and roasted malts sweet cream with some raisins but overall somewhat porky like a rauchbier . t bbq pork lingering over a mild sweet cream malts with some caramel and a slight oak barrel and whiskey alcohol . m very thin too thin and not very carbonated . d it s not very good . i do n t really want to finish my half of this bomber but it is n t a drainpour .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a can into a sam adams perfect pint . appearance pours a beautiful hazy dark amber color with a finger of foamy off white head that leaves a little bit of lacing and good retention . smell citrus hops are the dominant smell but you can still pick up the malt as well . rather mild but nice . taste much better than the smell . citrus peel hops hit the tongue first . they have a very fresh grassy taste . they use the perfect amount of malt to balance things out . hops dominate but the malt does n t get pushed too far into the background . great balance . the finish reminds me of bitter citrus peel . mouthfeel medium body with a good amount of prickly carbonation and a slightly dry finish . overall i really love this beer . wonderful balance . they used the perfect amount and type of malt to go with the fresh hops .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz . bottle a pours a muddy ruddy burnt orange with a firm soapy white head and good lace . the clarity of an ipa certainly is n t there . s kiwi fruit and pink watermelon with a hint of yeast very pleasant . t nice floral component early on flowery with and hint of dandelion greens and grass . weedy flavour not pot just the layman s weeds . bit of a yeasty chalky flavour at the back end with only a hint of acid and tropicality . m medium bodied quite smooth chalky yeasty and unfiltered . o i like seeing east kent goldings displayed like this as it s a great hop and a classic of english brewing . a unique beer for sure .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed bottled apr extremely active pour very fizzy tons of head . amber orange color body clear . huge foamy off white color head extremely lasting . strong sour aroma enticing . sweet smelling like sour apples . some funkiness too . bitter taste malty with a funky floral aftertaste . almost a plasticy smell maybe the brett . tasty and refreshing . some fruitiness in the taste along with the sour . and some dryness and a bit of hoppiness but not very bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
belgian strong pale ale . lt e hem gt . i dislike belgian funk but this was provided to me by gcbrewingco as a starter for the style . one he thinks even i will like . well i appreciate mike s thoughtfulness to invest in my pallete . i hope i do learn a thing or two . pours a murky orange puke color with a yellowish head . no not tan . it s . well pukey yellow . this quickly settles to a thin whitish reing around the inside of the glass . smells of oranges honey malt . tastes of oranges sweet malt honey alcohol nectarine peaches and yes some funk . but it s partially covered by the rest of the goings ons and what is present mixes well with the goings ons . other flavors on subsequent draws are toasted grains lemon gobstopper and muskmelon the orange fleshed melon not the green kind . the swallow has a kick that could be hops but which i think is more of a sting caused by carbonation release and alcohol burn . this sourish initates a transition from sweet in the mouth to dry in the aftertaste . the aftertaste is an unpleasing woof of funk carried by a volitile orange flavor aroma that rises up into my nose . fortunately the funk is not as strong nor as persistent as other belgian beers i ve tried . medium mouthfeel and moderately carbonated . well mike i m impressed . i actually drank this beer without shuddering in disgust . that may not sound like much but some belgian beers have actually made me gag very close to heaving . the funk has become more prevelalent on the palette as the beer has warmed . i m happy i tried it but i m even more happy it s over . my rating scores judge the beer to style quite an amazing bounty of flavors imo .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into my stone tulip a gratis bottle thanks ewright . this bal barleywine pours with almost zero head . the color is a murky darkish reddish brownish . . . the smell here makes the beer . again with a great smelling fair tasting bb barleywine . i love the oak vanilla caramel on the nose . to a lesser degree i get some piney hoppiness and orange peel as well . the flavor does n t back it up . the flavor is dominated by malts which should be good but i m not getting the balance of hops i thought i smelled . it has a little caramel but not much vanilla and is intensely bitter and alcoholic on the finish . the mouthfeel is good mild carbonation creamy milky coating not syrupy cloying .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber appearance well hello tall dark and handsome . what a beautiful pour thick mahagony brown with a cocoa head that seems to sort of fade into the beer no clear division at first . leaves thick lacing when head fades . smell i m not getting much from this . a faint citrus hops smell and an even fainter rosted odor . also i think there s a hint of coffee like bitterness but even a hint is making my mouth water . taste wargh hop avalanche . way hoppier than any beer this dark i ve ever had . roasted coffee type flavor present in the after taste but only after the hop punch to the face fades . mouthfeel substantial warms the tongue drinkability too alcoholic and bitter to go down smooth . overall a disapointment to me . lacks balance,appearance,0.9,1
oz . poured into a pint glass appearance pours a hazy orange brown color inch head that quickly dissipates to a thin layer of foam . there is some lacing on the glass throughout . smell strong frangrance of citrus reminding me of grapefruit taste hint of citrus but not as overpowering as the smell a slight bitter hop aftertaste mouthfeel slight carbonation this is good a good balance as it starts out smooth with the bitter kick at the end . medium bodied . drinkablitity a very drinkable beer smooth a bit fruity refreshing . i am always expecting ale to be bitter for my tastes but this one goes down easy . there are a lot of flavors that come out as you drink this beer . this is a beer that i would buy if i saw it in a bar or store .,appearance,0.6,1
needless to say i was not very impressed with this beer . in fact i found it to be rather offensive . i m not a huge fan of witbiers but every one i ve had has been better than this . fizzy white head that dies after a few seconds even with a strong pour . no lacing . clear golden color . coriander and cloves in the nose.ca n t really pick up anything else . as far as taste goes.in my opinion the coriander and spices are way overdone but then again that s my personal taste . nothing stood out for me and i did n t find any aspect of the beer particularly exciting . i feel bad giving such a great brewery a bad review . it s hard for me to believe hopdevil is related to this brew .,appearance,0.3,0
i had a sip of this beer out of one of my friends glass to see what all the commercials and fuss was all about . either he was drinking his own piss or i had just drank the worst beer ever . my friend does n t seem to be the type to drink his own piss . all i could think of was how it was skunky and tasted like piss .,appearance,0.3,0
the aroma is weak and watery with malt and some yeast like elements of fruit and spice but it s not much . the appearance is pale gold with a small head . the flavor is like the aroma with a nice wheat finish . the palate is thin . overall pretty average but i do like it .,appearance,0.4,0
glass smokestack series tulip similar to the glass on the label temp cellared approx degrees batch number best by date a corkscrew had to be used to get the tight cork out . wow . a very easy pour produces a more than four finger head of chocolate brown foam . this sits on top of some very black liquid . the retention is great and the lacing is abundant and very sticky . the nose is very mild especially for such an impressive looking stout . light notes of dark chocolate and coffee . very light traces of molasses and caramel . mild hints of roasted malts . nice roasted presence of maltiness along with a good prominent showing of dark roasted coffee beans . hints of bittersweet chocolates . light smokiness . light hints of charred wood . a mild level of dark fruit sweetness . hints of toasted caramels with a touch of brown sugar . the body lies right on the line between medium and full . i d love to say that it s full bodied but it s just not quite there . the carbonation level is high which helps give it a bubbly sharpness . nice but i prefer my stouts to be way more on the creamy side of the scale . i just had to check the bottle to make sure that this claims to be . abv . it is very well hidden . i think that i could drink enough of this to pass out because i would n t realize how close i was getting until it was too late . very tasty and easy to drink . it s not my absolute favorite of the smokestack releases but it s not my least favorite either . all of the smokestacks are great though . for my palate boulevard is finally making some truly great beers . please keep it up .,appearance,1.0,1
a pale light amber . fair amount of bubbles . small head with very light lacing . s extreme hoppiness . very vegatal . somewhat grassy decomposing leaves mulch . very little citrus perhaps more pineapple mixed with evergreen . t first hit is nice bitterness but unfortunately followed immediately by strong vegetal flavor . the vegetal taste is overwhelming and not very appealing . not much else makes it past the vegetal taste which is unfortunate . m mild carbonation . slight bite on the back of the tongue from the hops . d just not there . struggling to finish one . needs something to balance out the vegetal flavor .,appearance,0.8,1
a deep black with a giant tan head . retention is awsome and it laces down the entire glass . s roasted malt chocolate toffee . and something else i cant put my finger on . t burnt coffee mollassas smoke malt strong earthy flavor m thick body with no carbonation . one of the most silky smooth beers ive had . d although this is a pretty big robust flavored beer.for what it is its quite drinkable . overall finally found a place that would sell this in singles so i picked one up . i was half expecting this to taste like a stout but it really does keep true to a porter in flavor . there is a weird smell and flavor that im detecting but cant figure out what it is . it is a nice beer though and worth seeking out especially if you are a fan of porters .,appearance,1.0,1
a non ba buddy bought a sixer of this out of morbid curiosity . he could n t finish even one but offered the rest to me becuase he knew i collect and try beer . well i fear no beer right . clear bottle with an actual chili pepper floating in it . seriously . looks like some kind of gag beer . let s see if the jokes on me . cerveza con chile . a shade darker than fizzy yellow beer but just a shade . maybe half a shade . head was a flash in the pan of pop crackle snap . the chili slid into my glass and sank to the bottom . it looks like a fucking turd with a tail . in my glass . major turnoff turd in my glass . smells like jalepenos . the smell is n t disgusting so much as out of place . not good either . i have it in a wide open glass so every time i try to get a whiff the eye watering scent causes a tear to well up . ok i admit it i m scared . just for a second though i will try this beer . absolutely disgusting . very hot . like straight jalepeno juice . this is n t beer with chili it s chilis with a drop of cheap beer . it burns on the way down like snorting hot salsa . i like jalepenos on my pizza and i like that burn but this is different . unexpected maybe . mouthfeel is like drinking drain o . drinkability is . i know they wo n t let me put a zero but drinkability is zero . i shudder to think what a bottle of this would do to my intestinal tract . probably be poopin from places i ve never pooped from before . i bet it would clean out my clogged shower drain though . and that s whats gon na happen to the rest of this . i usually man up and drink any beer i open no matter what but screw that today . there s no way i ll put oz of this in my system . overall avoid,appearance,0.2,0
lots of talk goin on about this one right now . this is my first bigfoot so we will see how the talk stands up . a really dark ruby red in my snifter . you can barely see through this beer . big sandy fluffy head perched atop . at this point the head seems unwavering . but it eventually faded leaving all sorts of lace . s much like a dipa . nearly all hops well not exactly . there is a nice caramel toasty malt bill underneath . but if the fact that this is a sierra nevada west coast beer did n t tip you off that this will be hoppy then the nose definitely will . t hmm . hoppy and malty . a bomb on either end of the scale . this is one pretty big beer . starts caramely and toasty and leads into some really piney hops . the finish is of course hoppy and biting but not before more of that malty goodness comes through . very nice battle between bitter and sweet . m fluffy smooth and approaching thick but not quite . fairly clean finish but lots of hop oils still linger . d obviously going to be a bitter hopped up barleywine but that is to the style as this is an american west coast barleywine . the booze is nearly nonexistent in the flavor but the effects are soon felt . in all this is a really smooth easy going barleywine .,appearance,1.0,1
pale yellow no head no lace precious few bubbles . rather boring to look at . keo s smell is of mild hops underlaid with just a suggestion of malt . sharp almost spicy and hop bitter on the palate . no remarkable flavours quite watery . dull and inoffensive .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a glass stein and had an above average white head . it had a light honey color that was quite clear with good lacing . it looked great in the stein . the smell was good although not as malty as i had anticipated some fruity hops hit the nose . the taste was also not as malty as i had anticipated . the malt features more in the background a little bit of fruit with a bitter dry hop finish . this was a much more satisfying than the typical lager but not as good as some german bocks that i have had .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz can poured into a pint glass . i was always tempted to try this beer as the plastic wrapping around the canned version was rather odd to me . well i finally bit the bullet after desiring a belguim beer of some sort . the aroma was rather pungent and acidic and somewhat of a turn off . fortunately the flavor was better . unfortunately it s fairly bland and nothing interesting . a very light colinder taste but stronger on the wheat . i was fairly disappointed with the pallet as it left my mouth rather dry and lacked the desirable crispness . appearance was nice as it was a enticing cloudy white yellow . overall it was a fairly decent witbier but nothing worth going out of the way for .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a english pint glass nice hazy copper color with a lovely aroma of citrus and piny hops . first smell this beer gives off an awesome aroma of fresh hops even though it is not a fresh hop beer . you can taste these same citrus and piny hops on your tongue . for an ibu beer this has little or no hop after taste and is very drinakable . would recommend this beer to hop lovers and no hop lovers however i think fellow hop heads would get more enjoyment out of it worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my first time reviewing a beer . i have read the reviews from other beer advocates and maybe i m missing something . this one rates an a average . from the moment the cap was removed all i could smell was smoked ham and beef jerky . not appealing to me when i am thinking of a beer . the color was very appealing but that was all . when i gathered the nerve to take a drink and really sink my teeth into this beer it felt like i was drinking a beef jerky smoothie . it literally made my stomach crawl . i actually poured this one down the drain and grabbed a reliable arrogant bastard ale to bring my taste buds and sense of smell back to normal . i do not recommend this beer . sorry germany . it s a no for this beer fan .,appearance,0.8,1
i did not like this beer and would not recommend it to anyone who asks . appearance light amber . similar to an american lager but with more carbonation smell like a cross between a budweiser and heineken . taste awful . i m sorry nothing more to say here . mouthfeel crisp and carbonated drinkability did n t finish my pint .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a sa pint glass . a pours a very light orange amber color veeery light . a in . head build but turns to a simple lace pretty quickly . not too impressive . s very faint spices in the nose here . can detect the nutmeg and cinnamon but where s the roast pumpkin . has run of the mill lager smells of barley and malt in the background despite being a pumpkin ale . t the cinnamon and nutmeg come through slightly in the taste and linger through the nose . otherwise it s got just kind of a watery ale taste . m mouthfeel is crisp and carbonated not hampered by sticky sweetness of any kind . spiced flavors gave it sort of a creamy feel which is nice . d welp had out of the that came with the package so drinkability was n t a problem . it s like a thinner spiced bud which would be great for a macro lager but hurts this brew s points for being a pumpkin ale . i was n t too impressed with jack s pumpkin spice . there are a lot of better choices for pumpkin ales dfh punkin dogtoberfest post road pumpkin that would better satisfy seekers of the style .,appearance,0.4,0
happy new years . grabbed a bomber of this at bruisin ales in asheville . poured into a unibroue tulip . pours thick and black with a big fluffy head with excellent retention . looks rich and dessert like . aroma is subdued . bits of spices with the contribution of a very slight phenolic yeast character . a little chocolaty on the nose . heavy roasted flavors and caramel of decent strength . definite alcohol . thick heavy extra dark chocolate takes the lead . hop bitterness is present but not overwhelming . slight spiciness with a very subtle hint of cinnamon . rich and decadent . tastes a lot like a heavy imperial stout i would actually classify it as such if it were me . flavors are still a bit muddled this beer is still coming together but pretty good . really creamy velvety and big bodied with a definite alcoholic edge .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a litre growler purchased same day poured in to a stemmed tulip glass . appearance very cloudy pours with a nice strong off white coloured head . the beer colour is a dark honey . aroma not as much hops in the aroma as i was expecting still obvious just closer to a pale ale aroma than a aipa . lots of pine coming through . taste now to the good bit plenty of hops lots of floral and pine not getting much in the way of citrus . very solid malt backing giving it a smooth mouthfeel . bitterness is more towards the front of the flavour unlike most ipa s and dose n t take over the whole mouth . overall a very enjoyable ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
it s a bit hard for me to be partial here as guinness was my introduction to stout but here goes . for me the appearance of a well poured guinness is stellar . the deep rich near black mahogany tint of it while the flow of bubbles seems to defy physics is near magical . it causes me near pain to see this pulled off a draft by someone not skilled . a strong coffee flavored aroma filled you with hints of grain and the taste is comparable with definite chocolate and smoke notes . the mouth feel is smooth and creamy and finishes nicely . very drinkable whether draft widget bottle or nitro can . always great poured over a bent spoon atop bass pale ale or harp lager as well .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very pale color almost blonde lighter than a lot of pale ales i ve had . the head was pretty thin and it faded fast leaving basically no lacing . i m still intrigued when the bottle says ale brewed with potatoes . the smell is very grainy like a bunch of pale pilsener malt . and i may be imagining it but i smell potato skins i m probably making it up . no hop presence i did n t really expect it . there is a bit of a bready smell but not very irish reddy in the smell . the taste comes back with some graininess some moderately sweet malts like slightly watery spongecake . there s even a little bit of an earthy presence maybe a bit of grass or leaves . and still i would say that i can taste potatoes . that label has convinced me . it s a bit interesting but ukltimately somewhere between a cheap pilsener type knockoff and a pale ale both lacking a significant hop presence . the body is about right a thinnish medium and the carbonation is a bit prickly provides a nice rush in the drink . i kind of like it . ansd actuallym i usually would n t rate the drinkability so high above the other aspects but this one is very easy to drink . and it keeps me just interested enough to want a bit more . this could provide a nice drink for a night .,appearance,0.3,0
i really hope they never make this one again . the idea was unique enough for me to try it once . and that is all it should ever be tried . once . tastes like salty bacon . i like bacon but this was mostly smoke . really doesnt have any hop malt aroma do to the overpowering bacon .,appearance,0.8,1
the first thing that went wrong with this beer was a strong metallic smell hen i poured it . i did my nest to get past it and found that underneath that offensive metal was a nice robust sugar and malt with a bit of spice aroma . a good bakeshop ambiance . the deep colour with redish overtones was appealing but the head died too quickly and the beer seemed rather flat . the taste was ok and the sweet nutlike characteristices were really pleasing but that s where all the fun stopped . the problem is that the beverage is thin and flat on the palate and leaves a really unpleasant metallic aftertaste . my experience with beers that have this characteristic are to be avoided . especially with the high alcohol . content . you re begging for trouble if you indulge . too bad .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bomber pours a near black color with some ruby highlights showing through . has a growingly massive tan foam that sticks around for a long time and leaves alot of lace on the glass . excellent looking brew . herbal and fruity hops give way to a licorice and cola malt aroma . almost has a spiced smell to it not unlike an anchor christmas brew . taste is minty hops with alot of pithy citrus peel bitterness . malts are a little chocolaty low on roast and caramel . i imagine this is what an andes mint on top of a slice of terry s chocolate oranges would taste like . hops overwhelm the malts for me and the minty bitterness is too much . mouthfeel is rather thin even for a lager . after the delicious avery s and have both been rather disappointing . although it does get slightly better as it warms this still will not be a repeat purchase for me .,appearance,0.9,1
i was kinda excited when i saw this esp as it stated on the label the character of guinness i m thinking a lager form of the stout but alas it was n t mea n t to be . euro dark lager fits the bill better . looks good as expected . attractive black body with deep red highlights . dense tan head lots of lacing . rather dull and uninspiring aroma . minimal dark malt character with mild yeast character . uninspiring would be my adjective for the flavor too . as it warms start to get some malt character with a growing mild bitterness and start of some drying on the finish . body actually holds a little heft for a lighter lager . well carbonated and good feel overall . i have the slogan guinness for folks who do n t actually like guinness or beer . disappointing overall . i had hoped for more . having said that well made of course and hints of possibilities in the flavor . but hints are n t enough for me .,appearance,0.9,1
black with a glorious creamy beige head with great retention and lacing . awesome big chocolate aroma dominates . flavor is sweet but with a chalky finish and definite harshness when chilled . some earthy hop presence . medium bodied rather slick even a touch of wateriness . drinks very smooth when warm . drink it at room temperature for sure . i started mine slightly chilled and was not impressed by the flavors . upon reaching room temp it was a smooth beauty .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at kennedy s pub in san fran . served in a shaker pint glass . appearance golden to darker straw yellow with a white head that dies down to eventually nothing . very mild lacing here and there initially but eventually that goes away as well . smell crisp earthy hops blended with some malt . smells like a pilsner should but a bit richer in smell . there is a hint of citrus to those hops but it s still very germanic . .what is it . it s not quite floral it s not herbal . it screams pilsner and that s the best i can describe it . taste what this beer does not have in appearance it makes up for in taste . very balanced crisp czech german style hops and biscuity malts together . the hop bitterness comes out just enough ahead but in a very satisfying way . the hop flavor is like the smell some hints of west coast citrus but that earthy and classic czech german flavor is there . i wish i could describe it better but i can not . equally good when first poured and towards the end of the glass . very refreshing . mouthfeel right balance of carbonation and smoothness . coats the throat nicely and leaves making me ready for the next sip or swallow . nice . drinkability oh ho this is a dangerous one . despite the slightly higher abv i m not noticing it until the entire glass is done . i think i ve found a new favorite pilsner . while it s nothing pretty too look at it is interesting enough as a pilsner i keep wanting another sip and when it s gone i really want another one . i could see this going very well with a lot of different foods . a very good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
saw this is in the store on sale so i figured i would give it a try . pours nice good color nice head . rich smell that reminds me of other stouts i have had . very nice black appearance . reminds me of guinness but maybe a little lower on the scale . very good for the price however . very smooth nice on the palate though i may have had it a touch too cold . overall i enjoyed . go for it if you like stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
uh it s lemonade . pale yellow slightly cloudy . light carbonation . relatively natural tasting and sweet without being gross or any more cloying than absolutely necessary . refreshing in a one a year kind of way . you know like when it gets up to f in seattle . just enough flavor to mask the alcohol which i would guess is no more than . but let s be perfectly clear this has nothing to do with beer except in the statutory sense .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . the appearance is a clear dark amber color topped by a finger light tan head . the aroma is of pine and grapefruit and an overall very nice hoppy notes . the taste is similar in that it is flowery and hoppy . i also detect some sweetness from the malts which give it a hint of caramel . there is a touch of warming alcohol and a medium bodied mouthfeel . a very good choice as i enjoyed a full six pack . not all in one night however .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle i got out of a mixed twelve pack from cheers wine and spirits in carrollton ga . served up in a basic pint glass . a pours a nice and deep brown yellow color . held to the light and a more rich yellowish copper comes out . the really crazy part of this beer is the head . really poured a nice finger of white head that seems like it would have amazing retention if it was n t so damned sticky . the head just sits on the glass and does n t move once it has found a bare piece of glass . the beer is pretty clear as well . damned good looking beer . s the smell is a bit weak for my liking . mostly just getting some light sugary and biscuity malt . there is a touch of an earthy grassy hops presence . other than that i m not getting too much and that is a bit disappointing since i have had such a love affair with smuttynose so far . t taste makes up for the smell though . there is a really nice malty goodness going here . the malt is sweet and bready making this very nice and tasty . the hops come in nicely and overpower the malts just a touch taking it that direction just slightly . there is a nice grapefruit rind going here along with some nice grassy goodness . there is a touch of resin like quality here as well . tastes very nice . m mouthfeel falls into the medium area but the carbonation seems a bit off . this makes this just a bit heavier than most pas in my opinion . abv of course does n t show up or play a factor . aftertaste is mostly just a touch of resin that sits in the mouth otherwise pretty clean . d this beer is pretty nice but its not what i expect from smutty . the nose and feel could definitely be built up a bit . the look and taste are spot on and make this a nice drinker . easy to crush a sixer of this but i see it sitting a bit heavy without the bubbly carbonation though . not bad though .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz nitro bottle that has their rocket wedge in the bottle . i could n t pass up that price that i got at a grocery store . appearance poured an almost jet black color with traces of ruby highlights in it . also had a nice one inch head of tan colored foam that left little lace . smell had some sweet caramel chocolate and the most predominate smell was that of the dark roasted malts . taste it had a dry bitter roasted malt taste to it . kind of tasted like some old coffee . mouthfeel to me the mouthfeel was light watery and thin . it also left a strong dry roasted malt aftertaste that lasted for a while . drinkabliity this is a good beer than can be found everywhere and would make a very good choice if the only thing around is macros .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear deep golden amlost a honey color with a medium sized white fluffy head that was quick to leave the party with no trace of ever being there . smells of after a vigerous swirl soft light spicy hops with pilsner malts and maybe some adjuncts maybe . the flavor reflects the aroma with pilnser sweetness and some hop spiciness and very soft bitterness . the mouthfeel has a slightly creamy lighter body with a soft dryness in the end but the sweet malt feel lingers long . this is very sessionable given that this is probably low in abv . but i wo n t go for this again . glad i tried it though .,appearance,0.6,1
a crystal clear pour with no visible carbonation but a huge tan head which leaves very nice lacing on the glass . the beer looks great . s i get some notes of honey grass caramel and light seasonal summer fruit . all of these scents are there however none of them are very potent . t noticeable bitterness though not front and center . the beer has some alright flavors . some grassy and herbal notes are prominent on the finish . nothing much to note about the mid palate or first sip . m somewhat thin on the palate very water like . moderate carbonation keeps it somewhat alive whether thats a good or bad thing . d despite it s lack of flavor and aroma this beer is quite drinkable though i expected a lot more from an english brown ale .,appearance,1.0,1
revisited this beer on tap after having had a number of enjoyable bottles . while the appearance resembles a porter in color it is actually a lager and tastes as such . hints of cocoa but not as drinkable or tasty as a porter . in fact it would have been hard to distinguish this beer from say a decent lager in a blind taste test . well you could taste a hint of roasting but not much . still a decent once in awhile beer .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma is malty and rather typical but the undertone of honey sweetness adds something . it pours an uninspiring clear amber with a quickly dissipating head . flavor is decent malty and somewhat sweet enjoyable if not outstanding . texture is fairly smooth and tingly .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance shows off a pale orange body with a cloudy clook . a sticky and rocky cream colored head sits atop almost inches thick and slowly fades . aroma is heavy on a sweet floral hop note even at four months of age . slight hint of pale malt comes through on the nose but the hops mask it well . while i wish i could have had this fresher the hops still dominate the taste profile . a pleasant but not palate busting bitterness with lots of peppery and floral hop flavors . unlike in the aroma the malt has much more of a chance to make an appearance in the flavor profile providing a residual sweetness . mouthfeel is thick but smooth with a slight warming kick from the alcohol . overall a highly enjoyable dipa done a bit differently with english ingredients . i would definitely like to see more beers like this .,appearance,1.0,1
decided to give the bottle a try . pours near black with a creamy tan head . nose has roasted malts chocolate and not much else . taste is quite light yet bitter . no better or worse than the can version . body reminds me of carbonated water . drnkable but not very enjoyable .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a hazy brown with a small head that leaves a moderate lacing . the first smell seemed to be all hops but with each extra smell i got more and more sweet caramel malt . the taste was actually the opposite as the malt hits first followed by a heavy hop flavor that lingers after the sip . even with all the sweetness and bitterness it s very drinkable and refreshing . a great combination .,appearance,0.6,1
a golden yellow large white head nice lacing s fresh citrus comes in first followed by piney hops nice malt backbone t thirst quenching piney citrusy hops drown you in a never ending wave followed by a slight spice real tasty m perfect carbonation and thickness d very fresh very tasty great dipa solid showing nothing unique but no flaws .,appearance,0.6,1
it pours a beautiful pale gold topped by a finger of off white foam . not much remains of it after a moment and a skim and ring are all that remain of the head . the nose is a full aroma of lager yeast tart hints of lemon spice and floral hops and just a bit of neutral sweet to back it up . the taste is full strength very delicious . very well blended mix of tart yet rounded yeast some spicy hop hints of citrus and earth and a finish that is long and elusive . at times i feel like lemon sweet stays in my mouth other times some clean spicy stays other sips finish earthy and herbal . not used to this kind of complexity in a lager . nice . it has a low carb . well within style creamy feel nice semi dry finish that makes for a highly enjoyable quaff . this is the most easy drinking lager i ve tasted though i m not a first choice lager man . giving this the highest rating doubt i ll taste a pilsner more easy drinking than this . impression what a beer . this growler will be history much too quickly . lager lovers need to get this any way they can .,appearance,0.6,1
the type of fruit used in this brew rotates . i sampled a blueberry batch . very light yellow with no head to speak of apple juice . not very appetizing . the aroma is very nice sweet blueberries . the taste is somewhat of a letdown . this beer has a very light wheat base . there is definetly blueberry flavor here . but there really is n t anything else to make it interesting . mouthfeel is like pop or soda if you prefer fizzy and a bit watery . i think it s really difficult to pull off a beer like this . it really needs some work to find what other flavors would complement the berries . as it stands there really just is n t enough going on here . you might like it if you do n t like beer in which case you would n t be reading this and instead would prefer a fizzy blueberry alcoholic drink .,appearance,0.4,0
glad to see that murphy s picked up this great irish stout . irish drys are some amazing looking beers and this one is no exception . it packs in beautiful cascading lively carbonation a firm rich off white head and amazing levels of retention . that and a bold black color make for one masterful visage . bouquet of aromas includes warm milk roasted coffee beans chocolate and a variety of dry notes . it perfectly encapsulates everything a stout fan expects from an irish model . the taste is perfectly balanced between sweet and dry flavors with big hints of chocolate and a nutty dryness . the dry notes at the conclusion never taste stale or overpowering and always allow the sweet notes to hold their ground . texture is smooth and rich from top to bottom . it never strikes a false chord and blends the dry bitter elements well with the sweeter notes . the drinkability is almost a foregone conclusion . irish drys may be the best session ales in the world and this is certainly one of the prominent renditions .,appearance,1.0,1
not the greatest beer ever and probably not in the top but it is a beer with exceptional drinkability . the appearance and smell are pretty poor but the mouthfeel and drinkability help a little . its a very cheap beer usually costing about bucks . not good for sipping only for college parties where you wan na get a cheap buzz .,appearance,0.4,0
going to make this one short . drank a few the other day and they were almost tasteless . appearence was yellow slight head fizzy and non chalant . smell was just not there . taste was lack luster and almost like water . mouthfeel is light and easy to kick one back . drinkability is decent due to the light carbonation and taste . i would never drink one of these again .,appearance,0.2,0
poured in to a brandy snifter . a poured jet black with small tan head that dissipates quickly but hangs around the edge . no lacing . s smells of chocolate vinilla and alcohol . a beautiful combination . t very sweet some bourbon not too much . i get the alcohol burn going down but suprised by the abv . very smooth . m very rich . thick . can realy tast the bourbon now . o overall this is a fantastic brew . i dont even want to drink my other bottles i just want to put a fancy black dress on it and wisper sweet nothings in its ear . then put it on the corner to make me some money . very tasty .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a hazy amber color with a large head that has excellant retention . heavy lacing is left on the glass . has a citrus aroma mostly orange . a little mustiness from the malt is also noted . the flavor is a bit odd . mostly citrus like sunny d or some other orange flavored drink . i can not detect any flavor from the malt . the body is on the thin side but the carbonation is at a decent level . the flavor did not really appeal to me but others may like it more . could of used a different malt bill to compliment the citrus flavors . i will likely pass on this in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a dfh tulip . a literally my favorite color of beer deep reddish copper . solid inch head that laces well . s so crisp . i get super fresh pine and orange with a hint of dry malt at the end of each sniff . smells like a very solid ipa . t less rye than i would have expected . excellent balance of malt and hops . lacking the rye zing i was hoping for . otherwise again very solid i pa. m medium bodied yet again so crisp . effervescence is almost too much . i almost wish it were more flat and syrupy . d i really enjoy this one . however the rye factor only seems to give an otherwise solid ipa a crispness it otherwise might not have . that is i was hoping for a rich spicy character that i did n t find . that said i ll certainly seek it out in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a cloudy dark orange amber with a mild amber head that melts quickly to nothing . aroma is ripe banana and rich rich carmel with an alcohol finish . taste is again the rich carmel . sweet slightly burnt and delicious . ripe banana rich dark fruit and alcohol . slight medicinal alcohol or herb finish . wonderful . mouthfeel is rich and full . aftertaste of sweet carmel and ripe banana with an alcohol warming . nothing cloying . just sweet and warm .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at julio s . unfortunately my botle promptly overflowed as soon as i cracked it resulting in a great loss . a poured into my duvel tulip while overflowing . pours a nice golden brown colour like others have said much ike a light apple cider . there was a nice rocky head that slowly faded to leave a nice white blanket and average side lacing . s a nice mingling of the usual saison aromas funky citrus and lambic ones acid vinegar tartness . pretty good . t the same its a nice saison with good barnyard funk followed b some unplaceable fruit tartness . apples perhaps . maybe cherries i dunno . quite sour and tart very tasty though . m have to give it a low score considering that all the carbonation was lost when i cracked it resulting in an almost completely flat drink . o overall thoroughly enjoyed this beer . i d love to have it again but bottles will always be nervous for me seeing how this one blew . perhaps on tap as this has many qualities that make this beer easy drinking and incredibly addictive .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to woodychandler for the trade.poured from a oz . can . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . smell is primarially of corn . taste is very weak some corn and malts not much going on here at all . feels light in the mouth and does have decent drinkability . overall there is nothing to recomnend about this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
i really enjoyed this one . perfect copper looking beer . very clear you can see anything you want through this beer . the smell was a bit sweet and so was the taste . not just a hop explosion . but has some real malt taste to go along with this one . its also a very drinkable ipa which isnt easy to find . worth the full oz .,appearance,1.0,1
oily thick jet black with the one finger reddish tan head expected from a russian imperial stout . head fades quickly with light lacing . smell is significantly more complex than any other russian imperial . rich malty and roasty with a lot of chocolate and a hints of coffee banana and fig . taste was a massive clash of everything you d expect in an ris just all at the same time and too much spice and fruit without enough malty roastiness . mouthfeel was somewhat watery not at all what i was expecting . the beer goes down very easy for a ten percenter but i would not recommend for a session beer . i really do not feel this beer has matured yet . it is ok but the taste and mouthfeel simply do not live up to the appearance and smell . i think in another months to a year i will review this beer again with much better scores in the taste and mouthfeel . i actually discussed this with the brewer and he recommended waiting until summer and trying it again so that is what i will do .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours the color of a tripel that burnt golden orange appearance . translucent and less hazy then a tripel . its actually rather clear . head is gigantic and rocky which dissipates slowly into a thick rocky soapy lacing that clings to the glass tenaciously and refuses to let go . it even have yeast in the bottle which i found out on the last pour of my bomber . so really proper looking for an imperial ipa and the color of a tripel . i m giving this a . its a beautiful beer smell this a very hoppy beer . the first smell is a boozy alcoholic strong hop aroma of citrus fruit . smells of a sweetness which i assume is the malt . clove spice esters . taste citrus hops combined with the spicy notes of belgian yeast and a alcoholic warmth . you get notes of pine citrus fruit light spices from the belgian yeast and some pale malt . mouthfeel i drank this a bit warmer then i should of before and it was super bitter and dry but served at its proper temperature the ibus is n t noticeable . still a rather dry mouthfeel . drinkability more of an imperial ipa without the american malt taste . this combines two of my favorite beer styles however i would of liked to see more spicey clove notes from the yeast and the trademark sweetness of belgian candy sugar . that would make this beer fully complete i d say . otherwise a fantastic and interesting idea a beer to respect in more ways then one as the . abv is enough to get you goofy .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle bottled on . pours a dark brown black with a medium cream light brown head that slowly goes to a thin film that laces the glass . the aroma is subdued a little charred chocolate and liquid smoke . the flavor is sweet lactic chocolate with some smoke and a weird plasticky hot almost peppery bitterness in the finish . there is some warming alcohol present . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with smooth carbonation . overall it s got some weird notes to it but it kind of grew on me as i drank it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz can into my portsmouth snifter . poured close to black in color with a thin creamy tan head . the head came pretty close to fading away completely but left some faint traces around the edges . the aroma shows a lot of coffee chocolate caramel and roasted malt flavors to it . it has a slightly sweet and smooth characteristic to it . i d like to believe it s the coconut but i ca n t put my finger on it . very nice balanced and complex aroma overall . the taste has a very smooth character to it . it has some very nice chocolate and caramel flavors to it . the roasted and coffee flavors show a little more up front and the chocolaty slightly sweet flavors come through more in the finish . throughout the taste there is a smooth almost milky flavor with a bit of vanilla . i have to assume it s the coconut since i ca n t think of anything else i ve had in a porter like it . it definitely adds a very nice character to the beer though . mouthfeel is slightly above medium bodied and carbonation is below average . drinkability is very good i really liked the beer . the smoothness the coconut gave it is very nice and definitely made it more drinkable . also it was very nicely balanced which i liked .,appearance,0.6,1
corona is pretty light and watery as is so i just had to see what this one was about . seethru light yellow with a big head that died instantly minimal carbonation . smell is weak and airy some grainy adjunct smell that is n t even quasi citrusy like regualr corona . goes down extra smooth slick because it is so light unfortunately there is n t much taste rather than some citric hops and a mild backbite that lets you know you re drinking this is without the lime although it could n t hurt at this point . i do n t see the point in drinking this swill .,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle shared by largadeer . pours hazy pale yellow green with a decenly formed white head . looks like watery dish soap almost . aroma is tart wheat lemon and some slight rancid notes . the flavor is not so good for the style . wheat lemon and a bad mineral finish . not very tasty and a little off style . medium bodied with decent tartness on the palate . why is the abv so high . that s a little off style . not too good overall .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip . a gentle pour creates a finger powdery white head with incredible retention . beer is a clear lemon yellow . lacing is patchy and ringed with great cling . a beautiful beer to behold . s vanilla sugar lemon cloves peppercorn coriander and other sweet floral esthers . noticeably lacking is the horse blanket funkiness and barnyard . t big lemon tartness upfront with a boozy ethanol background and abundant floral notes . bitterness as if someone crushed lemon seeds and sprinkled them over the beer . flower petals and peppercorn in the middle . yeasty bitterness towards the end with a chalky soapy finish . aftertaste is dry and powdery dusting my tongue and making it bitter . m light to medium bodied with good carbonation . lively in the mouth but not overly so . chalky and powdery with a slightly grainy and dry finish . aftertaste lingers . d this one says its deliciously herbacious on the back . and its definitely herbacious . too bad most of the herb is covered by the lemon and actually ends up being rather chalky and unpleasant . fruitiness is appreciated though . an very pretty beer to say the least the the finish and aftertaste are too aggressive on the palate . worth a try since its definitely an interesting beer . but not my cup of tea .,appearance,1.0,1
from a snifter which i think i may regret fair lacing and nice larger bubbles in some spots . pale gold . it smells of intense piny ness . i m not partial to piney beers but it smells nice . i am a little underwhelmed by the flavor of this beer . it has huge hop flavors that linger awkwardly . it lacks depth and maltiness especially for a pale ale . this really tastes more like an ipa but the body is that of a pale ale . this is unbalanced to me . as this beer has so much hop flavor already the mouthfeel is mismatched . back off on the hops and it would be good but not with such a huge flavor . it s hopped like a sipping beer but the malts are not . the lingering is very intense . i will not buy this beer again .,appearance,0.9,1
bright copper apricot body with a thick finger of marshmallowy light beige head . terrific lacing up the glass . vibrantly green hop nose mint pine needles and herbal tea . doughy biscuit malt background with light fruits . nutty malt and floral hop flavors up front . marmalade and honeydew melon follow . toffee edges . herbal minty hop bitterness is a tad underwhelming in the finish . moderate body with a watery flat feel . a little off .,appearance,0.9,1
really beautiful beer pours a hazy golden color with a huge frothy white head that retains impressively and leaves nice lacing . the aroma is spicy with notes of lemon pepper basil thyme rosemary orange marmalade cane sugar fruity esters bread dough and a bit of alcohol . the taste has notes of bread dough and hay upfront along with lemon pepper and basil thyme and rosemary along with candy sugar fruity esters and alcohol . the mouthfeel is light and sprightly and drinkability is good . the spices seem less oppressive in this iteration than in the stone version which makes this much more enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
presented with a sweet nose of apples and no head to speak of nearly flat with a dark caramel coffee color . velvety smooth on the tongue with the faintest hint of carbonation . somewhat sour with a cherry or strawberry tease on the tongue and a very mild bitter finish . oddly enough almost reminiscent of a dank wash towel though significantly more refreshing and medium light bodied . a decent brew though probably not one of my go to favorites .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed bottle goblet glass degf office computer after dinner pours a strong purplish red color body with an average sized dark pink head lasting . strong sour aroma and sweet black cherries . reminds me of cherry ice cream . some mustiness too . nice tart taste sweet cherries . not as sweet as it is tart and sour . very tasty great after dinner drink especially when i was craving something sweet . strong fruit flavor from the whole fruit . mouth puckering . not super complex but good for what it is .,appearance,1.0,1
a pint poured at the newest kid on the block here in ne portland breakside brewing . the people s choice winner at portland s spring beer wine fest april . a with a former name like black mamba one might have reasonably expected a dark ebony pour maybe reptilian . that assumption would have been woefully off base which is probably why the recent name shortening occurred this is a murky apricot butterscotch orange completely hazy and almost entirely lacking a head . put another way it s like the cloudiest deadest looking hefeweizen i ve ever seen . s if you re seeking hops then seek elsewhere the lack of them in mamba leads to an array of other scents . certainly the tea leaf aroma and a spicy orange citrus zest are there it s got lemongrass and a white grape smell even a little cherry . high marks for originality . t as goofy as the aroma is flavor exceeds it . orange blossoms and zest a zing of earthy spice nothing too sweet or candy like but skewing far away from bitterness at least the typically beery kind of bitterness . at times the citrus flavors veer towards tartness tanginess then a sweeter lemon lime ade . m low carbonation as mentioned before almost dead but creamy to a fault . medium body and only the sneakiest of suspicions that an beast might be lurking in the grass . d this one may not be everyone s cup of tea pun intended but it sure as hell is an interesting brew and definitely worth a try . i ve had a few hopless beers a couple of pretty good heather ales gruits and the always intriguing hotd greg and would place this at the top of those i ve tasted . my first pour from upstart gilgamesh i ll be looking for more .,appearance,0.6,1
big thanks goes out to my boys at the charleston beer exchange for getting me this one and having it signed by ryan of evil twin . he drew a squirting penis and then signed it but it still counts right . . . served from bottle into a mikkeller stemmed tulip . poured a hazy golden yellow with a three finger white head that remained throughout the glass and even continued to grow if left to sit for long . insane . maintained phenomenal lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt fruit spices banana earth floral orange and orange zest . the flavor was of sweet malt fruit banana spices earthy hop subtle floral orange zest and oranges . it had a light feel on the palate with medium high carbonation . overall this was a good brew . first off the appearance on this one was ridiculous for the style . no flaws and i seriously doubt it could be improved upon . the flavor and aroma on this one had so much complexity that is was just a little over the top . i had no idea what the hell i was drinking at some points of this brew as my tastebuds were going into overdrive trying to keep up . while i do enjoy a nice challenge in a complex brew this one was just too much . a definite must try however as this was a very solid saison .,appearance,1.0,1
many thanks to akbelgianbeast for this brew . a pours a very deep dark red with ruby highlights throughout . there is lots and lots of thick fluffy tan ish head . it has excellent retention leaving a thick ring on top after it settles for awhile . a great representation of mars . s a large amount of piny hops dominate the nose . there is also a mix of spices and malts . m a medium bodied beer with moderate carbonation . it has a slightly slick feeling to it . t a small amount of malt presence begins the taste . then the piny hops blast your taste buds however the party is interrupted by some belgian yeast and other spices which tames the hops a bit . it finishes bitter and dry . definitely tastes like an imperial ipa . however it has a spiciness to it as well which gives it a pretty unique flavor . of the planet beers i ve tried this one is my nd favorite right after earth .,appearance,1.0,1
pours black and thick . substantial tan head that forms of a billion tiny bubbles then morphs into a very slow fading creamy foam . paints the inside of the glass as it recedes . smells of roasted malts some chocolate hint of licorice . mouthful is rich and thick a real milkshake of a beer . carbonation really hits just right for this beer . tastes of chocolate coffee espresso beans and dry baking chocolate . finishes a little sweet w a kick of black licorice and some alcohol . packs a wallop as far as stouts go meaning a lot of the classic imperial stout flavors are here in strong showing . really a well made beer . i know my home brew attempts at imperial stouts just can not get to this level .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . nice hazy gold color with a thin head and not so great retention . mildly carbonated . you could definitely pick up hints of the alcohol content in the aroma but fortunately you also pick up a pungent herbal spice aroma most notably cloves . also picked up some lemon zest orange and bubble gum . the taste was medium bodied medium carbonated with strong citrus and herbs throughout and a stronger than expected alcoholic feel in the finish . despite the slight burn the citrus spice bouquet and medium feel make this a decent session beer at least before the abv knocks you out . well done ff .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle . pours a deep brown with a spotty beige head appears clear ruby when held to the light . nose is really malty not overly sugary with lots of nice dark fruits peat a little smoke . very good . sweet and a bit peaty smokey in the mouth . dark fruits like figs and dates shine . a little too much residual hop bitterness though that s kind of nitpicky . i guess i d like it to be a little creamier and more thick . this is maybe the first eisbock i ve had and it s bold pretty strong balanced and impressive .,appearance,1.0,1
review from notes . a pours brown with no head and no lacing . looks like it might be flat . no lacing to speak of either . s toasted malts a little bit of coffee and caramel . t similar to the nose very toasted and bready . no detectable hops . m d extremely thin with no carbonation . the taste is ok but the body was a huge let down . when i bought the bottle the store had just gotten them in the owner took it out of the case and sold me the first bottle so it was n t sitting long . hopefully i will get to give this one another shot .,appearance,0.4,0
i did not pour this beer so i will speak from drinking it out of the bottle . the beer was very watery overall . there was a touch of lime in it like corona but not in a good way . on the whole this beer tasted like seltzer water . i would not recommend this .,appearance,0.2,0
excellent excellent excellent bottle condition hazy champagne head pour . very intense hoppy smell . i really was not expecting this . bitter dire hops quite complicated . like dreadnaught minus the fruit hops . little pengs of belgian fruit work their way in there . taste like hop sunshine . big dry hops . we ve all had fruit complexities in our hops floral complexities even grass and pine complexities but i have never before come across a complexity based solely around dryness . there s a bitter roasted dryness a more belgian yeasty dryness and then a slightly sour dryness all backed up with solid belgian fruit malt that make the whole sheband seem alot more alcoholic than it actually is . the hoppiest beer in belgium . i d stop short of calling myself an expert on the subject but in my humble somewhat versed opinion i would agree .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear amber color . inch head of an off white color . great retention and great lacing . smells of pale malt slight sweet malt hinr of sulfur and slight hop . fits the style of an irish red ale . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of pale malt slight hop hint of sweet malt sulfur and hint of grain . overall the sulfur hurts but other than that a generally weak irish .,appearance,0.9,1
presentation it was served in a tulip glass from tap at the pizza plant italian pub . appearance looking into the glass it had a deep reddish brown colored body with a creamy light tan head . the head was long lasting thick and it left tons of sticky lacing to cling to the sides of the glass in thick rings . very impressive smell the aroma hits first with a bit of boozy alcohol . this has a slight sting but it quickly fades into some nice fruity belgian style yeast notes . apple pear and some faint tropical fruit notes slowly come out as it warms up . taste palate i got a little more balance here on the tongue then its aroma was suggesting . it has big bready maltiness fading into fruity yeast notes with a mild layer of boozy warmth just underneath adding an extra level of complexity and character . it is pleasantly sweet overall and it finishes fruity with just a light touch of hop spice . the texture is lively and well carbonated but yet still smooth with a nice full mouth feel . notes my overall thought was that it is a very solid brew . its visually appealing and it brings a nice blend of flavor to the palate .,appearance,1.0,1
a one of the most gorgeous beer i ve ever seen . pours a dark ruby ale fully translucent . head is tan and very very strong . s malt sweetness comes upfront like always . a nice blend of toffee caramel cinnamon . pepper and cloves are there like on most belgians . nice floral hop aroma present too . smell is a bit light though . t strong malt sweetness upfront . toffee is very strong but caramel is still there . cinnamon is very strong . some honey too . pepper cloves and coriander are there . nice floral hops taste most belgians are n t strong on hops but this one definitely has some and they are great . . ends with a delicious dried dark fruits alcoholic taste . m mid to heavy mouthfeel . really creamy all around with a nice mid carbonation that fits perfectly . could n t ask for more d high . very balanced brew easy to drink with only the abv to slow you down .,appearance,1.0,1
i should preface this review by saying that i received an old bottle . i am only going to post this review because i feel i need to review the beer in the condition i received it . i will be re reviewing it when i get the chance to sample a fresh bottle . appearance an orangish amber copper color with some yellow highlights around the bottoms and sides . it s hazy with an off white colored head that was kind of small and did n t leave much lacing or have much retetnion . the color is nice though . smell the smell revealed some apple and some sourness . i think i may have a bottle that is a bit old . not real citrus to speak of . it smells a bit dank and stale and rotten . taste rank . . . . almost like amonia . this beer is old . sorry but i ca n t give this a proper review . mouthfeel the mouthfeel seems medium and dry . could n t really tell because i was too distracted . drinkability could n t drink it . drain pour .,appearance,0.7,1
could be a an american macro or a pale euro . either way its another adjunct lager . actually has head and great lacing . although its in a green bottle i dont detect any skunk . just smells like watery beer really . taste is light sweet but a touch harsh and a little creamy . i d call it a slightly bolder version of bud light not quite bud but with slightly lightstruck .,appearance,0.9,1
after more tries i have come to the conclusion that this really is not only quite tasty but a satisfying and somewhat complex beer and a good example of an alt . this is a fairly tasty drinkable beer but rather muted one dimensional and not very interesting . reddish copper it has a small to medium off white head that dissipates quickly to a wispy top . it leaves only a faint trace of brief lace . the aroma is pleasant if fairly muted mostly bread cooked barley with fruitiness and hints of crust caramel yeast hay . the taste is mild but with a lot of lightly complex fruit elements a lot of toasty grain and cooked barley earthy and fruity bread crust with a hint of caramel and a light leafy spiciness . sweetish up front it has a lightly earthy spicey finish and somewhat sweet caramelly fruity aftertaste . it s lightly sweet with a zesty dryness in the finish but essentially no bitterness .,appearance,0.6,1
a wonderful deep dark reddish brown in color with light carbonation . i was not able to get much of a head even with a fairly aggressive pour and really not much lacing . aroma is very malty with lots of caramel and chocolate aroma . mmm very presently surprised by the taste . very malty with loads of caramel and some chocolate notes . also getting a bit of dried fruit some smokiness and a touch of grassy hops . this beer is smoooth and believe me that extra o is not a typo . i was about to type that it is hard to believe this is but as it warms a bit the alcohol really comes out . drinking this beer is an experience to savor and enjoy . i have not had many scotch ales but this is by far the best so far .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a light gold with a coriander aroma that was perceptible without even trying . the head did n t last at all on this one and i found it hard to keep the yeast out of the beer . aroma is of apricots and coriander with hints of fruity esters and a touch of alcohol . taste is smooth and very drinkable with malt flavors and a delicate sweetness balanced with the citrus flavors of the coriander . the body is light on this one so i suspect that they used kettle sugars . a pretty drinkable beer that i might just emulate for a summer quencher with a higher gravity than normal . a bier that is characteristically belgian yet new in terms of restraint on unpleasent yeast characteristics while optimising the fragrant fruity aroma so typical of traditional belgian ales . helleketelbier sweetens as it warms as well as gaining a more pronounced coriander citrus flavor .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance i think i just like this beer for the color . do n t get me wrong it smells and tastes wondeful but if i had to pick the most beautiful color in the world this beer would be it . it s a deep red brown and looks almost the color of cranberry juice when held up to the light . smell sweet coffee smell kind of disappointingly one dimenional but i m a hop head i ask a lot . all in all not bad at all . should i say all again just for good measure . taste definitely sweeter than what i m used to but very good when i m in a malty mood and as rare as that is it does happen . it almost reminds me of hazelnut coffee . i bet with some coaxing i could get my mom to like this beer . overall pretty good i do n t have the urge to bury my nose in the glass like i do with some beer but pretty tasty none the less . i kind of feel like i m drinking coffee as opposed to beer but that s not at all a bad thing .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on in columbia pa. batch . a very hazy straw with a finger white head and mild lacing that disolves pretty quickly . s wonderful sour funk with light grain citrus not quite ripe peaches and yeast . t follows the smell nicely with the addition of some green apples and grass . not as funky as the smell implies but still evident . tart bitterness lingers as does the apple cider and peach tastes . dries nicely . alcohol is barely noticeable . m light body and heavy carbonation yield an effervescent feel that is n t as bubbly as champagne . o a very good brew . my wife enjoyed it too .,appearance,0.6,1
blend . poured into a chalice a huge huge huge frothy merangue like sand colored head rises way above the rim of the glass . it has incredible stay with incredible lacing . the head lasts the entire glass . the beer is a murky and clouded dark brown umber . s the nose is not very strong . its tart and sour . hints of lactic sourness and acidity . some slight funk as well . t the taste is weak as well . some tartness and sourness . m thin body high carbonation . dry finish . d goes down pretty easily but i do n t think i will be able to drink the whole bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
pours about the worst looking beer known to man . ultra light white head that fades in moments . totally awful looking . there are some bubbles in the body so i guess i ll give credit for that . just awful . skunked beer with maybe a hint of sweet malt . thankfully the flavor here is n t awful . it reminds me of a helles without the yeasty flavors that often add the needed complexity . this beer tries to have a yeasty flavor but it fails to get there . crisp and clean perhaps but there s something lacking here . i wanted to dog this one as just lacking anything of value . instead this just a very bad beer but not an insult to beer .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance well here is the kind of massive head i would expect from a belgian style beer the liquid is a hazy straw color with a honey aspect to it as well plenty of lace squiggles are left behind smell rather floral and perfumey with a cracker malt base a bit of citrus peel but somewhat low on the spice quotient taste cracker malt up front with a growing orange blossom flavor a slight hint of almond paste as well i do n t pick up much spice however after the swallow the finish is bready with just a hint of the citrus mouthfeel light body with moderate carbonation drinkability this beer has a lot of american wheat character with just a dash of wit tossed in rather dull compared to the better examples of the style,appearance,0.9,1
have had this a couple times at churchkey and paradiso in dc gt a a very sudsy pub cask like look to this one with sticky lacing a beautiful finger of fluffy head and a darker orange body . great start . s a good fresh hopped aroma of grassy and floral hops some caramel malt in the back with some sudsy kinds of aromas and maybe a hint of citrus . seems a little faint to me . t m taste has a great flowery and lemon grass character with some sweetbread and honey malt . a great twist of bitter hops hit at the back . goes easy and smooth over the palate very easy drinking with a nice hop presence thats not really bursting . overall this is a good standard beer showing from dc brau a sign of good things to come .,appearance,1.0,1
a foggy golden body with a thick and even creamy white head . perfect head retention and plenty of lacing left behind in the glass . s smells lightly of floral hops . t light citrus hops and smooth malt have a great balance upfront followed by and refreshing floral hop finish . refreshing hops linger . m excellent . smooth and creamy body with low carbonation . d this was a great cask ale . smooth and creamy with a refreshing hop balance . quite delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
pours hazy gold with a massive four inch head . the porous head of white fell quickly leaving behing zero lacework and a bare surface . aromatics lead off with honey laced malt cloves and citrus and a peppery spicyness . plenty phenolic and slightly medicinal . a hint of mint bubblegum follows through . medium bodied with a spritzy mouthfeel . lightly tacky and slick . a blast of peppery spicyness starts the pallet along with some sweet malt and citrus zest . bitter cloves and warming ground pepper step forward as well as orange peel cumin and cinnamon bark . the alcohol warms in tandem with the pepper and a honey like sweetness lingers . finishes with drying bitter spice and fairly sharp on the pallet . i really wanted to dig this beer but the spicing just adds a bite that detracts .,appearance,0.6,1
busternuggz scored this in a trade . this beer is way too dark to be a blonde . more of a light amber . toasty sweet hazelnut and honey in the nose . similar taste very much like a bizzare amber . the dry toasty hazelnut finish lingers long after you swallow . very unexpected flavors in this beer . pretty nice .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the oil can a messy pour maybe it s meant to be drunk from the can . looks really good deep darkish amber with fluffy head that reduces to lace . smells metallic and tastes the same almost a sink pour here . i ll not seek this out the last style i d have guessed this was an esb usually balanced style .,appearance,0.8,1
we crack the top on this vintage and pour an oily brew . its color is chocolate brown like a tootsie roll showing lighter hues around the edges . the head is half a finger high and whitish in color . it recedes quickly leaving little lacing . carbonation is light with the bubbles rising slowly through this syrupy brew . no sediment or haze is noted . the aroma bursts with stinging chocolate and molasses . there is mocha coffee bitterness sitting between deeply roasted and caramel malts . the latter are chalky and drying . there is berry fruitiness of dried strawberries black cherries and figs . with warmth comes fusel alcohol with soy sauce saltiness . as we sip we are met by big booze chalky and drying malts and bright bitterness of raw chocolate . there is the faintest hop sweetness which is resiny and piney . through the middle there is a calming sweetness of milk with light lactics . this is transient as strong espresso coffee beans and a stark roast of wood crash in . there is a little wet musk and moss here as well . we finish on a bright chemically note that reminds us of medication or bittering tylenol . this actually functions to effectively cut the sweetness set up earlier which is as this point reminding us of a tootsie roll candy surprisingly . the aftertaste breathes with puckering wet grain a fishy saltiness and bittering chocolate . there are also band aid phenols and a final wash of dirty malts and booze . the body is medium to full and the carbonation is medium to high . there is sticky slurp and nice cream with a hearty froth to each sip . the massive abv lends with its big warming quality but this is well hidden throughout most of the taste . this is a definite sipper . overall the best thing about this brew is the rich and chocolate aromas . the fruit inclusions are also nice in both the taste and aroma . the look could have been a bit stronger and the hops advertised are not as present as they could have been but then again this beer has been aging for three years so its to be expected to some extent .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a deep amber brown color with a thin yet rich and creamy tan head . the head dissolved into a film after the first few sips . pleasant aroma of fermented fruits bittersweet dark chocolates and sweet caramel malts . the taste is rich with a nice creamy smoothness . dark chocolates caramels and toffee are evident . the body is medium to full with a rich and appealing nuttiness . chocolate pudding caramelized plums with a bready texture . this is a wonderfully rich and flavorful ale . this might be my sleeper of the year so far .,appearance,0.6,1
on nitro tap at the brewery the day after dld . what i am told is that the grain bill for the breakfast and kbs are so massive that they re use the same grains for this beer . it is a simple roasty session beer more similar to any other irish dry stout that you d get on nitro tap . i did n t find much resembling oatmeal in this beer . yes maybe a hint but i think you will be less disappointed if you simply consider this an irish dry stout . that is just my opinion . appearance is perfect . . . of course the nitro makes that happen but is a gorgeous pour with excellent cascading carbonation and a head that continues to grow and form even after the beer is set in front of me . the head lasts almost the entire duration of the beer and the lacing is big chucky foam spot pasted to the glass none other . smell where did it go . as beautiful as the beer sitting here is . where did the big beautiful aroma go . after some searching burying my nose in the beer i could faintly detect the roasty grains and suggestions of coffee but it is not aromatic like i would expect from a true oatmeal stout or especially that of a monster oatmeal stout like breakfast stout . clearly this is the left over . oh well . taste very roasty and dry . roasty coffee and chocolate and mostly just dark grains and malt some burnt cocoa as well . mouthfeel exceptionally smooth with the nitro . nice body . drinkability as a guinness fan in the past i reserve a special appreciation for a good sessionable stout . this one is comparable to a good beer in that style . hope this is helpful . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
th review on ba bottle to bruery tulip ml thanks to gurudel for this one . app a nice dark brown which looked alot like maple syrup . had a gigantic bottim up up and some nice legs to it . smell when i read the label i was instantly excited by a comvo of rye maple syrup and oak . they are there by dominated by a smokey flavor . taste taste follows the nose and i am very dissapointed . vince warned me about this one but i had my blinders on because of the rye . its big boozy and smoky . out of aint bad but that last one kills it for me . mouth i like the feel on this beer . its a medium bodied beer with a medium carbonation level . leaves a oaky smoke flavor . damn drink i am a bit dissapointed in this one . im not a fan of smokey beers and i was warned about this one but i went head st becuase of the rye . probably wont come back to it but oh well . live and learn .,appearance,0.9,1
fl oz brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap served into a generic hefeweissbier glass in low altitude los angeles california . reviewed live . expectations are about a c this is me least favourite style . a pours a one finger head of slight cream decent thickness and downright bad retention . semitransparent copper colour . sm mainly a moderate quantity of bittering hops i ca n t discern which with some caramelized malt somewhere in there . a mild strength aroma . t some pleasant bittering hops comprise the majority of the flavour with caramelized malt as a foundation to back them . luckily the bittering hops are n t overdone as in many ipas . they re restrained though the bitterness still bleeds unfavorably through the finish a feature i ve never cared for . though a bit simple it s a flavorful beer . it s balanced well and built in a straightforward but effective manner . mf smooth and wet with some coarseness in the first half . it suits the flavour in a general way . dr drinkable but far from special . it s fairly priced but does n t offer anything unique in terms of the style . try it and forget it there are better beers both in this style and from this brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at ebenezer s a pitch black and completely opaque . massive finger mocha colored foamy and rocky head that was there to the finish . left tons of lacing . i ca n t recall many big stouts with such an impressive looking head . s coffee espresso dark roasted malts oats chocolate molasses smoke . heavy on the pungent dark roasted malt . t just about the same as the nose albeit a little more sweetness and not as bitter as i was expecting . it s pretty brash upfront but smooths and mellows out quite nicely to the finish getting sweeter toward the end . perhaps the best coffee flavor there was plenty of what tasted like lightly roasted earthy chocolaty coffee a nice break from most starbuckesque coffee beers . the malt base is fairly robust and complex layers of oats chocolate caramel and barley all work together really well . molasses and caramel sweetness is there and does get stronger but plays mostly a complimentary role . finish is dry slightly bitter and a little warm . alcohol can be just a little brash for just . . overall this was a great coffee stout almost fbs good . m medium to light carbonation fairly viscous and chewy body with the big malt base . lots of coating action . very smooth . not quite as thick as i d like but the smoothness makes it go down very easily . d this was pretty robust a little bitter and filling . definitely a dessert beer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light golden brown slightly cloudy with decent head retention on the white head aroma definate piney notes with some sharp citrusy grapefruit in the aroma . complex hop aroma . taste very dry and lingering finish with a bitterness that starts near the front of the tongue . toasty malt is overtaken by the hop flavor quickly in the tasting . bitterness is n t too sharp not quite throwing the beer off balance . notes fun beer for ipa afficianados . complexity in the hop flavor and aroma is nice .,appearance,0.6,1
pours an insanely pale color it looks like watered down lemonade not even sure if i have seen a beer with this little color before has no head either pretty boring overall . smell is decent has more of a belgian wit aroma to it than a lager but it is pretty decent overall . taste is alot like the smell closer to wit than a lager but its pretty average . drinkability is the best part its light and relatively refreshing so having a few of these is no problem,appearance,0.4,0
a pours hazy straw colored with a really small white head that quickly sinks into almost no lacings . s loaded with yeast and spices . very dry . fruit mainly citric and bitter hops . t wheat up front bananas but far from sweet . citric and bitter notes . lots of yeast and som spices . dry . m long sour bitter aftertaste . body is light while carbonation is quite offensive . o not too shabby but a bit unbalanced .,appearance,0.4,0
a i feel like full sail beers are gorgeous amber body with a lot of carbonated movement fluffy tight bubbled white head with copious laceage s light grassy and citrus hops caramel malts some sweet apples t bitter citrus hops first followed by malty warmth and some grainy dryness quite a good balance of hops w the slightest bite m a little overcarbed and maybe a little bit thin d a decent ipa but a little bit underflavored in my opinion,appearance,0.9,1
oh snap b review . well i ve had some surprises with that before . but this being a lager not sure . but i have to continue my pumpkin beer quest . i poured this into my dfh pint glass and i almost feel like i m shaming dfh but let s see . a pours a decent airy and bubbly head about a finger that quickly fades to a light covering . another brilliantly clear offering with a pale orange light toasty brown color . very few bubbles rise to the top and let the head fade to dust . n yep just as i thought a sweet pumpkin aroma with lots of spice and almost a creamy syrup and vanilla . lots of pumpkin and syrup and spice blanket the nose . t taste pretty much confirms the nose with the start of a sweet extract like styrupy taste containing some pumpkin extract flavors and some spices . the spice is n t as bad as i thought it would be . the syrupy extract like tastes and pumpkin flavors make it very run of the mill . i do n t get much for lager tastes either and def not much for hops or bitterness . it s pretty sweet too . m syrupy and light carbonation . f still semi sweet and leaves a weirding syrup taste that does n t go away as quick as you would like . but it s not too bad on the finish . not very refreshing crisp or light as you would expect from a lager . final thoughts pretty boring pumpkin beer with light tastes lots of syrup like tastes and flavorings semi sweet low carbonation low spices at least and it s so called lager but i really do n t get much for lager tastes or crisp refreshingness .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation ml brown bottle with a bb best before date jet printed on the neck of the bottle . appearance thin and inattentive off white lace that barely stays around . this ale is very clear with a bright shaded orangey copper hue . smell soft fruity and buttery aroma some plum and lemon jump out amongst the stable malty nose . faint woody hop in the nose behind the malt and yeast . taste moderate body with a supple smoothness carbonation flows over the palate and prepares the tastes buds . a light maltiness cradles a growing hop presence with light bready and caramel tones . hops evolve quickly on to the palate with a solid bitterness and lingering earthy and woody flavour . yeast hands off a fruitiness that adds some serious depth to the brew other than the mild buttery diacetyl it is quite a clean ale . finishes dry with a lingering earthy hoppiness . notes quite an impressive little ale at . abv the head retention has its problems but on a whole this is a stellar bitter . it was worth the . i personally would not pay more a pop and an ale to go back to when i crave a refreshing bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
did not mind would not buy app looks great looks so refreshing yum yum . it is very clear very very clear. a nice orange coppery color if this was a pool i would jump in . except i would be scared of a pool with a head on it and copper water. at the end. some lacing head did not last just suds around the sides all the way down. great looking beer . smell huh well i thought the look was mouth watering but i think the smell is kinda like . oh . drag. kinda like that. only int that it is mild mild mild with a mild smell of tiny amounts of dry grainy malts with a titch of v ery non zesty smelling hops . kinda smells like an anchor christmas beer but not as anchor christmas smelling as an anchor christmas . i wanted to smell big juicy aprihops.oh well . i cant wait to taste it it looks so refreshing . taste .huh.well its .but then its more like. wait it kinda has a . no. wtf is it. nd gulp re group. ok i have pinned down an anchor christmas hint at the very start of flavors. then a lil hop zing in the back of the mouth not so much a flavor as a zing . then the starngest thing happens. a nutty malt flavor takes over the back of the mouth while sure enough some rouge tart sweet flavor takes over the front and sides of the tounge. it is not defined enough to be called apricot but due to the name of the beer i assume it is. huh intresting. i am most suprised at the nice malts in here not really the hop or apri i was wishing for but let me say this. its intresting and its good it has the nice chewy nutty malts of a good pale ale not ipa but you know those nice heart warming old pale ales that we have all forgot about because of the new double x s xtra strong strength triple wipple ipa s that are so popular now. well think back to the warm nutty pale ale days. take that then and a nice pleasing sweet ever so slightly tart up front on the finish and there it is something different. and thank goodness for different . mf not anything special drinability is nothing to notice in a beer and this keeps my thoughts true a true chugger nice smooth and easy if it were not for a small hop build up on back to back chugs i would put this score higher,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle to pint glass . a crystal clear pale straw uh . this looks familiar . hint . hint . little to no visible carbonation and a big soft head that sinks into a thin film without much lacing . s not a bad smell plain malts and rice with slight metalic notes . t crisp smooth . beer water . finish is slightly alcoholic with the smallest whisp of a hop somewhere maybe . m crisp thin not much too it . d i wo n t lie this is refreshing . but so is water .,appearance,0.4,0
this may be the lowest rating i ve ever given a beer . oh wait did i say beer because this sir is no beer . it tastes more like a cheap blueberry flavored sparkling cider wine . it pours without much carbonation even though it tastes like it has plenty like a soda . and it s purple . purple . i regretted buying the pack after just pouring it . the only positive i can find with this thing is the high alcohol percentage . but i highly suggest stay away from this .,appearance,0.3,0
a dark through glass with creamy tall dark head . s strong coffee smell at first but it quickly turned a bit bitter . t a cheap bitter coffee but it oddly finishes well . m mild coating with a tingle on front of tongue . d my love for coffee saves this brew . i could have a few of these before wanting to move on .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance not a very pleasant looking beer . like murky iced tea . did have a slight retention of head . smell some hop presence and some spice taste very ho hum apa . some mild hop bitterness with pine notes but lacking in positive flavors . mouthfeel decent for an apa overall not the best apa but its ok. not too bitter so its somewhat easy to drink for the style .,appearance,0.4,0
pee yellow . the lime scent was thankfully strong enough to cover the goop beer . again the lime was the only redeeming quality in the flavor . sweet syrupy stank followed and a week old stale beer flavor finished . wanted to spit the aftertaste out so i did thankfully i was at a bbq . this beer is barely beer so it s safe to say it was not very drinkable . yuck .,appearance,0.2,0
a like clear apple juice with a thin sheet of head fading to a ring within seconds . s weak floral notes with sweet corn . t faint grass green apple and white grapes . very mild and pretty uninteresting . m clean thin body with moderate carbonation . o should n t be drunk anywhere but bali . it does bring happy holiday memories though .,appearance,0.4,0
this is my dads beer as of the moment . i keep trying to get him into craft beer and unfortunatly it is n t working too well . appearance straw pale yellow with no head smell just lime and typical miller mixed together . taste it tastes like watered down corona to me . i do n t really know what to say . i tried to put in a wedge of real lime to see if i could mask out the horrendous taste of fake lime . mouthfeel feels like lime flavored soda water overall meh . i would only drink this again if it was free or if i was parched on a summer day .,appearance,0.2,0
very pale yellow in color with a medium sized head that fades fast . does n t smell like much . cereal and little hops if i had to guess . tastes watery and unipressive . this is n t a very interesting beer in any aspect . i could drink about of them though .,appearance,0.3,0
from canadianghetto in a largly texas bif box . oz bottle dated winter the nose is largely booze but the underlying taste of the beer is not . however the finish is bad whiskey or maybe not bad whiskey but the lasp sip of a lower end whiskey on the rocks where you get a touch of smoke and a lot of water . it s unfortunate that such an incredible looking beer would have so little else working for it . the base beer is likely just fine though the body of this was thin and especially for a winter warmer . good spice notes blend well with a subtle bourbon flavour perhaps a touch underdone actually given the strong presence in the nose and the finish . appearance dark brooding . thin ring of bubbles looks like this would be full of plum currant nutmeg or cloves notes . decent offering . perhaps i got the wrong year or perhaps i opened it at the wrong time but this is a league average bottle . not saying there s anything wrong with that and i did not find the beer being described in a lot of these reviews . th,appearance,0.9,1
a brown gold color head looks like the top of a latt lacing is pretty good s fruit herbs and spices an overall sweet aroma alcohol notes present t has a strong sugar caney taste herbal taste with a grainy flavor . malts are certainly the focus of this brew hoppe presence is subdued and secondary . spicey alchohol with a strangely herbal flavor overall very pleasing . m creamy and refreshing pleasant carbonation d extremely enjoyable to drink especially for the style over all a very good brew allagash brewery should be proud,appearance,0.6,1
one of the ipas i had on new years day while watching bowl games . this was my favorite of the ones i had . a beautiful appearing beer . hazy red orange color with a good sized tan head . sheets of lace . citrus and sweet malt aroma . big grapefruit taste good sweet malt background . a well balanced beer with the hops and malt combining well . very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
grabbed a couple ml bottles at beaumont market yesterday shortly after justin posted this special release on facebook . clear straw yellow with lots of bubbles keeping a forever lasting smooth blanket of foam on top . about as pinky fingers depth . bottle had opened with a healthy pop. and it is kind of fun watching all the bubbles on the side of the tumbler glass i used . nice tart sourness of front and underneath is a nice blend of white grape zesty hops. and a noticeable brown ale like malt sweetness . bit of oak and not too much cherry. unless it is adding to the tartness . wonderful flavors . and i really let this sit around awhile and get warm so all the flavors would come out to play . zesty sour white grape like notes for me . a background of currants oak and sweet roasted grain and molasses . hops were there and present . blended perfectly and oh so subtle . . fantastic . this is where my judging of this brew drops a bit . it was a thin bodied brew. perfectly tart and mouth watering . but i though much over carbonated . it would almost be worth letting it sit out a long time to just settle down . what a live beast of a brew . overall i really liked this and i plan on sitting on others for a long time to see what can happen to this brew and if the carbonation would calm down a bit . overall very good . would still buy consecration before this one though . even temptation too i think . . but either way i will buy all of them . love each and every one of them .,appearance,1.0,1
my scores are all over the place for this beer ranging from a . to a . i think my expectations went unmet to some degree i was expecting a winter warmer to be kind of like a hot toddy you know something with a kick . anyway the bottle and label design is one of the best i ve seen . it looks like it would be right at home next to a winter fire blazing in the fireplace what with its gold pumpkin and cinnamon colored lettering and labeling . it pours a light brown i ca n t quite see through the glass . i m picking up just the faintest malt aroma and that s about it . pleasant but uninspiring malt taste . maybe a bit less carbonation than average . brief hop presence but on par with the levels of malt and bubbles . one of the more well balanced beers i ve had in some time . does n t appear to be a high alcohol brew i could drink it all night and be a very happy camper but i think i was hoping to be able to drink it all night and then just pass out . just kidding . a wonderfully drinkable beer that would be a nice seasonal to indoctrinate a millcoorweiser fan .,appearance,1.0,1
tasting notes from cask ale pours hazy yellow in color with a small off white head that faded quickly basically zero lacing as it all slid down very fast . smells of floral hops sweet malt caramel light grains lemon zest grapefruit coriander and grass or hay overall all sweet and fruity like citrus fruit . tastes of floral hops piney hops sweet malt caramel light grains lemon grapefruit coriander orange peel herbs grass and or hay nice hoppy and malty combo with good balance . mouthfeel is creamy and almost watery with very light carbonation a light body and an easy feel . high drinkability as this is a very smooth and easy to drink a definite session beer .,appearance,0.6,1
got this bottle at sam s in chicago a few months ago . pours with no head and so no lace . color is a very cloudy brown with amber highlights . aroma is dark ripe fruits and vanilla a little oak and caramel . flavor is about the same . body is decent except it s almost flat . only ever had one still beer i liked sam adams utopias . finishi is shorter than i woulda thought . not a session beer .,appearance,0.3,0
pour was decent with minimal head and very little lacing . color was dark not black more dark brown . smell was wonderful chocolate malts that almost smelled smoked come to mind . taste was also great with a strong emphasis on blending the chocolate and beer taste to its best potiental . i could definatly drink one of these on a hot day or even as a desert after diner .,appearance,0.6,1
a clear and very pale yellow . got one and a half inches of head . retention was poor . lacing was poor . s sweet malt and bread are in the front . i think i picked up some hops in the distant background . t tasted clean and crisp . follows the smell closely . sweet malt and bread dominate . just a lttle bitterness at the end . m medium bodied given the style . finish is dry . carbonation was good . d this one is flavorful for the style . goes down easy . overall comes across as average though .,appearance,0.4,0
edit i decided to say that this is one of the most interesting beers i ve reviewed in ages and i really enjoyed reviewing it even though it s not exactly my dream beer . barking duck has a lot to it so try it . also it goes really well with cracked pepper water crackers and camembert like bieres de garde do . my first saison too afaik . if this beer is characteristic of the style then it s sort of like a biere de garde only with less alcohol and heaps of tart spice added . it s great to have this as a change but i do n t know if i d drink it all the time . app large head forms but dissipates fairly quickly over a pale gold body which looks nice in my tripel karmeliet glass . lacing is n t very evident but the glass was wet . carbonation is constant but bubbles form too slowly to support the head . acceptable but unimpressive . smell very complex but lemon zest is the first noticeable characteristic . i fear my nose might be too out of practice to identify all the other notes . some kind of aromatic oil is noticeable similar to ti tree oil but not nearly as vulgar . pine like . orange and coriander both appear at the same time . damn . maybe i served this too cold . hops are there but i have no idea what types they ve used . as it opens up orange dominates . aromas are extremely complex and intriguing . taste also very complex . first of all it s mouth puckeringly tart and astringent . flavours flow by and leave you with a medicinal aftertaste on the palate rather vinegary . tastes a bit like it s been left out to turn to vinegar but it s probably the cassia bark . predominant flavours are those of a tart white wine . i ve let it warm up a bit and i m enjoying it less because it tastes more and more like a glass of riesling . although the flavours are complex i m not a huge fan of the taste as it warms up . it would be great on a hot summer s day served at about six degrees but warmer than that and it starts to taste a bit off . all the unpleasant characteristics linger on the palate the tongue just tastes an interesting bitter ale . this beer explodes in the mouth . the flavours are very potent and delivered like a knockout uppercut . it s also quite drinkable since i ve nearly polished off a ml bottle all to myself but there s no way i d crack another one in the same night . barking duck tastes very belgian for an aussie beer but i do n t know if it s really my thing . it would make a great talking point and i regret drinking this alone . but at least i had my fill of it . i ll probably pick up another one to have with friends since i assume it s limited edition . i have a lot more respect for matilda bay now after their decision to put out a clear bottle redback to compete with corona extra dry and other bland yellow bourgeois looking yuppie lagers . this beer is the real deal try it and see if you like it .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle picked up at bevmo la mesa . pours dark in color with hints of amber when held to the light . slight roasty caramel aroma . very smooth . not overpowering . a slight nutty coffee flavor . a little roasty up front but finishes with a strong roasted flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
my search for the perfect autumn ale has lead me to try this in the middle of spring . why not . the weather is cool probably for the last time in a long while so let s go . beautiful red orange color . a tan head sits on top for a while . a very pretty beer . lots of spices in the smell with cloves and yams and sweetness . i have to give credit to emmasdad who said this is thanksgiving dinner in a bottle . exactly right . everything is here except the turkey and the stuffing . this beer has a huge flavor profile that softens as it warms . we tried it with some honey ham and then some apple pie and it was terrific with both . the alcohol is more pronounced when cold but as it warms up it takes a back seat to the rest of the autumn explosion . i ve been disappointed several times searching for a good autumn seasonal ale . this one fills the bill nicely . while it s definitely a niche beer those who like this sort of thing will be rewarded . next fall i ll be popping the cork on more of these .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to coldmeat for hooking it up . poured into a pint glass . a pours a deep brown with dark ruby highlights around the edges . about a half finger of foam fades quickly leaving almost nothing on top and no lacing . kinda looks like a coke or root beer . s all i can smell is chocolate . wow . t big chocolate up front followed by lots of roasted barley and a little bit of earthy hops . m very chewy for a low abv beer . also quite smooth considering the relatively high carbonation . cleanses the palate nicely while leaving a just right feel on the tongue . d a very nice mildly sessionable beer . would go great with certain food dessert pairings . one of the more enjoyable lagers i ve had . mmm,appearance,0.6,1
i had never tried a vienna beer i did n t even know what it was . after i poured it i was very impressed with the look and the smell . but i was not a fan of the taste . the color was a beautiful amber gold with some decent lacing . a great looking amber . the taste was a little malty with some good spices it just was n t to my liking . it s caramelized very well but something else was holding it back for me .,appearance,0.9,1
was a little gun shy given my last wee heavy experience.aka mcewan s certainly not as dark as my last wee . .more like a cola in color and clarity with a rich tan head zero lacing . smell very nice rich sweet if the smell is as good as the taste we have a winner given the style . awesome . nice sweet caramel taste with a solid malty backbone . .the slight low tea like bitterness in the aftertaste is there as well . i could have easily cut and pasted the description of a wee heavy to describe this particular brew because it s that bang one it s tad sweet but then it is a sipping after supper brew and in that vein it s a keeper,appearance,0.6,1
maybe the worst looking stout out there . no lacing no head what so ever . almost looked flat . the aroma was a bit smoky with some vanilla in the background . the taste was n t sweet enough for me a bit too bitter . the mouthfeel drinkability rank low too . no carbonation and just an ok taste do n t add up too much here .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle into a pint not dated a pours a clear brown color little hazing . very filtered looking . head formation is strong a few mm well retained and eggshell white in color . s piney and floral hops on the nose . grapefruity sweet . very potent for an apa almost ipa in nature . t starts off with a very light flavor really rather empty but then starts to develop a bitterness . finishes with that floral hop bouquet that was seen in the aroma . after taste is a somewhat nutty malt flavor . m medium to thin body light amount of oily residues . moderate carbonation bite certainly enough there to get your attention . d very drinkable beer . light on the palette . abv is unknown but it does not seem to be having a negative affect on me .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at the tasting party at the general lafayette . poured out a caramelly golden . my pour was towards the end of the bottle so i had tons of scrod throughout the glass . light white ring of carbination on the edges with tiny bubbles . hard to describe the scent . lightly musty but not in a bad way . spicey mustard . citrus . sweetened black tea . alot going on with the aroma just so hard to place it all . tastes of black tea with lemon not overly sour . floral and citrus . drank next to the blitheringidiot he said he tasted dandylions and damned if i could n t tast and smell both yeah i can remember chomping on them in my youth . leaves a slightly dry tealike feeling in your mouth . overall very nice if not one you could sit back with for hours on end .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this at at lunch at the wing zone in springfield . a pale golden yellow with a small white head of fizzy bubbles . head disappears quickly and leaves almost no lace behind . s smells sort of like old cereal that has been in the pantry for a few years and smells pretty good but old . like aged golden grahams or honeycombs cereal . not very assertive but it sure does n t smell bad . t fruity strawberry and apricot notes over a honey and cereal base . this is really good . it s not complex or assertive but thats not to be expected given the style . m medium bodied one of the weightiest macro lagers that i ve had moderately carbonated and neutral at the finish . d this is an easy drinking lager that just may be the best basic macro lager that i ve ever had . it s not outstanding but it s definitely drinkable and pleasant going down .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a port brewing pint glass . a pours yellow with a one finger off white head that dissipates at a pretty quick pace . no lace to be had here . s smells really sweet . apple juice and maple syrup . t the sweet apple juice notes i detected in the smell come through in the taste . take a glass of apple juice and drop a shot in it and this is the result . while this does n t sound very appealing it s not actually to bad . not good but not to bad . m really watered down . light bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation . o been a while since i ve had this one and it was n t as bad as i remembered . the price and abv are spot on and made this a surprisingly enjoyable drink . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
single twelve ounce bottle just copped from nikki s liquors in providence for . . side of the bottle clearly states . abv . appearance beautiful pitch black opaque ebondy hue with a slight tan head that quickly receded . smell alcohol ridden aroma with a strong roasted malt backbone . dark liquer chocolate . taste alcohol laden flavor . way too much alcohol with not enought sweet creaminess usually found in classic ris s . bittersweet dark chocolate is detectable yet the alcohol is way too overwhelming on this one . creamy rich thick mouthfeel . drinkability obviously took a hit due to the large dose of alcohol evident in both the nose and on the tongue .,appearance,0.9,1
no head to speak of . really pleasant roast and powdered chocolate malt nose . a bit of a swirl shows up a bit of green hops at the back . palate is full smooth and balanced . more of the same chcolate malt roast flavours lining up nicely . bitterness is mild with a medium finish . really good .,appearance,0.6,1
a the brew s best quality by far . hazy orange with a nice head . s light really light hoppiness that fades into a big bouquet of nothingness . t and m thin at best . there s an acrid wheat taste near the beginning that is washed away by a little mid palate hops and a cool creamy finish . i d rather that that flavor progression have been reversed and i would have expected a more assertive hop presence throughout . d the thin body and flavor make this boring . a commemorative brew that is in no way commensurate to the wonderful festival it honors . skip this and just go to the gabf .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a slightly hazy glowing brew of a deep amber hue . lighter tan head came up to fingers out of the bottle and sustained well . s one can definitely tell this one was dry hopped . resingy perfumy hop aroma with strong citrus presence . t starts with an assertive hoppiness resiny perfumy ushering in a big hop bitterness . a nice toasty bready maltiness provides a solid foundation for this ipa . finishes with a piney bitterness and a slight lingering sweetness . m moderate body suits this brew nicely with an unintrusive carbonation medium level . d this beer is very drinkable because it is so delightful . it s alcohol of . abv is well hidden while bringing me back for another sip of this delicious hoppy concoction .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pretty decent dark brown mahogany around the edge but mostly black . head is beautiful medium thick dense and creamy foam that sinks slowly bubbling like soap suds . lace is thin but clings to the glass like a koala wearing suction cups on its claws . really superb looking stout . nose is dark and quite rich with some bitter cocoa notes slight hints of fresh vanilla and some toasted oats and other grainy characters . smells a little sweet and i would like it to lean a little more heavily on the roasty side but still a mild pleasant stout smell . tasty . tasty beer . dark throughout with nice toasty flavours slight espresso notes with some unsweetened dark chocolate and toasted wheat and barley . a sweetness comes through on the mid palate slightly milky and a further touch of chocolate with a hint of vanilla . regains its bitterness for the finish with a bit of woodiness and some fresh espresso grounds but nothing too ashy . mouthfeel is a little watery in the mouth and a slight harshness as it goes down but that s the only rough edge to this beer it s otherwise a perfectly fine texture . this is an astoundingly good session stout . fantastically balanced tempered and drinkable drop . once again these naked islanders are hammering into me how well they brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a cloudy orange unfiltered . . looks nice . head doesnt stay around long . smells piney slightly bitter very floral a very full hoppy aroma . tastes warm not overly bitter the tongue is covered with more hop oil flavor than bitterness . complex hop flavor . overall extremely drinkable a joy to drink even the burbs are enjoyable . would pair with seafood . . for some reason salmon sounds the best . would buy again .,appearance,0.6,1
i see this currently ranks out of for the style . no way this is that bad . there are many macros worse . with that said i am not a big a b fan used to work for a miller distributor .this is at least as good as bud and cheaper . it pours a light straw color . .about a inch head settles to virtunally nothing . .no lacing evident . .nose is cooked corn and cereal grains . body is on the lighter side of medium but defnitely not watery or thin like some . .slick . not real charged up . flavor is basically adjuncty sweet cereal grains and corn meal . .relatively sweet for the style . .no hop bite at all . . high life pabst schlitz strohs coors are better than this . milwaukee best light specal export olympia blatz are worse than this . old style bud are about the same . not a bad price and not a horrible macro either . .if you re gon na spend money on bud . .save a few and buy this . i doubt you ll taste any difference and might like this better.,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass on freshest taste by burnt amber in color boasting astounding clarity . a very nice looking beer . head retention is thin with only th inch of initial foam it skimmed out quickly . no retention or lace at the end . the nose is full of robust malt aroma baked spiced bread toasted overtones . hints of caramel yet it does n t seem particularly sweet . noble hops are distinct offer an earthy spicy offset to the malt . good clean aroma . the taste is no less impressive actually mirrors the aroma quite well though the hops lead the way . a moderately spicy hoppiness segues into a spot on malt base . in a similar fashion to the nose there are swaths of toasted breads caramel top notch grains . round about the midpoint between medium full bodied . the carbonation is just right it s fittingly restrained for the style . finishes with a tingling sensation on the tongue leaves something of a coating . toasty caramel notes linger . great lakes did a fine job with their oktoberfest . the ease of drinkability is impressive . i only bough a single not knowing if i wanted to commit to a pack . i think it s fair to say affirmative on that . i ll be keeping an eye out for it on tap as well .,appearance,0.6,1
after trying other horrible macro adjunct lagers you can say im less than thrilled to try another . fellow ba mob sa oh . the places you ll go . you ll be on your way up . you ll be seeing great sights . you ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights . you wo n t lag behind because you ll have the speed . you ll pass the whole gang and you ll soon take the lead . wherever you fly you ll be best of the best . wherever you go you will top all the rest . except when you do n t . because sometimes you wo n t . i m sorry to say so but sadly it s true that bang ups and hang ups can happen to you . you can get all hung up in a prickle ly perch . and your gang will fly on . you ll be left in a lurch . you ll come down from the lurch with an unpleasant bump . and the chances are then that you ll be in a slump . and when you re in a slump you re not in for much fun . un slumping yourself is not easily done . dr. seuss when i embarked on the canquest i had no idea just how much macroswill existed in cans although i know now . seeing light lager or american adjunct lager in the style column only reminds me of the slump part of all of the places that the canquest has taken me . and on that note . my pour resulted in two fingers worth of foamy bone white head exploding with co bubbles that fell like a souffle when the door is banged closed . it did leave some nice lacing as a parting gift though . color was a golden yellow with ne plus clarity it gave me x ray vision allowing me to see through walls . nose was an unholy combo of metallic cereal and a light lager ish sweetness as a reminder of what could have been . mouthfeel was thin to medium with a bland watery taste in the mouth . full flavor read the can and yet i found myself wondering full of what . finish was equally bland and boring . it is not that this tasted bad or foul it just did not taste at all . oof .,appearance,0.8,1
i generally do not review psuedo micros such as this but since my bosses were buying the pitcher i thought some good should come out of it . the beer does look very impressive . deep amber coloring with a nice frothy head that lingered for quite some time . however the nice looks only go so far the beer has minimal aroma a sugary caramely sweetness with a sharp note in the finish . the taste is rather bland and sugary but there are more caramel or roasted notes than a typical macro red . the body is way too light but i guess that is what makes this beer easy to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a chimay chalice . the beer pours a dark amber brown forming a thin white head that fades quickly . light spots of lace on the glass . the aroma consists of a noticeable alcohol presence yeast and spices . the taste is a complex mix of yeast light dark fruit flavors some spices a good balance of hops and malts and a light alcoholic finish . smooth medium mouthfeel . if it werent for the high abv. this would be a great brew to drink all night . the full flavor and smooth taste make for a highly drinkable belgian . overall i really enjoyed this beer and not at all dissapointed . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
copper colored with a decent light tan head very active carbonation a bit too much possibly aged . . oxidation characteristics noticed in aroma and flavor to the point of masking the true beer . medium light bodied . a bit too airy due to carbonation . find a fresh version and re review i remember this one being fairly nice a few odbc festivals . per lbc website og . . ibu s . malts row barley rye oats wheat and caramel . hops willamette fuggles and saaz . lasered on bottom tasted . oz .,appearance,0.8,1
big thanks to both jw and beerlando for bottles of this one . pours a very nice looking slightly hazy glowing orange color with light brown highlights and a monsterous fluffy pillowy billowy white cauliflower head that retains extraordinarily well and leaves fantastic lacing . very nice looking . nose smells in all literality like a well seasoned humidor full of ipa . hmmm . the cedar does n t seem so strong at first but then it jumps out of the closet in a clown suit and wails you in the balls with a bat made out of old cigar boxes . the ipa underneath this tastes like it would be quite good maybe very good but i just think the cedar aging is a bit overboard . i love the use of cedar in other ccb offerings but in this one its just a bit too much . that being said its very educational and allowed me to appreciate what they ve done with it in other beers and this is still a good brew . i just need it in very small doses . the mouthfeel is solid not soupy but certainly not thin . carbonation is ideal . drinkability would be great the abv is well hidden and all that but due to the cedar face raping it makes it a little tough . overall i think this is a beer everyone should try and certainly has proven to me that cedar aging does belong in the beer world . i just think the beer its used on should be able to stand up to its prominent flavor and imo this one would be better without the cedar . i would love to someday try the regular old jai alai . an interesting educational and beer worth trying but not one i would drink alot of . still tastes great its just too much .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . can . abv . thanks to mcallister for bringing this back from the northwest journey . slightly hazy copper color with some gold streaks . nice fluffy white head . great retention and lace as one might expect from a northwest ipa . nice blast of hops up the nose grapefruit tangerine floral and pine . smells quite fresh . good amount of malty notes in the nose as well . fair amount of sweetness up front along with a decent blast of citrusy floral and slightly piney hops . seems to fade into a bit of grassy flavor as well . very nice . good body very easy to drink . this seems pretty solid to me and an easy drinker .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle kindly supplied by dyan . thanks big guy . pale golden amber brilliantly clear and bright this is a beautiful beer . two fingers of head settles down to a thin disc that retains very well . the nose is signature east coast dipa big malts to match big hops with solventy alcohol backing it up . sweet and tropical with scents of pineapple and mandarin orange . opens up sweet on the palate honey and caramel flavors competing with fruity tropical hop flavors for the forefront . medium in body thankfully not too syrupy but not nearly as crisp or dry as i d like . finishes with a blast of resiny herbal hops that while not too bitter have an odd astringency to them . not a bad beer on the whole but really rough around the edges . the sweetness muddles the hop flavor and the finish is unpleasantly rough . needs some work .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass . bottled on date is notched into label . pours a cloudy orange ish straw with a small white head that quickly sinks to a very thin ring . a bit of lacing left after first few sips but nothing further down . a big grassy herbal and lemony nose on this one . a second dip brings out some cracker and biscuit malt scents . flavour follows suit with the aroma grassy raw herbal hops up front noble i m guessing but do n t yet have the palate to specify with a bit of lemon giving way briefly to a sweet malt taste that s like honeyed biscuit . slightly drier cracker taste in there too . the finish is pleasantly long and finds the hops and malt flavours mingling . not too bitter or too sweet . mouthfeel is medium light with a nice creamy carbonation . finishes a medium dry . while the initial raw grassy hop flavour was startling to my palate initially this beer has won me over . tasty and refreshing it goes down well and has a decently complex flavour palette .,appearance,0.6,1
batch the warning on the bottle hints that this is over carbonated so i was very careful opening it . after a bit of gushing and an overactive head formation this beer has a dark brown black color with a sandy brown towering head . good lacing and retention . the aroma hints at the tartness of the beer . it has a dark fruit component but is mostly covered by barrell aromas . it s chalky leathery and sour with some black cherries and a touch of dark grain . the mouthfeel and taste both have a sense of lifelessness to it . i think this would be better if a heftier beer was used as the porter character is hidden by the barell flavors . tart grape like flavors black cherry flavored cola and wild yeast make up most of the flavor with some dark grain coming through as it warms . there is n t much smoke or oak flavor at all but a lot of sour . the mouthfeel is thin and lifeless with a leathery dryness on the finish . it s very acidic and dry typical of infected beers . i wish i shared this with someone else as the was a bit much . interesting to try but i would n t be getting this again at .,appearance,0.9,1
found this at bert s bierhuis in utrecht into a chalice appearance one of the better looking dubbels out there . pours a huge finger medium thick looking fluffy off white tan head with good retention . color is a mice deep dark maroon or sangria red with lower end carbonation in the form of tiny bubbles . looks bistre brown from a distance with reddish hues when held up to the light . head slowly fades to a thick foam cap . a good cap remains until the end and leaves some nice lacing down the sides . very pretty . smell decent nose of caramel malt dark fruits raisins and dates sweet candy sugar and lots of brown sugar . some cool dark grape notes too . the brown sugar is more prevalent than the usual dark fruit notes . a little light on the spiciness . taste some dark fruits raisins dates and dark grapes which adds a wine like quality . lots of brown sugar makes it quite sweet when combined with the caramel malt . a good yeasty punch with some cool rye undertones and cherry notes make it kind of unique . a mild long lasting aftertaste is nice and the alcohol is almost undetectable . palate medium thicker body medium carbonation but only semi creamy and smooth on the palate . goes down fine and finishes slightly dry . overall the first sip was n t very promising but i started to really enjoy it about a third of the way through . drinkability picked up at that poing . a unique and interesting taste profile and a thing of beauty to look at . one i ll probably pick up again at some point . give it a try if you come across it .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark yellow bordering on brown with a large off white head . very cloudy and quite chunky . the aroma is sweet with grapefruit and a hint of sour orange . taste is tart with grapefruit . it has a hazy caramel feel and flavor in the middle but it s mostly about the grapefruit and high hop content . quite a bitter aftertaste but did not taste like pine hops as i suspected . it just continued as grapefruit and other citrus . mouthful is well carbonated and finishes crisp with some dryness . this is quite drinkable for a strong ipa . the aftertaste is n t as cloying and long lasting as others of its kind . the sediment floating around was a turn off though .,appearance,0.3,0
i believe this is more properly classified as an english bitter but the two styles are so similar i doubt most of us could distinguish classic examples of each in a blind tasting . the overall score of this one on ba seems a bit low . this is no outstanding beer but it should definitely be recommended as an example of a classic english session beer . i d have no problem drinking several pints of this in some small english pub whilst discussing the meaning of life with some mates . i think this serves as an excellent example of a pretty subtle ale that is easily distinguished from a subtle lager by the fruity esters . you can really taste the fruits of the ale yeast and the warmer fermentation highlighted by classic english hops . the epitome of a creamy head . this one deserves respect .,appearance,1.0,1
poured as a lovely burnt orange amber color with a white head that has constant carbonation . nice appearance . aroma was of alcohol and i had to strain really hard to get a faint hint of grapefruit . but malt was the rest of the aroma . this is a dipa . definitely does n t smell like one to me . taste was of malt alcohol and no hops whatsoever . turned me completely off . i demand some hops or at least for the beer to not be so boozy hot . mouthfeel was decent at first but then heats up rather fast due to the alcohol . drinkability was very low due to the massive alcohol content and the letdown that this brew was for me . i wo n t be purchasing this beer again . dipa without hops whatsoever makes no sense to me .,appearance,0.8,1
damn the man . carlsberg buys a company and now somehow mcewans wo n t be distributed in indiana or maybe anywhere in the us . this better be good . umm.decent . had much better.wo n t buy again . would buy mcewans again . . . . comment length comment length,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at biltmore . yellow and slightly hazy served in a goblet . small amount of head but it dissipated almost completely . nose is grainy pils malt and some peppery hop zest . yeast character is strong for a pale lager . the spicy yeast and peppery hops are a great combination over the malt . flavor is just like the nose a light body with a strong pale malt character . on top is a lot of the peppery hop and yeast combo . crisp bite up front with the middle being all malt and yeast . finishes light and dry with a large amount of carbonation and the spicy hops .,appearance,0.6,1
a did i get a bad bottle . pours a dark red with almost no head . s lots of black cherries very candy like . t very tart sweet lots of cherry flavour . there s a hint of something earthy and a mild bitterness in finish but mostly this is cherries . m light and fizzy as expected . d honestly not a great kriek . drinkable and very cherry flavoured but without a lot else .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a really dark orange copper with a brown hue . there is a finger white head that dissipates to about a millimeter very quickly s to me this smells more like a german pils than an oktoberfest . there is a vegetal and grassy hop aroma laced over top the classic bready and biscuit notes . the hops are distracting and take away from the maltiness which should be the focus t you can catch a non complex bread flavor but it is mixed with the same grassy hop that was in the aroma . this flavor is muting out the maltiness m rather slick and thin for what i normally find in an oktoberfest . the beer finishes with a cloying sweetness d for me and i think for most an oktoberfest marzen is about a complex maltiness . this beer has an aroma and flavor that profiles german hops . not a good example of the style in my opinion .,appearance,0.8,1
i poured this beer into my tumbler at degrees . the beer was so black my laser pointer would not shine through it . . the beer poured a poor head that was gone soon as i finished pouring . the smell was slightly hoppy . the taste was hot like way to much alcohol . i could not get past the burn to taste the beer . if they toned it down some might have a great beer but it was tasteless with so much . i will not pay bucks for that again .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a ionic pint glass from a oz bomber a the color was the coppery tawny color i expected but there was almost no visible carbonation in the beer and certainly no head . this was not from a weak pour but from a full pour into the center of both glasses . this was a very disappointing start . moreover even though the bottle was stored upright a large amount of yeast was dislodged and floating in even the first glass making it very murky full of chunky yeast . i had to wait several minutes before the yeast settled near the bottom of the glass to take a sip . this is one of the poorest glasses of beer i have seen . s the smell was hoppy like wet pine needles grass and fresh orange peel . but without a head it was more difficult to really get a good nose of the bouquet t the hop flavor was well represented with a citrus like bitterness and oily bite . the sweet malt followed to balance the wallop from the heavy hops m the beer was smooth and syrupy almost like a barleywine and not as crisp as a pale ale imperial india or otherwise should be . the lack of carbonation definitely contributed to this d the beer tasted good but definitely more like an american barleywine than dipa . as such it was not as expected or advertised which drastically affected my experience . i wonder if i got a poor sample with very low carbonation and an infestation of yeast because this beer was definitely what i thought i was getting from an american dipa . however the beer appeared to be in good condition and there was not a bottled date so far as i could tell so i can only assume that it was fresh . because of this i feel that this review is applicable of an experience that one could reasonably expect to have with this beer in seemingly good standing .,appearance,0.4,0
what does that beer smell like i cant place it . its a dry perhaps old burnt cigar smell . yeah thats it . it smells like an old cigar . i hope it tastes better than that . we have already done one beer from the porterhouse brewing company but it was an oyster stout . no way this beer is as bad as that one . plus i love stouts and porters and this one is irish . we all know how well the irish make dark beers . the beer comes onto the palate smooth and somewhat sweet . then when it hits the back of the palate you get that familiar guinness flavor . thats the traditional stout they are talking about . then you wait for an aftertaste and dont really get one . maybe i had my hopes set too high for this one but its just okay . i dont like guinness and this has about as much flavor as that one . i hate to see a stout wasted on something like this . plus the bottle isnt even ounces . so not only do you not get a full bottle of beer its also got a very low abv for a beer this dark . i expected it to be to be honest . when i saw i hoped for some more flavor . this is the last beer from porterhouse in the book . good thing because these beers are weak . i mean oysters in beer . come on guys . maybe its time to hang your hat and call it a day .,appearance,0.2,0
pours from the bottle to a copper color with thin off white head that lingers well and leaves good lacing ont he glass . aroma is a mixture of grassy floral hops and the flavor follows suit . mouthfeel is non exciting probably due to the low carbonation . this leads to a finish that is at first satisfying but that quickly fades to stale grass . not a bad beer but not nearly as good as a couple others ive had from this little start up brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle edition let s see how it holds up after years only . at walnut liquorette in walnut ca a pours a dark brown with a boatload of head which shocked me with great retention leaving lots of sticky type lacing . s smells sweet with toffee candy caramel and brown sugar molasses . t caramel malt runs the gambit starting out dry and toasty finishing with a brown sugar sweetness with clearly evident piney hops very good and tasty brown ale even after years of aging . m light on the palate needs more heft a bit of oxidation there . d a good beer it held up try it again if it s in your area .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap from the new microbrewery at gamble mill a arrives at the table with virtually no head . lacing is present but minimal . dark mahogany brown pour . s aroma is a little different from most stouts i encounter . this one is a tad spicier in the nose . more akin to a winter warmer then a stout but with a solid malt backbone and a bit of earthiness more in tune with a stout . t m fuller bodied with a soft feel . there is a bountiful amount of spicing here but nothing really stands out as predominant . i m getting a little nutmeg vanilla ginger and some citrus . higher hop content then typical but not out of balance . seems to be belgian yeast influence with some of the fruitier and sweet ester flavors . very complex . lot s to keep you guessing what you re tasting . the carbonation seems a little light . d lot s going on in the flavor department with a reasonable abv . i do n t want to say that this one pushes the boundaries but it is certainly on the fringe of a stout imho . not entirely sure that it s interesting enough for me to come back for more .,appearance,0.4,0
trying this out for the first time if stone cold drinks this it should be good right . no appearance because i m drinking straight out of the can . smell smells like your typical piss water frat boy beer . taste if coors light and busch light had a child this is what it would taste like mouthfeel mostly watered down hops overall this is a good beer to drink if you re out to get drunk or just something to drink after working outside during hot summer months not the best beer out there but not the worst .,appearance,0.2,0
a dark opaque brown like a tinted window s carmel roasted coffee t coffee meaty jerky smokiness . roast beginning coffee middle notes and a smoky roast finish m small fine carbonation with a full body o great overall beer to sip on for an extended period .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle with a nice foamy head about inch that never went away . the color is a deep very pretty dark amber . this is a beautiful beer . the smell is malty very mild . mouthfeel is thick rich almost creamy . there is a hint of oil on the back of the throat . the taste is great . noticeable hops but not overpowering . this is an extremely balanced flavorful brew . maybe my nd favorite pale ale after my own . the aftertaste is minty hoppy crisp . i love this beer . i could drink a bunch . my favorite of the flying dog line so far .,appearance,1.0,1
i purchased this at lackland afb tx . i only metion this because all of the reivews appear to be from tx technically so was this just had to wait until returning to co to get the review in . poured bronze with a fingers white fluffy head . very good lacing head retention smell slight malt hints taste slight caramel followed by malt fruiityness . slightly grassy straw follwos through . plus there s some piney hop bitterness in the tounge finishes quenchig and slighlty malty mf solid rich with good carbonation drinks pretty easy just not true to form . if the brewery said this is a wheinachts christmas or winter bier or hell a pils i d bumped this score up a bit . not for purists but not a bad offering,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . unfiltered bottle swirled sediment into glass . a fizzy white head that quickly dissipates without lacing . cloudy golden in color . s yeast bread caramel very slight alcohol at the end . t typical yeasty bready flavor up front . kind of sweet and caramelly followed by a slight bitterness . m highly carbonated light medium body . d i d say this is moderately drinkable . it has a great wheat beer flavor but feels a little heavier than most . i d still be able to go through though .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a very good american style ipa that is flavorful and plenty hoppy . the beer pours a slightly orange amber haze with a nice thick off white foamy head that retains very well and laces thickly around the glass . there is n t much to find fault with in its appearance . the nose is also very nice with piney and orange blossom hop notes dancing about . the nose is a touch subtle not overpowering but could also be a tad more assertive . the beer has some carbonation to it and is medium bodied . as for the taste the beer is a little too tipped towards the hops without enough malty and bready balance needed underneath . the hops are estery a touch piney have some grapefruit like acerbicness to them and leave a slightly bittering and leafy residue in the mouth . there is a definite hop complexity going on in this beer and it is impressive . there are some florals in the beer a bit of thickness that helps with the balance but does n t compensate enough for the bittering hops . this beer is very good but not stellar . the hops are very nice the abv is well under control i just wish there was a bit more chewiness and malt complexity underneath to take some of my attention away from the hoppy imbalance .,appearance,1.0,1
i have had this beer in my fridge since . the date on the bottle is . this is paper city s winter solstice . i was dissapointed with the appearance . when poured it did nt reveal any type of head or lacing . the bottle states that this is an imperial pale ale loaded with ibu s of british and american hops . it was also dry hopped and comes in at to abv . this has definatley smoothed out and aged nicely over the years . i remember trying this before and the abv was rough . now five years later except for the head its quite tasty . aroma of sweet malts and raisins but not much hops . leaves a dry bitter finish . the color is a dark red . leaves a dry grapefruit bitterness . i ve tried this before and it tasted like a barley wine that smelled of cherries but this is different .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance golden yellow very carbonated very pretty looks appetizing . smell smells slightly processed hints of corn . faint soapy smell . taste nothing like its natural light counterpart . tastes too processed for my taste . no hops no bitterness just a mix of some random chemicals that you could put in a beer yet make it safe for drinking hopefully . drinkability for purpose of taste undrinkable . i would avoid this for beer pong as well .,appearance,0.8,1
finally reviewing this from notes i took at the beachwood bbq sourfest . appearance is flat out weird . it s like murky brown swampwater with basically no head at all the little creamy froth in there was off white . this is probably the worst looking beer i ve had yet . unappetizing . smells mostly like the berliner weisse wheat lemon but then there is also somedark fruit berry aromas . there s caramel cocoa and tartness here too does n t smell so bad really . ouch the taste is a mish mash of beers that simply does n t work together at all . again mostly berliner weisse with wheat lemon etc but then you get these hints of imperial stout flavors intermixed . weird tobacco flavors playing with citrus and all sorts of crazy stuff . it just does n t meld . mouthfeel is good i guess medium consistency smooth and decently creamy . not so fun to drink . i had high hopes because of melange no . but this was just an odd mess . i pretty much did n t want to finish this one . it was funny seeing everyone at the tasting clearly disappointed with it yet trying to pick out redeeming qualities and being like wow this is interesting . i still do n t mind that this type of thing was test piloted afterall you re going to try a lot of things when you re a patrick rue and you re doing interesting stuff to push the envelope .,appearance,0.3,0
i m reviewing this one as i sit at the desk drinking it . the beer came in a pint . fl . oz. clear bottle . i m weary of drinking something from a clear bottle but i ll get through it . brewed in the old brewery tadcaster the label says . the beer itself poured a rich mahogany or chestnut color . the head was fizzy and dissipated right after pouring . i could smell the beer from the moment i popped the bottle open . a really nutty aroma filled my nose as i watched the liquid fill the glass and when i put my nose to the opening of my standard pint the scent got stronger and mixed with the smell of grain of as well . the beer itself has a medium body the first thing i picked up on . the initial flavor was a caramel nuttiness and molasses . this one is a good beer i found myself most dissapointed with the head of all things but i also have no way of knowing just how old the sample i acquired from the store is because the bottle lacked a drink by or freshness date of any kind . the taste is not over powering and neither is the abv too high . i could find myself drinking a few of these at sitting if the mood struck me . a very enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear deep red brown with a big white head . malty sweet . no major flavors stand out though it is slightly toasty . hops are clean and mellow . they only come in near the end and help to balance the beer . this is a solid simple brown . it s so great to finally see organic beer in the store .,appearance,0.9,1
bb . overwelming presentation with excessive gushing . what i cought in my glas had a very instable head soon completly gone . with it a brownamber beercollor and showing lots of haze . nose is sour caramellic maltjuice with lots of alcohol . taste is also very strongly alcoholic and very phenolic quiet spiced with pepper and cinnamon probably . moderate bitterness and a overal dry carracter . not exactly balanced mouthfeel and ca n t think it was ment to taste like this . drinkable but was hard to get a good amount in the glass with this fontin comming out while opening the bottle .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at the pearl street grill in downtown buffalo . i m kinda sceptical that this is really an altbier . my suspicions is that its more of a generic offering but i ll cast them aside . light amber body with a small sudsy head . sweet malty aroma a light touch of bitterness and maybe some spices but a little lacking to tell the truth . fairly bland generic flavour . some sweet malts and not a whole lot more . certainly lacking the wonderful balance that i d look for in an altbier . the body is also a little light and adds to the impression that everything about this beer is watered down . not very good at all . throw in some more malts to bulk up the flavour and body and up the hop dosage to provide more depth and balance then call me back . better still scrap the whole thing and start from scratch . aptly named .,appearance,0.8,1
a dark amber with large off white head that slowly dissipates to nothing . a sweet malty smell . a bit of a spicy aroma as well . belgian yeasty aroma is also evident t sweet malts a spicy flavor with slight hints of cloves . alcohol is not noticeable but seems to help balance the malts . slightly wheaty perhaps that is where some of the spiciness comes from . m medium bodied creamy . moderate high carbonation . d this is an amazing belgian strong dark ale . nothing like i was expecting . it might even be slightly refreshing . has some character that reminds me of weizenbocks . i ll definitely be drinking more of these .,appearance,0.6,1
yellow fizz water with a small white head that lasted maybe mins . smell was mainly sweet and corny . not much else there . taste was slightly sweet and corn like . there was a hint of hops in there . for a macro its really not that bad . it doesnt have a skunk smell or aftertaste that another macro has that really turns me off it .,appearance,0.4,0
was excited to see this at the corner store i was thinking i d love some kind of spring time beer right now and this jumped out at me . at first i was very impressed . great crisp light flavour with a little complexity and a very good drinkable taste . the color and smell are not anything special but i think this beer is quite a success . it has a light almost lager look and taste but more carbonated and more body . it is not too sweet but has a interesting flavour of herbs and creaminess . i do n t know what style profile they are going for but it seems like a pretty good effort . perfect for a spring day in the sun and enough alcohol to make you feel good about it .,appearance,0.4,0
obtained in a trade thanks mike . . poured a very crisp and clean light copper . head . what s that . none to speak of . like none . whoa . smells of freshly pressed granny smith apple juice . it s really quite amazing how much this smells of apples . even after having a few sips which do not taste a bit like apples . all that i can smell is apples . very strong caramel malt flavor are there any other malts in this . whoa . actually the caramel flavor is strong enough that it s a bit difficult to separate out a mouthfeel if that makes sense . still it s silky smooth with that tiny bubble feel of maybe a belgian . verra nice . it s a bit difficult to give it a high drinkability you d really have to be in just the right mood to drink this much caramel . and well at you probably could n t have too many anyway . still it makes for a very interesting counter point to the smutty b wines that i ve been drinking lately they are a little more balanced on the malts and way hoppy . well the eku is low on the hop flavor . um . actually well i ca n t even say that i taste any at all . so really it makes for an interesting counter point to a lot of different b wines i ve been drinking lately some with more hops and some with less . this could maybe be considered like one that was very very light on the hops . cheers . c,appearance,0.6,1
deep amber finger head . tones of bubbles racing to the top . belgium yeast and malt . wow . how new . touch of alcohol . sweet yeasty amber caramel malt covered in yeast . simply boring as hell . if you like this style be default enjoy . otherwise avoid like the plague . lots of carbonation medium body . very drinkable very nice mouth feeling . abby ale is another word for crappy yeasty mess more often than not . i have had so many beers of this style and i keep being left baffled how people enjoy it . candy and sweetness are not positive unless balanced by a bitter flavor . these beers lack that and ultimately suck as a result . factor in this is n t an overly well done one for the style and things just get worse . it s odd i can love a beer of this style if they get it right . and i mean right but even the slightest failure and it s crap . this sadly is crap . if you like the style give it a try but for me and at . it s just a keep away .,appearance,0.9,1
simply put an anthropological romp down beer lane . little to no head at pour minimal carbonation . sweet honey taste that historically seems accurate . worth buying a bottle just to taste something similar to what passed midass lips . not the best beer youll ever taste but dammed if its not an interesting and yet still tasty drink .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance very much a rich dark brown color that lets no light through . great measure of head . smell malty and sweet with a hint of the alcohol . also takes on sort of an oak character to it . taste tangy bready feel to it . really smoothed out aftertaste . sweet and some nice rich fruit undertones to pair well with the weight of the alcohol . drinkability and mouthfeel very smooth and drinkable i would have liked to see a little more carbonation to give it more depth on the tongue . but its a strong ale that seems like it would mature well .,appearance,1.0,1
well i m having this a day after st. paddy s day but oh well . poured beautifully into a guinness glass . lots of carbonation that cascaded and finalized into a nice creamy half inch head . i took a picture of it because it just looked like a perfect beer to me . that nice dark brown black with creamy head on top just looks beautiful . not too much in the nose little bready but nothing else jumps out at me . taste is solid i dont think i would be able to tell the difference between beamish guinness or this out of nitro can in a blind taste test but i know i like it . feels silky smooth going down and leaves a slightly dry bitter taste on the tip of the tongue . i truly enjoy this beer everytime i have it which everytime i say to myself is not enough . i feel i could drink this beer at any occasion and be happy .,appearance,1.0,1
aim bottle in opposite direction when opening appearance mixed hues of red brown and gold . bourbon colored with an excellent finger head that rises a good inch above the glass . very foamy head that last a long long time . thick lace covers the whole glass . smell tart raspberries with a hint of oak taste overpowering with raspberries . very tart . it s missing the oak that s in the smell . leaves a lingering tart aftertaste . mouthfeel highly carbonated with thick foam in the mouth . feels somewhat like you re sucking a lemon and has a slight burn to it . i like the mouthfeel but do n t think it s for everyone . drinkability a classic sipping beer . the tartness and carbonation lower the drinkability . overall it s a good beer but save it for special occasions . would be good with a nice meal .,appearance,1.0,1
well this is pilsen from cerveceria union a beer from antioquia colombia . it was bougth by bavaria but fortunately they did n t change the beer s proces of manufacturing . i belive this is the best colombian beer even if it s not really that good . it poured an average pale gold color with good carbonation and a decent foamig . it had a good smeel malty and earth like good hoping . over the average head and body this beer would n t go down your troath witouth telling you it was there . even so it has low alcohol . wich is not what i like but it gives it the chance to be drinked a lot like for example excelent for a country bbq or something like that . this is my choice beer when i just ca n t buy expensive import beers . in fact i would say even better than budweiser or heiniken .,appearance,0.4,0
purchased at draegers market in san mateo ca . presentation oz bottle with an expiration date printed on the front label . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance nice brandy colored pour . maybe a medium colored amber . one inch plus head . light ring throughout . very nice patchy lacing left behind . smell party ends here . very grassy and corny scent . if you really sniff you can get some mild fruit and maybe spices . reminds me of a belgian style bud . taste taste is very similar to the scent . getting a whole bunch of corn flavoring in here . ca n t really find much past that . fruit is buried as well with the spices . a bit cardboardy and watery as well . does leave some bitter hops in the aftertaste . mouthfeel spritzy carbonation . watery . drinkability tastes like any other macro . passing up this if i ever see it again . damn close to a drain pour .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is a completely opaque brown black with a dense head the colour of coffee froth . excellent retention and good lacing as well . looks intimidating . intense malty and fruity aroma that s slightly vinous and has plenty of roasted malt and coffee character as well as a bit of dark chocolate thrown in . low bitterness that did n t quite balance out the intense malty almost lactose sweetness . some ripe fruitiness appeared part way through . the finish was off dry with light roastiness and some bitterness from the dark malts . heavy body with a creamy texture and slight astringency . i d say this is a fair imperial stout that needs a little work to get things right . not a bad beer but better balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness as well as reducing the astringency would go a long way .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at a recent ba gathering at milly s and brought a growler home . this is a beautiful beer as black as can be with a thick coffee colored head . nice lacing . wonderful coffee chocolate aroma . a sweet chocolate taste some coffee a hint of licorice little bit of hops . my only minor quibble is that i did n t think it had quite the depth i expected . but this is a very minimal complaint . i would gladly drive the hour to milly s for more of this wonderful beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this flemish sour pours with a dark red brown body without any head or lacing . the aroma is slightly sweet and vinious with slight sour notes . the flavor is virtually the same . this beer reminds me of champagne . it s medium bodied and amazingly smooth .,appearance,0.4,0
think i got some bad luck here poured with almost no head at first a few soap bubbles then a very thin read rose . color is a hazy dark amber . aroma is malty fruity hops . flavor metalic malt hop bittersweet . can tell that it would be a pretty good beer if whatever happened to it had n t . body is ok but flat . finish is at first sweet then bitter in not such a good way . dang was looking forward to this . from the everything shop on canal near the quarter .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours a tannish orange . slight amounts of sediment adds to the mild haziness . no lacing and just about no head but there is a slight cloud of head floating around . s the aroma is primarily spicy . notes of fruit and yeast were detected as well . t this seems to fall between the styles of a tripel and a hefeweizen . it had the spiciness and flavor of the hefe but a body and the yeast of a tripel . m full and very smooth . it pulls this off quite well . o aside from some very slight alchohol heat the only thing taking away from the drinkability is the spiciness of this . that being said i m sure i could have a couple easily . the . seems to be made up due to the ease of drinking . i consider this a success along these lines . as far as it goes for a beer it s pretty nice . i m not a hefe fan though so it hard for me to judge it . i can say that it is definitely not the standard bspa . i do n t think it was worth the steep price tag i payed by any means though . i d only recommend this at the price it costs to people who really love both hefes and tripels . aside from price per quality there s nothing i had against it though .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a crystal clear ruby brown with a thin layer of head which quickly dissipates leaving no lacing . very little visible carbonation . s sweet caramel espresso beans honey and molasses . delicious bouquet of scents on this one . t actually has a smokey roasted coffee flavour to it . sweet chocolate lingers in the aftertaste . a nice brown ale the flavours are perfectly balanced not too strong yet not too mild . m very light and goes down incredibly smooth . not much bite to it making it easy to toss them back with ease . d definitely a worthy brown ale and easily ranks among my favorites in the brown ale category . i really like how the flavours are not overpowering but are still quite noticeable making for an enjoyable experience .,appearance,0.6,1
bought a pack of oz bottles while visiting the boston area on business . i have heard a lot about this beer from east coasters and in the ba mag . i m pouring this into my hotel low ball water glass for what it s worth . great color in this bear . looks like a fine scotch with a bit of bone white head at the top . quite a bit of visible bubbles indicates a good amount of carbonation . i smell toasted malt barley and only a hint of hops . not like the west coast style with big citrus pine hop scent . fruity taste up front . bitter finish and aftertaste . unique for an imperial ipa . not great but not bad either . very dry feel a little bit of oily texture . lots of alcohol burn . not a smooth drink . overall this is different in flavor than i expected perhaps due to the difference in hops used vs. what i am used to with west coast style ipas . too much alcohol burn in this one needs to age a bit more to smooth and mellow .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled strong ale fest san diego the beer pours the color of onyx with the head creamy light chocolate brown and portly in size with the resultant lace a fine curtain to conceal the glass . nose is that of rich toasted grains coffee and bittersweet chocolate fresh and pleasing to the olfactory senses start is rich chocolate malt sweet and the top thick and rich . finish is mild in its carbonation with the hops purposeful in their spiciness bitter sweet dry aftertaste quite a tasty brew tis true .,appearance,1.0,1
there s been a huge marketing of this beer in the past few months or at least where i live . the magic hat company has seemed to pop up everywhere . figured i d jump on the bandwagon and give this a review . poured from bottle . very cloudy pale color that i do n t care for although the bottle did say this was a flavored not quite pale ale . small head fades into almost nothing . smell was all about the fruit . had to sniff hard to sense anything else maybe hops . apricots apricots apricots . oh dear . taste definitely a fruity taste . apricots do n t work too well here i think probably because they taste fake . were real apricots used . the bottle says the essence of apricots . could that translate into artificial flavoring . beer finishes fairly dry . hops detected . but actually the more i drank it the more i got used to it . maybe it s not so bad . mouthfeel i m going to have to against the crowd here and say the mouthfeel could be improved . carbonation is a bit too low and the beer is definitely on the thin side . mouthfeel is more what i d expect from a light beer . drinkability i ll give this props for taking a chance and being original but i just do n t really care for this .,appearance,0.4,0
nice fine head . good rich color . smells like green bananas toasted corn flour and corn syrup . a little exotic in a way but over sweet by far . the flavors are much more dilute than the aromas suggest with repetition of the toasted corn theme . dry and lightning quick finish leaving a parched grainy bitterness . one to avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a paper wrapped this beer emerges a dark golden color with a head that leaps forth from the bottle . a solid five fingers tall the head falls slowly leaving behind a cragy mountainous blanket over top of the glass with massive amounts of lacing . best looking head i ve ever seen . aroma is very dry . hoppy spicy yeast and fresh bread take over here and those aromas are backed by hints of raw grain a touch of wheat and cloves . flavor is oddly thin . wheat seems to be present as this almost tastes like a hoppy imperial hefe . the hops in this are quite strong for a triple and the hallertau variety can really be tasted on their own here . spicy yeast esters round out the finish . mouthfeel is a bit thin but drinkability is high . i have enjoyed both beers that i ve had from kleinbrouwerij de glazen toren but neither have been able to really wow me . for . i d expect a little more . this is a great beer but i think there are better triples out there for the price . nonetheless i d buy it again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the bottle with a beautiful thick and rich off white head . the retention was downright insane and it essentially sat there like whipped cream . eventually it mostly faded into the beer leaving behind an inch thick film . the lacing on this beer was also out of control . essentially the glass opposite side from where i drank was completely covered in horizontal rings leaving behind a trail of every sip . the beer itself was a deep red amber color that was clear and showed and turbulent amount of visible carbonation . beautiful looking beer . aroma was slightly sweet and while crazy i swore i smelled a little cinnamon . some slight fruit notes and a touch floral . not overly hoppy but you can sense them. the flavor was a little too sweet . i enjoyed this but as i slowly made my way through the bomber i kept thinking . man i wish this was a touch less sweet . nice roasted malt flavor up front gives was to a slight fruity flavor that begins then is overwhelmed by sweetness . after the sweet burst you head into some nice hop bitterness . just when i get excited about this it fades a touch and the sweetness is back . bordering on cloyingly sweet . mouth feel was a bit thick sticky and syrupy . drinkability was a little tarnished by the sweetness . i wanted to love this but could not . i love aggressively hopped red amber ales . this had a chance and was just too much like a kids candy .,appearance,1.0,1
i am a little concerned about the complete and total lack of head on this one . poured out like a bad bottle of homebrew i made last year . there is no head no carbonation and no body . it is thick dark dank and strong at first but the back end is watery and lacking in depth of field . it definately has an alcohol taste if that is all . appearance once again no head is always a bad thing . smell there really was n t much of one . taste not quite sure if it is beer . drinkability could get you drinked but other than that it is for naught .,appearance,0.4,0
sweet f.a head leaves a spiderweb of lace atop a very dark body little in the way of highlights when held up to the light . there are lots of bubbles breaking the surface though which is odd for a porter . the smell is awesome sweet and inviting . candied bananna most likely from the belgian yeast and sweet vanilla atop dark malty chocolate with some sultana like spicy notes and a fruity cherry flavour . there is a bit of a boozy character present too . the flavour is rich with tart cherries and sweet vanilla layered atop a malty chocolate base the chocolate becomes more apparent in the finish which is smooth and warming carrying over to the aftertaste . mouthcoating and luxuriant from appearances you d think the carbonation was too high for the style but it is n t really noticeable in the mouthfeel . medium bodied . highly recommended something to whip out after dinner when you want to impress someone whom would otherwise prefer a fortified wine or port .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark brown almost black and opaque . it let a little light through . a good dark brown head which faded to a little lace . i could n t smell much of anything and the only thing i could taste was raisins or figs . no caramel no malt nothing else . i noticed no overwhelming aftertaste .,appearance,0.8,1
a rather mild amber color nice sudsy bleached white head globs of wonderful lace as thick as frosting on the glass paired with vibrant bubbles . high marks in this category s the smell on the other hand . not as nice as it looks . a whiff of malts and hops and prominent wet cardboard smell skunk t tart apple fruit malts a touch on the sweet side . wry crispness and watery hops that is somewhat refreshing . i would almost venture to say that it has a cheap bottle of champagne type feel and taste . it is not that i hate or dislike i was expecting something different and found myself entertained and mildly surprised m light body that has carbonation that reminds me of a macro lager very fizzy . kind of reminiscent of a dry apple cider in the aftertaste d i would like this beer in the summer on a warm day with some grilled foods dry breads and cheese . i find it drinkable none the less a euro dark lager they claim this one to be first time i have had it and its type . i say you might as well try it,appearance,0.9,1
an enjoyable dipa with a nice twist of rye . this is yet another dipa with a lot of hop flavor . it pours an absolutely beautiful mahogany that just glowed for me . the head is stiff and hearty . it might not quite look like the norm for the style but it s a gorgeous beer that for some reason transcended style for me . the nose is disappointingly weak for the strength of the head . it s sweet with some good citric hop aroma . i do n t have much patience for a dipa with a weak nose . on the other hand the beer has a marvelous taste . there s lots of hops lots of caramel malt and a wonderful rye tone that is fairly unique in my experience . it s one of the more balanced dipas that i ve had but it s possible that it s a bit less fresh than some other dipas i ve reviewed . i certainly did n t intend to age it but it sat around for at least a couple weeks unlike most dipas i ve reviewed . this worked out for me although it could have hurt the nose . i ll try to find another bottle and immediately consume it for a point of comparison . i do this for you gentle reader . in you i find my sole motivation to drink beer after beer night after night . with that i end this review and move on to my next self sacrificial effort . beer me .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours amberish color with little head s piney and citrus hops with a touch of sweetness t there s a decent amount of bitterness from the hops but a good amount . not alot of citrus here and the pine flavor is good too overall a good drinker and a nice ipa that s easy to get and local .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle obtained at a price fair for this beer nada . no freshness date . pours a clear straw color with an inch of white foam that vanished at high speed vaguely grassy corny nose not as skunky as i expected but that s about all to report . if i could describe any beer as having a generic macro beer smell this would be it . corn flavored water . it s flavor could best be described as relentlessly bland . watery mouthfeel big shock . goes down easy but that s the main goal where this is spawned . for the love of god do n t even think about trying this any warmer than ice cold . if i d paid for this i d be much more pissed off . drink this in mexico when you ve already seen the local source for fresh water and actually saw someone or something crapping in it . otherwise avoid .,appearance,0.3,0
quite surprising . not because it s a great beer from dogfish head that s certainly not surprising but because i have never actually enjoyed a pumpkin ale . ever . seriously ever . appearance gt what a beauty . colour reads from dark honey to a pumpkin orange glow . extremely lively . giant vanilla head . smell gt burnt sugar butternut squash . taste gt alcohol start with some cloves syrupy malty pumpkin followed with a big cinnamon and clove finish . quite good really . mouf gt easy drinkability gt found my beer to take to the pumpkin carving party .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a wispy pale head that sits atop a deep amber brew that is almost brilliant . the aroma is a bit more muted i hate pint glasses than i would like i get notes of brandy soaked raisins prunes and a bit of alcohol in the finish . the taste is sweet with a medium full heft to it that coats the palate . the beer is quite fruity from the sweet fruit notes of raisin and sweet plums found up front to the near finish . the finish is tart and reminiscent of sour plums a bit of cherry currants and even perhaps a hint of tamarind . this beer finishes with some spicy notes of higher alcohols spicy phenolics and a sharp carbonic bite . speaking of phenolics there are notes of clove here and even some banana character as it starts to warm up which are sort of an under current to the sweet malt character . this beer pairs quite well with the blue cheese dressing that is on my wedge salad it softens the beer out and accentuates the smooth fruit notes . this is a pretty good attempt at a dubbel though i might wish for a bit more rich maltiness .,appearance,0.6,1
crystal clear red orange body covered by a huge frothy irish linen colored head rocky top which rose above the rim . very good lacing . a very vague almost non existent aroma some bread baked much earlier in the day . a malty start but not as much caramel i was expecting more of a bready taste . not sweet even to start a very balanced smooth ale . hops make a brief assertion in a final twang at the swallow and linger about the edges during the fade . light to medium mouthfeel . thinner than i expected . drinkability is ok actually better when it warms up a bit . this beer was a holy grail of sorts for many . i and many like me have fond memories of enjoying pints of this in the pubs of ireland . it s finally available in the us but sadly reality does n t measure up to memory . has it been dumbed down like it s famous older brother . is it brewed in canada . or is it that the local beer tastes better than it is when you re on vacation . disappointingly blah at best i doubt i will purchase again unless for st. patrick s day events .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer pours amber brown has a one finger head with good retention and moderate lacing . the aroma is very pine like with hints of spices and dark malt in the background . the taste is very hoppy at first sip but ends up being well balanced with the caramel like malt . this beer is medium bodied and dry . reflection this is the first beer i ve had from red hook that i would buy again . great hoppy flavor a good change up from usual winter warmers .,appearance,0.6,1
this is another of those beers you see everywhere know it s good but always avoid buying it exactly because you can get it everywhere . finally got some last night on tap at mad mex . looks average served in a snifter no head mild lacing . black and not too thick . smelled great tons of dark roasted character and some chocolaty sweetness . also some dark fruit notes in the nose as well . this beer is really good but in a sea of many many many excellent ris s out there i had to give this a instead of a . . nice toasted bread and burnt malt notes . semi sweet and nice bitterness for balance . medium bodied this drinks easily enough i would have ordered a second if it was n t so late .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a chimay goblet . a pours a nice looking amber with . no head whatsoever . now thats a huge disappointment . it either had no head at all or vanished way too quick . theres about a quarter of head in the middle of the glass . and no lacing . yuck yuck yuck . body looks real nice though s getting a lot of grapefruit and pine . pretty much standard for an ipa with a good bit more of the fruitiness that i m used to . big improvement on the look . t hops are very sweet and fruity to start and finish nice and piney . aside from the grapefruit i ca n t really pinpoint much of the fruit . citrus . orange maybe . not sure . tastes damn good though . m its got that nice thickness you d like from an ipa . not too syrupy at all . very nice . d pretty drinkable . not overwhelming . the alcohol sneaks up on you though.watch it,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle with a bbd of march batch f pours an ever so slightly hazed chestnut orange red when when held to a good light with fingers of sand colored head . s chocolate nuttyness t chocolate breadyness a slight iron brown sugar flavor up front . a pleasant warming alcohol sensation comes through as this ale heats up to room temp . finishes fruity warming with candy sugar nuances mf prickly up front giving way to mediun body chewyness as this warms drinks alright to good this is a good not great belgian brown that maybe could ve stood some more aging,appearance,0.6,1
from a bottle provided by doublej thanks jon a pours a lightly hazy gold with a spotty light white head average head retention some lace . s attractive sweet ginger notes works with the malt to give a spiced bread aspect pretty . t solid ginger flavours mixed with a good amount of pils style malt . nice mix of tastes . m light to medium bodied crisp and clean no note of the . o quite a unique beer the spices worked well a fun beer to try .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a fluted tasting glass . dark brown but not black like i was expecting . decent one finger head that leaves quickly smells of rich chinook hops and a sugary malt sweetness . taste is overwhwelming on both levels with a malty sweetness and huge hop bouquet of citrusy and piney hops . really a nice change of pace for an ipa mouth is medium varbonation and slightly viscous . drinks well and quite slow .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage . a pours a dark hazy brownish color with no head on it and no lacing . actually looks totally flat . nothing much going on here . s the smell is quite interesting . a dark fruit smell with some oak to it and a slight sour note coming through . the dark fruit i would say plays the dominate roll in the odor and the sourness makes it sort of smell like a sour grape juice in a way . t the taste is about what i would expect . a big quad for the base of this one with tons of dark fruit fig and rasins in the flavor then the acid hits you . grape skins and sour tart cherries come through . tannins and oak take the back seat with a little vanilla coming through as well . the finish is deliciously sour and is very reminicent of sour cherries . m flat as a board . nothing going on . d tasty indeed . wish it was carbonated but there is nothing here . flat as a board .,appearance,0.4,0
this is not a beer i would ever have had on my own but it s all my friend drinks . what is there to say . there s no head minimal lacing little real taste . i gave s because at least the smell and taste is a little like carbonated water rather than something nastier . there is a bare hint of grains amltiness etc. but there s really nothing to it . go buy a perrier or some seltzer water and a little very little yellow food dye . it s almost like that .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle into pint glass . these widmer bottles are probably some of the coolest on the market . i love the embossing . cloudy and pale orangeyellow hue with a thin fizzy off white head that does n t last long at all . settles to a thin rim . little bits of stringy lacing . light peachy aroma with a little bit of grainy malt . light whea malt and a little bit of citrusy orange flavor . light bodied with plenty of carbonation . the finish is filled with a harsh acidity and a little bit of lingering fruit . this is actually widmer s flagship beer and in my opinion it does n t say much about the brewery . this is an average american pale wheat ale at best and it was hard for me to drink .,appearance,0.4,0
growler from firehouse saloon in rochester ny a a pretty standard deep brown black with a head of soapy mocha bubbles . can not see through it . s a dominant nose of chocolate . t roast malt and heavy chocolate . like almost tootsie roll hershey syrup aroma . chocolate chocolate chocolate . ack . m good and mildly syrupy but not too viscous . a solid bold body with medium carbonation . o someone at the bar tried to tell me chocolate extract was used in this recipe but i believe it is just the most skillful addition of chocolate to a stout of all the beers i have tried thus far . i love that i can get growler fills right down the street .,appearance,0.6,1
miller high life light oz can medium pour in a shaker recent brewing shot for the moon poured a clear pale yellow with a fizzy white mostly diminishing head . smelt of lotsa corn . taste was upfront light corn bread followed by metal taste . palate was light bodied watery fizzy and metallic . overall its like refreshing sparkling water in a can .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle . pours a slightly hazy golden with a smallish white head that retain fairly well and leaves some lacing . the aroma is sweet honey malt and some dms . the flavor is sweet and earthy malts with a touch of citrus . it has a little bit of a bitter crisp finish . the mouthfeel is pretty thin and watery . overall a pretty average beer . probably a good starter beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a deep orange perfectly clear nice orangish white head . head left semi quickly and there was minimal lacing s earthy noble hops with a faint malty sweetness i also get dark fruit . t hit with hop flavor immediately there are very subtle notes of bread and toast . the finish is taken over by the hop bitterness that lingers into the after taste . m rather thin and watery . i was expecting a much thicker creamier beer from the color and the head . d to me this is just average . nothing really sticks out in the flavors or aroma and the mouthfeel was pretty disappointing .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a oz bottle into a pint glass . a initially appears to be an opaque dark brown color but it is a clear ruby when held to light there is a small head and no lacing s quite a weak smell i can pick up light hints of malts and alcohol t nothing special here either it s pretty much roasted malts and nothing else m d carbonation is decent but the beer is too watery it s a very drinkable beer,appearance,0.4,0
i do n t know if it s the batch or what but there is an unacceptable amount of foam with each pour . i m not talking a big head almost consuming half the glass . goes beyond the effervescent aspect of a head . totally unacceptable . make the beer flat . faint fruits loads of unbalanced hops what s going on here . i m am so thrown by this beer that i feel my review is so incredibly biased by the fact that i may have a bad batch if this is not the case avoid this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in san jose ca . shared with my girlfriend . poured my half into a pint glass . there is what i believe to be a date stamped on the upc of this one . leaves a frothy massive head of light tan large sized bubbles . head retains very well . opaque and very cloudy dark brown color . good lacing . there is a different aroma to this beer . i m not fond of it but it is unique nonetheless . reminds me of something chemmy like a cleaner or something . now i m making it sound terrible . well it s not that bad . it s hard to get past that to figure out what else is going on here . it is funny to me that this is an organic ale that has a chemmy smell and taste . i hate to bash a beer but this just is not very enjoying . mouth is rather watery and lighter bodied . good carbonation . luckily there is a crisp finish . fail .,appearance,0.9,1
a nice rich amber color . looks very inviting . good light creamy head with a good amount of lacing . i gave the look a because when i see the beer in a glass i can think of nothing else but how much i want to drink it . s smell is a nice balance of hops pine and citrus . the smell is n t as powerful as i thought it would . has the classic sierra nevada smell but with a little backbone to it . t the first rung to hit the taste buds is the citrus and pine and followed up with the bitter hops . the malt keeps the hops from betting too bitter . the great thing about this beer is it has enough hops for the ipa lover like myself and enough balanced malts to keep non ipa drinkers reaching for a er or pack or even a bomber . that s another great thing about it . you can get the beer year round in whatever amount you prefer . m all sierra nevada beers have a more heavy chewy mouth feel . when i preferred the lighter beers the sierra naveda beers were a little chewy for me . however as my palate changed the mouth became a little less heavy . medium among of carbonation which i prefer not a big carbonation guy . o one of my favorite ipas . it fits nicely between the standard ipa and the double ipa . you ca n t taste the booze and goes down smooth . great balance of hops and malt but heavier on the hops side for a great ipa . priced well good abv and easily available . thanks sierra nevada .,appearance,1.0,1
a bottle says pirate s gold has a yellow label . beer is generic brown ale colour . if you hold it up to the light and squint real hard i guess you can maybe see a yellow tinge at the edges . s generic beer smell . the thing it reminds me of is driving past the old s n brewery in edinburgh but without the unpleasent bits . t bit of yeast bit of hops not a lot going on . inoffensive but heading towards being offensively inoffensive . m eh . bit thin bit lifeless . o given the choice between this and nothing this . between this and amstel . amstel .,appearance,0.4,0
on cask through the house beer engine . aug. hop cat ba brewery grand opening event served in tulip glass . opaque black creamy tan head beautiful bubble suspension after pour wow . looks thick smells of roasty heavy malts dark fruit smooth and creamy mmm taste is of thick heavy bitter chocolate hot alcohol rich and smooth compared to keg this is way mellowed not as harsh and easier to drink amazing . raisins chocolate slight coffee earthy peat mm mouthfeel is oily slick smooth creamy viscous a sipper for sure delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap at steelhead brew co eugene or . it serves as a dark black color with some brown hints to it . it s got a thin filmy white head that lasts quite a while . smells fantastic . like burnt chocolate . lots of lacing and the taste is mainly of burnt chocolate and espresso malts strong roast . i thought it was good with a uniquely strong smoky taste .,appearance,0.6,1
enjoyed on tap in a pint glass at fat head s brewery saloon . there is absolutely no head to be found on this beer when i receive it . a thin foam ring barely exists at the edges of the glass . the body is a clear copper amber with no sign of carbonation bubbles . no lacing can be found throughout consumption . citrus and pine hops flow off the beer . notes of grapefruit and caramel malt is also noticable . not the strongest nose but definitely pleasent . citrus and strikes at the beginning of the sip only to be quickly overtaken by a strong pine flavor . notes of grapefruit and lemon add decent complexity to the beer . a dry earthy pine aftertaste finishes each sip . medium bodied with little noticable carbonation this beer is consumable but lacks drinkability . while not exactly flat more carbonation would definitely have helped this beer out . honestly i do n t understand all the hype behind this beer . the flavor is great and the aroma is pleasing but this beer fails pretty hard in all other categories .,appearance,0.4,0
this is the latest hop odyssey brew from cbc . proper category according to cbc is extra pale ale . it looks much like a standard macro brewers lager but the similarity ends there . the aroma reveals a clear hop presence . a noticeable lemony aroma becomes pronounced in tasting probably simcoe hops . a very crisp and quite dry mouthfeel . light medium body . o an excellent offering particularly if you like a moderately hoppy dry and crisp ale . no ned to add lemon to this one .,appearance,0.6,1
i got this beer from mday through a bif . when i pulled the bottle out of the box i was tickled pink . poured in a pokal glass at degrees . appearance a dark copper color with reddish and orange hues . there is a quarter inch light tan ring around the glass . there is a lot of effervescence in the beer . the clarity of the beer is clear . nose the nose has a funky aroma like flowers but with a twist . there is some caramel aroma with the malt . there is not much else to get from it except a prune hint . taste a bitter floral flavor with hint of caramel flavors . overall the mouth feel is slightly creamy with some carbonation . the body of the beer is medium and the finish is bitter and off flavor . this is a very strange dopplebock . i have never tried such a strange flavors . most of the dopplebocks that i have have a nice rich caramel flavor . i do n t know but this is n t a dopplebock to me . this beer is interesting needless to say .,appearance,0.8,1
ml . bottle uncorked with a nice and satisfying pop . appearance was a letdown . a brown red almost plum colour . nice colour but the disappointing thing was the head . their was none . just a little sea of bubbles and froth but no real head that i expect from a unibroue offering . no lacing either . not impressed . smell was pretty good . that standard unibroue yeast smell bit malt character alcohol plums ginger raisins currants figs earth and floral hops . taste is strong with raisins and spice . almost a peppery tingling on the tongue . opens up to a floral down to earth taste with a bit of an alcohol rum bite . sweet throughout and very malty . mouthfeel is thick and almost fizzy . i could n t drink more than a few bottles a week but i like it . i m wondering what d it be like if aged .,appearance,0.4,0
nothing to improve on the appearance honestly . amber crisp cleanly clear lovely lacing and nice head . smell is hoppy probably c s in here . nothing special though and some basic malts involved . taste is hoppy pale and biting . nice or thestyle really well composed . pale ale all the way . just not my thing . drinkable smooth taste just . ordinary . uninspired review ends here .,appearance,1.0,1
sorry but i ve sampled of these prized old ales now and all have poured flat and boring . i review this off three distinctly differnt occastions although all fall within the calendar year of . poured aggressively it forms nothing leaves nothing caramel brown color . taste is like chewing on a cedar stick laced with heartburn . a charred effect creeps into the bitterness caramel late in the game . fuck . . i get so pissed . . i keep seeing decent to good reviews from this brewere and i keep buying into it keep spending money on it and cant understand what is going wrong . the beer is far from spoiled it just tastes like some boring crap . i m vowing to wait till i m in their homeland to try this brewery again . banned .,appearance,0.2,0
undated oz poured into a pint glass . deep dark brown with a head of tan that is tall and rocky . it really clings to the glass with tenacity . lots of lace in its wake . the nose is very hoppy for a porter . roasted malts with a touch of cocoa powder underneath . the hops give it an herbal aroma that is n t bad but for the style it is a bit weird . the taste is a bit odd for style as well . the hops seem to set the whole thing off balance . they have an odd almost off interaction with the other flavors . i get a sensation of something made with a splash of creme de menthe . the roasted flavors from the malt barely comes through . the cocoa is there but its all framed by the hops in a way that is not what i would expect from a porter . dry finish with some lingering malt . the mouth is a bit thin for the style . i m glad i bought this as a single . i ll leave it at that .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle pours a red clear amber . clear with an exceptionoal head . a very skunky sour smell . sour lemon and rind that is decomposing . the flavor is a crisp lemon flavor . too much grain as well . not like any amber i have ever had in my life . just too weak with a sweetness that i do not particularily enjoy in any beer . very lemony and unsatifying . it drinks okay but nothing special . i will not be searching this beer out as a regular .,appearance,0.8,1
welll interesting . poured with a nice white foamy frothy head and lotsa lace . color is a very clear medium to dark amber . aroma is malty . flavor is more hoppy than what i d expect . body is thinner also than what i d expect ditto carbonation being almost spritzy . not a bad beer in general but as a scotch ale not as much . still a good beer and easy drinking . could be a session beer especially if you re not too demanding of allegiance to style .,appearance,0.9,1
oh man this beer looks great with a slightly hazy body and big off white head followed by creamy lacing . unfortunately this is infected big time . there s a hint of grain and earthy hops in the aroma and flavor but this tastes like a straight up lambic . what a shame i was looking forward to a nice bitter . alas twas a drink pour . be warned .,appearance,0.8,1
. ml bottle at total wine in kennesaw ga appearance pours a hazy dark amber body slim off white head . smell a cutting highly off putting industrial chemical aroma . taste good gracious me . what have i gotten myself into . sharp herbal almost medicinal flavor with a hint of sweetness before it plunges into a sour harsh finish . afterwards there s a lingering mentholyptus like sting on the tongue and in the throat . mouthfeel thin bodied . medium carbonation . drinkability those poor poor celiacs .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a dark brown with an excellent light tan head that billows and floats for minutes . nose is mild some light spiciness and sweet malt . flavor is interesting . surprisingly sour this is my first alt but there was n t anything in the description about sourness . in any case there s a fair bit of roasted molasses light astringency some light fruit . fairly well balanced in terms of malt and hops . feel is alright medium body maybe a little light on the carbonation . this one is n t bad although it s the first alt i ve had so i do n t really have a lot to compare it to . the sourness was a bit of a surprise but overall it s drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
kind of goofy throw back s look bottle works well with the duke ellington i am listening to at the moment . eyeballs . straw with a brownish tinge nice head withstanding well solid carbonation nothing fancy nothing rancid nose . bready almost belgian esque but a bit breifer. malt and subdued hops like honeysuckle rather than a full on bouquet. pleasant enough mouth action . a nice fullness without being heavy in the least fills the mouth amply without over carbonation the feel is excellent across the whole pallette this reminds me of what a mild fullers esb would tast like quite enjoyable nothing overwhelming just a nice malt not too sweet start and bare bones hops that finishes dry enough to not drown out the wonderfull mouthfell verdict an excellent session beer not as agressive as say long trail ale in america but similar in its ease of sip and nice full feel across the whole mouth . not outstanding in any category but well rounded enough to really enjoy when you arent on a hop kick or oak aged kick or etc etc,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle . pours a thick dense black with not so much as brown on the edges and a deep thick tan head that rises above the lip of my snifter . this is as good of looking a stout as you will ever see . the head slowly recedes into a nice cream capping the beer leaving some nice lacing . the smell is rich and roasty with a nice hit of chocolate . it has has a creamy bready overtone to it that melds great with the coffee and cocoa scents . the yeast provides a mild twang and there is a bit of licorice over it all . the taste is pretty wild . the mouthfeel is a bit overcarbonated for the style but the flavor is bdsa meets stout . it has a ton of dark fruit over top a chocolaty coffee base . overall this is an entertaining and unique beer that i would try again .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance . pours two fingers of moussy cream coloured head which settled at a dense centimetre over a brilliantly clear body of amber orange . left spots of lace all the way down the glass gorgeous . smell . attractive hop driven aroma is noticeably less pungent than in the best ipas which suggest to me that it is not at its freshest . lots of orange marmalade with trace aromas of pine needle and dried herbs . taste . intensely bitter which of course is what is expected from the style but still came as a bit of a surprise . dry cracker like malt backbone a dab of caramel and big herbal citric and piney hop flavours . finishes very dry with a long lingering bitterness . would be brilliant with spicy chicken wings . mouthfeel . light to medium bodied and with fine prickly carbonation . overall . at . torpedo is on the upper end of the ipa scale a little stronger and it would be a dipa . undoubtedly a very good beer but judging by the other reviews this bottle was not as fresh as it should have been . re review coming soon .,appearance,1.0,1
pours pale amber wtih a small quickly fading head . nose shows citrus sherbet a herbal vegetal character and floral perfume like notes . and some bananas . pretty wierd . similar strange flavours with doughy malt more floral perfum and and more of the vegetal character . very little bitterness . too much carbonation . a bit of a mess .,appearance,0.4,0
when i popped the cap the beer foamed all over my floor i quickly poured and the head was giant . it almost overflowed out of the glass but soon settled into a craggy dense mountain of a cap . massive cordillera of lace are plastered to the glass . the aroma is of cotton candy grape fruit lemonade and toasty malts . the taste is lavishly hoppy with grapefruit apricot and lemon flavors coming to the fore . the malt balast is not shy with a hefty dose sweet doughyness to provide ample balance . alcohol heat makes itself known throughout . the mouthfeel is full and highly carbonated . the finish is long fruity bitter and a bit boozey . this was a very nice dipa . if it was a bit more bitter and less boozey it would be perfect .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this . oz into a pint glass . received one fat finger of head that quickly faded . brownish copper colored body was clear . smelled pleasant and more malty than hoppy . taste was distinctly english pale ale . bready with mild hops . very balanced and well behaved . understated what else would you expect from the proper brit . nice representation . mouthfeel was medium bodied and smooth . i will certainly seek this beer out again . lovely bottle too .,appearance,0.6,1
from notes eye totally red . very clear and red blood red . head is creamy lacing superb and retention is great . can i tell you more no . its as simple as that straight forward and good . nose aroma is nice and strong . blue and blackberries are very evident . behind that is some belgian style brew i think that its mostly the yeast character that gives it this tone there is also some belgian style malt character behind this pale malts sweet and rich . this is by far the most complex fruit beer i ve ever smelt however i m not going to really consider this a fruit beer . more likely i d consider it an belgian american strong . its only fermented with fruit i do n t see it as being an active ingredient that is alone responsible for carrying the beers aroma and flavor . nice deep aroma could be more complex malt more forward in better balance with the fruit more hops but hey . . tongue tannins from the berries are apparent they do give some balance to the beer however as i really do n t taste or feel any hops and bitterness . nice sweet malt taste hard to take apart under the berries both black and blue make a nice combo . i usually do n t like blueberries in beer however this perhaps because its mixed with blackberries is great . fruit flavor and tannins are a large part of this beer though malt is huge too . lots of belgian characteristics in both malt and yeast character . this would n t be all that great if the malt and yeast characters did n t come through and cut as they do . most fruit beers are all about fruit this one is about everything . great . mouthfeel and drinkability again light on carbonation as should be a brew with high alcohol like this . alcohol is hidden pretty well in the feel and taste of this brew much better than in red and white and fort . really this is one i could drink all night nice and easy going down slight alcohol balance that is in the flavor of the brew it helps to balance it out but it s a good brew to sit down and just chill with finish the growler watch some movies . got it for a good price . for a l growler when a bottle is . . now that s about two beers for . as opposed to for . . bout a dollar or two cheaper for the growler . this is n t something i d regularly pick up its good but i m not all that crazy about it . check it out if you like dogfish head though . great beer one of the better fruit beers that i ve had .,appearance,1.0,1
very interesting looking dipa before i even pour it from my oz bomber . lots of sediment just waiting to get moved around in the bottom of this beer . the few bubbles that were visible in this beer had a slow time pushing there way through this almost hop syrup . almost reminds me of the empty brown z bombers i have on my shelf with liht shining through them only in an amber sort of way . if you can visualize that . not enough foam or head or lacing for an ipa imho . the aroma is a citrus almost so complex my nose ca n t comprhend it . limes lemons rye pine and strong blend of grapfruit and orange juice concentrate with just a sweeter touch of pineapple and biscuits . wow . . the ront of the sip is a great blend of hoppy and malty sweetness . pineapple bread with its bitter citrus cousin grapefruit idleing in the back till the middle and the bitter finish . the alcohol starts to come in with more orange rinds and splash of lime juice . the palate is is thick and resiny with a mix of hop het and alcofuel heat . very interesting dipa . highly recommended . .,appearance,0.6,1
from the growler the beer pours a murky orangish brown color . the head was n t all that great but that could be due to a dirty growler glass or the fact that i ve had it in the growler for four days . because of the aforementioned i assume lacing is also lacking . from what head and lacing there is it looks to be creamy . aroma from this beer is full of fruity esters and clove banana phenols . from the aroma it is easily identifiable as a belgian inspired brew . other darker fruit aromas are also present as well as something peanut like or nutty . hop aroma at first was hard to distiguish untill i tasted the brew . the citrus hop character blends very nicely with the esters and phenols . hops hit the palate first with some intense citrus flavors . fruity esters then meld into the foreground of this beers profile . the esters are nicely balanced with more hops this time a bit more grassy and then the beer finishes with some oak flavors . all in all its a pretty complex brew . lightbodied in the mouth with lower carbonation levels . the oak character at the end of the flavor profile makes this beer feel like its got a dry finish it slides down quite easily . at first this beer did n t really impress me that much though after really examining it i have found a new appreciation for it . this is a brew i d definitely buy again . but i now must excuse myself for i ve a growler to finish .,appearance,0.6,1
this first thing that stood out for me was the smell . strong and sweet grassy oily aroma . the beer poured out perfectly clear and was bright and golden in color . spritzy head . the taste was decent good blending of hops and malts a good bohemian pilsener .,appearance,1.0,1
this is one of the establishments visited on the way home to minnesota by car from virginia . we made louisville a few day stop . this beer is one that i liked quite well . dark brown and cloudy . no head really . coffee and malt on the nose . the attack is smooth and the mouthfeel is very smooth as well . the flavor is creamy with the presence of chocolate and coffee . the beer finishes pretty clean and does n t let the flavors linger in your mouth . you have to drink some more .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a deep brown if not black with a two finger tan head that did n t stick around long . the nose was dominated by fruit alcohol and a little maltiness the taste was extremely sweet almost like a sour sweet . it also had sort of an astringent taste but it was n t good . the mouthfeel was medium but i did n t like how it sat on the palate . i m not sure what the word is maybe tannic . i was disappointed with this brew especially after all the good reviews . maybe it was skunked . i ve never had a skunked beer .,appearance,0.9,1
once poured in my goblet gouden carolus . look bright golden color white head of creamy foam with fingers thick very good lacing has a sticker that say it was the best beer in the world in let see if it s true smell biscuity malts and fruit essences taste pine and spicy hops molasses some biscuity malts alcohol and sugars at the finish mouthfeel dry and very bitter bittersweet and spicy finish the body is creamy and thick drinkability the first time i try the tripel style very spicy .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance very pale yellow slightly hazy . not cloudy as the style should be . i coaxed a finger of head but i did n t have the power to persuade it to stay around . it was gone in less than seconds leaving a pathetic most of a ring of bubbles . so unlike what i thought a hefeweisbier should be . smell there is a smell . faint but it is there . very slight odor of cloves and less of bananas . disappointing . taste well it does remind me of a hefeweisbier . it reminds me that i would like to drink one tonight . a bit of malty sweetness and a hint of cloves but no banana esters . at least the taste is closer to style than the smell or the appearance were . mouthfeel lots of carbonation . too much carbonation . light in body this beer is like a super gassed watered down version of a wheat beer . overall what a disappointment . i do like good weizenbiers but this is not one . on the other hand there is not anything flat out wrong with this beer as a beverage it is quite drinkable maybe even refreshing . but judging to the style this one is not even close . would i have it again . yes but i would never drink it if i actually wanted a weizenbier .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a very nice chestnut brown with a quite good head that sticks around as a cap throughout . very good lacing as well . very malty nose with quite a hit of alcohol . fairly dry and with some dark fruit and some sharp yeast . taste is simarily dry with a bitter earthy hop prsence throughout and a fairly sharp astingency as well . it s bitter all right but the hops are not all that pleasant . mouthfeel is somewhat soft . not slick not creamy just soft . okay alittle out of balance .,appearance,0.9,1
pours to a thin white head no retention and golden color with filtered clarity . aroma is wheat malt with none of the promised citrus to speak of . flavor is clean light and has a pleasant graininess with very little lemon or orange as promised . light mouthfeel and generous co . overall a very bland ordinary beer .,appearance,0.4,0
originally had this on tap at the brewery a while back . it was enjoyable and paired well with the steaks and the company . this bottle however was picked up at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a snifter appearance bit of a gusher for sure . watch out . pours a huge foamy loose white head that just wont quit . could only pour half the bottle in . cloudy gamboge orange with massive amounts of carbonation . out of control . head still mounding out of the glass after five minutes but finally it fades to a good foam cap with piles of chunky foam down the sides of the glass . not really that attractive and the head was a pain with all that carbonation . smell pale and caramel malts with some nice smoky notes . smoked salami but not overpowering . its actually quite well put together . taste pale malts caramel and some grassy hops . a smoky finish with some smoked meat and a good dose of bitter hops and pine . smoky notes are well integrated and not overpowering . mild yet lingering aftertaste is smoky with a good dose of grassy hops and bitterness . actually quite enjoyable and refreshing . palate medium body with higher levels of carbonation . light on the palate but still creamy goes down smooth and finishes somewhat dry . overall i enjoyed this one though the bottled version was not nearly as full bodied and attractive as it was on tap at the brewery . oh well . unlike some of the german rauchbier out there this one was well balanced and the smoke complimented instead of dominated . worth checking out if you can make it to the brewery but the bottled version is nothing to write home about .,appearance,0.4,0
expire date clear orange amber color the off white head foams high above the rim . spatters of lace speckle the glass . aroma is musty hay and flowers spritzy like club soda with lemon . lush and fruity creamy and nutty up front with lots of chewy grains and caramel flavors . hot peppery hop rushes in flooding the mouth w fizzy carbonation that explodes in bitterness sucking all the moisture from your mouth . very dry finish with lingering peach notes and puckering grapefruit . i love the tongue clenching bitterness in back of the throat . hops still mellowing in this i think another year wouldnt have hurt at all . years in a bottle might be best for this gem .,appearance,1.0,1
brewed with row harrington and caramel malts . hopped with horizon fuggles and cascade . og degrees plato ibu . abv degrees lovibond . pours out to a clear copper color forming a modest whipped yellow head with excellent retention and solid sheets of lacing . this is how i like my pale ales to look . beautiful . carbonation is spot on for the style . aroma is also great . fruity fresh citrusy and floral hops balanced by a touch of dry malts and husk clean and crisp brewing water . mouthfeel is bright at first and then becomes rounded and mellow towards the finish . medium bodied . very nice . taste begins with a moderate strong burst of citric hops followed by modest pale malts an oaky suggestion and medium strong herbal bitterness lingering throughout the dry woody finish . minerals accentuate the hop presence . this is a beautiful looking beer . the bitterness is a little too strong medicinal for my taste today but is appropriate to the style . this is a nice compromise between the english style hops and oakiness balanced by the cleaner american yeast character . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
dark dark dark brown body small head small bubbles . the smell is of half composted melon rind perhaps a banana peel that has slowly browned on the countertop for a few days booze some maltiness below . not impressed . really hoping for something better in the taste . taste follows the smell but has more roasted malt characteristics . could belgian yeast be causing the rotty fruitiness . not sure . no indication from the can . its the only positive excuse i can think of . average for an ris in my experience is exceptional for beer in general . this is definitely below that average . mouthfeel is smooth and moderately thick great . the rotten fruit is really bugging me . i dont remember it from previous tastings so ill take that into account . but its odd that it comes when im first taking notes on it . this was the second disappointment in a row after founders breakfast stout came through with charry ashy and bitter characteristics that i didnt recall from past experiences . if i find on future tastings that these characteristics were specific to the can i shared last night ill alter my scores . but this one was a strange disappointment .,appearance,0.9,1
i thought this was a delicious ale and i didnt notice anything floating in it possibly because it was on draught . i ve had the bottle and there is some weird floaters in there but they did n t bother me . there is little head and is a nice amber in color . goes down smooth slightly sweet and very refreshing . i had it on tap at the lobster roll arguably the best seafood restaurant in the hamptons . went very well with the food . this is all over long island so if you get the chance try it out .,appearance,0.6,1
the appearance made it look superbly delicious . it was a rich tawny red colour with a reddish white head . it looked like it was going to be teeming with malty goodness . but that s where my enjoyment ended . the smell was sour like a fruity yogurt drink that had gone bad . the taste was more of the same . it was disgustingly yeasty . that sour yeastiness that just is n t ok . it also had some prominent citrus notes spicy hops and some clove like spices . any malt character was masked by the citrus notes the hops and the pure yeastiness of the drink . i m surprised i got it all down .,appearance,1.0,1
the appearance o this beer is the best part . it pours a dark brown to almos black color with a huge fluffy tan to light brown head . the smell is sweet and chocolatey . the tasted follows through with a slightly sweet almost cola like aspect . there is no hop flavor present in the beer . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and very smooth . overall not at all what i was expecting but good none the less .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage . pours a deep amber color with garnet highlights and a thin head that falls quickly . aroma is big and vinous with lots of fruit apricot cherry and raisins . very sweet smelling with alcohol noticible . flavor shows lots of depth . mouthfeel has major body and thickness . very sweet with lots of fruitness mixed in with carmel and a hint of brown sugar . very rum like with alcohol warmth noticible at finish . all the samples i ve had of this one before were the ones aged in various barrels sherry calvados etc. i prefer this one much better . the complexity shows much more when there s not all that barrel liquor essence to hide it behind . this is one to enjoy on a cold evening by the fire or after a good meal . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
this is the beer without pants but the broad on the label is without a bra . hey girl . one of yo titties be out . anyhow the very artistic and very french painting on the bottle is beautiful and adds a touch of class to a very pretty bottle . a as soon as i opened the corked and caged ml bottle a ridiculous amount of foam started to slowly erupt from the mouth . i waited for a few moments after wiping the foam away to see if it would stop but it just kept coming even after i poured about oz into my snifter . the brew in said snifter is a wonderfully cloudy brilliant marigold color with a mind bogglingly huge and fluffy white head that leaves huge clumps of sea foam stuck to the glass . retention is excellent and the sheer beauty of this beer has me reeling . s fresh and cold apple cider white vinegar and a hint of tart cranberries . green grape skins . very delicate and a bit under powered . t sour green grapes and grape leaves like you ll find on greek food . in fact this has a bit of a feta cheese acrid flavor too . i m tasting a whole lot of very strange things here hearts of palm green olives feta cheese sour kraut yellow peppers lemon herbs and chicken broth . very odd stuff this is . m medium light bodied with some prickly carbonation and a sour acidic finish that fades into a bit of dryness . d this is one of those weird and complex beers that shock and offend you at first but then it starts to grow on you . my first flanders red roggenbier and rauchbier struck me the same way . overall i would n t really want to drink this all night . .especially at the price i paid for this one . but its totally worth a try since it is so different and complex . this beer is like modern art . i respect it for the talent that went into it but i do n t really understand it .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can into a tulip . appearance careful pour yields a one and a half inch bubbly off white head that dissipates slowly leaving splotchy lacing . pours hazy dark amber and leaves sparse lacing . smell dull note malt sweetness . smells like a bad euro pale lager . probably should give it a . taste mildly sugary with a kind of tangy and sour flavor that manages to have almost no character at all . finish a little dry . at first there s some apple up front which comes to be a little dominant as the beer warms in other words the beer starts to taste a bit like apple juice . there s some alcohol heat in the finish . too often tastes like it smells bad . occasionally has a decent sweet taste reminiscent of okay belgian ales . mouthfeel rather carbonated and between light and medium bodied closer to light . most sips are decidedly chalky which is pretty disgusting . drinkability this beer is unremarkable and unpleasant . i ve had it twice to make sure . the second can was difficult to finish . one of the worst belgian style beers i ve ever had . worse than leffe blonde which i hate and insultingly priced at a can i would n t pay for a pack of this . in fact had i gotten this as a or pack i would probably have sent most of it back to the brewery with an angry letter .,appearance,0.8,1
pours an absolute dense black with a healthy sized brown head . all i get from the nose is earthy chocolate . i like it just i wish there was more of a coffee aroma in there . kind of one dimensional . again with the taste i get mostly chocolate with some fruitiness . i get a little more of the roasted character than i did with the aromas but this seems to be a ways from being a stout . mouthfeel is smooth but watery . too sticky sweet to be very drinkable . not spot on for style it s more like a decent porter than anything else . still pretty tasty .,appearance,0.9,1
oz purchased at the boise coop for about . . enjoyed from shaker pint . still listening to nick warren s shanghai mix . big fluffy head that towers more than a half inch out of the pint. pretty white color that leaves lace all the way down the glass . hop hazed deep golden liquid . hop aroma is dominated by citrus with some spring flowers mixed in . pineapple and green apples also in there . malt is aroma is there but hard to pick apart because of all the hops . bracing bitterness . the flavor is again all about the hops . more citrus than the aroma . toffee malts are low but there . yeasty fruitiness is all over the mid palate . juicy . low medium viscosity with a sorta fizziness to it . burpy . i seem to be on an above average kinda ipa night . this brew is good and i buy it quite a bit . but i would tone down the carbonation half a notch. maybe up the body the same . none the less . a pretty good but not stellar example of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an effervescent crimson caramel with fingers of sand colored head . average lacing head retention s cherry juice by the ton some tartness woody notes t cherry juice with some booze warmth not much else up front maybe a touch of tartness . winey characteristics that scream more than the advertised abv sweet cherry dominates along with a touch of plum hiding on the back of the tongue . cherry juice finish with some booze sharpness plus some oaky notes verging on vanilla mf slick warm to burning actually on boozeyness with some tartness sneaking around the corner then a general wetness pretty drinkable but has some surprisingly rough edges for a beer that s allegedly . abv . this has some flaws but tastes natural so i would recommend this i m sure this beer will age very nicely,appearance,0.6,1
clear dark brick red pour gives way to quickly settling head with floating clusters of bubbles around the edge if the glass . smells like a fruit salad left in the sun all day . acidic and sweet like bile and corn . maybe this beer tastes better on tap in munich tastes to me like concentrated ghetto oz .,appearance,0.4,0
may batch consumed . pours a deep amber with very little carbonation . no head in trappist glass just thin ring of white bubbles clinging to the sides for dear life . nose is massive with oak and sherry aromas with a hint of spice cinnamon . and sweet candy . oddly most of the flavor does n t hit until the beer slides down the tongue no matter how long it is held in the mouth . the powerful body is primarily sweet cane sugar with warming alcohol and smoothly bitter wood aftertatse . ghostly flavor of white grapes lingers on the palate as well . good lord this is a big beer .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured a deep yellowish ale with a huge bubbly dirty white head with minimal retention . aroma of alcohol is easily detectable and not that enjoyable some spices seems also noticeable . taste is also dominated by the overpowering alcohol which ruined it for me . couple extra points for the presence of slightly bitter hops thought .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of wordemupg cl poured into a snifter . thanks chris . pours a completely opaque pitch black . light brown head with some big bubbles around the edges . nose starts with some big hop notes pine and pineapple at the forefront . coffee and espresso make themselves visible closer to the end of the sensation . a general creaminess sweetness as well . taste is all espresso and hops with great interplay between the two each sip alternates between these flavours and works wonders . great full bodied feel to it . glad i got the chance to share this .,appearance,1.0,1
i ll start by saying these light almost lager like ales are not my thing and i m not a big fan of nitrogen taps so this probably is n t the beer for me but i ended drinking it so i decided i d review it . it pours nicely and the nitro tap gives it that cool lava lamp effect . if i closed my eyes and gave this a sniff test i would swear this was a corona . not good . upon first taste it is nice and creamy but has an unnatural bitter after taste that becomes more pronounced as it warms .,appearance,0.8,1
pretty bottle . pours a large white head with fair retention and some lace . clear and amber colored . smells like butterscotch and nutmeg . nutmeg and butterscotch primarily . some cinnamon and vanilla . captain morgan s spiced rum taste with swallow . very dry though i think that s just part of brittish brewing . dryness and cough syrup like mouth coating creates little desire to have another . pretty wimpy for a winter warmer . maybe winter in florida .,appearance,0.8,1
bad ass pairing with a bowl of generic brand frosted mini wheats . classy i know . pours dark brown small tan head quickly fizzes away to a thin ring . leaves lace dots so small they are barely visible to the human eye . great smell fresh roasted coffee up front with a bit of caramel like sweetness . taste is pretty weak compared to the nose but the nice flavors make up for it . coffee is definitely the main thing going on chocolate oat come through more so as it s going down . a decent amount of hops.a bit of vanilla sweetness starts to show through in the finish . mouthfeel almost feels watery thin at times but this is n t exactly a high body beer anyway and it makes it very drinkable . spiky carbonation is a problem at first but gets alot smoother once it seems to go away after a bit or maybe i just got used to it . an enjoyable oatmeal stout that is pretty easy drinking .,appearance,0.6,1
this is my first review so bare with me appearance color ranged from peach to a raspberry blackberry hybrid . decent size white head which lasted for several seconds smell a pungent scent of berry but this is not a bad thing being a mostly berry beer . a slight sour note indicates the wheat but i may be wrong taste it tastes remarkably like jam . hints of lemon as the beer leaves the mouth . the wheat creates a good body for very uncommon berry taste mouthfeel its glides over not as whimpy as a light beer but not as full bodied as a lager . the lack of hoppy punch does make it suitable for women and the few guys who are n t beer fans but want something to drink drinkability after each sip i have the will to have another but this is probably not something you d buy a six bottle and drink down on your own overall this is a good beer to enjoy on a summer day or to remind you of summer if it just so happens to be freezing cold . would not drink on a regular basis but it s enjoyable,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the standard stone oz bomber adorned with the ve screened label into my duvel tulip glass . had a gorgeous impenetrable chestnut coloration massive amounts of creeping carbonation and a thick creamy off white head that displayed amazing retention . scattered bits of lace clung and shrivelled on the glass walls . the nose was a bit subdued imo . i expected a lot more but was left wanting . sure there was some serious toasty malt aroma a decent level of dark fruitiness and an enticing beckoning earthiness but i just had trouble getting all that much complexity to be coaxed out of this bsda . boozy alcohol aroma permeates . the taste was a different matter . more flavors eminated here . nice toasted malt and semi sweet chocolate up front . the ve got more earthy mid range and took on a peaty faintly smokey flavor that had me thinking it was morphing into a wee heavy for a second . more booziness as it hit the home stretch think rum soaked prunes with a lurking bitterness from the hops . bittering accelerated as each pull headed down . alcohol left a stretch of warmth down to the stomach . feel medium full with a real prickly zap to the tongue from all the carbonation . a bit raw from the alcohol but well set for aging . overall not bad now by any means but the potential for aging is tremendous . so far the . . ve has the biggest upside of all the ve series for surviving to and beyond . nicely packaged now but exquisitely set for the future .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at the harrisburg brewfest . appearance clear orange amber huge off white head . aroma resin but not much citrus but a little bit of grapefruit . bitter taste and dry short finish . pine through the finish . big carbonation . ok but not great .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy honey color with a rocky head that provides wonderful lacing throughout smell peppery yeast phenols along with delicious apples and an odd dirty socks aroma taste starts out with a blend of clove pepper and candi sugar that has a rough grainy edge that become more apparent and unpleasant by mid palate after the swallow the medicinal and metallic flavors dominate into the finish along with a very strong candi sugar sensation mouthfeel medium body with spritzy carbonation drinkability really unpleasant example of the style be forewarned,appearance,0.9,1
this arrived as a nice near black color with a small head that lasted well . the lace looks great . the smell is decent bringing a bit of coffee and chocolate . the taste is fairly bad though starting with dark malts up front and quickly turning into a sour mess . the mouthfeel is a lightly hopped disaster and drinkability is no better .,appearance,0.8,1
what a fine beer for sitting sipping relaxing . the mouthfeel is very smooth . not overly hoppy bitter or carbonated . the smell and taste are remarkably complex . just read through the wide variety of reviews . that s what makes this beer so interesting . just what are those flavors . yes citrus . hints of different things orange banana clove . i ca n t put my finger on it . but i like it .,appearance,0.6,1
as pale as yellow can get . almost a clear yellow with a faint fizzy white head that disappears in the blink of an eye . smells like cooked cream corn . there s more taste than i expected but that s not a good thing . it s a musty grainy flavor . yuck . mouthfeel is very thin and thier is very little after taste . thank goodness . if you have to add a lime to make it drinkable then i declare it undrinkable .,appearance,0.2,0
mild yeast mild spice . each soft pleasant and trend towards sweeter with very mild fruitiness . poured with virtually no head . slightly cloudy pale gold . fair amount of fizzy bubbles rising . fizziness continues in feel with spirtzy fine carbonation that is surrounded by moderately light body . yeast flavor strongest with pale malt flavor . flavor close to aroma . mild spice with some phenols pepper and a touch of sweetness . i like the flavors of this yeast . drinks nicely and i really look forward to this on a hot summer day .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of russpowell . thanks russ . coded . it s a hazy orange red brown with a finger head of foam . foam of the stubborn kind . a great looking brew . i m sticking my nose right into the glass as the smell is trying to evade me . ok . i m getting some malty sugary sweetness . more whiffing and it s more of a fruity sweet . the taste is kind of sweet kind of tart bitter as in fruity bitter . i ve got me a weird tasting beer here . getting some spicy notes now but not much of a malt profile at least not to my palate and i ve never tasted a scottish ale that tasted anything like this . mixed feelings . good overall mouthfeel though maybe a bit brisk with the carbonation . getting down and dirty i ve decided this is n t my cup of tea at all and i m somewhat struggling to finish the bottle . bell s makes some really excellent brews so it s no big deal that i did n t find the christmas ale to my liking .,appearance,0.9,1
short stubby bottle out of the van steenberge variety pack . this was the last one i drank out of the pack and definitely not as good as the others . a great head retention with decent lacing . even with a careful poor i ended up with a huge tan rocky head . this beer looks a whole lot better than it tastes with a bit cloudy dark ruddy brown color and that big aforementioned head . s it has a dark fruitiness aroma with a little of the alcohol coming through . t now class can you say well carbonated after the palette recovers from all dem bubbles a typical belgian dry maltiness and dark ripe fruit comes through with the yeast providing the taste of mother earth . m one word carbonation . d matching up against other belgians id have to say it was only average or slightly better . but hey they cant all be draak s . im glad i tried but its not one my wish list .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a new belgium globe . the beer is an oil black with no foreseeable brown hue when held to the light . the head is impressive huge sea foam that stays around for a long long time . tons of sticky lacing . smells of roasted malts hops faint banana peel . taste is complex with a bitter hop presence bitter chocolate raisins bananas . mouthfeel is just thick enough to not be chewy . overall this is a relative of i m sure . however i do n t like making comparisons on reviews so i will say that this is a well made belgian style winter warmer . i think it would make a lovely dessert beer something to ponder over after a big meal on a cold dark night .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this one with a pale golden color . it tried for a head but it quickly gave way to a straight liquid top . aroma of tall grass up front along with sweet corn husks and cold duck . taste shows the fruition of that grassiness in the aroma and to a much lesser degree the corn . what really gets me is the hop bite of some good noble hops . it makes it just interesting enough while remaining in its purpose as a thirst quencher . the carbonation is alive and well almost jaggedly so . ah but it makes this beer such a zinger refresher with all that co that i would n t trade it . slightly slippery even with the carbonation that was laying in the weeds . i m pretty impressed i got ta admit . this schlitz it s mindlessly downable but with character and pizazz . this to me is more of a pilsner than some beers that call themselves pilsner .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a vibrant amber color with a frothy one fingered white creamy head and light to moderate carbonation . the heads gradually dies down and leaves a thin layer of white cream across the top . s i m honestly struggling to get anything at all in the nose it s like it s not even there . this is really unusual . either my nose is n t working or maybe it s an older bottle . t taste is mild earthy grassy caramel with a twist of faint lemon mild juniper and a little bit of spicey character but buried way down there on the palette . m somewhat thin and is just over the border of light pushing towards medium body watery semi and dry finish . d marginal . it s a mild rye ale not bad but for the i paid for it i was expecting more . sorry to say with all due respect to new belgium brewing .,appearance,0.8,1
i ll admit that i m very excited to engage in this beer in front of me which is surprising since the only other heavy seas brand beer i ve had disappointed . nonetheless the bottle is pretty and the description is enticing . nice and fresh this beer is well before the purchase by date of january . poured into a pint glass . . a apparently this beer is bottle conditioned as it says to expect a fine layer of yeast at the bottom but i see no sign of any debris . in fact this is one of the most crystal clear beers i ve ever seen . an over zealous pour left a plentiful head that consisted of strangely large bubbles . never have i seen that before . lacing is plentiful but patchy . . s pleasant aroma but very very weak . from what i can decipher there is grass floral and sweet scents . . t first of all i would like to scold clipper city for false advertising . there is very little hop character to this beer yet it is called hop cubed ale . who do they think they re fooling . as for the taste i was very much disappointed but mainly because i expected a lot . the taste is alright but a lot calmer than the marketing suggests . this beer is much sweeter than it should be . citrus and sugar with floral hops . . m wow i wish more beers felt like this one . it s really impressive how it s perfectly creamy and the carbonation balances out the feel . . d toward the end of the beer the sweetness got to me . i would n t or could n t drink another one . i ve never had a beer that both impressed and disappointed so much all in one bottle . i have one more heavy seas variety waiting in the refrigerator . can it redeem itself .,appearance,1.0,1
i could have sworn ma used to bottle condition their beers . i tend to hate ringwood beers that are filtered and not bottle conditioned . beautiful frothy rocky dense head above a copper body . metallic and buttery aroma with a rich earthy hoppage that makes my mouth water . a harsh dirty bitterness quickly dominates a brew that starts with nice toasty sweetness . medium body low carbonation leafy hop flavor keeps slick feel from being bad . finish is harsh and annoying which is a damn shame considering how great this is otherwise .,appearance,1.0,1
with some work this small brewery will likely be able to turn this into a great ale . but there s work to do . it s really hard to drink this beer and it has nothing to do with flavor . i poured about ounces and had a glass full of foam . it took me minutes just to pour a full glass and by that time i was losing interest . drink it i did though . and it s a decent ipa . not great but it could be . the label and wax sealing on the bottle are very impressive . but i think i ll try it on tap and hopefully then i can come back and edit this rating higher .,appearance,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into a tulip . thanks to marcatgsb for this bottle . appearance the bottle opens with hardly a hiss and pours a deep brown body that looks black in the glass with a small off white head . the head is gone in a flash and there s no lacing at all . it does n t look all that alive . smell a hop aroma of pine and a ton of grass . roasted malts behind are an afterthought to the hops . taste grassy and earthy hops up front . strong grassy flavors that are n t very appetizing but drinkable . it s followed by a malt bill that backs it up surprisingly well . it s a smooth transition to chocolate malt and a slightly bitter finish . mouthfeel low carbonation on this one . medium bodied and it s pretty drinkable . if the grassy hops had made it bitter it would be tough to put away but it s more in the front of the flavor . overall not bad but not great . black ales are tough . they re so difficult to balance . this one had unbalanced flavors that managed to work well together . surprising but still not a favorite .,appearance,0.4,0
black color with a beige head that had good retention and spotty lacing . smell of cranberries though i do n t know that i would have said cranberries over sour cherries had i not known cranberries were used . smell was also pretty hoppy which somehow worked well with the rest of the character of this beer . taste had tart cranberries tannins plums and just a bit of roast . medium bodied and light on the carbonation . i rather enjoyed this and wish i had another bottle of it .,appearance,1.0,1
tastes like rocky mountain feces straight from the sewers of golden colorado . honestly i ca n t believe pete coors has the balls to get on tv in the pristine colorado mountains and pretend that this beer has anything to do with our state . he a fraud and so is this beer .,appearance,0.2,0
bought this beer in a mix and match six pack and was excited to try it as i have n t had many vanilla porters before . a a nice looking beer with a dark brown color reminiscent of a good black coffee or coke . head was a good two fingered tan froth that retained quite well . s good smell with chocolate and caramel malts almost like a mocha caramel with a overtone of sweet vanilla . possibly a metallic undertone from hops . t more mild then expected . initial taste speaks of good malt balance with vanilla flavor but is followed by a cloyingly sweet vanilla syrup like experience with the after taste being oddly bitter . m good carbonation and leaves mouth feeling a bit refreshed but nothing extrodinary . d aftertaste and sweetness leaves me not wanting more .,appearance,0.9,1
dark amber almost brown and clear with a nice thick dense head the color of egg nog . well only in certain light . but it is pretty yellowish . lacing is copious from the initial head but a little spotty further in . for a dipa the aroma is pretty subdued but some serious sniffing will pull out some piny hops tempered with a touch of oak . the malts are really hard to reach with your nose as the woody tones are all i can really get at first . a little persistence pays off with a wee bit of sweetness in the form of caramel . whew that was too much work . at least you do n t have to work as much on the taste . it s there and it s pretty bold but still subdued for a dipa especially when talking about the hops . the oak really matches the pine of the hops blow for blow while the sweetness of the malts spurs them on . there s only the barest touch of citrus from the hops which is more discernible on any belch you let out after . the oak gives a sense of booze irish whiskey but there is no burn . it also throws the usual vanilla accent . and one of the previous reviewers is dead on . as it warms the vanilla starts to become more assertive . i like that . it s a bit thick for my liking and that background sweetness turns it a bit syrupy . the finish is not that clean and you wind up licking the remnants from your lips . i expected more from a special release by great divide . it shows that aging beer on oak is about as successful as aging chardonnay on oak . your average drinker will appreciate but your aficionado will feel that the whole thing is forced .,appearance,0.9,1
wow . what a head . . . a large creamy bi colored light and dark tan was present with a dark almost black color . real eye candy . smell was nutty and oak like suggesting an oak barrel . taste was full bodied with nutty oak like characteristics and a distinctive bitter aftertaste that was very nice . mouthfeel was rounded with decent body . nicely drinkable for the . abv . a definite recommendation .,appearance,1.0,1
color was near reddish dark brown . fair head that settled fairly soon . not much to offer the nose but the flavor was more robust with an initial tang on the front of the tongue . then a more familiar smokey taste to the back of the mouth . average sweetness . small steady carbonation fades over the last half of the pint to be a bit more watery but goes down nice enough . not bad not great .,appearance,0.9,1
bud light bood light bud light bood light . pours out a clear straw color with a soapy white head that dies instantly . smells of corn and water . taste is corny malts a little earthy and not much beyond that . basically water in the mouth with big carbonation . the of us drank of these while watching beerfest times in a row while playing beerpong . capped off the night by pouring all cups made in our glass boot and loser chugs . we were living our yesteryears and it was great . this beer is perfect for such events .,appearance,0.4,0
had on tap at sunset grill tap in brighton pours nothing like i thought it would . poured a straw blonde color with a very small head . strange . i guess they used more chilis on this one ca n t smell very much . .maybe it s too cold . lots of malts some chili is there in the background . ca n t smell any chocolate or hops . tastes good . has a really crisp taste to it . lots of subtle chili flavors but not enough to kill it . the hops make a presence in the flavor giving this brew a nice solid finish . i can taste some coca powder but no typical chocolate malts that you d find in your average stout . pleasantly surprised . drinkability is good but the taste does n t impress me enough to want more . overall like it or hate it you have to give dogfish head credit for this one . it s not a bad beer it s just was n t really what i was expecting . this is also one of my first chili beers so it s difficult to say if it s really better than others . in short this one is worth picking up if you like dfh or something different .,appearance,0.4,0
hazy golden orange and white fluffy head with great retention and nice lacing . candy yeast sweetness and alcohol . very sweet with just a light bite and an alcohol taste and warming that increases as you drink . some floral citrus hops . silky and fuzzy feel . there is a nice hop flavor but it gets a bit drowned out by the sweetness and alcohol . the pilsner rye malts become very similar to a barleywine sweetness . it almost seemed nicely balanced except the sweetness and alcohol lingers on and on and eventually takes over and makes this one a bit difficult to finish . note as it is listed as a barleywine on ba that makes a little more sense on the taste but does n t really change anything .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . dark brown with a light brown foamy head that stays through the entire pint and leaves a nice lacing . smells malty with caramel notes and a slight coffee hint . pleasant with no harsh notes at all . tastes bitter at first but mellows with the second sip . has a defined caramel flavor which is pretty nice . that coffee i smelled comes back at the end to give the beer a nice finish . mouthfeel is nothing special . i expected it to have a little more body and be creamier but it s watery . overall this is a nice oatmeal stout sweeter than a lot of oatmeal stouts i ve had . i could enjoy another one of these .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a light honey with a beautiful white head that has levels of plateaus and some sheets of lacing along the sides of my imperial pint . the hops are big in the nose grassy and herbal but there is an awful aspect of burnt tire rubber . this does n t do it for me . overbearing medicinal sweetness coupled with hops that are big on alpha acids and low on good flavor . the burnt tire thing comes out even bigger in the flavor and the rest of the hop flavor characteristics taste muddy . mouthfeel is kind of syrupy and inching towards being absolutely flat . i m definitely not a fan but i wo n t drain pour this either .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up at a random store in waitsfield vt . poured into my duvel tulip . a pours a crystal clear honey hue with a fizzy light head that fades quickly to leave no retention and lacing . s sweet malts and grains corn with light honey . t more of those sweet malts though more honey atleast but its still alot of corn on the taste . not a big fan of corny beers . m mouthfeel isnt that bad . light crisp not too too thin mouthfeel . definately european . o overall this beer was average . havent really had a good italian beer . this one was okay wouldnt buy again .,appearance,0.4,0
chilled bottle into a glass . an extra courtesy of roymunson . a pitch black reflecting a well chosen name . the head is a moderate lived cocoa colored affair that recedes into a floating patch of film on top of the brew . a few rings here and there but generally no lacing . s roasted grains dark chocolate some earthiness and a little dark berry note . t follows the nose quite well but leans toward a dark rum flavor with roasted grains chocolate and dark fruits rounding it out . there is some earthiness on the finish that i assume is a hop contribution but it s not very pronounced . and that s just fine . this is on the sweeter side of the ris spectrum but it s not sugary or cloying . just . rummy as i mentioned earlier . m i refuse to believe this is . no wonder i felt a little slow after drinking it . it goes down very smoothly assisted by a heavy body . carbonation is a tad too high to be silky . d this did n t blow my mind but it was good enough that i d want to get more . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance a wonderful amber color . smell smells quite strongly of hops . taste amazing . very hoppy but also very smooth . it almost has a mild spicy flavor to it because of the hops . it finishes very nicely and leaves a nice aftertaste that isnt overpowering . mouthfeel drinkability it feels very smooth . the hoppy flavor keeps the beer from being one you could drink down on a hot day and quench your thirst but it is delicious and is one of my favorites .,appearance,1.0,1
my nd review of this beer . let s face it palates change let s put this one to the test . pours a dark brown lots of frizzy carbonation flowing towards the top of the glass . the head is quite impressive off white in color composed of thousands and thousands of tiny bubbles . mmm . on to the smell . smell has a wine characteristic about it . lots of dark fruit . red grapes really stand out . prunes raisins hint of fig and a small amount of caramel . now the taste . upfront has a sweet mellow dark fruited malt flavor about it . aftertaste has a sweet maltyness as well . more subdued and less rough than the upfront taste . la terrible is vinous in flavor texture . it s estery with a phenolic edge . flavor hides the quite well . mouthfeel is tangy and wet . drinkability is good for a beer this size . la terrible is a solid belgian strong dark ale . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
a vigorous pour yields a thin layer of tan head sitting atop an opaque beer . no lacing is apparent as what little head there was dissipated rather quickly . s chocolate and booze . as it warms the chocolate becomes even more apparent along with a hint of molasses . surprisingly the booze smell goes away as it warms . t very boozy at the beginning but fades quickly into roasted cocoa and licorice . a tad bitter for a stout but it works well on this brew . this beer is definitely one that you should drink at the proper serving temp . when it was cold both the aroma and taste were lackluster but as it warmed to the proper temp the true aromas and flavors made an appearance . m nice and thick velvety smooth with little carbonation . about all i can expect from an is . d definite sipper but as it warmed i wanted more and more . i could only drink one of these a night due to the overall sweetness and abv but it was a good beer . nice job shorts .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours with half a finger of brownish white foam on top of a hazy amber brown body . the head settles quickly and leaves little lace . not a pretty beer . s spicy musty hop aromas with some caramel and toffee in the background . notes of grapefruit pine and sweaty pungent hops . t surprisingly light toffee and toasted malt notes up front . some light pine hop flavor comes out in the middle . the beer finishes with a balanced toasted gain character and moderate to light bitterness . some grapefruit hop notes swell on the palate in the aftertaste along with a light tobacco malt flavor . m medium light body moderately high carbonation and a dry finish . d well this is something new . the hop aroma is that of a much bigger beer not surprising considering the brewery . what is surprising is how light and restrained the flavor is . it is kind of like a magic trick it smells like a high abv west coast red ale and it tastes like the restrained amber that it is . some of the grapefruit hop character comes back in the aftertaste but it is only a shadow of what is present in the aroma . this bait and switch of hop character is somewhat jarring at first but it actually works in a way because it allows the drinker to enjoy some intense juicy hop aromas with appropriate levels of malt to back them up while leaving the flavor and alcoholic impact of a beer with sessionable alcohol content by american standards at least . in the end this actually works pretty well for me i can honestly say i could drink a few of these and i would n t even feel that bad about it the next day .,appearance,0.6,1
pours to a beautiful deep dark brown body with a hint of ruby red when held to light . hosts a decent and a half inch rich tan head leaving some lace as it fades . rich sweet malty hops on the nose nice aroma balance . taste is soft even hop feel that isnt loud but welcomed . teams with a bit of nutty backbone and slight malty mouthfeel . even shows a bit of sugar cane sweetness . mineral notes shows up as it warms a bit . extremely easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
very pretty dark amber beer with a big rocky off white head . head is fairly long lasting . smells of caramel malt and fruit but also has some metallic aroma . taste was a disappointment for me . yes it s malt forward but kind of tame . just a hint of bitterness and no hop flavor to speak of . some flavor notes of toffee vanilla and bread . really thin watery mouthfeel . i was expecting some texture and flavors that stick to the palate . drinkable yes but more like a session beer .,appearance,0.9,1
a holy crap a lot of foam . gushed over but did not foam a ton in the glass . point deduction for gushing . pours a very dark brown with a thick tan head . s smells of burnt sugar plums fruits coffee dark roasted malts . t this one is what i would call a fig bomb . the dried fruits and caramelized sugars dominate with some coffee undertones . beautiful depth and lasting flavor . i like it lots . m viscous and oddly enough seems appropriately carbonated even after it gushed at the beginning . d a definite sipper but i enjoyed every sip . i was sad to see it go and wanted more .,appearance,0.6,1
picked this one up from roof brothers up in paducah a couple of days ago and i wanted to try this one as soon as i could . poured into a yazoo hop project tulip pint glass . pours a golden straw color with one of the most impressive heads that i ve ever seen in my life . it literally builds and builds and builds much like a duvel . very clear almost pilsner like in appearance . much like a duvel in aroma as well . lots of yeast and loads of belgian sugars with a strong showing from the hops as well . very unusual aromas with this one . it s loaded with different complexities that i find very interesting . it s like a belgian pale ale combined with an ipa . this one is very likable in my opinion . it s much like the smell with the belgian aspects combined with an ipa . lots of sweet candy sugars up front that finishes strong on the hoppy aspects . very earthy hops as well . there s a sweetness here that blends well with the sharpness and earthiness of the hops . i like this quite a bit . it s strangely addictive . man there s something about this one that i ca n t get enough of . there s nothing here that stands out individually but everything collectively blends together in a superb way . i love the way this one blends together and this ended up being one that i wish i had access to on a regular basis. splendid .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle . a pours a light hazed golden yellow color . two finger white head shows medium retention . long webs of lace are all over my glass . s some light citrus hops in the front . when i say light i mean light as it seems to die out rather quickly . there is a nice bready caramel underbody to the aroma . some bittering hops used in the end show up for a second before a light alcohol scent finishes things up . t light citrus hops and lemongrass in the front part of the flavor profile . this dies by the middle and a semi sweet bready caramel malt creeps in for dominate flavor . this rides towards the ending of the beer in which there is a light earthy bitterness from the hops . alcohol creeps in the very ending and this plays everything out . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . light citrus hops and caramel malts are left on the palate . aftertaste is mostly light alcohol bittering hops and that same caramel malts base . a little underbalanced i thought for the style with the malts being a little more dominate than they should have been . no off flavors at all in the beer . medium alcohol drying on the palate . o i thought this beer was good but could have been better coming from this brewery . with this being an english ipa i still expected the hops to come out a little more than what they did . it was n t bad at all just a little above lackluster . the abv was well hidden enough that it crept only around in the ending which i liked .,appearance,0.9,1
presentation oz . brown bottle ca n t find a bottled on or best by date . do like the nutritional break down cals. . carbs etc. . appearance sadly a fairly pretty golden hue accompanied by a snow white one fingered head which is quick to dissipate . crystal clear with essentially no lacing . aroma slightly hoppy grass faint vegetal notes . taste mild grain and hop notes a faint touch of spice . heavy on a flavor i call macro skunk not skunk per se but abhorrent nonetheless . mouthfeel clean thin and watery oh so watery . notes there is no reason to drink this . if your goal is to just get buzzed and not put on weight just smoke marijuana .,appearance,0.7,1
smell starts out sort of hoppy the taste is malty but has a crisp clean finish and a bit of bitterness . for pilsner drinkers this beer has the smoothness and malt flavor one would expect although oftentimes that leaves a beer without a distinct taste . fortunately there seems to be just the right amount of crispness and hint of bitterness that brings an identity to this beer . very drinkable and when finished would definitely look for another scrimshaw .,appearance,0.6,1
insanely hopped barleywine what a wonderful concept for this style . nice bitterly hopped aroma over a well malted backbone . vibrant dark copper pour with some amber coloring . huge off white head eventually settling to a half inch and tons of thick lacing . strong steady carbonation perfection for this strong style considering lasting head on a barleywine is a rare happening . filling juicy mouthfeel nice easy bitter finish makes you wanting more . amazing flavor very hoppy resembling a well crafted ipa that gets over on a rather sweet malt content . there were a couple times where the sweet alcohol burn showed itself but it was soon covered up by that well balanced hop flavor . really a fantastic brew all in all .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer poured a deep mahogany brown color . very clear and was topped with a creamy lacy head . pleasant and subtle aroma of small bits of chocolate coffee and roasted grains . the taste is dry and bittersweet . has some chocolate nutty texture . the body is light and flavorful . i enjoyed this easy drinking dark beer .,appearance,0.9,1
probably the worst beer i ve tried . i honestly do n t know how a beer can be more watered down . due to this the smell is just absent the appearance is horrible a yellow colored water . taste is like water . you might as well drink water . actually i like water to say that this beer tastes like water is an insult to water .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer was a major disappointment though it did look crisp and enticing in the glass . all the other vancouver island beers have been fairly decent but this one was just an utter failure by the brewery . so bad a proper write up would been too much . p.s . this one also went down the sink after a few sips .,appearance,0.2,0
ths review covers a oz can . alcohol by weight about . abv per oklahoma law . for its target crowd it is a well made beer . from a world class perspective it lacks flavor . crisp clean flavor faintly reminiscent of the grain and hops we know and love . no head retention . well carbonated . very easy to drink . the finish is clean with no bitterness and it resolves to a phenomenally refreshing spring water aftertaste if you can call it an aftertaste . as a refreshing water beverage it is excellent . far superior to plain carbonated mineral water . as a beer it is not up to beer advocate standards . the ratings reflect that fact .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured to my duck rabbit snifter . thanks for these both jebediahscooter . pours an opaque brown with a khaki head that never seems to leave the beer . you can slightly see carbonation bubbles when you bring the glass to the light . very nice lacing . smell has a slightly burnt coffee hue to it with a sweet fudge based body . taste is upfront with the sweetness and finished with the coffee . really not much to it but it s still decent . i really could not stand the mouthfeel on this one . it was like watered down milk . extremely thin with slight carbonation . completely opposite of what i was expecting . it is what it is . it s decent i did n t enjoy it much but i would n t be against having another bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
this was in the closeout section of one of my local favorite beer shops . cents is worth a try of almost any type of beer this is odd beer . it reminds me of some vintage beer that i could hardly choke down . there s a carmel taste to it but it s off . thank goodness it s retired . it was very old indeed .,appearance,0.8,1
poured and hazy copper orange color with very little head . nice floral and apricot odor followed by a very hoppy taste with a citrus finish . there must be at least types of hops in this beer and they all come through at once for a very potent yet enjoyable beer . the malt and yeast is evident but stays in the background for the hops to burst through as you drink this beer . the smell almost overpowers the flavor but the floral hops dominate the taste almost too much yet this beer still has a very good flavor and balance . a very good beer but not one i would drink all night . a definite session beer and i would have at most in a sitting .,appearance,0.6,1
beautiful looking beer brown with auburn highlights no i m not a hair stylist . great white head . a pleasure to look at . aroma of raspberry and malt mixture of tart and sweet . some slight herbal character making it s way through . i ve had a few of these now and the raspberry taste just seems too strong getting in the way of the rest of the beer . sometimes it s not too bad with some cocoa coming through creating a satisfying taste but mostly it s just too fruity . mouthfeel not bad but a bit thin imo . easy to drink with interesting flavor until i got really tired of the overpowering berry . i ve got mixed feelings about it but overall not a bad brew .,appearance,1.0,1
i purchased a oz bottle of this from a local grocery store today and poured it into a oz tall pilsner glass w wide mouth . a complex deep amber color in the center which fades out to a pale yellow . it produced a frothy brown head which slowly dissipated . appeared to be full flavored . s faintly metallic aroma not much to it hard to distinguish . t highly bitter initially yet quickly turns into an almost floral aftertaste . i could definitely taste the hops but it was not overpowering . m as i said the bitterness fades fast and it is actually much lighter than i had anticipated . nothing too special here . d although it does n t pack nearly as much punch as i had expected it is still very tasty . i may not go out of my way to get another but i certainly would n t turn one down if offered .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a deep orange amber with a light tan head that lingers for a while . some particulates floating around . bourbon is prominent in the aroma . little vanilla slightly sweet honey and caramel . difficult to quantify but enjoyable . upfront taste is sweet with a little caramel bourbon lots of vanilla and a hint of maple syrup . finish is heavier on the bourbon . noticeable maple syrup sweetness . little woodiness throughout . medium to full bodied and syrupy with low carbonation . some alcohol heat at the finish . nice balance of sweetness and bourbon . not overly boozy but a little hot . really good aroma and flavor on the sweet side . a great sipper .,appearance,0.6,1
a hard pour produced nothing . no head at all . the brew was a sort of orangish yellow . very interesting color . would have been better if a head was atop it . smells slightly of mellon cantaloupe and perhaps a little watermellon along with a slight hint of strawberry . tastes a lot less interesting though still good . the flavor is that of apple juice with a slight sourness that runs through it and is becomes slightly stronger on the end . light refreshing good beer . probably is much better as i believe my bottles are slightly oxidized detect a slight cardboard flavor in there .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from tap in to a branded glass at stubbie s in gainesville fl . color was a little hard to see as it was fairly dark in the bar but appeared to be a very deep red that while really dark was no opaque . slightly off white head that left excellent lacing on the glass . not sure if it was the branded oversized wine glass or what but this was probably the second best looking beer i ve ever seen . smell was of sour cherries and balsamic vinaigrette . this stayed true for the entire glass . taste was sour cherries at the start almost candy like and finishing with a very strong balsamic . these characteristics were immediately noted by others who tasted the beer . there was not much else to the flavor . it was sour acidic and wonderful . i d love to pick up a bottle to use as a marinade . a medium heavy body and just the right amount of carbonation made for a good mouthfeel . the sour taste may be unpleasant to some who try it but it will not leave you disappointed in this area . this is a slow drinker and was a great beer to have conversation over . i could not see drinking more than one of these in a sitting but that s not to say it was n t very drinkable and enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
county line series batch bottle number december received as a gift from a very generous fellow ba poured from ounce bomber into imperial nonic . a solid black brew that allowed not even the slightest bit of light to peep through medium brown head that was retained throughout the session and left a nice coat of lacing s smell of alcohol was certainly present and the aroma was mostly that of whiskey with a whiff of coffee scent t the flavor profile was more balanced than the aroma suggested with whiskey and coffee as the most prevalent characteristics though there was a hint of chocolate m smooth texture with a somewhat sticky finish d overall easy drinker but the whiskey flavor lingers a little too long as a result of the sticky finish .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance like a pilsener golden small head medium high carbonation . laces reasonably . smell noble hoppy aromas abound strength of the smell is about medium . taste starts with a translation of the smell into taste . sweet with no bitterness . i really like the way the bitterness is built into this pils . it comes on middle to late in the sip but then vanishes cleanly leaving only a little on the back of the tongue . sometimes its not just how good the flavor is it is how it comes and goes that can make a beer unique for me . it ends a bit spicy . mouthfeel just right for pilsener . feels just like a certain famous czech pilsener in the mouth . drinkability this is a solidly drinkable beer . all the elements are there . it is perhaps a bit strong tasting to have more than one or two in my opinion . however if you are drinking this beer for the flavor this beer does not go wrong .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass a pours a dark copper with virtually no head . only mild carbonation . head is gone about a quarter down the glass leaves only a couple of tiny splotches of lacing . s very malty with hints of rye and cherry . t a little bit of alcohol an alot o bit of malt up front . the body has a wide array of malty flavors mixed with sweet cherry and caramel and peppy rye notes . sweet dry finish that leaves a delicious biscuity aftertaste . m medium bodied and nice and chewy . moderate carbonation that expands in your mouth to fill it with flavor . got this beer in exchange for changing oil on a friend s car . good trade . i love this beer i could drink this all night . the body is just so complex and inviting and the finish leaves the drinker begging to take another sip . i got this in march but it says it was bottled in mid august nearly months ago . perhaps that explains the lackluster head .,appearance,0.6,1
small short lived white head tops a golden colored brew slight haze but mostly clear . nice sticky hop scent floral with a bit of grapefruit . taste starts with a light sweet malt front but is dominated by hops . floral grapefruit a touch of bitterness . medium bodied and pretty wet feel . thats a handy little pa they put together .,appearance,0.6,1
from a bottle this poured a pale golden color . very clear well carbonated with fine bubbles of co and topped off with a very attractive creamy head of foam . this certainly looks like a premium beer on the highest order . the aroma gives off some small hints of sweet grainy goodness . the taste is less than spectacular but better than average . its crisp with lemony hops and finishes with a sharp grapefruit rind like bitterness . light in malt body with an emphasis on the hoppy bitter finish . not bad . a flavorful pilsner beer with a nice bite . enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into my yards stout glass.opague black with the thickest creamiest heading i have seen . left tremendous lacing all throughout . simply the best looking stout period . smell is much sweeter than i anticipated . fruit berry punch some chocolate and a touch of black currents . taste is superb . not an all out assault but damn good . great roasted flavors heavy sweet fruits some cocoa powder and a lingering bitter hop . mouth is smooth good balance slightly watery . also a bit gritty not the velvety texture i would get with other stouts . not a bad beer at all . a much different tasting guinness that everyone knows .,appearance,1.0,1
well known throughout scotland as a pint of light . it is becoming less common now but can still be found regularly throughout scotland . the beer pours dark very dark a slight hint of dark brown in the black makes this look similar to a pint of guinness . the beer has virtually no scent slight maltiness but this is very faint . the taste is very surprising to someone that is not familiar with this type of beer malty slight aftertaste of meatiness as if you had beef crisps about half an hour ago and it is very light mouthfeel . this does turn me off the beer as i prefer a heavy but this beer is not unpleasant . it is highly drinkable one of the few beers that you could drink all night and not have a bloated feeling . this is an ideal pint for anyone visiting scotland on a day where it is too warm we get them sometimes to drink heavy but you do n t want to lower yourself to drinking lager . a nice pint not great but very highly drinkable .,appearance,0.8,1
ml cobalt blue glass pry top bottle . no date . appearance pours a rudy cloudy brown with no head what so ever some off white bubbles . nose barley and caramel plus orange juice notes . citrus but not hop citrus . dry oats and maybe wheat . palate is confusing at best . flavors of belgian yeast fruit comes and goes quickly followed by caramel malt . there s an oxidized like note and some strange bitterness that seems out of place . carbonation is non existent and mouthfeel is somewhat thin . oxidized notes come out more as it warms . notes this is like a non infected non sour non carbonated amber gueuze that s an odd way to say it but this is an odd beer . me thinks something bad happened here or qc is not good .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a transparent yellow color . a minimal and bubbly white head forms and recedes in a second . no lace . s the aroma is off corn and mineral water . grainy malt and caramel lingers . t corn mineral grain . nothing lingers . the flavor vanishes before you even know it . m d light watery thin . high carbonation . not the worst thing to drink . maybe one step above macro swill . though a very small step . i will avoid this from now on .,appearance,0.3,0
ok the head on this stout is about equal to the head on a miller light but other than that its a pretty impressive deeply onyx beer . it smells hugely of coffee and just a bit of mocha . the taste is the exact reverse . this one is tasty in the extreme . great texture milk shake or malt like . dry finish demands another sip and then another . solid .,appearance,0.6,1
my th review . and i m met with a very healthy pop upon removing the cork . a an huge fluffy elegant pure white head comprised varying sized bubbles reminiscent of soapy suds with a rocky top . world class retention . a bright candied lemon yellow color with a faint orange hue . an ever so faint haziness . very minute carbonation slow paced carbonation bubbles rise throughout . rings of white cling to the sides of the glass as the session progresses . s yeasty . a delicate but definitive funkiness . fresh cut grass . golden apple . pear . t the taste is rather subdued . the hops are not as nearly pronounced as i would have expected . earthy . lemon zest . banana . pears . a vague spiciness . well balanced and loaded with subtle complexity . m the slightest bit of carbonation touches the tongue . light to medium bodied . d insanely quaffable . classy and sophisticated . smooth . even . delicate .,appearance,1.0,1
for all the hype this beer gets around here it was dissapointing . poured out a darker yellow with maybe a half pinky head that dissapeared immediately . smell was ok with a hint of honey light wheat and hops and a little lemon . taste was very lightly creamy with a little lemon and some hops . mouthfeel was pretty light for a cream ale with almost no carbonation . definitely not a good drink tonight but i will give it another chance eventually .,appearance,0.4,0
young s doulbe chocolate stout . the name has come across the my ears in the market place one or twice before . i finally decided to pick one up this afternoon . ready for what the appearently new lables say is an award winning supreme champion i m usually not impressed by such words for a beer since budweizer has something to that effect on it s bottle . i was not dissappointed though . this beer has a very lovely smell of hops and cocoa or better yet like chocolate . it does n t pour with much head or lace but is still evident of a very good beer even after poured it has a residual head in the bottle nonetheless . on first taste it has a hint of nutty chocolate then goes into a darker taste with roasted hops and somewhat of a bitter after taste . the most impressive part of this beer is the mouthfeel it has one of the most unique and smooth tast and feel that is creamy and rich . the drinkablity is great as i feel i could have about of these beers and still be up for another as long as i was still standing .,appearance,0.6,1
are f ckin kidding me this beer rocks . . . lots of lacing and the head level is off the chain . . it was a rock lobster . . . colour is of late autumn pine cones . . . taste is wonderful . . of fresh hops and roasted caramel and pine . . . what a wonderful surprise coming from this new texas brewer . . . .i will be making a brewery visit later for sure . . . . ca n t wait to see more from these guys . . . . this beer marks my th beer reviewed . . . and it is a worthy and enjoyable one at that . . .,appearance,1.0,1
i got this bottle in a trade with wasatch . thanks john . it pours a very dark brown with some reddish hues . th head is about fingerand is more white than tan . the smell has some roasted malt goodness with some slight bitterness . a pretty good nose overall . the taste is packed with roasted malt a touch of coffee some dark chocolate bitterness . .yep this is another tasty abv brew from zion . they must have some skilled brewers there . the mouthfeel just sneaks over into medium territory the carbonation is lightish and it finishes with some nice roasted malt bitterness . drinkability is pretty top notch though . the foam quickly disappeared and no lacing is to be found . oh well it s the taste that counts the most and i think zion has done a great job with that here . bottom line my second sample from this brewery and tastewise it s pretty darned satisifying . the appearance is the only thing that holds me back from scoring it higher . a good american stout .,appearance,0.6,1
a thin pale yellow frothy white head that fades fast into thin ring no retention no lace . s not much here . corn water and rice . grassy and metallic notes . t watery corn and mush . musty hints of grass and rice metallic notes . m thin watery over carbonated d very watery and bland with nasty metallic notes .,appearance,0.3,0
straw yellow minimal head minimal lace . corn smell rather unpleasant . tastes kinda sweet but there is a definite grain taste . very watery . the mouthfeel is alright because there is none . tight carbonation but that s all it has to it . goes down easy .,appearance,0.3,0
brown bomber into a snifter . a beautiful copper with touches of amber edges that just glows . the head is hearty and off white that dissipates with time to a thin layer that clings to the glass . on initial pour this is one of the finest looking brews i ve ever laid eyes on . s lots of alcohol on up front this is extremely tight and could use some cellar time . continuing on there is a nice crisp dose of hops faintly reminiscent of a citrusy ipa . sweet malts come out with a hint of dark berries . t a lot of hops on the palate . in my opinion they are a bit much for the style . the hops have that nice balance of citrus and pine . the alcohol does not come through nearly as strong as it did on the nose and it actually is a pleasant surprise after the mouth puckering doled out from the hops . only the faintest hint of sweet malts come through during that split second the hops give way to the alcohol . a nice taste that should age well . m chewy and substantial with a nice balance of carbonation . nothing wrong here . d another great offering from stone . i may pick up a few of these and cellar .,appearance,1.0,1
i feel cheated . leinenkugel s honey weiss wheat beer brewed with real wisconsin honey . well it sounds good and i like other kinds of lenie s i think i ll try it . pours a clear yellow with a thin head . smells like miller lite . this is a wheat beer . where is all the good stuff . this is but a slightly bitter watered down beer with a very faint hint of honey sweetness . it goes down easy and its not horrible or anything but i expected more from the northwoods than this . i ll be sure to pass it up next time i m looking in it s price range .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours a very clean clear light golden yellow . not as much of a richer deeper golden hue that i was expecting . half to three quarter inch white head that leaves ample lacing . s smell is of fresh hops . grapefruit and light malts are what make up most of this aroma . pine and some orange rind dance around as well . t the taste is down right a really fresh hopped beer . puts up against founders harvest and surly wet . this is a little thinner on the hop flavoring and not so full but i think it s because of the different hop variety used . there are definitely some unfermented residual sugars left in the brew from the light malts . the end of the taste is very sweet and sugary . it s a little refresher from the overall bitterness . m oily for the most part but with a little bit of grain to it . definitely medium to medium light body and ends a little dry . o solid dipa . i actually like this better than their original ipa and maximus . i like fresh hopped beers and this seems like it was done with fresh hops . can it give pliny a run for it s money as some people have suggested . i do n t think so because it s a different beer and done differently . it s good on its own let s not toss it up against pliny .,appearance,0.6,1
drank on tap at the cambridge brewing company cambridge ma during their th annual barleywine night served in a cervoise poured a murky copper amber color with absolutely no head and no lacing . the beer looked totally flat . the aroma was fantastically balanced between fruity sweetness and brett funkiness . vinous with some oaky white wine qualities . strong sweet tart berry like notes appeared as well . brown sugar was also quite noticeable . the taste was amazingly smooth and complex . sweet and fruity up front . rich robust malts and sugar covered plums came through strong . vanilla notes appeared in the center . the finish was oaky and sour but balanced . some dry crisp woody notes helped rein in the sweetness . the beer was syrupy and fuller bodied . smooth and slick on the palate with a fine and mild effervescence . this beer buried its alcohol prowess remarkably well . i would have never guessed this barleywine to register in at abv . cambridge brewing company s arquebus is one of my favorite barleywines of all time and this brett infused chardonnay barrel aged version brings things to a whole new level . i can only hope that will and company continue to offer more brett infused barleywines at future events .,appearance,0.6,1
tried this beer at the piedmont ale house in burlington nc . had passed the brewery earlier and was looking forward to trying a local beer . this beer is described as an amber by the bartender . pint comes with little head which totally faded immediately . no lacing at all . color is a hazy amber orange with no visible carbonation . very light caramel malt aroma . totally innocuous flavor . light caramel flavor with some light fruit flavors . some bread flavors as well . not much else going on here . slightest carbonation . wet almost oily . gateway beer with no complexity whatsoever .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance pours a deep amber slight haze with one finger of tight beige head . smell golden toast faint citrus grassy hops some nuttiness . taste roast malt faint caramel sweetness bread and biscuit grassy hops . finish is bright and crisp with floral hop and lemon zest . mouthfeel light in body ample prickly carbonation . crisp . drinkability got to hand it to new glarus they know how to make a refreshing beer . depth of flavor is a bit lacking but that s not their main focus . mind blowing . not really . drinkable . yes .,appearance,0.6,1
very dark nearly black dark ruby edges huge three finger head that falls slowly becomes rocky excellent lacing and a cap that sticks around throughout . aroma of coffee charred barley and surprisingly some citric hops int he background . taste has a nice coffee flavor plenty of roastiness chocolate milk some decent bittering booze is completely hidden at . which makes it pretty drinkable plus a chalky dryness . there s a slight oxidized taste at the end and the mouthfeel is a little light . body is on the lighter side of medium but the low carbonation gives an impression of creaminess . overall this is a pretty good beer . i ve had a few other tastier coffee porters but this one was still good and worth the purchase .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can with no freshness date . appearance soda fizzle type head with no retention . perfect strip filtered clarity showing a extremely pale yellow colour . smell clean with a faint astringent husky grain and creamed corn aroma . taste mouthfeel off slickness in the mouth with a dense crispness that seems too forced added dextrins . very little malt flavour at all bitter bit from a flavourless hop and astringent grain show it has some beer quality but not much . finishes dry with no after taste almost like drinking nothing at all . notes it is what it is a cheap crappy light beer . for people that are so worried about the price of beer and think they need to drink light beer this is for them . sadly what they spend on a six pack which most down in less than an hour they could buy one bottle of real ale from england and actually have some respect for beer . or even a bomber of euro lager with real hop flavour .,appearance,0.3,0
i m surprised to see this is a flemish red i thought for sure that it was a wild ale or lambic . either way this brew has a wonderful red color and that s the only thing i really liked about this beer . the aromas and taste are similar to each other acidic and tart . reminded me of vinegar a little . a little bit of funk to it as well . this is a beer for those who like this style i for one am not that much of a fan of them . i ll give them all a try but i ca n t say i ll like them .,appearance,0.9,1
first alt . looks great but that does n t translate to mind blowing . smells like faint ale like watered down anchor steam and i think it tastes like that too . not good not bad but definitely a weaning product for your freinds or a session beer . not alot going on but you could drink a lot of them and not feel overpowered .,appearance,0.9,1
served at fridge temperature in a pint glass . best by . appearance pours a pale apricot into the glass . there are many steady streams of carbonation . terrific head . three fingers and quite stubborn . moderate clingy lacing . smell huge lemony spicy nose . too strong for my preferences . overwhelming aroma which incorporates some bready malts . taste while the hops and malts come together seamlessly the astringest lemony character and the beer s summer spices sabotage the delicate flavors with a heavy hand . mouthfeel drinkability extremely puffy and fizzy in the mouth . disappointing and unlike any other offering i can recall from bb .,appearance,0.8,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . poured a thick foamy head on a solid red body . cherry of course but not overly so and a lager ish bite . taste is standard lager to start with the cherry coming through in the middle . cherry seems very nicely balanced not overpowering . unfortunately there is an absolutely horrendous dusty finish which lingers in the mouth . the dustiness is the worst i ve ever experienced incredibly bad which is a bummer as it seems like they got the fruit part right on . may have to try another see if that dustiness was a fluke .,appearance,0.8,1
based on notes picked this up in las cruces nm poured an effervescent amber with a very modest white head . average head retention lacing s fruitty with some musty notes t apricots peach plus some honey up front . lemony hops honey malt as this warms . finishes dry with peppery lemony hops fruitty mf chewy with moderate but assertive carbonation skews a tad malty for the style drinks pretty good reminds me of duvel minus some hops,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap at sunswick in astoria new york on . reviewed from notes . a this beer pours black in color . it has a tan head with amazing retention . the head on this thing lasts forever . great lacing is left behind on the glass . this is a beautiful looking beer . s the smell is quite smokey and a bit fruity . there are notes of roasted malts vanilla and whiskey as well . t the taste follows the nose quite a bit . it is smokey and tastes great . there are good notes of roasted malt vanilla and oak . the finish is smokey and has just a touch of booze . m this has a medium body and lower carbonation . it has a smooth velvety feel to it and goes down quite easily . the taste lingers in the mouth . d the drinkability is quite good . i like this beer a lot . it goes down very smooth and it has a great flavor to it . im glad i chose to try this beer and i look forward to trying more beers by this brewery . i recommend trying this one if you come across it .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a very deep brown with a massive brown head and tons of carbonation . nose is faint . not much going on and even kind of skunky . taste is astringent at first and throughout . not a smooth beer at all . lots of hops . espresso sneaks in with burnt malts cocoa . mouthfeel is warming and light espresso but still acidic and odd . i would not drink again .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a one finger light khaki head that fades quickly leaving a good lace . nice clear amber color . good carbonation and medium bodied . nose is not discernible flavor is nutty some hops with hints of caramel finishes with a slight bitter aftertaste . . for a oz bottle from julio s liquors westborough ma .,appearance,0.9,1
live review . poured from the . oz . bottle that i bought as a single for . at save on tobacco beverage in mentor a few weeks ago into my trappist westvleteren silver rimmed goblet . a light brown head lasted for about one minute over a mohoagany body that glows in front of direct light . huge satisfying clumps of yeast . not only hang out near the bottom of the goblet but were visible moving from bottle to goblet . i really like the look of this beer although it is a bit thin looking to get my highest rating . . s not a strong smell but there certainly is the requisite malt sweetness and a near absence of hops . repeated sniffs reveals some dark fruits of raisins and dates but it is minimal . . t a reasonable if a little bit weak dubbel by belgian standards . there are raisin notes and the malt sweetness really the raisin and malt sweetness are essentially the same taste and as suggested by the smell nearly no hops . . m a thin beer beefed up a bit by the reasonably high abv some raisin like sweetness and so the mouthfeel turns out to be moderate . . d pretty good . the raisin like sweetness is pleasing enough and i found the bottom of the goblet without too much problem at all . .,appearance,0.9,1
golden colored and pours a huge white fluffy head with good retention . the aroma is malty with some grass and herbal notes with just a touch of citrus . the flavor is a citrus tang i get orange coriander and lemons along with wheaty malts . acidic with quite a bit of carbonation . seemed a bit thin and over carbonated . interesting refreshing beer and overall pretty good but nothing special .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a dark brown porter with a tall tan head that retains quite well . the aroma is roasty with a very noticeable licorice presence . the flavor is very sweet up front . the molasses are a bit overpowering as it is almost syrupy . it has a burnt brown sugar taste and follows with a mild hop addition . mouth feel is medium in body and it is actively carbonated . my overall impression is that this beer is just over sweetened .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark dark brown black sprouting a fluffy sculptured light cream tan color head with microscopic tightly knit bubbles . this beer produces a curious industrial like nose about itits not particularly robust but to me the low level background radiation is like some synthetic yet curiously copasetic waft stealthily sneaking in upon my nostrils. the flavor is predominantly malt . its a rather misleading flavor profile in that the beer somehow as it cascaded into my glass seemed to convince me that a full bodied up front stance would emerge upon my palate . yet i know full well that dark does not mean robust . but anyway . to my surprise it is a rather curious meek sweet flavor that dissipates quickly leaving behind dying embers of effervescence . there are hints of hops here and thereits almost the exact opposite of what i keep wanting to say its a stout . its a stoutbut dark does not mean strongremember . . xingus mouthfeel is quite cordial or maybe even perhaps cozy . once again almost a characterless low level but a curious malty sweetness predominates a mild effervenscencemaybe that accounts for the cozy in my description . the beer doesnt seem particularly alcohol laden . despite this beers rather offbeat flavor and demeanor i think its quite drinkableand its certainly something off the beaten path . worth a trylove it or hate it i think you wont regret the experience .,appearance,0.9,1
odouls premium extra smooth na brew pours weak yellow from a oz green bottle with a twist off cap . head goes to about one finger then poof its gone . no wisp no lace . the top of the brew is smooth as glass . nose is a slight damp corn and a hint of hops . palate is slight corn and slight malt with a slight bitter hops and the carbonation . odouls is a slight of everything brew no yummy malt no well bittered hops bite just a lot of gas carbonation and if you ask me its a slightly boring brew .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks sliverx . . . . a black. no light is going through this . full fingers of brown head. nice . s nice and with chocolate notes and a lot of hop scents which is a little odd for the style but not unpleasant . t a nice balance of dark roasty malts and a huge hop kick . well balanced and quite lovely. much hoppier than many stouts but with the sweetness it balances out . m fairly thin for such a big brew. carbonation seems fine . no complaints . d i really do enjoy this beer . perhaps not something i could do everyday but man it is perfect for warming up on a winter night . once again thanks to sliverx for getting me this awesome brew .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into my mug a perfect golden orange color with thre full inches of creamy off white head that very slowly laced down the sides of the glass . absolutley perfect looking beer . smells strongly of earthy spiced hops and a slight sweet maltiness . taste is very good with a strong earthy charachter balancing out the slightly sweeet fruit maltiness very well with a slight yeasty taste . with a full creamy mouthfeel and a nice warming alcohol affect this is a rather nice offering from stoudt s . a very drinkable double maibock . thanks to santoslhalper for the sample .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a golden color . little head which leaves quickly . smell is floral . taste is full bodoed for green bottles lightly malty with nice carbonation . very refreshing as a pilsner should be . floral accents in the taste . hops present but the malt is where the action is . this is a decent pilsner .,appearance,0.4,0
looks beautiful in the glass with rich crystalline red color and a nice head . not much aroma . a good amount of nice dried fruit notes with more of a brandy ish quality coming through as i got further into the glass . more dried fruit in the finish particularly some cherry and prune notes . i would ve guessed this had more alcohol . surprisingly clean finish for such a sweet beer but still a little cloying by the end of the glass . still overall an above average dubbel .,appearance,0.9,1
even with a violent pour there is only the thinnest of heads . and that dies to only a ring of off white bubbles . no lace what so ever . the color is a very dark ruby brown with a minimal amount of light making it through the thinnest part of the glass . burnt malt is the first aroma i pick up very much like coffee grounds and burnt toast . tastes like a light version of a dry stout . there is very little body it s closer to a pilsner . high carbonation . the flavor is an improvement but still reliant on black patent malts . i find it one dimensional not bad per se simply not interesting . if you can envision guinness coming out with a stout lite you can get an idea of my impression of this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured a hazy amber color ale with a huge foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of very light cranberry syrup with some weird grainy aftertaste that does n t really fits in . taste is a mix between some very subtle cranberry with some grainy malt which are kind of gross and do n t really fits in the mix . i am not sure if freshness might have been an issue in this case but this one ended up in the drain .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a thickly hazy dark amber beer w a few floaties . off white head was good looking off the pour retaining nicely and exhibiting extensive lacing . the floaties was really the only negative about the appearace so that characteristic is not really decreasing the appearance score for this rating . s resiny and piney hop aromas . t piney resiny hop flavor is slick over a toasty nutty sweetness . hop flavor is not overpowering and could prbably use just a bit more steam . bitterness is assertive but as with the hop flavors not overwhelming . m moderate carbonation did n t really drive this beer forward . flabby medium thin body is missing something pizzazzy . d the feel of the beer really seems to have detracted from its drinkability . not a bad ipa but not really a great one .,appearance,0.9,1
bought this one because it was on sale for very cheap at binny s and i m always up for a sweet stout . it pours solid black with a one finger khaki head dying down almost immediately to a ring and island with decent lacing . on the nose it s a strange combination of breakfast notes milk maybe some oatmeal maybe some blackberry . this is the first sweet stout i ve had that actually smells like milk . on the tongue there is an upfront milk taste with some note that s reminiscent of cheap tawny port coming after . it s quite sweet bordering on unpleasantly so . in the mouth it s rather thin but sticky . given the sweetness and overall not that goodness of this beer i ca n t see drinking it often or really ever again . worth a try especially at the price but that s about it .,appearance,0.8,1
bought a bomber from sly fox phoenixville . poured into chalice at home . poured a dark brown with an almost eggplant hue to it . a thin white head disappears before you can say royersford pennsylvania . lacing was good for the style . smells dark rich and fruity . some candisugar and dark fruits as well as grapes and bananas . big malt upfront and a blast of carbonation hits the tongue . a spicey front leads to the sweetness which builds toward the finish which was very nice . the booziness you d expect from a double digit abv is not there as it hides behind a sweet fruit finish that lingers quite long yet cleanly . great quad and yet another fine brew from brian o riley and the sly fox gang . sweeter than most i have had in the style which was interesting and will bring me back to this big bodies sipper once again . respect,appearance,0.6,1
not much to look at . loose white head falls to a small island and no retention to speak of . color is a pale yellow w multiple sized carbonation similar to a run of the mill macro lager . i could n t pick up to much in the smell . bready malts and nothing else . pretty smooth on the palate and it has a creamy feel to it as it going down . hop presence is very subtle and more or less helps to crispen this up more than any flavor i get out of it . fruity undertones of bananna and sweetened lemon round it out . notes i like some hops to balance out a good kolsch . this stays on the bready side all the way through and it leans towards doughy . good malt character . delicate finish . not one of my favorites but its an approachable offering with some depth .,appearance,0.3,0
a cloudless goldenrod color with only traces of white head . head disappears quickly . s sweet fruity smells mostly apples and bananas with hints of citrus . t m refreshingly crisp malt flavor with hints of citrus . good level of carbonation makes it really enjoyable to drink . d easy drinking . good combo of flavor mouthfeel and alcohol content to make it a great summer beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber snagged from bottleworks poured to a pint glass . a murky hay off brownish yellow with lots of sediment floating around . light one finger head . really ugly cloudy beer and the chunks of yeast are unbelievable especially for an ipa . s oranges and light tropical notes of mango and papaya hit the nose first . some wet hay pale malts and light sweetness reminiscent of honey and graham crackers . t aggressive juicy hops . bitterness lingers a bit too much giving an almost sour taste . pungent orange and grapefruit rinds mixed with mild pine boldness . really bitter . buried back in there are some rye bready flavors hay and mild malt sweetness . mf hops are active and sparkly on the tongue . resiny finish but the lingering bitterness turned sourness is not very pleasing . some juiciness to the body which is sort of nice . o overall this is n t a full blown aggressive beer just overly bitter in a way that is n t flavorful . some filtering would have helped to clean this beer a bit . the sediment was terribly overwhelming .,appearance,0.3,0
pours with no head there are chunky bits on the bottom . hazy murky off color amber . no carbonation and medium bodied . sour raisin nose starts and finishes with the sour raisins some hops in the background some sour bitterness in the aftertaste . high abv is not noticeable . . for a ml bottle from blanchard s allston ma .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a clear copper with two fingers of white head that vanishes almost completely with no lacing . s some orange citrus notes along with lots of caramel and munich malt aromas . there are some slight bubblegum aromas as well . t similar to the aroma lots of caramel and munich malt flavors with a touch of citrus . the finish is of sweet breads . there are some bubblegum notes here as well . m medium light body with lowish carbonation this beer could use a bit more carbonation to balance the sweetness . o not a bad beer but it needs more carbonation and a bit more of a hop presence to balance the malty sweetness .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light yellow color with an okay head . the smell is of corn and a small malt . the taste is of grain and some malt . it is very light but it is there . the mouthfeel is moderate carbonation . the overall drinkability of the beer is pretty low . it is much like all macros .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance served in a pint glass amber color with a flat appearance . smell very little to comment on . slight sweetness of the malts apparent but ultimately unremarkable . mouthfeel light body with a smooth texture . taste very little flavor save for a hint of sweet maltiness in the aftertaste . drinkability reasonably drinkable . fairly generic aiming for the typical canadian american beer drinker that goes for quantity over quality .,appearance,0.4,0
pours yellow big foamy head that sticks around some lacing quite carbonated . a good looking lager . aroma of continental malt and a faint delicate aroma of fresh grassy hops . flavor is a malt backbone being haunted with a bit to much dyacetyl and oxidation . bitter finish is adequate but overall the beer seems a little sweet . after closer examination i realise the can is past its best before date by a few months . actally quite a respectable european example of a common lager i ll bet it s quite good of a fresh tap in alsace .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up a bomber from the brewery on label says it was bottled in december so it s pretty fresh . a very dark pours slightly thick and the color of oil a brown head that disappears after a few minutes leaving a thin head a a bit of lacing . even holding it up to a bright light there s no seeing through this beer . s dark chocolate roasted malts a slight organic floral hint . t daaark roasted coffee chocolate and malts . burnt flavors of all three almost which i enjoy . i love black bitter ass coffee and this is what this reminds me of . there s a strange almost grass flavor towards the back end not the after taste but right before . oddly enough i enjoy it . this stout masks the alcohol well . m mouthfeel is medium to creamy about what you would expect . o i think people on here are a bit harsh on this beer . yes it s not the greatest thing i ve drank in my life but it s not bad at all . i also love dry black bitter sludgy coffee so maybe that helps . i would say this is probably one of the most solid brews by upland for sure . i would treat myself to a few of these a year .,appearance,1.0,1
an extra from a trading stud keefd . thanks keith . a pours pretty much a pitch black in the glass with a hint of mahogany translucence around the edges . the head is thick and cream colored retention is outstanding and it leaves nice lacing down the glass . truly a pleasure to see . s espresso roast and . uh . . smoke . specifically cigarette smoke . er . t while i do n t like the taste of black coffee i am beginning to appreciate its presence in stouts and porters lately . the roasted coffee flavor sets the tone here but it s backed up nicely by a melange of chocolate and roasted malt . great beginning . toward the finish it attempts to get smoky but it reminds me more of cigarette butts than anything else . i have had a few other coffee stouts with this characteristic so i do n t think the bottle is bad i think it s just something i do n t appreciate . m medium full with velvety and smooth carbonation . d i m not sure what was up with the cigarette thing but i think it ruins what is otherwise a pretty solid coffee stout . maybe i ll try it again in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
. ounce can total wine more in kennesaw georgia . hopefully this is going in the right spot labelled as martens premium pilsener on the can with . abv . appearance pours a perfectly clear deep yellow body with a tall bubbling white head . looks nice . smell pils pale malts lightly aromatic and with the faintly spicy herbal hops gives a hint of crouton . taste lightly grainy lightly sweet pilsner malts with just a smidge of tanginess . then a bit of dried lemon . herbal lowly spicy hops with some balancing bitterness . soft finish as the carbonation peters out before the end and failing to help accentuate the bitterness leaves the beer to close out a skosh sweetish . mouthfeel medium light body . medium light carbonation . overall fairly mild but sure it s near passable for a pils . this one could use just a hair more carbonation though as the body is a bit flat and unexciting .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle pours a nice pale red with a small white head . lacing is nonexistent . smell is odd there is not much of anything in the smell aside from bitterness . there is a little bit of malt character to the smell maybe a bit of caramel taste is for lack of a better term bad . i think that this is a bad bottle . i would assume and seeing as i have never had another vienna lager it is indeed an assumption that this should not be sour . while carbonation and other flavors maybe a little bit of citrus some malt characteristics this is still a sour beer . at first i thought it might be the style but after more research i would really have to believe that the bottle was just bad . i would try this again if for no other reason than to make sure . thanks to trbeer and bif for this sample,appearance,0.8,1
this was a bit of a disappointing beer . poured a bright copper color with a large tan head that dissolved away quickly . looked nice . pretty bland aroma really nothing there like water . the body was very thin and the beer lacked substance . there was a lingering dry bitterness . not that much for an octoberfest and one dimensional but in its defense it was easy to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a slighly cloudy light orange copper with a . finger head that left a in . head through the rest of the beer after a couple of minutes . lacing was n t all that sticky but was there . smelled of light malty orange citrus . tasted as it smelled with some good hop bitterness that lingered a bit longer than i generally prefer . crisp carbonated mouthfeel . a fairly drinkable brew but it would n t be a go to beer for me .,appearance,0.9,1
i poured this strange brew into my tumbler at degrees . the beer . had no head whatssoever . it looked like beer other than that . the smellwas fruity like soap . the beer was cloudy and soapy tasting . i think clipper better let this one go . i will not buy again .,appearance,0.4,0
cloudy pale copper color and of hazy reddish tone nearer to the top which is adorned by a rich creamy head of froth about an inch high and colored of dark ivory . head retains its thick body to settle a bit with a lumpy top and lots of lace in big blotches looks scrumptious . smells faintly of citrus and floral hops with a light backing of roasted caramel malt . taste is more of the same but more prominent with great mellowing and smooth caramel malts that are a touch candyish sweet and has some citrusy mild hops balanced in perfectly and a lightly drying finish . good solid medium body and pretty full in each gulp very nice . one excellent brew if it were n t so soft in the aroma this would have favored a higher overall rating but with that aside everything else is solid and well done . right up there with sn celebration .,appearance,1.0,1
he brew monumental jewbalation oz from a goblet at f a deep brown with hint of red topped by a beige head . superb head retention . appears to be an impressive looking stout or porter . oh but wait . looks can be deceiving . s dark fruit from special b or aromatic malt . smells bitter but not from hops . the aroma is a bit off and does not welcome the drinker . t for a split second you receive the reward of a plum flavored palate but instantly this is swept away by an overwhelming bitterness and disorganized concoction of malt flavors . at least the alcohol does n t shine through . m matches the appearance . apparently one of the malts was a dextrine malt . drinkability split this among at least people . i considered pouring some of it out . i had this beer three times . the first was in september of at a tasting where i met the brewer . he was very cool and discussed the business and process quite a bit . i bought two bottles of this beer that night . i drank one a week later with some friends and this third one now by myself . all three times i felt the same . instead of focusing on the number of ingredients and hop additions this beer could be improved with a focus on taste .,appearance,0.9,1
first popping the top gives you a very permeating very sweet caramel scent . smell is pure candy with little else . this beer pours a very dark brown almost black with some slight red tones when the light hits it . it is honestly a beautiful beer to look at if nothing else . taste is much the same very sweet and dark caramel flavors a slight hint of smokiness in the background . there are some very interesting dried fruit flavors in the background as well raisin and fig and even a little date . the taste gets more complex as you get used to the sheer sweetness of the initial drinks . one thing that is a little disappointing is that it is a little thin and overly carbonated for a porter . it s not necessarily a bad thing but it is not the mouth feel that i would have initially expected . i would drink this with dessert but not more than one in a sitting as it s a little cloying .,appearance,0.9,1
a surprise in a can . this poured a nice cloudy slightly yellow with little head where s the head . . . . smell was exactly what i would expect in a hefe weizen yummy banana spice . this is carried into the flavor as well could use a bit more body but still tastes pretty good . it is unbelievably refreshing smooth and creamy mouthfeel a damn good hefe weizen . honestly it being in a can kinda threw me off never again will i judge a brew by it s can . excellent stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
this pours a cloudy amber ale with not much of a head . what head there is sits an off white color but does not stick around very long . it smells strongly of alcohol and darker fruits maybe dates and brown sugar . it also tastes of darker fruits and apples with a little trace of cinnamon but not much . there is some nutmeg flavor in the finish . the mouthfeel is good medium body and good carbonation . i think it is a good holiday beer . i will definately have one of these on christmas and then move on to something else . go ahead and give it a shot .,appearance,0.6,1
consumed at pizza port solana beach ca on december th . pours an aggressively carbonated and clear deep reddish mahogany . the finger thick head looks to be from nitro though it was not served so . impressive . aroma of brown sugar and alcohol . the flavor is well rounded and balanced fruity and malty and minimally bitter . is there rye in this . wheat . reminds of dark multigrain bread . medium sweetness . fleeting trace of banana . medium mouthfeel and carbonation on palate . this is a great winter beer though not world class . one pint was as filling as two pints of most beers .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a crystal clear very pale yellow color with a slight white head that settles into a small ring right away . slight aroma very reminiscent of most major lager beers dms cooked corn with a slight earthy note to it . very light crisp taste with malty sweetness up front and a tiny little hint of lemon at the end . very easy to drink and very refreshing on a hot day .,appearance,0.4,0
i had this at a college bar in toronto hoping it would be a bit better than the labatt s and moosehead also available . i figure if you re going to make an ipa then it s probably not fizzy yellow stuff right . wrong . it s fizzy yellow stuff by appearance this is dark straw with minimal head and a coarse carbonation . no perceptible hop aroma . no perceptible bitterness or flavor and even the malt falls painfully flat . it s hard to imagine a mouthfeel below not impressed so it gets points there . all in all i suppose this is drinkable if you re out of bud light but i ca n t give it much more than that .,appearance,0.3,0
this was a bit of a disappointment . .it was good beer with not much of the frills of many of the other beers that i would categorize it with . it was like a pale ale light the lingering malt hoppiness dance does not stay with you long and the beer tends to flatten out a bit towards the end of a sip . it reminds me of a brown ale that is trying to be a pale ale but without the gusto . .i d like to try the liberty and hummer for comparison . does the lower abv equate with a flatter taste .,appearance,0.4,0
a the beer is clear pale yellow in color and has no visible signs of carbonation . it poured with a thin that quickly died down and left only a ring of bubbles on the surface around the edge of the glass . s the beer smells like lime juice and has some sweetness . t like the smell the taste is relatively sweet and has flavors of limes along with some hints of sugar cane . m it feels light bodied and a bit watery on the palate with a light amount of carbonation . o the beer is easy to drink and has some refreshing properties from the lime .,appearance,0.4,0
we serve this at our bar churchill s in baton rouge . one of my favorite beers for a hot day . the color is a pale straw yellow with a nice white head . the nose smells of popcorn orange and lemon peel with a sour grainy smell . the mouth is lively and crisp with a refreshing finish with a nice toast finish . great consistent beer year after year .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very hazy deep copper with a slight orange tan head . head drops slowly . leaves a mere wisp of foam and some lacing . aromas of grapefruit and citrus hops . caramel malt providing a very nice backdrop . flavors of grapefruit citrus peel and toasted caramel malt . finish is medium with a nice malty grapefruit flavor lingering . mouthfeel is light medium with a nice mouthcoating bitterness and a good level of carbonation . overall a very nice brew . i think i still favor pilcher but this will do very nicely until the hop harvest this year and amarillo are available again . for some reason the on tap version last night was much more hazy than the growler i picked up today . still a very fine brew if you do n t judge a book by its cover .,appearance,0.6,1
ml brought back from oregon by one generous fthomasl ba . pours a fairly hazed gold color with a swiss cheesily large bubbled white head . like a ghost it is gone in seconds however leaving nearly zero lace in it s wake . strange but fitting for the style name . not going to pretend to know much about the gose style but this one smells of lemons and rotting guavas sitting on the seashore . kinda like lemonade light grains and lemon poppyseed muffins . muy interesante . i am guessing this is not quite like a typical gose as it seems more belgian than german . salt comes through very nicely and makes the body creamy and full . lacto plays tricks with the salt and comes across as less sour than it might normally . coriander is there as is some wheat tang it is kinda like a wit saison berlinerweissbier . nice but not as tart as i thought it would be . i believe this probably used a saison yeast as opposed to a more traditional german varietal . still i am loving this beer and would buy this again in a heartbeat for sure . a wonderful drinking experience . thanks again frank .,appearance,0.7,1
oz . bottle in a pint glass . a this looks darker than some stouts i ve drank . great looking head . s strong alcohol smell . hops and chocolate hints . t wow tastes of coffee chocolate and hops . m perfect carbonation strong alcohol . d this is one of the best beers i ve had from flying dog . drink away .,appearance,1.0,1
well today i cashed in this months cans and bottles at the big liquor store on the other side of town . i wasnt sure i would get the . that i wanted so i could buy the local growler i had my eye on and i didnt . so i saw this for . and decided to get it instead . i chose it not only for ecnomics but because i had always heard that schlitz was notoriously bad . it sat in the fridge a few hours until now when i decided to pull it out . thats what she said . the beer itself seen easily through the clear glass bottle seems darker than many other s like st ides and steel reserve which boast the same . abv . the taste is n t as malty as those two either . it smells pretty gross though typical for this kind of beverage i havnt even drank down to the top of the label and im already feeling woozy .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a rich maroon opaque color with a nice sized fizzy head atop . smell is dark caramel and raisons . taste is the same with burnt tart and sweet raisons and dark caramel with an incredibly fizzy bubbly and foamy mouthfeel that i tend to not like . champaign like mouthfeel in fact . certainly is n t bad but the mouthfeel really inhibits the enjoyability for me .,appearance,0.4,0
deep brown to black color sempiternal and frothy head tons of thick clinging lace both a light chocolate color with a toasted grain coffee and semi sweet chocolate nose . the front is ambrosial the top is bulky the finish is strikingly acidic pleasantly hopped with a droughty aftertaste . if you have not tried a beer from dogwood or sweetwater do yourself a favor and find some they make some good beers that always hit the b spot .,appearance,1.0,1
a friend told me about this beer said it was good with the mexican dinner he had so i thought i would try it since i do like spicy food . but i do not like drinking from the hot hot pepper bottle this is the st beer that i could not or would not finish . it was like drinking from a bottle of hot peppers . one of the worst,appearance,0.2,0
appearance almost perfect . it s black or nearly black with a delicious looking head that coats the sides of the glass with its frothy goodness . smell chocolate and more chocolate . taste ok so the chocolate is definitely featured here but it s not what i expected . it seems a little subdued while some other aspects become more and more distracting . there is a burnt and somewhat metallic taste at first that turns into a bit of a smoky flavor by the end . drastic improvements could be made with a few fixes . mouthfeel red flag . it s thin watery and just kind of icky on the tongue . drinkability well despite what i ve said it s not a bad beer and i could surely drink a few . though it would n t be my first choice . beef notes mocha what . is this really a porter . i guess after their hazelnut and chocolate stout i might be expecting too much from this one but i just know there s a better beer here somewhere .,appearance,0.9,1
pours out a rich and dark amber auburn colour with a big eggshell white head that is big and frothy and has staying power . thick rings of lace coat the glass . clean malt aroma . flavours of bready toasted biscuity maltiness . a bit of burnt caramel and brown sugar notes . hopping hiding for the most part just enough to be noticed . body is medium made for easy drinking . mouthfeel is smooth and it finishes very dry . drinkability is great . low abv and nice easy flavour make this a no brainer especailly paired with some pub grub . a nice rueben sandwhich or patty melt would be perfect . this is a nice spring time quaffer . recommended for the style .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a very nice red amber color . almost zero head or lacing . kind of expected s the cherries certainly stand out as well as traces of the barrels . not overly exciting a bit tart and fruity . t st cold certainly tart and fruity the cherries stand out . the combination of the dark and brown ales really creates an interesting and unique flavor desert like . nd warm when this is served warm there is much more of a presence of spice some clove likely . it is much smoother on all fronts and better to enjoy . in my opinion of course if you try this beer do try it warm . m fairly smooth again the tartness kicks in a bit and very little carbonation . d like many fruity beers this one is good in small doses . although there are very unique and interesting flavors i do n t think i would want more than one .,appearance,0.9,1
finally made it to julios liquors and they have many nogne offerings . the first i ve seen so i picked up this pint . oz saison . a cloudy dark straw with a fairly small white head . quickly to a ring . s smells like a saison . spices earthy barnyard hay . faint hops and a tad fruity t yeasty with a bigger malt presence than other saisons . pepper . damn tasty . m fuller in body than some saisons . dry finish with some bitterness . light carbonation d nice . refreshing . i like saisons in warmer weather than boston in february but it s heft in comparison with others makes it all the more drinkable today . i ve only heard of nogne o but now that i have found a source and tried this great offering i ll return to julios to explore this brewery further .,appearance,0.6,1
from a bomb into a wine glass . i wanted to like this beer even though it is a kolsch pretending to be a pale ale that smells like fruity dishwater and tastes like moldy wine . because it almost has some shape or trans atlantic shadow but it s really some sick prank to be drank in one sweet gulp rather than a bleating horn of disappointment . egh .,appearance,0.4,0
i was at the local ab brewery this weekend and got the chance to do a side by side comparison of budweiser and the new budweiser select . it was explained to me that select is mashed quite a bit longer than the original in order to produce a cleaner finish . i translate this to mean greater fermentability which leads to better attenuation and fewer carbs . appearance brilliant yellow color with a finger white head that lasts remarkably well and leaves excellent lacing . aroma malts and rice dominate with a touch of hops present is you concentrate your mind on hops while sniffing . there was also a noticeable mineral water metallic aroma present that i didnt get from the original budweiser . taste the incredibly thin body exhibited flavors of corn and malts the malts were very subdued compared with budweiser . before blinding the palette wish a wash of carbonation . as with the aroma concentration revealed some mild floral hops just before the swallow . aftertaste a prickly soda water wash leaves the palette feeling quite dry . mouthfeel very thin body with high carbonation and a dry somewhat unpleasant finish . sediment none,appearance,0.7,1
it s a classic american macrobrew watery bland and mediocre it s somewhat more flavorful than bud light and has a slighty thicker body all in all it s an ok budget beer but nothing special . it pours a straw yellow with a thin fizzy head it s watery and somewhat malty with a tiny tiny bit of hoppiness and it goes down pretty smooth .,appearance,0.3,0
i made the mistake of pouring this like the helles i just had and did n t empty the bottle in one pour due to the huge cream colored head . refreshing doughy banana with a hint of citrus . fluffy soft smooth mouthfeel is quite nice . orange and banana dominate the mild flavor . it s not like a frozen smoothy and the flavors go nice with dough and wheat flavors . there is a burst of fizz in the finish that erases the flavors and that is a disappointing thing . the head faded to a thin ring after only a minute or two which for a weissen is a bit weak . smells great tastes great and there are only a few minor flaws keeping this from being an amazing hefeweizen .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle . abv the pour into my big ol snifter raises a one finger light brown head that recedes quickly to a surface littered with large bubbles . lacing is thin and sudsy . the body is utterly black even when backlit . i ll let the head retention slip by considering the extra alcohol . the nose reeks of roast and alcohol with strong coffee notes and subtle hints of chocolate . seems fairly one dimensional though not much depth . the taste is sweeter more acidic and less roasty than i expected or what i recall from last year . it s tasty but here too there s no depth . it does hide the alcohol well though . the mouth is more than medium but not the thickest i ve ever had by far . overall an easy drinking strong beer but without much to call me back . i m glad i did n t buy a case like i originally planned .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a golden straw color with no head even after pouring into the middle of the glass . smells somewhat hoppy some citrus a hint woody . the taste is pretty thin not much sweetness to speak of . it does have a clean finish but not too much bitterness . mouthfeel is pretty thin and watery . all in all it s fairly drinkable only because it does n t have any overpowering flavors . might be good on a hot day .,appearance,0.4,0
this is an awesome cheap f k you up type beer . the thing you have to remember about this beer is that it s not a beer to make you love the taste and everything . it is typical very hoppy and extremely smooth . yellow smells like alcohol and corn . taste actually is n t bad . i ve had pale ales that taste worse than this stuff . mouthfeel is dry on the pallet after a of this stuff . drinkability is awesome since you almost do n t feel it going down . for less than a you ca n t go wrong . this is a personal favorite of mine . sometimes you just want a crappy beer and this is it .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from ml bottle into tulip glass . a dark copper head is generous and frothing but does n t live very long and leaves almost no lacing . s belgian candi syrup and yeast character set the tone here . very true to style . no hops on the nose . t excellent balance of hops yeast spicyness residual sugar and carbonic acid makes this a compelling and complex drink . what a winner . m good balance of relatively high carbonation with somewhat low carbonation gives this a rich yet fresh feel . o this is a top notch dubbel right up there with westmalle and ommegang and way beyond most others .,appearance,0.6,1
poured this beer into a nonic at degrees . appearance a light cream ring around the glass with some foam on the top . i think that the head is non existent because of the alcohol content . the color of the beer is dark brown oil color . the clarity is opaque . there is some effervescence on the sides of the glass . nose a rich malty aroma toffee chocolate dark cherries molasses a nuttiness and solvents . there are notes of phenols port and a fruity ester . taste a very rich thick and chewy malty beer . there are flavors of bittersweet chocolate dark dried cherries molasses solvents nuttiness and toffee . there are notes of phenols fruity esters and wood . the mouth feel is rich chewy and filling . overall the body of the beer is thick and full . the finish is complete and full . this beer has a lot of complex flavors and layers . there is a nice flavor in the beer and is very easy to drink . i am very glad that i got to drink it .,appearance,0.6,1
the bottle came with bottled on nov. on the label . it poured black as a tuxedo in a dark closet . it came topped with a dense dark brown head that had a lot of staying power . dark roasted malt and hops aroma . all sorts of flavors lots of hops dark malt bitter chocolate turkish coffee cherry notes citrus and alcohol tangs all fighting the battle for supremacy on my happy tongue . just like dinner with the italian side of the family . thicker mouthfeel than some other stouts i ve tried very luxurious like rich corinthian leather . the finish goes on and on like bitter chocolate and expresso and some tanginess in there too . wow this is definitely one of the most complex beers i ve ever had . i m not sure yet if i m in love with it but i m at least in like .,appearance,1.0,1
no matter how good any tripel might taste the color is always the same . awful . a tripel basically looks the same going in as it does going out . that aside this was decent if typical puffy head floral aroma with plenty of nutmeg taste leads with orange juice and tails with a mildly spicy dry sting . not worth stockpiling in the basement and it s no westmalle tripel but it will do .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to drewbage for this one . served at degrees in pint glass . stellar appearance with this beer . everything that i think of when i think great appearance . big fluffy generous head that settles down to a light blanket . lacing all over the glass . it pours a really nice orange amber color with fine yeast particles suspended in it like stars . very attractive . smell is pure white grapefruit . little else . hmmm . taste is pretty much all about bitter white grapefruit . no real sweetness to speak of here . it is alot like drinking unsweetened white grapefruit juice . i like bitter but it really is n t all that balanced . mouthfeel is slick and oily and very nice . this is the way a good beer should feel going down . however the grapefruit is lingering like crazy . the white grapefruit got to me after the first half of the bomber and while i would have this again i might pick something else instead .,appearance,1.0,1
smuttynose have the best labels period . they look like ads from a s esquire . appearance is dark brown red with a tan pancake head and nice lacing . nose is sour and somewhat stale . taste is cocoa toasted malt and a candy tartness . tastes like a winter porter but without the porter mouthfeel . mouthfeel is chalky like crushed cocoa fades into a nice creaminess . medium carbonation . overall the smell is wack but the taste is great . a hardy brew for winter months .,appearance,0.9,1
starts off nice with a hazy golden color and decent head . aroma is typical of belgian wit sweet and spicy . flavor was too strong on the spice for me not enough of the sweet sour characteristics i like in this style . seems like they tried to duplicate hoegaarden which i like but went way overboard on the spices .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a slightly hazy gold with a finger or so of quickly disappearing white head . no lacing . very dry and tart seems like a belgian gold was once there but has now been overthrown by a heavy sour oaky taste . a slight hint of alchohol heat which i am enjoying . mouthfeel expect dry cheeks constantly being washed by a salivating throat . exactly what i was looking for . although it is somewhat sour it is still refereshing crisp and easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
i know we are not supposed to review a bad beer but going from the previous reviews i know this was just my luck to get a bad bottle . it came from the world of beer in clearwater fla . they store their beers in glass refrigerated wall cabinets . this one must have been light struck and the clear bottle was a big factor in the nastiness . it poured with no head no fizz a bit cloudy the colour of apple cider . it was flat and just not good . i could n t drink it and poured it out . a word of advice seeing as it s a clear bottle you should be able to judge the clarity . if it s cloudy leave it on the shelf and advise the proprietor that he may have some skunky beer on his hands . then go back the next day to see if he pulled it of the shelf or if he s trying to pass on his stuff . caveat emptor .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance clear and golden with a nice thick and full head just the way a tripel should look like . smell i would n t call it a smell or an aroma but more of a vapor that envelops the nose almost like solvent or paint thinner but with a melon type sweetness somewhere in there . taste yeasty with a warm alcohol aura and residual sweetness . i enjoyed it but did n t go head over heels for it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a goblet . . a opaque yellow orange like a wheat . however there is nasty coagulations present throughout the beer . one finger of loose head that leaves in a heartbeat . a little lacing . . s it kind of smells like a macro blended with a decent tripel . macro pungency with a tripel s attention to spices and clove . then some yeastiness and some sugary malts . . t clove manifests itself well but there is a strange discourse in this beer . first of all it is way to bitter for a tripel . caramel fails to mix into the brew well . very strange take on the style . alcohol is bity . terrible lingering aftertaste . . m medium heavy body . not very smooth at all . alcohol bites hard . . d easily the worst tripel i ve ever had . what the hell is victory doing . all of their other beers have been great or better .,appearance,0.4,0
almost looks green in its pint glass on my computer desk . fairly aggressive pour that would have of all other hefes spilling over the sides of the glass leaves me with only a mediocre head . body is lemon yellow when held to a lamp and in lieu of the usual cloudiness this is clear with s of individually recognisable particulates floating around . smell is a miller lite with one of those decorative hand soaps in the shape of a rose or something that no one ever uses . yes i m serious . taste see smell and add a handful of sweaty nickles . mouthfeel is on par for the style best thing this one has going for it . considering i am fast becoming a huge fan of this brewery i hope like hell that this is this disappointing purely because it s older than i think it is .,appearance,0.4,0
this particular brew poured with a large white foamy head . there was carbonation observed rising to the top of my glass . the body was cloudy and an orangish color . this brew had a fruity aroma to it . this is one brew that i really enjoyed rating and drinking .,appearance,1.0,1
served from bottle into a stone nonic . poured red orange with a ton of floaties with a two finger beige head that subsided to a one finger slowly . maintained nice lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt bitter hop and subtle citrus . the flavor was of sweet malt bitter hop slight citurs and big bitter yeast . it had a medium feel on the palate with medium high carbonation . overall i was not a fan of this beer at all . the floaties on this one killed it for me . they were suspended throughout and would not settle even upon sitting for quite some time . the aftertaste left by them was quite terrible and was almost unbearable . this one had sat in the fridge for a few days before opening so the yeasties should have settled out . alas that was not the case . drain pour after muscling through half the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
dark brown mahogany color with a full creamy tan head and good carbonation which leaves sheets of lace . malty aroma a bit husky grainy and but a bit harsh astringent . . sharp malty bite . light bodied with a biting finish . not one i d come back to . label states dark brewed porter and premium beer since,appearance,0.9,1
a clear lemon juice yellow . no head whatsoever . only a thin wispy collar rings the top of the brew . s vauge scent of saltine crackers and salt . t again saltine crackers and a hint of watered down hops . m fizzy and overcarbonated . thin and watery but definitley more substantial than bud light . d relatively drinkable on a hot day . pretty bland and boring but sometimes that s ok .,appearance,0.2,0
good stout appearance but that s about the end of it . really sour pukey sort of smell . the malts and hops are overwhelmed by a very sour presence . for a smoked beer there is no smokiness whatsoever . the taste is the same very sour . i really ca n t get much more out of this . really not that good . this could be better but the flavour and scent just stop this from being anything better .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a clear golden amber colour steady bead of carbonation up to a light white head of thin ambience . does n t leave a lot of lacing . what it does leave is a fair bit to be desired . smells quite good fragrant hops with a generous fruity hit quite citrusy but fairly rich . i would guess cascade hops based on the particular fruitiness . and look i m right . the other hops which i m less familiar with i imagine give this its pleasant deeper more sullen aromas . there s an almost custardy character to that nose it s sweet but thick . quite pleasant really . interesting palate it seems quite short but then there s an odd crescendo finish like a stravinsky movement . has pleasant bitter sour citrusy characters on the front with hints of grapefruit and a generous serving of bittering hop . the palate then dissipates slightly into a disappointingly watery middle before returning for the climax which is clean and bitter and quite well rounded . although the palate as a whole is of a respectable length there is n t enough of an explosion of flavour to really woo me here . the fruit characters on the front are pleasant and it finishes well enough to make this a very drinkable drop but there s something lacking in the middle . let s call it heart .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bomber into pint glass wondering how old this bomber is as it has the old labeling which i did not know about at the time of purchase and no dates . uh oh . a golden brown brew that has a slight haze foamy head of finger dissipated to nothing quickly no lacing . s yeasty toasted malts grasses slight herbal notes . . t this is an old beer . there is some ginger but it is too old weak to make any statement here . ive had this brew before and this is not the experience i remember . mayfair liquors in denver where i bought this will be hearing from me on the bad beer which i do not appreciate them passing off on me as quality product . toasted malts biscuit yeast and an off herbal medicinal overtone . m o disappointed mayfair liquors in denver sold me this . not a review that reflects this beers true quality value . .,appearance,0.4,0
pint at beachwood bbq for . tonight surprised to see this beer in california under this serving style great job once again gabe on getting awesome beers in here color is a very dark brown nearly black inch creamy slightly off white head that does not last long some nice lacing though aroma consists of coffee smokiness caramel roasted malts raisins tobacco toffee leather and very dark chocolate flavor starts off with some roastiness but is a pretty light flavor some burned malts in the middle leathery finish with some dryness from strong coffee does not change much as it warms pretty light overall for the style would expect a bigger roasty presence dry chewy and slightly roasted mouthfeel medium bodied medium level of carbonation taste did not linger long and it was thin at times could drink another glass or two light and can not taste any alcohol not a real flavorful beer though which is unusual for the style drinkability is there but overall feel and taste is lacking a bit not a bad beer probably would not pay nine dollars a bottle like i have seen it at a few places still a decent brew from the uk might drink again worth trying,appearance,0.9,1
as you bring the glass to your lips the roasty bready notes leap out of the glass at you . afairly rich tasting porter with flavors of roastiness some coffee tobacco . bitter up front sweet in the middle with a dryness at the end . for an everyday non imperial porter this is pretty good . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
straw yellow appearance with very little head . smell is sweet with hint of grass picked up a bit of vegetables . taste is grainy and sweet but overall very faint picked up a hint of malt and grass . light bodied with high carbonation . to it s credit it is clean and refreshing . aftertaste is almost non existent slightly bitter . overall this is a typical euro lager . taste is mediocre but easy to drink glad i did n t get a skunked bottle . would recommend if you want to try a new zealand beer otherwise to expensive .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance pours with an amber hue and an of white billowly head with little lace smell smells of yeast and nutty toasty aromas dominate . no evident hop aroma . taste crisp and clean . yeast comes through . bitterness lingers . mouthfeel pretty well carbonated beer with a carbonic bite . drinkability above average . usually do n t like the style but would refuse it if someone put it in front of me again .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to robbeer for bringing this all the way to japan . a beautiful amber body with intense white huge head and sheets of lacing remaining for an insane amount of time . s nice fresh malt with nice cinamon and leather notes . t nice big flavor . surprisingly so due to the mellowness of the aroma . very bitter with little sweetness to balance it all out . m big bodied and big long lasting flavors . d this beer is very american in that it there is little to balance the bitterness . stunned to find wheat as an ingredient .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up by my buddy happyhour from trader joes . by the labelling and location of the brewery i had my suspicions that this may be goose island beer . the beer pours a very deep opaque dark brown topped with a giant crown of tan head . the froth slowly subsides into an evenly bubbled half fingers worth of suds leaving gobs of lace where it once was . impressive sheeting lace not what i expected from a relatively inexpensive beer . great head retention . honestly i ca n t think of what would make the appearance better . the aroma is an even blend of oatmeal and coffee . very nice with plenty of roasted and chocolatey malt . a pleasing caramel sweetness as well . a vague undertone of char prune and soapy floral hops . the flavor starts with a slowly unfolding burnt maltiness . charred coffee and black chocolate smoothen with a creamy oatmeal warmth . a pleasantly abrasive burnt bagel flavor adds a bit of depth to this otherwise smooth drinker . most of the bitterness is derived from the blackened malt with a vague unobtrusive hopping . mostly woody with a bit of floral and soapy astringency . the only thing i could complain about is the body . a bit on the light side suggesting an irish dry stout kind of feeble and lacking in the finish . very smooth with a creamy milder carbonation . quite an easy drinker for a good evening s session especially thanksgiving night . a very enjoyable oatmeal stout . a bit drier than i expect from the style with less sweetness but that really suits me fine . for the price i d make this a regular in my fridge . i d get it even if it were more expensive . good stout .,appearance,1.0,1
i think this is the thickest wax i ve ever had to pry a cap off through . a ml at cellar temp into a new belgium balloon glass . a pours a deep murky mahogany brown with an orange cream head that hangs on for a while . generous collar remains with some frothy film well after the pour . n a complex and well rounded nose . notes of date with fresh pear over doughy bread round caramel and boozy character that s nicely balanced . there s a second layer of tart aroma with some grain and leather behind the more dominant smells that kind of wrestle against the fruit . t wow . a small sip becomes a mouthful of flavor . tart fruit and raspy grain flavor in front filled with doughy rich bread and darker fruits in the back . a flat wash of bitterness in the finish . i could spend an inordinate amount of time trying to list every taste in this . expected notes of leather damp leaves at least if they tasted like they smell in the fall and a tinge of sharp spicy alcohol . a little raw in the alcohol taste at times not at others detracting some from the balance of the overall flavor . m filling and round with a fumy alcohol warmth . a bit chewy drying out at the finish with a raspy quality . o certainly intriguing and worth a try . it s bigness works against it in terms of drinkability . the more i drink the more the flavors seem to struggle out of balance and the strong nose can nearly overwhelm before the sip . rich and decadent yet not quite satisfyingly indulgent . a wild ride of a beer but not one i need a ton of . for the record warming and airing out really bring out a ton more caramel toffee and swell the round balance of the beer together into a rather pleasant overall presentation .,appearance,1.0,1
have n t seen the light version of pbr around to often but it showed up at a party i was at . tastes very similar to pbr regular which is good because i find that better than the usual bud coors miller . it s easy to drink cheap and not awful tasting. what else can you want when its a .,appearance,0.4,0
golden and remarkably clear for a saison type of ale . decent level of carbonation but head falls rather quickly to a thin layer of bubbles . smells marzipan slightly sour . dry and peppery on the palate with a touch of tartness . tastes refreshing following the brewery s zoomer wheat ale . i m appreciating the dryness . some citrus flavors emerge as the beer warms up . saltine cracker like malt flavor . hops seem to be played down quite a bit letting the yeast express itself but as get the peppery bitterness comes out a little more as the beer warms up . the brilliant clarity is bugging me and nose is much to write about but otherwise enjoying this tart dry ale .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at the beautiful barrel house this weekend past . very good thing i do n t live in portland . i d have to work jobs just to hang out here as much as i wanted . pours into the glass with the most sexy royal purple ever commissioned . this is what the king s cup should look like ever filled with blood of the enemy . a little purple head and some light lacing as the glass trails down . i believe the recipe read strong blond ales which were soured with lacto then blueberries were added en masse . the diacetyl in the aroma is extremely distracting overpowering the fruit which plays a background to the buttery sweetness . no funk clean lacto sourness . the drink itself is really nice . the diacetyl actually works well with the blueberries and the sourness rounding what otherwise is an astoundingly tart beverage . one of them thar tooth scrapers . wickedly sour . as it warmed it became more vicious and the diacetyl even more palatable with the berries coming a bit more to the fore . the diacetyl acted as something to sooth the tongue as it attempted to recover from the delightful violation .,appearance,1.0,1
strong aroma of coffee and chocolate . this stout is pure blackness and even thick then disappates to thin dark brown head . strong chocolate taste right up front . there is some roasted malt here . the finish is a little too much alcohol burn . great .,appearance,1.0,1
huge thanks to einweizenbitte for hooking me up with this can review style tick . shared at a tasting . nb i ve obviously never had this style before but i m going to try to review according to what it s trying to be obviously any style that mandates that of the fermentables be non malt wo n t live up to my own tastes for beer but that does n t mean the beverage is n t exactly what it s supposed to be . a clear straw body under a finger of fine frothy bubbly eggshell head . great retention plenty of delicate lace . gorgeous happoshu . s well it smells like rice and lightly sweet pilsner malt . much more rice . maybe a touch of grassy hops . it s definitely very rice ish but that s the whole point of the style right . very crisp clean . t lightly sweet very lightly hoppy and very very ricey . the flavors are never too intense but the finish lasts for . e . ver and is pure fermented rice . it really has nice depth of flavor even if it s a flavor i do n t personally enjoy . m light water smooth body . not fizzy enough to make the rice pop as much as i bet it could . o i can totally understand why this beer and every other one in this style gets slammed mercilessly it tastes terrible to anyone who truly enjoys good beer . i firmly believe though that it s perfectly valid to make products for people who do n t possess refined tastes insert twilight nascar or other joke of your choice here sorry for any offense and for people who want a beer that tastes more like rice liquor than beer happoshu is perfect it s just a guess on my part but i have a feeling that this one gets the style just about right . i ll die happy if i never have a sip of happoshu again but this was a terrific experience . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
great amber apperance with thick ass head that will not stop clinging to the glass . smell is of caramel malts with a nice hoppiness . i love the wet hops . mmm taste is of thick caramel malts on the palate followedd by a cascade and chinook hop bitterness . this beer clings to the palate failry well and makes for a decent session .,appearance,1.0,1
. fl . oz . best before . . appearance awesome . poured with a nice long lasting beige head . started at about an inch then faded to in . clung to the sides of the glass . dark brown with garnet highlights . smell dark chocolate rasins and caramel . no hops . all malt baby . alcohol . taste reminds me a lot of one of the reisen candys . subtle sweetness with some dark chocolate and coffee . some hop bitterness . very easy to drink . mouthfeel med full body . carbonation level give a very mouth fillng sensation . drinkability outstanding nightcap . i think i may start keeping a couple of these around the house . at its just enought to enjoy the full pint and give you that sleepy feeling .,appearance,1.0,1
got this one in trade thanks eric . a perfect look . thick and inch off white head that slowly fades leaving nice lacing around the glass . s ca n t get a big scent off of this brew . just a hint of coffee . nothing special . t wow . it tastes like you re drinking a coffee . thick and heavy coffee bean flavor . hops and smokiness on the backend . very good . m very smooth with a nice coffee flavor left on the palate . d goes down perfectly easy . just like drinking a morning coffee . all in all this one is good . if you re a coffee drinker as i am then you will love this brew . it s one of the only beers i can picture having during breakfast haha . very much like drinking a coffee . tasty .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice frothy white head tops this brew as i pour it into my pint . i like the creamy white head but am turned off by the color . this beer looks a bit too light for an english ipa . the carbonation seems a bit too intense as well . the good thing is that the aroma knocks me out . beautiful maltiness with strong earthy hops . the malty aroma is almost bready in nature . the hops smell earthy and floral however there is a faint citrus aroma . the flavor of this beer is pretty rock solid as well . you definitely get a strong biscut bready malt flavor that is reminiscent of a good english ale . the hops are there but not in full force . to me this beer seems a bit more pale aleish than ipa . i do like the maltiness quite a bit however . the mouthfeel is pretty spot on . maybe a little to carbonated for this style . overall a pretty damn good beer . definitely quite sessionable . the strong points are the flavorful malts and the quintessential english ale aromas . the low points are the slight lack of hops and the overcarbonation . i would love to find this beer on cask somewhere . in the meantime i will definitely be buying more of this . it may be one of the more complex easy drinking beers i ve had in recent times .,appearance,0.6,1
one of the worst beers that i have ever had . maybe my experience at lost abbey also played into it but super disappointed . i dont believe i have ever rated a beer so low but i truly believe that this one deserves it . of the vintage painfully sipped on with the wife at lost abbey on our recent san diego trip . we are sour fanatics but . . poured flat flat and flat . i did not know of this lost abbey carb problem going into this . was surprised but hey some are supposed to be pretty flat assumed nothing . no head no lacing dark red brown not much else to talk about . smell was offensive and painful . excessively strong cherry vodka fusel alcohol aroma with a burnt vinegar background . i was really worried about this . taste one of only beers ever that i have not been able to choke down . heat vinegar and cherry rubbing alcohol mixed with red wine vinegar and straight lactic acid . ouch . we couldnt finish it . paid good money for this bottle at the brewery . was never warned about the possibility of a bad bottle the bartender just said eh when i gave our full glasses back we were very disappointed in how bad that beer was . i understand a bar not knowing about whats going on but the brewery itself not saying anything to me about flat bad bottles . . not cool . one of the worst beers that i have ever had . . unfortunate because we later had red poppy at toronado after some promising from the bartender that this wouldnt be a flat bottle and it was the best beer of the trip .,appearance,0.2,0
i m confused . how did this beer end up being put in the american light lager category . this is supposed to be budweiser s great step up . oops . apparently this is the best they can do . there was a touch of maltiness in this beer if one really looks hard for it giving the mouthfeel a moderate leg up on the norm for light lagers . finishes well as a bud should . other than that it looks smells and tastes like yellow dye and dasani . not as grainy as its predecessors which is probably a good thing . not as metallic either . but this is still an unacceptable brew for a american beer . expensive for the category .,appearance,0.3,0
served to me with very little of its pure white head . quite light in color just a pale yellow unimpressive . smell was fairly weak lightly hoppy with a little bit of graininess to it . taste was a bit better than expected after the smell but nothing to write home about . a tangy citrus hop flavor up front with a standard malt grain body . mostly fine but maybe a bit too heavy on the dry hops making this beer a bit too bitter without backing it up with flavor . drinkable enough thin enough to be a session beer but i d rather have something tastier .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle acquired in a couple of trades . this one poured all head . finally settled down to a deep and hazy orange color . aromas of yeast wheat and all around musty . tastes of yeast spices pepper wheat and lightly fruity . over carbonated which explains the huge head . notes from,appearance,0.4,0
as much as i try to avoid these macro beers i admit there is a time and a place for them . like when you need many beers on the cheap . usually one of my bandmates will pick up a case of coors light for band practice since it is about for an pack . this beer pours a classic piss yellow with a white foamy head that quickly dissipates . i cant smell much of anything . if you look hard enough perhaps you will notice a very faint vague sweet malt taste . but for the most part it is pretty bland and flavorless . very fizzy and carbonated . however the beer is extremely easy to drink and not filling . its lack of flavor makes it unoffensive . you could bang these back all night if you wanted to . generally i will avoid macro lights such as this but if its around i will tolerate it .,appearance,0.3,0
a poursa darker oange color with no head or lacing . . kinda disapointing . s malty sweetness with a touch or fruityness . not too bad just not that complex either . t yeasty up front with a nice fruity middle . some apricots or peaches are in it . the finish is sweet and refreshing . a little bready and buttery . m low carbonation and medium body . d pretty decent session beer . good summertime brew . this is the first of the style i ve had and i have n t heard many good things about the style but this is ok. not amazing or blow you away at all but a little different and refreshing .,appearance,0.4,0
new glarus unplugged bohemian lager pours a finger of loose foam over a clear gold brew . carbonation is moderate but steady the nose is biscuit and barley . the flavor is sweetish and bready slightly nutty malt with sharp peppery herbal saatz hops off the back . mouthfeel is crisp with a bit of grassyness sticking around in the aftertaste . spot on for the czech pilsner style and unlike too many of the brews from the czech republic this one is fresh and not skunked with a nice crackling peppery hop to it .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . finishing off my sam adams holiday pack . not a huge fan of spiced beers so did n t expect much from this one . looks nice . has a dark almost gingerbread like color . smell flavor are similar to christmas cookies spices which while nice does n t strike my fancy . this beer is heavily carbonated making it almost feel like soda going down . i can drink this but having a hard time with it . not something i d ever seek out not recommended .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a tumbler it produces a inch head that persists and clings to the glass in great clumps . the appearance is perfect pale and slightly cloudy . the aroma is delicious with sweet malt and some spicy hops . the taste is rich and full with strong malty goodness and bitter spicy hops with a hint of fruitiness . the feel is medium bodied with strong carbonation and a clean finish . this is a rich rich pale ale . this ale has all the elements of an excellent brew with complexity and richness so i had a difficult time figuring out why it is that i did n t enjoy it very much and would not be returning to it . i think it comes down to too much . too rich too strong too spicy too sweet . it feels like it ought to be cut with water before being served like it s a pale ale concentrate .,appearance,0.9,1
i had this on tap at the brewpub poured into an imperial pint glass . appearance pours a really nice clear amber color with a half finger of off white head that goes away completely . smell the first thing i notice is that this beer smells like a freaking ham sandwich . some sweet malt and smoke but the name is the best description i could give . taste smokey bacon ham flavors some spice from the rye . sweet malt with some caramel and a mildly sweet finish . mouthfeel medium body with very smooth carbonation . the finish is a bit slick . overall i was really surprised how much i liked this beer . tastes kind of liked smokes meat just what you want out of a good smoked beer . the sweetness complemented the smoke well .,appearance,1.0,1
oz into nonic pint in the mid forties . booming f of cream colored head over a clear but rich amber body tons of carbonation present and lots of sugary sticky lacing . you can smell the balance in the aroma . not terribly strong on either side of the hops malts equation but inviting . fresh tangerine peel comes to mind along with caramel malts . good creaminess on the palate leads to western piney hop flavors with a touch of pineapple sweetness . finish is nice and tight dry . above average drinkability for an ipa . this is exactly the drinkability you d want from a ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
minnesotans really love this beer and i m obliged to agree . a true to the name very golden . no head but it does have some retention . healthy bit of carbonation . s hint of hops malts and cereal grains . t relatively full bodied in the realm of adjuncts malty but with an aftertaste that was slightly bitter at least too bitter for my taste . m smooth almost silky with a bitter end . very carbonated . overall not bad . good party beer very satisfactory flavor for an adjunct but the bitter aftertaste was a little much . i can see why this is a popular one in the midwest .,appearance,0.4,0
served on tap in a branded bpa glass . pours a deep golden yellow with an inch or so of resilient white foam . offers good retention and sticky lacing . nose is pretty simple and straightforward with pale bready malts and a light hop profile . yeast notes that draw me to this style are seriously absent instead you get a lot of gummy nothingness . the aroma is n t bad it just plain is n t save a subtle spice and a hint of grain . flavor is a bit better but expands only slightly upon the aroma void . the same bready pale malts are accompanied by a bit of spice but offer little variety and clarity . the feel is thick and cottony in nature which does n t allow for any lingering flavors on the finish . an interesting though not gratifying beer from ommegang . i guess i would expect a better beer something with more pronounced yeast notes and a cleaner and brighter flavor . this brew is easy and unobtrusive though perhaps to a fault . i generally prefer this brewery s offerings bottle conditioned though i do n t envision an improvement here as the pour was the best aspect and not lacking whatsoever .,appearance,0.9,1
an unexpectedly fast beer menu change from my last stop at kuhnhenn s left me wondering what to have . knowing that all the beers would be great i more or less blindly selected their trippel . much darker than one would expect from a trippel . rays of light are subdued by a swampy haze . they pour it with a smallish head . no complaints though the aromatics are still outstanding . layers of redolent sweets literally attack the nose melon brown sugar rock candy and sweet potato souflee . yeasty funk slides underneath . starts incredibly sweet and stays that way . starts full of yeast and melon a flavor which evolves and steps its way up to sweet alcohol . very slight background flavor of orange bubblicious . just the tiniest bit of pepperiness floats into both the aroma and the flavor profile as the beer sits .,appearance,0.6,1
guldenberg s most remarkable quality is its appearance . it has a gold cloudy body with a beautiful head and just the right amount of carbonation from an aesthetic point of view . it is a simply picture perfect beer . the aroma is subdued with a nice balance of wheat and malt . the mouth feel is relatively light and it is expectational drinkable which at . make this a very dangerous beer . the other major selling point for me is that this beer has a little more hop s then your usual belgian which helps to cut the sweetness of this beer giving it an unreal level of drinkability for a belgian .,appearance,1.0,1
as for the beer s merits i have nothing to add to the reviews of e.g . the brothers alstrom . for me this beer had three drawbacks i know oatmeal stouts can be hoppy and i probably should have expected as much from rogue . but i prefer oatmeal stouts that are n t so hop forward . the hops do n t overpower by any means but they are a little more pronounced than i d prefer . even with the hops the taste and mouthfeel were very good but . this one left my throat feeling coated . and there was a slight burnt aftertaste that lingered . i know that oatmeal stouts are n t meant to be thirst quenchers but this one s lingering viscosity got on my nerves . the price . i probably should win a prize for being the th person to mention this but i do n t understand rogue s inflated price point .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy dirty brown color s faint sweetness i assume is supposed to be cherry t very weak if any cherry flavor like a severely water down juice m very little carbonation feels like a soda that went flat d fortanetly i got this with a mix and match . one was more than enough .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a tulip glass poured a thin looking light golden color with a three finger head that quickley faded to a thin lacing across the top . the smell is light with some floral hops but not a strong sent . the body of this beer is light and a tuch sweet up front the middle is a tuch waterey but then the hops take over thay taste like thay are wet hoped and are overall flowery with a nice hint of pine at the very last second then ther is a strong after tast of aolchal . great all around ipa . realy loved this one,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a beautiful looking beer . a cloudy apricot color appropriately enough with a creamy persistent white head . smell hugely aromatic . perfumy and cloyingly sweet apricot syrup . i can smell it from a few feet away and unfortunately i do n t enjoy this smell . i wish good smelling beers had this much potency . taste that aroma is baa aack and this time it s wrapped around my tongue . syrupy sweet some very unpleasant flavors that are musky with a zesty fruity apricot flavor against a pale ale background . mouthfeel creamy and palate sticking drinkability i wanted to like this . but it s simply awful to me . the fruit taste reminds me of artificial chemically produced fruit flavors and it hangs in my mouth far too long . i m having a hard time remembering a beer this unpleasant . someone must buy it or they would n t brew it right .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from an . oz bottle into a pint glass at low altitude . a pours a relatively dark completely translucent golden color with a minimal white head . a few bubbles of carbonation flowing up toward the top of the glass . s overall not a very strong smell . malty notes up front with some faint floral hops in the background . t in line with the smell . malty flavors take center stage with less prominent floral hops in the background . as a result the level of bitterness is a little bit lower than i d like . m light bodied with a wet mouthfeel and plenty of carbonation to tickle the tongue . mouthfeel is the best aspect of this beer . d reasonably priced for an imported beer but not one i d go out of my way to buy .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance deep dark and black . completely opaque . toffee colored head that falls to a thin layer . decent lacing left on my snifter . smell lots and lots of piney resiny hops way more than i expected from an imperial stout . coffee and burnt grains comprise the rest . taste the hops come through quite a bit here too perhaps too much . as does the coffee and some bitter dark chocolate . mouthfeel sleek and smooth . lots of residuals as it clings to the tongue and teeth . drinkability i was really in the mood for an ris so this was a surprise . i m not a coffee drinker so i did n t enjoy the burnt roasted grains as much as others might . someone else said it and i have to agree it seems raw . i definitely enjoyed it more at the end than the beginning as it had warmed up and the flavors had mellowed some .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap at brewpub . served in tulip . this is gumballhead without hops and soured . this beer is offered with the following syrup options to add to the base beer watermelon peach strawberry lychee chipotle pineapple my review is strictly the base beer . a pours a very mirky yellow orange color small head that vanishes no lace cap or retention . s slight sour tart funk orange citrus . really smells like oranges and citrus peel . very refreshing and a nice sour tartness that s even a little powerful for a berliner . t right from the start i taste a nice sour tartness oranges citrus . tastes like a light non sugary orange juice with slight lacto . so refreshing . slightly tart finish that has a touch of oak . m light refreshing light tingly carbonation dry finish . o since i started coming to fff almost years ago i always wondered when they would brew a sour beer and how it would turn out . well here it is and it s truly excellent . their take on a berliner is truly wonderful and it s going to be hard not to throw back several once you ve had the base beer and want to experiment with the different syrups . just killer . edit i guess this has previously been on tap dating back to but this is the first time i ve seen it since and it s now double the abv so i m thinking it s a different recipe .,appearance,0.6,1
thank you for the beer booty . oz format familiar unplugged packaging . the label describes enigma as a sour brown ale spontaneously fermented with cherries and aged in oak casks . poured into a tulip and consumed on a hot portland night . a ruby red to light brown with a medium amount of slow moving carbonation . the slightly off white head is quick to recede leaving a thin ring with little to no action on the surface . the color and clarity are oustanding but a lack of retention or lacing is concerning . s deep and sweet cherry aroma with a slight acidity that is n t derived from the fruit . as it warms a mellow vinegar aroma adds complexity along with an oaky vanilla character . t a tingle of carbonic acid and a pucker of acidity hit the front of the palate immediately . followed quickly by tart cherries and a funky sour brown vinegar . finishes fruit dominant no malt or hop influence . part sour brown part new glarus fruit beer a balanced combination that extracts the best of both styles . m high carbonation with a light dry body . the cherries give the perception of a little bigger body clinging relentlessly to the palate but without leaving any cloying sweetness . d a little less cherry would give this very high drinkability but might disturb that nice balance of styles that this beer has going for it . multiple servings would be welcomed neither the acidity nor the fruit are overwhelming . not exactly an enigma but definitely thought provoking .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours a dark brown yellow color body that is very cloudy and effervescent . big white foamy head . aroma is very effervescent citrusy and lemony with some wheat . not a very strong taste . wheaty citrusy effervescent . watery . a nice light beer .,appearance,1.0,1
bought this beer in a variety pack which means i will drink anything . not impressed that it smells like stinkbait . i ve never eaten stinkbait so dont know if the smell follows into the taste . not recommended for anyone . the other beers by stevens point brewery are great and this one needs to be left out of the next sampler .,appearance,0.8,1
no bottling or best by date . why . . . pours a nice deep and shiny orange amber with a beautiful white fluffy head that stays a good while . nice creamy lacing on the glass . wow this should be the standard appearance wise for any ipa . an automatic here . very grassy and bland aroma not much going on here . this might be because of the age staleness lack of bb date . some light malts faint hops but very dull . wth . . . not too impressive here only mildy hoppy and lacking in other areas . average medium mouthfeel . heavy carbonation . rather dull . this is probably past it s prime as i can taste staleness . again no bottling or best by date so i ca n t know for sure . either way this is the most unimpressive ipa i ve had outside of the appearance . will try again if i can acquire a guaranteed fresh one .,appearance,1.0,1
had this once before in could n t find the last year picked up a presumably very fresh bottle today . abv listed as . . dark translucent amber with some orange highlights . big ol creamy beige head falls to a finger eventually but retains perfectly as that super clumpy leaves good lacing . usual alesmith great appearance . good scent piny and grapefruit hops up front and some malt . decent strength . taste brings more to the table big hops big malts but good balance . big resiny earthy and grapefruit hops some pineapple . caramel and toffee malts bring some sweetness along with a nice toastiness in the finish . some baked goods wintery spice notes . oily full body low ish carbonation but good . a bit of booze . assaults the tongue some but nothing too overbearing . a good take on a red ale good flavors coming from all sides with exceptional balance . i like the summer yulesmith a little better i think but a nice beer to look forward to each year .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased as a from wine and beer westpark in glen allen va tulip pours dark but with mahogany edges perfect head with awesome lacing . smells of roasty malts and chocolate . taste follows with a very complex mix of dark roasty malts and coffee the mouthfeel is good but after a while a bit too dry kinda feels like licking an oak plank . overall this is a solid porter and another great offering from stone .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance ml bottle from half time . loud hiss and some foam when the cap is removed . the beer appears very carbonated but the light brown head quickly dissipates . the overall appearance is that of a slightly darkened cola or root beer . half way through my first glass the beer started foaming out of the bottle . smell strong metallic aroma with some dark grains . coffee and some bitterness is also apparent . not an appealing aroma . taste slight fruity sourness with a unidimensional flavor dark coffee flavor . this reminds me of an unpleasant bottle of kuhnhens crme brule stout i had a few months back . the flavors simply do not get along they are all flavors that could be enjoyable in a beer just not all together . mouthfeel light with sharp carbonation . drinkability and notes no way i was making it through ml of this by myself . this bottle had no redeeming characteristics unpleasant is every category . this was a huge disappointment as i enjoy dark saisons and i enjoyed the golden release of this series . a rare miss from heavyweight in my opinion .,appearance,0.4,0
this brew pours into the glass with a black body topped by a thick creamy light brown head with a good amount of lacing left behind . the aroma is slightly smokey and malty . the flavor is smokey and malty with chocolatey undertones . very smooth and creamy on the palate .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from ounce bottle into tulip glass . the bottled had no clear date identifier the only marking was fl . a the grayton pale ale poured up rather bright translucent gold . the white head dissipated almost immediately save for a small amount along the glass and the amount that remained only managed to leave a trace of lacing . s of all characteristics the smell was most disappointing as it had only a faint sweet corn aroma . t the flavor of this one was rather light and unfortunately had a metallic character . there was enough bitter finish to overcome the initial presence but the balance was missing in this sample . m the feel of this beer was only a touch on the thin side but nothing terribly detracting . there was an ample amount of carbonation to make this a pleasant drinker . o while the grayton pale would be a reasonable beer for long sessions at the beach as i m assuming the brewers intended coming from the northern gulf coast it had no real character to define it . it shared too many similarities with adjunct beers sweet smell and metallic flavors to warrant a higher score for an apa . i should note that i was surprised at the inconsistency among the beers in the six pack . others had a bit more malt presence to balance the flavor but none had much bitterness as to be expected . my rating for taste would not have been significantly impacted if i had sampled other bottles instead of the one chosen . aroma and appearance might have scored higher had i sampled other bottles but i feel it is fair to offer a lower rating due to the inconsistent product .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to loftisct for providing the dating convention for this beer . picked this up tonight see review date and i have to say for all the hype and all the other sierra nevada brews that i love so much like torpedo that i m disappointed in this beer . i got the pint bottle and poured into a sparkling snifter and saw that it looks fantastic . mostly clear with nice visible carbonation nice warm amber color and white head with serious lacing . the aroma is floral citrusy w alcohol . the alcohol dominates this beer heavily which does n t totally ruin it for me but with the label depicting a black tie gentleman with a hop bud for a head why you d expect to be bowled over with the hops not the alcohol you are n t . fwiw this is a potent brew . anyone reading this review please tell me if there s a date on the bottle other than the on the neck label . logically that seems like the date but from the taste this seems like a hop beer that s been allowed to sit too long . edit having been told the convention of the bottle date and this one was perfectly fresh . i ve adjusted my scores to remove all doubt and charitable points . this was a boozy under hopped mess . having poured the remainder of the bottle down the drain i will continue to enjoy other ipas . edit for draft i recently was able to try this on tap and my original review stands . although this has the potential to be a tasty hoppy brew it is ruined by the high abv content . sn you almost pulled it off but this is just too hot . the original malt is too far hidden and the booze is off the charts . i finished the glass but not happily and my tongue was scorched . use this to clean your counter tops .,appearance,0.9,1
my father is a bartender . he works at an old man bar where the options are pretty limited and there is n t much to do but bs and drink and maybe watch some tv . i usually end up drinking heineken while i am there . heineken is n t bad by any means but neither is it particularly good unless you ask my wife that is . on tap or in a bottle the appearance leaves much to be desired . heineken is not a pretty beer but do n t let it s asthetics get it the way of your enjoyment . when you crack open the bottle your nose is confronted with an appealing skunky aroma . the carbonation level is a bit higher than what i would prefer but it s not overbearingly bubbly by any means . the taste is not unpleasant but do n t expect it to blow you away either . i would never turn down a free heineken but if i needed to pay for it i would likely select something else .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle via footy . somewhat classic pale beer aroma loaded with edamame salted peanuts dusty floor and lemon cleaner . blah . pours a mildly hazed deep gold tinted nectarine flesh and lined with a rim of fine white soap . flavor has surprisingly more flavor and texture . nothing to go crazy about but there s plenty of grain sugars chewy wheat feel most enjoyably some classic noble hop flavor . light bitterness . nibbles of airy alcohols and pale fruit candy . rides out into a nice crisp finish and smack littered with cans of almonds . a well done clean pale lager . down the bottle some corn stalk and dust settle out but it seems fitting . still enjoyable to more noticeable hop flavor .,appearance,0.4,0
i have seen this beer at my grocery store for a while and have been avoiding it . i did n t expect it to be very good . but it was on sale so what the hell . i poured into a pint glass to what started out as nice head but quickly went away . it was golden amber in color . it smelled kind of sweet and malty . the taste is not that impressive . i can see why i have been avoiding it . oh well i took a chance but how could it really stand up to the hopback that i have in the fridge . i should have just drank it . overall just a subpar offering . skoal .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass from the bottle a has the look of a normal american macro light yellow with no head . s biscuts wheat and just a small amount of grassy hops also a small sweet near a grape note t very little flavor but very crisp and refreshing light hop flavor with some wheaty flavor m thin but not to the point of being watery very straightforward offering d with a small hop flavor and very crisp and refreshing taste i kinda hope they put this one in a can for a nice day on the rivver and this is a great beer to get someone into the craft scene,appearance,0.4,0
very light pale yellow almost white with small fine head . very mild nose . pick up some yeasty wheat mild bubblegum . very soft and light even for a wit mild carbonation . not too much flavor either . very mild light wheaty flavors with a decent touch of acidity . hardly any spice detectable at all tiny bit of allspice . aroma and flavor follow right along the mild mannered looks of this one .,appearance,0.4,0
a the body has a nice bright off orange rich golden hue with a robust white colored head that sticks to the glass well . s the beer has a nice subtle pine resin aroma that also reminds me of citrus and orange peel . t the pine hop flavor is still very evident when you first taste the beer but you also get a nice sweetness from the malt that reminds me of a honey . it blends well and gives you a sensation of a tea . m o decent carbonation and mouthfeel . the hops and alcohol are very well balanced which may or may not be to ones liking . a hop fan might see this as a little short on the biting hop character they were expecting . overall it was appealing to me because it had great rich flavors without overpowering the palate .,appearance,0.9,1
quite some excitement exuded from me when i saw this on the shelf at formaggio s . and it came home with me needless to say . three of some of the great brewers together to produce a lovely artistic bottle with minute text on the back outlining the mikkeller history from loving the pale yellow american macro beers of the past . odd i thought but poured away in anticipation . the first thing noticed was that it poured much like the fizzy yellow macro beers mentioned but this soon darkened a bit with a finger white head that soon disappeared without a lace . yet a strong floral hop aroma filled the room again raising expectations . the flavor was mild without the abundant hop aroma promised a velvety and kinda watery sub par pale ale . a good cookout beer where taste is not too important . but at . maybe not recommended . definitely a bit weird and marketed oddly . i d recommend that they can it for the summer .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage a deep violet crimson red just a beautiful awe inspiring color and massive towering head that seems to be independent of the beer and an entity all onto itself . there are gobs of this stuff that just seem to form all on their own every time i move my glass . s smells like a thick pine forest . woodsy . very oakey and like mother nature herself . t very hoppy and bitter but with a sweet fruit wine explosion in the back . rich hearty and yeasty . m think and very viscous . the taste languishes in my mouth for a long time after there is anything there . this is definitely a complex brew with serious power . d not for the weak or faint of heart . this is a serious beer with some serious punch but delicious and amazing to me . overall truth be told i did not know what a barley wine was until this beer but now i do and this one definitely sets the bar extremely high and i wonder if it can be topped . an inspirational and uplifting beer that should be shared in large amounts with friends and good times .,appearance,1.0,1
received in trade from stormking . thanks josh . oz poured into allagash flute . batch . a pours a thick syrupy black with a thin dark tan head . minimal lacing . s sour milk chocolaty malt sweetness slight spicy hoppiness . t sour milk up front then a blast of bitter roasted barley . piny and herbal hop bitterness throughout . finishes sticky and dry . chocolate and coffee notes build as i drink . not a whole lot of sweetness to me unlike what others have mentioned . m medium bodied . medium carbonation . sticky thick and dry . d not something i would want to have again . this one really sounded like it would be good . i guess you ca n t judge a book by it s cover . or hundreds of good reviews . i do n t think there was anything wrong with the beer in the way of spoilage or oxidation but i do n t understand where some people are coming from in their reviews . if i ever come across it again i will have to try it and see .,appearance,0.8,1
had this at a pizza restaurant a while back and man was this a letdown . i did n t expect much from it but even then this stuff was the most overhyped beer i had heard about . appearance was bland boring and as yellow as you can get . smell was nonexistent with a fair amount of corn . nothing special especially for almost a bottle . taste was a major letdown . as i said before i did n t expect much from this at all but the taste felt unfinished . there was no aftertaste and the moment it goes in the mouth the flavor dissipates . it just becomes overly glorified water . definitely not worth the trouble . mouthfeel was very watery and non filling . this stuff goes down easy but it s expensive for what it seems just to be an american corona . drinkability was really not worth it . i had the one with dinner a while back and it s the only one i ve had to date . definitely not worth the money .,appearance,0.3,0
ibu . oz bottle appearance a murky amber brown . smell sage . taste first sip earns the gross beer face . the herbal sage flavor dominates completely . the sage and juniper additions really do n t support the ipa since i did n t really notice anything else . and they do n t stand on their own because the overall flavor is way out of balance . i could n t drink much of this . however i came back later and had a sip from the now room temperature bottle and found that when warm enough malt comes forward to play down the herbs . if you have a bottle of this make sure to serve it on the warm end of the spectrum .,appearance,0.4,0
a the pour is even lighter than i recall . clear with an ever so slight yellow tint and lots of co bubbles . the head disappears almost instantly . s it smells pretty much like what you would expect nothing . a slight grainy sweetness but no skunk or hops or anything else really . t like the nose there really is n t much to this beer . there some sweetness provided by the grains but otherwise it s very watery and bland . m normally i do n t mind the mouthfeel of light and adjunct lagers because they re quite bubbly and i enjoy that part of them . this however is just so thin and does n t have that same level of effervescence . d it is drinkable because it s so water like but i really have no desire to drink more of this beer . it s just so bland and flavorless i would rather take another light lager over this .,appearance,0.3,0
i thought i did n t like saisons until i tried this one . great head fine bubbles that stuck to the glass the whole way down . i did n t get much on the nose as i was eating strong barbecue . kind of a mild coconutty taste almost pina colada like . i m going to revisit this one for sure whenever i get a chance .,appearance,1.0,1
another mundane canadian beer . this beer is yellow with little to no head and nothing interesting about it . very average beer but very drinkable as well . it fits in with the other canadian beers like lebatt and molson . nothing to see here folks move along .,appearance,0.4,0
did not mind would not buy app haze pale yellow water . not yummy looking . smell tart grass lil sour pepper yummy . taste water mild not bad it has nannas . i think its saving grace is that its flavor is mild it is water filled and weak not bad at all. if the flavor was turned up . . . may be bad . mf water thin eh . drinkable . very . not much goin on here .,appearance,0.4,0
hahahaha . it does n t matter how slow you pour this one . you are going to get a full pint glass of foam . the head is super frothy and goopy . aroma is very intense . nose is full of dark fruit alcohol and yeast . taste is definately that of a belgian stout . this is fruity and metallic . there are hints of chocolate and coffee but nothing too strong . this is interesting but is n t a stout. there is an odd astringentness to it . the feel though is way too thin . it s not drinakble . its a waste of money .,appearance,0.8,1
note i am now seeing the reviews of others and noticing that this bottle is dated . it is august of . perhaps i have reviewed spoiled or stale beer but is n t this supposed to be one you can cellar . murky beer has little carb and no head . looks like a flat glass of cola . dark fruit nose with heavy sugar dates slight gentle yeastiness blue berry black berry gingerbread . wow . very different . heavy dark cherry flavors hit hard at the outset . peppery quality ushers in alcohol i get ginger again . alcohol vapors really bring the heat toward the finish . aftertaste leaves my palate coated and i pretty much feel like i just drank some exceptionally great tasting cough medicine but not some exceptionally great tasting beer . everything mellows out and comes together when the beer warms but still i am just not into this . i get some herbal hop finally . any slight flavor contribution from the use of wheat seems to only add to or be swollowed by the harsh qualities of the alcohol . mouthfeel is flat and very syrupy . i can not finish this . i know many bas will have issue with what i m about to say but really if i want this kind of alcohol presence with this kind of flavor profile i m going to seek it out somewhere in the world of wine or spirits . i loved klumbacher s eisbock becuase i actually thought it did a geat job of bringing a dark complex flavor profile with warming alcohol but still managed to taste very much like beer . i think this is an interesting drink but lacks the drinkability of beer or the more etherial subtleties of spirits .,appearance,0.4,0
this poured out wonderfully with a growing tall head of very tight frothyness of light tannish color sitting atop a glowing deep mahagony rubyish copper highlighted gem of a bottom . head did fade pretty fast though to a skim always present and a fairly thick ring . smell is faint malts and light roastyness no tang or sweetness to be found will that carry over to the taste . yep kinda its a whole lotta empty malts that renders some roastyness and seems to be quite solid and smooth but no other characteristics can be found . hops are there in very small amount lending a bit of a grab with some roasted grains and thank goodness for that other wise i might fall asleep drinkin this bock . has no real finishing qualities either . kinda bland and one dimensional . feel is medium bodied smoothness with a small pickup near the middle . its a decent drinkable tastin bock a bit lack luster but do able over many others of this style .,appearance,0.9,1
served from a bomber into a duvel tulip . best by date a blood red to maroon . beautiful reddish hues come off the glass . could this be the blood of the gargoyle on the label . a crisp white head crowns the top . as it falls a lovely lace kisses the edge of the glass . carbonation is just right and not over lively . s grapefruit hops backed up by a bevy of sweet malty aromas . definite esters as the fruity aromas permeate . there is a hint of caramel as well . not overly aromatic however . t malty onslaught at first . fruitiness is prevalent in the flavors . the fruits i get are plums and a slight hint of cherry . this reminds me of an old ale in its fruity malty complexity . the malts are further asserted with strong caramel and a hint of toffee . i did n t really get a roasted flavor like others did initially however as i drink up it definitely comes out . this is all quickly followed up with a solid hoppy bite . there is excellent balancing bitterness . it lingers for a while after the drink punishing your tastebuds for even thinking about a lesser beer . the flavors blend well and the complexity is nice . m medium bodied . a little on the syrupy side . the bitterness definitely drys out the palate . d this is a damned good beer . now i know why it is so celebrated by beer geeks like myself . it was definitely a beer i d try again but i do n t think i d have more than one in a sitting . it is a great beer to have as a nightcap but not for a hot day at the lake . on the other hand i thought i would have problems drinking the bomber by myself . this is n t posing a problem at this point .,appearance,1.0,1
per label a kicked up version of our popular wee heavier i had the pleasure of trying that brew a few years back while in asheville and i have to say i liked that one better.poured into a oz nonic a deep amber brown with a pillowey finger light beige head atop that settled ever so slowly into a frothy mass leaving broken rings of lace behind from there down hill.muted aromas slight brown brown sugar and fruit but it doesnt show thru enough flavors stay with that theme very light with some malt tilted sweetness like brown sugar and raisin but its really light and watery tasting in my mind.hmm kind of a clunker here was expecting much more from a pretty good small brewery in western carolina .,appearance,0.9,1
i thought the bottle was black until i poured it out . what a suprise . poured with some mild carbonation that settled into a thick yellowish head . absolute best porter i have ever seen . european pub draft smell that full grainy slightly winey very malty smell . it was okay . mouth was all brownie very chewy with a real thick chocolate aftertaste and only mild creaminess . very good on the back end . where to start on flavor . complex fig coffee chocolate brownie mostly noted by that burnt malt and brownie aftertaste . there is a lot to love with this one . it gets only a good for drinkability but it s not it s fault . i wish this was fresh from the tap . still very good better as it warms . it is a tasty beverage .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a stella challis a creamy foamy finger head . cloudy dark apricot orange . rings of foam stay on the glass as the glass is drunk . s subtle lightly toasted malt with just a touch of caramel that i really had to search for . some butterscotch as it warms in the glass . t toasted almost smoked malt and a nutty butter sweatness on the tongue with just enough hops on the finish to clean the palate . reminds me of a light roast guiness . m creamy and smooth with full carbonation . thin watery structure lacks body . d decent ale but missing good pronounced caramels to balance the toasted malts . i look for scotch ales that are better defined this one s too subtle and light . easy to drink more than one if this is a style taste you like .,appearance,0.9,1
live review . from notes at the brewery a beer brewed in traditions of an old style method medium brown with full malty flavor and yet with a firm bitterness to balance out flavor . . abv ibu s . a translucent brown kind of boring looking . . s medium malt with a sweetness akin to brown sugar or syrup some hops . reminds me of a dunkel . . t nice medium malt toasted goodness with barley and hops taste that balance it out well . i can not believe it but i fully agree with the description provided at the brewery . . m thin more thin that i prefer but it is true to the style . . d good and i am pleasantly surprised by this beer . .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance orange brown with decent head but settles all too quickly . smell malts with just a hint of sweet fruit . i can maybe smell pumpkin if i think of pumpkin . taste goes down smooth and pretty generic then the allspice and nutmeg hit along with just a hint of pumpkin . aftertaste sweet feels light and crisp .,appearance,0.8,1
update version nov i have had previous years celebration and been much more impressed . this years version was a big disappointment . i did not find much in the way of aroma or hop taste compared to past years . i had a oz bottle not sure if it was a bad one or not . may try a ozer to see if its any different . app nice copper color tight white head smell minimal hop aroma . some malt notes taste med body nice carbonation . just boring to drink mouthfeel nothing new or different than other sn beers drink average . good but there are other beers i would go to first version a nice copper color with tight bubbles and a good foamy head . bottle conditioned so you may want to hold back on the final pour from the bottle s lots of cascade hop aroma citriusy very nice . clean . t nice bittering up front . lots of hop flavor . caramel notes medium body . bitter but not overly so . great drinkability . i am going back to buy the last few cases that are on sale at my local store . m. medium body with a dry finish drinkabilty very .,appearance,0.9,1
this was a very interesting new beer thanks to axisjones for sharing it . pours to a very dark brown only slightly ruby colored liquid with a massive fluffy white head that coats the entire circumference of the glass in a perfect frilly victoria s secret crotchless panty style lacing . she really is quite sexy looking . smells freshly dry hopped with what seems to be amarillo hops . the taste is n t mind bogglingly explosive and complex but it s one of my favorite hop smells . also has a bit of a deep malty smell to it though well hidden under the hop profile . the rye malt really shows through in the taste just as in the appearance . has a bit of a mild roasty bitterness to the malt flavor paired with a chronic amarillo hop taste . the bitterness and sweetness are quite evenly matched though the bitterness has the upper hand in the finish it seems to be the rye malt rather than the citrusy hops that produce this effect . the mouthfeel is good . not creamy not harsh . the alcohol is quite well hidden . quite smooth . if not for the high alcohol content i would n t consider this a double ipa as much as i would label it a single . i would probably be able to drink quite a bit of this but at i m wary of labeling it as a sessionable brew much less because this beer is not available in my locale . thanks again axisjones .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap oz pour into a tulip at the city beer store for their collaborative release with the bruery to commemorate their fifth anniversary and obviously mutualy beneficial relationship with the bruery . a a murky dark amber and mahogany beer with a finger off white head that stuck around for a minute and then receded leaving behind some lovely lacing . s i love sour beer noses and this one has it in spades . awesome bursts of sour cherries raspberries and vinegar in the front . the end of the nose was a bit sweeter not giving my any real identifiable smell that i can put my finger on . t the taste was very familiar with great sour cherries and apple cider vinegar funk off the bat . the cold pour was very tart at first but i noticed as it warmed up it became sweeter and the flavors of the fruit and the barrel became more identifiable . unfortunately i had to run back to the office but who knows what i would have found if i could have stayed there longer . m medium bodied with slightly higher carbonation compared to the marron acidiefe that my friend was having at the same time . the sourness was spot on . there was no puckering to speak off and although dry to the fact that its a sour it did n t dry my mouth out at all like other sours have . o a great sour beer . i think that the flavor profile is complex enough for the sour snobs but the mouthfeel and the taste are easy enough for a sour rookie like my friend to enjoy . we both bough the bottle limits . congrats to both the bruery for yet another great beer and to city beer for the wonderful place to shop for craft beer in sf .,appearance,0.6,1
served this . oz brown bottle in a westmalle goblet . best before . . . purchased for . a pack . it was a dull cola color with a light tan head . there were red highlights and the body seemed to clear up quickly after settling . a fine cap remained but it left no lacing . the smell was crisp fruitiness . date nut bread . prunes and raisins . the taste was somewhat blunted . dark bread and vague peppercorn . however it seem rather well balanced . finished semi dry . the mouthfeel was full with a constantly blooming carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber into an alpine pint glass . pours a really bright golden straw color no head at all . it s super transparent and looks basically like a bud not very inviting at all . it smells better than it looks but not much better acidic bit of wheat but really smells more like a lager than a wheat ale . again i m reminded of bud here . flavors are bland no wheat at all more acid and bits of lemon not even a hint of biscuit or bread . it goes down pretty easily i ll give it that has a surprisingly nice body and the carbonation is a bit much but not annoyingly so . verdict not very pleasant at all . i drain poured it a real let down from alpine who are pretty good at making a world class beer .,appearance,0.4,0
beer poured from bottle into snifter glass a beer pours with a dark brown almost black in appearance body has little carbonation and poured with no head there was a little beige foam on the top but that was mostly form the weak amount of carbonation in the beer s beer has a liquor mostly bourbon smell to it oak vanilla from the oak aging high abv is very prevalent t sweet oak notes hit the palate quickly followed up by mild vanilla and bourbon taste dry crisp aftertaste finishes the sip with a clean finish slight oak linger tastes almost like a sweet vanilla latte coffee taste m smooth and liquid taste gives a creamy texture but hides the thin consistency slight port wine aftertaste lingers for a little bit d fantastic after dinner drink one of my favorites loved it this optimizes the after dinner sweet beer drink everyone should enjoy have one and i m positive you ll want a lot more after,appearance,0.6,1
bottleshare from darthkostrizer with bhobs and alucard pours a hazy reddish brown with a very quick dissipating bubbly head . no retention obviously . holy shit . smells exactly like uncooked applewood smoked bacon and or smoked salmon not fishy . very nice yet strong smoke . tastes just like it smells . very strong different smoky flavor but good . good carbonation . smooth and medium bodied . overall at some point in trying this beer you will say holy shit . it is unlike any any beer i ve had and any smoked beer for that matter . its very interesting but good . although it very hard to drink alot of it . definitely a bottleshare .,appearance,0.6,1
poured this oz . brown bottle into a sierra nevada hops glass . no date but i ve had this maybe a year . the old cliche of used motor oil applies here . dark brown black body with a dense chocolaty head . a thick cap remained throughout . smell was not subtle or complex just cocoa powder and coffee . taste was light sweetness with a nice bitter chocolate aftertaste . oak . drying woodiness . very subtle bourbon hints . mouthfeel was medium bodied . zippy carbonation . rich . better than expected . very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle ok let the chemistry experiment begin . apparently you should do some playing with this one in order to fully experience it . and thus my place becomes a big ol mess because of the blitheringidiot came for a some beer sharing . we decided to just do temps to make life a little easier . first tasting was about degrees . very nice light amber sherry colored and clear . scented very strongly of marachino cherries and maybe some maple syrup or karo syrup . ca n t tell if i like the scent or not maybe a bit too cloyingly sweet . very low on the carbination which is a plus for me . smooth feeling but very light bodied . decent drinkability but so very sweet that it keeps you from wanting alot of it maybe . . next we pulled out more kitchenware double boilered it to bring it up to degrees . the spices become even more pronounced at this temperature especially the cinnamon . it seemed as though there was an almost plastic like aroma that i got throughout and then it became stronger when heated . the boys still think it is the cinnamon but i m not thinking so . dunno . a bit more red wine flavors come out when at the higher temperature . all in all this is an interesting one to play with but not one i would get for regular drinking .,appearance,0.6,1
glassware imperial pint appearance dark amber red in color which makes sense . nice two finger white head that leaves a lot of really great lacing on the glass . nose sweet caramel aroma lots of caramel actually . pretty sweet smelling . there is some biscuit in the background but i m not picking up any sort of hop aroma . taste tastes very similar to the smell lots of sweet caramel and some biscuit in the background and a slight bit of alcohol in the finish . again there are no discernible hops in the taste . kind of a bad thing i like my ambers a little bit hoppy at least . the beer tastes good none the less . on subsequent sips i started to pick up some chocolate . mouthfeel nice medium body with decent carbonation . has a surprisingly dry finish for how sweet the beer is overall . overall pretty good i d buy it if i were out and saw it but i do n t think i d grab a six pack of it . even just a little bit of bitterness to counter that sweetness .,appearance,1.0,1
i did n t notice a freshness date on the bottle . poured into an imperial pint glass . classic stout appearance black body with a thick creamy dark tan head . good roasted malt character in the nose as there are subtle chocolate notes . nice creamy medium bodied taste and mouthfeel . great toned down combination of coffee and chocolate flavors . a delicious beer that is pretty simple . recommend .,appearance,1.0,1
from bel air a beautiful orange off white head dssipates slow with slight lacing . s peaches cinnamon and clove . minty to earthy hops . t bland malts cinnamon pepperiness and earthiness . m bit of bitterness and very spicy . d there s a good reason i do n t care much for this time of the year .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bomber bottle that has a simple tan colored label with a gold crown and the name of the beer in front of a picture of the taj mahal . to the left and right of the label is the barcode us government warning address of the brewery and the refund values . there is a tiny neck label that has a cartoon picture of the brewery surrounded by a breif description of the history surrounding the baltic porter style and a few flavor notes that you ll find in here . no date anywhere on the label or bottle . appearance when i poured this baltic porter into a sly fox imperial pint glass i thought this beer was a soild midnight black color but instead it turned out to be a deep dark mahagony brown with some dark ruby red highlights . the head of foam was about inch in height and was a light tan color . it had had pretty good retention that left behind a samll tan film and a streak or two of tan lace . smell i thought the aroma to this beer was grassy . the best part was that it was n t too grassy but it should n t have been in there in the first place . when i got passed the grass i got some roasted coffee beans subtle dark chocolate and a dark fruit there at the end . i thought the aroma needed to be darker and there should n t be any grass in there . taste it was dark and slightly dry like a good baltic porter should be but this one was too sweet and watery . there was that and the fact that it did n t nearly have enough dark flavors in here . what dark flaovrs i could find in here were n t strong enough or all that good . they had potential but they were tamed down for some reason . the taste was lightly roasted with chocolate malts coffee beans milk chocolate sweet dark fruits caramel and a pinch of roasted bitter hops . if this beer would have lowered the sweetness got rid of the water in the taste and unleased the dark roasted flavors you would have a top notch baltic porter . mouthfeel it was far too light for a baltic porter and there was a faint watery aftertaste of roasted malts milk chocolate and a hint of bitter roasted hops . because the aftertaste was a bit on the watery side it did n t last long in your mouth . drinkability to me this was clearly not or even close to being the one of the better baltic porters out there . hopefully mine was just a bad bottle and not all of these are like this . this is not the quality i look for when it comes to southampton . they are better than this .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle no date poured into a tulip glass . let s see if this is as bad as everyone lets on . appearance clear dark red brown orange color . the red is somewhere between a cherry and copper color and there are some definite orange highlights in the beer as well which are more notable towards the end of the glass . the beer had an initial tan foam which died back to a thin layer across the top and a nice size ring . some islands and strands of lacing noted but hey tended to slowly slide back down the glass rather than stick . by the end of the glass the only foam left was the ring . smell with the foam died back a bit sweet and mildly boozy with a notable tart cherry smell . when swirled however . a solid hit of moldering paper and old straw . not good . maybe it is best that the foam dies back on this one . good on one end but then bad on the other . taste not very sour . yes there is some cherry like tartness in here and maybe some sour flavor at the end but it s quite mild . if anything . it s mildly juice like in character like a tart cherry juice . so it s not exactly sour it s more tart to me . sure this style can range a bit according to the description of this style but this one seems much more like fermented tart cherry juice rather than a beer per se . mouthfeel initial carbonation upon pouring is gone pretty quickly after the beer sits for a few minutes . a bit sticky and again juice like in character . overall drinkability not quite as bad as the other reviews let on but not impressive or average either . i could not finish the oz bottle so it s definitely not very drinkable but i did finish my glass . good color though .,appearance,0.8,1
looks absolutely fantastic deep impenetrable black body with coffee coloured head aromas full of coffee and chocolate and heavy dark roast malts with some fruity notes and a little hop . flavours are very full of sticky dark sweet malts and expresso coffee the flavour sticks like a limpit to the tongue and coats the cheeks and teeth far too heavy handed to be balanced . long long sticky aftertaste .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle . abv i tried this beer on october after purchasing from my local lcbo outlet . the beer poured a beautiful translucent red colour with a inch tan coloured head . the aroma was hoppy and slightly sour . the mouthfeel was full bodied and creamy with mild carbonation . the taste was hoppy as well with some bitterness on the side of the tongue .,appearance,1.0,1
definitely one to try in the sampler rather than a full pint . pours a murky golden orange . smell is bland bland bland . is that a hop in there . taste is equally bland with a faint wheaty flavor but this was remarkably mild . possibly my least favorite of the sampler even though it was n t offensive at all .,appearance,0.8,1
bam noire pours a dark brown that approaches black . ruby red highlights can be seen along the edges of my chimay chalice . fully inch of creamy tan head that refuses to die down . tons of thick webbed lacing . like other jolly pumpkin beers this one is heavily influenced by brettanomyces . i d really like to try some of their stuff sans brett because i believe there s a lot hidden behind the maniacal yeast . aside from the barnyard funk there is the smell of currant leather and sweet plums . tastes is sour and bitter . largely dominated by the brett . unfortunately not much else peaks through as it did in the aroma . a bit of a disappointment . carbonation is huge and really too much . beneath the bubbles there seems to be a thin watery complexion . disappointing brew really . goes down fine but the brett just takes over and possibly ruins something more enjoyable beneath it all .,appearance,0.9,1
decided to age a few local american takes on belgian tripels and dubbels see how they held up . this was first followed by new glarus triple and goose island s pere jacques . aged a little less than a year from the date of purchase . poors a rusty orange completely transparent and devoid of yeast with absolutely no head . nose is sweet caramel malts and musty fruit cocktail . taste is rife with overripe fruits cloyingly sweet candi sugar and caramel malt . . is non existent . moutfeel is thick and syrupy lacking in the dry spicy finish i come to expect in a good tripel . i was really disappointed by this one . i got down to the last few sips and really did n t care to finish it . stick to the germans sprecher .,appearance,0.4,0
pours black with some ruby highlights that shine through when held up to the light . small head that did not last some sporadic lacing . roasted malt aroma with hints of coffee and dark chocolate and some spicy hops in the backround . medium bodied with a very smooth and creamy mouthfeel . coffee flavor dominates with notes chocolate . finishes with a sharp bitterness coming from the roasted malt and a mild herbal hop taste . a very nice porter easy to drink and tasty . not too heavy would make a nice substitute for coffee in the morning . quality brew only low point is head retention .,appearance,0.6,1
pours deep dark chestnut with a thick bubbly head that stays around to the last sip . very impressive appearance . the aroma picks up caramel malt spice and a little citrus hops . cinnamon and maybe ginger . nice . initial flavor of roasted malt and caramel with a gentle bitter aftertaste that is well balanced . spice notes are obvious but not overwhelming . medium to full bodied with active carbonation and a relatively crisp finish . overall this is a solid winter beer and my first this season . it is very smooth and great with spicy food . try it with carne adovada if you can get some .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance is a light yellow with nill head and lace . smell of light grass and hop . taste . there is just not a whole lot going on although it is quite refreshing with a lot of carbonation and a light mouthfeel . a good one to try on an extremely hot day .,appearance,0.4,0
style and glass barleywine snifter abv volume calories . in fl oz . estimated at c purchased at canal s lawrenceville nj for . aroma okay soft gentle . visuals bad label bad packaging ruby angry color clear thin white head long lasting lace . taste unbalanced little malt no hops no strength . palate low quality smooth texture no finish . overall like water . hard to believe this is abv not a repeat not a favorite okay value little craft .,appearance,0.8,1
pours like a glass o road tar . in other words it s very dark . thin and quickly diminishing head . satisfying coffee roasted barley aroma and a nice hops malt balance made for good drinking . glad i got a sixer of this . unfortunately my dad cleaned me out when he was visiting from ca and sealing our driveway .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer used to be good . now it s infected sour and therefore undrinkable even though it s only been a few months since its release . no point in describing any other characteristics of it as it s a drainpour . a shame as it was quite good when first released . update had a chance to try a sample from someone else s bottle last weekend and it was still quite tasty . had another of my own bottles last night and it was again sour . so seems like not all the bottles are infected .,appearance,0.8,1
the smoked porter poured a dark black with a semi creamy tan head that dissipated rather quickly . suprisingly there was not much of an aroma to this beer just a slight malt smell . i was n t very impressed with the taste either . it had a very bitter hoppy finish for a porter . as it warmed a roasted malty start became more pronounced . i was expecting a lot from this beer and was pretty disappointed . it was n t bad but it was nowhere near what i though it would be . i did n t notice any smokiness in the nose or taste either .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a cloudy maize color . inch head of a white color . poor retention and poor lacing . smells of pale malt wheat slight sweet malt and hops . fits the style of an american pale wheat ale . mouth feel is smooth and crisp with a low carbonation level . tastes of pale malt sweet malt hint of earthy malt hops and a hint of wheat . overall weak appearance but decent blend and feel .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle with a born on date of . pours a rich brown color with a large froth of dense creamy head . retention is good but lacing is downright gorgeous . great looker . bonus points for having a clear bottling date code thanks wasatch . nose is piney and citric with a minty chocolate maltiness that is interesting . smells like lots of hops were used here . nice use of flavoring and bittering hops with a lighter than expected malt bill . roast and chocolate are there but it could use some more body and even some sweetness would not be amiss . not bad perhaps a fresher sample might be better but one would assume a winter warmer would hold up for at least months or so . it just feels a bit thin for the style . id consider buying a sixer around christmas if i saw it around pretty easy drinking and the hops are nice as well as the lack of over the top spice additions found in many a winter seasonal .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to phnphilly for sharing this at phatz s sour beer night . appears a hazy semi transparent light gold with a small white head that fades into a light collar and mild head . spotty lacing is left around the glass . smell is of grapes cork sour dough funk raisins and plastic . taste is mostly of funky rubber light berries barnyard funk and dusty horseblanket . mouthfeel is medium bodied citrusy acidic and dry .,appearance,0.6,1
a almost black with some brown around the edges . a one finger tan head forms and sticks around to the end with that cascading effect . some nice lace down the side . s a bit of chocolate and some bready malt . weak and not very impressed . t similar to the nose . bitter chocolate and malt . some hop bitterness as well . m d watery and thin . kind of drinkable . not really a session beer for me but it is smooth . i do n t think i like irish dry stouts or i just do n t like the nitro effect . there is no depth and the few that i have tried are watery . this one is no different .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance looks nothing like a wheat . more like a bud . completely clear golden color . head fades quickly . looks like a normal macro beer . smell sweet grain and that s about it . other than that it smells like bud . taste sweet grains and honey . tastes better than it looks or smells . finish is grainy . kinda like a bud . this beer really should be called a wheat . mouthfeel light and crisp in mouth . carbonation feels on tounge . drinkability this is a very plain and easy to drink beer . flavor is n t bad but it really does n t seem like a wheat at all . easy going down .,appearance,0.3,0
i got this beer in a mixed pack as a birthday present . i was not familiar with this brewery really could n t tell from the label what kind of beer was in the bottle . poured a very light copper color . actually more yellow gold than copper . there was a minimal bright white head . the taste was very mild with a hint sweet hops and a trace of hops but not very strongly flavored either way . kind of reminded me of typical pale lagers which i really ca n t drink anymore . this one however probably since it was an ale and an all malt ale at that had a much fuller flavor and much improved mouthfeel over your typical bmc . i think this would be a really good beginners micro brew introduction . i think this would be a good summer beer lawn mower . i will check with the store the mixed pack came from to see how much a pack of export costs . it might be a good summer drinker when most people would go for a bmc . having said that if ti costs the same as most micros i probably go with something with more flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
beer poured clear medium copper with low density thin head . very little lacing left on the glass . smell was pretty typical pale ale hoppy but not overpoweringly so . mostly citrus scents with a little pine . taste was sharp hoppy piney and bitter all the things i like in a pale ale . nice clean finish,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a duvel tulip . i got a case for . . a bottle is an amazing deal i ve never had anything by dundee before i knew it was gennesse s craft brand so my expectations were n t too high . pours a nice deep amber with a good one fingered fluffy white head that fades real quick leaving a bit of lacing . nose is very tame it s more malty than anything else maybe a bit of grassy hops but that s it . i ll expo what others have said its more of a pale ale than an ipa but less hoppy and crisp than snpa . it s quite malty actually pretty well balanced but i d like a much more prominate hop note than this . i d say it s more like an english ipa than an american ipa . there s a bit of an odd finish that s a bit vegital but there s a light caramel note that balances it quite well . mouthfeel is fairly good it s light and sharp with good carbonation and fairly malty . it s pretty drinkable for what it is . if price is n t an issue skip this but at . case it s way better than most macro stuff .,appearance,0.8,1
had a oz taster glass at avbc . poured a deep brownish red color with a slightly tan head which was kind of thick . wow . this is a winter beer . smells of christmas spices cinnamon nutmug mild hops . the taste does n t disappoint either . there are so many flavors clashing here caramel spices buttered rum toffee and a couple others i ca n t place . very velvety smooth . this is a delicious sipper . it pays to drink this slow to appreciate all the layers but i would recommend drinking your lighter beers before this since the flavors are strong and numb the taste buds .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at the armsby abbey . poured into a tulip . a poured a clear golden hue with a one finger white head that left nice side lacing . s really no nose on this one . some slight belgian spices but thats it . smells a little soapy too . t no banana just belgian spices and such . its a bit sweet with a slight dark fruit aftertaste . m flat and underwhelming . yep that sums it up . o just.eh . de ranke usually has good offerings but this one wasnt it for me . super underwhelming .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark brown almost black color with a paper thin head with great lacing for a quad . aroma of caramel figs and raisins . tastes sweet and fruity oak notes in the back . thick and chewy yet easy to drink not too boozy the aging has done this beer some good,appearance,0.6,1
a dark amber body with off white head . s caramel and chocolate aroma . this is a richness and complexity that i dont often find in dunkel from germany let alone japanese dunkel . t light malted milk balls i am stunned at how rich this beer smells yet how weak the flavor is . i am sorely disappointed . m medium carbonation with light medium body . i want to try this again b c the aroma was just so great i have to just imagine that my can or my palate was off .,appearance,1.0,1
brown amber thing beige head . smells of medicinal phenols toasted bread a weird citrusy presence . i think i even get some light lactic sour notes possible infection . . tastes roasty there are hints of caramel toasted bread some citrusy notes and some harsh metallic flavors too . mouthfeel is thin watery and unpleasant . bad beer . waste of the glass bomber it came in .,appearance,0.7,1
tucher helles hefe weizen half liter bottle medium pour in a weizen glass notched and prosit poured a hazy bright golden yellow with a large frothy white head with good lacing . smelt of moderate banana dough grain light lemon . taste was upfront moderate sweet bananas and cloves with light lemon meringue feel followed by a soft spicy and doughy taste on an average length finish . palate was light bodied watery overly fizzy . overall another possibly great tasting brew ruined by the tingly prick of overly tiny bubbles of carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
the signature seasonal from abita brewery their strawberry harvest lager has proven to be quite popular with the local crowd even to the point of causing shortages . in they tripled the production to meet local demand . the appearance is nothing out of the ordinary for a light lager beer but the aroma is strong and sweet with no attempt to hide the strawberry origin . the taste is quite sweet sometimes overpowering but also quite good . not a beer that i can drink many in one session but quite good as a way to start off the night or switch things up . re review notes . version of the strawberry . not as sweet these days but that s a good thing . the wheat base is definitely more present and while it s blatantly a strawberry beer it s not more reminiscent of a wine cooler . the new version is very sessionable easy to put back plenty of these . and goes great with boiled crawfish .,appearance,0.6,1
goes into my goblet a very dark red with a small tan head that hugs the rim . i thought this was a mistake at first . bad bottle or something . it smells like fruitcake . seriously it smells like the christmas fruitcake that wed get sent every year by my grandparents . i hated the foul concoction it always remained uneaten in the very back of our fridge for half the year till someone found the foil wrapped lump buried behind the mint jelly childhood memories aside whats it like . i taste some chocolate and coffee notes and a tart citrus zestyness along with lots of dark fruit and burnt flavor . sour dark and definitely one to sip on a windy evening . reminds me of heavily spiced belgian dark ale . also a bit salty . i cant get over the smell . alcohol burnt bread figs nutmeg cinnamon coffee . brown sugar . loads of complexity . high marks here . bottom line this is fruitcake beer . mouthfeel is creamy and satisfying . feels like youre drinking a meal . while i can definitely appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of this beer the taste doesnt click with me . but in the end for a seasonal its not bad . i look forward to having one for future christmases .,appearance,0.6,1
apperance rubarb and red apple in color . head was minimal and so was retention . color was light and tan . leaves nice rings . nose sweet malt wet leaves a rain soaked forest some fresh strawberry towards the end caramel and vanilla . perhaps some swiss cheese in the middle . taste creamy in the begining which fades of to a rusty frothy coating of the mouth . perfect level of carbonation . pinches of bitter copper . nice clean malt mild alcohol some slight pineapple and other tropical fruits . notes it would be nice if it were a bit cheaper . i figure that could be said about all beer . i guess that could be said for anything . this was a very nice beer to try and it was put together very very well . i love how this beer handles itself it is very composed . notes,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a goblet . appearance jet black even pouring out of the bottle with no head at all . no lacing . hardly a wisp of chocolate lacing atop of the body . it stains the glass as i swirl it around . smell strong coffee aromas with chocolate roasted malts and a dark fruit background . great aromas . all the different aromas you d look for in a big stout like this . taste big chocolate and coffee flavors immediately followed by a slightly sweet flavor of dark fruits . the finish is all stout though . bitter coffee and hops drown out everything in the finish . mouthfeel creamy body with some alcohol burn in the finish . the bitterness is very strong . combined with the alcohol and low carbonation this one is definitely a sipper . slow drinking . overall the flavors are huge at the expense of aesthetics and drinkability . wonderful flavors that require my full attention over the course of an hour or so . i am consistently wowed by the flavors though .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance pellucid ruddy bronze hue . cream white one fingered creamy head leaves respectable lace . aroma faint toffeeish dark caramel malt accompanied by hints of molasses and sweetnened cider . deep inhalation reveals very subtle bubblegum esters as well as trace notes of cardboard from fledgling oxidation . not particularly enticing aromawise . taste simple scarcely roasty dark lovibond caramel initially in flavor is ensued by token notes of biscuit and mild butterscotch . blurred plummish esters emerge mid palate and provide an agreeable fruity contrast only to be overrun by an combination of astringent grape skin like tannins and soapy hop late . finishes with a brief snap of harsh burnt brittle yielding to lingering detracting notes of bleached oak . mouthfeel passably dextrinous with well calculated attenuation and viscosity but detractingly chalky . drinkability overall northern glory is a disappointing brew that suffers from lack of overall character slight oxidation as well as mild tannic bitterness . perhaps a sound recipe but it was n t executed well nor has the product travelled well . a brew to avoid especially considering the price .,appearance,0.9,1
a murky apple juice with and incredible pillow head . slow to leave chunky lace left . s funky belgian yeast sharp green apple . t taste follows smell to a degree although i get apple sauce with it and sweet malt base . m lots going on but it melds and balances in the end to somewhat neutral . d even at this abv pretty easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
this to me is a good but less then beer some freinds swear by it but my self i can take it or leave it . .it was drinkable but barlely its funny now that i think about it i used to drink beers like this all the time but then after finding so really good beers it seem the run of the mill everyday beers just dont see to do the trick anymore,appearance,0.4,0
appearance deep red fingers of head which reduced . smell a little lacking . the malt is detectable but is n t very strong . taste strong with the malt standing out above other flavours . mouthfeel fairly good all round . drinkability pretty much what you d expect . overall definitely the maltiest lager i have ever tried .,appearance,0.9,1
pours to a bright copper color with thick white head that lingers throughout and slowly diminishes to a white foam cap with excellent lacing . aroma is very hoppy with some citrus but not real strong . flavor is very tasty at first but fades in later sips for this thin bodied beer . the finish is bitter as expected with this much hops but there is neither malt nor alcohol to help temper this and so the finish is not what it could be . not bad.not great .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at the berkley front earlier this summer . poured a nice amber with a nice sizes light tan head that left some nice lacing . aroma got some caramelized malts with some hops a bit of fruitiness and that is all folks . flavor not much going on here did get some malt and hops has a bitter finish which would be the only thing going for it .,appearance,0.8,1
very disappointed . tried a sixer and then a very fresh pack because i thought there must be something wrong with the sixer given an ipa rated this highly . the second batch was the same . so what s the problem . the hop smell is very subdued as is the taste . it s a good bitter ipa but without much in the way of aroma or flavor . maybe i ve been converted from this type of ipa by the likes of flower power sculpin racer hopdevil and a bunch of others .,appearance,0.8,1
ah celebration ale one would think of a nice winter warner not . a nice beer for hopheads but too typical of overdone west coast hopped beers . really a nice ipa and not much more . a full gold color and strong hop presence bordering on insipid . some malt in the aroma and taste but you know what we are getting here . hops . a fairly dry beer not unusual for an ipa with a clean finish if you consider ripping your tastbuds out with pliers clean . hey it s a good beer but not a winter celebration type ale . do n t be fooled by the packaging .,appearance,0.9,1
i drink miller light because it s lower in carbs and calories then other beers yet still has a good beer taste without a bad light beer aftertaste . it s also reasonably priced and widely available . it might not be a premium beer for special occasions but it s a great everyday beer for the everyday drinker .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a pint glass . a pours a clear golden with a slight haze with a ghost white frothy head that reduces to a sheet of microscopic bubbles on the surface and a wide ring around the edge . s t i m finding this really hard to articulate . aroma is sweet and fruity with some citrus notes but not much going on . taste starts out with orange and white grape but drops off fast and only leaves a small fruity aftertaste . certainly an interesting brew nice and fruity . m d watery . i was expecting the wheat to bring some body but this brew is watery all the way . drinkability is average . definitely a different style its a good brew for summer and something to get away from hop bitterness . but the lack of a body disappoints a little .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up this brew yesterday at dobby s in palatine for . . drank from my mini widmer hefeweizen glass . appearance pours a super light straw yellow with a soft bright white head . head never really subsides leaving a pretty nice cap and collar but not a lot of lacing . smell very feint and rather unimpressive . a bit of raw and grainy malt wheat and a light crisp citrus undertone . the bottle said they used amarillo but apparently they did n t use very many . taste dang i was hoping with the amarillo hops used that this brew was going to be more like gumballhead . instead it s very light with a bit of wheat graininess and subtle yeast presence . lightly citrus middle with a bit of grapefruity bitterness . finishes with a raw doughy bread like aftertaste . mouthfeel light and crisp with not a lot of body but a nice refreshing feel . drinkability well definitely not the tastiest wheat i ve ever had but it s definitely not horrible . it s light and refreshing and will definitely make for a nice summer wheat although not for . five bucks more will get me a sixer of gumballhead . probably best to try this one at the brewpub .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep ruby brown in color . got about an inch of head with average retention . somewhat impressed with the lacing on this one . s biggest part of the aroma is caramel and molasses . in a very very distant background there was a citrus fruit aroma . t seems like the malt is dialed back in the flavor . there is still sweet malt that dominates though . a close second is a metallic flavor that just throws the taste off . there is also a nice mild hop bitterness that tries to balance the sweetness but the metallic flavor prevails . m medium bodied and smooth . carbonation was too much for me . d this one just is not for me . it started out with alot of promise but failed in a couple categories .,appearance,0.8,1
pours black with virtually no head just a light tan froth that leaves minute dots of lacing . smells of heavy sweetness predominantly butterscotch . hints of vanilla caramel cocoa and malt with just a trace of alcohol that in no way gives away the strength of this beer . wow . taste has a crazy roasted coffee bitterness that i was n t expecting at all . sugary sweetness of all the aforementioned players is there mostly butterscotch caramel but it s nicely offset by the roasted char character . still would n t call this balanced . no indication in the flavor of it being either the warming is the only giveaway . full bodied but not syrupy . dangerously drinkable sweet for sure . would go great with some type of semi sweet chocolate dessert . fantastic . very unique . loved it .,appearance,0.6,1
ml can from the lcbo . yum . pours a hazy amber some orange highlights decently thick and solid looking white head forms quickly bubbles its way down to a thin ring around the glass few lace spots stick . smell is fantastic if you like keiths . basically smells like the ipa with some orange peel and spices lightly grainy sweet and kind of peppery . taste is more or less the same very watery and lacking almost any flavour light graininess and some sweetness touch of orange peel very weak . mouthfeel is light bodied with medium to high carbonation . wow they even manage to fuck up a witbier . seriously this is like keiths with a bit of spice and different colouring . i m not even sure how they pull this mess off .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance as billed this pours totally black and opaque . a big dark mocha cloud on top resembles the thick top of a chocolate cappuccino or something . thick creamy lucious . thin crystalline lacing leaves a ring at the high water mark with little else happening beneath that . aroma sweet dark fruits out of the bottle . sets up and shows off vapory alcohol all over the bittersweet chocolate and espresso . taste incredibly sweet wow . malts come through very roasted husky at times and with notes of tobacco now and then . plenty of espresso after the swallow lots of late roastiness . for as strong a beer as this is the abv is very well hidden in taste but in effect . not so much . ends very warm heady and incredibly sweet enough to kind of get in the way imo . mouthfeel smooth slick though not as heavy as i expected . drinkability huge and while tasty at times this can be overbearingly sweet . i might buy this again just to cellar it for five years but otherwise .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours golden yellow . what a surprise s smells sweet alcohol smell is very well hidden t sweet at first not too carbonated . the aftertaste is like sweet rice in a good way . m hard to describe but not bad . the carbonation comes on fast but it does n t take away from the flavor . d goes down easy doesnt taste bad and the aftertaste doesnt leave your mouth feeling bad . a good beer in my book . worth a try .,appearance,0.6,1
on cask at south street july th . never seen it there before . appearance a deep chocolate brown with light garnet hues around the edges . a foamy one finger head with a solid unyielding sheet of lacing . casked effect makes it look phenomenal . aroma mild lightly roasted coffee and plenty of milk chocolate . hops are also present cascade . there s a definite tart citrus quality present here . taste much the same with sweet chocolate and lightly roasted coffee esque malts orange peel and lightly spicy hops . tastes like a slightly pumped up porter s porter in many ways . mouthfeel rather thin for a stout though the carbonation it moderate and fairly even . drinkability a fairly average beer though by no means bad and one that imo was helped tremendously by the fact that it was caksed . likely would n t be so hot on a regular tap . it s not offensive in any way though and is worth a try if you can find it there .,appearance,0.9,1
clear walnut color with a lot of fine streaming bubbles and a rocky long lasting head . smells like sweetened cereal fruity pebbles or something . very berryish flavor though tart and not too sweet . an odd fruit beer none too balanced . thin body and mouthfeel . this is the first de block beer i ve not liked . bleagh .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap at the malt house in madison . served in a pauwel kwak glass with wooden stand . quite unique glassware i must say . pours a semi cloudy orange brown color with a thick creamy head that showcases some great retention and lacing . quite a lot of fruity character on the nose with a subtle malt backbone and a touch of spicy hop aroma . the flavor seems more malt forward with some sweetness and caramel but some light fruity character does carry over into the flavor predominately of apples . the back end has an earthy slightly spicy hoppiness that finishes wonderfully . medium body maybe leaning more towards light with a nice creamy texture with a more than adequate amount of carbonation . i really enjoyed this beer i have had it before and remember not being that impressed . i dunno if it was the glassware the fact it was on tap my mood and or the environment or a mixture of all variables but i thoroughly enjoyed this beer this time around .,appearance,1.0,1
pour cl bottle to tulip glass . beer fizzes upon pour but leaves absolutely no head . cloudy ruby brown body that seems to have a lot of sediment in it . no bubbles no head . quite boring . nose cider spices apples cinnamon nutmeg caramel . crisp yet faint . mouth slightly bitter with a warm finish . a touch of watered down sweetness with a seltzer mouthfeel . caramel and brown sugar some grass notes in the hops . boring and unrewarding definitely not worth the price .,appearance,0.4,0
i find that guinness draught from a pub can nitrogen can is remarkably similar to the beer on tap . they share the same appearance if poured into the same glass and the head is excellent . the taste is almost identical with the can version being perhaps a little more bitter . the mouthfeel is very good and of course the drinkability is excellent . i think these nitro cans are a great invention .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark brown . reddish when held to a light . creamy head that lasts . nice lacing on the glass . s chocolate dark roasted malt without much smell of hops t taste of the hops comes through with the sweetness of the malt being secondary . after swallowing there is a light bitter aftertaste that sits on the middle back of the tongue . m very light on carbonation and thin tasting . d this beer has always worked for me . i could drink a lot of them . it s not spectacular is particularily weak in mouthfeel but i keep buying it and drinking it . it goes down easy . also if you are going to drink with friends who are n t into that conosuier s t guiness enjoys wide acceptance and is far more drinkable than yellow fizz .,appearance,0.9,1
thos brew pours out as a clear yellow color with a fizzy whit sheaf that last only a few seconds . the smell of the beer almost has a pilsner aroma going on in it . there is some grassy notes and some hops on the nose . the taste was kinda hoppy and earthy . the mouthfeel is light and a little bitey . overall not really that much of an impressive brew really . would n t need to have this one again .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle release . abv . pours a cloudy straw orange with a medium frothy white head that laces the glass . the aroma is dank piney hops with a little sweet malt and a touch of fruit . the flavor is some sweet malt and a little fruit with a lot of dank piney resiny peppery hops that give it a lot of bitterness in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall a surprisingly good dipa . it s a big unbalanced hop bomb but well done and not too much over the top .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up only one bottle . first time . i was not impressed by this beer at all . the coffee might have been good and perhaps this is its noveltly but it lacked in complexity mouthfeel toasted chocolate dark malt etc . very little aroma outside of the coffee . not much head . front of the the swallow yields coffee . this quickly graduates to uninteresting stout not in my opinion imperial and finishes with an overly sweet aftertaste .,appearance,0.9,1
my first imperial pilsner a a very clear rich golden maybe slight orange . well formed fluffy white head builds on top a thin layer sticks around . s definite smell of pilsner malt and like a subtle honey sweetness . i was expecting a little bit of a hop boquet out of it but i m not getting anything . t really starts off a little sweet but a nice floral taste comes through along with a bitterness. would n t call it snappy . it s more of a dirty bitterness for lack of a better description . it might be because it s combining with the taste of the alcohol giving it more of a liquor y taste . m to me the slickness of this beer makes it less quenching . with the slickness of alcohol it just does n t seem to work right as far as my tastes go . it really does n t the carbonation come out and give you any sort of small bite . just like i had a problem with avery s kaiser being an imperial oktoberfest i have a problem with this style also going to imperial status . it just seems like these are a couple styles that do n t really lend themselves to imperialism . the beefing up of the beer really seems to take away from what it was . somehow do n t ask me but somehow it all comes together to make it fairly easy to drink and is fairly enjoyable . got ta love beer .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to osubuckeye for this one . appearance pretty much no head . half a finger at most and it goes south pretty quickly . not quite black but an opaque dark dark brown and a dark khaki tan around the edges when held up to the light . smell malty milky and mild . there s also a tinge of tinny scent in there too . no bitterness at all . it s has a cold latte feeling to it . taste it tastes milky malty and surprisingly bitter but not like hops . more like espresso or baking chocolate . i m not really getting any oatmeal taste in it though . mouthfeel medium body and feels kind of awkwardly metallic . unfortunately the metal flavor of it is the only thing that really sticks around for long . above average carbonation for a stout . overall reminds me of a stout i made once . it was okay . this one is too . i do n t know if i would buy it much unless it were cheap and i m not sure if it is since it s from a trade .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz . bottle into a pint glass . a poured perfectly dark brown with an abundant creamy light brown head . great retention and fantastic lacing . s caramel and toffey malt smells with an interesting spicy aroma sort of reminds me of nutmeg and black licorice . t malt flavors combine with interesting spices somewhat dry overall but there is a bit of a lingering sweetness that finishes with a hint of anise . these are complex flavors that work fairly well together for this unique brew . m d mouthfeel is rather heavy and filling . the carbonation is moderate and smooth helping to create that creamy sensation . although i enjoyed the brew quite a bit personally i think one goes a long way . probably would be great with a big holiday meal .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance coffee in color . creamy short lived head . little lacing . little chunks of white yeast floating around . smell at . you can smell some alcohol otherwise dark roasted grains and maybe a hint of red wine . taste goood complex well rounded flavor . smooth and sweet but not much lingering sweetness . good balance of hops with the sweetness . it starts vanilla creamy and moves into a nutty coffee . mouthfeel this is the first i ve ever given a for mouthfeel . drinkability at . not so much but before it hits you it goes down very well for a dark beer . notes i think this beer opened new doors for me . its the first barleywine i ve ever had its also the first dark beer i really liked . excelent beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a a light amber color with no head and lots of soda like carbonation . s honey grainy and bready malt aroma . a little bit of fruitiness in the background . t honey malts with a toasted grainy flavor . finishes rather sweet with a grainy aftertaste but not in a bad way . m somewhat smooth with a decent body to it for a light lager . the taste is watered down but the feel is not watery . o in the land of american light lagers this would be near the top . there are n t any real off flavors like some of the other mass produced beers have . nice and light tasting it s a light beer and refreshing in the summer .,appearance,0.4,0
central waters does a bourbon barrel version of half their line up and usually intensely bourbony which is great because i love anything barrel aged but not so great in that many of them start to taste similar . still this was very good and different enough . big bourbon aroma and taste with some backtaste of almost buttery caramel and a sweet nuttiness . hard to identify this as a scotch ale but well call that an example of creativity . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer poured crystal clear pale golden straw with a huge moussy white head which slowly fell to coat the glass . the aroma was slight dms cooked corn with an earthy hop presence behind . a slight malty sweetness also was present . the flavor was earthy and very light . the bittering was not well accomplished and the flavor had just a slight sour note . the flavor was also slightly grainy . the finish was dry bone dry with a earthy and grainy impression that lasts well into the aftertaste and long after you wanted it to . the body was medium light . ounce bottle . the best thing about this beer is the clarity and the appearance of the head .,appearance,0.9,1
i poured into a pint glass to a half inch of light tan head . it is copper colored . i have to admit that i am hugely disappointed in this beer . from the threads it is supposed to be one of the better beers in the sam adams winter sampler . i have not found this to be the case . as i poured it i immediately smelled caramel and toffee . the taste was pretty much the same . as a winter warmer i expected some spices on the nose and in the flavor . it leaves an almost gritty coating on my mouth and tongue . this is my least favorite winter warmer of the season . this is disappointing because sam adams makes quality beers . cheers .,appearance,0.8,1
pretty bad beer . no to pick on it but i feel this way about all the huge lite beer labels bud light coors light etc. . i am re reviewing this beer to account or my past review of this particular beer before my beer enlightening a couple of years ago i think this might ve been the first beer i reviewed on this site haha . a little underage . . as for taste there is nothing special to it just kinda run of the mill . it is very clear and yellow as far as appearance .,appearance,0.2,0
i had high hopes for this one as it is one of the most highly regarded beers i can find in my area . i m generally not a huge fan of new belgian brewing but i wanted to try this one . while i m sure this beer is a fine representation of the belgian sour i have to say i could barely drink it . in my purely subjective estimation it was just far too sour for me to enjoy . my lips puckered with every drink . i could n t even pick out any other flavors . in a blind taste test i would have said this was champagne not beer and i hate champagne . obviously there must be something to this beer to garner all the great reviews it has from people more knowledgeable than myself . it just was n t for me .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance pours with a nice clear golden head some dark reddish hues provide a little tint . two fingers of whity rocky head with a crusty top and lots of good stick . aroma orange and pine good citrus component . taste the malts have a slightly sweet graininess to them . a sourish orange and pine flavor represent the hops . a pleasant bite without overdoing it on the bitterness . pretty nice though the sour orange is masking the malts a little too much . nice citrus ending . mouthfeel slightly smooth properly crisp and with a decent enough body . drinkability easily polished off the sixer and would put this on the short list of canned beers to have where bottle ca n t go .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a off white two finger head that recedes to a well retained thick foam . the color is a medium brown with well defined garnet highlights . not too mention some bubbling as well . smell a little sweaty but eventually shows the a decent roasted and lightly smoked malt aroma . giving nuances of a burning fire and chocolate cake . taste a mix of crystal malts amber malts and dark malts play a good dance on my tongue . the hopping is light but noticeable . the hops enhance the bready flavors of the malt . bread with a hint of coffee and chocolate . mouthfeel a bit of a sharp metallic bite on the back and middle of the tongue . i think its the hops that contribute to the that bite .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a ml bottle of coors light drank from the bottle however coors light pours with an uninviting look . colourless and odourless bar the slight malt this beer is extremly dull . only drank as a refreshing beer however in this case not as refreshing as bud as theres a sickly feeling produced in your stomach upon drinking this . far too much carbonation and too little flavour,appearance,0.3,0
a wow the gentlest of pours brings forth a beautiful slightly clouded due to my misjudgment light orange brew with the most ridiculous pillowy head i have ever seen four fingers to start sticks around for what seems like forever and leaves great lacing s pear and apple along with a little cut grass lemon zest lots of yeast clove and pepper t smooth maltiness slightly tart with a lot of green apple a little fresh hay some yeasty goodness . there s a nice mineral tang going on here as well kinda wine like . dry finish with some citrusy hops m sprightly spritely well carbonated with a pretty light body goes down very smoothly o this is a delicious beer refreshing with wonderful complexity a great beer with food,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a crystal clear dark orange color with a huge fluffy head that lasts a long time . nice lacing develops . smell grapefruits pine and an overall biting bitterness rise from the surface of the glass . taste caramel some breadiness huge amounts of pine and grapefruits some softer orange and honey tones and hints of alcohol make up one big flavored beer . mouthfeel medium heavy in body . lightly crisp to start smooth and a bit syrupy and slightly dry at the finish . aftertaste is very long as the flavors stick to the tongue . drinkability a definite slow sipping beer . big flavors that keep you interested from start to finish .,appearance,1.0,1
hmm . looks halfway decent . smells like gooey band aid . tastes like kaliber the only other na beer i ve had . i guess you could get used to the flavor if you really want to pretend to drink beer . pretty unappealing from the standpoint of somebody that wants a normal tasting beer though .,appearance,0.2,0
gansett porter . in a ounce can . when i saw this on the store shelf i had to give it a try . pours deep brown with a nice creamy head of foam . nose is predomimently coffee . nice malty taste with strong coffee and caramel . mouthfeel okay . not as sudsy as i would have expected . a decent brew at a decent price . although i m not a big fan of porter i would try this again and recommend it .,appearance,0.9,1
a it starts off good . it has a great thick fluffy dark mocha colored head perched upon a jet black body . the head was still present a good minutes after pouring . s it smells like a baltic porter but slightly weird . there is a good amount of smoke and a bit of chocolate but the aroma is n t as powerful as i think it should be . t it is good . there is some roast chocolate and a bit of dark coffee in the background but blended very nicely . very smooth . m good and heavy . very smooth and creamy . d this is deserving of it s rating with the exception of the aroma imho . everything else is great .,appearance,1.0,1
it has a pale yellow color like lemonade . there is cloudiness to it with floating bits . light passes through easily but you ca n t make out images on the other side of the glass . it poured a thick foamy head that fades really slowly . when i poured it into the glass i poured it gently but it produced more head on a beer than i ve ever seen before . it took three pours before i could pour all of the beer into the pilsner glass . the head was so thick that on the second attempt it actually extended out of the glass . the smell is mainly of bitter hops . there is a hint of lemon grass corn and sweet malts . it has a very mild taste that starts with sweet malts and finishes with a bitter hop flavor . as the beer warms to room temperature it takes on a biscuit finish . it s a light bodied beer without much mouthfeel to it . there is no coating which could be good because the unpleasant aftertaste would last longer than anticipated . the carbonation is at a nice level but is inconsistent with the amount of head that formed . this is n t a bad beer but it really is bitterer than i would prefer especially in a pilsner that is supposed to be mild and maltier . it was pretty easy to drink but the taste kind of haunts you and not necessarily in a good way . i really did not enjoy this beer but i can see how some people would .,appearance,0.3,0
this pours a beautiful black with a one finger tan head with incredible retention and good lace . on the nose there are wet malts wet straw maybe wet oats wet everything and toasted malts . there is a noticeable lack of the coffee chocolate flavors that dominate most non dry stouts so that was a welcome change but overall the nose was a bit muted . in the mouth the toasted malts took over with the wet straw kind of further back . the only real knock on this beer to me is the mouthfeel which is thin and watery though there is a medium finish with the bitter roast sticking around a bit . a nice beer for st. patty s morning in chicago which is exactly what i used it for .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle date unknown but i ve had this one in my cellar for at least a year . poured into a wine glass . appearance large crackling layer of fizz off pour which descends to a firm tan crown . deep brown body shines crimson in light and shows excellent clarity . nice head retention and lace . smell prunes figs bread and vinegar . something about this aroma reminds me of rotting fruit though maybe the mildly cloying sweetness mixed with vinegar . that off note is n t overpowering though and all in all the nose is satisfactory . taste prunes and raisins lay atop a sweet bread pastry like backbone . cinnamon and clove peek through midway and carry into a spicy lightly tart lime zest finish . mouthfeel sweet spicy dry and mildly tart . medium to light in body with moderate carbonation . a bit too bland for me but decent overall . overall not thrilling lacks sourness and possesses a few off flavors . in areas that lack sour ales though e.g . fresno san luis obispo this provides a bit of relief .,appearance,0.9,1
best of the product line . enjoyed on tap at the scottsdale location brewed in tempe . a mostly dark peach colour very lacey with a white head . closer to a double ipa very good and strong hoppiness . above average mouthfeel . some fruitiness.an american strong ale .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled at the citrus park mall in tampa fl . appearance hazy yellow gold . big bubbles . bright white head drops readily . actually looks more like a belgian wit than a bavarian hefeweizen . smell sulphur . yeast . mild citrus like fruitiness . low level basic maltiness . taste sweet malt that s just a touch wheaty . lemon . low level bitterness . it s not at all complex but very refreshing . mouthfeel light body . crisp . drinkability it s not the banana and clove that s usually found which leaves it fairly unique not that you ca n t find hefeweizens that utilize this yeast but they re not as common . quite refreshing and tasty . very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
i really like the big stocky bottle . it also contains an imperial pint ml which is a pretty uncommon size . the beer pours a dark amber with an impressive frothy head . the retention is excellent and lacing is glass coating . the aroma is of sweet passion fruit with some grain huskyness . hops are very light on the nose . the taste is dominated by brazil nuts and fruit . the strong malt flavors are only augmented by only a slight hop spicyness . apperantly challenger and goldings hops are used . the finish is nutty grainy and bittersweet cloying to an extent . the mouthfeel is thick with an almost creamy carbonation its a little cloying as well . overall this is just an ok bitter . the malts are a little cloying and the hop character is too meak . maybe wells uses extract recipes or something their beers always taste too sweet . still this beer is like wesvleteren compared to the atrocious wells ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
oz nitro can . poured into my guinness smithwick all irish half and half glass . it is as black as pitch . nice cascading effect but it doesnt last as long as a guinness . a nice pillowy thick finger head formed and stayed for the whole beer . smells of weak coffee . the taste seems a bit on the sweeter side of the spectrum . it leaves a tasty after taste . exceptionally smooth in the mouth with very little carbonation almost tastes flat . overall it is a very drinkable beer not offensive at all .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a huge head large bubbles but unlike most large bubbled beers these have some staying power . the body is citrus lemon like yellow and fairly clear given the belgian nature of this one . ok what the hell is that smell.pouring this one is smells like something has gone terribly wrong . surprisingly once in the glass and smelling the beer in there it smells pretty decent . somewhat sour nature gives off lemon pale malt pepper and just overall smells dry if thats possible . wow hops bannas cloves funk the hef flavors given way to apples and pears with a following sips . there are light subtle candy flavors here but they dont balance the sour citrus nature of the beer . a rather interesting and refreshing beer . a summer master piece on the tongue at first but the weight of the alcohol comes into play here a bit . im not sure when or why one should drink this beer but id highly recommend trying it out . i hate reviewing this style as they all seem to take on such different characteristics . there is always a hop sour effect but after that it seems like everything is fair game . as a result all i can say is this one of the best ive had with the style but i believe the results can still be far better .,appearance,0.9,1
served ontap into a snifter glass . attractive looking brew here . pale hazy gold with a nice head that provides most excellent lacing . the fragrance is semi sweet with belgian yeast giving off soft fruit notes . a crisp delivery of fruity flavor yeast and alcohol esters . the sweetness subsides and leaves a dry finish . at this is still very drinkable and enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
aprihop is by far the best venture by sam and the guys at dogfish head when it comes to realm of fruit beers and malt beverages but unlike their festina pesche which is really tasty but not really good beer and their fort which is just overloaded with raspberries and alcohol this is exactly what the bottle says a serious ipa brewed with apricots it pours a really nice golden hue that s laced with orange and i d say it s one of the nicest looking brews i ve seen from dogfish head instantly appealing and it just looks refreshing . and i mean it is it has a little bit of a tart smell not much detectable in the hops department but definately some fruit although not immediately apricot taste is just great starts off with a pretty classic dogfish head ipa good ammount of hops and really drinkable but once it s down you can taste all the lingering fruit and let me say the burp on this thing is where the apricot comes in because while its drinking it tends to exude much more oranges and peach than its namesake but that post bottle belch just forces the shit that was a lot of apricot it s probably not gon na be your go to beer but one or two or three when it s hot out great choice . there s a little bit of tartness that builds up as the glass empties so i d say its both a great characteristic and a flaw beause it can be too much but all in all a great selection from an off centered ale,appearance,1.0,1
oz can into a plastic hotel cup . a clear pale yellow with a finger of coarse white foam that shows poor retention but actually leaves some nice lace . a bit better than i d expect for a malt liquor . s alcohol corn and more alcohol . pretty gross but what can you expect . t incredibly boozy and unspeakably rancid this is quite possibly the worst tasting beer i ve ever had . way worse than any i drank in college worse than icehouse . nasty . vile . horrific . undrinkable . m i hate to hold this in my mouth long enough to assess the feel and when i do it s not worth the effort slick oily and filled with coarse stinging carbonation . d i drank this on a rugby trip while trying to get a buzz and even for that purpose found it unbearably awful . i wound up pouring out at least three quarters of the can . notes for future reference while malt liquor undoubtedly gives a good abv ratio it s never worth it . i bought this can on a whim for . at a gas station and it was an experiment that will never be repeated . cheers .,appearance,0.7,1
i enjoyed this stout as it warmed up to room temperature . the notes of alcohol were too strong when this was poured right out of the fridge since it is the alcohol dulled when it warmed up even though i could still taste it . this is as black as you can get which is expected for a stout . not much head but the retention was very high when i swirled it in my glass . i m not sure if i would recommend this but it was good to try for a first time .,appearance,1.0,1
a black as night with a thick frothy brown head . fades slowly leaving a thin solid layer of foam on the beer with excellent lacing . s sweet vanilla goodness . truly does smell like a dessert . very sweet with hints of caramle and chocolate in addition to the strong vanilla nose . t sweet vanilla flavor up front . followed by a somehwhat burned chocolate coffee taste . a spicy hop flavor quickly emerges and fades away . a somewhat off bitter taste lingers after the drink . m d full bodied and incredibly rich . a very interesting take on the stout but the finish of the beer leaves a somewhat unpleasant taste . not a bad beer by any means and one i would certainly recommend trying at least once just not a great beer . a very slow sipper to cap the evening .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle not shared with other beer lovers but just blissful me drinking this mighty beer in a huge bottle . bbe . a the bottle pops open and pours into a big tulip shaped wine glass a golden hued nectar coming with a fast effervescent rocky meringue like fluffy but bloody tight paper white beer head with very good retention the highly carbonated body is not just fizzy it s like raining then drizzling bottom up or even like a hot spring . . massive it looks . the foamy cap sustains the best i ve ever seen . s fruit esters lemony orange peel coriander seed and clove candyish pale malts while slightly woody aroma with sweetish edge and profound yeasty note sustains solidly in the background . overall floating refreshing lightly perfumy and deceptively light . . t refreshingly fruity malts on a bed of perfumy and vegetation like hoppyness catapults the strength in no time . then overwhelming yeasty flavour is combined with a thin bodied citrus fruity edge slightly sour sweet but very tangy to cause a profound yet very floating mouthfeel of fruitiness . pretty dry in the aftertaste like being dry hopped but it does n t stop there as it becomes drier and drier dragging all my senses onto a single point deep down the palate . and the woody yeastiness and hoppyness leaves more marks on dryness than on bitterness which makes this beer extremely light and easy to quaff without even noticing the strength . m exceptionally light and lively on the mouthfeel this is one of those beers hiding their strength just too devilishly well . but for my palate the body is slightly too thin . d overall this is hellu va fine beer . i once saw a belgian guy quaffing this beer straight from the ml bottle at lunch time when i visited mechelen belgium . while i was sipping elegantly a small bottle of het anker s goulden carolus classic in a goblet he drank duvel like a bud stella artois corona and he consumed two bottles of them in minutes . . now i could imagine why but still disagree with the way the beer was wasted . he liked it anyhow . and so do i in my own way .,appearance,1.0,1
this vintage hoppage . goudenband was courtesy of francisweizen . thanks . appearance this pours a hazy brown color with no head . flavor this has some sourness to it along with a mixture of subtle complex flavors . it finishes very smoothly . the alcohol is completely hidden and sneaks up on you later . aroma the nose is somewhat vinuous,appearance,0.6,1
draft service with nitrogen propulsion at yard house in irvine . a opaque black color with over one finger of dense and persistent beige foam head . heavy continuous sheeting of lace remains on the glass . s generic dark roast is present with a weak charcoal and mineral snap . no alcohol is detected . t begins sweet with concentrated roasted grain and semi sweet hershey s syrup . acidity is very restrained into the middle where a whiff of dark fruit emerges . the finish is remarkably mild for the style slightly spirituous with easy going bitterness that seems as tied to the roasted barley as to earthy hops . a fine thread of dark olive brine lingers on the palate . m thick viscosity smooth and creamy on the palate with very low carbonation . d o before imperial stouts were cool there was north coast s old rasputin . i remember the first time i tried it during winter when craft beer meant sierra nevada pale ale alaskan amber widmer wheat or whatever stout i could get at the local brewpubs and it was shocking to the senses . i may have thought that no beer should taste as this does . now the beer endures and it offers an honest look at how my palate has changed in a decade . now and especially on nitro tap it is a mellow and even old fashioned take on the style with a drinkability that is off the charts compared to its contemporaries . while some strong members of the porter styles seem to struggle to separate roasty from smoky qualities this is all roast and no smoke . it is chocolatey at the front end with a small finish that leaves room for that dessert such a beer is expected to accompany so well .,appearance,1.0,1
standard pour yields a big two finger head into my standard pint glass . the head is completely white and is actually pretty creamy fluffy and pillowy looking . lacing looks decent but well see how it goes throughout the beer . head retention is pretty damn good so far i still have one and a half fingers of head left . the body looks pretty standard but also very nice the carbonation looks just about perfect just a little bit over medium . the body is your average orange with hints of yellow in the color . the beer is pretty cloudy as a good ipa should be i can just barely see a few things on the other side of this beer . overall it s a really excellent looking beer one of the nicer ipa s i have seen in quite some time really perfect on the appearance so far the head is still hanging in there too . we ll see how the lacing goes but this looks freaking awesome so far . smell is just as amazing huge citrus and hops on the nose man they just punch you right in the face . the hops smell more potent than in some double ipa s and the citrus is just enormous hopefully it s not too much . there is a little bit of malt to balance things out but really i do n t expect the malts to make too much of a presence . there is some sweetness and a little bit of alcohol present on the nose . overall this ber smells freaking amazing it s exactly what an ipa should be and it s super generous on the hops my only concern is that the citrus and maybe even the hops will be too much . either way it s an awesome smell no doubt about that . well . .the taste is really not what i was expecting at all . it s not nearly as hoppy citrucy or crisp as i was hoping for . it s still an awesome taste just not an amazing one . it has a nice hop character and a nice malt note along with a little bit of sweetness and a tiny tiny alcohol flavor to it . they actually do a really nice job of hiding the alcohol considering it s . . i really do n t get a whole lot of that citrus that i was getting on the nose it s mostly just a well balance of hops and malts obviously with the hops being more dominant . it s a very conservative taste it s more of a standard but very good ipa where it could have taken some chances and tried to be a really amazing ipa . it s still a really good taste just not all it could have beer . for sure a great beer to turn to if you want a good ipa no complaints it s just not world class . the mouthfeel on ipa s continues to disappoint in a beer this hoppy i want a crisp and refreshing beer with some bite . well this beer is pretty flat and bland on the mouthfeel . the appearance lead me to think that the carbonation would be perfect but it s far from it . the appearance made me think the carbonation was a little above medium well the carbonation in reality is for sure low . the body is for sure big enough for the style but it does n t have the carbonation to back it up . i do n t want this beer to be hugely carbonated but something more than this . .i mean this is pretty bad in terms of carbonation . it s too bad too because the carbonation is really ruining the mouthfeel for me the body is big enough and it has a little bit of hop crispness it just does n t have the carbonation . overall an ok mouthfeel if the carbonation was there it would really be awesome but since it does n t have it . .it s just ok . the drinkability is n t bad like i said they do a good job of covering up that . abv . it s also a tasty beer and there is n t much stopping it from being an easy drinker good drinkability . overall this is a damn good beer a little all over the place in the different categories and rankings but it s a solid beer . it was a few hairs away from being excellent in smell taste and mouthfeel . as it stands now great smell great taste that could have been amazing and a mouthfeel that is ok and could have been really good with carbonation . this is a beer that if they tweaked it just a tiny bit it would be amazing . as it is now though very good ipa . the appearance turned out to be just perfect probably the best looking beer i have ever gotten the pleasure to look at . the head started out huge and is still hanging around even now that i am to the bottom of the glass . the head was also creamy and just looked amazing all over . the body was pretty standard but just . .perfect . and the lacing was . .man freaking gorgeous followed me all the way to the bottom of the glass and was a force to be reckoned with .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap and have to say was extremely impressed by its beautiful golden color and fine head . the lacing lasted all the way to the bottom in surprising quantity . my big question is why bother importing this to japan . it is a crisp and uncomplicated beer with mild maltiness and mild bitterness . an easy drinking refreshing yet boring beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured with a surprising good head of dense bubbles of wedding white . head started at three fingers but fizzled down to a donut looking covering . lace slides down the side of the glass as fast as it is placed . this brew presents a very light amber color rating a srm on the beer color chart . the beer smells like wet straw and a breeze of sweet malt . tastes much like it smells malt corn and just a little lime . very little feeling in the mouth watery and little else . heard this was quite good but i would n t serve this to those who like a flavorful beer but still it is a bit better than most domestics .,appearance,0.4,0
pretty average light for an ipa . had never tried anything from flying dog and being such an ipa junkie figured i would give it a try . i would recommend this to someone who has had an ipa along the lines of stone or bells but did not like the flowery hoppiness as well as bitter tast of those and still wants to try an ipa . overall i would n t buy this beer or even recommend it to anyone . pretty weak,appearance,0.4,0
pours a caramel to reddish color with a lightly colored head . the head is not very impressive looking . smells very meaty . roasted malts come across like lump charcoal with estery notes like cherry . the hops add a little to the nose lightening the other aromas and lending some balance . very good taste to this one . the flavors meld into a fruity sort of flavor . like berries . balanced well with the caramel malts and light taste of hops in the finish . medium to full bodied a little syrupy . it feels strong but is n t alcoholic . just enough complexity to enjoy but i d rather enjoy it with a meal .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance . pours a deep clear yellow gold with a little amber . massive fingers of thick and foamy head that just lasts forever . glass is painted with beautiful lace . ca n t say enough about how great this looks . smell . much fruity belgian yeast candied fruit cloves . taste . very fruity fairly sweet . lots of light malts pears good floral hops in the end . mouthfeel . full body slightly sticky with low carbonation . overall . just a fabulous looking beer . i ca n t say belgian style ipas are my thing but this one is pretty nicely done .,appearance,1.0,1
a forms a nice . finger frothy head in my sa perfect pint glass with very good retention . it s a crystal clear beer with varying colors being auburn orange at the thinner parts and ruby red at the thicker and a good amount of bubbles floating up from the etch at the bottom . the head even leaves a slight lacing as a memory of each sip . perfect appearance at least . n nice piny hops really to start with some fresh resiny musty wet hops as well . a touch of earthy chewy hops and hints of citrus . with that is some lighter dark malty aromas underneath that are hard to get to through the hops . t fresh hops again smack you right away but a little different this time . starts with those hops fresh piny wet hops and some citrus as well as a little earthy chewy hops . then are some interesting malty flavors stemming from the doppelbock character . it has some dark malts some wheat chewy flavors a little malty sweetness . it s different but the bitterness and malty doppelbock flavors just do n t blend well . they really seem to clash here . m med body with ridiculous amount of carbonation . f some bitterness but seems to ebb a little . lingering hop resins though with that musty taste not going away and a little astringent . the sweet sticky flavor is also present on the finish but the dark wheat flavors seem to fade and this turns more to a dipa than what it really is .,appearance,1.0,1
pours up a beautiful grapefruit color with a very thin white head . the nose is sourness with subtle fruits . the taste is very tart grapes subtle wood . good stuff . medium body sweet finish this beer is very interesting . cantillon is slowly but surely climbing its way to the top of the mortal kombat pillar getting ready to fight bearded shang tsung .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the brewpub . a slightly hazy copper body under a thin wisp of off white head . insipid . s very light and fresh aroma of biscuity malt and bright herbal hops . delicate and enjoyable . t follows the nose but with a bit more malt sweetness than i d like . still nice depth of malt flavor and very fresh tasting hops make this a tasty brew . cleanly bitter finish . nice . m fairly light effervescent and creamy solid . o i did n t expect much out of this one but was really impressed at the freshness of the hops and the depth of the malt . i could easily see myself throwing back a few pints of this one . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
brilliantly clear light goldenrod forming a large meringue like rocky white head with excellent retention and gorgeous lacing . carbonation is moderate strong with spiral streamers . aroma is light and piquant with a suggestion of wheat malt and pale malt some distant floral hops an ale fermentation with a touch of dusty dryness . mouthfeel is spritzy with a light body . taste begins with a touch of floral hops . tastes like saaz then some flimsy malts some ale esters a medium herbal and earthy bitterness towards the semi dry finish with touches of lemon pith astringency . rather indistinct from any other entry level american wheat ale this beer does little for me . it s clean and cold but that s about it . i would pass on this in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
a black opaque hue with finger of golden brown creamy head . slight lacing left on the glass . s strong coffee bitterness mixed with dark chocolate . subtle hints of toffee mixed in . t creamy chocolate taste with a bitter blend of coffee provides a nice smooth balanced flavor . chocolate flavor up front is blended with the toffee coffee flavors in the finish . very good . m full bodied porter that is very rich and creamy . the creamy texture really enhances the chocolate flavor of this brew . d very rich and fulfilling beer . very satisfying where you only need to drink a couple . good dessert beer .,appearance,0.6,1
out of a ml capped and foiled bottle . pours a chestnut brown color with an outrageous pillowy tan head that just wo n t dissipate . it has been sitting for several minutes and there is barely any reduction in the head . needless to say it is leaving crazy chunk lacing all over the glass . the aroma has a big oak sourness with hints of whiskey and vanilla . the taste is of oak and vanilla . the oaky sourness is not as big in the taste and the whiskey is noticable but not overpowering . there is also some red wine caramel chocolate and a lightly roasted malt flavors . the rye takes a distant backseat to the bolder oak and whiskey but does add a light spicy sour characteristic . moderate body with fairly soft carbonation the feel is a bit sticky and at times the abv can seem hot . the malt body does a good job supporting the strong flavors of this brew and helps keep everything in check . this is a very tastey barrel ages brew . the oak and whiskey do not blast you over your head but work very well with its supporting cast .,appearance,1.0,1
surprised to find this bottle on the shelves at a local beer store . life and limb batch . oz bottle . a a deep very dark ruby colored with a huge inch tan head that fades at a decent pace . phenomenal . s i get some fig and raisin with cranberry upfront . some bready hop notes in the middle with a mild vanilla on the back . decent . t a bitter malt upfront followed by a mild hop and a deep alcohol burn on the back . very faint chocolate notes . figs in the middle . honestly i was expecting more . ok. m full body with a great carbonation . a nice clean full finish . very good . o all in all i was really expecting more . it s a good beer but not amazing . it starts and ends nice but the middle is lacking . i m not really digging the fruitiness and alcohol burn on this one . many better in this vast style .,appearance,1.0,1
what a gorgeous beer . incredibly dark brown head near pitch black color and smells just right . this baby drinks like a champ right up there with deschutes obsidian stout in terms of downright deadly drinkability for an american stout . and at this one creeps up on you out of the bomber . a beer to seek out and a stout lovers session brew .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer that casuals think is really good beer . and while it is not terrible it merely passes as ok. the look is deep and black and of course the cascading head is beautiful . a nutty smoky smell eminates from the beer oaky amd woodsy . the taste is burnt caramel and very nondescript . balanced but unassuming unimpressive but inoffensive . the feel is milky and heavy . well i ll drink it . but i may not be totally excited about it .,appearance,0.9,1
pouring a deep black with ruby tinting around the edges out of bounds also has a creamy tan head which gives way to an attractive spotted lacing . the aroma is a bit faint but with distinct traits . predominately bitter chocolate dark fruits and roasted grains . these carry over into the taste which is originally tart but then switches over to roasted malts black coffee charcoal and mild hops . though a tad watery it still possesses a smooth and creamy body that leads way into a dry slightly chalky finish . it has a light enough carbonation for the style but still enough to make it noticeable . overall i think this is a beer definitely worth trying . its avery though they cant really do much wrong . such a solid brewery . the fact that its not too heavy makes it very drinkable and makes me wish i picked up more than one for my evening .,appearance,1.0,1
a only a sliver of red around the edge . tall very tight light brown head leaving considerable lacing . s a lot of coffee with a touch of dark chocolate . t tastes more like smelling fresh ground coffee rather than drinking it . mild malts and chocolate . a bitter hit in the after taste . m play coating with a strong tingle on front sides of tongue . d i could have a couple but the bitter finish would prevent this from being an all nighter .,appearance,1.0,1
pyramid hefeweizen pours a hazy orange from a oz brown twist off cap bottle . after swirling to clear the yeast off the bottom of the bottle the remanding contents adds to the overall appearance of the head that goes to two fingers and stays around for a few minutes . nose is not the expected banana or clove but only a toasted wheat so as to be out of its style . palate is a tart toasted wheat with no spice or pepper or banana . pyramid hefeweizen is just too far out of style for a hefeweizen . not a bad tart toasted wheat brew just not a hefeweizen in the traditional sense .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance pours a murky burnt orange color with a firm head that displays excellent retention and sheets the pint glass with lace smell caramel overripe stone fruit and a hint of pine taste opens with a lot of caramel and stone fruit flavors with a resinous pine aspect developing by mid palate after the swallow the sticky sweetness battles with the bitter flavors and winds up prevailing mouthfeel full bodied and sticky with moderate carbonation drinkability poorly balanced with a sticky mouthfeel perhaps the age of the beer is a factor but there is no way of knowing how long this has been on the shelves,appearance,0.9,1
a this is the first time i rated the appearance of a beer so high and it s well deserved . deep yellow almost tangerine colour nice and cloudy nice puffy head that stuck around for awhile . excellent and appetizing overall . s smelled highly of banana and clove with a yeasty undertone . t banana cloves yeast all the same flavors that were present in the smell as well as some added citrus . rather clean finish to it . my first time having a hefeweizen and it was really good . m d low alcohol taste very clean finish as well . i let my dad have a taste and we both agreed we could easily drink a few more of these without any problems . i m usually a fan of beers that taste nuttier but this one was excellent and well balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
i love the label with the hammer and sickle in the big daddy vlady s hand in comparison to the actual label . i also like the word s of wisdom feel free to serve in shot glasses . pours completely pitch black this beer consumes all visible light spectrums emitted large tan head viable forming a robust carbonation and honorable smell . aroma has hints of dark fruit herbal grassy citric hops which would be a bit different than your average beer from this style . flavor wise is hotter than the devil s asshole alcohol should n t flood my senses i feel i could breathe a bit of fire after each sip it may be funny to the folks down in athens ga to deliver a beer in ounce format that you feel should be drank by the shot . this is the worst version beer idea for a russian imperial stout i ve ever had . sorry guys get too extreme and lose your base audience go to extreme and seek the folks willing to drink a thimbleful of beer per each pour . i m not willing to say well i drank the whole bottle i should have only had a thimbleful . this beer feels like your shooting concentrated alcohol why the fuck is it out there . no quality control . terrapin makes it s flaws their perfections . or they know they can get away with this style of brewing . you be the judge . fuckin horrible shit please beer gods let the creator have their sentence for this disgrace of a beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a the appearance isnt anything to write home about . it looks pretty much just like an ordinary old dark beer . its really really black the head that rises with a pour is small and off white there is really no retention at all no lacing . s french vanilla coffee and chocolate . and roasted malts . t bitter and sweet . nice balance . coffee unsweetened chocolate and some faint alcohol . its really nice . m creamy low carbonation . slightly hot at times . d on the heavy side and kinda hot for an . abv . still this is a really good stout . it falls in between a milk stout and a ris . this style is starting to become one of my favorites . i just wish there were more export stouts being crafted . maybe left hand will start the ball rolling with this one .,appearance,0.6,1
i enjoyed this from a bottle called tom paines original old porter . poured to a used motor oil black with medium tan head that dissipated soon and left some lacing . aroma was a strong and pleasant malt chocolate caramel that lasted for most of the drink . flavor was a very tasty mix of malt chocolate caramel vanilla and a hint of coffee . this all led to a well rounded finish that was long almost a little too sweet and very warming for a beer with only . abv . this would make a good winter warmer .,appearance,0.6,1
so bad it does not deserve a full review . looks like carbonated water with added beer color white head that was not there when i put the bottle down . way too fizzy . hazy gold in color taste and flavor are flat zero watery craaaappy save your money .,appearance,0.3,0
another cheap pabst beer and worse than the blue ribbon . fizzy yellow clear with some lace on top . smells like corn and rice . taste is unoffensive mild malt flavor clean and smooth . better than you average budweiser but still just beer pong beer .,appearance,0.4,0
well the almighty guinness we meet at last . i was up in hell s kitchen for halloween and my buddy took me to this place scruffy duffy s coolest damn sports bar ever check it out if your ever in ny and would n t let me order anything until i tried a guinness on tap . i must say i was very surprised . dark and smooth almost coffee like . then i saw the abv . with that kinda abv i could drink this stuff all day .,appearance,1.0,1
leftovers from cinco de mayo party thought i d try one of these . everything working against corona light perfectly clear bottle weak yellow color thin and soapy head no retention . is it colored water . skuny sweet grain husk nose there s plenty of adjunct character as well . flavor is light bodied obviously clean and clear refreshing when cold . almost no hop presence at all the finish is dry with almost no other character that comes to mind . aftertaste is mildly astringent which is discomforting as there is almost no flavor to begin with . it s a little bit like drinking coffee through pre brewed grounds there s some beer characteristics but it s not the real thing . these are among the lowest scores i ve ever doled out in a review .,appearance,0.3,0
well now i feel freakin stupid . why . because i lived in wisconsin for most of my life yet i never tried this beer . but that is n t the point of a review so let s get to it in my experience the only hefe weizens worth drinking in america come from wisconsin . i m not saying that there are n t other good weizens out there maybe i just have n t had them yet . of those in wisconsin i ve got to say the top of the line really and truly are in no particular order sprecher s hefe weiss great dane s crop circle wheat new glarus s copper kettle weiss and capital kloster weizen . now each of these beers is so radically different from the next that to compare them to each other simply would n t make sense . like any good german beer each one is complex enough and unique enough to really place it in a category all its own . but onto the capital offering in specific the pour is a little bit of a letdown . the beer is very clear like a krystal weizen . there is some chill haze but no real yeast . in fact i am certain this is a krystal weizen so i will review it henceforth as such . but the lack of yeast is n t the only letdown the head is also rather pathetic . the beer looked undercarbonated for a weizen and to top things off the head faded into nothingness far too quickly . the beer is also a pinch too dark probably the munich malt . it loses on persentation but oh boy does it make up for that later on . but ahhh one quick smell and i am back in business . this beer emphasizes the banana aspect of weizens and i am very much ok with that . a nice bubbly mix of esters and some spiciness from the wheat and barley . good stuff all around . and the taste . rich and malty with a good dose of banana in there . why did n t sprecher try to make mbege with this yeast rather than with cheap banana extract . a pity indeed . this tastes like a nice banana . strangely there is a strong presence from the barley in this beer especially the rich nutty munich malt . i am totally ok with that especially since the grainy malts capital uses compliment the slightly metallic finish . ahhh and with that the beer comes to a nice pleasant slightly lingering close . the mouthfeel is pretty much perfect . enough of it sticks to your mouth that you know it is there but it is n t thick or cloying . ahhh great stuff . drinkability . bring on the mass krugs baby . next time i drink this beer i plan to do it by the liter .,appearance,0.6,1
deep golden colour with a small and fizzy white head that does n t lace or stick around very long . it has a very fruity and candy like aroma . i find the bubblegum and strong banana esters in the nose surprising something i enjoy a lot but associate more with hefeweissbiers . i ve found this quality in other belgian style ales as well but never to this extent . it s mildly phenolic in an antiseptic sort of way something i find very pleasant in the various strong belgian styles . it has a richly sweet biscuit malt flavour some vanilla fruity esters reminiscent of banana and peaches and a touch of clove . warming spicy alcohol is very well integrated behind it all . medium bodied with low carbonation for the style . has a very creamy mouthfeel that is n t unpleasant but i think a bit more bubbles could lift it a little . no one else seems to be complaining but all the other reviews are draught . all nitpicking aside i loved how easy and approachable the flavours of this beer are . i do n t think it s terribly complex but that candy like flavour is rich to the point of decadence . this is some dangerously drinkable beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this ml bottle released a belg foamy head into a tulip glass . huge sticky head alone has a personality all its own . gorgeous golden haze pour that has no room for improvement while in a class all its own . aromatic cloves and awl kee hawl scents followed by afterscents of banabread fresh from a fridge pour at the drafting room in sprinhouse pa. spicey cloves peppery up front taste . the flavor has a lasting aftertaste of mild grannysmith apples and overly ripe bananas . solid tight sizzle with gracious warm suds in the feel . the drinkability factor tops off because these can not be enjoyed for more than a couple in a session . last swigs what else to say other than a most excellent belg weighing in at . abv . now go pray . for another . beer is good . happy beering .,appearance,1.0,1
what can you say . its guinness . the best looking beer in the world one of the tastiest . i can watch the head flow all night . i ve never thought guinness was as fragrent as it should be . certainly not a bad aroma but not as powerfull as some of my personal favorites . the taste of a well poured pint is one of the great pleasures in life . smooth everso lightly sweet just a touch of bitter on the end . a master work of beer makeing . dont settel for a fast pour or a frosted mug guinness deserves better . ave,appearance,1.0,1
batch poured into a large wine glass . pours a hazy yellow with very little head . not much into beer that looks exactly like the last piss i took but i suppose that does n t make a beer good or bad . aroma is belgian yeasts lemon lots of spice . taste is more spice and lemon zest yeasty and a little bit of malt . i did n t notice much hop presence . not on my list of favorite styles but this was really good . overall it s a really good with a nice zing to it . the rr belgian ales i ve had always seem to go very well with food .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle into an english pint glass appearance dark brown red hue reminds me of high grade saddle leather . finger thick off white head . a very handsome brew sir . smell roasted malts have the star billing here followed by accents of burnt milky sugars toffee and dulce de leche . nutty sweet accents like toasted almonds close out . taste the flavors of the almonds and malt give an almost chewable quality to what s in my mouth right now bake sale beer . pleasant and subtle bittering notes finish . mouthfeel rich yet medium bodied . a relatively dry nutty finish . just the right amount of weight for the style to be secessionable . overall this could easily become my go to brown ale . packs alot of flavor and aroma delicious in so many ways . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
a very cloudy amber with a gorgeous fluffy white head that dissipates slowly . the bottle conditioning is excellent so a vigorous pour is unnecessary unless you want a glass of foam . excellent brussels lace . s fresh and flowery . t naturally the hops are the first thing you notice but they re not the only thing going on . a mild sweetness becomes more evident as you drink and there s just a hint of orange peel . m it s a little on the thick side for an ipa . just the right carbonation . d for its alcohol content the drinkability is exceptional . it s hard to believe it s . still more than two bottles would probably be too much . overall this an exceptional ipa . not at all typical of the style . it s remarkably well balanced and unusually complex . ipa is not my favorite style but this beer is remarkable .,appearance,1.0,1
a into a pint glass . a dark copper color with a thin dirty white head that quickly faded to the edge of the glass . s from a foot away i smelled pine and citrus . closer up pine and grapefruit with a mellower undertone of malt . t total ipa at first citrus followed by a small roasted malt bomb ending with a nice bitter . the malt sweetness was faintly present throughout . m light to medium body with a light but assertive carbonation . o outstanding cda with almost perfect balance of maltiness and hops .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to alex via someone for this style tick . alex keeps feeding the beast . a sexy can served in my darkness glass . pours a super clear medium gold with about three fingers of head . the head just looks weak watery and whispy but it actually hangs for a bit and has surprisingly full lacing . a medium skunk aroma rice alcohol . at first its pretty offensive but settles down . the taste is light a little grain almost no flavor . like drinking a glass of water that had a drop of beer dumped in as flavoring . it does n t taste bad or offend me like a bad macro . the feel is really bad worse than water . easy to drink like a glass of water . but if i wanted something that light i d just drink a glass of water .,appearance,0.8,1
lemonade beer . good idea i guess . i would rather drink an arnold palmer with a shot of grey goose . beer is pale light yellow . of course smells like lemon and dirty dish water tones . kind of looks like dirty dish water . they had this on a keg last year at a golf outing . i could only drink one . too sweet zesty and fizzy for a hot day . upsets the stomach a little . taste sounds drinks and feels like a soda pop . sorry leines this is your worst beer .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle . dark brown hue with a small brown head . lots of lacing . looked like espresso in a tulip . aroma of dark fruits dark chocolate yeast and brown sugar . body is lighter than other imperials creamy and slightly tangy . dark fruit chocolate espresso and molasses flavors are nicely balanced on the palate . long complex finish . not the best imperial but still very good .,appearance,1.0,1
it s label made me wan na think noel was a extention of halloween . ingredients state all essential beer stuff cranberries . you better like cranberries because bitter cranberries was all i could get out of this brew . lucky me i love cranberries . even with this being the case . after a ml bottle i was fed up with this brew . if you get your hands on this brew share it with a fellow advocate i beleive one glass will be a fair amount of cranberry for anyone .,appearance,0.9,1
this was the big hit of the world record bell s tapping . and they gave us a kick ass notebook to review it in . a black as night with a dark coffee head that fades quickly . s alcohol malt and dark sugar . not a whole lot going on though . t lots of bourbon . sweet malt and molasses . all of these flavors are rolling around in you mouth all at once . it s frikkin fantastic . the double cream brings a sweetness that really makes this beer . i imagine a bourbon barrel expedition would n t be as good . it s surprisingly hot for being two years old . m a little thinner than i expected . d really good . not an easy drinker though . i think it took me most of the night to take down oz .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed from notes oz bottle for at huck s in spokane wa vintage poured from bottle to sam adams signature glass . a orange red ale with excellent clarity . no head as expected . no yeast in glass or bottle must have been micro filtered and forced carbonated . s cherries malt orange orange pekoe tea dominate the nose on this one . not bad . reminiscent of imperial red style . sweeter malt background . t the sweetness of the malt is painted with herbal hop notes earthy . unfortunate copper iron chemical flavors seem to dominate this beer . little to no hop flavor . m medium body low carbonation . standard aged ale feel here . d i m glad i only picked up one of these . does n t meet my expectations for a well aged beer . quite the let down .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ml stubby into a duvel glass . pours cloudy yellow orange with thick creamy foam indefatgiable white foam . puffy islands float amidst the beer that lasts long after the broader recession . laces sticky . malty spicy smell . funky belgian yeast strain . taste is light fruit balanced by a bitter hop and the hop wins out . pear taste and notes of the . alcohol . creamy bitter and mild carbonation in the mouthfeel . good taste but packs a punch with heat and hops .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this one up at oaktree in nj . had never had any of the founder s stuff before so i went for a well rounded package . a. i wish i could post a picture because this literally poured a finger head . it left some foamy lacing along the side of my snifter . the color was a golden pink fairly hazy and glowing . s. tons of grapefruit and wet hops . my nose is catching a fair amount of simco but there s wetness that produces a white grape like scent with some acidity . t. incredibly sharp hop kick immediately after splashing the palate that bites the tongue . tons of carbonation and a champagne like taste to follow the hop kick . tons of wet white grapes blended with some pungent grapefruit with some acidity . great malt backbone could n t drink another one for a couple days but a very refreshing beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours clear bright amber with a tenacious head . got ta love those hop oils . aroma is restrained for such a high alcohol hoppy beer . just a slight funky hop aroma that s overdone by raw peppery alcohol . on the palate quite sweet initially before a sharp hop bitterness with a ton of metallic flavors takes over the mid palate . the finish is hot with alcohol and very dry . this is a rough beer that scrapes over the palate with hop bitterness . way way out of balance although that seems to be the intent . overall overly sweet and overly bitter not at the same time but in succession . unpleasant alcoholic burn . this is a beer that only an abject hophead could love .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into an ommegang chalice a reddish purplish brown color with a solid half inch of head. perfect for the style . smells include plums maraschino cherries grapes and sweet candy . taste is again a sweet blend of fruits and fruity candy cherries plums grapes and apples are all prominent . this is really mellow with only a mild alcohol flavor that is hidden really well for something approaching abv . all in all this one is very satisfying .,appearance,1.0,1
i do n t come across many american made beers where i live so if i see one i jump on the opportunity . after all we should all keep open minds to new experiences . of course buying it in europe probably means it s from a big mainstream brewery not the specialists i hold in higher regard . this beer fizzes and smells like cider . the head is quickly gone . floaty bits are moving about in hazy orange coloured beer . the taste is dominated by somewhat wild yeastyness . not much else . it s close to disappointing . even though there s allways some hops and citrus in the weissen style the yeast is dominating this brew . it does n t support the aftertaste . i m not impressed . i will give extra point on drinkability for the funny label and name though .,appearance,0.4,0
not a bad beer from wychwood . i was looking for something kind of special to drink tonight so this ll do . the head on this thing was miraculous . had awesome retention and never showed signs of totally leaving . the body was a darkish golden amber . smell was of fruits and spices with a tinge of hops in the end . taste was similar but not so strong on the fruits and hops . had some spices there but nothing too overbearing . easily a drinkable beer . definately something i ll have again . ba humbug whatever a humbug is indeed .,appearance,1.0,1
if turkish coffee produced a head when poured it would look like this . collar dissipated in a few minutes but left nice lacing . smell of hops and malt producing an almost dark chocolate aroma . bittersweet . not a sweet beer . bitter and flavorful . toasty and roasty . not a heavy as one would think upon first glance . clean dry finish lightly carbonated . not as drinkable as many stouts as this is a stronger brew but this taste is a treat .,appearance,1.0,1
served from bottle drank from pint glass . a hazy pale orange . slight head disappears quickly after pouring with minimal lacing . s slight banana notes . .but a generally awkward smelling beer . not impressed . t tastes much better than it smells thankfully . pleasant banana nutty taste with good lingering aftertaste . m a bit flat for a hefe does n t seem to match the style . d very drinkable though i would chose another hefe over this one . overall this beer is mediocre for the style . ok to try but i will not get it again if another hefe is available .,appearance,0.4,0
very pale yellow colour with surprisingly thick head . smells is grainy with a detection of cooked vegetables and corn . taste is very watered down has a small hint of malt and a bit sweet but nothing very noticeable . thin bodied with high carbonation after taste is very smooth and malty . overall this is definitely a bland beer . i would n t say that it s a bad beer as there is nothing rancid about it . if your looking for a cheep beer that s easy to drink it s good but so is water .,appearance,0.4,0
on cask at redbones bbq head retention and clarity was the only problem i had with this brew . what do you expect in an american cask ale . big frutiy and hoppy aroma and flavour touch of raw esters and a solid malty base . very tasty and quite drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
i did not think this was a good beer . i read about this beer in a myrtle beach news paper reporting about how craft beer is a new thing . i still can not figure out how they report crafting beer is a brand new outta the box kinda thing . they recommend beers such as newcastle and blue moon . craft beers . i like both of those beers there almost nostalgic to me growing up . new castle was the first beer i actually bought as a year old in upstate ny . so golden monkey . the name sounds cool and the label looked makeshift . i like that kinda thing . do you remember the labels on old tv sitcoms when they drank beer before widespread sponsorship from major corporations . it made me think of that . i had a few beers before so i was kinda abstract.if ya know what i mean . it did not look like a fancy fear and loathing label on a beer bottle . i poured it into a pint glass . a pretty good head . i was quite dark in the bar so i can t really describe the color . the smell was bananas strait up bananas . . the taste was not . it was very bitter too bitter way too bitter . i told my girlfriend it was like eating a pound of bananas and swiging orange peel flavored mr. boston charcoal filtered vodka . then puking that all up and the after taste left in my mouth would have been golden monkey . i wanted to buy some golden monkey and give it to my friends and pretend it was a quintessential item to my existence . then see the look on there faces as they coughed up some pure banana bile . i was purely disappointed because that was the only beer in that news paper article the seemed to be intriguing to me . you live and learn . i do not recommend this to beer to most people but i know there are people that think this is the greatest achievement since the cell phone . hey was was made for christ sake .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to my man hoyt for bringing this back from maine . oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a clear gold with a head with great retention . smells is hops and wheat similar to a german pilsner . taste is mild hops and wheat bitter and unbalanced even a little sour in the finish maybe yeast gone bad . . mouthfeel is light with absolutely no carbonation . i did not enjoy this beer at all . given the sour taste i suspect it may have gone bad .,appearance,0.9,1
very dark mahogany brown colour with a tanned brownish white head that is quite foamy . retention is good with some lacing too . sweet smelling but with a very strong background alcohol smell that comes from the beer . there is an initial sweet toffee and caramel aroma that the drink gives off which is very sweet . as mentioned the alcohol smell sits in the background and is accompanied by a quite rich sugary one that has hints of roasted malts . lots of roasted malts and barely in the flavour with some good dark fruits in the mix as well although they are not a pronounced . the middle is a caramel flavoured one that is quite nice too this is quickly followed up by a warm creamy bitterness that is nice without being too strong . medium almost heavy beer that is quite smooth has medium carbonation . definitely too much alcohol coming from both the aroma the taste make this a difficult beer to enjoy fully . beers to try list http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com beers,appearance,0.8,1
pours out a pale ghostly gold . i do n t mean gold as a compliment . the head is full for about five seconds then disappears faster than a rationale for invading iraq . i would like to talk about taste now . except there is no taste . hints of club soda and soft carbonation . maybe club soda left to get warm in the sun and gets a little funky unidentified taste . there are no discernable hops or malt . it is as phantasmal in the mouth as it looks in the glass . awful is the word that comes to mind . the only category it gets more than the lowest grade is drinkablity simply because it compares closely to water . not necessarily a favorable comparison . do n t drink this beer .,appearance,0.2,0
when i first tasted this beer about years ago i really enjoyed it . the last two sixpacks were dreadful . the ale had a sour taste that must have come from age . according to the brewery s website they stopped bottling in . the color is very good . the head disappears almost immediately and leaves no lace . would not recommend this to anyone .,appearance,0.8,1
from . pt bottle into tulip . a light copper very small but fine head almost no lacing . s grainy malts citrus light banana . t banana is strong with this one not that different from a hefeweizen in that regard . alchohol is a bit pronounced and hops pretty bitter . m thin with too strong medium carbonation . not terribly pleasant on the mouthfeel . overall i like the banana flavor but the beer is just a bit too hard for the soft banana .,appearance,0.4,0
good appearance for a macro . almost fools you . deep red colour with a finger head that lasts . weak smell . mildly sweet and spicy . if the smell was more prominent a higher score would be deserved . what i did smell was good but too weak . fairly good taste . sweet and malty with a little floral hops . not enough to balance perfectly but enough hops to let you know an attempt was made . refreshing mouthfeel and drinkable . a very good beer considering the source molson .,appearance,0.9,1
pours with a pale yellow body topped by a thin white head with little lace . not much aroma here but the little that is noticed is fairly well balanced . slightly watery malt flavor balanced well with hops . typical watery very low flavor light beer . very light bodied and smooth like water .,appearance,0.2,0
i m not really enamored with this offering . it s not pretty things best by a long shot . the beer looks really good with a thick brown creamy head tons of lacing and a very nice head that lasts and lasts . you ca n t get much better . the nose is leafy hop . if you close your eyes you would think that you are getting the aroma of a pretty hopped up ipa . it s all leafy hop maybe some piney notes in there too . the taste is just too hoppy and not dark malty enough for me . the beer tries to blend the best of a porter and an ipa . too much of the latter and not enough of the former . there is also a very drying biting leafy ipa hop to the beer and it lacks some of the estery juices and orange burst that i appreciate . the dark malts are underwhelming and really only show up in some warming abv on the back end . the consistency of the beer is very creamy and smooth like a good porter should be but those darn hops just take over everything . not a well balanced beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a hazy orange color . a lot of floaties obviously a bottle conditioned beer . huge level of lacing on down the glass . nice full hopped aroma . soft malty flavor with a moderate blast of hop bitterness . mellow somewhat astringent bitterness in the finish . good mouthfeel . very and at . dangerously drinkable . damn enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
pale pale gold absolutley no flavour . as i sat their and drank it i wondered why the hell i even bothered . aussie corona is probably right less of a pee flavour though . fizzy finish not much flavour if any to speak of . one of the blandest beers i ve had .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance pours a slightly cloudy burnt orange color with a solid head of off white bubbles that was quite creamy looking . there are tons of bubbles rising to maintain the head and it was every bit as bit as it was initially at least two minutes after the pour . so far this is a pretty nice looking beer . aroma i initially got some dark toffee like sweetness in there along with a subtle spice that is also sweet . the foam is thick so it is hard to get much more right now . as the beer warms up some the aroma is getting much more medicinal . taste the spice comes out a whole lot more in the flavor than it did in the aroma . it is adding a bit of astringency that is a little weird but is mixing pretty well with the toffee notes . the flavor is earthy to say the least . man this is so unusual that i wish my palate was better trained to appreciate it or something as even the burp has a kind of medicinal taste to it . i am also getting heat in a weird place on the back of my throat . so i am guessing that it is the spice and not any alcohol or anything . opinion i do n t know about this one . it is getting a little bit easier to drink as i am about of the way through the beer . i just do n t think that i am appreciating this beer so i will leave it up to you . it is an interesting taste nontheless and i am glad that i am trying it . that said i do n t think that there would be any way in hell that i would drink another one of these myself as i am going to do good to finish it .,appearance,0.9,1
it pours a lovely clear caramel brown with red highlights . very little head sits on top and what little there is disappears almost immediately . caramel grassy hops and . . celery . yes celery . interesting aromas rise up from the glass . malty rich flavour with toasty highlights with a sweetness cut short by a decent bitter finish . smooth and oily in the finish with an herbal hops finish . honestly it s a really odd beer . however i m an alley kat fanboy and this reinforces my fanboydom . try it if you can get it .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at revolution . served in a oz mug club taster . a scottish ale aged in heaven hill rye barrels . a a quick dissolving tan foam settles to . nothing . lightly hazed dark ruby brown body . s smell is terrific with intense rye whiskey vanilla coconut oak chocolate toffee and dark caramel . intense spirit flavor but with minimal booziness even when warm . t the taste is a little wimpy compared to the aroma . it s still quite enjoyable but lacks the same punch and intensity . it also tones down the delicious rye whiskey notes and mainly features the caramel toffee and chocolate malt flavors instead . m smooth medium body lower carbonation and no discernible alcohol . pretty much what i want from this style of beer . d i crushed the taster and had another . i hope this one is still on tap next time i m at revolution as it was surprisingly excellent . i m not a huge fan of this style but was won over by the great barrel and chocolate flavors as well as the masterfully hidden booze .,appearance,0.6,1
what a mixed bag this beer is . . smoooth and lovely nice head good lacing and a wierd smell and taste . the previous reviewer hit it spot on . with a chocolate cheesecake or a smooth not overly sweet desert this would be okay . i m not crazy about raspberries and raspberries are way up front in this brew . at the brewery on tap this one was listed on dec as . abv two decimal points . which is different from what is indicated on the bottled versions . in short if you like chocolate covered raspberries you re gon na love this beer because those two flavors are all you find here . only enough hops the guy at the brewery said only magnum hops are used in frambozen to keep a tiny bit of bitter sour balance measures only international bitterness units . by contrast six kinds of malt are used pale chocolate carapils c c and munich . lambic lovers should love this i suppose .,appearance,0.9,1
always open to something new but what is this . it looks good in the glass a hazing orange with a nice white head . the smell is off . very vegetabel nose to it . honestly i do n t know what the hell a soba ale is but i know this smell can not be the inteded outcome of a good beer . very buttery taste if you like land o lakes this is for you . what are they trying for here . at . a bottle i feel like i ve been had . this simply is not a good beer whatever the style . as ungespundet would say this beer has obvious flaws . i just say it sucks .,appearance,0.8,1
one of the prettiest beers i ve had . rich brilliantly clear ruddy amber in the glass with a tan colored head featuring moderate lacing . i got ta say though i really wanted to like this beer a lot more than i did . overpowering almost medicinal flavor just about floored me . just did n t work for me .,appearance,0.8,1
very small head particularly for a wheat . it dies to literally no bubbles and therefore no lace . dark gold color and clear . flowery aroma is my first impression . overall quite sweet like smelling an apertif . similar to a lbv port . relatively thin and very mild up front . the sweetness shows up near the swallow . it s as if someone added a little port to this beer . the finish is milky and short lived . i detect no wheat . the body is quite thin . this beer misses on many levels .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle cloudy dull golden amber color with a massive creamy light brown off white head . very dense and foamy the head hangs around forever and leaves a lot of lacing . very mild average balanced aroma that blindly i would n t guess was an ipa . grain and malt dominate with very faint hop presence . mouthfeel is medium thick could use higher carbonation and a grainy finish . not exactly optimal for an ipa . flavor is similar nicely balanced malt and grain citrus rind hop presence little to no sweetness . not a bad beer just not a great or even good ipa always happy to try something new though .,appearance,0.9,1
a pale amber yellow with a medium white head s citrus hops and some malt sneaking through too t hoppiness consisting of some citrus and floral notes and some of that bitterness from the hops lingers through the end m light and nice as an apa should be d quite drinkable and pretty light so it beckons you back on a hot summer day,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter a yellow with a white two finger head . looks like a light beer not a double ipa . s nice citrus hops with a hint of pine could be stronger . t big bitter hoppy taste with hints of citrus and pine . m smooth and refreshing but light for a double ipa . d this is a great double ipa . goes down easy and is a very bitter which i love . at about a six pack it is my new go to double ipa really hope that southern tier keeps brewing this and making it easily available .,appearance,0.6,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a pint glass . appearance pours a big finger fluffy thick as a brick looking light brown head with great retention . pitch black and basically zero carbonation evident . beer looks thick like motor oil . head has amazing retention and a thick foam cap remains at least half way down the glass . a good film remains to the end and leaves lots of nice lacing . this is what an imperial stout should look like . a thing of beauty . smell a little too mild in by book . some roasted malt chocolate and coffee notes with hints of licorice in the background as well . about the same boldness as their havrestout which is disappointing given that it s twice the abv . taste ok here it is . roasted malt somewhat smoky with heavy slabs of pure chocolate and bitter coffee flavors . lots of bitterness at the finish as well . big roasted and bitter aftertaste is full of coffee and chocolate strong and long lasting as well . a bit of spiciness from the alcohol makes an appearance before it s all said and done . big and bold a surprise given the nose . palate medium thick body with medium carbonation . velvety smooth and oily slick on the palate goes down slick as well and finishes with a slight bite to remind you of the abv . finishes slightly sticky . overall great brew . looked like a pot of black gold and the taste blew me away especially given the weaker nose . one i thoroughly enjoyed and am definitely going to pick up again . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
this is n t a mrzen and this is n t a pumpkin ale so why does bells label this as an oktoberfest beer . when it comes to seasonal beers especially oktoberfest i expect something other than the standard fair of beer . if this is what bells considers oktoberfest then i must say it s a muted almost unreasonable beer . i suppose i ca n t really say it s a letdown as from previous experience with bells i have n t found a single style that they excel at . this is just another beer that i feel is a result of the craft beer explosion in which hype matters more than product .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a very nice deep copper with fantastic head and nice lacing . nice malty scent up front followed by a walloping hop hit with floral and some citrus and spicy undertones . huge malt sweet flavor with hints of toffee immediately followed by huge hop flavors mostly floral and piney and with some citrus tones underneath . very thick to drink but nicely balanced overall . edit on tap at mcnivens and was told it is an imperial esb .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from a friend over the sea i was able to sit on this one for the last several months before indulging on this night of over indulgence lol . served at cellar temp in a snifter consumed on . really a weird pour as it comes out a very nice hazelnut color but with no head at all to speak of . a rather lifeless and yet clouded body leaves me wondering a touch . aroma is wild though . lots of figs earthy notes toffee caramel touches of vanilla and loads of wood . really just a sublime smell and coming off the look i am even more confused now as to what may be going on here . as i take the first sip do notice the feel to be a touch on the lighter side but the flavor kicks it up a notch with tons of caramel an toffee rich and well versed touches of vanilla and oak and a really well placed earthiness that seems to tie it all together . little finish that cleans quickly leaves a touch of alcohol on the palate . overall a decent barelywine . a touch under carbonated but the flavor is there for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
deep medium dark brown body slightly cloudy with no head or lacing . rather unappetizing really . smell is dominated by smoke but it s light and not overpowering . i ve had smoked bers that smell like you stuck your nose in a chimney . this one has the smoke but not in a nose curling offensive way . smoke dominates the flavor as well . i ca n t really pick out the rye but i have to believe it s own peppery spicy character is serving to balance out the smoke . it works . light crisp and highly carbonated . it lifts the smokiness off your palate almost immediately . i like that it makes you want to take another drink which is great because sometimes smoked beers are hard to finish . a great light smoked beer . i would recommend it and give it to people as a first smoked beer tasting .,appearance,0.4,0
had a small taste of this months ago and could n t wait to open one of my own . poured into jackie o s snifter and shared with the wife . a pours thick and jet black . looks syrupy when poured into the glass . very dark khaki brown head recedes very quickly . so thick the beer leaves a film on the glass for a moment . s very nice aroma . get chocolate and vanilla mostly in the nose . roasted malt notes throughout sprinkled with a little spice here and there . t wonderful flavors throughout on this drink . even better than i remember . right out of the gate i get a bitter chocolate flavor mixed with cinnamon and chile spice . chocolate flavor then blends nicely with sweet vanilla flavors . the sweetness takes over in the middle . roasted malt flavors hold everything up nicely . ends with sweet vanilla and still some chocolate flavors and again get some hints of the chile lingering . m full body . low carbonation . thick almost syrupy feel to it . a little dry too . o one of my favorite beers i ve had . there was a lot of hype around this and it definitely out did the hype for me . could drink this all night long if i could . now i ca n t wait for next year s release . .,appearance,1.0,1
like nocturnum my favorite of the delirium family this beer has nice white fluffy head . the beer pours orange gold and the head lasted through the entire glass . fruity aroma and taste almost excessive carbonation i can watch that all day looking into a light . delicious with lots of bready yeasty qualities and punctuated with a bit of spices . some hop notes especially in the finish . smooth creamy and medium bodied . dry finish leaves you wanting more . extremely smooth for the high abv . hard to believe i like the nocturnum more guess i need to buy one and find out why .,appearance,1.0,1
a this beer is really watered down its very clear and just barely yellow almost like someone put a bunch of icecubes in a glass of apple juice s i dont really smell anything at all t tastes like a blend of corn syrup apples and a some shake left from a bud of hops left in a shed for a couple years m apple juice mouthfeel d ideal for beer bonging nothing else,appearance,0.3,0
the pour was highly carbonated with thick tan lingering head . as expected aroma and flavor were sweet malt with hints of chocolate . unfortuantely the body was much too thin and watery to be considered a decent porter and the finish was no more enduring than a glass of water .,appearance,0.8,1
the pour was a light golden yellow with a good two finger choppy white head that quickly dissapated and left a thin white lace on top of the beer . the smell was a pungent pilsner smell very heavy in sour hops and light skunk . as the beer warmed a sweet malt scent crept into the nose . the drink started with a thin offering of sweet malts with a slight fruit kick . the middle was a quick hit of light hops followed by a clean watery finish . there was a complete and total lack of flavor that lingered after the drink . i was quite unimpressed with the watered down flavors and light nose . still with the clean finish it was a refreshing beer . might hide one or two of these in the beer fridge for a lawnmower beer this summer .,appearance,0.8,1
best by looks like i m just in time . like the looks of this . full thick head . dissapates to a nice patern of big golden bubbles in the center surrounded by smaller bubbles as it gets to the glass . smells good . a little smoke . some sweetness . obviously roast . tastes alright . mostly a bitter roast . some dark fruit . mouthfeel is too thin for an is for me . pretty long finish . sticks to the pallet . overall not bad not great . if it was a local i would try it again . good job hiding the abv,appearance,0.9,1
bomber poured into a tulip . see thru golden body with fairly vigorous visual carbonation . fingers of off white head . ok retention and lacing . massive grapefruit aromas that jump right out of the glass . i could smell this stuff when my nose got within a couple of feet of it . pine takes a backseat way in the back but is present also . huge grapefruit again in the mouth but it s sweetened up a bit with orange and pineapple juiciness . a small amount of pine bitterness manages to assert itself in spite of all that citrus . the malt backbone is lightly crisp and toasty . great tasting stuff . medium body with active carbonation . mouthfeel is pretty juicy and citrus lingers halfway down the throat . overall impression great ipa . love it .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to bj for this . been wanting to try it for a while . poured very deep maroon mahogany brown with a long lasting beige head that left amoeboid patches of lace in my duvel tulip . diminished and kept as a thin cap . no sediment or haziness . very interesting aroma . i get a prominent oud bruin flanders red type of aroma with a light touch of caramel overlaid with cherries and vinous character . this is enhanced by figs prunes and holiday spiced chocolate . very interesting and it makes to anticipate the first sip . which is utterly and despicably nasty . oh my god wtf happened here . the initial vinous character gets instantly muted by something that tastes like old bologna aluminum iron copper shavings malt vinegar and astringent tea boiled for a number of weeks . i have a few hypotheses someone was eating a bologna sandwich while brewing this beer and dropped it in and in light of this wanted to experiment with the bologna . he then dumped the rest of the package in and while doing so accidentally dropped a number of pennies and rusted spoons into the kettle . then they overboiled the spices and hence the astringent character . someone puked into the yeast . all the good yeast died but then a few mutated ones survived and thrived in the puke . these yeasts proliferated and was added to the wort and thus yielded the awfulness . someone sabotaged the beer in the bright tank . they made a concoction of rusted metal parts from the junkyard added some herbs and cinnamon and boiled it down to a thick syrup blended it with vinegar then added it just prior to canning . the mouthfeel is thin dry and astringent although the carbonation is n t overdone . however i ca n t drink this . at all . i therefore sacrifice this beer to my sink .,appearance,0.8,1
a clear yellow decent head finger dissipates fairly quickly a little lacing surprisingly . s like a wet dog . banana malt . this is the worst smelling beer i ve ever tried . i m scared now . t banana awfulness . oh it s so bad . like downing banana and raisins in coors light with no alcohol . m watery light bodied undercarbonated . d undrinkable .,appearance,0.7,1
a nice bright golden color with a nice creamy head that you dont usually see on these american witbiers . s nice bright malty scent with a slight kick of spices . t nice wheat beer that has a real creamy floral undertone that you dont find in most of these beers . very sweet and refreshing beer . m d very creamy texture but still very easy to drink . nice balance of good flavor and refreshment .,appearance,1.0,1
cans served at dirty franks in columbus . morbid curiosity brought me to try this one . those of you who read my reviews might notice i dont have very much mean to say about any beers if i review a macro its because it meant something to me in the past . well this review might be a change of pace . a oh man this might be one of the least appetizing beers ive ever seen . its worse than most macros . i poured this myself into a pint glass and still i get really no head no lacing no effervescence no signs of life what so ever . the color is a strangely hazy not fully or not partially hazy either just sort of grimy yellow . s wheaty and yeasty . its trying to have smells of a good hefe . there is some banana and clove . the rich banana bread smells of a good wheat beer are not there . there really isnt any watermelon in the smell . t aluminum is what i got first . i mean i heard of many macros tasting like the can they came out of but this one is the first where i actually notice that taste . once you get past the galvanized taste the beer starts out straight wheaty and yeasty . it then promptly breaks into an artificial candy like watermelon taste . its just like watermelon jolly ranchers . the finish is yet more wheat and some spice . d i didnt even finish my glass . the alcohol is low this is a sweet beer . people who arent used to stronger more flavorful beers might like this . personally i think its a waste .,appearance,0.2,0
first had at some terrible bar i m guessing pours yellow gold thin and fizzy often served with a lime i m assuming so you can blind yourself with it and be taken to the hospital before having to drink the corona . smells stale tastes of pure skunk personified and sickeningly stale sweet . bitter rotten aftertaste . avoid at all costs . my theory on how corona is made . many agree with me mexicans each drink a bottle of cheap tequila and then pee into a large vat . then the contents of the vat are bottled up and shipped to your local dive bar .,appearance,0.2,0
ok well back in the day i would choose this over any beer but i always got this sour milk taste in this beer no matter what . be it can or bottle this beer always always has a sour milk taste i dont know if its just me or has anyone else experianced this w mgd . . . when i was this was all i bought and never realy cared to try anything else but towards the end of my mgd drinking i always got the sour smell taste . whats up with that . the beer is beautiful golden and looks damn good but yuck w the taste . . im a bud guy now but i have to say if u stick w mgd stick w mgd light its light years better than mgd reg . . i will never drink this beer agian unless its all thats at a party or whatever . but in that case ill go pick up a er of some busch and ill be happy . . stay far away from this beer unless u like sour milk . . maybe its just my taste buds but who knows . . not recommended,appearance,0.8,1
ahhh . liquid rice . this is only the most popular beer in america because as george carlin says they smear their logo feces everywhere . the only reason to drink this stuff is if you are already plowed and it s on special at the bar . in addition it s far too expensive for the poor quality . stick with something else .,appearance,0.3,0
served in a oz mug appearance straw colored nice head and lacing . a promising start smell oh dear . not a good follow . smells of skunk and.i do n t know . cabbage maybe rotten vegetable medley . taste mouthfeel a bit like it smells . grainy and strange not well balanced at all . i guess carbonation was okay . if all i had to judge this beer by was a kinda nifty sumo tap handle and the looks it would probably do alright . sadly the smell and taste really brought down the overall experience of the beer . drinkability no . just no . never again .,appearance,0.8,1
a few buddies and i went to the alehouse in moscow id and we sampled the nine coeur d alene brews that they had on tap . a deep dark browen black . light tan head . s vanilla . vanilla extract . . shit . t i do n t know what to say about this beer . i think that they literally dumped vanilla extract into this beer once it finished fermenting . it is not good . i have no idea what other flavors were hidden behind the foul flavors of double vanilla bean . . m the flavor of vanilla would not leave my mouth . i wanted to shave my tongue . d thsi is really bad . i am not sure what they were going for but this was not good . i gagged as i shot the last of this beer like cheap booze . never again .,appearance,0.8,1
pours like dirty mop water with no head smells like thin malts nothing really tastes like bready malt bad aftertaste and horrible carbonation almost no mouth presence and entirely undrinkable . i poured this out into the sink . i although have cooked with it and have found decent results with marinades and bastes,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a duck rabbit pint glass . big bulky beige head inches . nice amber brown with beautiful marble lacing along the sides of the glass . a thin head remains throughout no matter how long it sits very nice . it has the inviting smell of a box of fine belgium chocolates . a slightly bitter taste with a mixture of sweet gourmet mocha coffee . much more character and spunkiness than your typical brown ale and a bit heavier too . i must say that this is my favorite local brewery and of the time they can do no wrong but also it is a bit high priced . you should not have to take out a loan to buy a six pack . i only live right down the road . that should at least eliminate some shipping cost am i right .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma is wheaty and yeasty with a snip of fruit not strong but still appealing . it pours a typical straw yellow with minimal white head . flavor though is pleasing wheaty and fruity mainly apple and enjoyable if not complex . texture is a bit on the watery side but fairly fizzy and leaving a nice tangy finish . this is not a beer that i will actively seek out but it was worth a fair shake .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a wine glass . a cloudy yellow golden color body with a thin head.no lacing and this looks like cloudy piss . s it has that faint musty smell to it and not as strong as other belgians ive had.small smells of sweetness.i dont smell any spices . t small musty taste with some lemon added . m goes down very smoth and is very carbonated and is sorda refreshing.rather thin . d this is my second time having this stuff and both times i didnt jump for joy.i eagerly await my hennepen for xmas to try.i mean its ok to try but nothing i will go out of my way to have again .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . pours a dirty red brown in color and only a very thin ring of a head clings to the glass . no lacing . huge sour funk escapes my snifter . lots of tart cherries maybe even chocolate dipped cherries . absolutely no denying the oak barrel treatment here . the sourness is actually so strong that it seems to singe my nose . right up front are cherries this is actually the cleanest crispest cherry taste i ve experienced in a beer . slightly tart and sour but not mouth puckeringly so . big oak undertones . it finishes tart and funky . beautiful . mouthfeel is amazing on this one . medium full body and a champagne like effervescent carbonation . the carbonation really shines . it let s the flavors flirt with your senses . this is my first lost abbey beer and overall i thought it was amazing . i really need to seek out more flanders reds and flanders ouid bruins this and cl rosso e marrone are among the best sours i ve had the pleasure of having .,appearance,0.6,1
the pour was dark yellow copper red with a good one finger head that moderately dissapated to a light lace that coated the top of the beer throughout the drink . quite a bit of haze and sediment . the smell was strong with floral and fruit . as it warmed there was a malty attribute but it never overpowered the fruit and flowers . the drink started with the standard trappist malt kick but soon after that around mid tongue the fruit kicked in . the finish was a lingering hop bite with an apple tone . it did n t linger too long just long enough to make you want another drink . all and all this was an incrediblely tasty and refreshing beer . i think it would go great with food or just with friends .,appearance,0.6,1
i finally found czechvar and was so excited to get it home and try it . a poured into a pilsner glass with a medium head that dissipates quickly . crystal clear with a large amount of tiny bubbles rising to the surface . deep straw like in color . s rich malt character . it reminds me of the smell when the pilsner grist hits the water at dough in . some light saaz notes dance in the background . t very light and malty . slight bit of roasty overtones and some spicy and citrus undertones on the finish . it also has that typical czech pilsner after taste almost perfume like . m the soft water profile really shines . this beer is super smooth on the palate and your whole mouth is envelopes with malt richness like silk . even though it sounds heavy it remains light and crisp . d very drinkable as i sip on one right now . it hits the spot after a long day at work . might i dare say better than an urquell and to think i m not a chronic lager drinker .,appearance,1.0,1
a a very clear dark brown with some red hues in there . the head is light brown with some pretty good retention . the head saves the appearance of this without it it would look like a watered down porter . s very rich chocolate maple syrup some coffee and a bit of grain . very rich and full smelling and i dig it . t sweet chocolate maple syrup toffee and coffee . kind of complex and pretty nice . m not quite as milky and smooth as other milk stouts i have had but this still has some nice qualities . maybe a bit too sticky sweet and lacking a little body . d a pretty rich but enjoyable beer . it s got a lot of flavor for the abv .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle picked up for . as a single at trader joes . drank from a pilsner glass . bottle reads batch i think . a this one pours out a beautiful dark ruby red colored body with a small tightly knit finger of foam . the head lasts a while and leaves behind solid rings of lacing . s the first think i notice is that grainy type of smell i associate with american marco lagers . uh oh . after that i get sweet bready malts with maybe a bit of toffee thrown in . faint hops in the background as well as alcohol . t that bmc style grainy malt smell seems to be gone which is a good thing . the bready malts make come through strong . lots of raisins and plums . the alcohol isnt as strong as i was expecting . m medium to full bodied with a nice low level of carbonation . a slight warming can be felt from the alcohol . d trader joes brand beers have been hit or miss for me . this one is pretty much a miss . i dont think ill buy another one of these .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a golden orange with about an inch of foam . incredible retention and ok lacing s sweet and hoppy . some slight citrus and floral notes t watery and light not much flavor m not much body thin and watery o so confused . it smelled terrific looked great and tasted like flavored water . extremely disappointed,appearance,0.9,1
pours a pale golden colour with a good creamy white head very densely compacted and fed by steady carbonation . lots of very thick lacing . looks like a lager should . fairly weak hops on the nose mostly floral with a slight grassy edge . a malt hit almost caramel malt but not very well balanced as it s too dominant . no yeast though so it s not unpleasant . has a nasty bready character throughout the palate . has very slight hop characters somewhere on the middle but they are overpowered by this carbolic soda water character which is far too prominent in the flavour . mouthfeel is as abrasive as rubbing steel wool on your tongue and it has a very offensive bitter hang the aftertaste is enough to put me off beer . this seems skillfully crafted as far as ubiquitous macro brews go but that is n t enough to erase the revolting adjuncts and chemicals that ruin any beer flavour here . a wholly distasteful drop .,appearance,0.8,1
in my rankings never care the style of beer just how much i like it and this light beer i like a lot actually is world class a yellow crystal looks like a mirror with a very flimsy foam collar in fact i prefer drinking it from the blue bottle s very fresh and clean sweet malt and eucalyptus t sweet malt and eucalyptus but now with mint and floral hops m very refreshing and crisp slightly bitter light body and high carbonation d the best light beer i have tried if not for the appearance reached a .,appearance,0.4,0
raspberries and booze that s what you ll get out of this one . pours pinkish with a white head . smells like it tastes like raspberries and alcohol . the taste is dominated by the berry and the very warm alcohol . i was hoping for some more complexity with this one but that s about it . surprisingly i found this one easier to drink as i went along that may have had something to do with the strength . this one should almost be treated as an aperitif rather then any traditional beer . i m glad i tried it but i do n t i d buy it again for the very steep price they are asking for it .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a beautiful clear golden orange with a plentiful fluffy head and excellent sticky lacing . smells great hops are plentiful there s a crisp citrus smell and some malty cereal backbone underneath . i remember this tasting better out of te bottle . the hop presence is there but mild . huge malt backbone . the balance between malts and hops seems off not enough hops . mouthfeel is good if a bit prickly . overall a nice easy drinking beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a brown . oz . bottle . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . hardly no carbonation . smell is of corn and malts . taste is like the smell corn with a touch of malts slightly sweet . feels light in the mouth and has good drinkability . overall this is a mediocre offering .,appearance,0.4,0
i picked up a bottle of this at the stuffed sandwich . i had never heard of it befre i saw it there . i am glad that i went there and discovered it . this beer pours a golden yellow slightly cloudy . the head is very thick and fluffy . it fades very slowly leaving a massive layer of laces . the appearance was quite impressive . this beer smells strongly of citrus . i can detect lemon and orange . also i can detect some spicy peppery aromas . a slight grainy aroma is also noticable . floral hops give this beer a great touch also . this beer has a citrus like flavor . orange peel and a lemon zest . it tastes slightly spicy . it has the grainy farmhouse flavor that i enjoy so much . i can taste a yeasty flavor also . the hops that were present in the aroma are not so noticable in the flavor . this beer is crisp and refreshing . it is highly carbonated . it goes down smooth leaving a spicy lemony aftertaste . this beer would make a good session beer . it is just a little high in alcohol but the smooth refreshing flavor more than makes up for that . i highly recomend this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance typical oz . american style bottle . no best drink by date . semi frothy head . carbonation really does remind you of seltzer water . pale and extra clear . head dissipates quickly . smell definite corn essence . some weak maltiness with what could be hops . sharp taste no hoppy bitterness till the end but very weak . a slight sweetness wanting to come out but as the bros said more corn than any thing mouth feel sharp . no real back bone . just goes down quick and watery as if it were trying to escape your taste buds . no real after taste but a slight alcohol . overall after mowing a lawn great but as a real drink it for the taste and nothing else beer no . it has a place . i assume but not on my shelf .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured into a stange glass . beer is yellow and completely hazy with a two finger white head of small and medium bubbles that leaves some lacing on the glass . aroma is grainy and watery . beer is thin and harsh with a strong rice y aftertaste with a harsh acidic twang at the back of the mouth . this beer is gross .,appearance,0.8,1
once again had this on my most recent trip to london . i was shocked that the color was pale straw looked like a lager . it is hoppier than most english brews but still way below ours . a very refreshing beer with high drinkablity . i found it a bit unusual it was being offered in winter . seems better suited to spring and summer . my girlfriends favorite .,appearance,0.6,1
very attractive color with a strong head . only minus points were for poor head retention . smell was a bit alcoholic and not too many hints of other flavors but definitely distinctive and smelled like a beer should . taste is good flows very easy with some nice notes of fruit . the aftertaste is a bit sour and acidic and the beer overall feels a bit carbonated . overall though very smooth and easy .,appearance,0.9,1
no . p . oz bottle a dense chestnut color with no head and no carbonation upon pour . you can go ahead and guess that there is no lacing either . s chock full of raisons mixed with dark malt characteristics . a sweet woody molasses scent is also quite evident . just a slight hint of alcohol . t dark malt overrides the raisins but they are still very noticable . sweetness is potent . alcohol is hidden fairly well . m smooth at first followed by a quick bite of alcohol . finishes with a very creamy touch of bitterness . d high abv is evident . an expensive sipper that would probably age well . wondering where my carbonation went .,appearance,0.6,1
poured with a very very dark brown color and little foam . looking a lot like a coke with lots of bubbles . there was a strong smell of milk chocolate powder mix and some ashes . tasting it my first impression was how thin the body was for an english porter compared to for instance the excellent fuller s london porter or young s double chocolate . then came the chocolate notes and at the end the ashes . there was also some weird sweet smell flavour reminding me of the stuff they use for desinfection at hospitals . a grave disappointment considering my previous experience with phillips beers .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle from broue haha . a poured with a solid thick and creamy one finger eggshell head . tons of carbonation . hazy dark copper . looks really nice with the carbonation streaming up all the sides . great retention with the full finger staying around the whole time . great rings of lacing . great . s citrus hop pine malty balance . good resinous hoppy strength . sticky in the nose almost . t big juicy hop presence . tropical fruits and thick pine sap sorta taste . big malt presence too but it takes the appropriate back seat to the hop body . resinous and juicy . m i expected more bitterness . great carbonation and a medium body . not the best . o d a good dipa from ddc . not bitter enough and the hops do n t grab you as much . it s balanced well but more hop aggression would be better . good but room for improvement .,appearance,1.0,1
i like many others bought this beer accidentally thinking that it might be like blue paw wheat ale which i kinda like . i also thought that the alcohol by volume might be interesting . however try as i might i simply could not force myself to drink this honestly i did try . it looked like cool aid smelled like blueberry jam tasted perfectly dreadful with an even more horrible aftertaste . it also had the effect of something like cold duck or some horrible drink from the seventies . had i seen anything on it that connected it to busch i would have steered clear but it is quite deceptive . giving this scum a drinkability score would imply that it was drinkable and trust me . it was not . i have never ever poured beer or ale down the drain but i did with this . the terrible thing is that i actually bought this . god help me .,appearance,0.2,0
vintage . no head on the pour . lots of vanilla and oak on the nose . apricots and alcohol are there too . body is a great copper color . nice thick mouthfeel sticks to my mouth . sweet upfront and a wonderful tartness on the finish . this is awesome . alcohol has really mellowed with age . i wish i had more .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured into a perfect pint . pours clear copper with a two finger off white head . the head sticks around a long time and laces good . s resinous pine somewhat floral may go with pine but a little bit woody . t very strong pine . a touch of grapefruit . a nice amount of sweetness but does n t hide the hops . m seem just a little thin o actually a helpful beer in the fact that i m growing zeus hop myself with not much of an idea how they tasted .,appearance,0.9,1
ultramour pours in fine and has a nice with staying head and a deepredbrown beercolor . so far all ok but from there nothing else as your worst nightmare beerdream . smell is chemical bublegum harldy to smell the unbalanced acid taste that follows . has this any malt and hops in it . mouthfeel is cause of the sournes bubblegum something like ripping your mouth apart . my drinkability was about jeneverglas . no one is gon na make me drink this again .,appearance,0.8,1
very little head but highly carbonated and almost appears to be a pepsi only a bit darker . winey scent as advertised is the vanilla and perhaps a touch of raisin . this took over my mouth when first sipping it did seem to have a little bite from the carbonation and a not unwelcome bitterness with a average wash . i wished this would have had a fuller taste and seemed like a soda . vanilla cream was there but in an artificial sweet sort of way could n t really appreciate the other flavors they were very subdued with a touch of musty water flavor at the back . so not my cup of tea . it s okay only if you really do n t like darker beers but want to look trendy and drink a dark beer with sweet flavor and little else to offend this may be worth a try .,appearance,0.4,0
it is a very pretty looking beer when poured into a pils glass . straw blonde colour with a thick white head that lingers for a while . the rest is decent pils stuff with hop bittereness prevalent but not overpowering . less bitter than a jever the mark of all coastal pilseners but better than a southern pils . this was very drinkable and i d have it again .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into pint glass pours a deep gold color one finger off white head with a decent amount of chunky particulates . nose is sweet biscuity and fruity with a definite citrus and pine hop punch . taste is of honey malt with hop presence in the form of pine and dried tropical fruit notes . an interesting light sourness and almost savory characteristic come through in the finish along with a solid hop bitterness . moderate carbonation and a full but not perfectly well rounded body . overall a good pale ale something i would seek out if available in the area .,appearance,0.6,1
glad to see some mikkellers on the local shelves . this is one dry hoppy brown ale . decanting the beer it pours much like any other solid brown . medium brown light haze great barley stained head formation and retention . lots of lacing . a solid look . where the look is no surprise the hop aroma at the onset takes me back a bit . pine grass and earthy hops make me think of hoppier browns of dogfish india brown ale and boulder anniversary . any sweetness of the beer is very slight leaving a sharp toasted malt aroma and bready maltiness as the only counter to the hops . flavors of the hops combine with a part grain part malt flavor that definately favors bitterness over any caramel sweetness . heavy toast and roasted nutty coffee flavors again provide a sharp acidic taste that straddles the fence of melanoidin and graininess . very dry and sharp in the mouthfeel . where the beer is very well attenuated all sweetness has been eroded by the yeast for ultimate dryness and hop bitterness . with this level of dryness the sharp dark grains add a bit too much alkaline qualities to balance the strongly bitterness from the hops . if you like a bone dry very toasty very hoppy brown ale then by all means . but for me i d prefer a bit more toffee and caramel sweetness and a more bready body .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle purchased as a single from yankee spirits sturbridge ma . poured into an imperial pint formed a dense beige head above the slightly cloudy orangey amber brew . head falls way slowly leaving a tall monolith of froth in the center and thick coating all down the glass walls . aroma is light to moderate of fruity hops but nowhere near what i would hope for . taste starts with juicy fruit hops flavor moderately sweet in the middle and closes medium bitter . mouthfeel is pretty smooth and drinkability is good as well . hops character did start to blossom as the beer dwindled but it did n t make up for the slow start .,appearance,1.0,1
the only good reason why light beers exist is so you can have a couple and still drive home but for us beer geeks they do n t make sense at all .,appearance,0.2,0
thanks beerguy . this imperial stout pours with a dark browwn body with a medium thick head and some lacing . the aroma is slightly sweet but mostly bitter and malty with buttery notes and a kick of alcohol . the flavor is slightly sweet yet mostly sour with some maltiness and lots of alcohol . seems pretty thin for stout let alone an imperial stout .,appearance,0.4,0
a very nice lacing left by a frothy white head with strong stamina on top of a copper colored and translucent body . s light hoppy aroma with a hoppy accent . t the flavor starts out thin and moves to a subtle hoppy middle and a finish with a slightly more bitter taste . m the feel is pretty watery but the taste is felt with a coarse walk along the back of my tongue . i was first of all disappointed with the way this growler was poured . straight off a tap with no tube which allowed much of the feel to be lost a day before i could even sample this copper colored beauty . i even witnessed the bartender pouring some head away . all in all the beer is average . i think this one is brewed with an audience of those looking for a brew without a real robustness .,appearance,1.0,1
bottling . via my ss skyhand . my christmas nightcap . pours like black water . some light comes through the edges no head at all . this really must be age induced . smells of soft roast molasses chocolate a mild low lying fruitiness . wow very impressive . very mellow . upfront loads of utterly smooth chocolate malts absolutely no abrasivenes then a nice soft berry twang slowly drying into smooth roast coffee . everything s interlaced with molasses sweetness and spicy alcohol keeping things in check . alcohol actually dominates the flavor profile yet only flavor outside of that it s nonexistent . a touch of diacetyl amazingly integrated in it s th year . the flavors have really gelled and it s quite silky . low carbonation and full bodied slinks its way down the gullet . mellow . there s no alcohol in this . really . there s not .,appearance,0.6,1
poured at room temp . into my sa glass . a pour down the center gave an initial fingers of tan head which diminished rapidly to a little foam around the edges . a little disappointing . the dark color is n t opaque if held to a back light . dark hues of deep red garnet highlight the edges . no lacing either also disappointing . the nose is pretty complex with roast caramel licorice chocolate malt notes and a citrus hop note . being able to notice hops in the nose definitely makes this an american porter as compared to a brown or robust porter . taste follows the nose pretty close . roasty caramel malt is up front with hints of chocolate coffee and licorice in the background . no escaping a citrus hop note in there which is not overpower but occupies a nice place in the background . carbonation is mildly low giving a medium mouthfeel . not sure i d rate this as silky . needs a bit more body for that . drinkability is good as nothing is over the top . could easily drink this one all night . is this my favorite porter . no but it is a solid example of the style . i can recommend it to one and all . hoppin frog in general makes very good brews and their lineup includes some gold medal winners . while this one is n t a gold medal winner it is worthy of a try . na zdravje .,appearance,0.6,1
holy god . finally . . . ml unlabeled bottle . beautiful hazed golden pour . minimal head and little appearance of carbonation . the color absolutely glows though . lots of musty peach meat on the nose initially . plenty of souring bugs and yeast . i get a little bit of spice cinnamon maybe . . . . musty basement cellar with some mothball action as well . aged cheddar . the tart peach skin on the nose is just stellar . flavor is just as awesome as the aroma . more wood and barrel presence on the tongue than on the nose . the wood tannin really hits you on the sides of the tongue . lots of musty pear . skins and juicy meat . lots but not overpowering acetic acid . fairly sour but balanced with the fruit . lush and creamy texture with pitch perfect carbonation and conditioning . the finish is tart acidic and lasts forever . top notch and well deserved of it s top status . thanks a ton randall .,appearance,1.0,1
paid . or so for the mixed case via lancaster county . the beer pours a slightly hazy amber color with a large white head exceptional retention and a dozen or so lacing effects almost a perfect pour . the aroma is mainly a faint smell of strawberries and that s it . it s heavily carbonated with heavy emphasis on strawberries and as for the wheat it is non existant in this one . the beer is heavy on the palette and a hard time to drink through the entire delivery . the drinkability is lost with the above to comments it s like a poorly made mixed drink at the bar . final thought i am not impressed with this beer but the other three mainstream brews from this brewery are well worth it just not this one .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased at the liquor collection in honolulu . pale cloudy straw yellow with a very small thin head . an almost complete lack of lacing . looks like faygo pineapple orange soda . nose is very faint malt with fruity overtones . flavor is almost completely absent . watery thin bland almost no malt character no discernible hops . slight sweetness and fruitiness shows up on the finish as a nod to the title mango beer . a thirst quencher nothing more . mouthfeel is thin with fairly high carbonation . again much like faygo pineapple orange soda . drinkability is actually ok . the flavor what there is of it is inoffensive and quenching . it s a good cold drink on a hot day i suppose but i wo n t be trying it again .,appearance,0.4,0
had a couples on tap the other night . a pours a light golden yellow color . half finger white head dies down rather quickly . couple light streaks of the lace on the side of the glass . looks rather average at best . s big hops in the front . well not huge like dipa huge but for a lager this is exploding with hop aroma . citrus mango pineapple with a hint of pine as well . there is a light sweet bready malt in the background and kiss of lagering yeast as well . this smells fantastic . . . t the hops in this one come through huge and well even more huge . citrus and pine hops come through in a balanced assaulton the palate . over the top hops for a lager which is refreshing . although the bready malts come in the backing and balance this beast out before the hops give one last bitter bite on the tail end of the beer . m light mouthfeel . carbonation is perfect for the beer . hops and more hops left on palate with a hint of bready malt . piney hops and a hint of alcohol left long into the aftertaste . this beer is balanced for style with a little hop fowardness toward the end of the mouthfeel . medium drying on the palate from the alcohol . clean and crisp flavors throughout the entire beer . d this beer is a dominate under the radar beer . i drank many many pints of this and could n t have been happier . i wish bell s would bottle this one because they will have another beer to add to their onslaught of the craft beer world . the abv is low enough to drink this all night and i wish i could plan on doing just that next time i see this on tap . . .,appearance,0.6,1
it s kinda hard but if you can pour this one like a hefeweizen . very carefully . it pours nice and big but after a minute or so it falls into a thin lacing that does n t hold so well . the color is a light cider brown almost like a light ipa . the smell once you open it is apple . floral apple tones that must be mixed with something citrisy . the bottle says coriander and curacao . they must be what i m smelling in company with the apple . now there s barley even a lacing . a minute head . the smell reminds me right away of a belgian triple mixed with hefeweizen . clove is what reminds me of a hefeweizen . the mouthfeel is the first thing i notice it s got that carbonation that s prominent and sticks to your tongue the whole time you drink it . the flavor is slightly clovey and belgian like however the apple cider and light citrus then take over and finish dry . the flavor reminds me of a mixture of candy and medicine . overall i will probably not have this one again .,appearance,0.4,0
growler poured into a duvel tulip . see thru orange with a massive frothy head that does n t leave crazy amounts of lacing but is to be commended for its excellent retention . the booziness in the nose is smoothed out by a wave of sweet malts and gentle citrus notes . it certainly does n t smell outrageously hoppy but it s pleasant . an odd beer to figure out . it s fairly bitter up front but by the time the finish rolls around it has a very soft delicate feel . fairly but more candied fruit than zest or fresh juice . it s flavorul but lacking the rawness of a memorable dipa . an oddly clean finish with booze light toasted notes and hints of orange zest lingering . no resin no grit nothing really to keep you from chugging the stuff . tasty but way too tame for the style . further evidence that excessive abv seems to be kryptonite for dipas .,appearance,0.9,1
want to know why this beer sucks . not because it is the blandest australian beer that exists not because i was heartily disappointed when i heard about australia s newest brewery and wanted to try the beer but because this beer is not designed for the drinker but rather as a marketing campaign unabashedly aimed at making money for the brewery . i went to the website to find out more about this beer as i was drinking it to find something to compensate for the miserable flavour . what i found however was an insult to beer drinkers everywhere extensive market research has shown that the bluetongue name and packaging will have high appeal . it was greatly favoured across a full sample of males and females to years . at the time there was more shameful diatribe but they removed the extra marketing information probably because it acted as a deterrent for drinkers of genuine hand crafted beers . i do n t know about anyone else but i want to drink a beer because i enjoy the taste and also because i like what the brewer puts into the beer . cooper s and its fiercely loyal ranks of followers is a case in point . i even respect people for being loyal toohey s old drinkers even if the beer has gone to the shit since changing the recipe and thereby downgrading its abv . at least the loyals are sticking up for the beer they like . bluetongue is a brewery aimed at making money through slick marketing and prostituting the hunter valley s famous wine region name . if the beer tasted good this might be overlooked however the beer is swill and the brewery should not be so greedy and insulting to its steadily increasing and ignorant ranks of customers .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle pours a dark maroon with hints of cherry red in the light gorgeous foam on top that leaves sticky lacing down the glass . beautiful looking beer . smell is dominated by vinegar perhaps a little too much so . hints of sour cherries a faint sweetness . i can relate to the comment on it reminding one of ketchup an all too acidic tart ketchup . the taste is less intimidating than the smell . hints of vinegar lots of fruitiness cherries plum apple well integrated with a sweet malt background . this is an extremely sweet beer and a true sipper . the sourness blends well and is not overwhelming . for a non beer drinker this would stun the socks off of them this is beer . a really well balanced and yet complex beer . worth checking out .,appearance,1.0,1
a c mon . its a guinness . and i think this is one of the prettiest pouring beers out there . pours a dark coffee color the head resembles whipped cream and is a khaki half a finger head . great traces of lacing all the way thru to the end . s is faint . very faint . light coffee and dark chocolate . vanilla slightly . so okay the longer it sits the more the smell comes out in this one . slight roasted tones in there aswell . t cream . a roasted coffee with slight chocolate . almost a white chocolate taste at that . m oily at the end which i believe is from the cream . hardly no carbonation so there is no bite to this one at all . do i m just not overly impressed with this . i know a true contender for its style . however i think the other stuff guinness has to offer foreign extra stout extra stout etc . has a lot more going for it then this . i have had this on tap and i will say that it makes it much better . but out of a nitro can i think this is much lacking . now i wont say i did n t enjoy it .,appearance,0.9,1
a i was initially impressed when i poured the beer . clear orange copper color . the head initially looked impressive but did not last long enough . the lack of head retention surprised me for such a hoppy ipa s initially floral and grassy . as the beer got a little warmer the grassy tones quickly eclipsed any floral notes that were there . t hoppy but not interesting . the bitterness is what i would expect for an american ipa but it was really lacking in complexity . the malt character was far too light to support this beers hop content . m watery lacking the body that would have been provided by a bolder malt . d the long lingering grassy taste does n t exactly leave me wanting to take another sip any time soon . this beer was by no means awful but definitely lacking . insufficient malt character and a lack of complexity in the hops is n t what i expect from a good american ipa . i d drink it again if someone handed it to me but its not a beer i would buy next time .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a mj tasting glass . pours a deep deep garnet with a big three finger tan head . head is slow to drop . aroma of licorise sweet malt no hop aroma to speak of . dark caramel and light roast malt aromas . flavors of roasted caramel malt anise . medicinal . cough syrup . no hop flavors . slight alcohol burn . strong licorise flavor as it warms up . finish is medium with anise lingering into the fade . mouthfeel is medium sticky slightly astringent . overall not the best example of a baltic porter a little harsh lacks the smoothness of the best examples . avoid .,appearance,0.9,1
i recieved bottles of this from several of my trade partners so thanks goes out to all of you . poured into my pint glass the beer is dark chocolate brown bordering on black . the dark mocha head bursts to full three fingers and flirts with going over the top edge of my glass . after a brief rest the head fades leaving a small cap and no lace . the aroma is a mix of harsh black coffee and wet cardboard . dark fruits and booze are quite present as well . not what i was expecting from such a highy rated beer . the flavor is pure black coffee . light hints of chocolate and dark fruit can be picked out . the alcohol is very present as well . medium to full chewy body . light carbonation . overall a bit of a let down . the aroma and flavor were less than stellar . i have a handful of bottles of this so i will revisit it . maybe my opinion will change with future tastings .,appearance,0.9,1
just found this on nitro tap at the moon and sixpence in portland last night . this beer looks so beautiful on nitro with a creamy long lasting head and glass coating appeal . really little smell at all which is a bit dissappointing . slightly sweet taste with very light hop accent . kind of dry and sweet at the same time is that possible . still for it s shortcomings i could quaff a few on short notice . a huge step up from boddingtons pub ale and a little better than tetley s there s nothing really wrong with a few pint s of pedigree .,appearance,0.9,1
i am not normally a guy who will pan a beer unless it is really deserved . this is the fox noise channel of beers keep selling the opposite of the truth bud is great beer and the sheep will follow . words can not describe how terrible this beer really is . the only thing this beer has ever done for me is give me a brutal headache and the runs . i literally could have one of these and i can guarantee a headache and a trip or two to the toilet . though of the people who are on advocate would never drink the stuff or recommend it do everyone a favor and dont let anyone drink this stuff it sucks so much .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a ounce bomber into a cigar city snifter . bottled on december printed on label . appearance pours a motor oil black with a finger creamy milk chocolate brown head . head dissipates slowly into chocolate milk like bubbles . excellent lacing . like all the other yetis this one looks perfect . smell coffee chocolate toasted and roasted malt . taste chocolate and espresso up front followed by roasted malt bitter hops and a touch of oak in the middle before ending with a very bitter burnt toast and roasted coffee . aftertaste is coffee and bitterness . very long lasting aftertaste . mouthfeel full bodied thick and creamy with a good amount of carbonation . drinkability good drinkability . i m having no problem with the bomber but this would be great on a cold evening . overall very good beer overall . like all the other yetis this one is an excellent imperial stout . i would recommend giving it a shot .,appearance,1.0,1
a couple of buddies and had a bottle of this from the same pack . i should ve known to stay away from import beers in green bottles but i felt it was finally time to try the fabled urquell . my friend best described our experience with the following it feels like i just drank sweaty socks . the beer had gone bad and the only thing that convinced me i was actually drinking a pils was the color and the head . they say that somebody who has a skunky beer needs at least two years before they will try it again even if they know it was just a bad bottle . perhaps i ll rate this again in .,appearance,0.8,1
served from hand pumped cask at charlie s bar in copenhagen denmark . pours a clear golden yellow with thin foamy white head . no lacing to speak of . the aroma has a subtle hop character but not uch else . very smooth and quaffable because of how watered down it is . subtle hop flavor and slight dry finish,appearance,0.4,0
appearance not much of a head could use more foam . color is on the low end of a porter almost more of a brown ale . dark brown cola color . smell is great . sweet aroma with hint of chocolate raisin like raisinettes . taste very malty but balanced well by a delayed bitterness . chocolatey . a bit roasty . i d prefer a bit more hop flavor . but clean mouthfeel heavy from maltiness . nice carbonation . overall i like this beer . i m a brown ale fan and for me this feels more like a brown ale plus . i m happy with the malty profile of this beer . could use more hop flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
so this is malt liquor i m impressed well not really . taste like cheap adjuncts as expected yet not that bad . sweet corn is most noticable but some hops balance with it rather well . simple corny smell . clear yellow in color and maintains a thin head throughout the drink leaving some lacing to my shock . the mouthfeel is thin in a cheap trashy sort of way and the finish is smooth but not refreshing . for a malt liqour this is rather good still i hated it but praise is deserved considering the style .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured from bottle with a rigorous head thick and creamy that settled into nothing . i am now looking at an amber colored liquid with no white . very poor . s smell is malty and slighty flowery . nothing to write home about . t slightly bread like metallic strange flavor . the hops are there but not very pronounced . it s ok but again nothing special . m fairly good creamy . not bad . d i would n t do it again . it s ok but why bother .,appearance,0.4,0
batch a pitch black body with a huge amount of coffee head that is frothy and sticks around s chocolate cherries with some sour and funk laying around t just like the nose . more sour and funk some then expected from the nose . m thick body with medium carbonation d easy to drink and very enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a robust porter pitch black to dark brown brew depending on how the light falls through the glass . a beige airy head about a finger tall with very good retention span . some foamy curtains gliding the the side of the glass . aroma i get sawdust to roasty notes with a sulfury ashiness paired with a vague sweetness like julmust or svagdricka both traditional swedish malt soft drinks sold mainly during christmas . im also taking a trip down memory lane here something like searching through grandmas attic breathing in old and stale air filled with damp and moldy clothes and rottening wooden beams in the ceiling . my wise buddy johan sjberg summed it up in a sentence that goes something like this its like having the th century warship vasa sailing into my nose . i tend to agree with johan . this is an aroma that easily sticks and stays on the walls of your nostrils through out the entire drinking experience . flavor an extremely dry not too bitter but dry porter . theres a very weak sweetness coming through too . its got a dryness thats on the verge of causing paralysis of the tongue and later on the larynx . nearly fatal as marcus andersson puts it . i get faint notes of caramel burnt malts hints of coffee notes and extremely dark chocolate . all these flavor are suppressed by the dominant ash . to sum it up id say it feels a bit like having a ping pong ball of fatty and sulfury nature like a striking match stuck in my throat box . mouthfeel a light medium body with lots of fresh carbonation . the aftertaste is dry seriously dry and somewhat bitter . most recognizable is still the lump in my throat which has a tar profile . overall impression the descriptive text on bottle reads torr read dry porter and boy are they right about that one . any other given day i would swear myself being a big fan of gamla slottskllans products but on this one im really honestly perplexed . if youre a fan of well a bit over the top super dry porters this brews for you . if not then youll probably find it an unbalanced beer with too much ash flavor and dryness lacking some malty sugars to balance it out with .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a clear golden with a massive frothy rocky head with great sustain . s floral and vegetal hops aromas . t quite bitter with a strong pine flavor . m on the heavier side for the style with moderate to light carbonation . d this is n t an ipa that i d make a special trip for but it is an overall good example of the style and is an enjoyable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poursw hazy amber with a superb ever growing head fed by lively streams of carbonation . the aroma really showcases the noble hops with extremely spicy green floral characters . the malt is also quite prominent with nice cookie dough notes . similar story with the flavours those spicy hops are really quite potent . not so impressed with the character they give in the finish it s quite sharp . the sweet cookie dough like malt does a great job of countering it anyway . carbonation is quite prickly over the top .,appearance,0.9,1
ever so slightly hazy orange color with rocky head that lasts well and leaves good lacing . some lemon and herbal hops on the nose . flavor of lemony juicy hops with a big somewhat astringent bitterness . sweet malty base but it does not detract from the hop forward presentation at all . mouth puckering . good carbonation on a pretty big bodied beer . a sipper for sure . no doubt this is a high alchohol brew . balanced but the acidic astringency keeps me from drinking this one too quickly .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a beer for an extremely hot summer day . it is difficult to drink if the temperature outside is less than f and the beer is warmer than f . there is not color or head to this beer . it lacks any real smell . there is no ditinctive taste to this beer . this beer is just a little thicker than water so it does not hang around the mouth . there is nothing better than mowing the lawn on the hottest summber day and then slamming an ice cold mbl . there is nothing worse than snowblowing the driveway and having to choke down a mbl at any temperature . do n t ask me why it tase good in hot weather but that is the nature of the beast .,appearance,0.3,0
i live near baltimore so national bohemian is a beer we take pride in . we call it natty boh and it goes great with crabs . you can even make a natty bay which is when you drink it out of the can and sprinkle old bay along the rim . haha . a pale with some carbonation . about a half inch of head that disappeared after the first sip . light clear yellow . s a sweet corn smell . it smells like baltimore haha . t grainy and corny tasting . a slight bite of hop . m very thin body . carbonated . d like i said it goes great with crabs .,appearance,0.4,0
best before end of june pours light straw yellow almost clear water with a slight golden tinge . the tiny small bubbled head does n t stay around long at all . looks like a poor macro light . the smell is of cooked corn with some graininess bland . the taste is of buttered cooked corn . sweet grain is there but does n t quite catch up to the corn . a touch of bland hops try to peek through but are washed out . some wet cardboard is in the weak finish . the feel is watery and fizzy . rather astringent with some oily slickness . this is some pretty nasty stuff . buttered cooked corn dominates . even within style of a macro lager this is some sad stuff . avoid .,appearance,0.3,0
really thick almond colored brew very opaque leaves a huge head with thick lacing as it s poured into a glass . the smell is decent but nothing to write home about . a bit citrusy lemon with maybe a little bit of pineapple thrown in . the taste is decent quality and is much reminiscent of how the beers smells . half fruity half piney it leaves a lingering taste that is good on the senses . mouthfeel and drinkability are both average and expected for a belgian triple ale . overall a good one but not as good as some of the other belgian ales in the same caliber .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very deep black color although with very little head and almost no lacing . i was very disappointed with this beer as i expected a stout with some bourbon lacing not a pint of bourbon with some stout lacing . the scent and taste are nearly all bourbon flavors so strong that no stout attributes come through . this also causes the whole thing to be very rough . it s not at all balanced . not a good beer which is a shame after the other wonderful big beers i ve had of goose island s .,appearance,0.8,1
a opaque black as a black cauldron . a thin khaki ring of head remains for a few minutes then is gone forever . s raisin fig brown sugar and a touch of maple syrup . t dark fruits maple syrup and cocoa are all here for the party . a touch of coffee grounds comes out in the finish . i am generally not a fan of dark fruit forward stouts but this one is is n t overpowered or trying to showcase the dark fruits . just enough raisin fig and plum to let me enjoy it instead of ramming it down my throat . m thick and satisfying mouthfeel but does not overwhelm the palate or stick around very long . a little oily with very little carbonation . d incredibly balanced beer here i could easily drink this all night . the alcohol is hidden wonderfully impressive at abv .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into duvel tulip . l printed on the bottle . i m assuming this means it was either bottled or put in oak barrels at pm on may nd of either or respectively but i do n t really know care . appearance despite zero gushing when opening the bottle this rather carbonated beer leaves a three inch fizzy and rocky just offwhite head that dissipates steadily leaving ephemeral bubbly lacing webs . pours a hazy orange and leaves occasional swoops of lacing along the glass . looks really good . smell effervescent and sour . more barnyard than tang cologne to this brett funk . while i remain unfamiliar with the smell of horse blanket if horse blanket in beer means something like leather and horse sweat this one s leaning on the side of sweat with some dirt thrown in . i m not finding that aspect pleasant but there s also some really interesting mineral smells some vague citrus emerging cologne like notes and a general sourness that s really nice . great balance to the aroma despite venturing further in the barnyard than i wanted to go . taste first impression this is not very tart or sour though there s some nice reasonably deep earthy funk . i think i need to warm it up a bit . as the beer warms the dirt from the nose emerges in the beer along with a mild unexpected bitterness . too much barnyard not enough tang . no sweetness at all and barely any sourness or tartness . finishes extremely dry . uninspired by this beer i try some cheddar and crackers to maybe combat some of the assault but the beer remains bitter and predominantly characterless . there s occasional good elements but never do i get one really good sip for example late in the glass this really nice note of pear jumps out but is then quickly eaten up by building bitterness and abrasive dryness . it s not terrible but it s not good either . mouthfeel the . i m awarding here is basically a . for creaminess and nice bright carbonation along with a . for the uncomfortably dry finish and out of control astringency . slightly lighter than medium bodied . drinkability to be frank i do n t like this beer at all . i finished the bottle but i did n t particularly want to . unless the bottles vary widely and are occasionally amazing i see no reason to ever buy this when you can get better geuezes or other wild ales for comparable or lower prices . it really was a mess . the lack of sourness or tartness really highlighted the fact that the majority of what was happening in the taste was brett as dirt and surprising bitterness . the most boring wild ale i ve ever had .,appearance,0.9,1
transferred from tasting notes . a solid finger head with chocolate brown head . creamy with full lacing thick retention . very tiny bubbles and a almost pitch black body . the right angle in a decent light shows a mocha edging . s super buttery . super biscuity . this smells like pie crust with a nauseating sweetness to the back end . it really hurts to smell this after the first few discerning sniffs . nutty but not pecans . t that sweet aroma translates here in the opening with an almost burnt edging . the sweetness is nutty not pecans at all but malty sweetness all over some earthy flavors . middle is biscuit malt that becomes overwhelmed by the finish within seconds . finish is bitterly hopped that lingers and dominates in a manner that i really did n t want for this beer . m thin mild body . some carbonation issues here flat . wish it was stronger mouthfeel . lingers unfortunately strong making me think this is an extremely hopped porter . d no thank you . this is interesting but i had to work through my ounce pour . i am unimpressed with my first clown shoes . the alcohol does n t present a problem at least .,appearance,0.8,1
now i lived in cologne so it was a big step for me not to call this beer an american blonde . . . after all it was n t brewed within sight of the dom . beer duschbaggery aside this is a mediocre example of the style . i d always thought that the citrus notes in the downtown indy rock bottom were from the brewmaster s secret love of pnw hops subtly sneaking them into otherwise english style brews . however now i m thinking that it was the house yeast . the beer tasted like it was a niiice pils munich total ballpark if i were to clonebrew it that d be the mix i d use and it was a delicious honey . it s the damned citrus . . . first off the does not mingle well with the earthy noble hops in the nose and more importantly it totally destroys the finish on this beer . a good koelsch should finish clean but this has the awkward finish of a bad apa . not good .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer holds a special place in my heart for getting me through four years of college . unless you re throwing a huge frat party though there really is n t any reason to buy this . the only thing that s actually a plus besides the price is the drinkability of the beer . extreemly light and crisp .,appearance,0.3,0
aroma was as expected roasted coffee but not very strong . nice creamy light brown head . excellent lacing and a fully lasting head . color black . initial flavor was moderately sweet with a similar long finish . medium to full body with a syrupy texture . there was a heavy alcohol finish . i was a bit underimpressed with this one as i really love the oak aged version . i think this one needs a year with respect to the alcohol feel .,appearance,1.0,1
on my way to kci i stopped here b c well it s a brewery . duh . this beer pours a mahogany with slight chestnut highlights . nice head rocky and just off white . great lacing . this one has promise . aroma is hoppy just not dipa hoppy imho . pine and citrus combat each other and do n t blend all that well . the result is a brown stick aroma with some citrus along the way . malt is there hiding . tastes like a watered down dipa . just nothing robust about it . it s not bad though . while i expected more intensity the flavors just dance around . i had a cuban sammy for lunch and thought the beer would over power it a bit . quite the opposite . and a oz glass at that . some dryness in the finish but watered down is my half assed theory .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from ml into tulip . a . great appearance . fingers of super dense head . excellent retention . thick lacing . color is black . s. smell is ok. roasted dark melt . some hop bitterness . some alcohol that comes out more as it warms up . t. taste is definitely interesting . all kinds of flavors going on with this one . flavors of an imperial stout mixed with the big hoppy flavors of a dipa or barleywine . very interesting to say the least . roasted malt hoppy bitterness . m. medium full bodied . finishes pretty clean . medium carbonation . d. drinkable for sure . there is no doubt that this is a stellar beer . perhaps one of the wierdest reviews that i have done . great appearance lackluster smell very interesting taste good mouthfeel drinkability good and overall uniqueness good .,appearance,1.0,1
i would not bother to dis a beer just because i did n t like it but this beer crossed the line by labeling itself as a dunkelweizen . i was fortunate enough to live in germany for three years . i do n t claim to be an expert but dunkelweizen was one of my top three favorite german styles and i tried it everywhere i saw it including every example in the bjcp . this beer misses the dunkelweizen mark in every category . a the color is a quite lovely ruby hue but the beer is much too clear . dunkelweizen is traditionally unfiltered with a strong protein haze that is apparent even if you do n t swirl the sediment . s the peach smell is pretty nice but the beer lacks all of the phenol and ester aromas that make dunkelweizens mouthwatering . t i was looking forward to the peach in this beer and it was nice but a little strong perhaps because most of the other expected flavors were missing . there is an obvious munich component to this beer but there is little else that is found in an authentic dunkelweizen . no banana or clove . muted esters . no breadiness from the yeast . m the mouthfeel is decent but it missing the heft of an unfiltered wheat beer . o compared to other american wheat beers and or fruit beers i find this one to be average but i will be the first to admit that this is not my style . if spoetzl had marked this beer as dark american wheat i still would n t like it but i would be forced to give it slightly higher marks . as it stands the old world dunkelweizen on the box is an outright lie .,appearance,0.3,0
the circus is the place for me with bears and clowns and noise . phish despite a hearty rousing circus boy pours a mostly clear gold . finger white head that does n t do too much . poor showing for a wheat . my cap declares do n t be an imposter on humanity s roster . bottle dated . aroma is light grain lemongrass and wheaty goodness . i thought i was picking up coriander but after some research i ve been fooled it s good ol amarillo . light grain grass and lots of butter . it s certainly not a hef no banana or clove but with all the buttery diacetyl it s almost more of an english pale wheat . crisp carbonation cuts through the butter .,appearance,0.4,0
growler from the mighty green s piney grove . super fresh the keg landed and we were drinking it the same week . a . typical unfiltered coast ugly hazy soft gold low white head that dies quick only bits of lace . i feel like this was lacy er last year . oh well onward . s. summer spice . clove gentle pepper lemon potpurri the nice kind not the nasty stuff your grandma kept in her bathroom pear and crisp dried out pale malt . i am going to be misunderstood if i say i get men s cologne so i wo n t . but i do . extremely fresh smelling crisp and dry and oh so inviting . t. yes . yes . coast done did it again . this is a crisp dry delight moderately spicy but still wet quenching tight and harmonious . there is not a single aspect of this flavor that does not work from the white pear esters to the mild pepper and yeasty phenolics the reserved but gently insistent sweetness and the kiss of bittering hops . this recipe is superb . do n t change a thing . except maybe filter it next time . m o . a fine long finish spicy sweet with those hops again that wo n t go away . crisp does n t begin to describe this . fades out fully . you can put this away amazingly easily . i can hardly think of a better hot day in charleston summer brew . would go well with just about any lighter food . oh glorious belafonte . surely this is a ship that all should sail on at least once a sun striving joyful journey into sheer deliciousness and drinkability . i do not exaggerate when i say that this is one of coast s absolute best offerings . get it and love it .,appearance,0.6,1
yellow beer no visible carbonation looks nothing like a doppelbock . this is a malt liquor . smell is sweet adjuncts and vegetables . taste is sweetness and alcohol . not complex and not pleasant . out of the bomber i choked down about half a pint before drainpouring the rest . a hideous beer .,appearance,0.2,0
nice golden sushine color with a soft bronze tint and good bubbling . the head is about one finger thick and lingers or about half of the ml . bottle . the hops are evidently present in the nose of this beer . but they do n t dominate as i expected . this smells like a traditionally grassy smelling ilsner hop aroma but with more orange and more earth . but the crisp toasted mlats lend a nice water cracker aroma as well . this beer smells like a well hopped pilsner . this double pilsner has everything . you get earthy grassy herbal and citric hop flavors . you also get lightly toasted cracker like malts . these flavors balance out beautifully to make one of the best tasting pilsner i ve ever had . the hops add a certain crispness to this beer . the alcohol is only noticed a little bit on the finish . this is one well balanced hoppy double pilsner .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours black with a long lasting brown head that leaves plenty of lacing . aroma has dark fruit chocolate malt and some brown sugar notes . body is on a lighter side for a stout with dark fruits prunes and chocolate dominate the mouth . finish is short sweet and fruity . hops character is very muted . not a bad brew but i expected more from a stout .,appearance,1.0,1
i could n t wait to taste this historic recreation but i do have a bottle for proper keeping as well . a black with a huge tan head great retention lace . s huge citrus rind aroma marmalade treacle rum hints of licorice . t bitter bakers chocolate resiny orange rind roasted nut caramalized raisins rye bread earthy mineral treacle licorice strong bitterness hints of sherry . m well attenuated more than some historic kk s moderate body has a light acidity . d hop forward while it s fresh but a surprisingly good drinker for its weight . with an og of . and . abv the final gravity would be around . . this seems to be one of the bigger examples of the day . i think final gravities often hovered around . with the alcohol around which would give this style a different balance more porter old ale than black ipa . especially when it was kept . at months it s quite different . the hops have really faded and it s a lot more like a porter . really great stuff . an edwardian brewpub would be really neat .,appearance,1.0,1
the foam was wheat in color bubbly thick smooth and left a ring around the glass til the end . the color was a dark burgandy all most black with an orange red highlight in the light . the smell of roasted barley and hints of chocolate and raisons and a fruity undertone . it had a very robust taste with a variety of flavors like roasted barley hints of chocolate and fruity accents . the mouthfeel semi viscous and rich . drinkability nice and rich i m a great fan of the dark beers .,appearance,1.0,1
mollasses soy sauce and coffee some raisiny plummy fruityness . too sticky and sweet . one moment i think i really like bocks and then i have a bock like this and then am not so sure . i mean its not bad theres some decent hits of flavour but like i said its a bit too sticky and has a very upfront sweetnes a bit one dimentional .,appearance,0.8,1
quite possible the worst beer i ve ever had . that is quitre a statement considering my previous reviews . i do n t usually cuss but this beer looks like stale piss that s been sitting is a plastic bottle on the side of the road in july . bright yellow kinda fizzy . smells of cereal grains light hops skunk ass and the same metallic taste i find in all cottonwood beers . it has headache written all over it so it joins the other beers in the sink .,appearance,0.2,0
ml corked bottle poured into a tulip glass . no bottled date . a pours a hazy golden yellow color that produced a huge finger fluffy white head with fantastic retention . it is sticking to the glass in webs as it dissipated . s slight dry paleness with a sweet lemon honey and biscuity wheat characteristics . bits of clay yeast behind some minimal pine coming through on the finish . t really dry and bitter pine that overpowers some from what i can tell biscuits and banana with a twist of clove but it is hard to tell . definitely more like an ipa than a pale ale . the more i drink it it becomes infinitely grassy with a mineral aftertaste . m great carbonation level . mouthfeel wise is not very good . the more i had the more bitter it got became grassy and that upsetting minerality that gave it a weird metallic taste on the tongue . all of that only became more apparent the more i had of it . d this beer had alot of promise . it is still decent but really offputting due to the metallic minerality and grassy nuance that really conflicts and overpowers what would make this an otherwise great beer .,appearance,0.9,1
very thin pale colour reminiscent of urine . smells more like corn rather than the hops that it should be loaded with . does n t taste like an ipa more like a sweet corny macro offering . has the mouthfeel of a light beer and is very contrary to how it should taste . i guess i d put it a nose ahead of coors light as far as flavour goes . if this were a light lager i d be far more forgiving of what it brings to the table . i m sorry if my review is n t as vivid or inspiring as it could be but perhaps it s fitting because neither is this beer . those who hate it hate it a lot .,appearance,0.2,0
when pored from the nitrous can this beer has a wonderful black appearance with a one inch thick layer of tan head . the lacing and retention are exceptional . this one fails a bit in the aroma department as there is only trace amounts of malt . the flavor has a nice roastyness with many tones of semi sweet chocolate and it becomes some what bitter near the finish . mouth feel is a bit thin and it could stand to be a bit more carbonated .,appearance,0.9,1
now that we get allagash in georgia we re even getting the special releases . nice frothy head fully dimished . body was hazy amber . aroma light bread hay and straw . light hoppiness with herb and grass . moderate yeast aswell . kind of smells like their tripel . also banana and apple . very much like the tripel but not as malty or yeasty . ok but not something i would buy again .,appearance,1.0,1
oz green bottle poured into a pilsner glass . calories carbs . g protein g fat g h . a i m hard pressed to think of a more pale beer than this . this brew is crystal clear with a billowing white head . nice retention and incredibly solid lace adorns the glass . s i poured this one my desk two feet from my face and the second the beer hit the glass it smelled like a skunk ripped ass in my room . like true honest to god skunk . this beer defines skunk aroma . besides that there is a sliver of pale malt but not much . t and here i thought sol my previous review had no flavor . if you do n t inhale through your nose while sipping this has no flavor what so ever . actually i lie . there is a microscopic hint of corn . m thin light bodied and smooth with a refreshing water like finish . low carbonation and a touch on the dry side . o my friend from the netherlands would be pissed to see this review but thankfully he s not on ba . seriously though miller has more flavor than this . i could put these down before during and after a marathon . you could also use this to hydrate after a long day of drinking . or mask your scent while hunting . i will hand it to heineken though they do a fantastic job on marketing and design .,appearance,0.8,1
hair of the dog adam slightly chilled served in a wine glass minimal carbonation and no head just a few large bubbles . color is an almost black brown with red highlights and the oily lacing reminds me of a viscous wine or whisky . smell is dominant dark fruit plum and fig with just hints of chocolate cake cherries and that leather smell . very complex . there is a dark smooth malt character and some caramel as well . i could smell this all day . taste is the nose followed by a whiff of smoke and finishing like a rich deep red wine . my brother commented that he picked up on dr. pepper like qualities . caramel malt . mouthfeel was oily and clingy . drinkability i know it s a great beer but for me drinkability was just ok . i think the sweetness and complexity will mellow this beer out in a year .,appearance,0.6,1
sadly i have to agree with the others here . this is not what i was expecting . it s most similar to a duchesse de burgogne or a weaker version of gale s prize old ale . i think what happened was that the strain of bacteria or yeast that the brewer exposed the beer to ate more of the dextrins and made the beer less full bodied . very sour . big bing cherry flavor . it s basically a sour cherry brown ale . beautiful burgundy color . aroma is kind of cherry cough drop artificial cherry flavoring like . cherry is up front a quite sweet and pleasant but somewhat overwhelming and not terribly complex or classy flavor . disappointing .,appearance,0.9,1
any and all bubbles seem to have already run and hid in the enormous creamy mass that is the beer s head . although parts of it start to crumble with aeration the main frame and bulk of it stay intact . the beer s body is spectacularly clear and dazzlingly golden in hue . i d be lying if i said this was n t one of the best looking lagers i ve come across in some time . the aroma on the other hand is not only dime a dozen amongst industrially produced lagers but it s also one that relative to any unadulterated beer is somewhat foul and off putting by comparison . notably this is made so because of the prevalence of corn not barley malt despite what some brewers might think the difference is quite apparent . and it s especially noticeable in the taste which rather than being toasty and dry and biscuity is saccharine sweet and resembles the syrup mixed in with fountain pops . indeed it tastes much more like a soda than it does a beer . while that may make it more agreeable to the general public real beer drinkers like myself do not appreciate corn syrup . and i dislike it exponentially more when it s combined with a subtle but noted hint of alcohol . why brew it so strong if you re not going to market it under the mocne strong moniker . once again anyone looking for a quenching gratifying pint is stood up by a product that although it may resemble beer offers none of the satisfaction or delight . the wisent european bison that adorns this brewery s labels was almost hunted to extinction too bad this beer would n t disappear . no one would miss it . unlike the vulnerable eurasian bison this beer has dozens and dozens of species just like it and none of them serve much purpose other than to intoxicate . poland can make just as good a lager as its neighbors germany or the czech republic but you would n t know it from this .,appearance,0.8,1
something i have had time and time again but never bothered to review . but with the slamming it has gotten again by hop crazed west coasters . i though it could use a fair evaluation to complement the other . reddish orange color with massive head that s does n t go anywhere . best head retention ive ever seen . lots of fresh oranges and pine some citrus . little floral character . lots of fruit . warm alcohol presence upfront held together well through its malt background and and creamy mouthfeel . mellow hoppiness rides high here but with this gigantic malt background its a nice ride . comfortable smooth sporty and stylish . this brew exchanges over the top hoppyness for balanced character and overall depth . this is a hop fix no doubt but its not quite the scorcher than some others are . you can drink more than one and not burn your tongue out .,appearance,1.0,1
i m curious as to whether or not this is just shiner frst relabeled . this dortmunder is grassy and sweet . the mouth feel is medium with medium carbonation . i wish i had some shiner frst here to compare it to but i do n t . im at my favoritve bar and they are corrently out of it . if this is indeed the same beer as shiner frst i must say i do n t like it as much . shiner spring ale dortmunder seems to have some adjunct y flavor that comes through especially towards the end of each sip . it also seems sweeter than i remember shiner frst being but perhaps my palate has changed or this particular pint is not up to snuff . the adjunct i ness is the most disturbing part for me as it adds a dirtiness to the flavor of this beer that i do not appreciate . that being said everyone is different and if your a shiner man you sholuld try it .,appearance,0.4,0
bouteille verte achet la saq brasse au liban par maintenant une filiale de heineken cette bire blonde houblonne moufette est trs agrable par les journes chaudes elle est rafaichissante l quilibre entre le malt et le houblon est parfait meilleure que bien des produits canadiens .,appearance,0.4,0
i simply wo n t mince words with this one it s an absolutely terrible lager . the not so secret objective of this beer is nothing more ambitious than to make a low cost alternative to heineken and to a certain degree they pull it off . it s a pale yellow color with a scent not unlike your average european made lager . the taste at first it oddly identical to heineken very light very heavy on the fermented veggies . the difference is in the aftertaste which is oddly bitter and with an absolutely disgusting astringency . at first it s not so apparent but the more you drink the more the aftertaste spreads until after your second bottle it s all you can taste . cheaper than even a pack of budweiser at my local grocery store and for good reason . avoid this one at any cost .,appearance,0.3,0
lets see what this brings us . the beer pours a nice clean clear amber color with a finger of head that falls to coat the beer . the nose is slight caramel and lotso f other business that i do n t like . i would guess its is hop that does n t giveo ff the good smell but there is definately something . the flavor is just okay . the hop is not as offensive but it just tastes dirty with a metallic aftertaste . there is some caramel sweetness in there but the hop hides it . the feel is rather thin and bubbly . i would like at least a medium body . this is definately not my favorite beer . the nose and flavor are just not nice and the feel is lacking .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle into a spiegelau tulip . appearance pours a clear medium amber color with orange highlights and a fluffy finger off white head . excellent head retention and nice lacing . smell lemon is the dominant aroma but there are hints of pine bready grains and malt in the background . taste lemon zest and bready malt up front followed by piney hops in the middle before finishing with a blast of bitter lemon peel . aftertaste is bitter with a touch of maltiness . the malt presence is more than i expected from a dipa brewed with lemons . the abv is well masked . mouthfeel light to medium bodied with a fairly low amount of carbonation . this is much lighter and thinner than i would have liked . drinkability average drinkability . this is n t something i m going to savor to the last drop . the alcohol is well hidden so it could sneak up on you if you decide to finish the whole ml bottle by yourself i m splitting the bottle with the wife this evening . overall average beer overall . i had high hopes for this beer and those hopes were heightened when i saw how beautifully it poured . unfortunately things went down hill from there . the smell was slightly above average and the taste was nothing more than average . pair that with a below average body for a dipa and you get what i consider to be an average beer at best . dogfish head is one of my favorite breweries and this is one of the few times that they ve not met or exceeded my expectations .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber . i ca n t locate any date codes . dig the label art like all the hoppin frogs. expectations high as this was a gold medal winner at the gabf field beer category . pour is disappointing honestly . a tiny fizz of head gives way to nothing in less than a minute . the good thing is and this is what keeps it at an average score is that the color is a beautiful golden orange . the light really plays around and i see a few carb trails so strange that it has no head . ah but the smell is where things get good . at first whiff nothing more than a well crafted spicy pumpkin pie comes to mind . seriously it is a ringer the cinnamon nutmeg and allspice play a part here . as i drink more the feel of the clove and definitely the ginger come out with gobs of pumpkin . finishes sharply . a pumpkin laser of saturation . the . is masked well . a delicious pumpkin beer .,appearance,0.6,1
ml two separate bottles a still . swampy . cork came out with a squeak and no pop whatsoever . not a bubble to be found anywhere in the glass . s smell is off . i ve had this on draft before and i know immediately something is wrong . t it s as if a filthy bar rag used to clean old beer and spoiled fruit slime from the dirtiest corner of the floor in a slaughterhouse was dragged across my tongue . when i drain poured it i think i heard the garbage disposal dry heaving and cursing me in morse code . m i spit it out entirely too fast to really even gauge the mouthfeel . really disappointing as this beer can be amazing . o the tomme needs someone to introduce him to the refund . total palette wrecking wallet rape and ruin er of what could have been a great night of drinking . the only thing worse than these two bottles of beer is the realization that i still have another one waiting taking up space where my used to be .,appearance,0.2,0
winter warmers . who does n t love em . . this ale is just great . anchor puts out a tasty dark ale every year and every year it seems to get better . the malt is biscuity but so much more complex than a standard malty ale . i think they ve kicked up the hops a bit this year which only adds to the scrumptiousness . i could go thru a six pack easy with this one at only . abv . cheers . .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a two finger white head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . nice crystal clear amber color . medium carbonation and medium bodied . piney nose . flavor is piney hops grapefruit but some sweetness this imperial pale has ibus but it is nearly balanced with the malt making it much better than the usual pale . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,1.0,1
a straw coloured . pours with a beautiful long lasting head and a very nice effervescence there is a constant stream of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass till the last drop . s sweet grassy bread and a hint of banana ca n t detect much clove in this one . t sweet banana and grassy . m very lively with a light body . very well balanced and smooth . carbonation is on the high side . d nice weissen although a bit grassy but i m sure this one could grow on me .,appearance,1.0,1
i saw a fellow ba at the cbc get a pint of this baltic porter delivered to him and just knew i had to order one for myself . i was drinking a oz vienna gold at the time and i felt almost embarrassed . it s one of the prettiest beers i ve ever seen . deep dark brown with a hint of ruby when held up to strong light . a tan frothy and foamy lasts and lasts leaving waves of sticky lace on the side of the glass artful . the rich roasted malt creates a velvety and lush liquid body . woody chocolate smoky and coffee aroma and flavor . grapefruit bitterness and lightly earthy flavors mingle with a light sweetness and a slight alcohol and bourbon essence . a must try .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured into weiss glass . a lt orange . big rocky head . suspended swirled strands of yeast throughout . clear around edges not as hazy as other hefes . yellow up to light . mod carb good lacing . s kinda mellow w a bready orange body . no real banana and just a bit of clove . more orange bread . no hop to speak of . t kinda watered down . very crisp with a subdued wheat tartness . a bit of an odd blood iron copper note in the middle . finishes smooth and bready . almost custardy . m a bit watery but very smooth . mod tingle from carb . d very drinkable . a very smooth inoffensive hefe . notes not bad . easy drinking . would like more phenol and ester notes the yeast seems to dominate a bit . could use a fuller flavor but not bad . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
ok so i almost think reviewing this beer is not appropriate but i think it s important to make sure no one wastes money on this beer because let s face it it s old and bad . here is the review appearance this beer pours an oily slick black and has no carbonation at all . no head . no lacing . looking inside the bottle i see huge chunks of black sludge . it looks disgusting . smell not so bad actually . kind of a burnt sugar with maple syrup smell going on . i can almost smell a hint of spice from the whiskey barrels . taste very sweet . burnt sugar and maple syrup . or maybe burnt maple syrup . whatever it is it s disgusting . mouthfeel syrupy and slick . overall this was a drain pour but not because the quality of the product but the ravages of time . i really wish i could have tried this beer in its prime .,appearance,0.9,1
a tawny amber gem in the glass champagne bubbles like fireworks and an incredible mountainous head . smell disappoints a bit after this as in addition to the suspected notes of bananas cloves etc i found it a bit metallic . upon ingestion the front half of the tongue is coated with syrupy rum raisin flavors with little on the back . the mouthfeel is ok until late in the game when one is left with a sensation not unlike one might experience after dispensing the contents of one s piggy bank into ones one s mouth . i ve been craving a great belgian all day and frankly i m disappointed . especially after i spend bucks on the damn thing .,appearance,1.0,1
yeah right . i hated this beer when i was and did n t even know what hops malted barley and yeast meant . thin watery bland . metallic and husky . yucky . forget it .,appearance,0.2,0
growler from new beer . ommegang anniversary glass . a cascade of brass finally settles with a couple dollops of eggshell head over a deep gold slightly hazed body . decanting not being my best skill i drop more sediment into the bottle then i should of . today s color is now peach . p the smell could use some work . dusty grassy with some orange rind lemon witbier strength alcohol wheat . initial nectarine tartness . fading it gives into rindy grapefruit bittergreens . finish is bready yeasty maybe a touch peppery . grassy peach big on yeast now that i fumbled on the pour . as is warms it turns into more of a soapy whit a style that has never grown much on me . carbonation is alright . i sense a little menthol after a few pours . dustier then i would of liked . not too much trouble on the growler . by the glass i could see coming back for another after running through a sampler . slightly better in the bottle but what s left are old bottles .,appearance,0.9,1
it poured a bright light clear yellow color . has a small to medium light bubbly head that leaves quikly . looks like champane . the aroma is of light blueberry cobler . bubbles in my nose . not much more than that . the flavor is pretty bland . just pale tasting a little blueberry maybe . too effervecent for me . it s like drinking champane . just not something i go for in beer . very light mouthfeel . not too drinkable for me since the champane aspect is not attractive .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed on . on tap at the ginger man . pours a light orange with a small head . this is an odd awful beer . aroma and flavor of mold chapstick must hard alcohol whiskey . sort of like walking into an attic where things have been molding and rotting for a few years . simply disgusting . .,appearance,0.6,1
cheers to my buddy eric for hauling this from cali to here . pours an effervescent amber with fingers of cream colored head . average head retention lacing s caramel leafy hops breadyness t breadyness some crackery notes a bit of toffee up front . more of the same plus dryness as this warms . finishes dry with some caramel crackery notes almost pulled a . mf medium bodied with low carbonation good balance drinks very easy pretty nice take on the style,appearance,0.6,1
bottle . pours a murky reddish brown color with a medium off white head . lots of sediment . aroma is malty and almost coffee like which i found odd for the style . flavor is very malty with a fruity start and a coffee like finish . not bad but not really what i was expecting .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark golden orange to light amber in the glass . yes almost the color of the jewel amber . lots of beautiful bubbles in the pour reminding me of a guinness that end up creating a full finger craggy beige head that melts to sticky lace . aroma is immediately cascade hops . that fresh pacific nw hop aroma that so many brewers use as their signature . lots of green pine oil and grapefruit peel in the nose . this is somewhere between a dumbed down celebration ale and a hopped up snpa . the hops are intense but neither lasting nor overpowering . aftertaste is only slightly bitter grapefruit peel cleaning and drying the palette . quite refreshing .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice deep brown color . creamy one inch head . great streaks of lacing that never disappear . n malty . sweet . vanilla . oak . some alchohol and hop.honey t medium full bodied . good carb . sweet malt . smooth . some spice . good balance . brown sugar . high alcohol is shown . delicious . p sharp cheeses . spicy asian . green curry . da very very good . can not wait to taste a year from now . if alcohol subsides .,appearance,1.0,1
a . poured a slightly cloudy amber to copper color with . nice frothy two finger off white lasting head . ample lacing cling to the glass . s. floral hops fresh cut grass fruits t. sweet malty caramel then the bitterness hits the tongue . citrus and spicy long lasting and very flavorfull . m. medium to fullbodied . decent carbonation and a great duration . d. oh yeah a spot on ipa . delicious i believe i will try another .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark body dark head and there s tons of particulate matter floating it in . hot damn automatic . s grapefruit lemons and plums . this is going to be instant hoptastic heartburn . i ca n t wait . t the flavor is fairly even and not as hoppy as the smell . i wish i had some regular ab for a side by side comparison . from my memory though this seems to be smoother and less bitter . it s also not distinctly oaky . clearly the beer has been aged and is quite dark but i do n t know if i d identify it as oaked if i did n t know beforehand . m hops . hooops . motor oil with a hops burn that does n t quit . d it s a bit too intense to session and if i was just to have a pint or a bomber i d probably go for double bastard . that said this is a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a typical cloudy wheat . a little darker than some other white ales . almost no head and what little there is dissipates almost immediately . whoa . tons of large chunks of yeast suspended and swirling around . about the size of rock salt . i ve never seen this in any beer much less a commercial brew . starts to make you wonder what the deal is . smell is mild and yeasty . none of the characteristic spiciness of a typical wit . now i m really wondering what the deal is . first sip . bland . completely not what i expect from a wit . where are the spices . where is the orange peel the coriander the clove . this is totally dull . obviously this thing is ancient . this is my first experience ever with a stale beer . i ve had beers that were intentionally cellared for an effect but this one was never meant to be cellared and it s pretty much ruined . every bit of flavor has fallen out of it . that also explains the massive clumps of yeast . i opened this one day after buying it at four winds in pensacola . i may have to amend my beerfly review . obviously they are not rotating stock and this thing must be several years old . phooey . perhaps i can one day find a fresh example and see what it s really like .,appearance,0.4,0
had this on tap at the restaurant in virginia beach va post is from notes a clear golden color with a light wispy head . not a hint of lacing s bitter sent of hops and straw mellow and bland . t musty corn husk flavor dry finish . pleasant . kinda sticks on the back of the tongue . m thin feel with good carbonation . d american macro lagers wish they could taste like this .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up a pack at woodman s market in madison . poured into a pint glass to give a nice clear golden ting witha inch of white head thatlingered for a while but eventually dissipated to a thin film atop the beer . very lemon smell with some grapefruit and grassy notes . tastes fairly balanced with malts and hops for about second and then a hop bomb is dropped on your tongue . lots of citrus and some grassy piney flavors and a nice bitter finish . excellent hop profile on this apa . mouthfeel is very smooth . with an ipa profile and an pale ale abv i could drink this all night long . if only i lived in wisconsin .,appearance,0.6,1
gold color capped by a thin head . it does n t look as bright as i expected so i take a closer glance . i see a fine haze of tiny particles in the glass though i only poured in half the bottle . i wonder briefly about the age of the bottle and move on . very nice aroma malt surprising me at first as i expected overwhelming smoke . smoke is there but if i did n t know the brewer it would n t have been in my first impression . very well done . perhaps wish the overall aroma was just a little bigger . a balanced well done lager . tasty does n t seem very bitter but it does seem a proper level . quite drying just enough to demand another sip but not quite to actually make my mouth parched . faintly sweet lingering malt flavor in the aftertaste . smoke grows on my palate but never overwhelms . soft carbonation could be slightly higher but there is little to quibble with here . nice balance of sweet bitter dry without high alcohol makes this extremely drinkable . even many of those who try to avoid the harshness of some smoked beers need to give this a try .,appearance,0.6,1
a strong contender for the worst beer i ve ever had . to start the smell is pretty indicative of what you got . a funky slightly dirty smell is really overpowering before you ever take a drink . the mouthfeel is way too carbonated enough to make it really unpleasant . a dirty kinda nutty taste to it accompanied with the worst aftertaste ever . every drink made me want to vomit and i ca n t imagine ever wanting to drink this again . thank god it was free for winning a round of trivia . would never recommend this to anyone .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap poured into a mug a crystal clear copper color little head no real lacing looks okay s a nice smell fairly solid mix of malt and hops some citrus scent nothing necessarily particularly unique but a nice smell t mostly hoppy flavor comes through a lot stronger than the scent might suggest grapefruit and some floral esters a hint of sweet malt as well but the flavors a solid one for a good ipa m medium body good carbonation solid aftertaste d a solid beer it s just basically a good ipa with a nice all around solid flavor but nothing particularly unique it s almost a archetype for that ipa taste,appearance,0.6,1
aged two years at my parents house because nobody else would drink it . pours into my watney mann vintage world cup stemmed glass a bubbly yellowed gold with a steady inch white head . looks fantastic and i am very impressed with the head retention . this is the best retention i have seen in an amserican macro lager . aroma is nonexistent . flavor is nonexistent . this is creamy bubbly water . a lingering bitterness persists after each sip despite a complete lack of hop flavor . on the plus side the two years of aging has removed any unwanted or negative attributes along with any positive ones so i am left with an utterly empty beer .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle aroma moderate maltiness pick up some toasted caramel citrus hop nose . appearance nice clear copper color . half inch of foamy off white head . decent retention and lacing . taste slightly bitter up front a bit of toasty breadiness on the sides . balanced crisp finish . palate medium body nice carbonation . overall a nice amber with good flavor and balance . hop profile offers a step up on the typical sweet versions of the style .,appearance,0.6,1
pours black with a frothy one finger white head that lasted throughout the whole beer and left some lacing . smells chocolatey and toasty . tastes burnt bitter hoppy and a tad metallic . also it seems watered down . smooth and creamy and pretty watery mouthfeel . drinkability is n t very high on this it s just too watered down .,appearance,0.9,1
from notes vintage received as an extra in a trade and consumed fresh . pours a dark murky golden orange swampy brown color with burnt orange hues and a one finger off white head that quickly fades . i poured half of the bottle out and there are large chunks of yeast floating in the glass . this beer looks pretty awful . earthy soil like aroma with hints of leathery malt dirt alcohol solvency and lots of earthy piney hops . medium bodied with lots of alcohol sweetness up front . this is counters by a blast of resinous earthy hops that give off a nice bitter dry pine needle flavor . there is also a decent amount if citrus flavor especially grapefrut and orange peel . this is again countered mid palate by a prominent earthy leathery malt presence . this beer looked and smelled like swamp water but the malt flavor is actually quite pleasant and there is a great balance of earthy bitter and sweet flavors .,appearance,0.4,0
had to see what all of the great sex hype was all about before i cast my final judgment so the kind folk at great sex brewing marketing company sent me some samples contract brewed . their schtick is that they want you to go around asking for some great sex . get it . yeah . anyway . i sampled bottles of this brew each tasted the same . bottles were sent fresh stored cool and enjoyed at optimal temperature . with the marketing aside my thoughts . pours a bright amber colored beer on the lighter side . a very clear brew topped with a tightly laced white foamy head . head retention is average . looks inviting . there s some dimethyl sulfide dms in the nose and a musty earthy garden aroma that s not very inviting . some fruity notes and suggestions of slick diacetyl on its way . odd flavor . it s rather sweet some slickness with an overdose of husky tannins and a very unpleasant buttery bready presence . tannins really overwhelm and segue into an astringency laced flash of hop bitterness and carbonation . the estery fruitiness seems out of place . hints of berry and a solvent like alcohol presence . dirty finish with residual husky tannins covering the palate . unpalatable . this is an extremely unclean brew . major mistakes were definitely made throughout the production of this beer . like my bro said in his review maybe too much protein in the boil . or maybe too much trub in the fermenter wacky fermentation temps . who knows . there s way too many signs of a poorly made beer . end when you talk bold and market what is essentially a really dumb gimmick make sure you at least have the beer to back it up .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance my bottle seems to be compromised so there was no co at all in there . the color is very very dark brown and a bit murky . smell i am immediately struck by bourbon or whiskey looking at the bottle i realize it s whiskey and massive vanilla aroma . there s a lot of other complexity in there but it sure smells like spirits . nice . taste the intense vanilla and whiskey aroma translates into the taste . plus there s a bit of a hops in the middle that engages the alcohol to bitter it up . it warms from mouth to throat and on . i get a bit of oxidation but in a good authentic seeming way . a little co would be a welcome prickle and lift but even without it is great . mouthfeel dry almost chalky finish . but sweet strong firm and solid throughout . drinkability an awesome contemplative sipper . not so good with the red meat sauce that normally greets my barley wines with aplomb . but perfect with vanilla ice cream . make this one an ice cream float and you re golden . or just take it for itself and you ca n t go wrong either .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a good dubbel . extreme amount of head over poured just from opening the bottle . light color in the head . body is full and rich . over all easibility in drinking is good . dark almost brown color . aroma is good it has a sugary smell reminds me of candy yet it gives off a little roasted hoppy note . it has a roasted sugar taste which is probably where the color comes from . it is sweet and is overall very good . it has more roasted characteristics than just roasted sugar but they are hard for me to place,appearance,1.0,1
original rating date july had this at mccarren park during an armin van buuren concert brooklyn brewery was there to provide beer . light golden pour with a thin head . not a strong aroma . relatively weak taste that fits the lack of aroma . not a very flavorful beer but it is easy to drink . their vienna lager is far better .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured a light black color ale with a good size foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of light dry coffee is some what bland . taste is a mix between some light dry coffee notes with some lightly roasted malt . body is just too thin for the style with some good carbonation . no fundamental flaws but not a whole lots of character as well .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark brown with hints of red at the edges crackling four finger light tan head settles to a finger tall and remains all the way through leaves temporary sheets of lacing that fade probably due to the abv . spicy fruity aroma dark and red fruits wheat roasted character . fruity in the taste as well chocolate clove spice lots of fruit and caramelized fruit . clove is strong in the back . medium bodied and crisp . good drinkability for the abv feel like i could have a couple .,appearance,1.0,1
a very nice ipa . pours a very light and clear copper color and topped with a small white head of foam which delicately laced the glass . lively aroma of citrus hops and lemon . also some sweet graininess . the flavor is lightly sweet with a light to medium body of sweet malt and the beer very drinkable . pleasantly bitter in the finish . a quality beer .,appearance,1.0,1
petrus oud bruin is dark and beautful yet light fruity and bubbly . it poured the dark copper of an old penny with a massive creamy tan head . it left thick foam on the glass . the smell was metallic and the flavor was sour cherries or raspberries . the feel was light and sparkly making this ale similar to a wine cooler . petrus oud bruin does not have the richness or complexity of other ales aged in wood casks . there s no hint of vanilla or oddly any wood flavor . instead it has the light bubbly taste and feel of a fruit beer .,appearance,0.9,1
part of a mixed six i picked up somewhere in the city . i have n t seen it here before . shelf was fully stocked so i m assuming it s all fresh . crispy clear vibrantly gold . an inch of thinning egg white froth . poured into my dfh tumbler . smell is of hot tin carmelization as well as mild wheat . a little white bread on the end as well as an attic like stuffiness . tastes like a very mild pale . just a touch of tart graininess throughout with some salt citric acid on the end trailing dry . a refreshing spritzer with just an inch of wheat lending body . carbonation is stiff alcohol is fine right where it is . price surely must be better upstate as i payed for the privilege down here .,appearance,0.9,1
digital fist bump for mjn . thanks matt . poured into a duvel tulip . dark ruby body huge taupe head ridiculous head retention ridiculous lacing . ultimate score for appearance . fantastic nose that seems to be heavy on the c hops . pine and grapefruit i abundance . the bottle is dated but the bouquet is still phenomenal . perhaps it s a little subdued at the moment but it s a hop lovers wet dream . more of the grapefruit and pine on the tastebuds . not really an amber ale as much as it s an ipa . it s reminiscent of furious . nice soft level of carbonation compliments a dry finish . great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
if you want beer that tastes like water . albeit bad city water . this is your brew . smells more like the aluminum can it comes in than beer . some scent of burnt rice and skunk cabbage . taste like seltzer water gone bad . you could easily down a pack of these on a hot day in the desert . next time i visit my neighbor i ll be sure to bring my own beer over .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a le cheval blanc pint glass . pours a clear golden blonde with three fingers of fizzy rocky head that drops slowly to a nice cap . aromas of unoaked white wine grainy malt no hop aroma . flavors of grape juice grainy malt crackers but no hops . a slight astringency in the short finish . mouthfeel is medium light with a winey astringent bitterness good level of carbonation . overall an interesting beer . very sessionable for a brew .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to gueuzedude for the sample . aroma presents with some really nice rich malt tones . also possesses good fruitiness adequate sweetness and bits of alcohol . wonderful deep amber with mahogany and brown . solid one inch tan head that s quite firm . good mix of experiences in the taste . sweetness in the beginning dryness at the finish . darker fruits and a nicely balanced bitterness and flavor from the hops spice pine and flowery which show a strong presence but are n t excessive . good softness and same with smoothness . medium to heavy feel . seems to thin as warms . i would n t call this a big beer but it s rich and flavorful . very good for cold nights . well done .,appearance,1.0,1
she packed my bags last night pre flight . as i sat down at the bar alone waiting i noticed something i had n t seen before . perhaps she had been there all along and i had just missed her . or maybe she was like me a long way from home waiting for the craft that would take her to destinations unknown . as the blonde approached my table i noticed the white lace that collared her neck . as as blondes go she definately deserved a second look and i obliged . the overwhelming scent of lavender soap almost knocked me out of my chair . while politeness kept me from leaving i waited for my olfactory senses to exhaust as it was almost too much . the lavender was so thick i could almost taste it . in fact i believe i did with touches of honey to break it up but it dominated my senses to the point where there was nothing else . i needed relief from what looked to be a good encounter but had turned poorly so quickly . sadly she was one that looked better from far away but when she got there she just tried to hard . sometimes you want to like them for making the effort and trying something new but grinning and bearing it at times is just too hard to do . it s lonely out in space .,appearance,0.8,1
my father got his phd at washington university in st. louis . one of his friends was a chemist employed by bud . every year around the holidays he would show up at parties with bottles of either this stuff or the predecessor to private reserve . my father spoke so fondly of it explaining that once a year bud would scrape their barrels and produce a really special holiday beer . this was back in the early s and in america at least nobody knew how beer was made . now we know that this is simply an all first runnings brew . as a child though i think it was the story of this brew that led me to fall in love with beer . a special beer . how cool is that . to my mind really really cool . intriguing mysterious and weel fundamentally human . i ve been hooked ever since . appearance cool swing top . l bottle . whoa . is this sucker pretty . i m not sure that i have ever seen a beer this strong and this clear . . percent alcohol and i can see to the other side . truly remarkable clarity . good deep golden color and a pretty darn good head too . smells like not bad at all . bud typically has that crap american cheap lager scent that reminds me of waking up in backyards circa th grade . private reserve however is much better . more refined . i suppose it is only the smell of husk and rice but overall quite pleasing . taste memo to bud hops use them . i have a feeling that they simply scaled up the recipe for regular bud not taking into account that as wort gravity rises hop utilization falls . man cloying . . and too bad too because otherwise this beer tastes pretty good . crisp and clean and all their regular marketing propaganda and except for the moment you realize you probably just caught diabetes not a bad beer . but serious now more bittering hops . mouthfeel interesting not fizzy enough really . the body was so light and delicate that the initial smoothness gives way to shock as the uber uber sweet blast hits you mid palate . more co would have helped . overall a neat beer but ultimately not one i would purchase again . products like this represent what small brewers have always feared bud mill coors wake up and decide to produce beers with actual flavor for not only are the giants the best brewers in the world remember they choose to make a flavorless product but they have a lock on distribution . getting back to private reserve the lack of focus and cloyingness is not good . and what are they trying to make . maybe if some melanoiden reactions were happening this beer could work as a strong maibock . who knows .,appearance,1.0,1
this poured a clear medium golden white foam head that left broken lace all the way through taste was nice rather bold hops up front then mellows to a bit of a sweet aftertaste citrusy notes fruit and hop nose bit of apple and lemon . mouthfeel was a little chewy but fairly rich and full drinkability is very good nice summer brew .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured into chalice hazy peach yellow that suggests k o blond is unfiltered . nice thick head that dissipates a little but remains fairly thick . scent is peaches and cream with a hint of yeast at first followed by cinnamon banana . smells a little of wheat and malt typical bspa scent but tamer and less sharp . no phenols detectable . i initially expect a strong a strong alcohol presence but i spent the first seconds admiring how well it was hidden until suddenly i could feel the alcohol warming sensation . wow if this is a knock out it s definitely a sneaky one one where you ca n t tell you re out until it s too late . tastes of sweet malt peaches oranges cream coriander and some other spices . spices mix well overall and are not too overwhelming which is a sign of a good bspa yet k o lacks the mouthfeel characteristic of a good bspa . the carbonation is n t even and it s weak . it also has too much body which is something the brewer may have tweaked to hide the abv . k o blond is just an above average bspa with a hefty price tag comparatively speaking . not a beer i ll revisit anytime soon .,appearance,0.9,1
big thanks to wadsey for trading this to me . a crystal clear golden color with an appropriate sized head . i was expecting something a little more cloudy . s unmistakable smell of amarillo hops . t there is n t much bitterness but there s a lot of hop flavor and aroma . there s also an interesting candy like sweetness but it is n t cloying at all . m creamy silky . d if i lived in a state that three floyds was distributed to i would buy this anytime i saw the thermometer creeping upward .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz . bottle a pours almost an amber a shade or darker than an average pils fizzy head with fair retention no lacing . s has the unmistakable scent of saaz hops on opening the bottle even though it is lighter than i would like malt is certainly more evident than in the style . t malt is very bready and shows itself off almost like a vienna lager though the overall flavour has distinct notes of dms . saaz hop bitterness saves the beer somewhat since i like the flavour of that varietal so much . muddy flavour if one gets that the malt and hops do n t really complement each other they re both off doing their separate things . m a little too much carbonation and too thin overall lacks a real crispness . d a below average czech lager . has its problems but in the end really did n t have a problem finishing it glad i did n t buy a sixer upside is that it s one of the least expensive imported beers around .,appearance,0.4,0
a beer pours a very rich deep dark bown color with a nice mocha colored head . the head settles slowly but not completely for a long while and leaves some good lacing s the nose on this is mainly of dark roasted malt some coffe can be picked up as well but not very overwhelming at all . t more coffee her than in the nose but still a little weak for my taste . chocolate and dark roasted malts make up the majority of the flavor for this beer . m d light medium bodied with lower carbonation . easy drinking . would have liked a little more in just about every department from this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
a rich amber color somewhat cloudy . very thin white head . as this beer is drank a good deal of thin white lacing is left in the glass . very nice appearance . s hops and some lemony citrus nodes . t tastes exactly how the brew smells hoppy and had a citrus node most likely lemon since this is a summertime brew . also the beer had a slight spice to it but that taste was n t the main taste . m this beer has a nice and smooth feeling in my mouth very similar to a caramel feeling . d i m extremely new to ipa and apas but out of the few in the style i ve had i like how they all seem fairly easy to drink although i would prefer my dry irish stouts or even a light lager if i wanted to feel more refreshed . this beer is only getting me more and more interested in india pale and american pale ales . between the sam adams summer ale this one and another local beer buzzards bay summer the newport storm summer ale is my least favorite . this beer is is n t a wheat beer like the other beers are . to me wheat beers are easier to drink in the summer than ipas but nonetheless the newport storm summer ale will do you very well on a hot summer day . if you want to try the quintessential summer ale you ca n t go wrong with the sam adams seasonal .,appearance,1.0,1
drank from a pt . . fl . oz . bottle purchased at julio s liquors westboro ma stopple strip read bottled in poured a dark deep mahogany with an enormous mocha colored head the head was so large initially that it took up more than half the space in my pint glass . the head consisted of hundreds of tiny bubbles which helped create a tantalizing amount of effervescent action at the bottom of the foamy mass . it eventually faded to a thick coating of lace with a large dollop of foam residing in the center of the liquid . as i drank the beer huge patches of bubbly lacing were left behind . these patches eventually formed ridges that remained long after the beer was finished . the aroma was distinctly german and malty . munich and vienna malts were apparent along with some roasted and chocolate malts . the smell was a bit soapy at first . as the beer warmed some sweet caramel malts became evident and notes of dark chocolate became more pronounced . hints of vanilla were noticeable as well . the taste was very malty rich and potent . some caramel malts were apparent up front before the huge biting deeply roasted malts assaulted the palate . surprisingly the back end was quite hoppy with a big alcohol bite that was felt both in the back of the mouth and the throat . the sharp bitter hoppy and dry finish resonated for quite a while . a touch of residual sweetness was present as well . the alcohol became substantially more noticeable as the beer warmed yet oddly enough the flavors became smoother and richer . mouthfeel was creamy rich and chewy . this beer had many strong and complex flavors . between the intense roasted malts the biting hops and the alcohol bite i found it rather difficult to drink . furthermore i found the amount of hops to be completely uncharacteristic for this style of beer .,appearance,1.0,1
nitro can this was poured from a nitro can . i have also had it out of a bottle co and it was a different experience . has a shelf life of mo . bbd on this one is may . poured in a regular pint glass . a a really enjoyable pour . head of about a half inch very creamy appearance . watching the head settle was nice . entire beer went from a cream dark brown to black once the nitrogen dies back from the bottom to the top very slowly . the head stays on the glass after every drink . s freshly cracked the aroma was a nice chocolate smelt like chocolate milk to me and malts are very pronounced . enjoyable . t super nice creamy nitro head . awesome . nice chocolate tones without the sweetness . i taste cocoa dark milk chocolate some malt cherry and a small amount of hops . pretty nice but seems like it is missing something else maybe more malt . i think the chocolate should be even more pronounced in the finish if possible.the finish is pretty thin . aftertaste is decent of roasty dark chocolate . sweetness is more pronounced at the bottom of the glass as it settles . cherry is easier to pick up from this point on . m head is creamy . stout is not . the weakest point of the beer . it s thin . water thin . d i would buy it again but it is not a stout i would go look for . i do like the chocolate but it just seems to be missing more flavor to me . i bought a pack and after two i was good . the fourth was in my fridge for a two weeks and i am drinking it right now . if you have the option to try it in a bottle go that route . i enjoyed it more . you just miss out on the creamy head .,appearance,1.0,1
i had off the tap at barcade in williamsburg brooklyn . a it s a caramel brown in color completely muddy no head or lace though that could be due to the way the bartender poured it . s malty fruity scent . t it has a very complex fruitiness to it . some caramel undertones . full bodied . could be better if it mellowed a little bit . if this was aged for another year or two .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . appearance straw pissy yellow . absolutely no head at all after a fairly aggressive pour which i find odd . looks about as unappealing as a beer can look even for a light beer . smell skunky lemony grassy aroma . it s what you d expect . taste there is more flavor in a miller lite wehich makes me prefer this beer over it . it s the closest beer to tasting like water that i ve ever had . i get a very light lemon taste that is immediately taken away from the carbonation . mouthfeel very highly carbonated saying this beer is light bodied is an overstatement . overall i prefer water with a slice of lemon .,appearance,0.3,0
a light amber color no hint of red light head and some lacing s there is a nice malty aroma t a little syrupy tasting nice malt background and sweet nothing exciting though m a little light feeling not bad though d it is light and drinkable but no exciting to try again,appearance,0.4,0
fl oz brown bottle served in a nonic . pours a near opaque maple with a mahogany hue . densely creamy inch high coffee colored head that recedes leaving frothy lacing . thickly ringed lacing with very good strength . bland musty floral hops that initially assault the senses . artificially sweetened weak caramel and molasses . the malt character is anything but rich in aroma . faint hints of tea . mild plum currant and raisin . intense artificial sweetness that swarms the palate from impact through the aftertaste think immense amounts of liquid splenda . bitter dark chocolate toffee and weak caramel . the floral hops are somewhat astringent and heavy at mid sip which allows for a chalky finish . full in body chalky with film admist an active spicy mouthfeel . despite being intensely sweet in flavor the accompanying texture does n t present itself all that much which is certainly a relief . a beautiful baltic porter to look at but that is where the compliments end . the artificial sweetness bland hop character and intense alcohol are all out of balanced drawbacks to this offering . unfortunately unpleasant would be too kind of a description for this brew . if you respect your tastebuds please avoid this one .,appearance,0.9,1
for export only fill the appearance when poured into the glass was of a plain yellow color nothing fancy and it boosted some carbonation . the head that was formed was white in color that lasted only a moment then fell to almost nothing except a ring on the edges . it did manage to leave some lace behind . the aromas that came from the glass were of malts light hops pepper spice and some light fruit plums . the malt and pepper seemed to stand out . the flavors started off with a pepper spice bite then the hops came over my tongue then as it settled over my tongue i noticed a sweet malt and spicy pepper dominate the flavors as it started to slide down my throat and finished off with a fruity flavor in the back . the aftertaste was mostly a combination of malty pine with hints of fruit as it warmed . the body was light to medium . i did notice that when first served cold it had a kind of plastic feel in my mouth that was noticeable but diminished as it warmed . but i also noticed that it became slightly bitter as it became too warm . over all i would say that it was not a bad beer to drink . i rather liked the spiciness appeal it had to it . i would have liked to try one that was a little fresher and if get a chance to i will do so .,appearance,0.4,0
not sure who s briliant idea it was to make this beer at harviestoun but it was n t a good one . these guys make so many great interesting beers was it really necessary to make something like this . on tap at max s the other night . i was warned not to get it but against the advice of the bartender thought i d give it try . should have listened to the bartender . the beer pours a golden color with virtually no head or lacing . not a very good start . the beer smells every bit as bad as it looks with aromas of wheat light honey and corn . i really do n t get much lime or ginger but maybe there s a hint in the background . the beer is not completely wretched on the palate unlike certain lime flavored versions of macro swill we all know about though the flavors are very light and watery . however it s very clean tasting and the hint of ginger and lime is not awful . mouthfeel is light and watery of course but i guess it might quench one s thirst if you were hot and thirsty . not surprisingly the abv . is not noticeable assuming there is any alcohol in this stuff i m not completely certain such is the case . while not complete swill this is a very disappointing effort from harviestoun . in fact it barely qualifies as beer it s that bizarre . obviously i will not be ordering this beer ever again . i had to double check google to make sure this beer actually exists and is made by harviestoun . alas google verified that such is indeed the case . update . max s has now put this beer on house special which is usually a pretty good indication they are having a difficult time selling it . i ca n t say i m surprised .,appearance,0.4,0
always offered at the brewpub but i found this in bottles in the back . a pours a clear copper color with a big rocky head . great sustain and tons of thick sticky lace on the glass . s hops . not much else . what do you expect from a beer such as this . t much more balanced than i expected . this one is exploding with smooth hops flavor without much bitterness relatively speaking of course . m medium body and light carbonation give this beer a smooth and sticky texture . d a very fine beer . smooth and tasty and its low abv makes this one dangerously drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a pint glass poured from a oz bottle a pours a deep black color with thick foamy head reminiscent of chocolate milk . leaves a considerable amount of foamy coffee colored lacing s smells strongly of oatmeal and a slight addition of chocolate t nice oatmeal flavor offset slightly by some chocolate notes . has a slight smoked nutty finish as well d m really smooth drinking brew . goes down nice with a great taste that makes drinking it a real joy . quite nice overall . well done mendocino,appearance,1.0,1
poured onto pint glass . amber colored with a tight head that disappears leaving only faint traces . smells bready citrusy a bit piney and floral . sweet at first the bitter comes through at the end . in the same order as the nose is presented . quaffable the beer goes down nice and easy . i could drink a ton of these . it not the greatest the hops are on the lower end of the spectrum . that wo n t keep me from drinking this .,appearance,0.6,1
a slightly hazy and yellow with some floaters in there . a thin white head resides on top . s smells wonderful . this beer has something special to it . light citrus fruit a tad bit of biscuity malt . pretty aromatic . t same as the aroma . a very tasty beverage that is well balanced and clean . m nice dry and clean . pretty smooth . d delicious and easy . i could drink this all day and i wish i could get this is michigan .,appearance,0.6,1
had this brew on . aroma is fruity with banana and pineapple tones . color is a hazy orange with very low carbonation and the head dissipates quickly to nothing at all . taste is light and fruity . starting with a light medium body it goes down smooth with a slight fizzy feel . finish comes in fruity with an apple and pineapple flavor followed by just a tiny bitterness . after taste is clean with a warm feel and just a hint of alcohol . this is a tasty brew and makes for a nice christmas brew . this is the fourth beer from a box set called christmas in belgium and is the best one so far .,appearance,0.4,0
a pale straw color with a very thick white head that leaves outstanding lacing on the glass . s complex aromas of banana grapes vanilla . t flavors of spice typical of the belgian pales along with very obvious tart grape flavor with a hint of oak . also a touch of banana . m tart lots of bubbles not at all heavy . overall amazing . my initial reaction to this beer was holy s . it s very very good . not perfect for a belgian style pale ale it could have a bit more spice flavor but the chardonnay flavor really makes this beer interesting in a very good way . pricey but something i d love to buy again to share with friends who i know would never think to pick up this amazing beer .,appearance,1.0,1
once the price is factored in one of the most ridiculous beers to buy . it already may be the worst beer i ve had but the import prices make it unthinkable . the appearance is pretty bad . yellow with virtually no head . the head is where i think it gets some of the piss reputation because it looks somewhat like the bubbles on urine . the smell is just skunky with a remnant of bad malt . the taste is horrible . malt or hops are barely if at all detectable . skunk is actually the dominant taste lime does n t change it unless you add enough lime for lime to be the dominant taste . the mouthfeel is bad because of the skunky taste . cold and with lime it s drinkable but the taste is so bad that it seems pointless . i do n t understand why corona made this . the beer is already so watery that making a light beer just seems like folly . also the beer taste dropping out in the light makes the skunk flavor that can be tolerable in extra dominant in the light beer as it is not combinated with any malt or hops . overall a terrible beer worse than natural ice even and much more expensive .,appearance,0.3,0
huge thanks to dan for this phenomenal trade . poured from a oz . capped bottle no date into a pint glass . a moderate pour yields a finger off white head that deteriorates to a thin clumpy dusting and thin foam ring in just a couple minutes . the body is a beautifully clear golden amber with just a few small carbonation bubbles . some light lacing can be seen clinging to the glass throughout consumption . while this beer is not as wheat smelling as i had expected its nose is packed full of other treasures . tropical fruit notes of grapefruit and pineapple lemon and pine all come jumping out and make this beer smell more like an apa . lemon and light biscuity malts slide nicely over the tongue . as soon as this beer is swallowed pine and citrus hops crash throughout the mouth . a slight bitterness is there but is more subtle than anything . light bodied with moderate carbonation this beer is super refreshing . the body is not thick or sticky and while it is not watery certainly can be gulped easily . the carbonation is not fizzy but definitely helps to keep this beer awesomely drinkable . the bitterness at the end of the taste does not become drying in the least making this beer as tasty as it is thirst quenching .,appearance,0.6,1
faded whitish lemon yellow with a waffer thin cap of white foam slipping right off to a skinny collar . some broken up uneven sheets of lace stick across the glass closer to the liquid . aroma is of pale wheat dough lightly fruit sided with a starchy banana like cookie mixed with lemon bread poking through . taste is fine wheaty slippery a little light in a couple areas but never weak really . it ghostly stays to the back of the palate with a wheat stamp of lightly snappy texture and buzz while a soft very light banana lemon bread dough kinda floats in and out around the corners giving it just enough extra interest helping it from being completely boring or average . feel is smooth and malty with a pale wheat backed texture that fits well with what it s offering . the carbonation is medium and well rounded with a bold snappy front and middle . finish is a little drab and empty but tends to soften out and build with a light drying wheaty grassy doughy malt coating the palate late . a decent pale wheat brew that can be enjoyed by many a glass full .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle a pours a medium amber which is fine but the head is real fizzy like soda pop poor retention and no lacing . s actually has a nice nutty smell subtle but it s there . t light pecan flavour maybe some walnut caramel malt and a bit of ethanol roughness but it is light not great tasting in the beginning but as it warmed up it got much better imo . m light kind of watery but it has some good crisp carbonation . d in the end not a bad little beer from jolly merry old england but needs more robustness for a christmas beer imo .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a good looking clear deeply copper colored ale with a tight off white head . very impressive head longevity and sheeting in the glass this has incredible looks . smell is lots of fruitiness from the yeast used and a good strong scent of herbal hops . taste is woody and spicy with the usual fruity flavors that british ale yeast gives . good strong herbal hop level makes this one much more like an esb than a pale ale . flavor level could be a bit higher though . mouthfeel is ok. easy to drink but this is a bit light in the flavor department . this would work well for eating a bland dish like fresh bread or potatoes .,appearance,0.9,1
i happened to have the texas edition of this beer . yay texas busch beer pours nearly clear with a huge bubbly head that quickly disappears . smells sharply of corn sweetness . light . horrible . tastes surprisingly inoffensive . corny watery water . mouthfeel is . you guessed it watery . it s about as light and inoffensive as it gets . this busch was given to me by a self proclaimed anheuser man who after spitting out a sip of southern star pine belt pale ale fished around in his cooler for one of these delicious real beers . thanks dude .,appearance,0.3,0
a . pours out a very nice copper color with great retention and some of the best lacing i ever saw on a beer mug . very impressive . also has nice carbonation . s. i get some citrus and floral hops and rye t. first thing i taste is floral hops followed by some sweet malts and finishing off with some citrus primarily orange and grapefruit . also get some rye lingering in the back . m. o . the mouthfeel is very smooth and slightly creamy and overall a very enjoyable beer to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
black to extremely dark brown in color of the body . huge rocky head that is coffee color . great retention i think it plans to sit there all night . leaves some thick sticky lacing . sweet and roasted malty smell chocolate . vanilla is noticeable with a little bit of booze . the vanilla oak flavor is right up front and a little less subtle than i would expect . huge roasted malts in the middle chocolate . just a slight hop spiciness and boozy flavor in the finish . creamy with good carbonation . a little boozy for me to get a graet drinkability but a solid brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a murky dark dark brown colour only a sliver of colour really visible . head is stunning beige dense small bubbles that wobbles on top but retains with a beautiful vibrant cascade when poured . lace is clingy and thick like coffee foam . that s a stunning beer . smell is very pleasant and roasty . very grainy with dark rye bread and some quinoa notes . some espresso grounds add darker bitterness while there are some light caramel and raisin notes just brushing it with sweetness . for . it could have had more oomph . as it is it s just nice . taste is roasty form the get go with dark espresso blending with caramel notes on the assault to give a kind of coffee cake flavour . roastiness carries the baton to the mid where it provides a nice earthy bitterness late with a big lift from the spices fennel with maybe a touch of star anise and nutmeg . finish is a bit dry with dark grain providing a mild bitterness that does n t have the intensity of a stout but retains a pleasant smoothness instead . great palate sweet spicy and bitter but retaining a balance and drinkability that you just could n t do with a stout . smooth feel . not seamless as there s a bit of sharp carbonation midway but otherwise brilliant . cracking beer great use of unusual ingredients to spice up what is already a smooth drinkable brew .,appearance,1.0,1
light copper color . very little head and no lacing to speak of . not a great looking beer frankly . smell is syrupy sweet malts but subdued not overwhelming . taste is sweet malts a touch cloying . low level of carbonation watery consistency combined with the sweetness reminds me of a flat soda pop . i did n t hate this one but the appearance and mouthfeel left so much to be desired that i do n t think i d get it again .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation poured into a tulip glass from a oz . bottle as pictured . a dark brown almost black with a dark tan head . minimal to moderate lacing . s strong cherry scent with mild roasted overtones . t m rough mouthfeel with very bitter cherry flavors . like cough medicine . bitter aftertaste that mellows to a dark chocolate feel . definitely not one that i ll be trying again . thank goodness i only bought a single .,appearance,0.8,1
poured to a hazy golden orange with lots of carbonation that almost poured over the top of the glass . snow white head was thick and pillowy and lingered through the entire drink and reduced to excellent lacing up and down the glass . aroma was a very pleasant blend of floral hops and spices mostly clove and corriander . taste was more of the same spices and floral hops reminded me a lot of duvel at this stage . very long smooth finish topped this beer off . the only thing i noticed was that the alcohol became a little to evident at late glass and i would recommend not letting the beer warm all the way . but a most delicious beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i wish b.a . would let me give this beer a freakin zero . yak . this crap tasted like soy sauce it smelled like soy sauce and motor oil it looked like motor oil it left a horrible sticky film on the glass it destroys your taste buds for quite a while avoid . . . . i only wish i knew what it tasted like when it was first bottled . . perhaps it may have been good back then but if that is the case mr. koch should brew up a small new batch and try to sell em quick because they do not age well .,appearance,0.2,0
poured a golden yellow color very clear small amount of carbonation . smells of pine orange citrus sour lemon . from the aroma alone i have a predisposition that this beer will be very crisp in flavor . the flavor is n t crisp like i initially thought judging from the aroma . the tart and sweet citrus taste comes through in the beginning and almost immediately gives way to a hoppy citris orange wet finish . i m not sure i would call this an english style ipa i would personally classify it more like an american ipa because of the big hop presence . it s an interesting blend between the malts and hops i like it this beer has some mojo going . it s almost like a sweet hoppy presence . the malts are n t too carmely in any way . i like the way the malts and hops work together in this . mouthfeel is smooth almost creamy . medium to heavier medium body . very drinkable and the abv is pretty much non detectable . the taste changed as i worked my way through the bottle it definitely got better . i m not completely sold on this beer but it s interesting enough to make me want to buy more .,appearance,0.6,1
i love oak and i love hops so this should be a dream combo . pours orange copper with a short lived finger head . smells . odd . i do n t know what that aroma is i smell . my olfactories are confused . it s hard to describe . i guess it s wood but not dead on . maybe a chemical treated wood like i imagine one might encounter when installing hard wood floors . tastes . odd . this too is hard to nail . i taste the oak but then there is something else . there is definitely citrus but still something else . the closest thing i can think of is perhaps a sliced red grapefruit served up on sheet of wet cardboard . the alcohol is well concealed and the bitterness is manageable . in all this mixture of flavors does n t work as well as i hoped . for example i like mint and i like peanut butter but mint peanut butter do not make a dream combo either . i m glad i tried this beer but now i understand why there are n t more barrel aged imperial ipas .,appearance,0.6,1
found this in canned form in a small store in haskovo bulgaria where this is brewed . a poured from the ml can into a pint glass . the beer is a nearly gold color with plenty of carbonation and a finger pure white quickly dissipating head almost cola like head lasted all of seconds . s i could smell this while pouring . slightly sweet and corny although this does n t contain adjucts . slight vegetal note in there . t mostly grainy with a slight hint of bread . finishes with again a somewhat rough grainy note and some cooked veggies . not too much to say about this one . notes this is much better than the bottled version and i think maybe that has to do with buying it from the source . that being said there are still better lagers to be had in bulgaria including zagorka . astika is known around here as being somewhat of a budget brand the can was . bulgarian leva less than a dollar and the cheapness shows in the taste . still it s somewhat drinkable especially during the summer when the heat in the region is unbearable typically over degrees and very popular in the region .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a yellowish copper color . mine foamed up a little on me but did n t take forever to settle . i was n t impressed with the appearance . i was expecting a darker color closer to a brown . this one is weak in appearance . s some nuts a hint of caramel and malts . does n t have a powerful aroma just average . t nutty with a slight presence of malts . a little sweetness here and there but some dryness at the end of the taste . a little too watery in my opinion . did n t really care for the taste of this one . m low carbonation saves this category . pretty good feel in the mouth the low alcohol content helps . d more drinkable than not . this is a drinkable beer above average according to my rating . it s a little light on alcohol so one could drink a handful of these in one session . overall i really did n t care for this beer . i was expecting a better brown ale . i had brooklyn and new castle and both were much better than this one . i think the taste hurts this one which is probably why i wo n t want to drink another .,appearance,0.4,0
this was an enjoyable beer . it tasted kind of dry rather like champagne with the flavoring of berries and just a hint of carbonation . it lacked an after taste and had very little hoppy flavor . this was a very good beer from leinenkugel and i will be very happy to buy it again .,appearance,0.6,1
shared by tlay this is batch which means it was packaged jan. . pours an inky sable . a cinnamon colored head rises after a vigorous pour but fizzles away after a few seconds leaving a thin frothy ring . in the nose chocolate dipped cherries and a heavy bourbon aroma of vanilla and toasted oak . lip smacking . theres way more cherry tartness here than in the usual version . the flavor begins with sweet and tart bing cherries then blends into smooth chocolate . barrel flavors arrive last vanilla toffee oak . its a perfect blend of sweet and tart . the medium light body peppered with lightly massaging bubbles holds together very well as it moves . alcohol is fairly noticeable in the nose and the tartness stays nice and mild . good stuff . a smooth complex well balanced blend thats vastly superior to the standard cherry stout .,appearance,0.6,1
why is there no rating below . . this beer is the stuff fratboy s vomit is made of . this beer is quite pungent with a odor like no other . it smells sort of like a dumpster at a very popular bar . i cant believe people actually drink this crap . after a glass full i cant take anymore . color is like any other cheap domestic beer golden and clear . i feel sick now and dont think i need to continue this review any further . my opinion is that this brew is un drinkable . pour it down the drain and save yourself from a horrible experience .,appearance,0.2,0
aroma surprisingly little aroma . some light mineral notes but not a lot of nose appearance perfect black with a brown large head that did n t dissipate taste sharp hop and bitter notes . this had a real surprising punch . not very smooth at all . notes an interesting stout but nothing special in compariosn to what else is available now . i ll admit this is a poor review i usually do that when i m indifferent to a beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a a murky orange color with a remaining head s overwhelming citris smell from the hops t tastes extremely bitter with the sting of citris and hops m medium bodied with carbonation sting from citris i clearly am not a fan of ipas since the taste immediately threw me off and it went down hill from there . amazing color and smell but the bitter taste of the hops pine and other spices were just not balanced right for me . i ll stick with the pale ale .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz . nitro can poured into an imperial pint glass . best by . a pours dark black and already foaming . simply beautiful cascading action that lasts for over a minute . superb tan head retention that is not going away at all . in fact there is still foam present even with the very last sip . s lots of roasted coffee actually tons of roasted coffee dusted with cocoa and a light raisin nuance . t a light roasted and creamed coffee flavor with light cocoa and raisin . rather light bodied despite its appearance but still in the medium range . m smooth as silk going down with superb balance and a great carbonation level . not alot going on complexity wise . d perhaps one of the best session beers around . i could probably drink this all day if i had the option to since its so smooth . not a ton of flavors or boldness but who cares this is just simple straightforward and delicious drinking beer . goes great with lord of the rings marathons . .,appearance,1.0,1
ml can poured in a pint glass . straw yellow and clear . big white foamy head is over an inch on the pour . reduces to a soap bubble looking inch cap . aroma is all corn baby . smells really sweet too kinda like a corn flavoured pop . corn flavoured pop . that s pretty much what this tastes like . sweet and corny right from the start . finish is sweet with a metallic twang to it . aftertaste is a bit off veggie . mouthfeel is a little oily but light bodied and fizzy . not unlike most macro lagers . well this does n t do anything for me . it s not really beer . it s like corn adjunct beer flavoured pop . you re better off drinking water than this .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a deep clear amber color ale with a large foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma consists of sweet with loads of overcooked vegetables . taste is also dominated by some overcooked vegetables with some oversweet malt . body is really thin with some good carbonation and no apparent alcohol . i thought there was way too many brewing flaws in this beer .,appearance,0.7,1
thanks nate for bottle a lots of sediment brown water . toy could have put toilet water in another cup and i wouldnt be able to tell the difference s no thanks t not bad but not certainly good . some char . some alcohol something i would never want to try again m medium body . not very smooth o worth the try not the buy,appearance,0.2,0
the beer is a hazy deep golden color . the haziness does n t seem to fit with this style . pours a medium head with no retention . i find nothing in the aroma . taste is smooth and clean and there is a pretty good mix of malt and slight hops . decent taste . i could drink some of these but would not seek them out or pay a six pack for them either .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed a oz . can this is pretty straightforward mexican beer but thanks to the can no skunky funk going on . a touch of sweetness from what i taste as adjuncts though the packaging claims saaz hops i do n t know about that one . i could definitely drink these while floating down the river face up of course but we think it s peculiar that they have white writing on a silver can so definitely try to read about it before the third one or later . not bad not life altering .,appearance,0.4,0
decent for a macro . nothing too offensive or too special about special export . highly carbonated pours to a sudsy head that dissapears quickly . kinda dark for a fizzy yellow american lager . taste is clean with noticable corn adjunct . finishes with a bit of warmth and bitter bite . tastes a bit strong in the alcohol department . if given the choice i definitely have to take this over the typical bmc offerings .,appearance,0.4,0
can obtained from a local liquor store here in colorado and consumed that same evening . pours a full fluffy snow white two fingers over a crystal clear dull and very pale yellow liquid . many tiny streamers rush to the surface and keep the head at about a half finger . smells weakly of malt and honey with an even fainter spice zing . tastes watery of course . but it s actually got a wet sweet finish with noticable hop floral . the hop floral is mostly smooth hallertauer but with a small amount of tin character saaz or perhaps just the metal fromt he can . hop bitter is absent unless it s hidden beneath the sting from carbonation release . the aftertaste is much more pleasing than the actual taste as the flavors are stronger and the malt sweeter . light body and moderately carbonated .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer came in a . oz blue bottle and corked . very pretty bottle but no vintage date . it pours dark red brown colors with no head and no carbonation reminds me of black molasses . the aroma smacked me in the face and said smell me byatch . very strong aroma maple syrup strong alcohol waaay strong . the flavor was more strong than the aroma . wow . i consider myself a malt lover but this had way too much malt character for me . has a certain sweetness and a syrup molasses texture . very complex . regretfully whimper this was too much for me . first beer i ve had to pour out in a long time and it was only oz . every sip gave me the shiver i get when taking a shot of tequila . whoah .,appearance,0.8,1
starts by pouring a jet black your unable to see through it with a nice dark tan head that settles with deep fluffy pockets . on the nose there are aromas of roasted malts several tones of dark chocolate with the alcohol poking through also . exactly the same can be found on the palate with a bit of alcohol warming from the back of the throat to the gut . a slow sipper . a nice winter brew imperial stout . pretty sweet . but enjoyable for me .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer pours a delightful orange amber with a heavy off white head . medium clarity and good head retention rounds out the appearance . there is a mild oat smell with some astringent hints in the front of the nose . the scent is largely overpowered by the astringent tones . this ale has strong apple flavours which allows for both sweet and sours highlights as is the nature of that fruit . it accompanies beef dishes quite well . this is a beer with a slow drinkability . take your time with it . it is an excellent cleanup beer to come in after a heavy meal to cleanse the palate and settle the stomach .,appearance,1.0,1
let it sit for two weeks then enjoyed it in a pint glass from a oz bottle . a nice amber red color with a little brown darker than i thought it d be . nice off white head too with great lacing . looks fantastic . s hoppy pine ish with some malt smelled fairly balanced and inoffensive for a high gravity offering . t nice mix of hops and malts . surprisingly drinkable for a beer this strong with hints of pine tied to the hops . enjoyed this one quite a bit . m a little too carbonated but otherwise good and smooth . o i liked it . they re probably out of stock everywhere by now but i d buy it again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . can . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . not much in the way of aroma maybe some corn . taste is lacking basicallly water with some hints of beer . feels like water in the mouth . drinkability is good in the same manner as water or iced tea . overall there is not much to recommend about this one .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance nice looking dark beer with carmel color head . smell no not good . it smells just like a flat hamms taste . not good not bad . really not a lot of flavor . i expected carmel and chocolate . i did n t get either . there is a slight spice like pepper coming in at the end but very faint . mouthfeel flat . overall i bought this beer off the shelf at brewforia here in boise days ago . brewforia typically does n t let stuff sit for a while but who knows . this beer tasted like i had opened it last night and drank it today .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured from a ml can into a pilsner glass . it pours clear ruddy amber with a very thick and creamy tan head . the head lasts until the very end and cascades into itself after a sip . s biscuit malt dry teabags and herbal hops t grainy malt light caramel and lightly astringent herbal hops m low carbonation medium body viscous and semi dry finish d nice foamy head thanks to the nitrogen . the flavor is an appealing mix of grain and breakfast tea .,appearance,1.0,1
a this american pale wheat ale is typical with a slight carbonation when poured into a standard pint glass . i wish the restaurant would have poured my beer into a weizen glass however beggers ca n t be choosers . light golden color however with the slightest amount of cloudiness . s smells a little of cloves but on the lighter side . i also detected the smell of a typical german style hefe and suprising to me the smell almost compared to the stronger wheat style of a german beer . for a light wheat i was suprised to the complexity of the smell . t very good style it s taste is average to a light wheat beer . nothing spectacular . light tastes of wheats as well as light tastes of cloves and other spices . i did like the aftertaste very mellow that s why i gave it a . instead of a . m d simply put drank smoothly not hard to digest either .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bomber into a nonic glass . a opaque dark brown color with over one finger of light beige foam head . scant lacing remains on the glass . s roasty with prominent milk chocolate and brown sugar . dried peanut shells are also present partly concealed underneath the other layers . t begins sweet with heaps of roasted brown malt that is not only intensely nutty but also satisfyingly unctuous . the presence of acidity is downplayed appropriately allowing early flavors to carry into the middle where they are joined by huskier grain a hit of molasses and green herbaceous plant . minerality surges prior to the finish making a very easy transition to the earthy and mildly bitter ending . m thin to medium viscosity smooth and slightly creamy on the palate with low carbonation . d o while brown ales are not especially popular as a style this gem could make a believer out of anyone not deathly allergic to sweeter beers . the flavors are dynamic yet traditional starting like dessert but finishing in respectable english style . it is comfort beer able to scratch the dark beer itch with ease not at all limited by its style .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber poured into a pokal tulip hybrid glass . pours a lot lighter than i was expecting as all the smoke beers i ve had up to this point have been dark brown or balck the head on this is strange it starts like any other beer a creamy though rather fizzy pure white head . after this the head quickly starts to change character as the bubbles become larger like milk bubbles and then disappears into nothing a few bubbles swimming around on top of the beer . not nearly as smokey as all of the previous smoke style beers i ve encountered . in fact it is almost fruity . yes the smoke aspect is still there but underneath it lies a slight very slight grapefuit citrusness . which i have to says shows some considerable skill on the part of the brewer not to have smoke completly overtake the beer . smokey but with a slightly ceral grain and almost sweet corny taste . yes the almost meaty smokiness and woodiness is here but seems a bit washed out slightly sweet and again a slight citric hop bitterness . in fact the more i sip on this the less smokey it seems . at this point i ca n t really tell what i want more smoke or more unaltered malt and hop flavors . being s smoked beer i want more smoke and am not getting it right now . i like some things that are going on here it is very well balanced has a good solid mouthfeel and has a solid flavor profile but the lack of a higher smoke content leaves me wanted just a bit more . not a bad beer but not something that i would drop nearly dollars on on a regular basis . a good beer to use if you want to ease yourself into the world of smoked beers but really i say you should dive right in and get it over with .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice surprise to finally see this in bottles on the east coast . brillient copper penny colored pour with a full thick head of near white froth that retains and laces very nicely . just the way i want my ipa to look . aroma is nice but subtle with clean malt notes of caramel honey and toast . it has a bit of fruity citrus hops but overall smells sweeter than hoppier . flavor shows the same clean golden malt flavors balanced by a generous amount of bitter grapefruit and pine needle hops . hoppier than snpa but definately not as hoppy as snca . a good solid example of the style . body is just above medium with a smooth slick mouthfeel and dry bubbly texture . it has session written all over it .,appearance,1.0,1
tsingtao had this while in china at a restaurant . a poured a pale straw colour . really pale . almost looks like tainted water . s faint smell of light grains . pretty much non existant . t tasted like it looked . sweetly tainted water with a hint of bitterness . terrible . m very low carbonation to add to its tainted water look . bleh . d if you ca n t tell by now i hated this beer big time . only thing it has going for it in china is the fact that it is always availiable and damn damn cheap . avoid it folks .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a light tan two finger head fades slowly and leaves a good lace . light carbonation and medium bodied . nice clear deep amber color . nose is malty . starts mellow and sweet finishes with a touch of hops and there is a very slight bitter aftertaste nice brown . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,0.9,1
for review let s take it back to where it all began with my first beer . a a bold traditional amberish gold hits the eyes as this american masterpiece is poured into the glass . a frothy huge head billows its way up to the tip of the glass a errant slip of liquid spills subtly over the side of the glass . the huge champagne like bubbles lazily float to the top as if they re dancing to a leisurely tune or taking a nice stroll to the park to meet with their bubble friends . the head slowly dissipates into a nice conglomeration of beautiful lacing as if someone painted it there . at least that s what this would have looked like if someone had n t taken a normal beer and watered it down to about a beer to water ratio . instead it s almost clear with some tinges of yellow huge bubbles that rise to the top and pop and a kind of slick oily look to it . s the triple hops brewed and strong american malts are cleverly hidden by the powerful smell of the us heartland corn . smelling this takes me back to the cornfields of iowa as cornhusk rolls over my knows in waves i think back to farmers swapping stories about the weather and downing the cheapest easiest beer they could find often miller lite . you ve come a long way baby . t the cool refreshing taste of water hits my tongue with the faintest haunting taste of grainy beer entering the mouth before disappearing forever . an excessive mouthful brings us back to the corn taste as this wateringly refreshing brew goes down . rumors of hops malts and even alcohol have been heard but apparently on the the best of the beer connoisseurs are able to find those delightfully hidden treasures in this beer . m the large bubbles are the first hint that you re drinking something other than water as they explode in your mouth and remind you that unlike water this was n t free . however like water it s cool light and refreshing making it hard to tell the difference between the two . d so easy to drink so quick to go down just like water itself . just make sure to check your container occassionaly as you may have switched them without knowing it . here s to . happy drinking .,appearance,0.3,0
a crystal clear rusty amber colored body with thick white head that fades slowly to finger . plenty of lacing is left behind in the glass . nice looking beer . s whoa . very musty and biscuity with an added macro hop potency . not very appealing at all . t lots of crass biscuity malt and barley upfront with a bitterness from hops but no taste of hops . burnt biscuit taste . the finish is clean with a burnt bitterness that lingers on and on . m high carbonation and a light body . my overall impression was the crassness . d it looks good but the smell and taste are quite the opposite . when i grab an apa i m not looking for something that tastes like a burnt biscut . i was rather disappointed with this offering from dogfish head since they are such a great brewery . i wo n t have this again .,appearance,0.8,1
deep copper color lots of carbonation that produces a huge head that does n t die . lots of big flaky dark specks rolling around in the carbonation . looks pretty cool . a very fruity musty sourish aroma . tastes of mixed fruit pineapple being the most obvious one . starts tart and sour then smooths out and finishes with a pineapple orange juice flavor . with every sip i find this more agreeable and refreshing . a nice afternoon quencher to wash down dinner with . to be honest the musty aroma is a little offputting at first . i m guessing that s what the adjective horse blanket means and it s going to take me some time to get used to it in the future when i try more lambics . but for now i found this to be a nice little juicy treat .,appearance,0.9,1
poured vigorously into a pint glass . a cloudy dark and stratified . super dark upper half and light golden lower half . very yeasty . s peach smell astringent passion fruit notes t upon first sip i thought it was very well balanced and not very imperially hoppy at all . i noticed a florally bitter taste with some pine taste coming through . as i continued to drink the beer got considerably more bitter and finished as a strong example of a double ipa . m dry and bitter exactly what i expect from a dipa d i could maybe have another .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to marcpal for bottles of this brew . poured out a deep reddish brown with an absolutely monstrous amount of foam . i was warned of this ahead of time and poured cautiously and it still happened . they might want to get that under control . the aroma is distinctly earthy with a strong malty character and a hint of coffee . the rich earthiness from the aroma carries over into the flavor . dark fruits prunes . and a little bit of a mineral note . the hoppiness is intense and pungent . unexpected but very nice . medium bodied with heavier carbonation . this was a fascinating take on the style with a hop profile you would n t really expect . i enjoyed it a lot .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up a oz can at the grocery store . that s how these crappy beer reviews always start . i see a big ass can of something for cents and i just ca n t pass up a deal like that . a pale yellow almost clay color with a very short lived head of active fizz . a ridiculous amount of tiny bubbles rocket towards the surface . after about thirty seconds all signs of a head a collar lace or anything like what a beer should look like are gone . but the bubbles just do n t stop . s lightly fruity . some aluminum can notes along with an old wet musty smell . just the smell of this reminds me of college because this is pretty much what i drank whenever i was n t drinking whatever shit beer was on tap at our house parties . t not much flavor at all . rice and corn . i actually taste this more upon what i like to call retro gustatory olfaction . or burping through my nose . the aftertaste is pleasantly fruity and i ca n t help but sort of like this cause it brings back so many memories of good times at eiu . m raspy carbonation really thin watery body . the mouthfeel is a dead ringer for perrier . d tastes like carbonated water but if i really just wanted to get drunk especially when it s hot outside i could handle this . i do n t know why i liked this so much in school . oh wait . i know . it was cheap .,appearance,0.2,0
a poured from a bottle to a pint glass . had a jet black color and a completely thick appearance . there was an inch of creamy tan colored longt lasting head . excellent lacing . a great looking beer . s smelled of smoke roasted malt some coffee and chocolate . t tasted of roasted malt that smoky quality a mild coffee flavor some chocolate and maybe a little dark fruit . nicely done . m an average amount of carbonation with a slick finish . medium bodied . d a thoroughly enjoyable drinkable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
well the yellow appearance in the bottle spells it all . a white head with lacing appears . smells and tastes chalky and corny . a dry gritty aftertaste . it is fairly drinkable if you just want to drink all night but i can think of better . prost . . . cheers . .,appearance,0.4,0
i liked this more than the zagloba but it was still a slightly below average beer . i had the can version and it poured a golden color with a thick white head and lively carbonation . faint hops aroma . a little on the weak side flavor wise it was mostly hops and metal . dry finish . i wo n t bother with this one again .,appearance,0.4,0
malt liquor never sicker just drank one only for fun sipped it down made me frown taste was rad if your into macrobrew fad smell was the most in your nose as glucose tell your friends wassup . come and drink this corn syrup . cuz u will get liquored up . and pass out in a rut . cuz in denmark we dont like beerz that are tart as a matter of fact we hate traditional wert we skip the ones with any hop heart lets just slam the ones that make us shart .,appearance,0.4,0
clear brown beer short live head . not much in the way of head retention or lacing . love the smell must be currents eh . well its sour hah . not over powering though . fruity . again currents . good mouthfeel lotsa carbonation in the mouth . still having trouble putting sour reviews into words . i know i like em though . very clean tasting . yes .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a deep cola brown with fingers of frothy and sticky beige head that leaves sticky sheets of lacing down the glass . really nice appearance . faint smell of roasted malts nuts biscuit and a touch of caramel . very bland and unoriginal . shew . this is bad . a quickly fading roasted nutty character was about the only thing going on in the taste asides from light biscuit and a dash of caramel . mouthfeel is ridiculously watery and thin with a body that s on par with their light lager . i got through about a quarter of this before i poured the rest down the drain . this marks the worst stout i ve had to date . i truly was n t expecting much from keiths with this offering but this fell much below my expectations . avoid as best you can .,appearance,0.8,1
a it looked good . nice head nice color nice texture . s nothing except some very very faint roasted malts . t acid weirdness domination . some faint coffee vanilla too but it does n t match up for the god awful acid taste . m overly carbonated and watery d does n t taste much but the acid taste makes you wan na stop after the fist sip . one of the most horrible beer i ve ever had .,appearance,0.8,1
magnum bottle from my local store wayne s liquor on to the beer sticky head retention on top of this deep colored amber beer . put it under bright light and it looks magnificent in my flute . the aroma is a little sweet and tart . i can smell a little oak and light sour characterists of a franders red . tastes very much like a flanders red as well but a bit one dimensional in my view . the flavor is sour and very acidic with little regard for anything else . the acidicness in this beer burns your chest for a brief moment after it s swallowed . pickle juice and tartness flavors are subtle . the dangerous level of acidicity in this brew makes this hard on your chest and mediocre tasting . but at least it s amazing to look at .,appearance,1.0,1
from on tap poured into a tulip glass an interesting walnut red color with big brown opaque appearance . faint chestnut colored head that leaves a ring throughout the glass . a very closed bouqeut . faint and does contain weak coffee notes but not fruit components whatsoever . taste is way too carbonated with a soda finish but has a neat bitter coffee and yeast like tinge . this would have been great if it had some sort of fruit or estery component on the nose or taste but it does n t . very dissapointing i do n t care for it at all .,appearance,0.8,1
from the ml corked bottle the st. bernardus tripel pours approximately one inch of stark white head and settles to a golden straw color that is free of any visible particulates when held to the light . the initial smell is dominated by sweet grass alcohol and barley . upon tasting hints of mellow citrus fruits particularly grapefruit and apricot are present on the tip of the tongue that rolls into toasted wheat when swallowed . the taste of alcohol is very upfront and sharp with little apparent attempt to blend hurting the drinkability . as the beer warms it develops a fruity tartness that is quite refreshing .,appearance,0.6,1
a lovely raspberry colour . when held up to light looks a thick cherry colour . moderate head quickly subsides . s unmistakable raspberry smell tempered with burnt tyre smell which also resembles pencil shavings or a used rubber eraser in america or general pencil case smells . surprisingly enough these notes are n t unpleasant . they kind of compliment and mingle with the rich raspberry smell . admittedly the kind of one note smell loses its appeal after a while . t very sweet a bit sour raspberry ey . m when considering the mouthfeel the sweetness kind of overwhelms the texture . . d low . . . i m finding it really difficult to finish off this bottle . it s just too sweet . it s also only . . i have to agree with the previous reviewer who wondered whether this was genuinely beer or just fruit juice . definitely do n t try to drink a whole bottle all by yourself it s just too strong in flavour sweetness not in alcohol obviously . i honestly would n t buy this again and am not sure whether i d be game to try even the version with this one s overwhelming sweetness .,appearance,0.8,1
release . had n t had one of these yet so we tried one fresh . pours a tremendously jet black coloring with a dark brown foamy head that dissipates as you drink . the beer smells of coffee molasses and dark chocolate . the beer has initial flavors of coffee and malty alcohol . you absolutely taste the oak barrel and smokey characteristics also . the alcohol is present and in front throughout experiencing this brew . the finish is a little harsh and i can only imagine that it smooths out as it ages . very low level sweet aftertaste with tastes of caramel and molasses . i look forward to trying this one again in a year or so .,appearance,1.0,1
another thanks to philabeerphia for this one . poured the bomber into a snifter . a cloudy vibrant honey orange with one finger of slightly off white head that receeds to a thin rim and leaves minimal lacing . a mostly citrus hops but some earthy overtones as well . alcohol smell is strong almost too strong . the aroma does not jump out at me as well as other dipa s do . t pretty typical of the style . citrusy hops malts try to balance the brew but ca n t step up to the plate . alcohol is overpowering . finishes dry and bitter . m d medium to light body some light carbonation makes the mouthfeel very nice . at abv hop gets an average rating for me . although this is a good beer and worth the try i wo n t be seraching it out again . skal .,appearance,0.9,1
a somewhat cloudy pale yellow but not as rich looking as your typical import hefe . head was pocky white but disappeared rather quick . and no cling . the smell is wonderfully spicy . like a fresh baked homemade apple pie . the flavor is fizzy citrusy banana like . there are hints of cinnamony spice but nothing predominate . the wheat character is very present somewhat similar to an american weizen . the finish is a mild sweet and sour variety . as far as an import this could be a hefeweiss light . it s good it s flavorful and it is pleasant . it would be a good introductory hefe for those who are trying their first bavarian or german weiss beer . a ham and provolone with fixins sounds quite right to go with this .,appearance,0.6,1
my first butternuts brew . thanks to kegatron for the extras . a golden kissed copper with a fluffy white head that hung on slowly reduced and left decent lace . s fusel . .and a bit of spicy hops but not much else . t sweet almost sugary malts and light spicy bite . very simplistic taste . .not interesting or complex at all . a very unpleasant bitterness builds with the more i drink . hard to get that last few ounces down . m light bodied thin feeling actually and no crispness . in fact it goes down a bit slick and oily . d ca n t say i really dug this one . more like an amped up pale ale and not an ipa . with almost abv i would rather save the calories for something with more depth and interesting flavours . it is just so bland sugar and spicey . .that s it . nothing exciting at all . it s not bad i mean it is drinkable it s just not good .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a clear amber and a massive pillow of ivory capped this beauty . plenty of sheet lacing surrounds the volcano of head in the glass . easy drinking west coast ale light pine citrus and orange in both the aroma and quaff . even some woody resin mixes in during the finish . nothing strong or standout with this one a decent little brew but it seems better suited for a sixer than for a bomber .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . a thick two finger soapy white head thats fades into a pencil thin one and eventually goes away all together . the beer itself looks similiar to moutain dew . fizzy lemonade . not really any lacing . s the smell is complex . the initial smell is of banana laffy taffy clove jasmin green tea annd belgian yeast . as it warms the jasmin green tea bite seems to fade into more of a candied sweetness dominated by the taffy and banana notes . t initially banana clove belgian yeast jasmin green tea . just a kiss of bitterness at the finish . as it warms banana taffy dominates . m light bodied with a crisp edge from the carbonation . o great session brew . low abv . complex . tasty .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a yellow straw color with a small faint head . initial smell is of strong floral i could not pick up any fruity banana smell . initial taste is of light honey with a strong corn flavor that sticks . the mouthfeel is much of the honey corn feel but it is very drinkable . finishes very smooth . notes . probably a good summer beer picked up a single at blue max just to try a two bros. a lemon degrees and a deck this would rate better .,appearance,0.9,1
this bottle from the most recent batch is being shared with zep kyle . this one pours a dark and murky dirty gold in color . it smells both lactic and tart and is on the verge of geueze interestingly enough . i even get some california chardonnay notes from the oak . unlike the persimmon i do n t get fresh fruit let alone any kiwi . the flavor is nice and tart almost a sweet and sour . the kiwi fruit does n t really show itself . it eventualy does pick up some melon character though . it s an interesting beer to say the least . it is somehow fruity without showing the premiere fruit . it finishes like it should like a dry lambic with soft fruit character . it features really nice and interesting flavors . overall this is a fine beer and is easily one of upland s best .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a semi cloudy pale golden yellow with a small head . beautiful aroma of sweet ripe apricot nectar with a touch of zesty lemon . the taste is light and is undeniably flavored with apricots . light in body thats sweetened with fruit . its wonderful how the fruit flavor is incorporated into this beer . its done perfectly . not overly sweet nor underdone . a sweet nectar tang is left on the tongue . light fruity and a very refreshing treat of a beer . very nice .,appearance,0.6,1
hmm . this beer is hard to review . this does n t have much of the characteristics that i ve come to expect in a saision . i ve tasted this beer three times and am ready to review it now . pours a golden color with a big head . aroma mostly reminded me of a pilsner or perhaps a weak pale ale . not enough esters funk or spice to do the style justice . taste is clean and refreshing and has some estery fruits but for the most part was just a decent beer that was a bit boring . quenches the thirst but nothing worth seeking out . i love ommegang p and abbey ale . this offering is just weak in comparison .,appearance,0.8,1
served in a plastic cup for beer pong . i could not resist . i typically only drink good or at least mediocre beer for beer pong but i made the exception for both this and natural light . i will admit if i had to drink one of the two i would drink this again . that is not to say it was even decent . it was simply more than what i was expecting . if i have a choice however i will never touch the stuff again .,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle . pours a golden orange with lots of suspended floaties . it has a huge spongy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet fruity and bready malts with a little grassy bitterness and some funk . some dark fruit fruitcake comes out as it warms . the flavor is some sweet malts with light bitterness and spicy yeast it s a bit washed out . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel . overall a decent brew . it reminded me a lot of fruit cake .,appearance,1.0,1
deep mahogany in colour crystal clear when held up to the light . the head poured thick white then retreated to a light surface covering still maintaining the lace on the glass . sweet syrupy malt is the dominant aroma with background hints of sour aceto cherries and plums . overwhelming sweetness on the palate obliterating the fruit flavours that lurk behind . some harsh sourness comes in the finish in a lame attempt to balance the beer out . the mouthfeel is sweet and sickly almost undrinkable in any quantity . this beer has neither the sourness complexity or thirst quenching drinkability of rodenbach the benchmark for the style . a disappointing overly sweet attempt .,appearance,1.0,1
my favorite beer of the season so far . after a long session on the bike i headed to my favorite beer shop but left without making a purchase that s never happened before instead i drove another miles to the one store i knew carried wacko . not overwhelmingly flavorful . and definitely not sweet as other reviewers had mentioned actually it s not sweet at all . but as a session brew i could down a lot of these . i m sold on the color too . i hope to see this beer on tap this summer .,appearance,1.0,1
although i recently started reviewing beers i ve been drinking them for a long time and this beer is truly unique . this beer is an absolute orgy to the nose and mouth . smells resembled that of grape bubble yum granny smith apples banana flavored baby food and apricots all rolled into one excellent . taste was a small explosion of the above and as the drink warmed it mellowed with the alchohol more present and sweet malts . texture was smooth almost silky with little carb medium weight . aside from the sediment that slowly floated like stars on a cool new hampshire evening the overall appearance was pretty average striking shiny copper . did n t know what to expect from this style but this particular beer is on top of it s game . between the abv and overall sweetness i would n t recommend this as a session but maybe something to start the barbeque off with . if this review peaks your curiosity get up go out and give this a shot and share it with someone who might appreciate it . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew suffered from major oxidation . we had two sixers of this and they both tasted the same . such a shame i had heard such good things about this dark berry brew . i literally couldnt drink an entire bottle of the product we had due to the horrible funk taste i came across . oh well it looked great being poured into the saskatchewan tundra . cheers . . . .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into goblet . a hazy yellow with no head . looks like a cross between a witbier and a bud light . s aroma is tough to pick up on . floral if anything . t tasting this beer throws all preconceived notions out the window . fresh clean hops are the star of the show here . tough to describe really lemon fresh cut grass and a spiciness from the hops round out the middle . aftertaste is slightly metallic . m carbonation is medium to low . hops leave a sticky resiny coating on the tongue . this beer is very lite in terms of weight . d rarely do i enjoy drinking pilsner but this is a nice exception . victory has taken a style that i just plain do n t enjoy very much and dressed it up just enough to change my perception . that said it is a very accurate representation of what a lager can be when good ingredients and brewing techniques are used . the lager for those who do n t drink lager .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a malted milk inch thick head . took several minutes to subside . firm and abundant lacing . smells of well not much of a nose . melting ice i suppose . the palate suggests slight coffee ish notes obviously from the malts a solid nudge of chocolate again as the label mentions from the malts . kinda has the bitterness of a female s juicy sexy sweet seventeen year old rectum . and then the same aroma . mouthfeel . you got it . drinks like a champ as much as it tastes . any man will agree drinkable till the day we die . i give this beer a thumb and a hard right hook slap up . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my half liter hefe glass . appears a cloudy golden yellow color with over two fingers of fluffy almost pure white head . a nearly perfect pour . smells and tastes of the usual hefe spicy peppery yeast clove and banana with a touch of citrus maybe lemon sourness . a notch above medium in both body and carbonation . although i prefer a hefe with more of a dominant citrus kick as opposed to the banana clove etc. this went down quickly and easily .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance poured from a . oz . er that says it s from canada not ireland . it left a medium brown head of about an inch that quickly receded to surface skim and thick but ephemeral lacing . i know everyone says it s black but it s really the darkest shade of brown possible you can see this in bright light and opaque even in bright light . aroma lemony hops upfront roasted malt struggling to assert it self . some slight alcohol . taste lemony bitter hops at first and then char from roasted malt . char then gives way to breadiness even hint of black tea . hops and char again finish it with fruity bitterness . also hint of alcohol but not as bad as nose indicated . fairly balanced but not a bold rich ale . even resembles some porters i ve had . mouthfeel surprisingly not as full as expected rather thin for this style and quite a bit of carbonation . some hop oil slickness but not a lot . drinkabilty goes down easy but i d only have another one at any one sitting because it would not hold my interest beyond that then i d have to have something else . good stuff but not great stuff .,appearance,0.9,1
the appearance was really pale . i did n t like it . the mouthfeel is thinish and dry . it s very clean and there s a lump th of the way through . carbonated it smelled cheapish it tasted like citrus orange and lemon . it was nice . overall it was a cool beer .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours dark clear gold yellow with a white and beautiful head . big carbonation looks fantastic . s sweet malt wheat aroma . a little floral hops but very subtle . a little roasted fruits but all very very subtle . t not strong at all obviously no alcohol taste . it does have some bitter malt characteristics and fruits . really ok just watery and it is so obviously lacking alcohol . m medium with big carbonation d very easy and not filling,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear amber colour that starts off with some bubbly head that quickly dissipates into nothingness with no lacing . smells of caramel malt . very clean flavour lots of sweet malt with a hint of hop bitterness . a little bit under carbonated but not a bad mouthfeel . not a bad beer but i do n t plan to buy it again though i would try it on tap if i saw it at a bar .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a reddish amber clear with strong carbonation . head is nice foamy and dense white and great retention . looks like a great pale ale . nose is decent a fair fruity aroma with slight pineapple and banana a little caramel and butterscotch . fruit is a little oversweet like it s rotting and could use a bit more grounding from more earthy hop notes . taste is not bad quite sweet on front with caramel malt and a touch of vanilla . hops are noticeable more on the back than on the nose quite earthy and resinous with a slight woody note almost cardboardy actually . not a perfect blend with mild diacetyl on the mid palate that then turns unexpectedly bitter after . fair fruit on mid as well but hidden behind buttery sweetness . not too bad but yeah seems a bit hodgepodge at times just the flavour coming from various places without a clear palate structure . mouthfeel is a bit rough at times with that strong carbonation very detectable through the relatively thin body . leaves fairly clean though . yeah a decent drop . not the most pleasant flavours all the time but a decent pale . not sure i d want to sink one of theae after work every day .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance and presentation picked up this oz bottle from cloverleaf . pitch black with a thin mocha head that disappears instantly . no lacing pretty standard stout appearance . smell slightly smoky with solid roasted malts . smells of sweetened french roast coffee . no hops or alcohol aroma whatsoever . taste similar to black bier ale but slightly lighter flavor and with a smoky overlay . the smoke flavor blends surprisingly well assertive but not overpowering . a well balanced beer good sweetness from the malt balanced by the bitter hops and grains . again not much hop or alcohol flavor . its actually less charcoal burnt tasting than many stouts than i have had pleasant . mouthfeel it has a medium slightly slick mouthfeel with medium carbonation . drinkability and notes good drinkability for a stout the smoke really mellows as i near the bottom of my glass . a well done beer that i like quite a bit and would recommend to anyone who likes the idea for a slightly smoky stout .,appearance,0.6,1
i love that some of these hi grav american malt likkers the artistes formerly known by me as amls are now being packaged in ounce bottles . long live the revolution . i am finally withing striking distance of my th bottle and frankly i can not wait for this madness to end . i am jonesin to crack open a can and rejoin the canquest tm in its unstoppable glory . in the meantime cheap mass produced beers are on the menu . i got a finger of fizzy bone white head that was determined to dissipate its way out of existence . color was a deep golden yellow with ne plus quality clarity . i could see into the future and it looked kinda cold and bleak . that s what i get for indulging in this stuff . the nose smelled like the interior of a silo . fermented grain corn cobs and other slop left to ferment in the hot summer sun to be strewn before barnyard animals . yum . the taste was actually better than the smell . it had a dry cotton candy like sweetness thanks to their genius at biochemistry in developing a yeast strain that rips through fermentable sugars leaving only alcohol in its wake . no really it was bone dry but the residual sugars gave it a slight sweetness . it was pretty much the same ol same ol . mouthfeel was fizzy on the tongue . not too bad if you want a palate cleanser before moving on to something better . finish was gaspingly dry . again it might be nice as a warm up or a palate cleanser before drinking something else .,appearance,0.8,1
i was lucky enough to get a bottle of this in a beers of the worlds sample pack at costco . where i live it is n t easy finding quality imports so i scooped this up . after drinking this one i wished the whole pack would have been st. ambroise . the ink black appearance was everything that one would expect in a quality stout . like other readers here have said the smell of wonderfully roasted malts and oats are very evident in the first whiff . upon tasting this beer notes of chocolate are more apparent and the oats dominate the aftertaste . there is a slight bitterness in the mouthfeel but i think it was just right . it s not overwhelmingly bitter like some stouts can be . i drank this one ice cold and unfortunately i drank it too fast to see how warmer temperature would affect it s taste . i really enjoyed this one it made me a fan of canadian brews after stuff like labatt s scared me away .,appearance,1.0,1
murky lemon amber containing some disturbing floaters in the form of dark brown flakes and small slivers of what look like wood pulp . i ca n t believe that i m actually going to ingest this stuff . the head is dirty white with an intensely pocked surface and a reasonable degree of tackiness . my score will have to find some middle ground between the respectable head and the scary looking beer beneath . the aroma does n t make me recoil in horror but neither is it anything that i d care to smell again unless forced . it smells stale artificial and ever so slightly beer like . i might be smelling some mutant variety of hop but then again i might not be . nasty no question about it . this stuff resembles beer only in the most superficial sense . it tastes like diseased grain and chemicals to which a small amount of actual beer has been added so that those four little letters on the label b.e.e.r are not a lie . the harsh metallic character which usually detracts from the flavor might actually be an improvement here . thin lifeless body . i have searched long and hard to find something positive to say about hamovnicheskoye and have settled on this i have a strong gag reflex yet this beer did not quite trigger it . i did n t get too far into the bottle partly because of the flavor but also because i was afraid of the identity of those unidentified floaters . do n t even think about buying this beer if you have any ba self respect whatsoever .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a tall glass pours a cloudy almost two tone fire red color . genuinely impressive that i have never seen something like this before . has a pinky sized hued caramel head that seems to settle and dissipate . leaves a slight lace not too much . smells of sweet malts . resembles the smell of rum . almost vanilla is . molasses and slightly bitter tastes deeply malty with hardly any bitterness . burns as it goes down . tastes almost like rum as well as it smells . warm and inviting to the palate . every drink gets more complex and desirable . but the burn hinders that just a little bit . considerably warm and fuzzy . the alcohol seems to come out a lot in this one . right amount of carbonation and slight bitterness makes this a decent tasting and drinkable beer . however the burn seems to catch up with you hindering the experience .,appearance,1.0,1
pours murky gold to copper with explosive scary off white head . the aroma is sort of american barleywine like with full hops coming from perfumy floral spicy hops some pine and then a bit of sticky nearly dried maltiness . the taste is pretty smooth starting with a mix of pine and floral hops and then picking up notes of sticky sweet malts and a touch of caramel . sure glad there was n t something wrong with this as indicated by the pour . nice stuff .,appearance,0.4,0
i knew that when nb finally got around to bottling and mass producing a saison they d get it right . this is a significantly better brew than the saison i ve had of their over the last few years . it is a clear gold with a beautiful white head too clear and shimmering for this style hence the score but a handsome beer nonetheless . it has a rich and mixed bouquet with a strong sulfuric saltiness some barnyard smells and hints of pear and pepper . on the palate it has a nice fruity pear and strawberry sweetness upfront followed by a biscuity spicy middle with a perfectly dry and slightly sour finish . it is as quenching as any beer i ve tasted on the american market a perfect midweight balance of sweet and dry with a just so sugary aftertaste . they ve hit a home run with this one . highly recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours an effervescent and translucent goldenrod capped by a finger of white head that quickly settles down to a thin layer . it holds fairly steady there but not an impressive head for a saison . s citrus up front with grapefruit and tangerine along with strong spices sage rosemary and peppery notes . some green apple and lemon zest in the background . the hops are better restrained than the version brewed at stone . t spices and herbs are prevalent up front with the sage and rosemary taking on a strong role and the peppery side being dialed back . some earthy hops come in mid palate before a big burst of fruit arrives with orange peaches apples and pears . long finish of herbs and light fruits . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation body feels good with just enough carbonation to hold it up . d the spices are a bit strong not a difficult drinker but not the most refreshing saison i ve had .,appearance,0.6,1
i m not sure why this beer is retired since i just received three from my beer of the month club . also the bottle states the abv is . soda pop head that dies to nearly no bubbles . very thin and spotty lace that does not last . reddish hue and quite cloudy berry smell . sweet with some sourness in the background . not overpowering but still very much like a sweettart . tastes much like a raspberry mead i made a couple of years ago . some tartness to initial taste with very little malt flavors . think a dry kirsch or unsoured lambic . i can almost taste the raspberry pips . again the body is closer to soda than beer . this is drinkable but in many ways a far cry from beer .,appearance,0.4,0
hf has n t let me down yet so i ve got high expectations . thanks andrew . chilled and poured into a hf snifter . i would n t have it any other way . a pours black with a nice light tan head . thick head that stays around for a bit . looks great . sticks fairly well to the side just about as good as a porter could . s dark malt with a little roast oak comes through . a very slight amount of charred oak comes through but it seems subdued . more virgin oak than charred . t light roast and a slight amount of booziness that is trying to come though but never quite doe . coffee cocoa and vanilla come through towards the end and mix with some dryness . m medium body right amount of medium carbonation that provides a silky feel . pretty nice fits the style well . o i m not generally a huge fan of straight porters but a ba porter from hf was just too much to pass up . the barrel was n t overwhelming and just seemed to add to the middle back of the flavor . i m pretty happy to have tried this one and really enjoyed it as a ba porter . i really ca n t think of another of this style that i like more . hopefully it is made again so i get a chance to try it fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep orange copper hue into my chalice glass with an off white head forming thick and even with fine detailed lacing . aromatics offer up some fusel alcohol notes with a light citrus booze character going on . hops have a creamy floral and citric aspect coating the whole experience . some sweet dark fruit notes blend in as well they just seem to take a back seat next to the rest of the party going on . flavor provides a deep sweet cereal honey tone with slight syrup notes and deep raisin and caramel malts wafting in . big bitter backing from the english perspective the citrus and tobacco toned hop profile adds a good amount of bitterness to a typically hoppy american style . mouthfeel is a bit cloying with thick layers of residual sugars sitting around on the palate carbonation is mellow but it does n t carry the big body around too well . drinkability overall is pretty poor in both body and flavor characteristics maybe next time i will dig the beers from this seasonal brewery .,appearance,0.9,1
source serving ml bottle no expiration date . smell caramel yeast vanilla general nuttiness pecans perhaps and a hint butterscotch . very aromatic and delightful . taste pecans vanilla along with complex caramel maple and buttery combine up front to form a wonderfully sweet brew . a good bit of pear in there too . some brown bread . quite smooth but the carbonation and bitterness balance out the sweetness after a few sips . the finish is slighty bitter quite dry and deliciously nutty walnuts .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark straw yellow semi transparent due to unfiltered average white finger head tons of carbonation . s fainter than i had expected but it has aromas of strong lemon yeast esters champagne and hay . t tons of sour fruit yeast esters up front with some hay and lemon zest towards the middle . ends with a slight white grape flavor . m d has a medium to light body and finishes clean and dry . high carbonation make it a slow drinker because it is filling . overall it is a decent strong saison and i can see how it would be difficult to categorize this one .,appearance,0.9,1
a big frothy white head that sticks around forever and then leaves some pretty sticky lace on the glass . very light amber with orangish yellowish tones . a very pretty beer love head . something is not good about this smell . i ca n t put my finger on it but it almost made me not want to try the beer . so i know smell and taste are very interconnected but this beer is a great apa . nice and hoppy . citrusy sweetness upfront followed by some piny ness . i detect some clove flavor but that is probably just a type of hop . finishes with just a touch of malt . mouthfeel is nothing impressive just your average apa ipa feel . drinkability is good also . if it were not for that funky smell this beer would have gotten a fantastic review . but i just could not get past it .,appearance,1.0,1
extremely fruity nose . whether pineapple blood orange or especially mango smells flatter nostrils so far as to think of fruity candy without becoming sickening fact . real festival fruity nose . the entry into the mouth is but the hops are present and it propagates well in the mouth and gives the drink a good bitterness . by cons viagra the so called present seems conspicuously absent except by micro extracts . moreover it is perhaps no worse either in health or taste because beer is a very good ipa . drinked at delirium village .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at fff . poured into a snifter . a pours a muddled brown color thin collar that s about it . s raspberries right up front nice caramel sweetness brown sugar light booze . really enjoy the raspberries and burnt sugary notes . t similar to the nose . raspberries burnt sugars oak light booze . the raspberries pretty much dominate the base beer but there s still some sweetness and caramel notes left over . m light to medium light carbonation decently fruity sweet finish . o i dig the base beer and i dig raspberries so this one was enjoyable . the booze does n t overpower the rest of the beer like i find with many of their other offerings . i would have again no doubt . give this one a try .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . green bottle into pint glass a clear gold with a very short lived head and no lace . it appears to be decently carbonated but it ca n t maintain a head . possibly a bad sign . s sulfur . green bottle . some pale malt in the background but mostly sulfur . t m fizzy yellow beer mouthfeel . very little hop character and lots of bready malt . hop presence does n t even balance the malt and the finish is n t all that clean . it does n t taste bad and the sulfur from the aroma is n t present in the taste but it s not a pilsener . overall it s not horrible and it does n t taste bad . it s actually quite drinkable . but the label creates expectations that the beer fails to meet and i do n t like that .,appearance,0.4,0
dated a medium amber color that was slightly cloudy . three fingers of tan head that quickly dissipated after an aggressive pour . it left no lacing . s light bread light caramel as soon as i opened the bottle . light citrus hops . t started out blandly sweet but a little hops come through in the middle . the finish has a touch of malt dryness . m medium body with a fair amount of carbonation . o there was just nothing noteworthy about this brew . after trying a sawtooth earlier in the day i was wildly disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
slightly ruddy caramel brown with a fizzy tan head that did n t last long . only a thin ring around the glass remains . sweet banana aroma is first noted . candy sugar cherry and a hint of cranberry . faintly apparant liquor warmth in the smell . the dominant flavour is a sweet sugary cherry that seems to block out any other malt flavours . the finish is earthy and just a bit alcoholic . good if not as deep as some other quads . lower carbonation and a sticky chewy mouthfeel work pretty well here . overall it was a little less complex than expected but it was good . wo n t replace my st. bernardus though .,appearance,0.6,1
this brown ale is surprisingly smooth and drinkable . not a whole lot in the aroma and taste but that might have been since i was drinking it along side their other stronger beers as part of a sampler . yeast was the only ingredient i could really sense but i am very new at this .,appearance,1.0,1
poured the oz bottle into a pilsener glass . a clear golden body with some slight weight in it . small bubble rising up to the top where a three finger spongy bright white head rests . lacing is pronounced on the non sipping side of the glass . s very faint . some sugar cane and skunk that s about it . i could n t get a good reading on this . t slight corn taste hops are present as well . m light body very drinkable with lots of carbonation . o this lager is a good cheap option since it s very drinkable and decent .,appearance,0.8,1
a fantastic clarity golden and a relentless head a millimeter head is still visible after minutes leaving rings of lace in its wake . s medicine apricot bananas grapefruit apple juice it really smells like preschool graham crackers and apple juice . t you really taste the hops they re not in the smell cantaloupe orange peel and lemon zest baked bread a slight and refreshing hop bitterness onthe finish . m medium body sharp carbonation that is as steady as the head dry finish . d very drinkable i would and maybe will have another . i had his one in the past and had a bad experience super acidic and off tasting maybe a bad pour . this one was perfect for a summer afternoon or spring well balanced and unshowy . i think this might be my favorite ommegang was n t a huge fan of theirs but this has made me a believer .,appearance,1.0,1
eye candy pours a transparent amber . plenty of rising carbonation . fizzy thin head klacing lasted throughout session . the nose knows sweet roasted malts up front with a mild tart finish . as it warms the fruitiness lingers and the bready yeast scents emerge . tongueland interestingly complex . started with perfectly balanced toasted malts with a berry like fruity finish . as autumn warmed the sweetness emerged transitioning from sweet toasted to honey like . finished crisp and tart similar to apple juice . i might have been suckered by the label . i m sure the hops lent a hand to the tart finish . but anyhow . . bender factor good variation of style deviates from the typical fall seasonal . not labeled as an oktoberfest appropriate . would make an excellent session brew . price here in buffalo was too much . . otherwise autumn is perfect for the fall drinkable from early sept untill the snow starts a flying .,appearance,0.6,1
cl bottle purchased in brussels . it s covered with a bluish purple label depicting shoes and a signature that says kris hertelaan on it april on the label possibly the best before . . a year old . pale ale . i m not sure this is the best candidate for cellaring but what the heck . i cracked the bottle and wandered off to find a glass and when i came back there was a cone of foam growing out the top . thick foamy white head fades briskly pulling the strands of lace of the side of the glass . hazy pale yellow beer reveals a few fast moving streams of fine bubbles . not much aroma . maybe a bit of hay and some citrus zest . a bit of tangy lemon a bit of pineapple and some hay in the flavor as well . it finishes with a bitter twang and some stale malt . tons of carbonation make for a fizzy mouthfeel and stripping the flavors from your tongue . i m guessing that something beyond your standard belgian yeast was used to produce these funky flavors . maybe it s beyond it s prime but the flavors do n t mix well and the mouthfeel just kills experience .,appearance,0.9,1
this is n t good pumpkin beer . a this is too light . too straw colored . it has a big soapy like head that goes away eventually but yuck . s not much here some mild pumpkin pie spices which are appealing in the mildness as opposed to some others . clove . t not much . more pilsner flavored to me than pumpkin spices . a failure on flavor which should be the attraction to this beer style . m foamy mess . might be good if there was flavor to go with it but so so over carbonated . d you could put these back fairly quickly but you would n t necessarily enjoy it before during or after . stay clear . this is a waste of your time .,appearance,0.4,0
my gold standard for grapefruity ipas is stone ipa . having said that bell s two hearted gives stone a pretty good run for it s money . i have experienced a bad batch of this brew which was cloudy and off in flavor . however i am glad that i have given bells a second chance . multiple good experiences since . not quite translucent which is not a negative imho . nice white head . smells and tastes strongly of grapefruit citrus . crisp mouthfeel with good carbonation . very drinkable . all in all i like this beer very much and would not hesitate to purchase it . in the absence of stone ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
have n t had this in a while but i remembered not being floored by it . similar impression today . beautiful thick tan head with very nice lacing all the way down . similar to other observations i noticed a distinct metallic musty smell . pretty thin mouthfeel . the rich malty toasted barley flavor was the high point but it did n t last long and was eventually overtaken by the bitter coffee mocha flavor . the coffee mocha flavor made for an interesting taste during the first few sips but eventually it was all i noticed and boy did it linger i still taste it now . i did n t note what i consider hops balancing out the beer but i am fairly new to analyzing complex tastes and do n t quite notice all the subtleties yet . it might be well paired with a red meat as it is not too filling and bitter but i do n t think i would have a craving for this like some other porters . it is an interesting beer at first and i would drink it over some others but it s not my first choice .,appearance,0.9,1
a easy to see through tons of carbonation tons of sticky lacing great retention lots of carbonation . simple vision of cola liquid well done . s strong pork aroma coming from what is ultimately a perfect strength of smell . it bursts with that leather fried pork and rye spice . the back end is dominated with the aroma caraway seeds and ground rye . subtle strong and gentle all at once . most smoked beers let the pork aromas rise into the stratosphere on leather rockets leaving you gagging for air . this captured it perfectly . t starting flavor of fried pork hickory wood smoke mesquite like and football leather . middle ground is a bit sweet but the leather takes on a new form . its now like sucking on a piece of hickory with a slight charring of the wood . unfortunately this is nauseating and harms the overall flavor profile . at least the finish is calmed down . it is principally just wood smoke and bacon . tasty . we go from intriguingly nommy to vomit inducing to tasty . roller coaster of doom . m that unfortunate second verse of flavors truly disappoints and brings me to drop it down from what could have been an awesome score . it has a light carbonation giving it the crispness it needs on the backend . it is sticky enough to not be transient flavors . it is full of body . but it just ca n t overcome that memory of woodchip gagging . d i like it but i probably will never seek it out again . great landscape lovely breeze but things turn for worse as a flash flood destroys what started beautiful .,appearance,0.9,1
i have n t reviewed beer in a looong time . it s time to get back on the horse as i march towards review . served on tap the alcove tuscaloosa al into a mason jar pours a porter dark black color . a very little amount of ruddy brown shows at the edges of the glass . slightly less than one finger of really creamy looking khaki head yields high arches of lacing . seriously this foam is impressively rich . maraschino cherry and orange peel are the first things that i smell while the beer is still cold . with warmth the darker malts come out but never quite overtake the green green low notes from the hops . being double dry hopped might be diminishing this beer s complexity by causing its primary aromas to be so overbearing . more intricate is ghoulash s flavor . it has the same cherry and orange fruit flavors along with some passionfruit starburst notes too . there s a lot of malt here so it tastes distantly stout like kind of like a less robust version of beer here s dark hops or a similar hoppy single strength stout . the midpalate sees a transition to lots of acerbic green hop flavors . the finish is also aggressive the hops fade allowing for a chalky chocolate finish that is reminiscent of oreo cookies . it s a lot of flavor and it does n t really come together to form a cohesive whole . it s pretty much medium bodied perhaps on the thicker side of medium bodied . it feels sort of ok to me despite my usual preferences but i think that might be because of the dark malt flavors that my palate has been trained over the years to associate with thicker mouthfeels . you can tell there s some sweet action going on because the beer will stick to your upper lip . overall this feels to me like a great example of the let s throw more ingredients into it school of brewing . it tastes fine but it truly is a goulash of malt and hop flavors never becoming a unified beer .,appearance,0.9,1
ml clear glass bottle served into an english style tankardish mug in london england at me friend s gaff . reviewed live . a . finger head of slight cream and fair thickness . retention is poor . semitransparent textbook copper colour . sm cream caramel amber hops and chestnut . i do n t get any of the roast described on the label . a mild strength aroma . t the chestnut and cream is quite nice . i like that the caramel is restrained because it might spoil the direction of the beer . it is quite simple however and the finish is a bit foul . it s a tad watery . built blandly and not well balanced . mf too smooth and too wet . does n t really suit the flavours of the body . dr decent abv bland fairly priced in england and decently drinkable . it s worth a try for fans of the brewery but others should leave it be .,appearance,0.4,0
overall big flats is a solid mainstream american style lager . it s hard to imagine that something sold exclusively at walgreens at a budget price point could be decent but this is . from a oz can this pours a very light golden color plenty of active carbonation and a quickly dissipating head . a typical beer aroma is detected cereal grains and a very slight hop presence . this actually has more of a european lager type taste than most other similar style macro lagers . this beer is nothing revolutionary in terms of style or brewing technique but it is good for what it is . for the price it is a great value .,appearance,0.4,0
pours nicely into beer mug forming a reddish purple body with a thin reddish white head that has some decent retention and a little lacing and decent carbonation . the smell is plums rye grassy hops and the taste is similar to the smell but not quite as good since it has a little bit of an alcohol taste to it and has a strong plum after taste . the mouth feel is a nice medium body that is rather smooth and very drinkable . this would be a better beer if the rye and hops were more noticeable in the taste and a little less plums to balance the flavors out . not a bad fruit vegetable beer but not as good in taste as the soft parade from short s brewing company .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark amber orange color good carbonation . very good sized white head with great head retention . maintained ateast head throughout . s malts and spices come through well . smells sweet and a little caramel too . t sweet taste combined with spices is great . once again sam adams does a great job of creating a beer with excellent balance of flavors . m great feel it s smooth and bubbly at the same time . d i could drink this all day . great fall beer obviously .,appearance,1.0,1
poured off the tap in july . color was a dark brown with amber highlights . beige head about one finger thick laced well and was well retained . as per usual with this brewery aromas were understated . roasted malt and faint alcohol esters . flavors were sweet and malty from the beginning barley and a straggling hops . noticeably sweet and it is being used to mask the higher alc . not subtle but not unpleasant . still the hops are not enough to balance the brew . long malt finish . light body for a darker brew but the mouthfeel is ok .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to mike for sending this baby along . poured into a stemmed tulip finger of foamy smooth beige head over a russet body with some nice maroon highlights . visibly nucleation lots of tiny bubbles . leaves some nice bars of lacing . smells somewhere between cola raisins even a little kind of melon like sugar in there some grape . subtle chocolate notes pop up . honestly this has a character very close to extract homebrew a little bit tangy or plastic . some good stuff but not so sure about that plastic quality . oy it s there in the taste too along with an alcohol character that s too damn strong . still some nice plum raisin flavors show up but are kind of muted by that rough booze extract tang . too bad because what s good in there i really like . long dry alcohol aftertaste not a fan . yeah this is a tough one for me . on the thin side that alcohol leaves a not so good feel as well just hangs there really is n t too enjoyable . man i really was n t feeling this one weird artificial flavor too much booze presence not enough positives . i think i ll pass on this one .,appearance,0.9,1
last of the pack . i m a big fan of unibroue . poured into a goblet . pours golden moderately cloudy with heavy carbonation visible . almost two fingers of white head with moderate retention and heavy lacing . a yeasty nose with apple and light citrus . cloves and alcohol less up front but present . surprising spices up front along with red fruit and sweet malts . alcohol is noticeable but does n t quite feel like a abv . pleasant warmth and hops for balance . moderate drinkability . no issues but a high abv and the carbonation although appropriate and leaving it a lively effervescent mouthfeel slows your pace and keeps this from being as sessionable as other unibroue offerings . i ve had both belgian pales and darks from unibroue and they are overall comparable . they re my go to beers when i want a belgian and ca n t get anything from belgium .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a . ounce nitro can into a pint glass . it s hard to knock the appearance of the beer . that creamy two finger nitro head looks damn sexy . unfortunately from there it s all down hill . the smell and taste are very tame and watered down . only a slight chalky roastiness to it .,appearance,0.9,1
after a long time of the nearest decent package store being an hour away i found this not too far from here . the magic words stout . prompted me to grab a bottle . appearance dark brown with a lot of head when poured gradually turns pretty much black . exactly what i expected . smell hints of chocolate like scent some coffee ish tones too . i kinda like any smell to good beer so take w a grain of salt . taste slightly hoppy at the beginning overall creamy surprisingly smooth . does n t taste like . at all . the malt hits the back of your tongue . mouthfeel very little carbonation light but w character . drinkability a strong stout being this smooth is just nuts . i d put it as you can chug it but you would n t want to . i savored it just because . i will be stocking up oh yes .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into my sam adams pint glass . poured a hazy pale gold color with a thin white lacing barely covering the top of the beer . the head all but disappeared after a few minutes and did n t really leave any lacing on the glass . the aroma has some wheat with a citrusy lemon and orange peel smell along with some hints of cinnamon or nutmeg spices . the taste has a little more of the cinnamon nutmeg flavor that the nose hinted at . the wheat and citrus are also present but a little more hidden behind the spices . mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . overall it was an interesting beer it almost seemed like a summer type beer with cinnamon and nutmeg added to make it a winter beer . the spices were interesting but they really are n t my favorite flavors in beer . i do n t think it was over spiced though there were other flavors coming through that made it a little more enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
attractively hazed sunflower beer but it is very fizzy inappropriately so and the head barely forms before it disappears . the aroma is much more appealing ripe with banana and clove and an unexpected edge of parsley . mild and soft on the palate and though it is pleasantly tangy yeasty and wheaty and fruity it is not particularly interesting or robust . the mouthfeel however is spot on very soft and light and dry . finish brings forth starchy notes of bread and brown sugar . this is not the best hefe out there but it s far from the worst highly drinkable and recommended especially for the price .,appearance,0.4,0
this is a unique strawberry fruite flavored blonde ale . the aroma was distinctly strawberry y as was the taste . it did come off with a somewhat juice like character . in addition to the strawberrys it also had a malty character . little to no significant hop contribution to the flavor . it finished malty . it seemed like champagne with numerous tiny bubbles . it finished with a malty character . even though the strawberry flavor dominated i did n t find the beer to sweet to be drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
lots of different entries for this one but this seemed like the most accurate for the bottle i have in front of me . pours into my new belgium globe with very dark brown body that looks almost black in the glass . thick creamy tan head tops the beer and looks stable enough to stick around for the duration . aroma is mostly malty with a woodsy roasted quality . flavor is big and full of toasted malt . there is a subtle vinous flavor and feel to it where a bit of tannic dryness hits in the back of the cheeks . it starts a little sweet but the bitterness from the dark malts and earthy hops make it a well balanced strong porter . mouthfeel is medium plus body and a bit heavy on the carbonation for the style . i prefer my stouts and porters to be more cask like in the way it feels on the mouth smooth and creamy . drinkability is good because it s balanced and smooth but maybe a bit overly dry and overly carbonated . that s all that is holding this one back .,appearance,1.0,1
pours just like it s namesake . black . produced a thin film of black coffee colored soapy head and disappeared rather quickly . no light getting through this motor oil . the aroma of this beer is very nice . getting tons of dark chocolate cocoa coffee roasted malts some bourbon and some serious booze . pretty excited about this beer until it hit my lips . this is one hell of a mess . the booze over powers most flavors but this beer is just sweet as all hell . all of the dark chocolate and coffee is covered in sugary syrup . . not very tasty . every sip i take i feel like kevin mcalister looking at a picture of buzz s girlfriend woof . the mouthfeel is thick and very syrupy . it coats your tongue the inside of your mouth your lips and your teeth with boozy sweetness . i think i just gave myself about seven cavities after taking a few sips . overall this beer was n t exactly a disappointment because this is kind of what i was expecting . i was expecting this because mikkeller just keeps on disappointing me with the majority of their beers that i have had . wont be purchasing another one of these ever again .,appearance,0.9,1
pretty clear with a slight haze from the chill copper colored brew . very sizeable and fluffy cream colored head sticks all over . scent is mostly sweet malt a little hint of citrus from the hop . taste is dominated by the sweet malt biscuit some hop bitterness . very wet mouth and on the lighter side of medium bodied . this effort poured out impressive but wasnt what i was hoping for . certainly not bad its tasty . just could go a little further to get to the end .,appearance,0.9,1
a black is right . the head is a medium brown and standing about three quarter inches tall before slowly fading to bumpy and frothy top . s dark chocolate and malt with a hinting at coffee . t the flavors of long roasted grains and bitter hops round out a nice stout . there flavors of very dark choclate linger long after the pull is washed away . m goes down easily for a stout while maintaining a nice subtle coarse texture that really assists in bringing out the robust flavors . this is a solid stout . i m not sure if i ve ever had a russian imperial stout before but i must say i m impressed . thanks mike and ranee .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance it has a nice black colour to it . heavy pour into the glass and still no head . hmm . no sign of lacing either . smell the aromas give out hints of dark malts and chocolate . taste like the aromas it has a dark malt taste with a bit of chocolate and some smokey flavor but very mild . slight bitterness . mouthfeel it has a low carbonation with a thin and watery feel . drinkability it s a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with bland flavours and aromas . another let down by trafalgar .,appearance,0.4,0
intro considered rare where i live massachusetts the sculpin has quite a reputation . appearance golden haze with a nice lacing similar to smuttynose finest kind smell great typical american hop profile citrus lemon mango etc . .fruity piney . no noticeable malt like dfh taste hops all the way.all that i love in american i.p.a s.a bitterness that smacks you in the face like green flash west coast i.p.a.a faint trace of sweetness but clearly hops are the main course mouthfeel good carbonation that maintains retention throughout drinkability goes down like the best of them.although for for a bomber in ma when you can find it i think it would be better to just mix west coast i.p.a torpedo i.p.a cause that s what it tastes like,appearance,0.6,1
a it pours like a foamy glass of iced tea with large soapy bubbles but not a huge head . s the smell is great . hoppy with strong impressions of grapefruit and ripe citrus coupled with a rye like bitter malty base that shows a hint of oxidation . t the taste continues to be malty and grapefruit hoppy and also grassy with notes of caramel . good flavor but not great . the oxidized malt flavor clouds the succinct flavor of hop unfortunately it is also what gives it the big red quality which it definitely has . i am not a huge red guy so i prize that red ness less . m nice feel fuller bodied with good carbonation . d one of the better reds i ve had of late .,appearance,0.6,1
quite roasty . burnt toffee notes . .kinda oaky with licorice added . not quite balanced but it s not a bad beer . two fingered head that dissipates quickly . not as hoppy as i expected but this beer is drinkable . . probably a good introduction to ris s for beginners .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle inspection no date no abv but ingredients plato ibu aa l and pairing suggestions . aroma mild aroma slightly sweet with a citric edge maybe a suggestion of peppers . appearance clear copper glass with definite red tints . respectable cover of off white tiny bubbles that slowly collars and disappears leaving a few wisps of lace . flavor smoky . smoked flavor overshadows most other tastes . some malt comes through and the malt seems balanced . the smoke has to be the roasted peppers but no real pepper flavors noted either . as my mouth gets used to the smoke i start to get a bit of citric hop . mouthfeel velvety smooth full carbonation medium body slow fading mouth coat . the slightest tingle of pepper heat felt . overall impression a good smoked beer . not really a pepper beer in my mind just a sweet smoky great beer . i get tingles of heat in my lips and in my chest the heat is at a great level where its felt but doesnt hurt .,appearance,0.6,1
black as the abyss with a dark sticky head . the smell is roasty and a lot hoppier than i had anticipated . the taste is huge and complex like an imperial stout should be . bittersweet chocolate caramel and toffee then finally a big musty dry woody finish . it does n t have that currant flavor that a lot of riss do . velvety texture and so drinkable you need to be careful that the yeti s . abv does n t unleash your untamed side . superior lacing as well . every sip is a little different . the hops are more noticeable as it warms .,appearance,1.0,1
not sure why it s retired they had plenty of it at r p packie . great appearance solid dark black with some brown amber colors in the light . creamy lacing with a thin head . metallic aromas wrapped around weak hops are a little flavorless . but there are some roasty smells especially from some simple malts . the taste has a fruity almost roasted grape like flavor to the beverage with a dry finish . good carbonation allows it to be crisp but really ca n t help the flavors . overall a rollercoaster beer in extremes .,appearance,0.9,1
had a few of these the other day from the bottle so i ca n t say anything about the appearance . troegs calls this their signature beer and i d agree . i ve had several beers from troegs and i ve liked them all . hopback was refreshing easy to drink and delicious . i m looking forward to trying it poured into a pint glass so i can ge more aroma from it but i would recommend it to anyone .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark black with a four finger coffee head . aroma is some piney hops with a big cloyingly sweet malt jolt . interesting . multiple tastes come through in phases . the malts overcome the hops with only a slight bitter sharp edge . flavors resemble stout brown ale a low hop ipa and even lager . strange . the waves of flavor pass too quickly to hang on or enjoy them . seems like it was brewed as a crap shoot beer . throw a bunch of ingredients in and see how they interact .,appearance,0.9,1
hazy medium brown color with a creamy beige head . good head retention and lacing . bready malts with a chocolatey tinge . also some toast and caramel . flavor has some cocoa and toast with lighter orange and butter notes . sort of earthy and maybe a bit vegetal . nice heft to the body but not a very clean mouthfeel . reasonably drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
a pure clear sunshine yellow with an bountiful inch of head . s it smell s on some hops and grain but very hard to smell anything . t i did n t manage to feel anything else then very unpleasant bitterness . m high bitterness but you could drink few and then you do n t want to drink it never again .,appearance,0.7,1
huge thanks to sean for this guy . poured into a tulip . pours a hazy golden straw colow with a bit of an orange hue to it . no head here just a little bit of white bubbles . tart fruit in the aroma . oranges and tropical fruit comes to mind . nice and tart with a little bit of must funk in the background . holy sour beer . this one is sour start to finish nice and clean all through out the pallet . sour tropical fruit like pineapples and mago here . the body is nice and light with moderate carbonation . again very clean on the finish . overall this is pretty impressive . nice and sour with good fruit flavors . best of the uplands i ve had so far .,appearance,0.6,1
ml . oz . bottle . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance rich frothy head close to hangs around with very sticky lacing . smell spicy citrus with a bit of sweetness . taste this beer is much much closer to a tripel in both aroma and flavor . excellent to that style with a spicy sweetness up front with a mildly bitter finish . there is some warmth due to the alcohol but otherwise it is well masked . mouthfeel creamy smooth and well carbonated . overall another great example of a belgian tripel this one is a little heavier in the abv at so that should be respected .,appearance,1.0,1
from a oz bottle . a clear burnt amber color with a small beige head . an earthy hop aroma with a touch of yeast esters and a slight bit of caramely oxidation . flavor is evenly balanced between the malt and hops with a touch of roast character in there . not much crystal character in the beginning . a touch of burnt caramel comes through in the finish . very clean malt profile and easy drinking . a slight bit of oxidation in the flavor but i would blame the handling more than the brewer . even though the place i bought it had it in the fridge who knows how long it had been in the back . overall a nice beer that is true to style and is easy drinking .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a hazy brindle from the oz bottle . the head is a rocky frothy tan cap that lasted over minutes before i could drink the beer . nice lace with little floaties as well . the nose is c hops and orange peels dank basement and woody earthy caramel malts with a touch of smoke . butterscotch and caramel malts upfront with spicy woody notes a blast of hops with way more bitterness than expected . this is the way i like a barleywine . the caramel and sweetness is here but the hops balance and i do n t feel like i am drinking a sugar bomb . this is quite a treat . thanks for the bottle harry .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance deep dark brown with a one finger head colored burnt siena . very handsome looking . it s a pity the head does n t retain terribly well . lacing is extremely sparse . smell decadently malty smelling foremost of chocolate toasted barley and sweet ripe cherries . not exceedingly complex in the nose but pleasant . taste subtly chocolatey with a tartly acidic cherry flavor . confers a striking resemblance to chocolate covered cherries . mouthfeel light bodied for a stout . creamy and a spot tingly . somewhat sour in the finish . not this beer s best attribute . drinkability the acidity of the cherries seems to accumulate which really limits one s enjoyment of the beer .,appearance,0.9,1
recommended by store personnel so i took the chance it also fit with my summer of dipa s journey . pretty darn complex hop aroma with nice citrus a little flowery mild grassy but also moving into excessive hoppiness with its off putting aroma that i sometimes refer to cheesiness . one of the more attractive beers of this style . firm dense creamy head with a semi cloudy amber body with lots of bubbles rising from my sn tulip glass . one of my first impressions is the drinkability even with the richness complexity and bitterness . holds a nice malt flavor up front with a mild sweetness and a touch of fruit . this precedes the assault of hops that is as robust as it is complex . it s hard to identify pieces as there is so much going on and each drink seems to be a new experience . there must be quite a few different hops . unfortunately the hops move into excess as with the aroma and that place if distaste . nonetheless despite the big body fullness excess hop difficulties there is also ample soft carbonation smooth creaminess and a fascination with this style that belies my common sense and this one is certainly in the upper half of style for my enjoyment . despite the stuff i do n t like i d buy this beer again as the good stuff outweighs the deficits .,appearance,1.0,1
first time i ve ever seen steelhead loving a dipa could n t resist . this is one beautiful beer . pours a brilliant copper a vigorous pour produces only a one inch head but a nice tight foamy one . to keep this short the aroma bite is all piney hops . not the best hop bomb i ve had but definitely worth a try . a bit pricey at for a six but like i said i could n t resist a new brew .,appearance,1.0,1
i am going to go way out on a limb with this one i am sure but i am sorry i absolutely loved it . served chilled and poured into a pint glass this one was consumed on . the pour was not what i would consider um great . light amber in color nearly golden with a very very clear body to it . lots of carbonation could be seen streaming up towards the top of the glass which coalesced into a thin but firm white cap at about a quarter of an inch but this really did not stay long fading with no real side glass lacing . aroma is sweet unbelievably sweet with loads of vanilla and sweet candy like notes . i found this incredibly appetizing and dove straight in . super light body takes you off guard but once you let this thing open up it s over . rich beyond words with a sweetness that is unmatched . like french vanilla ice cream mixed with hints of bourbon and light grain it just worked . so light it was almost refreshing as i really just could not get enough of this one . overall wow i did not see this coming . i was not sure i was going to like it nearly as much as i did but wow it really really worked for me . i would love to have this one again any time it is just a wonderful sweet concoction that truly just worked for me .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer was dr. jeckyl and mr. hyde for me showing two entirely different characters . i opened it poured it into a tulip and took a few sips and thought it one of the blander dipas i ve ever had . but i was making dinner as i sipped it and once i had some food alongside it it really shone . i do n t know if it was the saltiness of my food just contrast or perhaps i just had some funkiness in my mouth that was canceling the flavor before hand . appearance was an amber gold and head was plentiful at first but faded into a nice scummy residue that left good lacing sticky . the body of the beer was pretty thick . aroma was pretty mild throughout and offered some stinky cheese character like romano cheese . flavor was pretty malty and boring initially but some really nice and striking hoppiness came out with my food . not sure if there s something wrong with this beer or with me . once it got going i thought it was pretty good . i bought this bottle at blacklick liquor .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured in a pilsner glass . pours a super clear straw color with a small head that fades fast think pbr . i thought dfh punkin smelled like pumpkin pie but not compared to this . there s a ton of pumpkin spices goin on . very easy to drink . but there s not much to it beyond pumpkin pie flavor . very simple not the best pumpkin beer out there for sure .,appearance,0.4,0
poured an almost perfect ruby amber crystal clear with a big sticky tan head . i found the smell to be less inviting than the appearance a bit tart and sourdough bready but in sort of an off way . i was expecting something much closer to the original hobgoblin but this is much different . a light bready malt base with a touch of woody cedar notes and a bit of funky herbalness followed by a long earthy hop character . good funky bitterness . the mouthfeel is long and dry and a bit oily . overall not to bad but i have had much better esb s at much lower prices .,appearance,0.9,1
i do n t care much for the nitro can but the only way i can find this beer . i popped the top and could tell right away it was well carbonated . it poured beautifully into the glass with a dark almost black head very impressive looking it had a nice thick tan head colored head thick enough to eat . butt that was it not much flavor to it almost like guinness . it had a watery almost empty taste with no lingering aftertaste .,appearance,0.8,1
rgc pours a deep red cognac color with generous carbonation and a settling tan head . quickly dispersing industrial vinegar nose leading to repressed malty apple cider vinegar nose . taste of moderate tart laden cherries and an inhaled fresh black pepper attack upon the tonsil area of the throat . medium bodied and strangely refreshing there is some desensitizing to the overly assertive acids that are omnipresent within . i tried this version after it was recommended to me that the grand cru was much better than the standard version . this version of the style is commercial squeaky clean and aromatically void of any discernable bret or wild yeast elements available to the taster . i still continue to find it impossible to grasp what it is that turns beer enthusiasts on when consuming the rodenbach line as there is nothing hedonistic about it . lacking true flanders red authenticity and as much as i try to convince myself that this is an enjoyable product ingestion is a definite struggle .,appearance,0.9,1
oh how i love to hate the golden monkey . the first time i tried this beer was also my first belgian experience . hated it . i got back on the horse because the s i l raves about the stuff and i got hooked on it at their wedding . now i hate it for an entirely different reason . it pours golden yellow slightly cloudy but less than expected . no lacing whatsoever . where are the hop oils man . aroma is light herbal and floral with an underlying sweet smell . taste is initially sharp with an etoh flavor kick that disappears almost as quickly as it came and the lingering flavors are very pleasant candy sugar bready and malty spicy hop notes as well . mouthfeel is rich and creamy with crisp carbonation level . finish is dry and the drinkability is devilishly good for such a potent potable . its a shame the name duvel was already taken . the only downside is that i am almost completely worthless the day following consumption . and yes its happening again . drink with caution and have nothing strenuous planned mentally or otherwise . putting on my sweatpants correctly followed by successfully microwaving a pizza is the best possible outcome for tomorrow .,appearance,0.4,0
one of the best when you re in a tripel mood . makes you wish you were sitting in one of those easygoing belgian cafes watching the locals . perfect balance of malt hop to counter the plus alcohol presence . drink n two ll cause a ripple got ta watch out it s a tripel .,appearance,1.0,1
a light brown with a fully frothy white head . plenty of retention and lace . an attractive beer . s lightly toasty a little sour smelling . not much on the hops . t toasty malt with a very crisp profile . there is a certain mild hop bitterness . i could go for a little hoppier . the taste is complex though and it is a well balanced beer . m medium body with a light level of carbonation . d decent enough beer but i feel like it could be better . maybe i am too used to double ipas,appearance,0.9,1
had this beer on tap at the anheuser busch brewery in st. louis . transparent orange in color with no speakable head makes this brew fall short of any pumpkin counterpart . it s almost as if they took a standard budweiser and added a little orange to it . if you re all about clarity then this brew will probably be right up your alley as it looks like it s been filtered to a level to compete with the body of water . smell is probably the strongest suit of this brew . aroma is about right for a pumpkin ale with great spice levels of nutmeg allspice and cinnamon . no actual pumpkin in the nose or in the taste for that matter . the flavor is surprisingly above average for a bmc product but not on par with any of the craft offerings that i ve had . with a light mouthfeel more like a lager and super crisp finish i felt as if they spiced a budweiser and packaged it up as a pumpkin ale . drinkability for a bmc drinker would probably be excellent and this would serve as a great crossover or starter for a pumpkin ale tasting but personally i ll stick with southern tier and weyenbacher for my pumpkin ale needs .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a black color with brown highlights around the edges . a nice perfect one and a half finger head rises from it that s a tan color and has great retention and some spotty lacing . s i smell a lot of coffee in it with touches of chocolate . there s a definite vanilla and oak odor coming from it as well . t very oaky . vanilla comes through with the coffee and chocolate malts . the finish tastes just like wood . this is the woodiest beer that i have every had . that s pretty much how to describe it . there s a slight amount of hop bitterness that comes through as well but it s very covered by the oak taste . m not really happy with this actually . this beer seems a little thin and i wish it was drier . d decent . like i mentioned this is a very woody beer . tastes great but the mouthfeel is subpar . i ll prolly look for it again sometime to age and see how it progresses . not a bad beer .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle purchased form happy harry s grand forks south . poured c into a perfect pint glass . a a hint of copper in the crystal clear straw body . nice white head that is laying there forever and leaves nice lacing . s earthy lots of corny sweetness with a hint of malt . also some raisin in there . t meh . the sweet malt is in there with a great deal of the earthiness . it almost tastes as though there is some butyric in there with hints of baby diaper . m crisp carbonation and a nasty lingering metallic flavour stick there . o dear good what an unpleasant beer . i hope this was a bad old batch the seasonal sold in the case was a summer ale . after this case though i am never buying another shipyard beer again . every beer has been mediocre at best or highly flawed .,appearance,0.9,1
oz yellow can . it pours a dull orangeish gold . it has a foamy white head . the smell is garbage smells like orange medicine . the flavor is similar but with some hoppy bitterness . this stuff is almost gag worthy such a bad flavor . awful . avoid .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a clear pale yellow with a small white head that quickly dissipates . smell is of light grain touch of citrus a little corny . taste is crisp heavily carbonated grain comes through strong some lemon touch of popcorn leaves mouth on the dry side . overall good for a pils .,appearance,0.4,0
thick oily black pour unleashes a magnificent tan head that just stays and stays eventually forming a thick collar that remains til the end . crusty lace coats my glass . aroma is sweet roasty dark malts chocolate covered espresso beans dark ripe fruit milky caramel and a touch of pine hops . flavor starts with dark chocolatey malts with plenty of residual sweetness light coffee notes creamy milk chocolate dark fruit and a mild nip of floral and pine hops in the finish . mellow but tastey and true to style . could use a touch more hops . body is pretty big with a very rich creamy mouthfeel and a silky s ooth texture . extremely drinkable for a ris .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma there is a strong smell of citrusy and floral hops in the beer . appearance the beer is a slightly cloudy beer . with good head retention . the beer has a thick white head when pourd and reduces to a thin lacy head . the beer is a little orange in color . mouthfeel the mouthfeel in this beer is heavy . the carbonation has very tight small bubbles . taste there is an oaky flavor on the front of the tongue . the malt is slightly earthy . in the middle of the tongue there is a healthy amount of bittering hops . on the back of the tongue there is a clean citrusy and floral flavor from the hops . drinkability this is a very well balanced beer . it is predominately hoppy but the malt is also prevolent . the beer is bitter but the citrusy as well . the malt balanced with hops creates a great body and full flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle into shaker pint glass . pours murky burnished copper bit of brown seeping in with a thin soapy tan head on top that at least lasts for quite awhile on its own . some soapy lacing as the glass recedes . nose is sweet toasted white bread and a bit of brown sugar caramelizing with either the hemp or the rye lending a bit of an earthy richness and a very light hop note . fairly interesting and quite nice . taste is a pleasant surprise . more of the lightly toasted white bread note blends in with a very mild floral hop note and more of the earthy complexity of either the rye or the hemp both . lending a bit of unexpected weight . just a smidge of caramelized to burnt sugar leading into the finish . finish carries just a bit of lingering piny bitterness and more of the toasty goodness . really quite surprised . tasty beer that s quite drinkable and just unique enough to stand out . it s not gon na blow anyone away looking for a tongue incinerating hop bomb but it does what it does pretty damn well . mouthfeel is medium bodied smooth moderate carbonation provides just enough tingle . drinkability is quite good . balanced but flavorful fuller in flavor than in body quite a nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
part of the world beer pack i had . not expecting much here clear bottle a light cerveza from down south good looking graphics though . good head retention lacing looks can deceive pours a really light effervescent goldwith fingers of fluffed up white head . s corny with hints of cream of wheat t grassy grainy hints of lemon up front . metallic notes astrigency follow . finishes corny with more astrigency mf light with prickly carbonation drinks very slow for the style then turns into a drain pour . my first beer from el salvador this would not make want to visit but probably better at the source,appearance,0.8,1
a massively carbonated . extremely large white head when poured . not even sure what color the beer is yet . super tight bubbles like whipped cream . towering huge sublime . the body is a cloudy yellowish pear color . s yeasty and fruity . very spicy herbal with fresh grass wet hay and other copius barnyard aromas . t immediate funk . very citrusy lemon extract lemon peel grapefruit and lime . some hidden malt on the tip of the tongue adds a balanced sweetness . honey on the center of the tongue continues to add a surprising sweetness . then the bitterness comes . begins with some fresh hops taking the place of the honey around the front and center of the tongue . the flavors at this point are very crisp . the hop diversity is fairly straight forward this is n t an extremely complex ipa style just a nice pronounced hop flavor . a bittering blanket covers the roof of the mouth and stays with the drinker long after the last sip . m medium mouthfeel with a smooth carbonation . d interesting beer . i m a fan .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle vintage served at degrees into a large snifter appearance charcoal black and completely opaque . vigorous pour yieds a inch head that is thick and creamy . caramel colored head with great retention . generous lace clings to the sidesof the crystal glass . smell malty with roasted barley aroma . espresso toffee sweet caramel . taste burnt toast coffee grounds charcoal . this beer is intense with deep dark flavor . not much sweetness at all . this beast is all malt and no hops . it tastes like a cold carbonated espresso . mouthfeel ample viscosity as a baltic porter should be . moderate carbonation and smoothe feel . alcohol content is not apparent . drinkability it s cool to drink baltic porters from their land of origin . i just got done shoveling snow so this beer is that much more satisfying . this beer is very true to the style but could use a little bit more sweetness . i think it would do very well with years on it . it would probably turn into a robust port like beer . i like this style and this beer so i will definitely revisit and recommend it for a taste .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to orgasmicchemist for the local trade . . oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a big voluptuous head builds with a gentle pour dark chestnut in color creamy and well retained . beneath is an inky black body with absolutely zero amount of light passing through . aroma packs a hefty dose of raw coffee bean oils powdered baker s chocolate and a hint of heat that smells more like chili peppers than alcohol even though the boozy warmth is there to singe the nose . slightly phenolic too . mocha bomb s flavor drops one for sure explosion of dark roasted malts bitter dark chocolate and coffee . intense and rewarding but the flavors just do n t seem to mesh like other upper echelon double stouts . could be the carbonation level preventing the blend from working as it s a bit too aggressive and big bubbled for the thick body . all in all a very tasty stout that hides its abv extremely well . a sipper for sure and a good one at that .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a duvel tulip . a pours a very clear dark brownish copper with slight orange hues on the edges . it comes with about a fingers worth of off white head . little to no retention no lacing left on the glass . s very complex on the nose but it brings a rich aroma of chocolate spice sweet caramel and of course rye . also getting a slight yeast character as well as some fruitiness . t full flavored rye and spice up front followed by yeast caramel and chocolate . semi tart fruits are present on the finish . also getting some hop bitterness in the beer as well . m medium bodied with surprisingly low carbonation . very smooth and silky . o great drinking beer has nice complexity but does n t over power the taste buds . the combination of rye and fruit tartness is nice .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a slightly hazed golden color with some yeasty sediment that comes out if you leave a little beer in the bottle and swirl it around a bit and give a small nd pour . there is n t much of a head and what there is settles to practically nothing . lacing is non existent as well . looks to have some moderate carbonation . s great malted wheat aroma really comes through at first followed by a nice spicy whiff of the coriander and zesty orange lemony citrus notes . i do n t think it s a bad thing but i do believe that there is a mild soapy aroma in this as well which i thought was different . t very good citrus flavors are at the forefront of this beer followed by a yeasty bready goodness that is quite rich . the sweet wheat malt is balanced nicely on the finish by the coriander spice and the mild bitterness of the hops . very well balanced and flavorful beer . m the carbonation is fine but more plentiful than in other wheat beers i ve had but it really brings out the zesty orange peel . otherwise it is a smooth drink and really allows you to reminisce about fresh orange slices . the body is a little on the thin side though which is why i ca n t give this a higher mark . d i would have a very good night drinking this . this is a perfect summer beer and i highly recommend this to anyone who likes a wit and to those who are n t big beer drinkers as it s a very easy drinking brew . lots of flavor rich smooth and refreshing all at once . quite possibly the best wheat beer i ve had .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a chestnut brown with a big billowy beige tan head . some bubbles rising in the glass and some good lacing . pretty beer surprised at depth degree of brown in this one . dunkelweizen . really . where in the f ck is the clove banana spice etc. . hell where is the wheat . where is the yeast . toasted malt some cocoa in the nose . is this schwarzbier . nope label says dunkelweizen . big friggin disappointment here . some nice toasted grain flavors but then there s a brown sugar element to this . again you can not tell this is wheat beer . some uneven balance between sweet brown bread and pumpernickel . some bitter sweet in the finish . not undrinkable but damn what a mess . nice carbonation decent body but just right on the lighter side . i drank it . did n t dig the sweet part of this and all of the elements missing from traditional versions of the style . with all of the other good complex and easily available versions of this beer out there there is no way in hell i d seek this out for another go . again it was drinkable but falls far short of others .,appearance,0.9,1
sweet stout lacto ml . . abv brewer kiuchi brewery style milk sweet stout glass pint appearance dark cola brown with virtually no head or lacing . somewhat disappointing actually . aroma roasted malts dark caramel lacto sugar taste malty and oddly milky tasting . definitely sweet but in a very naturally i.e . not artificially sweetened way . mouthfeel thin for a stout . it languidly rolls across my tongue . harmony meh . price . at whole foods,appearance,0.4,0
excellent beer . one of the best i ve ever had . very expensive in the staes though . taste was different than most american beers and much better . very well brewed . i liked the color . the smell was nothing special but that s not important . nice texture in the mouth and surprisingly sippable . track this beer down and have some .,appearance,1.0,1
four o with a classic label on this clear forty ounce bottle with cop cars lights flashing of course and the slogan street legal . wow . appears like apple juice golden tone with a large white heavily carbonated quickly dwindling head leaves some lacing around my glass . aroma is heavy on cooked veggie scent with some tart apple phenols approaching the ol schnause alcohol is noticeable comes off sweet overall with no hop aromatics sorry folks . taste is cloying sweetness flaked corn and rice presence is off setting some fruity tones after fermenting it out to abv damn it s rough though . mouthfeel is syrupy as it warms i m not enjoying this stuff body is medium to light . drinkability a novelty beer enjoy it while your in college i did .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance copper red with thin head . smell sweet roasted malt and some hop spices . taste roasted malt with hint of caramel sweetness with a mild bitterness . mouthfeel crisp carbonation with a dry finish . drinkability verny solid beer . would drink again .,appearance,0.6,1
from a koningshoeven label at coastal wine connection beer club . deep copper red . big and sugary with apricot peach raisin and moldy fruit brown sugar medicine and very much warming from the alcohol aspect . at the end it almost had a green apple tingle . this was a young one would like to do a vertical tasting of this one .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful nitro thick creamy tan head over a black body . has a lovely way of settling to a creamy solid chunk that wo n t spill out of the glass if you tilt it . smell is generic mild hop and roasted malt . first sip is almost all head . similar to guinness cans in that respect . actual beer is n t that impressive seems a bit flat even compared to guinness nitro . flavors are all very subdued . the chocolate is very subtle in the aftertaste hop bitterness is pretty low and there s not a lot of malt flavor . watery consistency overall due to the lack of bitterness dryness or sweetness . i d call this an interesting alternative to guinness if you can find the cans but not a very interesting beer . i imagine the bottled version has much better in the aroma mouthfeel and possibly flavor as well .,appearance,1.0,1
whenever i drink magic hat i always have a happy buzz . the end taste is a hint of bananas and i think apricots . i have yet to meet a person that would n t finish the pint of it if it were sitting in front of them . it is great to get a fruit beer that tastes like beer and not so much a fruit stand in your mouth . thumbs up magic hat .,appearance,0.6,1
medium amber color . large head . aroma is hoppy . a medium bodied ipa . malts are slightly sweet and nutty . hops are citrusy and grapefruity . well balanced . a nice very drinkable ipa . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
step open bottle oz bomber bottled aug step wipe pink foam off my bar a orange pink hue with a pink head very carbonated cool looking beer for presentation alone . s strawberry and raspberry sherbet is what immediately comes to mind smells very sweet for what i was told by the clerk at the store would be tart beer . t starts sweet very fruity i taste strawberry and orange peel quickly becomes tart but not overwhelmingly so . m too carbonated for my taste which gets in the way of the flavor otherwise i think i would have enjoyed this beer more . d very light and refreshing however because of the price tag and carbonation i wont go out of my way to find this beer again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured ounce bottle in a snifter . a tried to entice a head but it came out like oil and left a thin deep brown head that lasted for a few minutes . s roasted malts alcohol citrus mellow . t russian imperial stout at its best . m smooth creamy rich lingering . d this beer leaves an impression it is perfect . this is a must try for people who somewhat like this style beer i had this one draft as well the head was better and had more carbonation . the bottle is better . this beer is an a but it did n t look as sexy as others .,appearance,0.6,1
to say the least this is a monster beer a complete monster . loaded with vanilla chocolate figs prunes.etc . very strong and it does not hide it . tastes great with all those same flavors and a nice bitey hoppy finish . whiskeyish on the back with a bit of drying alcohol flavors as well . a dark opaque beer with little head only drawback . a heck of a good brew that i plan on buying as soon and as much as possible .,appearance,0.6,1
chang pours an light gold . the head was small and faded fast . it smelled like and average domestic lager which means faint smell of anything malts hops or other . the taste was also similar to the average american lager and if i had to take a pick i would choose a macro that i was familiar with . its mouthfeel was the only upside it had a little extra depth the most macros . overall i thought chang would be something fun to try while i was at an authentic thai restaurant . but to be honest i was highly disappointed when i got the equivalent of a pocket friendly good old american beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this pours a deep dull brown with a receding mahogany head that leaves no lace at all . a pretty dull looking beer but on the nose there is a huge oatmeal presence that lays on top of the roasted coffee and bitter cocoa nubs . in the mouth the chocolate rides a little higher in the flavor profile but there is never any mistaking this for anything other than an oatmeal based stout . the finish is n t super long with really only the bitter chocolate sticking around and the body is n t quite as big as one might think . i had four of these in a sitting once and i m just finishing my last bottle from that six pack and will have to buy this again something i do n t do too often . this is a great great stout .,appearance,0.6,1
pours clear and golden with massive amounts of spotty lacing . the aroma is hop heavy . even more so than the dipa . lots of fresh leafy hop goodness . pine grass and spice with just a touch of orange and caramel sweetness . alcohol heat stings when it gets warm . the flavor carries the same punchy hop traits and is impressively very dry for a bw though not quite parching . fruity caramel shows up but it has little residual sugar to muck up the show . it s spicy on the finish which turns to a welcoming heat from the abv . medium body is in no way sticky . soft creamy texture yet insanely drinkable when considering how much alcohol is in this beast . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a liter swingtop bottle into a snifter a pours a thick black color with a nice one finger brown head that lasts suprisingly long with amazing lacing . there s a little brown that shines through the sides . s huge hop notes which is amazing as well as a prominent coffee smell . the hops smell grapefruity and below that is toffee and under that is chocolate . really complex smelling almost like a fresh barlywine . t the hops kiss the tip of my tounge with a washing coffee taste . good toffee notes on the back of my tongue . really complex . i m getting some dark fruits in it buried a little deeper . the hops are there in the finish and taste sweet and juicy . really good . m the only place lacking in this beer . i thought it was a little thin and a little dry in a chalky sort of way on the tip of my tongue . d very high . this baby is great a vert underappreciated ris . great brew and it comes in a huge bottle . i love it .,appearance,1.0,1
served from a oz bottle in my sabl glass at just above fridge temperature . a rusty orange vibrant and bright . off white head pillowy and high . lacing is sporadic and consistent . nice . s take that . smack in the face of cinnamon . malts . maybe . hops . dunno . all i get is candied cinnamon if there is such a thing and maybe some ginger and nutmeg . not offputting but hey . this is a winter warmer . where s the malts . t artificial tasting sweet cinnamon candy along with a mish mosh of other vaguely discernible holiday spices like the aforementioned nutmeg and ginger . very cloying aftertaste . the only redeeming factor is a bit of a hop dryness that helps subdue the sweetness . quite unbalanced . m puffy with a tongue tingling carbonation . somewhat like a semi flat cinnamon soda really . swallow is decently coating . d well the one thing that this beer has going for it is that it indeed reminds me of the holidays . unfortunately the same care was not taken in making it taste like a well creafted beer . i will trudge my way through this glass but there s nothing that will make me happy that i spent my money on a pack . afterthought with so many really good really accessible winter warmers out there there is absolutely no reason for anyone to buy this particular product except out of sheer curiosity . you ve been cautioned .,appearance,0.8,1
i poured this one from a oz brown bottle into a tulip pint glass . a this stout poured black as night with zero light penetration . with a very aggressive pour the dark tan head rose a full and took a long time to settle to a thin cap . lots of sticky lace down my glass . s the aroma profile started from a base of sweet syrupy dark malts accompanied by bittersweet chocolate licorice treacle and some earthy hops . lots of alcohol present as well . t as in the smell i found flavors of sweet dark maltiness and treacle as well as roasted grain bitter dark chocolate and mild black licorice . i was surprised that the hop notes were as strong as they were bringing an earthy bitterness to the middle of each sip . the finish dried considerably and was alcohol filled . the aftertaste was long and pleasantly packed with sweet and roasty flavor . mf heavy and full bodied with carbonation being on the lower side of medium . slightly slick in the mouth yet very much a tongue coating beer . d while this is an outstanding ris it is not something i could have more than two of in a sitting due to the very strong flavors and heaviness . still i enjoyed this stout a lot and will definitely buy it again when i have the chance .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a light tan orange head airy and big bubbled reduces down to a consistent layer . amber brew hazy with some floaties making it look rather murky . s bright light citrus herbal hoppiness . a bit of sweet toasty malt . t hop bitterness comes into play right away with an herbal citrus hop character . matliness is semi sweet toasty with a bit of caramel . as the malts subside the bright hop flavors emerge again accompanying the bitterness into the long tailed finish . m slick oily feel with a medium body . carbonation is medium to medium low perhaps a bit less than desired . d even with a couple shortcomings this brew is very drinkable . i could definately sit down and enjoy a few .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a golden apricot color . quite hazy . head is thick and billowy and stays firm at two fingers . s the smell is somewhat tame for the style . it s fruity with apricot and lemon being the key notes . there is a bit of a clove character as well . t the bottle advertised tropical fruit and even though it did n t come through in the nose it s there in the flavors . there is a pineapple note in addition to the spicyness in the finish . m medium high carb medium body . not as dry as i d like though o a tasty beer but as much as i love ommegang beers this one was only slightly above par for me,appearance,0.9,1
a light brown on the edges medium brown in the center . khaki head . thin head . s dark chocolate cocoa dark malts smell somewhat similar to coffee obviously . t honestly ever time i take a sip i think of a snickers bar . you get that full nutty caramel and cocoa taste . excellent all around . nothing is overwhelming . it s all light but the cocoa is there and the smoothness and mouthfeel really make everything seem spot on to biting into a snickers bar . m soft smooth and nicely carbonated . slightly dry but very refreshing .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled april poured into a pint glass amber with a very thick white head . very good retention and lacing . the taste is an odd combination of flavors . the hops of hopdevil are in a war against the brett yeasts that really does n t work well over the tounge . it s not bad it s just odd . the mouthfeel is solid great consistency and carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
this was an interesting pour from the beginning . i had bought this beer back in nov and put it on beer rack for later . well lone behold i was looking for something new to taste . pours medium brown with a carmal colored head which looked thick but quickly disappated to a simple ring around the glass . the smell was less then great . i was not impressed . i would call it more malty then hoppy . the flavor at first was not just ok but as it sat there a little longer and i took the second drink the coffee flavor hit me . it was a really good carmel flavored coffee . the carbination is a little to strong for me . and this would n t fall in my fav . list . i still love rogue and you should sit back and enjoy this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a typical tea colored golden amber with a very small head of off white foam that melts quickly to a mere faint ring . aroma is very sweetly roasted malt with light brown sugar . taste is sweet roasted amber malts with cane sugar and a nice hop bitterness on the end . mouthfeel is creamy and smooth . aftertaste is sweet candied sugar and hop bitterness citrus but very clean and refreshing for such a heavy beer . lots of hops in the finish makes this a very enjoyable barleywine .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to far for another fantastic st brew . poured a illowing ornage with a big white head and excellent carbonation . thick pour and cloudy . nose is grain hops wet floral and citrus . taste is flat up front but through the middle and end a bittering hops with floral and citrus notes comes through . mouthfeel is nice crisp and dry . drinkability is good but at . abv lights out .,appearance,1.0,1
i am drinking this beer as i type and i just do n t get it . pumpkin beers are some of my favorites and this fails miserably . it just taste like a basic crappy beer . the smell reminds me of the days of college parties and drinking a bmc product . overall i hate it . it s not good and do n t waste your time or money .,appearance,0.3,0
from an undated oz bottle label different than the one shown . pours an amber color with reddish hues looks more like a red ale than anything else not much of a head and what there is fades fast no lacing on the glass . smell is primarily caramel malt possibly a touch of chocolate in the nose but you ll have to dig for it . taste is fairly one note with the caramel malt taking the majority of the flavor profile a light chocolate character in the aftertaste finishes dry soft but amble carbonation the oatmeal they added does add a creamier than expect mouthfeel .,appearance,0.4,0
wierd artificial tasting concoction . nice head and appearance . lots of aroma just not sure what it is . beery flavor overwhelmed by an odd unnatural flavor like marischino cherry . bitter but without any actual hop flavor i can identify . aftertaste burns with that same bitterness and a strong peculiar taste reminiscent of rose water . to add to the strange experience my teeth and mouth feel coated with something like glycerine . maybe there is a hint of belgian yeast here but it s a total mess . fortunately i can dump the rest of it and open something else to kill the taste .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle bought from the vineyard belfast . poured a nice rich coppery orange colour . creamy head with some rusty hints poured quite small and then faded to light wispy layer . no lacing and no carbonation to talk about . aroma nice strong lightly toasted biscuity malts toasty bread juicy fruits figs raisins oranges strong nutty notes caramel toffee sweetness some sea saltiness the faintest of dusty smokey notes peppery hops grassy traces . taste nice strong spicy peppery hop bitterness juicy and vinous fruits raisins prunes bitter oranges apples strong toasted bread notes caramel maltiness burnt sugar sweetness nutmeg hints malt loaf notes woody earthy hints some grassiness . feel initial sharp bite then mellows out . light medium bodied . very very refreshing and drinkable excellent session brew at . . overall an excellent bitter . i wish i had bought a few more of these. definitely recommended.,appearance,0.6,1
i was quite surprised to find this on beeradvocate as it does n t claim to be a beer . it s a non alcoholic malt beverage . anyway really everything about it is bad . poured into a glass there s just something about it that makes it look like a bad idea even from twenty feet back . call it foreshadowing if you will . it smells absolutely horrid like nothing else i ve ever experienced . the taste is even worse . i ca n t comment on the mouthfeel because i could n t keep it in my mouth long enough to come up with any sort of description . as for drinkability well it does n t have any . admittedly many people like it as it is widely available . but it is without doubt an acquired taste . for the rest of us this is the stuff lost bets are made of . malta india is about the worst use for a glass bottle short of breaking off the end and murdering somebody . if you enjoy vomiting look no further .,appearance,0.2,0
picked up the at bevmo in san fran . a pours a deep dark brown that is almost black in appearance . provides a thick tan foam head with excellant retention . there is tons of lacing down the sides . s nice amounts of dark fruit plums and dates . there is some nice christmas spices . t starts off with a nice amount of sweet dark fruit plums dates and raisins . in the middle there is some piney hop undertones coming through . on the back end there is some roasted nuts candied apples and spice . m a nice medium bodied beer . leaves a nice roasted nut and spice taste on the palate . o always one of my favorite winter christmas brews . i was glad to find an aged christmas ale . can not wait to try the christmas brew .,appearance,1.0,1
beer from a can how bogan of me . pours a standard slightly pale golden with nice dense white head medium thickness disperses a bit leaving a thin cushion . fed by steady carbonation coming from about six isolated sources at the base of the stenge . not bad seems an appropriate appearance . smell . apparently there is one . well there should be it s beer . hmmmm . a lot of effort and i daresay some imagination gets me a pilsener esque malt kind of smell and maybe some hint of pride of ringworm . but this is the imagination of some weird offspring of lewis carroll and hayao miyazaki talking . there is absolutely nothing there really . just a void where aroma should be . very uneventful short and simple palate . if my life were as interesting as this i d look forward to the exciting pain and torture of hell . starts off bland finishes bready and bland . seriously i would love to give an in depth analysis of the malt profile the intricacies of the bitterness and the beer s complex vicissitudes but it would be comparable to going deep sea diving in a bathtub . with no water in it . there is the slightest slightest whisper of some caramel malt on the front and mid palate and that is all there is and then once it reaches the back of my mouth for swallowing it gives me that bread yeast character from a blend maybe of pow and some cheap adjunct . but even the nastiness of this beer is weak and practically unnoticeable . that s not to say it s not nasty it s just too piss weak to make me retch . mouthfeel is as thin as a single cotton fibre has absolutely no body . i guess all i can say about this is that it s drinkable because even air has more toxins and more body than this . full flavour the logo says . my ass .,appearance,0.7,1
had a little barrel aged barleywine tasting at madhombrewer and witchsbrew s residence last night . filet mignon s were provided by our host s for tulipsnifter and i . thanks guys . in the lineup were central waters bourbon barrel barleywine hellshire i ba hi fi rye ba old ruffian abacus and alpine great . our intention was to also open up perfect storm mother of all storms kuhnhenn bbbw and arctic devil but we agreed it best to hold off on those beers for another day due to palate fatigue . small two ounce samples of the six beers from last night were first tasted and notes were taken before returning to the bottles for more tastes and refined notes . thanks to mrkanable for supplying me with a bottle . a deep prune brown minimal wisp ring minimal legs no lacing . s nice coconut bourbon caramel anise and other sweeter tendencies . t sweet and spicy with some dark stone fruits . the licorice from the caraway and rye is very forward and evident which makes for a very unique albeit enjoyable dynamic . . m the thickest beer of the night . syrupy and low on the carbonation is what i want from big beers and this delivers . o damn good . this was witchsbrews favorite beer of the night . it would seem that flossmoor station is doing just fine without mvw . this is a fantastic example of how theyre doing and is worth the praise it receives . .,appearance,0.6,1
dark brown hue with slight mahogany tints when held to the light . little head which settles to a cream ring . the smell is fantastic . not that typical of a stout with very strong porty and fruitcakey aromas like a rare tokay or muscat with chocolate of the roasted malt only faintly in the background but very aromatic and pure pleasure just to sit and smell . this is less evident on tasting but still very rich and satisfying . mouthfeel is smooth good body and subtle fine carbonation . absolutely delicious although not particularly typical of a stout .,appearance,0.6,1
got a bottle of this at my local bev mo . ml and green so you need to be careful to keep it out of the light when storing it . poured into a chimay goblet and it looks beautiful . nice size head with a nice golden clear look to it . smell is the worst part of this beer but its not a bad one . just not that great . alot of yeast funk smell . reminds me of homebrewing when your closet you ferment in smells funky.some fruity and caramel notes . taste was great . just what i was looking for at the moment . drank it while eating some good cheese and crackers . tastes of slight spice especially in the end with a light caramel and fruity flavour . altogether light and refreshing . mouthfeel was very carbonated but nice for the taste . refreshing . good mouthfeel . drinkability i could have drank the whole bottle myself but i had shared it with a roomate . a great beer . will be buying it in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
served from bottle into a goblet appearance black color very large brown white very frothy lasting head . smell limited aroma taste mild coffee roast taste short duration . mouth feel mild body smooth . drink ability i would drink it again .,appearance,0.9,1
this was served on draft as a seasonal at the chicago berghoffs restaurant so it may be a different beer than the bottled . when tapped delivers a nice cascading head that leaves neat rings of foam as the glass emmpties . a very inviting dark brown beer in the glass with the taste of a fine dark malt character . mostly a brown sugary taste with a hint of fruit complexity yeast . . no bitter or astringent taste for a beer this dark . finishes a bit on the light side but very very drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
if i have a dirty little beer secret it s that i rather like this little malty beer like brew . much nicer color and flavor than the original odouls had . i usually buy them for cooking purposes should i feel like getting creative with burgers but it s surprisingly drinkable on its own . in fact i d rather drink this than some of the more unpleasent real beers that this same company makes though those beers shall cough amber remain nameless cough bock . this is probably the closest you can get to beer in a non alcoholic . give it a whirl .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a brown yellow orange color with a good white head . smells a bit like caramel malts mixed with swamp water . not a great taste there is something strangely sweet or swampy in the flavor as well . caramel malts and a hint of hops . reinheitsgebot . i think not this beer just has an overall unnatural flavor and feel . poor mouthfeel and drinkability .,appearance,0.8,1
dark orange appearance almost no head no lacing . aroma is malty with pleasant notes of bananas . taste is similar with nice sweetness and no bitterness maybe a very small hint of it . actually the beer is slightly watery . medium carbonation aftertaste does not last very long and is a bit too dry . average brew i expected something better from aare brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
been seeing this around lately and given it was one of the few japanese rice lagers i had n t tried i decided to pick one up . pours a striking yellow . head lingers for a good long while long enough to surprise and impress for what it s worth . taste is clean and crisp refreshing even . reminds me very much of my favored light beer . alcohol seems a bit lower than the other rice lagers a quality reminiscent of an inoffensive british mild . i like this . very smooth very clean very mild . this is good . mouthfeel is superbly smooth . this would make an excellent session beer . or good for an afternoon pint . very drinkable . granted this is not a complex beer if you re looking for that by all means avoid avoid avoid . but this beer does what it does and it does it well . mild . nice . refreshing . give it a try . this is my pick over asahi kirin sapporo and yes even y ebisu if you want to go there . i was pleasantly surprised with this one .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance a little thinner than i would have expected . black color turning to a yellow gold around the top . once again it looks very thin and watery . hardly any head to speak of in fact no head to speak of . low marks are in order here . smell coffee and a little bit of espresso bitterness . hops seem to have been added too . strange for a milk stout . taste mouthfeel extremely thin and watery in the feel . no thickness to hold it together . does have a sweet chocolate flavor with an espresso bitterness but there s very little creamy milk to help fit the style . also there is a very pronounced smokiness to it that makes my head flinch . drinkability if this is mothers milk i would be weened at an early age . no thanks mom i ll take sunny d over this crap .,appearance,0.4,0
a serious issues with the carbonation upon opening the bottle it overflowed and even a gentle pour down the side of the glass gave me a half inch of beer to inches of head the resulting head is mildly brown and looks reminds me of ocean froth dark brown to black in color with a faint crimson hue . s lots of dark roasts and faint raisin on the nose quite a bit of charring there is a muffled alcohol burn . t like the nose there is quite a bit of charring as well as a burnt brown sugar taste significant chocolate and some pine tar mildly sweet . m body is a little on the side of thin slight grittiness . d the issues with the carbonation really take away from the beer experience otherwise the palate profile is nice and quite drinkable .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap stone brew co. escondido ca a dark hazy orange with golden yellow edges and a small white cap atop . messy spiderweb lacing around the glass . a very beautiful glass of beer . a dank sticky aroma reminiscent of a pine forest . there s also quite a bit of earth and dirt in the nose which is unique though it does somewhat muddy the aroma a bit . this beer literally smells like the floor of a pine forest . the flavor follows the nose almost identically along with a huge load of hop bitterness . the pine bite comes next along with the muddy dirty earthiness which might sound off putting i actually found it to be an enjoyable unique aspect of this dipa . medium to thick bodied . a touch too syrupy heavy and substantial especially on a hot afternoon . i would prefer to enjoy this particular dipa on a cold blustery day . a unique piney dipa reminiscent of a forest floor . good but not great .,appearance,0.9,1
the bottle says conceived in san francisco brewed in new york . appearance pours a copper brown with a huge fluffy mountainous cream hued head leaving great big ol patches of lacing . aroma contains mild nut tones and fruity undercurrents flying in the air balanced with some hop aromatics . taste not overly sweet a bit harsh with grain husks aftertase not too crazy about this one some subtle notes of ale deriven fruitiness but nothing worht my while here not feeling this beer . mouthfeel labeled a light brown ale i would say that s a bit accurate even watery light brown ale would work . drinkability just not feeling it so many well made craft beers in the country this one just seems like a gimmick to me .,appearance,0.8,1
i m mixed on this beer . though this can loosly be called a beer it did manage to do what it was supposed to do quench my thirst . it poursed pale yellow with very little head or lace . smell was reminiscent of seltzer water with a hint of sweetness . first taste on tounge was that of sweet lime which left a slightly bitter bite to sides of mouth . very little taste of beer tasted sort like alka seltzer . the brew had a slightly syrupy mouthfeel and finished smooth . though not a great beer it was an excellent change on a terribly hot and humid day that was over degrees . when it s that hot you should n t be drinking alcohol anyways and should just drink water with lime . same thing .,appearance,0.3,0
did n t like this one as much as others . looks really good like glowing honey with the exception of a million huge sediment particles floating around in the thing . they do n t seem to affect the taste much but they look horrible . smells superb . very hoppy very very hoppy with a nice maltiness lingering around in the background . super sweet hoppy taste to this . nice maltiness as well . there is something to this one that i do n t like as well as some of the true elite iipas . kind of wangy or something . pretty good but not great .,appearance,0.4,0
a huge thanks to swnicholson for tossing this my way in last winter s secret santa . it was probably the most baller box in the entire bif . appearance is an impenetrable black sucking in any light that attempts to shine through with a one finger head that quickly dissipates to the edge of the glass . smell is of vanilla and wonderful bourbon . that s it and it ai n t bad . taste reminds me of days lost in my youth waiting for my parents love . someday just someday my father will accept that i am his son . the mouthfeel is a bit thinner than i d like it to be but still nice . overall this a dangerously drinkable brew at but still not as dangerous as my father s fist . i just wish my father would love me .,appearance,1.0,1
a huge pop of the cork with loads of gunsmoke coming out . the pour is jet black with a nice two finger head on it . the head is a nice mocha color with tiny bubbles holding some of the best retention and lacing i ve ever seen in an impy stout . s the smell is n t the most impressive i ve ever come across for an impy stout . i get some nice sweet maltyness but nothing like i expect from a stout . the roast in minimal as well as the darker coffee chocolate smells . sort of a nice brown ale smell . t the roast flavors come through a lot more in the taste . one of the roastiest impy stouts i ve had . really interesting . most impy stouts i get these days lack roast and have more malty sweetness to them but this is a ton of nice roast and coffee tastes . impressive indeed . there is a little hop bitterness to it . m a little on the lighter side . there is a nice coating feel to it . d pretty nice and impressive for the style and the fact that it s a collab from two of the biggest pioneers in brewing is awesome . happy i got to try this one . could drink a lot of this is i was looking for a roasty stout .,appearance,1.0,1
bj s in oxnard . they were advertising this as a belgian strong pale ale . served from tap in there commemorative grand cru style glass basically a skinny tall tulip . color was very dark for a belgian strong pale a strong orange color and not transparent to say the least . quite cloudy appearance . very little head a wisp of lace but hardly any . smell was very faint sweet malty smell if anything . taste was veryyyy sweet pretty much too sweet . no balance whatsoever . almost syrupy in flavor . it felt very heavy sweet and alchy . really needed some rethinking . it almost seemed like they just wanted to brew a very strong belgian and in effect just created an overly sweet belgian style beer . would not get this again too many better beers to choose from . ordered a green flash after this to cleanse the palette .,appearance,0.8,1
every old school man has his beer . this has always been my dad s so i thought it deserved a review . besides its probably the most iconic of the american macros . oz tall boy poured into my new new glarus pilsner . i can think of many better uses for this awesome glass but i just wan na put some miles on this piece . thanks again frankenbrew . a pours a bright clear urine yellow . the head fizzes up loudly on the pour but goes away in the blink of an eye . once everything settles there is no activity . not even any bubbles floating on top . you could never tell if this is a fresh beer or a flat one . s the smell is apparent as soon as the can is cracked . corn and malt sweetness are the first you notice . i marked the smell a bit higher because unlike others of this style there is the hint of hops . the nose is slightly more balanced . it begins to smell like a real beer . t the hops might have been just a figment of my imagination . the taste is corny and tinny . real sugary and sweet . m thin as water . low carbonation . dry finish . the dry finish isnt really what i expected in a beer like this . d hardly any alcohol . hardly any flavor . hardly any body . whats not drinkable about it .,appearance,0.2,0
oz nitro can poured into a guinness pint glass . when you crack the can open you can hear the tsss of the nitro kick in then it pours a full pinto of nitro head which slowly but faster than on tap dissipates into the body . then it all rolls up into a nice finger thick creamy head . nose is a bit roasty and creamy nice and smooth . head is nice and smooth and creamy but the mouthfeel is very light and watery . it has n t got a lot of body to it all . taste is a bit sweet very drinkable it s reminiscent of their extra stout but much tamer . a decent beer and it s a classic .,appearance,0.9,1
macro lagers are the mirages of the beer world they often look fantastic with their crisp and clear golden bodies vivacious bubbles and large sudsy head . they look like quenching quaffable oh so satisfying beverages but . they rarely are . you can tell as much by the aroma . because it stinks . if it were dull to senses i would n t use that word but it smells of spoiled microwaved corn . lagers traditionally use barley but the modern mass produced ones like mgd use corn and various other adjuncts their sugars may ferment just as well but the resulting smell is undeniably less appealing . and the beer s taste is also gravely diminished . no flavour is vivid enough to warrant any recognition less maybe a sweetish industrial style corn syrup . most descriptors too would be too precise to define the vague wavering watery yellow mass between my lips . this review really would be incomplete without use of the term watery . and to anyone who enjoys the beer i defy you to express its appeal without using that or any similar meaning word . this thing is lighter than a ping pong ball . and although that may sit well with the brewers it certainly does not with me . i like my beers to be full of character not chemicals . beer like that sadly are for the few and not the many . may much icy liquid mgd perhaps . be thrown on those who believe this is a good drinking beer . just one can leave your mouth with the dry cottony solventy feeling normally reached only after six or ten . its advertisers credit it as being smooth whatever that means exactly they leave us to imagine ourselves . it would n t be my choice of words . i understand that i write these reviews almost entirely for the converted those who like me share in the pleasures of real and diverse beers and although there can not be many whose minds can be converted simply by the act of reading this any mgd drinkers out there i implore you to try different styles and give your local microbrewery a chance .,appearance,0.7,1
a poured out a clear dark burgundy color with a very small thin head of off white foam . it left minimal lacing . s java . cup o joe . whatever you want to call it coffee dominated the aroma . t rich roastiness of coffee with the sweet caramel maltiness of a dopplebock . it really is a great combo . m it was crisp sharp and smooth . a medium bodied lager with a fairly dry finish . d this is a really delicious coffee brew . i loved the combo of a dopplebock with coffee . i was stunned at the relatively low rating . it was delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
burnt copper color with haze of yeast and a soft bright white head that stays around forever . big sugared bananas some cloves but also a slightly musty sourness on the nose . it s half intriguing and half offputting . on the palate the first thing to assert itself is the cloves note . sweet malts wheat coated with caramel hang on until the finish which is surprisingly watery and redolent of that sour funky quality i mentioned earlier . bananas come out at the last split second . this is a quality brew but it s got a few detractions to it some elements that do n t quite fit in .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours exceptionally well for a three finger thick cranium in a light tan color . the body is copper in color and cleanly filtered . in the aroma it has a leather character along with a metallic fragrance . taste wise it is leathery and sweet with a hint of chocolate blended with cola . overall a smooth and well balanced beer . i think this is better than the real deal that being kilkenny or smithwicks .,appearance,1.0,1
got this from a friend from tn . appearance almost resembles a cola . not as dark as other porters . slight tan head on pour and disapates quickly . little to no lacing . aroma is some slight coffee smoky chocolate . taste is chocolate and coffee and some light hops . very smooth good mouthful . easy drinking nice porter .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer pours a translucent dark red color with no head at all . the aroma is good . it has a nice sweet ripe cherry scent with really no malt makeup . the taste is excellent . it has a rich cherry flavor with a touch of cinnamon in the aftertaste . it taste no malts here but it s still good . the mouthfeel is fine . it is a full bodied brew with adequate little carbonation . this is a good fruit beer . it has a scetchy appearance but it has an awesome flavor and mouthfeel . unfortunately the price may keep me from buying another .,appearance,0.6,1
oz green bottle without a freshness date . pours a very clear medium yellow color with a fizzy white head that shows a bit of retention but not much lacing . nose is a bit lightstruck at first but then some honeycomb cereal comes out along with a bit of acetone . not all that great . taste is not very good to say the least . sweetness mixed with a bite that does not seem to be hop oriented like a green banana peel . the nail polish remover flavor and smell is making this very tough to drink . and come to find out my bottle is not even brewed in india . quoth an old pace commercial new york that really chaps my hide . either way this is a very poor lager and very serviceable . as a drain pour .,appearance,0.7,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip . a orangish red with bright red highlights when held to light . half finger slightly pink head with decent retention and good lacing . s very muted smell . light raspberries . very light sweet malts with a touch of caramel . t again very muted . light sweet raspberries . some sweet malts . a little metallic taste . m light bodied . kinda watery . high carbonation . crisp . o not much going on in this beer . hardly amy smell or taste . a big let down from great divide . i expect better from them .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is just water that looks like beer . very faint flavors of corn graininess . moderate carbonation . i guess it s better than drinking the water in mexico . does go down smoothly though . if it was degrees and i was stupid enough to drink an alcoholic beverage i would consider this . only slightly drinkable because of its similarity to water .,appearance,0.2,0
ml a really looks great with red notes . the amber color really makes this look appetizing . s i d say good . although it reminds me a little of the wine at some methodist churches i ve attended it does have pleasant cherry grape dark fruit aroma . t i thought i d really enjoy this until it got to my mouth . the cherries are pleasant but not really that spectacular . a bit dull with no pop . in american football terms it was very ryan leaf . m little carbonation and has the resemblance of wine . do n t get me wrong i enjoy wine but letting it get around my mouth added little to nothing to the experience . it almost tasted better if you just let it go right down and enjoy the aftertaste . d my friends tried half the bottle and quit . i m struggling to finish up here and thought i have some time to go back and write the review . something i do n t normally do with the great ones .,appearance,0.9,1
. editing my review as i seem to have unfairly reviewed a bad bottle originally . a fairly vigorous pour into a brandy snifter produces a beautiful puffy finger tan head . the beer itself is not opaque and almost black . good lacing . very nice looking in the glass . nothing changed here good looking brew . pretty straightforward nose dark roasted malt tiny bit of chocolate bit of hops . smells good just not too exciting . flavor is also on the bland side . dark malts accompanied by a bit of chocolate a bit of coffee a bit of hops . body is on the thinner side of medium but the combination of creaminess and moderate carbonation hides it pretty well . drinkability is good . smooth and about as sessionable as an ris can be . not sure if that s such a great thing though since there s none of the bold flavors i m looking for in an ris . overall impression very drinkable ris at a good pricepoint but lacking in the robust bold qualities i m looking for in a big stout .,appearance,0.9,1
watery and has a slightly crisp apple flavor . no metallic flavor at least but dry and papery on the finish . mostly flavorless . piss colored always taste skunked and cardboard like . nowhere near drinkable if it has warmed any . i normally wont rate an american standard as low if the taste is light and watery but this thing just tastes offensive .,appearance,0.2,0
apppearance was a dark black color with a medium frothy brown head that dissipates fully . slightly astringent chocolate and cherry aroma . flavor was of dark and roasted malts with chocolate caramel some cherries and a bit of coffee in the end . very syrupy consistency .,appearance,1.0,1
slightly cloudy carbonated light peach orange pour . big billowy head that s a welcome surprise . very pale with a modest head considering the abv . sweet nectar fruit smell with a touch of clean hops . grassy and peppery . smooth and simple aroma . intense carbonation with one strong upfront and personal peppery spicy hop profile . tinge of alcohol . bits of lactic like sourness . burning alcohol scotch like finish . overwhelmingly spicy hoppy . citrus and grapefruit lingers on the tongue . this one s a bit over the top for my tastes and not quite what i expected . not sure where to rate this but drinkability is only average and flavors seem simple yet a bit out of control . ca n t recommend this one even though i ve enjoyed some other lagunitas offerings .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle of the vintage . it was allowed to warm a little bit and was split between my duvel tulip first half and southampton snifter second half . black tuesday pours just like the name suggests . it might have been my imagination but i d swear the lights actually flickered when i cracked the bottle . the dark caramel head drew itself up to about three fingers in height before fading away somewhat quickly and not leaving anything in the way of lacing . i starting picking up the nose a little bit when i popped the cap and poured but when i first leaned into the glass my nose got absolutely blasted . this thing smells rich beyond belief . it s the aroma of a decadent chocolate cake that had some bourbon added into the batter . it s pungent and it smells great but if there was a little bit more complexity it would be perfect . ask and ye shall receive because black tuesday absolutely crushes it flavor wise . that bombastic bourbon chocolate cake is still by far the centerpiece but it s supplemented by sensations of dark fruit and molasses . there s a slight warming from the alcohol but it s pleasant and nowhere near how intense it should be for a beer its size even after a year . the body is impossibly rich and creamy and the carbonation is perfectly dialed in to prevent the beer from becominy syrupy while maintaining its malt forward nature . i would n t change a thing . holy hell does black tuesday live up to the hype . i grabbed two bottles last year and cracked this one to see if it was worth trying to get more bottles going forward . the answer is a resounding yes .,appearance,0.6,1
yuck . another american beer that tasted flat . it did pour a large head though as i will give this beer at least that much credit . it had a fruity aroma to it . it had a somewhat smooth taste . i did not notice any bitterness with this beer and no aftertaste . this beer simply has no character to it .,appearance,0.3,0
keiler weibier . notice the sharp s . this is a really cool looking beer . the bottle is awesome and gives a hint of the raw mediaeval ale to be found inside . keil means boar hence the graphic . yes like most weibiers this one s an ale and a bottle conditioned one at that . the head is dense the lacing is thick and the body of the beer is unlike any other weizen i ve seen it s got this kind of weird green tinge to it . but it would be best described as warm mahogany . kinda like the bottle it comes in only a little bit redder . head is cream there s some flaschengrung sludge and it s basically awesome in appearance . smell is not bad either . typically weizen banana cloves herbal the sort of smell that whisks you back to bavaria . great . rather unusual taste for a weizen maybe it s more the mouthfeel but it s quite heavy . almost like a stout when i read that this was classified as a hefeweizen i had to check to make sure it s not a bock or something . or an english ale only wheaty and german . it s got the graininess of an english wheat brewed ale but is fruity like citrus and stone fruit . and bitter like you d imagine a bramble bush to taste . it s good i m really enjoying it . but maybe breaking it down into its constituent esters is not so easy with this delicious peppery gnocchi in mushroom pasta that i m enjoying with it . damn it s good though . mouthfeel unusual and fun . heavy yet still refreshing good drinkability too . maybe it s a bit light in the stomach . might be a bit filling and cloying because of its liquidness . good . drinkability if only i could have one of these every day after work . my bavarian friend nina brought me one from wrzburg so it s still pretty fresh . but it ll be a long time before a beer like this will be available at my local in canberra . damn it i ll enjoy it while it lasts though . notes move to germany drink more of this and those like it . this is what weibier is all about .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased the pack with the goblet . cool . looks like the pater is geared to be the first one to try . appearance deep muted red like the embers of a fire almost . the head is light beige in color extremely dense and creamy like melted marshmallows on hot chocolate . the lace is a full blanket all the way around the glass . aroma very crackery slight whiff of sweet grain and yeast . taste some malt and alcohol hit the palate first . the beer is fresh best before but i get a light metallic touch also . light sweetness . a low key hop presence on the swallow and into the aftertaste understated but surprisingly long lasting . mouthfeel it s impossible to take a sip without getting some of the creamy bubbles from the head with it . that makes for a smoother feel balanced with some relentless carbonation . weight is middle of the road . drinkability cost aside a fine session dubbel at a reasonable abv .,appearance,1.0,1
marzen fest continues with a oz into a pint a pours a very clear almost perfectly brown color . head formation is strong frothy egg shell white . breaks down to a film . carbonation does n t appear strong . s a nose built from major attributes a strong caramel and toffee note from the adjuncts and quite a bit more grainy almost astringent notes . no hops or yeast detected . t starts off with a very strong potent caramel toffee and lightly nutty note . mid stream nuttiness grows stronger no hopping . bitterness hardly makes an appearance either . finishes even sweeter if that is possible . m moderate beer body . solid body but the carbonation appears to add nothing to the beer . finishes with a sugar sticky sensation . d moderate drinkability . a little bit cloying and sweet a hair strong . abv is manageable .,appearance,0.9,1
no bottle date but this had been in my cellar for at least a year . a big creamy tan head very dark body s roasted coffee cherry chocolate milk t chocolate chocolate chocolate . smooth and creamy . m slightly more than medium body good linger just a touch sticky . low carbonation but right on for the style . o really really good ris . on par with the best barrel aged stouts imo .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a nice beautiful amber with a full white head . tastes malty and hoppy just like beers tend to taste but this is not a good taste . kinda a toasty fruit thing in there with the hops but i ca n t really describe how this brew crashes . it is just bad straighht up . the worst octoberfest beer ale or lager that i ve ever tried . stay away far far away .,appearance,0.8,1
this offering from avery pours a cloudy opaque yellow to orangish hue . a marvelous rocky head with nice staying power rises from this belgian clone . the first wafts into the nostrils bring with them hints of lavender lemon peel apricot and some unidentifyable floral notes that i ca n t seem to place . just like the nose the taste produces tart citric flavors on the sides of my tongue . an average malt backing here that manages to balance out this beer but just barely . while the flavor of this brew is not bad at all the aroma just had me coming back sniff after sniff after sniff . a wonderful attempt at a belgian pale . keep em commin avery . cheers beers,appearance,0.6,1
a clear dark ruby red . head is thick creamy and immovable . s sweet raisiny candy like aroma . lots of floral notes and red fruit . nuttiness is there but subdued and intertwines with an earthy mustiness . t extremely fruity with an assertive but not overpowering bitterness . toasted grain is evident and i taste a touch of nuttiness but nowhere near what i expected . m smooth medium body is nice and carbonation is not too strong . d this is the strong point of this one for me . easy to drink being neither too sweet nor dry and tasty without being over the top .,appearance,1.0,1
this porter poured very dark with about fingers of just off white head . there was fantastic lacing left on the glass . the aroma was full of patent malt with some coffee . the taste had the same coffee a bit of coco and some acidity from the malt coming through . mouthfeel is medium to light and the carbonation is medium . pretty drinkable but i probably would not want to put away more than one of these .,appearance,0.9,1
very nice extra from heyohhh . thanks . pours the color of blood orange juice with slight haze and a really gorgeous orangey white head of about one inch . very soft with amazing retention and abundant lacing . if clarity bothered me i d give this a . but i really ca n t understand scoring it less than that . exceptional is right . smell is . well . .it is what it is . ever jammed your face into an empty cigar box . yep that s exactly what it smells like . pure unadulterated cedar . very light biscuity malt sweetness and a little bit of sweet citrus . the non cedar elements are definitely overpowered by the wood . i happen to love the smell of cedar in fact it s one of my favorite smells . this is a bit too much but i rather like it . thankfully the flavor is not quite as out of balance as the aroma but it s pretty close . cedar is certainly the most prominent flavor here but there is also a nice underlying grapefruit peel bitterness . not as sweet as the regular jai alai . in fact nowhere on the bottle is jai alai mentioned . biscuity malts . dry finish . not entirely complex thanks to the prominence of the cedar . lots of really active carbonation on the tongue though not uncomfortably so . medium bodied and lightly astringent . very oily the flavor sticks around in your mouth for ages . this is a pretty tasty beer especially for big fans of cedar such as myself . that said the was a bit of a chore after a while . so much cedar . i feel as though cedar could certainly contribute in a very positive way to a beer but this is too much . sorry cigar city .,appearance,1.0,1
had one the other night but this actually tastes better on a fresh set of taste buds imo . pours an effervescent ebony with a finger of brown chestnut colored head . zero head retention lacing s chocolate coffee iron t coffee dark chocolate iron up front . charred grain dryness as this warms plus some coffee . finishes dry with more charred grain coffee mf creamy smooth medium bodied drinks fairly easy good not great slant on the coffee styled porter . .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance looks like piss . it even has the same color as corn . smell brutally pungent and musty . taste oh god this is hands down the worst beer ever . i m glad i grew out of this phase . totally disgusting . mouthfeel how would you like for someone to piss in your mouth . drinkability if one beer makes me queezy i ve either got the stomach flu or a beast in my hand .,appearance,0.2,0
in my opinion the king of beers is the best of the american macros . do i really need to explain it to anyone . i go to school in williamsburg right next to busch gardems and the bud brewery and this beer is everywhere . this is always the beer that i choose when i go somewhere that does n t have decent imports . much better than the silver bullet or the god awful bud light . if you go to pizza hut or outback then i d take this . however if you re drinking in your house do yourself a favor and pick up a decent beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours vibrant pale gold with lively streams of carbonation sustaining an impressive large white head and leaivng lovely lacing . nose shows pears dough belgian yeast soft spicy phenols and wheat . very nice . flavours are at first dominated by alcohol and sweet candi sugar . later on some of the bready malt sticks its head out before fading into a solventy finish . carbonation is stupidly high .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured an earthy brown with an orange color . decent enough white head . s semi sweet hop notes but very light and not very prominent . t a bit more bitter with a decent balance to it . it s got most of what it offers in the post taste . m still a little flat but still full of body . o i had all single hopped beers in a row and experienced them all at once . i noticed the appearance were all the same throughout each bottle and there were minor differences with each other them . the biggest difference came in the taste . it s quite apparent why most hops are blended with other hops in the brewing process as a single hop usage does n t quite cut it . these were fun to try but i would n t set out on a quest to find these .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at devils den during the bells darkest day event pours an inky viscous blackness with a crop of browned head . fades out with little retention or lacing on the glass . sweet and robust in the nose with dark chocolate and roasted caramel malts . chocolate cake with vanilla oak and warm bourbon . boozy and sweet but balanced . a wave of dark malts crash upon the tongue with chocolate and toffee notes . coffee tones with sweet vanilla bean and oaky smoothness . creamy and soft with a burly malt backbone and a dash of anise tempered by the boozy warmth which is incredibly smooth . bourbon soaked chocolate cake on the back end with some lingering warmth . fuller body nice carbonation creamy smooth and ultra soft on the tongue . drinks like an absolute dream excellent balance and i can distinctly taste both of the base beers int he profile along with the barrel character . this is what i want from a barrel aged stout . thank you bells .,appearance,0.7,1
i bought this can at a nepali night shop . when poured only a small white head develops . it rapidly vanished . the colour is golden pale . the scent is overall metallic with some hop and malt traces . it tastes metallic as well . the aftertaste gives a slight hint of hop and grains . it s quite foul . mouthfeel is quite thick . i emptied it not because it was good but because you don t waste beer .,appearance,0.4,0
labeled scaldis pours a nice brown amber with a huge head that stays throughout drinking the beer . nose is slightly vegetal with a strong apricot i guess the peach that shows being underripe and sour . also i picked up some artificial chemical notes . taste is of sweet fake peach fruit flavors like a sour patch kid . comes acrsoss almost as a fake sour as if the fruit is ment to be sour but it is really just a contrived artificial flavor . not to drinkable and the abv is too high to pass it off to my girl . not a very good beer .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer pours a hazy golden orange with a small amount of head . the aroma makes me think this will be a fairly sweet ipa . lots of piney hops but a lingering sweetness from the malt . i ca n t really pick out anything over the hops and malt in the smell that would make me guess this is cedar aged . the flavors starts out the way i was expecting it too from the smell . hop bitterness up front backed up by a fair amount of sweetness . the cedar aging becomes quite apparent after the initial taste . the sweetness is muted while the hops and a woody flavor shine through to the aftertaste . i have not had regular jai alai so i can only assume that this is quite distinct . the flavor is fairly unique to me and i like it . the body is medium with plenty of carbonation that keeps each sip lively . i m not going to have much trouble finishing this bottle . nice beer that i would pick up again .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle into snifter . a pours very thick big head with lots of lacing . color is a deep brown very cloudy little chunks of sediment dancing around making it look like apple cider fresh off the press . s malts honey apples maybe grapefruit . t caramel up front with the hops following close behind . alcohol taste is pretty pronounced . a piney sort of bitter finish . also a really spicy edge to it like single barrel bourbon . m thick though not too heavy . malt is balanced well with the alcohol . d all around very nice though i imagine with some aging its even better .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance poured with a large light tan foamy bubbly head that dissipated quickly to a thin layer leaving just about no lacing . the beer is a cloudy orange brown color . smell fruity and spicy . . resembling bananas apples pears ripe cherry cloves and some sweet maple caramel . ends with the smell of alcohol . taste sweet fruity and spicy . tastes like caramelized bananas clove cinnamon ripe pear sweet toasted pecans and very ripe cherry or plum . has a small alcohol presence but not worth . mouthfeel medium bodied slightly syrupy perfect amount of carbonation and leaves mouth slightly dry overall very drinkable the alcohols is hardly noticeable great flavors i think that each time i drink this stuff i will find something else in the flavor or smell .,appearance,0.6,1
poured directly into a pint glass . a very nearly black in color with a nice thick head that is beige in color . the head bulk of the head dissipated more quickly than i had expected but the remaining layer was thinly lying on top with almost no chunkiness remaining . there was however some nice lacing left behind . s roasted malt caramel and faint hints of earthy hops as well as coffee . t initially what is most present is the roasted malt and slightly acidic coffee followed by some very mild caramel detectable towards the end followed by a nicely bitter dry finish . not much in that way of any chocolate that i could tell . m effervescent and smooth creamy dry and light if not to the point where it is a bit too thin . d this is a very drinkable stout . i could have a lot of good times with family and friends with this .,appearance,0.9,1
serving bottle appearance very dissappointing for a witbier . instead of a wheat coloring it almost looked like a pale . it was rather clear for a witbier . smell lemon citrusy aroma but not in a good way almost smelled like lemon dishsoap . taste average at best . but overall weird for this style . i swear there is an initial presence of bitterness and hops but then finishes with a strong lemon taste . mouthfeel the hops presence makes this seem heavier than normal . drinkability not a chance of ordering another one after this . the weird combination of flavors os just not sitting right .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle into a corsendonk snifeep ter . pours a deep murky brown with a nice frothy light tan head that lasts and leaves great lacing . aroma is deep burnt caramel and oak . the taste is a wonderful blend of burnt caramel brown malts molasses oak and dried fruits . the beer is somewhat heavy bodied but the carbonation provides a nice smoothness . this is a wonderfully enjoyable beer reminiscent of a good old ale or barley wine certainly enjoyable on a cold winter night .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear golden yellow brew that is almost electric yellow . smell is mild malt and a mild sour scent . taste is very hoppy with a load of bitterness up front . the grapefruit flavor of cascade hops starts to come out . it looks like a pilsner but tastes like an ipa . mouthfeel is good . ok drinkable but an unbalanced brew . i would pick a stone pale ale or sam adams winter lager over this .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a really attractive hazed out bright orange with a firm and lasting two inch bone white head that brought about nice sticky ribbons of lace . s dull grapefruit dry pine and wet grass.kind of a lackluster nose on this one . t more dry pine bitter citrus underripe grapefruit hen house oj very faint cracker like malt.this beer really lacked supporting malt sweetness.severely unbalanced . m medium bodied with appropriate carbonation and a dry finish . d not a real exciting ipa but drinkable enough .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance is very nice golden orange . pancake white head and nice lacing . nose is caramelized malt orange zest and hardy hops . taste is an exciting assortment of caramel orange zest sour candy light bread and light hops . tastes shift like a good belgian . however after a few sips the flavors fade and mesh into a soda like sensation . mouthfeel is clean and refreshing with mild carbonation . however the carbonation picks up at the end like club soda muddling the taste . overall starts off great but the carbonation and mouthfeel are so distracting that the entire brew becomes a disapointment .,appearance,0.9,1
picked this up on august at the sunset grill and tap a few minutes after the keg was tapped . reviewed from notes . i d been looking forward to tasting this for ages and it finally came my way so i figured i d check it out . poured into a delerium tremens snifter this guy was dark black completely opaque . the head was brown and extremely foamy big big bubbles instead of the small teeny ones i m used to . head retention was good . smells of coffee and bourbon leaning towards the bourbon side . very roasty . vanilla was also definitely present although not as present as the other smells . taste is dark and roasty much more so than i m used to in stouts . this is tasty notes of bourbon coffee and vanilla . this is a delicious brew just not my favorite example of the style .,appearance,0.7,1
i love rating a classic . extra stout is my favorite guinness ltd. product by far and away . from a pint ounce bottle . pours an extremely dark brown that verges on jet black with a medium tan head that sifts its way down within a couple of minutes the bottles for extra stout do n t come with a nitro tablet to artificially inject the beer with carbonation . smells of a very natural earthy burnt bitterness that would not be out of place in a scorched forest after a rain . the flavors are simple but tasty a nice roastiness that for once does n t necessarily evoke coffee or dark chocolate unless you want to burn them in which case you get the idea . this beer has a simple almost elemental quality to its features that establish the standard by which i personally compare several other beers of its style . it s body is medium full unlike the watery stuff that comes from several of the nitro can bottles . it pairs extremely well with anything hearty anything chocolately or any cheese worth the effort of slicing . the sheer functionality of this beer makes it almost indispensable .,appearance,0.6,1
virtually no head certainly no lasting lace . the color is a slightly dark amber and clear . appealing molasses aroma predominates . some alcohol warmth too . the flavor is extremely sweet with almost a cidery flavor and texture . strong brandy like alcohol warmth in the swallow with a lingering peppery mouthfeel on the tongue . very full bodied with full carbonation . this is an interesting double bock . more potent and fascinating than other db s i ve had . still i could not drink more than one of these in a single night . perhaps it s too much of a good thing .,appearance,0.6,1
looks like ginger ale . no smell and lots of big bubbles . zero head and zero retention . watery and lacks any real distinct flavors . use a lime if there is any around because it needs something . not bad tasting just boring .,appearance,0.2,0
rich antique golden ale with a one finger head that gives way pretty quickly . smell is pilsener crisp but with a very pleasant honey element . taste follows suit with no surprises and gives you a nice hop bite at the end . mouthfeel is creamy at the onset thins a little but leaves a pleasant hop tingle on the back of the tongue . highly drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
top o the evenin to ya . happy st. paddy s . clear light golden body with a lot of effervescence not unlike an american light lager or a pilsen . but the head foretells something higher on the drink chain . substantial and almost rocky head that grabs the glass about all the way down . fresh looking for an overseas import . musty and grainy . catching some unexpected yeast . slight import skunk that in this case is not too bad . picks up some white wine smell halfway down . tastes at first like a sweeter higher quality american . refreshing yet has some malt backbone . not much hop but the tad we have is floral . sweetens as it warms . light bodied and seems to get flat quickly . even so the very last sips actually get tastier . much better than green beer .,appearance,0.9,1
pours and awkward pinkish red with a little bit of fizz that i cant even call a head . no lacing . the smell is fruits . a lot of fruits . berries and more sweet fruits . the taste is the same . fruity fruity fruity . also very grainy with malt and a slight hop bitterness . average mouthfeel . way way way too sweet to be very drinkable .,appearance,0.4,0
typical macro lager . i actually prefer this over corona for two reasons . brown bottle less chance for a skunked brew cheaper than corona . pours a clear maize . much like urine but with a less of a head no pun intended . smell is average for a macro lager not much of anything . that s actually a positive statement . beats the heck out of the nasty astringent scent that you get from mgd . mouthfeel is average as well . better than bud or bud lite . seems like it is not quite carbonated as much as the american macro brews . drinkability is good . in some cases it is even excellent such as the drive from the airport in cabo san lucas to the resorts about an hour drive . let the taxi driver actually command the vehicle . just sit back relax and plan some deep sea fishing for the next day .,appearance,0.4,0
had on tap at the fff brew pub . tried the beer on its own but most of this review is after adding the chipotle pineapple syrup . the syrup is extremely sweet and should n t be drank on its own . would probably recommend not pouring the entire syrup into the beer unless you want the beer to be really sweet . i poured the whole thing in there not knowing . a very hazy bright gold color absolutely no head at all . really i was n t watching the bartender pour the beer and a minute later when i was looking at it there was absolutely zero head . you ca n t even swirl this around to get a hint of carbonation . this fact did n t change after adding the syrup . very strange . s very very sour and citrusy . not much change after adding the syrup . t extremely sour and sweet beer almost like biting into a lime . hard not to squench your face sour . after adding the syrup this changed completely to almost taste like an orange guava and pineapple mimosa . you could also describe it as an orange pineapple sweet tart . but what makes this beer special is the spicy chili kick that you get in the back of your mouth . very entertaining . m a champagne sort of feel with a prickly crisp carbonation . sort of like a belgian beer too . i was really surprised that a beer with absolutely no head and almost no hint of visual carbonation actually had above average carbonation . o this was one of the more interesting beers that i ve ever drank i have to say . if i did n t know it was beer i would n t have thought it was beer . in that way if you enjoy things likes new glarus wisconsin red or raspberry tart this is a similarly enjoyable super sweet fruity beer .,appearance,0.3,0
jet black in color with a large milk chocolate head . its aroma is roasty and chocolaty . the flavor is just as stated above roasty and finishes with a wonderful smooth chocolate taste . its a perfect balance between sweet and bitter chocolate . the mouth feel is medium in body and is mildly carbonated . it is also a bit sticky on the tongue . it is delicious and dangerously drinkable . i will have to get more for sure . if you like stouts get this one and dont be afraid of the sticker price its worth it .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very light and clear stale orange color with lots of carbonation and no head . light fruity aroma fresh apples and oranges . very sweet and pungent oranges with some grapefruit . palate is very sweet and syrupy with some honey sweetness and thick viscosity . alcohol is extremely well hidden behind the big sweet syrupy malt palate with some honey and melon hints . finishes clean with some fresh fruit . full and viscose syrupy on the tongue with warm apple cider alcohol . despite high abv this was fairly easy to drink . great big beer with lots of sweetness .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance could easily be confused with a miller lite very pale yellow with a frothy white head that instantly fizzles away . aroma is beer with notes of cooked canned corn and hot metal . flavor is an unbearable mix of overcooked canned veggies crackers and a ferrous metallic twang followed by bitter nondescript hops . smacks of nasty ringwood yeast . an all around drainpour . body is light fizzy and nothing special . gross one of the worst mh beers i ve had . i bought the joe s garage pack cuz it looked fun . the only redeeming brew in here is the h.i.p.a. which is great . i m beginning to realize that mh beers are just gimicky uninspired beers with interesting names . if they put half as much effort into the actual brewing as the labels and names the beers may actual be palatable .,appearance,0.4,0
body was a crystal clear copper color . a half inch light cream colored head shrank slowly to coat the top . slightly above average carbonation bubbling to top . lacing in a thin complete ring . off balance malt aroma alternates betweek strength and weakness . a light plastic aroma taints the bread crust aroma . finish has a slight hops quality but again alternates with plastic . malt sweetness on the tongue . a bitter effect takes taste over as the flavor shifts on the tongue . flavors are a nice balance but have a subdued not quite watered down strength . watery body . a very strong burst of carbonation moves the flavors around on the tongue . definitly not the best in style . obviously goes well with a german meal . lack of strength is the biggest drawback in flavor . average offering that you would do better to pass up in favor of others on the shelf .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from the bottle into my founders snifter a black as can be but where is the head . there are a few bubbles here and there but not really any head to speak of even when swirling it . s dark malts provide tons of mollasses roast and chocolate notes but i am picking up a lot of vanilla and coffee . smells like it ll be kinda syrupy and sweet t nice coffee flavor mingles with some roast and dark chocolate notes . not picking up on the booze at all . the coffee notes definitely compliment rather than dominate . m heavy body . no carbonation . i think i got a bad bottle . kind of a bummer because i think this beer could be much better with some carbonation d despite the lack of carbonation this is still a pretty good beer . i think i will have to try another bottle and see if it is carbonated . i really like the coffee flavors and the vanilla notes .,appearance,0.4,0
i poured this one from a oz brown bottle into a shaker pint glass . thanks go out to dgb for sending this in a recent trade . a this ale poured a very clear golden color filtered i would say with a fairly low carbonation release and a white head . the head dropped to zero very quickly and did not leave any lacing behind . s though i found the aroma of this beer to be very subtle and clean i did note some nice west coast grapefruit pine hops and a honeylike malt sweetness in the background . like i said though very subdued . t flavor is where this one started to shine for me . for an american pale ale weighing in under abv i thought it was very balanced and flavorful . the sweetness of the malt played perfectly against the citrusy hop profile . there was even a light floral character to the hops that added some complexity . finished dry with a small but pleasant hop aftertaste . mf light bodied with a medium carbonation . just enough actually to give a bit of crispness on the tongue . d overall i found this to be a really well made and flavorful ale . drinkability was extremely high . i could session this one all day and enjoy every minute of it .,appearance,0.6,1
ml can poured in a pint glass . thanks to my buddy scott for the beer . clear dark brown with ruby highlights . dark beige foamy head is inch on the pour and slowly recedes to a thin cap . spots of lacing . aroma is malty woody and slightly sweet . subtle but alluring . malty with a nutty undertone with hints of wood and caramel . wet finish is brief with little to no aftetaste . thin and watery for a brown ale . mild carbonation . a decent brown ale . lacks some complexity and the mouthfeel hurts the overall presentation and drinkability but a decent brew none the less .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up a sixer at casanova s on my way back to chicago from minneapolis . crazy what they ll make imperial now a days . excited to try this though . drank from a crystal wine glass since i m moving and it s the only glass not packed . appearance pours a lightly yellowish orange with a small fizzy head that is off white and disappears rather quickly . not a speck of head is left leaving the beer not looking much like beer . smell very fruity and slightly spicy with like the bottle says notes of peach and apricot with flecks of pineapple and tart green apples . a bit of yeast adds more spice and a bit of earth . slightly sweet smelling as well as a soft bready malt hides in the background . taste starts with a green apple like tartness that is not exactly puckering but a sharp wake up call for sure . slightly bitter in the back of the mouth with a light bit of fruit consisting of pineapple and lemon . the yeast might add a bit of earthiness but nothing crazy . maybe even a hint of grass but not a peep out of the alcohol . after reading a few reviews i thought it would be more prominent . mouthfeel light and crisp with some sharp champaign like carbonation . drinkability very tasty and quite easy drinking . its not exactly what i expected and i m surprised to see grains of paradise in here . but good none the less . glad i picked up a four pack .,appearance,0.6,1
i picked up this pint on a whim since i usually go with a belgian double or triple this looked interesting and i wanted to try something new . when i logged in to beer advocate i could n t beleive it got the highest rating for its style lucky me im in for a treat . my first brew of the style so please bear with me on this one . appearance nothing special but poured to an amazingly bubbly tall finger head with a dark amber brown fig like tinted body . high carbonation only revealed under the light . smell fruits grains breads and malts quite beckoning . taste just as the nose indicated but more complex . the most prevalent fruit being banana and i detect a tabocco like undertone in a good way . now i want to say the finish had some bite which surpirsed me for i did not detect it on the nose well done . the closest beer to a belgian i ve tried . mouthfeel thick and creamy but not overdone due to the high carbonation playing around in the mouth . drinkability for me not quite a sipper yet not quite a chugger . a perfect whole hearted beer perfect for simply enjoying . or perhaps for desert . i will definitely purchase more of these in the future and will try others in this style to compare . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
as far as belgian strong dark ales go this is the bench mark . i ve tried to find one that comes close but for the availability and abv i just ca n t find anything better and more satisfying a dark amber brown light tan head s maple beautiful but not over powered sweetness . light alcohol note slight cherriness t matching taste hits up front cherries after taste alcohol note barely present m medium but soft carbonation d as much as i love it its a sipper but the taste stays .,appearance,1.0,1
from the fl . oz . bottle . sampled on february . it pours straw yellow . not what i expect from man amber . nothing dark about it at all . lots of fizzy white head that diminishes in short order . the aroma is very sweet and sugary with some malts on the nose . little in the way of hops . the mouthfeel is pretty thin but i would not call it watered down . the taste is kind of flat . it s noted elements are sweet caramel and sugar and it ends on the tart side . it was not all that great .,appearance,0.4,0
out of a bomber this beer was a true opaque black color . the three finger wood brown head was billowing at first . the retention was very good it soon became a fluffy cap that also left very good consistent lacing . the aroma was quite spicy peppery and semi sweet . i detected notes of wood hemp like hops herbal hops roasted malt and caramel malt . the flavors started semi sweet with caramel malt light chocolate malt before going into lots of spice white pepper and light coffee . the flavors were so spicy it almost had hints of capsicum in it . the mouthfeel was creamy and a little oily the body full and the carbonation a touch high which added to the spiciness .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a bottle of this and thought about aging it but well you know how that goes . so i poured it into the glass and was greeted with a very dark brown liquid along with a small off white head . some strings of sticky lacing were left in it s wake . the aroma was of nuts and alcohol . i wo n t pretend that i picked up anything else besides that . tasted also quite nutty with the alcohol bite . i did enjoy the fact that this was a beer topped off by a stone bottle cap that was n t on the hoppy side . perhaps nogne and jp managed a way to balance things out a bit . whatever the case it tasted good . this one had a thick and smooth mouthfeel . very creamy much like a fine belgian . despite it s high abv this is an easy beer to drink . sure it s a sipper but after finishing the bottle it beckoned me back for more . a nice collaboration between the three breweries .,appearance,0.6,1
quick visit to beerbuddy rvdoorn last night to pick up some stuff . no plans to stay but when he offered me a struise beer i did n t know yet . . well . why refuse . a poured into a wv glass . a hazy dark yellow color with a head that i missed since i looked in another direction for seconds while rvdoorn poured the beer . s it s rather fruity something herbal and clearly a dark candi sugar sweetness . t wow the taste of fresh yellow fruits . similarities with the westmalle extra . dark candi sugar again orange zest . the slowly growing bitternest makes the orange sensation almost a grapefruit one . m low carbonation with a dry finish . a light but very pleasant body . d just great . could go with this beer whole night .,appearance,0.6,1
dry hopped rye saison one of those beers i have dreamed about lets see how it turned out . appearance pours out a clear copper color with two thick fingers of off white head . good retention and some sticky lace left down the glass . smell lots of citrus and floral notes . caramel a little bit doughy and yeasty . some muddled rye in their too . i suppose it smells like it should but the rye isnt as bright as i was expecting . taste very doughy up front but sort of plain lacking the rye quality and spicy yeast . then it turns floral and slightly citrus your more classic saison flavor notes . a little lemon and fairly grassy . some caramel and raison . then the rye is noticed on the finish again not very vibrant . mouthfeel dull rather syrupy . lacks the liveliness typically found in the style . overall a disappointment for me the rye addition retracted more than anything . there is a lot going on but it doesnt all come together very well . i love saisons and rye beers but this was ok at best .,appearance,0.8,1
this porter is the darkest beer brewed at waimea and dark it is . the pakala porter pours as black as a night out on the beach away from the lights of eastern kaua i . the pakala s quarter inch head quickly reduces leaving some lacing behind but on a night like this au natural is what is really called for . moving in close the pakala offers up a strong coffee roasted malt fragrance and invites the first sip . taking the initiative i raise the pint to my lips and let the initial hop bitterness wash over my tongue . this brew deserves more that a brief flirtation to be appreciated it is to be savored . the immediate brashness of the hop profile soon gives way to a decadent dark chocolate aftertaste with a bit of espresso burnt toast hinting toward this porter s english roots . the aggressive mouthfeel of the pakala demands attention but for those daring enough to ride it out this beer tastes better the longer it is on the tongue .,appearance,0.6,1
part of my ongoing quest to try beers from all over the place that i just never get a chance to try . this one was served cold and poured into a pint glass consumed on . the pour was the best part by far . rich amber in color and very clear with a big towering head of white foam on the top that settled down very nicely into a thin pillow with nice side lacing . went in for a whiff and thats when it seemed to go wrong for me . wet cardboard light fruit but off . lots of grain and a hint of corn coming through on the smell not sure what is going on here but i push on to take a taste of what may lie underneath . i find a mess again . light grassy hops loads of grain and a musky bread like malt flavor that really just goes nowhere . light feel and very carbonated but it just wasnt doing it for me . could be refreshing but the taste just misses its target overall i would skip over this one if it came my way again . just seems to need a good bit more work before it is a finished product .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured into my terrapin brewery glass a this has a beautiful color . it pours a golden honey color with a white head that leaves residue as you drink . carbonation bubble rise after every sip in a continuous stream s very strong smell of hops and marley . it s a pleasant smell but a bit too bitter for my taste t biting alcohol taste as it hits the back of your throat . the taste really stays with you after you swallow . the hops hit you early and stay with you long after you are through with the beer . m very bitter aftertaste that diminishes the initial taste and smell of the beer d it s a good beer to have with food but not a very drinkable beer over all for me,appearance,0.9,1
this has to be the cheapest beer on the planet not counting oz of malt liquor . . for a pack . . for a dirty thirty . there s a reason why this stuff is sold incredibly cheap and it s not in the taste that s for sure . color is kitchen sink yellow and almost silvery metallic looking . nothing at all impressive . there s no smell until you taste it . it s weird but there s barely anything coming out of the mouth hole . taste is practically nonexistant . it tastes like air as it s pretty light to where it could just turn into thin air . certainly taste goes out the window here . it takes a whole can of this stuff to get at least somewhat of a mouthfeel on it . why do you think it s the perfect beer to shotgun . nothing impressive at all here . unless you enjoy drinking air or partying i d avoid this in favor of other beers . this is definitely for the cheapest at heart and the ones who want the party never to stop .,appearance,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . no bottled date except for a mish mash of letters and numbers . a pours a clear orange ish amber color with a billowy off white head that is sticking to every inch of the glass . superb retention . s flowery lemon with honeyed corn meal t hoppy dryness with a considerable malt backbone of honeyed corn . m solid carbonation with a superb balance of bitter sweet influences . d a fine beer that i would gladly choose over m c b . solid flavors with a good balance to it . of these wouldnt be that hard to finish .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this into my mug . color was a hazy golden color with a tightly tiny bubbled heading that left great lacing and a nice white covering until the very end . smell is of toasted malts and a somewhat soggy bread aroma . the hops pops it head up to say hello . taste is overly bitter . the citric hop taste to this is unreal . i understand trying to make a hoppy beer but damn this is was to acidic.to me if this had a bit more of a body to somewhat mask the insanely acidic hoppiness this could be and excellent beer . mouth is again very acidic with excellent carbonation . light bodied believe it or not and a palate torching hoppy feel that is left lingering for a long while . drink is a little much on the acidic side . not really my cup of beer . i ve read alot of reviews saying how badly carbonated this beer is i must ask that these people re try this beer.to me this is the best looking ipa around . as it leaves incredible lacing and a lovely looking heading all the way down to the last sip .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a white head which dissipated quickly . clear apple juice gold color . smells mildy of sour apple . taste is a fairly clean and tart green apple and truly it s like you just bit into a fresh one . it s not nearly as sweet as i anticipated and for that reason it stands completely opposite the last apple beer i tried which was more like apple pie . the sour of the lambic style comes through nicely in the end . a classy and refreshing fruit beer .,appearance,0.6,1
had this one on tap at the dfh ale house in fairfax va . it pours a hazy dark red orange color with a small white head that had little retention and mild lacing . aroma is pretty strong with citric juicy hops and honey malt . taste follows nose somewhat with citric piney and juicy hops backed by honey sweet caramel malt . a little grassy finish and very low bitterness . the medium body hides well the abv . carbonation is high . overall a nice imperial ipa with good malt backbone but i still think min is better .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice thick creamy head . off white . slightly billowy about and slowly drops . leaves thick coating on the sides . looks sticky . head really sticks around . orange mixed with copper . very natural . not bright orange . i think this is as good looking as an ipa gets . s piney resin . grapefruit citrus . some earthiness . t a slight syrup sweetness followed by a lacerating hop bitterness and grapefruit . slightly medicinal . bitterness stays on the tongue . this is a grapefruit beer with just enough maltiness to shine through and makes its presence known . not at all a dry ipa . for me this is the maximum maltiness i want in an ipa . just a hint of cloyingness . m medium mouthfeel . high end of medium for carbonation . i think it s a great american ipa . it s not exactly what i want but it s a great ipa and pretty close .,appearance,1.0,1
a true definition of exceptional . great head that retains some of its head throughout the pint . lacing was also exceptional . a very attractive beer . s little bland but still good . a sweet malt smell where a good level of hops was also present . t good ale it was pleasant drink but the whole time i was trying to figure out the style . a definate hybrid m heavier than i thought . as you swallow the tastes develop greatly . d surprisingly drinkable for the abv but by no means a session beer and one that i would not mind revisiting but i like others more .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy apricot hue in appearance suspended particles . tall fluffy white head with good retention . things pick up in the aroma light bready malt marmalade like fruity tart sweetness . light bready malt in the flavour grapefruit and orange in the middle and what seems like mild ginger around the finish ginger and bready malt lingers in the finish . quite full bodied for a lager rounded and lightly carbonated . not pretty to look at but it works a tasty flavoured lager that delivers and offers something different i d go back for more .,appearance,0.6,1
a very pleasant beer . color is an absolutely gorgeous golden amber that promises an excellent brew . aroma is hoppy and pleasant . flavor is hoppy with some bitterness not much on complexity but nice . smooth and tingly it works by itself or as an accompaniment to a meal . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
i had lunch at mishawaka during my holiday travels . this beer poured an opaque black with an exceedingly abundant head . this beer seeped out of the tap and it took a few minutes to fill my uk pint glass . aroma was a faint chocolate malt smell . taste is very dry and also pretty good . it is a strong coffee taste with a lingering bitterness . mouthfeel is heavy and somewhat astringent due to the dryness of this beer . definitely recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a very deem amber color with not quite a half inch of head very nice . s very earthy with maybe a hint of coffee . t lots of flavors here . figs plum and coffee come to mind first followed by a bit of yeast and a definite alcohol presence that is n t overpowering . reminds me of founder s porter . m a bit thick but goes down well . d definitely a good beer but not something i think i could drink more than maybe two of .,appearance,1.0,1
me and my wife had dinner arcadia last night . i saw on the board that there was a double imperial chocolate stout being served and i nearly creamed my pants here i am thinking rogue chocolate stout . well wow i do n t think i have ever been so disappointed by a beer . the appearance was nice but that was about it . the flavor was borderline repulsive drink this beer next to a rogue chocolate stout and tell me how u give this beer anything higher than a c . . . . the mouthfeel was also very uncomfortable . calling this a double imperial stout is travesty it tasted more like a skunked milwaukee s best with food coloring in it .,appearance,0.7,1
got a th keg for my girlfriend s birthday this weekend . not enough people drank up on saturday night so here i am with the horrible duty of trying to finish it off . what a shame . pours a pretty golden amber color topped by a huge thick creamy white head . tons of lacing gets left on the glass as the head forms giant peaks and valleys on its descent . i ve never seen a more perfect looking beer . aroma of spicy floral hops with a decent sized malt backbone holding it together . palate is dominated by spicy peppery hops with a hint of pine . lightly sweet malt prevents the hops from completely taking over . body is substantial and a little sticky . i ve had more than a few pints over the past couple of days and i ca n t say that there s a more enjoyable beer around in terms of quality and drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes eye mahagony in color with deep red garnet hightlights . looks very nice . from what i can tell the beer is very clear . i can see through it when the light is behind it but only the bulb and that brings out the deep red hues . head formation and retention are great . a creamy frothy light tan head sits atop this brew with a nice head about of a finger . sheets of lace mark where this beer has been in the glass . nose overall dark aroma . not too much coming through on that . maple syrup is noticeable it lends a certain sweetness too this brew . candied aromas come from the addition of both maple and birtch syrup . mostly sweet candied tones some malt is there to back it up but i m really getting a strong almost candy coating from candied apples . also chocolate now some malts are coming through . chocolate tones are in the back but its not like a chocolate malt deal more like the chocolate aroma from southern tier s choklat . overall the aroma is nice but i think some more complexity could n t hurt . good but not mind blowing . tongue definitely bitterness from heavily roasted or black malts they balance out the sweetness of this beer . alcohol is evident and also helps to the balance out the sweetness . dry almost woody character to this beer . maybe its just another side of the alcohol . though . all in all its pretty hard to describe kinda like bsda meets a dry american double stout yet there s not nearly enough dark fruit to call it a bsda and not enough roasted character just enough to aid in balance to call it a stout . .well i guess it could place well in the american double stout category . but its really just out there . a specialty beer . definitely nothing really belgian about it besides the high abv . maybe a touch of dark fruit . dates . again good but nothing real special . glad i got to try this one time specialty brew but were it seasonal i doubt i d be excited or actively seek it out again . sure its worth it but not something i d see myself readily going after again were it available each year . feel and drinkability pretty heavy on the palate . cabonation is low and the body is overall thick and smooth . warms a bit as it goes down . definitely one that i m enjoying though more than one oz bottle would be hard to drink . this is one to sip on over the course of a night day etc . glad i got to try it but like i said before there s nothing all that great about it to make me want to buy another bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew poured a medium head of fine to large light brown bubbles that left a fair lacing . it had an opaque black brown body that was more like a stout than a bock . its medium strength malt and roasted caramel arroma was very nice indeed . its palate was very smooth and it gad a plesant malt fore and after taste .,appearance,0.4,0
a beautiful copper color . bubbly . great off white head . s pale malt . light grass . very light on nose . t fresh bread . piny fresh bitterness . dirt . m dry . fresh bitterness . o a good beer . not sure if it s a winter warmer . might drink again .,appearance,0.9,1
a clear dark orange ammber with a small white head that quickly fades to nothing . minimal lacing . s smells oaky and malty . almost a spoiled grain smell . musty . t m medium bodied up front with a soapy carbonation . some malts and hops but nothing definitive . watery finish . this is definitely one of the worst craft brews i ve ever tasted . i ve had it on tap and in the bottle before but nothing s changed .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle that was named after the brave soldiers of the carignan salires regiment and their traditional black hats . the carignan salires regiment was one of the first french regular troops in canada to settle hostilities with the iroquois and one of the first to wear to wear a uniform in the french army . the small oval label does n t show any cool battle scene with the iroquois . instead the label depicts lt. general alexander de prouville sieur de tracy pointing the way for his carignan salires regiment to battle the iroquois . also in the label you see some of his soldiers carrying their muskets over their shoulders and somebody carrying a french canadian flag . directly behind lt. general alexander de prouville sieur de tracy . this is another unibroue label that does n t disappoint my eyes . there is a black back label that talks about the picture on the label picture of the proper glassware government warning address of unibroue and a best before date that can be clearly seen which mine is best before . no need to decipher anything just a simple date . appearance when poured into a snifter it appears that the color of the beer is as black as the carignan salires regiment hats were but in reality the beer s color was more of a dark murky brown color with yeast particles . the head of foam made up for the color . the head of foam was beige in color and at least a finger . when it receded it left some beige foamy rings and a bare minimum amount of beige lace around the glass . it s too bad the carignan salires regiment did n t wear murky brown hats because then it would have match the color of this beer perfectly . smell let s just say that it smelled a little better than fighting soldiers in the field that have n t had a bath in quite some time . the majority of the aroma was just the yeast . behind that was some diluted juicy fruits a hint of spices and a spatter of hops . there were some times that the juicy fruits smelled good but that was few and far apart . that s too bad because i thought the aroma would have smelled better than this . taste i was hoping to write this nice detailed paragraph about how wonderful the taste of this beer was going to be but not this time . it was just as disappointing as the smell . i thought the roasted malt was going to balance nicely with the hops and juicy fruits but instead the miniature taste of burnt malts blended in with the majority taste the yeast . beside that there was n t much else in this beer . i could only taste a small amount of bitter hops and a minuscule amount of fruits . i wish there was more but there is n t . i guess it could have been worse but by how much . mouthfeel it was extremely light in fact it was way too light for my taste and there was only a small aftertaste of yeast and bitter hops . to be honest from a taste like this beer had i knew the mouthfeel was n t going to be good and i was right . it was too light with little or no mouthfeel . drinkability it was n t a drain pour but let me say that i was happy when it was done . it was not definitely not one of unibroue s best work . i sure hope not all of these chambly noires are like this and my bottle is just a rare bad tasting one . if they are all like this then i would be mad that brave soldiers like the carignan salires regiment would be on the label of this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
the little brother of tusker . a more flavorful version of the standby and in a smaller bottle . appearance gt yellow lively . slightly darker than standard tusk . clear . creamy white head . lovely . smell gt strong grain . slight metal . hmmm taste gt very flavorful . better than tusker because it is both more complex and more refreshing . tastes of fresh grain slightly bitter . no hang at all . mouf gt hmmm . ca n t describe . my notes said irony i am guessing it leaves your mouth feeling something akin to the sensation of eating spinach . . drinkability gt i like spinach so i guess the mouf did n t bother me too much . still became my standby beer most days on safari .,appearance,1.0,1
a deep dark walnut in color with mahogany red edges . a busty foamy cap on top . head is monstrous . not only is the head big its retention is just as good . head was a soft tan cappuccino color with craters mounds and dense chunks forming all the while leaving a bleary coating of lace . a very good look to this one s i am having a bit of trouble grasping this one but had no problem realizing this one is sweet and rich . dark roasted malts chocolates and caramel and i swear a whiff of dull cinnamon . t a very rich offering overall . roasted malts are drenched in rich chocolates molasses and spiced licorice . malts are augmented by a gust of smokiness from time to time . aftertaste has a little bit of doughy brownies to it i could see this on ice cream with cheesecake or with strawberries . as it warms the flavor profile is even better and tackles vanilla and coffee flavors in the mix of the beer left and at i am feeling soft and fuzzy already . only downfall is alcohol notes start to bite through . barely m rich profile is paired nicely with a creamy delicate and full body . super light on carbonation and finish is coming through with a gentle woodiness d this is a extremely drinkable beer but in reasonable quantities . this is another beer that i bought on a whim and boy i am excited by my random precision in choice . great dessert offering and might be to sweet for some . i dig it .,appearance,1.0,1
i had a few ounces of this on tap around a month ago but only remember that i found it to be too hoppy for an english style barleywine . we shall see what the bottled version brings to the table . a slightly redder than amber body that s fairly transparent . white head does n t get much past one finger before receding with minimal lacing . s there s a sweetness right at the start but it gives way to tropical hoppy notes soon after . odd for an english style . alcohol phenols are also present . t starts off alright again with the sweetness but things take a turn for the worse after this . towards the middle some of that tropical hops flavor comes in as well as hops bitterness far too much of it for an english style barleywine . alcohol comes in at the middle as well and dominates through the end accompanied by a tingling burning sensation in my mouth that i am not at all fond of . aftertaste is alcohol and bitterness . m it could be worse i guess . i d say that thicker would be better but not with these flavors . those burning pricks at the end of each sip do n t help anything either . d i would have been more than happy to stop after a couple of sips . blech . i do n t really understand why this is n t classified as an american style barleywine the hops are much more dominant than the malts . regardless of which category it belongs in this is a poor beer . i have a few more of these which i will age but i m not expecting great things . a very disappointing beer from a brewery i usually enjoy .,appearance,0.8,1
very dark ruby body almost black . dark tan crema . aroma is very light of sweet bock maltyness smokeyier than most german bock s i have had . taste is same as aroma with a touch of chocolate . decent finish mouth feel is really thin at first with overly aggressive carbonation . i love this brewery and wanted to love this beer but just couldnt get into it .,appearance,0.8,1
a golden yellow hazy body with some white head that thinned out to a film and left some miniscule lacing . s lots of citrusy pineappley fruits coming through even a little sweet red apple aroma . light malts crackerlike . tropical hops really dominate this nose . t hops still retain their tropical identity with a more bitter kick than the nose . m lively carbonation with a wet slick feel . o very solid english pale ale almost ventures into ipa category .,appearance,0.6,1
back story a major men s publication stuff magazine printed the best american beers a couple of months ago . the validity of the list is and whether they are truly the best beers is highly debatable . whether or not they were actually the best my friend richey and i made it a goal to try all . the only rules were the two of us had to drink the beer in each other s presence for it to get checked of the list . to make a long story short utopias was on the list . we found a bottle on ebay shelled out the dough and it arrived a few days later . appearance dark in color . deep brownish crimson . dark rusty in color . smell very strong . this does not smell like beer . it smells more like a brandy or other after dinner alcohol . it has a very spicy odor . taste this does not taste like beer either . it has a more brandy like flavor . i taste spice . a cinnamon flavor is stron and i even pick up a hint of cloves . this is not for the macro brew fan . this is not a session beer . there is an alcohol taste but it is not overpowering . mouthfeel smooth and thick . it feels good in the mouth . warming . drinkability considering the alcohol content it was surprisingly drinkable . you could taste the alcohol so if you do n t like hard liquor you may not like this . as mentioned before this is not a session beer . the label describes the best way to drink it and think it is accurate room temperature we chilled it too and i preferred it chilled in small or oz portions .,appearance,1.0,1
had this out of a can poured into a red cup the only acceptable way this beer should ever really be consumed in drinking games specifically along the lines of beer pong . i feel bad even rating this beer and part of me says let well enough be as everything you can imagine a crappy macro cheap lgiht macro lager to be this bee is . it s as pale yellow as they come with a rather gross looking head and carbonation up the wazoo . i do n t even really know what i tasted outside of metal tap water and a rice style malt . to say it safely there are much much better options out there for quality but then again you get what you pay for . a pack for dollars only gets you so much and doing anything with this beer other than straight pounding it is to do yourself an incredible diservice to your beer loving palate . at a college party this stuff is unavoidable but serves its purpose as a highly poundable flavorless piss .,appearance,0.3,0
they serve imperial pints at the sailfish but have a tendency to pour them short in the glass . this pilsner starts as a frail yellow beer with white airy suds . it is exceptionally clear in a manner that works well for the style . but it s also a bit too sulfury in the aroma and taste . and despite an advance sweetness it tastes over hopped and strained . the hops are too aggressive to achieve the dry cleanliness a pilsner aspires to . the touch of butter in the nose does n t work at all .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation poured into a tulip glass from a brown oz . bottle with no best by date . described on the bottle as malt beverage brewed with cherry concentrate . malt beverage . . a dark chocolate color with heavy tan head and minimal lacing . s some burnt malts with a background of cherry and chocolate scents . t m very watery for a stout . light bodied . when it first hits there is a nice stout flavor for only a split second then it fades instantly with a bitter cherry taste . finishes dry with a dark chocolate type flavor . it looked and sounded good when i saw this beer on the shelf . thank goodness i only bought a single to try first . it s okay . not the worst fruit flavored beer i ve ever had . . but close .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bomber into a st arnolds maas . i got it in kc on a trip and brought it home with me . the cage snapped when i was unwinding it but that had no significant effect . pour was exceptional . the head rose faster than expected and shot over the top of the mug but it did n t overflow . i got a short pillar of wobbly head that jiggled like jell o before subsiding into smooth puffs over straw colored body . the smell is spicy and tart just like a saison should be but otherwise unremarkable . the taste comes in the three very distinct phases . the initial hit subdued with a hint of piney hops . the middle is spicy and full easy on the malt moderate hoppiness . the finish is smooth and lasting with a smooth malty sweetness and a slight hint of hoppy resin just enough to support the finish without overwhelming the taste . it s notably smooth on the initial hit i almost want to say it s slimy but it s not bad it just feels like it has more body . that gets broken by an even release of carbonation and hoppiness that releases the taste to a crisp finish . a very good brew overall .,appearance,1.0,1
makes a great presentation with three fingers of light tan head that sticks around for a good bit . the lacing does n t totally stick well to the glass but that s typical for the style yo . body wise it s clearly filtered and is light copper amber in color . the aroma is pretty much caramel dominant with very slight metallic aromas like that of pennies . the taste is a little thin with husky grains and slight herbal finish . mouth feel wise this brew is well crafted . prickly carbonation brings good crispness and the alcohol is hidden with zero warmness from the higher abv which leads this brew to be highly drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
a amazing head retention on the big white head that is very sticky body is gold body with red tints . s lots of brett going on notes of bubblegum tropical fruit cotton candy . t again big brett quality . that band aid medicinal quality with tropical fruit sweetness . there is a hop pine and citrus hop quality as well . the brett flavor lingers along with some bitterness from the hops . m big carbonation on a medium body . d carbonation on this one is crazy an interesting beer to try but probably not something i d go back to very often .,appearance,1.0,1
the color is pale yellow with good carbonation . a small creamy head leaves only a small ring after only a few minutes . the aroma has an overall mild strength and consists of sweet macro smell with a faint trace of hops . the flavor is sweet and corny with just a hint of hops that i could be imagining . an off flavor comes into play towards the finish and gets worse as the beer warms up . this works only as a thirst quincher i would only pick this up again if i were dying of thrist in panama .,appearance,0.4,0
my first for appearance and it s well deserved . the head was ample and fluffy . the lacing as intricate as a snowflake . the body a rich gold slightly cloudy . the mouthfeel was chewy and soft which was n t surprising judging by the fluffy head . i could smell a strong alcohol taste before i took my sip . the taste was balanced between tart and sweet at first and then seesawed mostly toward tartness as i finished . there were some hints of fruits and malt to add just a tinge of complexity . i think that the strength of the tartness diminished the drinkability a bit but if there had been another waiting in my fridge when i was done i still would have put it out of its misery .,appearance,1.0,1
i feel duped . the wax seal the rockin artwork and the premium price gave me high expectations for this one . a s the deception continues . appearance and smell are both top notch . pine needles and malt sweetness glide along with an alcohol smell that is apparent but not unpleasant . t m d . what . why . the sexy bottle the look the smell . what happened . is this some kind of sick joke . not terrible i guess . i certainly finished the whole thing but would never pay for it again . too sweet . too much alcohol jumps through even for a . oddly oily mouthfeel . coating but not in the good way you get with other better iipa s .,appearance,1.0,1
a orange type of color with a nice head . s has a fruity smell l t very bitter taste like grapefruit and i do n t like grapefruit . wou m bitter d l would n t mind drinking it every xmas . i only had a small glass of it but you need to like the bitter taste of grapefruit to enjoy this .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a very hazy golden color . straight off the bat this looks like a wheat ale if you ask me . a white cap sits on top with good retention but has a slight lack of lacing . the nose is much more malty than hoppy . i only get faint stale ish hops with a pretty assertive sweet malt character . i personally like my ipa s hoppier which is probably why i m not a huge fan of english ipa s so i have to knock off some points for the lack of hop character . same as the nose maltier than hoppy with a light english barleywine like maltiness that dominates throughout . mouthfeel is medium and smooth not much of a lingering aftertaste . drinkability is ok. not my favorite ipa but a decent one . next time i try this i ll try a fresher bottle this one was too old bottled . yikes .,appearance,0.9,1
ok at long last i took the splash and actually took a can of this from my mom in law . . bad idea to pour this as it looks like urine.and the wispy effect of the lace adds to the impression . smell is virtually non existent.maybe some sweetness from the malts . the taste though while bland and insipid isnt too bad for a light beer . .mostly sweet malts.no hop discenable . way too carbonated in the mouth for my tastes . i suppose this isnt quite as bad as i expected.if pressed i could drink this at a family bbq .just or though .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a dark copper color with nice thin head . has a moderate toasty malt smell a little milder than expected but still nice . it s highly carbonated and and has a slightly bitter aftertaste . goes down smooth and is rich and full bodied . i d have this quite often if i had the chance but unfortunately i wo n t it in my area . guess i ll have to have my brother in ashburn to pick me up another six pack .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from bottle to give it an honest try . very pale in color which is backed up by the very pale taste . poures a nice inch head not much lacing and the head disappears quickly . not much to review very little color very little fragrance very little taste . the positive is that it doesn taste vile like miller lite or budweiser does . the worst thing i can say is that its always in the fridge damn wife .,appearance,0.3,0
simpler not early times pilsner oz . bottle with no freshness date poured into an american pint glass . a one and a half finger white fizzy head that actually lasts pretty well . not much retention but that s normal for the style i feel . body is a bit dark at a light caramel without much yellow on it . s lots of wet grass and green apple tiny bit of lemon tang some sweetish pale malt notes . no off aromas i could detect nothing even sulfuric . clean and crisp smelling . t similar to the nose very similar except with an added sour vinegar off the grassiness that complemented the green apple notes well . definite noble hop bitterness present here . also had a decent malt kick in the center of the profile before the ultra clean finish . maybe a bit of cooked corn in there from dms but i did n t catch much . some metallic notes do come through not in an obtrusive way but they should n t be there . m d mouthfeel s crisp with very lively bubbles . nothing astringent or thin coming through . drinkability takes a knock because a beer this thin should have a lower abv in my opinion or a bigger taste profile but that does n t fit the style . not sure why everyone s beefing on this beer maybe it s that it s miscast as a macro lager . i d put it more in the range of a czech pilsner tasted like pilsner urquell to me except fresher and thus better . kind of a hobo s duvel without any of the manic yeast or deceptive bulk on its grain . anyway at or bucks a sixer i m not complaining . went great with buffalo wings and hockey on the tube .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear orange with a two fingers worth of fluffy head that subsided quickly . there is a nice citrus hop aroma with some pine . taste has an initial bitterness that finishes with a hoppy sweetness . a good bit of lacing down the glass . this is a great tasting dipa . there s a great balance between the malt and hops that showcases a hop dominated flavor that is not overbearing . there is a warm smooth finish which is preceded by a slight prickle from the carbonation on the front of the tongue . this is a highly drinkable beer that masks the alcohol well . another great beer in the smuttynose big beer series .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle . here s hoping this one is better than the peche . a vigorous pour yields a dark hazed copper beer with virtually no head and no sign of carbonation . certainly looks like an unblended lambic . apple cider vinegar initially hits the nose . some wet leather . wet dog . a bit of butterscotch y diacetyl . then . acetone . and lots of it . paint thinner all the way baby . taking a deep whiff it s actually kin of nostril stinging actually . wow . this one smelled much better straight out of the fridge . the beer tastes like unflavored cough syrup . aspirin . nail polish remover . oily apple cider vinegar . ugh . not quite as bad as the peche but really close to being as awful . greasy and oily on the tongue with a spicy hot and damn near repulsive bile like finish . oh well . thanks anyway dan .,appearance,0.8,1
on cask at the guildford arms in edinburgh poured a golden yellow with a white creamy head and excellent lacing . though initially has a small twinge of bitterness it is quickly overtaken with a smoooth creamy malt base . has a very quick mouthfeel and doesnt seem to have the body that im used to with ipas which was disappointing given the amount of praises the other patrons had .,appearance,0.9,1
canada does not brew this as well as ireland . guinness is one of the worlds greatest beers hands down . rich tasty creamy heartwarming . but it is not as good brewed in canada as it was in ireland or england . canada sorry . still a world class brew though .,appearance,1.0,1
pint draft special at archer s tavern where you get to keep the glass . nice pint glass narrow on bottom and opens up a bit at top . a murky bright yellow color opaque thick head . s very lemony citrusy aroma but not like a hop aroma more like lemonade or lemon candy . t very lemony flavor reminds me of furniture polish and lemonade . some wheat flavor but mostly hidden by the sweet flavors . cardboard aftertaste . m light to med bodied well carbonated . d i can only imagine enjoying this on a hot day leading up to something else . the glassware is the best part .,appearance,0.4,0
got a mixer today and could n t remember if i liked barley wines so i picked this up . a cloudy copper in color with very little head . s smells of toffee and butterscotch with a little bit of raisin . t mostly mild choco malts with a slight bitter bite at the end . m alcohol is really noticeable but not terrible . d i was not percent i would like it but it ended up being very drinkable i may have the born in style when it comes out .,appearance,1.0,1
ounce bottle . pours hazy copper amber color with a very nice dense finger off white head with fantastic retention that reduces to a thick lacing cap that lasts till the end of the glass . some fairly nice glass lacing is present around the entire glass . aromas of caramel orange grapefruit pine resin and some spiciness . aromas are quite nice and fairly strong . taste of strong pine grapefruit and orange with some caramel and a fairly pronounced bitterness on the finish that lingers for a good period of time with some spiciness and citrus flavors . very smooth mouthfeel and very nice balance of bitterness and sweetness . medium carbonation and medium body . overall this is a great ipa definitely lives up to its hype .,appearance,1.0,1
i had the pleasure of drinking this gem straight from the source in puerto plata dr. a golden color just like all the american domestics on tap with a frothy white head s bitter hops an sour lemon citrus t sour citrus with a bitter after m great if your in the dr it s hot as hell down there but in pa it s like any other d goes down like water,appearance,0.4,0
while i know this one is retired today aug i had an ipa . the look is awesome clear golden color with a great head and excellent lace . the first smell i detected was soap . the typical hop aroma was missing nearly unnoticable . for the style this is a malty . the hop shows up here but it is milder than the style would suggest more like an american pale ale . also this beer has good body which is unusual for nashoba s beers . the carbonation is good as well . i like this beer very much . it is very drinkable but as a pale ale . this wo n t disappoint if you do n t have a preconceived expectation .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a nice pale golden yellow nice head that last fairly long . smell is nothing to write home about . the taste is ok but i kept wishing it was a tad more malty . i found the mouthfeel to be quite disappointing . way to watery . for the price it cost i would n t be buying this again . it s like your typical german pilsener but watered down if you ask me .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a snifter . this beer pours like a thick black motor oil . it is opaque with almost no color at the edges . a inch mocha colored head forms and leaves a pleasant lacing around the edge . the aroma at cooler temperatures seems to be dominated by chocolate and coffee and warms to include a healthy dose of alcohol . the malty goodness definitely comes through . the could have been more strength in the aroma . the taste includes large notes of coffee with a good under belly of dark chocolate . a nice level of hops sits in the background . the bitter coffee lingers on the tongue nicely . as with the smell the alcohol becomes slightly more prominent . the mouthfeel at cooler temperatures was a bit creamier than my preference although it did improve nicely . it is fairly full bodied with a mild stickiness left on the lips . the hops coffee combo leaves a nice sensation on your tongue . overall this is a very drinkable beer . the primary issue i had was the feel because i think the aroma taste and appearance are great . i will look forward to enjoying more and seeing how it gets better with age .,appearance,1.0,1
the color is very glassy and pale amber . the head is decent with a bit of lacing . the aroma is light with hops and a little banana . but not much citrus and certainly no bread . upfront there is a moderate amount of bitterness . there is a bit of sweetness under it all . in the back is more generic hops . again no real citrus or bread . there is nothing wrong with this brew but also very little is right . a decent session ipa .,appearance,0.4,0
black in color but lacks head retention and lacing which brings this down quite a bit . smell was burnt and roasty some chocolate as well . my notes also say the nose was a bit boozy . taste was roasty chocolate y and has a bit of booze to it as well . i think i recall this one being even downright charred which was surpisingly good imo . thick mouthfeel which i love for imperial stouts but with a little more carbonation this could be great . i rather enjoyed my sample and i think age would certainly benefit this one quite well and a little more carbonation would sure help to . i d get this again given the chance .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle was free thanks to babyhobbes . kind of a cloudy greyish color . not very appealing to the eyes . good smell though like a flowery appley beer . taste is similar not like cider at all which i expected . more like a beer that s made with apples as a minor ingredient . light tasting especially for the unibroue folks . a good summer brew . i d drink it again if it were available .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint mug . i m not overly familiar with the style but i ll do what i can . appearance pours a crystal clear rust orange color with three fingers of frothy off white head that subsides fairly quickly . leaves tons of lacing . pretty nice looking beer . smell very mild . a surprisingly strong grassy citrus aroma from the hops . a hint of bready malt in the background . taste an initial bite almost tangy that fades into a smooth bready grassy finish . a simple beer and the overall flavor is very mild . the aftertaste does linger for quite a while however . mouthfeel highly carbonated and very very thin . makes the beer seem watery and the flavor as well . drinkability goes down easy and is enjoyable for what it is . a nice brew to have a couple of with some fajitas . probably not the best representation of the style but a decent brew .,appearance,0.9,1
another old favorite that i ve enjoyed since i discovered thai food about four years ago . i like the stubby bottles better but have n t seen them in a while . this asian brew pours pale golden and clear with little head or drapery . the smell is astringent and leaking adjuncts . a strong sweet taste akin to malt liquor but is smoother and holds its bitterness through the aftertaste . nice served cold and always good with spicy searing thai cuisine . i almost always have one at a thai restaurant but would n t go out of my way otherwise .,appearance,0.4,0
first i have to say the appearance is exceptional . the red color is as someone said very similiar to the color of the label . plus i just loved this movie . the smell is good i ve currently got a cold so it may be even better than what i can tell . ahh the most import thing taste i love it maybe i m growing but well normally these high abv i am wary of but this is good at . mouthfeel it s crisp and sticky . probably like blood . going to say good drinkability well it s new years eve and i just had lunch and i m on number three so i d say it s pretty darn drinkable . . . overall a pretty darn good beer i got mine at kroger s here in barboursville wv for . and the expiration date was a couple weeks ago but i bought it over a month ago. still very good .,appearance,1.0,1
suffice it to say that there is not a whole lot to be said about this beer so i am going to get right to my rating.can it formed a large white creamy sized head with fine sized bubbles.the body was clear with lively carbonation and the hue was yellow.there was not much of a nose to this beer other than some malt notes.the flavor was blah and the mouthfeel was surprisingly smooth thin watery and light bodied.this beer left very little in the way of any lacing .,appearance,0.3,0
thin and whispy . no character to speak of . weak in color and almost no head . almost no taste . if this were flat it might be confused with water . slight bitter hop finish . actually better served a little warmer .,appearance,0.2,0
browning s bourbon barrel imperial stout pours a very nice pitch black into a snifter with a small light tan head that leaves lots of lacing behing . the nose has hints of chocolate alcohol and vanilla . there is also a bit of apple in there . when i first started drinking this beer the flavor was nice with lots of roasted flavors with hints of vanilla and bourbon . there was a little alcohol warmth . however after the beer warmed a bit some fruitiness came through including some apple pear flavors that seemed completely out of place . the mouthfeel was also a bit thin for the style but not horrible . overall this was not the best of the style i had especially witht those apple flavors and aroma .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a whitish blonde color with a thin head . they nailed the color . there are notes of spiciness from the yeast in the nose . not much else . the taste is a whole nother mother though spicy crisp with a good amount of citrus . citrus compliments the spiciness from the yeast . mouthfeel is a bit thin though . zg is also consistent in their mastery of belgian styles .,appearance,1.0,1
there was a beautiful honey coloring to this beer . it was clear and light passed through easily . the thin white head faded quickly to nothing more than a ring around the glass . there was no lacing what so ever . the smell is not overly pleasant . it was a mixture of coriander hops citrus and yeast . combined they actually give off a slight liver scent to the beer . in fact it was very reminiscent of liverwurst . the taste was much like the scent . it had a mix of coriander yeast and malts that gave it liver like flavor . there was a little burn to the finish of the beer . this is a light bodied beer and it was a little heavy on the carbonation for my tastes . this is the second belgian style ale i ve reviewed and i ve come to the conclusion that maybe i just do not like that style of beer . over all i did not find this pleasurable to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
the appearance might be the best part of this helles . its pale golden liquid is filled with lively bubbles cascading to the the bright long lasting white head . the aroma is grainy with a very light hint ot noble hops . the aroma is clean with absolutely no off odors . the flavor is very well balanced . it starts with a very mild sweetness and finishes with a hop bite on the sides of the tongue . it is very refreshing and clean but maybe too balanced for my taste . the mouthfeel is light and the carbonation pings the roof of my mouth . this is a very nice session beer . it could stand more maltiness in the aroma and taste . maybe a little too hoppy to be a traditional helles but quite drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a shaped pint glass . river horse special ale esb pours a deep cloudy gold with a massive pillowy head that took up half the glass . the head over stayed its welcome a bit and left thick foam on the glass . this is a striking looking beer for any style . the smell and taste on the other hand are in the midst of a style identity crisis . this is more hefe than esb . the smell is faint and malty sweet and the flavor is strong . and malty sweet . there is very little hop presence and very little bitterness . the feel aftertaste and lingering impression of river horse special ale esb is like cotton candy sticky sweet and not so special .,appearance,0.9,1
does n t even live up to its name let alone the hype went to darkness day . i had the on draft before and thought it was pretty good so i was n t expecting anything less . a not black but brown with amber highlights . not very dark and not at all reminiscent of an imperial stout s wonderful piney hops . wow does this ever smell good . it s so piney . t unbalanced cloyingly sweet mess . where s the roasty chocolate flavors . what s with this nutty caramel taste domination . it hides its abv well . m over carbonated big time thin bodied and fizzy not at all viscous . o do n t waste your time and money . this is an unbalanced imperial brown ale . what s with the hype . surly does make some good beers abrasive and wet but this is not one of them .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a nice orange golden color with a very large bubbly head which remained for a long time and left average lacing . lots of active bubbles rising in the glass . an excellent looking beer . smelled a bit sweet and floral which was nice but had a very slight metallic scent to it as well which brought the score down . tasted somewhat citrusy with some cinnamon in there too . yet again it did have a very small metallic taste to it . not much of an aftertaste after it goes down it just kind of disappears . mouthfeel was very good especially with all the carbonation present . brought down one half point due to perhaps a very slight thinness in the body . overall this was an enjoyable brew yet there s still some room for improvement . i d have it again sometime but was n t knocked out by it .,appearance,1.0,1
clear chestnut hue . thick persistent head leaves belgian lace . mellow roasted malt and dark toffeeish sweetness in aroma . mild dark chocolate . devoid of any hop nose . bittersweet chocolate dominates the flavor profile with faint toffee present as an undertone . mild toasty munich malt presence . well perhaps overly hopped when coupled with the high attenuation very little residual sweetness remains . notes of sweet herbed cracker emerge late . finishes dry with faint hints of carob . thinnish in mouthfeel but passably crisp . a decently quaffable dunkel but its relative blandless nearly bores the palate . ultra clean but uninspired .,appearance,0.9,1
review from notes got a bottle of this along with the black ale and fat tire at whole foods . poured a light yellow and a bit cloudy with abundant white head . scents of citrus mostly lemon and hints of grain tickle the nose . when sliding down the tongue citrus and wheat compete for your attention . it is crisp and sharp on tongue . this is n t a run of the mill wheat .,appearance,0.6,1
a a clear pale golden yellow with some active carbonation . the white head is somewhat short and foamy with poor retention and lackluster lacing . s corn corn and more corn . not even good corn nasty canned creamed corn . some sugary sweetness and boozy alcohol . t more of the same . sweet corny with a flash of tartness appearing at irregular intervals . alcohol is prominent again . m medium bodied . carbonation is somewhat lively . a coating sugary soda like character . d i saw this during a trip home to cleveland and my morbid curiosity got the best of me . this is without question one of the worst beers i ve ever tasted . this is bad even by bargain malt liquor standards . avoid unless you need a beer that helps you re appreciate literally every other brew on the planet .,appearance,0.3,0
i had this at brickskeller in d.c after my girlfriend ordered it and snubbed it . i too found it disgusting . perhaps i am just not accustomed to this style witbier but this tasted like flat mountain dew . the colour was neon yellow and the head was ultra white honestly it looked like a lemon meringue pie from a middle of nowhere greasy spoon . the mouthful was light and watery . personally i would not recommend this beer to my worst enemies . slainte .,appearance,0.3,0
clear brown color with a strong pillowy off white head . smell is roasty with hints of caramel and plenty of earthy hop aroma . taste is earthy in the beginning but gains a nice nuttiness in the middle . lingering nuttiness and roast in the finish that is quite nice . high carbonation with a medium body . pretty nice beer but there are just a few things that take away from what it could be . the lingering aftertaste is awesome but it is n t that great for me when it hits the tongue and the mouthfeel was n t quite on for me . worth a try you may love it .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle into duvel tulip a phenomenal appearance . i ca n t believe the head on this beer and the lacing is just out of hand leaving more foam sticking down the glass than what most american beers produce at all . s aroma is very hoppy obviously . fruity herbal resinous yeah you can smell the resin . . the fruit is n t really apricot tangerine or grapefruit it s really more of that hops je ne sais qua . t well this is more than a hop bomb . the bitterness is a wall of dense resin . a nice dried fruit quality is in there much like a dried apricot but with the sticky darkness of a prune sometimes it s just like a dried currant . there s some grassiness in there too with a spicy herbal quality . i can actually taste the mild fruitiness from yeast somehow despite all of the overwhelming hops . no alcohol sweetness is minimal . m very interesting mouthfeel . not too slick a quality that can bother me in dipas . one can actually feel a burning in the mouth from all the hops prickling on the lips and sticking to one s tongue . d it s hard to rate this one for drinkability . it s just so bitter that it s hard to judge it very quaffable . on the other hand it lacks the slick sticky sweetness and alcoholic burn that so often hurts dipas so it s really fairly good for the style . still i ca n t rate it above a . if i had another bomber there s no way i would crack it tonight and i would hesitate to give one to the average hophead for fear that they would have to drainpour this fairly expensive brew .,appearance,1.0,1
i had the opportunity to try this from the cast while in europe and in the bottle as i had to bring some home with me . although both experiences were very good i prefer it from the cask . it is cloudy as wheat beers should be with a golden color and nice head . but what really grabbed me first was the aroma . the most noticeable is the banana character but with subtle spiciness . the taste was not disappointing as a gentle mouthfeel delivered the entire flavor promised in the aroma .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a slightly hazy deep copper with a finger thick frothy light yellow head . lots of lacing . the smell is strongly floral herbal hops with slight citrus caramel malts . bitter floral piney dry hops come through in the taste with just a hint of roasted malt . mouthfeel is crisp dry . this is a drinkable apa but it just does n t quite live up to the regular snpa or the sn harvest . the hops are n t grapefruity or as piney as an apa really should be . that said i do like the floral dry hops .,appearance,1.0,1
you know the stupid man law beer commercials . well the man law do n t fruit the beer applies to this one . according to the label on the bottle i had as part of a mix voodoo pack of bombers it is the gran met aged on passion fruit cherris and raspberries . i really enjoyed the gran met but this one was just so off that it ended up going down the drain . even my wife who likes overly fruity and sweet beers gave me a sour face after trying it . sour is a good word to use because was sour and sickningly fruity sweet and just overall an unpleasant assault on our tastebuds that made even a mild brie we were enjoying at the time taste quite off . i know we re asked not to bash a beer but i seriously hated this beer and was glad there were only bombers of this in the pack .,appearance,0.8,1
enjoyed in a wine glass . a finger of immaculate white head quickly fizzles away to a thin sheen . hazy gold color looks like pineapple juice . quite pretty . the fizzy head was the only negative . s fruit and lactic creaminess . barley malt syrup apple cider . last bit from the bottle with lots of yeast smells a lot like tropical fruit . like a pineapple malt . t pear cider . with dregs of yeast this beer is much better and fruitier . i would recommend swirling the yeast into this one . m too fizzy and sharp with carbonation . like a big mouth full of foam . with the yeast it is much smoother but it had been sitting a while when i had that drink too . d one bottle between people would be perfect . it was a little harder between two .,appearance,0.9,1
grebbestad lager abv . . ml bottle . sek at hemkp . a a clear and deep golden coloured liquid with a nice looking white head that leaves a nice ring of retention . beautiful . s malty and hoppy floral aromas with plums apricots lemons grainy bread and spices . t grainy malty flavours with notes of flowers grass citrus lemons and mandarins hard rye bread breakfast cereals and paper . small to medium bitterness . m the body is quite easy but decent for a . beer . i sense a kind of harsh grainy feel and notable carbonation . o a beer that loose some points on being a bit too grainy and dry for my liking . other from that this is an above standard folkl that i think would pair nicely with most food .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . best by date of end of june . it was a slightly hazy golden yellow color . slight carb streams and some lacing . it had an average sized white head that took a long time to settle down to a collar and wispy film coating . the aroma was watered down cherry cough drops . cherries dominated obviously but even then was sorta weak for a cherry beer . beyond that not much else . ca n t say that it really got me excited to drink it . the taste followed the aroma . drop a hall s in some water and let it dissolve and this is what you get . not good at all . really got bad towards the end almost a drain pour . overall disgusting . i ve had some really great cherry beers but this ai n t one of them . i really what to like the sa beers because sam has done a lot for the craft beer movement but i ve yet to have one that really stands out and makes me want to drink more of it . oh well i ll keep trying as he s earned at least me trying it and i truly hope to find a winner . ca n t recommend this one . one and done for me . x,appearance,0.8,1
i have had this bottle for a while . why tonight . i just do n t know maybe i am an alcoholic . no more like i was dissapointed going down the sprecher xipa tract . anyways i have been meaning to try this one for some time . at . for a oz i do n t know how often i will be having this . it may be a one time thing so here goes . a pours a clear reddish brown . aggressive pour yieldsa a cream coloured soapy four finger head . the lacing and retention are phenomenol . streams of vertical lacing cling to the sides of the glass . s bracing piney hops intermingling with a potent sweet malt and alcohol kick . potent to say the least . t hops at first followed by a very sweet caramel and alcohol soaked malt . a nice toasted bread quality comes through as well . the alcohol is very warming as can be expected of something so strong . definitely a sipper but does that even need to be mentioned . some spicy noted also come through a sort of generic quality though without anything jumping out at me . aftertaste is very bitter with a bit of drying from the m not as syrupy as i thought . this is actually slightly above medium bodied but akin to many other xipas . the body is actually lighter than the minute . d this is a night cap sipper maybe even one to share a oz bottle . this is a very tasty brew but the alcohol prevents you from drinking more than one . it is basically like drinking a pint glass of liquer . while tasty this is much more of a novelty than something i would seek out .,appearance,1.0,1
maybe my least favorite new glarus beer . why . nothing wrong with the way it looks . clear and golden great head . smells grainy . maybe i am smelling honey . sweetness is this beer s downfall . taste is just a bit too sweet one dimensional . mouthfeel seems thin too . i did not crave another . new glarus has helped me learn to like lagers and other seemingly plain jane beers like spotted cow and naked and can see myself growing to like this one . two more bottles in the fridge so will give it another try .,appearance,0.9,1
this is actually a very drinkable beer . it s called a pale ale but it s much drier with a lot less malt feel . also not as much hops . the beer is a great low alcohol hot weather alternative to a good lager or pilsner . the character is somewhere between a kolsch and an extra pale ale or even a bitter . i had it shipped to me in ny from the west coast but it seems to have held up fine .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a nonic tumbler . a smooth golden color with a nice fluffy white finger head . the smell was overwhelming with hops and i was unable to detect anything else . my wife commented from across the table that my beer smelled like flowers . the taste was just like the smell an overkill of hops and and bitter citrus bite on the back end . carbonation was average and it went down okay . it was an okay drink but not something i would purchase again .,appearance,0.9,1
clear pale golden with a quickly thinning white head with ok retention and alcing . carbonation is suprisingly mild . aroma is lightly fruity with a delicate floral hop nose . taste is fruity for the style mildly sweet with a pleasant pale malt body . mouthfeel is smooth with a lightly toasted cracker like finish with medium intensity bitterness and a grainy sweet finish . very nice but not much to style . lightly dry and easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
wonderful head at least four fingers thick . as it recedes it forms beautiful beige rocky formations . the liquid is very dark nearly stout like where light will not pass . for a porter the aromas are surprisingly light . i detect soured milk and freezer smells . low chocolate and no hop . all in all it does n t invite me . the taste reminds me of light chocolate milk although the body is very thin for the flavor profile . to be clear this is not a watery porter but it has the consistency of a pale ale . the flavor is an improvement from the smell but i would not describe it as robust as the label claims . i like the finish which has a very good blend of some spicy hop bitterness and dark chocolate . this is a difficult beer to rate in many ways it is interesting and flavorful . yet there are distractions that make me pull back on the review . i would suggest going out and trying this because i think i may be missing something here like an unusual song that sticks around in your head longer than you think it should .,appearance,0.9,1
i ca n t say i ve had too many session beer or lagers by these guys so this should be new . into the warsteiner mug . a very light amber for a fest style beer with almost no head that disappeared quickly . s the toastyness was nice as was the light tobacco notes . but i also noted way to much metallic and anise aromas to fine this a really enjoyable aroma . t mildly fruity and toasty in the entry pear . . gum like flavors show up at midpalate along with smoke and just a bit of hops finish is nice with nutty smoky more pear with some apple fruitiness and a lingering alcohol bite . sweet but not cloying . good not quite as good as ayinger but impressed . m quite crisp but on par with most oktoberfest . d worth . not quite but still good and made for an enjoyable night .,appearance,0.4,0
i got this from a buddy because i do n t think i could ever buy it . poured into a pint glass . color is a clear yellow very straw like . thin white head that leaves no lacing . smell is very grainy and light . not to much going on here . taste is nothing pleasing . very grainy and no hops seem to be present . i really could n t drink to much of this beer . mouthfeel is pretty smooth but over carbonated . the taste is really bad that you ca n t keep the beer in your mouth for very long . overall i would n t ever buy this or recommend it to anyone . i can see this as being a college beer pong beer but that is about it .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer poured a light yellow orange with only about a one finger head and not much lacing . the aroma was a nice combination of orange belgian yeast and a small amount of banana . complex flavors included plenty of orange similar to a mimosa faint banana clove and pepper and something slightly acidic yet hard to identify perhaps something from the wine barrel aging . certainly one of the most interesting and delicious saisons i ve had the pleasure of tasting . the smooth carbonation level and the dry finish made this a very drinkable beer . i m looking forward to pairing this tasty brew with foods like oysters or chicken with spicy mandarin orange sauce .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . green bottle . a yellow in color . white fluffy head . well carbonated . looks like a good representation of the style . s smells mostly of lager yeast . t very clean flavors . light maltiness and crisp yeast flavored ending . not very hoppy . conservative bitterness and no hops in the nose . m d quenching beer . nice mouthfeel . tastes much better cold .,appearance,0.9,1
whew . i ordered this at the stumbling monk and was warned that this would take minutes to pour . being the true ba that i am i said this was ok . and i am glad i did . this was presented to me with the most amazing head i have ever seen . both of my friends that were with me commented that the head reminded them of a hot fudge sundae covered with whipped cream . i was stunned as i gazed at the bounty before me . i sniffed and caught a whiff of bitter grapefruit and pine . marvelous . i nibbled the head and tasted exactly what i smelled with the bitterness ramped up . as i made my way to the actual body of the beer i tasted more of the same coupled with sweet sugary cotton candy and spice . this seemed the perfect marriage of an ipa and a tripel . mouth was nice and smooth . i instantly wanted another but restrained myself so that i could sample other offerings . a winner of a beer for sure . i m trying this in the bottle for the first time . the head was n t as nice as it was on tap but it was still damn good . body is like pooled honey in my glass . nose is honey buggle gum and cotton candy . nose is leagues away from what it was on tap . plus on my first sip on tap all i could taste from the foam was the hops . here it seems the flavors have meshed not that i thought balance was a problem before and really complement each other . props to chouffe . you ve made what i imagine will influence many other brewers in your country . and will make you a legend .,appearance,1.0,1
a wonderfully thick head sits on top of an incredibly amber colored beer . my favorite look easily . the head fades away very very slowly . some cinnamon and nutmeg flavoring accentuates the taste but i m a bit disappointed on the smell.nothing really stands out . taste wise its pretty good nothing overbearing typical octoberfest beer taste in the style of american amber ales . the mouthfeel is about what you want out of a octoberfest heavy but drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a deep copper body with a lush creamy looking white head . smell floral honey coated aroma with plenty of yeast spice and that ever present grape character . taste initially the flavor is quite sweet with a bready almost cake like maltiness and yes there s that ever present grape character which comes across more as a tart golden raisin flavor . hops provide a tiny bit of bitterness and a light citrus note . wraps up with a semi sweet vinous finish that exhibits a fair amount of alcohol . mouthfeel medium bodied . moderately carbonated . sticky mouthfeel . drinkability allgash is one of those breweries well known for always cooking up interesting twists and turns to implement into their brewing . some of these ideas pay off in beer drinking gold and others well they just remain as cute concepts . for me this is one of the latter .,appearance,0.9,1
found decicco market pelham ny thanks zen . . for a single got this a few months ago younger s bitter by rogue is a personal fave we ll see how this honkey crane stuff measures up. crakka . eyes . cool anime looking label. well ok it has japanese writing on it very stylish looking for a wee oz . snap crackle and pop off white almost clear ish head that rises . fingers up but quickly simmers down to the beer no lacing whatsoever it seems well maybe a smidge at best . it settles down into an oring within a minute or maybe less . caramel brown and not bright looking not quite hazy but not quite clear . some carbonation rising up from top. a pretty average looking brew . nose . dead on for an english bitter maybe a touch more hop aroma than fullers but damn this is nice toasty caramel malts . all subtle and in balance. the toasted aroma is very well done and inviting as your friend s hot mom in high school cmon. we all had one . . it has an almost dry feel to the smell also i am digging this . taste etc . prickly carbonation medium mouthfeel to near chewy in some strange way this really reminds me of the otter creek copper ale . is this a true british bitter. hmmm it s close but it goes off the reservation a little in places not in a bad way imo it coats the mouth well and really feels more substantial in the mouth than it is making it a great drinking experience the bitterness is blended with the toasty tones near perfection . this is subtle and easy drinking . too bad it is not around it kicks the ass of brutal bitter by rogue . verdict . if this were around i would buy it sure i prefer the younger s a smidge but niether of these are found in nj right now . a really nice bitter i enjoyed it .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer arrived at the table black with a tan head . the head never ever went away . the aroma was slightly sour and had slight aromas of coffe and chocolate . no real powerful aromas . the flavor was chocolate coffee and roasted malts . the beer was not sweet in the least . the finish was very coffee and quite bitter . the aftertaste was very dry . the body was medium light . on tap at the brewpub . on the first taste i thought wow but my impression lessed over time and consumption of the beer .,appearance,1.0,1
as i learned this line is no more i picked up one to cellar and one to drink . no freshness date on the bottle picked this up around october . poured from a oz bomber with no date s into an oversized snifter . off the pour i m a little concerned things look really thin for an imperial stout . its pitch black though with no light penetration . creating a tanish very light brown finger head . leaving a nice cap of bubbly retention . lace drapeage is somwhat thick with a webbing pattern down the glass . the aroma is fairly mild and laid back kind of odd for a stout not to be thick with roasty chocolate aromas . it smells more of ginger root and fermented molasses . some very mild roasty bitter sweet chocolate aroma and thats basically it . mouthfeel is slick with a decent coating on the toungue . its borderline slimy in the slick texture . after the first few sips that slimey texture kinda goes away and it just seems really thin and heavily carbonated . a bit too sweet with a cheapy overbearing liquid chocolate extract aftertaste . really no chocolate coffee grainy flavors it seems like there are to many additives to give it chocolate flavors and that slimey mouthfeel with awkward . just a little coffee roasty grain flavors come into the linger followed by an aspirin minerally aftertaste and oxidized wet cardboard that is not at all pleasant . this could quit possibly be the worst imperial stout i ve ever had . i cant even finsih the glass i poured . .drainpour .,appearance,0.8,1
light alcohol brew . in a lager bottle . still not a bad looking pour of lemon yellow with a firm white head . bit of euro skunk in the aroma but the whole rotten skunk is in the beer . whoo this one rates as a rough one if we re suppose to think this captures the southern way of life . there s enough cooked veggies which have been sitting in the sun for a couple days to feed a family of . this one would be hard to drink even after a hard day of lawn mowing .,appearance,0.8,1
chilled bottle into a glass . thanks frank . a pours a clear grapefruit pink body with golden tones against the light . the head in three separate glasses varies a bit but on the whole it s lackluster rising only to a quarter inch in height and receding rather quickly . no lace . looks kind of like juice actually . there are some floating strands of protein or fruit pith that are a little off putting actually . s the aroma is wonderful . a captivating aroma of raspberries that reminded a couple of us of the vibrant funky character of true framboise . oak lactic sourness raspberry skin tannins . unanimously impressive to those at the table . t this is where the beer begins to disappoint a bit . the raspberry character is still somewhat reminiscent of true belgian lambic the pith is well captured with a mild tannic presence that is accentuated by soft oak . the beer is more tart than sour though it straddles the line between fruit beer and wild ale . it s lightly funky in the finish but again it never expresses true bacterial character . it s kind of doughy . m light medium bodied . it s actually watery on the back end and falls off fast . the raspberry skins never build to an off putting level instead scrubbing off the tongue relatively quickly . it has a clean finish . d i thought it was decent but it needs some work to run with the best of the style .,appearance,0.4,0
this was the biggest gusher i have ever seen . i do n t feel all that sorry for the brewery though when they do n t put any bottled on or best before dates on their bottles so i can only rate it on what is in front of me . smells a little past it s prime but again with no date to verify this m not going to give them the benfit of the doubt . all the carbonation dissipated in the gush so it feels flat with just some semblance of bitter hops . these guys do some decent beers but i have no motivation to ever try this again with my own money . thanks for coming .,appearance,0.2,0
yellow color zero head and no lacing . the aroma was much like the juice of a jalepaneo pepper . funny so was the taste . the taste was n t all that bad but not what i would be looking for in a beer . unless i happen to be eating a spicy dish . interesting but not desirable .,appearance,0.2,0
i poured into a pint glass to a small quickly disappearing head . it is tea colored . i get caramel malt and floral hops . the taste mirrors the smell . it is nicely balanced . i did n t care for this beer the first time i tried it but it has grown on me . i guess the name threw me . i was expecting a winter warmer . it is actually a nice sessionable beer . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
being from kentuuuucky i m relatively excited to see what the folks at kentucky ale have to offer . does n t look too promising . a very wimpy and unimpressive amber with a magical vanishing head of white . smells of moderately high alcohol with pine and caramel strands . distinct and simple in a good way . it tastes sweeter than expected the caramel resonating on the palate the whole way through . in the end it warms pleasantly into a smooth buttery taste . the pep of carbonation is beautifully offset by an uncanny smoothness . a very enjoyable drink .,appearance,0.4,0
a very bubbly light golden one finger of fizzy white head fizzled away to nothing fairly quickly s bready wheaty malt with the syrupy sweet aroma of canned peaches dominate maybe a very light citrus hop note enticing . t very syrupy sweet and peachy like pie filling the wheaty malt is slightly creamy and is a good fit with those flavours m medium carbonation light and smooth with just a little of the cream ale aspect d i think they nailed what they were going for on aroma and flavour and the smooth thin feel combined with the fruity flavour makes this a very chuggable beer,appearance,0.6,1
good clarity in this copper colored ale . big frothy sponge like head towers over the brew and new fully disappears . leaves a ring of fluffy lace with each sip . smells like burnt toast with a bit of skunk . not the best . malt is slightly burnt with a stale bread like quality . slightly sour with hints of ginger spice . hops are mild with mostly herbal flavor . finishes with an old burnt sour stale aftertaste that lingers on for a while . lighter to medium bodied . good carbonation and crisp texture . apart from the appearance this beer is nothing special at all . just a step above new castle but at twice the price .,appearance,0.9,1
deep chestnut with medium head low r l . phenolics are nice in the aroma a little plastic but no higher alcs . taste is of sweetened raisins soft anise no hops except in the balanced finish . a bit root beerish . a little boring but not bad . finishes too quick . i have a feeling the bottled version would have better complexity .,appearance,0.6,1
seems like gd is just pumping out all the new beers lately . pours a mostly clear lemony yellow color with lots of fizz . an ample frothy white head with good retention and lacing . took a while to settle down great lacing throughout . maybe a touch light for a saison but it there is a big variable there . the nose is mostly malty . some belgian notes but limited overall . the malt has a pilsner aroma with some grainy and husky notes . some hints of aromatic malt and a light note of biscuit . the yeast is there but would like a bit more character . some floral and fruity notes . a light peppery but earthy aroma on the back end . some stale notes as well which i think other are getting funk . the taste is a bit off . the first flavor i picked up was plastic . more specifically a rubbery flavor that balanced with the grainy malt notes . some sweetness at first with a almost sugary quality but finishes dry . a light tang but has more of an infection note that lactic . the yeast comes out more versus the nose . a good yeast taste with a light apricot herbal and spicy notes . would have liked to see more of this come out . some hoppy notes on the back end but not really distinct . the body finishes a bit dry . this is enhanced by a high carbonation with a slight carbonic bite . light but noticeable . overall there are some good positives here specifically with the yeast . but some negative with the rubbery flavors and the lack of more yeast . still drinkable though .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance poured with some off white foamy head that dissipated quickly after leaving almost no lacing at the top of the glass . the beer is hazy orange gold color . smell fruity pear tangy some bubblegum smell . taste fruity apple grapes and pear tangy citrus hops small white wine flavor leaves mouth with a tangy fruity flavor mouthfeel medium body lightly carbonated small tingle on the tongue some dryness then leaves mouth fairly sweet . overall good drinkability . really good representation of a tripel . the flavors and smells are somewhat mild no one characteristic overpowers the others . a bit sweet at the end but still really good .,appearance,0.6,1
in the glass the beer looks fine amber in color . the smell was nothing great but not offensive or specifically pumpkin . it was sticky in my mouth with an odd aftertaste . i am a big fan of pumpkin spice beer in the fall . i was expecting more pumpkin spice and do not feel it delivered . i just did not really care for it at all .,appearance,0.8,1
pich black colored beer with a slowly fading rich creamy head.aroma is chocolate.taste is cocoa coffee and sweet cream.incredibly smooth and easy drinking.this is one of the top beers i ve had in the past couple of years.highly recommended and i ca n t wait to get my next one . .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle cellared for months poured into a snifter . i let this sit for hour a wise choice . it started a little harsh and sharp in its heat and hoppiness . it softened up quite a bit with the chance to warm to room temp . the beer pours dark but thin . dark roasted brown color with crimson highlights under the lights . capped by just a hint of sharp khaki head . opaque at the deep points but the thin edges reveal themselves allowing plenty of visible light to shine through . smells remarkably of cocoa powder a doughy breadiness and a touch of hot whiskey . what else could you ask for . full mouthfeel not heavy though coating the cheeks with a bit of viscous stickiness . starts soft milk chocolatey . grows bolder big sweet and hot bourbon and dark chocolate with some bright copper and big caramel backbone . it ends with a piney hop bitterness . its the bitterness that coats allowing the alcohol heat to creep in . very pleasurable to sit and indulge slowly . becomes profoundly soft and full when held in the mouth for extended periods . that is the way to truly enjoy this beer . it allows the milky carbonation to open up . higher levels of carbonation here . not surprising that rd finishes hot and dry . towards the end of the glass the mouth falls apart a bit with some sweetness becoming overwhelming . the thin character allows for increased drinkability . a very solid beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a cloudy ruby red coppery orange with golden burnt orange hues when held to a light source and a . finger frothy yellowish beige head that slowly fades into a lasting ring . strong citrus hop aroma with some earthy floral notes and a very prominent caramel malt presence . subtle pine . very hop forward with a nice blast of floral and citrus hops that is quickly balanced out nicely by a caramel chocolate malt backbone . the hops are very prominent up front with a nice dry pine flavor along with hints of lemon peel and grapefruit . this is followed by a sweet caramel maltiness with hints of chocolate and some alcohol heat . the dry bitter hops linger over top of the malt backbone and last into a dry bitter finish with slight alcohol heat .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle purchased by shivtim on his drive through kentucky . we assumed this was one of those mbc front breweries but apparantly its not . pours an uninteresting amber with a slight wispy head . smells like grain alcohol shitty bourbon . tastes like watered down bourbon vanilla flavoring and not much else . pretty bland and watery . medium to thin bodied . eh .,appearance,0.3,0
scotch ales are interesting in that they do n t fit into a category that one might be able to describe to a novice beer drinker . serving type good ol brown bottle . from the sam adams brewmaster s choice . . pours a great red color with an off white head which sticks around for a while and clings to the glass . the taste is somewhere between a dark lager and a stout . it s got a good malty taste with a great strong finish . this beer is n t for non ale drinkers . very tasty . apparently this is hard to find . this beer has introduced me to the scotch ale genre . . well done sam adams .,appearance,1.0,1
this is the real thing . appearance golden with a nice amount of head that stays with it until the last drink . smell light sweet smell taste crisp and refreshing with a good hop to malt balance slightly more malty than hoppy . mouthfeel dry and crisp and a little watery . drinkability smoothe and easy drinking . if pilsner is your thing this is where its at . my lawnmower beer of choice .,appearance,1.0,1
from a oz . bottle served in a chalice glass . first observations whoa what a smell . great nose of roasted malts with some unknown fuits . possibly pineapple and some melons . this is exactly what i expect from a barleywine . the appearance is dark of course . .well more of a dark red . not much head or retention but i did n t expect much . this is definitely is a sipping beer as the abv is very high . hints of caramel maltiness and then you get hit by the fruits . finishes very tart on the tongue and leaves a sticky taste . overall this is a good beer but i m not the barleywine expert in any way .,appearance,0.6,1
firking night at the hulmeville inn . poured a cloudy rust color . leaves the slightest ring around the glass . smell was very hoppy a slight roasted aroma . taste is the same as the smell sweet maltiness with a good hop profile . mouth very flat no carbonation at all.medium bodied and very very watered down . drinkability seemed is to go down because there was no carbonation like drinking water.i really do n t even think there was . abv to be honest . i would really like to try this again as it seemed to be the firkin that made this turn into water .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a dark blackish brown with a silky tan head . good lace and retention . nose has roasty malts cocoa molasses floral hops and coffee . taste is also quite roasty yet well balanced . medium body well carbonated . nice session beer to wash down a burger .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear dark brown with slight beige head . smells like bourbon pecans stewed dates and a little soy sauce . tastes sweet and well carbonated . very warming and fairly roasty but light enough in all respects to carry me through a bottle at least . decently bitter with some hop tinge otherwise mostly from malts . not at much fruit presence in the taste as in the smell . smooth watery finish . this is the kind of beer i can see myself drinking a pint of next to the fire in mid winter . it drinks like a soda with a lighter carbonated mouthfeel . i could enjoy me a few more of these .,appearance,0.6,1
pours kind of thin but erupts in a big frothy head that hangs on for a thick creamy lace . color is a rosey yellow with initial heavy carbonation . this settles to a lazy bubble . the aroma is light but a nice flowery grapefruit sweet . the first taste is creamy and pleasant fairly mild but good . it leaves a strong hop that is not so evident at first taste . the second mouthful seems to build on the inital flavor and comes on stronger finishing with a licorice sweetness that lingers . it cries for some cheese so i oblige . nice complement to this sweet concoction . all around good very good with the cheese .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a brownish color with red hues noted against a white background . the clear nature of the beer allows me to see the carbonation which is modest looking at best . the head is plentiful and puffy looking retaining well and leaving behind a thick film of dense foam on the glass . nice way to start . s a wide range of aromas are present including sweet toffee and malt on the front . there is a brown ale like nutty sweetness that is rich and full and this is closely followed on the finish by a smell that is raisin like with some cocoa bitterness mixed in . t the flavors are just as varied as the aromas are . .the initial burst is of roasted malt and toffee sweetness . next along comes the spices primarily of bittersweet dried citrus rind and ground baking spice . the finish is a blend of bittering hops but with a chocolate coffee smoothness . with this said i find the flavors are n t an enhancement of the aroma but just on par or slightly less muted . m i found this more macro lager like in the fact that it has more carbonation than i like in a beer of this style . it is refreshing however the body is thinner than i would have expected . unfortunately this category is just average imo . d well balanced overall and the thinner body makes this easier to drink more than one of in a sitting . i d enjoy this with a meal preferably or with a chocolate coffee based dessert . the alcohol is hidden well and is quite enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
pours almost black with tan finger head . aroma is big lactic sourness with just a hint of coffe and maybe chocolate . taste is about the same with the sourness not being so overwhelming but this definatley has a lot of lacose in it also getting do n t toffee like taste as well as the cogge an bitter chocolate . mouthfeel is medium . overall this is good but i could do without the sour smell and slight taste .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful dark brown nearly black with a tan head of about one finger . do n t get much of a smell but what i do get is the faint aroma of coffee and toasted malts . tastes of coffee slightly bitter . very smooth beer with a decent bit of carbonation . so easy to drink especially if you re a coffee fanatic .,appearance,1.0,1
best served in a lager glass poured a clear yellow amber with a super small white fizzy head that dissapated rapidly and had no lacing.the aroma was of grain malts a grassy hop and a soapy yeast . it tasted sweet with an ever so light hoppiness from start to finish . mouthfeel was light in body and creamy yet watery in texture with a soft carbonation . overall a a very light brew which is typical of cream ale s but have to say it is quite drinkable yet nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
a very much the same as the normal solstice d hiver . hazy orange ish brown color . not much head retention or lacing . . s this is far far from your typical solstice dhiver . where the usual version boast strong piny hops even when aged quite a bit and smells dry and aggressive this is full on sweet english style barleywine . very strong toffee caramel maple syrup molasses and vanilla . almost old ale ish . some leather oak tannins and nuts . there are definitive fruits in this over ripe red apples dried figs dried dates . doesnt smell cloying . the smell just isnt strong enough for the perfect score . . t very much like the smell while im used to the aggressive nature of the piny hops in the normal version this is sweet and smooth . you get very strong toffee caramel maple syrup molasses and vanilla . again this is very old ale ish . leather oak tannins and nuts . again the fruits in the smell are there in the taste dried figs and dates mostly but a faint acidity and rich sweetness that blends together to give a over ripe red apple kind of taste . while it does taste very sweet it is nowhere near cloying . one of the best barleywines ive ever had . m medium to heavy . much less sticky than the normal version while being much smoother too . o great brew . dont know what went sooo right with this batch but this thing is wonderful . honestly the true first very good barleywine made in quebec . this can not be the same recipe as the original it is radically different . great stuff . .,appearance,0.3,0
sampled on pours an excessively deep red color impossible to see through unless held to a bright light . a fizzy off white head settles to a nice layer leaving rings of short lasting lacing . smell is dark fruit lots of raisin very clean with not a lot going on . with some effort i pick up blueberry and a slight vanilla . taste is very clean thin with an soapy flavor . not complex not even flavorful if not for the alcohol that comes in at the very end . what a disappointment . mouthfeel is extremely thin and watery with quite a bit of carbonation which does n t help . drinkability is decent but not what i look for in a . beer . overall i ve wanted to try this beer for a long time and i was better off before .,appearance,0.9,1
surprised this got label approval . pheasant and blaze orange a hunting themed label . label is shrink wrapped on the can not printed . bright and glowing copper orange color . plenty of foam visible trails of rising carbonation . a substantial head that laces well with a skim that never breaks on the surface . smells a little funky like crushed vitamins and pine sap gravelly minerality blends into roughly herbaceous plant matter . funky in a word . heavy handed hop bitterness big piney flavor herbal with an almost spicy raw edge and not much else . light afterthought of pale malt in the middle and residual dry aspirin bitterness that lingers . medium bodied light enough to drink but somewhat unbalanced . rough and rugged amped up bitterness lacking some hop flavor and complexity . could use a tweak to the hop additions to make it shine the body and appearance are great as is .,appearance,0.9,1
what can i say about guinness that has n t already been said cascades coffee chocolate . the only bad thing about guinness in my mind is that it goes down a little too easy .,appearance,1.0,1
when the tennent s showed up at the party i felt good . until . .typically the scotch ale that tennent s makes is a good beer this what i expected . as soon as i saw the green bottle i thought odd but continued to open it . weal yellowy macro ish pour with white fluff head that disappears in a blink leaving little to no lace . sweet corn sour hop along with the prevalent skunk aroma made me think of heineken presidente . the aroma was killed by the skunk had no real notes of worth . this would be fine at a show with cheap taps or as a cheap can of hipster irony . otherwise i d probably save a buck get the schlitz .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . the color is dark like black coffee . i hesitate to say pitch black because there is some light shining through when held up to the light . the head is huge maybe from a poor pour . the head also sticks around for a long time and is sticking all over the side of the glass . smell is big on coffee chocolate is there too but subdued . not much to it actually . taste is nice and roasty lots of coffee chocolate maybe a little hop bite as well . mouthfeel is thin too carbonated needs more creaminess . this is tasty but nothing special i come to expect more from dogfish . not bad by any means . recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
dark brown color very dark . almost no foam . the smell is absolutely interesting . malt barrique woody notes . dry fruit . vanilla liquorice dry plums raisins . full taste again dark malt raisins note of vanilla and lightly tannc notes . cocoa and liquorice again . bitterness in the end with liquorice and roots and tannic and woody notes . good very good . light alcoholic note cherry in alcohol . drinkable despite the strength .,appearance,0.6,1
canned on a pours a deep clear ruby color with a finger of thick light tan colored head . leaves spotty waves of lacing behind . s not a whole lot of smell but sweetnes with a faint hint hint of brown sugar . t sweet taste of dates right off the bat followed with more malty sweetness . long lingering bitterness sticks around for a while . perhaps a hint of alcohol on the finish but not too much . m medium mouthfeel with a bit too much carbonation for my liking . alcohol is masked well . o this beer is the hoppiest example of the style i have tried so far . paired with the dates it makes for an intresting enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured on tap at the brewery into a pint glass the beer is a drak blood brown color with a thin light head . the smell was a bit of a conundrum . it was sweet almost fruity yet almost caramel with a little bit of coffee but none of these specifically at the same time . very confusing for the nose . definitely a lot going on . the beer has barley flavors mixed with what tasted like nutella and fruit flavors dark berries . there were also tones of red wine in the beer . the brew was very light for a porter with a coffee finish . the broad mix of scents and flavors make this a confusing drink if that makes any sense whatsoever . combined with the lightness of the beer it was not a high rating in my book in regards to american porters but something that i would n t mind trying and reviewing again . it s almost like a riddle that you just ca n t figure out and even after having the answer you still want to work it out .,appearance,0.8,1
oz can into a tall pilsner fridge appearance pours a dark brown but not quite black color with orange highlights . the head is a towering . in my glass and shows great retention . tons of sticky lace on the glass . smell citrus probably from centennial is strong and clinging . a nice toasted malt backbone of chocolate and sweet molasses . a nice balance . taste a ton of flavor that results in quite a cacophony . lots and lots of espresso chocolate nibs and even a tannic astringency of bitterness . that hops are strong bitter and lingering . this is too much for me . mouthfeel sweet leathery malty bitter and lengthy . medium bodied ample alcohol and tons of malt . drinkability this beer has it all but at what cost . it s so confusing and clashing that i do n t really enjoy it very much . i understand the attempt being made but do n t agree with the overall result of the flavors . i would leave this one .,appearance,0.9,1
pours like motor oil way too thick for my liking . the smell is very nice not a coffee bomb as other imperial stouts try and push on you . the taste is your average stout but i will give it a bonus half point for being smooth and having an abv above . the mouthfeel is pour as it was too thick . worth trying one but no more .,appearance,0.4,0
aged bottle from tnd s basement sale . a orange soda cream soda shade . lots of carbonation rising through the glass . s malty syrupy rumy some bitter aromas but not specifically hoppy . complexity in the nose belies what is to follow . t alcohol is evident right up front then a thick honey syrup . smooth toward the finish then a lingering astringency . m i do like this aspect the fuller body of the beer is nice the carbonation releases flavor and aroma which unfortunately are the downfall of this beer . o disappointing . i made some really good finds in that bar basement sell off this was not one of them .,appearance,0.4,0
a dark amber with an almost nitrogenated looking head multiple distinct bubble sizes . s sweet vinegar fermenting lemon . t extremely sweet and syrupy making it disgusting . more like a crazy sweet and sour sauce gone bad than a beer . m acidic syrup . o dump unbelievably bad . undrinkable .,appearance,0.7,1
chris was adamant that i drink this . when i failed to drink it at yosemite he made me drink it when i got back . dark brown with good clarity this beer has a dense light brown head with excellent retention and lacing . the nose is rather bad though . sulfury with rotten eggs and caramel and toast . it would be good for breakfast if the eggs were n t rotten maybe . a little brown sugar as well . the palate opens sulfury dry toasty and has some brown sugar and caramel . moderate earthy hop character is present . drying finish with some brown sugar and more sulfur . light in body with moderate carbonation this would actually be good if not for the sulfur . i m going to have to revisit this .,appearance,0.9,1
this is courtesy of beerchitect cheers kevin . vintage pours a very effervescent straw color with fingers of fluffy ivory colored head . hazes a bit a the bottom duh . average head retention lacing s grassy with apple peels plus lemons t apple peels white grape lemony hops a wee bit of dirt tartness up front . tartness with a bit of golden delicious apple lemon zest as this warms slight dryness a touch of chardonnay . finishes dry with cidery character with a touch of coriander white pepper thrown in plus slight acidic twang at the very end . might just taste bit too clean to pull a . . mf light spritzy much winey cidery aspects to this extremely drinkable abv is completely hidden . this is very quaffable . would love to age a bottle to see how this progresses in a few years but i doubt that will happen .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance the beer pours golden yellow in color with a sizable white head that displays good retention but not so much the lacing . smell this beer smells odd . there s a strange underlying sulfuric scent but not quite like skunking almost like a particularly funky brett smell . aside from the potent cheese like scents there s an odd honey note kind of like freshly fermenting mead . i do n t suspect infection or at least any infection i ve ever come across in my drinking and brewing . this is not a pleasant experience thus far . taste and mouthfeel again it s a little weird . there seems to be a nice background of caramel malts but again there s a lot of belgian yeast character coming through . the beer drinks thin but it is crisp . towards the end of the drink a layer of tasty hop bitterness comes out but finishes clean . i ca n t figure out if it s the water they use to brew this beer if it s infected or just strange . it feels kind of like a tragic mix of all at times . drinkability i do n t know what it is but i did not enjoy this beer and it does n t feel like a good example of a pale lager really . i m not trying to be a troll here but i simply would n t enjoy drinking more than one of these beers . bottom line kind of a bummer beer i picked this up in detroit last weekend and i was hoping for something a bit more . let s hope this was a bad bottle or a bad batch .,appearance,0.8,1
ounce bottle gently poured into a tulip . a dark brown with a copper hue . off white head that left thin lace and disappeared quickly . s estery nutty sweet . t sweet nutty and vinegar . m thin no body . not very clean on the finish . d i do not like this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
i saw this sitting at a local liquor store for . for a ml black can decided to pick one up just to try something new . very interesting looking can and if i did n t know better i d think it s an energy drink rather than a beer . pours a dark amber with a healthy two finger frothy head that surprisingly seems like it s here to stay . when it finally does begin to recede huge chunks of rocky foam are sticking to my glass . surprisingly beautiful to look at . well after taking my first whiff my hopes have sunk a bit . fruity and caramel . unfortunately the fruit is a combination of figs and plums but mostly an extremely artificial smelling apple aroma like a cheap concentrated apple juice blend . flavor is somewhat better than the aroma it thankfully does n t taste quite like apple juice but instead there s a slightly earthy hoppiness and a light hint of roasted malts . very crisp but with a disgustingly sweet finish . i have no problem with milder flavor profiles but if it is then the least they could do is try to balance their beer . this one is just way too one dimensional . not impressed at all and i m thankful i only picked up the single .,appearance,0.9,1
this is truly a very bad beer it really has nothing going for it . it s says on the can it s off which i m taking to mean it s a light beer of some sort . it in fact tastes very much like seltzer water with a cheap beer aftertaste . really the resemblance to seltzer water is impressive . i ca n t think of anything else to write except advice not to try this beer ever . it tastes quite sterile .,appearance,0.2,0
a bright clear orange with visible carbonation and a white head . s sweeter than one would expect though maybe the fresh hops do n t come through as well . t sweet upfront with a bitter backend . i get oranges big time citrusy character and just the right amount of bitterness . m moderate carbonation and a little sticky but not overly so . d high drinkability but i love ipas,appearance,1.0,1
pours a hazy gold with a small off white head . a small amount of lace sticks to the glass . the aroma is full of citric hops along with some spiciness from the juniper . bready malts round out the aroma . it tastes much like it smells . the hops are evident but are n t too dominating and the juniper adds a unique touch . it s earthy and peppery . this is a well balanced brew that i find highly drinkable . the juniper is enough to keep me intrigued the entire glass .,appearance,0.6,1
i m very surprised this beer got such low ratings . it may be mass produced and it may not be all that unique but molson ice is certainly delicious and gets you very drunk on the cheap . this is not a craft brew but for what it is there are n t many better beers out there . molson ice manages to be refreshing tasty and full of alcoholic goodness a trifecter of awesomeness . it drinks well in hot and cold weather . you can down one after mowing your lawn or let it warm you up on a cold winter night . molson ice and i go way back . my taste in beer has certainly become much more eclectic since the days of chugging molson ice in my parent s basement but i do n t think i ll ever get sick of this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a goblet . batch . i think the gratitude goes to huskyinpdx for sending me this but it s been a while so i ca n t really be sure . appearance deep mahogany body through which almost no light passes . huge cream head on top . nice and soft bubbles . it lasts forever and settles to a nice pillow . usually old ales have no head at all . i m amazed this looks so good . smell deep creamy malt flavors . every sort of malt flavor . burnt sugar toffee caramel some hints of dark fruit and a leathery earthiness . taste translates perfectly from the smell . all of the aromas translate directly into the smell . some sweetness to the body but it s a muted sweetness throughout . there s a nice hop bitterness at the end that prevents this from even tasting sweet . mouthfeel thick and creamy . definitely a sipper . the carbonation is surprisingly high . too high really . makes it feel tingly instead of warm and smooth . overall a great old ale . this is what i look for in an old ale . great malt complexity with a nice hop earthiness . and finally someone made an old ale that does n t taste like apples .,appearance,1.0,1
i would prefer the appearance to be a little more hazy gt gt gt but this stuff comes from germany so i guess these guys know good beer gt gt gt the smell is reminiscent of banana i do n t get too much clove to it gt gt i also ge an earthy smell too gt gt gt it tastes just like it smells gt gt gt very easy to drink gt gt gt watery mouthfeel not my favorite beer style but excellently true to style .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a . oz bottle into a duvel tulip . this beer pours a hazy golden color with an absolutely massive head that retains very well and leaves huge chunks of lacing . the aroma is very nice it s got a huge helping of noble hops over some pils malts . alcohol is apparent . the taste is quite smooth smoother than the dfh brewed version with some more subtly than it s american brewed cousin . it s still very noble hop forward but it s a smoother hoppiness instead of the sharpness of the dfh version . the alcohol is also a bit more suppressed . the mouthfeel is a little less carbonated than i d like but the drinkability is good . overall a solid imperial pils i m still not convinced that pilsners need to be imperialized though .,appearance,1.0,1
a yellow straw hues slightly hazy enormous whipped meringue head long lasting retention nice lacing . hard to ask for more . s very distinctive belgian yeast character slight alcohol spices fruits . t fluffy and light . i always look forward to drinking any trappist ale . fruity and spicy westmalle tripel is well balanced and very flavorful . m light body slight warming alcohol finish . d a great beer that i d certainly drink again .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an amber brownish tint that holds an inch thick white cap . malted hops on the nose . i can definitely smell cinnamon all spice . sweet roasty malt beginning that flows downward to a cinnamon sugary middle . caramel sugary notes last throughout . finishes with a hoppy note . this is a fall brew . living in florida we do n t get much of a fall but we definitely get a slight change that notions it s coming . this was a great brew to introduce the fall .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer poured a nice deep brown with a fairly bubbly head . i do n t like the fact that this beer comes in a clear bottle but what are you going to do . aroma smelled a bit skunky to me . some malt and a little hoppiness to it but mostly skunk . tasted a little bitter on the front end and back end honestly . i m wondering if i got a bad one here . i ve had this before and i do n t remember it being this bad . i will probably rate this one again although i do n t know if i will go out of my way to find it .,appearance,0.8,1
edition pours dark burgundy red into my chimnay goblet with a fingers tan head . great belgian lacing very good head retention smell sourness then woody lactic notes . taste sour oaky notes up front hints of cherry choclate follow . finishes tart a vanilla oakyness mf medium with a slight spritzyness . drinks pretty good i think this is one to lay down for years . worth it . a bottle,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark murky brownish red with a two finger head that quickly disappeared . the aroma was sweet and malty with a trace of hops . this ale was way too cloying . a rich malt sweetness that never allowed the hops take hold . from the beginning to end this ale remained out of balance . irish ales should provide enough bitterness to balance the heavy malt bill . a strange cloying after taste was evident in the finish . this a an ale to avoid .,appearance,0.4,0
overall this is a great beer . it is very complex and refreshing at the same time . drink your first for exploration and the second for pure enjoyment . first this brew pours with massive amounts of off white head and the body is quite murky and honey in color . there are bits of sediment towards the end of the pour . there is n t much in the way of aroma . actually i could n t detect anything substantial . the taste is off the charts . there is a straight up butterscotch flavor that dominates . usually this is a reference to oxidation but not here . this is quite refreshing and not too warming with the moderate abv . this is probably one of the most refreshing brews i ve ever had . not too overwhelming and continues to be very inviting all the way to the end .,appearance,1.0,1
impressive looking beer . generous white head that hangs around and some lacing . clear dark golden in colour . some slight hops on the nose but i ca n t help think i m getting some of those awful macro lager aromas as well . the taste is clean which in other words could be boring . some nice malt characteristics and the bitterness is very drying but not much else going on . definitely not matilda bay s best effort .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance lovely shade of ruby red with a pale pink frothy head that has decent retention . aroma smells extremely sweet and almost artificial with a raspberry preserves syrup soda like character to it . also slight notes of strawberry . there is a hint of fresh raspberry character underneath but it smells way too sweet and one dimensional . flavor ya know it s actually not that bad if you re into raspberry soda . however as a lambic it fails somewhat miserably . some notes of strawberries and raspberry pie filling . almost no tartness to blunt the sweet raspberry flavor . in the finish raspberry flavors slowly fade leaving a sugary impression behind . mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation . i do n t find this so sweet as to be cloying but it finishes quite sweet and leaves a heavy sugary impression on the palate . this is a pretty decent albeit slightly undercarbonated raspberry soda with a dash of alcohol thrown in for good times and such . however as a raspberry soda it is rather overpriced and not of good value . in all seriousness this is over sweetened and so devoid of complexity that it can not fairly be called a lambic .,appearance,0.9,1
last beer out of my sampler that i tried . this review from notes taken like the others appearance pours well with a decent head ok clarity fine color smell pleasent with hops and grain coming through as well as malt and fruit . taste good very sweet sort of fruity almost which is suprising for a traditional lager as it states it is . i ca n t decide whether it s from the fruit or the malt or the grain . it s good though . mouthfeel great subtle and beautiful tastes and flavors which also make for a nice aftertaste . drinkability i could have this all day long and i m sure many feel the same . overall while i m not sure this is a traditional lager as it said on my label this is another great beer from saranac and a fine lager in just about every respect . go try it .,appearance,0.6,1
a hot summer morning at the rock climbing gym and lunch with a pilsner . what could be better . a served in a tall pilsner glass . excellent clarity . thick chunky head with great staying power . active carbonation . looks beautiful . s grassy and hoppy scent . slight banana scent but the grass dominates . t malts are dominated by the hops and that grassy flavor i smelled before . bananas are strong here too . the hops are a bit peppery and slightly piny with a citrus finish . nice multidimensional hop character but ultimately unbalanced . m very active but its a bit short on body . maybe too short . d ultimately fairly drinkable and quite enjoyable for one . but i m a bit hesitant to have another .,appearance,0.9,1
this brew pours an opaque black color . the head is large and fluffy with a color of white speckled with tan . the aroma has the classic english notes with some chocolate in the background . all in all it is rather light in aroma . the taste is somewhat metallic with chocolate in the background . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a little too much carbonation for a stout not so much that it ruins the beer though . overall this brew does n t live up to its name . single chocolate stout maybe but not double . it is not a bad beer but if i want a real chocolatey beer i will stick with rogues .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured from a ml bottle can into a tulip glass . it pours red with a quickly vanishing white head . s vanilla toffee tootsie roll root beer nuts and breakfast cereal t spicy malt with pop vanilla cola and root beer undertones and a strange tangy vanilla finish m medium carbonation medium body and a sticky finish d the flavors seem very artificial and remind me of name brand snacks pop . the finish has a chemical taste and mouthfeel like cola .,appearance,0.4,0
after having extremely low expectations from this beer i was pleasantly surprised to find it extremely average . i did find it to be drinkable however unimpressive . it seems to share some similarities with heineken but it has a distinct psychological advantage simply from being a local brew . the presentation matches the overall feel of the island . though i would n t pick this up anywhere i d recommend it as part of your experience when visiting the caymans . red strip will will continue to be my beer of choice while on the island .,appearance,0.4,0
holy grail ale is n t as a great as what it s named for . the beer has a great appearance . with a brilliant medium amber tone and a descent head it s an eye catcher . unfortunately the aroma does n t really stand up to the look . there is hardly any malt presence . luckily there is some bready hoppiness to it though . the taste and texture are ok . it has a bit of a salty taste which is sort of strange that hangs a while on the palate . a little chalkiness and definite dryness are the dominant characteristics as far as mouthfeel goes . overall i was not impressed with black sheep s version of an english pale ale . it does not hold up to the style well but if you re a monty python fan it s definitely a must .,appearance,0.8,1
cl swing top bottle poured into a snifter glass . pours a glazey syrupy translucent dark reddish brown . absolutely no head . none . two or three bubbles along the edge hint that this might have once been carbonated . looks stagnant and thick . absolutely coats the inside of the glass when agitating but no legs form . pretty ridiculous . big sour nose with smacks of vinegar oakiness from the barrel aging sour apple pucker sweetness of alcohol perhaps the rum . a little funky aromas not dissimilar to an american wild aromas unbecoming of any kind of a barleywine i m sure that big malt backbone will come through in the taste . no need to fret i saw this coming the descriptions said so and i can read . and to be honest it smells pretty delicious . okay either i have an infected bottle or this is one of the top three strangest beers i have ever had in my life . alright check this out . very thin taste with an emphasis on the rye malts used . the barrel aging is there sort of but strangely enough the alcohol is not . like at all . it s almost gone . i know that seems impossible . it s extremely smooth but thin . okay i m going back and smelling it again and i m getting a lot of bitter liqueur like campari or bitter kas for those who know what i mean by that . back to the taste again . it s warming up . the malt is getting bigger and there is glimpses of the alcohol . very vinous like a full bodied uber dry red wine . i want to give it at least a . but . i just ca n t . i m seriously speechless . i kind of like the way this tastes . i wonder if my other bottle is different . way thick not sticky but glossy and thick . it does n t feel bad for being full bodied but very strange for having no carbonation . this is off in some sort of way . overall i m enjoying drinking something so off balance and wacky . i do n t like calling this a barleywine or a barleyryne or whatever . for a different style i d rate it higher . it s not that i dislike this beer it s just way off style and . just off still not counting out the possibility of infection here . not a drain pour by any means actually i like working on this one . i just ca n t put this one at average .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance beautiful deep gold color a lushous two fingered layer of white foam lots of rising bubbles good head retention flecks of lace aroma dusty cinnamony malty honey like sweetness floral hops plummy fruitiness perfumy sage and roses . flavor mellow and round sweetness with a sort of musty undertone perhaps from the oats . a bit fruity and peppery nice hop flavor finishes dryish with a honey ed aftertaste slight acrid lingering flavor like saccharine mouthfeel medium body vigorous carbonation soothing alcohol warmth overall impression i know this is one of the more mainstream beers in belgium but i think it s quite good despite that . had n t had one in a long timem so i had kind of forgotten how good it is . the only detracting factor is that it is quite gassy lots of burps and the sweetness tends to stack up a bit and become almost cloying after a while .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle somewhere in poland . from notes . a poured a blackish red colour with no head but a ring around the top leaving no lacing . no visible carbonation . s chocolate dominates with some roasted malts in there too . t dark malts roasted notes and some chocolate . maybe a cola element too . m quite carbonated somehow . maybe i just could n t see it . medium body . needs to mellow out on the carbonation . o d meh . an ok beer but nothing special . a welcome change from the typical lagers but for a stout it was nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
pours clear deep amber body topped by mid sized creamy beige head with excellent retention that sticks to the walls and never fades away . aroma is malty sweetness with melanoidin toasty qualities chocolate notes and faint alcohol in the background . the malt is well attenuated and the flavor surprisingly bitter more like helles rather than dunkler bock . the assertive bitterness lingers into the finish and gets prolonged into the aftertaste with slightly astringent woodsy notes . body is medium with moderate carbonation . ml bb into tulip . in short a decent dunkler bock with rich malt aroma and strongly hop bitter flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
this strong brown ale dubbel pours with a fluffy head that falls fairly quickly leaving little clouds of foam and nice lace along the sides of my latrappe glass . it has a very intriguing lighlty musty aroma laced with dark fruits such as plums . this beer has a very soft mouthfeel and a fairly light body with a hint of dark rum like flavors accented with sugary caramel bits . there s a dash of bitterness in the finish which is dry but over fairly quickly . could be a little more complex . a rather quaffable belgian beer until its strength catches up with you .,appearance,1.0,1
pale yellow in color this beer has no head whatsoever . smells corn sweet and not much else . taste is there again that of sweet corn with a light nutty finish . mouthfeel is rather puny with the exception of the carbonation but that does n t carry it either . this beer is drinkable but not in a satisfying way . nothing offensive about it other than the lack of flavor . i would n t pay money for it .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a oz pint glass has a hazy cloudy straw colored body with a thick just off white head that leaves beautiful lacing . smells are faint but honey lemon and some grain come through . taste is about what you d expect from the smell . no real hop flavor but some nice sweetness and citrus spice . no one flavor seems to dominate the others . medium body mouthfeel with a good bit of carbonation . incredibly drinkable . this seems like it d be the perfect way to end a hot summer s day .,appearance,1.0,1
a big thanks to a person in minneapolis minnesota for this growler of beer . had this earlier this month . poured a dark brown to black with a nice sized tan head . aroma roasted malts caramel chocolate dark cherries a nice sweetness just lingers over the top of the glass . flavor the sweetness is just right for me got chocolate covered cherries malts a touch of vanilla . mouthfeel was a little on the thin side that just made it a very easy drinking beer i just kept filling my glass i think i drank of the growler in a very short period time like min .,appearance,1.0,1
ml swinging pop top bottle poured into tulip a loud fizzy two finger head is gone before i really checked out if it has color thought a dirty glass was the culprit but a second pour fizzed away too looks like a still glass of motor oil but has some deep cola edges once held to the light s chocolate covered cherries well it could be cranberries but almost smells like a chocolate cherry liqueur big coco notes some smokey charred wood and booze t somehow there s more coco then i could smell i also pick up on a little licorice i could n t smell lots of bakers chocolate and all things dark chocolate for that matter the fruit is mellow and so is the booze m silky entry and creams up almost to the point of foam without quite going there fruity char on the faint lingering finish o fairly well concealed booze and pretty nice flavors if you like dark chocolate good beer for sure but nothing to put into the great category i m curious to how this one would age being well priced for a strong ml pop top i might find out . even if i do n t like an aged bottle i could still sell the empty bottle for two bits to a local yeast wrangler how do i lose .,appearance,0.6,1
poured degrees into a tulip glass . born on . pours an opaque orange gold with a massive fluffy four finger head . gorgeous a pour and a swirl can barely keep it in the glass . lots of visible whitish sediment swirls around under the head . tiny champagne bubbles collect on the outside under the rim sliding shimmering down the glass into a frothy lace after a tilt . smells of honey and citrus maybe a touch of coriander not really any projection . taste is a smoothly blended mixture of citrus creme and coriander with a fairly significant alcohol bite that it either loses as it warms or as i get used to it . round and full with a perfect weight about it . pleasantly effervescent understanding of the smoothness of the style seeking to be delightfully expressive rather than texturally supportive . overall a beautiful and elegantly made offering that absolutely does justice to the style . a little bit less alcohol in the taste would be okay but not especially a distraction especially as i get through the glass . if found do n t hesitate . pair with maybe something like a croissant chicken salad sandwich and field greens . .,appearance,1.0,1
ah good beer it s been too long . my first review in a long time . for the start of my time teaching and my one year anniversary back from bulgaria i looked for something nice and found it in the most random of places a small store in the beer wasteland of santee sc . a pleasant surprise . here goes . a the bottle was incredibly hard to get open . inside the bottle a huge amount of yeast and sediment is visible . this will have to be a very careful pour for sure . poured from the ml corked bottle into a tulip glass . the beer is a bright yellow color with lots of sediment floating around . head is or so fingers offwhite and sticks around a bit wile leaving clumps along the side of the glass . overall a good looking beer but the huge amount of sediment is a bit off . s slightly spicy and herbal with a slight funkiness in the back . yeastiness is definitely a highlight . sourdoagh bread . some citrus zest in there as well . t very refreshing with loads of citrus and a subtle spiciness underneath . slightly tart but very light and surprisingly sweet but not too much so . like a saison but without as much funk . like a champagne but not as winey . this is a fantastic drink . d light and subtle . has a bit of zest but not too much at all . great . o this beer could go with anything . i enjoyed it by itself on a relaxing night in sc . great way to get back into the swing of things . very nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip glass a pours a deep reddish brown with a half finger white head that dissipates nearly as quickly as it forms . a few scant bubbles and a ring around the glass is all that remains after a half minute . s lots of vinegar and acetic notes with dark fruit and wood undertones . a slight bit of funk and mustiness is in there but does not assert itself . t initial sweetness hits the front of the tongue . dark fruits and malt sweetness . this is immediately followed by a huge sharp tartness with overwhelming acetic and vinegar flavors . this sharp tartness gradually gives way to a blunter sourness that fights with wood flavors from the oak along with a slight leathery mustiness to the finish . m carbonation is medium high . body is on the light side despite the color . mouth feel is quite nice somewhat drying in the finish but not overly so . enough to make you want another sip . d well i did finish the bomber by myself although i would n t say it was easy . there is no doubt this is a finely crafted beverage but next time i think i will want to split a bomber . the first oz or so went down easily enough palate fatigue beyond this made the last oz a little difficult . a little on the expensive side but i think i like it better than the duchesse .,appearance,0.6,1
it poured a nice deep gold or light amber hue into my glass and was topped off by a nice white head . the aromas of spicy hops are strongly intertwined with a the spice of the belgian yeast . spicy vanilla orange vinous characters and some alcohol make up this nose . the flavors of the above aromas turn into a well blended mouth tantalizing treat in flavor and mouthfeel as it warms and makes it very drinkable . i enjoyed this beer . nothing over the top and not mediocre . very enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
from a brown oz.bottle cute dog no date . poured a cloudy golden orange with a thick dense white head that almost topped the bottle before i began to pour and left nice lacing . smell is spicy and sweet ii always have difficulty identifying the fruit smells in saisons and belgian pales . taste is sweet tangy and spicy oranges with a bitter carbonated finish . not too bad . mouthfeel is medium gritty with a dry finish . drinkability i m not sure i might change my rating after i finish the pack . i paid . a sixer,appearance,0.9,1
poured a great dark black with a thick tan head that lasts . perfect looking beer . aroma was of roasted coffee with a hint of molasses and chocolate . taste of bitter chocolate and coffee roasted malt hint of molasses again kinda threw me off . still good but not as amazing as i had hoped . mouthfeel nice and creamy . drinkability slightly better than average . there are other porters i like more .,appearance,1.0,1
pbr is beer about quantity not quality if you buy it in a can keep it there . pouring it into a glass is only a turnoff with its pale yellow color . it smells like a typical domestic like nothing . it does however go down easy and has a smooth taste . this is definetly a budget beer worthy of a tailgate . be warned though it usually puts the hurt on your stomach the next day .,appearance,0.3,0
review from notes on poured from bottle to perfect pint . beer is light straw in color almost a brilliant brass . slightly cloudy no head no ribbons . smells wheaty lightly malted no apparent hop scents jump out at me . the beer is buttery light and standard for this type of offering . amberesque in flavor but light like a lager in body . lower carbonation easy to drink . this beer is very safe within the parameters of a pale wheat ale but nothing worth missing the bus for .,appearance,0.4,0
big meaty chunks of yeast floating around in the ebony liquid . has a giant thick head the color of chocolate milk . this is like gay porn in a bottle . smells like barbecue and cold coffee . the taste is n t too pungent but the smoke dominates . the first flavor is the smoked and roasted malts . the aftertaste though is barbecue . like you just downed a long warm kielbasa . all throbbing and veiny . mmmm . .what . oh . this beer would be great with hot chicks and football . this beer is totally straight . like me . very smooth . the yeast makes it thick . it s great with food but if you drink it alone stick to it all night and you ll adjust to the smokiness . a rewarding beer .,appearance,1.0,1
version gold wax and a fucking vampire on the front . i really do think the appearance of the actual beer is amazing but i love that label art . the beer itself pulls a pitch black into the glass and lets no light through . darkness is right . head retention is decent leaves a perfect lacing behind . smell is booze licorice faint coffee booze roast a light milk chocolate and booze . taste is heavy handed on the licorice with chocolate and booze providing backup . i ca n t say it s not good but i just do n t get as much out of this as i thought i would . definitely thankful to get a bottle either way though . there may have been hops here at one point which would make everything that much more interesting but they re gone now for sure . overall a good beer but not as great as expected . maybe it s meant to be had fresh at which point i ll alter the review but for now the only thing legendary about this beer is the label .,appearance,1.0,1
as much the bottle caught my eye could n t tell you why . so did this one s name . true i am a sucker for alliteration but something about those two words together wailing wench . origins of the word wench lie in the middle ages no not this beers brewers . but the actual time period and the old english term wencel child akin to wancol tottering said of a child learning to walk . well this one certainly could stand on it s own . pours with a small topping of white head scattered sheets of lacing . a small stream of bubbles stay constant . a gorgeous terra cotta shade . a deeper dyed red on top slightly lighter skin tone lies underneath . perfumy aroma zesty fruity hops . lots of hops . refined and lightly delicate scent . flavours somewhat astringent a real buttery makeup . mild hop bitterness light candy malt . well balanced body . very mineral mouthfeel copper notes . fair drinkability . a rather dry mild finish but with a really nice gentle tinkling sensation on the aftertaste . lots of diacetyl would come through as the beer warmed . this was pretty off putting although the only real thing i could hold against this beer . started off more promising than it turned out . still enjoyable but i d recommend it served cold . warming up hurt . a swanky and high minded lady . and as for the other half of this beers name to wail or be wailing is also to lament as in to lament in someone s absence and while i ve never done this before and i do n t plan to make it a habbit . song frank sinatra s until the real thing comes along,appearance,1.0,1
dark unfiltered bronze with continuous streams of co sustaining a soft luxurious head . regrettably this beers best attributes begin with its name and end with its visual appeal . the aroma is strongly yeasted . the taste is weak and indistinct at first but draws to a close with an acrid pencil shaving finish . though the beer is not spoiled or fatigued its lack of definition is distressingly homebrew ish .,appearance,0.8,1
clear amber pour nice lacing soapy head . beautiful look on this . nose is seedy green raspberries vanilla mild brett . lactic and a bit yogurty . flavor is cream green raspberries vanilla and that lactic quality . finish is herbal and leafy a bit like the victor francenstein in that way . numbing on the finish . flavor becomes a bit more medicinal as it opens up . dischordant . the nose delivered it here the mouth just lacked the focus i was hoping for .,appearance,1.0,1
what can i say . i love this beer . the first time i ever had it i thought i d died and gone to heaven . ok maybe that is overstating it but this is one of the most drinkable beers i ve ever had . one of the previous reviewers noted the strong flavor the yeast and i would agree with that . the hops is also there but it is quite subdued compared to the many ipa offerings out there . the biggest complaint about the beer is it s appearance . it does n t generate much of a head when poured and that combined with the yeast dominated taste may make it a bit meek for some . if you like yeast though this beer is for you .,appearance,0.6,1
poured in my st. feuillien goblet the la roja is a hazy chestnut with a huge very light tan head that is as dense and rocky as i ve ever seen . lots of foamy lace . the wild yeasts in the bottle ensure lots of active carbonation and make you really take your time on the pour . wow gorgeous . my first whiff in fact from the bottle right after popping the crown immediately reminds me of rodenbach gran cru one of my all time favorites . i have pretty high expectations but now the bar s really been raised . letting it air out in the goblet it s sweeter then the rodenbach a very sweet fruit maybe guava or some other tropical type . there s also caramel vanilla and cinnamon . it s a bit vinous and sharp acidity comes off a bit metallic . the taste is not as sour as i as expecting from the nose although theres definately lots of sour cherry early on with an acidic bite in the middle it finishes remarkably clean . and while it s on the dryer side not as much as many other wild beers i ve had i suppose there s enough malt to keep this in biere de garde territory after all although it s unlike any i ve ever had . it does however remind me a lot of liefmans goudenband although sadly i have n t had the pleasure of that in a couple years . however it s another beer i really love so points to jp for reminding me . la roja is medium to light bodied with very fine bubbles . this is a very drinkable sour although the acidity might be to sharp for some i think the clean finish tempers that nicely . very refreshing and enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
a frothy and thick white head standing a couple inches tall with awesome stamina . the body is a hazy yellow . s banana and subtle clove in this aroma . t slight bitter flavor banana and a ripe wheat flavor . m rather coarse for a hefeweizen . this is a nice brew . i m a fan of summit and i hope they continue to shell out their tasty brews fora long time .,appearance,0.9,1
a thick tan head on a clear deep amber ruby body . s bunch of different malts . have some toffee dark fruits sweet caramel ect . big earthy notes and some grass notes too . t malts come out . dark fruits are up there with some raisin flavor and leave the mouth pretty dry . big earthy tones come through with some light grass hops leaving a light bitterness . sweet toffee notes come through too . m medium body with low carbonation . d it is very tasty and i would buy it again . good deal for the price too . i think there are better wee heavies out there but this is a good one .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance crystal clear . white head . nice lacing smell smells like a triple . no hop aroma . what gives . taste has the belgian funkiness but where are the hops . . . . mouthfeel light bodied . excellent overall not a bad beer . more of a belgian pale ale than an ipa . needs more hops .,appearance,0.9,1
ordered this at the brewery in chico last night . following review written from notes . served in a sierra nevada imperial pint glass . appearance body is dark but shows great clarity when examined closely . chestnut amber in color with lots of carbonation rising from the etched area on the bottom of the glass . as for the head it stood about an inch in height when it first came out . the consistency is foamy and the color khaki . looks like a nicely done cappuccino . amazing retention and cobweb like rings of lacing . fantastic . smell the head retention was so good that i had to eat some off the top just to get a whiff of this beer . brown malt spicy hops cocoa and nutty aromas is all i got and as a whole the nose was pretty faint . taste lots of nuts then woody and grassy hops followed by more brown malt and nutty cocoa ness . i get some toasted malt aspects and chinook saltiness in the finish . nice balance . decent flavor . mouthfeel good carbonation smooth and foamy . good balance . finishes clean and crisp with a decent aftertaste . medium in body . good . drinkability not my favorite brown ale that would be buzzsaw by deschutes but definitely solid . i could see myself buying this again but not on a regular basis .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a hazy brown color with a one inch head that dissipates leaving almost no lacing . s smell is of sweet sugar and dark fruits with some notes from the yeast and a slight spiciness as well . t this beer is rich and sweet with a strong flavor of dark fruits and a slight yeasty flavor . it ends with a slight spiciness . m it has a medium body with a huge amount of carbonation . o this beer is sweet and rich with a nice balance of spice and dark fruit flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a jet black wth a huuge really tight brown head that retains really well beautiful . smells strongly of cold coffee middle roast backed up by some bitter cocoa and dark bread with flaked oats on top and i dont know if its me having oatmeal porridge for breakfast but i seem to detect a hint of that in the beer aswell . intially the coffee is pretty dominant but as the beer warms up a bit a pronounced sweeter than expected bitter dark chocolate enters my palate . there is n t very much mor too it to be honest it is an oat smooth orgy of chocolate and coffee with no overly heavy roasted notes and it is pretty yummy . a very smooth mouthfeel although i think the carbonation is a bit too low .,appearance,1.0,1
schro was kind enough to throw this in as an extra . thanks man . unfortunately it was pretty disgusting . mildly murky and hazy strawberry pink with a pinkish white head with good retention and a little lace this is ok god this is putrid . vegetal and fruity with a harsh and rubbery solvent character and some alcohol heat . cooked fruit and jammy this is disgusting . the palate is n t as awful as the nose but that is n t saying much . harsh solvents alcohol and cooked fruit before a grassy and vegetal finish and if that is n t enough there s some rubber in the middle . light in body with a medium high level of carbonation the awful finish just reemphasizes the trainwreck that this beer is .,appearance,0.7,1
thanks to assurbanipaul for yet another rahr brew . golden yellow with a full white head that melts to a quarter inch covering of sticky lacing . very thick . aromas are pale amber malts and lager yeasts . i m drinking this while eating a grilled shrimp cocktail and the sweet fruitiness melts to a lemon citrus hops absolutely perfectly for my lunch . somewhere there is supposed to be abv in here but i definitely ca n t notice it . at least not in the tast or swallow . mouthfeel is moderately creamy .,appearance,1.0,1
a a golden pour topped with a white head that lacks much retention but leaves a thin sheet behind . s t soft malts toasted with a very slight caramel sweetness . flavour finishes up with a slight hoppy note and a dash of spiciness . m d a nice mellow and crisp carbonation complements the smooth feeling medium body and it finishes rather dry . pleasant and easy drinker it could go either way as a session brew through the season .,appearance,0.6,1
do n t know what i could add to the other f reviews other than to say they are all true . poured nicely foamy head . first red flag was the total lack of carbonation rising from the bottom of my glass . second red flag was the first sip . a truly awful experience . totally flat foul tasting swill that could only be described as a cross between low grade malt liquor that was left open all night and paint remover . set my personal record for a drain pour sips then down the drain it went . i m now totally convinced that any kind of nitro can beer is a total joke .,appearance,0.7,1
had this on nitro tap at upick in erie pa when voodoo came up for a tasting night . apperance this beer poured from the tap thick and creamy . it was bright golden yellow once the body cleared up from the nitrogen . nice thumb thick head . smell this beer smelled obviously hoppy but also had a slight sweet smell like caramel to it . taste taste was far more than i was expecting . it was not the most hopped up ipa i have ever tasted but it was for sure one of the most delicious . the hops was balanced nicely with the sweet malty flavors that i detected in the smell . not too overwhelming in either category but definitely enough of each to taste both just not at the same time . mouthfeel this beer was creaaammy . it had a nice light to medium body with just the right amount of carbonation . drinkability i would drink this beer regularly on nito tap if i could .,appearance,1.0,1
when i convince my friends that belgian beers are amazing i always have them try hoegaarden first . the beer is a light pale yellow and is sort of cloudy like home made lemonade . in fact the beer does have a slight taste of lemon . it s very wheaty and the flavour is strong but not overwhelming . why be the king of beer when you can have a garden full of hoes .,appearance,1.0,1
daark brown body with plenty of carbonation topped by a hefty medium to dark tan frothy head . good lacing . very mild aroma more roasty coffee than chocolate . lightly sweet beginning mild chocolate which gives way to a coffee presence in the finish . unusally light mouthfeel . drinks too easily there is little to notice as it rushes down the throat . a passable brewpub porter maybe but a massive disappointment as ommegang s corked and caged anniversary indulgence .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a dark brown near black with a tall light brown head that sticks around and leaves some very nice lacing . s dry roasted malts bit of caramel molasses vinous . nothing is too powerful though . you can smell a bit of the hops too . t definitely has a darker malt base but it s not like a stout . it s much lighter like between a porter and a less hopped german pilsner . it s bittersweet from the roasted malts and the hops . it s more like something you might drink in the winter if you re looking for something lighter . lingering slight bitterness and roasted taste . as it warms a more vinous taste comes through . m quite a light feel which contrasts what you d expect with a dark beer but it holds true to the style . d i could put a few of these back in the winter fall . though because of its lightness it s not hard to put down in warmer temperatures . i could definitely drink more of these in a sitting .,appearance,0.9,1
big thanks to bobsy for picking this up for me in japan . out of a vending machine as requested along with some school girl panties . pours a crystal clear greenish tinged yellow almost like pond scum mixed with urine thin bubbly white head forms instantly settles to nothing few bubbles come up . smell is pretty vile very sweet and corny rice light floral grassy apple cider weird beany aroma do n t know whats going on here . taste is like a lightly flavoured water beverage lightly sweet and sugary grassy lightly fruity really weird rice i think my tongue is going numb . mouthfeel is very weak light bodied sparkling carbonation . not sure why anyone would drink this but worth the experience . thanks robbo .,appearance,0.2,0
this does throw a great looking pour into my glass . thick foam and pretty damned dark . aroma is more coffee and chocolate i m not really getting any obvious coconut . this is a good dry roasty earthy bitter down the middle porter . whatever toasted coconut there is seems to be getting lost within the larger roasty profile . coffee chocolate etc . i do n t see what the big deal is . this is a perfectly good beer but in all honesty i d pull just as much or more coconut off beers that were n t brewed with it . i d like it to be at least somewhat obvious that it s a coconut porter . kind of a thin spiky mouthfeel that probably would be good in a beach setting . well this is supposed to be a porter that you can pound on the beach and in that respect it works . it just is n t the creamy coconut goodness i was expecting .,appearance,0.9,1
nitro tap in arlington va . pitch black beer with creamy tan head good retention and plenty of lacing . roasty aroma plenty of rich malt with some chocolate . the taste is rich roasted malts as well quite strong for an irish stout . milk chocolate notes with a touch of bitterness . the body is quite full for the style with way too much sweetness .,appearance,0.9,1
oz brown glass pry top . dated bb june . appearance beautiful bright amber with a slight haze and thick foamy off tan head that leaves lots of lacing . looks like rootbeer float head . nose some caramel biscuit malty goodness smells very british . there s a hint of tar and some tobacco too . not a lot of hop presence . palate medium to light bodied with some crisp hop leaves up front . bitterness goes in and out of a body that goes watery from sip to sip . light biscuit hints of caramel munich malt . finish has some dusty leafy hops but fades rapidly and ends quickly . notes not what i d call a great ipa . definatly leans british in it s origins and that ringwood yeast does n t stay hidden . greatly prefer the hi.p.a . from them .,appearance,0.9,1
poured in a pilsener urquell tulip glass . revealed itself bright golden yellow in colour with a nice frothy white head that did n t last long unfortunately . nose definitely a pilsener nose . metalic to me . touch of sweet malt . mouth carbonation is good . it is refreshing . sweetness as expected from the nose was absent . somewhat unidimensional pilsener . bitterness is like what you find in major brand quite absent . overall looks like a major brew . quite disappointed . drink this one is temperature outside is hot and your friend brought it by the poolside .,appearance,0.4,0
a amber with sediment and good frothy head . head leaves some nice lacing as well . the color an intense head gives this one high scores . s decent smell . nice hops with malt backbone . not overly powerful here but smells pretty nice none the less just not intense . t bitter hops combined with caramel malt sweetness . the nose does not do the flavor justice.the hops have a great herbal and leafy taste to them . love the power behind the hop bite . bready as well . m medium body . on the thicker side . very smooth begging you to keep sipping . dry finis as well . o d this has been on of the local ipas i haven given enough credit to . this beer is better than advertised . i can get it at a pretty awesome price too . overall pretty high quality especially for how local it is .,appearance,1.0,1
i found this on tap at a fairly new bar called slainte in philly across the street from th street station . it was delivered to me in an odd looking kind of small imperial pint glass that i m guessing was actually more of an american pint at around ounces . despite the small glass it had a beautiful appearance very much like guinness but with a just slightly darker head and a tiny bit less lacing which could have been from the glass itself . other than that it was almost exactly like guinness which it s obviously what it s trying to be . or at least that s what the bar keep told me that it was brewed specially for the irish pub because they do n t serve guinness . side by side with guinness i could tell the difference but i did n t really prefer one over the other . nicely done .,appearance,1.0,1
this may be the worst thing i have ever tasted . my cork did not break upon removal . if this one was once good it is either past its prime or has been improperly cellared on its way to me . pours sick black like soy sauce . no head whatsoever no matter how hard i poured or swirled or shook . smell is very strong of alcohol and wort . taste is harsh alcohol followed by in all literality soy sauce . sick . mouthfeel is ok and viscous but drinkability is impossible . if i could have given it a i would have . wish i had got to try this one upon its release but i was only .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a slightly hazy blonde color ale with a huge foamy head with better then average retention . aroma of sour notes is quite intense and smile like it is infected and with the head it had once poured i really suspect it might be infected . taste is really dominated by the sour notes and the wheat which can of balance each other . the tart and sourness leaves me wondering if the beer was infected voluntarily or not . in any case this is probably not something that i will seek again .,appearance,0.8,1
looks the part . glugged into my tulip glass and created a nice tight brown head that leaves lots of lace as i drink . great nose of black licorice char roasted malts chocolate and dark fruits . medium to medium full body . i d like to see a little more girth here . lightly carbonated and some trace amounts of alcohol linger long after the sip . flavor is solid if not spectacular . greasy flavor of anise oil and black coffee . char and light cocoa come into the picture as well .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bomber poured into a tulip . edition aged in burgundy casks blended august . bottle number on the tamper proof strip is . found a cache of and bottles at beers of the world and snagged a few from each vintage . my friend has been raving about this beer and i m glad it has finally touched my lips . this was our new year s eve midnight beer . l hazy dark apple cider brown an uncareful pour with retentive fingers of thick head . looks unreal . s sweet and sour with cherries and berries and other fruit notes . slight hint of booze in the back but nothing compared to the advertised on the label . i m guessing the years on this bottle have taken some of the heat off . t sweet into a cider y sour with citrus and cherry notes . caramel with a hint at iron rounds out the middle and then the finish is a lingering wild funkitude . booze is in the feel but not really present in the mouth . f rich and thick a touch under carbonated and a bit burning in the back but neither is overly offensive to my palate . d one of the most interesting beers i ve had to date . superior drink ability for the abv . just a phenomenal all around beer here nothing like it .,appearance,1.0,1
my friend brought a growler of this back from kentucky for me as a birthday present . it pours a great golden color with no head and low carbonation . i imagine there would be more of both had it not been subjected to the pressure drop in the belly of the plane . it has a really nice sweet aroma with no hop aroma . the taste is very sweet and fairly malty just like a tripel should be but the hop flavors seem to be missing . there is a spicy background flavor and that is what lingers on my tongue after each sip . as i said before the mouthfeel is not what i would like because of the low carbonation but it is good none the less . i ca n t detect an overabundance of alcohol which this beer does have at abv . the drinkability on this is pretty good . i would especially like to try a bottle of this or on draft .,appearance,0.9,1
a a leathery brown color with a one finger offwhite head . great lacing that clings to the glass the whole way down . s not much in the way of aroma . if anything there is a bit of sweet malt . t nuttiness and a bit of smoke in the tail end . hop hangs at the end . m lighter than i had expected . aftertaste sits on the back of the tongue . d goes down easy . nice beer .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured a medium murky brown color ale with an average size foamy head with light retention . aroma of fusel alcohol caramelized malt with a bunch of other characteristics that are hard to describe . taste has lots going on with notes of fusel alcohol caramelized malt light smoke some paint and astringent finish . body is quite full with good carbonation and some apparent alcohol . i guess this is what happened when you throw everything in the kettle .,appearance,0.8,1
l swing top bottle purchased at julio s westboro ma . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a light brown head over the clear garnet brew . head lasts nicely with ample foamy lacing . aroma is lightly chocolatey . the taste is starts with the same light chocolate but fades into a light fruitiness and closes with a somewhat odd aftertaste . mouthfeel is pretty thin and drinkability is not too bad . frankly if this is . abv i ll eat my hat . ca n t sense that at all for better or worse . this wee heavy could definitely use more depth of flavor and just more oomph overall .,appearance,0.9,1
inspired by my trip to the polish restaurant last night and said restaurant s disappointingly tapped dry supply of okocim porter i picked this bottle up on my way home from work . very dark beer with a fizzy yellow head . toffee raisins and fresh baked brioche notes in the aroma . very inviting but hints at excessive sweetness . body is right on the first thing i notice is the somewhat heavy although uber smooth velvet palate grabbing . definitely dry with the natural sweetness lingering in the back . all the flavors blend nicely though. presenting the hybrid fruit character of a belgian quad alongside something more earthy and husky and a finish that reminds me of nutella . at . this beer is surprisingly rich and sip worthy . really one of the more complex baltic porter s i ve tried and deserving of a spot at the grownups table . i believe this was in the range for ml a purchase which i will surely be repeating .,appearance,0.7,1
pours with a beautiful amber body topped by a thick lasting head with a good amount of lace left on the glass . sweet lemony hop aroma with a good malty balance . sweet malty flavor with a strong lemony hop background and a sweet malty finish . medium to full bodied relatively smooth and slightly oily .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from bomber into my stone irs snifter a pitch black with a big persistent dark tan head . the head is beautiful on this beer . lots of little bubbles are running up the side of the glass . sticky lacing rest s on the glass . what an appearance . s hints of dark chocolate maybe some vanilla and other dark malts . maybe it is because i have read about this beer but i think i can smell a hint of the pepper . however this one really is n t all that fragrant and i ca n t smell the chocolate as well as i would think for a beer with the word in its name . t a nice roasty beer with hints of dark chocolate . has all the flavors of a good imperial stout and then i get to the pepper . i thought i would n t be able to taste it but wow . it started as a slight tingling on my lips then worked its way to the bottom of my tongue and now to the back of my throat . this add s an interesting dynamic to this beer . i really enjoy this one . m thick full bodied beer with a fair amount of carbonation . pretty smooth . d this one is really easy to drink considering the abv and the style . i really like the uniqueness that the pepper bring s to the plate . i really enjoy this beer i will definitely going to pick this up every year and will have to cellar a few as well .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer out of a gallon keg . it poured golden but with little head i think this had to do with the way the tap worked and i was doing this at an akward angle . the aroma was sweet floral hops . the taste was where it was at though . when this sweet lager hit my taste buds i was in heaven . this beer was sweet but not soda sweet . it was just the right thickness and coated my mouth well . drinkability is high . this is a beer i could drink a lot of and it s just the right strength for that too . all in all a great german lager .,appearance,0.6,1
i was a bit apprehensive with my first sip of the saranac black and tan because it poured almost no head at first i thought i had gotten a bad one . the taste was closer to what i would call a porter than a black and tan with a nice balance of sweet malts and a mocha or coffee like bitterness . very smooth and very drinkable . nothing to write home about but i would drink it again .,appearance,0.6,1
dogfish head world wide stout had a black syrupy pour with a small coffee colored head . there was no lace . this beer had a great aroma which had elements of chocolate molasses and alcohol . the taste was much smoother than i had anticipated . it was complex and a bit mellow . with chocolate caramel molasses and of course . alcohol . the finish was slightly dry and subdued compared to the taste . the high alcohol content was not overpowering and its potency was able to creep up on you.the mouthfeel was a little chewy with some bitterness and low carbonation . this is a good beer to relax someone who has trouble sitting through a movie at home .,appearance,0.6,1
ah guinness . served in a pint glass it pours dark brown with some tinges of ruby red in there when i hold it up to the light . the head is about inches high creamy and tan . the aroma is n t strong but it smells like roasted malt with a bit of coffee . it tastes pretty much the way it smells like roasted malt coffee and some chocolate . there s a nice slight bitter aftertaste as well . it s very creamy and smooth and goes down pretty easy . in my opinion it s a great beer especially because of the way it looks the taste is good too . i do n t think i ve ever had a bad guinness of course it s always better on tap somewhere . i d definitely recommend it to anyone .,appearance,1.0,1
o.k. looks like i like this more than the average bear . imho this is one fine beer . wonderful orange bronze color . nice malt with a hint of caramel well balanced with hops just a touch of floral and citrus . very drinkable and easy going . after trying several different beers in an evening this one just struck me as having it all together .,appearance,1.0,1
i was glad to see brew kettle still serving a pumpkin beer during my visit in late december . seems like a lot of brewers plan to sell out of pumpkin beer by thanksgiving and to me the flavor is appropriate through the new year . this one is a touch light on the pumpkin and maybe too light in the body but is nonetheless a very solid beer with lots of nutmeg and other spice . appearance wise it looked a great deal like the chief s rye not quite colorful enough in the amber body and with a medium amount of head . aroma was very spicy but both the aroma and taste led me to doubt the inclusion of actual pumpkin in the recipe although the menu said it was in there . flavor was more spice than pumpkin with lots of nutmeg and i thought it pretty good . mouthfeel was pretty good . a nice beer . i would recommend this beer . i had it on tap at the brew kettle in strongsville .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle opened by airfoil thanks . served in a snifter vintage . a pours out a lovely red wine color with huge syrupy texture . completely flat . i have never personally seen a beer this completely lacking in carbonation . my morning coffee pours with more bubbles . s smells like a nice wine barrel that has been soaking in cherries for quite some time . tons of table and brown sugar are oosing out of this beer . can get a good amount of alcohol as well . despite being completely flat it smells great . t the taste quite follows the look and smell . it s very fruit forward and very sugary . tons of left over sugar make it syrupy and slick . a very vinous flavor is under all of the fruit and sugar . this would be so much better with carb . m flat and sticky . like melting down candy and adding water . really lacking without carbonation . o could have been a great beer but no bubbles completely ruins it for me .,appearance,0.4,0
a reddish mahogany hue off white head huge blanketing lacing . s there is an unwelcome aroma in the nose i did n t write it down when i could specifically identify it so as of now it is just a generally unwelcome aroma taking down the overall dynamic . t the taste is simply malt and hop and quite unspectacular . the hop is nice on the outro and that about sums up the highlights of the taste for me . m big feel viscous well carbonated . d like a average sierra nevada product . yes a average . i did n t learn me not no nothing in school . that did n t stop me from preparing for the ba misspelling bee with my eyes on the prize .,appearance,0.9,1
served from a ml brown bottle into a pint glass . bottled a nice amber bronze with decent but short lived head that laces . good retention lots of big bubbles . s lots citrus pine aromas with some sight caramel . t caramel up front mid palate is grapefruit and woody pine yet slightly herbal hop flavors with the finish faking fruity before some more great hop oils really kick in . great tasting ipa . m carbonation is second to none for the style and the body is medium and very smooth on the tongue . d great drinker overall and outstanding ipa . look forward to seeing what else this new age brewery has to offer . if its anything like the minute im pretty sure ill be hooked .,appearance,0.6,1
huge tan head after a normal pour looks very nice . dark brown slightly red color that is crystal clear . smell is of espresso beans slightly sweet with traces of acidity . not as flavorful as the appearance would make you believe . alcohol is dominant in the flavor with the musty coffee flavor in the background from start to finish . not bad but could ve been better .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a nice dark color with a long lasting mocha head . surprisingly little aroma what there was seemed to hint at sweet chocolate . flavor profile was puzzling almost no roasted malt flavors other than the barest coffee at the very end . the predominant flavor was an oddly wine like flavor both sweet and tart . the combination did not harmonize well . bottle notes that the beer is brewed with molasses . perhaps i m simply too acclimated to beers brewed in the traditional english style and the american interpretations to be able to appreciate this reincarnation of the colonial philadelphia style .,appearance,0.8,1
so apparently this brewery moved to steven s point wi . must be contract brewed . oz . twist off brown bottle . it struggles to form a head as it pours a dark brown black . the head quickly fizzes away with no lacing . it smells like an old fireplace along with some brown sugar . the taste is perhaps a bit pedestrian . it has a smoky wood flavor but the roastiness smokiness is n t at the forefront . rather it is a lightly fruity very light porter flavor . it does n t have much body as it is rather thin . it is just a beer that is lost there are better smoked porters out there .,appearance,0.4,0
out the bottle into a pint glass a looks like a brown ale . you know what i mean . s at first not much to smell . let it open up a bit it ll get going . i get a tiny bit of the bourbon . a nice woody smell more than anything . smells like a brown ale too . t humm . taste . everyone says butterscotch . i get a hint but i think it s only cause it s been put in my head by everyone else . sorry . everyones hatin on the bourbon flavor i get a bit along with the wood but the bourbon is there i done tasted it . you know what . it tastes a bit like a brown ale too . its good folks and i m not a brown ale fan . could use more bourbon but its damn good for what it is . m goes down smooth drinkable as can be . could do with a little bit more creaminess . but still good . d over all a good beer and im not a fan of brown ales or a big tyranena fan . the only fault would be that only part of the beer is aged in bourbon barrels . hum . maybe they sould save some and age it in bourbon barrels .,appearance,0.6,1
over the edge is brewed to the exact same recipe as whitstrans th hour pale ale but is dry hopped by means of an experimental method using proprietary techniques that i promised the brewer i wouldnt put in print . lets just say that brewers in the greater yakima valley sometimes find themselves recipients of innovative new products courtesy of the r d folks at the hop union cartel . in this case the process allows for dry hopping at kegging not during fermentation . the result is a hop aroma so fresh it almost transcends what we think hop aroma is or should be . the apple juice fragrance from th hour is forward leaning . but the smell of hops is so far beyond the boundaries of what ordinarily applies to the evaluation of hop aroma that it isnt immediately apparent that youre actually smelling hops in over the edge . its like the standard for appreciating hop aroma is being rewritten and rewritten in a language we must first learn to read . the best i can describe it is that it smells like the hops are still actively growing . can we describe smell as like tinsel on a tree . its like a smell that requires a running start to latch hold of . a smell that requires both lungs . and its not unlike cannabis . and what variety of hops is used in this odd invention . i cant tell you that either . all i can tell you is that the experimental nature of this ale earns it a high midrange evaluation if for no other reason than that theres nothing else to compare it to . i enjoyed both the beer and its novelty . as to the impact of these experimental methods on the rest of the beer i drank my pint of ote somewhat concurrently with another pint of th hour and found that the potent herbal aroma infiltrated the taste and diminished the experience of bitterness while tempering the nut like qualities . it also stole the suds . the effect of transforming th hour into ote was like one of turning wood into leaf . over the edge opens a whole new door on beer design . you really should try it .,appearance,0.6,1
i drank this from a ml bottle into my rochefort chalice . this ale is a very dark amber a little lighter in the light . it is brown with highlights of red reminding me of tea . there is little carbonation as the head is about half a finger but fades way too quickly . there is little lacing . the aroma is strong with sourness coming from tobacco leather and oak . there is oddly no tartness from fruit detectable . the taste is very similar to the aroma with a strong oak taste followed by a sour finish . the after taste sour lasts several seconds . the beer is good but its not something you could or would drink a lot of . i m a big wild fan and find them drinkable but this is on the very far end of drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
after some samplers this was what i picked for a full pint . at the crbc pub a true pint oz . glass . a midnight dark nearly black pour with a slim head . good ringing lace that trails fang like tendrils of tawny film . but overall eh it s just an average stout nothing remarkable whatsoever . s a fairly strong smell of musty cocoa powder and smokiness . t likeable nay lovable chocolate and fruit . a thick and transcending mouthful of ripe berries and milky dark cacao . i really like the richness and the latent smokiness . lasting bitterness that s silky smooth fudgy without any surliness . m fairly thick moderately chewy and sweet ending . the oatmeal in this stout lends a suitable creamy smoothness . d i picked this as my favorite for a reason very nice stout flavorful and drinkable within reason . after the success of crbc s paddler s porter at last december s haf the stumbler s does n t lag far beyond . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at ledgers liquors in berkeley ca . presentation ml bottle both caged and corked . no freshness info but pretty sure it s a mid to late release . poured into my oversized delerium tremens tulip . appearance a slight clouded dark golden pour . a large plus white rocky and pock marked head soon forms . left alone for a few minutes that same head is still there minus maybe inch . chunks and boulders of lace cling to the inside of the glass . one of the best saison appearances i have seen . smell smell as taste comes out much more as the brew warms towards room temp . at mid high s you have to really sniff to get a bit of fruit and white pepper . at mid s you add a nice fruity orange peel smell with a good amount of corriander . the bottle smells exquisite the next morning . taste once warm tons of orange peel corriander and honey come out to play . not really super sweet but has a real nice honey sweetness as the backing to this beer . really mild hops come in to play in the aftertaste . no real barnyard examples in this beer which might be the only downgrade . was a tad sour but not quite as much as i would like . mouthfeel tight bubbled carbonation . tries but does n t quite get to the creamy stage . drinkability not a bad american saison at all . in fact i think it s quite good . not over good whe i can get fantome or dupont for less but i was pretty impressed and would suggest trying it if seen .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from an oz stubby bottle into a pilsner glass . liquid is a gradient of burnt umber to auburn topped by a finger of flax foam . nice clarity . head retention is remarkable for a lager and lacing is elegant and substantial . delicate malt aromas with hints of piloncillo candy cane and burdock root . just the slightest suggestion of dms but it actually works in this beer . flavor is lightly toasted malt minerals nuts with suggestions of coffee and perhaps a trace of brown butter though not diacetyl . very balanced finish with a suggestion of caramel but not too sweet . hops are almost undetectable . rating for style it does n t get much better than this . crisp and refreshing with a smooth mouthfeel . decent carbonation though it could stand a little more . living up to the name this is a great session beer light and refreshing with just enough going on to hold your attention .,appearance,1.0,1
ml green bottle and true to form an unusual label from flying dog that is more art driven than your typical offering . colorado saison is the self proclaimed title of this brew . the blurb on the label summed up is that they took a spin on a saison by using some native colorado ingredients while also incoroporating some belgian products as well . poured into a slender tulip it formed an almost uncontrollable fizzy head that split the glass beer and head even when very carefull . slight haze to this but really all in all it looks filtered as far as clarity is concerned . yellow body with some orange towards the core . head becomes whispy as time goes on and lace is chunky although sporadic . huge amounts of fruitiness and alcohol in the nose . there is something in the malts that i can tie to new belgium as well . .maybe its a colorado thing when it comes to this kind of musky belly that does n t bode well with me . looking beyond that the alcohol is so fricking up front and dominating that this becomes a tough go . i m not talking about the buzz factor i m talking about being so dominant that it hardly allows this to open up and reveal its goodness . there is some goodness to this though just dig deep . fruits are balanced somewhat by an herbal hop presence . shortbread seems to come out as it warms up a bit and is a welcomed addition . mild spices orange rind and honey also show up as it settles but do n t really blend well . i m trying to figure out where the belgian part of this is . whoa baby as this gets towards the end the alcohol is just insanely hot . bull ice comes to mind . no thanks . notes i love a good saison and admittedly this is n t trying to be authentic and i reviewed this as a beer on its own island . for my money it can stay on that island .,appearance,0.8,1
a wonderful beverage but i struggle a little to rate this because it really does n t have a lot of beer like qualities . it takes a pretty vigorous pour to get much of a head . the aroma is a hedonistic cherry immersion and the flavor is more of the same tart fresh delicious . malt and hops are undetectable as is the alcohol . actually even a little bit of an alcohol burn would push it to a higher level for me . recommended definitely but i do have to rate it in the context of a beer .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle conditioned . ml bottle . brilliant gold with enthusiastic bubbles streaming up to meet the huge fluffy white head . the head dies down into clumps while throwing off a bracing floral scent a very young scent almost grassy like newly hewn stems . as the head dies it shifts to more of a funky almost sweaty sweet corn aroma . sticky streamers and spots hang on the glass as you drink . the mouth fills with a lively foam and yet the bubbles are very tender for such an active carbonation . tones of apple as crisp as biting into fresh slices of granny smiths . that sweaty funk takes on a curiously hot tone . hints of pepper in the finish with the sweet alcohol of apple cider . as the sweetness dies there s a strange salty rebound . for such a weird mix of likes and dislikes it s quite light and goes down way too easy .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an ultra clear and pale yellow beer freakishly clear in fact . smell . well this sucker certainly does smell . it is sitting on a table feet from me and i can smell sweet tarts candy . giving it a good sniff it smells like star fruit . it certainly is n t naturally scented . taste is sweet and tart . it tastes exactly like budweiser with a pack of sweet tarts thrown in it . no beer taste it is an alco pop . it does have some mouthfeel . drinkability . are you freaking kidding . i do n t know who at anheuser busch thinks that the world needs a candy beer but it does have one use . remember when homer simpson asked for a skittle brau . this is skittle brau .,appearance,0.3,0
i fricking love the way this beer looks . huge foamy white head brilliant dark golden color with a cascade of carbonation bubbling up the side . smells like a beer . some hops not much else . taste the malt . some spicy herb flavors and hops a little bready . semi sweet but dry with a metallic finish . is good ya .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap and i thought that it would hold its own as a dubbel but it was lacking something that the big dogs have . the appearance was good . it had the typical reddish brown pour with an off white head that fades quickly into the beer . it smelled of dried fruits prunes raisins and hints of honey and molasses . when i took the first sip i caught everything but it was lacking something . maybe not enough brown sugar or molasses but it struck me as funny . the mouthfeel was there for a dubbel i will give them that but whatever it lacked spoiled its drinkability . would i drink it again . well after two pins just to be sure i may want to try it bottled . should i .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a hazy blonde very similar to a witbier or hefe with notable carbonation . very small head but with some lace making it all the way down to the bottom of the glass . wheat and malt are in the forefront with honey lemon and coriander also making an appearance . overall sweet and clean with a crisp carbonated mouthfeel . very drinkable especially during the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
all i can really say is oh my goodness . had this on tap at the brewpub yesterday and i can say without lying that it was my second favorite imp stout that i have ever tasted . the most remarkable thing about the beer to me was that it tasted unbelievably good even when it was technically too cold . i realized i had drank the first one before i even let it warm up to the right temp and i had to order another just to see what would happen . lastly according to the sign at the brewpub this is a . beer not a . a nothing to complain about here dark black with a mocha colored head that hung around for a while . s the nose of this one did not come close to hinting at how good it tasted imo so though it smelled pretty good i have to ding it for that reason . t here we go . dominated by chocolate notes . there is definitely the bourbon and some of the blackout stout s roasted notes but this was a choco bomb to me . smooth rich luxurious a little boozy but not too much . delicious . m felt like other good impy stouts . thick smooth not too viscous . no complaints here either . d i killed two of them in about a half hour .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer has gotten some sub par comments and though i understand where they re coming from i suspect they ve not experienced this beer in the proper setting mid summer outside in the hot sun with marianated meats sizzling on a friend s nearby grill . wheat beers are notoriously summer quafs and the raspberry ufo is no exception . a crisp tart rasberry taste that is n t overpowering and peters out nicely . mouthfeel is clean and dry not sticky as with alot of fruit beers . highly recommend this selection for those hot summer days ahead .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at brewery which is a pretty cool spot . color of hazy pils . aroma of very mild wit spicing . flavor is sort of like watered down wit . maybe it would be better with more than the minute carbonation . little to no head odd for a wit . just not that good . their beers have only been out for a month or too so i d expect this to improve . they ve done great on the pub food and guest taps . i ca n t not see them improving this as they dial in the brewhouse .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance . poured a small white head that quickly disappeared leaving no head at all . colour is pale straw large bubbles rising . smell . aroma is faint but reveals no off odours . sweet and malty hops subdued but there for balance . taste . wow i am really surprised by how pleasant this is . tastes like a good example of a euro pale lager i m not sure if it is all malt but it sure tastes like it . sweetish but crisp biscuity malt a little toffee grassy hops moderately bitter finishes quite dry . mouthfeel . quite full bodied for a pale lager moderately weighted low to moderatel carbonation . drinkability . what an easy drinker especially in hot weather . overall . appearance aside i am seriously impressed by this chinese lager . i expected it to be bad which it was far from .,appearance,0.4,0
this kellerbier gives off nice doughy aromas with a hint of a cinnamon fragrance as well . there is some floral hoppiness here too . with this brew being richly carbonated it produced a decent two finger thick head with a light tan tint . the body is quite hazy like a hefeweizen and has a dark amber hue . the taste is that of a ale and lager mixed together . there is a good malty sweetness but finishes a little bitter in the end .,appearance,1.0,1
clear slightly hazy dark copper color . no head no bubbles no nuthin looks like a dead fish . smells of earthy yeast cinnamon nutmeg and coriander with hints of orange rind . borders on xmas spice territory . earthy caramel with nutmeg and coriander . hints of cantaloupe . not bad just different . mouthfeel is stagnant and thin with none of the distinctive saison drying . overall it smelled pretty good and the tasted alright albeit a very personalized take on a saison . the poor presentation killed this beer from the get go .,appearance,0.3,0
as far as looks go i have never saw a better bear . perfect shade of gold with a head that is not too big or not too small . the head goes down not too slow or not too fast . smells good . maybe a little weak . the fruit smell is evident but not to an extreme . not impressed with the taste . nothing stands out in the taste . a little after taste but not too much . goes down with little effort but some effort is there . verdict try it .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a lowball glass . liquid is a dark brown with a small amount of off white head . this beer is potent . i can pick it up from a foot away from my glass . the smell is just lovely . a dirty foot that has been dipped in tar . even though it smells that spectacular to me i venture for a sip . somebody ground up some smokey beef jerkey and dumped it in my glass . the carbonation was good and the beer rolled on my tongue nicely . everything else was awful and i mean real awful . two sips and i was spent .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle to pint glass . sampled packaged . a pours with a one finger head somewhere between medium and dark brown in color . diminishes rather quickly . the body is extremely dark and might even be black . absolutely no lacing . s t the aroma is fantastic . varied roasted malt qualities with chocolate dominating a light hand of coffee mixed in followed by hints of cookie and oats . long lasting flavor lightly sweet . the smell and taste are by far this beer s strongest attributes . m with carbonation on the soft side plus different types of oats in the grist the mouthfeel comes across very creamy . unfortunately the oats do n t do anything to provide a fuller body or thicker texture or help with head retention for that matter . after the glorious nose and rather good flavor that this beer provided the mouthfeel was a big let down . d an above average oatmeal stout that could very easily become great with a few little tweeks . the appearance needs to be stronger and the mouthfeel more substantial . other than that i m satisfied with this purchase .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance the look of this beer is exceptional . it is a burnt brown color with a huge pillowy head . there is tons of sticky lacing that makes this beer look geourgious . smell the smell is of burnt caramel lightly hopped with a few spices . not bad . taste a little harsh . the flavors do not blend well . the malt is the backbone of this brew but the hops seem very harsh . maybe not the right hop for this beer . mouthfeel a good mouthfeel nice and rich and thick . a decent brew but i would not want to have it again .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to genog for this gem of a bonus . pours a cloudy and murky light urine color with a slight head that dies quick and doesnt lace . smells of a lemon cough lozenge . tastes like the powdered vitamin pack emergen c in tap water . tangy highly carbonated but doesnt hide a thing . light in the mouth . tastes between lemonade and theraflu . had to choke this down but should have poured it out . if you like lemon jolly ranchers in zima this is your brew .,appearance,0.4,0
this is my first esb so this review is n t as well written as it might be . here it goes looks kind of like filtered apple cider . maybe a little more orange . more inviting than most but it does have some funk to it . smells quite good . it burns nose with the bitterness it gets the blood in your nose flowing kind of like it ammonia . some hops but i guess hops does n t necessarily equal bitterness . drinkability is pretty high the hops does n t number your tongue to the flavor so it stays enjoyable . the bitter flavor does n t bite and it s spread all over the tongue . kind of like your tongue is slowly having the saliva sucked out . i can best describe the taste as a strong ipa with the mentioned flat bitter and some pepper the black kind . this is good in its own right but i did n t know that beer could taste quite like this . the taste soaking into your tongue as you drink . it s very distinctive . if i want beer colloquially at least i d grab either a lager an ale or a pale ale of some sort . i think you d have trouble drinking this with any common food but i ve just kicked a bomber and could go for another glass . they are definitely doing something right .,appearance,0.6,1
ca n t remember if i got this from timmush or the nashvillian . . pours an effervescent mahogany with fingers of mocha colored head . great head retention lacing s dark fruit woody hop nosr e t cherry herbal hops some raisin fig notes as well up front plus a touch of candi sugar . some plummy notes as this warms a touch of oaky tartness dryness some faint cocoa notes as well . finishes figgy with herbal hoppyness plus some cherry juice much dryness a decent take on the style but was hoping for more mf chewy fairly vigirous carbonation becomes fairly warming as well,appearance,1.0,1
bottle slightly hazy golden orange and yellow . quickly forming large persistent near white head . lots of lacing left down the glass . a sweet bready and yeasty aroma . there s a slight belgian yeast tang sweet cookies and bready crackers mild banana and some sweet white fruits . lovely . the sweetness dominates on the palate as well as the belgian yeast and some banana apple and peach flavors . a nice combination though harsh with alcohol especially as the beer warms . medium bodied with high carbonation . an accessible sweet and bready belgian strong pale .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can dated . poured into pint glass cold yielding a crystal clear pale yellow brew with a thick white head of big foamy bubbles . no skunk lagery aroma . thin pleasantly orangey citrus . lots of lingering carbonation to bring up the acidity . there is a little bit of a corn sugar adjunct flavor to it but i do n t find it cloying . hops are very far forward on the palate . it would be unfair to call this a bad beer . it s ok as a not very remarkable version of an american pilsner . but unlike dale s pale ale or gordon it would also be unfair to call this beer reasonably priced at pack .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ml nitro can into a blackthorn pint glass . best before november hopefully . . . a the can exploded mostly into the glass with creamy head and produced the beautiful downward drifting bubbles that makes nitro things look so interesting . two fingers of tight creamy head . the beer is burnished copper and quite clear . no visible bubbles once the head settled . some lacing . s rather nice smelling for a canned beer prejudice i know i ve had some bad experiences . a nice bitter scent which is only partially attributable to hops . what smells like roasted or at least toasty malts . t thin and almost tasteless except for a vague sour maltiness . the creamy head is odd tasting but mostly neutral . it reminds me vaguely of weak transparent guinness but i suppose that s the nitro . aftertaste is thin and unpleasant . not impressed . m a thick creamy head on top of a watery excuse for a beer . ugh . o i liked this one a lot better on cask . starting out less than terrible but as the head got consumed quality plummeted . not bad enough to pour out but i wo n t be having any more belhaven from a can . stuff like this is why people think they do n t like beer . needless to say not recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
sade duda e ace . thin layer of white foam that rises and falls quickly leaving a feeble collar of foam behind . pale gold color utterly transparent and watery appearance . dull wet cereal grains and apples . middle of the road not overtly offensive though . hint of malt sweetness . flavor is much the same pilsner malt adjunct grain and apple with a bit of cardboard oxidation . dry aftertaste but watery and fizzy feel . typical industrial lager far better beers available in brasil if you look .,appearance,0.4,0
a this is simply a great looking beer pours a deep rich carmel with quckly dissapating head s slight maltiness and unexpectedly some barnyard funkiness but very faint t starts off malty but quickly gives way to mild hop bitterness finsishes pretty dry like the dry maltiness of a helles m pretty dry and clean on the palate although disapointingly had almost a watery mouthfeel d pretty solid sessions lager that would be a good find on tap .,appearance,0.9,1
draught nitro widget can poured into oz pint glass . a pours what appears to be black with some amber red when held up to the light . has an incredibly creamy tan finger head that lasts for an incredibly long time . very heavy lacing . a very good looking beer . s not a very strong smell . hints of coffee roasted malt cream . t flavor is not intense at all . roasted malt taste upfront and no aftertaste . very very little hint of coffee . no hops noticeable at all . m as expected from the widget no carbonation at all . very light and very creamy . however i think it s a bit too watery . d incredibly drinkable . could easily down a bunch of these . a pretty good beer in terms of how widely available it is but definitely not one of the better stouts i ve had .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a pint glass in dublin . a huge creamy tan head with insane lacing . very dark red brown but not utterly opaque . ruby glints in the light . it certainly looks impressive . s surprisingly neutral . the strongest smell is roasted grain . some sweetness perhaps from the creamy head . i would like more from the smell . t call me crazy but i just do n t think guinness draught is very good . the creamy head is nice initially and there is some yummy chocolate malt but all this quickly fades in the maintaste which is thin weak and weakly bitter . the aftertaste is sour and unpleasant . this beer tastes sort of like carbonated spoilt milk with hops . not good . m the creaminess is nice the flat tepid and dull maintaste is not . d i will never understand guinness s popularity . the draught version is just bad . way better stouts are all over the place try one . easy drinking perhaps but it s a chore to finish the pint . not recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is very very charged . i poured carefully and have half a glass of head . it s a nice bubbly rocky brown head however . the smell is of sweet chocolate . after a few minutes the head is diminished enough so that tasting it does not result in a mouthfull of foam . the taste is n t bad after all that . it s not good either though . pretty average porter . there are notes of chocolate roasted malt and diactyl on the buds . pretty light in body for a porter also . thanks to davo for the sample .,appearance,0.4,0
i bought and ended up trying a bottle of this one yesterday while in jacksonville fl . i do like some fruit beers mostly lambics . traditional or even some sweeter versions and i also like something along the lines of kasteel kriek . i had never heard of or seen this hanami ale before but it sounded interesting so i bought a bottle . it said it had cherry and other natural flavors added to it . by the way the price was for a sixpack which seemed unusually high . the high price actually made me think this might be an especially unusually good brew . unfortunately my expectations could not have been farther from the truth . when i poured it into the glass everything seemed to look okay . however when i took a whiff of the aroma i was taken aback . i expected a cherry aroma but got something in an off putting unpleasant mild but bad sour ish character instead . upon tasting this beer the foulness of it went through the roof . i ve never tasted body odor before but i ve smelled it and i now think i know what the other natural flavors are that were added to this brew . this brew tasted heavily of some ultra sweaty guy s gym clothes . it was about b.o. unsweetened cherry koolaid crystals and generic beer . i had to ask myself what the heck smuttynose was thinking with this brew . . . i ve enjoyed tasting some other stuff from smuttynose so i know they can brew some killer brews . however this hanami ale oz bottle was truly awful . yuck . instant drainpour . another reviewer on here compared this brew to a trip to trash dump . that sounds a lot like my bottle . did we somehow get the few bad bottles in the whole batch .,appearance,0.8,1
victory golden monkey . dark golden yellow . thickish head . excellent lacing . smell very clean and mild . taste . very weizen esque . typical peppery banana notes . kind of like la fin du monde light . not much carbonation . thick on the tongue . ends up with a dryness . a little too sweet in the end . i would much rather have a la fin du monde .,appearance,0.9,1
i picked this beer up during a recent trip to the southwest . although appearance was weak i thought this beer was a very good american wheat ale . lightly spiced and perhaps over . sweet . this beer poured a dirty yellow color by which i mean it is a dark hazy yellow color which is very dull versus sparkling . head was minimal and short lived . aroma was lightly sweet and floral . flavor was initially lightly sweet and spiced clove . with a slightly watery aftertaste . as it warmed up a bit the sweetness became a bit more cloying and i noticed more bitterness in the aftertaste but it was still good . mouthfeel was light and refreshing as it should be for this style . i found this beer rather drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle poured into a tulip a pours a dark amber caramel hue with almost a finger of tan head and large bubbles . s the aroma is amazing lightly spicy with nutmeg and white pepper mixed with watermelon peach and cantaloupe fruits not quite belgian but extremely inviting all the same . t m a medium to high level of carbonation attacks the tongue at first but mellows quickly giving way to sweet bready malts subtle bright fruits and a soft bitter finish like a more potent amber . i do n t always drink winter ales but when i do it will probably be this one . thebeeralmanac.com,appearance,0.6,1
the minhas clan s foray into craft brewing with a bit more effort this time it would seem . this is made under the auspices of their shell company rhinelander but you would n t know it from the busy label on this sucker . ml bomber which goes for . at the modest liquor store next door to my favorite workday donair shop . this beer pours a solid black with very slight caramel edges and a fistful of puffy foamy kind of thin beige head which leaves some decent broken swaths of painted lace around the glass as it settles . it smells fruity combined with the plastic in which that fruit is sometimes kept with some mild milk chocolate powder and nondescript graininess . the taste is more chocolate than anything the milky candy bar sort and some fruitcake esque tangy character that needs a validating sourness that it sorely lacks . as for malt and hops you know beer . they are under there somewhere but not willing to assert themselves for a better id process . the carbonation is quite sedate the body medium weight somewhat creamy but gritty at the same time back of the pantry forgotten chocolate syndrome . it finishes fairly off dry the chocolate additives in it for the long haul aided and abetted by some lingering overripe black fruit . well a better report card than usual for minhas and co. but the baby steps being taken here sure feel a lot like they just added chocolate syrup and fruit flavouring to one of their regular offerings . now i know that s overstating things a tad but that dead and dying thing character that s been perfected throughout their product line ca n t help but pervade this hopeful next generation as well . and to answer the label s cutesy query there is definitely beer in your chocolate .,appearance,0.8,1
a dark cocoa brown resembles a darker coke color and in texture . it could have used a thicker head that did n t disappear with a quickness . this beer looks flat and unappealing to me . s the smell is of course chocolatey that compliments the porter espresso aromas . t the brew has a mild coffee taste with a slight chocolate aftertaste . the flavors are all very mild and diminish quickly not leaving you with a savory aftertaste . m d the brew was flat and syrupy with very little carbonation . of course with a taste like this and poor showing in the feel department i would have to say the drinkability is rather low .,appearance,0.4,0
have had this beer twice . the first time it had a great maltiness that begged you to drink more . the second time with a different batch number the big maltiness was gone and was replaced with a lighter bodied less flavorful brew . the inconsistency rates it lower .,appearance,1.0,1
a opaque orangey body with small white head . s slightly sour and wheaty aroma with grapefruit notes . t lightly bitter weak malt presence slightly tart and sour . a touch of marmalade . sweet . m medium body with faint carbonation . d easy drinking nice little beer .,appearance,1.0,1
lots of sediment dark brown body not much head though some bubbles visible . caramel nose woody chocolate . flavor is a bit oxidized and subtler than i expect from a th anniversary beer . not much going on inside this bottle . wish i d had the opportunity to try it fresh .,appearance,0.4,0
poured out of a bottle to a beautiful dark color . the head is foamy and brown . really a beautiful beer . the smell is of malts and is rather sweet . the taste is very nice it s sweet and syrupy though the hops do shine through . reminds me of a nice coffee . the taste is a little too sweet for me but it s still very tasty . the mouthfeel is thick and syrupy although a little too much so . because of the texture and the strong taste it s hard to drink but it is a very good beer . i will get this again,appearance,1.0,1
jet black with a very small off white head that disappears very quickly . aromas are dark roasted malts coffee . and a beautiful chocolate . taste is surprisingly clean and light like a porter . but with more intense chocolate bakers and coffee flavors . almost stout but still clean fresh and light like a porter . chocolate with light coffee and a hint of hops as you swallow . very refreshing mouthfeel and aftertaste . very enjoyable brew . nothing heavy yet still imperial . wonderful . . no freekin way . at least i ca n t find it . incredibly hidden if it is in there .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle with printed on the label . not sure if that s the bottled or best by date . also the open mark on the label turns blue at it s optimal tasting temperature . the open mark is still blue so it must be a good time to drink this . served in a pint glass the beer pours a clear pale gold color with about an inch white head that went away quickly . pretty much no lacing . aroma is sweet and bready malt . taste is sweet malt and corn . it does n t taste or smell bad but it s not appealing either . mouthfeel body is light it s a bit slick and is well carbonated . for the style it s not a bad overall brew . it s worth trying if you can find a single bottle of it somewhere .,appearance,0.4,0
a light yellow straw color . slight head which was gone quickly . s sharp distinct smell that was slightly skunky which is not to be confused with lightstruck skunky . t the most noticable thing about this beer is the quick sharp slightly bitter aftertaste . its a very light beer that s refreshing . not too much in the flavor department though . m crisp and carbonated dominate the palate . d extremely drinkable on a summer day . session beer sure . something i m going to buy all the time no way .,appearance,0.4,0
this is one of the most distinctive brews i ve ever had the pounds of peaches they throw in really show through . beer had a very pale golden coloration that i didnt think fit it to well . taste is an overwhelming and immediate peach flavor that lingers for a long time has a very acidic tone to it . unfortunately even though its a great tasting beer its an overwhelming tasting beer that for me is a one beer kind . i certainly could n t drink more than a little of this stuff for all its uniqueness .,appearance,0.6,1
okay where do i begin with this one this is one of those beers that you buy if your going to a party but need to drive home . that way you can still have a pack and be under the legal limit lol . the beer has got no taste to it really the taste is just like any other widely produced beer . the drinability on it is outstanding im sure i got put down a whole pack easily . the only thing i can say about this beer that is good is that its good for barbeques and partys where you do n t want to get drunk but you do want something to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
new belgium s fall seasonal brew . there has only been one new belgium beer i flat out didnt like and that was bier de mars . so in terms of new belgium its hard to let me down and saison did not . definetly not my favorite new belgium but it was still very enjoyable . it has a very hoppy taste and at times is almost sour but in a tasty way . it has a very nice color and the taste provides a little kick as its swallowed . definetly poor it in a glass for best taste and more than anything let it warm just a bit before drinking . i recomend drinking it about or minutes out of the fridge as it taste better and better as it warms a bit .,appearance,1.0,1
tasted blind with other winter warmers vintage . pours an orangish hue with a quickly fading head . aroma is quite non existant . slight fruity esters but nothing distinct . flavor is much like the aroma . not much going on . well rounded body . decent for style . this beer is boring . it needs a lot of color and character .,appearance,0.4,0
drank this on a domestic flight . choice between crown and vb . .mmmm . decisions decisions . at least i get a chance to review a beer i normally avoid . a pours nicely . golden honey good carbonation white cm head which persists . foamy lace . surprisingly good start . s aromas of salada biscuit sulfur boiled cabbage . back to form . . f typical aussie macro . pride of ringwood metal sulfur wet dog in a hessian sack . finishes very quickly . m foamy light but not thin . refreshing with a medium bitterness . d quite drinkable if a hot hot day with nothing else in the fridge . it irks me that most aussie blokes consider this the beer to drink on a special occasion . it s no wonder we ba s have such a hill to climb in this country .,appearance,0.8,1
the rd and final beer at the wine tasting event all were . a little off maybe that s why this distributing company has discontinued them all . before i go any further this is nothing like any oktoberfest i ve ever had and initially i thought that maybe i just was n t clued in and that there were a varying range of marzen to be discovered but after reading a few reviews i see i m not the only one who thought of this as a pale euro helles . a clear golden with a cream colored head not the deep rich amber i expected . no lace to be seen but a few rising bubbles cheerfully wriggle to the top and . s . the release a pale malt and spicy noble saaz aroma thats a little grassy a little floral and despite the green bottle these have all been stored in boxes in crates in a warehouse so there was no chance for light to leak in resulting in a pleasant smell that had no skunk at all . t crisp pale malt and tea like grassy hops very fresh taste grains and dry white wine . mf medium thin body medium carbonation crisp hop bite cleans things up at the end for a short dry finish . d not being a huge fan of marzen beers i gladly accept this change though i have no idea whether it s authentic or not . it s sooo german so it must be . being fortunate enough to get this straight from the warehouse was a plus .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with a three finger cream head that goes slowly to a thin layer leaving traces of lace . medium carbonation and medium heavy bodied . cloudy amber color . nose is malty . flavor is sweet fruity and malty . nice mellow dark ale . . for a ml bottle from liquid solutions oregon city or .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance this beer looks like flat coca cola . deep red copper . no bubbles of carbonation . almost no head . tiny lacing . smell like used coffee grounds or milky coffee . reminds me of coca cola black for those of you who remember the short lived drink . the smell is a large hit of coffee backed with malt . caramel hints . smells like coffee more than any other coffee beer i ve ever had before impressive . taste tastes exactly like coca cola black . tastes like stale coffee with milk and sugar . hints of light milk chocolate . almost like chocolate covered espresso beans . mouthfeel just above flat soda . bitter ending . enjoyable . drinkability i think this would be best with desert . after a long pause after dinner . probably one is enough . overall this beer was fun . it left we wanting more in the beginning but by the time i finished it i was fulfilled . a fun beer at the right price . i d recommend a try . just be warned coffee snobs its not the holy grail you re looking for .,appearance,0.4,0
abc s smoked porter poured a dark black.a creamy brown head with a solid brown lace around my glass.the aroma hinted at burnt wood.the mouthfeel was a bit too watery for me.smoke is noted on the taste and the aroma.an overall ok porter but not great .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a pint . dark garnet brown no head but nice lacing . minimal aroma some sour and oatmeal scents . taste is light minimal coffee and some hop bittering very dry . kind of like a thin esb with an alcohol boost the bitterness kind of takes from the beer . drinks smooth but not great for the style .,appearance,0.8,1
with the last porterish day before summer actually kicks in upon me i rate this from a pack sampler . chocolate vanilla notes adorn a mocha soda tint with flatlining head and zero lacing . like experiencing a cologne bottle . malty punch . obtrusive almost as no shit as flying dog provokes on its label . a too smooth oily . sharpness to the mouth . overall not a bad porter but among the second hundred i d reach for and a far cry from their imperial offering hunter be damned . flat soda indeed .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into imperial pint glass a pours a near black opaqueness with a large inch tan colored head . when held up the light ruby tints are revealed . head fades very slowly and becomes rocky and bubbly with time . leaves excellent lacing . a good looking beer . s pine and resin hops that unfortunately seem to have oxidized just a bit with time . some roasted flavors add to the smell but the chocolate and coffee are n t evident quite yet . plummy dark fruit . t starts with a dark fruity sweetness that is quickly joined by a roasted chocolate flavor . coffee also joins the roasted party . some alcohol spiciness is evident as it warms and it pairs nicely with the slight belgian yeasty spice . a nutty flavor emerges as it warms as does a nice smokiness that would make this a nice pairing to bbq . finish becomes very dry with some of the chocolate and coffee hanging around on your tongue . m fairly high carbonation with a full and slightly oily and sticky body . finish is very dry . d a complex and very drinkable beer that changes constantly yet remains tasty . alcohol is a factor a bit in flavor and especially in effect . holding up fairly well with time only possible downturn was the slight oxidation in the nose . tried to review without judging by any style standards as both the bottle and other reviewers have stated its hard to classify .,appearance,1.0,1
a flawless . perfect pour from the nitro can . pours a pitch black with a solid inch head that has serious staying power . s strong chocolaty notes . like a warm mug of hot cocoa . t chocolate again . aftertaste lingers for awhile . this is a good thing . m very creamy . can feel the alcohol a little . d love this beer . i try and savor them though they go down so smooth it makes it hard .,appearance,1.0,1
what a tasty beer . im liking this double imperial pilsner thing . more breweries need to crank one of these out . this beer is not going to satisfy the traditional euro pils lover its not a crisp snappy lighter beer . but thats a good thing in my opinion . oh it looks like a euro pils and to some extent smells like a pilsner . yes pale pilsner malts are used and the noble hops are there but the mouthfeel is quite big and full and the flavor balance leans slightly toward sweet . i havent had many double pilsners there arent all that many of them on the market yet but im rating this ahead of the rogue morimoto and just behind midnight suns envy as the second best ive tasted .,appearance,0.6,1
xingu has a really interesting design about its packaging . its appearance is intimidating all black packaging with somewhat ominous labeling . the suprise comes when tasted presenting the true sweetness of the beer itself contradicting the initial presence . a black with ruby edges up to a couple of milimeters . the head disipates quickly leaving a quick fizz . resembles a darker cola . s bright malty sweet t chocolately sweet toffee m wet light body pleasant fizz d great after a meal works well as a dessert beer . a little sweet for my personal taste but quite drinkable nonetheless .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance frothy mostly diminished head clear body brown . aroma moderate malt light bread toasted molasses hops what hops nothing there . palate medium oily creamy texture very little carbonation . plenty of head just no real hoppiness . my be moving towards skunk state .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a bright orange copper color with great clarity and an exceptionally persistent head . nice heavy lacing . really on point with all factors s not the most robust aroma though it is a pleasant mix of floral piney hops and a clean caramel malt sweetness balancing well with the hoppy side . t a aggressively bitter beer especially considering the substantial malt profile . a huge pine presence is other most influential hop character followed by a bit of citrus . the finish is bitter bready and slightly dry . m a medium body and moderate carbonation make for pleasantly smooth feel with just a tad of stickyness . a bit dry in the finish . d fantastic really . a very smooth easy drinking ipa,appearance,1.0,1
ok i m going against the grain here it seems . this is a nice beer it looks great and drinks very well for a er . with that said . nice look . chestnut brown reddish tones . good soft dense head . lacing is about perfect . aroma was woody . some soft hints of caramel malt and maybe some vanilla . but it s wood . no hops detected . and the pizza from basic kneads is getting in the way it has a nice taste to it if you like wood . the wood dominates . it s not harsh or biting . kind of like chewing on popsickle stick . soaked in beer or something . i dunno i just sense the wood kills everything else . feels a bit syrupy on the end . the soft bite from the wood is picked up by the abv . warming but alas the hops are killed .,appearance,0.9,1
pours lighter than piss . smell is like a band aid . taste is actually not as bad as the smell cheap shit all the way . mouthfeel average carbonated macro drinkability for me only in the most desperate times . like today . . oh all righty . . have to have enough characters in this . god forbid . how much can you actually say about this stuff .,appearance,0.2,0
a some lacing pours a nice amber color . s strong cedar but not overpowering . slight alcohol burn but not much and it is pleasing with the wood character . t hops up front citrus and sweet fruit . then caramel malts blending into a nice smooth hop bitterness . m medium body with tiny bubbles makes for a great mouth feel in this experimental beer . o this is my favorite cigar city beer . the base ipa is great but aged on cedar makes it a nice occasional treat .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve had this beer before but finally decided to review it . this beer looks perfect . the bright clear yellow beer the fluffy white foam the constant stream of fine carbon dioxide bubble the everlasting lace left by each sip it was exactly how a beer this style should be made to look like . and importantly it was served in the proper glassware to accentuate the beauty of this beer . the smell was clean hop forward with a little bit of malt sweetness . and it tasted that way too but having an assertive saaz hop bite that was spicy and a little grassy . the malt provided an underlying backbone to support the beer and provide a bit body . i was looking for a thirst quenching beer after a hot day and i got it in this pilsner,appearance,1.0,1
a clear yellow color thick foamy head slowly settles to veil lots of lacing some streams of bubbles s funky earthy aromas some toasted malty undertones t coriander tartness light wheat and belgian yeast with earthy spicy flavors finishes with a slight tartness m a little thin with light medium body not enough carbonation d a disappointment for me as the flavors and body did n t come together well,appearance,0.9,1
edit the inconsistency of this beer confuses me . i had a pint two months ago and it tasted completely different than the bottles of rowhouse red i purchased and drank during the first three months of the beer s existence . taste and flavor are noticeably affected . in fact its most flavorful parts the grapefruity hops and the funkiness from it being a saison were n t really there anymore . tasted more like a strange brown malty ale with a twinge of rye . over time this beer has proved to have rather poor consistency . that wont stop me from trying it again . original review the beer has grown on me a lot and after trying both on tap and recent bottles its time for a review . the appearance is a clear reddish amber with a thick white head of foam . the smell is sweet malts . the taste however throws you for a loop . first you taste a bite of sweetness then some spicy belgian style yeast and rye kicks in and finally the beer finishes with a smooth juicy grapefruity hop resilience that lasts . truly a notable well made local beer one of the most interesting and appealing to my palate in a long time . it deserves a great rating for being so balanced and flavorful and only . well done philadelphia brewing company .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a burnished copper colour quite a red tinge to it . head is really quite beautiful yellowed off white dense foam with sticky sticky lace . looks a treat . smells very nutty . plenty of chestnut aroma with sweet corn . caramel toffee backbone with some earthy notes underneath and maybe a hint of citrus hiding behind it . quite pleasant but overall too sweet for my liking . taste is also quite on the sweet side . plenty of caramelised grain with toffee and a hint of chestnut . nutty notes are more prominent on the mid with a touch of refined sugar . back is all adjunct with cornbread and a touch of citrus that does n t cut the sweetness enough . not bad as a base flavour here it has the flavour that bad adjunct lagers probably aspire to . trouble is it does n t take this anywhere and as a result it s a bit sickly almost mediciney and not very refreshing . a bit sticky on the mouthfeel not in a good way . kind of feels claggy in the mouth and needs something sharp to cut through hops or fizz i d take either one here . good cream ale but as far as summer beers go i ve had far more refreshing and enjoyable .,appearance,0.9,1
by far the palest marzen i ve ever seen . head makes only the feeblest attempt before imploding . smell is an improvement upon the appearance although it s hardly earth shaking . smells like a typical bock with a touch of grainy staleness . not the total train wreck i was expecting . certainly on the sweet side although in a natural way honeydew and prunes if that can be believed . finishing bitterness really balances the beer out and makes it drinkable . wow . i ended up stripping a full point off taste after allowing the beer to warm some . strong flavors of artificial sweetener and must surface . tends toward a flat syrupy mouthfeel . makes it seem much heavier than it is . really not impressed with this brew and with so many other oktoberfests available i m not sure why you d choose this one . definitely a product aimed at americans familiar with the warsteiner name but not necessarily classic oktoberfests .,appearance,0.4,0
a very cloudy with pulpish looking stuff floating in it . the head was reminiscent of diet coke very fizzy and faded fast . s hints of fruit very wine like . t my taste buds are scrambling and yelling what is that . a mellow sweet sour dryness dominates the palate with a slight fruity taste up front . it appears as though the yeast is the driving force in the flavor profile of this beer . m full boddied with a nice dry finish . d considering just how unique this beer is i ll have to give it annother look . if you are looking for something different this is a must try . this is also a great example of an extreme beer thats less than . abv and not a hop bomb . big props to sprecher for going out on a limb .,appearance,0.4,0
brown long neck twist off served into a pint glass . the mountians are blue guess it s ready to drink eh . was watching the steeler game sunday night kept saying this was the official beer of the nfl . remembered one of these was left in my fridge by somebody decided to give it a go . very clear straw pale yellow color poured witha thin white head loudly fizzled out down to about nothing . large soda like bubbles clinging to the sides of the glass swiftly rising to the surface . just a few streams of bubbles thereafter . looked more like a soda than a beer . very clean and faint aromas some sweet maltiness with some slight fruityness . not much else but nothing offensive in defense . light sweet malty tastes some dms grainy slighty grassy a bit of metallic finishes with a sweet light sryupyness . no hop bitterness that i could taste . light bodied has a bit of grainyness . best when cold a beer to pound not to sip and let get warm . best on a very hot summer day .,appearance,0.3,0
from notes . great clarity very active amber color with a finger of bubbly off white head that fades gradually . grainy pale malt a touch of sweetness and a faint litter box like hop character . not impressed . faintly sweet pale malt and grainy like the nose . there is some mild hop bitterness but not much in the way of hop flavor . pretty bland . strong carbonation thin medium body clean finish . pretty benign . it s may well be pretty much to style on the far low end of the hop spectrum for an english style pale ale . and it s surely an adequate lawn mower beer . but i m underwhelmed and wo n t likely be buying this beer in the future . tastes and smells like beer . nothing special .,appearance,0.9,1
transcribed from notes tasted around last halloween season nov. . at my local jdw pub the half moon in east london . a russet or ruby hued with great clarity the beige beer head comes thick and tightly frothy . remaining cm thick throughout the drink . an almost perfect pint poured by handpumps if not for the slightly warmish serving temp . s nuts and refreshingly sweetish dark maltiness with hints of caramel upfront quite fruity with pronounced entry of fuggles on top of a herbal flavour and dark malts in resemblance of a lesser malty edge like that of a czech dark lager . t mouthful of bitter sweet malty and slightly sour fruity taste turning a bit too soft as it goes leading to a thin bodied sugary malty aftertaste . the strong hop presence on the nose somehow is so restrained on the palate making the whole flavour off balance . m d the warmish serving temp . proves the big problem with the taste of the beer . overall the taste fights against the tide with its thin ish body and without sufficient hop support while the lack of fizz makes it slightly too flat on the palate . just o.k but it could be nicer if the barrel was handled better .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance deep dark red . virtually no head and very little lacing . aroma a rich malt with strong spice background . taste echoes aroma strong malt with spicey piney hop background . slightly bitter taste lingers a bit longer than most red ales . mouthfeel is good . smooth and fairly heavy . perhaps slightly over carbonated . drinkibility is okay but this is a rather rich beer with an abv on the low side . i can have a few at this sitting but later in the night will want to switch to something a bit less heavy . overall a decent ale .,appearance,0.4,0
my favorite kind of beer is a free beer . so when a friend buys me a beer i m not going to be picky . a very pale in color . s n a . not not applicable but no aroma t cool and crisp i would n t go as far to use the word refreshing . m crisp and clean . d easy goes down like carbonated water with a hint of beer flavor . i could drink several in a single sitting but why would i . oh yeah if they were free . overall bud light like many similiar mega produced american beers lacks any original flavor . i ca n t even try to do my usual food pairing . peanuts . i give it a out of . if it s ice cold and i m damn hot .,appearance,0.4,0
this is definatly different than any beer i ve ever tried . opening the can i heard a loud hiss . i poured it into a glass as instructed . at first taste i was dissapointed . i expected some carbonation as i ve experienced in every other beer i ve tried but in this there was absolutly none . after getting used to this i was able to enjoy the strong coffee taste . maybe i will like this more after i ve tried it again . hopefully the next one i try will have some of the rumored carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into a weisse glass . a this is really interesting . thick creamy almost beige head that disipates slowly and good stickiness . the color is red when held to the light but almost a chocolate brown away from direct light . s a light floral hop note with something sweet i ca n t put my finger on . candies . very light and sweet smell . t sub par for what the a and s made me think was going to happen . toasty biscuit but a lot of sweet and yeast flavors . not very balanced flavors . the aftertaste is reminiscent of a trip to the dentist and a fluoride treatment . m d medium a bit of carbonation really watery . you could have a lot of these in the same sense as having a lot of miller lite . i would n t get this again . after the first glass i may pour out the rest of my bottle so my stomach has room for a tastier brew .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz can with un illegible date stamped on the bottom . . at least its from this year i guess . a pours a beautiful sunset orange with tones of red . combine to create a peach hue when held up to the light . a finger and a half of frothy sudsy eggshell head that looks like it might stick around for a bit . some nice lacing left where it has actually fallen . some little sediment bits in there too which is a plus in my bookunfiltered more flavor . s actually a lot of caramel bready malt notes at first . there are certainly some piney spicy hop notes in there as well but somewhat muted for an ipa . t simultaneous bitterness to go along with a solid biscuity malt note up front . definitely a strong malt backbone going on in this glasscaramel biscuit breadiness notes throughout . strong pine and grapefruit from the hops . extremely well balanced . probably not the freshest can since im not getting an overwhelming hop presence but super tasty regardless . reminds me more of an aggressively hopped red ale at this point in its lifespan . m a solid medium bodied beer . carbonation moves all the flavors around on the tongue and helps to blend this beer together . finishes with plenty of dryness . o i wish i could read the date on the bottom of the can and then i would feel more comfortable with the review that im giving . as it is i dont know if this is how the beer is intended to taste or if im drinking a less than fresh version . either way this is a solid beer . big biscuit maltiness to go with the spicy piney hop presence . this is one of the more well balanced ipas ive had in a long timemight have caught this right before it began to pass its prime . i would love to get a can of this right off the truck.and for that reason im keeping it on my wants .,appearance,0.9,1
not a huge fan of porters i like the stouts a lot better . this just was n t that good . it was recommended at a beer place in swansboro nc . i was looking at different dark beers and she recommended it . i think it is basic . not too complex . definitely not i would purchase again .,appearance,0.8,1
sam adam s on tap at ruby tuesday s that was the best they could offer . sam adams poured a nice golden brown with a biscuit like head . very nice . the smell was very malty . the taste was slighty skunked malty and crisp . i m sure no one buys sam adams on tap at the ruby tuesday that would account for the touch of skunkiness . just an average lager otherwise .,appearance,0.9,1
this is quite unique for an ipa in appearance aroma and mouthfeel probably for reasons that are beyond my expertise . this poured a very cloudy murkish dull earthy amber with lots and lots of sediment particles and slurry at the bottom . quickly dissipating off white head and thin sporadic lacing . nose was a bit subdued for an ipa . i got a hint of sugar cookies and a piney earthiness . taste was also understated with some sweet cookie ish malts playing even with a very light for an ipa and smooth bitterness . not bad just different for the style . mouthfeel was also different very soft which i liked . perhaps it s the water affecting the nose and mouthfeel . felt a bit thin for the style but i liked it nonetheless . very sessionable i could put a few of these down as this is quite a refreshing beer .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance low head . dull and low fizz . looks uninviting . smell just a hint of chocolate and malt . enough for the average score . taste awful . too bitter . no chocolate taste . mouthfeel a bit coarse but ok. drinkability undrinkable . bitter and boring . michelob should not be celebrating chocolate .,appearance,0.4,0
this is my second try with a high alcohol beer the first time was at a party years ago and i was too drunk to remember whether or not i enjoyed whatever it was that i drank i just remembered that it was really strong . this comes in an absolutely beautiful bottle and pours a thick very dark red . the consistency of blood actually . kind of pretty in a way and i mean that without any goth implications . smells like sour soy sauce like a really strong old port . this is n t a horrible smell mind you just not what i was expecting . not very nice . tastes much better than it smells . very sweet with some sour mixed in and there is a definite maple syrup aftertaste . this would make for a good dessert like a mead . as a matter of fact i would say that this tastes more like a good mead than anything else only with really nice sour tones . it s kind of slimey but full . not something that you d want to pound of course . i could n t see myself drinking more than three ounces or so at a time .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle bottle conditioned . sample at lkulinarisk aften kristiansand . pitch black colour moderate brown head . both aroma and flavour are dominated by roasty malts chocolate and leather . a good beer but a little too sweet for me . rerate bottle courtesy of cardinal pub stavanger the sweetness seems not as dominant this time it is quite well balanced with the hops and heavily roasted malts in a bitter finish . the appearance is top notch a very fine and lasting brown head . i also get some plums in the aroma this time . clearly a must try imperial stout . im upping it a few points .,appearance,1.0,1
im just gon na say pepper in beer is obviously not for me.this beer looked great nice amber color with a fluffy white head.the smell of this beer just reminded me of ground pepper something i like on food.just not something i like in beer.my sister poured me a small sample into a glass and i had about two sips and gave her the rest . i certainly enjoy extreme beers but pepper in a beer is just not for me.it dominated the flavor in the beer .,appearance,0.8,1
i told myself i would n t buy any more anheuser busch products but i was interested so i bought a pack . poured into a frosty glass appearance is a nice reddish bronze color with about a finger of head . the head dissipates quickly . the smell is n t to bad i can really only smell a burnt toffee and hops smell . malty caramel kind of smell . the taste is n t bad at all slightly bitter at the end with a hoppy taste . i have to say this is a really good american macro brew . mouth feel is pretty good the carbonation is n t over done like some beers . its got a nice medium feel in the mouth . the drinkability of this is good i could see myself drinking this as a session beer . i do n t want to talk it up to much but i really do like this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
brewed in stevens point wi all bottled beers are contracted there now . julian date printed on the neck . single bottle from binnys in arlington heights . served in a small footed goblet . initial head that rises a half inch or so then fades to a broken ring around the edge . mahogany color when poured appears black in the glass . smells like toasted grain and butterscotch slight vanilla . where s the smoke . i remember this smelling like a campfire last time . slightly acrid somewhat astringent . very bitter oddly so as i do n t remember it being this bitter . watery and bitter woody tannins wet tobacco leaf and molasses . some smoke creeps through but overall it s off somehow . smoky bitter tannic roasty . diacetyl seems to be creeping in with telltale butterscotch notes . seems like a possible infection as it seems like a shell of its former self .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance this one pours a very dark mohogany with an incredible red hue . great head rentention very frothy . smell very fruity and hoppy hints of cherries . taste very much like a barley wine only carbonated . hoppy and very fruity . mouthfeel very bubbly to put it simply . notes this one was quite interesting i have had only a couple belgian strong dark ales . i very much enjoyed this one and hope to explore more beers of this style . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
contract brewed for and only served at dr. dremo s . touted on the chalk board as a native american beer brewed with corn and strawberries . appearance cloudy lemmin yellow topped by an explosive white head . no real retention or lacing to speak of . smell peppery banana esters and yeast with a faint trace of strawberry . taste an initial sweet flavor of unknown provenance suspect it might be the corn that gives way to banana strawberry tastes on the finish . mouthfeel very light bodied . well carbonated very crisp and refreshing . drinkability i was expecting this to suck royally . it s actually a nice weird little beer . i think mah woman might like this . probably the best beer of the dr. dremo line i ve had . having a few would n t be a bad thing .,appearance,0.6,1
not a fan of the regular george so a little hesitant to try . the nose here is better as the regular was really too sweet the bourbon really helps balance this out . the taste is also pretty balanced and balances out the bitter on the first with some nice vanilla and alcohol . much better than the first but not a world class ba stout,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle best by month is n t notched poured into my duvel tulip . the beer pours a nice orange color and an aggressive pour yields an initially massive off white head that fades to a one finger height before lingering . an impressive amount of lacing in generated almost enough to garner a . the nose is a decent blend of bready malt and floral hops with a little bit of citrus thrown in for good measure . the taste follows suit bready malt sweetness and a brief flash of barely there bitterness yield to the previously noted hop flavors in the finish . it s all a bit weak though both the hop bite and the flavors even for a pale ale and the result is a beer that tastes a little bit watered down . the slightly thin mouthfeel probably contributes to that impression as well and the carbonation could stand to be a little bit higher well to help highlight the hops . the beer is fairly easy drinking but with all the other issues i had with it i m not exactly eager to gulp this one down .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance opaque black not much head and even less retention . manages a haphazard ring . aroma coffee jumps right out . not much of any roastiness to speak of more like an average cup o joe detectable but indistinct . vanilla comes in after a minute and plays well with the chocolate notes to provide good support with good resiliance . taste roasted charred malts the bitterness of the coffee bean is there but the flavor misses a step . it s not bad i just do n t think the beans are presented as effectively as they could be . after drinking some delicious fresh roasted premium coffee in gatlinburg last week the coffee in this tastes comparatively low budget . at times it has a jalapeno kind of bite to it . the vanilla is a bit superficial and tries to blend in partial success there . there are some good elements here but they are n t in sync . despite all that coffee chocolate and vanilla always get along pretty well in my book and no part of this brew misses terribly . the taste finishes rather plainly but leaves a decent aftertaste of roasted malt and coffee . mouthfeel lively carbonation average to a tad thin in weight would have preferred a little more body . drinkability any bottle labeled vanilla java porter gets an automatic try from me but this was a little disappointing . it s okay but not on my short list .,appearance,0.4,0
it is a beautiful beer . a nice white head sitting on a clear amber body . some lacing left behind as it is consumed . the rest of the beer is rather mediocre . nothing great and nothing bad . the sweet malt profile is evident in the aroma and taste . the sweetness is n t my favorite but it is n t overpowering so it does n t distract too much from the beer . it also has an almost creamy mouthfeel to it that i found a bit odd . nicely carbonated and no aftertaste to finish it off .,appearance,0.9,1
jet black in color with a huge coffee colored head on top . just a clasic looking stout if there ever was one . not much aroma some malt and a sweetish sort of tinge . deep hearty flavor . just enough sweetness in it to balance the roasted malt . inky black roasted goodness to it . like a dessert flavor . full bodied . amazing how much flavor a beer of . can be . i have enjoyed this for at least years long before craft beers were out there like they are now . has always been a classic beer .,appearance,1.0,1
color is a lovely deep honey brown with a nice thick fine bubbled head . aroma is weak but pleasant and malty . flavor is surprisingly hoppy considering the aroma there is a malty undertone along with a nice bitter bite . smooth lively a delight to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
initial comment is that this beer just is n t what it purports to be at least in my opinion . it tastes like no stout i ve ever tried . pours a hazy brown black with a very quickly disappearing head . pleasant light nose of simple fruit and simple ripe grapes . some sweet malt ripe pear nose as well . mouthfeel is medium bodied with light carbonation and no overwhelming character except that this is like no stout i ve ever tasted . flavors are a cross between wine and a sour . not terribly appealing or pleasant on any level . very different flavors . spices cooked fruit and some grape acid but not the kind of flavors that have you wanting more . interesting high acid aged red wine finish . i ca n t really imagine drinking a glass of this for any reason other than a tasting experience .,appearance,0.4,0
the nose is extremely fruity very close to saturation which puts the chip in his ear about adding any syrup of cherries . the body is also composed largely of the syrup and it has the inclination . the flavor of beer and more particularly the lambic is obviously nonexistent . very sweet very artificial and very disgusting we will prefer a real fruit juice . be careful to do n t confuse st louis kriek and st louis kriek premium . it s different beers .,appearance,0.7,1
so i m coming off a vacation cruise where all they had was mostly american mexican balony beer . i was jonesin for something with some taste and body . ooohhh yes . .had two bottles of samuel adams scotch ale chillin in the fridge . .soldiers from a recent mixed pack . what a cure for the beer blahs . .baby . . . . this beer has a great malt flavor . its dark amber color and white head give way to perfect lacing as i drink down this wonderful libation . the drinkability and mouthfeel are excellent . session . no question . could drink this all night long . . . enjoy my friends .,appearance,1.0,1
found a bottle of in my cellar . poured into a glass still maintained a substantial head the nose still has a nice roasty chocolate presence but one gets a bit of sourness intermingled . in the mouth one still gets a good dose of carbonation but these beer has passed its peak . the sourness on the nose comes through on the palate and coats the side of the mouth while the chocolate malts slide over the tounge . the aftertaste is much better than the initial flavoring leaving behind a roasty flavor . just came back to this beer after odd minutes the noose got stronger but hte palate definitly fell apart . this beer works much better as a two year old,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a sam adams pint glass . pours a hazy straw yellow with a half finger head that fades somewhat quickly . not too impressive . aroma is a nice yeasty orange with some lemon zest as well . there is also a slight grassy quality . taste is a light orange and lemon along with the yeasty quality common in most witbiers . all flavors fade rather abruptly except for the lemon which lingers for a bit along with a slight sourness . overall this is an excellent beer . if the appearance would have been a little bitter i would have rated higher . i will definitely revisit again .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer arrived on the table black with a huge brown frothy head that was fingers tall and lasted forever to coat the glass . the aroma was strong chocolate with a strong hazelnut mixed in . the aroma was nutty and contained a caramel sweetness and a dose of coffee . the flavor was nutty with hazelnuts chocolate and coffee all melded together but all at very high levels . the flavor contained a sizeable sweetness with caramel malt and a fruity character . almost like tasking a hazelnut dark chocolate bar . the finish was dry with lasting hazelnut chocolate and coffee into the aftertaste . the body was medium full and nicely done with a creamy mouthfeel . more of an after dinner beer due to the richness . pint at southend . at the time of my visit the staff was calling the beer chocolate hazelnut stout .,appearance,1.0,1
down and dirty review of a down and out nut brown . best thing about this one was the pour mahogany brown with a frothy tan head nice sheet lacing . just some light hints of nutty malt . a harsh taste of woody malt pops up just not at all smooth or well balanced . nothing stands out with this brew well the label was interesting . way to thin one and done with this bad boy .,appearance,0.8,1
i was really looking forward to this one just because i am a huge fan of imperial stouts that pack a coffee punch . the appearance is amazing . it pours really really dark brown safe to say black . there is no light penetrating through just a beautiful sight indeed . it also poured with a three finger head that just did not go away and what a beautiful burnt cocoa color the head has . it leaves a thick lacing around the glass that is very very intimidating . the smell is good . it smells like chocolate covered espresso beans . nothing more nothing less . the taste is good . it has a great taste of coffee but in my opinion is a little on the lighter side . i wish it was heavier and carried more of a body . it is light on the palate not hurting my tastebuds . it tastes more like a regular stout not imperial . i feel like it is watered down a bit much . i also get alot of burnt malt which is nice to add some complexity to the overall flavor . the drinkability is good . overall the beer is good but if i had access to founders breakfast stout or some of the others i would not repeat on this one . a great brew just a little light on it s feet . j,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into a chalice pours a murky deep brown with a thick one finger head that has awesome staying power and leaves rings of lacing down my glass . strong alcohol presence dominates the nose . smell is of sweet malts belgian yeast raisins nuts and dark fruit esters . big time malt and yeast flavor with a sweet finish . there is a roasted nut raisin and an earthy spice . has all the flavors you would expect and in good balance . just nothing overly fantastic . typical belgian carbonation medium body . leave a sweet coating all over your mouth . not the easiest but definitely better than average .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle courtesy of bboyshatter in a recent bif gracias . pours black with virtually no light around the edges . towering cap of light brown foam that grew on the pour like one of those ash growing snake things from a fireworks stand . retention is great as is the lacing . nose is heavy on the coffee smells like a fresh bin of roasted coffee beans . a touch of sweet malts in the background along with some rye bread but the coffee is downright dominant here . tastes strikes a much different balance however . sweet lactose maltiness screams milk stout and combines with the roasty coffee to provide a frappaccino esque tasting beverage . very rich very creamy and nearly decadent . chocolate both dark and milk are there aplenty . packs a helluva lot of flavor for a . er . interesting and tasty beer but probably could only tank one in any given sitting .,appearance,1.0,1
had from the bottle in florida in disneyworld at epcot while wandering around the world showcase morocco section. . pours a light yellow mostly gold copper . . light caramel malts with touches of bitterness . . lacing is an a for sure . . a simple brew in the mouth made to refresh. no harsh off flavours . . an absolute winner for a degree day . next a grand marnier slushy served by this hot french chick.,appearance,0.9,1
i believe if you melted down aluminum foil and blended it with tap water put it some bubbles you would have this beer . i expect a metallic taste if drinking from a can but it tasted like metal right out of a glass bottle . not very good .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours a nice looking hazy golden amber color with a nice cap on top . a finger high head that holds nice retention and lacing . when i think of an apa this is actually about what i would wan na see . great looking beer . s a light hop character to it and a little caramelly malt with a clean yeast character . the bottle says it s good till nov but i m not getting much more from it . perhaps it was more interesting in the summer . t the taste is pretty nice for an apa . nice hop character with a malty balance to it . sort of run of the mill apa flavor here . i like it and could see myself drinking it all summer long but i do n t think it brings enough to the table to have it replace my favorites . m crisp smooth beer with a clean finish . d nice brew . i like it there s no doubt about that but whether or not i ll buy it again is up for debate . i prolly will middle of next summer just to see how it is then .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle into a sam adams glass . i really like the look of this sucker . it pours an unexpected yellow with lots of haze . it actually looks a bit like a glass of grapfruit juice . not much grapfruit in the smell however . the hop scent is on the citrus side though but did n t have much bite or impact . the flavor changed a little bit throughout for me . the first few foamy sips had a bit of an oddly metallic aftertaste that was a bit off putting . once i got down into it serious dry bitterness took over . this sucker sticks to the back of the tongue like elmers . ever eat fresh dandilions when you were an adventurous little kid . that s the sticky dryness we re talking about here . the good news is that the . is pretty well hidden . believe it or not though the flavor is just mild enough and hoppy enough to hold my interest . the mouthfeel would be much nicer if it was n t so . so sticky . the head is nice and lingering which makes each sip pleasant if slightly metallic y . it s not drinkable so much as it s nice to look at . not worth bucks bomber to just stare at a nicely colored beer however . on the flipside it ll get you drunk without much booziness . not sure what to make of this beer . stone s reputation is superb so i m left a little disappointed by the weird flavors of this one . the bottled date is june and it s september but i m not sure staleness was the issue here .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle from the local bottle shop . pours a ruby red with about a finger of pink head . why is my beer pink . nose is strong raspberry with a wheat finish . not too bad but is smells like it is going to be artificially sweetened much like a lindemans . taste is raspberry . strong raspberry . a bit of booze and sweet . it actually does taste like a raspberry lindemans . or maybe a carbinated boons farms a bit . not quite to that extreme but certainly reminds me of that . i am having a hard time drinking this . it is not good . mouthfeels is fine but this is kind of turning my stomach . i need to stop drinking this . it is going down the drain . man this was not good .,appearance,0.4,0
i was really surprised by this one from sn . notes are from last night . this is a copper colored brew with deep caramel tones and lots of clarity . continuous activity on a regular pour brought up a beauty of a head a light yellow pillow that consolidated into a tight pillow fingers high . this is a rocky supremely dense beast of a head that leaves lacing first in curtains then in thick legs down the glass . there s a definite pungent citrus actually quite sharp coming off the nose first . there s certainly some resinous pine to it as well then a citrus rind aroma and a touch of spiciness . there s a bit of caramel and breads from a decently balancing malts presence . the taste is fresh and beautifully raw not puckeringly bitter but extremely pleasantly so . citric floral and pine work in tandem with some hops spiciness hanging around them . this is balanced in such a way that malts add nice caramel and biscuit undertones without detracting from the hop forwardness at all . this is n t a face melting hop monstrosity and it s nice to know an ipa can be flavorful and well crafted without needing ibus . that said this has plenty of hops character and flavor and it s probably the wet hopping that makes this so raw fresh and almost juicy . this is also exceptionally clean with no off flavors present . this is quite heavy for an ipa no off putting in any way but with quite a bit of heft to it . the finish is n t lingering but it does n t exactly die off . the mouthfeel is a nice mingling of crisp and smooth more to the crisp side in a full body with enough carbonation to keep it full and interesting . this beer is a beauty and at for a biggun it s one to seek out and keep around .,appearance,1.0,1
pale straw colouring head subsided almost immediately and made the beer appear quite flat once it had . smell when cold is nearly non existent . reminded me of a lot of lighter beers tough to distinguish . taste was almost sweet very light maltings with a touch of alcohol very simple . i almost felt guilty for not being able to distinguish more from the taste but it s a very generic tasting beer . soft feel in the mouth as it was not very highly carbonated . i suppose that i could drink this if it was the only one around but it is best when very cold and with the low abv it goes down pretty easy . not a first choice by any means .,appearance,0.4,0
had this on tap at the titletown brewery as part of a sampler flight of beers . the beer poured out a cloudy honey gold color with just a thin white rim for a head that left no lacing . there was virtually no smell to this beer very disappointing . this was a surprisingly hoppy and spicy beer for something called a honey ale . there is a trace of honey in here and it s made with three different roasted malts but the spicy rye and bitter hops dominate the flavor . it s interesting but not all that flavorful considering all the ingredients . the raspberry honey gives it enough body to qualify as medium bodied and the medium to high carbonation keeps it refreshing i just wish it had more flavor and honey like sweetness .,appearance,0.4,0
i hate lagers but with all it s hype i decided to pick up a single bottle of this . appearance yay another lager . resembles carbonated applejuice and a thin white head quickly dissipates to just a couple bubbles . smell smells like cooked vegetables and a small alcohol smell comes through too . and a hint of the typical lager smell . taste quite different than i expected . i do taste a bit of belgium craftsmanship in this . dare i say a bit sweet wheatlike taste and thats about it no complexity at all . a little bready too . mouthfeel the real taste comes through at the end it s somewhat smooth and not as crispy as other lagers which is good . drinkability is actually quite high on these for me . it s light smooth and goes down easily . i could session these but they re too overpriced for me .,appearance,0.4,0
stone ruination ipa pours with a frothy off white head which fades in a few minutes . it is amber about srm . it s a bit hazy . the hops are apparent in the first whiff from about a meter away . i get an intricate aroma of herbs wintergreen . and possibly lemon . there is a hint of green apple and possibly salmiakki . the flavor brings thing into the medicinal realm to be sure . an herbal flavor again with salmiakki i wonder what hop or hops are doing this dominate and continue into the aftertaste . a very wet and delicate medium to light texture with a very slight carbonation gives way to a dry lightly alcoholic aftertaste . i personally prefer an ipa to go the dry hopped floral route a la magnolia s proving ground pale when over ibus but that said the bitterness was pulled off very craftily in this beer . this really does n t seem more that double the bitterness of a liberty ale . it s more complex than i expected it to be . rated jan,appearance,0.6,1
consecration hello pretty little glass . you look dangerous . appearance gt dark red brown no head no bubbles no lacing smell gt sour cherry . yeasty . wow . not my cuppa but pretty fab for those who like this sort of thing . taste gt the tart prune tannins if you will strike suddenly . then the sour mash sensation warms up in the hang leaving the imbiber s palette with pleasant plummy notes in the hang . mouf gt thin and easy drinkability gt wow . that was great and a nice switchup from my usuals at the toronado but i could n t have more than one . more than two would definitely be bad on a weekday .,appearance,1.0,1
bruges glass unknown freshness . bottle nh pour light fizzy head that pours large but recedes very quickly to barely a ring of bubbles red orange light brown mostly clear essentially no lacing . nose while pouring caramelized pumpkin and spices . after pouring heavy cinnamon and clove other spices as well . pumpkin is also there but this is an incredibly spicy nose . very dark aromas palate sort of sweet at first a good amount of short lasting sour a little bit of bitter . not as spicy as the nose would suggest but the cinnamon is pretty big along with noticeable cloves . the pumpkin is actually not all that noticeable though sweet the spice is the main character . minimal yeast hop flavors . imo fairly unbalanced but in this case i like that . body light fizzy smooth slightly dry finish . it has the body of the soda like category without tasting that way . good recommendation like this stuff a lot . more like a spiced ale not too much beer flavor going on but the spice has nice warmth and depth . maintains pleasant characteristics over a long period of time . i would like a bit more pumpkin but this is one of my favorite pumpkin beers thus far .,appearance,0.6,1
my second dark lager of the evening . .a murky brown lager that pour with ample carbonation but somehow the head falls flat . .disappointing . the nose is interesting . sort of a caramel and chocolate affair . tastes almost like a weizenbock to me with a soft mouthfeel and sweet caramel malt and toffee flavors . the bitterness is restrained but a tart mineral laden finish is sort of interesting . this lager comes across fairly hearty for its four percent alcohol and it s fruity character buried underneath the caramel malt almost has thinking of british mild . overall this is a lager that drinks more like an ale it gets better as it warms up fruitier and more tart . i would like to experience this beer on tap .,appearance,0.6,1
visually stunning with a clear red amber hue plentiful off white head and lace and carbonation bubbles that seem to be in slow motion as they rise to the surface . the head retention is long and the ability to easily recreate it with a few swirls is remarkable for a bottled beer . the aroma is what you d expect from a top notch iipa resinous pine and sweet caramel all with a touch of vanilla and melon . light touch up front with just enough carbonation . things unravel in the middle though . there is a noticeable amount of sugar and while the alcohol is well hidden some is apparent in the finish the sweetness overshadows the finishing hops . this is not to say that the hops disappear just that the balance could have been better . medium to medium heavy body .,appearance,1.0,1
the only reason to drink one of these is to try somthing from new orleans or to rinse out your glass betwen good beers . this beer tastes mildley sour like sourdough bread and hints of corn . this is bottem of the bunch for sure . this is not a beer that i ever want agan,appearance,0.2,0
very pale straw gold in colour . thin head does n t stick around for very long and does n t lace . smells mildy grainy with a hint of hops . tastes lemony with a bit of sweet grain . extremely light bitterness . while it has a bit more body than other adjunct lagers this still feels very light . it s soft restrained for the style carbonation contributes to it s slightly fuller mouthfeel . other beers of this type tend to have a more prickly carbonation that when combined with their light body make the beer feel a bit thinner . a smooth and quenching lawn mower beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very cool orange color with a pretty dense head with very tiny bubbles . aroma is cherries all the way but not like fresh cherries more like a jar of marrachino cherries it is really too overbearing . taste is not so bad but the aroma really takes over before you can even get the beer into your mouth . i actually had to hold my nose and take a drink just to get a better taste of the beer without the aroma . taste is also cherries but much more muted than the smell . you get a bit more of the crisp flavor from the malts and a bit of spicyness from the hops . overall i really did not enjoy this beer it smells like they just poured jars of marachino cherries into the fermenter and although the flavor was not bad i would need to drink this with a straw to really get any enjoyment from it .,appearance,0.8,1
c mon guys be real . this beer is not good in fact i do not believe that anyone truly enjoys this beer but many feel that they are supposed to . looks like a glass of bourbon with about the same amount of head smell and taste profile are completely dominated by alcohol slides around the mouth like a swig of w motor oil two gulps later this was down the drain thank god they only bottle it occassionally why waste your time with this stuff when you can have a nice single malt scotch .,appearance,0.2,0
the beer poured a hazy golden color with a massive white head . the head died down to form a thick cap that stuck around from the first sip to the last . as i drank thick webs of lace formed down the walls of my duvel tulip glass . the beer smelled sour in a good way . very rustic . the taste was initially dry with a mild tangy sourness and then a moderate hoppy bitterness took over to finish . the mouthfeel was goodmedium body with a high level of carbonation . the drinkability of this beer was quite high . it went down easy and was very refreshing . this is something that i will defiantly be buying again as the summer heats up .,appearance,1.0,1
a this beer pours dark brown with a reddish tone . the small off white head dissipates quickly into almost no lacings . s rich chocoalty malt sweet and roasted . coffee and dark dried fruits . t nice balanced sweet malt the mix of roast and chocolate is great . dark dried fruits and coffee . m full bodied with moderate carbonation . aftertaste is rich and long chocolate and bitterness . d as a x mas beer nah . . . in combination with swedish salty and fat christmas food . but as a winter warmer pretty nice .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a two finger cream head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . medium carbonation and medium bodied . nice crystal clear ruby amber color . nose is slightly malty . flavor is dark fruit and some alcohol burn . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,1.0,1
fair and reliable take on a tripel . presentation oz brown capped bottle . nature illustration with a river flowing among trees over a green label . short note on the character of the beer and ingredients with serving notes on the neck label . lacks beer freshness or bottling date . shows alc . by vol . . served on a tulip glass . a hazy straw to pale gold pour unremarkable head short retention fair surface ring and some lacing . s light nose pleasant with fruity and yeasty notes a small lingering sweetness . t moderately yeasty with a small spicy hint a touch of honey and fruity sweetness . m medium body with generous carbonation . nice crisp finish . d nice brew pleasant to drink . notes there is n t much remarkable about this brew but it is pretty pleasing for what it is expected of a tripel . a bit short on the appearance and maybe missing some depth but quite reliable other than that .,appearance,0.6,1
tried this beer because of its very high ratings . i was disappointed . the first thing i noticed was the smell of the beer . it had a distinctive foul aroma . i tried this beer on two different sittings . both times the beer had a foul smell . the rest of the characteristics were great except the taste which was just good . i think this ipa is way overrated . my money would be better spent on a racer or smuttynose .,appearance,0.8,1
acquired via trade . pours a light mahogany color with a ruby red halo . thick foamy tan head that lasted pretty well and nice lacing . aroma of roasted malt and coffee . flavor is sweet mostly malt with some chocolate and cocoa lingering . i felt everything was a little on the thin side though . mild hops in the finish but overall the beer was a little too soft .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a snifter . a pours a gorgeous pure orange color with a nice white dense head . it recedes slowly and it is sticky and very attractive . in terms of look this beer is up there with the bests . s sweet and citric grapefruit aroma is very strong and delicious . nice flowery bouquet is also present and also a nice bread hint slightly balances the hops . t starts off with a very sweet and delicious grapefruit and citrus flavor . some slight fruity esters are in there as well and a nice boozy warmth is also felt . some nice orange flavors as well . the malt has a hard time showing up but its there and slightly sweet as well . this beer is delicious even though the finish disappoint a little bit because its not as dry and bitter as other ipas . m d nice medium body with good co and a nice flavor profile . could be a a little more bitter . great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a cloudy golden tan topped with an off white head . the head fades quickly to a ring and leaves a little spotty lace on the glass . s hints of banana clove citrus and spice . t slightly bitter character right away but not from hops hints of clove and banana balance things out . slight medicinal quality at the middle and the finish is a wash of dry citrus notes and a biscuit aftertaste . m medium in body and ample carbonation . finish is clean and dry . o decent beer not my favorite hefe but not at the bottom of my list either . the . abv shows up a little as this warms but it doesnt detract from the taste .,appearance,0.6,1
aroma bucket full of blueberry s . freshly baked blueberry pie toffee almost like kool aid or even a wine cooler . powdered sugar . appearance clear golden with a reddish hue and a white head that falls back into the beer . flavor wine cooler type flavor blueberry . the ending of the swallow finishes with a lingering bitterness which reminds you that this is not a wine cooler but a beer . hints of caramel malt . mouthfeel medium body and an extremely light carbonation . overall impression more of a wine cooler than a beer to me . not enough carbonation . a bit more carbonation and less blueberry and you have a perfect red ale as the color is stunning .,appearance,0.9,1
very nice look to this one . orange amber with an off white head that boasts some exceptional retention . lacing is also very good . carbonation is strong in the appearance . the smell is kind of restrained . malts and hops . pine . taste redeems the smell though piney hops wood like flavor feel to it malts . the hops linger and give a bit of a nice warming . malts also serve to balance well although the hops have more of a say . creamy mouthfeel with a nice coating of hoppy goodness on the tongue carbonation is good here as well . this may be my favorite of the sn offerings .,appearance,1.0,1
paid . for a wine bottle sized bottle . very pretty in the glass big foam head that would n t quit through the whole bottle . heavy orange color . taste is very nice and unique . sweet oranges hop bite and about other spices that i could n t quite pick out all of . the carbonation is way too heavy . very strong bubble nearly painful at the beginning . all in all a great brew .,appearance,1.0,1
better than average and the best of the sleeman line . this still seems a bit mainstream . not much hop taste not much hop nose .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance extremely light orange more like clear with an orangish tint and a nice big foamy head . smell very light fruity hop aroma with some out of place notes of grain . this smells like a bad macro . taste the grain is still there but takes a huge step back from the nose leaving a nice light hoppy flavor with subtle hints of fruit . light strawberries like you licked them but didnt eat them and maybe green apples come to mind . mouthfeel light carbonation and light bodied . everything about this ale is soft and subtle . drinkability this was nice to drink if you plug your nose . comments this authentic kolsch ale brewed in kln had some characteristics of a very good example . i thought the appearance was right on target and the soft fruits playing with the light hops was terrific . it missed the mark in other areas though especially the aroma . a near miss in my book but a good effort nevertheless .,appearance,0.9,1
ok . belgium it is n t . but it s very very interesting . in all fairness they really were n t trying to duplicate or make a belgium they just wanted to try a brew with a belgium influence and that they did . pours a pretty almost crystal clear pale orangish yellow with a nice two fingers of white foam topping it . aroma is the first place you get the impression of a belgium . .you can recognize the yeast but then there is a nice fruity and caramel aroma the comes into play followed by light citrus hops not found in most belgiums . definitely pacific nw . taste is very unusual . it starts like a belgium with some candied malts and bread like graininess but then definite pacific nw hops raise their head and make their presence known with nicely sharp citrus peel bitterness . this brew lacks a smoothness i am accustomed to finding in a belguim beer and the different elements particularly the sweet soft belguim fruits and then the pacific nw bitter citrus peel hops just do n t even come close to blending leaving me with an unpleasant taste . mouthfeel is clean and it dries as you swallow so the aftertaste is also clean and fresh . alcohol warmth follows swallow after making itself known in the tail end of the tasting . very interesting . i wish there was a catch all for anniversary ales because so many of these ca n t really be put in a single catagory . this one is nice . it is n t a belgium strong ale .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a tulip glass . pours jet black with a dark tan head . decent looking stout . smells very smoky . it does call up comparisons between this and some of the smokiest islay whiskies . the taste us quite smokey too . the problem is balance and the underlying problem i think is that the beer was n t big enough to match up to the badass whisky barrels . which leads us into mouthfeel . the biggest issue . this beer feels thin . like guiness thin . something this smoky needs some heft to balance out the punch and this beer ai n t got it . drinkabilit suffers because of the balance issues . i love a good smoky whisky so i think i like this beer better than most people but i need more from the beer to mesh with the huge scotch notes in this bottle . kudos for the effort mikkeller . come better next time especially at your price point . edit adjusting my score . as this beer warmed it became an undrinkable mess . hot charred bitter and generally unpleasant . drain poured the last of the beer . sadness .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a crystal clear pale yellow . fluffy head fades fast no lace sticks . looks like a pilsner . not much aroma to speak of . there s some corn with faint honey . taste is unimpressive . the touch of honey is overpowered by an odd harsh bitterness . the unpleasant bitterness results in low drinkability . this is on odd beer . does n t look smell or taste like a wheat . not even an american wheat . buy a single not a six pack .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to schwaeh for sharing this at the nd central ohio tasting . nice tall dark khaki head . black a night settling with a ring of foam around the edges . very nice legs of lace . lots of light roast french oak in the aroma . mellow yet roasty malts . tasted a little hot and super roasty . coffee char and ash all make appearances . there s also a decent hop bill on this one . bitter and slightly green flavors come through . medium to high carbonation . dry finish .,appearance,0.9,1
compared to last year s version this hop trip was disappointing . for a fresh hopped beer it lacked a lot of the seasonal harvest characteristics that it once had . i ve heard that there was a conflict with the timing of the hops harvest and they may have been collected a little earlier then normal . a nice coloration with some light lacing . oz bottle poured into a pint glass . s lacking the floral aroma i d except from this type of beer . there are some notes of the fresh hops but not very significant . t a layer of sweet malty backbone with unexciting hops flavors at the end . there is a slight oily texture from the fresh hops but overall kind of a generic beer without the explosive hops characteristics that it once had in previous versions . m medium to light body and feel on the tongue and ends with a slightly oily feel . d ok nothing special which is disappointing since the last year s version was very enjoyable . i d drink it but would n t go out of my way to get it .,appearance,0.8,1
i bought a six pack of fish tale organic ipa at a grocery store . poured in to a pint glass . pours a rich gold color with just a hint of haze . creamy stark white head is minimally resilient . not much lace on this one . smell is a pine citrus aroma . more citrus than pine i think . it is a fairly sweet smell . taste is a caramel malt flavor up front more malt than the smell suggests and a citrus lemon grapefruit finish . mildlt bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is crisp and clean . typical for an ipa . drinkable for sure . it s not a brand i find on my regular rounds but when i find it i d buy it again especially on sale . i think i got this for . . the organic properties of the product do nothing for me .,appearance,0.6,1
sent in a beer trade by lou . highly anticipated . i would never be able to get this in michigan . bottle is subtle and understated . ml hand bottled . this could be cellared but i am going to consume now . cork sits in silver and red cage . cork launches with a pop but does n t travel very far . it does n t hit the ceiling . poured into a new belgium chalice . appearance is beautiful . pours an oaky golden light brown . leaving a dense one finger head on top of the beer . aroma sour . wine notes . oaky aroma . mostly sour . maybe a hint of vinegar . taste sour . a bit of saltyness . a subtle oaky flavor in the aftertaste . this is a sweetart with some maturity in oak barrels . this is a sipper . it might have been more effective to put into smaller bottles . a bit of musty aged taste . this is going to take some time to completely appreciate . this tastes like a vinegar or a balsamic vinegar . i wonder if anyone has used this on salads or in other cooking . i think this should be aged longer . mouthfeel noting distinguishing . not heavy . if i had another i would cellar for a few years . notes on the day after . i let sit corked in the fridge . i like it better on the nd day . i just tasted supplication by russian river and i think this one needed some more age to mellow out a bit . however i liked it better on the second day .,appearance,1.0,1
labatt blue light pours a light yellow with a thin white head from a brown . ounce bottle . i really ca n t smell anything from this beer . light crisp body . it has a slight corn taste and not much else . carbonated water with a little corn and grain flavoring . inoffensive anyway .,appearance,0.4,0
ml swing top vintage a pours dark brown nearly black into my snifter . when held up to the light the faintest brown hues shine hrough . thick creamy almost mousse like head . head slowly fades to a thin cap leaving behind thick lacing in rings on the glass . s dark fruits and booze . alcohol soaked raisins and cherries especially . a mild roastiness comes through as the beer warms and a light hint of sourness . t roasted malts and dark fruits right off the bat . rasins and cherries much like the nose . the alcohol is not as strong in the taste as it was in the nose . finishes with a light tartness . thinking this one might be a infected but it has not ruined the beer . all the flavors actually pull together nicely . m d medium bodied and surprsingly still given the rather large head that formed . drinkability is there but the tastes are rather big which brings the drinkability down a touch in my book . alcohol provides a nice warming .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a . oz brown bottle with a white cap marked bottl into a tulip glass . huge thick off white fizzy head of foam easily three fingers high extremely active carbonation exhibits some staying power . easily one of the longest lasting largest frothy heads of foam i have ever seen on any beer . appearance is a rusty yellowish orange color cloudy and semi translucent . small floating bits of yeast also present . aroma is bready and yeasty notes of sweet dark fruits dates banana clove and other more subtle spices sweet malt and earthy undertones . taste is sweet and malty caramel toffee malt dark fruits and banana slightly drying grainy aftertaste . alcohol warmth is noticeable in the aftertaste but far from overpowering . for it is hidden well . mouthfeel is medium to fuller bodied with higher levels of carbonation rougher and hits with a slightly metallic twinge on the tongue washes with a slight oil slick feeling . drinkability is good hides its abv well and is exceptionally well balanced . overall a great example of the style strongly suggest trying would seek out again .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful bright orange with lots of yummy yeasties floating around to distinguish the men from the people who dont like little white aliens floating aroung in their beer . thin beige head . cool bottle . overall i dig the presentation both in and out of the bottle . smell is pretty sweet and not to exciting . pretty darn robust taste but it could be better . lots of flowers and citrus toasted grain slightly bitter . i bet it would be better on tap . very very drinkable any time of the year .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into a pint glass . this was my easter dinner beer and it did not disappoint . poured a bright hazy gold color with a really big bubbly white head . head retention was excellent melting down to a slightly less huge frothy rocky head . lacing was thick and plentiful . .a beautiful looking beer . smell was pretty good too . sweet malts and grassy hops . taste did not disappoint either . sweet bready malt . light fruit sweetnes apples and pears . . and some grassy hops for balance . no hint of alcohol in the taste . mouthfeel was slightly sweet still mostly crisp and rich . no alcohol bite . goes down smooth . i m not a big pilsner fan but this one would be welcome with dinner any time . .,appearance,1.0,1
eh this was a sucky beer . i was expecting something big and strong like goliath . it was skunky and hoppy two things that do n t mix . it looked ok which was it s best quality . it was a light amber color with a white head that was thick but then died out to a laceing . other than the looks it had not redeaming quality . i would pass on it unless you are looking to up your reviews .,appearance,0.7,1
the date on the bottle says sep . not sure if that s bottling or best by . a amber bordering on ruby . nice tight eggshell head . nearly brilliantly clear . s oxidized haylike malt . no hops to speak of . cotton candy like esters . t cardboardy . has that oxidized sweetness . no hop bitterness . no flavor hops . m medium bodied . a touch more carbonation would help but it s fine where it is . d this beer seems past its prime . maybe fresh it would be better but i only have this bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
light copper with a thick mousse like sticky as hell head . powerfully herbal raw hops take the lead with bitter citrus pith and grass in the background . the hops are pretty well balanced by a toasted maltiness and light caramel . a solid american ipa . i tend to favor the ones with a heavy citrus pine character and not so much the herbal earthy slant that this one has . that said i d gladly drink it again .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at bruery provisions the pour is bright orange in color with a finger of white head . herbal hop aromas with a strong lemon cleaner aroma . slightly fruity but also quite abrasive and solventy . harsh bitterness and solvent flavors . some herbal hop notes and a little bit of citrus peel . not very good . medium body and carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
ounce bottle . served in a sam adams bl glass the beer pours a clear copper color with a half inch off white head . head retention and lacing is very good . the aroma is very light but nice it smells like some toasted malt and herbal grassy hops . luckily the taste is stronger than the aroma . it tastes like sweet and toasted malt along with the herbal and grassy hops . starts off sweet and has a bitter finish . mouthfeel body is medium with low carbonation . it s also a bit creamy and coating . drinkability is decent it s smooth and not hard to drink at all . i think this is a solid beer i d buy it again .,appearance,0.9,1
awww bud light the first beer i cut my beer baby teeth on . .even though it isnt the best or even close to the best i will always have a soft spot for this . on to the review . a poured into a frosted mug from a pitcher . it was a very light yellow color very clear and initially had a finger head which disappeared into nothingness before i set the pitcher down s smells like bud light . .hard to describe the exact smell but its kind of sweet and weird t very thin malts rice is predominant and alcohol also makes a cameo appearance . its light crisp and very clean . spot on for the style m like water d good because it is so light i can drink a pack of these and not suffer any ill effects . i prefer better beer but when i m slumming it which is quite frequently as of late i m not too proud to buy some bud light . it doesnt taste bad and if i drink enough it gets me where i want to be .,appearance,0.4,0
i half expected a beer named hollandia to be orange but the fact that it s a bright pale yellow is the first indication that the most and possibly only dutch thing about it is that it resembles heineken . but i wo n t say it does n t look good perfectly clear amply bubbled and lustrous this is a good lookin lager regardless of where it s from . it would n t have killed bavaria brouwerij to be a little more discrepant when using adjuncts . i understand the appeal of diluting the beer but is n t there a way of doing so without making it smell as though it s been filtered through an industrial vat of corn syrup . holding the beer too close to your nose results in a reaction similar to the girls cup video . off the bat i find hollandia more palatable than the other two brands i ve tried from this brewer bavaria and bavaria . both remarkably bad . while it has little to no actual malt flavour the presence of industrial adjuncts is only moderate . nevertheless there is that cloying canned corn taste that plagues all poorly made industrial lagers . i imagine this beer might fare better in a blind taste test i ca n t be sure that my regrettable past experiences with this brewery have n t tainted my opinion of it although a different label would not change the beer s very syrupy texture and aftertaste . it is quite off putting and belongs more in fountain soda or the table syrups at cheap diners . just because a suit is made in italy does n t make it a good suit . and just because a beer is brewed in holland a country with rich brewing heritage does n t make it any better of a beer certainly not when it s brewed to resemble every other insipid yellow lager on the market . hollandia should be somewhat of a disgrace to self respecting dutch beer drinkers .,appearance,0.8,1
black boss porter poland the bottle is very bold and to the point solid block cap impressive . poured into pint glass this beer is rich black color with a creamy brownish head the head is small but retains well and long . the nicest red mahogany color come thought when hit by light . the smell is sweet woody malt with a hind to coffee . the taste is malty sweet the after taste is a rich roasted coffer bitter one . after a few mouth fulls the sweetness starts getting to you . there is another taste that comes thought i cant put my finger on is but its of the mocha family . the beer feels great in your mouth creamy and smooth . this beer is great to wash down chocolate .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful crimson brown color with a fluffy two finger head as i move the beer around the head remains as one and sticks together unwilling to fade away . first sip leaves behind mountainous amount of lace . smells of mellow malt and a rich woody punch that mingles with a bitter hop aroma and another bit that i ca n t quite pin down . this beer is delicious it has a nice spice on the finish the original arrogant bastard was lacking almost minty at the back of my palate bitter hops sweet oak bring it all together . the mouthfeel is borderline creamy sipping this is very enjoyable as the complexity surrounds my tongue . let me note the wall of lace that has unmistakably posted itself up around every bit of the glass with the exception of the funnel i ve been drinking from . this is a good beer a really good beer the only disappointment for me here is that i do n t have a non oaked bastard to compare beside this . oh well . enjoy,appearance,1.0,1
the beer looks good . it s dark the head looks good . it s too dark to see any bubbles in it . i ca n t smell anything though . to be fair that could be my nose it s never been the greatest . the taste seems more like a stout to me than a mild ale . very coffee like . however i note that the can does describe the beer as more of a stout than a mild . the beer felt watery to me in my mouth after a very pleasant fizzing sensation from the carbonation . i thought the beer was ok to try once .,appearance,0.8,1
pours out a thickly hazed golden orange . turns muddy brown peach with the yeast pour . gigantic solid off white head . consistancy and appearance of cotton candy . retains and laces as well as any . weak aroma of clove malted wheat and musty yeast . starts into the mouth with some sour citric notes . spice pops in next . lemon pepper conparisons . cloves contines to linger as does some sourness . finishes weak and lazy with subtle lingering spice and lemon . just sort of fades away . never makes a statement . there is nothing to this one tastewise . on the thick side for a hefeweizen . just does n t have much to go with it . great looking but lacking elsewhere . i get the feeling this is trying to be a dunkleweiss hence the winter wheat in that case it is even worse,appearance,0.9,1
a hazy yellow with a frothy head that has great retention what a hefeweiss should look like s grainy with the typical banana and cloves poking through the hay earthy straw graininess t a nice balance of earthy grainy yeastiness and banana and cloves subtle spice nodes a tiny bit thin on the way down f pretty good mouth feel but a tad thin at back end d wonderful drinkability the quintessential hefeweiss beer great especially for a hot humid day .,appearance,1.0,1
this nearly opaque brown pint arrived with a huge cloudy head . the scent was very powerful and not altogether pleasant . i want to say that the main smell is one of licorice but i m not sure if that s right . the odor definitely had cherries cough syrup vinegar and some floral overtones though . the taste was very much the equivalent of that strong cough syrup smell and did indeed remind me of licorice . once or twice i also tasted some smokiness which was n t a bad thing but the vinegary lemony aspect of the finish really turned me off . i began looking forward to the next sip not for its own sake but just to get that sourness out of my mouth . i m obviously not crazy about this one . it s too syrupy the mouthfeel is not interesting or dynamic and the finish leaves me cold . i wo n t be having another one of these . i should mention that i m inexperienced with altbiers so maybe i just have n t developed a taste for the style .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle . at olde crabapple bottle shoppe in alpharetta georgia . bottled . appearance pours out a crystalline yellow body with a tall lasting pure white head . looks pretty nice as did the bottle presentation but is the beer nice . smell sweetish nose of concentrated pilsner maltiness lightly grassy spicy saaz and booze . taste rock candy dissolved into a lightly grainy pilsner and dosed with alcohol and a spoonful of clover honey . spicy saaz hops with a faint grassiness moderately bitter but that s when the booze really hits ya . low citrus taste . tongue warming spicy sweet finish . mouthfeel medium plus body . medium plus carbonation . as much carbonation as can be expected is on deck and ready to keep this thing from being a gooey mess . god bless those bubbles . still some slickness to it though . overall these doubled up imperial fied pilsners can be a real chore to get through like changing the rear tire of one s car along the side parallel to traffic . this one well it s about average among its brethren not as cloyingly ganky as some but it sure ai n t that boulevard imperial pilsner .,appearance,0.9,1
red and hazy with a large amount of carbonation . dense latte like head that was much too much to start but quickly dissipates . sour cherries aroma along with some caramel sweetness . big bite from the carbonation . caramel predominates in the taste then comes sour . sweetness lasts through the middle . finishing with an unpleasant clash between sour and bitter . some of the whiskey barrel aging is noticeable in the aroma and taste but not as much as i d have wanted . medium to thin mouthfeel .,appearance,0.9,1
yikes . note to self . . . before buying random singles do research on ba.com . i got lucky with the extra boom but this beer is an abomination . as pale as pale can be with a fizzy head that died like a natty lite s . holding the glass up to my laptop monitor i can easily read the text on this webpage although it s a mirror image some kinda physics thing i guess with the imperial pint glass acting as a convex lens . smell is the only redeeming quality with malty yet fruity notes coming through . a very distinctive paint thinner quality peeking out though that becomes stronger as the beer warms . severe aftertaste of corn like i ve been eating unbuttered unsalted air popped popcorn . i ve had hints of corny flavor from macros before but i ca n t shake this taste . maybe it s not actually corn as i do n t know if adjuncts go into the making of this beer but it s not a good thing . very bitter not in a hoppy way but more like a green persimmon way . alcohol is in no way hidden here . the bottle is fresh and was well sealed . i hate to do it but i guess i m not really rating this beer with its style in mind . granted it s much tastier than most american malt liquors but that s not enough of a redeeming characteristic for me to rate this beer any higher than i am .,appearance,0.3,0
imported from ratebeer.com jul on tap at the elephant castle in san diego . pours a beautiful golden color with thick frothy guinness like white head . smells malty perhaps some honey in there . not much smell . tastes surprisingly creamy even though it is a bit watered down . lots of malts slight metallic tinge not much else going on . not bad not really a fan of bitters .,appearance,1.0,1
i was very disapointed when i found out it was not brewed in ireland . this beer reminded me of a red bud light without hops not very good . poured it into a glass and the head was great . for seconds then there was no head at all . very malty beer but too sweet for my tastes i need some more hops . thats about it i made a mistake you guys dont do it get sam adams irish red or bass anything but this .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a . ounce bottle into a duvel tulip . appearance pours a clear dark caramel brown with orange and ruby highlights and a creamy finger off white head . excellent lacing . great looking ipa . smell pine orange and grapefruit with caramel malt in the background and just a hint of onion . not as well balanced as i would have liked . taste grapefruit and orange up front followed by a hint of caramel malt in the middle leading to a blast of bitterness that seems to come out of nowhere at the finish . the bitterness is a mix of pine lemon and grapefruit rinds and a hint of onions . the finish is bitter and lingers . mouthfeel medium bodied with a nice amount of carbonation . very smooth and creamy . drinkability good drinkability . i ll finish the . ounce bottle without any trouble . overall good ipa overall . could be more balanced in the flavor . not sierra nevada s best offering but it s still a good beer . i hesitate to recommend it since it s quite expensive . bottle but if you do n t mind over paying i d say go ahead and buy it .,appearance,1.0,1
i love this beer . poured out of the bottle into my samuel smith s pint glass a jet black in color with a nice finger tannish brown head that settled to about one finger after a few minutes . smells of coffe chocolate and burnt sugar . the head sticks every side of the glass and with every sip . the taste is a little bitter at first but finishes with a rather sweet silky smooth taste . a great stout . highly recommended . morey s bottom line samuel smith s beers came highly recommend from a good friend of mine and their oatmeal stout and nut brown set the standard for their styles .,appearance,1.0,1
the chocolate yeti has perfect color in both the body of the beer and the frothy dark brown head . the aromo combines chocolate and a touch of vanilla . the impression of bourbon comes from the oak age . the initial flavor impression is reminisent of the smell and the alcohol adds a certain sweetness . the cayenne makes for a hot mouthfeet that initially reminded me of the impression of fussel alcohol . the mouth feel was initially very rich but as the caspicum from the chili pepper accumulated the hot impression became bothersome . overall a good beer that i would like to try without the cayenne .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my first time attempting to review a beer so i figured i d start out with an easy one . let me start out by saying i am still trying to develop my palate so i can not discern many of the common characteristics of the different styles of beers . a golden hay color with a frothy rocky finger head . served in a hofbrauhaus weizen glass . l . very cloudy almost looked viscous . fortunately they left out the lemon wedge they usually serve there . i know its common for people to serve hefes with lemon but i think the flavor of this beer should speak for itself . s the first word that came to mind was floral . i could not detect any of the characteristic banana and clove but my nose is new to this so i cant say they werent there . one strong scent i noticed reminded me of fresh bread . very pleasant . t very drinkable . i had this beer with some camembert cheese and raspberries on a fresh baked pretzel no salt . neither the flavor of the beer or the flavor of the food was compromised from drinking this . first taste was very much like other wheat beers a bit floral followed by a tang of bitterness and finishing almost sweet . exhaling before swallowing really brought out a nice yeasty taste . m very creamy but not heavy . the carbonation had bubbles that ran through your mouth like velvet . this was very pleasant to drink . there was alot of yeast in suspension which eventually settled to the bottom of the glass . this was one of the easiest beers i ve ever drank . over all i think this is a very good example of the style but im looking forward to trying the live oak and weihenstephaner hefes i have on order .,appearance,1.0,1
a darker than min its almost a red brown in my snifter nice finger head and lots of lacing s makes me think min all the way very citrus very floral very lively t very similar at first to min but a bit more bitter in the middle of the drink and more bitter at the end d very drinkable very lively on the tongue slight wet finish,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a tar like black with a tan head . s smells like i just walked into a coffee house . t the taste is like a sledgehammer of coffee for the tastebuds . not much nuance but on a cold december night it hit the spot . m medium bodied with an unusual amount of carbonation . o i enjoyed this beer but thought the carbonation was a little too lively for the style . this is a once or twice or year brew for me .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle a pours yellow orange with a very long lasting white head great lacing . s orange zest sweet malt notes light . t very sweet beer the orange predominates but it s not overbearing . bready malt and a bit of earthy hops round out the flavour . m can be cloying from the sweetness at times and a bit too much carbonation . overall light bodied medium viscosity smooth . d an interesting fruit beer from alpine . i m just glad it was n t filled with artificial flavour and one could easily drink it . well done alpine .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear golden color with a thick fluffy off white head . floral and citrus hops dominate the aroma but the flavor is at least somewhat balanced with the complex combination of spicy citrusy orange and must hop characteristics being complemented by a noticeable biscuity malt base . the light active carbonation cuts through the bitterness and helps this one go down quite easily . overall although balanced compared to many hop bomb ipas this beer still has an enjoyable striking complex bitterness and it rightfully sits as a gold standard among ipas being produced on the east coast .,appearance,1.0,1
tasted twice with consistent results massive tan head opaque red amber color body . crazy big head and lace down to the bottom . big huge piney medicinal hoppy aroma buttery slight caramel nose and home baked bread aroma . stiff moderate bitterness . honey thick beer . perfumy delicious . from some english distributor new year celebration ale notes malt pale munich wheat crystal chocolate hop styrian goldings hallertauer tettnang saaz adjuncts orange peel coriander nutmeg cinnamon vanilla beans color amber flavor full bodied beer with sweet wheat flavor and beautiful dense foam top . it has a pleasant bitterness and unique spicy aroma with orange peel coriander nutmeg cinnamon and vanilla beans . complex yet soothing . alc vol . . original gravity . ebc . ibu format . oz bottles l l kegs hitachino nestbeer new year celebration ale is brewed in the tradition of a true eisbock where the brew is concentrated by allowing the water to freeze but not the alcohol . after the mashingof five different malts pale munich crystal chocolate and wheat four differing types of hops are added in the brewkettle for bitterness aroma styrian goldings hallertauer tettnang saaz . five different spices complete the new year celebration ale recipe coriander orange peel nutmeg cinnamon vanilla beans . after a freezing period of three days at f c the frozen water protein are removed . the bottle conditioning will then ring in a six month maturation time in the bottle . silky mouth feel long lasting flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
i will start off by saying the nice thing about this beer . the colour is brilliant . a rich burning gold for sure . orange gold hue just looks wonderful and it poors out with a better head then of other english ales that come to perth wa which are n t as fresh . that s where the nice ness really ends . very light honey and grassy hop aromas and that s about it . a hint of lemon . almost a spritzy soda ish taste with hints of honey and lemon citrus flavours . it s a sweet lemon more so then a tangy lemon . think . corona but with flavour . still not a great thing . the body is very watery and spritzy and while very easy to drink i crave a lot more out of my brews .,appearance,0.8,1
had or of these at the state theatre in falls church . served in plastic glasses dont know why my wife was drinking coronas from the bottle . anyway initial impression was n t great no head to speak of but the beer was a beautiful coppery colour . tastewise after it warmed up it reminded me a little of bass but without the distinctive english hops fuggles . . despite the low carbonation the beer felt good in the mouth and went down well . despite all of the challenges imposed by the serving i enjoyed sn pa and will look for it again and uodate my review .,appearance,0.4,0
what a disappointment and what potential this beer has . the downer is the pour . there s no head . a belgian with no head . not good for starters . the smell is candied sugars coriander fruits alcohol . the taste is so compromised by the lack of carbonation head and mid section that this beer just falls down in all the wrong places . it was n t until i read some reviews that i discovered that the beer i poured was n t flat after all . the complexity is nice and there is plenty of balance to talk about . the alcohol is a little too warming in the aftertaste but its the lack of any carbonation which just kills it for me . my next one this evening will be a karmeliat and i m looking forward to the pour .,appearance,0.4,0
old plowshare stout is a very dark reddish brown ale with a frothy bubbly light brown head that has great retention and leaves lumpy lacing . it has a slightly sweet roasted almost charred aroma . it is medium maybe medium light bodied . it s quite smooth with a dry finish . there is a touch of toffee like sweetness and a nice coffee like bitterness . it is well balanced simple and very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle . fine bubbles rise vigorously to create a large long lived fluffy white head atop a bright goldenrod colored body . pils malt and some grassiness in the nose with a rather sugary feel to it . quite sweet to begin in flavor but lager yeast and awesome grassy hoppiness prevail upon the uber malt . i like this im not afraid to admit it . probably ageable for a year too . light spices some hay bit of vanilla . medium full body . low natural carbonation . bit of apricots on the end .,appearance,1.0,1
had a ounce glass of this draft as part of a beer sampler at the brewery . honey golden in color with thin white head that diminished quickly and no lacing . had a pleasant wheat aroma with a hint of citrus mostly orange and lemon . citrus did not come through on the taste which was mostly wheat . finish was dry and wheaty but all and all this was not a bad wheat beer .,appearance,0.4,0
the appearance wasnt much it looked quite like a lager . the smell was fantastuc full on honey which i liked . thankfully the smell wasnt transfered in the taste . the taste has undertones of honey quite sweet with a bitter finish . great for drinking on a hot day .,appearance,0.6,1
light murky blonde with a garden smell hay funk apple tart . taste confirms the bottle s brett promises . dry like hell with salt hints . medium bodied fresh eminently refreshing . delicious brew . a poet that no one understands . piece of art cheers john .,appearance,1.0,1
ordered online from shoppers vineyard in nj . holy head . . maybe two inches of beer and six inches of shaving cream like head . amber sort of ginger ale and orange peekoo tea with hardcore champagne bubbling . great sticking and retention . almost worthy but their is too much of a good thing . the six ich head after a very soft pour was too much . very citrusy and floral nose but not much malty scents . the taste makes me think of danelions and grapfruit rinds . maybe a little crystal malt as the beer warms . a slightly metallic and chewey herbal palate .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz . can into pint glass . a pale golden in color . strong pour creates thick head that is gone in a moment to barely a trace of head . s adjunct smell . corn grains light malt . t i do n t know kinda what you d expect tastes like beer that i sipped from my dad when i was young . the one noticable bad taste was metallic tasted like blood . m light water like . o i had the same reaction as others when i saw it . walgreens generic brand beer . for . . i got ta try it . it s just that a novelty . took this on recent camping weekend where selection was pbr high life and schlitz . all were superior to this and seriously they are all only pennies more in price . not worth it .,appearance,0.4,0
served this . oz . brown bottle in a new belgium snifter . no date . the body was a turbid rich dark amber . a gentle pour made a head of fine white bubbles . the collar soon faded altogether . the smell was of cherry cough drops and bread crust . the taste was tart and malty . light alcohol became more apparent as it warmed . slightly nutty . flavorful . the mouthfeel was right on . plenty of body and perfect carbonation . solid but not spectacular .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber into a shaker glass the boont esb is hazy burnt orange with a tall rocky light khaki head that took a while to subside to a thick skim leaving decent lace . very nice . the aroma is pretty grainy like bread dough moderately strong and really not that appealing . maybe i did n t make the best choice of glassware as this shaker is pretty wide mouthed but i really doubt thats it . after the smell the taste is a welcome suprise with better flavor and more depth then i expected . while it s certainly heavy on the grains nice and bready there is also a nice balance of fruity esters some piney flavoring hops and a firm bitter finish hiding any trace of the abv . is this beer awesome . no not even one of my favorite west coast big esbs . but it s certainly not bad and is well crafted . the mouthfeel is a bit oily with moderate carbonation and body . the is not the most drinkable esb in my book . it s a bit heavy on the alcohol even if it is totally hidden and not so tasty that i just could n t get enough . although it s a smooth and easy drinker the bittering hops build on the tongue and could have used more aroma to balance them out . all and all not bad but not one i ll be buying again most likely .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a dark brown with almost no head . kinda white and uneven . absolutely no lacing . smells pretty bland with nothing but an overpowering roasted malt smell . in all fairness it isnt that bad . taste is like nothing . then all of a sudden way too much sweetness and caramel type stuff when goin down . mouthfeel way too sweet at first but then quickly leaves you with that bad overdry like seriously no salivation and all nutrients have been sucked away from my mouth . me no likey . drinkability it is cheap and everywhere but i wouldnt recommend it .,appearance,0.4,0
i love this label . one of my favorites . gon na have to save this one . beautiful clear dark copper color . excellent clarity here . a moderate cap of light whipped cream tiny bubbles mostly sits at the top . this is as pretty as an ipa can be . smell is nice . earthy hops citrus grapefruit perhaps a bit of a spicy character . i do n t think they put rye in here but it smells like it could contain some . taste is good but would be superb if the hop characteristic was more pronounced . i really love wet hop ales when they taste like i am drinking straight hop oil . this is oily hop resin nice but not quite as good as others e.g. high tide . slight earthiness . mouthfeel is appropriate prickly carbonation throughout the beer without being overbearing . drinkability is real high on this one but i would n t mind if it dropped a half point or so in the upping of the hop oils . good beer recommended to try . but not great . why was this waxed .,appearance,1.0,1
uh really wanted to rate this beer better but believe it s suffering from lack of diacetyl rest . the killer butterscotch is here . other regards it s pretty good poured with a large foamy frothy fluffy off white head that lasts a while and some lace . color is a slightly hazy medium amber . aroma is butterscotch malt an thas it . flavor and finish are like aroma no getting around it . body and carbonation were good . luckily i have a budvar to wash it down with . do n t know why they do this as they have another beer the which is really quite good . this one sleeps with the fishes . and i m being generous as this error is so easily correctible .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage bomber poured into an imperial pint the abyss is pitch black and viscous with a large dark tan head tight and creamy it leaves thick foamy lace . smell has notes of bakers chocolate coffee grounds caramel hay and a little must with a hint of day old dirty socks as it warms which i obviously do n t care for . actually i assume that s the oak in spite of how it comes across to me . taste is strong rich and super complex . lots of roast coffee grounds only a slight touch of caramel sweetness and grassy hops and alcohol on the bitter dry finish . the label states it s brewed with licorice and molasses but i ca n t say i particularly notice any of those flavors a testament to how complex this is . it also states it s aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels and while i do n t get any of the bourbon barrel flavors such as vanilla there s plenty of oak more so as it warms even though i served this at cellar temp . mouthfeel is very thick and creamy very nice . drinkability is pretty good in that there is endless depth to this sucker revealing a little more with each sip . on the other hand it s so thick and rich i m sure most non beer geeks would take one sip say whoa to acrid no thanks . i ll certainly have more of these particularly once they age but i m not in a hurry to have another one tonight or any beer for that matter . i bought bottle of last years on my first weekend in town before i heard the hype by which time it was long gone . i still have n t touched that bottle and have been eagerly anticipating this year s release . worth the wait but i m in store for quite a bit more waiting for the rest of this years stash which needs more time to round out and soften . although i would n t want it to get any oakier which is clearly a risk .,appearance,1.0,1
a light golden color with a white head that lasts the entire beer . great lacing that lined the entire glass . cloudy . s the hop hides in the background but its there if you are looking for it . smells like a typical saison otherwise . t m very nice . it has a classic saison flavor with hop dancing on the back of the tongue . after taste lasts for while . smooth and light almost creamy mouth feel . d goes down nice but i ca n t have more than one .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased in october of and had just been delivered the second weekend of the month . pours a golden amber color and looks very clear with not head . continued to bubble for a good ten minutes despite that fact that it was poured in a sam adams perfect pint glass with no rough marks or chips to induce bubbling . first taste is a strong ipa not my favorite style in general but its very hoppy and has a nice bitter taste to it . defiantly some pine flavors and i can smell and taste the hops . then the alcohol hits and burns the back of my mouth . while im glad i got to try this one between the lasting alcohol flavor that lingers far longer than the actual ipa taste and the price tag of . or so its not something i would drink a lot or buy except to try maybe once a year if that .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very dark almost black color with a nice thick beige colored head . the scent is coffee and notes of chocolate . the taste is of bitter coffee notes of dark chocolate and some sweet cream . full bodied kind of chewy feel but pretty smooth moderate carbonation . i really enjoyed this beer i though it had nice flavor and relatively easy to drink for the style .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance slightly hazed yellow straw . puts a good finger and a half of white foam on the glass . a nice ring of lace frosting at the high water mark . the head holds at a thin dense and creamy cover lacing mightily all the way down . aroma a clean grainy aroma with a little pilsnery smell and an underlying malty bit . taste grainy somewhat biscuity underneath a touch of florals and faint sweetness . superb mix of malt and pilsner style hopping a great balance and great flavor levels . finishes with a bitter reprise empty of flavor but a nice effect anyway . mouthfeel appropriately thin crisp and with plenty of bubbles . drinkability good summer sessional but you ll have to purchase a few longshot packs to gather a session s worth . .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is a perfect example of what happens when a very good brewer tries to flood the market with too many new products . .every now and then they are really gon na hit a loser . if someone had offered me this beer in an unmarked glass i would swear i was drinking a lower grade bmc product or caribean lager . pale yellow with little carbonation thin white head and a grainy nose . flavor was again the grainy quality of a cheap bmc and the palate was watery metallic and stale . stick to quality and not quantity rogue . . .,appearance,0.7,1
poured from a corked and caged ml bottle into a unibroue tulip . a pours a cloudy medium brown color with two fingers of billowy pale tan head . exceptional retention and lace vigorous carbonation . s sweet stewed figs and cherries cinnamon and cardamom . t much like the smell except more intense . spicy figs and cherries also a little banana and prune . sweetness is fairly low but not absent . peppery spice floats over the other flavors and gives them something to play off of . as the beer warms cinnamon and brown sugar joins the flavor profile . still later some dark berry notes . very complex . m full bodied but the carbonation keeps it afloat . faintly astringent . o this is a very tasty beer . the most interesting thing is the way the fruity and peppery esters separate from each other makes for a very pleasant beer . i will need to have this again before the holidays are through probably more than once .,appearance,1.0,1
many thanks to woodychandler for opening this bottle with us . not sure the vintage but we re assuming a . after some resistance we were able to get the cork out . one of those plastic caps with cork attached that you used to see on wine bottles . thankfully the cork was still in good condition and did not break . to be safe we filtered the beer through a coffee filter into the glasses . at first this did n t seem necessary but once we got down to the bottom there were the obligatory plop plop chunks that came out . not appetizing looking at all . the beer was a very dark brown almost black with undertones of purple red . no head or carbonation at all . flat flat flat . and thick . thickest beer i ve ever had . like oil . probably because it s years old and it seems apparent from the lower fill line that there has been some evaporation going in . the residue left in the coffee filter was like tar . beer also left a sticky brown residue to the inside of the bottle . the smell of this beer is more like port or sherry instead of beer . does not remind of any beer i have smelled before . if anything the closest resemblence is the la cuvee de tomme . very complex . smells of teriyaki chocolate currants figs raisins alcohol . after the initial shock yes there is a definite shock when you take your first sip . usually followed by an oh . . initially comes off as very sweet then flavors of bitter chocolate cocoa and currants come through . then followed by dark molasses . probably from the maple syrup that this was brewed with . also very warming alcohol . very very warming alcohol . this is a strong brew . ca n t take more than a small sip at a time . like drinking a fine port . very complex flavors going on here . the finish gives off of a bit of metallic oxidation though . ca n t say it s not expected though . this beer is years old . this beer definitely improves the more you sip it . an acquired taste for sure . not sure if i just got lucky with a bottle that aged very well and or was kept in the right conditions over the years or if i m just an odd one out for liking this beer . but i definitely enjoyed it in it s own way . i would hardly even consider this a beer . i m surprised that i enjoyed this beer . i was very much expecting a drain pour and nightmares from what others have written in their reviews from tastings . what the beer lacks in appearance and effort from pouring it definitely makes up in taste . really glad i had a chance to try this . and would definitely love to try out more bottles to see if there are differences between them .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a weizen glass from the bottle the packaging says it s blood red and holding it up to daylight i agree holding it up to flourescent light maybe not . the color is deep and beautiful . mouthfeel was great except it was a little more carbonated than i prefer . the head was about three quarter inch nice and dense . the taste is great . starts out with a mellow english brown and moves into a nice bitter with slightly chocolate overtones . all in all one of the best beers i ve had this summer .,appearance,1.0,1
nitro tap stag s head into a pint glass a amber gold to copper with a thick creamy head . very still with incredible lacing s dry roasted malts sugar and bread a touch of spice t earthy roasted malts dry corn very malty with a mild hop finish m nitro tap gives a creamy smoothness that makes it super sessionable o really great .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle shared by jeff . happy birthday bro . the color is incredible . i m not sure how you give this appearance anything other than a or . bright cloudy near st. patrick s day style green with a tall foamy off white mint tinged head . excellent retention settling to a thick film and rings of clumpy lacing . aroma is reminiscent of many other fantomes slightly sweet and estery yeast clove and spice and dry green tea leaves . flavor is a little sweeter than expected initially with a stronger citrus presence than the nose and a little more green tea and mint . slight funk but not as much as a typical fantone saison and actually less spice or earthiness than most saisons as well . finish is tart and mildly sour . body is my only complaint slightly thin and watery in the finish . strong fine carbonation and a dry slightly acidic finish . as this warms more of the tea presence comes out and i start to enjoy this even more . i can rationalize the body with the ingredients used but it s still the only part of this i d change . an unique experience which i m probably scoring higher than i should by virtue of that but highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
not really too much to say about this one which makes me hate the limit . clear yellow pour with a big white head . wanted expected some haze . pleasant lemon peel and wheat aroma . same in the flavor with some nice spice and orange peel . the mouthfeel is light almost velvety without touching your tongue . good summer refresher .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a chimay glass with a foggy amber color and a strong smell of yeast and malt with a slighly fruity smell . very full feeling in your mouth thick and heavy but smooth . tasty beer easy to drink . lasting head and leaves a residue in the glass .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance whoa this one s a gusher . cracked it open and a torrent of foam inundated the table . vigorous carbonation in the pour makes it difficult to serve . pours an extremely hazy lemon yellow with a towering white head . nose cellar funk and citric fruit . taste acidic apple and lemon fruit up front followed by a gentle earthy funkiness and some mild oak influence . the acid is balanced by a mild caramel malt sweetness . slight hop influence on the finish . mouthfeel creamy medium full body bubbly carbonation . overall excellent beer but i ca n t help but feel that it s quite a bit overcarbonated .,appearance,0.6,1
a medium reddish brown color . light tan cream colored head but not much of it . no sediment or haze . s mmm . oak possibly some smoke . lots of sugary malts as well . caramel some vanilla . t holy oak . i almost felt like i was biting a rough hewn plank of american oak with the first sip . however sweet malts rush to the tongue after the initial sharp oak hit followed by an overpowering rough bourbon alcohol taste afterward . however my wife swears it tastes like candy sweet from start to finish and she loves it . m i love this mouthfeel possibly more than any other dopplebock i ve had . it s very thick somewhat syrupy but with some carbonation to balance it out . d the strong oak and strong alcohol flavors make this a bit challenging and hurt the overall drinkability . however the sweetness and good mouthfeel help offset that a bit . if you pair it with hearty foods ie . smoked meats split pea soup etc then you re set .,appearance,0.6,1
it s a purple beer . so i m nervous . it s purple like a beet or radishes . it s a little scary . it smells like blueberry syrup . i envision a cardboard box holding the plastic ziploc like bag of wild blue . it s artificial and concentrated which is n t all by itself a bad thing but there is a question . the nose on a fruit beer should leave no question . it s thick and concocted . it s a paste . like a pharmaceutical suspension or a natural fruit drink perhaps it should say shake well before using . i had a buddy of mine tell me he likes to drink this beer . buddy says he likes to do so in the shower . i may not hang out with this buddy anymore . .,appearance,0.7,1
my bus driver purchased this for me from a outside of cancun . appears a transparent light gold with a small white head that quickly fades out . tiny remnants of lacing are left . smell is of lemon soaked maize and pilsner malt . taste is that of the aromas . lemony grainy light corn flavors coming through along with just a pinch of grassy hop notes . mouthfeel is light bodied crisp and drinkable enough for me to finish it and think twice about going for another while on vacation .,appearance,0.4,0
this is typical beer of a brazilian macro brewery . a pale industrial lager as many other brazilian competitors with a little more bitterness . thats all . at the same time is one of he best lagers . but if you really want good beers try micro breweries like eisenbahn baden baden dado bier and much more .,appearance,0.4,0
i dont feel i should waste too much time on this review . i will give a brief description of this brew just because i thought it was very poorly made . first of all i purchased a growler of this beer after originally wanting white out whit . i was pretty pissed to find out the brew pub decided not to make wow this year . so in dissappointment i poured my first glass of this christmas ale . the appearance is dark with a decent head but swirling it in a glass shows a watery texture . the smell is like light hops with a hint of pine . this is n t exactly a smell i look for in a beer . the taste is very similar to the smell with a slight pine aftertaste . when i think of spiced beer i do not think of pine . this beer has a very thin and unexciting mouthfeel to top it all off . it is smooth but where are the hops and barley . i feel that this was a poorly made brew from a brewery that usually does better . bring back the white out and i will forget about this sad growler of pine cleaner .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a nice gold color . a small head comes up but dies quickly and does n t leave any trace that it was ever there . s a bit of honey and some bread notes . light not overwhelming and forgettable . t pleasant some honey a bit of peppery spiciness is detectable . there is also a fair amount of lemony zest and some breadiness as well . m heavily carbonated and pleasant . d while it is nothing special as far as taste i could go through a six pack easily . it would be a remarkable hot weather beer . on a cold night though it leaves something to be desired .,appearance,0.4,0
this is a very pale beer very light yellow color . virtually no head retention or lacing reminds me of club soda . taste and smell are very light added carbonation makes for a pleasent mouthfeel . it succeeds in its style of a very light low carb beer you can drink without becoming intoxicated quickly . this is an excellent choice for those willing to exchange taste for drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
i was very let down by this beer . poured a beautiful rich black with a delayed mocha head . aroma was smokey malt and the smokeyness followed in the flavor as a monotone smoked malt . not dry enough to be enjoyed as a dry irish and not rich enough for an english stout simply lackluster and boring . i tried to find a freshness date to give this the benefit of the doubt but found none . orkney continues to underwhelm me notwithstanding some nice looking bottles .,appearance,0.8,1
a black . nice coffee colored head which is fairly big and is sticking around . s some banana right at the front chocolate and roasted barley notes . caramel and a yeasty fruit scent are present . not sure what the fruit is. perhaps a little fig or clove . ca n t wait to see what develops as it warms . t man there is a lot going on in there . roasty at first then a burnt flavor comes in . a big yeast and dark fruit flavor comes in at the end with a good bit of alcohol burn . m very high carbonation . it almost feels like it is fighting the body of the beer . very heavy body with a really high level of carbonation makes for an odd combo . d a bit of a sipper . strong and full of flavor . not sure if i would get it again but for bucks a bomber it seems like a steal .,appearance,0.9,1
long trail s blackbeary wheat pours a clear golden color and i do mean clear . i almost thought of a glass of purified water . the head is moderate and lasts for only a short time . the smell is faintly of fruity blackbeary s not much else . the taste is weak being only a slight blackbeary flavoring . the mouhfeel is weak watery thin . i am a bit bummed about this brew i had higher expectations . this is not a beer i can recommend it tastes like an artificialy flavored bud however do not let this offering from long trail stop you from giving their double bag a try . now that is a fine and tasty brew .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into my duvel tulip . the beer pours a shade lighter than pitch black with absolutely zero hint of a head forming or any lacing sigh . the smell cheers me up a little bit dark chocolate and oak vanilla notes . as i sip i pick up the same flavors i found in the nose with dark fruits and a slight refined alcohol finish added to the mix complex and very enjoyable . as suggested at the outset there s absolutely no carbonation whatsoever . in addition the body is decent but could stand to be a little more full . the drinkability score would be at least a point higher if not for the poor mouthfeel as even the slight alcoholic heat at the end of the taste does n t really pose a problem .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance burnt amber with a big bubbly pure white head that has a steam of rising carbonation feeding it . tons of stickage as the head slowly drops . pretty stuff . smell muted honey and fruit malt aroma . ripe apricot faint noble hops . a bit chalky . taste mouthfeel up front coating dryness strangely husky and astringent with some fruity apricot sweetness barely present beneath . dry finish with more astringency . pretty terrible stuff i could n t even finish oz of it .,appearance,0.9,1
i got this beer for . and i thought it was a good deal.now lets see how it taste s.the hops are banging in this one . the head is a light brown and the body is a dark brown.the head is very froffy.some lacing on the glass . hops are the first smell i notice.i can smell the booze if thats possible.i really cant smell the malts because the hops take over . the hops are very potent and you can taste them from the first sip.the malt takes a back seat and hits ya on the aftertaste . creamy and smooth and very hoppy for a brown ale imo.its very tasty and easy on the palate . i would like to try this on tap.this a very lively brown ale and it has feeling to it.not watery one bit and the carbonation is pleasant.another great ale from dfh .,appearance,0.6,1
part of my latest adventures to up my repertoire of beer reviews of generic australian beers . pours a very light very clear yellow colour with a minimally weak head of white which dissipates almost immediately to a loose collar around the edges of the glass despite a pretty vigorous pour . minimal lacing . looks very insipid . not a lot on the nose although there s a pleasant crushed vegetation greenness to it that lifts it above the more generic sweet grain husk character . for the style it s reasonable i ve had far worse and far more bland aussie lagers . taste is disappointingly thin without any hint of the hops the green character hinted at . bland seltzer water start with some grainy notes mid palate and an unpleasant wet bread sweetness to finish . it s remarkably empty but has an odd acidity to it that conjures up bile . eh . it s not really that offensive it just has very little to offer . you could probably swill this down alright for a while but after a couple you d probably start to hate yourself .,appearance,0.4,0
a cloudy . yellow . not much head . just a ring of bubbles . s phenolic . crisp . followed by a whiff of spice . slight sulfur . some orange but restrained . a little bit of honey . uncooked spaghetti . sweet pilsner malt aroma . not much hops . t sweet and fruity at first followed by a touch of spice and bitterness . finishes a little grainy and bitter . very refreshing . one of my favorite styles of beer . orange is on the down low . m medium bodied . fairly carbonated . d delicious . easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
appalachian trail blaze brown is a clear red ale with a thin beige head that fades and leaves nice lacing . there s a little chocolate and caramel in the nose . it s quite light bodied and a little watery with a scratchy finish . the flavor has a little roastiness and a green bitterness . it s pretty homemade tasting .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark coffee and molasses mix with a decent head at first but does n t linger very long and the last of my .oz is finished with no foam at all . great brown sugar molasses creamy vanilla and roasty malts . the flavor has a medium strong coating of sweet roasted coffee vanilla cream nut brown resin and light chestnut . plenty of sweet yet dark smoothness on my tongue . well hidden or incorporated alcohol .,appearance,0.6,1
i served this english barleywine in a snifter . there was no date on the bottle . the body was a reddish chestnut brown with a high clarity . the head was bubbly but weak . the carbonation was above average though with just an average lacing . the malt bouquet had cherry and alcohol aroma notes . the flavor was very classic malty sweetness with a pleasant booziness . to be a little more specific there were notes syrupy malts cherry sherry vanilla with slight herbal and pine hop bitterness . the finish reminded me of cherry cough syrup which i thought was good . the body though was a bit syrupy and coated my mouth . there was a appropriate alcohol burn that warmed my throat . was a really nice barleywine i am lucky i was able to get a bottle . it was very different than other barleywines i have had . i wish i had a few more i am courious how the flavors would after a few years of aging .,appearance,0.6,1
very clear yellow translucent color no head . aroma is skunky . taste is skunky enjoyable very easy to drink some hopping euro style complimented by immense carbonation . i would guess a faint amount of saaz hops . gets weaker and thinner down bottle there is no real taste other than the skunkishness which is actually agreeable in a strange way to a hophead i guess .,appearance,0.4,0
a this is a direct import from china so everything on the can is in chinese and a big difference in my can is the fact that it is stated to be degrees plato and equal to or greater than . abv . i find this to be common amongst chinese beers . the beer itself is super clear and is very very light in color bordering on sickly urine yellow . there is no head to speak of literally . there is n t even a ring of foam in the glass . .i gave this a hard pour too . the carbonation is plentiful and the bubbles are quite bristly looking . as far as lacing goes there is n t any of this either . .just a slightly oily film that lines the side of my glass . .below average even for chinese fare . s dry musty grain pretty much sums this one up . trying to be a little detail oriented there is some sweet corn and or rice adjuncts and a mild but pleasant floral lemon zest quality too . do n t even attempt to try finding any bitterness here because there is n t any . t ah yes that familiar chinese lager taste . boiled sweet corn juice perhaps an attempt at some malt character but hardly and a funky dusty grain flavor are all contained here . everything is so lite though that it really comes across as one of those macro light beers under calories . there is absolutely no hop bitterness and the aftertaste is of modest cloying corn syrup . m i suppose this area is defined the best for the style that being crisp heavily carbonated and very thin bodied . aside from the adjunct rich formula used here a person would n t really know they were drinking beer . o like most chinese lagers this is super easy to drink as i m doing on a hot summer day . it s very refreshing for sure . anyone could handle this and i would venture to say that many of these could be downed before realizing that you had an alcoholic drink . great beer for where it s made but a little too modest overall for my liking . with that said i d still take this over a few american made light lagers . not the worst in it s class .,appearance,0.3,0
opened it and got it all over myself . look beautiful solid two finger cream white head looks like a solid thick layer of whipped cream beautiful retention light amber about a srm beautiful lacing . smell malt apple . maybe floral . nothing really here . taste apple . tons of apple . malt . floral . thats all . body is way light . if they want to bottle the water they use to make this i ll buy that . final thoughts not to be rude but this one can be sumed up in three words apple flavored water . just like that sexy brunette you know she s got the looks but nothing much going on inside .,appearance,1.0,1
zero foam head or texture . bright straw yellow color . typical b m c fare . nearly colorless in its transparency . actually has a decent sweet malt smell for a light beer . still has the rice smell of adjuncts but not as offensive as it could be or as most if its ilk . surprisingly decent . malty taste with a sweetness that salvages it somewhat . still has that lower tier bite and bittermalt aftertaste . creamy and thicker than expected . leaves a bitter feel but actually not too bad considering type . relatively inoffensive for a macro . could do a lot worse . not too bad for a lower tier brew .,appearance,0.4,0
a beautiful appearance two thick fingers of creamy light coco head with spectacular lacing coating the glass . it is deep brown near black . smell is molasses and burnt malt . taste follows the nose with wood and smoked meat . i ca n t believe i considered this a full bodied brew in my youth in reality in it is relatively light bodied and a little watery with little carbonation . dry and somewhat bitter it is still an easy drinking brew and sessionable . worth a go in a pinch it is almost worth grabbing just to admire its aesthetic qualities .,appearance,1.0,1
an easy pour yielded a voracious topping of ivory head my new sammy ba pint glass strained to hold er down . nice lacing in such a fine drinking vessel on top of a clear amber honey brew . aromas hint of an english pale ale woody and resinous . the quaff sharp and crisp also pops in with some doughy pine . just a bit too rough and edgy to make for a smooth amber more malts would help balance this cat out . in fact i would say this is more pa than amber . but still a decent to good tasting brew .,appearance,0.9,1
the weakest imperial anything a deep dingy clear ruby body with essentially no head . s very weak . light chocolate and feint earthy hops . that s about it . t syrupy chocolate and embittering hop balancing out to the bitter side . some burnt malt flavors lurking . oddly lacing for abv . m. medium creamy . o certainly does not deserve the title imperial,appearance,0.4,0
comparing this beer to water is an insult to water everywhere . there is absolutely nothing here . no malt sweetness not hop bittering no real aroma . the only presence is a light grainy bite ey cereal husk flavor that is only detected in the aftertaste . looks and feels exactly like selzer water tastes like it too . it s quite possibly the most flavorless beer i ve ever had . congratulations to bootie brewing company for developing a beer that is completely void of any character .,appearance,0.3,0
inky black but holds a hinting of deep brown tone when up to very bright light . puffy and loose medium sized light cocoa brown cap emerges from a solid pouring out of the stubby oz . bottle . fair amounts of thickly webbed lacing sticks across the surface . a bubbled skim and collar remain once the cap fades which is a bit too quick . still looks like one damn good porter . what happened . damn i hate when this happens to a good looking beer . how plain of a nose on a porter can yet get . well . probably by some but this does n t offer up much . has a shortened dark cherry and strawberry tartness with a slim milk chocolate sweetness . flavors are about the same with a touch more emphasis on the dark cherry tartness and a smother undertone of the chocolate underneath . a nudge souring with blue cheese dressing and vinegrette . dark orange dark cherry blueberry and strawberry kinda slap around and push into a tart cheesecake smoothness . nothing really lasting except light sour tickling on the palate . chocolate or roast never make a presense enough for what a porter should . feel is light to medium body with alot of empty areas . just a bunch of dark fruit tartness with a mild simple tone . finish is a tad chalky with a blue cheese like softness and dryness amoung a tart covered chocolate cream pie . my first and hopefully only disappointing beer from sprecher . not all the approachable beyond its beautiful glass of black .,appearance,0.9,1
. ounce bottle . poured into a nonic . pours out like chocolate syrup fills the glass pitch black with a very dark tan head . billowing foam despite a very cold serving temperature thick chunks of lace crazy retention . aroma is very robust . sweetened coffee roast dark chocolate and a bit of soy sauce . flavor is black coffee a slight vegetal note coffee grounds bitter chocolate . a little astringent . dry bitter finish . body is a touch too thin . pretty good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a oz glass . good head retention that fades to nice lacing down to the last swallow . nice nutty brown color with visible carbonation . not much malt smell but a citrusy hops aroma is apparent but there s a bready malt taste that s quickly run off by the citrusy hops with a dry yet sweet somewhat fruity finish . a good beer all around . ciao .,appearance,0.9,1
oz can from the on deck basement cooler . originally purchased at the bozeman community coop . do n t remember the price but i know it was pricey . shared with a work buddy while listening to sasha s fundacion mix . mine shared out of a delirium tulip . big chunky head atop a hop hazed amber brew maybe a little dark for an ipa . lacing lasts forever . smell is big malts and bigger pine and grapefruit hops . fantastic. mmmm . reminds me of a dipa w o the caramel malts . taste is much more restrained but still big in every way . oily hops . chewy toasted bread malts . nice bitter backbone . finishes with lip smacking pine and citrus hops that linger forever . medium body with good prickley carbonation . this beer is fantastic . i really wish i had a few more . i ve enjoyed dozens of these since last summer and wish i had more . i will say it again canned beer will revolutionize the industry . cans are cheaper than bottles . canning lines are a whole bunch cheaper than bottling lines . cans do n t break bottles shatter . bottled beer can get light damaged. cans are impervious to light . cheers to cans just make sure you drink it out of a glass . edit finishing this brew i am realizing i only have more cans in the basement . . i was planning on trading these away but i may have to hang on to them until i can make it again to big sky country .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured into a pint glass a straw yellow in color and a lighter consistency . subtle fizzy head . s a slight hint of dark fruits in the aroma . spicy with coriander and heavy with cut hay . t m taste follows suit with the spiciness of coriander and hay but lacks the fruitiness . the honey is essentially nonexistent . i understand that farmhouse ales are brewed for farm workers but i dont want to feel like one . do people enjoy drinking beer that tastes like work . is there a beer that tastes like procrastination and lowered expectations . if so i may love it .,appearance,0.4,0
cloudy even dusty in fact it is opaque . the color is a rusty ochre with no head to speak of . the aroma is marvelous american apple cider limoncello overripe pineapple lemonade mango and oak are all here . i was concerned that the combination of bitter and sour in this beer would make it taste something like bile but with this hop varietal it makes so much sense the very fruity character of the hops blends perfectly with the lambic base . it is wildly tropical papaya brown sugar and rum malic acid sour kiwi and caramel all combine for a very impressive very unique beer . you could even shake it with ice and pass it off as a really nice tropical kinda grapefruity cocktail . i want to have this on a beach .,appearance,0.6,1
a thin watery yellow brew with a flimsy head . s i can appreciate more hops than most macros have in the aroma department but there is an overriding chlorine note that ruins it for me . smells like a holiday inn indoor pool . t crisp hop flavor attempts to approximate a german pils but there are some nasty chemical flavors that are pretty horrible . m crisp clean highly carbonated and very watery . d not so good .,appearance,0.3,0
thanks to ernie for sharing this bizarre brew . poured into a weyerbacher tulip . a still orange amber body . flat as f . s ummm . this smells like a weak mediocre barleywine . toffee and bready malt . slight sherry like oxidation . weird . t strange blend of lactic acidity and malt sweetness . kinda gross . m medium body with nice full carbonation . definitely this beer s strong suit . d just strange . notes upon first smelling this beer i was convinced the label was just wrong and that there was no way this could ever have been considered a gueuze by anyone . after tasting it i can at least appreciate that it has some acidity . but that does n t make something a gueuze . this was miles off from its style and frankly unpleasant to drink regardless of any stylistic considerations . bad beer and one i m thrilled i got to try . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
dark cloudy reddish brown dirt colored . well carbonated amazingly so given the though not much lacing . an over powering blast of sweet dark fruits deep candy malts and a huge alcohol nose . there s a darn good beer here behind this strong alcohol kick . i just ca n t get past it though . this is possibly the hardest to drink beer i ve had recently and by far the strongest german beer . this is like a weizen concentrated with a shot added into it for good measure . i d guess this should hold up to some age and that should mellow the alcohol . there is a really good if not great beer hiding under that alcohol .,appearance,0.8,1
i had this recently while sitting in the stands of an irl race here in phoenix . since the aluminum bleachers were cooking us a nice medium rare we had to drink something and you do n t drink water during a race . so i got a big oz . can of budweiser king of beers . after my first sip i think bud should be know as the queen of beers because it is so outdone by the micros of today it makes bud look like the richard simmons of the group . however it did quench my thirst since the flavor was not too overpowering . i ca n t put my finger on it but the taste just has an unnatural flavor to it possibly from the aluminum can but it sits in my mouth longer that i like . it s not horrible i just can think of many other beers i would have much rather had .,appearance,0.3,0
served in a bottle and poured into sam adams glass . appearance was ligter than i expected and had virtually no head . smells of the usual grapefruit citrus and hops . i have a slight cold so thats all i can pick up right now . mouthfeel is light yet the taste remains strong as you would expect from an ipa . nice citrus finish on the back of this one . very easy to drink and enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle courtesy of connecticutpoet poured into a pint glass . well clearly the appearance is the most interesting bizarre part of this beer . it s a bright clear pale blue with a quite foamy baby blue head that recedes to a big collar with some stray bubbles floating to the top . the aroma is fairly skunky with a lot of typical poor lager smells overcooked vegetables corn maybe some sweet malts . i swear i get some light raspberries or blueberries or something in the aroma i could be making it up . the taste is unpleasant at best . it s all skunky vegetables corn maybe some malts but not much . no fruit in the taste just cardboard and a nasty bitterness the lingers after each sip . the mouthfeel is too sugary but also bitter which is not a great combination . nonetheless this is one of the most interesting beers i ve had in a while if only because of it s crazy blue appearance .,appearance,0.8,1
purchased oz bomber from martignetti s appearance really good looking hazy light amber . great head that did not fade at all . lots of effervescent bubbles rising up . looks refreshing and crisp . smell pretty average in the nose . fresh malt and hops that s not too strong or overwhelming in the least . malt dominates over the hops which only comes in towards the end . taste someone told me drinking this beer was like drinking water and i hate to say it but that s fairly accurate . it reminds me of really really watered down sake especially towards the end of the taste . initially there s some sweetness from the malt but little else . it s not a bad flavor just nothing really appealing about it . i guess it would go good with some really light food to cleanse the palate . i could see it going well with sushi overall glad i tried it but i wo n t be sampling this again . if i wanted something this bland i d drink a pbr . .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance well its pink all right . its actually a thick kind of rad looking pink with a decent white head . smell the strawberry smell is there but its kind of like that stale aroma that you get when you find a strawberry lollipop thats been sitting out in the garage on the floor for six months . taste hey tastes like the strawberry garage lollipop too . mouthfeel this is light bodied with some decent carbonation . sinkability is bavik really in belgium .,appearance,0.8,1
transparent medium gold capped by a large off white head that persists acceptably well . a fair amount of lace sticks to the glass lending the appearance of quality . the aroma i m sorry to say is on the skunky side . underneath the nastiness is untoasted grain and noble hops but the oderiferousness of pepe s spray comes close to ruining it . a little better on the palate but not much . all is relatively well at first with grain like malt and biting hops . it is n t long though before a harsh overcooked hop leaf bitterness creeps into the picture . i find it hard to believe that any brewer wants his beer to taste like this . the light medium body holds up until the very end when it dissipates into frankly watery . the fizziness of the mouthfeel does n t help either . it s unfortunate that the appearance was the highlight of this entire experience . i ve had worse beer much worse but i ll forget kronenbourg like it was never here .,appearance,0.8,1
definitely one of the better light macros but it was wierd grabbing it out of my fridge right next to the stoudt bottle whose cap read craft beer . pours a piss yellow but with a darker core inside the glass . the beer surprisingly has an ever so mild hoppy flavor but there is not much else to it . very easy to drink because there is not much to it . but it is highly carbonated and will lead to burping .,appearance,0.3,0
tripels are belgian malt liquor . it s all about the fine art of maximizing the alcohol content with keeping the beer drinkable . this beer really does a mighty fine job there . the smell is thick and yeasty with a fine alcohol overlay with the unmistakable presence of gumdrops the clear kind . the taste is essentially the same full rich flavours almost exclusively produced by our favourite micro organism with alcohol rounding the experience out and a faint malt presence making sure the game is played fairly . that little ref definately has some oats in im . that and wheat . lots of subtle elements going on there . simply put the best tripel i ve ever had . very drinkable with a rich complex flavour .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into an over sized mug . tall fizzy purple blue head . color is a dark grape soda purple . even though i know it s a blueberry beer that color is really off setting . smell some grainy malt characteristics but the syrupy sweet blueberries is overwhelming . tastes like carbonated ihop blueberry syrup . i think the higher abv is to get you jacked up so you do realize what it is you are drinking . i think high school cheerleaders will love this . sometimes you have to experience the really bad in order to appreciate the really good .,appearance,0.3,0
this pours a very deep brown with some dark ruby highlights at the edges with a two finger offwhite head that subsides and leaves chunky lace on the way down . on the nose there is a nice funky morel mushroom aroma that i ve had in a few other beers but here it sits into a mix of nuttiness and caramel malts . in the mouth nose decent nose falls apart and it just because a watery mix of some toffee and caramel and maybe some dark fruits . it s just not very good on the palate and i think that it s the fault of all of the brews i ve had from atwater so far there is no body . it s an insult to thin to call this thin . overall it starts out okay but like the rest of atwater block brews i m familiar with just falls apart due to a nothing body . maybe they are going for ultra drinkable brews of varying styles for people who do n t actually like beer . i mean their imperial stout had the mouthfeel of diet coke and this is even thinner . why do people buy this . i could see if it were some little brewpub that focuses on food but they bottle their beer and sell it with statewide distribution .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle with a best by . i poured a pretty decent one a half finger head . i was a little bit disappointed by how quickly is disappated and there was not lace left . the color is a farily murky orange and the color gets lighter as you get closer to the bottom of the glass . i got absolutely nothing from smelling this beer . i did not get any hops breaking through the beer and i was a little bit disappointed . i was not very impressed by the smell . the taste of the beer was not much better than a bud . it seemed fairly watered down and a little bit thick on the tongue . i got a slight banana taste from the beer which is unexpected and it almost seemed a little bit skunky . i did not like this beer at all . the best aspect was the appearance and the beer did not live up to this at all .,appearance,0.8,1
the appearance is beautiful . a bit darker than i d expect a golden ale to be but it looked great . the smell was good . it pretty much just smelled like hops . clean hops . the taste was average and bitter . mouthfeel was slightly heavy . it was nice and strong . overall i really did n t like the personality . it was really hoppy and nice overall but did n t have much to differentiate it .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation half liter bottle in a nonik glass . appearance dark mahogany brown color with a solid long lasting inch of head . good lacing . aroma light toasted bread aroma . very light almost not there . flavor smooth caramel flavors with toasty slightly sweet malt . a very slight burnt malt bitterness together with quite restrained hops make for a slightly dry finish . body medium body average carbonation . slightly above average dark lager except for the lack of aroma .,appearance,0.9,1
cl bottle poured few times into westmalle chalice bbe may a amber body with excellent clarity . head is fingers with very good retention eventually settling to a crown producing excellent lacing s aroma does n t five much away . a touch of toffee sweetness a little honey and vanilla but no real aroma hop presence . t intially after first pour there was toffee and toasty malt with a dominating hop presence coming through and lingering long after in the full finish . subsequently this hop presence faded although still present did n t dominate the malt as much . overall smooth alcohol well hidden m medium to low carbonation full body a bit sticky in the finish d certainly looks the part but lack of aroma let it down . initially very hoppy but as mentioned this faded to give a little more balance . i m not particularly a fan of high abv ipas almost always find them clumsy on the palate and mouthfeel . this was pretty middle of the road better balance as warmed a little . not one to refresh but as sipper not bad .,appearance,0.9,1
poured an opaque ink jet black with a nice khaki head with good lacing . at room temp . alcohol seems the strong aroma digging a little deeper reveals some nice expresso and dark chocolatey roasty goodness . taste follows smell with added char and some yeasty along with the roasty coffee choco . smooth like butter on the tongue with almost no alcohol that you pick up in the nose . it will be ashame to see this go it is awesome .,appearance,1.0,1
pours opaque dark brown . tan thick root beer float like head . sugar smells with earthy hops aromas . toffee and caramel and a bit of touch of pine . sweet on the palate . pleasant earthy hops on the end and wonderfully balanced . faint notes of cocoa . this bad boy is . and i m having no problem drinking it . not nearly as heavy as one would think when looking at the pour . carbonation is great .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into my trusty mug . a no ipa looks better . dark gold with hints of orange . i gave it top marks because minutes after i gave it a rather gentle pour it still has a finger of thick fluffy head . lacing is rather impressive as well down the glass . s i get lots of orange rind on the smell with maybe a hint of pine . t initial bite from the hops reveals grapefruit orange rind and hints of pine . gives way to a nice sweet but not over the top sweet malty backbone . finishes dry without being so darn acidic or astringent as many ipa s can be . m dances on the tongue from the carbonation but not aggressively so . milder side of medium bodied . it has an addictive sort of slick creaminess to it that really separates this ipa from lesser ones . o top or ipa s i ve ever had the pleasure of tasting . a real treat . i ve had it on tap as well and that is downright a material .,appearance,1.0,1
great looking pour for a white ale . cloudy whitish gold look to it . thick head with great retention . nice smell . definitely can smell the chamomile and spicy smell as well . good taste . very clean tasting . fresh at the begininng ending with a fruit taste . can taste the spices as well . good mouthfeel . sharp and fresh but thick taste as well . great beer for spring . i wish i could bring this beer to boston . it would easily put harpoon ufo to shame .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours murky brown with little head that recedes into nothing with no lacing . s caramel vanilla oak bourbon molasses and sherry . interesting aroma . t very similar to the aroma lots of caramelized vanilla oak bourbon and sherry . quite good . m thick body with low carbonation this beer is a bit oily feeling but nice and not too sweet . o a very good beer . not extremely complex but avoids being too sweet .,appearance,0.6,1
ugh more of the garbage yellow faded appearance with water . no head or lacing does n t look appetizing in the least . corny industrial robotics plant full of oil and hydraulic fluid aroma . taste has some weird sawdust component to it with water that comes together as diluted creamy . like someone poured more water into your nonfat milk type of thing . this seems to be the worst in the keith stone series of beers . smooths itself out a little ways down but still this is a tough beer to drink if you have any semblance of respect for your tongue .,appearance,0.2,0
number code at bottom of back label . . . poured into a . l dimpled mug . ruby brown opaquness but the beer is extremely clear . loud soda pop head of foam that disappears just as fast as those bubbles atop a soft drink . medium level of carbonation which is true to style . fairly metallic aroma . slight level of dms as well . flavor of dark malts is there but not as complex as expected . does n t have that rich sweetness that is associated with dopplebocks . there is no finish in this beer . flavor is all in the liquid . as soon as it leaves your tongue so does any perception of flavor . seems over attenuated quite thin mouth feel body . not as rich and fully bodies as others in this style . overall st. martin doppelbock is disappointingly one dimensional . music enjoyed whilst sampling drunken lullabies by flogging molly,appearance,0.8,1
i ca n t stand bad beer . i refuse to drink crappy beer . there s no point in wasting your money on bad beer when you can get drunk for less on cheap liquor . that being said when the beer has no flavor and goes down like water it makes it better than most bad beers . at least i can get it down without my gag reflex being triggered . budweiser and southpaw light trip the reflex around the last third of the can bottle cup and i m being serious .,appearance,0.2,0
beautiful beautiful honey color with a thick but not creamy head . the smell is deliciously sweet with the slightest hint of hard cheese . a nice full sweet taste too highlighted with spicy essences . those flavors are well complemented by the carbonation which is of a medium grade bold but not overwhelming . it s the fine bubbles that are most responsible for the rare vos s mouthfeel which i rate a . . this a beer that may be better without food than with . enjoy a glass before or after dinner .,appearance,1.0,1
this ipa is perfect specimen as far as appearance . it is a cloudy gold in color with a nice foamy long lasting head that sticks perfectly to the glass . the smell is sweet and fruity with big hps notes . the first taste is nice and hoppy with some citrus sweetness followed by bitterness from grapefruit . this is a medium bodied ipa is pretty good compared to others .,appearance,1.0,1
okay not sure which one i had . but it said dry hopped on the oz . brown bottle . i poured this brew into a standard pint glass . so i m assuming it s the dry hopped version . a hazy and rusty looking amber to dark red color . beige looking head . fabulous looking brew . the head was thick and a real treat . nice thick lace . s a touch of a sweet malty aroma . a hint of grass like hops . sort of fruity as well . t some sweet malt flavors that were there through and through . not familiar with these notes but whatever it is has a big flavor . the brew is quite bitter up front . maybe a touch of light caramel toward the middle . the hops hit toward the finish . very new flavors all around for me in this red amber ale m upper medium bodied brew . fairly easy going at . . has good carbonation o okay this was n t a bad beer . it was a good beer . by no means great but just a better than average good beer . honestly i expected more from this red ale . this continued as i scoped the color and look of this red . rogue usually always hits the mark for me but this one just did n t get all the way there . came up a bit short . however that being said it s still a pretty good brew . some unique flavors i ve never experienced and that alone makes it worth a try . i m sure i ll buy another at some point in time . especially if i can get it as a single bottle like this time . it s a remarkably gorgeous looking brew in body color and head .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a light orange color lighter than most pumpkin ales with just a bit of lacing and some nice initial head . very pumpkin pie spice scent with a nice little hint of malt sweetness at the back . very nice flavor not as much spice in the taste as in the nose and it matches well with the nice malt backing . goes down very very smoothly and nicely .,appearance,0.6,1
bought a . oz bottle of this from payless liquors in fischer in for . . poured from the white red foil wrapped bottle into my samuel adam s pint glass and had this for my girlfriend but now going to review for my own notes . aroma starts with an artificial strawberry flavor and a sweet cherry candy . extremely malty and has an absent hop aroma . decent but nothing special . appearance pours a finger bubbly head that dies very quickly . a clear light brown dark apple juice colored body and has huge carbonation bubbles . the lace was nice and coated almost have of the glass . note once the drink was almost finished there are what appears to be strawberry seeds in the bottom of the glass . wild . flavor sweet strawberries from the start but in malt beverage form . not quite what i thought this time trying from when i had it in indiana . definitely has a wine cooler taste and no hops or bitterness . tons of sugar must have been added to enhance this beer . will give an average rating because it is very enjoyable . mouthfeel light bodied huge carbonation and leaves strawberries on the palate . overall impression to drink a beer or not drink a beer . this is a tough question . extreme malts and sugars used so i ca n t give it a fair rating . is very enjoyable and is perfect for the palates of many women who like fruit beers . have never seen this in st. louis so i m glad i picked it up .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is produced with breton whisky malt . it is straw coloured with a head that last for about seconds and then disappears lefting no trace . the smell is iniatially wood peat and apple then some lighter spicy notes coriander and pepper . the taste is essentially similar to the smell with some more peated smoked notes dued to the whisky malt . light body aftertaste that left some esagerated fizzy . beside that it is quite good with some spicy note cloves . unripe apple and a lightly astringent finish . a good result for a experimental beer like this blanche with whisky malt .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bomber split with oglmcdgl an extra in a recent trade out west . kern s pumpkin ale has a nice bold bright orange look . it is joined by a inch off colored head that fades to nothing quickly just some faint skims here and there . the aroma is not to shabby some pumpkin spice and a bit of a vegetative smell which is off putting . the taste goes downhill with a off flavor kind of like rotting fruit or rotting pumpkin for that matter . after time a old tomato taste came up reminding me of that rotting fruit taste . whatever it is it s not fresh although i think this beer is as it s the season and i believe this brewery is new . with that off putting and im saying that nicely taste there is some spice with nutmeg and sweet malt . the feel is light and carb makes for a crisp feel the taste makes me want to wash my mouth out though a odd and awful aftertaste . the drinkability on this went down the drain im afraid . perhaps next year kern river on this style i loved your isabella blond .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at rattle n hum . a it pours the color of midnight oil with a wisp of a tan head . there is evidence of some brown hues in the light . no retention and no lacing . s the nose is an on slaught of smoky wood whiskey and a heavy dose of charred malt . as i keep smelling it the peaty nature is really pronounced . there are also notes of anise and dark chocolate . t it is full of scotch whisky goodness peaty and woody as hell . there is a pleasant apple flavor that creeps in behind the barrel and manages to soften the blow . anise and chocolate are not forgotten on the palate as it finishes bitter and surprisingly dry . m full bodied with minimal carbonation . it is really slick and viscous . o extremely impressive i wish i could get my hands on this on a regular basis .,appearance,0.6,1
ml can poured in a pint glass . thanks to my buddy scott for the beer . clear pale gold in colour . bright white head is an inch on the pour . head reduces to a thin cap with spots of lacing here and there . moderate amount of carbonation streams . aroma is very much like your standard macro lager . grainy with hints of cooked veggies and astringency . flavour is not good . definitely more of a macro lager than a pale ale . grainy with a noble floral hop bite that does n t hold up well . not balanced by malt at all . it s like they threw a handful of hops in with a macro lager . mouthfeel is harsh acidic and astringent . thin with an average amount of carbonation for a macro lager . not very drinkable at all . i may not finish this one . avoid .,appearance,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into imperial pint glass a pours a very cloudy orangish brown bark color with a inch light tan head . lacing is moderate when tipped and head rests at a thin layer . s piney and earthy hops that are not overly floral or fruity make this an interesting departure from most ipa scents in my book . some tart grapefruit notes make their way into your nostrils as well as a well balanced dose of breaded malt flavor . t piney drying hops with a bit of tartness make their immediate presence felt here but a nice breaded dose of malt makes the body and taste a bit fuller and more balanced . aftertaste is bitter with residual grapefruit flavors floating around your palate . m a refreshing dose of carbonation with a medium body and a well drying and bitter aftertaste . spot on but nothing amazing . d a very well done ipa that is different enough to warrant trying and tasty enough to make you return .,appearance,0.6,1
oz single delivered by blackie who always keeps me up to date on my mediocre nc beer drinking not you highland . . appearance very nice appearance . shiny amber body very clear big frothy beige head with great lacing . it s a nice looking barleywine thats for sure smell odd . metallic plasticy pungent hops sharp candied aromas . unusual and difficult to describe taste this is just a wierd beer . its not particularly offensive but its not one of the better barleywines i have had . hop presence is a tad sour not too bitter and difficult to place its citrusy not particulary piney . artifical cherry flavoring . i m at a loss for words mouthfeel pretty smooth sour lacking bitterness moderate alcohol feel drinkability eh,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . it poured a light brown amber color with th of an inch of head that quickly dissolved into nothing . no activity or carbination in the beer what so ever . a balanced light smell of hops and malt . it has a well balanced taste of hops and malt . slighty citrus in the front and crisp in the back of the palate . very little body and it goes down smooth . i could drink a couple of these definately worth a try in my opinion .,appearance,0.6,1
another wonderful beer brought to us by warsteiner . i thoroughly enjoy this beer but not as much as the dunkel . it does a beautiful color and a great head when poured correctly . the only downside for me is this beer tends to have a bitter taste every once in awhile and that is probablt due to where i live it is hard to come by . my fridge is stocked full of the verum and the dunkel though.what more can i say,appearance,1.0,1
a steady pour into my large tripel karmeliet tulip produces a voluminous four finger thick pale tan colored head . the head has a ton of staying power lots of lacing is left on the sides of my glass and the head forms a variegated interesting surface as it slowly subsides . the beer is a hazy straw light gold hue that shows flashes of bright yellow when held up to the light . the aroma smells strongly of the hop influence bright fruit notes of juicy fruit gum huge notes of freshly zested lemon peel lemon pepper a touch of basil and more of a herbaceous grassy note towards the finish serve as the initial focus . dried hay and pale cracker like malt character serves as a very subtle backdrop to the hop character up front and becomes a touch more noticeable once you really start to spend a focused session of smelling the beer the malt can never shake the hop character though and even in the finish is a bright citrus note that makes me think of lemon scented furniture cleaner . while the beer seems dry compared to an ipa i ca n t really pinpoint any interesting yeast contributed aromatics in this beer the nose is nice but i feel like i am missing out on some rustic yeast influence . this is effervescent to say the least the beer foams up quite well as it crosses the tongue though it is not too highly carbonated . the beer feels very dry on the palate though some of the fruity citrus notes contribute a perception of sweetness even if the malt character is quite dry . cracker like grain notes and a touch of dried straw are joined by a malt roundness in the middle that is almost sweetness but really just a malt fullness to the palate that keeps this from being overly thin . this has a very firm bitterness to it from the beginning of each sip much of this is influenced by the peppery carbonation and this remains through to the finish all the while being accentuated by the carbonic bite . the juicy hop character contributes notes of meyer lemon lightly sweetened lemon zest a touch of floral tropical fruit character and some menthol notes that numb the tongue a bit . after shaking swirling the beer to expel some of the carbonation the beer gets softer with more of a fullness to the body though still light and quaffable and my first sip has me noticing some warming alcohol though this seems to dissipate quickly . the hop character definitely has a certain furniture cleaner quality to it while i would n t characterize it as bad it might get to be a little much for me if i was drinking this over a long session . perhaps some rustic phenolic character from the yeast helps to accentuate this character in fact after further reflection i think that some clove and other phenolic notes from the yeast do in fact accentuate this character here . as the beer warms it picks up a touch of a medicinal character in the finish as well as getting spicy with peppery notes a touch of spicy ginger and even a something a bit like a sage like note this last being influenced by both the hops and the yeast character . a nice hop focused saison which with time will likely become more noticeably fermentation driven this is more due to the hop character fading than the yeast character actually becoming greater over time though . i admit that i like this beer so much because i am a sucker for hoppy saisons in all honesty this could certainly use a touch more of a characterful yeast fermentation influence even though this is certainly in evidence here .,appearance,1.0,1
poured on tap into a pint glass . had a nice creamy white head which has decent lasting power . lacing was somewhat spotty . beer is a reddish brown with no visible carbonation . aroma was very light . nothing vey discernable . taste is light with some hop bitterness and caramel malts showing up . mouthfeel is light and lifeless . overall it is a very drinkable beer but uninteresting .,appearance,0.9,1
great looking amber body with a nice white one finger head.some nice lacing on the glass smell is biscuity malts and hops taste is glorious malts and some hop bitterness mouthful is very creamy and very pleasent and easy goiong down this may be a great session beer and is very smooth for everyones taste and taste really great .,appearance,0.6,1
. for a single at jacks . brewed with three varieties of specialty malts kieffer sic lime leaves and lime peel . pours out to a sparkingly clear medium amber forming a tall creamy very light yellow head with excellent retention and large sheets of lace . nice looking brew . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is not all that great . lime is n t very noticeable.it s kinda like a funky version of blue moon probably the same yeast strain some macro twang some british malts and hops cardboard . the taste has a very faint twinge of lime it s very subtle and only lasts a second . mostly tastes like an american wheat with a hint more nuttiness from some amber malts . leaves a film in the mouth and on the tongue medium light body . hrrrmph . not much going on here . i d much rather drink their blue moon which at least has a lot more flavor . this is entirely missable .,appearance,0.9,1
a clear very pale yellow . weak head that dissappears quickly . a few bubbles . rather unimpressive . s basic beer . sweet sour malt . a touch of floral hops . very weak . t watery . some sweet malt notes . touch of hops bitterness . not much flavour to talk about . nothing bad at least . mf watery but somehow not too thin for style . refreshing and inoffensive . pretty basic macro lager . d inoffensive and refreshing nature make this an easy beer to drink . loses points for blandness .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a clear dark yellow with a medium head that dissipates very quickly . s a faint malty and bready smell . there s also a hint of apple spice . i do n t know for some reason it reminds me of apple cider . t very smooth malty flavor . finishes off with a distinct bite . very enjoyable . m medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation . d very high . tastes great and goes well with food . i will definitely pick this one up again .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into my large st. feuillien goblet hades is a clear gold with a small white head that leaves very light scattered lace . the name is an obvious nod to duvel and that little head is no match . smell is classic and good slight lightly sweet graininess waxy phenols and plenty of grassy like noble hops . really appetizing . taste is similarly classic and very good well balanced and quite clean semi sweet the flavors following the nose . i ve had a few overly hyped stateside duvel clones lately and this one here rivals them all and is pretty much as good as one could hope for in the style . mouthfeel has a light bodied spritzy without being sharp . drinkability is great as is this beer . i love this style when it s kept simple and clean like this . add the domestic availability and value packaging and this is probably best in class save for the flaccid appearance .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a oz nonic from the stubby oz bottle . sat out for awhile before pouring because it was refrigerated . i picked it up the first week of october so i guess it s pretty fresh . aging beer is for the patient . big black beer is a beautiful thing one of the wonders of the modern world iirc . this one is no exception . i poured most of the thick liquid in the glass and cried no . . as the head came dangerously close to exploding over the rim . luckily it was dense enough to hold together just over the rim almost like i did it on purpose . head stayed around for quite awhile and the glass became old rasputin head colored all the way down a tree ring timeline of each sip . if you have a clean glass you want to screw up this is a good way to do it . anyways.you ca n t see your lamp through this beer so do n t even try . smell was n t too strong strong to me is when i can immediately smell beer as the seal is broken at arms length but pleasant . roasted black chocolatey things like you d expect . the smell that always puts a goofy smile on my face . taste the roasted black chocolatey things are back again in full force . there s some burn to let you know that of what you re drinking is alcohol but i do n t sense boozy . there s a pronounced bitter coffee mocha taste hanging around in there somewhere think rogue s mocha porter it s a taste i was n t into at first with the rogue offering but quickly grew to love it and i love it again in old rasputin . its hard to drink with a goofy smile but i got in some good practice with this stuff . drinkable is as drinkable does . it s pretty big beer . thick heavy alcohol burny its got a little of all that so i say sip it no need to hurry . it s definitely got sippability . at the same time i do n t find it harsh perhaps unruly a good thing . . it drinks easy to me and it s my first ris . i m sure it would mellow out with age but maybe you should have just bought something mellow to begin with like a good porter or something involving oatmeal if that s what you were looking for . for the rest of us there s old rasputin .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes taken on vacation in montreal . . . served in a tulip glass . the chalkboard in the brewpub and the website both list this as . abv . color is a pretty standard dark brown to black . what is n t standard is the thick finger creamy light brown head that lasts longer than the beer does and coats the entire inside of the glass . probably the most impressive head i have ever seen on a beer . smell is roasty and chocolatey with some piney hops . also has a weird gingery spicy character that seems a bit off . taste follows with roasted malts molasses strong hop bitterness and a weird cola like flavor . reminds me a bit of dr. pepper . as with the other high abv dieu du ciel beers the alcohol content is well hidden . fuller in body but not as heavy as i had expected . incredibly smooth and creamy with a slight alcohol warming . very drinkable for a beer . i really wanted to like this one more but the spicy cola quality seems to not fit well with the style . certainly worth trying though .,appearance,1.0,1
it would seem that southern tier brewing company has done it again . these guys make awesome solid beers all around . that been said a the lacing provided by this beer is stunning . a continental patterning along the glass is remarkable . head quickly dissipates but this is a good thing . the liquid is is a transparent goldenrod . s if it smells how you want it to then it s good . for prescrbing the title of wheat beer one may be disappointed by the subtle hop scent it is really all that you can smell . but do not fret . t the centennial hops are so flavorful and well balanced with the wheat which leaves a nice aftertaste . m feels like nothing . in done gone . let it sit for a moment and the mouthfeel is somewhat similar to a sparkling water . d i would advocate this beer for noontime sunbaths and bbqs on a hot day whilst you cook . however there is no limitation to the application of this beer aside from stark winter nights spent in unheated basements with unfamiliar people . bottoms up .,appearance,0.6,1
a rough pour gives me a thick three finger cream of tan that floats on top of a rich ebony opaaque beer like coffee ice cream in a root beer float . very inviting . as the bottle says . dark and dreamy . leaves rich foamy rings and walls of lacing . the aroma is dark and earthy . rich roasted malts coffee and hints of dark cocoa . nothing complex but nice balance the flavors are rich and elegant . roates malts and coffee are dominant with cocoa notes hints of toasted nuts and woody elements . a little unbalanced on the roasty side . great body . thick rich full bodied creamy and smooth .,appearance,1.0,1
can bb . alas . poured into a flared pint glass . a a head that lasts for an average time that left no lacing nor foam at the edge atop a beer that s a red brown . red brown . is this not named after oil and claims to be a dark ale . s notes of chocolate and sweetness with a bit of biscuit . muted . later gave way to notes of dried cherries and plums . t first sip was a . max . thin and dominated by molasses . as time went on though this really grew on me . chocolate and a nice residual sweetness plays for a while then gives way to plum like flavours then returns to a bit of a thin beer . at its best it was a . . averages out to a . m too thin at times . nice low carbonation . d for all the low grades i would have this again .,appearance,0.4,0
had this as a dessert beer mit schuss himbeere in an italian restaurant on alexanderplatz . a a flourescent red with a candyfloss like rocky white head that is everlasting . lacing is amazing . aesthetically an amazing beer . s lots of sweet raspberries and a sour bubblegum smell . no distinct malts or hops t as the smell very sweet bubblegum and candy . m very spritzy and light . d this is really a desert beer the sweetness of the syrup really would put you off any food . had this without the syrup before but not reviewed will need to do this . however if i had to choose which syrup i would choose the waldmeister over himbeere himbeere is too sweet . will need to try this without the syrup for a tarter experience,appearance,1.0,1
brewed with fresh wet chinook hops . on tap in the brewery tasting room . a golden straw color a tad muddled looking at first though clear nonetheless . there was an awesome tall frothy white head on it with sticky swaths of lace . s lemony with big notes of herbal pine resin . t hoppy but smooth and quaffable . this is why i love wet hop beers . m while the carbonation was visibly high on the palate it was reigned in nicely to create a beer both crisp but smooth . nice clean finish . o the bitterness was well in line for the style and the hop character was pronounced and punchy in all the best ways . delicious . get some while there s any left .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle shared by higravity as part of ss . thanks for the opportunity . been a while since i tried this one let s see how my taste preferences have changed . pours a one finger light dirty tan head over a cloudy peach liquid . a couple particulates swirl about . smells lupulin piney . potently of oranges and some tangerine . tastes piney oranges and pith . dry . hint of lupulin but low on the co ho grassy . orange rind soured . dry hint of cherry sour . dry rough oil finish . similar to hop wallop but this has a grassy coho dry edgerather than the aromatic light hop oily charater of hw . md body that s slightly chewy . mod light carbonation and slightly piercing on the tongue . the mouthfeel is like gauze . dry and thick fiberous on the tongue .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer poured pitch black with a thick light brown head out of a oz . bottle . this is how a stout beer is supposed to look . the aroma is mild on this . it contains a nice grassy hop scent but is primarily driven by the dark roasted malts . the alcohol is also fairly predominant in the smell . what the aroma is lacking the taste more than makes up for . it is a very thick yet smooth beer with moderate carbonation . the taste is driven by the dark roasted malt flavors . there are dark chocolate and expresso flavors present as well as a slight hoppy bitterness at the end . overall this is a remarkable beer and i can definitely see what the buzz is about . it is extremely smooth and quite possibly the best stout that i have had the pleasure of experiencing .,appearance,1.0,1
it pours a very thin head and runs away into nothingness . the very crisp straw yellow of the beer is completely clear and leaves nothing to the imagination . the nose on this a bit zesty with hints of apple and citrus . the fruit tones are light and unpronounced . the taste is pretty much more of the same .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at the blue tusk . it looked smelled and tasted like a nitro pour to me but the bartender said it was n t . served in its proper glassware it was dark red brown with a creamy head . had great lacing and retention . smelled and tasted lightly of dark fruit and a medicinal flavor without a lot of yeast character . the taste seemed dominating by something else like nitro but apparently that s not the case . overall a smooth sipper but not that flavorful . i d call it the guinness of belgian beer .,appearance,1.0,1
served from a bomber into a tulip glass after sitting at room temperature for about minutes post refrigeration . poured rather hazy in the glass with minimal head after a vigorous dispense . the aromas of this beer are excellent . spice jasmine obviously herbal hops and biscuity grain . flavors include lemon herbs and light toast to begin followed by a light caramel sweetness lavendar and citrusy bitterness to finish . feel of this ale is full and a bit coating in the mouth with a low and smooth carbonation . the average abv and low level of carbonation made this a nicely drinkable beer . this was a unique and enjoyable late summer beer .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at resurrection ale house in philly . served in a wheat beer glass . beer is yellow and hazy forms a big white head of small and medium bubbles that leaves some lacing on the glass . carbonation is moderate to high . looks good . mild banana esters some wheatiness . overall a little weak but it smells ok. all downhill from here . beer is thin and grainy . very watery . carbonation in the mouth is not helping this beer at all . almost a harshness on the back end . i love hefe s this was one of the poorest examples taste wise i ve come across in a while . will not drink again .,appearance,0.9,1
pale yellow with almost no head at all . if i did n t open the bottle myself i would have assumed this was a macro lager . very disappointing . smells fresh with strong clove smell followed by a little lemon and banana . smells like i think a white beer should . wheaty flavor up front with cloves and lemons again . a little touch of banana too . nice lightly sweet finish . a bit thin in the body but good for the style . carbonation level is also good . very easy drinking this beer would go great with a light salad or something . a pretty good picnic beer . months were listed on the side so they could mark a bottled on or best before date but nothing was checked off . this could use some follow through . tasted on .,appearance,0.4,0
this is a great beer an english friend gave me one to try it was quite different from what im normally used to drinking but it was very good . this beer is worth a try if i had the money i would buy it again . not much more to say then whats already been said .,appearance,0.6,1
the bottle is very cool looking and will be a keeper . it has an old world feel with raised lettering . a this thing has a huge head . a perfect billowy light tan colored head with so much fluff it might as well be whipped cream . the beer is a darker shade of brown when poured and nearly black in the glass . s this has a familiar belgian smell to it.hard to describe but it s a bit fruity and slightly malty smelling . there is a slight floral scent as well . t i get roasted notes right off the bat . some very light coffee flavors . it does n t have a big flavor to it . i get a slight hint of what tastes like a date . it s not as strong in flavor or as complex as many other belgian beers but it s still pretty good . m the mouthfeel is light bordering on medium . it is a smooth beer with great carbonation . o overall i thought it was a pretty good beer but it seems very light on flavor . most belgian strong beers pack a punch of flavor and let me know they re there . this one lingers like a wallflower . it s not a bad beer . it s probably more of a gateway beer for people who want to move on to stronger belgian beers . i would n t say that it s an average beer for its style but overall the beer is above average for beers in general .,appearance,1.0,1
served on tap at trinity brewhouse in providence ri . a pours a dark murky black with a small tan head that quickly disappears . this is the only good aspect of this brew . s oh god what is that . nyquil . jagermeister . no that s just the anise . wayyy too much anise . t i did n t think this beer could taste worse than it smelled but in that aspect it delivered . the anise is strong heavy and completely overpowers anything else going on in the beer . pretty much tastes like someone poured a shot of beer into a glass of jagermeister . m from the few sips i could stomach it hasa medium body but the anise just lingers on your tongue . d none . absolutely no drinkability . i came nowhere near finishing this . this beer was an absolute shame . there might be a good decent porter lurking behind this beer but everything is just overpowered by the anise . i m all for experimenting with your brews and adding new ingredients spices but this one was a complete failure . trinity should be ashamed that they allowed this beer to be served .,appearance,0.7,1
julian date code on the bottom june july apparently . dark tawny copper sticky cap of fluffy creamy foam that leaves copious lacing inside the glass . transparent high clarity . head retention is strong as it s long lasting maintaining a stiff meringue froth for the duration of the glass . sticky toffee and caramel aroma more appropriate to an old ale or aged barleywine . very sweet with a bit of pine resin and spun sugar notes . ugh . sticky sweet syrupy and very astringent . cheesy smoked gouda notes . wtf is going on in here gt gt i like me some cheese and toffee too but not together getting friendly in my beer . fusel alcohol sickly sweet reminds me of cheap schnapps or liqueur . earthy herbal hop resin in the aftertaste that seems to build incrementally after each sip . oh . there s the hops . unfortunately they ca n t save this beer especially this late in the game . a flash of an afterthought of hops and a ton of residual sugar does not equal a dipa . this crosses the threshold into old ale barleywine for sure . the sweetness and high level astringency are the dealbreakers here . up the creek generally means you re screwed and sadly so is this beer . glad it was only a single i d never buy this again .,appearance,0.9,1
somehow i had two pints of this on cask today . one for lunch and one after work . ubiquitous in the city and you can do much worse . hand pumped at cape and some pub around the corner from my office . both stamped pint glasses . classic pride look inviting transparent brown body with a reasonably large head albeit casked up suds . leaves superb lace on the glass . awesome . nose is a bit bland apples grain bananas very fruit forward . touch of hops to balance . watery feel disappointed on the palate . grain a bit of fruit but much less flavour than in the can . a bit chalky too which threw me off . tea wood . as i said you can do much worse .,appearance,1.0,1
yeah i understand this is n t a brew i d put down with some food either but give it respect for what it is a collage brew . other than natrual ice there is n t a beer that can compete with its amazing drinkability tolerable taste and price . at my local deli . for a pack oz cans . with the . abv this is equivalent to putting down around macro lights like coors or bud light . your not getting a buzz cheaper or better than this . give it respect for what it is a collage beer . a damn fine one .,appearance,0.4,0
let me start off by saying i am one of many who did n t fall in love with this beer . perhaps it was the hype . i read so many positive posts and talked to my beer guy thought it was going to be gold in a bottle . a poured a dark black with a nice head that faded quickly . the head was chocolate brown in color that had minimal lacing . i was very excited to taste based on looks . s smelled of hazy chocolate in the distance however more roasted malts and of alcohol . t the taste was a bit surprising in the sense that it had a lot less chocolate that i had anticipated . i was n t expecting chocolate milk but it was totally over powered by the strong alcoholic smell . m it was n t bad in the mouth but the alcohol was too strong . laced the mouth and stuck around in the throat . d i think if i was more into sipping which this beer is intended for it may be nicer . i did n t chug it but i may have sipped too frequently to let my pallet adjust . i have more to try and get it right . overall i think i ll stick with the hoppy kick that i ve been on and leave this behind . footnote the second was nicer a klittle more gentle and enjoyed a little more .,appearance,0.9,1
i really had higher hopes for this one . i ve said it before and i ll say it again . citrus piney hops make heavy black chocolatey stouts suck . . citrus piney hops are good . heavy malty coffee like stouts are good . but not together . bbq d shrimp are good . vanilla ice cream is good . you see where i m taking this . this is why i like to buy beer like this and put in the basement and forget about it for about months . but anyway . this poured absolutely beautifully . . thick dark totally black . thick rocky caramel coloured head . heavy sticky lacing . this looked wonderful . . . the smell . coffee dark chocolate pine sap and grapefruit peel . not a winning combination imo . the taste . sip a cup of coffee and chase each sip with a sip of hercules dipa . i can also taste a bit of a woody earthy taste as well . mouthfeel is quite lovely . very solid but smooth around the edges . this type of ris is quite popular with american hop heads not so much with me . as far as true ris s go i ll take a sam smith s thanks . i ll probably buy a couple of these and put them downstairs and forget about them for about months or so .,appearance,1.0,1
somewhat cloudy . amber in color . near zero head . not an attractive beer . it looks dead . swirls produce some bubbles but hardly any . aroma is very good . strawberry sugar candy like . taste is off and mouthfeel is thinn . vegetal watery grainy . yikes . i would refuse if offered a bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce capped bottle that was bottom filled in early february . i always seem to take my time with things . i could lie say it was an experiment but i m really just a procrastinator . always waiting for the right time i suppose . a nice release off the cap whiff of chocolate lets me know that things are okay . a half inch of rich russet colored head temporarily lays upon a very dense cola brown body . baker s chocolate nesquik powder lactose spent charcoal a spritz of green bitterness . actually more like a strong passing shower . alcohol permeates everything but always holds someone s hand . a granular sweetness hits runs but a roasted more like burnt bitterness takes first place in awareness . next is a bittersweet dark chocolate that more so resembles something like carob coffee . a slight sweet sour fruit bitterness runs out the clock . the carbonation almost feels nitro like . down below the body is a little tacky but still on the thinner side of stouts . the alcohol is right around where you d expect it to be . i have a hard time drinking stouts so a . for me is probably a . for the average guy who spooges over them on a daily basis .,appearance,1.0,1
this oz . bottle was from a beers of winter variety pack.none of the saranac beers in this box has any freshness dating . pours clear ruby almond with a nice looking tiny bubble head film and then wispy lacing . nose is of dark chocolate and sweet malts . this is a sugary sweet ale chocolate and cocoa quite present in the flavor profile . perhaps with dessert . not my cup of tea .,appearance,0.9,1
got this on tap at twain s in atlanta . pours a semi opaque copper color with a two finger white head . the head dissipates slowly into a pocky layer of bubbles on top with a thick ring around the glass . lacing is phenomenal it sticks around the whole time leaving great looking webbing on the glass . smells great as well . a very nice raw hop smell . lots of citrus floral and bitter notes along with a mild sweet malt smell . i remember having this a long time ago and the smell is just as i remembered it . tastes almost as good as it smells . a nice citrus and floral taste up front accompanied by a sweet malt taste followed by a good mild bitterness to round out the flavor . mouthfeel is good . it could stand to be a little thicker and the carbonation is a bit much . nothing that stands out as good or bad . drinkability is good . the smell alone sets this beer up for things to come but the taste brings it down just a bit . overall i remembered this as one of my favorite ipa s but the taste and mouthfeel leave a bit to be desired . if this tasted as good as it smelled it would be in the top tier . worth a shot whether you re really into ipa s or not . edit tried this again and it was phenomenal best tried fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep chestnut with a thick white head which dissipates pretty quickly but leaves some nice lacing . i get some hops and a little malt from the aroma and taste but there s something else something i ca n t quite put my finger on and i do n t find particularly pleasant . it might be vinous it might just be hot and need to be cellared a little longer i do n t know . i might get another of these at some point to cellar for a few more months but i m not so keen on this right now .,appearance,0.9,1
a this beer pours a beautiful hazy red color with a fluffy off white head . the color of this beer is amazing . s not a whole lot on the nose . mostly some pine and lemon zest . t lots of piney bitterness up front with some creamy and spicy notes to follow . the beer finishes a bit sweet with tons of lingering bitterness and a mellow caramel flavor . m very sticky astringent well carbonated very dry and puckering finish . d not your average ipa but an interesting canadian take on the american version . i will happily drink this one again .,appearance,1.0,1
hazy light amber with a thin off white head that fades becoming patchy . little bit of lacing . smell is bready malts with assertive citrus and piney hops . pineapple lemon peel orange and mango notes accompany . taste is similar to the aroma . slightly bready crackery malts with some citrus hops that have a faint piney aspect . some pineapple and orange notes as well . mouthfeel is crisp with a bit of bite from the hops . finish is fairly clean with a touch of stickiness . light to medium body and a moderate level of carbonation . drinkability is very good . refreshing and tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
had this at an indian restaurant and thought it was the maharaja imperial ipa . .nope . a pale straw color clear . s not much there but the typical thin lager alcohol smell . t very subdued nothing to really make it stand out amongst other lagers . m smoother than most pilsners but still crisp . d not bad but i think i would pass on it next time .,appearance,0.4,0
got this one in a mix six pack . a nice copper amber color and a half finger head nice retention for a while . s nice if it were potpourri fruits spice cinnamon . t like potpourri with malts . m overly fizzy to a tongue numbing degree . avoid at all cost . i took two sips and poured it out .,appearance,0.8,1
a slightly hazy amber yellow color . poured a finger white head that dissipated to random bubbles . laced in thin broken rings . decanted lightly . s citrus rind and grass . light fruits apricot and banana . t peppery spice and citrus . wet grains and sweet malt . sweet finish lingers through the bittering hops . m light side of medium body . ample carbonation . carbonation worked fairly well with the sweet finish . d disguises the abv fairly well . very flavorful . glad to have more left in the pack .,appearance,0.6,1
bummer this one is not as rich and flavorful as the old austin celis i wasnt able to fully appreciate how great it was while in college . anyway this one aint bad though . appears a hazy yellow color and a heavy pour yields a thin large bubbled head that fades to a sheen rapidly . plenty of delicious smells in this brew . the obvious coriander and orange peel are most prominent but of note is the softening and roundness of them here . also has some bready and biscuity notes and something that hints at soapiness and cantaloupe . a veritable party of flavors in the mouth tart sweet spicy and sour . nice blend of refreshing and full body characteristics . i m a sucka for a good wit and while this one is not as good as it s predecessor it is still a really good beer . especially for our month summers here .,appearance,0.6,1
third coast old ale looks unappetizing rather like sewage . it s a murky brown with just a few floating bubbles fruitlessly looking for friends . the nose makes up for the appearance a bit smelling seductively of ripe cherries and caramel . taste echoes those same traits but there s some intense bitterness pretty radically different from the only other old ale i ve had thomas hardy s ale . too intense for me . mouthfeel is thick and syrupy but the taste is too schizoid for that to matter much .,appearance,0.4,0
i have never had so much trouble getting rid of a six pack ever . now i am stuck with with the remaining bottles with no one to try and pawn them off on . this beer was a terrible dissapointment and had really no pumpkin flavor at all to it . it had quite a bit of cinnamon to it but no pumpkin flavors . this beer is defiantly not worth reccomending .,appearance,0.4,0
i tried this at a friend s house and was actually quite impressed . a clear golden macro lager yellow . minimal head and lace . boring . s slightly hoppy but mostly watery . better than most macros . t wow . this actually has some nice character . the hops are definitely more powerful than american macro lagers and it s really sweet too . this is noting to get excited about but for alight lager it actually has some flavor . m light bodied and crisp with a nice off dry finish . hops are noticeable in the aftertaste . d for a light lager this has quite a bit of flavor . it s nothing to write home about but i d take this over bmc any day .,appearance,0.3,0
as with most sierra nevada beers the celebration ale has a top end with a pronounced zing to it . not bitter just pronounced . this seasonal beer is complex but not quite as well rounded as say the great lakes christmas ale . mouthfeel is a bit thinner than others taste is a bit bright but a very drinkable ale nonetheless . lacing was truly incredible . after finishing my first glass i realized the head had laced all the way down from the top to the bottom and remained throughout really quite beautiful . a must try beer for the winter holiday season .,appearance,1.0,1
now stand back a minute pardner . why such high marks on mouthfeel and drinkability . well it s the funnest water i ever swallowed with a slight buzz to boot . at the end of a long night of british and belgian ale drinking i thought i was down for the count . but i was still thirsty and not ready for my pre bedtime glass of water . mr. boh to the rescue . it was nothing short of miraculous . i got a whole can of it down quenched my thirst for one more beer and did n t add to the risk factor of my heavy evening . score .,appearance,0.4,0
this pours a nice almond color little head no lacing . no nose to speak of . minimal malt very minimal hops . very subtle in the flavor dept . a bit chalky in the finish . not very pleasing . i would not waste too much time on this stuff unless there was only macros around . might do decently with food but thats probably a stretch .,appearance,0.8,1
s served from a chilled oz bottle into a pint glass . a light almost clear with a yellow tinge . s slightly stale smell with a lingering sower sent t not very impressive stale wheat taste . m slightly strong carbonation easy to drink but not my beer of choice . d easy to drink . its a cheep beer good to drink if there s nothing else .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from the glass to the pub glass . appearance frankly this beer looks ugly in the glass . the beer was a very nasty cloudy amber orangish coloration . the head was an off white and shortly lived . did i mention this beer was ugly . smell the beer had a nice spicy yeasty smell that gave way to some maltyness . taste the beer had a nice upfront pepperyness . there was a nice malty sweetness that was playing with a very nice yeasty spicyness . mouthfeel drinkability the beer was light to meduim bodied and nicely carbonated . this beer had some funkyness to it . the funkyness was not quiet what i am used to in a saison but i like it . dam this beer was ugly in the glass .,appearance,0.2,0
i asked themedievalist to pick me up something i have n t tried yet to go with the enchiladas she was making . good choice . a damn near perfect in my book . nicely hazy radiant golden orange color . it s got a big soapy head that settles into a cap and leaves big sheets of lacing . so far so good . s fruity and bitter . nice citrus hop character with some caramel malt and a fairly strong bread presence . t a bit subdued for me but not bad . the hop bitterness does n t quite reach the levels suggested by the scent . the caramel is pretty held back too . there s a nice lemon flavor that was n t in the smell . not too strong and not too complex but nothing s off about it . m medium bodied moderate carbonation . a beer in the middle . d decent if unexciting . there are better options out there . it is real purty though .,appearance,1.0,1
well i liked the name til i drank it a labatt blue step child with missing dna . do n t make it mad it may turn on you just like a real wildcat . appearance seemed good super pale golden yellow with a billowy head of white foam just over a finger high not bad for a lager . smell is empty grains and not much else . taste is more empty grains some watery malts and oats corn notions a bit raw of hoppy unevenness mixed with very light lemon and seemed very drawn out . feel is average at best light to medium body but grainy and watery senses filled most of this through and through . while i was drinking this i kept thinging why am i but i kept drinking it . i think the campfire mesmerized me and i forgot what the hell i was doing . but yet i keep writing . whats wrong with me . maybe there s something in this beer i do n t know about . cat piss maybe . no claws on this cat it just purred me to sleep .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance was gold clear no head and fizzy . almost looked like champagne . aroma was actually real good . sweet apricot granny smith apple almost like a desert wine . taste was wretched . i grabbed a couple of bottles an tried them so if they were skunked it was various sixers that were bad . there was no real apricot taste and no sweetness . it tasted like hay but not in the good wheat beer sense more like dirty hay thats been under the budweiser clydsedales . mouthfeel was thin and carbonated . drinkability . well this is the second beer in my long list that i ve actually had to pour out .,appearance,0.4,0
comes out black and generates a cappuccino head that slowly dissipates leaving no lacing . no yeast at bottom . odor is not strong and smells of carbon dioxide initially but moves on to roasty burnt caramel . tastes earthy okay but not really interesting . feels good in the mouth not sticky at all could use more texture but that s probably a personal preference . alcohol is subtle but noticeable . there s nothing offensive about this brew so yeah one could feel free to drink up if one were n t feeling too demanding . the first brau bros brew i ve liked .,appearance,1.0,1
at post st ale house a dark brown with copper hues . not much foam . no lace . s lots of roasted oats and nut toned soil . if you want to have oatmeal stout with lots of oatmeal look no further . t oatmeal and burnt toast with slightly sweet coffee . nice flavor . m full with hi carb . a negligible finish . o above average for an oatmeal . nice beer .,appearance,0.4,0
no real color check no real smell check no real flavor check . nice to gargle with kind if bubbly and cold . ah but exceptional drinkability kind of like that what is it called ah yes water . it is truly amazing that this is the best selling beer in the u.s .,appearance,0.3,0
kind of an odd lager . pours a clear good looking rich gold color . inch frothy head . .nose is sweet . .almost a hint of barley.body is light and lacks substance . .taste is bland.there are macros with more flavor than this . no hops to speak of and the malt profile borders on an adjunct style beer . has a corny adjunct like mouthfeel . . i guess it s all in the perspective . .throw this in a can of busch and i d say it was ok . put it in a bottle of a stylish microbrew and i sya it s not ok . .i would never pay decent for this and it s doubtfull i would buy it on the cheap either . .there are so many better lagers available .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle cage cork gt chimay gob deep dark amber color red hues with a blissful carbonation with a two finger deep head at first solid white thick and dense and lots of life the retention is as good if not better than any i ve seen . it has at least of white foam right up til the end . amazing look . sour citric fruits wild berries sweet tart candies herbal medicinal tang garden greens sweet strawberries with a sharp sour tart edge all the way . smokey and sweet malt with dark belgian candy . a semi bitter sour tart yeastie flavor hits first with the strange sour sweet malt rides in brown sugar and slightly smokey . even woody flavor s to the malt which makes it slightly strange . bitter wild concord grapes and then a lager sour like flavor that is very much german . the malt does n t come across as sweet it s more of an un sweetend chocolate and grape combo with a dry heat and some light peppery feel even chili peppers . minty grains and subtle woody charechteristics . the balance is kinda off with the malt being really strange and the yeast giving off some strange but unique flavor s . the feel is crispy dry and then juicy and a strong hot finish . only slightly boozy and tart at the end . high in complexity but low in good balance . the flavor s which are deep just did n t seem to work together as much as i would like for this style .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle version . pours a very dark reddish brown color with a very nice looking finger slightly tan head that does n t seem to want to go down . cinnamon spice type aromas in the nose and sweet smelling . interesting flavors here . definite cinnamon and then bitter almost clove like taste . lighter mouthfeel than i would have expected from the look . fairly carbonated . bitter after taste almost medicinal .,appearance,1.0,1
found this one at julios randomly . a awesome look . dark as night with a nice thick mocha head that slowly disipates . s smells slightly hoppy with nice oak eminating through the nose . not much else going on in the scent . t eh not too crazy about this one . a little too hoppy with not enough coffee taste to be called espresso . tastes kind of like a regular oak aged yeti . kind of disappointing . m aweome amount of carbonation . helps to make this brew much better . d goes down mediocre . a little hard because of the hoppiness . it would been great with more coffee flavor . all in all this is a little bit disappointing . i thought it would be better than it was . i expected more coffee flavor for an espresso oak aged . it just tasted like a standard oak aged .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a tulip glass a this beer has a dark opaque brown body with a mousey thick creamy head that last and lat . there are lots of tiny bubbles that only appear when they run into the side of the glass . the head last as it pulls away from the glass a bit . s this beer has a very clean smell with a faint hint of dark roasted malt or prunes and as it warms quite a bit the notes of brown sugar and alcohol come through . t this beer has a smooth soft dark malt flavor with some pot caramel notes . there is also a nougat taste with some dried fruit followed by a faint almost oatmeal and coffee hint . the slight tartness at the end of the malt flavors switches to a slight sweetness with a faint green herbal hop hint . m this beer has a medium full mouthfeel with a bit of alcohol heat at the finish . d this beer is pretty subtle in flavor with no real yeast characteristics or strong malt flavors to give any support . the alcohol was a bit strong but i do n t think aging would help this beer any .,appearance,0.9,1
had this on tap at eulogy in philly . dark chocolate brown with a nice thick creamy khaki head atop . scents of rootbeer . hard to catch much else problem with this wonderful tavern is that late on a saturday afternoon you get alot of smoke that hinders the senses a bit . tastes of dark fruits mainly dark cherries or candied cherries maybe . slight bit of darkened toast in the background . bit of chocolate . can taste the alcohol more as it warms up . medium carbination maybe a bit too much . seems too much for the style for me . probably would have thought more of the mouthfeel if there was a tad less carb here . served at the perfect temperature and in the perfect glass just a great happy experience here . pretty damn good though .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into a bruery tulip glass . burnt orange red colored body with a very light off white head that dissapates quickly leaving not even the slightest hint of lacing . s the aroma seems to hit harder with spices first . backed up strongly by a dark fruit body . a deep sniff can pick up a bit of booze but nothing off putting . t similar to the smell but with more of a burnt roasted note to it . the fruit comes in at the end and lingers nicely . m despite the very little to no head . the beer has a nice bite of carbonation in the mouth . works well for the style and flavor profile . d wouldnt want to finish a bottle of this alone . oz would be plenty for me . i would definately drink this again and i bet when fresh from the brewerey this beer would really shine .,appearance,0.6,1
somewhere between my first pull from the bottle and the point in time when i had to go hero time on the last putrid mouthful i realized that if i ever had to contribute to a dutch spanish dictionary and my life depended on it i could say that heineken means corona and i would escape with my life . there are few bigger triumphs in marketing than heineken s campaigns corona s is one of those few .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at the brewery cafe in gooik . . abv a cloudy rosy no head s mild nose earthy good funk but not sharp t nice hard to discern cherries but sourness if from cherries and lambiek well balanced and very drinkable m very very nice o good beer,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with hints of red and black with a thick tannish head . smells like old molasses and dark malts . the taste is full but the mouthfeel is incredibly watery . it has lots of coffee and molasses notes an a bit of sourness . this is one of my least favorite styles but this one at least has some flavor though like most the mouthfeel is off for beer and it appears to be infected .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . a amber to orange with minimal head . s just malty no hop aroma what so ever . i really expect some hop aroma in a good apa . t malty and sweet very little hop bite to balance the malt . taste was fairly bland . m good creamy mouthfeel but very very low carbonation . i asked the waiter if this was a cask ale he did n t know if it was . d i suppose you could drink a lot of these because they go down easily . at . a pint the price is nice . just not my idea of an apa though .,appearance,0.8,1
cloudy gold with a large foamy head . head had very good retention and eventually became a fine lace which left rings all the way down the glass . the appearance aside this is not a very good beer . smell had very faint malt and hop presence with nothing else really going on . slightly malty taste with a slightly acidic bite . not at all complex and not what i would call an english pale ale .,appearance,0.9,1
very very pale yellow color with little head or lace . the aroma is faint bult malty with a touch of sourness . what flavor is detectable is fairly well balanced mostly malty bitter and slightly sour . the finish is dry with a touch of hops and malt . light bodied dry and smooth .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance nice orange amber slight chill haze no luck on a head or lacing . nice color though . smell sweet malt some ripe fruit esters mild citrus or herbal hops pretty well rounded smell . taste caramelly and coffee notes nice roasted malt flavors hops are very subtle finishes with a nice whole grain toast taste . mouthfeel crisp medium bodied and pretty light carbonation finishes somewhat dry but lingers . drinkability i like this brew and would definitely drink it if offered one . it s well built and solid . refreshing and crisp not overly complex . great after my spaghetti and meat sauce with fresh parmesan .,appearance,0.6,1
not attractive head with big bubbles and falling . not compact . the colour is oranged lightly turbid . a little smell lightly floreal . but scarce slightly perceptible . honey . a note of toasted malt . the taste is sweet malted with some very light notes of spices fennel . anise . caramel . quite normal not characterized . good bitter aftertaste chicory . lightly dusty and astringent . short lasting . medium body .,appearance,0.4,0
pretty good . for a lighter beer this is good . much better than the big macros with contrillion dollar ad budgets . sheesh how cheap could their beer be without that overhead . but i digress good tasty beer . not one that will knock your bloomers off but worth a try to put another mark on the headboard . another that is very good for a cookout . can you tell i like cooking out . suckem up and movem out . giblet,appearance,0.4,0
pouring a copper color into a pint glass it leaves finger of head that dissipates rather quickly to about nothing but the ale appears a bit hazy throughout . aromas are of honey w wheat and some brown malts some alcohol hints and sugars maybe some plummy characteristics and vanilla as well . taste is of vanilla sweetness w a sharp burst of sugar and even some slight bananas also some alcohol burn as well on the finish . feel is decent carbonation on the front of the tongue on the sip w a nice smooth swallow some alcohol on the finish as well . nice overall easy to drink and enjoyable . i request another please .,appearance,0.6,1
note see my tap review . either this is an entirely different creature on tap or i was served a different beer altogether on tap kalamazoo maybe . . ounce bottle poured into a duvel tulip . black with brown highlights and an enormous soapy light tan head that leaves scattered patches of lacing . any notions of roast in the nose are swatted aside by an overwhelming bouquet of sweetness . kind of like a glass full of melted snickers bars . touches of nuttiness and roast but extremely sweet overall . taste is similarly unappealing . i realize this is a milk sweet stout but the amount of chocolate and coating caramel sweetness is overwhelming and severely limits enjoyment . lingering tangy fruitiness provides the closest thing to a contrast with the sweetness . the lowest carbonation does little to provide relief . overall impression way too much sweetness even for a milk stout . not recommended .,appearance,0.8,1
pours yellow with a poor white head . smells grainy with a hint of apples and some skunk is present too . the taste is slightly tart and sweet with some bitterness and some skunk and sulphur tones in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is suprisingly heavy but not extremely so . drinkability is decent despite it s flaws . ok so this is oktoberfest beer right . this beer would pass for pilsner . probably a pretty fair pilsner but oktoberfest . this almost seems like a mix up at the brewery to me . i got ta give low marks just based on style not so much because it s a bad beer .,appearance,0.4,0
not sure if i need a spoon for this one . pours thick as anything i have ever seen . the thick head just does n t want to away . lots of burnt malt on the tongue . after that fades a slight sweet chocolate flavor hits for half a second . it then returns back a dry toasty finish . . what .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance is a brown to dark copper color with not much head . the scent is a wonderful molasses . tasted a little malt sweetness up front maybe like molasses or caramel then an earthy or floral hops bitterness in the finish and aftertaste . the more i drank and as it warmed a bit the more i enjoyed it . not as good as some other samuel smith s offerings but quite good .,appearance,0.6,1
classic pale ale appearance wise ca n t give a better praise than that . great lacing . smell is greatly balanced between th hops and malt . taste leans a little more towards the malty end but still pretty well balanced mouth feel is once again right where it should be . very drinkable quenching could use a touch more dryness but that s just me trying to find something to be picky about with this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . yellow little head no lacing boring . smells sweet and fruity with some floral scents after . it s nice . but it s too much . not terribly impressed with the taste . tastes like taking a bite out of a carnation . it is complex and somewhat layered the carnation flavor sits atop an unfortunate but intentional sour bitterness but it is n t good . reviewers of beer are like reviewers of art for many it stops being about what tastes or looks good and starts being about complexity and distinctiveness . i do n t buy into that . this does n t taste good and none of the complexity saves that . mouthfeel is as is standard for sam adams terrific . it s rich and foamy sharp without biting overall just very nice . it s just a bit too sour in the aftertaste but that s forgivable . overall it s not as though i think this is terrible i d certainly drink it over many big brews . if it was lighter it might be refreshing but it is n t light . it s just not something that i would choose to drink over other sam products .,appearance,0.4,0
the elliot ness pours from a oz . bottle to a ruby copper liquid . a bubbly head leaves nominal lacing . smell is malt with a caramel sweetness . taste is a again the malty caramel with some sweet fruit as well . complex . just enough hops to keep it from being too sweet . for a complex lager they go down very easy . nice balanced brew .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz brown swing top bottle poured into a shaker pint . hazy dark copper appeared to be bottle conditioned . two fingers of fine white bubbled head . lots of malt in the aroma some noble hops and a little alcohol . deep malty flavor plenty of sweetness . caramel molasses . nice dose of hop bitterness to balance it out . medium to full bodied . a really unique beer very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
undated green bottle served to me at a local thai restaurant . a beer pours nicely and unlike most adjunct filled lagers its head is n t fizzy rather a little fluffy and laces way more than i ever expected . s downhill at this point . strong vegetal aromas dominate above everything else . not worth investigating this one any further . t the body is a bit thin with a clear residual sweetness from the adjunct they use was n t spending time pinpointing it at this moment i was trying to enjoy my food which was delicious fyi . no hop flavours . m finished clean crisp . d never again .,appearance,0.8,1
it s too bad there s no category for sound because this beer when poured emits oratory befoulment that few other drinks could or would want to mimic . blind people would know to stay away from this atrocious alchemy of beer and tomato sin . this beverage is a test of whether or not a person can prove the survival of the fittest theory . if it tastes detrimental to your health then you ought n t drink it and that s what a chelada is a disgusting prank . after consuming the tiniest sip a drinker will cough and gag with a vehement force reserved only for tasting the strongest of moonshines . this drink is an embarrassment to beer manufacturers everywhere .,appearance,0.2,0
oz . bomber served at a few degrees over fridge temperature in a pint glass . best before . appearance pours a crystal clear fiery orange with chestnut and deep amber tones . really quite a beautiful color . on a good pour the head rises quickly to a full three fingers . and it stays there for minutes . eventually the big soapy head begins its digression . leaving craters while retaining much of its mass . the lacing is fantastic leaving gobs of sticky sheets behind . big . smell a simply incredible balance of huge juicy hops together with a rugged yet bready malt backbone . the more i dive my nose into the glass the smoother and more balanced the aroma . i do sense an alcohol presence although in no way does it interfere . i ca n t wait to taste this . taste a full bodied tribute to the bigness of hops and malts with a bonus kick to the head in abv . wonderfully intense it challenges the timid beer drinker for sure . these are really big flavors . wildly wicked bitterness in the back of the mouth carrying the malt profile somehow right along with it . there is a unique interplay of sweet vs. bitter that is executed better here than in any other beer of this type . definitely well deserving of the big ratings . mouthfeel drinkability a wimpy texture is all we get here after all this haughtiness . surprisingly most of the carbonation of this beer is released and spent in the enormous magnificent head . thin on its way in the mouth it never develops an interesting enough body to showcase the massive character . but since the flavor holds its own it s not a dealbreaker . with a smile i gulp and belch the rest of this ale down realizing that one of these is enough . but damn i m enjoying this tasting .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle has been properly cellared since it was purchased or years ago . i should have tried it fresh . either it aged very poorly or it was always bad . good carbonation and head but a very strong metal aroma . taste has some metal the taste of brooklyn black chocolate stout plus too much bitterness . i was hoping for better .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance light golden lager look . very bubbly white head which goes away in a second . very little carbonation . smell almost no smell . just a little hopy taste . taste very little taste . maybe just a little bitter and kind of dry . not much to describe to be honest . drinkability with the low abv i could down many of these and not even know . i pass on this mexican clara clear . manly because of the lack of taste and the dry taste . cheers . . .,appearance,0.3,0
my third and final installment from brasserie de rochefort and out of all three of their well known beers i must declare that my favorite was the . their pours a wonderful deep dark brown mahogany appearance with an immense foamy and frothy head . chestnut hue was very attractive with a faint aroma of figs and prunes . the smell was n t as strong as i was anticipating . the taste was very good for a quadrupel but in my opinion somewhat bland compared to the . their was an apparent thickness and richness in the flavor which manifested itself with a nutty butter caramel dehydrated fruit taste . good creamy rich and thick mouthfeel led to a good drinkability . although the alcohol was n t detectable the . abv does eventually become noticeable with a warming feeling that slowly sinks in . overall a very good beer a good depiction of the style . definitely recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out blackish with a big fluffy tan headskie . looks amazing . tastes old school . burnt flavor rises high with some hints of sweetness abounding . balance works . a touch thin in body for the style but it goes down very smooth and is easy to drink . i enjoy this brew and would certainly have another .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of jwc . thanks joe . nd wheat wine from the same box . . this pours a hazy reddish orange with a finger head of foam . lots of swirling bubbles . it looks fabulous in my nb goblet . the smell is spicy and malty with notes of sweetness clove light bananas and wheat . i like . the taste matches the nose but is way more intense in every department . the banana and clove are big the sweet smacks of honey and is big the wheat is big big citrus presence giving me some ice tart notes.the only thing that is n t really big at least tastewise is the alcohol . definitely some warming after the swallow though . medium mouthfeel with the carbonation on the high end of low despite the vigorous bubble activity in the glass . speaking of which head retention and lacing are damn good . drinkability . this sucker is dangerous . . it s like drinking a hefeweizen all the flavours seem to be there only amped up more than just a few notches . what a pleasure to sip this one away . quite a different beast from the smuttynose wheat wine i had a very good brew in its own right . fabulous job weyerbacher .,appearance,1.0,1
hazy and dark copper amber in color with a thick cream colored head of super tightly laced foam that left great lacing at it receded at a slow but steady rate the head reminds me of an improperly baked cake very slowly losing its leavening . the smell has big notes of grapefruit and citrusy hops . the taste is surprisingly more earthy piney and bitter than i expected from the nose . the mouthfeel is a pretty thick and definitely not aided by the medium low level of carbonation . a robust bitter coating lingers on the palate for a good period afterward . note during my initial impression i was n t super impressed but as the beer warms a lot more malt character is evident and the citrusy hop aromas are better manifested in the taste . i d say in terms of appearance smell and taste this is a great beer . unfortunately its attributes rank in that order . overall b b .,appearance,1.0,1
the color is yellow the foam is quite ugly pock marked and scarce . in the smell malt and some corn . neutral so and so . the taste is quite horrible . corn . well let it go . why one would to drink this one . i do n t know . ok it s from iceland but it is not enough .,appearance,0.3,0
karlovacko pours a light orange color with a fluffy white head from a brown ml bottle . smells better than i expected but much like a typical macro lager . taste is malty and also metallic . not much to recommend it . you would be better off spending your money elsewhere .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a two finger white head that fades quickly leaving a good lace . chrystal clear amber color . no nose . good carbonation and light medium bodied . starts with hints of sweetness some hop bite finish is clean would be a good summer beer . . for a oz bottle from capital convenience concord nh .,appearance,0.9,1
had on tap . served very cold in a chilled mug so it took a awhile before i was really able to taste it . a nice beer but not a lot of intensity or complexity . flavors blend well together but i was wanting a bit more . the carbonation is was high for my tastes . would n t mind tasting again a some point but wont seek it out .,appearance,0.9,1
really good interpetation of the style . looks really good reddish amber body nice pock marked cream white head and active carbonation . malty nose with some spicy hop aromas as well . good toasted smoky malt flavor . nice hoppy spiciness with a great peppery finish . a bit herbal and tea like as well . medium bodied with a creamy rounded mouthfeel . very refined and has a lot of character . marzen is a style i have lately been rediscovering and falling in love with and beers like this is the reason .,appearance,1.0,1
paid . euro for a pack . this is marketed as beck s next in italy . looks sufficiently like fizzy yellow beer . big bubble fluffy head for about seconds which then vanished into nothing . smell is somewhat limey . taste is about what you expect from this category but slightly better than the standard low carb beer . mouthfeel is surprisingly nice not too weak with decent carbonation . a little too sweet i suppose .,appearance,0.4,0
i found this beer at a gas station mini mart and bought one simply to collect the label . i can safely say that i found something worse that coors light or bud light . it came in a clear bottle through which an unhealthy pale yellow was noticeable . it had a slight yet sickening sweetness which reminded me of diluted cough medicine . nevertheless it earned a spot in my beer label collection as the worst swill i have ever had in my life .,appearance,0.2,0
oz slim can poured into a stone pint glass is that legal . a very pale straw yellow color . not much head . no lacing s skunky hop grainy malt . slightly less potent than a regular heiny . t bland rice like cereal flavor . a little tartness makes it mildly more interesting than a macro lite mf light bodied crisp . lingering tang d i could drink of these easy . but i would n t enjoy it . experience is about degree above water .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance clear medium light gold with a small white quickly and fully diminishing fizzy head . smell light grainy bread some herbal hops and a little apple . taste typical light grain with a little corn in there . moderate yeast lightly fruity and a little tea like . the finish is short crisp and fruity . mouthfeel thin body watery texture moderate lively carbonation drinkability well not bad for the style . rather refreshing . but taking cost into account there are many beers of comparable quality that are easier on the wallet . nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
got this one from freud in a trade almost a year ago . thanks for the quebec love my man . from a cl bottle into a wine glass . vintage tasted after hibernus appearance pours a medium looking white head with good retention . head slowly fades to a good foam cap and clings to the sides . cloudy gamboge orange in color with no carbonation evident . a good wisp remains until the end and leaves sheets of lacing down the sides of the glass . a great looking brew for sure . smell toasted malts green fruits apples and a touch of white wine and champagne notes . a decent floral hop aroma plays a good supporting act as well . taste toasted malts and green fruits up front . green apples and pears are definitely there with some white wine notes riding through the middle too . mild and lingering aftertaste of green fruits and some bitter flowery hops . palate medium body and higher levels of carbonation . not overly creamy but smooth enough on the palate . goes down smooth with a dry finish . overall this is a solid brew but didnt think it was as complex or as interesting a belgian ipa as hibernus was a strong dark ale . i enjoyed this one more than the others in the group did but dont think id seek it out again like i would hibernus . thanks again freud for hooking us up with these ones .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a sierra nevada imperial pint . something that looks like a backwards . jp stamped on the back label . a tons of carbonation streams up from the nucleation point to a puffy off white head of almost three fingers . good retention and clumpy lace above a totally clear golden yellow beer . s unfortunately i do n t think a euro style lager skunk smells is supposed to be present in this beer so it could be light struck but otherwise i get a low american hop nose with a very small bit of maltiness . rather shy nose . t wow . this is very unusual . lots of grassy grainy husky flavor with an incredibly dry finish . lots of rice too . the hops are floral and herbal but light in presence . m light bodied and very crisp from abounding carbonation small beer has an incredibly dry finish and a very low hop bitterness . d i m heading to the brewery in a month and a half so i d love to get a fresh bottle of this . right now though it s not going over so well .,appearance,0.9,1
had this one out of the oz nitro can . pours a dark color with a thick white head that hangs around a while . promising looks . the aroma was plain just a little coffee smell but nothing else . the flavor was filled with coffee but that was all . no chocolates no malts . i did n t care much for it compared with its competetors .,appearance,0.8,1
see disclaimer at my review of bud light . i got a oz can of this because i had intended to do the review with another guy from my homebrew club but that plan fell apart . one thing that is striking about this can is the nascar schedule i m not a fan although the races can be kind of exciting if you are channel surfing and you catch the end of the event and a few notes on the can . one is natural aging natural carbonation which struck me as kind of funny . how do you do artificial aging anyway . with a time machine . and the natural carbonation part is kind of weird too . this beer is n t bottle conditioned or can conditioned . i supposed maybe ab recycles their yeast fermentation co and uses it somehow . anyway on to the beer . this one s aroma is a bit more assertive than coors light or bud light although remember we are talking about relative things here . there is a slightly floral note along with a stronger hint of cereal particularly corn as far as i can tell . the beer has perfect clarity and a pale golden color it may be a tad darker than the light beers i had in this session coors light and bud light . the flavor is more robust than the light beers featuring a sweetness that is less cloying than the bud light and stronger than the coors it may be corn derived as it definitely is n t a strong malty sweetness . there is also a bit more hop note to the beer .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from the bottle to a pint glass . a pours thick like molasses beautiful dark rich almost black color . aside from a few bubble relatively no head . fully opaque . s dark roasted coffee rich molasses . i can smell short s signature rye malt heavily . t very light seeming at first then dark coffee hits hard . a mild bitterness in the middle of the tongue and a smoky flavor in the palette . m quite light . leaves my mouth filled with saliva . foams quite nicely with a swirl . d very drinkable . would be a great session stout not too strong and for someone who loves stouts would go down smoothly .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass and viewed a nice clear golden amber color . decent . inch head . retention was adequate . decent lacing and retention during the drinking period . crisp aroma of wheat bread and cut grass . taste is mild light . smooth up front with a hint of sweetness and a mellow hop bitterness at the end like a lemon rind on the back of the tounge . malts do seem a bit watered down but definitely present with a sweet bread like feel up front . light to medium mouthfeel and well carbonated . flavor does n t cling to the palate too much making it seem a bit thinner than it really is . good drinkability definitely a session beer . low abv with decent flavor . not the tastiest lager around but not bad either .,appearance,0.9,1
pitch black with a moccho coloured big head really really black . smells heavily of oak with a clear burbon to it chocolate along with alcohol as well the alcohol is mildly distracting but it doesnt ruin anything a hint of smoke and tobacco as well . almost a hint of paint thinner . sweetness and a fruity alcohol dominates . the chocalte is absolutely not dominating nor is any other roasted flavours the malts really take a step back to let the bourbon barrel and the fruity alcohol wich pretty much rules the show . a slight tartness reminiscent of red berres comes through empowered by the alcohol . it actually gets more fruit to it as i drink it and i also think i get some yeast not sure if it s the original yeast or the champagne yeast used to bottle ferment it . tastes dissapointingly little beer actually . a pretty rich mouthfeel wtoh a soft and appealing carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
drank on tap at miracle of science bar grill cambridge ma poured a gorgeous crystal clear dark orangey amber with a clingy off white one finger head that lasted the duration of the beer . thin blankets of lacing clung to the sides of the glass . the aroma was very mild . a touch of husky malt was barely noticeable . hop notes were practically non existent . for such a hop focused beer i was shocked that the aroma was not more pronounced . what the aroma lacked the taste more than made up for . a touch of creamy maltiness came through up front before the hops took over . intense orange and grapefruit notes dominated cascade hops i presume . . caramel malts provided just enough balance to keep this beer from being overwhelming bitter . more grapefruit and pine on the finish with a dry pithy resiny finish that lingered for quite some time . mouthfeel was medium bodied . creamy and smooth with a fine moderate carbonation . drinkability was rather good for such an intensely hoppy brew . this beer is called hop devil for a reason . few ipa s showcase west coast style hops better than this one .,appearance,1.0,1
this is probably the flagship beer of the femsa interbrew brewing giant in mexico . dos equis special lager is simply another mexican beer brewed to accomodate american tourist tastes . this is better than say corona and its ilk but it is probably not worth the import prices that the stores restaurants are charging for it . dos equis pours a straw color that falls between light and medium intensity . a thin white foam head forms and lasts only for a few seconds . while i was lucky not to have picked up a skunked sample the nose was very heavy on cooked corn and grains . odd smell to say the least . the mouthfeel is of course the standard watery fizzy mouthfeel you would find in any american macro except there is a degree of smoothness that makes this easy to drink . the cooked corn and grain flavors completely dominate the entire flavor palette . tastes like if someone was cooking a can of corn on the stove for way too long perhaps a bit of muddy flavor in there . . there is a reasonable amount of hop bitterness in the finish to somewhat offset the odd flavor . the aftertaste is nothing more than the aforementioned flavors and this beer finshes with only a little bit of alcoholic warmth . when i drank this i found myself comparing this to rolling rock only with dos equis having a fuller body and flavor . the off flavors in rock are a bit similar to this . altogether this is a somewhat decent beer that would pair up well with mexican food but the taste seems a bit too corny for my liking .,appearance,0.4,0
okay first off this beer is completely transparent . all it does is color the image opposite the glass yellow . as for the smell the head smelt skunky but after it faded which it did and quickly the nose was much more subdued . taste is that of a light lager but with a more substantial and slightly sweeter finish . mouthfeel is okay more tooth than a light lager but not by much . carbonation okay . drinkability is pretty easy i could see someone knocking back several of these . to close i quote my mother who said it was weak enough for me to drink . that is all .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . the beer pours a dark copper forming a inch tan head . light spots of lace on the glass . the aroma is completely dominated by the cocoa . while most will hate this i love it . . not at all complex but very delicious aroma . the taste is very much the same . roasted malts up front and then completely overtaken by the cocoa flavor . once again probably hated by sophisticated beer drinkers with the exception of me . smooth medium mouthfeel . a highly drinkable beer . overall i loved this beer . i just think that this beer is set apart from the other seasonal ales based on its flavor . imo the flavor of cocoa and the season thats its released just brings up memories of hot cocoa during christmas time . just a good beer to drink and sit back remembering christmas of old . highly recommended . . .,appearance,0.6,1
ml . oz . bottle . split with a buddy . appearance nice dark brown but again the snow globe of floaties that this brewery is known for . not much of a head and minimal lacing . smell sweet and interesting some malt and some spice . taste very good with a nutty sweetness unique some malt very crisp beer . not very deep or complex but still flavorful . a very unique profile for this breweries yeast strain both unique and very good . mouth feel well carbonated the sediment definitely can pile up near the end . drinkability great flavorful beer . could easily down a few . ok same old story yet another very good beer from abbaye des rocs you just need to get past the floaties as usual .,appearance,0.6,1
re rate as i work my way through this sixer i realize this is the worst schells beer i have ever had . .they should be embarrased to bottle this . i d drink meister brau before this . seriously . .tastes like blood . metallic . highly unenjoyable . forget the fact they did n t have a big enough sack to try something big .what they did try fails miserably.this is one of the few beers i highly suggest not even trying . i feel shitty i wasted money on a six pack . they ve got too many other solid beers i should have bought.this beer looks good . that s it.seriously . stare and look at the fucker and you ll be as giddy as a son of a bitch but just do n t put it to your lips .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into a straight pint glass . app dark toffee brown clear as a bell . one finger tan white head that persists to the end . nicely clinging lace . smell toffee caramel and a faint diacetyl whiff which does n t come across as being out of place here . taste strong crystal malt and buttery toffee . distinct alcohol note with a faintly perfumed aftertaste . mouthfeel moderate carbonation but not enough to cut the richness of the beer . drinkability very rich . tasty but not enough to make me reach for another .,appearance,0.4,0
had a sampling of this at catskellar at a tasting hosted brandon from cavalier . poured slightly heady with a very cloudly light brown color . the smell is not good at all . liquor with yeast . reading other reviews that claim to get oak flavors i m getting nothing like that . the closest example i have of this is when i tried to drink a room temperature brooklyn monster ale . has way more of an alcohol taste than i prefer likely as a result of the sake casks . all i have to say is that for most beers tasting of rice and liquor is n t a ringing endorsement . i ll take a scotch or bourbon aged beer anyday . sake casks are a mistake .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a tumbler glass . appearance clear brown . looks like a marzen should . smell smells a little skunky . ca n t smell much else . taste strong skunky flavor . took a while to get beyond the skunky flavor . eventually got some bitter hops and caramel flavor . very delicious once i got past the skunk flavor . i think spaten might want to consider using brown bottles . apparently spaten turns a little bad in the time it takes to get it to america .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle from gford in ss a very cloudy straw yellow . bigtime gusher even when opened pretty darn cold s smell is much better . nice noble hop aroma with some fruitiness from the yeast . t crisp refreshing follows closely to the nose with pears and a little bit of hops . little bit of an odd aftertaste though . m highly carbonated and very light . nothing special on the mouthfeel . d great lawnmower beer . i could see drinking this on a hot summer day . goes down easy .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear orange color with a big head that lasts quite a while . some thick lacing paints the glass . smell fruit sweetness and a bit of citrus tones are very soft and hard to detect . taste caramel green grapes bit of orange and some hints of honey make up a slightly sweeter beer . bitterness is very soft . mouthfeel lightly crisp to start smooth at the finish . almost clean aftertaste . medium bodied beer . drinkability easy to quaff this one down . different flavor profile is interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
pint oz bottle eyes pours a straw to yellow pretty average looking not much head nothing too exciting looking at it nose grapefruit ginger ale with a citrus twinge more towards the tart variety. lemon ices hops mmmm almost smells like a sparkling soft drink . drool . taste like a light american pale ale with an exceptional tart finish with a gentle hop bite . it is reminiscent of the alpha king but not nearly as overpowering. dare i say i prefer this . damn i still cant get over the gorgeous smell of this one . it s light with just enough body to carry it the carbonation is perfectly balanced to enjoy the bubbles and the flavor without detracting from either each sip ends with a sprinkle of lemony flavor . verdict i usuaully shy away from wheat beers i just personally dont like them too much but damn me in the pants if i am not buying this stuff this summer . light enough to pass off on novices to lure them to the dark side but yet definitely interesting enough to keep the beer snob sated . this is one damn fine brew .,appearance,0.6,1
a nearly black brown long lasting tan head . s massive chocolate . no room for anything else . t bitter chocolate dominates . the roasted malt in the background is sharp but in small quantity . m lighter and more watery than i would prefer from a stout . d chocolate bomb too one dimensional to have more than one of for me .,appearance,0.9,1
a hard to imagine that its really beer . beautiiful dark berry colored but the head and its pinkish hue is the best part . s rasberries lots of them . yeast and a bit of mustiness cut through as well . t just an onslaught of tart rasberries and refreshing fruit juice character . reminds me of a nice chunky fruit jam in liquid form . m sour and puckering at times champagne like dryness at the end but overall coats the mouth nicely . d as good as it is i ca n t imagine drinking more than one at a sitting . just a glass for dessert would be ideal .,appearance,1.0,1
the pour was a dark reddish mahogany bordering on black with a two finger creamy head that quickly dissapated and left a slight amount of lace on the glass throughout the drink . the smell was very malty sweet up front with a hint of coffee and vanilla thrown in the mix . the drink was very sweet up front with sweet coffee and vanilla a quick flash of hops in the middle and a lingering sweetness at the end . almost candy like in the finish . i was quite taken with this beer easy to drink and enjoy . i think i ll have another . would be a great after dinner drink or while watching the game .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a cloudy amber topped with a two finger foamy tan head . a little too dark and too cloudy for the style unless those are hop particles clouding it up but as long as it tastes good i can look past it . candyish tangerine on the aroma amarillo . summit . not over the top not a west coast ipa more of a traditional craft ipa from the early days . with more modern hops . perfumy when i draw deep . similar in the taste but the taste is more robust than the aroma same citrus tangerine candyish aftertaste . this is more like a modern craft ipa . bitterness however is n t over the top . medium bodied i could n t tell this was . before i looked it up to enter a review . good drinkability . i think this would really come alive on draft . good choice for a local bar to have on tap . it s a sort of modern sort of traditional take on the craft american ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into an oversized wine glass producing a good two fingers worth of tan head with lots of lacing and looked mahogany in color . peculiar smell to it almost like green olives . tasted a little sour up front with hints of green olives and finished with a dry and bitter taste in the mouth . i thought this was a lot better than their milk stout but still a little too funky for me . i do n t think i would try this one again .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle shared by jammalamma poured into a dogfish signature glass . the cork pops without a sound . the pour yields no head at all there is a murky amber layer on top of a brown black head that lets a little light through around the edges . the smell is molasses vanilla brandy booze dark fruits and sweet caramel . the nose is by far the best part of this beer . the taste follows the smell nicely vanilla molasses and brandy with more oak characteristics that mellow it out . the alcohol is n t as present in the taste as the smell . the mouthfeel is incredibly thin and there is no carbonation at all in this beer . if this were carbonated it would be better than the bourbon version the flavors are more balanced and the scent is awesome but the drinkability is awful like a thin cough syrup .,appearance,0.4,0
the cheeky ale pours out a beautiful reddish and slighly brown amber with a tan head . nice lacing . smell . to me it has some characteristics of a lager . there are some nice light fruit aromas with some malt characteristics . honestly i m not impressed . taste . again i get an interesting lager characteristic . some good fruit flavors come out some apple and maraschino cherries but without the sweetness to it . and it seems to finish a little tart even . not bad but i still am not impressed . mouthfeel . body is moderate nice carbonation . mouthfeel is a little astringent . overall . certainly not a bad beer but i dont see anything great about it . i enjoyed it as a beer but i will pass in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
a pale yellow and cloudy . very sticky lacing going on here with a foamy head . s fresh cut hay piney hops and some lemon . this is what refreshing smells like t crisp . with a nice bitter hop bite . some lemon and grapefruit comeing through as this warms . m very carbonated and fizzy . balances bitterness with sweetness well . o i was looking for just a good drinkable beer tonight and this fit the bill and delivered . this will be awesome on a hot spring summer day .,appearance,0.6,1
right now a glacier fresh beer sounds like it would hit the spot . whether this actually is good or not is another story . . ounce bottle on to the beer a pale shade of brilliant yellow if that makes any sense . the creamy white head on top holds up pretty well and surprisingly throws up lots of good lace . the aroma has some cooked cereals and some sulfur . it could be worse . off flavors are minimal but so in the flavor in general . light doeses of simple esters and dried grass lead the charge of this western canadian beer . also there s a trace of cereals which linger in the aftertaste . the carbonation level is medium high and has a refreshing character . quite clean overall . on the bland side of flavor and also lacking nasty off flavors so commonly found in macro lager . this would be good to quench any thoughless thirst that is n t much of a compliment but better that than nothing .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep beautiful red transparent body with a tight small head . s very light aroma . t no sweetness at all bitterness at the front finish with hollow biscuity malt . m very light body with healthy carbonation . a tad carbonic . d not very well put together .,appearance,0.9,1
a hazy amber nice small white foamy head . s that delicious citrusy hoppy smell that hop heads crave . like a bitter flower and grapefruit rind . t not super hoppy but very well hopped and balanced . the hops are there from start to finish and are there enough to appease ipa drinkers but it will not destroy the pallet . i find the malts come out in the after taste and kind of rest on your tongue . m very good mouth feel full bodied for an ipa and leaves a nice feeling during the after taste . summary love it great session beer for hop heads . very glad i bought a whole case and this beer will stand up as far as quality goes to any dfh minuet or stone ipa . get it and drink it .,appearance,0.6,1
i m unsure why but i like the bottles of st. peter s . reminds me of a medical flask . pours out coppery with no head to speak of . their are a few bubbles but no real foam . it actually looked a bit like the bubbles you get from soapy water . not impressed . bit of an earthy mineral scent withs some floral and citrus . nothing really remarkable . toasty flavour with a bit of earthy bitterness . mouthfeel is a bit thin . a rather plain bitter . nothing necessarily wrong but their is no factor that would make me come back for another .,appearance,0.4,0
i drank some roxy rolles in a winter mix pack from magic hat . needless to say i was n t impressed . the flavor is way too overwhelming and forces you to take your time drinking it . certainly not a easily drinkable beer . i kept having to switch in between with the other beers in the pack . not sure what yeast they used but it was way too dry and had way too much body . try it once and then leave it .,appearance,0.9,1
not a good beer at all . not even in the top light beers imo clear as water and really does n t have a taste . the last time i remember drinking a few of these i had a massive headache the next day . steer clear . . i think the masses flock to this mainly thanks to clever marketing more than anything .,appearance,0.2,0
looked great on the pour . hazy apricot with a thin wispy head . had to sniff . and sniff . .and sniff . .and finally realized the aromtics just were n t there . it has some citrus and orange going on but not much . the taste was pretty unexceptional . not bad it just did n t really come on with any strong discernable falvors . the mouthfeel did n t help the lack of taste either.this beer just sort of exists .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz . glass bottle into a pint glass . a golden amber with a thin off white head that dissipates quickly . s sweet malt honey and saffron . some citrus but not hoppy citrus oranges perhaps . white grapes . t grapes and honey with a bready aftertaste . somewhat similar to the fake mead sold at renaissance festivals which is usually just honeyed white wine . m thin bodied and sticky warming the throat as it goes down . d a truly unique brew this is definitely worth trying though i ca n t entirely recommend it . it s also just a bit too strange to drink more than one in a session .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out great an excellent pitch black with a nice tan head and good lacing . it has almost no smell to talk of though beyond a sweet malty tease . the same goes for the flavor . it s slightly sweet but has almost no hints of anything . not chocolate not coffee no burnt grains not much there . it does go down smoothly but it s not anything i d try again especially for how much i paid for this single and knowing what the six packs cost .,appearance,0.9,1
pretty well on track with many of the other belgians i have had . nothing astounding about the smell or mouthfeel . as far as taste there is a nice crispness to it . obviously its carefully produced with natural ingredients from the taste and it looks great . also a great bonus is that it is produced and sold to help fund a monestary . .nice to know the some of the money is going to a good cause .,appearance,0.9,1
this stuff is pretty nasty just as a warning . ironically it was in the grocery section under the great american microbreweries sign for about so i figured why not try it . i did n t bother pouring it out of the oz . can but i can bet the appearance was pale clear straw with carbonated bubbles . it tastes about the same as every other malt liquor corn up front with a carbonated fizzy mouthfeel and an in your face alcohol flavor that increases as the brew warms to room temp . definitely drink this one ice cold . leaves a distinct hoppy bitter aftertaste that stinks of the corn used in the brewing process . at abv it does what it was made for to get you buzzed but that s about all it s good for . should be a college frat party staple,appearance,0.2,0
rusty deep brown . thin big bubbled tan head recedes quickly and leaves negligable lace . tasty aroma oak leather cherries a touch of sour funk lends a red wine vinegar character . soured milled oak aroma . tastier still caramel hay and a bit of bretty funk . tart apples sour cherries . more sweet pungent oakiness . beneath all this lurks a slightly sweet bready character . mildly phenolic medicinal bitterness . dry slightly acidic finish . light and bubbly mouthfeel . quite dry but not achingly so . overeall nearly spritzy . lovely drinkable beer . acid is kept in check even comes across as quite well balanced . very refreshing . alcohol is transparent not noticed at all in this sample .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle dated . . . i did n t notice when i purchased it but this is one old dunkel . served cold poured into a pint glass it has a great amber red color with excellent clarity . the creamy head sticks around a good long time but slowly settles leaving a sheet of lacing on the glass . aroma is sweet and malty with bready yeast and orchard fruits . flavor is rich and spicy with a strong malt backbone to support the lightly roasty and bitter flavors . the caramel and toasted nuts are a nice compliment to the beer . mouthfeel is medium light in body with moderate carbonation . very well balanced from start to finish . sweet up front with a bitter spicy finish . overall this is better than expected . i do n t know if the age helped or hurt this beer but it s still pretty solid even after almost years .,appearance,1.0,1
comes out of the tap a clear pale yellow with a typical white head not inspiring . fortunately this is its weakest point . aroma is crisp malty and just a little fruity . flavor is even better malty with hints of fruit and hop bitterness . texture is lively and fizzy . nothing to write home about but definitely worth a try .,appearance,0.4,0
black ebony no highlights of anything plenty of rocky tan colored head . looks just like a stout should look . chunks of foamy lacing . aroma of chocolate malt is subtle not in your face huge like an ris . also cascade hops are present in the aroma . taste is coffee like with a bitter cascade finish . mouthfeel is moderate with plenty of carbonation . i like drinking this beer . it is very nicely balanced and one worth having on hand . a stout for fans of subtlety and complexity .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very hazy orange amber with a massive pillowy long lasting head and great lacing . expressive high toned fruity nose with grape and crabapple character along with some herbaceousness . more restrained flavors that lean to the dry side of the spectrum particularly for a belgian . quite complex with notes of tarragon guava and exotic spices . mouthfeel is fairly unimpressive . the only weak point of this brew . finishes moderately long and dry . an interesting distinctive ale that manages to be both incredibly complex and impressively balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a one finger yellow tan head over a cloudy light gold liquid . smells wonderful . dark citrusy hops with mild underlying sweet . pine is evident but the hops are mostly grapefruit orange and tangerine . darker heavier citrus . i d say amarillo and centennial hops . tastes smooth and nice . malt sweet is prominent as is hop flavor but hop bitter falls short of my expectation for a dipa . perhaps i just have spring in my veins but the hops come across with a bit of pils kinda zing . creamy smooth malt is not overly wet but pleasing . hop flavor is robust and clean . some pine but not in the tannin astringent way . more pine than citrus but noticable tangerine and grapfruit pith . woody dry hops clean the end with a slightly grassy co ho edge . this beer is quite drinkable the glass is already half gone already . yeah this beer is mostly hops but i get some drying character i find typical of toasted grains . like bread crust . as much as i ve talked about the hops malt sweet is present and hangs around in the aftertaste fighting the co ho that tries to spoil the situation . interesting balance . i love the conflict . mouthfeel is thick . carbonation is md strong but plays well with the thick malty body . really nice lacing on the inside of the glass . i had a glass of this on tap at the brewery and it was very much like this from a bottle . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a chimay chalice at cellar temperature . ml bottle best before end . appearance holy boring . this beer pours a clear reddish gold with thousands of tiny particles in suspension . a mighty weighty appearance yet the quarter inch initial head recedes to nothing after a minute . absolutely zero lacing or residual head save for the thinnest of rims . smell a whiff of alcohol and some dark fruit but to a much lesser degree than i would have expected from a quad . a heavy sweet malt character comes along as the beer opens . taste ughhh . a wicked totally agressive and out of balance assault of fusel alcohol complete with the burn in the finish . mouth afire the complexities of the malt fruit and hops are nowhere to be found . buried in the floodwaters of gasoline . this is like doing shots of hard liquor but rolling it in the mouth for maximum torturous displeasure . desperate now i swirl in all sediment from the bottom of the bottle . . a little better now but not by much . this is in my opinion undrinkable . mouthfeel drinkability the texture is fine with its foamy microscopic bubbliness . but once the flavor and swallow occurs it s painful . my burps even hurt . what a huge letdown . i was really looking forward to this tasting . i think they re lying . this beer must be something like . my stomach lining hurts .,appearance,0.4,0
starts with a loud pop when the cork is pulled . a very nice hazy orange color with a huge off white head that subsides slowly and leaves lots of nice lace . the aroma is fruity orange apple banana honeydew melon with hints of cloves and herbal hops . the taste goes along with the aroma slightly dry spicy but smooth . medium bodied with a nice mouthfeel and plenty of carbonation . alcohol is not really noticeable until afterward easy to drink . went well with shrimp scampi and should work well with most foods . a good buy .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a pitch black color with a finger and a half tan head . s smells of chocolate and dark chocolate with some roasted coffee notes . t heavy roasted bitter coffee notes with some charred oak and a bit of bourbon on the finish . m pretty creamy with low carbonation and a very bitter drying finish . d the coffee on this one is really overwhelmingly roasted and i ca n t really taste much else on this one .,appearance,1.0,1
great session ipa . pours a big frothy off white head atop a deep amber body . whispy lace all over the bottle . lots of yeast flakes . nose is full of spicy floral and lightly citric hop . caramel malt aromas are there too and increase with warmth . really great malt character slightly roasted caramel malt with a dry graininess that plays well of the spicy hops . intensly bitter finish with ample alcohol warming . abv . tamer than many but executed well . medium bodied and smooth this is a solid pick for a session brew . one of the better mild american ipa s around .,appearance,1.0,1
edit original score was . appearance big beautiful offwhite head with good retention . foggy light amber brown body . smell fishy . possibly a bad bottle . i do n t know what to expect . taste sour and dry . reminds me of a gueuze . mouthfeel okay on its own but when combined with the taste just makes it a bit icky . overall my least favorite trappist so far . i suspect i may have gotten a bad bottle so i ll have to give it a retry in the future . edit as promised i gave this beer a second chance about half a year after the first review . bottle was stamped and i m assuming those are the born on and drink by dates respectively . the second time the beer was even worse i scored it . the horrific fish and soy sauce characters once again return . perhaps it s just the texas distributor that s at fault . i ll try again in a different state . one last shot .,appearance,0.8,1
pours to a thin white head and clear darkish gold color . aroma is of sweet apricots and grainy wheat and barley malts . the flavor starts out with a dryish shot of apricot flavors than fades out to leave a clean filtered flavor of a good wheat beer . mouthfeel features a light body and moderate co . this is not as gassy as the typical u.s. bottle conditioned wheat ale . very enjoyable and easy to drink . good for the hot summer .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out a beautiful and dark midnight black color with a cascading and creamy rich head of tan foam . sweet malt and roasted nuts dominate the aroma . the taste is light and rich with a dry and roasted bitterness . the body seems a bit watery but matches well with the rest of the beer and makes this highly drinkable . a very nice dry stout .,appearance,1.0,1
dessert first anyone . this beer will always remind me of summer . always good for a few glasses on a hot summer day in lake havasu this beer is explosive with a strong berry scent and flavor . we ordered this on tap from the bar but later took a growler to go and had close to exact results throughout the weekend . beer poured a light to medium brown nut color with a creamy white head . this beer can be smelled almost as it is being brought to you but not in an overpowering way . the smell is calming and just sucks you in with relaxing tones of blue and red berries . first taste had me wondering why i was n t doing more chewing than drinking with this beers unique flavors that almost seem like a bowl of berries topped with cream . the flavors are nice and mellow at first but can sit quite heavily on the stomach and would suggest the beer as a nightcap or with a gap between drinking more or anything else . enjoyed at barley brothers brewery and restaurant in lake havasu city az .,appearance,0.6,1
this is the only barley wine i have every tried and chances are it will be the last . some people love this stuff not me not my taste buds . it is a good novelty item with a good story behind the name but . just not up mmy alley . the bottle and art work are great . i would suggest only trying this as a novelty or if you really love the taste of barley,appearance,1.0,1
lost coast is one of my favorite breweries but i was not impressed with this one . after pour very thin tan quickly diminishing fizzy head . zero lacing . color was very dark brown almost black . smell sweet molasses sort of licorice with a slight hint of coffee . mouthfeel was not very impressive pretty thin and watery . very light hint of malts slightly toasted hint of coffee . all in all very light body thin texture with flat carbonation . pretty disappointed in lost coast s oatmeal stout sorry guys .,appearance,0.4,0
light hazy orange with less than a finger of white head that immediately dies . this was with a hard pour as well . banana bubblegum and clove over some doughy malts . good banana flavor with a bit of clove . nice tartness . some doughy malt as well . needs a lot more carbonation feels thicker than it is due to the lack . at least they got the yeast flavors right .,appearance,0.3,0
clean crisp drinkable and yes . sessionable a looks like a macro . golden brown with a weak head a a few carbonation streams . s smell is surprising . i was expecting a macro but got an all malt . no adjunct and a nice sweet grainy smell with a pinch of fresh hops t taste is like the smell but the sweet grainy malts dominate and carry the flavor from start to finish . m feel is very nice . crisp like a lager but viscous like an ale . great d drinks like pure clean beer . no bells no whistles just beer .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a tulip glass from a pint . oz bottle . nice looking bottle with green wax coming down the neck . a pours a gorgeous bright and translucent dark copper color with some nice golden and slight amber hints . there is a nice ecru dense head with some bigger bubbles on the top . very good retention . almost perfect looking beer . s amazing grassy and piney hop backbone . nice hop resin that is n t too strong but lets you know its there to stay . nice flowery hops are well balanced with a great grainy and earthy malt tone . great smelling ipa . nice and balanced with aromas shining on their own merit but working well together . t m starts off with a nice bready malt character that quickly is overtaken by great hop resin . the two dominant flavors work together so well that its and explosion of flavor in my palette . nice grassy and flowery hop hints with some great fresh baked bread undertones as well as some nice earthy tones from the malt . there are very little frills to this beer just straight up delicious hop pine flavor working with delicious malt flavor . nice pale malt flavors can be felt throughout . it finishes dry with a great hop bitterness and some slight citric notes . smooth and crisp at the same time with great clean flavors and a nice medium body . very well crafted beer . d drinkability is high because of the lower abv and the fact that the flavors are presented so well . imo this is a real gem from sn .,appearance,1.0,1
from the nitro can started as a full glass of thick creamy foam . slowly the foam turned over from bottom to top revealing a deep yellow beer with a steady half inch foamy white cap . after that everything went down hill . grassy aromas with stale biscuit . despite the dramatic pour there was no carbonation to speak of . light stale malty flavors with a very light hint of pear and a stale bread aftertaste .,appearance,1.0,1
somewhat cloudy yellow orange with a small white head . big hop aroma that complements the big hop taste a taste that is oddly sweet cutting the bitterness without diminishing the hops . the mouthfeel is thick but not so much that it cuts down on the drinkability . a very good ipa that could be enjoyed in quantity .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours hazy yellow with minimal white head . hardly any carbonation bubbles . coriander and orange dominate the aroma along with some wheat and some peppercorn . taste is sweet malt with citrus and spice from the coriander . medium bodied with with an oily texture . finish is a bit spicy and somewhat bitter . a very nice witbier .,appearance,0.4,0
enjoyed in a pint glass a moderate pour yields finger of thick dark brown head that sticks around . opaque black liquid that s a stout alright s chocolate sweet oats toasted peat wood . t chocolate coffee a slight bit bittersweet cocoa smoked malt alcohol i d like less . it all comes together and plays off each other well . m smooth and slightly bitter . some heat from alcohol alight astringent feel . d tasty but strong at . does n t seem like it s that strong though so positive points for that .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a three finger white head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . nice deep crystal clear amber color . light medium carbonation and light bodied . nose is light hops . flavor is light caramel and hops . dry light hop finish . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,0.9,1
i ll be brief on this one because this is an experience that will be very different from person to person and the bottle temp is as important as its age in evaluating this beer . if you like big beer this is the circus fat lady of big drink it slow and share it with a friend . also this is a good beer to lay down and enjoy aged . malt malt malt . .,appearance,0.6,1
appearence nearly opaque brown with tinges of ruby . rocky rather tannish head . aroma bread crust . orange zest . the slight charcoaly whif of black malt . hints of coffee . taste mouthfeel very bready with a nice accompanying sweetness and full body that make this beer seem substantial . finish is rather roasty with a touch of earthy hop taste but just a touch . leaves a slightly bitter palate but in a way that makes you want another sip . drinkability i wish i d found this or months ago . it s a great beer for sipping along to a movie on a cold winter night . in the spring . we ll see .,appearance,0.6,1
wow so good almost too much . thick snowy head on top of pale amber gold body . citrus nose with some spice . the malt hits hard but at first but not too hard there s a nice bourbon like quality here . then lots of wild yeasty goodness plus coriander maybe fennel and fruit fruit fruit . gets muskier as it warms up in your hands . this one is a beauty to look at a joy to imbibe . my only complaint in particular is that the carbonation is a wee bit heavy watch those bubbles that just keep on comin up from the bottom of the glass . a bit stiller and it would be a practically perfect slow sipper .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer at the brew pub and was not impressed . i have had alot of different infused beer but this one is by far the worst . i could only take a sip and left it on the table to that everytime a new friend showed up that had to take a sip as a joke . no one at the table of six enjoyed this brew . i have heard of people that like but i am not one of them .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a dark copper with some orange amber highlights with a full khaki head . sweet caramel malt in the nose with some bright hop fruitiness and pine . apricot pineapple mango and earthy hops are most noticeable . the caramel sweet transfers from the nose and into the flavor with bready malt upfront which then transforms to a moderately piney and floral hop that fades into a bitter and lasting dry finish . nice bitter hop and sweet malt flavors gives a nice even balance and makes for a tasty ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
a a nice beautiful dark amber brown with decent sized creamy head that leaves noticeable but faint lacing . nice very nice . s malt sweetness does hit but then nice floral citrus hops soon dominate the nose . upon first first drink i notice the medium body of caramel toffee and lots of malt sweetness . but no hops . . . . . . no hop bite i could detect . very disappointing . very pleasant to drink without being too sweet but this is supposed to be a double imperial ipa so wth . . very drinkable at this is a rather good beer but i have to minus some points on this because of the lack of hop bite . if they had labeled it as a barley wine or maybe strong ale black ipa i would rate it higher . very good it s just not a real american ipa much less a double imperial .,appearance,1.0,1
a beautiful . three fingers worth of foamy mocha colored head . the color is bordering on dirty motor oil black . lots of lacing here . classic ris apperance . s chocolate cookie dough snickers faint smoke in there after a few heavy whiffs . t roasted to the extreme bordering on almost burnt toast like malts . charcoal black coffee and unsweetened chocolate dominate . i would have preferred more sweetness or hints of fruit . m definitely a sipper here . i did n t find much hotness despite the high abv . o this would be the perfect cold weather beer . i ll buy another to cellar til winter time .,appearance,1.0,1
why budweiser sells the way it does should be the eighth wonder of the world . extremely over marketed this is truly a bad beer when one considers the countless other brews in this world of ours . appearance is typical for a main stream american beer . a weak head with weak lace bud is literally urine yellow . the smell is again typical for a main streamer . the taste is weak and dull . i saw where someone else called bud alcoholic water and must say that is indeed an accurate description . not a terrible lot happening with mouthfeel either . feels like you ve got a mouth full of highly carbonated over rated sub standard beer . wait a minute . you do . finish leaves a bit of an after taste you ll be burping up for hours to come . a lot of folks like this stuff why remains a mystery .,appearance,0.3,0
first off let me say wow defiantly one of the best magic hat brews on the market found in the joe s garage spring variety pack it pours a smooth carbonated light yellow with a hint of a haze that you would find in a wizen smooth on the pallet strong hint of hops on inhale but not to much a very suddle beer that you could drink alot of and not realize it i throughly enjoyed ever aspect,appearance,0.6,1
i look forward to this every year as soon as it was in my local store i pounced on it . this year seemed a big change from past years when this brew was like a christmas tree stuffed in a bottle . poured beautiful dark color . aroma huh . kind of a plum bubble gum smell . where s the pine tree . taste up front was pretty tart and then kicked in a somewhat roasted malty finish . pretty good but not what i expected from past years .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured from a bomber into a satan glass . golden orange color almost transparent and practically no head . s amazing floral aroma . lots of citrus grapefruit mostly and little honey . t clean taste at first i can taste grapefruit lots of bitter hops in the finish . it ambushes the taste buds because there is nothing suggesting the impending hops assault except the obvious that it is a hair of the dog double ipa . m surprisingly soft but not creamy at first . low carbonation . d this ipa really surprised me in the best way . the way that the hops sneaked up and the soft mouthfeel unexpected but they worked out well . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a beautifully brown color with an uber thick bubbly head that dissipates very slowly leaving excellent lacing on the glass . smell is big and malty with a big wood aroma . some caramel and vanilla notes as well . wow this beer is hot . it does weigh in at abv but there was very little alcohol in the smell . the heat really kills everything else going on here although there is a ton of wood flavors that come through in the finish . malts are slightly detectable maybe some spice too but this beer is all booze . mouthfeel is rich and carbonated . i am kind of surprised at the high carbonation seeing as it was aged wooden vessels . very strange and not very pleasant . drinkability is pretty bad this beer is so hot all you taste is the burn of alcohol . i appreciate what they were trying to do here but this reminds me more of liquor than beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i originally sampled this on december at pizza port carlsbad strong ale festival . i am writing this review from my notes . this golden colored brew with a quickly disappearing head is not for the feint hat heart . it has a huge citrus hoppy nose and flavor . the mouthfeel is great . this is not a session beer but a sipping beer .,appearance,0.6,1
another in the south hampton megatasting . this one courtesy of beerloca via alex . a dirty golden color with a big head that left behind some spots and stick . s reminds me a bit of orval . sweet with a bit of citrus also smells a little briny which was unpleasant . healthy dose of yeast on the end of the nose . t taste is primarily brett presented in a very belgian like manner . nice funk and some balancing hop characteristic primarily citrus with a bit of lemon peel thrown in for good measure . not bad . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation . o this is not bad although it is not a standout . belgian ipa is a style for me that can go wrong quite easily but this was pretty good .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured a medium amber color ale with super big foamy head with great retention and good lacing . aroma consists of sweet malt with some typical belgian dry yeast . taste of sweet malt with a dry belgian yeast finish with no hops or spice really discernable . body is quite filtrated with no alcohol being detectable . a bit weak in the flavour profile to make this really worthwhile but interesting nonetheless .,appearance,0.9,1
hazy orange gold color . aromas of sweet sprouting grain . a little nuttiness from a bitter hop infusion appears on the outside . big creamy and very dry with driving fine bubbles . alcohol sweetness is at the center of a complex of toasted nut dried apple and dried apricot flavors . this beer seems to be a little top heavy big broad alcohol driven size and weight without much flavor detail to complement it . extremely drinkable though for such a heady brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from dated can may th into a nonic pint glass . stupidly creamy off white tan head . i mean stupidly it looks like cream is coming out and the consistency is unreal . that large head settles and gives some clump but not lacing . it sits on a nice orange amber body that is slightly cloudy somewhat see through . no rising carbonation from the bottom . this beer looks like hot sex . bouquet is basic and solid but almost a one trick pony . simple orange fruit and airy hop feel . some spice but no sense of anything else even not even malt . somewhat piny . hop orange citrus comes through in the taste but there is also a distinct taste and sense of brown bread almost dark bread crust . body though is a bit thin and watery which is a little disappointing . piny dryness in the palate after swallowing and a hardly hint of sugar . well glad i tried it but it s certainly not my favorite american ipa but can do no problem .,appearance,1.0,1
looks a bit odd in an arrogant bastard glass . other than that pale clear light carbonation and a steady white cm frothy head . aroma has some sort of twang . funky hops maybe . slight skunk is the technical term i think . very light hop malt contribution to the taste . label states all malt but its lost as far as i can tell . knowing coopers other beers this could have been so much better . instead of producing something with some flavor and character they ended up with a mediocre flavorless beer . seems like they took the macro approach to light lager . disappointing .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation oz . brown bottle there s a spot for a bottling number on the back label but it s blank poured into a pilsner glass . appearance pours a crystal clear golden yellow lots of carbonation bubbles rising inside . the head formed about fingers thick and faded slowly . aroma grainy malts and some floral hops . taste grainy malts with a light floral hoppiness in the background . the finish was dry grains with the hops remaining in the background but lingering nicely . mouthfeel crisp and refreshing . light to medium bodied smooth and creamy but a little watery at the end . the carbonation balanced well . overall tastes good on a hot summer day but nothing spectacular . probably a good one to bring to a party as it looks similar to the macros but tastes much better . in that regard it has potential to be a good gateway beer .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance very pale yellow . no foam or lacing but definitely a lot of active carbonation . looks a bit like sprite . smell nothing awful here to be honest . smells pretty neutral with the exception of some faint metal . it s just ok. taste mouthfeel kind of a stale sour grain taste . definitely a dry beer . mouthfeel is actually kind of rough and first but gets smooth as you drink . pretty sure this is because it flattens pretty quick . drinkability the odd mouthfeel makes this one tough . overall find a better light lager .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle poured into a tulip . bottle generously provided as an extra courtesy of crosamich thanks adam . batch b bb a the cap releases with a huge pop surprising me with its forcefulness . midnight black with no highlights . even a careful pour yields a huge amount of foam making me pour the rest very slowly down the slide of the glass . the end result is a beautiful big head with excellent retention and porousness that reminds me of a sponge . silky smooth yet cavernous . lacing is great as well with a coating that almost encapsulates the entire glass . s my first smell has me reeling a bit . this beer looks like an absolute monster with its pitch black body and dark mocha colored head . i am expecting something really sweet chocolatey malty with a bit of belgian influence maybe some sugar or darker fruits . what i get however is a light barnyard funk . slight cherries but mainly sour grassy almost a slight gueuze quality to it . i can get a little bit of chocolate but for the most part the sourness overwhelms . the hyperactive head and the smell looks like two strikes towards infection . t the taste is much of the same as the nose . this beer does n t quite resemble a stout in any way besides the silky mouthfeel from the creamy head and the moderate carbonation. after reading other reviews failing to mention any sourness i m not sure how to classify this . the sourness definitely takes the main stage for this beer . the front end does have a bit of a lasting cocoa taste that combines nicely with the sour cherries . finish has a noticeable alcohol bite to it . m mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with moderate carbonation . the sourness conflicts with this a bit as it prickles the palate while the rest of the stout tries to coat it . interesting . d drinkability is moderate . if this is an infection i can imagine the base beer being much better but if not i would like to see the sour be toned down a bit . as is i find it hard to distinguish any meaningful stout characteristics from this beer and it feels like an awkward feeling velvety gueuze with a chocolate overtone that is n t very appealing .,appearance,0.9,1
had this in march . shared with bieristgut in florida . poured black with a brown head . aroma wow dark fruits come out first than a big hit of chocolate and caramel alcohol some vanilla coffee malts . flavor another wow the caramel and malts come out than the alcohol dark cherries plums almost port like . good beer,appearance,1.0,1
fizzy yellow skunky hops . no head retention . some lace on the glass . very little hop character even less malt . i guess you could say it s balanced . there is some bitterness though . possibly the coldest beer in the world colder than even coors light . apparently it was in a world beer cup though . does n t say if it won or not .,appearance,0.3,0
i only had this when i was actually on st. john . and it fits the bill perfectly . everything else offered was typical big bullshit . is this what you will pair with coq au vain . no . of course not . for a local beach brew in the vi it tastes great and is refreshing as hell . i wish nothing more than i could live there and drink this all the time . i have no problem with the other reviews other than they seem to be to provencial . its the vi . come on . find me a better summer beach beer . seriously . if you have a better idea please pm me .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at telluride bottleworks on the recommendation of one of the staff . i was skeptical about the orange stout combo but i like supporting experimental brews and i d never see this bottle again colorado release only so what the hey . poured into a snifter i got at my hotel s bar . dark brown with light tan head no real retention and the head quickly faded away . fine bubbles visible . in my opinion the nose was dominated by bourbon ca n t believe the other reviewers did n t mention this . sweet orange creeps in not really much in terms of roastiness . the palate is well balanced as the oak nicely offsets the sweet orange and roasted malt . smooth mouthfeel for a big sweet beer but it s still a bit of a sipper . definitely an experimental batch but a quite a good one . so far this is by far the best beer i ve had from ska though i still have a few more bottles to work through .,appearance,0.6,1
i am a home brewer with much respect for the folks at sam adams however i find this brew far too sweet to really enjoy . there is a decent blow of honey tone to this brew and remember this is a wheat brew so the honey hits you even harder and sweeter . its drinkable and enjoyable but i d go for a bottle and then move onto something more balanced and hoppy . not exactly the kind of beer i d crave on a hot summer day . but definitely not bad .,appearance,0.9,1
impressive head for a lager . it quickly dissapates though leaving a nice lacy ring . straw golden in color and slightly cloudy . raw corn aromas slight grassiness and a touch of lemon . refreshing and clean in the first sip . delicate flavor low malt and low hop with a lemony zest bit thrown in . this is thin beer the body is similar to water with a moderate amount of carbonation . this is an easily quaffable beer . it s a step up from lawn mower beers . if you go into the tasting thinking delicate you will likely enjoy this . if you are looking a big powerful lager this one will disappoint .,appearance,0.9,1
clear caramel color appearance with a little under fingers worth of white foamy head . it could be the change in temperatures are messing with my sinuses because i could n t smell much from this beer aside something a hint of something sugary sweet followed by the aroma of hops . tastes quite good you get hit first with a little sweetness followed by a a blast of bitter hops . not too hoppy but do n t drink with something light because it will just get overpowered .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a weizen glass . smallest . hefeweizen . head . ever . this just looks depressing . a very very transparent straw color crowned with wisps of head . the smell is a bit nicer bananas citrus coriander and just a bit of clove . the taste is that of a nice light hefeweizen . banana esters citrus coriander you know the drill . mirrors the nose . a bit weaker flavor wise than most in the style especially clove wise which i appreciate . pretty good . the mouthfeel is nice light and crisp . the drinkability is quite good . all said this is a pretty good hefe . nothing amazing but worth drinking for sure .,appearance,0.3,0
a in a word beautiful . a rocky off white rocky head sits atop a lovely ruby red body . one of the prettiest beers i ve had the pleasure of drinking . s sweet and hops . the citrus hops seem to dominate but there is a definite caramel malt sweetness underneath . t hop overload upfront that lingers on the back of the tongue as the caramel fruitiness comes through . m i like my barleywines to have some body so i was hoping that they d be able to give me something in the terms of their yeti . not as thick as i d like but definitely has something to it . you know you re drinking a barleywine . d fairly drinkable for the style but as it warms up the alcohol becomes more prevalent and cuts down the drinkability a bit for me .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle with a strange measure ml. . pours a a very pale golden colour almost no head and it does n t hold . smell . well i guess could spend the whole bottle trying to find one . light body almost no carbonation . palate is about nothing too water with some malt . drinkable . sure like water . i guess one can drink this in a hot weather but there s really nothing much to say .,appearance,0.3,0
ah my first example of the style . pours nicely for a two finger thick tan head and has a copper colored well filtered body . the aroma is really sweet . lots of caramel and a hint of floral hops . the tast is of fig some herbal notes and metallic hops . moderately carbonated and wetting to the palate . overall not bad and i look forward to trying more examples of this style .,appearance,1.0,1
again just sampling a friend s to get a review . it s actually not as bad as expected which is n t saying much . i ve seen worse . it s actually a little darker than the extra oddly enough and does n t look quite so watered down . unimpressive in every way though . smell is a little artificial sweetness with some corn . a bit of astringency in there as well . you can sort of tell this is a beer . there are some hops in there and a little graininess . otherwise flavors are skunk astringency and again corn . watery though to its credit it is a little crisp . mildly drinkable . it s not the worst i ve had honestly but i m not buying it just to have something . quality over quantity and this one is the latter .,appearance,0.3,0
serving oz bottle no freshness date f . appearance clear dark copper colored ale with persistent cream head . full carbonation . lots of lacing . the head never dissipated . smell spicy fig raisin fruit . i can make out malt and hop aromas . no odors . the aroma is present but not strong or seductive . good quality . taste well balanced malt sweet with hop and alcohol bitterness . fruit with phenol spice . no off flavors . the bitter twang is a tad stronger than i like but it does not bite me . nice clean bitter finish with no bite . mouthfeel medium body . persistent carbonation . smooth mouthfeel . not as silky or velvety as trappist rochefort but no real flaws here . drinkability the strength impacts the drinkability but it is well hidden in the flavor . this is an enjoyable sipper . notes the flavor and aroma of this ale are not my favorites of the belgian strong ales i have tried but i will never turn down an opportunity to drink it . chimay grand reserve is a reliable standard for quality .,appearance,1.0,1
. fresh dated . . pours nicely with a fair amount of carbonation building a nicely formed loose head that has some staying power . light copper coloring minimal passive carbonation after sitting a moment lots of lacing . aromatics are pleasant but this does not transfer to the tongue . soapy and bitter . i have wanted to get my hands on this for sometime and it did not deliver . there is nothing that makes me go wow . . no complexity nothing to savor nothing that entices the palate nothing that slakes the thirst . huge let down .,appearance,0.9,1
full orange hue not too head very little persistent and even not beautiful too see . the smell is cookie biscuit peach in syrup honey raisins something like resin . but overall alcohol . the taste is again raisins fruit in alcohol ripe pear and molasses . definitely sweet and exaggerated . ripe fruit and cane sugar . medium body . raisins in the aftertaste with passito and the same warm notes of the taste . well it is a difficult beer to judge sometimes oscillating from to .,appearance,0.4,0
drank from a pt . . fl . oz . bottle purchased at julio s liquors westboro ma what a gusher this one turned out to be . bubbly white froth spewed from the bottle for what seemed to be a few minutes . as for the beer itself it poured a super cloudy yellow ochre with a bright white bubbly and foamy one finger head that deposited chunky blocks of lacing along the glass . the head slowly faded to a thick swirling film . the aroma was very funky and lambic like . musty woody and oaky with some grassy hay like notes . slightly spicy . tart apple cider also came to mind . outstanding . the taste was quite different from the aroma . up front the beer was super spicy and herbal yet bright and crisp . very citric and slightly sour . malty and somewhat sweet in the center with some funky dank metallic notes . oaky and nutty . the finish was super spicy funky hoppy and dry with a distinct powdery yeastiness . the hoppiness seemed to intensify as the beer warmed . mouthfeel was very light almost watery and highly effervescent . the carbonation was so intense that it seemed to distract from the flavor profile . between the ultra light body and the barely noticeable abv this beer was highly drinkable and very refreshing . the only thing that hampered drinkability was the prickly carbonation . there seemed to be a very odd yet interesting interplay of flavors in this beer . one minute the beer was bright crisp and citrusy and the next it was deep spicy and herbal . it definitely kept me on my toes . i would highly recommend pairing this beer with a something as funky and complex as itself . a washed rind soft french cheese would make a perfect acompaniment .,appearance,1.0,1
a slightly cloudy with a honey golden color s balanced nose you get both the malt and fuggle hops t super hoppy you get all the fuggle hops right up front . really not much else there as far as taste . a little bit of sweetness at the end . m not impressive o for my personal taste i was not impressed by this beer . as a home brewer though i did enjoy the abundance and clarity of the fuggle hops in this brew . if i have a desire for fuggle ill come right to this one .,appearance,0.4,0
batch packaged a pours an opaque black with a tight dark brown head which leaves much lacing on the walls of the glass as it fades to a thin layer . s smells of rich roasted malts and coffee t tastes slightly smoky off the bat . lots of flavors going on here chocolate coffee caramel . also piney hops are detectable in the swallow and leave a bitter aftertaste . m this might be the creamiest beer i have tasted yet it almost feels as though i m drinking cool whip . leaves a sticky sweet coating in my mouth after each swallow . there is a slight warming character from the alcohol . d while i m really digging this beer it s just a little to thick and heavy for me to drink more than one in a sitting . it s definitely a sipper,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml . bottle bottle feb. . appearance without the sediment it pours a hazy dark gold body with lots of foam . the only problem is the short shelf life of the head as well as the lacking of any real lacing . smell a nice mix of spices banana citrus fruit and bread . quite heady and nice . taste very bready at first with a nice spice like presence around the edges . some brown sugar a nice yeast feel and more banana than citrus . as it warms earthy hops take the stage with a nice roughness and some orange . mouthfeel thick full like a meal without feeling heavy . slight bitterness is won over by the malt yet holds its own . overall a superb ale that could use some work on the appearance side of things . nice complex without overwhelming you . seek this out for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
bb . good poorout with lasting head and nice and clear golden beer . nose is lot less very papery sweetish oxidised and a far from fresh maltarome . taste is as the smell oxisidised maltiness sweetish empty and hardly any bitterness . empty watery and unfresh mouthfeel makes drinkability to undrinkable . one of my worst lager expiriences recently one to avoid .,appearance,0.7,1
i had this on tap at the brewpub . the serving notes two row pale malt chocolate caramel and roasted malts . boiled with kent golding hops fermented with english ale yeast . . og abv . served in a oz goblet darkly translucent but very close to opaque . dark dark brown color with reddish appearance at the edges thin tan head that disippates to nothing but the thinnest of rings around the glass . mainly roasted malts in the aroma with some sweet malts in the back . this tastes rich and roasty and there s a noticeable smoky note in the aftertaste . thicker body than i d expect from . og as big as that is . very nice match with the flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
next in line of the single hop series for me is palisade . this pours out the same deep orange color as the last one with the same solid fluffy head lacing etc . as appearance goes there is nothing left to improve upon . smell is once again very subtle very light . standard caramel malt smell with a thin layer of perfumey earth toned spice . it sort of smells like a single fragrant flower dipped in honey and rolled in allspice . its a lovely smell i was just hoping for an entire bouquet instead of a single flower you know what i mean . taste is gently spicy bitter at first the bitterness drops out for the mid sip and reveals the malt than comes back as floral bitter in the dry finish . again this is a very subtle and mild ipa . body is smooth and carbonated to just below fizzy .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured to a very bubbly head that disappeared before i put the can down . looked like a watered down version of tomato soup . s smelled of tomato juice salsa and spices or pepper . t tasted like s . you can fill in the blanks . had a hot after taste . also tasted like watered down tomato soup . m terrible i was afraid to swallow after it was in my mouth for fear of puking . to much carbonation . very watery . d are you kidding i threw the can and product away even though it was a cent deposit . i felt like i needed drano to get rid of the taste . do not waste your money . this shoudnt even be on this web sight this product does not even resemble beer in any form .,appearance,0.2,0
very drinkable.it is refreshing to have a microbrewey beer that is not that bitter and very drinkable.gets you very drunk.be careful because the alcohol creeps up on you with this beer.tasted citrus.i also tasted a bit of nutmeg in the aftertaste.this beer is very easy to drink.exceptional drinkability . this is the quintessential summer ale.a light very drinkable however complex enough to be a microbrewery beer.i highly recommend this beer . this is a good recommendation to the general public.inasmuch as this beer is drinkable and light many people will enjoy this . moreover what is cool about recommending this beer is that many people are not aware of this beer and micro beer s in general.this was a perfect find on a june saturday great beer to have at a high school or college graduation party.this is a great party beer and will generate conversation at a graduation party because numerous people have not heard of brooklyn even suprisingly in new york .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a nonic . pitch black with two fingers of creamy off white frothy head . looking good . smells massively of diacetyl and not a whole lot else . tastes of some roastiness but again mostly diacetyl . piney and earthy hop finish . thin and watery . if it were n t for the diacetyl issues this might have stood a chance but it s pretty undrinkable as is .,appearance,0.9,1
from the saranac winter sampler pack . a lovely dark red brown nearly opaque with an antique white froth that s thin but resilient . s let it warm up first . . . maple sugar brown sugar sorghum a hint of cinnamon floral hops . a mild nose for all that . t nice but too sweet to be great . tons of burnt caramel and a huge maple hit right off the bat . tone it down . m a bit sticky . d clever curious original and fun this one s not a session beer for me it s just too damn sweet and mapley . one of them is fine but then i m ready to move on . curiously it improves with food . spicy chipotle chili is a good companion .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bomber into a goblet . a the beer poured a cloudy amber with a inch off white foam head that dissipated quickly leaving bubbly lacing throughout the glass . s pure big hops followed by a strong pine smell . the beer picked up stronger alcohol presence as the beer warmed up . t big hoppy flavor spicy on the tongue but still sweet . continues with floral hints and finishes slightly bitter . mf d medium bodied with a slightly thick hop oil coating that leaves the mouth slick . a good beer with hops all over it . definitely worth trying . fairly strong so not a session beer but easy drinking for its strength .,appearance,0.6,1
a black on top fades to reddish brown at the bottom when held up to the light . bubbly brownish whitish head thinner than expected . nice lacing . a real gem . s strong and robust hints of roasted coffee woody and black licorice . nice aroma . t overwhelmingly smooth and creamy . sweet chocolate notes and a nice bitter coffee finish . wonderful tasting porter . m medium to full body tight carbonation and again smooth . nice . d yes it is but pretty filling . and i d be stuffed . overall impression what s more to say . this is a great porter and there s really no knock against it . very smooth very complex and very balanced you ca n t do much better than that .,appearance,1.0,1
a head sits on top of a beautiful light golden amber beer . head dissipates within a minute . mild lacing remains through out the drink . s great hop smell citrus undertones . t intense hops are well balanced with malt that comes through . orange flavors come through finished finally by the hops which remain well after consumption . m carbonation fuels the great hoppy taste . d very drinkable beer . the bitterness from the hops is not overpowering and i would n t tire of this beer until knocking back a few . this was my first dfh beer . my only dissapointment of this beer was the head . poured in a snifter perhaps my pour was not aggressive enough . overall a fantastic ipa . i d like to do a side by side tasting of this with the minute .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this on tap in toronto back in january which is the source for foster s brewed in north america . hey it allows to use imported on the can for the us market . it worked for me at the time . but now miles from the source and from it s . oz oil can i get the opportunity to try it again poured into a stange it s golden color is attractive along with its well built head that does n t fizz . cornish sweet in the smell but not offensive . however the taste is . it starts alright but then a mad rush of sharp metallic bitterness interfered with the beer . if i drank the whole can you could mine my stomach for metal deposits . not as refined as other fizzy lagers this one took some work to consume . i was at a bar with an australian when i had my foster s in toronto . we ended up polishing two pitchers of it and i did n t mind it at all . he said the north american version was better than the australian version . geez i ca n t imagine what the australian version tastes like after my canned sample .,appearance,0.8,1
ml into a tulip . pours a dull dark dirty dishwater amber minor mocha colored head subsided fairly quickly minor lacing . aroma is rich in the abundance of spices . all that are professed by the brewer are fully evident . reaches the level of a classic belgian nol . scrumptious . taste is huge as well with the complexity of the ingredients . maple is a strong initial flavor . earthy chalky yeast rides the length of the sip . a nice somewhat dry note appears at the beginning of the end similar to a scotch ale minus the peat moss . alcohol is far forward and appropriately balanced against the initial sweetness . full bodied mouthfeel . tremendous improvement with warmth a very big flavor . cheers jd,appearance,0.6,1
this beer tastes like bacon if bacon good and beer good and this beer bacon then for you the beer good if you do n t like bacon do not get this beer . very interesting very different . worth tasting once not sure i would get it again very spicy smoked flavor is dominant,appearance,0.6,1
pours a piss yellow with no head . smells of hardly anything hints of grain and bread . tastes bad but honestly the best miller offering . tastes like year old cereal . but not as bad as most macros . had this at a party and i wo n t have it again . i like how every review of this beer has to have an explanation as to why they had it . anways avoid this .,appearance,0.2,0
the appearance is golden but nothing special . i am definately not impressed by the packaging it sort of reminds me of one of the beer alternatives i.e . mike s hard insert appropriate joke here . the smell is pretty skunky and could be compared to stagnant pool water . taste is surprisingly better than the aroma would foretell . there is a strange sweetness underlying which does do the brahma some justice . i believe it would add to the overall experience if it were more prominent . the consistency could best be described as half a beer . this beer does go down easy but the only way i think i d drink it is while hanging out with my brazilian friends . but they all just drink pbr anyway .,appearance,0.2,0
received as an extra . from gumppette . thank you so very much christine . my th review . shared with gwuilliums after bottling two carboys of homebrew . a pitch black slightly viscous . excellent head formation and nice lacing . this is how an ais should look in the glass . s strong dark roast aroma with that slightly sour or acrid note that all full bodied imperial stouts seem to have . this has an alcohol smell that seems to warn that this is going to be a huge beer . t slightly sour dark roasted malt and chocolate coffee notes with quite a strong hops finish . m very round and creamy with excellent carbonation throughout the drink . the alcohol becomes a too strong presence in your mouth and esophagus . d this is too alcohol hot to enjoy the flavors properly . this screams put me in the cellar and come back after a year or two .,appearance,1.0,1
a solid meh . pours from a standard european style . litre bottle . pours a deep deep red with little head . head went down with almost no lacing . smell malt and caramel . a little skunk to it . a weak caramel malt flavor dominates the beer . skunkiness and a touch of czech hops are also present . entirely too too sweet with not really enough flavor to go around . beer is watery and weak feeling in the mouth . poor beer . i doubt i d buy it again . char,appearance,0.8,1
it s coors light . we ve all had it . we all know it s water with some yellow food coloring and artificial beer flavoring . works for high school parties and . well . that s about it . appearance was yellow water . smell was bland and flat . taste the same . mouthfeel and drinkability . you can drink lots of these bastards .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a dark brown near black color with brown highlights around the edges . mild cream head . minimal lacing . apperance is nothing special . nose is awesome boozy chocolate malty dark fruit and oak wonderfulness . taste is much of the same very boozy with strong bourbon and oak flavors . the bottle says oak aged but there are strong bourbon notes at play here . this thing is seriously delicious bourbon fans will be in heaven . i was in love at the very first sip . generally boozy tends to be a bit of a negative descriptor but here . total joy . mouthfeel is perfect . carbonation is absolutely spot on . just a smidge on the thin side . wow what a beer . i came into this thing with no expectations but was absolutely floored almost from the first sip . tremendous oak aged beer . i plan to load up the next time i m in a state where it s distributed .,appearance,0.6,1
the pour was a dark copper bordering on red with a two finger head that dissapated and left a thin white lace on top of the beer . the smell was heavy with alchohol tones but also hidden in the rear of the nose was malt and a complex fruit smell . almost an apricot date mix . the drink started with a slight alchohol warming quickly followed by a rush of malt and fruit flavors . the finish was another hit of alchohol heat followed by an unexpected kick of lingering hops . one of if not the best example of barley wine i ve ever tried . still not a beer for beginners but well worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
i poured this beer from the bottle to a tumbler at degrees . color was amber okay head that decayed pretty fast . i was however knocked out by the smooth refreshing slightly sweet flavor of this beer . i really liked it as it had a hint of caramel and reminded me of a nut brown almost . i will buy again .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew snapped crackled and popped after the pour into my pint glass . as you can imagine the head was gone pretty much instantly . it also had what looked like a slight orange tint food coloring . the smell was nondescript sort of like taking a whiff of your standard light macro . the taste was supposed to be of pumpkin . more like honey . that was all i got from the taste . and as soon as the honeyish flavor left i found there was almost no actual beer flavor . i m glad i got this one in a make your own and that i do n t have five left .,appearance,0.3,0
straw like in color with very little aroma just a light scent of hops and grain . the taste and palate is very well balanced a bit sweet and a good carbonation level . very drinkable . loved it . took me a while to find this beer in the data base because i swear the n looks like an r but i found it eventually . great beer and the swing top gives the added bonus of reusable bottles for homebrew .,appearance,0.4,0
consumed at chicago brewing co. cigar lounge las vegas . almost opaque black with deep ruby highlights . nice creamy tan head looks like nitro to me . no aroma . i think guinness was the target here . roasted over roasted . dark malt character . check . low bitterness . check . a touch lactic . yes . minuses include thin body and no sourness . i think i d choose a guinness over this if they were both on draft .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark red amber . so much rocky head it s almost unbelievable . huge amounts of lacing and decent carbonation . only faint aromas though . some mint a hint of lavendar tiny bit of vanilla . not much else . maybe a tiny bit of bubblegum in there . unique so far . weird flavor . very thin unfortunately . there s some of the aforementioned bubblegum notes in there . very easy drinking . too easy drinking if you ask me . no big hop or malt characteristics at all . kind of like a lite dark beer . i do n t like this but you could probably session it all day as it s mostly water . do n t bother with this folks even though it s relatively cheap . you get what you pay for .,appearance,0.8,1
always a good decision . yes it is . i do n t know why i did n t write a review for this earlier but now i am . sams is by far the best american beer . it has the perfect color for a lager dark but not to dark . the taste is what a beer should taste like . it is also a good beer to ahve with lets say a hamburg steak and or a salad . you can also cook with it pour it over your burgers on the grill and it will add real flavor . it never ever skunks up on you so you can hold on it in the fridge for a while too .,appearance,1.0,1
fake corked and caged bottle poured into tulip a dark body with a little cola hue at the edges hard pour gets only a thin film of dark tan foam leaving a few specks of lace s rotting sea water beside a road just after being paved with a big blast of grandpa s cabin with a bit of a tar and burnt rubber and overpowering booze burning my nostrils it literary hurts me to smell this beer t there s a little coffee and bakers chocolate on top of what i smell with a heavy blast of pipe tobacco not as much rotting sea shore so that s a plus some whiskey soaked ashtray however is an improvement over the smell m a little silky and enough carbonation to give it some life but the booze burn is brutal and the aftertaste oh dear and it s measured in days not seconds o its a drain pour for sure but i found myself smelling and sipping out of morbid curiosity before i knew it the booze hit me and i mistook it for only terrible i like the peated black version big time and i liked black hole but this is up there with bud light lime in terms of awful props for trying,appearance,0.7,1
i thought that this was going to be winter warmer style . celebration should fall into the autumn harvest category . they seriously need to remove the references to a cabin in the mountains cloaked in snow the red coloring of the label and the poinsettas . bad sn . bad . this brew suffers from the hyped up syndrome . it is not stellar interesting unique or seasonal to rate its high rating . eye candy appearance here will be degraded due to misleading bottle label . deep amber with thick finger head . superb retention and hop clumping . risiing carbonation bubbles vanished halfway through lending to the posssibility of a thicker brew . the nose knows initial honey like sweet malts that give way to a floral and finish piney . tongueland quick dash of sweetness rapidly killed by grapefruit citrus and finishes resinous piney . lingering but not oily . nice clean finish . bender factor i am partial to souther tier harvest it is a better brew than this . when sn wants to own up that celebration is not a winter brew i will try it again . otherwise it will not find a place in my fridge .,appearance,0.4,0
had this one on tap at bernard s in columbus . a very clear golden it was served with a very thin white collar and sparse film and a head that could n t wake with agitation . s nothin much just a very mild pale barley a very slight mild white grape and some non yeasty white bread . t nice green leafy hops mostly crisp bread without the yeast . good . m thin with a slight frothiness . d good . i ve had plenty of good pilseners and this is not one of those . the hops were well integrated which is why it was given a good rating in the taste category . in general i m just really not impressed .,appearance,0.4,0
wow . pours a mouthwatering dark rusty brown color . just a few shades lighter than black with some mahogany thrown in for good measure . head is substantial in size and settles to about cm thick . light tan in color with a dense foam consistency . tiny bubbles rise like balls of light through the dark brew . faint aroma has hints of malt and an estery sweetness . lightly floral but nothing really stands out . tatste is well i would say more bock than weizen but i wouldnt know much about bocks . definitely on the filling side . strong maltiness with an small addition of spicy alcohol kick . just enough to let you know this isnt a beer to mess around with . great mouthfeel with a touch of lightness from the carbonation . hard to fault it . drinkability though suffers from how substantial this brew is . very enjoyable but tough to return for another .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a yeast hazed straw colored beer producing a dull glow . big airy white head started quickly receding right off the bat . s clovey sprice slgith sweetness grain . t grainy sweet with a hint of bread along with that wheaty flavor feel . yeasty and clove spiciness in a quite typical way . finishes surprisingly crisp slight residual yeast . m medium light body finishes very crisp and clean making this brew quite refreshing . carbonation is medium high appropriate and scrubbing . d this beer is a gateway beer into wheat beer for many in the midwest as it is available at many restaurants and bars . it s tasty and dependable .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a stein . makes a nice thick head with staying power . deep dark brown color with a lighter and nicely creamy brown head . smell is surprisingly a bit light definitely chocolately with some malt . taste is quite nice very rich sweet dark chocolate . some hints of roast and coffee too . aftertaste is pure milk chocolate . yum . mouthfeel is a bit thin but it s sooo smooth . drinkability . well this is hands down the best stout i ve tasted . actually i ve never really liked stouts before prefer ales and lagers but this could easily become a staple for me .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an almost transparent golden light copper with an amazingly fluffy finger head from an extremely gentle pour . the head would not go away and would leave chunks of foam on the glass for lacing slight carbonation throughout . wow . it smells very similar to a belgian ale like a tripel there is a nice sweetness and some spiciness with a interesting funk creeping around . tastes like the aroma very reminiscent of a tripel some yeastiness with a delicate fruity sweetness at the end . hard to describe but very tasty ale . refreshing even at warm temperatures it is still delicious mouthfeel is light with little carbonation . alcohol undetectable with a slight dry finish that called for more . very drinkable drank the whole ml bottle myself light bodied and tasty . there was a slight warming from the alcohol . from what i ve heard saison s should typically have less alcohol but that did n t stop me from drinking this .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance decent looking burnt orange peach color . hazy . small off white head . not much for size retention or with the lacing but some is there . smell nice bit of a fruity smell . the grapefruit citrus that is typical for an ipa . some toastiness seems to be balanced well in the nose . i smell a touch of caramel and even some woody notes . as this beer warmed the caramel really came through and the fruitiness moved to the background . taste some decent smatterings of bitterness with the initial taste . a bit of sticky pine . some resinous type flavors also . not as fruity in the flavor but does have a medium maltn caramel characteristic that seems to be somewhat toasty . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel that does an excellent job of coating the palate . it s nicely dry and crisp . mostly smooth with a welcome alcohol warmth at the end . the taste lingers for quite some time . drinkability as i sipped on this beer and let it develope it really started to come alive . this is a very solid brew . the citrus and fruit moved to the side and the caramel toasty malt started to take over and really define this beer . it became almost candy sweet in the aroma and became more well rounded in the taste . nice . i would n t have a problem sipping on this again for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle purchased as a mixed pack from jovi in gatineau . pours a pale clear gold with decent head . reasonable malty aroma . flavour is relatively straightforward though not too bad for what it is . decent earthy maltiness with a light hop profile . not a bad lager . re rated down a notch after a second bottle that did n t impress .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours an extremely dark ruby red that appears almost black . over fingers of creamy tan head explodes over the snifter and dissipates slowly leaving behind thick beautiful lacing . n fig dates leather molasses tobacco red grapes plum and hints of cherry and cocoa . t red grapes raisin dates plum and tobacco upfront . this is followed by molasses leather roasted barley fig and some oak . finishes with huge fig notes dark chocolate and hints of leather . very light citrus and fruity esters make an appearance throughout . m medium bodied creamy soft sticky dry and bitter . o this is one robust beauty . dead on for a fantastic old ale . huge dark fruit leather tobacco and molasses notes throughout . i ca n t even imagine what some cellaring would do to this . alcohol is not detectable . excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a brown . oz . bottle . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . smell is mild some corn . taste is light some grains and corn not bad but not much to it . feels light in the mouth and has good drinkability . overall this is a mediocre offering .,appearance,0.4,0
bought this as part of a holiday four pack to gift myself this season . jet black body with thin ozone like off white head in a snifter intimidating . sharp malt and some oat presence nodescript otherwise . smooth creamy body . effervescent around tongue . a bit smokey in the finish . early coffee and nut tastes with a late smokey flavor . milky . oatmeal . enjoyably smooth a nd subtly roasted . i d drink this again despite its availability only in . pints .,appearance,0.9,1
first review and its of my fav just good time beer . you ca n t exactly session off of it because of its famed well at least used to be . bitterness but its alcohol is low enough that you do n t get plastered that easily . this is the beer that showed me there is better stuff out there . not exactly a micro quality pilsener but hey . it started what it started and it still outdoes the competition close to years later . about bottles in every sixer has that skunky smell upon popping the cap but once you get it in a glass its completely gone or maybe i just have n t got one that was sitting on the shelf a good months yet . . pours more of a gold than a yellowish lager y color . the mouthfeel is kinda sticky and medium bodied but once you drink about half of one you feel very refereshed even for the relative bitterness . wo n t compared to the ibu s stone is putting out these days but it ll still make ya pucker up . personally i think urquell is better than czechvar and sierra nevada s offerings but maybe i m just biased towards originality . it has a certain stickyness on the way down that puts it apart from the drier german pilseners . my bmc buddies still wont drink it though . and they thought stella artois was bitter .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very dark brown with a nice frothy one finger of off white head that sticks around a while . smells of chocolate malt something sour . . a bit strange . tastes like it smells . it s not quite as off putting as it smelled but still odd . sour taste with coffee struggling to sense the vanilla . oddly named at best just wrong at worst . i ca n t fault the mouth relatively thin and low med carbonated . drinkability is low just because it s so damn strange . i was waiting for vanilla and java to hit me and it never does .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured to a pint glass from a ml bottle . excellent appearance with not a thing to say against it . dark brown and clear with some ruby highlights . light tannish rocky finger head shows no sign of diminishing . exemplary lacing of the sort not often seen . nearly every inch of my glass retained heavy lacing throughout the entire pint . s fascinating . on initial pour this beer had a relatively unpleasant and harsh off odor . allowed to sit just long enough for me to properly review the appearance about a minute a decisively sweet and candy like malt aroma takes over easily discernible from or inches this delightful sweetness is not so pronounced from just above the head s surface giving way to some yeasty nose at close range . quite complex . no hops aroma is noticeable . t initial taste is a lightly smoky toasted malt flavor sweet around the edges . quite nice . this smokiness fades relatively quickly to be overpowered by a strong hop bitterness . no hop flavor at all comes through . i think some brighter hop flavor notes would do much for the finish of this beer as the bitterness is strong enough to completely bury the malt sweetness leaving the finish quite flat . based on the initial tastes alone i would have rated this beer much higher as it starts out on a heavenly note . m thick rich creamy with a medium carbonation . some prickling at the front of the tongue a bit more carbonation than i look for in a porter but certainly nothing unpleasant and if the result is a head with this amazing stamina worth the extra bubbles . d while the overall beer experience is good for me drinkability is greatly effected by the way a beer leaves me after each sip . a good beer leaves my mouth practically screaming out for more . not so with this beer . i take another sip simply to do something with the still bitterness . overall allowed to warm a bit this beer looks and smells like a serious winner and truth be told i would n t be sorry to purchase a few more of them but it would n t be a first choice . the appearance is great aroma quite compelling and it s a joy when it hits your tongue . the honeymoon s over fast with this one though and the stark bitterness of the hops have no reinforcements . just a touch of flavor hops and it would be a different beer altogether .,appearance,1.0,1
i am pretty sure the atkins diet lot would run screaming at the first taste of this beer . a dessert stout from a man who knows his food pairings . drinkability issues fly out the window with such a rich end of night concoction such as this . big firm plush head one of the most impressive i have ever seen . opaque black hue as expected . what was both unexpected and impressive the fruity esters and notes with the dominant chocolate and creamy cappucino notes came banana and black cherry with a touch of sour . the touch of sour replaces the bittering in the balance equation . roasty sweet carbs . heavenly for those who want their cake and drink it too . thanks to pournutha for the sample .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a oil dark black with a big brown head . aroma is moderately sweet coffee chocolate and roasted malt . flavor is coffee oatmeal and dark chocolate . medium body creamy texture . finish is long and bitter chocolate . do n t know about breakfast but a few of these could constitute a dinner .,appearance,1.0,1
this is your basic american beer . it is easy to drink and is somewhat smooth . but there really is no flavor . once the beer is poured into a glass the thin white head fizzles out leaving an almost stale taste . maybe a hint of cooked vegetables . nice to have on a hot day but not recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cloudy dark brown color . inch head of an off white color . great retention and poor lacing . smells of yeast sweet malt slight roasted malt dark citrus and slight wheat . fits the style of a scotch ale wee heavy . mouth feel is smooth and creamy with a slight tartness . there is also an average carbonation level . tastes of slight tart malt sweet malt roasted malt dark citrus floral hops and a hint of smoke . overall complex well blended good aroma and good body .,appearance,0.6,1
had to re review this beer due to the huge difference i have found since the original review . that six pack i bought last year must have been a fluke . i have purchased this beer twice since the original review out of the refrigerated cooler at the winery brewery and both times it was just nasty . sour cidery and undrinkable . if they can t wo n t due any qc at their own store what makes them think that the bottles they now distribute are going to be in any better shape . what really sucks is that this is a fine beer on tap i had a sample at their tasting bar and it was just like what i reviewed below . i do n t know if they tweeked the recipe since bierman s review but i thought this was one of the most unique and tasty lagers i ve had that was made in the us . the color was quite a bit darker than i expected almost an amber color . the best part of this beer was the noble hop nose character that was full and in your face . nice moderate mouthfeel and slightly fruity and nutty flavors gave way to a substantial hop bitterness and the end . a truly great lager that was way fresher than any german lager you can buy here in the states .,appearance,0.8,1
schlafly grand cru from a capped silkscreened bomber gt pint glass . a pours clear bright amber . very pretty two finger head . nice meringue color and texture . excellent lacing and sticking . s pepper mediciney phenols yeast lemon rind . t lots more mediciney phenol taste . a little bit of candi sugary sweetness . some pepper and spice and a bit of alcohol warming . aftertaste is of more phenols and a bit of sourness . m crisp good carbonation . a bit slick in the aftertaste i do n t really care for that. d not quite my cup of tea as far as belgian pale ales. i think a bit more sweetness and a bit less sourness would go a long way for this beer. its okay for style but not quite to my liking .,appearance,1.0,1
massive head on pouring . a very cloudy orange color . slowly receding head leaves minor lacing . a strong citrus and earthy smell . slightly bitter taste of orange and hint of banana . crisp tasting smoother finish very fruity . a very pleasant beer and very drinkable,appearance,0.6,1
initially there was an encouraging fresh sugary smell when opened and it poured an appealing crystal brown colour with orangish highlights . big one inch plus thick head . starts out citrically fizzy and fairly sharp almost with almosty champagnish acidity before thickening up and developing a degree of sappiness . but then things get ugly as the beer takes on root beer cola quality before being dominated by a cacophony of sharp spicy cinnamon and clove flavours which are just plain downright unpleasant . it may be well made but that did n t stop it from the indignity of the drain pour . hope the fish liked it .,appearance,0.9,1
bottled in poured from an . oz . bottle into an oversized snifter . not much of a head a ring of bubbles lines the inside of the glass . deep orange amber in color and a very clear liquid . a sweet melon aroma upon first wiff . smells of maple like candy linger . i enjoy the perfumey smell quite a bit . tastes like a sweet cherry liquor . a little bready . like a fruit cake soaked in cognac . maltiness blends nicely with flowery taste . finnishes on the warm side but not overly so for a abv . samichlause is a syrupy elixir that is smooth and easy on the toungue . high in alcohol but surprisingly drinkable compared to other somewhat similar styles .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours a pretty clear darkish orange colored body with a huge foamy off white head very lasting . very hoppy grapefruity aroma fresh citrus . not piney or drying . almost subtle not too strong . hoppy bitter taste with a dry bitter malty aftertaste . sweet tasting . very fresh tasting hops very bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours pretty dark near black but not quite with deep brown hues when held to light . a small tan head sits atop the brew with some foamy lace on the sides of the glass . s pretty much what you would expect from the nose . nice notes of roasted malt with hints of coffee . t to be honest rather unappealing in this department . a strong bitterness pretty much all the way through is the only real flavor i got out of this . black patent malt and burnt coffee . m this was not good either . i understand this is supposed a light bodied session stout but this was down right watery . quite honestly cold water with burnt coffee flavoring in it is what comes to mind . d i understand the concept here . in fact in light of the extreme high abv beer obsession in the craft beer industry right now i even appreciate what thirsty dog is trying to do here . it s cool to see a brewery trying to develop a nice session beer . however this beer missed the mark . td should add a few more fermentables aim for low abv and tone down the bitterness in this brew .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at max s before the agalloch show . i ordered this so i could lower my ravg . amber copper with a beige head with great retention and nice lacing i can already tell this will be sweet . and that s what i first notice overly sweet with a moderate hop bitterness with pinesol and grapefruit . the palate opens sweet ridiculously slow caramelized and sugary revolting even . bitterness is high bruising and harshly unpleasant . full in body with a sweet and bitter finish this is not even close to being a good beer . maybe time will make this an acceptable barleywine but i m not counting on it .,appearance,0.8,1
leinenkugel s berry weisse pours out with minimal head over a cloudy pink brew . the nose is not unexpectedly of berries over the top of a yeasty odor . the flavor is again of berries with a dry finish . there s a slight aftertaste of wheat . mouthfeel is a bit thin . it s not that bad but i would have preferred either a more subtle fruit presence or a much bigger fruit flavor but dry . i do n t think going for a happy medium is helping here . meh . alcohol by volume . .,appearance,0.4,0
popped the cap this beer simply exploded all over my computer desk carpet and keyboard . it smells like coffee the little bit that made it into a glass tastes like a jolly pumpkin wild yeast strain with hints of watered down coffee . normally i do n t review these type of beers but i do n t respect peak organic at all . the beer smelled like a coffee mill and it looked like a geyser gushing from my ounce bottle completely inexcusable compared to what their fresh offerings have to offer . horrible acrid acidic stale coffee with astringent tea leaf bitterness this beer is horrible . drinkability overall sucks ass hole please do n t buy these organic products you will only get burnt . even after i keep smelling it it does smell like a nice ice brewed coffee . it just happens to taste like burnt coffee water after it s brewed . horrible fuckin beer . after browsin the website all i can say comes in voice of southpark s cartman fuck those tree huggin hippies . . .,appearance,0.2,0
beautiful burnished brass the end of the bottle clouding things up with a suspension of sea monkey esque yeast particles . i tried to hold it in but you know how it goes . i ve no problem with cloudiness but it looks a bit unappetizing when the yeast clumps like this . large sluggish bubbles stir up the floaties . full creamy white head which dies out before i can take a sip . holds a loose collar but the head is struggling . big aroma molten caramel sweetness light on the smoke . kinda tangy tropical fruit mango passionfruit and banana . sweet and fruity almost tripel ish with a wash of alcohol . plasticy smoky phenols . dusty yeast pine sawdust and burnt paper smokiness . the flavor opens with a gushing caramel sweetness softening grainy rye notes and banana . soft carbonation with a big syrupy body . creamy smooth very thick almost like carbonated milk that tastes like beer thank god . the fruit rounds second and meets with a vaguely smoky flavor reminiscent of distant campfire . smoky band aid phenols with a trace of wheaty sourness leaning into the finish . big and sweet a touch of booze in the end finishing off with a fizz of carbonation on the back of the tongue . carbonated milk . ugh . sorry did n t mean to gross you out with that vision . very good though not what i d call a smoke beer . more in line with a great big weizenbock . smooth sippin . a great nightcap .,appearance,0.6,1
aaaaahhh . .that is a sigh of relief see end notes for details chill haze gives it a slightly unfiltered appearance with no head retention . straw color with a brush of light copper in the middle . maybe i m just used to the american style of pale ale s as this is classified but this came up well short on the hop profile see snpa for guidance . its sweet and malted but the malts are cheap and bring out almost no taste . sugar water with a lemon and carbonation . notes this is the last bottle in a six pack of the pale purchased at trader joe s . that is why i had the aaahhh . .a sarcastic way to finish this one off . i picked up the fat weasel strong ale as well . . i ll have to wait to review that to clear my mind . wish me luck .,appearance,0.3,0
can purchased in japan white can with blue label saying fine and clear taste prime draft the hite . abv but appears to be the same thing as the hite prime pictured . i had one of these beers a few days ago and did n t have the courage to finish it . it was truly awful . anticipating this i gave the first sip of this second can i d bought to my girlfriend who winced and said it tastes like envelope glue . you ca n t drink that . i m wondering if this beer has taken yanjing s crown as the singularly worst beer i have ever consumed . it s not beer it s a can of something vaguely alcoholic that only someone completely detached from the senses of the real world could drink much less enjoy . continuing this review is a waste of time . this beer fails in all categories full stop . drink anything else instead . p.s . this is the version i.e . means pure malt was used no adjuncts especially rice were used . supposedly . i have a version waiting in the fridge that i may consume as an even kinkier science experiment than drinking this was . although i ca n t see it getting any worse . stay tuned .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer had an inviting lightly roasted grain aroma rich amber color and a crisp mouth feel . while i am primarily an ale drinker this lager had enough body to satisfy while being light enough to have a few . the sample i had was just a couple of ounces and it was the first time i tried it so it s hard to detail all of its attributes but overall it seemed well made and i d recommend trying it .,appearance,0.6,1
one word candi sugar . okay thats two words . good observation . but those words seem to sum it up pretty well for this ale . i drank the big dark silk screened ml bottle a very pretty looking thing . but i am the only person on this planet that just doesnt relate to candi sugar . am i the only person who gets a headache and mild digestive discomfort from belgian pale ales that load up on sucrose . i am . okay nevermind . seriously it may be traditional but candi sugar is a funky adjunct if you ask me . it burns the taste of a good beer by obscuring the malt bill and delivering alcohol with no congenial esters and the like . i admit i did warm up to kwak after awhile especially after it approached room temperature . but those sugar alcohols are searing and left a lot to overcome . this beer is muddied by a storm of flocs in its otherwise clear golden body . i noted a soft carpet of cream colored suds and a penetrating sour aroma defined by yeasts and or other friendly microorganisms . the aroma eventually grew zesty like lemon rinds warm bread and exotic spice . given the chance to mellow for a bit the peppery taste becomes approachable but im still not keen on drinking something that gives me a headache . still its pretty cool to name a beer after the sound that a duck makes .,appearance,0.3,0
lets see neon yellow urine appearance with a fizzy head that is quickly decapitated . the smell is that of old socks soaking in tequila with a hint of citrus . now the taste that brings back memories . memories of sitting at the breakfast table with soggy fruitloops . oh boy ca n t wait for more . went down rather smooth though and i gave it some credit for that . bottom line do n t buy it .,appearance,0.3,0
bomber obtained from the brewery and consumed the next evening . pours a really fizzy white head over a cloudy peach colored liquid . smells malty sweet with strong fruity esters . honey and apricot . a little bit of oranges from hops . tastes caramel and toasted malt . wet sweet peaches and butterscotch.hops are mild in both bitter and flavor . finally an apa were the hops are reserved . oranges a hint of lupulin but no pith . hint of alcohol . md light body and a nice dextrinous quality . very mildly carbonated .,appearance,0.6,1
had a taste of this at tyler s tap room in durham and it was hard to tell which seasonal we had here . i assume it was oktoberfest based on it now being fall but nobody was sure which variety it was . it was n t a summer beer but it did not display the malty characteristics others have described here . it poured a dark brown copper color with a nice off white head and good lacing . the aroma however was weak and suggested skunky cardboard to me . not inviting . the taste did show some caramel as others have noted but it showed more wheaty and grassy highlights by far . biscuit and some citrus but whimpy overall with a soda like weakness . the carbonation was solid but little or no body . would n t want to drink too much of this . it s passable .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into my hulk pint glass . thin bubbly white head that quickly dies down to a thing ring of foam around the edge of the glass . extremely pale straw golden yellow in color and completely clear . smells almost like a light lager . nothing really special here . tastes kinda like a light lager as well . some light sweet malts . mild hop presence on the end . pretty unimpressive . mouthfeel is pretty low bodied with medium carbonation and a nice bite . so basically this is n t a whole lot better than a light beer . it was kind of a bummer .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed bottle pours a dark reddish brown color body big fluffy head off white lasting . berklgiany floral aroma sweet . honey . floral taste very light carbonated sweet taste . like light liquid honey . strong honey taste . somewhat heavy feel . good but a little heavy for my taste .,appearance,1.0,1
looks fantastic . sort of a hazy golden apricot colour with a finger of foamy head that sticks around . lots of carbonation streaming to the top . very sweet fruit . like light citrus . slightly floral with some faint grainy smell as well . the aroma is not overpowering but very pleasant . wow . lots going on here . this is quite a complex beer indeed . sweet and slightly bitter like grapefruit peel . also some apple like flavours floating around . some nice hop flavour towards the end and slight bitterness in the back of the throat . i m left with a somewhat dry finish . overall this is a delicious tripel . i d gladly have one of these any time .,appearance,1.0,1
a big thanks to onslow for sharing a bottle with me and some other ba friends . a pours a nearly opaque brown color . a minimal beige head rises to a half finger . the foam recedes in a second with little lace . s lots of roasted malt . chocolate coffee toffee and sweet vanilla . doughy and biscuit . chocolate brownie s and fudge . excellent . t follows the nose . lightly roasted malt but it is not the dominate flavor . mostly chocolate brownies and fudge . toffee and sweet vanilla . light coffee . m d a full body that is low on carbonation . velvety smooth and creamy . very easy and smooth to drink . i can not detect any alcohol . this is an excellent ris . one of the best i remember tasting since old rasputin . highly recommended .,appearance,0.7,1
a hazy golden almost liquid gold pour . a small strong head appeared then declined . looked good . wit beer aroma mostly . coriander flowers some orange and habiscus . some faint yeasty biscuit in the background . flowers up front in the taste . mix herbs and coriander come through atop a layer of light malt . orange zest and a sprinkle of clove finish the beer . seems a bit filmy and the carbonation does a good job of providing some zip perhaps could use some more .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz poured into my new piraat tulip a birthday gift from five points bottle shop . the ipa was my gift to myself . the beer pours a light orange yellow color that bubbles up quickly with two fingers of thick bubbly head . the lacing is nice as the head fades . a pretty good looking beer . the smell is resinous hops with a strong musky damp basement scent and a large tart fruit aspect as well . smells like an ipa closer to the dipa but still not as strong as many of the dipas i ve smelled . glug glug glug the flavor is hoppy and very bitter . the first thing and last thing about this is bitter hops . an herbal pine flavor is the dominate aspect with a citrus flavor riding just underneath . there almost no hop or malt sweetness coming through here . the more i drink it the more pronounced the other hop aspects become but as of now this a kind of an unbalanced bitter bomb but considering the abv and malt profile it does n t over do it . it simply comes close to over doing it . the mouth feel is fine and the drinkability suffers because of the bitterness . i think if brewdog had shot for a bit more balance and complexity in the hop profile this would be an absolutely stellar ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
honey amber color light thin head . medium lacing . buttery toffee malts and skunky hops dominate smell . smooth and slightly syrupy mouthfeel . small amount of prickly carbonation creeps through . tastes of sweet pine and phenolic citrus . biscuit with burnt notes . sweet and buttery as well . drinkability is high .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up a can for cents . thought i should try it and at least learn how bad it really is for a quarter . fizzy yellow beer . yuck . this is worse than the last crappy macro . fizzy tart flavor . smells like rice . i wish i could get my quarter back .,appearance,0.2,0
freebie beer provided by my roommate . tried on a whim without any real great expectations . appearance the beer looks really good . nice sized white head which lingers shortly leaving small bubbles and minimal lacing . dark brown appearance though redder than i would have imagined . for being a java porter i was expecting an overall darker appearance . smell and this is where things take a turn . the initial smell is of imitation vanilla extract acrid uninviting and unnatural . there is some roasty malt backing but it s unfortunately overpowered by a cheap cream soda like smell . most importantly wheres the java . taste there is the definite taste of imitation vanilla mixed with some metallic nodes not the greatest combination . stale coffee only slightly exposes itself towards the end of the taste and the aftertaste is slightly more coffee infused though still lacking . the hop profile is what holds it together . mouthfeel a bitter malty cream soda with unnatural flavors . overly carbonated dry finish . i m just not feeling it . definite drain pour . drinkability it was free and still not worth the investment of time . where i am a huge fan of coffee porters and stouts this specimen failed to interest me in any way . low drinkability .,appearance,0.8,1
hazy orange copper body topped by four fingers of rocky frothy white micro bubbles . nose is a light hay with a finishing sour lemon . taste has an undercurrent of sweet malt but everything is overridden by a growing sour lemon twang which destroys everything in its path . medium mouthfeel . drinkability is non existant . i ve enjoyed their bombers so its highly disappointing that this is the second consecutive ouncer that completely failed with me . avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
great divide brewing rumble oak aged ipa as you pour this beer in a glass you will notice a burnished copper color a luxurious off white head that laces and lasts to the end and a subtle but complex aroma . from an appearance standpoint this is a top notch craft brew . the flavor follows suit . the rumble is smooth all the way through with malt and hop essence coming and going but never and bitter bite . its a craft ipa for those who may not like ipas and for those who do .,appearance,1.0,1
very good beer enjoyed alot . good job anheuser busch for a change . simular to sunset wheat but less fruity and jsut all around better waves above blue moon and very simular to longboard . hopefully this will mean better higher quality beers to come from anheuser busch . time will tell . appearance golden and cloudy some what inviting with a low carbonation . smell citrus and slightly flowery taste again citrus and easyly tell it s a wheat beer . mouthfeel slighty thin and on the light side not watery though and has lots of flavor . drinkability high drinkability can suck theese down all day .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a hefty amount of two finger thick light tan head and has a clear copper colored body . aroma is hoppier than expected . lots of floral and lemon traits intertwined . there is a sweet toffee undertone . he taste is robust with the citrusy hops but is balanced with a slight honey sweetness . not a bad brew . i was expecting more of the butterscotch and leathery traits i find in most english versions of the esb genre .,appearance,1.0,1
clear golden with a thin off white head . splotchy lacing . smells of sweet malts and dark fruits . light and fruity with a mellow well balanced combination of hops and malts . smooth and mild . excellent representation of the style . good choice if you re looking for something you could drink all day .,appearance,0.6,1
i had the can version . i was a little unimpressed with this one . as far as a comparison with guinness i thought this had a more bitter taste and a thinner body . any points gained by the widget were lost by being a heineken beer . just get a guinness can or beamish can if you have the choice .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle shared with friends . pours a motor oil black with some brown edges and two fingers of mocha tan head . threads of lacing line the tulip . smell is a bizarre and slightly unpleasant mixture of green pepper green onion leather and pine sol . taste is much better with strong bitter roast espresso cocoa and bold american hops coming through . the mouthfeel also redeems things i get smooth chocolaty textures a dry and roasted chalkiness midway and full on bitterness in the finish . however for some reason the beer is extremely green perhaps it s the victim of oxidization . whatever the case we were hoping for something excellent and got an above average stout instead .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass a poured a completely crystal clear light amber orange with plenty of carbonation ribbons and an ample off white head which slowly receded leaving trace lace . s sweet toasted caramel and mild earthy hops . wonderfully aromatic . t at first clean refreshing grains . then citrus dried orange and grapefruit . after that toasted caramel and vanilla followed by a subtle spice and grapefruit hoppiness but overall hop flavor remained wonderfully neutral . mild lingering spice . wow . this one is a winner . m excellently smooth and creamy . tickles the pallet with a balanced carbonation . d so easy to drink . this beer is so smooth and subtle with its complexity . not your average american amber . hop flavor is amazingly clean and complements every other aspect of the ale brilliantly .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark as night with a tall creamy dark tan head . s heavy dark chocolates and malts . slight prune and just a touch of bitter in the end . t dark chocolate and coffee . has a stronger alcohol flavor than i would have expected in a . brew . m medium coating and no real tingle . d one bottle maybe two since you think it is stronger than it is .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into oz pilsner glass . appearance light clear straw color with a medium sized white head that dissipates very quickly and leaves no lacing behind . smell sweetness and grain with hints of corn and slight grassy hops . taste sweet grain and corn finishing with very slight hops . mouthfeel thin crisp and refreshing . drinkability quite drinkable and refreshing but little else to offer . does fit in well when eating out at mexican restaurants though .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a medium deep amber with an ample foamy sticky head . nice cling . fantastic head retention to the last sip . smells of sweet peach and hops . the smell is incredibly inviting . the taste follows the aroma with well balanced fruitiness and bitterness . it s enjoyably bitter definitely grassy with a solid caramel malt backbone . the hops are earthy and piney a little spicy maybe . the malt is sweet and toffee like definitely some crystal malt is coming into play here . it s full flavoured and did i mention well balanced . nice warm and creamy chewy mouthfeel with a lingering finish that i was sad to see go . one of the nicest versions of one of my favourite styles of beer . it s almost too drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
ounce bomber poured into a trappist glass . pours a lazy golden hue with a fizzy head that immediately disappears almost as soon as you pour it . dry yet sweet aroma with some maltiness in the background . very complex taste of cloves fruit raisin and some yeast . starts out dry almost woody more oak than pine but finishes sweetly . some alcohol heat in the middle . no real malt to speak of . the finish to this beer is incredible it s almost arresting at once sweet but not overly so almost like a lemonade flavor . very nice beer and not like anything else i ve had .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a none more black that does n t let any light though even around the thinnest edges . a very deep milk chocolate colored two finger head has phenomenal retention and leaves great lacing behind . very viscous scary and beautiful . s heavy amounts of roast and toast here with little else present . molasses chocolate espresso brown sugar burnt caramel and a heavy mocha latte aroma make this very malt forward . f again heavily toasted roasted malts take the front line in this . chocolate especially dominates the flavor with a heavy coffee presence as well . after the first sip though this turn downward a bit . the roasted malt character is a bit overpowering leading to a burnt metallic type flavor . finish is astringent and acrid from the heavily roasted malts . a touch of hops are apparent on the finish but are overshadowed . m thick heavy sticky and full d decent at best . this is definitely a sipper for many reasons . overall this is a solid ris but could be a bit better . spinal tap references aside this could use a little less roasted malt . it simply tasted burnt . that being said it is an impressive beer and well worth picking up for a can . i ll hold onto a couple of these for a year or two and they should do quite well . until then this is just a little unbalanced . oskar blues usually does a great job of overdoing beers but this is just a little too far to the burnt end of the spectrum .,appearance,1.0,1
i sampled this recently and although it was my first rauchbier and i try to be respectful to style etc i just have to put up a review of this because it struck me so strongly . a pours brown with red hues when held to the light about an . inch off white head that slowly dissipates . s smoke smoke and more smoke . smells exactly like the hickory liquid smoke i use in cooking . i ca n t distinguish anything from the smoke and wood . t just like the nose it s liquid smoke on wood . i really do n t get any hop flavors and i get just a little brown bread malt . it s like drinking hickory liquid smoke . seriously . m this is easily the best thing about this beer . there s light carbonation and the body is surprisingly viscous for the abv . it s a pleasant texture . o i really tried to give this style and beer a fair chance but it s just repulsive . do n t get me wrong i love smoked food and i used liquid smoke a ton but this is just smoke . this is the first beer i nearly spit out upon first contact .,appearance,0.9,1
deep reddish brown with finger of off white head decent lacing pine grapefruit the funk hint of cocoa if you really get in there minty pine first then grapefruit marmalade and caramel mixing it up followed by a touch of cookie and drying out with the minty pine again . feels pleasant enough medium bodied and the hops and medium carbonation cleanse the palate well . i could easily finish the bottle but not too sure this would be that great of a beer to make a night of . just too much going on .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cloudy amber dark tan light amber with an off white head that dissaipates fast . smells slightly of sulpher with caramel undertones no hop aroma present . taste begins with hops up front caramel and toasted flavors in the middle and finishing with a bready yeasty flavor which probably contributed to this beer s haze . mouthfeel is medium to medium thick . a drinkable beer but not one i would buy again . this is my first beer within this style so i may just not like the style . try it for yourself .,appearance,0.4,0
on draft at the press club in portland or . miserably thin trace of head . super hazy and brown . almost suspect . nose is very faint . apple grape and maybe musty raspberry . faintest hint of tart at the front . then a wisp of light biscuity malt and a drop of lemon . everything is . subtle . stylewise drinks like an english mild nb it s not supposed to be i learned after reading up on it . palatable but light . even average texture . pretty average but drinkable . maybe this line was not clean .,appearance,0.4,0
i missed this one last year and was on the lookout this year . i like just about everything these guys have come up with plus pumpkin is one of my faves so this should be all systems go . very attractive layered orange and brown color with creamy head remnants and a spicy fruity malty nose . serious bread and biscuit notes in the flavor with accompanying nutmeg and cinnamon . with no hops to speak of and a weak watery texture this one lets you down where you need it most . i generally despise carbonation but this has no backbone at all and could use any help it could find . disappointing no end . where is the love . maybe this is a bad bottle . i hope to re review after the rest of the sixer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle . purchased from total wine in chesapeake virginia . appearance pours an almost midnight brown black with a finger sized light brown foam head . smell the smell is definitely subdued in this one although there are slight hints of chocolate and toffee . taste this stout tastes more like a can of cola mixed with cheap liquor than any kind of well composed brew . this identity crisis gives it a very cheap and college party failure vibe that just takes any enjoyment or class out of trying to drink it . mouthfeel moderately carbonated and feels surprisingly syrupy as a matter of fact much too syrupy . after the wash down the very viscous soda feeling lingers on all parts of the mouth . gross . drinkability not drinkable . if you were to receive a bottle for free it would be worth trying for the sake of trying to comprehend how it ever got on the shelf . i could n t even finish my entire glass . do not buy .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from the oz bottle into my finest tasting glass similar to the sam adams also specifically made for tasting . i believe the bottle is from and my bottle claims . abv . appearance beer pours a red golden with a huge pillowy off tan head that lingers and clings to the sides of the glass thickly . big bubbles and small bubbles intermingle making this beer look alive on the pour . the red gold color is more of a ruby when held to the light this is one impressive looking barleywine . smell boozy alcohols toffee raisins yes figs plums prunes pineapple great fruity yeasty esters coming off of this . hops are present but not near as overpowering as i usually get from american barleywines . this is a plus in my book . taste sweet malts with grapeskin texture very smooth for an american . it is well known that i usually wo n t drink barleywines under years of age but in this case i made an exception as i had a hankering . i m glad i did . this will age well but it s great right now as well . the warming alcohol could stand to mellow and i wonder if the . version is perhaps a bit smoother . mouthfeel warming chewy full bodied sticky medium high in carbonation . drinkability surprisingly drinkable for how warm it is . after being out in the cold elements earlier this is just what i needed just what i need with very little of what i do n t . thanks anchor . thanchor .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a sierra nevada imperial pint . . abv enjoy by etched into the bottle . a almost crystal clear a very light haze forms over the crimson amber colored brew . a brilliant tan head rose quickly to three fingers and lowered very slowly leaving brilliantly thick patchy lace on the glass . s strong roasted malts with a healthy draping of caramel and a beefy addition of hops as well floral notes predominantly . the oak chips appear nicely although a bit subdued at this point . the balance is nice for the age which for a strong ale i believe to be fine especially when refrigeration kept as it was . t very solid balance across the board it s got a nice backing of malty caramel and toasted notes backing up a hoppy profile mixed with resin and pine needle . the oak is lost a little but still adds a subtle complexity that s not all forgotten . m malty and hoppy oaked ab is medium full bodied smooth starting and bitter finishing . a nice resin flavor carries through with a hint of wood . d this can age well . still doing good past it s prime it s a fantastic beer with great balance and a nice finish . for how much goes into the beer ingredient wise it s very drinkable . the arrogance is deserved here .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased at whole foods in san mateo ca . presentation . oz bottle with a best by date printed on the back label . poured into my radeberger pils glass . appearance light golden in color . virtually clear as can be . i read the tv screen no problem while looking through the beer . looks very watery . starts off with about a inch head that quickly fades into nothing . lacing is ultra light as well . smell has a nice pils hoppy nose . smells more fruity than sweet . not that mouse pellet nose you get from the heavy grain . taste very fruity with a mild grain backing . also has a nice malty character . seems like a touch of apricot in the taste . hops are there and are mildly strong . damn quenching . mouthfeel smooth slightly creamy with a perfect carbonation level . crisp as hell and slightly dry with a nice hoppy aftertaste . drinkability sessionable quality here . everything you look for in a good pils . could you a tad more hops but that s pulling strings . looks like nothing special but it s the taste that matters . will be getting some of these for the summer if they are still around .,appearance,0.6,1
i was really surprised not to like this beer after all the hype it gets on this site and the fact that i usually love oatmeal stouts . but this was just way too sweet and had a very off flavor to me also the mouthfeel was too thin for the style i thought one of my least favorite stouts to date . i guess a lot of people disagree with me on this one but i just did n t care for it .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a hazey orange color with a white head smell lots and lots of peaches and thats about it tatse like real fresh peaches and some wheat taste mouthfeel went down smooth and easy and aftertatse is peaches its great drinkability its exceptional you can drink this all day and especially on a hot day,appearance,0.6,1
i m going to have to give up on fruit beers . opening the bottle i was overwhelmed with the smell of cherry cough syrup . the pour was ok nice hazy reddish amber color . all i could taste was artificial cough syrup cherry flavor . mouthfeel seemed ok but this is a beer that i could not finish .,appearance,0.8,1
very little head . high level of carbonation . clear yellow color brighter even than many other light beers . what smell there is is very metallic with only a hint of natural beeriness . tastes okay though . extremely light and easy to drink . enough generic hoppy malty flavors to qualify as a beer . i was expecting much worse . mouthfeel is what you d expect loads of carbonation and quite watery . overall though a good choice for a light beer . would rather have this than bud light or coors light for instance .,appearance,0.4,0
ml can shared with tobeerornottobe in sydney australia . pours a clear unassuming yellow with a minimal filmy white head and an exceptionally light body . fine carbonation and decent lacing but it s hard to ignore the fact that this looks like a big pile of nothingor at least it looks like any other pale american adjunct lager . from here it s an upward trend by the looks of things with a bright fresh hop fragrance giving an appearance . this lends a truly clean character to the brew without compromising its light drinkability . nice . taste is similar . a genuinely pleasant if a little weak clean pilsner body lending enough hop bitterness to be crisp without adding too much in the way of bitterness . feel is exceptionally light but spritzy with carbonation and suitable for the style . as far as an american pale lager goes it s pretty good . in terms of beer overall . well meh it s clearing a very low bar . it s not too bad and i like that it has genuine hop characters to it but it s certainly below par when it comes to the avery measure .,appearance,0.4,0
draft at eli cannon s . tapped two hours earlier . a rather deep copper color similar to most other marzen styles i ve seen . maybe a little on the dark side . a massive white head pours out of the glass and down the sides . excellent head retention actually keeping a rather thick topping all the way through leaving a solid sheet of lace . no complaints here . the aroma is equal parts caramel malt and floral citric hops . despite the citrus i m guessing these are german noble hops or at least in part . they just feel too floral to be all american . pretty clean . i really ca n t tell if this is an ale or lager as sn s ales are so damn clean anyways . i d like to say it s an ale . the flavor starts with an immediate one two punch of caramel and floral hopping . no subtlety here just the facts ma am . maybe a touch of roast but it s mostly lost under the firework like carbonation and residual hop flavor . clean all the way through caramel riding along with a sidecar full of hops . the finish displays a touch of roasty cocoa mainly keeping with the caramel motif . medium to full bodied . strong spastic carbonation . a bit biting on the palate . kinda like their brown ale it s not really great for the style but it s a nice beer unto itself . fits the bill for either a malty or a hoppy brew . even handed in it s boldness . a nice little change of pace for the season as i tire quickly of oktoberfest style beers these days .,appearance,1.0,1
this pours a nice medium brown with about a one inch head . it s sticking around for a while . smell is a faint toasty malt . very hard to detect . i wish i could describe this taste different but the most evident taste is well paper in the front with some toasty bitterness in the back . not particularly good . a second check of the back reveals a freshness date of so that is n t the problem . a few chocolate hints muffles the paper taste some as the temperature goes up a little . this beer does have a nice smooth dry mouthfeel . except for the disappointing taste this beer is generally drinkable but that taste makes me want to go elsewhere .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance arrives at the bar with a cloudy copper body that settles down to a haze and a whipped egg white head that leaves sheets of lace on the way down smell modest earthy aroma taste starts with a touch of the biscuit after the swallow a nice fruity element apperas followed by an earthy woody bitterness mouthfeel creamy texture with low carbonation drinkability smooth rich and bitter what more could you ask for in an esb this is a classic,appearance,1.0,1
i was saving this for a special occasion i guess living to see today was special enough . this beer pours a mirky brown with a sizeable light tan head . smells like banana and chocolate with fruity undertones . the taste is big in the same chocolate and banana department great depth in the malt . sweet but not overbearing . mouthfeel is just what i wanted in this style good carbonation and that warming feeling from the alcohol . i think the drinkability of this beer is right up there i probably could n t drink a lot of it but i d enjoy every bit of it i drank .,appearance,0.6,1
a the lovibond is right on the money for a sweet stout medium to low lacing and has a decent amount of head for a stout but not more then expected . s does n t have much nose but enough to smell the chocolate and malts . barely any hop aroma . t great tasting . has a very nice balance of chocolate but not to the extent of overpowering the other malt profile . i love the fact its not overly sweet as some sweet stouts are however this would be on the minimal range of residual sugars for this beer style . best taste come out at cellar temperature degrees . m has a great mouth feel . has a bit of a thick feeling however not over powering and may still be used as a higher abv session beer during the colder months . the carbonation bite is a little sharp for this style but i like it . d this beer is absolutely fabulous . i recommend any stout lovers to try this . this is now one of my favorite beers of this style .,appearance,1.0,1
rich dark color black but i can see some light thru it where the glass thins . has my favorite froth for this style thick and sticky goes nowhere fast and the color looks bread . smell coffee and roastex malts . tasts good with coffee and dark roasts . a little on the light end for stouts with me but still good . mouthfeel is a little watery but carbonation is ok tastes good . i will alwayz enjoy a guinness espexially on an empty stomach but not my first choi e for stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
i got this as a growler fill from beers of the world in rochester ny . the appearance is nice and perfect to style pale orange in color and crystal clear . a somewhat rocky white head with a lacing that persisted . the smell is overwhelmed by yeast . there might be something behind it but my smell is n t sophisticated enough to pick up on it . the taste begins with a whallop of yeast which is tastey but not to style . there is n t the typical balance of citrus pepper yeast and spice . it does finish dry and the carbonation is high enough . the mouthfeel is balanced sufficient carbonation medium to light body no alcohol warmth . this beer is drinkable and there are no major flaws as far as the brewing process is concerned but perhaps was overpitched . i would like to get some citrus and pepper in it to add complexity . my concerns are not in taste completely but being within style .,appearance,0.9,1
pour ml bottle to tulip glass . a bright orange beer appears translucent but not transparent capped by a . finger white head pock marked and active in its descent . plenty of bubble trails line the glass wall working their way up towards freedom . tons of webbing shows how big the head had been like the water line of a flood . a nice white cap remains coating the surface of the beer . beautiful . nose immediately upon decapping the bottle vanilla and orange notes jump out like someone pushed a creamsicle into the beer . aroma mellows quite a bit after a couple minutes revealing buttery notes alcohol peppery yeast and some grassy hops . the sweet pale malts still dominate brown sugar overripe pitted fruits . lots of characteristics typical for a tripel . mouth sweet fruity entrance but mild hopping also plays through and makes itself known and continues to linger in the back of the mouth after swallowing . extremely warm alcohol finish all the way up to my inner ear . somewhat metallic and oily but holds together nicely and i find it to be very well balanced between the malts and hops . a lingering bitter finish but i wish i could taste more the hay field that i smelled . mouthfeel is strongly carbonated perhaps a bit too overzealous and it seems to run out of steam before it reaches the back . pretty damn good considering its hokey label . goes down easy . something i would definitely recommend to those seeking new tripels .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into my dogfish snifter . it poured caramel brown in color with a big fluffy and frothy off white head to it . a thin frothy layer remained covering the beer well into drinking it and left some great lacing as well . exceptional looking barleywine overall . the aroma has some big citrus notes to it with pineapple juice and grapefruit being the most prominent . as it warmed more of the malty caramel like flavors really started coming out . the taste shows more of malty caramel and fruity flavors more prominently than the aroma did . the citrusy grapefruit like flavors show through enough that you would n t mistake this for an english version though . the bitterness and sweetness really seem to balance each other out pretty nicely . very flavorful beer overall . the mouthfeel is on the thicker side with carbonation being below average but i would n t call it low . drinkability is good it was a very nice barleywine to sip on this evening . the hoppy citrus flavors went pretty well with the big malty and caramel flavors and really balanced them out as well . very good beer overall .,appearance,1.0,1
corona light abv . cals light lager reviewed home bottle gt pilsner glass a . very pale straw in color little to no head at all s . minor hop malt notes semi skunky smell in background t . pretty good taste for a light beer crisp on palate minor hop finish mf . very thin body as expected super carbonated d . pretty enjoyable for light beer in taste drinkability . these go on sale a lot the calories and abv are respectable for a light session beer . i would n t turn one down as they have kinda grown on me due to my buddy across the street .,appearance,0.4,0
pours muddy brown with a tan head than disappears . almost opaque and . yeah brown is the only color it can be called . smells boozy with roasted malt and chocolate nibs . very sweet smelling as you d expect from a . . not much hops the hops come out much more in the taste accompanied with syrupy sweet malt and again cocoa nibs . the chocolate sits well with the sweet composure of the beer . i really enjoyed drinking this one the flavor was concentrated but tasty . mouthfeel has low carbonation as expected and pretty much leaves a film layer of taste in your mouth . not for chugging certainly but wonderful for sipping . overall this beer is great and tastes like it will get better and better with age . if given the chance it will smooth out further and probably decrease the hot alcohols not that they were a problem with this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
soft opening light orange color . small white head . simple fruity funky nose . flavor is heavily sweet fruity funky lightly sour lightly wood influenced . way too sweet . not only is it not a tripel it s hardly a belgian style beer at all . i usually like upstream but this is disappointing .,appearance,0.4,0
it poured hazy golden and with less than one inch of head . the head quickly retreated into lacing along the edges of the glass . it had a wonderful well balanced scent . malt hops and buttery undertones . very much what you would expect from an english pale ale . it had a slightly burned malt taste . there was a nice buttery flavor and a suttle bitter hop finish . it had a medium body . it was an ok beer . i think there are much better beers of this style . i would n t turn away a free one but i doubt i will buy another one of these .,appearance,0.4,0
growler half inch whit head that fades quickly to some foam around the top and a ring . color is a little boring clear copper ish . aroma is of pumpkin brown sugar and faint spices . flavor is very much the same . this is an ale more on the pumpkin flavored side and less on the spice side which is nice actually . little heavy on the palate in a good way . real sessionable for a pumpkin ale .,appearance,0.6,1
after being unimpressed by a rogue dead guy ale a couple years back i had not bothered to try another rogue offering until now . this shakespeare stout will not emerge as one of my favorites but it has at least convinced me to try other rogue offerings in the future . after trying this brew i was shocked to find that it contained oats . it just did not seem akin to other oatmeal ish stouts which i tend to like . the pour produced a strong medium to dark shiny foamy and persistent head . so far so good . the smell struck me as predominantly coffee and not especially complex as stouts go . the taste seemed more like that of irish dry stouts like guinness sharp and heavy on the roasted barley but absent was the rounded slightly sweet and chewy richness from the oats . things were better in the mouthfeel department where the oats made an appearance to provide this stout with a good creamy sensation and a pleasant malty aftertaste . what lingers on the tongue however was a return to the coffee flavors . this was not a plus for me since i am not a coffee drinker otherwise . there was more of a hops presence which is to be expected with a brew that is described as an american stout . do n t drink this if you are seeking a more malty rounded english style brew . for me i did not dislike it but i am not likely to seek it out in the near future . my tasting was an isolated experience it would be interesting to taste this side by side with other micro brew stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased as part of a six pack somewhere in nova either wf vienna wf annadale norm s or rick s . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a light beige head over the copper brew . frothy foam head lasts well with provides nice plentiful lacing . aroma is somewhat nondescript nothing notable . taste kind of disappointingly follows the nose with light malt sweetness to start the faintest glimmer of spicing and a touch of fruity hops . mouthfeel and drinkability are okay for a generic beer but lacking for the style . i expected so much more .,appearance,0.9,1
ultra clear body which allows me to see my fingerprints on the other hand . nose is simple and limited to light hops and raw cereals corn flakes or something . taste is of a clean blonde well done and superior to macros but without much interest thin bodied and typical .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer pours a hazy orange red color . the head is half an inch in height and recedes quickly into minimal lacing . the aroma screams centennial hops . there is a ton of citrus with some grapefruit and pine resin . the malt is kept way in the background . this area reminds me a lot of bell s two hearted ale . the taste is of a lot more balanced than the aroma . there is still a very nice hops presence but it is moderated by some nice pale malts . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a smooth texture . overall this is one of the better apas i ve had in a long time . i will certainly drink this beer again in the future .,appearance,0.6,1
i had a taste of this at a friends house. served in a clear corona like bottle with a jalapeno in it . color is a light yellow . smells like stale corn and hot sauce . taste burns and burns . simply awful . ick . this is a great beer for a joke . it should be sold in a novelty shop . my friend tried the jalapeno and said there was n t much flavor left .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out of a oz bottle . aroma is kinda skunked and bland upfront . taste is much of the same . very odd aftertaste . best before date is . regardless the taste is pretty dull and bland . if you took away any of the skunk it would still be dull and bland . almost not worth drinking .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a crystal clear straw color with a tight pure white head that quickly settles into a very light ring . the aroma reminds me of a euro lager a bit skunky sulfer grainy and grassy nobel hops . the taste seems to be a watered down version of the aroma . less skunky and grainy taste but very bland . does n t seem to have any munich malt flavors or the slightly bolder oktoberfest flavor . no hints of caramel or toasted munich malt . the feel is light to moderate with plenty of fizzy carbonation . nice crisp lager . this is a very disappointing oktoberfest from a great german brewery . totally missed the mark and came off as a euro lager .,appearance,0.4,0
i received this bottle as an extra in a trade along with some other great looking shorts and regional mid western brews and unfortunately this one did not strike my fancy . i m hoping it was actually a bad bottle or something as i would be more than happy to try it again and edit this review . pour is from the bottle to a pint glass and split with beeerman . review is from notes taken on . appearance pour is a deep toffee brown color and starts with a very short finger head that fades quickly to a thin and uneven skim body is semi opaque and looks like a thick iced tea a few spots of lacing are left behind . smell here is where it all starts to fall apart for me the smell is like woody and vegetables and that s it . it comes across as very unappealing . taste much like the smell there is a nutty woodiness and that vegetative quality that is reminiscent of cabbage . frankly and sadly it s a drain pour . mouthfeel moderate carbonation and a smooth and moderate thickness and weight for a brown . the mouthfeel is alright but the unpleasant flavors make it nearly unpalatable . drinkability i really ca n t get past the flavors and their unpleasantness . like i said at the beginning of the review i would gladly give it a shot again and edit this if it comes out better .,appearance,0.8,1
a light through center of glass . almost not like a very dark amber ale . tall creamy white head . s caramel malts . almost.a cross between a lager and a bock . t caramel raisins and a touch of coffee in the finish . m mild coating mirrored by a mild tingle on tongue . o not bad at all but really nothing noteworthy either .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured into a small snifter at about degrees . a really beautiful . intense deep brown . dark as you could ask for admitting no light through the beer and with a beautiful chocolate colored head that lingers for a few minutes and gives way to just a ring of foam around the edge of the glass . s definitely some roast but it s mild compared to other stouts . lots of fruit character and some earthiness . alcohol on the nose as well but it does n t seem to indicate a super solventy beer or that i m in for crazy alcohol burn when i sip it . and dare i say almost the slightest touch of belgian banana . hmmm . t dark bready with a good deal of caramel and some cherry or other dark berry . definitely not highly hopped or killed with roasted malt . a more vinous example of the style with the dark chocolate and coffee playing a backup role . a touch of alcohol but as i suspected not overpowering . it finishes with a nice earthy bitterness that lingers for only a handful of seconds . m medium in body for an imperial stout in my opinion . smooth but with just a little bit of carbonic bite . might have a but more had i not swirled it a few times and let it degas while i was sniffing it and attempting to satiate the desires of my crying child . all of that is not to say that it s watery but it is more mild in the mouthfeel department than other imperials i ve had . it does n t have that chalky nearly liquid chocolate viscosity but it s not a mark against the beer just different . o a very nice high value example of the style . i m always looking for affordable options that are n t diminished in quality and i always find that weyerbacher fits the bill . another very solid beer out of pennsylvania . recommended,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a thick fingers of tan head that sticks around for quite some time . a clear dark ruby red color . s sweat and malty with a bit of alcohol . t strong sweet and malty . i m not getting ops at all and im not very good at pulling out malty flavors so sorry for the simple explination . m smooth a tad sticky after a bit overall this is a very nice beer now to try it with my steak .,appearance,1.0,1
a jet black with a nice dark mocha head that sits just barely above the beer . perfect for the style s has a very nice mellow scotch smell that is not too harsh along side a slight sweetness of vanilla and honey . t there is a nice roasted flavor from the coffee mixed with a subtle amount of sweetness from the honey and the vanilla to mellow it out . this is a very good beer for sipping over a good amount of time . if you are a scotch lover then this is your beer but if not i would stay away from it . m very full bodied and heavy . carbonation is perfect . o all around a great beer perfect for people who like scotch and right on for the style guidelines with a nice mix of interesting ingredients .,appearance,1.0,1
thank heaven for my recent houseguest gooch . being a chicoan and sn employee . she brought me a six pack of stout knowing it was one of my favorite sn beers . even in the bottle it does n t dissapoint . appearance gt dark brown big chocolate foamy head . lively . probably the prettiest lacing you will ever see on a glass . effing beautiful . smell gt coffee dark chocolate burnt toast . taste gt bitter start full stout flavor beautiful balance of sweet notes and bitterchocolate smokey finish . complex . excellent representation of an american stout . mouthfeel gt thinner than i prefer but good . drinkability gt dang good stuff . i d gladly have another .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear red color with no head . smells like cherries and cinnamon very sweet . tastes the same some cherries and cinnamon really sugary with a small terrible spice behind it . it was basically cherry cough syrup . carbonation in the mouth just could drink this one did n t finish one .,appearance,0.2,0
bought them for beer haters . have some left . appearance light yellowish . not even straw really . the only thing worse looking really is corona light . smell sort of bilge like . it s weird and funky like a frat basement . possibly an old bale of hay . taste sweet up front . some corn taste . then more sweetness on the follow with the tiniest little nip as it finishes . weird aftertaste . mouthfeel sort of crisp . some sort of carbonation . drinkability eh . i mean you could drink a couple dozen of these . preferably with lime . which is pretty much all you need to know . it s corona . i mean what do you expect . it s pretty awful . but somehow drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
i discovered this beer last year at the portland holiday ale festival . actually it was one of my top picks of the event . i was delighted to discover that fred meyer had it in packs . appearance i wish brown shugga was a bit more brown . it looks like a simple pale ale . boring . smell excellent . you could buy this beer just to smell it . i swear it impossible to smell and not taste . you can smell toasted carmel sugar . taste fantastic . it goes well with the smell . however i believe it s missing something . something very small but important . winter ales need the full package . overall the taste is as advertised . mouthfeel nothing to complain about . other than i m drinking from a bottle not a keg . drinkability good enough for . overall . buy some . it s worth it . it s really a great beer . worth a six pack .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance intensely cloudy yellow honey in colour medium size dense white head . heavily carbonated . aroma clear citric notes with grainy wheat hints . can definitely smell bananas kind a banana bread like . slightly acidic bready yeast . taste very bready grain like flavours . sweet fruity banana . lemony citrus providing a mildly sharp hit . there is a very subtle spicy flavour possibly cloves . mouthfeel lively and medium bodied . quite chewy . drinkability easy to drink and enjoyable . will probably have this again . not as good as weihenstephaner but who is .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a light amber color with ruby low lights a small puffy head some clingy lacing and a moderate amount of visible carbonation . the smell is nice pine centric with background notes of lemon sugary bread and a mild alcohol aroma . not too complex but right for what it is . the taste is eye opening and refreshing . pine takes center stage along with some apple toast and fruity esters that work against the alcohol . spicy is also another prolific characteristic of this ipa there is a good melding of bitterness and spiciness that stays with you long after each sip . the alcohol is also noticeable but not in a bad way . coating and effervescent rich and full feeling . mouthfeel is exceptional here you really notice the weight of this one in your mouth . overall good brew that screams west coast . a bit more spice than i typically look for but this one holds it own . . that goes unnoticed and good hop profile would like to try more from pelican pub and brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a my usual down the middle stout pour results in a near overflow of creamy frothy light brown foam above a midnight black body . solid retention and some light fine lacing . s big roasted malts jump out of the glass with an immediate counter rush of smooth creaminess . some tasty bitterness more coffee than hops rounds things out . big bold and inviting . t follows the nose but with less intensity and complexity . emphasis on the bitter finish with coffee giving way to a powerfully hoppy aftertaste . disappointing . m decidedly and disappointingly thin and watery . also not nearly as carbonated feeling as the voluminous head promised . even more of a let down than the flavor . d lack of flavor thin texture and low abv make this a very drinkable beer but not necessarily one that i m excited about . the bitter coffee finish does n t really help matters either . notes i d been excited about trying this beer for a long time and my anticipation only grew after pouring it out and inhaling the divine aroma . unfortunately the overall package is not much better than average although the hoppy aftertaste is growing on me . glad i picked up a single instead of sixer . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a nearly brilliant straw in color with a touch of chill haze . it s topped with a frothy off white head exhibiting moderate duration and adequate lace . toasted pale malts on the nose along with pilsener and crystal malts a light tang and a minimal hop profile . it s a chewy grainy nose and reminds me of quite a few czech pale lagers i ve enjoyed . if you demand a hoppier crisper and bitterer nose then keep on lookin but i m pretty darn happy with this one . soft and a bit sweet on the palate and with very light carbonation . bitterness is minimal . toasted biscuity malt lingers and makes a very subtle point counterpoint to that minimal bitterness . light notes of yeasty bread almost like sourdough light clover honey and pear skin all of which is followed by just enough bitterness to give it a clean dry finish . very drinkable . after enjoying the first two nebc cans and being that i m a pils fan i had heady hopes of sierra summer . in a can . but this is a different and equally worthy animal with none of the hop focus and a bit more fruit but in a very very well done way mind you and just enough bitterness . pair this with lighter fair mild cheddar grilled salmon a fresh from the garden salad and you re good to go . score another one for nebc . served chilled in a tumbler,appearance,0.6,1
this is a super bock . that is it s super dark dark brown in color with no foam super thick and syurpy . it has a super roasted malt aroma with a super smell of alcohol also . the taste is super sweet roasted malts on the verge of sicking . not really worth the price and what a super dissapointment . . .,appearance,0.8,1
yeah so i didn t have any cold beer when i got home . the bruins are on and i wanted to drink a beer with my dumplings . the roommates have some bud light pounders in the fridge . you can really smell the machines when you take a good whiff of this beer . the color is of pale beer the light actually comes through it not blocking much of the beer . the glass casts a better shadow than the beer . the taste is a weak lager stript of malts barley and hops . if they use any of that it s very hard to tell . the carbonation is way to strong and i almost taste the fizz more than the beer itself it s tough cause i drink it as fast as i can . it feels almost rough on the tongue with it s over carbonated ness . overall bud light it just shit . but i m drinking it . take that for what it s worth .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance pours a perfect clear orange amber color with an inch thick head that dissipates immediately . smell caramel and malts . has a strong orange zesty tangy smell . taste sweet with strong notes of caramel citrus and has a slightly bitter aftertaste . that s honestly all i can taste in this beer . mouthfeel instantly foams on the tongue . has a medium body with quite a bit of carbonation . overall this is a pretty good oktoberfest beer but it makes me burp a lot. it s pretty light and is missing something compared to the others .,appearance,1.0,1
well . have n t had one of these in forever . decided to take a trip down memory lane and get one last night at the voodoo lounge . kinda wish i had n t as all my fond memories of this beer were quickly dashed as i realized how boring it is compared to most of the stuff i drink nowadays . a jet black with some garnet around the edges when held to candle light about the most enjoyable thing about guinness is watching the bubbles work their way up the glass creating a nice and tight light almond head leaving nothing but an opaque blackness below . s hmmm not much here . maybe some roasted malts but faint . t hmmm not much here . maybe some roasted malts but faint . and a touch of bitterness and very very light acridity on the boring finish m thin watery boring . d maybe i ll throw a few of these back on st. patty s day but that d be it . not something i ll try to conjure up thoughts of yesteryear with again anytime soon . hahaha,appearance,1.0,1
a huge snowy head billowing above the glass . classic belgian carbonation bravo . color is light honey slightly hazed . dozens and dozens of streams of bubbles aggresively charge the surface of the glass . lots of lace resides all over the sides of the glass . honestly this beer could n t look any better . simply stunning put together amazingly well . s yeasty coriander ripe bananas overall freshness and not as mysterious as most saisons . t starts off very wheaty and yeasty . herbal and lightly hoppy . spreads to a buttery chamomile with lots of subtle citrus notes . finishes with more tradition saison type flavors hay fresh cut grass and lots more yeast . a gentle dryness lingers long after the sip . m full bodied and fairly creamy d i was n t immediately taken in by this beer . .but the more i drank it the more infatuated i bacame . it went from an unsophisticated golden ale to so much more . very pleased with this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
mayan inspired schwarzbier . attractive pour tons of lace and strong retention . fluffy foam that rises above the rim of the glass with irregular crags and peaks . black body glowing red in the meniscus . faint roast in the aroma weak and grainy with traces of day old coffee . not bad not good a little bland . easy to drink and fairly light bodied like a schwarzbier hints of roast malt and coffee flaccid and husky with slight diacetyl . not particularly complex but its not bad . could drink easily .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a fairly dark amber with a slight orange hue to it . the head is fluffy and impressive with a slightly off white color and nice staying power . it leaves pretty average lace . the aroma is decidedly piney and malty sweet with a sort of canned pineapple and mandarin orange thing going on . it reminds me somewhat of hopslam s aroma though nowhere near as good or intense . the taste is very malty with the classic pale malt profile as well as a bit of caramel and dark sugar flavor as well . i am detecting piney and pineapple hops but they really are struggling against the malt . there is also a bit of an herbal presence in there . one definite positive is that this beer has some major bitterness going on and it s definitely more balanced in that aspect than some of its contemporaries . the mouthfeel is fairly full and a bit syrupy with a slightly cloying finish but a drying quality at the same time . not too hot for being a strong beer i think the bitterness helps hide it well . this beer s aftertaste is actually quite pleasant and leaves a nice spicy hoppy sweet flavor in its absence . definitely not the most drinkable double i have had but it is alright . all in all a solid beer just not maybe one i will buy again for quite some time . one last note what is with the packaging . ml bottle for a beer of this strength plus calling it a triple ipa when it seems to be squarely in the double ipa category . just seems a bit odd .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up a six pack along with lots of other goodies from g.b . russo son while in town for the kbs release . drunk fresh that evening . poured into a unibroue tulip glass . a wonderful copper color with one finger head that quickly thins out and leaves spotty and diagonal streaks . aroma is fruity and peachy . flavor is light and clean true to american pale ale style . this would be an excellent gateway beer for those interested in learning about quality craft beers . also a great option for a session beer on a hot summer day . extreme drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . i must say from my experience dark horse makes some great looking beers . this one pours a beautiful light hazy brown which turns a hazy burnt orange in the light . this beer just glows . has a big white fluffy head lacing ok . smells like folgers. coffee straight up . i was expecting the taste to be overpowering w coffee it ended up being sharp but mellow considering how strong it smells . there are strong hints of chocolate as well . the mouthfeel was over carbonated and ended up being a problem super fizzy . this one starts off strong but my interest starts to fade a bit as i get into it. one s good for me . this beer has potential to be something special. maybe if they rework it a little they can have something unique . the carbonation really brought this beer down too fizzy . nonetheless solid brew . if you re into bitter coffee this one is still worth seeking out .,appearance,0.9,1
ahhh . summer . my favorite time to sit back with a new beer to review . today s beer enlightened black ale was given to me to try by a family member . the cherry cola colored body is capped by a quickly dissipating white head leaving an average amount of frothy lacing . chocolate hazelnut presents it self dominantly in the smell and taste merging with roasted malts for a warm sweet palette . these aspects are coupled with a smooth medium mouthfeel . fun and spunky warm and comforting this beer is excellent for many occasions . drink it with friends . enjoy it at home . hoppy trails .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a capped and waxed oz into a oz brandy snifter . pours a still murky ruby brown color . absolutely no head on this even while pouring . not even some bubbles from agitation . the smell is rich with raisins figs apricots and caramel like sweetness that give into rum like notes . some plum in there too . the sweetness begins to really come out once the brew warms up . no booze in there which is surprising at this level . upon sipping the beer welcomes you with a toffee sweetness that fades into candied dark fruit flavors like plum raisins figs etc . the sweetness becomes a bit much once it warms up a bit . almost tastes like a german chocolate cake coconut frosting at that point with a bit of rum mixed in . not bad just a little overbearing at points and could use some balance . but it s surprising that there is not booze in the taste . at . one would think you could definitely taste some alcohol or boozeyness . mouthfeel is full and still . the sweetness can become a bit cloying at times . overall this is a good beer but is a bit sweet and not as complex as something like an aged jw lees harvest ale or ms arctic devil . it certainly is n t a bad beer though i do like it . but would i pay for another oz i m not sure . the most impressive part is the hidden alcohol burn . i am pretty impressed with what they have done there . i would like to see what time does to this beer though it says on the back you can age it up to years . maybe i am drinking it prematurely but who knows .,appearance,0.6,1
according to the label it s a german dunkel traditional english ale hybrid . i m not sure why you would want to combine these two styles but i ll keep an open mind . pours very dark with a white head . good head retention . it smells like maltesers taste . malty and chocolaty but also buttery . a little grainy and strong butterscotch as well . and there s a little of that aroma in the taste but it s surrounded by a slight tartness . a little grainy and nutty . buttery . kind of an odd twang of sourness backed by moderate sweetness . they all seem to have a little of this but more so than many of the other beers i have tried from picaroon s there s too much diacetyl present which leaves a buttery taste and is accompanied by a slowly building sour slightly vinegary quality . it s not a good thing . at all . if my limited knowledge of these things is correct i believe it has something to do with the impaired respiratory ability of the yeast and it s something they might want to have a look at . i m not really getting a dunkel or an english ale from this very odd beer . it s closer to an english brown ale flemish red ale movie popcorn topping hybrid . in a word i would say avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bomber poured into a pint glass . a golden straw color with a tiny little thin white head . nothing much to the appearance here . s very sweet and spicy caramel and corriander possibly some lemon . t i got a huge taste of bubblegum and banana followed up by a slight metallic aftertaste . as to be expected huge wheat and alcohol taste spices . this one was tasty but nothing overwhelming . m mouthfeel was big and bold with a sticky aftertaste . nice warming sensation as it was going down . d big abv for a hefe but very drinkable due to the taste and masking of the abv . this one was good i recommend a try .,appearance,0.6,1
undated ml bottle poured into tulip . procured from premier w s in halifax . pours a clear orange y amber with an initially large white head which reduces to a thin haze . little bits of lacing left here and there . hops hit me full on at first bright citrus bit of pine and resin . caramel laden malts are quick behind . bold . taste is an in your face bold mix of potent caramel malts and citrus and pine hops . sweet but with an underlying and balancing bitterness . mouthfeel is slick smooth creamy with mild carbonation . sticky but not cloying . alcohol is nicely hidden . this is a pretty bold if simple beer . brash malt and hops collide but end up blending nicely . balanced but not in the english mild mannered sort of way . enjoyed this one .,appearance,0.6,1
crazy medicinal phenols vie for attention amid modest airs of bitter chocolate . their distracting presence dominates and corrupts the aroma . the opaque black body is entirely headless laceless and lackluster with a distressing lack of carbonation . as with the aroma the taste is built on sweet chocolaty malts but is corrupted by fierce misplaced brewing mayhem . there are worthy merits to be found in this winter seasonal but they re too deeply buried to make the effort . i do actually like the gimmicky name . but if it were rephrased as a question pick up or drop off i d say drop it off .,appearance,0.4,0
poured beautifully an opaque red mellowing to a rose at the bottom of the tulip glass . small head . smells lilke wine and vinegar . a very strong and intense sour flavor even for a style where strong flavor is to be expected and valued . there is a high level of carbonation . cough syrup start then finishes with hints of sour yogurt.tastes like fizzy balsamic vinegar . i have tried a number of these beers in the last year or two but this one is in a league of it s own . if you like sour go for it but if you are not devoted to this style try something less intense . i could n t finish it .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the harpoon widsor brewery . in an adirondack chair . in the sun . god bless vermont . pristine clear copper with a thin head . head leaves a few lacey smatterings before collaring . aroma is spicy whole whole wheat bread swampy english ish hops and mild alchol . rye spice is a turn on . tastes malty spicy big and bready . some baked fruit pear . in there as well . makes me thing of a rye centric really well done esb . which i like .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber poured into an oversized snifter . looks great . almost pitch black body with a massive tan head that is both dense and puffy . head retention is excellent and lacing is substantial . robust aromas of dark roasted malts and some sweet oak and chocolate . a bit boozy . inviting . big roasted malt and sweet oak hits the palate right away . background flavors of mocha vanilla and chocolate . a fairly significant hop bite and moderate carbonation help keep some of the sweetness in check . some more dark burnt malt would have helped balance it out even more . everything blends together pretty nicely for the most part . very full bodied brew with creamy feel . plenty of lingering sweetness . overall impression a little too much sweetness to be top tier but still quite tasty and easily recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
i was really excited for this one as i have not had many scotch ales in quite a while . and once i saw the pour of this beer i was highly anticipating excellence . it has an amazing color of a mackintosh red apple that glistens from fresh rain . in fact had this one had a sizeable head i would say it was the best beer i had seen in a while but it still rates up there just under the storm king and nailbiter . then i pulled it up to my nose and everything was gone i noticed nothing but maltiness i began to worry . as i began to drink it i was even sadder then with the smell . i am used to scotch ales with a nice bite this one lacked teeth . it was extremely creamy i noticed a toasted malts flavor in the far distance and its hops characteristics were minimal at best . i was disappointed but feel i need to give this one another chance after reading other reviews .,appearance,0.9,1
serving glass poured from bottle into snifter . appearance dark orange red almost a pinkish head with a very thick light tan head . smell plum raisins molasses clove and spicy hops . slightly metallic . boozy . taste somewhat sweet and syrupy caramel dark fruitiness plum raisins with just the lightest spicy touch at the end . taste just seems muted overall . feel despite some syrupiness this is way too watery . moderately high carbonation . much more warming than . abv would indicate . finish is not dry at all . wow the mouthfeel really misses the mark . overall between the light flavor and the horrible mouthfeel for a belgian at least this completely let me down . i am a huge sierra nevada fan and a pretty big trappist fan as well even if this is not quite trappist but this does not at all live up to what either sn or the monks are capable of .,appearance,0.9,1
first off i thought this beer was very delicious . and i will certainly buy another . the toasty biscuit flavors to me are awesome . again a great tasting beer . with that said if i must have an issue with the brew it s the appearance and it s taste stick with me here . i do n t know if i poured mine incorrectly but it was very cloudy . which i thought oktoberfests are supposed to be clear i m thinking about spaten sam adams and the like . also to me the flavor did n t strike me as a strong oktoberfest . i thought the bitterness was appropriate and of course the mouthfeel is going to be amped up but i did n t think oktoberfest when i had the beer . again . great tasting . in fact i loved it . just thinking about the oktoberfests i ve had it s my favorite style it just did n t seem to . oktoberfesty to me .,appearance,0.6,1
pike brewing company pike tandem double ale b release oz . bottle . abv ibu s . . . belgian ale dubbel og . .thin tan mild lace head . cloudy dirty brown color . bottle conditioned bc sediment . toasted toffee mild nutty hop belgian yeast ester front . crusty doughy mild sweet dark wheat bread toasted toffee creamy smooth mild belgian fruit body . mild hop etoh hint end . tasty belgian brown ale . sampled . . each .,appearance,0.4,0
i picked up a twelve pack of sierra nevada s tumbler autumn brown ale for . at meijers . i missed out on this beer last year so when i saw a bunch of twelve packs on the shelf i figured i should give it a try sierra nevada has n t let me down yet so lets see how this brew goes . no visible bottling date but it s a fall seasonal so i know it s fresh . poured from a short oz brown bottle into a pint glass . a this bottle looks pretty good it t got a nice autumn scene in the background that lets you know this is a fall beer . it poured a nice dark brown color with a nice ruby hue when held to the light it also had two fingers worth of creamy tan head that died down to a thin layer that stayed till the end and left some very nice lacing . this is one great looking brown ale . s i pick up lots of slightly sweet medium roasted malts that impart some caramel and chocolate aromas along with slight bit of nuts . i also pick up a mild dark fruit aroma and a mild amount of floral and earthy hops . t the flavor starts off with those loads of medium roasted malts that are n t as sweet as they were in the aroma . the malts impart some nice flavors like caramel nuts and a slight amount of chocolate that gives this beer a pretty nice roasty taste for a brown ale . the hops are very mild in this beer and they start to show up towards the end and are more earthy then floral . the finish had barely any bitterness to it and was medium dry . m smooth slightly creamy on the light side of being medium bodied and it had a good amount of medium carbonation . overall i thought this was a pretty good american brown ale . everything about this beer was pretty good with nothing seeming off or out of place about it and the drinkability was really good it just had the right combination of flavor and smoothness that made them go down quicker then expected a six pack during a nice fall bonfire would for sure hit the spot . what i like most about this beer was the appearance it looked exactly how i would want a brown ale to look and the nice flavor was also very noteworthy . if i had to choose something i liked the least about this beer it would have to be the aroma it was good but the sweet dark fruits seems a little weird but that really was n t a big deal at all . i would for sure buy this beer again there s a good chance i will be getting another twelve pack before it disappears for the year . i would recommend this beer to just about anyone and if brown ales are your thing then they do n t get much more drinkable then this . this beer makes my top three brown ale list but i still think indian brown is my favorite . this was another good beer from sierra nevada every style i try from them always seem like a good drinkable representation of the style and this beer is no different thanks for sending your quality brews to michigan sierra nevada .,appearance,1.0,1
ppurs chestnut with a fingers deep sand colored head . amazing lacing head retention really pretty to look at s hints of choclate some roasted malt as it warms t rich choclate up front then a little grainyness some bitter choclate . finishes with lactic notes a little more choclate just a hint of dryness mf creamy but lacking any true depth . a tad over carbonated just needs some more character to hold your interest . this is better on draft by miles . but this will work in pinch,appearance,1.0,1
golden champagne in appearance with heavy carbonation . aroma is a blend of herbs spice and medicinal antiseptic . flavor is similar very dry not too tart yet malty in flavor . not very much body to speak of . this is a very unique beer not what i was expecting .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance deep brown to black with a creamy one inch white head . smell lighly toasted malt with a hint of chocolate . taste black coffee with bittersweet chocolate . mouthfeel no real carbonation feel on the tongue and a creamy feel after drinking . drinkability if you like the flavor combination this would be very easy to sit down for or of these . a little too watery for my tastes though .,appearance,0.9,1
always excited for when this comes out a very surprising beer . appearance distinctly consistent golden amber color limited head but more than average carbonation . smell hops are dominant which give off a pleasantly sweet almost tangy aroma . taste start is very clean the hops do not become evident until towards the finish with a surprisingly lasting effect . drinkability very pleasant well balances amongst abv hops and taste .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a hazy golden amber with a medium creamy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is bready caramel malts and melon with some piney resiny hops . the flavor is a little oxidized malt and a touch of fruit followed by a huge harsh tarry bitterness . the mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and watery . overall a bitter ipa but not that great . did n t care for the oxidized notes the watery texture or the harsh tarry unbalanced bitterness .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance has a nice amber to it with a thin head and nil lace . smell of caramel malts having a light honey note . taste has a bit of spice with the malt with saline in the background having moderate hops leaving a light bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is medium with a good spike of carbonation . not necessarily my choice for a festbier but not bad either .,appearance,0.4,0
served from the oz brown bottle into a pint mug . not a very appetizing look to this.very pale golden with large amounts of carbonation visible small white head.that somehow stays the same the whole glass.weird . the aroma is mainly syrupy rainwater.and almost nothing really . taste . what taste . .ok theres some syrupy sweetness.that sticks to the back of the tongue.but its all water really . not good on the palte very watery and overcarbonated . not a very drinkable beer.ive had non alcoholic beer that taste better .,appearance,0.3,0
good beer if perhaps a little overdone could have been great . i let it warm a bit out of the fridge . poured with a beautiful thick creamy huge fluffy tan head with brown highlights . color is an opaque very dark brown . aroma is dark roasty malts overripe dark fruit coffee and chocolate . flavor is about the same as nose but with sharp edges . alcohol stands out . finish is like flavor and long . not a session .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a solid brew . a nice golden color it smells lightly sweet . think honey and a touch of floral hops . taste is similar . honey sweetness straw and a touch of alcohol minus the burn . crisp . simple . clean . i could have a few as i find it pretty enjoyable . good effort .,appearance,0.6,1
kolsch . the name refers to the lat. long . coordinates of the brewery but does not give much away in terms of style . that is what i refer to as too clever by half . oh well . it was presented in a room temperature glass with a thin bone white head with moderate retention . the color was spot on a beautiful deep golden yellow with ne quality clarity . the nose was muted slightly malty but not terribly present . mouthfeel was medium with a light dry lemony taste on the tongue . finish was dry and refreshing . this would be perfect on a hot humid day such as the one that i was experiencing in charleston sc .,appearance,1.0,1
another thai brewed lager from san miguel . had a fill date of july st . just days old . poured light yellow appears overly carbonated with a quickly dissipating head . not much smell and not much taste for a . beer . it taste fresh though . very similar to a dozen other thai beers . why can i not fine an ale in thailand .,appearance,0.3,0
had this on tap at a local pub . pours a somewhat dark color that allows some light to shine through with a small head that fades fast and does n t leave any lacing on the glass . the aroma is very subdued but there is a light roasted and toasty thing going on . the flavor is very umm . lacking flavor . there are some slight flavors of roasted malt and a little bitterness but it really lacks much flavor . nothing wrong with it but it could use a lot more taste and a lot more body . the body was very thin .,appearance,0.8,1
as a beer it is pretty good in its class it is less than exceptional . the top begian dubbels available are very good . and this one must be compared to those in order to get a true rating . this has a great exploding head and looks great . it has a dirty deep amber and slightly ruby brown color . the scent is disappointingly weak as is the taste . there is no big carbonation . on the first sip i get more of a watery weak product it tastes like someone took a seasonal dubbel and diluted it . slight cinnamon nutmeg orange peel bitter spices . but does n t blend so well . the weak flavors float above the watery base . and with not enough abv nor body this just does n t compare to others in its class .,appearance,0.9,1
on cask at o brien s . black pour with a brown ring of bubbles . coffee toasted oatmeal walnuts leather and cocoa in the aroma . smooth mouthfeel . chocolate mousse a ton of roasted malt cream toffee and a slight hop bite in the finish . very very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
served a cold f or so . this beer has a frothy three finger thick almost rocky pale white head that sits atop a body that is brilliantly clear and a pale straw color . the color is about perfect and the head is one of the longest lasting and best ones i have seen on a macro lager . the aroma is unfortunately lightly struck with a mix of skunk like and herbal astringent grassy notes standing out the most . underneath this is a thin sweet grain character . when this first hits my tongue i get not flavor at all almost like water as it starts to flow back past my tongue a sweet grain character comes to the fore . the finish is quite clean and almost non existent there is a bit of grainy astringency and perhaps a hint of bitterness but these notes are elusive . the sweet simple grain maltiness is the dominant note of this beer it is quite close to drinking water and is quite devoid of off flavors which is good for a beer this light or character for that matter which is disappointingly true of beers from this genre . what can i say this is quenching and quite quaffable if it remains cold certainly not bad but devoid of character life .,appearance,1.0,1
had this one in a little glass . this beer has noticeable flaws in it somewhat metallic and cardboard flavors pushing through the faint hop presence . the mouth fell was awkward and watery . i would not seek this one out . this is not a taste of seattle .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours murky brown with a head made of tightly packed sparkling bubbles . carbonation bubbles race up the sides of the glass . s not very strong . some clove wheat bread and ever so slight banana . t clove brown breads and some toasty malt . finishes like you just ate a piece of wheat bread toast . m very lively . spritzy . d i d drink another one . i d put it somewhere in the middle of all the dunkels i have ever tried .,appearance,0.9,1
served into a pint glass from a oz . long neck brown bottle with crimped on cap . opque black reddish hue a tan head quickly diminishing to a coating of foam throughout the beer . could have been served a bit to cold because everthing else about the beer was great . nice complex moderate nose roasty carmelly chocolaty smokey with hints of vanallia as the beer warms.pleasing inviting all the aromas a porter should have . a very tasty beer robust and complex very roasty and chocolalty nutty carmelly a very balanced malt taste . woody and spicy with a crisp sharp slightly tart finish . medium mouthfeel a bit creamy slightly dry with a good syrupy feel that makes the mouth water for more . an execllent porter flavorful and well rounded a must try porter . wish i had another one .,appearance,0.6,1
a a much darker brown than most brown ales . poured a thick creamy espresso colored head with good carbonation showing . s faintly nutty but lacks much else that could be considered a smell . seems kinda watered down . t has a strong amount of hops in the front but they quickly mellow out leaving a nutty aftertaste but that s all she s got . m d kinda has a dry feeling do to the amount of hops and is a wee bit grainy . not the best brown in the world but it is a decent one especially as a local brew .,appearance,0.9,1
cl bottle best by a the best head on a weissbeer i ve ever seen . huge retention great lacing . cloudy orange tan color . s cloves cloves and more cloves with a banana hint . t mild taste in comparison to the smell . cloves but there s a strange mineral metallic thing going on . blech . m creamy with a little carbonation . nothing spectacular . d what i thought may be a promising weissbeer turns out to be a big disappointment . looks fabulous smells great but the odd mineral metallic component on the taste really ruins it .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this up from the only place in alabama that sells bottles over oz . with the infection issues ccb has been having recently i m really hoping i got a clean bottle . no bottled on date . enjoyed on . a poured into a dfh snifter . upon popping the bottle a head forms inside the bottle not a good sign . pours a very dark brown with red around the edges and a large tan colored head . a small head remains throughout and leaves great lacing . looks good . s i m not sure if the aroma is supposed to smell like this but i actually like it . some sour cherries and a nutty chocolatey malty sweetness . also a light hoppiness . t if this is infected it s barely noticeable in the taste . nutty malts and some dark chocolate up front . recedes to a nice hop and roasted malt bitterness toward the back . left on the tongue is a milk chocolatey sweetness and just a touch of tart cherry . m the mouthfeel is where this beer struggles . it s ok through the middle and pretty creamy but toward the back it is way over carbonated . almost like swallowing foam . o i may have gotten this at the beginning of an infection or maybe it s just overcarbonated and the tartness is supposed to be there . either way i enjoyed the bottled i had . will have to grab another bottle in the future and compare .,appearance,0.9,1
the pour is black with a billowing light brown head with some very nice lace . aroma . what aroma . i get next to nothing here . seems to me hops are leading the way in the nose . i bit apple ish . there s roast and chocolate but over all the nose is much to weak to earn a high score . the flavor to me is n t really anything to brag about either . there s some roast and some chocolate but there supposed to be . i do pick up a tad of molasses . really the flavor is pretty pedestrian . the mouthfeel on the other hand is quite good . big body . above average carbonation . dry finish . full palate all the way through . oh ver ray ted .,appearance,1.0,1
if this was any of the lesser budweiser products i d call this the drinking behind the dumpster from a brown paper bag size of bottle pint ounces . but the tv ads promise that this is something more so i wo n t call it that . poured into an english pint glass . appearance even poured slowly to try and minimize the head i still wound up with a three finger head that was the color and consistency of that foam that you squirt into your walls to insulate them . but it died down within a few minutes and left some nice lacing behind . the color is a very nice dark reddish amber with only a small amount of carbonation . a good start . smell my first impression was of overripe bananas which then become the smell of banana bread . very faint hop aroma . taste malty sweet for just an instant quickly followed by hop bitterness that transforms into an almost metallic slightly sour flavor . i could n t find a best by date on the bottle so i do n t know whether this one is going south or if this just how it tastes . mouthfeel decent not thick somewhat velvety . drinkability i had a hard time finishing this one it was a big bottle . i really wanted to like this one but i do n t think i ll get it again anytime soon .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance very dark almost opaque . no head smell hints of barley wine suggests a heavy body taste like a subtle barley wine sweet with a hint of biterness in the backgroound mouthfeel more carbonated than barley wines i ve tried leaves a sweet taste and some warmth drinkability one to savour in the winter months not sure whether this is a stong bitter or a barley wine . it has a deep rich taste that relaxes and soothes in the cold winter months . served from a ml bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass a pours very black with a large tan colored head . very nice staying power slow dissipation to a ring of foam on the top . beautiful sheets of lacing down the sides . looks amazing . s get a slight hop kick up front which gives way to some roasted grain . i also get a little chocolate and a slight hint of the alcohol . t lots of roasted flavor up front . this transitions to some chocolate and molasses and finishes with a heavy hand of coffee flavor . there is a little bit of dark fruit in the middle somewhere as well . has a bitter finish . m d very thick but smooth . overall very enjoyable . the abv is not noticeable at all and i like the hoppiness it has for an ris . i like this one a lot .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my first of three floyds that my brother brought me from indiana . i ve been looking forward to trying these for a while now . pours a cloudy gold color with a minimal head that dissipates quickly . wonderful hops citrus smell . is this a mild ale or an ipa . hops bitterness dominates up front but is balanced nicely . smooth finish that makes you want to drink more of this . if this is what three floyds has to offer i m looking forward to trying more .,appearance,0.6,1
had this out of a bottle poured into a weizen glass . a hazy darker yellow color with a small quickly fading head . nice lacing . s some clove some faint banana kind of sweet . t banana dominates the flavor of this one with spicy clove coming in at the end for a crisp fell . m unexpectedly smooth d nice beer not the best hefe but a good one . would have this again if it were a bit cheaper it was . for . l bottle . this beer reminded me very much of flying dog s in heat wheat but i think this one is a little less spectacular . prost .,appearance,0.6,1
well i see everyone hates this beer because of lack of flavor and all that . but to me it s better than regular bud or bud light . very light macro kind of thing going on here . the thing i like about this beer is no aftertaste . and i like that in a macro . i mean who wants a lot of after taste in a macro light lager . do you really want to taste a super light macro lager . . . do you think a super light macro lager is going to be some flavor explosion .,appearance,0.4,0
a semi dark clear yellow with a thin whitish head s kinda like lager not too impressive t pretty mild taste that does n t leave much to the imagination . not a very good example of a craft beer . m fairly smooth with only a mild aftertaste . d easy to drink just not very exciting like heineken,appearance,0.4,0
my dad would drink coors when working in the yard . sometimes he gave me a taste and i d recoil in disgust . i wonder if this is the root cause for my dislike of most pilsners and lagers . too light in color too distinct in bad flavors no blending or smoothness of tastes . not worth it when wanting a drink . if that is my only choice in beer i ll go with water . even coors light is easy to drink .,appearance,0.2,0
love the rich deep mahogany color of this brew . a brown top with long legs to match . awesome . but that s where the goodness ends . a beer that is overpowered and buttered with palo santo wood is one that attacks the palette . not a fan of the hints of sweetness here either . mouthfeel was average but feeling over carbonated for this suite of flavors . overall a disappointment for me . the alcohol on top of all this just makes this whole brew seem like a marketing joke . sorry normally enjoy dfhead . not this time .,appearance,1.0,1
this comes out of the bottle a prototypical pale ale gold but with a remarkable amount of glass stick . multilayered rings everywhere one of the best lace patterns i ve seen from a beer in a long while . coming out of the bottle the nose is very hop forward but as it settles it leans much more towards a biscuity caramel aroma grainy with vague hints of cinnamon . absoutely butter smooth to start out with almost disguising the flavor . a cascade bitterness drips down and lingers leaving a mouth coating blanket . there s a slightly odd off chemical thing going on in the finish which knocked the score down significantly followed by a chewy english pale ale maltiness . still tasty and better than your average usually predictable pale ale . seems like it would be heaven on cask . but what would n t really .,appearance,1.0,1
the colour is pitch black the two finger head is pale beige airy and uneven . massive amounts of lacing . the smell is hoppy but not very bitter with mild notes of grape fruits dough and yeast cookies and a light note of chocolate malt . it smells a bit like a british pub . the taste is very fresh and balanced . lots of butter cookies some citric notes wheat dough and some sour hints . the firm background is made of roasted malt and a mild sweetness . there is a nice flavour of butter cookies coffee with cream and raspberry jam in the aftertaste that is n t that long lasting . the finish is dominated by a flavour of crackers . the carbonation is a little stronger than expected from a british porter . but hey this is an american porter so i guess it is just fine . the very small bubbles are refreshing . the liquid is mid smooth . an unusual porter with all those notes of cookies . still a highly balanced and drinkable brew .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a weizen glass . it had a best by date of lasered onto the neck . i stirred up the sediment so it was a very hazy pale straw color . good carb streams and good lacing . it had a large white head that very slowly dissipated into a thick foam . the aroma was lemony wheat and yeast . also had a bit of skunk that i usually find in pilseners or kolschs which was odd . not very pleasing and not a typical aroma for the style . needed some banana sweetness to offset it . the taste was also a mess . more like a lager than an apwa taste to me . again missing some sweet to offset the grains . not good . overall a major disappointment . was hoping to find another summer beer for the rotation but this ai n t it . time to get my sister to ship me some oberon from indiana again . do n t recommend . one and done for me .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz bottle poured into duvel tulip a perfect . soft brown with faint burnt orange hues at the edges . billowing tan head barely contained in this glass . settles to leave full layer of fine tan lacing . as you sip the soft foam coats the side of the glass in sheets not patches . also visible is the active carbonation and flecks of yeast floaties . s dark fruit and sweet caramel malt . butterscotch banana . nice full bready yeast . very light floral sweet aroma t similar to the nose but stronger with the sweet caramel malt dominating with everything else taking a back seat . still with a strong yeast presence . brown sugar noted . m light and silky smooth on the tongue . active bubbly caronation . sneaky drying finish . d great sipping beer with warming qualities . a little heavily carbonated but otherwise sits well . abv noticeable by feel but not taste which was very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a staw color no head no lace s sweet yeasty peppery . quite fragrant and quite complex t spicy peppery tastes . slight banana flavor as well m this beer looks like it would be pretty light bodied but has a thick syrupy mouthfeel at least more so than what the apperance gives off . d the apperance is little to be desired but everything else about this beer was pretty solid would buy this again . good beer .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle obtained in a sampler . a pours light amber to red . definitely uncharacteristic of a brown ale . i ve had red s darker than this . zero head . wondering if i got a bad bottle as most other posts have a decent head present . s slight off putting sweetness but notes of roasted malt caramel and chocolate . t i get the roasted malt and chocolate first . there s very little hop bitterness present on the back end . slight metallic which i had in their golden ale as well . m under carbed again bad bottle theory . d i would say this is somewhat drinkable over a mid long session provided you enjoy the beer . i however did not . it s not a terrible beer but not good . big point loss with the color . c mon people brown ale s should be brown and not clear . so far hub city is with me .,appearance,0.4,0
brown shugga pours a gorgeous copper color . it has a strong sweet smell almost too sweet . to me it has a taste of cherry spice . the mouth feel is thick and paired with the sweet sweet cherry flavor reminds me of syrup or medicine . dark woody malty notes also roll over the tongue and bite the back of your throat . enjoyable but nothing i could buy again .,appearance,0.9,1
a looking pretty good especially after being poured from a room temperature shelf in almost clear glass . s wet damp hops not bad but kinda funky . t not terrible . was scared at first but really not that bad . astringent but pleasant enough . m medium medium medium . d taste kinda old . i would n t be drinking it hard if i had options .,appearance,0.9,1
man this is a great baltic porter . wow . it pours midnight black with a huge dark coffee with milk mead that does n t die easily and when it does it leaves lacing thicker than most beers have head . it smells faint . some roasted notes but nothing too grabbing here . muted would be the word . the taste is wonderfully balanced . a lot of chocolate roasted and burnt flavours going on mixed with some sweetness from continental malts . . . but both of these are balanced between each other and the overall focus of this beer is having the most chocolate roasted flavours going on as well as a lot of sweet malts and nutty munich malts but without going into extremes of any of them . it is overall incredibly drinkable . it is one of the biggest beers that is also sublimely drinkable . a masterful example of the style . the first baltic porter that i could see drinking everyday .,appearance,1.0,1
from a oz . twist off bottle with no freshness date . poured a cloudy reddish brown with a large foamy creamy off white beige head that settled into a thin creamy lacing . aromas of apple cider with sweet baking spices cinnamon and brown sugar with a light caramel covered raisins in the background for me it s not that appealing . good fizzy carbonation and a crisp dry acidity carbonated smooth medium light bodied mouthfeel . dry taste with a lot of cider vinegar like acidity tastes of harsh apple cider cinnamon and powdery floury sugar a subtle raisin bready a watery caramel a soft spiciness and a dry yeasty malty finish . i did n t find this to be very pleasant i wo n t be buying this again .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle split and poured into a delirium tulip . no date or info but i know it s old at least years . not the re release . thanks to bnieman for busting this out of his cellar . a absolutely no head forms on the pour . not even lace . nothing on top . the appearance is just a hazy brown amber color . not much to look at . s lots of toffee and caramel with a toasted malt character and a light barrel wood oak nose . a kiss of sour brown ale hides in the background . very sweet nose full of maltiness . t dried coconut is surprising to encounter on the first sip . tart brown amber flavor and toasted toffee mingles with a lightly roasted coffee in the background . awesome flavor . m toasted flavors and the tart bitter finish are well balanced with a smooth malty sweetness and medium body . d totally awesome with four years or so on it . so good in flavor it s a shame there is n t more of this to go around . i really liked this one .,appearance,0.4,0
had a bottle at burp castle in nyc . pours a hazy brown with tints of red . topped by a brown head that thins to a film leaving some lacing . large yeast particles float around in the beer . the aroma is rich and malty raisins and dates are dominant . smells very nice . mellow flavors all in all . it s malty with some brown sugar sweetness . raisins and dates appear in the center and meld with a light alcoholic spice in the finish . light bodied bordering on medium bodied moderatley carbonated . strong and a tad sweet but still tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours orange amber with a massive foamy and creamy head that retains amazingly gives duvel a run for its money . the cloud is as big as the head of others . i am afraid the whole beer might stick to the glass so i hurry up and drink it lace a plenty . s somewhat hoppy and caramel malt . grass and earthy notes . i definitely get some fruit and citrus as well apricot comes to mind . not much here and an overall strength that is not too impressive . t hoppy up front grass earthy notes and darker fruit and citrus . the apricot is there a bit . for the most part nothing really stands out except for earthy general hop flavor . the malt is there to balance it out just a bit . nothing really gets me over excited here . moderate bitter levels . mf extremely creamy body with high carbonation that stings the palate slightly . a moderate bitterness coats the palate with some general hop flavor . too much general bitterness i would say . db good price bought as an extra in my mix a six this week . not a bad beer by any means but it really does leave you wanting more not enough flavor to back up the bitterness . just a decent balance of general hop malt flavors . it is however a beautiful beer .,appearance,1.0,1
had this in the new plastic oz bottle and it s better than coors anyhow . straw yellow color little lasting head . smells like typical cheap beer tastes like liquid cheerios and i enjoy cheerios . lots of my friends drink this and i can drink it all day without complaining . if you keep it cold its a good beer for mindless summer activity like softball or fishing . when warm it tends to acquire an unpleasant sour fruit flavor and alchohol notes it becomes not good at all . just keep it cold and its ok .,appearance,0.4,0
this is a damn good beer . better than some of the other tommyknocker offerings . not a beer i would enjoy too many of alone . drinking with food a better option . full bodied malty flavor . almost a stout feel but smoother . i wish i had poured in a glass to see what it looked like .,appearance,0.6,1
let s see here . how to put this one . . lindenweiser . linden high life . . linden blue ribbon . . catching my drift here . nearly every successful brewpub has one of these to please the majority of its customers that are afraid of any beer that is n t yellow and only think of ale when they are sick . at that they probably still have to be talked into ordering this beer . a stout would scare these people to death . at that its drinkable as its not skunky nor grainy .,appearance,0.4,0
like the other beers i ve had from this brewery this pours with a huge runaway head . amber in color for the beer off white for the head which starts cratering after a few minutes . smells of very floral hops almost perfumed along with some grassy citrus and slight paraffin notes . not bad . the taste has more of that paraffin and a fairly intense floral hop flavor . now i do n t mean intense like a west coast ipa with big citrus rind and pine but a fairly concentrated floral center with some moderate bitterness . different and quite nice . smooth with a slightly waxy but pleasant finish . i liked this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a beautiful light honey color . have n t seen a pale lager with such nice color . smells a bit grassy with apple . taste is delicate fruity and about the same as every other european lager sad but true . ca n t knock it for this though because there are some nice subtle flavors here . very drinkable . my bottle says . abv . worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
stopped by masterski s place for a pre ba gathering tick . a foamy head about two fingers that had good retention and dissipated to a nice cap with fine lace left on the sides . beer itself is a golden orangish color that s somewhat hazy . not sure what else you could do to make this look better . s as alex has pointed out the hoppyness of this one puts it somewhere in the nether region between belgian ipa and tripel . fruit notes and yeast with some earthy hops are there . t floral hops belgian yeast sweet fruits . this is not bad but kind of bland boring . easy to get down . m medium bodied with low to moderate carbonation . d really easy to drink at although the yeast may knock it down a notch for people like myself that find that hard to do . solid beer worth trying .,appearance,1.0,1
got this one from sendsilk . pours medium amber color . it has a nice dense finger head wich leaves sticky lacing down the glass . the beer has a distinct citrus piney hop presence . i m fortunately missing a lot of the sweetness that a lot of people have noted . mild caramel backbone with big citrus and piney hops in the forefront . the taste has a bit more of a sweet presence than in the aroma . the hop profile is the same combo of citrus and pine . the beer is a little under carbonated for my liking and is also a little more body than i would like . really solid example of an ipa . happy to get to try this one .,appearance,1.0,1
re reviewed since . . as my last reviewed was disappointing . a pours nice black and huge heavy sticky head . s chocolate and coffee . t nice burnt coffee black licorice but ends with burnt taste in mouth . m medium to heavy good carb not great balance . d overwhelming after one . better than i thought but it is still not one of my favorites .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle has a best before date in my case today is and the date on the bottle is . read into that however you like . i m going to say this is a little stupid this beer . color is like a mildly darker version of malt liquor sort of a bud lite . not swill but not nice either . the head peters out almost instantly . it keeps a thin ring throughout but not one with much character or density . its only too happy to cling to the sides of the glass indicating a sort of richness it does n t really possess in fact that might just sum up the whole bottle . everything about this beer is of the way there . but the head thin and wanting as it is it must be said does remain for the entire session . tastes pretty commercial and i would argue that several american breweries have done the whole belgian blonde thing better than this actual belgian . i have no information about this ale but i would not be surprised to learn of its broad scale construction . the smell is fruity with plenty of green grape and other sort of slight and buoyant fruits pear for example and light silliness in the spirit of the aforementioned american malt shit . there is definitely a chemically processed flavor here which backs up this assertion . malt reigns on high is what i m saying . maybe that s why i associate it with its cheaper more sinister brethren . there s a sort of time to get fucked up quality to it in that it has a firm alcohol presence and bold candyish sweetness reminiscent of caramel or maybe just straight up sugar . one thing that separates it from the american malt is that is has a little body and creaminess to it . it lasts throughout and while it is nothing to shriek to the neighbors about its there and you ca n t fault it for that . further with flavor in mind some detectable bitterness sneaks up there for a second but is just pummeled by that same exact alcohol and sweetness again and that s who wins the battle . i do n t recommend this beer considering that it s not terribly cheap a fact made a little more insulting by the fact that its not local and it seems that one should be able to do better in any place carrying it for a similar price . i am admittedly not a strong proponent of lighter beers yet i feel this falls short of its own standards . it is hyper refined and filtered and this is something that confuses the entire notion of belgian beer . it negates something belgian beer lovers seem to love in particular which is some meat and funk and complexity . sadly this one s over in a jiffy and i wo n t really remember it .,appearance,0.3,0
very bright very glowing red body . cream colored head is boisterous and rocky . the aroma is strongly sappy but not harsh . many super hoppy beers with this coniferous sappy profile can end up being harsh but this avoids that . the flavor is surprisingly thin for the size of the beer . there s a surprisingly low bitterness as well . the hops turn grassy in the flavor . my guess as a homebrewer is that there was a very small amount of hops in the long boil but the hopping was very large on the very short aroma boil and perhaps heavily dry hopped as well . light caramel and a bit of biscuit in the flavor . becomes a bit sweet when it s warm but pleasantly so . this beer is better at room temp or maybe just a little cooler than room temp than it is chilled as the malt disappears almost completely . this would be a nice ipa but it really does n t show it s strength in either body or complexity .,appearance,1.0,1
got this from oak tree in south plainfield . a pours a black body with a small tan head with no real retention and minimal lacing . s a chocolatey roasted smell that is quite enticing with some slightly sweet undertones . t a nice sweet roasted taste with a smooth roasted chocolate aftertaste that was very good . a really good tasting stout . m a light but smooth mouthfeel that was pretty good for an american stout . d a good mouthfeel and taste combination that led to this being a really good stout . definitely a very drinkable stout .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber into an imperial pint a beautiful blondish amber with thin white head with no lacing to speak of s odd mixture of high hops and chile flavors the main chile smell is poblano not chipolte though . almost smells sour . t a little sour not very hot and all in all not very good . notes are fresh finger chilis and hops . md i was unable to finish this beer it upset my stomch . not finishing a beer is almost a sin for me so i really was not a fan of this . high carbonation and wattery . a rare miss for the guys at rogue .,appearance,0.8,1
obviously ive had this beer many times . i havent reviewed it yet because i havent actually brought any home for a long long time . i got bored so i thought a pack of this was in order . a huge billowy white head sits forever atop a clear amber beer with orange highlights . there is tons of lacing as well . this beer is a very pretty one . s malty sweet matched with some piney hops . lots of caramel peaches oranges and grapefruit with pine resin . the smell isnt very big . i think this beer would benefit nicely from a bit more hops in the aroma . t this is a very good iipa . its very good in a different way than most other iipas that i like . normally i love big fruity tropical hop character . this definitely has some of that sweetness but its different . there is lots of caramel and doughy malts laying along side sweet and bitter citrus and piney hops . i think the pine flavors win out and finish the taste with a nice bitterness . the fruits are like apricots oranges and sweetened grapefruit . m dry full medium body slight stickiness . d a very nice and refreshing beer . its pretty unlike a lot of other iipas .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a snifter it forms a tan head that falls to islands . picturesque ruby red body with slow rolling carbonation . plumbs crystalized sugar and a touch of cloves . very sweet to the point of being sickly sweet . this was much better cool as it warmed the truckloads of unfermented sugars ooooze out . notes my least favorite of the longshots . nothing turns me off of a beer more than being syrupy sugary and a cloying sweetness . this has all three . great to look at but not for me .,appearance,0.8,1
a amazing head on top of a dark yellow body launches up to the top of the glass and hangs out forever ending its long life in a spiderweb of beauty . glass is soapy all the way down . this beer could not look any more inviting . s mint orange wheat lemon and funk . t i ve had only a handful of saison styled beer but this is heads and shoulders above all of them . citrus and funk define an amazing blast of flavor that is not at all shy . what a magnificent work of art this beer is . m sharp kick of carbonation is as good as it gets . wish the citrus flavors would stick around longer in my mouth rather than the funk but that s the only possible complaint i could generate . d i could slam these until i pass out . delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
local beer store has cases of tall boy cans for . . i m not a big fan but for that price i can be swayed btw i am assuming that my beer is not a fresh sample at that price . a light straw in color . head fades fast but does actually lace a little bit . very clear . s smells like adjuncts . has a sweetness about it in the smell . hint of hops present . t i would n t say that this is a corona clone as i thought it would be . maybe it is the marketing that does that . there is a sweet cloying finish to it that i m not a fan of . o it is what it is and that is n t necessarily bad but it is n t my cup of tea .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into an imperial pint glass . dark deep brown hue but light visible around the edges . the head was two fingers but not much lacing . the smell was of dark fruit candy and licorie . thinner body for a baltic porter and the flavor was bothered by what was proceived to be over carbonation but i m not that is was . it just felt filling even though it did n t have a full body . not one of their best offerings .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle great label opens with a champagne like pop a pours a deep red umber to brown with an initial three finger head which recedes quickly to a smooth cap of foam no lace is a surprise . s definite plum notes and sweet brown sugar with a soupon of dark chocolate . t direct gingerbread notes attack first with a pleasing mix of dark sugar allspice and clove . secondary dark fruit flavours mission fig and prune though the fruitiness is not as direct as the nose would indicate . m medium bodied overall . soft prickly pleasing carbonation which is very distinct . arguably the most authentic belgianesque mouthfeel i ve had in an american made belgian style beer reminds me a ton of achel brune in this respect . very impressive . o a fantastic dubbel good flavours and tasted blind this could easily be mistaken for a belgian made effort perhaps it s the monks . fans of st. bernardus prior should love this .,appearance,0.6,1
i found this very refreshing and tasty . my experience was that it was not skunky contrary to others reviewing here . for me it was reminiscent of corona but a little more complex and full bodied . their is a hint of spice but not overwhelming . pairs extremely well with food especially steak .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a great deep amber color with a thick bubbly off white head . smell has that typical brooklyn yeast aroma with light maltiness . taste is of caramel malts and light hop bitterness good but nothing special . very high in carbonation . overall a decent beer not the best example of the style but not too shabby either .,appearance,0.9,1
a this one is a hazy orange with a nice thick white head . good lacing and retention but nothing mind boggling . s wow . hops out the ying yang . this is floral breezy and fresh with a contrasting sharp hop note . fresh bread yeast and grassy hops . nice . t super hoppy and bitter . this is a hop heads wet dream but its also very balanced and relatively even keeled . m medium bodied ridiculously fresh and tingly with effervescent carbonation . this produces an odd fuzzy sensation on my tongue that i really like . d super session material for sure . this is one of the best all arounders i ve had in a long time . this other than the easy going but far from bland appearance is a jack of all trades and pretty much a master of them too . ridiculously good beer .,appearance,0.7,1
a pours a very hazy yellow orange with a thick white head that lasts a long time and leaves lots of lacing . exactly what this style should look like . s smells predominantly of wheat but there is a lemon juice aroma to it as well . just a bit of an apple like character on the nose as well . t crisp wheat flavor up front . there is a bit of a light bitterness to it . lemon and apple again show up here predominantly in the finish . m heavier than most in style but by no means more than medium bodied on the general beer spectrum . carbonation is relatively high but it smooths out on the back end . o a very good wheat ale and a good summer seasonal . would recommend for a summertime on the deck kind of beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a beer exploded all over the place upon popping the cork on this one . poured a cloudy yellow color huge head good lacing down the glass . s slight alcohol scent also slight herbal maybe chamomile scent not very fragrant . t does n t taste like much of anything really slight yeastiness and thats about it . m light smooth beer goes down easily d strange brew indeed i was expecting much more from this one . awesome in the apperance and mouthfeel catergories however was extremely lacking in the others . would be interested to have this from the source to see if it was more flavorfull . thanks to gclarkage for bringing this one up to mt this past summer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured an opaque brown as expected from a stout with thick pillowy tan head and excellent lacing . aroma was a mixture of chocolate and toffee all under the malty sweet umbrella . flavor was very sweet and most predominantly caramel with a hint of chocolate . because the body was fairly thin the finish was slightly watery but mostly a smooth aftertaste of sweet malty toffee and choclate . a good stout .,appearance,1.0,1
dusky opaque apricot capped with biscuit color finger head . head quickly dissipates and leaves errant swirls of lace supported by sparse lazy streamers . smells of spicy tart wheat foral fruity esters smacking of apricots and dry earthy notes . a middling creamy body brings fruit tinged whole grain goodness with a strong honey sweetness coming through . juicy apricot and un ripened plums carry a strong bready presence in the middle . light toast and a dry husky graininess ride out the finish with a pleasant tart twang and ghost like hint of funk . a very drinkable and present hefe it doesnt hit you over the head with cloying sweetness or hot alcohol so isnt imperial in that sense but a very enjoyable balanced and interesting wheat beer . looking forward to more of these brewers reserve offerings,appearance,0.6,1
this beer was received as an extra from shaggy thanks matt . it poured a dark burnt stained woodlike amber with a quickly dissipating off white head . it smells like a bland macro amber . i ca n t quite put my finger on which beer it s most similar to but it may be along the lines of fat tire . for a barleywine this tastes nothing like it . it s very malty and has something flat going on . it has a strange funkiness to it . it s not only not impressive it s pretty bad . this is near a drain pour as it leaves a downright odd aftertaste in your mouth . it drinks smoothly enough . to be honest though i m having a tough time drinking this . it s smooth i guess but it s other lackings are so distracting . at least i got to try it .,appearance,0.8,1
from notes . bottle shared by someone at the mega fantome tasting . poured from a ml bottle into my cigar city snifter . a pours a yellow green color with light sediment moderate carbonation evident and one inch of white head . looks odd and off though not as neon green as some bottles . s smells of fruity malts spices light yeast and light earthy notes . nice fruit but not too strong . t tastes of fruity malts spices yeast and vegetables . a bit odd a step down from the nose . m medium body and low carbonation . pretty easy to drink . o overall not my favorite at the tasting but good . appearance is very odd looking but luckily it smells and tastes a ton better . would have it again but would n t be my go to fantome beer .,appearance,0.4,0
i was pretty dissapointed in this beer . the color was a nice brown color very little head and the aroma was no where to be found . i was expecting some hops but couldnt find any . this is supposedly classified as an american brown ale but i believe it to be more of a british brown ale style .,appearance,0.9,1
had this tonight in the bomber bottle at the pittsburgh bottleshop cafe in collier twp. pittsburgh pa. ok i have to admit some bias at the start being a fan of frank zappa but i ve never heard of this beer before . a friend of mine ba stiga called me over to the bottle cooler for a look at the label on this bottle . the th anniversary of the release of fz s debut album gives this beer it s name . who can argue with that as the reason for naming creating a beer . one whiff and i knew this beer was up my alley . pungent floral hops to the max . i was thinking double ipa from the st whiff and also from the st taste so was surprized to see that it s listed with only one i here and not a double . for comparison s sake this beer reminds me a lot of troegs nugget nectar or victory s hop wallop . imo very similar in taste smell but a bit lighter in color than those two fine products . if you like those two you ca n t go wrong here . i think the full frontal hop blast was just shy of being over the top . that s a good thing . give this beer a try if you want a beer a bit beyond the american style ipa . it totally outshined the victory hop devil in my other glass . i may have to re think fz s words of wisdom to not eat the yellow snow if the snow is yellow from someone accidentally spilling a bit of the freak out ale . in this case it would be wise to eat the yellow freak out snow crystals . . might just go quite well with a dog doo snow cone . . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a ounce can into a pint glass . appearance big frothy white head . pale golden body . carbonation is pretty wimpy . lacing is damn fine . ca n t really knock this beer for it s appearance it looks pretty good . smell adjuctilicious . definitely a corn adjunct lager by the smell . sugary sweet aroma . not offensive but it does n t particularly make me want to drink it either . taste all the great taste of an corn adjunct lager that us ba s love sarcasm in a more concentrated and alcoholic form . no bitterness to speak of . mouthfeel desperately needs stronger carbonation . i think i m gon na end up drain pouring about rds of this can .,appearance,0.8,1
this was a pretty good beer . it most certainly has a fall feel . i was pretty disappointed with the mouthfeel but that might of been becasuse i was keeping my beer to cold . sam adams octoberfest certainly does make you wish that certain seasonal brews were around all year .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep ruby brown color with one finger of off white head and a smooth even lacing . scent is rich and sweet fruits sugars and some nice malts . fantastic stuff and the alcohol is hidden well . taste of sugars malts and fruits with a rich malty finish . just a great barleywine overall . mouthfeel is full but there is a little too much carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
review macro . have always avoided reviewing macros but it seems like a good time . side note drinking this because it was cold in the fridge as i put in a mephistocles stout to chill a bit . bit of a contrast . i ll occassionally spring for a six pack of pbr when it s hot out and i m broke . it s refreshing and sometimes a refreshing change from my normal taste in big ass beers . on to the beer at hand actually poured into a pilsener glass usually end up drinking these from the can . pours a pale straw yellow with a soda like head that recedes fairly quickly . smell is faint with hints of cereal corn flakes and slight sourness . not horrible but not very enticing or interesting . there s a reason these are okay out of a can not losing out much missing the aroma . taste is really not bad although it benefits from fairly cold serving temperature . mild slightly sweet with a very faint hop presence coming at the end . faint but more present than other macros . mouthfeel and drinkability make this beer like most macros . nice and crisp very refreshing and easy to drink there are summer days where this hits the spot . and the price is hard to beat . it is what it is and there are worse out there .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a rich opaque sable with a nice thick tan head . aroma is smoky with a hint of molasses . flavor is a little thin but nicely stouty strongly of burnt or well roasted coffee with a fair malty undertone . it seems thinner than other stouts i have tried but is still worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
reddish amber with a creamy white head that stays for about five minutes before being reduced to a thickish lacing . smell was n t the strongest really . it has some caramel very light summer fruits that could have been stronger and some malts too . could have been a lot stronger . it also has some caramel malts with the background summer fruits but none of these dominate a watery taste is apparent when drank . light to medium bodied with low carbonation a very smooth texture that goes down easy due to the watery taste probably . average really not at all what i was expecting it was nice for a change from the pale lagers that where the only other beers on offer in the pub but not a beer id be inclined to get all that often . beers blog http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,appearance,0.9,1
what a terrible beer . appearence . slight haze no big deal but the color is way off . looks like an amber . smell . where s the hops . toffee cardboard and some dms . taste . just as bad as the smell . mouthfeel . nice full body overall . crap . get with it chris finch . you kook .,appearance,0.4,0
huge thanks to wisconsinality for another week night surprise . vintage . a upon popping the cork a massive flow of white head spewed from the bottle . a quick run to the sink and pours into our tulips and we were in business . golden orange color . huge white head . not much lace . s mild tart peaches tiny bit of funkiness but nothing like a real lambic . reminds me of watered down orange juice . t mild citrus fruit is pretty much all i can pick up . pretty much reminds me of watered down tang . lightly sour but nothing special . m light bubbly body . way more carbonation than i want in my lambics . d well a bit of a disappointment . i ve heard this ages like a champ . well call me in years and we can talk again .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance breaking in one of my christmas edition gold rimmed franziskaner weissbier glasses with this one . good choice . an obvious mammoth head formation in the bottom one fourth of the glass was kept in check by a slow pour the rest of the way . fingers of head melting down and holding at a quarter finger . still a bit of haze but not anything like a hefe . the beer looks great in this glass . aroma the big banana is the first choice of words that come to mind . yeast and some spice eventually increase to match the banana smell very nice balance there after a minute or so . taste is banana on a grainy backbone . turns sweet and fruity at mid mouth no hop presence to speak of . my first kristall and i am enjoying it . obviously i do n t know how it compares but if this were the only kristall out there i d buy it again . mouthfeel well the carbonation keeps this beer very crisp and does n t allow the sweetness to coat or linger a whole lot . average body is on target for the style . drinkability very refreshing and enjoyable to drink . a solid thumbs up here .,appearance,1.0,1
light slightly sweet malt aroma that is somewhat pleasant . small head that is very short lived . light yellow gold in color . initial taste is somewhat bitter and that goes from front through back but additional malt taste comes through in middle and end . the bitterness combines with dryness in the finish which is n t all that enjoyable . overall lacks smoothness although does contain some lager crispness . excessive carbonation to mouthfeel . if you have to drink it drink it cold .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle unreadable stamping on cap poured into a flute . a poured a nice tan one fingered head . blackness with dark red shading on its edges great lacing appears . s nice dark malts appear but its the grassiness that makes this beer interesting . this carries a familiar smell that is n t a beer but i simply ca n t place it . it smells like a fountain drink . t the taste dominantly grassy . a slight coffee taste comes towards the end and lingers with its grassy taste . m the carbonation definitely feels strong with the body being moderate . this oddly almost feels like a fountain drink . o i do n t know if i could place a grassy taste as a must try . this was a different taste but i doubt i will try this again . not horrible but not too much enjoyable either . it s smooth and more made for an inexperienced drinker to enjoy .,appearance,0.9,1
samuel adams hefeweizen . well needless to say this put a shock into my system on what they call it lol . poured from a oz bottle into a oz glass mug color was a beautiful hazy golden with a huge finger fluffy head . now on first glance my expectation was great and was anticipating a great hefe . but as i said the definition on what i call a hefe and what s.a. calls a hefe are quite distinctly different . now that thats out of the way more about this brew . the aroma is mild yeast biscuity sweet . upon thy first gulp i was shocked at why they call this a hefe as its not even in the same ballpark . it doesnt make this brew bad just confusing on the name part . flavor is sweet biscuity no hints of fruit but there is somewhat of a spiciness to it . overall i dont think i would go out of my way to buy this product again but i wouldnt turn down one if i was offered it . but if youre looking for a hefe dont look at this product . almost everything else in this class would be better imho .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled quite a few years ago . do n t bother with this one . seriously in college i preferred the light or even natural over this . very pale looking . musty mix of corn grain rice malt lots of water but does n t go down very easily . i do n t want to slam it but this beer is bad .,appearance,0.2,0
grabbed a pint on tap at bullfeather s off state street here in madison . i ve been on a stout kick of late and sadly this just does n t hold up to domestic stouts i ve had . poured jet black with an off white creamy head that lasted for the entire pint . helps the appearance but ca n t help the smell which is mostly neutral some faint grainy malts maybe some metallic notes that s about it . taste is rather neutral as well . quite watery with some grainy oatmeal malts . slightly sweet but not to any interesting degree . mouthfeel is excedingly thin and watery . i could drink it forever but i really do n t have a desire to as the palate was right up there with the shiner bock i had last night which is certainly not saying much . may be the selling stout in the world but there are countless better options if you give it any serious look at all .,appearance,0.8,1
pours perfectly clear dark ruby . a massive three inch head rose up to the top of the tulip glass . after several minutes the chunky mass of beige seafoam settled to a good quarter inch . lacework aplenty . a real beauty . aromatics are fruity malty and somewhat chaulky . a burton slant no doubt . caramelized malt with a hint of cherry juice . the nose finishes a bit biscuity . mouthfeel is medium and a bit sticky . mildly creamy but crisp . the pallet starts off decently with bready malt and plenty of fruity esters . hopping subdued but plenty of caramel and bitterness to keep things interesting . the beer finishes with a somewhat scortched malt character . a bitterness that lingers in an odd way that detracts . alcohol is very subdued and some more drying chaulk lingers amongst the acrid undertones .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance this one had a nicely carbonated orange body with some cool looking sediment and a promising head . smell the yeast aroma was heavily laden with oranges enough that it made it a little off style . it wasnt bad though and i was also able to pick up some banana notes . taste the yeast really wimped out at the taste which was disappointing . i then picked up some type of hop maybe citrus and pepper of all things . also i picked up some alcohol at the taste . since when does a weissbier have alcohol notes . mouthfeel the carbonation also failed to show up at crunch time . my pet peeve about american attempts at wheat beers is that they are not carbonated and fluffy like they are in germany and this was certainly the case here . drinkability i enjoyed this beer at the pub over a game of pool but i wouldnt call it a weissbier . comments how they messed up the flavor profile of a . abv beer with alcohol notes i ll never know .,appearance,0.8,1
served on draught into a plastic cup at speakeasy s decrepit warehouse i mean brewpub . reviewed from notes . instantly i m turned off to the beer because the brewers see no problem with serving it in a plastic cup . a pours a one finger head of decent slight cream okay thickness and downright bad retention . colour is a clear yellow gold . sm slight malted barley . a mild strength aroma . t light hops and barley . rather simple to say the least . decently balanced and built alright there s just not much there to describe . mf smooth and wet . suits the lack of flavours decently but does n t feel custom tailored to them by any means . dr pretty drinkable and offered at a decent price . i would n t get it again on account of its low quality .,appearance,0.4,0
this filled the pint glass with a densely black color with a little red at the edges . big stubborn smokey head that hung in for the entire ride . the aroma brings on toffy coffee with a little citrus highlight . the first mouthful is surprisingly bright and bubbly with a decided charcoal overtone . pretty carbonated more than i normally associate with a porter and thinner than most porters . there is a bothersome metallic quality that comes through at the end as if it were canned . interesting stuff but not a favorite . i ve had this on tap in portland maine and it is naturally a bit thicker a little more pleasant .,appearance,0.8,1
a very pale golden color with some champagne like bubbles coming up . honestly looks like a bud light . s sweet slightly malty sour smell . different . not really sure what to expect as this is my first sorghum beer . t sweet cidery up front . a lingering sourness on the sides of the tongue tinged with an earthy hint to it as well . little bitterness . m not much body to this beer . well carbonated but not overly so . overall not sure if this was good enough to make me curious about other sorghum beers . decent though .,appearance,0.4,0
oured into my tulip . rich active head rises fast and descends slowly very opposite of cycling . . . sticky frothy umber head laces thick and intricately like some kind of rorschachian frieze . color is a lovely rye whiskey burnt orange . really in all meanings of the word an exceptional sight . if only the rest of the experience could do the same . so far so good . simple nose . malts meet hops in a perfect but low key yin yang balance . a second swirl reveals more fresh maltiness . almost has that sweetness i found in the noble pils . but more subdued hoppier . .the malts really help balance things making this no belligerent hophead delight but if you can fine a dignified mode of tasting you ll find plenty of depth . the depth would be exceptional if the finish was n t so dry . not pedestrian at all . what s cool is you get in one quick blast a sense of multi hop complexity without the citrus camphor sting that yes we all love so much . i just wish it would last longer . i think the mouthfeel too much carbonation is what keeps this from being stellar . but it s sure s of miles above earth orbiting nicely . very drinkable . sessionable . and will be great with some sort of pub sandwich later today . and thick cut chips . definitely one of the latest great offerings from sa . glad there is a big brewery out there making sure it maintains a craft approach with every drop .,appearance,1.0,1
the appearance is an exceptional golden hue with a slight red tone . a very minimal white head is apparent with smile delicate lacing along the side of the glass . i m going to forgo my normal formulaic review to say very little else other than this beer is liquid pepper with a hint of ipa . it is very peppery and very smokey . i fear i may need to drink another beer to just put out the fire from this beer . i ca n t say i like the taste of this beer . there is very little to taste other than just the pepper . i taste very little of my beloved ipa . i ca n t really find a reason or a purpose for this beer other than maybe a pepper or texas themed party . then it would add to a rootin tootin good time . quite frankly in my opinion this beer should not exist . i ve had many other beers with hints of pepper and that s all beer needs .,appearance,0.9,1
i had this beer a couple years ago as i was getting into beer and i just could n t appreciate it at all . well time to finally try it again . had this on tap at c est what . pours a pale orange colour with a finger of head nice lace down the glass . the smell is quite unusual almost like grass and flowers but not like hemp as much . sweet flavour . medium bodied carbonation . i m still not a fan of this beer but glad to try it again .,appearance,0.9,1
sure the marks are a bit high but this is my cheap beer of choice . excellent with some roadside bbq and you can drink it all night . very very carbonated but it works here . the aroma gets high marks because you ve got to respect a beer that prides itself and indeed defines itself by a brewing mistake . some of my friends refer to this as monkey piss and i can certainly see how they d come to that conclusion i used to hate the stuff too . for whatever reason though this has grown on me over the years and it s a clean fix when i m absolutely broke .,appearance,0.6,1
nice amber copper color with a nice creamy tan head very active carbonation and some spotty lace . aroma shows signs of aging but signs of nutty malt peek thru . nutty malt aroma and flavor dominate with some toasty biscuit character . medium bodied and smooth . slightly off but certainly drinkable . edenton talk to your distributors about old brews assuming it s old based on the bottle codes below or bone up on the quality assurance . per label irish style red ale per ebc website pilsner and types of caramel malts . perle fuggles goldings and tettnang hops . lasered on bottom emb on bottom tasted,appearance,0.9,1
pours black with a dark brown creamy head . very nice beer to look at . aroma is of coffee dark chocolate and roasted malts . taste is bitter . a burnt taste to it . some grape in the background . not really pleasant . has an old sock sort of flavor . mouthfeel is medium bodied and dry . not as creamy as i was expecting for the style . overall a decent brew but not one i will search out .,appearance,1.0,1
grabbed this at a russian food store in montreal absolut plus . the woman told me to open it carefully because it s like champagne she said . well i slowly unscrewed the l plastic pop bottle and . appearance a literal explosion as the foam kept gushing out of the bottle for a good minutes . after rags and putting the bottle in a large bowl it was still streaming out like foamy lava . i decided to pour anyways because we could be here all night staring at it . the body was a dark brownish color and saw some raisins and other things floating in the bottle . none of this was off putting save for the massive explosion . i did n t care for that at all . smell sourdough vinegar raisins and my wife can pick out the rye . bread like but not in the fresh baked way . different for sure but not offensive to me anyways . taste sweet at first with some sourness rounding things off . i can taste the rye now which is more in the aftertaste as well as dried raisins . again strange but it s not bad . mouthfeel carbonated for sure it is a soda but not as strong as i would have thought given the beginning it had . kind of leaves a bit of a film on the palate . not a strong body though it has a pretty clean finish . drinkability i did finish one glass with a few sips to my wife but this is not something i would have often . once in a blue moon is fine with me . overall an interesting experiment that may be ok in small doses but l is way too big . i d split this with people at least . glad to have tried it and it was n t a drainpour at least .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed poured from bottle to new belgium tulip a amber in color . low to no head or bubbles . great clarity . s fruity . very very hoppy nose . expect this one was dry hopped twice . apricots citrus slight pine on nose . t my nose deceived me . this ale has the smack of early hops but little or no compliments from mid to late additions to wort . low fruitfulness for a pnw ipa . m thinly falls around tongue . light body . dry finish . d maybe my bottle was not fresh as none of the anticipated flavors were there . on the contrary the beta acids provided in the nose so i guess this ipa is just not for me .,appearance,0.4,0
had this at the michigan brewers guild summer fest pours a fizzy light brown head . color is a murky caramel hued brown . not to appealing to me at all . aroma fresh pomegranate with a touch of sour cherries . wheat oak and spices . not too much saison flavors here . taste sour cherries light pomegranate flavors wheat . again i really could n t pick out too much saison flavors . mouthfeel tart and creamy . medium bodied with lower carbonation . ends with a bit of tartness . overall not to impressed but easy to drink . not a lot of pomegranate flavors either .,appearance,0.4,0
app brilliant gold beer with low white head and lace aroma a very complex but delicate bouquet of fruit esters like white grape apple pear with spicy hop contribution flavor lush fruity esters and acetlyaldehyde swimming in a round malt base of bread and buscuit moderately low hop spicyness leads the way for a long dry finish with a soft hop bitterness that hangs out on the palate in a pleasantly teasing way lemony character emerges as the palate adjusts mf medium light bodied soft velvety overall about as close to a decent cask bitter as you re going to get at home very drinkable refreshing i m a fan,appearance,1.0,1
a sporting a healthy two fingered head and retention for the entire duration of drinking and excellent retention port s wipeout ipa is cloudy golden in hue and contains yeast floaties . s smells of pine sap grapefruit and maybe cotton candy . smells good for the style but not great . t taste follows the nose and is excellent . i love the unfiltered complexity afforded by the yeast sediment . also the hops are in abundance as per the west coast style . this is for the ipa lover which is me . m the mouth feel is a bit creamy and of course the hops linger on the palate but not excessively . o port dates their bottles . mine was about three weeks hold and was very impressive . so like any ipa it s better fresh and taking that into consideration it s probably one of the better ipas i ve had .,appearance,1.0,1
stunning ruby red black beauty with superb head retention . smell is dark chocolate roasted malt and an unfortunate metallic hint . taste make less mention of this only a little at the end . the rest of the flavor is deliciously dominated by dark chocolate plums smart hops and savory malt . mouthfeel is thick and viscous almost chewy with a resurgence of the metal thing . anyway a very successful outing from my favorite hit or miss brewery .,appearance,1.0,1
black pour with a two tone mocha head that is several fingers thick . red tinge to the outside of the liquid . no lacing to speak of . smell is nail polish remover . the smell actually travels into my throat and lingers . this is fun . taste is cherry and chocolate like the label says followed by paint thinner which the label does not say . i can actually feel my eyebrows stand straight up upon sip . wow . awful does n t even scratch the surface here . one would hope that time in the bottle would help but there is no hope for this . once again my least favorite most over hyped brewery has shown their true colors . lets put something real shitty in a bottle to make a buck .,appearance,0.8,1
served from a ml tall can a clear pale gold color . small head some lace . s grainy pilsner malts some fruity floral notes . t pilsner malt bitter floral hop flavor slightly grassy fairly bitter grainy aftertaste . m very crisp clean beer . light bodied and the carbonation is on the low side of moderate . d fairly good . overall not the best pilsner ive tasted but its worth a try .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a rich opaque sable with a fine bubbled light tan head . rich aroma is smoky and has an undertone of fine roast coffee . mouth filling flavor is smoky and has a strong coffee undertone as well as hints of toffee and licorice . texture is pleasingly smooth and lively leaving a roast coffee finish .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle served in a pint glass . appearance pours a black color with a huge light tan head . tons of lacing left behind . smell smell is a little faint . what smell there is consists of roasted aromas and a faint hint of chocolate . taste some roasted flavors but in general it is kind of like the smell just not much there . overall the flavor is fairly blah and kind of disappointing . it is almost a watery flavor not really much bitterness or sweetness . mouthfeel medium body . overall only a so so porter . it could be that i just got a bad bottle . the date was so it should n t be past its prime . however for now i will be sticking with founders porter which i enjoyed much more .,appearance,0.9,1
a small fizzy off white head . tons of floaties . beer is a dull red color . poor head retention no lacing . some effervescence . i do n t mind sediment but this appearance as a whole does nothing for me . s smells good . some spices and citrus notes . t follows nose . bananas and cloves . cinnamon . spicy yeastiness . well hidden alcohol for . m tongue fizzling . heavy mouthfeel . d o wow i feel if this were to be more eye appealing i would have enjoyed this a lot more . as it stands smells and tastes great . appearance keeps it out of the upper tier of weizenbocks . would have again in the future and cross my fingers .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from bottle into tulip glass . a really dark brown with barely any head at all . at first glance this beer looks thin . not impressive . smell is rosted malt deliciousness mixed with high quality coffee . smells liked they picked some amazing coffee for this brew . yep confirmed this coffee is amazing and goes excellent with just enough roasted malt . great harmony in the flavors . nice taste not much bitter just malted coffee goodness . mouthfeel is right for style but i would prefer it to be thicker to accommodate the deep roasty and coffee flavors . not much carbonation . this is a smooth highly drinkable beer . want more only bought a single oz . bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
what a letdown this beer was . easily the most watery stout i have ever tasted . the flavor components were typical of a stout but this was a bland bland beer . it literally impressed us as a stout or porter that had been mixed with water at about water to beer . and curiously no belgian yeast affects were noted . the appearance was quite lacking as well again looking dilute and weak . there are better belgian style stouts out there . namely any of them . i m not the biggest fan of the nb line but the trippel and abbey are good enough to make me expect more than this .,appearance,0.3,0
a just looking at it you would not realize what a treat you re in for . black with a tan head that lasts s roasted coffee smoked wood and a little chocolate t m simply delicious . smoked roasted coffee noticeably warming alcohol and finishes with a hint of vanilla d its a sipper but i want the entire oz bomber to myself next time,appearance,0.6,1
still feel this is easily the best us macro brewed light beer . it actually has some taste . this is my go to beer if i m out tailgating or watching sports and need something cold refreshing and in a quantity that wo n t have me draining the wallet . i will take this over bud or coors everytime .,appearance,0.4,0
clear yellow in color with no head at all . no carbonation making this look like apple juice . the aroma was non existant . the taste was of light malt and a touch of bitterness and some grassy tones . clearly this is brewed for the macro drinkers tastes . the mouthfeel was thin and had a clean aftertaste . also smooth in texture which is not what you expect with a brew in this style . drinkability category has the highest score but not because of flavor just lightness of the brew .,appearance,0.4,0
scored at the trusty rake borough . gorgeous dark burgendy like ribena syrup . redy brown highlights good head retention but minimal lace . blackcurrant and alcohol an the nose . sugary and boozy . a medium thin body with decent carb that is malty sweet up front boozy sweet through the middle with some tanin dark malt notes suble grass pepper hops towards the finish and it lingers fairly sweet . not bad .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up a bottle to try as i have n t had this one yet . pours a nice cloudy hay yellow with a little orange glow to this murky wheatie looking brew . minimal large bubbly white head quickly dissipating to little to no foam at all. left looking a touch watery. which really is kind of expected from the style. though it s still rogues pacman yeast which is used in just about everything of theirs . lovely wheat and malt nose citrus and grassy hop flare some lemon zest herbal touch light alcohol or almost a citrusy cocktail scent . very good smell . tasty clean wheat and malt backbone slightly bready citrus flare with a grassy herbal hop quality . certainly smooth and balanced in flavor . i wish i could get a pack ofr this for about . medium to light bodied well carbonated and bubbly . slightly drying . parches the palate a touch . overall this is expected from such a stellar brewery . a very good wheat brew with fantastic flavors . i would recommend at least trying it and you can later make up your mind if you want to pay the price to ever buy more .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance an unstoppable spray of foam emerges from the bottle upon opening spilling more than half the beer on the floor . great . freshness date indicates that this is not a bad bottle and it was not shaken . pours a reddish chestnut color with a mockingly pathetic head . smell sour yeast citric and estery hops nice nutty malts . taste earthy tart leafy kind of fruity . not as complex as i would have hoped but not bad . something about this makes me want to pair it with indian food . overall sweet and sour dominate but the finish is quite yeasty and dry . mouthfeel flat thin powdery from the yeast . drinkability i d like to try this again because i have a feeling this bottle was something of an aberration in all departments . still it is not a bad beer and it hides its alcohol well .,appearance,0.4,0
nice to see this on tap in boston it is n t available everwhere . nice thick head that lasted throughout the pint decorated my glass all the way down . medium copper in color with a clean slightly soapy smell . i found the taste to be of sweat malt slightly bready . hops well they may have been there but i could n t really detect them . not a bad brew but certainely nothing to get excited about . actually a bit blah . a beer i would get once a year only . pat,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle bought from the wine cask in cambridge ma pours rich ruby brownish red with a nice tan head at first which disappears quickly and does not return with swirling . if it was an older old ale i would not let this effect its appearance score but i dont think this is very old . smell is rich bready malt . also some strong fruity esters . bananas stand out to me . a hint of some kind of spicy quality maybe cinnamonish . a nice toastyness and a slight hint of smoked wood . tastes rich bready maltness just like the nose implies . a light cherry flavor in the front . noticed a light herbal earthy hop flavor maybe fuggles . a tinge of roasted character and a hint of smoke in the taste as well . nicely balanced . yummy long finish on this one . actualyl a light hop character there and some dry maltiness as well as th roast . quintessential example of lighter version of old ale .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage . . a deep copper with a light tan head excellent retention lacing . s initial cotton candy fruitiness fades to toffee dark fruit and roasted nut with hints of orange chocolate . t dark toffee dark fruit light spicing nuts balanced bitterness with a little cola and oxidation in the flavour . m well attenuated for its strength fairly full body lightly carbonated smooth . d very drinkable for its strength . it seems more like a big winter warmer than a barley wine .,appearance,1.0,1
bomber courtesy of the great trader bamadog . huge thanks . oz . poured into a goblet . pours a thick deep black with a very thin tan head . no retention no lace . the scent of this beer blows me away . i can smell it across the room . big vanilla notes with toasted sugar toffee molasses and finishes with a wallop of caramel . i m floored . very creamy and full bodied though it s not filling . i ca n t seem to stop gulping this beer and i just want more . so it s not too heavy . flavors of caramel caramel caramel and vanilla with caramel on top . this is insane . reminds me of irish cream . this is hands down the sweetest beer i have ever had but i like it . absolute standard for a dessert beer . wow .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up in a trade with vwcraig . thanks . appearance pours a brilliant copper in color extremely clear with a ton of carbonation bubbles not necessarily a good thing . the ipa is topped by a rather small tightly foamed white head that fades quickly . smell lots of citrusy hops up front with orange peel being the primary characteristic . as it warms you also get some piney hops aroma along with some fruity sweetness . however there is an underlying medicinal aroma as well . ca n t place my finger on it but something is not right . taste wow way over carbonated to begin with . citrusy hop bitterness starts but it all goes down hill from there . the medicinal smell translates over to some sort of medicinal taste maybe along the lines of band aids . seems to be a bit oxidized as well with hints of wet newspaper . i must have a bad bottle . the weird band aid taste really lingers and takes away from any enjoyment of the beer . mouthfeel again over carbonated . thin in the mouth with so much carbonation you mouth fills with foam . drinkability notes sorry folks but this one is not for me . i hope i had a bad bottle because i could n t drink a whole glass of thunderhop . from the get go i knew something was up when i saw all that carbonation from the pour followed by the weird medicinal smell . i hate to say it but i ca n t recommend this beer until i get an opportunity to try it again . had to be a bad bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
pours out a deep clear . golden color . almost amber very llittle head a bit of lacing . smell is nice citrusy hops orange grapefruit some light caramel malt . taste is decently malty up front with much less citrus from the hops than the smell . finishes very bitter . mouthfeel is good for style moderate carbonation and thick but not overly malted . comes across crisp . an drinking easy drinking esb .,appearance,0.6,1
stoudts heifer in wheat is a cloudy pale golden ale with a thin white head that quickly thins to a film and leaves decent lacing . it has a banana clove aroma with notes of lemon and wheat . it s pretty light bodied and smooth with a pretty clean finish . it s lightly flavored with banana clove and lemon just like the aroma . it s pretty refreshing .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a medium golden color with a huge pillowy large bubbled white head even with a very gentle pour . has a moderately hazy appearance and a generally well done saison look . smells really good excellent actually . lemongrass papaya sweetened lime juice and a pile of decaying grass . summery and spicy . dry and bitter tangerine kiwi flavor with a bit of tartness . surprising hoppiness is only accentuated by the high carbonation level . malt profile is quite weak and makes the beer taste higher than . . i would be willing to bet only row pilsener malt is used here . the dry hopping is a nice touch but does not add much besides a bit more grassy hop aroma . a pretty unique brew it was fun to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
worst . beer . ever . we bought a can of this because it sounds so disgusting we were intrigued . it did n t let us down . we had people taste it and only one person liked it enough to finish the can for us he s living in montana and said red beer is often served at bars . this beer is the most disgusting beverage let alone beer i have tasted in a very long time .,appearance,0.2,0
another great offering from this great brewery . this is a great lambic . there is no mistaking it is a peach lambic . the peach is moderate to strong in flavor somewhat sweet a bit tart but it balances well . this is a refreshing beer that happens to have a sweet taste and is a fruit based beer . again not all fruit beers are bad were not talking about smirnoff or bacardi crap here this isnt something sweet just to chug and get wasted this is a beer to drink fo rthe enjoyment of drinking it not just the buzz .,appearance,0.6,1
golden pheasant . what can i say . though not awful i wo n t be purchasing it again . the pheasant pours a light pale gold colour with a whopping four finger head . . . after a while the head creeps down to two and is finished at . small rings of lace are left after every sip . smells a bit funky . not quite lightstruck skunkiness but off . definite spicy hop aroma . did n t care much for the taste . perhaps i just do n t like the taste of saaz hops but i found it lightly skunky again . it was a green bottle so light would be a problem . but i just find saaz hops to have that light skunk smell and taste . their is a bit of spice and malt even citrus . overall it s balanced but the saaz hops skunk is in charge . mouthfeel is lightly crisp and thin . i guess it s drinkable but i wo n t be upset if i never drink another .,appearance,0.9,1
i finally picked up a six pack of this after contemplating it for the past few weeks . brought it home along with a four pack of guiness pint cans . all i can say is that i m very glad i chose to grab the guiness . this stuff is terrible . the vanilla is way overpowering . imagine drinking concentrated cream soda and you will get an idea of just how undrinkable this beer is . i managed to put away half a oz . bottle and had to dump the rest down the drain . i will try to give away the rest of this six pack to some friends just so i can get their reaction to how poor this beer is i m sure they will agree . it should not have been included with other imports at my local shop i feel i must file a complaint with the manager over this . very disapppointing .,appearance,0.7,1
pours black with a reddish tint from the bottle with a beautiful finger of brown head . a decent amount of lacing makes this a great looking porter . the smell also comes in above average with toasty charred malt notes . after a great porter look and a great porter smell i was let down by a below average porter taste . first up was malt and a mix of honey sweetness and my first few sips tasted metallic . subtle hops and a medicinal flavor come in toward the finish . mouthfeel is not as full as i d prefer and the medicinal sweetness leaves my mouth a little sticky not terribly pleasant . as i did n t enjoy the finish this beer has i do n t consider it terribly drinkable and i probably wo n t buy it again .,appearance,0.8,1
notched month best by apr . reviewed jan. no year noted hope i got this year s batch . my bottle looks different than the picture guess they changed the label . aroma nice spiced malt nose with some yeasty notes . appearance clear light amber with a big frothy head of light tan . it has great lacing with small tidemarks noting each sip . flavor mild flavor . very well balanced no sweetness no hop bitter but the taste of malt and hops is present . a bit of the wheat malt comes in and the spices really show off . i get hints of orange rind and maybe nutmeg or ginger . mouthfeel a bit thin and oily with a lasting mouth coat . the beer has an overall creamy feel . overall impression a great looking good tasting beer . overall a bit on the mild side . nice spices hides the alcohol well good beer . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
nothing exceptional about the pour or the appearance.floral aroma of hops and malt.the color is a gold and orange.poured a medium head that dissolved fast leaving some lace.the taste is of hops right off and finishes bitter.a very crisp and well carbonated pale ale.overall very good.well brewed and well balanced . note finish is refreshing at first but turns dry after.hints of citrus and wheat are also noted .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a fairly good tripel to me but hardly great . copper it has almost no head and only small off white foam immediately dissipating to a weak ring of bubbles . the aroma is musky slightly meaty raisins and grapes caramel malt and grain . the taste is malty and with strong musky grape sweetness grain caramel wine with a buttery quality and feel that is more pronounced near the finish . it has a slight barleywine quality resembling english barleywine a bit more than it some tripels or say a doppelbock . there is only a weak hint of bitterness yet a clear alcoholic character . it does n t compare to westmalle or some others and lacks drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cherry tinged hazy and opaque amber but mostly cherry with decent carbonation and a perfectly white head that thins to a collar . smells like an oddly malty belgian . slightly phenolic but only slightly because it smells fairly weak . much more phenolic in the taste like a wet band aid . the syrup they use for the cranberry flavor has none of the tartness that cranberry should have . it s just a bland sweetness that fails to cancel out the other off flavors in the malt .,appearance,0.8,1
the multiple taps of golden monkey ive consumed over the past several weeks in an attempt to understand why so many people enjoy this beer were a complete waste of space in my belly where better beer could have been . golden monkey could be appropriately renamed sugar monkey . its main aroma and flavor is sugar . the yeast works and so does the appearance but other wise i am done trying this beer . the syrupiness churns my stomach . way way too much sugar . blech .,appearance,0.8,1
batch which is a vintage . abv . this is a strikingly gorgeous colour blushing burgundy with a satiny blood red varnish . the scarlet tone is deep but warm . it suffocates clarity but highlights the little bits of suspended yeast . remarkably a string of bubbles and an amazingly strong collar seem to have survived both the aging and long fermentation . my first thought was that three years in the cellar seems to have done little to tame the alcohol . first whiff would throw my head back and quite possibly singe my nostril hairs there are a ton of red hot spicy phenols . but it s a sensation you can cozily settle into it . the aroma something akin to a cognac or better yet a tawny port because of its sweetness carries with it a ton of ripe fruit flavors foremost raisin and plum good thing there s as many esters as there are phenols . along the way you ll notice a good proportion of very peppery clove like spice too . this spiciness combined with the phenols is simply too much for the rich but more subtle esters of raisin and bruised plum . among ingredients listed raisins dates molasses alfalfa honey as well as turbinado and dark belgian candy sugar . all blend to create something incredibly rich and sweet that tastes something like an oak aged or fruit infused honey . style guidelines say to look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate which is what i d expect from something brewed with two types of barley honey malt three types of wheat six varieties of hops and two different yeast strains . something this delicate however takes away from the overall sensation . it s lack of carbonation allows sweet sugary notes to linger and the body is too dry to do anything about it . avery insist the beast is a seducer . beyond this it s futile to attempt to describe him . well i ve tried to and concluded that maybe they are right . sure there s molasses and dark fruit and honey but foremost there is spicy sugary warmth . therefore as a belgian strong dark ale it s alright but as a warming intoxicating seducer it is truly a beast .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a pitch black with a one finger head . poor head retention and no lacing . it looks like others have had a better looking pour . perhaps i have this beer a little too much tlc . s roasted malt and coffee primarily undertones of chocolate . alcohol twang at the end . t roasted malts with hints of coffee and chocolate pleasant bitter coffee and alcohol finish . tasted better with each sip . m medium body quite creamy with the right amount of carbonation . o a very satisfying stout airing towards an imperial . i ll stick to the green flash double but this one comes in at a not too distant second .,appearance,0.6,1
this was my first nitro beer on tap at the taco mac in austell georgia . the first thing i noticed was a creamy smooth one finger head unlike any beer head i ve ever seen . it was truly beautiful and left something more than lacing almost a vanilla milkshake looking coating on the glass . the brew was an orange copper color . the smell was nearly nonexistent . perhaps some hops . the taste was the same . it had no distinguishing character at all besides a slightly bitter finish . trying to rate it for its type would mean comparing it to my standard for esbs fuller s esb and there were no similarities i could find . the mouth feel was thin or light with a tingling on my tongue . it s light enough you could drink a few of these easily . with the low abv this is a session beer .,appearance,0.9,1
picked this up at peace street market in raleigh . must ve been a new arrival . poured a bomber into a pint glass producing a decent head a golden amber color and not much else . aroma is laced with notes of organic tobacco tea bags grapes and fresh cut grass . taste is fairly unique i m surprised this is considered an american pale with a herbal green tea flavor some coffee notes . must be the yerba mate . mouthfeel is equally as unique it s crisp and smooth with a nice organic bitterness on the finish . overall this is quite a complex intriguing brew but it tends to overwhelm the senses thus limiting its drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
a refreshing light bodied ale that goes down easy a very clear amber yellow with thin big bubbled head s smells a bit like honey along with a bottle metal hint . not much smell t tastes great on the tongue with many sweet hints carried by light carbonation . after taste is sorta bottle metal . m d feels real good with a light body and slight carbonation that downs easy,appearance,0.6,1
i must admit i was suprised to see this new offering from coopers as i have never heard of it it pours a pale golden see thru champagne colour with a nice frothy one finger head sparkling carbonation and bubbly clingy lacing it has a green grassy hop aroma with a malty background it has a thin mouthfeel even thinner for the style for my liking and the taste isnt as pleasant as it looks it has tastes of watery hops with a feint grainish aftertaste not as great as i was hoping for but definately better than the other macro swill out there .,appearance,0.8,1
dang clear for a hefe completely clear yellow . out of the bottle the head flattened like a flounder in less than seconds . definite banana circus peanut candy aroma . there s a lot of weiss character here from ester banana notes to a vague yeastiness . a little pear flavor in there as well . very similar flavor front to back not incredibly interesting . acceptable beer but the appearance was way compromised by literally zero head . a little gritty in the swallow .,appearance,0.4,0
poured this from the standard and stupid evil green bottle into a mixing glass style beer glass . it looks like a very refreshing and tasty beer . nice white head forms and hangs around for a short time then fades . nice lacing of the glass . crystal clear straw colored beer again looks very refreshing . the aroma is of skunk . horrible smell of skunk . why oh why do they keep putting these beers in green bottles . . . . the flavor hangs on to that skunky flavor but could be much worse . this is a pass on beer unless found on draft in the can or at the tasting room at the brewery .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks noah . translucent goldenrod color . frothy white heat teases then dissapoints as it skims collars and fades . aroma is spiced apples and brandy with a sweet twinkie malted tripel underneath . mild spice blends and accentuates apples and golden pear . apple brandy barrel aging begets apple brandy flavor . a nice fleshy mcintosh in particular . cinnamon . mild acidic tartness that wiggles its way out of the beer as it warms up . mouthfeel is thick and bold . really clean for a big beer . true to it s name it is golden and delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out a light yellow settling into a gradient of amber to honey . the head is huge like clouds floating on top chunks of it stick the the glass . the smell is very fruity mango pineapple banana while a bit of peppery hops linger in the background . the taste is very peppery slightest hint of apples and bananas come out in the finish just a tiny dash of hops added to round out the palette . the body is pretty light with a medium amount of carbonation . this thing is spicy and biting . the bite is a little too strong i d say but other than that it s quite drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
first sip after a really bad poor woah . i said it out loud . oh this is gon na be a very different beer . pours a very good head . i got the impression that i should pour strongly but apparently this bottle is new enough that i need a slow pour . bottle on . so it s only about a month old and so i expect this to be a very raw beer . the store was almost out and i ve got more to age so i had to pick it up and try it already . deep ruby color with a creamy thick head . looks very interesting not a lot of bubbles in the beer . i m not sure what to say about the smell . i m picking up on alcohol and something sweet but just off . i m not impressed . upon second review i think the smell if a mix of the maple and the oak and it just is weird artificial or something . i think the oak is what s doing it . odd because their baton burton smelled great . the bottle says it s smooth and has maple vanilla and oak in the flavor . the last maple beer i had was poured out so this better be better . it s very smooth on first sip . i get a quick maple hit at the front a smooth flavor that i guess is supposed to be vanilla and it finishes with a nice oaked flavor a bitter one . i definitely can taste the alcohol at and i think i m getting raisins which might just be a result of the vanilla and the maple mixing . the alcohol burns a bit going down definitely a sipper here . as i keep drinking the vanilla start to come out more and maple sort of fades away . if you review taste by complexity this may be the most complex beer i ve ever had and i ve had a fair amount of highly reviewed complex beers . at the same time some of the flavors just seem off to me . i m not sure what to expect in a year once this beer has peaked but i sure as hell want to find out . i keep sipping to try and figure out this beer . i really ca n t tell if i dislike this beer think it s average or just love it . it s just so different . mouth feel very very smooth . if you leave it in your mouth and swirled it around the head builds back up and is even smoother . this beer is clearly meant to be a sipper i keep saying that because that s how i m gon na judge the scores . drink ability . this is a sipper but even for a sipper it s not really brining me back to keep sipping . it s very complex which begs you to keep tasting and trying to figure it out and it keeps sending different messages . it s just a very different beer . still i have to say it s just not something that begs you to keep drinking more of . highly recomend trying this beer . but just be advised that it s something special ok this is a year later and i m drinking a saved one . s. sweet malt . oak . vanilla . a hint of alchol and maybe some mayple but that could be me looking for it . a . thin head that quickly goes away . worth adding i m serving in a very wide mouth glass which could be a part of this . dark brown that s fairly see through . some nice bubbles in it which is nice i guess . a somewhat thin looking beer . anyone else find look silly . t. sweet start . a nice bitter flavor on the back of the tongue . the oak flavor is still very distinct but the mayple and vanilla flavors have mixed into the overall flavor and are n t overly noticable . m. light texture with some nice bubbles . this seems like a drinker from that . the alchol is still fairly strong at the finish which reminds you to take it easy . score . aged this beer is just a hell of a lot better .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to crossovert for this great beer . a pitch pitch black . might be the darkest beer i ve ever seen seems even darker than wws . no head at all . do n t know if there is a problem with my can but the little head i had did n t last long too . no lacing . s very sweet and reminiscent of choklat and most soutern tier imperial stouts . tons and tons of milk chocolate in this with coconut vanilla smoke aka bacon wood tannins . man this is really dark smelling beer . and it s also quite fruity with good amounts of over riped strawberries cherries plums . light maple syrup . t again very reminiscent of a lesser sweet choklat . the smoke is very strong bacon in this and it actually works great . also much more of roasted malts in the taste than in the smell . from them you get powdery cacao on the top of the sweet milk chocolate . vanilla coconut wood tannins maple syrup over riped strawberries cherries and plums are still there . a complex sweet but never getting cloying imperial stout that has no anise or molasses in the taste imo . some marmelade . . . m i m very happy to notice that the appearance falsely led me to believe there would n t be any carbonation . although the carbonation is still low but i would n t want any more than that for a beer like this . mouthfeel is huge creamy and sticky great . o this is a really good beer . there s nothing new with that . i m still quite surprised on how much more balanced the beer is versus the idea i had after smelling it . very drinkable even considering the massive body of the beer . no alcohol in sight . a must try considering it s only a can .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from bottle into glass bottles in may appearance is a medium amber hue with light orange highlights . a semi sticky off white head provides a large crown for the beer and sticks around for quite a while . hop aromas are both a bit piney and citrusy . simcoe hops help give a more pine earthy scent white the cascade give their typical grapefruit . at this point the hops still seem fresh enough to dominate the nose . taste is not quite as hoppy as the aroma would have suggested . the strong malt backbone provide a lot of sweeter malt syrupy flavors almost like a barleywine . the hops may not be super fresh but still have enough in them to give a good kick . with the finish the alcohol comes in to make the beer feel a bit warmer . mouthfeel is a very creamy texture that goes down well . overall an enjoyable d.i.p.a . but nothing i m going to go out of my way for since we dont get it locally .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle to pint glass . appearance pours a cloudy reddish brown . no head light carbonation . not the most appealing ale i ve seen . smell smells better than it looks . hoppy caramelly . some smokey smells come out of this one . taste tastes like an ipa . very good flavor hoppy and oaky . lots of malty flavors but not overpowering . very well balanced . mouthfeel light and thin . not much carbonation here . drinkability very drinkable . easily drink a pack . . alcohol and no burn . . watchout .,appearance,0.6,1
belgian yeti on tap at pony bar nyc served in their proprietary eight ounce glass . appearance extremely creamy and heady . i just want to bite this . a good fist for a head three fingers and then some . never recedes . so fluffy foamy you could sleep on it like a cloud . color is just like regular yeti black with nuances and a mocha colored head cafe con leche smell a bit of a letdown after the incredible looks . subtle roastiness good quality coffee intelligentsia . and chocolate . a tad of sour cherry angostura bitters plus brown sugar . taste follows nose intensified . strong floral yeasty presence a hint of spice and clover . a tingly hoppy . feel around the mouth plus chocolate sediment . complex different . mouthfeel creamy smooth rich and dark but lighter than regular yeti . almost too thin for the style . sticky lingers in the roof of the mouth . overall while not as satisfying as regular yeti or other yetis i love the novelty and experiment . very drinkable too . a sessionable imperial stout more so in eight ounces .,appearance,1.0,1
a toasted head has great retention and lace . solid black body has almost no highlights . s pine and green leaves . caramel latte . t round malt into a quick ramp up of bitter roast alpha oil . sharply acidic black roast center with a raisiny sweetness . lingering pine bitterness and cocoa on the backend . m medium body . low carbonation . sweet finish . o a solid complex bipa,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to rye for this as an extra . heard there may be infection issues so decided to open this . i guess it s worth to celebrate my hat trick in my soccer game tonight . poured into my snifter glass . a a light black if there is suc a thing with a finger worth of tan colored head . it lingers for a really long time and leaves nice lacing on my glass . s lots and lots of tart cherries mixed with whisps of oak and bourbon . slight boozy smell from the bourbon as well . if this was a blind smell i d think it d be supplication or something along those lines . sigh infection . t tart cherries metallic tinge some roast and barrel mixed in . i m sure it s a former shell of what it used to be . too bad this is infected . i d love to give a fresh bottle of these a try . m medium to light medium mouthfeel with over carbonation . d i m sure i would really like this if it was n t infected . it s not bad . i ll finish the bottle but it s not what it s supposed to be .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle listed at abv . the label alone was worth the purchse . hopefully the beer will be too . on to the beer pour a little get a lot of foam in the glass . after digging some of that foam out i pour of the bottle into my chalice . bright golden blonde color topped by a thick everlasting airy head . if that is n t enough the show of carbonation bubbles in the body will take your breath away . aroma is very dry . there are very light notes of apricot and stronger yeast notes . sour grapes and canteloupe . not sweet like other belgian s of the style . instead it is a very dry tasting beer . it seems a little hopped up very by belgian standards and definately weird tasting yet somehow i like it . pretzel dough with salt come to mind . .huh . lightly flavored with those lovely light colored fruits . sharp white pepper provides a little yang to the ying . smooth and creamy on the palate with a little bite of carbonation on the tip of the tongue . the aftertaste is an enjoyable saltiness but otherwise dry . what does de dolle add to this beer to make this taste the way it does . it s worth experimenting with if you want a different bspa .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a shaker pint . a does n t look very good . completely clear extremely light body with a finger or two of poofy white head basically no lace . looks like a bmc adjunct lager honestly . wish this one had been left unfiltered . s blackberries slightly metallic . that s about it . not too horrible . t blackberries some a little bit of wheatiness metallic twang . blackberry flavor starts off good and then abruptly begins to taste really artificial . nothing else in the body . m like a corona except without the skunk and with a really bright nasty metallic flavor . on the other hand i could drink a case of this about as easily as water . too carbonated for me .,appearance,0.4,0
tap the sewers . yuck this was bad . how can you mix a watery and a skunky taste . coors did it . like out of date water thats been taken from the sewers of new york.worse than bud light because bud light tastes like bottled water i would rather have bottled water than sewer water,appearance,0.2,0
a pale translucent body with thick white head . great head retention . leaves behind plenty of lacing . s not too much to the nose . hints of malt and citrus . t very light taste . citrus mostly lemon is up front with a solid malt backing . smooth clean finish . m low carbonation and light body . slightly watery . d this is a highly drinkable beer . it would be great to convert a bmc or non beer drinker . simple and clean .,appearance,0.9,1
served on draught into a sampling glass . a golden yellow with a foamy white head . s mostly malts . t surprisingly clean and crisp . m light with medium carbonation . d i have had this beer numerous times and this is the first time i felt like reviewing it . it was rather enjoyable and i would order it at a bar with limited selections .,appearance,0.4,0
the latest entry in party source s barrel aging project is the first in the series by local upstart rivertown brewing company . the label lists the ingredients as german pale malt german ale yeast and a bevvy of hops including bravo pearle cascade centennial simcoe amarillo citra chinook and zeus . i m sure the bourbon barrel will play a prominent role as well . from the twist off bottle into my snifter this beer is a murky reddish mahogany in color with barely any semblance of head . a few small streams of bubbles rise from the bottom of the glass but this is obviously not very carbonated . an amber glow surrounds my glass . the first smell that hits me is candy corn . vanilla from the bourbon and sweetness from the malt combine for a real treat for the olfactory sense . a few wafts of bourbon also rise and give a depth of aroma . i could smell this all night it s up there with the best . a funny thing happens with the taste no hops . i was expecting this to be at least an ipa level hoppy beer with a name like hop flood but alas the bourbon and sweetness cover up all the all star hops included in this beer . the taste is not piney citrusy floral or any other characteristic you would expect from the laundry list of hops employed . in their place is a rich and complex malty experience that is hugely enhanced by the bourbon barrel . very poor choice of name i must say . rating the taste by the title i d give it a . . but judging by the vague american strong ale moniker i d say it s pretty damn good . vanilla bourbon and malt are the stars here . mouthfeel is as expected for a barrel aged beer . low carbonation and very smooth and just right for the experience . the only clue of the hops in here appears in a bit of lingering bitterness that cuts the vanilla sweetness a bit short but probably saves the beer from being overly cloying . overall this is an excellent beer definitely my favorite to come out of rivertown so far and probably surpassing my recent favorite local quaff bros nola s rye . it is not what i expected imperial ipa aged in bourbon barrel which i was really looking forward to but still ends up being excellent . it seems like the brewers had a little bit of each hop variety left over and threw them all in early in the boil or maybe this has been aging a long time in the barrel . either way do n t expect a hoppy experience but do expect an excellent drinking experience . at a bottle i will definitely be stocking up on more of this . edit after contacting the brewer i ve discovered this is a abv american strong ale that was aged in rye whiskey barrels for months . also they did not name the beer but it is in reference to the flooding of the ohio river .,appearance,0.6,1
batch bottle of pours a cloudy peach color with a decently sized white head that slowly reduces to a ring of foam . pear and lemon citrus on the nose mixed with rye and a sweet malty base . a touch of hops and some apricot . the rye is integrated well without being too dominant . orange and lemony citrus wash over the tongue at first followed by sweet malty slightly spicy rye . a little bready as well as slightly bitter from the rye and hops . apricots and other light fruits mix with the rye and warming alcohol . the mouthfeel is creamy slick yet light . very interesting . low carbonation but it fits the beer well . the finish is crisp and clean with a bit of citrus . this is strangely drinkable for a beer . the abv is unnoticeable and the taste is refreshing . very enjoyable and my glass is disappearing way too quickly . you ve got ta watch out for the abv cause it will definitely creep up on you without warning . overall this is an excellent brew from white birch and in my opinion one of their best offerings to date . nice rich flavor smooth body and great drinkability especially for a abv beer . keep up the great work bill .,appearance,0.6,1
nose is softly funky and nicely malty with a spicy edge and some fruit . smells good . pours a straw gold color pretty good clarity beautiful head . large as the liquid and lively as an active fermentation . very nice . looks near perfect . grainy and toasty dry and softly sweet it has fruit funk medicine and spice . moderate carbonation . slightly nutty malt . more dry than sweet given the subtle notes of alcohol and phenols . finishes a little funky and dry . tastes pretty good . feels good . good drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
i am going to rate this solely on the fact that it is an american macro lager and nothing more . the color is a light gold color very translucent with a smell that is of wheat and not much more . the taste is surprisingly full with wheat in the first part sugar in the second and ends with a refreshing burst of water . if you are looking for an incredibly inexpensive beer that you can drink much of you have found it .,appearance,0.3,0
this pours a beautiful chocalate brown with a thick inch mocha malty head reminicent of a fine stoudt . the taste is mediocre slight hints of chocolate surrounded by the more obvious coffe malt flavors . a pleasant beer but nothing over the top here . . .,appearance,0.9,1
bottled on nov. drank on sept. pour oz bottle to tulip glass . bottle opened w a nice hiss showing plenty of contained carbonation . a dark amber brown body with plenty of bubbles throughout the entire glass . the head showed big at the beginning but dissipated quickly to a thin halo and smattering of lacing . nose wow powerful aroma of malt mint fruit . pineapple licorice earthy soil . interesting hint of herbalescent hops . hefty caramel . a hint of oxidization . this is what a barley wine should smell like . mouth repeat everything noted in nose section . the palate is smothered in complex malt hop and alcohol flavors . this year old beer has held up amazingly well . i wish i had more so i could drink them all right now . superb . additionally the mouthfeel has kept its form impeccably . thick bubbly long lasting flavors . thank you victory .,appearance,0.6,1
i poured this into an oz glass at a local bar . the color is a pale gold with a small head not very well retained odd for a wheat beer . the aroma is one of mild wheat malt with a slight trace of hops . the flavor is mildly malty much like the aroma with a slight hop finish . it s very balanced . it has a medium light body with moderate carbonation . i suppose i m not the best reviewer of the american wheat style . my personal preference for wheat beers trend more towards their german and belgian cousins . i have found very few american wheats that stand out . this beer is n t any different . i find it pretty average .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at prime into a weyerbacher tulip . a beautiful clear dark ruby body under a majestic two finger head of creamy sticky tan foam . tons of lace . truly spectacular . s a little underpowered light acetic sting some sweet fruit and a bit of husky malt . pretty pleasant and to style but just a little weak . t there s a nice bit of vinegary piquancy that bounces between my palate and sinuses but this pleasant sharpness is quickly subsumed in sweet sticky cherry fruit and pale malt . way better than some examples of the style cough duchesse cough but still a trifle cloying . m hugely carbonated medium body . lightly sticky . not bad at all . o how hard is it to brew a flanders red that is n t cloyingly sweet . ommegang rouge and rodenbach grand cru made me fall in love with the style but it seems like almost every one i ve had since has been cursed with excessive sweetness . this particular beer shows some terrific signs of life and is really quite enjoyably quaffable but still does n t quite deliver the bracing acidity and tart fruitiness that i m looking for . it was on tap simultaneously with rodenbach grand cru though and the bartender told me that most people who tried both preferred the mestreechs aajt so take my opinion with a grain of salt i d take the rodenbach times out of . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
clear copper with a thin and quickly falling frothy white head and equally squeamish lacing . aroma is not too strong but definitely pleasant . caramel coffee and biscuity malts . light earthy hops . flavor is a little bland compared to the nose . very dry and bready toasted malts . not quite the amount of sweetness i noticed earlier . lightly creamy and decently carbonated . definitely not the most spectacular beer i ve had recently but a very tasty and easy drinking sessionable lager .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle from a mixed pack . a printed on the lower corner of the label . july i assume . pours out clear amber bordering on caramel in color with a thick two finger head you could almost float a quarter on . looks promising . aroma is light caramel and grapefruit . flavor is sort of bland a little caramel and some citrus zest . not too bad i d have it again but i would n t go out of my way to find it .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer has an angry sounding name and it s fitting because it was mad good . can acquired via trade thanks to deliriumfest . a incredible crimson amber color with a lasting two finger off white head . one of the best looking ipas i ve seen . s great citrus floral hop aroma with a little sweet malt . t somewhat unique with caramel malt mixed with bready notes balancing a grapefruity and floral hop profile . a little resiny as well . m body medium for the style with fairly lively carbonation . d pretty good . hop bitterness is nice but not overwhelming .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to a darkened crimson brown with a fat rise of khaki suds . it noses of gingerbread allspice sassafras smoked pinecones vanilla pod dried leaves and yams . it shows a touch more hoppiness than most osas as such i think it is one of the more rounded and better smelling i ve run across . it flows into the mouth with a burnt cookie dough sweetness that gathers molasses ginger chicory anise root sassafras pine bark spruce and clove . at this point it is all spice and oddly allspice too forgot that . hops bring presumably a continuation of the pine but the spice overlord does n t allow for a clear seperation . the mouthfeel is thin and reedy with some small moments of tacky pastiness . the lack of gumption in feel makes this appear virtually maltless . like some uncalled for ginger ale rootbeer hybrid . i ve griped in the past about the acrid black patent and rooty vegetal traits of previous osas this has none of that . it s just too much spice and not enough beer . for full disclosure i ve never been a big fan . i like to try them just to see . i thought the was considerably better for what it is worth .,appearance,0.9,1
a very dark brownish red whitish head with very small bubbles easily fingers . great retention and lacing . s fruity but clean with a nice dose of alcohol . hops come out a bit to finish up the smell . t nice alcoholic fruity flavor with a good hoppy bite to it . has a slight metallic taste to it that does n t interrupt the other flavors . rich flavor makes this a beer for serious belgian lovers only . it s a bit sugary but not cloying which is rare for this style in my opinion . m very syrupy thick good carbonation . non astringent . medium heavy body . d goes down very well for the style .,appearance,1.0,1
erdinger kristallklar is a pale golden ale that is in fact crystal clear . the white head is huge and pillowy and leaves wonderful fuzzy navel lacing . the aroma is smart and tart . the fruity hops smell like they re from a deep forest . in the mouth it s a touch thin and gritty . it belies the soft appearance of the head . smooth nonetheless . the flavor is simple hops and a light but meaty grain that ends up a bit grassy tasting . there is a candy like aftertaste like sweet tarts . dare i say it s malic . it tastes like a handful of runts candy leaving the banana ones in . i m fussy with wheat beers but this one is really mature and refined . and crystal clear . rated jul,appearance,1.0,1
golden yello beer . nice head with big bubbles . decent lacing . a very attractive beer . really not much of an aroma . tasty beer . a little malty . very odd pilsner we got here . creamy mouthfeel . complex on the tongue . a little syrupy and thick but still enjoyable . one was good .,appearance,1.0,1
was n t aware i had reviewed this before . pours a one finger tan head over a cloudy orange liquid . smells grapefruit and pithy lemon. strawberry esters jam yeasty and woody english hops . tastes yummy . jelly watermelon grapefruit pith oranges . hip driven flavor profile with playful esters . supporting sweet on a thick creamy body . tart sour zing in the end like a bit of lemon helps dry the finish and keep the beer from hanging too long or too sweet . bit of grassy in the aftertaste and also apricot and caramel . bit of woody english hop character accompanied by oranges .,appearance,0.6,1
beer served in an imperial pint glass out of a bottle . beer is yellow and clear very light . appears to have moderate carbonation head is thin and white of medium and small bubbles . no lacing on the galss . looks like beer . aroma is strong like boiled vegetables and corn really strong a little gross . does not have a flavor except for a slight after taste . kind of gross really . thin mouthfeel harsh almost stringent mouthfeel . really gross .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap into a pint glass at columbus micro brew fest . pours an ugly dirty honey gold light off white head . so dirty looking not appetizing not at all how a pale wheat should look . the aorma is light wheat orange peel and a distinct skunky aftertaste . the taste is terrible just a skunky mess ca n t hardly drink this . how disappoiting . so excited to try something from these guys and this is what they brought . hope this is not representive of their beers overall .,appearance,0.4,0
coopers original pale ale is like the limp wristed brother to the sparkling ale . it is a light straw colour with little to no aroma . there is yeast floaties which adds to the ugliness of the beer . the taste is bland slight hop blandness . average beer to slightly below average beer . drink the sparkling ale instead .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into a oz pint glass . a finger and a half of big white bubbles . fizzy and transparent yellow . the head is actually retaining really well and leaving some thorough lacing . s sorta stale . the bottle is a bit old though . adjunct grains corn barley . the artificial flavor smells well artificial but i ve smelt worse . t pretty tame actually . not the wall of sick syrupy lemon lime slop i was expecting . not great but the artificial flavoring is n t totally overwhelming . the base is a typical light lager with subdued malt and musty adjuncts . as it warms it definitely gets worse . m thin but not totally watered down like light macros usually are . d weak lemon lime light beer but it still beats out miller chill .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from the growler into a shaker pint glass . a clear dark brown color with garnet highlights over one finger of light beige foam head . heavy lacing remains on the glass . s roasted malt is strongest in intensity but dark juicy fruit and piney floral hop aromas join to make for a very enticing beer . as it warms the smell develops a briny quality to the malt that is slightly off putting . t begins with smooth earthy roasted malt then sweetness increases as spicy and citrus aromatic hop flavors develop . the hops really taste different than they smelled in this beer . the finish retains earthy qualities detected earlier and is bracingly bitter with a long duration . m light medium viscosity lacks substance compared to the other qualities present with light carbonation . d while this beer comes across as very interesting at first it tends to fatigue the palate over time . the flavor components are each delicious but never really merge into one cohesive identity . add to that the lacking textural qualities and this beer seems like a work that should still be in progress . it is worth trying once especially if you are trying to increase your exposure to the style but i d be surprised if you choose to re visit often .,appearance,0.9,1
red brown colour with a brown tinged foaming head . slightly cloudy poured the whole bottle in . aroma is of peaches sultanas and other dark dried fruits . flavours are very much forbidden fruit . i taste dried fruits oranges and yeast . warming alcohol finish . mouthfeel is fairly fizzy but big and full . good for a winter night .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a vibrant and dark golden orange . totally clear with a slightly off white head that is sticky and thick . leaves loads of thick lacing . aromas of burnt grass and husky grains . a bit if a dry smell as well like most lagers . taste starts very sweet and mild . a bit of caramel followed by a grassy taste . finishes with the marzen yeast taste . creamy and easy going mouth feel with a medium body . super drinkable . overall a pretty good beer and it is very drinkable . unfortunately it falls by the wayside against all the more flavorful marzens out there . i like the creamy feel but lacks the deep rich flavors that are necessary .,appearance,0.9,1
when i poured this beer into my glass the head quickly dissolved and there were small bubbles with this beer . this beer was watery and did not have much taste to it in my opinion . the hue of this beer was yellow . it had an aftertaste to it which i did not like and there is not much character to this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up an o fallon sampler while in st. louis . loud fizzing tan head that exhausts itself and dissappears . murky translucent brown color . this beer looks flat and ugly . sorry fella . smells good . chocolate covered cherry candies and hints of blended whiskey . good stuff . tastes like diet cherry cola with an ensuing butt tastic anbesol anteseptic aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin and snappy . ick .,appearance,0.2,0
brewed with row pale carapils caramel and wheat malts . hopped with tettnang and galena . og . ibu s . abv . won a silver medal at the world beer championships . pours out to a lightly cloudy dark golden forming a small white head with very poor retention and absent lacing of any sort . carbonation is mild to moderate . thick firm dark yeast cake sits at the bottom of the bottle and appears to be highly flocculent as swirling the bottle hardly adds any opacity to the brew . darker in color than expected for the style . aroma . from feet away this smells like a mixed fruit juice.kinda like apple juice and strawberries . no cloves . aroma is very sweet and smells like sugar a touch of diacetyl and apple juice . not remotely close to the style and pretty horrible smelling despite this . mouthfeel is watery with a medium light body . taste . .bizarre . apple juice caramelized sugar corn syrup . blah . a lemony orange citric tartness towards the finish with very minimal hop presence in flavor aroma or bitterness . this is simply awful stuff and a true embarrasment to the style . i look at the label and i look at the beer and i wonder if this was mismarked because this is nowhere near a hefe weizen . godawful by any standards of deceny . this bottle must be a a mistake judging by other reviews here .,appearance,0.3,0
first had this on cask a month or so ago but wanted to wait for the bottle to give it a fair review . serious difference from cask to bottle which i ll get into . plus one for vegetarian . this needs to be the standard . pours a deep black with a seriously dark finger of head may be the darkest head i have seen . the nose is interesting to say the least . not what i expected . strong belgian yeast and dark fruitiness mixed with chocolate and a bit chemical . almost bleach like . taste is serious the most burnt tasting roasted beer i have had . yet has a lot of underlying fruitiness . cask did not have as much burnt flavor to it and had more fruitiness . mouthfeel could be a bit thicker it is on the medium side but i like milkshake thickness . alcohol is nowhere to he found on this . really drinkable . overall this is a fantastic start to a brewery i am looking forward to . throw this in some brandy barrels etc . see what happens .,appearance,0.9,1
a cloudy apricot with a wispy head that does n t retain well . leaves no lace . the weakest part of the beer . s very sweet in the nose . raisins apples and pears interplay nicely . a strong dose of clove balances the sweetness . t very vinous initially . the fruit notes from the nose find their way seemlessly into the flavor . a biting clove bitterness comes on quickly . an alcohol warmth joins in . the beer finishes tart dry and slightly sour . m the body is heavy and slightly syrupy . the carbonation feels a bit high . d this is a nice offering from bent river . the strength makes this more of a night cap .,appearance,0.4,0
looks and smells like any other light lager . not scoring it lower than because i ve seen smelled things that are truly awful and this is just weak and unremarkable . straw yellow with a smell of stale grain . the taste is stale grain and seltzery effervescence . at least it s highly drinkable .,appearance,0.4,0
amber ale light brown no head . smells like very lightly carbonated lightly sweetened carmel water . no body in the mouth and light sweet simple flavor . faint burnt toast flavor . a sweet lightly carmel finish that is not appealing . almost not drinkable and virtually no appeal whatsoever .,appearance,0.3,0
a pours a murky orange ruby color with a thin cap of fluffy tan head that sits on top . pretty standard . s light fruity notes dominate the nose but a huge candy like scent lingers as well . the sweetness is pretty unexpected but rather inviting . t the sweet candy like fruit flavors greet you up front . the sweetness gets more intense in the middle but makes way for a bready chocolate flavor to be unleashed . the finish has mostly bready notes with a bit of candy flavor and some herbal hop notes . m sticky sweet full bodied dry finish well carbonated . d i am really digging this beer . glad i picked it up . makes a nice sipper for a cold night .,appearance,0.6,1
ah rickard s red takes me back to first year university when drinking rickard s seperated you from the blue or canadian frat boys . my tastes have matured and i think i m bloodied if not a grizzled old beer veteran . time for a revisit . no false advertising in the name this is a red beer . looks great on a bar top . amber red with a decent enough head but little retention surprised to see some good lacings . not much to the aroma maybe some faint hops but mostly just beer in the worst sense of the word . taste is inoffensive . it s not the worst . rickard s red and white is a step up for molsons . you get some taste out of it . subdued malt comes through as caramel with a rather pleasing toast note . little bit of hoppy freshness in the finish makes it refreshing . mouthfeel as with most macros is where you can really tell the difference . thin too much carbonation . it s made on the cheap and they want you to be able to throw back as many as possible . drinkability is fine good when you want to concentrate on the sens beating the snot out of the leafs instead of your beer .,appearance,0.8,1
picked up this bottle from market of choice in eugene or . could n t decipher a date code on this one so not sure how old new it is . pours an absolutely beautiful pitch black color with a deep tan foamy head . aroma has lots of roasted coffee aroma with a faint alcohol note . wow smells more like coffee than beer . taste has a slight initially boozy flavor but that quickly fades to a heavy black coffee taste . amazing . the darkest roast coffee you can imagine . mouthfeel seems a bit thin for all the flavor that is crammed into this one . hmm . also seems a bit fizzy . if you like coffee stouts then this can preety much hold it s own against the best . well done .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased at chuck s wine and spirits in chagrin falls oh . presentation oz bottle with a freshness code on the back label . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance cognac colored pour.i guess caramel maybe ruby caramel . inch head on pour which is gone before you can say doppelbock . no lacing at all . the color won me over though thus a rating of . smell really quite unlike any doppelbock i have smelled . heavy alcohol nose but a refined alcohol . nice cherry malt scent as well . taste i m not sensing doppelbock here at all . some roasted malt but more of a cherry or some kind of fruited malt flavor with light alcohol notes . flavorful but not really to style . mouthfeel sharp mid to lower carbonation level . not as smooth or creamy as most doppelbocks i have tried . drinkability i m sensing strong ale here rather than doppelbock . it was a tasty beer that i would n t turn down if offered just did n t seem to style .,appearance,0.6,1
i just had this beer at the grbc about an hour ago . i like to see that they have something to offer other than the typical style selections . the beer came in an appropriate tulip glass which was quite nice but there was no head no bubbles no sign of any carbonation . it also looked piss yellow . quite sad . but i move on . the initial sniff rendered a sweet corny characteristic . i inhaled again this time it was very nice with a fruity bouquet and some clove . the taste had a lot of fruityness in it . the fruits were almost wine like in taste sweet and sour . the spices belgian candi sugar clove gave a sweetness different than offered by the fruits . finish held for awhile with yeast and clove becoming more dominant . this one was a bit watery and seemed almost liked an overly sweetened dumb down tripel . but it was still nice to drink and very refreshing .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a dark brown to black as with a typical porter although not nearly as thick as an imperial russian stout . little tan head dissapates into nothing quickly after pour . smell is lightly of sour cherries and much more heavily of dark chocolate and coffee . the effect faintly reminds me of your typical merlot although i m not expert on wine . taste is dark chocolates and mocha and surprisingly little cherries at first . think raspberries and dark chocolates . as the beer warms the sour cherries come more to the forefront although never to the degree you expect when you see the name on the label . the beer definetely gains complexity as it warms . the flavor of cherries has to really come out in a beer that s this thick and hearty . in the end i m not entirely sure i cared for it all that much . not bad but not great either . mildly interesting flavor but probably not one i d crave again .,appearance,0.9,1
this has german hops and it s lagered for weeks . it has the hop flavour and almost the bitterness of a german pilsner but lacks the german malt flavour so i ve entered it as an american all malt lager . a golden yellow fizzy white head no retention very little lace . s floral spicy grassy hops a hint of grainy bread . t good hop flavour spice grass floral with a slight metallic earthyness modest bitterness is crisp . m light to moderate body moderate carbonation dry crisp finish . d very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
dark gold lightly cloudy with a very big creamy off white head slowly shrinking to a puffy rocky smaller head and foamy lace . its beautiful aroma is clean full character of lightly toasty bread herb hay grass and a hint of lemon with caramelized bread yeasty and spicy hints and a hint of sulphur . taste is zesty minerally bread bread crust bitter herb and lemon peppery leafy zesty . a light bright juicy yeastiness and hoppiness thoroughly dominate and it leans firmly but gently to the bitter side with plenty of well rounded character yeasty hoppy juicy leafy herbal to support the bitterness . it is a great light session bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
clear gold with a small bubbling white head . very pleasant earthy grain and fresh floral and lemon hop aroma over sweet butterscotch . fresh malty taste is lightly sweet in the middle more butterscotch flavors and bready grain . no hops really stand out they just blend right in . extremely smooth medium bodied and made for easy drinking . if you re going to buy one you might as well just buy the pack its worth it . very balanced and enjoyable . perfect for sessioning anytime . its too bad my glass is gone already .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear golden with a fluffy white head that thins to a persistent layer . smell there s a sweet smell and that s about it . taste slight sweetness upfront with a decent hoppy finish . mouthfeel tingly carbonation and clean mouthfeel . drinkability light and easy to drink . overall drinkable but not a lot of flavor that makes you want to drink it .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured into a pint glass a pours almost clear like sprite and has just a little bit of head that fizzes out pretty quickly . s smells malty with some sweet oranges and a hint of lemon zestiness . t m flavor is equally as light and equally as jaunty malt sugary orange small bitterness some adjunct similarities . light zesty beer good for a hot season .,appearance,0.4,0
a strawy yellow color with brilliant clarity leading me to believe this has been filtered probably multiple times . not much head but when poured a little more aggressively the frothy bubble laden white stuff made a more noticeable appearance fingers worth although it did n t stick around long . nicely carbonated with lots of rising bubbles and decent curtainous yes i just made that up lacing . unfortunately a traditional wit should be yeasty and cloudy with good head retention but due to the filtering this is not the case here which is the reason for the average rating for appearance . s classic belgian yeast on the nose with fruity esters lemon and orange mostly and a pleasant array of spices . very wheaty . t m as expected the carbonation is moderate and very complimentary for the style . there s a citrus tartness up front from the curacao orange peel which does n t dominate the flavors but is definitely the star of the show . this is followed by a spicy peppering clove coriander grains of paradise other and a saison like grassy quality . the wheat flavor and depth is there but not as much as you d expect from a traditional belgian wit . taste is very good nonetheless . i love it . d medium low abv moderate carbonation and great taste this is definitely a thirst quencher and a tasty one at that . great summer beer and great wit that i will gladly drink again and again . this is definitely sessionable and comes with a decent price too . for oz . congrats on a great yrs deschutes and here s hoping to another phenomenal years,appearance,0.6,1
review from notes . love the bottle too bad the price is so high . a pours a dark ruby brown color with a small off white head forms comprised of rather large bubbles and dissipates rather quickly . very thin lacing forms but does not last . s really great bourbon aroma lots of vanilla and caramel . slightly sweet with some brown sugar and a hints of wood . t similar to the aroma brown sugar vanilla caramelized sugar and some molasses . the bourbon comes through very nicely . m medium to full bodied but not overly thick . drinks smooth . o a very nice beer not hot or boozy . like the bbl version much more than the regular version . too bad the beer is so expensive . love the cool bottle . but have to assume that it adds to the price.so why bother .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance looks like a good respectable stout should look . dark with a good size creamy head . smell not much . slight very slight chocolatey smell . taste again not much . slight roasted chocolates and maybe a hint of caramels but you really have to look for them . mouthfeel very thin and watery . for a stout this is disappointing . nothing more of mention here . drinkability suppose that it is drinkable but that is far from a compliment . too watery and flavorless to really enjoy but if your looking for something to have a few of without suffering the effects that many good beers bring this could be right up your alley . not recommended unless a last resort amid a bunch of bmc taps .,appearance,0.8,1
ordered on tap in a very tourist town but a very local pub camden maine . poured into a pint glass this beer was light copper or very light amber with thin head that stayed well but left little lacing once it was gone . smell seemed well balanced while slightly bready malty with some hop but nothing to write home about . the beer was well carbonated and almost fizzy for a pub ale but was enjoyable . this is a definite session beer if you can get over the lack of bold and defining characteristics . enjoyable but lacks a real punch .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle a pours an orangish amber color with a thin and fizzy off white head that quickly disappears . s the aroma is sweet candied sugar honey and bananas and some fruity esters as well . the nose is pretty appealing ca n t wait for the taste . t the taste like the aroma is sweet but i do not find it to be too overwhelmingly sweet . the banana flavors that appear in the nose are also prevalent in the taste . the finish is a little warm in the finish but it is not as hot as i would have guessed considering the . m the mouthfeel is a little thinner than i expected with a moderate amount of carbonation . d the alcohol is definitely there but i think this beer does a pretty job at masking it . gamma ray is dangerously drinkable considering its high abv . overall gamma ray is another great brew from terrapin . i am a huge fan of the side project series and look forward to the next on . i am impressed with this offering and ca n t wait to see how it ages . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
there has to be something wrong with this beer . it s skunked right . that is the major response that i hear working at an outdoor summer concert venue when poured after trying this beer just now i can honestly say i understand what they mean . in all reality this beer is not beer it s a bastardized marketing concept by a conglomerate of a big business in the brewing industry of a usa mass produced dumb down american light lagers . marketed as the low carbohydrate light beer to pair with the ongoing trend of the atkins diet so if you ask me this beer is going to die just the same as all trends do and mark my words if this ever becomes a staple of the brewing industry of this country i may just find my way to another place . smooth and refreshing lager beer this is false advertisement but here goes my description pours quite a few shades short of golden with a highly carbonated artificial fizzy white head leaving no lace sad looking . aroma very mild hop aroma some sweetness and light cooked veggie tones with an nonexisting aroma might as well be carbonated water . taste offensive in all regards tries to pass of shitty piss water as a lager beer with a harsh nonrefreshing cooked veggie psuedo hop profile that i could only pray would taste like water instead of it s current form . mouthfeel is of over carbonated seltza water with the drinkability of urine .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into a tulip glass . pours a cloudy corn silk hue with a pillowy cloudy white two finger head . super sticky on the sides with a head that sticks around forever . smell is slightly sour scent of cloves lemongrass pepper sour apples and a hint of yeast . a tiny hint of vanilla goodness from the oak aging in the nose as well . taste starts off with a bit honey sweetness with a blend of mandarine oranges . towards the end a bready yeast flavor emerges and continues into the aftertaste with a hint of spicey pepper . other than those flavors it seems a bit empty and watered down in terms of taste . mouthfeel is light and fluffy with a bit overpowering carbonation . drinkability is pretty good for i do n t detect much alcohol . decent beer and interesting style glad i gave this one a shot .,appearance,1.0,1
this was one of my first belgian pale ales when i first had it . it is finally available in ontario at least for now so i decided to review it . pours a pale yellow with a hint of orange colour . very thick white head that does n t move at all . lacing is literally covering the whole glass . smells of fruity malt and belgian yeast but with some mild hopping . i think i pick up some type of spices but ca n t put my finger on it . i can almost see some hints of an english pale ale in this but i could just be crazy . very nice carbonation . i ll be buying a lot of this while i can actually get it in toronto .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my standard beer and beerpanther is proud of me for that stance . others might have more mass produced beer with after dinner but i when pressed for choices prefer anchor steam . it is a medium brown brew with an ivory head . there are a lot of spices hidden in its folds but leaves very little aftertaste . it is almost salty and is quite carbonation heavy . this is actually a great beer to cook with and produces some tasty jambalia or seasons chicken quite well .,appearance,0.6,1
the modest hiss on opening worries me . will carbonation be low . nope . pours a bright clear gold with a three finger high column of dimpled white head . good head retention too . really it is absolutely gorgeous . i do n t think a saison could look any better . the aroma has a bit of citrus lemon slight grass and mild pepper . mildly eathy grassy hops too . dry and grassy in the mouth a bit on the smallish side for a saison . this year not the listed . . more grassy hops and a bit of funky astringency just on the end to accentuate the dryness . there s more . earthiness . mushrooms . more layers . all to subtle to discern with any ease keeps you guessing . quite a workout for a reviewer . overall a solid saison with a high degree of complexity and uniqueness . it deviates a bit from my ideal saison in that it lacks a certain tartness and or funkiness but solid nonetheless . strongly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
brown cl bottle best before th jan drank a month later feb . poured into a inch harboe badged vase shaped glass twice because the glass only holds cl . dull old gold in colour with no head after the initial small white covering . malted barley is the first aroma to hit the nose but that slowly dissapates to nothing and a wheaty alcohol smell takes over . very little taste just some alcohol and wetness . medium carbonisation but very bland and undistinctive . i brought back quiet a few beers from copenhagen after the st european beer fest last year none have lived up to my expectations .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a huge near glass full of pillowy head . deep brown color with some red notes against the light . a bit of lacing not as much as expected . traditional brown ale with toast caramel bread hints of vanilla toffee but this is n t overly intense . i would n t mind a bit richer aroma . would really prefer that . this is really weird stuff . vanilla is just over powering we re talking vanilla extra strong at times . the malt or maybe the yeast has a bit of fruity flavors i m completely confused by this in a brown . or any non fruit beer . that pillow of head did n t last in the mouth . it hits the middle ground of imperial vs non imperial almost dead middle . a touch of alcohol is present and given the that seems off . so final verdict . this is hard to explain . love the bottle work and screen printing . really classy . at . for a bomber or about a pack equivalent the price for an anniversary beer seems reasonable . now i ca n t recall what turbo dog tastes like . i m pretty sure i ve had but anyway . the fruity flavors here i think yeast does this are way out of line . the vanilla flavor does n t seem to work either . this beer is way out of line for the style and frankly i did n t enjoy it and frankly i generally enjoy brown ales .,appearance,0.9,1
poured in a chimay goblet due to the fact that i am lacking in glassware . head is full and lacy it is bigger than expected for a beer that lacks a true nose . smell is dull . taste is effected by extreme amounts of carbonation . carbonation last until only the last few moments of this beer . i feel that this beer is dominbated by bubbles and lacks any real mouthfeel besides this . once mouthfeel is finally under control i feel this beer is great to mask fatty foods and has a high enough abv to give the drinker a great experience . i personally can not stand the bubbles . i still believe a chimay blue is your best option as you can taste the beer and still enjoy the food . do n t fall for this site s turkey day offerings of a belgium strong pale ale bspa and stick to a belgium strong dark ale . i guarantee its higher abv will taste and agree to your pallet . overall do n t drink duvel unless you like champagne beers . period .,appearance,1.0,1
a golden in color . pours about an inch of head that disappears to just a thin coating not quite covering the total surface of the beer . s light bourbon oak scent . also some vanilla probably from oak . reminds me of a watered down bourbon that has been sitting on ice a bit . t again a watered down taste to the bourbon but then again if i wanted massive bourbon i d have bourbon . other flavors like tart fruit and bread come up . very sweet aftertaste . m very light . i get a thick coating at the back of my tongue like i get when i have had some alca pop like drinks . the sweetness is a bit off for me . d the one of the lightest in color bourbon beers i have had . but the bourbon taste seems too watered down which hides the alcohol level of the beer . while i could have a couple more before the true level of the alcohol hits me i do n t think i would want to have another anytime soon .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled on cask at bj s woodland hills . dry hopped with ekg cask was tapped days previously . as with all almost every offering from the bj s brewery jeremiah red is larger and bolder than one would expect for style . this particularly sampling of red was from the cask with a large dose of east kent goldings to pick up the nose . normally a bright deep ruby color the cask version of the beer was a hazy brown with virtually no head on the pour . the ekg s were prominent as intense floral notes in the aroma while they lent the palate a lingering grassiness . the beer s flavor is a crystal malt chewy extravaganza cut by a strong tingling sensation of alcohol and american bittering hops .,appearance,0.6,1
i have had this bottle for quite some time now . i wanted to save it for the right moment as i only have one and they are rare . when i opened the bottle a scent of alcohol and spices was noticeable . nice . the beer doesn t really produce an impressive head thin with some large bubbles . it s copper coloured with rich carbonation . on the bottom there s a small amount of yeast . scent is strong but not very complex . mostly alcohol with lemon and pepper . very pleasant though . taste gives the same impressions . high in alcohol noticeable by the warm feeling between mouth and stomach . richly spiced with pepper . sugared lemon slight caramel pinch of nutmeg and rich yeast . mouthfeel is incredibly pleasant behind the dominating alcohol i can find a mellow black chocolate with hazelnut taste . it lingers on endlessly . a very strong beer . in alcohol as well as in craftsmanship . highly recommendable if only it was easier to find,appearance,0.6,1
no date but a a on the bottom of the bottle but referring to uncle jimbos quote according to the sam adams rep the and vintages have the yeard on the back label but the does not . there are only vintages . im thinking i have the . wow how often do you find year old beer on the shelf . please dont answer that . aroma oh momma . it has an alcoholic maple syrup aroma with almost paint thinner intensity . the alcohol is massive with a bit of a sickly sweet maple wrapped up in it . somewhat of a vinegar soy sauce smell as well with some wood characteristics . other reviewers noted burning rubber and raisin wine not too far off . very powerful . appearance completely flat no head or carbonation . very black with clear black edges and colossal legs the beer seems to ooze down the sides of the glass . flavor a taste explosion . malt malt and more malt . dark heavy black hearted malt . it builds until the point that it approaches sickly sweet then oddly the alcohol cuts in and thins out the taste with a wisp of maple before it quickly disappears . black fruit notes black cherry black dates black raisins black sugar im not sure how you make black sugar but they did . very mild aftertaste lingers a bit but a mere shadow of the monster that spawned it . all in all extremely sweet . i found the aftertaste built as i worked my way carefully through half of the tiny bottle . i probably started a bit too cold . mouthfeel maple syrup thick consistency an extremely heavy body . i think it remained solid long after i swallowed . a hefty alcohol burn as well . overall impression this is like the essence of beer . condensed beer . if youve seen time bandits dont touch it its pure evil . hard core heavy duty malt monster . small sips recovery time between like drinking whiskey . im going to have to get some food to pair with it just to cut it down a bit . it is enjoyable but very intense . i can see this as a love or hate beer . im drifting toward the love side but more from a respect of the brewers art . the taste is beyond what we mortals call beer . drinkability . . . im working hard to finish the half bottle i poured but enjoying the climb . would i drink it again . sure im glad i got some more bottles but with only years of vintage available its pointless to get hooked . a little goes a long way and this beer builds lasting memories .,appearance,0.6,1
i poured the beer and it gave me about a one inch head . some what less cloudy than what i enjoy in a weiss beir my expectations were low . i began to inhale the light aroma which was not all to impessive either . i touched my lips to the glass and my eyes lit up . it was a delightful taste i had not expected from a seemingly mundane beer . mostly the flavor of bread and banannas prevelant without being too strong i beleive i would drink this beer again .,appearance,0.4,0
the worst beer after tropical from modelo the ccm got many lights and other is so much bad taste bad presentation and bad afterstaste in a bautizo i try this beer and im not impressed this beer i dont got much time in the market corona light is over this beer try with sea food and guacamole recommended .,appearance,0.3,0
poured this . oz . brown bottle into a chimay goblet . dated best before difficult to read due to smudged ink . this one felt lumpy as i poured . i thought i was imagining this . i poured gently from a bottle that had been resting upright in my fridge for weeks . when held to the light i could see chunks of gelatious yeast i hope . my beer looked like turtle aquarium sludge . smell was okay . juicy fruit and later cola . proceed i carefully sipped . taste was sweet raisins and somewhat tangy sour . pleasant but i could not handle the texture . i got a kitchen strainer and poured this into another glass . i did n t strain out much but broke up the huge chunks . as it warmed further it had a cola like quality . i could not finish this one due to the nasty texture and foul impression it made . from reading other reviews i see this chunkiness is rather common .,appearance,0.2,0
went to heartland for dinner with a bunch of friends and between us we ordered most of the standard beers they had . when the server came over to ask us if we had any questions about the beer i asked if their ipa was more english or american . he did n t really understand and just responded with a generic ipas have more hop flavor in them . answer . bad sign but i ordered it anyway a looked fine medium golden mildly hazy s mild citric hop smell quickly hidden behind malty bisquity sweet smell . can still smell the yeast on it as well which makes me wonder if they filter at all . smells like they used cascade aroma dry hops but did n t use enough t citrus hop opening very standard but overshadowed massively by a cloying sweet malt tongue coating coating with some bisquity character as well . tastes like a homebrew that just finished fermenting . something i could make in my basement a lot of this perception comes from the lack of any grain bill complexity and a rough around the edges sweetness . m grainy roughness disappears quickly into flat bitterness . d did n t order a second one overall impressions . tries to be an american ipa but really lands somewhere in the middle due to the lack of any real bold american hop flavor character . its bitter and malty and there s not much else to say about it .,appearance,0.8,1
as a dogfish head fan i was extremely unimpressed with this beer . while the appearance was excellent as expected the aroma and taste were well below expectations . there is a tremendous amount of unfermentable dextrins in this beer . the extreme sweetness was almost unbearable . for the price it was a huge disappointment to not even be able to finish the bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
pours from oz bottle to pint glass a deep dark caramel color with a straw colored two finger head that seems to grow with time rather than dissipate . frothy lace definitely persists . a pungent aroma of decaying leaves and moist barnyard hay . sorry that s about all that comes to mind . quite a dissapointment . perhaps a hint of rotting peaches . a bombardment of rich malt and bitter hops blended with an eclectic dash of pine fresh cut timothy and ripe banana . mouthfeel is medium bodied and delightfullly smooth . carbonation a bit strong for my taste and alcohol is prevalent . this is an ale not quite like any other . bold and daring it is well named .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep rich brown color nice fluffy tan head with great retention and beautiful lacing . makes a great looking beer for sure . s incredibly fruity almost to the point of disgust . backed by some nice smoky tones . not too great though . t very fruity but quickly balances into a great tasting beer . the smoke flavors kick in almost instantly to bring the sweetness back down to earth . not shy about the alcohol flavor . this beer is extremely smoky almost like a rauchbier which i love . it s still just slightly too cloying for me though but would suit someone who loves belgian s very very well . m smooth and delicious full bodied creamy . pretty non astringent . a bit too carbonated for me . d drinks pretty well but the sweetness and richness of it make me want to slow down .,appearance,1.0,1
everywhere i try this on tap it is seem vinegar like and nothing like the flavor in a bottle . buy it in a bottle it has much richer flavor and actually tastes nutty and has a caramel that gives it some depth . usually i prefer draught because most beer in a bottle seems to loose its roundness .,appearance,0.4,0
pours into glass to present a dirty straw light copper amberish color . at first pours with a small but nice looking head which quickly disperses . there is some lacing along the edges of the glass but it does n t quite make up for the lack of a head . appears to be still but the occasional carbonation bubble gives it a close to death lively look . caramel malts lightly toasted malt and a spicy hop aroma are all evident in the nose . very well proportioned and balanced aroma . the palate is first touched by the spicy hop character and then quickly balanced out by the malty sweetness of this brew . moondog has a nice caramel and roasted toasted malt character to compliment the hop character of this beer . the finish of this beer is again a hint of the hop flavor followed by the malty sweetness which seems to always be behind the hop character to balance it out. overall this beer has a complex flavor made more so by the fact that it is balanced very well . it makes it difficult to pick out specific characteristics of both malt and hops . medium bodied and light and delicate carbonation give this beer a great mouthfeel . this is a beer that is a great canidate to be a session beer . this is one that i will definitely comeback to in the future perhaps in a few weeks or next year when the next batch comes out . either way i can see myself buying more of this in the future . its a great beer to enojy on warm spring summer nights .,appearance,0.6,1
this was my crossover beer and one that i revisit frequently as it is available everywhere . appearance pours a deep black with hints of red and a thick beige head that will not dissipate . this is one of the most enticing beers that i have ever seen . smell sweet malty goodness taste rich roasted malt and chocolate with no hoppy bitterness mouthfeel dissapointingly thin drinkability good overall taste combined with low abv equals a great session beer,appearance,0.9,1
sort of confuse with this beer because of styles differences that listed under . i thought it was an ipa but when i look it up it has english bitter . which i like both of them as individual . i can taste both styles but more of the bitter than ipa . hops are n t as strong as i like for them to represent . but through knowledge of the english style it comes with the territory . . for cans is a bit much but hey ml a pop . it s mild and easy to drink on summer nights . i will keep this one in mind .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . a hazy amber with lots of tiny bubbles and a three finger off white head that lasted a while . very nice lacing . s dark fruit and caramel . t moderately sweet malt and a nice subtle hop bitterness . m light to medium bodied with soft carbonation . kind of metallic . o pretty good amber ale . the taste seemed a little off but overall it was very good .,appearance,0.9,1
my first review . i got all geeked out thinking i would be the first to review this beer to pop my ba review cherry and in a way i am i got mine at a costco in new york where it s contract brewed by new yorker brewing company in utica ny . anyway . all i would add to the previous reviews is that this is an awesome value for the money in terms of taste and aroma there is nothing that can touch this for a similar price . for a mixed case of all styles . great pale ale taste prominent hops but not off the charts . it does not have the complexity or the body of say sierra nevada or victory products but i d be interested in how this would stack up in a blind taste test because its appearance color etc. while not remarkable are right up there . i wonder how the ca version would compare because having lived in both states i find that many ny state beers suffer owing to in my opinion the water up there but that s for another review . i give costco a lot of credit for this because their beer offerings at least in my area are polarized between the formerly us macros and beck s on one hand and variety cases on the other . definitely something to check out at a low risk .,appearance,0.6,1
when poured with vigour it ends up a pale and bright golden colour with minimal head although what s there leaves some very dense and intricate lacing . lots of vibrant carbonation but unsurprisingly it s rather redolent of lemonade . nose . urgh . it smells like carlton draught mixed with lemonade . big pungent sprite characters mixed with that horrible appalling yeast based monstrosity with a decent whack of salt water to really drive home how disgusting this is . thin throughout it all leaving only remnants of flavour even after you whiff it . offensive truly offensive . oh god it only gets worse on the palate . here the yeast character is more dominant giving a really harsh character like stomach acid . combined with the artificial lemon it ends up tasting like the stale puke left untended overnight in a railway station bathroom stall . thin as anything as well giving nothing to latch on to that may be redeemable . this is without a doubt one of the most fucking appalling beers i ve ever had . not content with abrading the beer market with their regular abominable slush cub have taken some artificial lemon flavour rubbed it on their beer producing anus and come up with this travesty of a brew . one of the worst things i ve ever swallowed by choice or otherwise .,appearance,0.6,1
brownish clear enough beer for a very strange christmas . citrus nose that also think the drug or the candy by the subtle blend of yeasts . easy to drink like other binchoise but with a lot of spices that enhances the sauce which is almost typical of artisanal belgian beers . the finish is somewhat reminiscent of alcohol which really did not feel as input and a somewhat syrupy .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a tulip glass a pours a very pretty reddish lavender color with thick pink head that is very foamy pours very hazy with no carbonation bubbles and a nice amount of lacing s nice sweet scent of berries strawberry raspberry and possible underlying blueberries t hits the palate initially with a dryness then a slight sweetness not nearly as intense as the scent slides onto the tongue it finishes with the berry sweetness sliding off the back of the palate m intense carbonation dryness o pretty decent would have liked to se less carbonation and a bit more of the sweetness come out in the taste nut overall not bad,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter fridge appearance pours an irregular deep brown color with ruby highlights . the head is minuscule and barely noticeable . no retention or lace . i do n t see any carbonation activity either . smell surprisingly malty . nutty almond oil and pecan . tere really are n t any hop aromas . quite different from the normal apa . taste an initial bitterness is met with caramel malts . nutty almond and cereal grains . the bitterness is stringent . mouthfeel bitter throughout malty throughout and some alcohol in the finish . barely any carbonation . drinkability this is n t a good apa . i d like to like it but it is way off what the style should be . even without style guidelines it s still not a great brew .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle ml . color golden yellow with medium head . aroma citrus and hop . taste malt and a refreshing acidity and bitterness hop fruit dry . body is medium texture is oily carbonation is soft . they use hop northern brewer perle . very nice pilsener .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a couple bottles of this dark beer while on a trip to china . the appearance is very dark with a nice tan head that faded quickly . smell did not really smell anything distinctive with this beer . taste burnt black malts with a hint of chocolate . mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability all in all i enjoyed this beer and found it quite refreshing . this beer is far better than the tsingtao lager although this may still be brewed with some adjuncts like rice . the abv listed on the bottle is . vol which is higher than that listed on this website . too bad they dont export this to america instead of the their lager . although their are better dark lagers i found this quite enjoyable b,appearance,0.9,1
my parents picked up a six pack of this for me while they were on vacation in arkansas . pours a very dark brown color with a quick head . the carbonation ca n t be seen except at the top where the bubbles pop out of the beer at the surface . the aroma is a simple rich roasted malt aroma of meidum breakfast blend coffee and milk chocolate . very inviting sessionable porter smell to it . the taste starts with german rye bread crust roasted well . this evolves into rich but not overpowering roasted coffee you might get at caribou coffee . the finish is chocolate malts and a little peppery hop bite that lingers . this is a nice smooth and awesomely sessionable porter . this stump jumpin brewery needs to export a couple of cases to england and see what they think .,appearance,0.6,1
sampled from a ml bottle purchased at hops grapes in fayetteville nc . a a very light straw color with great clarity and a large thick white head . perfect . s strong and spicy aroma with cloves and vanilla . t a very crisp clean beer with lots of flavor . has notes of cloves vanilla and lemon with a touch of hop bitterness . this looks tame like a corona but has loads of complexity . the . alcohol is surprisingly well hidden . m this is a thin beer but appropriate for the style . the carbonation is on the high side with lots of very fine bubbles . d a very refreshing and pleasant beer . nice for a summer day or on those rare occasions when and ipa would be too much .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at american craft in brookline today . review from notes . . a hazy medium orange color . one and a half fingers of super creamy off white head . excellent retention and lots of lacing . awesome . . s lots of citrus hops and some herbal going on here . malts are in the background . orange and mango most apparent . some pine as well . overall aroma could be stronger . . t malts are bready which i do n t really care for in an ipa . hops are n t too bold either but still pleasant nonetheless . orange and mango again but not as strong as in the nose . grapefruit and a touch of pine show up . . m medium body . good carbonation and reasonably creamy . . d decent overall but nothing special .,appearance,1.0,1
fl . oz bottle poured into my pilsener glass pours a vibrant dark copper color with orange hues with a three inch slightly tan frothy head . great head retention that last throughout the beer and leaves very sticky soapy lacing clinging to the sides of my glass . smell is that of some grains mild like hops and some biscuit like malts . taste is very simple of sweet malts slightly caramelized and toasted biscuit like . . very little hop presence if any could i detect in this beer . slightly sour ish dry finish if you ask me . mouthfeel is light bodied with high carbonation . very crisp and dry . leaves a funny taste lingering after you have taken your sip . i have nothing against lagers but this one does n t do it for me .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a very pale golden colour finger f head with no retention or lacing . s musty sour apple juice and sweet corn . t the exact same as the scent with a bitter bready malt that lingers . sweet corn and apple cider flavours are definitely the promnent notes . m a tad watery and a bit prickly . not as refreshing as i was thinking for a carribean lager . o i would drink this on vacation on the beach but when in north american there s better beer to buy .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle into a pils glass pours a clear deep copper orange with a one and a half inch off white head which holds up well throughout from lots of carbonation release . it also leaves some nice looking sheets of lacing down the sides of the glass . ca n t ask for a better looking beer . aroma is nice and toasty with bread and caramel malt . a decent amount of grassy and earthy hop characteristics to round it out . taste is bready up front with a bit of a grainy quality hops come in midway through leaving a grassy and earthy linger . a bit of sweetness comes through in the back . it s probably just something to do with the seasonal nature of it but i keep wanting to equate the taste with autumn leaves . mouthfeel is medium bodied very nice creamy carbonation . drinkability is extremely high this is one i could drink a sixer of in a matter of hours without even trying . i have no idea why i did n t try this one last year it s really very good . probably my favorite beer that i ve had from sam adams . the relatively low price is nice as well . will definitely be getting more of this .,appearance,1.0,1
dark . i guess . it is brown though in my eye . when i think of dark i think more of a black stout kind of color . ah but im nit picking . the reddish brown beer pours with a nice sized beige head . she looks pretty good but when i went for a smellelmers glue . yes folks i smelled glue . whats up with that . okay so it wasnt just elmers glue . it was elmers glue with a hint of cinnamon and sugary sweetness in the background . needless to say i was a petrified to partake of this libation . however i held my nose and went to work . sweet . the brew has flavors of grape and berry in there . perhaps i sense slight coffee flavor or maybe my mind is making it up . toward then end there is an abrasive dryness . not very heavy or light in the mouth the beer ended up tasting better thank the beer gods than it smelled . nice beer .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance nice darkish red hue when held up to night it assumes a lovely chestnut colour . smell milky chocolatey yoghurtey yeastey smell with some malt coming through . also vaguely fruity smell like the mango in their don de dieu . taste alcohol bitterness sourness feel nice syrupy,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a wine glass . appearance burnished gold in color clear . tall nearly white head with good retention and great lacing . aroma huge hop bouquet with tropical fruits pineapple mango citrus orange grapefruit flowers and pine . light toasted and caramel malt aromas are perceptible . light pungent alcohols . flavor extremely light grainy malt backbone is overwhelmed by hop flavors and hop bitterness . lots of pine and grapefruit along with some floral notes and light pineapple . alcohol is present but barely noticeable . hop bitterness is moderately high to high though i would hardly call this a tongue peeler . finish is dry from hop bitterness and alcohol and has drawn out piney green hop flavors . mouthfeel medium body moderate carbonation . smooth and a bit creamy . no astringency even with high hop rates . definite alcohol warmth . it s good and the hop profile is awesome but a huge beer like this needs to have some sort of malt profile to back it up there s not much malt in the aroma which i can deal with but i d like some more malt character in the flavor . after about half the bottle i m ready to be done with it .,appearance,1.0,1
excellent straw gold with a nice thick foamy white head and amazing lacing . the aroma is slightly sweet and floral without overpowering the hop scent . yep you can definitely taste the noble hops . there is a thin sweetness in the finish and there seems to be a slight mineral water quality . curious .,appearance,0.9,1
s batch ml bottle . served in a tulip corsendonk glass . a beautiful golden with a nice airy white head . s orange sour oak at first i thought it stunk and was rancid maybe it was just too much oak . t oak tar cardboard then a little citrus . it did not taste too good . and i had some other sours that i like . hopefully just batch was not that good or it was aging too long and got some bad oak in there . but these are high quality beers . m carbonated at first but it faded too fast as i sipped it . just took a little while to get used too . then had a little sour spice oak citrus flavor . d i did not enjoy this one but they deserve another shot because of the art of brewing oak aged beers is a real craft .,appearance,0.9,1
chilled bottle into a glass . a pours a murky chestnut body with a small short lived off white head . i generally prefer clarity and good retention for this style . s toffee caramel and buttery oak . uh . i did n t realize this was oak aged . i guess that makes sense . t toffee caramel lead the way . it s very barleywine like . some citrus flavors are evident grapefruit mostly . i like the effect of the oak here it adds some vanilla and a mellow buttery feel in the mid taste though the finish becomes astringent . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation . a little harsh in the finish from the tannins . o this is a hell of a lot better than titan .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap the office in cranford a bright golden color a lot of carbonation when i m at a regular bar drinking this i almost feel like i m one of the bmc crew but if they only knew . s yeast hops and some sweetness from the malt . some banana and clove notes t sweetness from the malt citrus from the hops the yeast adds a slight spiciness . the coriander and lemon are noticeable as well . m a full bodied belgian pale ale considering the alcohol . very crisp on the tongue . this beer is always well carbonated when i get it and it just goes down really easy . d def . a session beer like hoegaarden with some muscles . easy drinking would love to pair this with some food,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to stephenhawking for the can . pours a somewhat hazy copper orange with a finger of white head . very sticky and lacing all the way down the glass . looks fantastic . aroma is mostly pine with a bit of citrus and spice . some malt backbone as well . starts off a little earthy and piney . a bit of caramel sweetness . finishes with piney and spicy bitterness and very dry . good carb and mouthfeel . fairly solid ipa . i do n t love the combination of hops but still a very enjoyable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear amber color a few bubbles rising to the top . creamy ivory head fills the pint glass leaves a bunch of stick and keeps a very nice lace . smell is not very hoppy at all for an ipa . it s mostly malty caramel and buttery toffee especially . there is a bit of floral hops but what the hell . this is an ipa right . where are the hops . like the smell the taste is more malty than hoppy . caramel and buttery toffee again . hops are barely here it seems and are floral and somewhat earthy but they are extremely weak . bitterness too is barely evident . it tastes ok but as an ipa it s very disappointing . mouthfeel is quite creamy sure as hell is n t from the hop oils . but nonetheless it s smooth and medium bodied . i m really surprised that this can even be called an american ipa . even by english ipa standards this is n t very hoppy . if this were an esb or an english ipa it would have scored higher but as an american ipa it just does not stand up . i m continually underwhelmed by lancaster . hop hog . more like hop hollow .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into my tulip appearance is of a deep amber color with a beautiful very slightly tan three inch head . great head retention with a half inch staying on top throughout the beer . scattered lacing clings all over the sides of my glass . aroma consist of citrus fruits with tangerines being dominate followed by mango and pineapple . no pungent grapefruit smell like many other dipa s but it still is detected . very slightly detectable earth like smell that is of grass and wheat with a little pine . caramel and slight bread smell is in the back along with a little of cracker malt and pink bubblegum . upfront citrus taste of tangerines just like i smelled in the aroma . this leads way into a sweet caramel taste . following midway is a pretty sharp pine bitterness that mixes in with a slight pineapple taste . finishing is toffee and bread like malts . mouthfeel was thick for a dipa and full bodied with high carbonation . slightly spicy hops detected in the aftertaste . overall i thought this was pretty unbalanced and would not consider this such a good dipa .,appearance,0.9,1
liter stein from hollingshead s delicatessen in the city of orange this brewery is full of surprises and i can honestly every single of their beers is very good this pours about the blackest i have seen a stout like this with a head like guinness but much thicker smell is strong and full of sweetness this beer is way heavy but one could still drink a lot of it because it so good and smooth beautiful texture and great imperial russian from bear republic,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottled in a pours a deep red orange color with a small white head that dissipates quickly . s smells quite fruity and sweet . hints of apricot and bubblegum with malty sweetness . some alcohol is apparent in the nose not surprisingly . t taste is quite sweet but not cloying . reminds me of a scaled down minute without all the hops . tastes of sweet malts pineapple and a hint of grassy hops . m mouthfeel is full with a bit of heat on the backend from the high abv . d a little bit too sweet to drink a lot of but not bad considering the high alcohol content .,appearance,0.6,1
ml . bottle color of clear golden honey head thick and white nose of apricots yeast spices cloves and slight hopps taste is yeast bitter sweet copper salty musty and citrus heavily carbonated slightly oily body aftertaste yeasty bitter with earth tones hopps and egg whites,appearance,1.0,1
miller s best selling product miller lite is a popular beer that gained center stage thanks to the celebrity beer commercials of the past and present . it s less filling tastes great slogan became a widely recognized statement even among people who do n t drink beer at all . so does miller lite live up to its claims . well it certainly is less filling thanks to the fact that it is very close to a glass of water . there is very little body with miller lite and while its coloring is a little deeper than some other macro brews its appearance is lacking overall . the foam falls apart quickly as the rapid carbonation continues to fizz and the aroma is light and corn like . does miller taste great . hardly . the flavor is one of very light cereal grains and there is almost no hop character at all . a distinct adjunct taste makes you wonder exactly what is used in the recipe to lighten the taste and lower the cost . regardless of what they use miller lite is a forgettable brew that only sells because of its emphasis on lower calories and carbs and because of the abundance of advertising . otherwise it s about as close to a glass of colored water as any macro brewed beer on the market .,appearance,0.3,0
poured a snny yellow with an impressive bright white head that stayed and stayed rendering a lot of uneven side lacing . impressive start that the beer did not maintain . aroma earthy tones and a lot of raains along with mild herbal hops . taste high in carbonation and crisp with a little bite but nothing in flavor stands out . very dry finish . this is a hot day thirst quenching beer but not much else . several years back on a vacation to a dominican resort they had this on tap for free . they had some beers you could purchase but i drank free all week and i would not have done that if i thought this beer was crap .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer poured hazy pale golden with a very slight amber hue . the head was white large and in charge coating the glass as it slowly retreated from the edge of the glass . the aroma was very fruity with notable banana a roundness in the aroma of wheat and a slight spice of clove . also some malty sweetness was notable . the flavor was crisp with a nice dryness and quite a bit of banana fruit flavors . the wheat was noticeable and well done . the spice was very low clove but was present as the banana fruitiness diminshed in the flavor . the finish was dry with a crisp wheat and slight spice lasting into the aftertaste with hints of that banana fruitiness . the body was medium but seemed lighter due to the higher carbonation levels . the beer was immensely drinkable and well done . i used to not like german wheat beers but they have certainly grown on me over the years . this is one of the most popular around . . ounce bottle . code date on back . this beer is imported out of nc . yee haw .,appearance,1.0,1
a very clear copper with lots of carbonation bubbles and a decent sized white head with good lacing . s light american hoppiness of grapefruit not much else . t a bit like the mouth fairly high hop character of citrus and pine with a heavy handed bitterness on the end . not a very interesting ipa . m thin and dry like most ipa s i d prefer a little more body . d this is not something i would buy or have any intention of drinking again . a sub par ipa when there are so many better ones .,appearance,0.9,1
live review . poured from the oz . bottle that i bought as part of a pack for . from world wines liquor in mentor a few weeks ago into my silver rimmed orval chalice not the most appropriate vessel but i enjoy drinking from it . for freshest taste please enjoy by printed on the label . whewjust made it . a short lived medium brown head over a dark brown caramel body . actually kind of basic for the style . . s that doppelbock malty smell is there but also that familiar great lakes earthy slant shows up in the smell in this one . that is not a criticism by any means but i find that smell and taste in many many of their beers . the smell however is a bit distant which i have found in other beers in the style . . t a really solid tasting doppelbock with that great lakes earthiness or organic taste as well . i really like the taste of this beer and i think that they again have captured the style well again . . m moderately thick with a very nice bready feel as well . i really like the feel of this beer . too many doppelbocks are too syrupy and thin for my palate . . d good for the style . i could have or of these . . notes i can certainly recommend this latest bottled great lakes beer .,appearance,0.6,1
dark brown color with a smooth silky creamy long lasting head of white foam . aromatics are very simple a touch of cherry . not much quad left in here as the flavor is dominated by whiskey and sour fruits . too sour with no malt depth . the oak contribution didnt provide much nuance of coconut and vanilla just funk . not a beer i enjoy .,appearance,0.9,1
enjoyed on tap at brew city worcester ma . imperial pint guinness glass presentation . great head expected cascading upon serving . thick malty guinness flavor which is always a treat . always pleasing to be able to order a beer on tap and know what you will get and with guinness i always seem to get a consistent product which is certainly worth something . an old standby for me at many a pub .,appearance,1.0,1
i never met a barleywine i did n t like . until now . i poured this into a large wine glass and wondered . no bubbles . i swirled it and got a few large bubbles . a cloudy brown body . the nose had hints of flower blossom at first then not much . taste was sweet and some hops but not much else . it does taste like some kind of fruit juice with a hops after taste . i am wondering if this is just the batch . the mouthfeel was absolutely flat . not very warming but the flatness made this harder to find appealing . this had to be batch specific because another person said the same thing then older reviews speak of a big head and pine aromas . not this one . too bad i do n t go out west and wo n t be able to try another one .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle a pours a murky chestnut brown with amber highlights near the edges . bottle gave a muted pop but not going on with the bubblies does n t offer more than a ring and a few swirls of carmel colored head . s lots of oak sour red grapes and cherries bit of vanilla in the background . smells like a strong oud bruin . acidity is imposing but sweet and tart with hints of dried cranberries . t fairly vinous and tart with flavors of grape skin vinegar cherries acidity hits in the throat but is gentle the finish is coated in oak and pleasantly dry with some lingering acidity . m similar in consistency to white wine . not much carbonation but the acidity carries each sip . d for what this is it s very well done . the tartness masks a good slice of that abv . there s complexity but balance which makes it a great sipper . if anything it s heavy on dry woody characteristics and i do n t mind that . def wish i would have grabbed another bottle or two .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a copper color with some haze . the head is absolutely enormous . i poured a quarter of the bottle and the exploding head almost spilled out of the glass . it has the consistency of whipped cream and has some of the best retention ive ever seen . lacing consists of concentric big fluffy ridges . the aroma is a heady mix of fresh grains christmas pudding apricot raw shredded hops vanilla and booze . the taste heavy on the malts . tonnes of caramel vanilla and bready notes abound . the hop presence isnt weak either theres a robust bitterness and lots of herbal flavors . alcohol is immodest i can tell this is a percent brew . the mouthfeel is full bodied with light carbonation mmmm creamy . alcohol slickness and resiny bitterness makes up the finish . this is a powerful barleywine . its packed with all kinds of flavors and only gets more interesting as it warms . it could use less alcohol heat . still its worth a try . id buy this again for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
dry hopped with hallerteau on cask in a tulip at the smokehouse on dark brown with a few lighter brown highlights . inch tan head . bubbles rise slowly for a few minutes . the head thins but retention is solid . impressive lacing . nice aroma lots of roasted malts dark chocolate . dark sugars hints of coffee . earthy hop notes . very smooth . the taste is a more prominent version of the nose . modest hop bitterness quickly gives way to smooth roasted maltiness . swaths of milk chocolate dark sugars maybe brown sugar molasses . there are a few subtle hints of coffee . burnt undertones . it is far drier than it is sweet . full bodied with appropriately low carbonation . slick inky feel is accentuated by grittiness that rolls o er the tongue . lingering on the finish are roasted undertones that are just shy of burnt . phenomenal drinkability there are a lot of good qualities to be had with this beer . easily recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
pasteurized in cans bottles and kegs with nitrogen.contract brewed by interbrew at magor for heineken the license holders.ingredients pale and chocolate malts roasted barley target hops . in view of the above this is a welsh sweet stout based on the irish style . it is in my opinion a very nice and decent drinkable stout that edges out the equivalent guinness product which i also happen to like .,appearance,0.6,1
this poured the palest yellow i have seen in a very long time . my wife who does not drink beer asked if i peed in the glass or poured beer in it . the head was bright white with very small bubbles . the head lasted for only a short while and within a minute the beer did indeed look like a urine sample . i was surprised by the mile grassy aroma . very very faint but more than i suspected . the taste was slightly malty with a hint of hp bitterness . mouthfeel was very light . i will use this as a commercial example of a below average pilsner in my bjcp judging class .,appearance,0.4,0
ml . green bottle soda like twist off cap best before date on the back label . . sampled in a weizen glass . i had the number under the cap with the usual euro africa near east map that i seem to find under all the bischoff bottles of this design . when held up to the light fine yeast is visible in the bottle . poured a cloudy caramel brown with large foamy creamy slightly off white head good retention small amount of laced sticking . this is the best looking beer i ve had from bischoff to date . a light nose of clove and banana sulphur and a faint breadiness . for my personal taste the malts are thin tasting the mouthfeel is watery and the body is too light for the style . not very crisp or dry finishing thin caramel malts along with a metallic edge . not much in the way of any breadiness . anemic clove and banana flavors that have no lingering presence in the palate . in the watery end a sour fruitiness and dirty maltiness . this did n t appeal to me at all a substandard german dunkel weizen . good looking start followed by sheer disappointment .,appearance,0.8,1
poured out of a ml bottle into a samuel smith s pint glass . dark black body with a half inch tan head and thorough sugary lacing all throughout the glass . a perfect looking stout . smell is sweet nuts faint hop aroma and oatmeal . taste is roasted malt piny hops black licorice leather toasted oats and a charred bitter hop aftertaste that hangs around for a while . velvety silky mouthfeel has a crisp dry finish . one of the smoothest beers i ve ever tasted . impressive . overall there are better oatmeal stouts out there st ambroise southern tier but this is still a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
an interesting take on a pale ale but unfortunately it s a one and done for me . appearance hefeweizen like appearance . very hazy with floaters at bottom . lacking head size and retention . very faint off white lace . smell intense citrus and somewhat sweet smelling . apple pineapple ethyl hex . or maybe it s a bit oxidized . slight perfume . different but not really that appealing . taste bursting with sweet citrus flavor . pineapple again . sweet and lacking bitterness especially in the finish . mouthfeel appropriate for style . drinkability too sweet to be enjoyed again .,appearance,0.4,0
ml brown bottle months old . red ale with buckwheat honey . rich reddish brown colour with a creamy beige cap . lace clings to the glass . grainy malty aroma with spicy hop notes . the dominant flavour is a dry slightly astringent graininess . hop bitterness is subdued but there is a definite citrusy character to it reminiscent of grapefruit . nutty caramel malt in the background . finishes overly dry . body is quite thin and carbonation is high . not unpleasant but nothing worth seeking out and as usual with la barberie not to style .,appearance,0.9,1
there is something about this beer that makes it shy of being a great beer . the appearance was awesome . huge head all the way down the glass . deep black color . . opaque . aroma . . . . . having a tough time with this one . appears to be very faint not getting much hops or malt through the nose . just a faint whiff of chocolate and dark crystals . taste . pretty well balanced . however finishes leaving you wanting for more . it s almost as if there are not enough flavor hops . a certain entity is tardy . or despondent altogether . pretty thin in the mouthfeel . expecting a fuller bodied brew . all in all this beer is moderately drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle without a freshness date . pours a near black color with an ample tan foam . retention is ok lacing is good . nose has most of the typical german schwarzbier characteristics . roasty sweet malt and some black licorice and a hint of nuttiness . some unexpected fruit pops up as well as a touch of cardboard . quite fruity for a lager sourish notes with some strawberry tartness . malts are all over the place from nuts to roast to toffee sweetness . i remember not liking this beer years ago when i first had it and that feeling continues here . just does not display any sort of identity and the multitude of flavors does not jive right for me . a sweetly acrid fruit flavor makes me want to pour this down the drain . ugh no bueno .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours with a small head of white foam on top of a golden body with perfect clarity . the head settles down quite quickly and leaves only light lace behind on the glass . s light fruity aromas of pear and red apple with some bready malt . t sweet soft malt flavor dominates up front with some honey notes and a hint of pear . more light malt in the middle with some herbal hop flavor beginning to creep up on the palate . things finish up with a surprisingly strong hop punch of herbal almost musty european hops and fairly strong bitterness . notes of pear red apple and clove linger on the palate . m medium body high carbonation and a dry finish . d an interesting take on the style . i was initially worried that this bottle might be undercarbonated based on the strange lack of head but as it turned out it was very well carbonated . i ca n t explain the lack of foam as this sort of beer is usually capped by a tenacious head of sticky suds especially in bottle conditioned versions . aside from the foam issues everything else shapes up nicely . there is some of the obligatory fruity yeast character present but the emphasis is really on the soft bready malt and the intense spicy hop profile . this is a bit of a departure from the most successful belgain strong golden ales that i have had which tend to emphasize bright fruit notes and yeasty spice along side the hops and malt . it works fairly well here but i feel like it would be more enjoyable with a stronger yeast profile to fill things out . pretty nice and reasonably priced for something from rr but i still prefer classics like la chouffe to this one .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance the color reminds me of cedar wood an earthy dark amber red . smell a litlle more hops than malt sweetness . but both make there presence known when you take a snootfull of this stuff . taste one of the best red amber ales i ve had so far . great hops and malt presence that balance each other out nicely . caught hints of light fruits e.g . strawberries cantalope . mouthfeel light on palate and definetly lends itself to match with food nicely like breaded shrimp . this beer is light on the palate but fuul of great flavors . drinkability great flavor is one i wanted to experience over and over again . is n t overwhelming on the tongue or the mind with alcohol .,appearance,0.6,1
pours deep ruby red chestnut with a fingers tan head into my vondel glass . near zero head retention lacing s chocolate fruittyness then alcohol as it warms t chocolate fruittyness plums cherries up front along some biscuitty notes . raisin hints follow along with cherry notes dryness . warming alcohol slowly creeps in along with vanilla caramel . finishes dry fruitty warming with hints of chocolate mf chewy with low carbonation drinks alright for the abv says it s an abbey style ale . this works for me a slightly amped up dubbel,appearance,0.4,0
ounce bottle from my friend s refrigerator poured into a frosted mug with a golden yellow color smell was made up of purely lime taste did not impress me rather throw a lime in a corona or tecate could not drink much of these because the citrus taste overpowers everything else,appearance,0.3,0
received this brew from aqsprint as an extra in a recent trade . so far i ve really enjoyed what dark horse has to offer . drank from my ithaca excelsior tulip . appearance black as a beer could possibly get . a quarter finger dark brown head forms and recedes as quickly . a super thin collar is all that is left including zero lacing . smell gobs of sweet milk chocolate just ooze out of the glass . cocoa and tootsie rolls make this thing smell good enough to eat . or drink . plenty of vanilla and even touches of licorice really make this a fantastically great nose . taste loads of roasted malt that add a gritty bitterness from the char on the malt . not as sweet or lactic as i was expecting . i was thinking hershey s bar and this is more bakers chocolate . cocoa nibs molassas and even hits of coffee every now and again come through as this thing is just bursting with flavor . the roasted bitterness stays with ya for quite some time way through the finish . mouthfeel thinner than i d like it to be with very soft carbonation that should aid in the creaminess feel . problem is there is n t enough body for it to feel creamy . drinkability overall i really enjoyed this brew . it s intensely flavorful and full of roasted maltiness that i did n t even know was possible . ca n t wait to try the rest . big thanks again to jon .,appearance,0.6,1
glass pint glass temp cellared approx degrees pours a very dark amber tinted brown color . comes with a two finger head of dense chocolatey colored foam . great retention and great lacing too . smells almost sweet . nice caramel malt presence . big notes of brown sugar and toffee . smells of cherries with a hint of strawberries . . holiday spices of cinnamon and nutmeg . dryer than and not nearly as sweet as expected . it s actually quite subdued compared to the nose . almost bland . the spice notes are fairly overpowering . ginger is the dominant one . light cinnamon and clove . slight hint of peppermint . hints of dark molasses . malt base is buried deep . everything just cancels each other out and no flavor gets its chance to shine . medium body . very smooth and slick . easy to drink but there s not much to it . very drinkable because there just is n t much going on inside this glass . anchor is generally one of my top christmas brews every year . i m kind of let down by this one . at least when it s still fresh . i ll try it again later .,appearance,0.9,1
one word wow . this beer is huge . avery mephisopheles stout pours a brownish black with a half inch thick smooth foamy brown head . head retention is excellent and lacing is thin yet consistent . smell is sweet and estery reminiscent of a belgian ale . aroma has hints of apple grape and a mild leathery earthiness . taste is very sweet at the front with a faint roasted finish . powerful malt presence with slight bitterness . any hops used in the beer appear lost in comparison to the malt . mouthfeel is very warming and alcoholic . thick and syrupy but good carbonation . this beer is best sipped . slowly . a very good beer but one not to be taken lightly nor consumed quickly . personally i want to give this beer a rating of for both smell and taste but i m trying to rate this according to its style . it s listed as an american double stout but i d have to say that a hybrid descriptor such as belgian imperial stout would more accurately describe this brew given its complex aroma .,appearance,0.9,1
pours from the bottle into an imperial pint with an amber color and a decent head . laces adequately down the side of the glass . i read once that smell is the most powerful of the five senses in terms of evoking memories . unfortunately i believe this and it will dominate my review of the beer . this beer smells like cough syrup to me and i ca n t get over it . it is not overpowering but it is persistent and gives me memories of being a sick child . i can also smell the wheat which cuts the syrup and might be pleasant if not for my f ked up childhood memories . the beer tastes like it smells . slightly sweet bready but mostly like cough syrup . not good for me . it feels not bad in the mouth not over sticky like some sweet beers but not as good as a quality hefe . it drank ok but i could not get around the smell which ruined this beer for me . a final comment i know this to be a quality beer it s just not for me . it may not be for you if you share my unpleasant memories of robitussin . i think i would like it if not for my own prejudices .,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a black body topped by a thick fizzy quickly disappearing brown head with little lacing . slightly sweet and coffeeish malt aroma with bitter notes and slight chocolate accents . slightly sweet malt flavor full of chocolate and roasty coffee notes with a slight bitterness . full bodied and smooth with a tingle from the carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours amberish brown in color with a surprising amount of sediment in the beer . there s no head old bottle maybe . smell hmm maybe not old there s a good presence of hops here unskunked even . some sweet caramel malts with a touch of apricot . not too potent but smooth and well rounded . taste and mouthfeel ok maybe it is old or poorly carbonated at bottling but this beer drinks almost flat with only a hint of carbonation at the back . the beer is semi sweet with caramel flavors . with a name like hoppus maximus the hops are actually kind of lackluster presenting only a mild bitterness and a weak touch of dried apricots . the finish carries the apricots for a while creating kind of a nice aftertaste . drinkability i guess if i was going to do a beer bong of a craft beer this would be the one because it drinks so flat and the taste is n t offensive really . it lacks the flavor i demand though in a highly drinkable beer . bottom line hoppus maximus my ass . not a bad beer but it s certainly not living up to its name .,appearance,0.4,0
growler shared by lunch . served in a tulip . pours a light copper color with a single finger white head and a bit of lacing as it slowly falls down my glass . the nose brings forward some light malt and english hops maybe grassy and herbal but along with that comes a bit of an off care and slight vegetal notes . the taste is similarly lacking in any hop component and simply has a mild graininess with a bit of vegetable skin . mouthfeel is medium with average carbonation for the serving type . drinkability is not particularly good . i would not say that there were any straight out flaws or off flavors with this beer just that there was nearly nothing in the way of hop or malt character to really hide any flaws .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance beer pours a hazy opaque yellow color with a massive head . the head is easily the most noticeable part of this beer its an off white color with traces of brown and it just wont go down . smell very fruity in the nose hints of banana nutmeg and very subtle hopping despite the high abv . its not noticeable in the nose . taste for such a heavy abv . its surprisingly light initial taste is fairly sweet which quickly transforms to a juicy middle with big flavors of perfectly ripe fruit mango in nature . at the end the alcohol takes over and finishes out . overall a delicious well balanced brew . mouthfeel a big creamy beer flavor that really fills the entire palate . drinkability a big beer with big hard to describe flavors . i really liked it but it truly is huge and not one to have multiples of .,appearance,1.0,1
the pour looks very viscous . not much carbonation from the looks of it and from the sound the cap made when i popped it off . thing bubbly collar is all that forms on the pour . lace is absent . the body of the beer murky looking dark bronze . it has globs of shit floating around in suspension . aroma is of very pungent hop oils . it s very one dimensional . it s an aroma i like but i could use some more depth here as well . the flavor is pretty one dimensional as well . i get that grimy dirty pungent oily hop resin attribute which i do like but again there s no depth to the hoppiness or bitterness . the malts are like burnt toffee and some mild caramel . carbonation is low . the beer is quite syrupy . full bodied in that aspect but without the appropriate carbonation .,appearance,0.4,0
to celebrate my th ba review i m giving a big middle finger to the alberta gaming liquor commission who have decided to ban beers above . which would include this offering . a solid black with a thin covering of brown head small lace ring s caramel and brown sugar vanilla a woody quality and alcohol t sweet caramel and nutty malt vanilla and dark chocolate and alcohol sweetness m a syrupy thickness is generally smooth with some alcohol thinning on the finish d hiding all of the alcohol would be impossible but they did a damn good job trying the vanilla aspect makes this a unique brown ale very well done . oh and the aglc can kiss my ass .,appearance,0.6,1
another winner from pretty things imo . poured into a chalice . appearance is virtually opaque yet bright . honey orange in color . i got just a little head in my chalice and what i got did n t stay long . but this was the only fault i found with this beer . taste is citrusy mainly lemon and orange . it s also earthy and summery . mouthfeel is smooth although is loots crisp . drinkability is excellent for a tripel . this beer brings out the simple characteristics i love of tripels and ditches anything else . it tastes tripel influenced not so much a traditional tripel . semantics . it s clean well made and enjoyable . enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
oz into imperial pint glass . single malt series vienna malt and calypso hops . a pale gold lively carbonation but not much head . really settles out to not much of anything . s aromatic here lots of sweet malt a bit doughy like fresh bread . sweet fruity hops . t i do n t know much about calypso hops but they are tasty . pretty fruity and lots of flavor moderately low amount of bitterness . malt is light and sweet and rounds the beer out pretty well . m thin high carbonation not much here . refreshing i suppose . o nothing too outstanding but i like it . i like the single hop single malt series and will buy the next one . good stuff if not exciting .,appearance,0.4,0
whatever pros this beer has the abv kills them . the beer ca n t handle the abv and the taste is very astringent . it is a beautiful orange amber with a nice head . yeasty smell w a very little citrus . the taste is peppery and a little apricot but quickly dissolves into a hard core ethanol taste that puts me off . will not buy again . did n t really want to finish either .,appearance,0.9,1
pours damn near clear as water . smell is candy like sweetness and reminds me of smarties or powdery sweet tart sweetness . taste is thin watery and light malt . lightly grassy hops . too thin and the carbonation is a touch on the light side but it is n t offensive and is perfectly drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
purchased at gomer s in lenexa ks . bottled in feb. batch . appearance pours a very pretty deep orange copper very clear with tiny bubbles and a huge sticky white head . the head looks fluffy and it stays around for a while . the lacing down the sides of the glass would be artwork in any other setting . this is a great looking beer . smell i can smell this dipa from across the table . that s how potent the hops and citrus are coming off this beast . there s an overwhelming scent of juniper hops that hits you smack in the nose since your nose is probably buried in the glass . there might be some orange and coriander mixed in but this is hops pure and simple . taste heaven . nuff said . there are hops and then there are hops and this beer has both of them . it s like they are fighting with each other in my mouth and i m loving every second of it . mouthfeel this is a very sticky dipa . it s ohh soo good but you have to want a beer that will linger on your tongue for a while . if crisp and refreshing is your goal this is not the dipa for you . drinkability this just might be my new favorite dipa . from the lacing to the whiffs of hops to the sticky finish in my mouth this beer rocks my socks off . that s why i m barefoot now .,appearance,1.0,1
once this became available as a single at my beer store i was willing to try it . it is a nice amber color much darker than most miller products . the nose is so bizarre that it s probably worth buying one just to sample its weirdness . my first impression was cocoa puffs . my wife likened it to a scratch n sniff chocolate . whatever the case it s a highly artificial chocolate aroma . it is very very strong . the flavor is pretty much the same it s only chocolate in the sense that qwik is chocolate . very artificial overly sweet and it overwhelms any beer characteristics there might have been this is probably no real loss it is miller after all . hard to finish the bottle but i soldiered through . recommended only in a freak show kind of way .,appearance,0.8,1
i tried this on cask at c est what advertised as . it has a massive creamy bone colored head very large and good retention for a cask ale . decent lace trails stick to the glass . the aroma is malty roasty and slightly peppery with alocohol . the taste is way too dominated by fusel alcohol . some dark malt toastiness and yeast fruit esters mingle with languid uk hops but the booze is too much . bread and caramel show as the pint warms . the mouthfeel is medium thick with some alcohol numbing . the finish is sweet and spicey with booze . this beer suffers a major flaw fusel alcohol . a beer of this strength or any strength should have so much booze flavor . that being said the robust malt flavor almost balances it out but doesnt .,appearance,0.9,1
. single from abe s . lots of yeast sediment floating in a thick yellow orange haze . one finger of level white foam . oranges apricots other citrus pine and a bit of fresh bread and a hint of belgian candy in the nose . sweet caramel beginning followed by juicy fruit big hop bite at the swallow and some belgian style yeast candy in the finish . solid medium mouthfeel delivers well . not that big on belgian ipas but this comes across as a well done belgian us hybrid . i would n t have a lot of these but one is certainly worth it .,appearance,0.6,1
i first had this on tap at a pub in east vancouver and then bottles at home a couple months later . it has a cloudy pale orange colour and comes with creamy light beige head . it has a yeast aroma with tropical fruits fruit salad and a little bit of fresh wood . the taste has some weak orange and comes with a great balance of hops . i get a fruity fizzy orange aftertaste . the body feels medium to full and has low to medium carbonation . overall great fruity malt beer with good pale ale hops .,appearance,1.0,1
the rooster has a beautiful dark copper reddish hue . really nice and vibrant . the smell has a good biscuity nutty scent that couples well with a hoppy charecter usually found in a classic red . however despite a good smell and pretty color it all goes to waste in my opinion to a hugely bold buttery toffee flavor . that flavor alone masks just about everything that the beer has to offer . if you like a great hoppy red . you wo n t find it here . whether it s from improper brewing procedures or if they were shooting for that particular taste it does n t get my vote . if i wanted butter i d get a bowl of pop corn .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle obtained from one bif or another consumed on a lazy sunday afternoon appearance ebony body big tan head with a nice ring of lace looks pretty spot on for the style smell potent creamy chocolate toasted oats overly buttery lactose interesting but as others have mentioned a bit much on the diacetyl factor taste a touch sour and a fair amount of lactose cocoa powder buttery not sure i can finish oz mouthfeel sour lactose creamy drinkability not so great,appearance,0.9,1
aged in a dirt floor cellar for about months . then into the fridge overnight . good god man . poured in a beer clean regular old oz tumbler and if i were able i d have shrunken myself and crawled right up on that pillowy head went to sleep at least for about or minutes as it hung around that long just tempting me but i had patience it was too cold when poured and i wanted to taste every bit of this beauty . with a nutty brune color a toffee tan head it sure was a pretty pint . and hey it lived up to expectations perfect balance nice spicy aroma backed up with a peppery bite slight citrus notes sweet malty backbone . i loved every drop of this one and must go on every hopheads hit list . still quite drinkable for a big ipa because its the understated balance that makes a hoopy brew great and my friends this one is .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . great looking beer nice clear amber with a generous head good retention and decent lacing . perhaps this is its downfall . after setting such high expectations from the appearance the aroma was a real letdown . nose was dominated by unpleasant soapy and overripe fruit odors . the taste was n t nearly as unpleasant and i m dumbfounded that a beer that smells this bad can have a taste that is n t offensive at all . truth is i ca n t do better than to say it is n t offensive . an unimpressive caramel flavor can be found and a weak sense of malts but you really have to pay attention to try to find it . mouthfeel is ok featuring a medium body and over the top carbonation . unfortunately the aftertaste is reminiscent of the aforementioned aromas . i bought six of these and i m afraid five of them will be in my refrigerator for a long long time unless some unwanted guests drop by .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer pours a slightly cloudy golden orange color with a thick fluffy light yellow head . the head fades very slowly leaving a thick cutrain of lace . this beer has a very busy aroma . i can detect some vanilla . it has a aggressive sweet caramel like aroma reminicent of a barley wine . it has a piney hop aroma as well . the alcohol in noticable in the aroma . this beer tastes like it smells . aggressive . it has a syrupy flavor also . definately a strong grapefruit flavor too . this beer leaves a very sweet aftertaste . it warms the throat on the way down . the alcohol is not hidden well at all . carbonation is low . this beer wouldnt make a good session beer . it is too aggressive and the abv is a bit much . overall i dont think this beer fits the style . to me it is more like a barley wine . that isnt necessarly a bad thing but i was expecting a dipa . this beer is definately a sipper . it is decent but i doubt i will pay a oz bottle again .,appearance,1.0,1
woah . we got a gusher . . luckily i had my glass nearby and only spiled a bit with my wife watching of course not happy . . abv best before . tisk tisk . i should know better . decent appearance . clear deep gold color steady carbonation . firm frothy thin white head . sweet sort of corn meal aroma . dont know if they use corn in it but i do get a bit of it on the nose . same kind of sweetness in the taste . little to no hop character . carbonation keeps it lively but its not enough to distract from the one dimensional taste . probably hurt a bit by its age but couldnt see this being much better fresh .,appearance,0.8,1
i can not believe how such a great beer has such a poor average score . this is probably the most refreshing beer in existence along with sol which is extremely similar . maybe i m just romanticizing this beer because this is one of just a handful of beers that i drank when i was waaaay underage . i very well may be but i ll try to be fair here . i prepared one with a slice of lime the way its supposed to be done . without the lime the taste score would not be as high . left it in the bottle and inserted the lime wedge . looks gorgeous . admittedly does n t have much of a smell except for the lime . has a very simple clean taste . the corona w lime taste helps make up the ideal hot weather beer . not filling . not sweet . just the utmost in beer refreshment . what this beer lacks in complexity it makes up for in drinkability and refreshment . salud x see photo yes . those are coronas,appearance,1.0,1
garnet ruby brown in hue seems to be fairly clear at least on the first pour it is a lovely color . massive beige head of course the duvel glass i poured this into has something to do with the head size . the head did not move it looked like meringue . i am impressed . after a long white the foam slid back to a fluffy cap . subsequent lacing was widespread . honestly this is a good looking beer . the nose reminds me why i have a love hate relationship with jolly pumpkin . when jb offers a truly great beer it is uniquely funky but all their other offerings are just jb funky . it is possible i am not sophisticated to figure out the nuances . i am a simpleton . brett dominates the nose . no maltiness . no dark fruitiness . nothing that says anything noteworthy . nothing that saison for that matter . bottom line it is simply literally funky . moderate potency the nose is pleasant but not noteworthy . one hit wonder . i am literally bored by the second sip . a trace of maltiness backs up the brett driven palate . nothing about this beer reminds me of a saison . nothing about it is particular dark . empty finish . almost no aftertaste which is nothing i want in a fine belgian ale . i guess all in all this is not a fine belgian ale . sadly i taste so little and i have nothing else to add to the description . light in body very thin and watery the mouthfeel is quite poor . so i take over a month off from reviewing beers and this is what i am welcomed back with . goody me . i do n t quite recall where i bought this bottle at . chicago . kansas city . i know it was n t omaha because i am boycotting carrying jps at beertopia at the moment . i hope that changes . while i am not crazy about most of their beers a good number of people are . i respect jb . i get their beers . i understand their niche . i do n t understand this beer . major dud . avoid .,appearance,0.9,1
a golden in color thick white head holds well mild carbonation s malty slight sweetness with some citrus backbone t starts sweet and finishes like a sweet sour i get some melon maybe pear honey malts i really almost spit back my first couple of sips i will saw as the beer warmed it tasted better but but i still wanted to spit it back m thickish fairly foamy nothing really awful about it but nothing great about it it was kind of watery d awful would never have again well maybe on tap but i think my reason for why i didnt like this beer are clearly stated,appearance,0.8,1
this beer was poured a very dark rich chocolate brown with a thin tan head . with this beer being pushed nitrogen it had a ton of lacing and the head lasted the entire beer . the smell of this beer was a sweet malt smell with a hint of maple syrup and a slight hint of hops . the taste a sweet malt flavor with hints of maple syrup and a very slight hint of what i would call a cookie flavor a sweet chalkiness . there was also a hint of hops at the back end that was very refreshing . i am not used to there being this amount of hops in a stout and maybe it was a bitterness that i had mistaken for hops but what ever it was it was very tasty . the mouthfeel of this beer was good with the no being just right but the beer seemed just a little thin . probably the best oatmeal stout i have had to date and beer you should have if you are a stout fan .,appearance,1.0,1
hole in the wall shop . or . pk cans wychwood.com i poured the can into a glass in a perfect swoop . there was zero head but a little lacing . just the smallest amount on the edge of my glass . there was no bubbles . completely still . the smell was fairly sweet . didnt really notice anything special really . the color was a dark red in the light . and almost as dark as a draught from guiness without the bright light present . beautiful presentation overall . pretty impressive . light on the palate . intensely sweet . wow . really sweet . this would also be my first ale . sugary . very sweet . almost overbearing . oddly its easy to drink . goes down easy and its not too bad . just really sweet . but since its my first ale i will be generous . to put it simply . dont buy unless you want to drink a sweet easy ale . if your a guiness guy like me maybe try it if you want somthing new . if not stray away . chimay kinda . not to mention it was the last pack of cans there . that may have somthing to do with it . clockwork,appearance,0.8,1
seeing the mixed reviews of this beer i was almost hesitent to buyit but alas i did.poured into a tulip glass a clear bronze with a fluffy one finger white head that never really fades completely.hmm the hop aromas are a bit different there is a resinous quality but like a few others have stated there is a meaty quality to it wich is odd also i pick up some leather wich i normally wouldnt find in a dipa.wow the flavors are very odd the summit hop gives off an odd flavor its got ta green leafiness to it and a weird kind of fruitiness as well its a bit prickly and not fun to drink really.hmm this is different in a not so good kinda way .,appearance,0.9,1
ml . bottle . marked with whatever that means . tasted in mid may . nearly opaque black brown with reddish brown on the edges under the light . finger light to medium brown head very slowly recedes to thin layer . great lacing forming curtains in the latter half of the glass . aroma fruity esters almost strawberry upfront . like a fruity nougat . then dark caramel hints of coffee and some earthy roast and hops . taste that fruity vanilla nougat character again but not necessarily sweet like the actual candy . then the roast malt caramel with coffee tones and earthy hops . moderate bitterness with gentle underlying acidity . bitterness and medicinal hint can become unbalanced though without enough malt or ester sweetness overall . medium body creamy at times punctuated by acidity and astringency peaking in the finish . moderate carbonation has tingle upfront and helps with creaminess but does n t lift the astringent feel . the fruity nougat character and medicinal off balancing actually gets a tad distracting . this beer is ok but i think jackson s hyping of it gives more credit than is really due .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear pale golden color with a wispy white head that s gone in a blink . negligible lacing . no surprise given how lightly colored it is . the smell is amazing . you want peach baby there it is . scoring this one as a fruit veggy instead of a dirty blond . loving the peach nose . the mouth feel is nicely carbonated . has that effervescent wine cooler tingle to it . the flavor is decent and i suspect that the abv is low enough to session . finishes pretty clean almost dry with after hints of the peachiousity . i ve been experimenting with these fruity beers lately since i ve noticed that they enhance my lawn mowing prowess .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance was this beers strong suit poured a nice amber with a frothy meringue like head that left broken puffs all the way down the glass smell was rather vague sweet malty aroma dried fruit perhaps taste waspleasant rather weak unsweetened tea like taste very light and slight hop dryness but a nice beer on a warm day as it is here right now mouthfeel is light bubbly smooth . drinkability is average not bad but not that great either good session brew because of the low abv you could probably drink this till the cow s come home . .if you are so inclined .,appearance,0.9,1
from a grocery store in warsaw . noticed the abv after i bought it . from notes . a poured a dark dark brown colour with some red notes at the edges . no head or lacing . bright . s chocolate some roastiness coffee in a backup role . not too bad . t pretty good . chocolate roasted notes some coffee and a touch of cola sweetness . m medium carbonation and a better body than i expected for the abv . o d a good light beer . best light beer in a bottle i ve ever had . well done . i ca n t say i would turn to this often but it was well done and proved flavour does n t require a imperial stout .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce can from a local market poured into a pint glass with a golden color and no head at all tasted okay for a light beer but then the aftertaste came and that was a different story could drink several of these if desired because it so light not recommended,appearance,0.3,0
the big red left hand caught my eye and i felt the need to try this . had a pint on tap . a this ale from left hand bc pours a golden amber color with an offwhite head . the retention on the glass is unlike anything i ve seen from a beer of this class . maybe i m just a nub though . s smells ofhoppy goodness and sweet malt . t wow . the immediate sensation of the buttery malt hits the tongue with notes of caramel and pale malts . the hops are incredibly well balanced meeting the malt halfway and then closing out with a hoppy aftertaste . again perfect balance absolutely delicious . m creamy medium light body feel rools easily over the tongue . perfect for the color style not too heavy . d absolutely . i could drink this all night long and be happy as a clam . the sweet malty goodness meeting hoppy afterbite is incredible and i could go for this beer anytime anywhere .,appearance,1.0,1
very big frothy bubbles that gave away almost immediately to a flat surface with no head only a scant white ring and dime sized dollop of tiny white bubbles in the center . dark homemade iced tea scent . light amber in color . man absolutely filthy looking . maybe because i am drinking this in august and this was a single bottle only that was sitting by it s lonesome at the draftingroom in the beercase . possibly found somewhere and thrown upstairs to get rid of it because i go there alot and never saw this funky little label back behind the glass before we grabbed it . wow is there a crapload of pepper like chunks that fell into the bottom of the tulip and some that just refuse to settle down . almost disturbing looking even though i know it is most likely nothing bad . lol . the main scent reminds me of some shampoo i used alll throughout highschool but for the life of me i ca n t remember the name of . very girly and very fresh scented very springy . . still ca n t place it . oranges and spices vineous . insanely high carbination champagnelike . bit too much carb for me too much foaming up in the mouth . thankfully the chunks that are shooting around in there are not something you can feel just see . i really am surprised that this tastes as good as it does after it s appearance . this is almost like a barleywine . very good flavors that balance so well . merlot dark fruits cherries cherry brandy soy sauce biteyness . you taste tons of alcohol in it almost burns your tongue . nice . the carbination makes it almost creamy yet keeps it bitey . enjoyed the flavors alot but with the amount of carbination and intensity of flavor it may have a bit too much going on to be more than a sipper i could not see myself having more than one bottle per night of this .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours an opaque brown body . the head on this one is massive . no joke went to open this one and the cap pratically blew off tons of foam fingers . it was very pillowy and leaves a sticky head . s a simple nose of toasted malts coffee cocoa earthy hops . hint of sour in the nose . t it was really hard to focus on the flavor because the carbonation was way too high . flavor of roasted malts grains coffee and finishes a bit dry and sour . m way too much carbonation medium body . i felt like i was drinking seltzer water which strongly effects the taste . d i think i got an infected bottle but this one just tasted bad . i feel like every other bottle i get from short s is infected . i would never drink this again .,appearance,0.8,1
quick whiff of the freshly opened bottle smells almost exactly like chocolate ice cream . aggressive pour starts a bit of a cascading effect in my pint . l head is like creamy chocolate milkshake over caviar sized bubbles . liquid is jet black . even when exposed to a light . lacing is present . s smells like a good quality chocolate . and a bit of vanilla . t chocolate kind of like fry s cocoa . mineral y taste . little vanilla for a cocoa and vanilla stout . great bitterness not the hop kind the dark chocolate kind . m slightly carbonated . smooth . not impressive . d all the flavors meld very well . finished this one a bit too fast so i guess i could drink a few more . a good beer . it is pretty sexy . i guess .,appearance,0.9,1
situation feeling good after a hot useful baseball practice . watching the cavs as they clinch . glassware wychwood oz . appearance softly tinted tawny yellow body with a clear foamy white head that settles to a bubbly circle unappealing . aroma sweet corn tinged swagger that reaks of a thin syrupy body . palate thin light and smooth as expected bubbly keg fair that soaks your hamburger . taste not much aside from grass corn and soft dough . zero drag on the throat zero arrival on the tongue or teeth . overall even a good mood can not alter the effect of this beer zero punch or profile i ve softened my criticism of this beer and its genre as a whole as it serves a purpose that many friends and family members find quite necessary . but i can not seek this one out myself .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a medium orangish brown color with not much of a head despite an aggressive pour . looks decent in color but is lacking in carbonation . s west coast hops covering a sweeter than expected malt profile . nice interplay between sweat and roasted grains . t pretty good . like the smell it is a fairly sweet brew but there is a noticeable hoppiness that follows the hard candy sweetness . finishes with a nice balance between sweet and bitter with no hint of dryness . m serverly under carbonated . a bit watery because of that . d meh . i would n t seek it out .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle at into a tulip . a this pours an entirely transluscent orange color with red hues and a finger and a half of slightly off white head that laces better than any beer i have ever seen . s the nose includes notes of piney and especially floral hoppiness sweet apricots perfumey yeast and perhaps some licorice undertones . t it is intensely hoppy with strong grapefruit and peach notes some earthy funk and an aftertaste of perfume . m this is quite frothy and very nearly soapy . d this is very unique and probably best qualified as a belgian ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
thank you to my friend mark carpenter for bringing this naildriver up to pennsylvania from south carolina . whenever a beer is in the plus abv category i always want to try it to see if it can maintain balance and not just be all booze . avery mephistopheles is my latest review . i poured the oz . bottle into a founder s pint . mephistopheles pours jet black with very little tan head . mephistopheles has an earthy boozy smell . i expected a bit of a stronger smell for a beer of this weight but the chocolate malt and alcohol definitely make their presence known . avery does an above average job balancing such a high abv beer . while the alcohol content is far from unnoticed the malt and grain bill go a long ways to round out this beer . a very pleasant tasting pint with chocolate and malt flavors . mephistopheles has a thick viscous mouthfeel which is one of the best traits for this beer . i would say this beer is up there regarding mouthfeel with the ten fidys of the world . concerning drinkability to drink more than one of these in a sitting is a waste . at mephistopheles is a rare treat that should be enjoyed in singularity . i rate mephistopheles drinkability as good with this logic in mind .,appearance,0.6,1
tried this out of an . oz . bottle poured into a crystal goblet . there was a massive amount of yeast present in this beer even given the minutes i gave it to settle after i pulled it out of the fridge and the insanely slow pour that i gave it . the appearance is simply beautiful . a rich brown that seems to be characteristic of most trappist ales . the smell is very heavy on the malt but very enjoyable nonetheless . this actually sort of reminds me of the way eku eisbock smells which is odd for a trappist . the taste is very malty and the yeast is definitely perceptible . a step down from other trappists but great nonetheless . due to the heavy amount of yeast the mouthfeel can be a bit grainy which leads me to deduct points in this category . otherwise it s just fine goes down fairly smooth . this is very smooth for a abv beer but the heavy amount of yeast sort of counteracts that aspect for me leading me to give it the . . if you can somehow manage to pour without the yeast getting into the glass the drinkability will be excellent . all in all a decent offering but in my eyes only worth the price if you re really jonesing for it .,appearance,1.0,1
got bored at work today so on my lunch break i made my way down to the corner store looking for a decent lunchtime brew . as i browsed the cooler i came to the realization that not only was there no local micro brews but there was n t even a decent imported brew . so i figured what the hell i ll review a malt liquor oz er . no head to speak no lacing of any kind . humongous carbonation bubbles . i dont think i ve ever seen carbonation quite like this . a constant stream of different size bubbles with the biggest reminding me of when i go to the water cooler and big burping pockets of air rise to the top . straw color and completely clear . watered down taste . i m surprised to see it is . as it seems like i m drinking a glass of juice . it has the mouthfeel of carbonated apple juice mixed with water . finishes with an off corn flavor and its gone . towards the end of this it gets syrupy and is almost undrinkable as it warms . avoid .,appearance,0.2,0
i believe that this is a great beer that i do n t like very much . by which i mean i am able to appreciate its complexity but it s not a beer that i would ever wish to have again . beautiful label very well designed i bought the oz . version and it emitted a loud and powerful snap when i opened it as expected it erupted into a fabulous large bubbled tan head . immediate fruity aroma with the most evocative banana scent that i have ever encountered in a beer . i was surprised though that there was no hint of bananas when i pushed past the head and drank the actual beer . instead i found a broad wash of hops across my tongue a powerful smoky push up against my palate and a crisp grainy mouthfeel as if a couple of ounces of black pepper had been turned into beer . over an hour later i can still taste it in my mouth . but i do not revel in the lingering taste . i wish sincerely that i loved this beer but when i drank it i felt like a tone deaf person at the symphony . i want to dance with my beer not fight with it . it s the beer version of a broad shouldered red zinfandel wine or one of those filling rattling cabernet sauvignons . my senses were definitely engaged but they did not like it . too sharp too harsh too peppery .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer was amazingly good.i enjoyed the appearance of red almost purple with a pink colored head.the beer smelled very refreshing like something you can drink on a holiday.the taste was definitely of blueberrys and not too bad as long as you drink in moderation.i always agreed that there should be no fruit in beer but this time i disagree .,appearance,1.0,1
paid . for a oz bottle from discount liquor in milwaukee wi . vintage . poured into a snifter . no head after pouring . thick and black . minimal carbonation . lacing nearly non existent . smells deliciously strong and very complex . woodsy dark cherries quality malt complex and other dark fruits almost reminiscent of a strong barleywine . there is even a slight hop backing . smells like no other stout i ve tasted and steers clear of the chocolate coffee aromas that i find too many stouts rely on . a great change of pace and highly unique aroma . the alcohol is present but remarkably well hidden for this being an abv . taste is very earthy and woodsy . again very complex and hard to pinpoint all that is working here . there is a chocolate and coffee aftertaste that is very welcomed . there is a candyesque sweetness that stays on your lips and is quite enjoyable . this comes from the cherry raisin fig fruit complex working its way into this one . each sip and smell brings something new to the table . the mouth of this beer is quite unique . actually is somewhat on the crisp side for a stout of this size . also very drinkable considering the beers size . full body and the carbonation comes through a bit more in the mouth . the appearance of this one is the only thing that must bring it down in the ranks as the other attributes are top notch . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
ml nitro can with an indecipherable canning date poured into a flared pint glass . a there is not too much better than a nitro ed beer to look at . thick rich creamy white head with tons of lacing . the body is brownish red and clear though without much carbonation left . s fairly subdued nose though with a bit of vegetal on it . this is the bane of nitro ed beers . the thick head releases next to no aroma . t surprisingly good . light caramel notes with a hint of sweetness coupled with light earthy hop flavours that are well paired . a well balanced beer . m creamy and smooth . incredibly low carbonation . light lingering sweetness . o save the missing and vegetal nose a winner for what it is . i was n t expecting much and it delivered above expectations .,appearance,0.9,1
wow i have a pretty low view of arcadia as they ve been mixed at best for me so far . however this is potentially the best brew of theirs i ve picked up . excellent look copper color with a big slightly off white head that leaves excellent lacing . looks as good as a rye beer can . nose is big rye hops some citrus fruitiness . very nice . flavor is likewise . big dirty hops all over the place rye infused throughout and some milder dry fruitiness . balances nicely with a quieter slightly roasted caramel malt . feel is good fine for the style . this is a tasty beer one of the best i ve had from arcadia . not quite at a founders red rye level but not too far off . d vinos oz,appearance,1.0,1
well it is as blue as it was described to me by scotty and geez i hope it doesnt turn my teeth blue . the pour a deep sapphire blue thats my birthstone with a modest bright sky blue head that is frothy in its texture with the residue a fine albeit thin bit of lace . neutral zone nose sweet and fresh like deanna trois perfume start sweet like tranya the top as thin as the strings in the string theory . finish acidic but not near as bad as the horta hops are as meek as the tribbles dry as the planet vulcan . as a life long trekkie i had to try it .,appearance,1.0,1
crystal clear golden color with the thickest white heading i have ever seen on an ipa . fantastic lacing . your traditional ipa . heavy bitter hops with an ever so sweet malty backbone that tastes like a cracker . hops tingle on the palate with it s light body and finishes very crisp and clean . a great looking ipa but the taste is just like many .,appearance,1.0,1
pint at the manx in ottawa . from notes . a poured a dark copper with no visible carbonation no head as it was poured all the way to the top no lacing and no retention . bright . s fruity hops with fruity malts as well . caramel came out too . nice and inviting with balance . t piney and fruity hops . fruity malts with caramel dark bread and biscuits as well . kinda like an esb . m mild carbonation medium body and a slight bitterness in the finish . o d less hops than i remember in the bottle . it s quite nice and seshable while being smooth and flavourful .,appearance,0.6,1
this one was worth the effort looking for it . . . looks like a magazine beer ad . beautiful clear light orange amber color . huge white head that hangs in there for a long time . excellent lacing . smell is fairly impressive mostly hops but milder than celebration ale or bigfoot as befits an apa . taste is very good . hoppy but not over the top . good enough for a hophead but not something that would put off any fan of beers with taste . i.e . anyone but coors lite fans . mouthfeel is enhanced by the coating this beer leaves on the tongue the first taste would be a bit on the light side . the rest of the experience is fine . this beer is highly drinkable . . do n t qualify as a session beer for most but if i had an opportunity to do pitchers of this stuff i would have no problem slowing down and making it a longer session . this is highly swillable and a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from into chimay goblet . of hazy golden with tight thin head thin head lasts til bottom of goblet . delicate med . lacing . moderate ring of yeast in bottle for fairly young beer . moderate brett funky aroma obviously stronger as it warms nice oak white wine aromas initially less apparent as it warms . beautiful integration of the belgian blond strong ale . a little too malty for a pale with the chardonnay barrels in the front end . it s carbonated and winey funky brett character kicks in midpalate and lasts through end . finishes slightly sour from the barrel and moderately dry . very easy drinking . hides the alcohol very very well . with age i think the brett will kick in alot and this beer will change interestingly but it s really good right now .,appearance,0.6,1
i got this at the party source in newport ky . appearance copper brown color with a nice head looks great when your pour it smell not much here surprisingly i sense a little bit of hops and raisins taste similar hops and a raisin sweetness to balance it the taste isnt as hoppy as regular arrogant mouthfeel nice thick full bodied drinability goes down ok you ca n t chug it but then again you would n t want to this is n t quite as good as regular arrogant but i d like to give this oaked another shot,appearance,1.0,1
heileman s old style oz can recent brewing new styled medium oz pour in a shot glass then slugged down from the can . poured light straw with a fizzy quickly diminishing white head . smelt of sweet corn . taste was upfront moderate sweet corn and white bread followed by a light perfumey hops and bitter hay with a light sweet gelatin and grainy average length finish . mouthfeel was light bodied watery fizzy with a light metallic feel . overall an ok pale lager but the light taste and metallic feel holds it back .,appearance,0.3,0
look dark reddish brown hard to see through but you can . almost no froth no noticeable bubbles very good looking beer . smell pungent barley and wine are highly detectable but pleasurable . taste very bitter but mostly desirable full of flavor . mouthfeel aftertaste is actually a bit unpleasant and sticks with you for quite a while but expected with a beer of this strength remember alcohol content is n t everything . drinkability this is a bottle beer for the most part . good for drinking with good . vry good but more like a treat than other lighter beers .,appearance,1.0,1
well this beer pours pretty nicely . a rich brown head lasts and lasts and clings to the glass . a rich viscous black liquid settles beneath . the aroma is completely dominated by a burnt aroma of campfire or overuse of smoked malt . it almost smells like burned newspaper . this adds a somewhat phenolic plastic edge to the beer s aroma . other aromas are ester laden pear banana and cherry dark fruit . that smoke and banana just kills it . fusel alcohol banana and burned newsprint all collide with golden raisins iron laden black strap molasses dark bitter chocolate subtle black malts toffee caramel goodness and a nice acidity . the mouthfeel seems a tad bit thin for a ris . it would so much nicer like a . or better if the damned burned quality was not there and the banana isopentyl acetate yeast realated issues were lost . edit the burned qualities seems to leave after a while unfortunately after done and the last bit became much better .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to chixdighops for this brewsky . poured a deep orange color with good carbonation but no head to speak of . nose is pepper belgian yeast malty and chewy . taste is malty chewy belgian yeast pepper some fruits . mouthfeel is very full and nice with a peppery backlash and big malty presence . drinkability os damn good .,appearance,0.6,1
the classic quintessential american adjunct lager pours an unimpressive pale golden with a sweet and malty grain corn scent . the taste is sweet and simple with little evidence of hops or complexity . it s a no frills lager that is n t arty or crafty but provides easy and cheap refreshment on a hot day . pbr scores points for remaining independent of the big beer monopolies and fully american owned . hipsters and cheapsters alike can enjoy this one . when i m on a tight budget and a good craft brew is n t in the cards this is my go to cheap beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this is my second foray into the world of st ammendment beers . i was excited to try this one in addition to the regular ipa these guys offer . looks great . large stark white head with plenty of lacing . opaque purplr chocolate in color with some dark chocolate highlights . aroma was okay . i definitely got some citrus type hops with a little bit of pine too . i didnt however get much of the roastiness that should be there seeing as this is a black ipa . flavor was a bit off . a bit of sourness with a large metallic presence . the hop bitterness shines through but doesnt do much in the way of adding value to the beer . the beer although topped with a large head was flat and dry and watery and very unremarkable on the tongue . the mouthfeel was the worst thing about the beer and was the final turn off for me . wasnt please with this one . it looked great in the glass but fell apart upon tasting . both of the st ammendment beers were big misses for me .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle at degrees into a sam adams perfect pint . a it pours a bright orange color with a finger of white head that does n t last and does n t lace very well either . s sweet berries apricot doughy biscuit and some english hoppiness fuggles goldings . t lots of sweet berries toast caramel black tea and a late lemon twist . m the body is medium light with a juicy clean finish . o this is terrific and is very quaffable .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from oz can to pint glass . a pours a transparent golden body with great streams of bubble under a large white head that stayed composed after exceeding the rim of the glass . the frothy head becomes very rocky as it dissipates . leave a bit of sticky lacing . s typical adjunct smell . light hops and malts with a small corn scent . could n t tell the difference between this and most adjuncts . t malty with a bit of a hop and corn bite to it . not amazing but better than most of the style . m average well carbonated . d good taste and easily drinkable great go to beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i must preface this review by saying that stone is probably my favourite brewery . the ruination and bastards are extremely well made beers beers that i ve converted bpr drinkers with . so i expected allot from the vertical epic . i poured it from a pt ox bottle into this nifty samuel smith pint glass try to find one they re nice . the colour was nice looked on par for the style . the smell was kind of well blah . there was spice and alcohol . i could n t make much out of it . the taste and mouth feel were awkward . it felt thin and hot . the alcohol was very forward as were the spices . it also had an over sour taste like it had been chilled warmed and then chilled again . it was n t the clean taste i d come to expect from stone . maybe i just got a bad batch but i expected much more .,appearance,0.8,1
this bock pours perfectly with a tight forming bright white head that stays around for a good duration . also lacing sticks well to the walls of the glass . the body is golden in color and is very clear . it looks about like any other pale lager beer . in the aroma i can pick out lemony hops and freshly mown hay and a hint of manure . never mind the farmers just laid some fresh stuff down today . taste wise it s full in body . lots of grainy cereal sweetness with a husky herbal finish . now that i think of it it s a little like tobacco in the finish . the alcohol is detectable in the taste and almost gives too much of a medicine like flavor . again full in body . not a crisp lager like one would think by looking at this brew . it s a little prickly from the co but is also a little syrupy and slightly oily . overall a good example of the style and probably could n t be improved much more except for the masking of the alcohol a bit but what can you do .,appearance,1.0,1
a very nice appearance a persistent creamy dense head remains in the glass til the end . the head is close to perfection on a more common hazy copper color body . the taste reveals notes of wheat raspberries maybe cherries and strawberries . the mouthfeel is round and enjoyable as other pale ales from kairinmaru .,appearance,0.9,1
there s a lot of talk over this brew and all i have to say is try it for yourself . two heavyweights in the art of brewing collaborated to push the envelope and deserve an outright a for attempting what that craft brew industry is all about adventure and celebration . everybody is entitled to their opinion and this is my simple and humble one . a into a champagne flute glass this yields a clear and bright orange golden color under a great head with an impressive carbonation . s there s a nose of deep sweet malt and bright notes of fruit spice . m t opening is a very champagne like bubbly sweet feel into a crisp but heavily spiced malt center with hints of perhaps cinnamon spice . there s a solid earthy hop noted ending . o this is obviously unlike anything i ve ever tried and though it is n t something i d feverishly seek out again i can appreciate the novelty here .,appearance,0.9,1
very stale pour . hard pour yielded hardly a head and what was there faded very quickly . a golden copper color and clearer than i would have thought . smells like a belgian white . spicey with corriander orange peel yeast and hints of a carbonation aroma . lacking complexity which is suprising for a la beer . still good flavors yet a little thin and watery in mouthfeel . the same corriander and orange peel the nose suggests . some belgian spice character and yeast . could easily drink many of these although i m not sure i d want to considereing the thiness .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle into dfh shaped pint glass . a pours a dark golden yellow with a couple fingers worth of fairly oily looking bright white head that took its time fading into a thin film that left a pretty good layer of sticky lace down the glass . s light notes of bready malt and grassy hops . not very much hop at all though . fairly sweet smelling for some reason . t crackery toasted grain taste hardly any hops with a strange fruity sweetness to the finish followed by a faintly bitter aftertaste . slightly orange . m medium body that tapers a bit in the finish . carbonation is low and unimpressive . mouthfeel is slick but not bad . d pretty run of the mill average apa . worth it for the price if you need a cheap pack that is n t a lager . could use some hop flavor though .,appearance,0.8,1
riotously bubbled saffron with a clam shell colored crown that is simply gorgeous . i continue to be amazed that even beer from a relatively unheralded belgian brewery can deliver such a wonderful looking lid . this is one is hugely rocky and is so sticky that massive chunks of lace are sticking to the glass . the nose is shocking in that it s so simple and so imbued with the scent of alcohol that i d have trouble identifying the correct style if i did n t already know it . although some tripel like characteristics are noted i m concerned at how dendermonde is going to fare on the taste buds . things are n t quite as bad on the palate but they are n t a whole lot better either . i liked this brewery s satan red so i know they have it in them to create good beer . there s very little that s appealing about the flavor profile . dominating all it surveys is unmasked alcohol that tastes like . at least . it s as if a good tripel was watered down and a splash of grain alcohol was added . fruit is hard to come by and belgian yeastiness is even more scarce . i was intrigued by the website s claim that authentic spices and herbs have been added the label makes no such claim since they are n t typical in a beer of this style . as it turns out they are n t appreciable anyway . my tongue is n t quite numb enough to have missed them but it s getting there fast . the mouthfeel is on the light end of the tripel spectrum which is fine by me and is expertly carbonated . i m sure the less than outstanding flavor has a lot to do with it but i ca n t get too excited about the mouthfeel . less stinging alcohol would have helped . dendermonde means literally mouth of the river dender which is where the city is located in the flemish province of east flanders . brouwerij de block as noted above is perfectly capable of brewing good beer . unfortunately this tripel is n t anywhere close to good beer especially considering what else is available in the belgian section of most beer stores .,appearance,0.9,1
while this one was the third of four differnt romanian beers my friend smuggled back into the us for me i was expecting more garbage like the first two . however this one suprised me because it was n t actually bad compared to the first two . this was was very crisp nicely hopped no aftertaste of corn or formaldahyde . i was just a nice beer . i can see this one going down very nicely after a long walk or run depending on who you and where you are thru the streets of bucharest or transylvania or perhaps miklosvar . all in all my favorite so far of the romania brews . if stranded in romania get this one .,appearance,0.3,0
however deep copper color with golden highlights . no foam . malt aroma ripening brown and alcohol but are not ubiquitous . it feels as melted caramel and strawberries that come in addition enhance the fruity beer which released already flavors of plums and dried figs . the entry on the palate is much easier than you might imagine for a beer of this abv alcohol although this remains firmly under control and there is no intrusive unlike bush amber beer such as dubuisson but the aftertaste leaves the brew express its power and warms the palate leaving the flavor of good old scotch whiskey . beer remarkable for its abv surprisingly digestible and tastes amazing .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance brown red color . minimal head and little carbonation movement smell sweet molasses alcohol roast malt . taste the slight alcohol quality works well with the sweetness in this brew . the roast malt flavors counteract the sugary sweetness as well . mouthfeel very smooth medium body brew . drinkability very satisfying . the balances this brew provides between sweet and bitter increased drinkability and enjoyment .,appearance,0.6,1
a black . thick brown head with moderate retention . excellent lacing throughout . s smells of roasted coffee beans . t stronger chocolate taste with a hint of coffee . excellent tasting porter . m d very thin feel but also very smooth . very drinkable porter .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased at bottles in millwood wa for . . poured a entirely opaque dark brown color that yielded nothing when held up to light . big creamy tan head that required two pours . lots of lace on the sides of the glass . not much of a nose to this one . in fact theres virtually no nose at all . not a lot of flavor either . theres a basic brown sugary flavor and a vaguely acidic taste but not much else . not sure what was smoked unless it was something smoked by the brewer . its as if someone came along and dragged off the rest of the beers flavor . thin yet sticky mouthfeel . utter waste of water . either this went very bad somehow or it was never much to begin with .,appearance,0.8,1
original rating date june this caught my eye from the tag in shoprite liquors that said last of the batch or some nonsense like that . it was a discount per six pack so i had no excuse not to try it . have to admit this was my first barley wine . very good reminded me of a wine beer combo . i m not a fan of wine so here s my beer critic review . pours medium brown nutty caramel color . enticing appearance . very fruity beer ish aroma delicious nose . apricot plum dark cherries . tastes like a flat beer with maximum dryness lots of malt fruitiness in the taste . feels good on the mouth smooth and silky . not thick but no watery presence refreshing on the palate . very enjoyable but hard to drink . i enjoyed it a lot and this is far from my ideal beer . two thumbs up.,appearance,1.0,1
bottle says . abv . minus the very miniscule island of foam this beer looks like wine . merlot and grape juice with a little it o sediment at the bottom . no bubbling no lacing and no head . the aroma is very fruity . lots of rasberries a few currants and even some wine grapes . the taste is a pretty complex rasberry with lots of other very lightly tart fruits . the palate is very juicey and msweet . not overpowering great after dinner beverage . only mildly warming cosidering the alcohol .,appearance,0.6,1
just picked this new to me offering from bell s along with a er of java stout . i love stout season . a pours black and appears to have somewhat of a thin body . a slight head forms which is bone white but quickly fades to nothing . leaves a nice lacing around the glass as it goes down . s a predominant rye character comes through on the nose along with bold roasted notes . the roasted malt back bone has a hint of smoke along with coffee . t like the nose the rye is very predominant . this is my first rye stout and i am impressed with the way that typical stout flavors marry with the rye . the flavor of rye transforms into roasted barley and a hint of coffee and smoke . very complex on the tongue leaves a lasting impression on the aftertaste . m medium body with a velvety mouthfeel . the carbonation is subdued but it works well with this beer . d this is a wonderful and highly drinkable stout . it has all of the roasted flavors i look for in a stout and the rye really works well here . i will have to drink this stuff up while it s around . this beer has definitely piqued my interest in rye stouts . perhaps i will try to brew one of my own .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber poured into a tulip . hazy light orange body with finger of off white frothy head . ok retention with some lacing . the huge pine nose is a signal to fasten your seatbelts . puckering pine bitterness with a splash of grapefruit maybe a touch of mint . the dry malt profile provides no mercy from the bitter assault . there seems to be a pronounced cannabis element as well . sticky pine resin lingers in a lengthy gritty scratchy finish . ruination is kinda like crack its effects are well ruinous but dammit i just ca n t quit . overall impression p ssies take a pass on this one . awesomely agressive brew .,appearance,0.6,1
pours jet black with a thick luscious brown head . aroma of coffee and caramel with a smoky burnt quality . full bodied with some chalkiness . to be honest i think this one gets caught in between being an over the top coffee stout like bells java stout and a stout where the addition of coffee serves to accentuate the existing stout characteristics like dark lord . this seems to be a nicely crafted stout but every time the subtle nuances chocolate caramel vanilla try to push their way forward your palate is hit with burnt coffee flavors . finish lasts forever . could benefit from less coffee or more sweetness to balance it out a bit . however being a fan of coffee i cant help but like this beer . i finished off the bottle before i knew it i could drink a lot of this .,appearance,1.0,1
demon fish ml bottle . fruity aroma hot much hopiness evident but a bit sour almost like a weak lambic . needs to warm it up a bit to let it decant . let it sit for a while if it seems think at first sip . refreshing family who dont normally like beer enjoyed it .,appearance,0.6,1
the skunk is alive and living in modelo . very weak in appearance the head is lacking in a very big way . colour is nice . very deep and well carbonated . body is medium light . aroma is of the skunk . first impressions are lasting and accurate . the taste is well balanced but leaning towards the malts . geez bad beer with reservations .,appearance,0.4,0
i can not believe anyone would actually drink and finish an entire pack of this beer . i am not accustomed to totally slamming a beer however i found this beer to be particularily bad . it was way to acidic and just plain gross . i love spicy food but this beer is just plain to much .,appearance,0.2,0
excited to try this one . a looks perfect . deep murky copper color with a thick inch white head that fades decently . s smell oaky hops upfront . grassy notes in the middle . hints of caramel on the backend . not too bad . t grapefruit and sugar upfront . not too hot on the hops which works well for this brew . port grassy taste on the backend . not too bad . m does n t leave too much in your mouth . good balance of carbonation and water . d goes down very easy . super smooth . all in all i did like this brew . i did n t know what to expect as i am not a super hop guy . this one had a good balance of everything . good to try at least once and formulate your own opinion .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very cloudy yellow with a very small white head that disapears to a thin white line immediatly . smells of sweet citrus flavors and a slight hint of wheat and yeast . very strong and nice odor . a very fresh tasting crisp wheat flavor with hints of lemony zest and orange peal . just a hint of hops compliments this very well . light and refreshing sort of the opposite of what i think when it comes to a winter beer but very good none the less . mouthfeel is suprisingly full and creamy for such a light tasting beer . another very enjoyable drinkable beer from bell s .,appearance,0.6,1
a beer haiku for you ubiquitous beer why embarrass mexico . bud light in spanish . ah the first holiday guests just came bearing gifts . the corona gift twelve pack . obviously the only open liquor store must have been a convenience store . . for the great unwashed this is beer heaven . for the balance of us a stop in purgatory . cheers .,appearance,0.3,0
presentation i managed to pick up two more bottles of the rather excellent value for money trader joes anniversary ale from unibroue recently when i spied this newbie on the shelves . hmmm shipyard me thinks well ill take a gamble ill pick up a couple of bottles for less than a a piece . nice label i have to say . appearance decent enough on the eyes middle earth amber with some residual copper tones . slightly off white head rises quickly and pops down to a broken covering . good conditioning . nose odors were reminiscent of solidified fat and congealed lard like that whiffed from a cold deep fryer in a fish n chip shop before it warms up . light hops with a beer fart backdrop . taste devon toffee brown sugar cloying edinburgh rock sweetness with the constitution of used car oil from a romanian diesel tractor . tastes like the smells from those buses that run on vegetable oil made from rape seed . sliding oil meniscus coats the flavor sickly and sweet with tonnes of buttery toffee . hard to forget harder to enjoy . mouthfeel slicker than a well oiled slipway with more lubrication than a dutch sex shop you could launch the titanic on a gram of this low coefficient of friction viscous libation . urgh . drinkability repulsive . drowning in d it has nothing to even balance the buttery toffee slickness that becomes a sickening and cloying distraction . english ales may very well have diacteyl in them but not at these levels . ok so im at the drinkability portion with half a bottle left . sink looks good . second bottle and i did not get past halfway with either of them . overall i hope to god that they never truly export this england may very well have to invade the usa and retake its colonial lands in order to destroy and demolish all ringwood breweries and replace them with updated timothy taylor clonesi can but hope . shockingly awful . utterly butterly . i cant believe its not butterbut it is .,appearance,0.7,1
smells like rotting leaves and day old lemon rinds . the head is fizzy and short like a sprite and it tastes like carbonated lemon juice with a slight raspberry on the back of your tongue . what does this add up to . a great lambic . guess you need to have a taste for lambic to really enjoy this one . i did . i had the uncensored version of the bottle as well . but the wife does n t approve .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a short brown bottle into a duvel tulip . vintage abv of . . appearance no carbonation whatsoever . totally flat . dark brown body almost black . smell very sweet aroma . rum raisins brown sugar . taste booziness is masked well by the sweetness . raisins are unmistakeable . good sipping beer . mouthfeel and drinkability mouthfeel is very hurt by the lack of carbonation but it remains highly drinkable and delicious .,appearance,0.3,0
pabst blue ribbons baby brother . . . cheap comming of age swill that shall always be remembered along with alot of other macros . this is a watered down version of pbr imo so grab one of them instead you ll appreciate it alot more . this beer will not offend thats for sure .,appearance,0.4,0
huge thanks to leschkie for this bottle . vintage . a pours an ultra cloudy caramel color . it s like a darker grapefruit juice . there is very little head to this beer just a thin white ring along the top of the liquid . s it smells tart . i m picking up yeast lemons cherries and lactic acid . t the initial hit is nice and sweet like a typical hefe . but right after i get walloped with a beautiful mix of sweet and tart . cherry lemon and banana . i also get some wonderful clove essence in this beer . wow complicated . m medium bodied beer . it starts off wet and mellow but finishes dry . there is a lingering acidic sting in the back end but i like it . o this is a fantastic beer . i did n t know what to expect from this beer after the pour and i m blown away . it s basically like a hefe mixed with a wild ale . consider me impressed .,appearance,0.4,0
pours out a very dark color black with a bit of ruby brown highlights on the edges . a cm thick brown head sits on top looks fairly dense but falls away kind of quickly leaving only a little bit of lacing . the smell is filled with roasted malts chocolate coffee even a bit of smoky meat or burnt toast . there is also a note of dark overripe fruit plums blueberries and a very nice caramelly sweetness . a tiny bit of earthy hops still remain in this one . the smell is pretty strong and pleasant exactly how i like it . the taste delivers as well . i ca n t tell whether i want to give it a . or a but very solid . a huge roasted note hits first with heavily roasted coffee roasted and burnt so much that it starts to remind me of the black ends of bbq or maybe even charcoal . backed up with a mildly hoppy body though it lacks heavy bitterness and without too much aroma or flavor . there s a nice finishing sweetness that makes keeps it from being too dry and acrid . very good in my opinion not really estery or too dried out like many other impy stouts . the body is nice and full with a hint of a burn either alcohol or extra roastiness . nice . and this one does n t hit you over the head or pound you into submission . it s pretty easy drinking and i would recommend it to all who might be interested into a widely available ris .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear and very light golden color with barely any head . has a very subtle light malt aroma . the flavor is very light malt with a crispness to it . this is very bland not much to it at all . it wo n t be calling my name the next time i am at the store thats for sure . this is n t particularly bad it just doesnt have much of a distinguished taste .,appearance,0.4,0
had this brew on . aroma is a light malt scent . color is a deep clear brown with good carbonation and a nice tight head . taste is crisp and malty . starting with a light medium body it goes down crisp with a sharp feel . finish comes out with light malt flavor that is just slightly toasted then turns to a nice bitterness . overall i feel a marzen should be a little fuller and richer then this but it is a good drinking brew .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance arrives at the bar with an indigo body and foamy tan head with great retention and saturnine rings of lace smell very little aroma biscuity with a light roast taste chocolate flavor on the front end with slightly roasted notes on the finish mouthfeel creamy full body with moderate carbonation warming on the finish drinkability very drinkable but a bit under flavored more like an imperial cream stout than a russian imperial,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle obtained from to your health coralville in january and consumed that same evening . freshness date says august . pours a half finger very light tan organish head that slowly settles with some lacing . smells c hop citrusy with a noticable and unpleasant pine sol smell that is reminiscent of arcadia batch . orangish and cloudy with noticable particulates suspended . tastes sweet malt to start with caramel followed by hop bitter a hint of citrus and dominated in the end by grassy hops cohumulone . . not so good . let s see . any fruits in here . . not really maybe some apricot . nicely carbonated for the style . medium light bodied . overall . yuck . dang and i really wanted to support the home team tonight i m presently in school a few miles from the brewery at the u of iowa .,appearance,0.4,0
super dark molasses brown with a slight cherrywood maroon tone to it . big fluffy cap of beige foam makes a nice stand and keeps itself steady for a good while before dismantling itself to a heavy skim and lots of thick lacing . aroma is soft of roasted nuts and dark bready malts and some indesipherable spice that kind of seems nutmegy and all spiced . cinnamon . quite dull and muted overall and worthy for a winter warmer from a state that does n t deal with a real winter like mn . taste is off by alot with an overall tanin bound tone of metal coins hard water and old roasted malt extract . tangyness is far to soured for any winter warmer as there really is n t anything other then a unpleasant souring taste and texture . soured light bodied brew of distasteful delight .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very pale straw like color . i d tell you more about the head but i blinked and it was gone . faint smell of hops and malt . that s it . the taste is more or less like bud but with maybe slightly more character . some rice in the aftertaste . i prefer that in a side dish . i can certainly vouch for the ab freshness though . carbonation is a bit hard at first but the finish is smooth . yeah it s drinkable as most macros are but there are many macros that can suit this purpose at a lower price .,appearance,0.4,0
a bounteous volume of creamy suds raised to the very edge of the glass denying the bottom quarter inch of the bottle and its accompanying yeast sludge any room to fit . as result my beer stayed vibrantly clear . the head remains fluffed high with stiff peaks and the body shines incandescently with unsullied tones of bright orange and amber . i gave a perfect score on appearance just looking at it makes my mouth water and i m tempted to do the same for aroma . this is a smell my nostrils will never tire of . it pairs whole classes of spices with entire schools of fruits and insists they hold hands . cinnamon with apple aniseed with orange lemon and allspice pepper with pear the combinations seem endless . it s amazing the array of scents that can be derived from yeast . the taste is n t quite as dynamic but it showcases much of the same spice fruit pairings . in particular i note sweet oranges and cooked red apples with traces of allspice . more bready flavours and hints of toffee emerge . the beer is certainly flavourful but leaves plenty of room on the palate if you wanted to pair this with a meal . and i can imagine it being well suited to a wide collection of meals . it is elegant suggestive and diverse in its flavours . it is uncharacteristically light bodied for a beer this flavourful and one of slightly higher than average alcohol percentage . it s probably spicy enough to stack up against grilled fatty meats but is also elegant enough to pair alongside soups and light appetizers i m thinking tapas . ommegang rightfully advertises their beers ability to pair amazingly with foods . indeed they do i have n t had a thanksgiving or easter in years without one of their products at the table . but those big ml bottles also make nice treats unto themselves . i ll tell you from experience they suit a good book a breezy spring night by candles or the company of good friends just as well as any dish you can think of .,appearance,1.0,1
pours clear golden with a thin white head . the appearance is not much to write about . smell is a bittersweet mix with hints of honey grass and toffee . plenty of aroma and a pleasant mix . taste is a very nice balance of sweet up front and bitter through the finish . no major stand out flavours just an easy drinking pleasant flavour . mouthfeel has some body to it and the carbonation is not overdone . all together this is an easy drinking session beer that wo n t burn out your taste buds but also wo n t leave you bored .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a small finger chocolate head . dark brown in color with medium carbonation . head retention and lacing fade to being non existant first smell is of roasted coffee malts some chocolate and a faint smell of alcohol sweet malt is tasted with some smoky coffee and light hops . mouth feel is very good medium carbonation not too high . medium bodied not too heavy but still a good syrup feel to it over all very drinkable highly flavorful beer . great balance of malts hops and smoky coffee flavors . my favorite brown ale .,appearance,0.6,1
this weissen beer pours darker than the others i have had . the color of this beer is a dark blood orange . the thick off white head quickly builds toward the top of the glass and slowly fades to a thin lace to the end of the glass . the aroma is like most weissen beers cloves bananas and yeast . the taste matched the aroma to a t. the yeast left a slight bitter taste in the end . overall a nice weissen beer that is refreshing on a hot summer day . like all it is easy to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
a hazy golden orange . not quite as opaquely and awesomely hazy as the original bavarian hefes that first got me interested in beer but pretty close . the head is disappointing considering it s a hallmark of the style . not very pillowy and it disappears quickly . s bananas and clove . not very strong but not too subtle . very good and quite to style . t this shit is bananas . and clove . this is a very tasty refreshing authentic hefeweizen . i m rather impressed . there s tasty banana and bubble gum with just enough spice and a touch of tartness to balance . m rather light mouthfeel with a decent amount of carbonation . nice . overall i like this a whole lot . granted the appearance falls short but other than that it s great . this was the style of beer that showed me that beer could actually taste good on a trip to munich like so many others i m sure and this beer is the best american implementation i ve had though i have yet to try the ones from new glarus and live oak .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at the bruery s tasting room . yeast like bready notes with spicy basil and herbal hops on the aroma . clear golden amber body with a steady level of carbonation and head that leaves a quarter inch of film like white head crystal clear . limes pale malt and rice with a barely noticeable alcohol presence . herbal hops flavor in the middle . the finish is interesting with a spicy pepper like flavor and a mild level of bitterness . medium to light carbonation . this beer in my opinion is a better beer to pair with food than to drink by itself . no flaws just not very interesting taste wise . good take on the tripel style . thin to medium bodies prominent basil flavor . not too sweet and,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at gourmet haus staudt . it pours a pale and perfectly clear straw yellow . a two finger head rests on top retaining nicely and leaving a bit of lacing behind . the aroma is light but clean bordering on bland . it s lightly sweet and malty a bit floral and soapy . not bad but there s not much to it . the taste can pretty much be summarized by the word meh but since ba reviews require more characters than that i guess i ll extrapolate . it s malty clean sweet without any hops to balance the malt it fades into nothing . there s no finish not much in the way of nuance . it s in no way terrible but it is poorly balanced and extremely boring . the sweetness seems to stick to the palate after a while which makes this difficult to drink in any large quantities .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured a orangish copper color with good carbonation and a small white head s rye caramel citrus t wow . big caramel lots of rye bread floral and more citrus . hop bitterness and the rye taste fight for territory on the palate . this is what a rye ipa should be . m big but balanced tasty nice booze sting d for the style it does not get any better . big bread caramel lots of flavor and easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap at the rebel house . pours a dark brown colour with virtually no head . no lacing on the glass either . smells of sour cherries chocolate with the mild roasted barley . quite a sweet flavour of the chocolate with some of the tartness from the cherry coming through . flavour felt a little bit off . mouthfeel felt almost syrupy more than it was smooth . i certainly did not want a nd pint of this but i did n t hate it either .,appearance,0.4,0
figured i would try this one to close out the summer season . poured into a pint glass . a hazy copper with a one finger head that goes to a quick disk or foam . this one does not lace very well . not a great looking beer looks more like one of my homebrews . s the smell has tons of caramel and munich malt as well as a hint of spice but not so much for a winter warmer . t wow is this sweet . this reminds me of drinking cream soda . tons of caramel and vanilla in the flavor and not much spice for a winter beer . this has a very strange finish of vanilla perhaps from a vanilla extract . overall this is a great attempt at a beer though it has a strange finish . give it a try if you re in the mood for something sweet .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle . good but not to the point where you d smack your granny . a tootsie roll wrapper black in color with minimal head . s aroma is tootsie roll all the way . really not too much else to it . really does smell good though . t more tootsie roll with a little roasted malt . fairly simple but good . the chocolate could be a little better quality but overall i m not complaining . if you like tootsie rolls though this is the beer for you . m smooth and creamy on the palate sort of the way a tootsie roll would be if it were produced in liquid form . d drinkable in the same way that a tootsie roll is eatable . gets to be a bit much after awhile sort of like it would be if you ate a pile of tootsie rolls .,appearance,0.6,1
pours reddish purple with a purple yogurt looking head . smells like a monster energy drink or a red bull . blueberry and boysenberry are in there but the energy drink thing is unavoidable . the taste is sweet and sugary similar to a blueberry soda that has gone flat . the alcohol is hard to detect which is its only saving grace . not appealing could n t or would n t drink another one . even one has its challenges .,appearance,0.7,1
hazy copper pour no head or lacing . spicey nose wheat malts bready with a slight metallic note not unpleasant though . slight hint of bubble gum and estery . average in the mouthfeel . slight bitterness in the finish from the mild hoppiness . expected more spices but i am glad they werent present .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a glass tulip goblet . appearance this is probably the most beautiful bear i ve ever poured . the head is very thick from the pour about fingers . it is slightly tan and very velvety and creamy . the brew itself is a spectacular amber orange color that is crystal clear . the head dissipates to a constant quarter finger thickness with excellent lacing all the way down . smell the most noticable aroma is a crisp and bitter hop presence . the malt character is moderate and definitely in the background . taste right away the hops crab you . there are crisp perfectly bitter slightly citrusy and have lots of big character . the rich malt flavor comes right after that but is not quite as strong as i prefer . the stone pale ale or red seal ale have a nicer malt character in my opinion . however this stuff tastes excellent make no mistake . the aftertaste is dominated by the hops with only a hint of the malt remaining in your mouth . mouthfeel this is a medium bodied beer . the carbonation is excellent . this brew has a good mouthfeel . drinkability excellent drinkability . this stuff goes down without any strain or effort . you can take a big gulp without making a face . overall this is an average pale ale in my opinion . while it has a fantastic appearance everything else is only slightly above average for microbrews .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark almost black with a beautiful one and a half finger head that is very creamy love the cascade effect . s lots of dark roasted malt coffee chocolate . t unfortunately the taste is lacking a bit there is roasted malt and a bit of coffee chocolate notes but just not a whole lot there . mouthfeel is watery and the nitrogen does n t do it for me . o not a bad beer but just not my thing i want a bit more flavor and mouthfeel to my stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance almost opaque initially but to the light a deep auburn . the head is insane huge dense vanilla cloud . incredible retention eventually falling to a quarter inch layer of froth . lace welded to the glasswall . impressive start . smell bready nutty yeasty a bit of roasted malt and hop spice . mild a bit weak . taste wow very nice . bright fruity apple with a bracing but surprisingly balanced bittering hop bite . mouthfeel is also top notch crisp but with good weight and a nice round smoothness . drinkability love this brewery . another all day drinker just a terrific beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this is an old favorite i have n t had in a long time . it pours a beautiful clear coppery brown with just a little head . aroma is strong and malty . flavor is richly malty with some hop bitterness not complex but smooth and very satisfying . this is a good beer to have with a meal or at a party or with good friends .,appearance,1.0,1
got a pack of this for . . ca n t beat that price for beers . a light brown pour with a good light tan head that leaves lace on the glass after about fingers of head . s malt skunk a bit weak in the nose t wow nuttiness comes through then some malt and hops combination works well nose does n t do the beer justice . my suggestion do n t pour this in a glass m carbonation is mild beer is smooth d could drink more of these but wo n t pour them .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a deep straw yellow big white fluffy head and excellent carbonation almost to much . looked a bit cloudy and damn delicous . nose was rather muted with clove wheat and banana . taste is banana clove wheat mix and well balanced together . mouthfeel is medium but the low abv and smoothness of this beer makes it very drinkable and tasty . excellent brew .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer presented in a pint brown bottle with the freshness date clearly marked . poured a one finger white head that had good retention and lacing . the beer is a nice amber orange color and is very clear . it appears very carbonated due to the many bubbles streaming to the surface . the aroma has a surprisingly strong coffee smell that masks almost all other aromas . there is a slight alcohol smell but the hops are mostly hidden . the taste was disappointing . it had a very harsh bitterness that was not well balanced . i thought east coast ipas where supposed to be less bitter . . there was also a hint of alcohol in the taste . i cant taste much if any sweetness . the mouthfeel seems a little too carbonated . the drinkability is lowered due to the unbalanced flavor and high carbonation . overall a disappointing ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
i had this on tap at zax pints and plates . served in a oz . snifter . appearance it is a hazy honey gold color . there was no head at all when it was served to me only a thin halo around the perimeter of the glass . smell the smell is fairly interesting . it is very peppery with tinges of other spices perhaps clove or coriander . there are notes of lighter colored fruit as well lemon apple apricot pear . there is also that note of belgian yeast really funky really earthy . it smells more like a hennepin than a fantome . like a typical saison just more peppery . taste the taste is very similar to the scent . it is tastes like a typical saison with more pepper and honey added . it is yeasty funky fruity and spicy lots of pepper clove and or coriander . it has quite a bitter ending in the finish it is pretty heavily hopped for a saison . i really enjoy the hop aspect in this one . mouthfeel it is light medium bodied . it is very crisp there is a lot of carbonation in the mouthfeel . the crispness helps to cut through the peppery flavor . drinkability it is n t too bad . i enjoyed drinking this one it was really hoppy for a saison . this beer did n t wow me really . i think i enjoyed the original to this one and i would much rather have a fantome if i am going to have a saison . i would like to find this in bottles to try to compare it to the draught version .,appearance,0.6,1
many many thanks to chaz for this seemingly in the same vain vein as tone both wanting me to keep my bottle numbers up while not abandoning the canquest tm . no worries on either count my brothers . i accept the bottle as brethren to the can and i am now shooting to broach the club bottle can draft so inclusiveness is paramount . from the bottle first brewed in the fall of ringneck ale was a stepping stone for brau bros. in terms of melding styles and pushing ingredients to produce unique flavors and aromas . this ale is nutty with noticeable chocolate and raspberry . moderate body and carbonation allow the malt to come through . fuggle vines edge the southern face of the brewery s hop yard and make up the bulk of hop additions . the focus is on malt however with toasted oats and biscuit malt highlighting the bill . zounds . yoi and double yoi . this sounds like a winner . i am the jagov that just blended sam . smith s raspberry ale with bear republic s big black bear and here we are again with chocolate and raspberries . holy double take batman . my pour resulted in a finger of dense medium tan head with reasonable retention on a humid evening . color was a deep garnet ruby red with ne quality clarity . i am in love . nose was very malty more truth in advertising . the biscuit malt was definitely in the forefront but with pecan undertones . i thought of lazy magnolia s pecan beer for a moment . mouthfeel was medium approaching creaminess with the chocolate raspberry flavors the immediate senses on the tongue followed by a nuttiness that i had not achieved earlier . wow . not to be sexist but this might have been the night to have capt midnite a counterperson at my local mini mart who often gets to close at over for a drink . man but this was super sweet and certainly a dessert beer . chicks seem to dig this sort of thing . finish had a melange of nuttiness and raspberry but the chocolate seemed to fade initially before making a reappearance on the extreme finish . hoo . i may need some insulin after all of this sugar . it was wild and a perfect accompaniment to my earlier experiment but i would not want a steady diet thereof .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance ruby amber with a light brown head . smell salt and vinegar chips are what i smell . but there s some bittered fruits and caramel malts . taste candy sugars with the bitter fruits again . alcohol is very present almost like a rum in the presentation . mouthfeel syrupy with a medium carbonation . drinkability ouch. this one stings . flavorful but hard to drink this is a few steps below mephistopheles in my mind .,appearance,0.9,1
poured out a nice amber with a good thick fluffy offwhite head . nice lacing as the beer went done . smelled floral sweet with a handful of straw thrown in . a sharp carbonation on the tongue that mellowed out a bit as the beer warmed up . there was some bitterness and some hop characteristics but a typical sweetness to it . a little sharp in the mouth but otherwise easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a light orange bronze color . attempted to create some cappage but could not . a brief layer of soda like bubbles that quickly disperse . not even a full collar . aroma some sweet roasty breadiness do good to boost this beer s appeal after a slow start . not very intense or complex but better . taste a slightly sweet metallic start is quickly met by sourish brown sugar flavor . almost suggestive of some mild belgian funk sourness i m not much into it . finishes with a moderate sour lemony aftertaste . not for me . mouthfeel some elevated carbonation moderate weight . the best part of the experience for me . drinkability i ll try some other atwaters but no more of this one . finishing the sixer was truly a chore .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a becker glass . a clear pale golden color with two fingers of fluffy white foam that diminishes to a quarter sized berg . extensive speckled lacing remains on the glass and tiny bubbles rise in many steady streams through the column . s crisp water crackers and grassy hops that show some green herbaceous notes as well as dry hay . a trace of sulfur is detected tasteful rather than over stated . t begins dry with muted herbaceous hop aromatics that seem to be all by themselves at first . acidity is mild into the middle where malt is more toasty and delicately fruity . a whiff of understated pilsner malt lingers into the finish while other flavors clear out quickly . m thin to medium viscosity balanced on the palate with moderate carbonation . d o while the flavor profile lacks the urgency of the better pilsners with a hop presence that is too timid it does not transmit any suggestion of corn . it generally lacks interest with the exception of the aroma although it drinks effortlessly .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy yellow orange hue with a monster rocky head . light lemony yeast aroma . small touch of bubble gum . lots of citrus rind and again a small touch of bubble gum . a bit yeasty to be sure . moderately thick mouthfeel . a bit too much carbonation but fantastic nonethless . extremely drinkable . a bit less carbonation and this would be near perfect .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours dark enough to block out all light . a big bubbled mocha head springs up and i have to quell the pour a bit to calm things down . it caps off and forms a nice creamy cover with large spacious bubbles of foam below it . sprays of lace left behind . aroma yup coffee beans and right away . kind of a folger s or maxwell house canned smell but not bad . roasted grain works its way in after a few minutes . taste roasted grain a touch of char to it . a touch of metal to start as well . the coffee beans have their moments . again as in the nose there is a metallic canned ground coffee flavor to them . on the swallow they turn kind of jalapeno on me . the finish is better . roasted malt and a better representation of the coffee beans as the metal fades . the beer shines in spots unfortunately the metal and canned coffee hurt it barely avoiding a . imo . mouthfeel thinner than i d think . crisply carbonated with an element of smoothness . drinkability easy enough to drink but not hitting the right buttons for me . i d like to try this on tap but would n t seek the bottles out again .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz brown nitro bottle obtained at hannaford s supermarket in derry nh . dark brown to black color with ruby red highlights and an inch of light beige head . slighty sweet smell chocolate malts tobacco bark a little roasty . coffee taste with a slight chocolate taste . strong tobacco after taste . the mouthfeel is slightly watery and thin.there are a few astringent tastes that ruin the drinkability of the beer . if you like light beers that tastes like the aftertaste when smoking a cigarette then this brew is for you .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a very light amber with a head that was just ludicrously large . i ve never seen a beer with this much foam and i tried to pour as smoothly as possible . after a ten minute wait no exaggeration . i was able to pour the last of the bottle into the glass . this foam is just insanely dense . it does n t fade away quite so much as collapse in the center with the sides holding it up . just sheets of pure styrofoam almost . and lacing . you ca n t see through the sides of the glass as the beer level drops . nothing else compares . smells very intensely of pine just overwhelmingly so . think pine sol . i could actually taste hops when i smelled this beer . this fully prepares me to just not like this beer . and now i see the ibu stamped on the back of the bottle . and what do you know it s pretty damn good . has a dry crispness to it just after the malts that almost reminds me of a tripel . and then the hops step in and it s just pure pine trees and grapefruits . there s no way you can taste anything other than hops when you re drinking this i do n t care what food you pair it with . this is hop juice pure and simple . yeah there s a bit of malt up front some nice light airy sweetness . but the hops beat it to the ground and send it home without any lunch money . just gorgeous . this feels pretty thin on the lips and thickens only marginally as it works its way back . carbonation is evident throughout . if you re a masochist or a hophead is there a difference . this is your brew . just a super bitter aftertaste you ll need something either sweet or pretty neutral to eat with this or you ll have a hard time finishing it . but oh those hops keep calling you and you drink more when you know you should n t . this was just too much hop juice for my gut . i was pretty sure if i finished the last few swallows i d be sick . . but i was sorely tempted .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance beautiful translucent orangish copper with a thin white head . the head dissipates quickly leaving behind a white glass ring . good lacing . smell very phenolic maybe event some hourse blanket which is very not pleasant . behind the phenol is bread with faint berries . taste despite the smell the breadiness and fruit berries are the main event in the flavor . a tad of the horse blanket in there . mild hop bitterness in back end . mouthfeel moderate but sharp carbonation . it s not bad but it does feel a little thin . drinkability i am a little conflicted here . the beer is definitely gulpable but the off brett smells would prevent me from drinking too much of it .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance is a crystal clear light brown with an off white head that quickly disipates . hard to pick up smell but hints of spices orange or citrus fruit light malt or bread . tastes kind of neutral or even with hints of spices and very light pumpkin undertone nothing really jumping out at me . nutmeg and nutty aftertaste . goes down pretty smooth . keep this one around for my wife she likes it and i can drink it but not at the top of my shopping list .,appearance,0.4,0
sweet corn yellow topped by an attractive cap of eggshell colored foam that is much more fetching than the style average . the head has a great deal of persistence and lays down a fair amount of lace . only the beer itself keeps the appearance score from the next highest rung of the ladder . the aroma brings things screaming back down to earth . it took me a few sniffs to figure it out but ll smells exactly like kellogg s corn pops i think they used to be called kellogg s sugar pops when i was a kid . its only saving grace is that i never have to smell it again unless i choose too . it s no surprise that landshark lager is the single corniest beer that i have ever had the misfortune to drink . miller high life does n t even come close . in fact i would n t be a bit surprised if barley is the second most prominent grain . it s moderately sweet and is only mildly bitter though the finish achieves a grudging sort of balance . as for the claim that it s brewed with a complex blend of hops . predictably laughable . this is the sort of crappy little lager that s barely tolerable when ice cold and borderline revolting as it begins to gain a few degrees . as it s doing now . maybe corn syrup is responsible for a body mouthfeel that is light yet also faintly slick and gummy . those last two keep it from being as refreshing as it could be . assuming one likes the flavor . which is hard to imagine . if anheuser busch is so proud of their brewing prowess why do they go to such lengths to conceal the true origins of beer such as landshark lager margaritaville brewing company and wild blue blueberry lager blue dawg brewing . for those who care all two of you a b in the form of landshark lager is now the official sponsor of jimmy buffett s concert tours rather than grupo modelo in the form of corona extra . rather than brew another adjunct riddled lager and put it in clear glass bottles with similarly colored graphics why could n t they have come up with something different and worthwhile . yeah i already know the answer . i just thought i d throw it out there .,appearance,0.7,1
i poured this into a samuel adams glass . medium blonde in color with alot of head that was almost white in color faint grassy aroma with hints of citrus . decent bitterness with a slight lemony aftertaste . not bad but not outstanding either . adequate carbonation with a slightly watery feel overall not a bad beer but it would not be my first choice for a summer brew .,appearance,0.9,1
the liquid pours a creamy red with a quick dying head . the smell was of sweet cherries and the taste was exactly the same . i expected this and enjoyed it for what it was even though it bordered on coy for me . personally i would have preferred a beer i could see through lighter body and a bit cleaner on the finish . but the effervescent tingle in my mouth after each sip was wonderful .,appearance,0.6,1
dark black color medium head . nice chocolate and coffee aroma . full bodied porter . deep roasted malt flavor . rich complex flavors cocoa chocolate and coffee . smooth taste . slightly sweet . well balanced . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and round . aftertaste is slightly bitter . very nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass . no freshness date . single purchased at market street wine shop charlottesville va for . . a very dark brown with appealing finger rocky off white head with very good retention and abundant lacing in rings . s aroma is lacking in complexity and is pretty pedestrian with roasted dark and caramel malts with a touch of herbal hops and light sour note t the flavor brings forth a great deal more chocolate flavor with a heavy dose of dark malt toastiness and a light but noted herbal hops note . what is less agreeable is the sharp sour note that overdoes this aspect of a brown ale . m body is medium with adequate carbonation and dark malt and slightly sour aftertaste . d an above average brown ale which would be even better with some tempering of the sour flavors .,appearance,0.9,1
oz can received from hwwty in the good the bad and the ugly bif . against his orders this one s going into my stone pint glass . this was the bad a so light it may as well be water . incredible . light golden yellow with a ton of carbonation and a fleeting white head . lace . bah . s mild hop aroma with some grassy notes . mild biscuit malt aroma . metallic t starts off faintly hoppy with a grassy character followed by a mild sweetness not unlike corn . surprisingly clean with little in the way of buttery aromas . finishes dry and metallic m light and crisp with tons of carbonation solid finish with a faint hint of hops to go with the metallic goodness . d this is surprisingly easy to drink for what it is . thanks for sending two bill .,appearance,0.4,0
iwhy do they make so many of this wretched pale lager style . bud bud light michelob michelob light michelob ultra michelob ultra amber bud dry bud ice bud ice light . pours light yellow with little head . not much aroma nor taste . this is also over carbonated and mouthfeel suffers from it . not a very good beer .,appearance,0.3,0
dull orange straw color with a little haze hanging around the head starts off big but then falls to a thin layer of lace . both sweet and toasted grain in the nose hint of spicy herbal hop in the aroma . decent smoothness from a tightly bound crispness that has a refreshing quality to it . medium body . hint of cooked veggies dms with a graininess from the start to finish . grassy malt flavors point towards dry hops are mild with a quick snap of bitterness and a spicy finish . small fermentation twang in the middle . finishes dry and grainy . not bad at all comparable to the few good imported o fest beers and certainly better than the new pale versions that have been coming over lately within the past several years . a good choice for a malty pick this fall .,appearance,0.6,1
wow finally i am privileged to try this brew on tap after hearing my dad talk it up that was mistake . mistake was receiving an oz pint . apparance the lightest shade of gold and poorest excuse of a head . its really carbonation . smell generic lager with tinges of metallic aluminum and the lines are n t contaminated . taste watery metallic and slick . the bitterness comes from out of nowhere to punish your tongue . its akin to drinking a light iced beer yes think back to those college days . i would have left a lone soldier but i had to chug the last oz . at the bar before that yank left avoid for your own sake and only consume this adjuct lager when it is explicitly handed to you by a local . simply chalk it up as a cultural experience . i understand why people love the things they grow up with but that does n t mean i have to enjoy it .,appearance,0.3,0
bought this beer at the bierschuur in poppel because of the nicely designed bottle . shared it with ba buddy rvdoorn . a like a regular jupiler a little darker . s red bull is the first things that comes up . sugar sweetness and alcohol follow . t this is a pimped up jupiler . clearly added alcohol and other chemicals . metallic tint . m smooth beer with low carbonation . d booh . . . keep chemicals away from beer . . .,appearance,0.8,1
i am no fan of most english beers but this one is a thing of beauty . great session brew you can down of these in a sitting and not get sick of it . pours a decent head disappates quite quickly not much lacing . nice nice bittering hops at the end with a fruity almost cherry like maltiness with a slight nutty palate as well . smells of some toasty almonds and cherries and bittering hops . an all around terrific beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle best by . pours a glowing hazy golden with a thick creamy head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is bready malts and grassy hops with a little pine and fruit . the flavor is a little subdued and watery . it s got some floral spicy tarry hops with a tinge of sweet fruity malts that leads to a kind of flavorless bitterness in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with some sharp carbonation . overall this ipa is not up my alley . it seems like a lot of the nose and taste is washed out except for the tarry bitterness in the aftertaste .,appearance,1.0,1
ml corked and caged bottle with a best by date of may . a it starts out kind of a gusher but it was the quickest ending gusher ive ever had . very dark ruby red colored body with tightly knit khaki colored head . the head lasts forever and leaves a wall of lacing behind . what more could you ask for . s theres alot going on here . lots of sweet caramel malt and fruits in here . apples pears cherries and raisins tobacco . lots of belgian yeast as well . t you can taste the candi sugar they brewed with thats for sure . very sweet . very fruity and yeasty as well . belgian yeast apples pears and cherries mostly . m a high level of carbonation but thats expected for the style . creamy and light medium bodied . d easy to finish the bottle . probably wouldnt want to attempt another one tonight but ill check this one out again . i really liked this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
big ups to my cousin for bringing this back from switzerland for me . first and foremost this is no stout . its brown for god s sake . i usually do n t knock appearance but if you tell me its an imperial stout and its not black then you fucked up . it smelled slightly sour but not in a bad way . the flavor was vinous and kind of average . i m not sure the brewer understands what an imperial stout is because it ai n t this . i would not even give this beer an e for effort . forgettable .,appearance,0.4,0
tommyknockers imp nut brown a . somewhat aggressive pour yields a one finger tan head above a cocoa body with orange highlights . the ring holds well and leaves spotty lace . s smells more like a faint brown ale than an imperial one . then again there may be an enhanced presence of alcohol . t faint roast generic malty sweetness faint nuts some astringency in the finish . m medium bodied with low carbonation kinda watery especially for the size of this beer abv wise yet it does apply a latexlike coat to everything it touches . the main issue is it needs more creamy carbonation . the coating issue is actually starting to give that issue a run for its money . ewww . d . just too boring especially for the abv . does n t justify itself in my book .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a clear yellow with a light head on top . the nose is lovely floral and fragrant . the flavor is much more full bodied than your typical pilsner . dry but not bitter and very smooth . the floral notes continue with a very mild hopping . i was suprised by this and would have this thirst quenching refresher again . thanks to dherling for the bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle . caramel colour added to a milk stout . uh oh i can trace my paternal heritage back a few hundred years and it stops with this little island merged with that other little island eire . this beer pours a solid black with slight cola edges and one skinny finger of foamy milk chocolate brown head which settles quickly leaving some random specked streaks of lace around the glass in the process . it smells of sweet caramel malt milk fermented red grape juice and leafy hops . the taste is stale cider soaked bready malt yeast warm milk and a little bit of chocolate coffee . the carbonation is very sedate but with a weird little tongue tingling after a spell the body medium weight but in a squishy fruit manner smoothness defined in an equal manner . it finishes with an airiness aged black fruit dancing about tartness coming and going . well a strange old bat this one . stout characteristics get pushed aside in favour of weird amber ale off flavours . could be an age issue as there s no date info on the bottle but then again maybe it s just that ive never had a mediterranean milk stout before .,appearance,0.8,1
a beautiful red tint lightly rising head . head fades relatively quickly leaving no lacing . s very different skunky but not in a bad way seems to have a faint metallic note . t very hoppy followed by a metallic aftertaste with a bit of an alcohol note . m not exactly my cup of tea leaves a heavy metallic taste and most definitely coats the palette . d by far the weakest aspect although it is unique in scent and flavor this does not translate to a very drinkable beer . you may be impressed after the first sip but this beer does not grow on you . perhaps my palette is not adjusted to this unique set of flavors . i personally did not like the hops or the metallic aftertaste . this beer may appeal to an english beer lover however he is not me .,appearance,0.9,1
this could well be australias best apa pale ale style yep imho better than little c . darkish amber in colour with a persistent head albeit it quite thin in texture . classy hop treatment evident on the nose and is underpinned with some nice malt sweetness . hops again come to the fore to taste herbal vegetal nettles medium strength bitterness all happening in a very well balanced and controlled fashion . i dont pick up much malt character through the palate but the hop action just goes and goes on the finish . good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
this was from their ml bottle . i liked the green and gold foil around the top for whatever that s worth . it poured a nice pale gold with a decent head that left quickly . there was a nice balance of malt and hops a little grassy aroma and flavor.i did a side by side with thier organic lager and i must admit that even though i feel we ingest way too many unnecessary chemicals this was a much better tasting lager . there seemed it had better carbonation and overall much more satisfying . as a lager drinker i will definitely try this one again .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a deep dark brown with bright clean ruby highlights a thick yet rapidly dissipating head . there is almost no smell at all just some light smokey grains . the flavor is very mild with a light bit of smoke and roasted grain flavors and not much else . very thin . the mouthfeel is watery with just a hint of carbonation . pretty substandard .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a reddish brown almost copper hue with a finger foamy off white head that leaves little soapy lacing . a thin residue remains on the surface . you smell sweet malt immediately which is quickly overpowered by grain . taste is slightly watery and with little malt sweetness or bitterness . i guess it could be described as balanced but really not much there . mouthfeel is the same pretty thin . it s drinkable i suppose because it does n t taste like much . looks and smells better than it tastes .,appearance,0.8,1
summit horizon red a appearance is exceptional great amber red color to it with exceptional clarity . nice head that develops yet depletes half way through . great lacing from the off white to slightly tan head . s the aromas are roasted toasted malts and grains with a touch of hops to it . t starts out with a little hoppiness which is then taken over by toasted malts and grains . m starts with a bite then smooth and ends slightly bitter . crisp beer . d this beer is a good drinkable but i wo n t make an effort to go out of my way to purchase . it was great out of the cask at the city pages beerfest good but not as good out of the bottle into a glass . it is a good beer that is crisp and malty needs more hops thats me tho . good work summit,appearance,1.0,1
the beer after debarking the . ounce brown bottle sits in the glass a deep brown to black with ruby high lights the head what there is forms a bubbly crown with a bit of patchy lace . nose is mostly sweet malt hints of oak with a bit of caramel start is sweet and thick with malt top is fair to middling in its feel . finish is lightly carbonated the hops mild but present sweet chocolate dry aftertaste a drinkable beer with a slight bit of tummy warming im still out on this one good thing i bought a couple of bottles .,appearance,1.0,1
i was lucky to find this on a gravity keg at the dirty truth in northampton massachusetts . served in a half liter mug . the beer is a hazy translucent burnt orange with little to no foam . a nice grainy aroma smells like a fresh helles in bavaria . this tastes proper slightly sweet and wort like with grain and toasted malts . lasting yeasty tastes german style . awesome i could drink this all night .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance a deep brown with smaller head and lower retention of that head . nothing overly special though i suppose it s on the prettier end of things as far as brown ales go . smell nutty scent and malty . one can easily tell that this one s going to be a well balance brew . taste has that woody nutty taste and that balance between bitterness and malty character which seems to characterize many of many dogfish head s brews . this one s a bit reminiscent i think of samuel smith s nut brown ale . overall very drinkable . i d welcome a repeat in the near future .,appearance,0.6,1
i obtained this at the magnificent neil st. piccadilly after it came highly recommended from jd the manager sam the sports maven and doug the all around good guy . excellent call . two fingers of white froth top a hazy copper amber body with golden yellow trim . the lacing on the trusty duvel tulip is so decorative that i can not help but ponder if fate intervened to deliver such a scenic appearance this winter season . excellent head duration to boot with the dollop of foam in the middle arranged like a hurricane taking shape stellar looking beer . good dipa smells not great with plenty of lemon and orange rinds grapefruit grassy notes and bits of caramel and biscuit hops peering around the hopped up aromas . ah this taste soooo good . grapefruit tangerine and the aforementioned rinds for zest make alpha dog a hop dog . hop lovers will surely enjoy this and malty notes bleed through this hop monster especially as it warms a bit . nice caramel and toffee taste . i like the mouthfeel . but i do think that it feels a bit thin . the resiny and somewhat gritty texture are pretty good but for all the bold hop driven taste i expected the mouthfeel to be a bit bolder . this to me is where the malt makes its presence felt and adds a distinct characteristic . on the whole alpha dog is sincerely tremendous beer that i will grab as soon as iy is available . a big brash brawny hopped up dipa this big dog loudly barks out the hops early and often . excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
i work at a liquor store and got a oz can of this for a dollar . how can you go wrong . i have n t had this beer in forever but even though it s not a craft beer i ll still give it an unbiased review . poured from oz can into a kronenbourg oz pilsner glass appearance very clear pale yellow color . you can read a book through this beer . bigger bubbles in the head which does n t stick around . dies down to literally no head unless i swirl it around . no lacing . smell has a sweet malty adjunct smell . bit of corn . taste it s been a while since i ve had a beer as light as this . has a full flavor of sweet malt corn and hops . acidic and lightly metallic . very light on the hops not a distint flavor just light bitterness which mixes with the alcohol taste . it s a very simple beer a light biscuity corn flavor alcohol and hops . mouthfeel thicker feel than it looks but it s very standard . overall not disappointing i knew what i was getting into here but a dollar for a big can i ll take it . i d bring a few of these to a party although i d probably choose yuengling over this . i hesitate to call it smooth because there are so many good beers out there that are more complex and much higher abv that are more tasty and drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into my church brew works shaker participation lager is a clear gold with lots of lazy streamers forming a large fluffy off white head with impressive last that leaves heavy lace . man i ve really had some nice looking beers tonight for the style i can ask for nothing better . smell is grainy and sweet with some fresh herbal hops . taste is ok a bit metallic and sharp there is a hint of corn pops cereal flavor that frankly i wish was more developed rather then the corn sugar flavor that dominates e.g . i d like a tad more depth . fairly bitter with a vanishingly clean finish . not a style i enjoy or drink hardly ever but something about the smell taste as it first hit s my lips incites a gag reflex reminding me of guzzling cheap lager in college . i m not really sure if it s just this beer or the style but after the first few sips it went away . mouthfeel is dry some what crisp but with a bit of a slickness too it not the lightest body per se though . drinkability is ok it is what it is seems rather run of the mill perhaps a step above cheap swill but it still reminds me of such . i would not be able to drink this to fast the taste would back up on me even through there s really not a lot of flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
a this is a beautiful looking beer . a very deep red with a creamy thick head . s the smell is prob the weakest part of the beer imho . there really is n t much smell to it but if you really concentrate it sort of has a sour apple jolly rancher smell . odd i know but that s what i m smelling . t what it lacks in smell it most certainly makes up in flavor . it hits you with a rich malt taste . very smooth and refreshing and tapers off with just a hint of hops . you can definitely catch a hint of the . alcohol but it is n t at all overwhelming and is amazingly drinkable for this high of a content . m very icy feeling . quite refreshing for such a strong beer . the flavor sits well and feels great . d almost too drinkable for . . be careful with this one. it s sort of a sleeper . i could see myself losing track of how many i had quite easily . overall i am very impressed . this is a completely drinkable yet flavorful brew .,appearance,1.0,1
best before month notched april . poured into a guinness tulip pint on st patty s day with a big booming thick puffy head that slowly reduces to lacing . very nice . the smell is nice and sweet with roasted malts and chocolate with earthy flavors mingled in . the body is moderate which helps in downing this very pleasantly drinkable well balanced beer . i would love to find this on tap .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an absolute black that sucks light into it . you can tell by the pour that it is one viscous beer . rocky tan colored head emerges disappates very slowly and leaves nice lacing . smell is of heavily roasted malts coffee a bit of chocolate and a slight hint of alcohol . flavor is dominated by roasted malts but well balanced by a slight hint of sweetness . the roasted flavors are almost astringent and could possibly be mistaken for hops . coffee flavors show through as well . mouthfeel is full chewy and viscous . dinkability is also high . quite a nice beer . i ve yet to be disappointed by thirsty dog .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage green bottle with yellow label . classic gueuze . a careful pour into my duvel glass produces a bright orange amber peach colored beer with a firm white head that dissipates rather quickly with not much lacing . the smell is bright and sour with hints of citrus pear apple peel and some funk as well . i almost coughed after the first huge quaff of this something in here is really sinus clearing . it has a nice tart fruit tang with some shock tart acid as well though it is n t overly sour like some beers . it has a good subtle sweetness to balance out the sourness and a decent mouthfeel if a tad bit watery . hints of pale malt green apple and yeast come out in the aftertaste . the object of a gueuze should n t be making something unbearably sour and this one is n t it is almost a perfect gueuze up there with lindeman s though it lacks the smell and the mouthfeel lindeman s had . it is also like dollars more expensive than lindeman s .,appearance,1.0,1
clear yellow with a mediocre white head . no retention no lace . smells of corn and malt . no hop detected . taste is much the same as the smell . no depth of flavor . beer made for drinking . no ill effects on the palate . brew goes down smooth and crisp .,appearance,0.4,0
for the cost this should be drinkable for the less discriminating floks . however it defies believe that anyone could be satisfied with this brew . this beer is watery and not much else good can be said about it . others have said it better than i can . mouthfeel is weak taste is atrocious and poured appearance is without obvious merit .,appearance,0.4,0
out of a can this beer was a perfectly clear pale golden color . the one finger of white head retained poorly and left very little lacing . the aroma was of corn and rice adjuncts on top of a pale malt background . the flavors were classic macro lager adjunct grains hints of cardboard dry and generic malt and just a touch of hops at the very end to keep it crisp . better than budweiser et.al . but that ai n t sayin much . forgettable .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours almost pitch black with some deep ruby highlights around the edges capped by a thin layer of mocha colored head . retention is poor as the head dissipates almost immediately leaving scant lacing . s sweet dark chocolate up front with a boozy edge followed by coffee vanilla dark fruits cherries and figs and a solid oatmeal character . t caramel vanilla and sweet chocolate up front . coffee and dark fruits more complex than on the nose with cherries figs and something i ca n t quite pinpoint come in on the mid palate before giving way to cocoa and some light booze notes . finish is a blend of coffee and dark chocolate . m medium to full bodied with low to moderate carbonation creamy but avoids being syrupy . d goes down fairly easy for such a big beer but the apparent nature of the alcohol hurts a bit .,appearance,0.6,1
brown cl bottle best before poured carefully into a westmalle chalice leaving the sediment in the bottle . pale yellow and slightly hazy cloudy with a small white wisp on top a poor collar tried to hang onto the glass but failed after about two minutes . citrus aromas grapefruits and lemons not overly sour but certainly not a sweet smelling beer . the taste is sour and the two fruits mentioned in the aroma really come to the fore and hit your buds . refreshing and sharp but missing something no umph or depth . at . the alcohol is well defind and more noticeable than other belgian tripples because of that shallow feel the body has . nothing really wrong with the beer but it could look a bit more appetizing instead of like washing up water .,appearance,0.4,0
found this in my dad s fridge . no idea where he got it never seen this before . so there s copenhagen written all over this can but it s actually brewed in turkey . do n t like the sound of that . poured into my tuborg pilsner glass . a about four fingers of creamy frothy slightly yellowish head . light gold liquid seems pretty carbonated . lots of messy lacing like many other similar beers . s not much . slightly spicy grain . getting something similar to saffron for some reason . warmed up a bit and am now pretty sure the spiciness is coming from the hops . seems to come as the head opens up and fade in unison with the head . t seems to be more grain character than regular tuborg . the main taste and after taste is creamy caramel and artificial vanilla a bit like those cheap candy caramel cubes . not much bitterness . hops . no idea what they could be . i know there are hops in here but ca n t really describe them . tastes a bit wrong odd but okay . m surprising how little carbonation there is in here . it s okay but really close to being flat which makes it a little dull and gross . not very dry either . d good except for the being flat part . if in a euro lager mood i ll drink a four pack with little difficulty . this is okay . i d add this to my rotation of import canned euro lager .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . appearance pours a clear amber color with a half finger of off white head that fades to a ring at the edge of the glass . smell very mild smell . there is some grain sweetness along with mild hops and a floral note . taste not much sweetness if any . there is a grain bread flavor along with some hop bitterness . there are also some floral and slightly fruity notes in there as well . crisp and mildly bitter finish . mouthfeel medium body with a good amount of carbonation . the beer kind of just goes away so i m not sure what else to say about the finish . overall not a ton going on here . a nice beer to have a few in the warm weather . i would have liked the beer to stick around longer after taking a sip .,appearance,0.9,1
ah . the elusive rogue half e weizen . i d been looking for this somewhat rare rogue offering for quite some time just to see what pacman could do to wheat . imagine my delight when i saw grandma staring back at me from the fridge at the mesquito grille in doylestown pa . i just had to bring her home with me . errr yeah . appearance poured a straw gold that was crystal clear until i gave the botttle a swirl and poured in the yeast sediment . not too much of a head to speak of unfortunately . just a thin collar and a few splotchy patches . smell holy spice . the ginger and coriander immediately jump out at me . notions of wheat and yeast are slightly evident but the spices absolutely dominate . taste the initial taste is surprisingly of hops . my tastebuds are greeted with a citrusy bitterness that gives way to sweetness of ginger banana and spice . you can definitely tell that this beer was made with pacman . the hop bitterness lingers to the aftertaste and somewhat cancels out the refreshing aspects of this beer . the ginger is pretty overpowering but despite an awkwardness to the hops they help to balance out the spices and sweetness a bit . overall the flavors are all quite interesting and ambitious though i m not sure if balance was quite achieved . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is actually quite nice . light to medium bodied with a slightly higher level of carbonation that i think fits perfectly with a wheat beer . drinkability i was going to say that it s quite drinkable also but as i look over at my glass i still have quite a bit remaining . so this one does n t pass the how much is left in my glass when i m finished my review test too well . it s still pretty nice though and if you give me a few more minutes i ll be staring straight at the bottom of my glass . this definitely should not be classified as a witbier . i d say it s more of an american wheat . it s still not bad at all though . i d prefer this one over many other rogue beers . if you happen to see it anywhere consider yourself lucky and grab one . grandma will thank you when you get her back home .,appearance,0.6,1
poured jet black with an almost purpleish hue . head somewhat small and white . smell is quite complex and sharp . taste also rather complex . spices blend together and become somewhat hard to distinguish from from one another . hop taste is present without being overpowering . very unique and hard to describe .,appearance,1.0,1
giant billowing white head . the dense creamy soapy head leaves giant lacey patches and a tantalizing heavy layer for the duration . color is a thickly hazey amber red with a big old carbonation tornado at the center . nose is hugely fruity earthy spicey grassy with sweet grains . quite delightful . taste has all of the above with a little acidic bitter to it . very smooth mouth and for the looks i expected a bigger body . the medium body is adequate though and enhances drinkability maybe . certainly goes does easy for me . mmmm yummy in my tummy . very good .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours like a golden champagne . huge bubbly head . crystal clear . s pilsner malt . floral and piney hops . as it warms there is more of a fruity aroma . t cider esque . malty goodness . nice and crisp . yeasty . not too much to this but it is enjoyable . mf not as carbonated as the giant head led me to believe but it is still moderately high . dry as a bone . light bodied . d very session friendly and enjoyable . a great after work pilsner .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer poured into the glass a brilliant clear gold with a thick dense white head te head retained well and when it did recede it left a chunky lace on the side of the glass . a stream of champagne bubbles rise from the bottom a testament to the carbonation of the bottle conditioned beer . i detect characters form the yeast in the nose . a doughy hint followed by apples pears . there is a hint of citrus and just a touch of spice pepper . the flavor has more of the spiciness up front followed quickly by more of the apple pear character and topped by grapefruit and orange . bright slightly slick mouth feel and surprisingly drinkable despite the high alcohol content .,appearance,1.0,1
ounce bottle from ralphs in westchester drank this along with some burgers and potato chips and was good but when i had it alone it was a different story golden brown color with a very small head when poured into my stone pint glass taste is similar to a corona but a little stronger could drink a lot of these if you were in the mood,appearance,0.3,0
pours with a thin head that sticks around for less than a minute . almost no discernible odor what i can pick up is grassy or vegetable like . the taste of toasted malts and sweet caramel is very pleasant . and very prominent considering that it does n t smell like anything . nordeast seems thick for its style it s not something i would feel like drinking quickly it s more like a beer one would nurse .,appearance,0.4,0
cloudy dirty orange color . two finger head leaves no lacing . smell is strong lots of bananas and other fruit qualities . taste follows the nose with a lot of bananas cloves up front some citrus . finishes a bit crisp with the same flavors . some breadiness present throughout . medium mouthfeel not overly carbonated . i had expected more malt in the flavor but this one is pretty good . not usually a fan of weizen beers but this is a good one .,appearance,0.6,1
dark mahogany color with a finger light tan head with excellent retention and lacing . dark malt faint chocolate mild faint holiday spice make up the nose . nice flavor and balance but very simple and kind of underwhelming . you just want it to be a little better than it is . the holiday spices barely come through at all for me . kind of just tastes like a brown ale . faint touch or chocolate and vanilla somewhere in there too . light medium bodied with medium carbonation . overall it s a good beer but nothing special just a slightly above avg winter warmer with decent flavor and balance .,appearance,1.0,1
a a very pale yellow s hardly any t very very slight bitterness and slight sweetness . resembles carbonated water more than anything . m below average mouthfeel with a very light body d pretty low . this is better than coors light or bud light and only slight better than miller light . overall not a beer worth drinking to me,appearance,0.4,0
a pours jet black with a towering tan head which stubbornly refuses to drop for several minutes . when it finally falls to a rocky couple of inches large clumps of lacing are left behind . magnificent . s coffee dark chocolate liquorice some grassiness in the back yeast a bit of spicy alcohol . t starts with a mellow creamy chocolate flavour before some earthiness and coffee notes take over in the middle . there are also some dark fruits in the background . at this point the alcohol starts to build reaching its peak early into the aftertaste although it would n t suggest the strength is anywhere near . chocolate reappears but is more bitter this time and lingers for quite a while leaving a creamy coated feeling in the back of the mouth . m medium body and carbonation . d as usual de dolle does n t disappoint . drinks very well for a beer with this much punch .,appearance,1.0,1
this is not an alt people . . . . it is an outrage to call this an altbier . not even close . as a carmel colored run of the mill craft apa still weak does not resemble the style whatsoever to my knowlege . in its defense the bottle simply says it is inspired the alt style not that it is an alt . a average too clean force carbonated beer large sparse bubbles i d like the color to be a little more black and less red but it s within the guidelines s some noble hops this style should have nearly no aroma or slightly earthy aroma to my thinking too stong on the hops t a burst of noble hops then too quickly nothing like seltzer water astringent like carbonic acid missing that certain light sweetness then vegetal but i ca n t call it grassy after the first touch of hops ca n t make out anything pleasing not spicy or as bitter as it should be and the unsubstantially thin hoppiness that is there lingers anoyingly plus there is a flavor i ca n t describe somewhere between sour and metalic way way way way way light on the hops for alt not rich in the hops like i d like m wrong for alt again too heavy but not smooth overcarbonated run of the mill highly filtered american ale alt should be slightly thin and moderately carbonated d slightly heavy acidic lawnmower beer plus carmel color compared to average american ale not the worst by any means but to call it an alt makes me angry seriously if you like alt do n t expect to find it here . put this in the american ale colum and i might give it a c or a c,appearance,0.3,0
what a fine looking barleywine . it pours with a clear amber body topped by a medium thick off white head with a good amount of lacing left on the glass . the aroma is slightly sweet and malty with notes of lemon and hops and a touch of alcohol . the flavor is quite amazing . it s lemony and malty with subtle notes of bitter hops and a touch of alcohol . the finish is slightly bitter and hoppy . full bodied and oily smooth with a slight warming . it s a little different than what i m used to for a barley wine but i like it .,appearance,1.0,1
my old foghorn came in a oz bottle warning me about the high strength of the beer . there was no vintage date on the bottle indeed no date at all that i could tell but i believe this bottle was a few years old when i had it . there was very little head from the beer which may have been handicapped by the fact that i poured it into a fairly wide brandy snifter type glass . the beer was not highly carbonated either . the color was a light brownish amber and was noticably cloudy as well . the aroma was very powerful and featured a bit of malt along with spicy notes raisins a minty quality and another aroma that reminded me of tea leaves . the flavor was big and bold and seemed balanced toward the bitter side . the finish had hints of dark chocolate and sharp rich resiny bitter notes . the beer was good but seemed a little one dimensional i expected more fruitiness and malty sweetness . still this has its place in my barley wine favorites and i enjoyed it immensely .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve loved some of brooklyn s other brews such as the cuvee belgian style and their standby lager both being very complex and delicious brews . this on the other hand has not lived up to expectations . probably the most appealing quality of this beer is its appearance . this pours a deep warm cherry wood color with a continuous slow and steady carbonation allure . also a wonderful frothy mocha head retains throughout . its smell is nothing special light hops and caramel malts . but any good hear is overtaken by some sort of chemically alcohol essence . again the most profound taste hear is the alcohol aftertaste not even in the form of a pleasant burn . i detect some semblance of hop but i do n t even see the point . i simply feel a medicinal hallowness after the initial taste . the liquid itself comes accross as watery and bland . no complexity . this is hard to drink . sorry .,appearance,0.9,1
oh my . this beer looks like a standard mexican lage complete with a lack of head . but all similarities end there . it probably would be light and crisp but the taste is so totally and completely dominated by jalapeno pepper that you d never know . think carbonated mild hot sauce . but you ca n t really complain i mean you pretty much know what you re in for from the get go .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance there is for obvious reasons painfully little head on the . i expect none so perhaps i m being too critical but i ve had other beers not this style that were aged longer and retained a nice head . otherwise the color is deep dark brown to the point of black with lovely ruby hues as it pours aroma fantastic . huge rich malt and fruit . raisin date figs . carmel and heady alcohol . simply wonderful . the depth is amazing . taste as the nose the taste is huge and complex . fig and light leather . dates and caramel . warm alcohol adds balance more than hops . the tawny hints are spellbinding . feel spot on . full rich and satisfying . drink i wish i has a science fiction refrigerator so i could grab an year old j.w . lee s at will . i ca n t find any or . i guess i ll have to stock up on the which seems to be readily available and hope my stock of the lasts till .,appearance,0.6,1
a tripel in a can . first off this is easily the coolest looking beer can ever . great artwork that really catches the eye . pours into a tripel karmeliet tulip a darker gold color . the head is a massive mound of soft and foamy suds . awesome retention and lacing . fruity belgian yeast on the nose with some light malt sweetness and lemon . a bit of straw in there perhaps . the taste includes a good dose of malt sweetness with fruit coming into play around the middle . apple pear and apricot . the finish has some wildflower honey with some moderately bitter hops that add a touch of citrus and some earthy and spice notes . some warm alcohol in the aftertaste and finish . this really has a nice depth of flavor to it . medium bodied and quite dry especially in the finish . the carbonation seems to drop off in the mouthfeel and is a bit lacking . there is some hype surrounding this beer . not sure if it s because it s the first canned tripel but i think this beer is worthy of some hype because of the product inside . i find this one very enjoyable with a pretty high drinkability . definitely worth checking out .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this up at macadoodles in jane mo . opens with barely a pop pours a dingy brown with minimal ivory colored head does n t last at all . s sour cherries not much else t follows the nose raspberry tartness some cherry sweetness as well along with dryness up front . sourness licks in a bit more as this warms raspberry a touch of leather mingle with acidity the oak aging is really asserting itself there s a bit of figgyness as well . finishes tart with oaky dryness the cherry raspberry mix well mf medium bodied near still as far as carbonation goes this is a bit warming at the end . carbonation actually picks up once warmer this is a approachable take on the style but i expected a bit more from these guys . glad i got to try it but would rather have their india barley wine for that price . probably not sour enough for true sour frieks .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from oz bottle into sn hop pint glass . a dark opaque brown with a thin dark tan head that quickly reduced into a frothy film . there was a lot of particulate and white chunks floating around in the liquid that turned into a layer of sediment in the bottom of the glass that was thicker than the beers initial head . very off putting . head quickly disappeared into nothingness leaving no lacing . s vanilla caramel toffee dark chocolate hazelnut malt plums raisins and doughy yeast . t much like the nose toffee dark chocolate dark fruits raisins and alcohol notes . m not as full bodied as i would expect from the style but i would n t say it is watery . carbonation froths up a bit on the palate leaving a comfortable mouthfeel . d alcohol is warm in the throat . this one is a sipper . not a great imperial stout but not a half bad beer . however the sediment is definitely off putting and prevented me from finishing the entire bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into an imperial pint glass . a black beer with some deep highlights . appears to be mostly opaque . brown frothy head provided finger on a vigorous pour . good retention and nice lacing as the head slowly reduced . s primarily roast and some sweetness also chocolate maltiness . t roasty and chocolatey malts with more sweetness than was present in the aroma . some butterscotch . m medium almost med high carbonation perhaps a bit too much for the style . medium slick body . not spectacular but a solid feeling beer . d a decent enough beer . it s one of the better from the holiday sampler pack in my opinion . enoyable to consume while preparing some holiday gifts .,appearance,0.9,1
interesting pilsner style i had n t tried before . a clear brass color with small carbonation bubbles . white head is foamy and small with little retention . leaves very little lace . s grass pepper lemon and pine come through strong plus a little alcohol . t malt is sweet and bready . bitterness is well balanced with strong lemon and pepper flavors . alcohol adds an extra bit of warmth . finishes with a faint bitterness . m medium body belies the beer s strength . a little too much fizz . d very drinkable given its abv . like a pils on steroids . good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
filled a growler of this at consumer s abbott rd . poured into a standard pint glass . pours nearly pitch black with a big frothy creamy mocha colored head . looks similar to a ris . great lace great retention . the name definatly fits the appearance . the aroma not huge is nice roasty malts and some roasted coffee . bits of dark chocolate and hops noticable . yumm . tasty flavor . mostly deep roasted malts . good amount of coffee with a touch of chocolate . hints of dark fruits and citrus hops medium to light in body . bitter finish from the roasted malts and hops . good carbonation . decent feeling creaminess on the palate . a touch chalky and watery at times . fairly easy drinker . no problem finishing the growler . prolly the best offering ive had from cbs yet worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . pours a little on the darkside for an ipa which i kinda like . a bronze color bordering on reddish orange . really nice retentive off white rocky bubbly head . lots of soapy like bubbles clinging to the glass . a little sediment visible but still clear . this one looks oh soo good . strong pungent hops right off the pour . ahh yes . a nice caramel malt rounds it out . as balanced as you would want it to be with the balance leaning towards the hoppy side . maybe some tropical fruits some spruce like wood . it just tingles your taste buds with hops . citrus hops turn into a spucy woody caramel malt . then finishs with a mix of the hops and malts . some subtle tropical fruity flavors in the mix . finishs with an intense lingering hop bitterness . im torn between a and . . has a hoppy oily resiny mouthfeel left with a bitter drymouth after the bottle but you got ta expect that from a big ipa . medium body . pretty good drinkability but because it only comes in bombers your not likely to drink more than one in a sitting . you feel it pretty good off of one bomber however . very good ipa wouldnt mind having it again . i think it should be classified as a double ipa but what do i know . now time to go see what my hop plants look like after a long winter . beautiful spring day today almost degrees .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the brewpub . it s pale straw in color with no head and no lace . very very clear . the smell is honey lemongrass and alright with me . the taste is creamy malty and has a crisp tart finish that really makes this beer a standout . it s smooth but with a nice tingle to it . i d drink it all day long . and if at all possible drink it in durango . a great destination a great beer destination .,appearance,0.6,1
green flash knows how to make hoppy beers . do n t believe me . go try their west coast ipa it s literally dripping with resinous oils and pine . anyway as a hop head myself i was quite enthused to try gf s version of a hoppy red ale . the body of hop head poured an absolutly beautiful copper orange color with a sizable custard head . retention and lacing were both excellent thanks to a constant supply of carbonation from below . immediately i noticed the dry hopped amarillo in the aroma the citrusy floral hops were balanced quite well by notes of biscuity caramel malt and a hint of toffee . the taste was good but a bit too bitter for the style . sweet caramel malts hit first but were soon overpowered by a pungently bitter hoppiness . as i said i love hoppy beers but this one probably fits the ipa category a little better . the mouthfeel was light in body as per the style smooth slightly sticky and left a whopping resinous pine note on the back of the tongue . overall though i liked this beer . green flash certainly lives up to its west coast hop bomb credentials although i would ve liked to have seen them tone down the hops or turn up the malts . a bit in this one .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer in my beerfridge for quit a while now and today decided to crack it open . this bottle was filled completely and with the opening of the bottle a large hiss came along . open it carefully . . . . poured in my struise glass the beer has an enormous white head and a nice yellow fluid with lots of carbonation going on . smell is ok far away the yeast they used . along with the yeast comes an other not superpleasant smell . taste is good but a bit dry and not the best i ever had .,appearance,0.9,1
i spent a long time staring at the beer refrigerators in the store down the street from me trying to decide if i wanted something new or something familiar . i must have looked lost since the owner came and recommended this one to me as well as the tripel horse to be tasted tomorrow i have had such good luck with his recommendations in the past that i was positive this would be a worthy beer . however on sampling i discovered that i didnt find anything extra about this esb except maybe extra mediocre . appearance this beer poured a thin weak head . the head subsided almost immediately into nothing . looking through the glass i could see a faint haze swirling about in the honey amber copper color . i didnt notice too much carbonation at first glance but the bubbles were thereyou just have to look for them . smell right away i could smell light sweet malts . this beer has promise . something metallic underneath though . not sure what it is . bad pack . old beer . bad water . not a strong odor but definitely there lurking behind the nice malts . taste very light taste in this beer . no single thing really stands out . very basic light ale . the sweet malts are there and the metallic smell is now a faint metallic taste but not so much to overpower the malt . very light aftertaste here . nice finish . seems very balanced . mouth feel only a very slight bit of carbonation . i would have preferred a little more so that you notice the beer is there . this is light and sweet but not cloyingly so . these go by very quickly . drinkability this is a very easy to drink beer but theres nothing truly outstanding here . the metallic taste fades away after about half a bottle . i could definitely drink this one all night . i hardly noticed that i was almost finished with the second beer almost as soon as i poured it . this reminds me of a hundred other forgettable ales that wont make you sick and can be had again and again and again and well you get the idea,appearance,0.4,0
drank this from my cigar city snifter . a pours about as dark as u can get without being called black . two fingers of a tan head that has pretty good retention . tons of lacing left . a very looking beer . a i get roasted malts in a big way up front . there is some biscuit or bread in the mix . the coffee is n t shining through and is pretty faint . t follows the nose . a ton of roasted malts rolling up on me right away . the coffee is present but i was expecting it to play a biiger part . there is a faint chocolate in play along with some very distant vanilla . as the beer warms i get more coffee . m perfect level of carbonation but way to thin . i really enjoyed this beer i just wish it was a little creamier . d very good . i could drink it all night long and be happy .,appearance,0.9,1
brown bottle with an evil looking winged monkey . no freshness date but a not so reassuring always fresh is printed on the label . a incredibly clear and light amber . a big white head that dies very quickly but leaves behind a great trail of foam as it descends along the sides of the glass . s a delicate aroma of sweet malt and not much else . t m light bodied with a little carbonation tickle . rather thin really . the taste is somewhat sweet with a hint of caramel but no complexity at all . d this beer looks good but in all other aspects is rather average if not disappointing . not something i will buy again .,appearance,0.8,1
into a pint glass pours a kind of honey amber copper with a heaping huge off white head settling down to a thick foam lots and lots of lacing in rings and spiderwebs and bubbles down the glass . and upon second pour the head swells again to two inches of foamy delight a great big mustache is my reward . the aroma is citrus domination lots of hops pining ha for attention . and yes notes of pine too . unfortunately its rather good but almost one dimensional . the taste is also big on the hops naturally citrus taking top billing with its cast of characters pine fruits of melon and apricot hop oils a hefty bittering and a smooth silky mouth to go along with it all . and with just the right amount of carbonation this beer went down woefully quick .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance . as is usualy the case when your pour a too cold the bottle recommends to degrees celcius i would say mine would be somewhere near the lower end of that scale the head is huge a full four fingers of marshmallow like white foam over a hazy deep gold to light amber body . lots of sticky lace . smell . a subtle yeasty fruity slightly funky aroma . a little malty sweetness light spice citrus and perhaps a little stone fruit . taste . a big beer in all regards except for malt flavour . like most gouden carolus beers it is sweet both from the pale malt and sugar . flavours of honey biscuity malt fresh grain lots of dusty funky yeast lemon and grass from the hops which also provide a moderate to high level of bitterness . very crisp like biting into a tart granny smith apple . mouthfeel . reasonably light in the mouth becoming sticky with increased temperature slightly astringent . drinkability . not as drinkable as the benchmark duvel but definitely a must try for all fans of belgian ales . overall . it is interesting to see more belgian breweries experimenting with hoppier drier more bitter beers . personally i think it can only be a good thing as on my recent jan visit to belgium i found that far too many beers were under hopped and oversweet . while this belgian ipa is n t quite up to the standard of the trappist ales it is still a very good beer and should appeal to the american hop heads .,appearance,1.0,1
bought this at the saq . had this with a late lunch of bread and camembert cheese . poured from a ml . bottle . appearance clear pale gold body with a thick fluffy white head . looks good as per the style . smell corn with a bit of skunkiness . a bit off putting and not particularly pleasant . taste marginally better but other than a cereal like aspect to it there s not much going on taste wise . does n t taste skunky thank goodness but the taste goes fast not much to latch on to . mouthfeel a bit better . clean crisp with some good carbonation . not too bad . drinkabilty not hard to drink but there s nothing really taste wise to make it worthwhile . overall not offensive by any means but kind of bland a little . drink this cold because i found it the taste deteriorates as it warms .,appearance,0.8,1
p oz bottle with the brewers pic nice a great finger head that actually laces and holds really well . hazy orange not really cloudy like a hardcore wheat but hazy s man this is really great . i m not a fruit beer guy but this has a really nice fruity fresh clean nose that is n t too sweet . love the aroma . t sweet up front with a nice bitterness and very well balanced hop character in the aft . whats really nice is that the fruity berry flavor comes through without being fake or overdone . m aveage appropriate for style d maybe or tops . a fruit beer is still a fruit beer . notes this will be a fantastic summer refresher . i cant wait to mow the lawn and pop one of these . right up there with aprihop from dfh in the fruit beer category .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle purchased at the local edeka mente antes de . . . the pour is actually not that pretty with this beer . it has a beautiful rusty reddish brown color and tan head but it comes of as too soapy looking . the smell is fresh and clean just smooth sweet malt flavors like dark bread honey dark fruit and brown sugar and some subtle but noticeable hops that produce a delightful smell . the taste is out of this world i have n t had a good doppelbock this fresh . it is bursting with sweet malt flavor with raisins and dark sugar it is clean but the sweetness is n t too low . the sweetness is higher than the average doppelbock though so bear that in mind . overall a solid doppelbock the best . maybe .,appearance,0.6,1
this was the small batch no . amber ale . this beer is very malty and exceptionally sickly sweet . no hop aroma or flavor and if any bitterness exists it is overwhelmed by the malt . the sweetness persists in the mouth as if you ate candy . not reccommended .,appearance,0.9,1
the cascade that forms when this brew is poured is excellent . it posesses a thick heavy cream filled head and awesome amber hue . the taste caught me a little off guard though as it was certainly more english in taste than irish . another look at the can revealed that this greene king product does hail from england although the name suggests someplace greener . all in all a good brew left me a little heavy at the end though . it s a good thing this is only a pack .,appearance,0.9,1
cheers on attempting to cash in on the green bottle european import high class appearance niche . this beer to me seems to be nothing more than another marketing scam infecting the truth of what otherwise is an outstanding growth of the american craft beer industry . if youve had more than or beers the descriptions are probably fairly predictable pours a fizzy golden yellow color with nearly no head retention . the aroma is a bit sweet a bit adjuncty and just maybe you could pick out some hops good luck . taste follows suit as its just a hair better than most other a b products . . . but you also run the risk of getting a skunked one as someont had the brilliant idea of bringing out everybodys favorite green bottles . they really put their guns in on this one to compete with the heinekens and grolschs . my guess is we wont see this one in stores much longer than another few months if at all .,appearance,0.3,0
the appearance is truly exceptional . rivals the best of the style . rediculously dark . not even allowing for the amber edges that many stouts boast when backlit this one is impenetrable to light . a gorgeous head that ranges in color between milk and dark chocolate . it also smells fantastic . tons of chocolate and sweet roasted malts . dark fruits strong blueberry and a blast of caramel . mmmm . my senses of smell and taste have not been on the same page as of late . tons of roasted malt that gives off nothing but coffee bitterness . the sweetness expected from the smell is devoured by the intensity of roastiness . what is left resembles something like dark chocolate and not quite ripe blueberries . im going to have to come back to this as the beer warms a little . mouthfeel is over carbonated but nice and thick . drinkability is good . overall its okay .,appearance,1.0,1
we seem to get a lot of rogue out here in south bend and im glad to see that we get some of the special releases like this one too . poured brown clear dark earthy color . odor was a weird blend of grass and poop . a good smell mixed with a kind of gross smell . taste was strange . bitter actually very bitter . the hops hit home too fast and obscure the tiny little brown ale flavor underneath . i think it would actually be a tasty brown if not for the hops . i dont really know how i feel about this one . not a great flavor really . a bit unbalanced too . its kind of like an overhopped homebrew of mine . i can drink it but i really want something more professional tasting . im not sorry i tried it but i wont buy this again .,appearance,0.8,1
ounce bottle picked up in the bay area on a recent trip . i m looking forward to this offering which i ca n t get in orange county . on to the beer little is wrong with the appearance . the head is thick and sports plenty of its original self peach colored body has the glowing illusion at some spots . the nose could be better . there seems to be a phenol problem that pushes juicy grapefruit and white wine notes aside . dry husky malt and the everlasting band aid are buzzkills to its potential . i m getting depressed . the bitterness is there but the hop juice walked away . there s a tiny hint of grapefruit that the palate can sense and from there hell breaks loose . it s just one bitter mess with some soap and soft waves of phenols more specifically pllastic that do n t belong and the beer becomes even more unpleasant . the aftertaste lingers of some phenols and lots of pure bitterness . the liquid on its own is fine nice and smooth but the rough aftertaste ruins the mouthfeel . second major egg lay in a row . it s time to dump the remaining ounces in the toilet because my sink does n t deserve this kind of torment . now where s my ovila .,appearance,0.9,1
this tyranena offering pours a beautiful semi hazed flourescent copper color with a medium to large sized foamy slight tan head . head recedes with sheets of lacing forming around the glass . looks awesome . quite a hoppy resiny smell . a touch of caramel and lots of pine and straight forward hop bitterness . a bit of spice in the as well . taste just did n t live up . i get almost no malt flavor and hardly any backing . hops just come out strong but not from hell . very bitter slightly resiny not the most flavorful really . a bit floral and herbal but then it s just bitterness . a sheet of malt lays across my tongue only to combat the hops no real flavor . this needs more body more alcohol better malt bill better finish etc .,appearance,0.9,1
a golden almost apricot in appearance with about a inch head and tons of carbonation . the retention was pretty good . s i detected victory s hop profile a mile away . yeasty with citrus notes . however the hoppiness was not as intense as i expected . very subdued . t hmmmm . hop devil on acid with the victory taste profile waiting in the wing . actually i could have used more grapefruit orange lemon taste in general . however the finish was remarkably smooth . m i could definitely taste the alcohol here which was not pleasant . the carbonation here was extreme in the strictest sense of the word . that may have worked well in the helios but not here . d i try this beer every year and i totally want to route for it because of my affection for victory . however balance issues plague this one .,appearance,0.9,1
a nothing special . pale straw colour . looks like a typical pale lager canadian budweiser etc . there is a thin head that quickly disappears . s sweet . kind of like roasted corn or something . t starts out tart and then turns sweet . finishes on some light maltyness . the sweetness stays . nothing special . m really thin . the bubbles are fairly fine lending to a sort of smoothness . d pretty good . i could see myself slamming a few of these on a camping trip during the summer . overall i m not too impressed . i think i ll stick to canadian or something if i want a decent bland lager .,appearance,0.4,0
haters gon na hate but i actually like a nice bud light occasionally . that is attributed to the fact that we grew up drinking natural light and then graduated to bud light once we had a bit more money . when going for drunk it is usually my go to beer because it is cheap and i think it is better than coors light and miller light . it looks like water with a slight yellow tint and smells pretty bad . it tastes just about the same but i am not ever expecting to be wowed . it is not a well crafted beer but it will get ya drunk .,appearance,0.2,0
ibus . appearance medium sized barely offwhite head with good retention . cloudy deep yellow body . smell sweet . musky . plastic . bready . no hop presence . taste plastic . burnt rubber . acidic . slight breadiness . mouthfeel a bit astringent . slight froth . some effervescence and bite but the syrupiness still overrides . overall drinkability one of the worst ipas i ve ever had .,appearance,0.8,1
carling black label oz can recent canning washed down fast pour in my mouth straight out of the can save for a oz sample in a shot glass for reviewing pours mildly dark yellow with a quickly diminishing fizzy white head . smelt of moderate corn and white bread . taste was upfront moderate sweet cookie with light bitterness followed by a light flowery sweetness and light bitter grain . mouthfeel was light watery and overly fizzy . overall a good session beer . there is some taste here at least .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a magners glass the beer pours a nice golden color with a slight amount of haziness to it . there is a big inch head that falls back to about inch and statys . the smell is a slightly fruity and mild hop aroma . the taste is just a mild malt backbone with some hop bitterness with no apparent hop flavor mouthfeel is light and crisp drinkability is lower than normal due to lack of hop character,appearance,0.8,1
comes in a stubby necked half liter brown bottle with an elaborate yellow and green label featuring the imperial double headed eagle encircled by the words natural russian dark beer . the name is printed on a banner below the eagle while the neck label extols the high quality of the ingredients used . one of those ingredients is granulated sugar . best before i opened it on . pours a cloudy cola brown under a big bubbled tan head that could n t even cover the full surface of the liquid before it faded away to the thinnest of collars . syrupy caramel nose with a touch of sour . the mouth is pretty flat and light as soda . the taste has its strengths sweet caramel some barley and a bit of sourdough . it also has its weaknesses no hops overly sour grapes . the finish is mainly sour while a bit of the bread comes back in the aftertaste . i have no desire to try this again .,appearance,0.4,0
pours black with a mocha head that fades to a good patchy lace . the smell has lots of whisky in it along with ripe raisins plumbs and a strong roastyness almost like a smoked beer smells great . taste is great too . it s just a little sweet up front just before the whisky hits you . it s a lot like a nice bourbon aged beer but with a stronger kick . i m liking it a lot . the taste fades back to a sugar but this time it s toasty dark ripe fruit . lots of raisin . there is a slight alcohol burn but that may blend better with age . i would expect this beer to become something really special with a few years on it . it actually reminds me a lot of older viscocity . it s expensive but try this if you can .,appearance,0.6,1
appears a light gold with a dense finger white head that lasts for a minute . smell is of blueberry muffins with some crystalized sugar stuck to the top . taste is of blueberry muffins with a somewhat dry sugary taste . to me this is very enjoyable and refreshing . the mouthfeel is resounding of the sugary richness in this light bodied brew with a taste that actually is like real blueberries with a dry finish . drinkability is of one of the better fruit beers i ve had . i m usually not a fan of these and i do n t usually get attracted to them but my wife and friend had this and i decided to check it out . very refreshing and enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
amber color a half finger of tan head that dissolved to a fine film . no lacing . nose was fairly big lots of sweet fruity malt . some earthiness . citrus in there but some caramel in there too . flavors were similar a lot of sweet malt fruit pineapple orange as well as raisins and some other dried stuff . light warming alcohol . earthiness again . medium to full body appropriate for the style . overall this is a nice brew although not one of bell s premiere beers . still interesting and definitely worth a look .,appearance,0.6,1
from a bomber. a poured from the bomber into an aventinus broadly fluted . l glass . absolutely pitch black from the middle of the fluted part down with a gorgeous caramel brown cascading head up to the rim . excellent head retention and nice lacing . held directly in front of a bright bulb no light passed through the pour . it just does n t get any better looking than this beer . s caramel chocolate oak and alcohol . the smell of the alcohol was n t overpowering but enough to detract from the overall nose . the oak comes through nicely and is really something different . t deep rich and flavorful but maybe a little too much of the alcohol coming through . alcohol presence reminds me of dfh wws but at half the abv . chocolate and oak dominate the rest of the flavor with hints of cherry and a little bit of hop spiciness . bottle indicates ibu s but the hops content is masked by the other flavors . m thick and chewy as expected from the style . d one bomber is more than enough in one sitting . nice for sipping and would buy again but not something i d want to drink everyday .,appearance,1.0,1
a puffy white head forms into my taster glass as i pour jumping above the rim but holding its position . it fades slightly with each sip leaving a line of sticky lacing . golden color with the ultimate clarity . i m very impressed with this beers look . a deep sniff takes in floral and spiciness from hops and major amounts of pilsner malt . clean aromas but complex . alcohol is present . this stuff has a great taste . the balance of a quality czech pils is well maintained . the hops do well to bitter the beer without detracting from the malt . they have a nice floral aftertaste . the malt itself is clean and well treated by the fermentation . carbonation could be a little stronger but the body is there . alcohol sits in the tongue after each sip . i could go for another but i only have one . a great extreme beer .,appearance,1.0,1
part of a large purchase of belgians i made this morning . this particular one was i think oz stubby . michael s beer and wine in marietta ga. label says it s brewed with dark candy sugar and mustard seeds . this is very bizarre . it pours out cloudy and murky . very cloudy in fact . while you re pouring it it is very yellow and there is no question as to whether or not mustard is present here . once it is all poured into the glass it looks like some old rusty rain water that has been poured out of a nasty old pipe . there is a white foamy head that lasts about seconds or so . lots of fine particle like debris present here . i got absolutely no mustard in the smell . it was however quite sweet and fairly pleasant . a bit of fine confectioner s sugar some freshly sliced green apples and a gentle sour wheat grass like aroma . the taste is fairly sour and moderately sweet . no mustard initially . on the finish however there is a very faint mention of spice and i suppose mustard if you re looking for it . is there mustard in this . i m sure there is . does it stand out in the taste . not in this bottle . mouthfeel was very thin and uneventful . overall this was quite different from anything i have tried in quite some time and i m glad i gave it a chance . i will not however be rushing out to buy more of this .,appearance,0.4,0
one of the better mexican beers but still nothing to rave about . poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . the beer poured a clear yellow forming a thin inch head with lots of carbonation . thin rings of lace on the glass . the aroma is slightly skunky along with a little corn smell . the taste isnt bad but its not really good either . very little flavor mostly a slight grain flavor but mostly just like water . light mouthfeel . overall not bad but this isnt a beer i would drink more than one of .,appearance,0.8,1
absolutely beautiful orange red body with a thin white head . deep malty aroma however nothing exciting . slighlty chocolately deep malt flavor . not too sweet though rather simple and without a long finish . the alcohol is not apparent making it very drinkable . the body is elegantly smooth . i would definately like to enjoy this beer again but not on my own dime .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer poured a nice looking pint with an off cream head which fairly quickly disappeared to leave some lacing on the glass . the smell was as others have said of burnt chocolate and this carried into the taste along with bitter chocolate . the mouthfeel on this beer was a bit lacklustre for a stout which i felt took something away from the overall enhjoyment of this beer . on reflection this was an ok beer but not i will be rushing out to try again in the near future .,appearance,0.9,1
this is poured into a tulip glass . a large tiny bubbled lacey foam head that seems thick . the color is a nice golden hue . the aromas a of grassy fields . the taste is slight honey sweet that finishes with a bit of spicy hops . the aftertaste is dry . there is a coating of the mouth . the drinkability is great and i finished the ml bottle all in a matter of hrs .,appearance,1.0,1
bigfoot barley wine it s but no date stamp app nice brown red color . garnet and ruby . a little cloudy in the middle but lively cherry colors around the edges . head retains a light brown color with islands floating as it breaks up . leaves lacing around the sides . smell pretty simple here little complexity . like taking a big whiff of a jar of honey . deeper down a bit of roasted malt aroma . some floral hops and a bit of pine . taste hops and dark fruit and a little alcohol heat . like a candied fruit cake soaked in booze . then bitter comes through with a bit of pine giving way to sweet and sticky honey pot . finishes with a lingering bitterness and a bit of a medicine and dark fruit taste . mouthfeel a little heavy and chewy . light carbonation . drink very drinkable for a . . especially now i m almost at the end of it i have a little buzz but not feeling overwhelmed . the bitterness clears the pallet nicely .,appearance,1.0,1
bomber poured a clear dark reddish brown nearly black with a lasting brown head . aromas of roasted malt grapefruit pine and skunk bud . mouthfeel was medium bodied and crisp with a dry finish . flavors of roasted malt grapefruit pine tangerine and light tropical fruit with a crisp dry bitter lingering roasty citrus finish .,appearance,1.0,1
pumpkin ales are quickly becoming a favorite of mine . unfortunately i m unable to find many locally to try . i read some reviews of o fallon s pumpkin beer and was nervous to invest but i did . and it is a disappointing experience a pours a nice copper pumpkin orange . a little hazy . a slight creamy head a little more color than the white foamy heads i ve seen on other pumpkin ales i ve tried . overall nice . s weak . immediately there is a hint of canned pumpkin the stuff most pies are made of . then the pumpkin scent dissipates and i m left with an overwhelming bready tone . no real sense of spices here . t like the smell a strong sense of canned pumpkin aftertaste that quickly turns to a weak alcohol pumpkin meshing . not much spice . maybe a hint of peach in the background . m airy . empty . not much here for the style . d drinkable if one can tolerate the taste .,appearance,0.9,1
served unto a tulip vintage bottle was given to me christmas but poured on december th . appearance seriously looks good gold amber . slightly cloudy head is thick but not a lot which is good . maybe a white head . smell as my g f states it screams mandarin orange . i was n t expecting it to come off like this . believe me it is potent but not indulging . taste this is a complex beer might come off to soda to some but not bad . i mean seriously this is your strong ale mixed with oranges best way carbonation i could describe it . mouth heavy carbonation not bad but i have had worse . overall some say champagne some say soda . .i say good . it is complex maybe a little sweet . heavy carbonation bubbles through out your mouth . i say try it . you ca n t trust the reviews till you trust your own your own judgement . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
sweet syrup coats the mouth while a heavy dryness lifts the tongue . even served in a pilsner glass only a meak head scrambles to the surface . the smell is grainy similiar to a health food cereal . not inviting . the taste reminds me of when i lick the spoon i use to shovel the remaining barley malt extract corn syrup into my homebrew pot . i sympathize with the common sentiment of the majority of reviews . not what is expected of an imperial pilsner and possibly different enough to drop the attempt to label it a pilsner the dry hop bite is one of few relations this beer has with the taste of a pilsner . i still enjoyed this beer but more out of curiosity then pleasure . i am grateful the beer crossed my path but i will not go through any lenghts to meet up with golden revolution again .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is a rusty medium amber and an ordinary pour yields a quite extraordinary amount of foam that ended up filling the top third of a pint glass . the head was parchment in color and had nice staying power leaving equally nice lace . this really is a lovely looking beer . the aroma however is not so lovely . orange citrus hops are present but predominantly i am getting caramel malt and some funky esters . the flavor is not nearly as hoppy as one would hope in an ipa . orange pine and spicy herbal hops are there but once again the somewhat caramelized malt seems to be the main player here . there is also a flavor that reminds me of unfermented wort or malt extract and is not appealing at all . it does not taste like an infection but it also does not taste good either . this beer also has a pretty sever bitterness that is a bit bracing . the body is medium but perhaps a little on the thick side for a single ipa . the finish is bitter and a bit sticky but not terrible . this beer does not leave me with the desire to drink another one .,appearance,0.9,1
very heady pour . coffee ice cream colored head . nice lacing . dark brown red color.tastes of roasted barley fresh grain and a bit of fruityness . smokey finish . coffee like aroma . smooth finish similar to any other sam adams brew . overall a tasty beer . maybe i d pair this one with read meat but not a hamburger .,appearance,0.9,1
served on tap at lbc s harrisburg location . beer pours black with a creamy brown head . aroma is very weak nearly nonexistent . tastes like coffee . though not strong coffee . very thin not heavy at all . drinks real smooth . i can and have downed several of these in a visit to the brewpub . its a good beer but its not outstanding .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance clear straw yellow with a small head but disolved . carbinated . no lace . smell very small hint of hops and mostly grain . taste very watery rice grain . mouthfeel light body watery carbinated . drinkability king of beers . have n t drank this is years now i know why .,appearance,0.3,0
this cinnamon bark colour is striking the beer s look is beyond merely appealing it is alluringly attractive if not to say downright tantalizing . its provocative blush is made further handsome by a distinctive clamato red tinge that is derived from the light . clarity is issued but can not be observed due to the deep toasty tone . its head with its velvety texture and fluffy consistency is the consummate embodiment of the word creamy . if you re going to tack the word imperial onto your pale ale or virtually any other style for that matter a gluttonous use of hops is of cardinal importance . it smells like garrison understood that rule well . and although hops should be preeminent malt selection matters too . again this is something the brewmaster seemed to be well aware of . this aroma has both the stinky pungent resiny hops as well as toasty sweet caramel maltiness . and both are displayed well in the taste too the hops definitely garnering more attention . their drying bitter pithy citric grapefruit flavour combines with just a dash of spice and a musty earthy kind of leafiness that lends the beer a sassy brass and certainly delicious taste . row pale caramel and sparing uses of munich and dextrin malts contribute a few ounces of biscuit and caramel to the flavour as well as prop up the mouthfeel . the brewer seems to have gotten his money s worth out of these amarillo and magnum hops . the beer takes on a number of characteristics including citric leafy resinous spicy and flowery . die hard hopheads might wish for a slightly larger dosage silly hopheads always want more . more . . more . . . but there s no arguing about the quality of this beer s hoppiness it has the malts beat out by at least a yard stick . garrison s imperial pale ale may not only be the hoppiest beer in atlantic canada it may also be one of the best . leaving the beer unfiltered has blessed it with a gorgeous appearance using a voracious amount of fruity charismatic hops has rendered the beer with a fragrant aroma distinctive taste and awfully charming persona . other canadian brewers take note this is what a nicely hopped beer should look smell and drink like .,appearance,1.0,1
nice chestnut hue to it . some head with a decent carbonation level . aroma is somewhat soapy and metallic . flavor reminds me of sucking on a penny or almost blood like . sort of citrusy with a tinge of hops but the off flavors seriously detract from anything you might find pleasant in there . ok body . from the appearance things go downhill from there . for a british beer not my cup of tea at all .,appearance,0.8,1
got this out of an pack of different oktoberfests . the appearance is a perfect amber . when poured it left a two inch head that receeded quickly . the smell was ok the malty smell was present but the smell of alcohol was threatening to take it over . the taste was great a perfect oktoberfest taste . the aftertaste is malty and sweet . the mouthfeel was also great . not too carbonated with a nice thick feel . i could easily drink a few of these in one sitting . no problem .,appearance,1.0,1
holy crap . a rogue beer i have n t had . appearance pours into my victory becker a clear slightly bronzed gold color . the large bubbled head is a shade darker than white and starts at over fingers high on a turbid pour . it takes forever to shrink eventually winding up at a solid cap . smell aromas of citrus and floral hops are here but not really strong at all checking the bottle . yep amarillo . matching it in intensity is a clean crisp pale malt base with a hint of caramel . this beer has wonderful aromas but could use a lot more out of the hops . taste a decent sized back end bitterness hits immediately followed by an awesome malt note with a decided toastiness . hop flavor comes on late in the form of flowers and major citrus . the hops resins linger through the finish finally delivering a decent hop component to the beer . for better or worse . mouthfeel medium bodied with a stickiness from the hops makes the beer seem a bit much . carbonation is level average and acceptable . drinkability some really nice parts the malt base and some not sticky hops . overall not bad and not too much that a bomber wo n t do . i m fine with this beer . not something to actively seek out but good if you run across it .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into a tulip thistle glass . best before july so she should be ready to roll . a very thin bubbled totally white head of two finger size with some cake like retention . real nice lemon gold clear body with much carbonation visible . the clarity on this beer is quite amazing has some very see through character to it . head falls slowly and head bubbles all seem to be a nice pin head size . good glow to this beer too and lots of sticky lacing as well . bouquet on the duvel is a simple basic slight butter and yeast . quite pleasant with a faint must . this is probably a good place to start it s not too strong on the nose . has a sweet creamy smell to some extent too but also a sense of very clean . taste is predominantly fizzy . like club soda . fresh club soda . i am getting . nothing else . is this club soda beer . what s missing here . i feel like i am drinking canada dry or something with perhaps a little bit of hay grass . i ca n t rate this very high and probably not going to have it again for drinkability cause i know there are others in this style that i prefer by far .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a very hazy dark amber almost ruby color . not much head besides the thin egg shell colored film sitting on top of the beer . s smells lightly of fresh grapefruit and some pine . you have to get really close to smell it though . some light caramel can be smelled as well . t lots of grapefruit and pine up front with a lot of caramel sweetness in the middle . the end finishes with some unripe grapefruit and a hint a pine . nice lingering bitterness . m well carbonated dry crisp astringent bitter . d good dipa i did n t expect this one to be so good for some reason and it is a steal at about for the bomber .,appearance,0.6,1
the bottle says to enjoy by may . i m way early for that so i should have super fresh beer i hope . poured into tulip with a large white head that thins out into lacing . the color is light straw and there is no haze at all . this is much lighter in color than i expected . very impressive appearance . smell is disappointing for a dipa . not enough hop aroma for my liking instead sweet malt and candy . the taste is very astringent as should be expected . the bitterness dominates and only a hint of hop flavor remains . mouthfeel is above average and drinkability is average for the style . a fresher bottle might up the drinkability though . i do n t know the details of the how far out victory codes their beers but i assumed i was getting a much fresher bottle for may . still a solid offering .,appearance,0.9,1
color is a soft medium brown almost clear . tall light tan head which falls slowly and unevenly creating an attractive effect . aromas are fairly high toned and very clean featuring toast and almonds . medium heavy body with moderately low carbonation . sweetness is just hinted at . flavors are a restrained combination of fruit and both roasted and unroasted malt . the malt here is malty not sweet nice . chewing emphasizes the fruit component . finishes long and slightly bitter just enough to cleanse the palate and beckon another sip . however there s also a suggestion of alcoholic heat and heaviness that hampers the drinkability . i love how this beer can manage to be fruity and malty without being sweet even more remarkably it manages this feat without showing any overt hoppiness . but i m dissappointed in the alcohol showing . after all the abv is only . . i wo n t be keeping this in my rotation due to that flaw .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle a a dark black almost pernicious looking brew with a beautiful thick tan head . s robust dark chocolate with coffee notes . t much of the same as was in the nose delicious foreign chocolate bombards the taste buds not incredibly robust but very satisfying . also coffee abounds and there is a slight hint of hazelnuts in the background very nice . definitely has a green rich hoppiness . m smooth creamy rich but not over the top very well done . d a drinkable stout especially at this alcoholic potency and as long as victory continues to put out quality brews i will continue to drink them and enjoy them immensely .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a very dark brown with next to nothing for a head after a vigorous pour might be due to temperature but suprise suprise light lacing . aromas of roasted coffee beans and cocoa . on the palette bitter sweet chocolate and stale expresso coffee . the carbonation was fair with a medium heavy body . nothing to rave about but a fair showing .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a crystal clear garnite hue with a slightly off white head and fine lacing . nose sweet breads and dark fruit . taste very delicate flavours malt is nutty and sweet . no initial alcohol heat detectable until it slides down the throat . some hop bitterness on the finish . thinner bodied than expected with lower carbonation . a great sipper for christmas and dangerously drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
did n t enjoy this one at all . way too much like the bmc stuff if you ask me . actually looked pretty good in the glass . nice and dark with a pretty decent head . smelled kind of bready and biscuity kinda like any macro available . nope just do n t do it for me . i tried this cause it was on special for . per pint . drank half and threw the rest out . i just did n t enjoy this one . there are some who will probably really like this beer . i m just not one of them,appearance,0.8,1
appearance pale yellow sadly too often the hallmark of a lame beer not this one . with lots of yeasty bits at the bottom of the glass . smell terrific soft and fresh flowery hoppiness . informs the drinker that something special is on its way . taste and it does n t disappoint a really great hop flavoured initial taste that gives way to a subtle maltiness . great level of bitterness not over the top but not overwhelming as many british beers are . mouthfeel close to draught in a bottle . drinkability easy to drink with a huge flavour to drinkability ratio . a session beer that would go extremely well with food extremely well on its own .,appearance,0.6,1
gorgeous appearance striking golden color with a huge white fluffy head this thing is a poster child for a belgian beer . somewhat lower aroma then expected rubber like and sulfury all in one . reminds me on a new sneaker actually . not as much hop presence in the aroma as i would have expected . big malt and bitter hop flavor . somewhat of a mellow funky grass flavor . definate hop presence more so then any other belgian going for sure . nice balance between the belgian yeast characteristics and the malts and hops . i had to go back and change the flavor rating its really growing on me . good mouthfeel quite bright on the palate lingering bitterness . very very drinkable beer indeed . well worth enjoying by hop heads belgian fans and just plain beer fans . very impressive .,appearance,1.0,1
pour cl bottle to wide mouth wine glass . finger and a half white head with apricot body . slowly descends . lots of bubbles along wall of glass . leaves a huge healthy white cap with bigger lacing along the outside of the body . nose unripe peaches and apricots . malt and grain . fruit . green grapes . almost tropical coconut and pineapple . rich . perfumy . mouth dry and sour crisp and foamy and chewy . strange hop bitterness in the finish . bret is more present in the flavor than the aroma . bitter melon rind taste . mellows as it warms . perhaps a dry bramble taste .,appearance,1.0,1
a very lively clear beautiful orange light amber color borderline perfect head . lacing nice and thick especially for how clear the beer is you would expect less head . s not too impressed with the smell not much really there but slight hoppy and orange peel presence . t a little bitter but nothing s jumping out at me seems flavors are subtle and i d be reaching to define any strong characteristics . i do detect a small presence or orange peel shocker . and flowers but the carbonation and bitterness seem to overpower the flavor . m i see some of the other reviews mention it being flat to little or no carbonation i m not getting that at all perhaps a different batch shipping temps etc . mine is very well carbonated and again is overpowering some of the flavors . d still very drinkable maybe because i m urning for more flavor but still enjoy the hops flavor that is detectable over the carbonation .,appearance,0.9,1
a pale golden . there is a slight haziness to it . head is thin and not well lasting . all in all disappointing looking . s aroma is a bit sweet with an underlying spice and citrus . t the flavor is really odd . it starts out like most witbiers with a spicy and lemony flavor . the finish is just a bit odd . there is a jaegarmaester like quality to it in the finish along with some warming alcohol . there is also a touch of honey like flavor throughout . m body and carbonation are both a bit thin . o i would try a pint of this just because it s a bit different . in hindsight maybe not a growler worthy beer .,appearance,0.4,0
from a corked bottle dated apr . this poured with a tornadic flourish of carbonation and a firm layer of white foam for a head . nice orange yellow flavor . slight yeasty nose wtih a orange twist . nice creamy and smooth mouthfeel but almost mushy with a wet grass character . the almost reminds me of an american wheat with some hop bitterness . grated lemon zest bit of herbal body . nice beer as expected from victory .,appearance,1.0,1
appears a dark brownish black with a rocky finger tan head . leaves some nice chunky lacing sticking all over my deep tulip glass . smell is of crystal malt caramel malt and molasses . taste is of light molasses with a watery mix of malts . mouthfeel is a bit overcarbonated and lingering on the front to middle of the tongue with the molasses sweetness resonating . a slight bit of bitter chocolate seems to come through as the beer warms but it lacks a solid balance of sweetness malt and bitterness . this is an interesting brew so the drinkability is above average but not quite good for a stout . it s ok dog .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle purchased from a cost plus world market pour was a golden yellow into my pint glass with a lot of carbonation and foamy head that settled fast smell was falt out nasty smelled like wet socks or something gross taste was not much better a little grassy with too much carbonation could drink a fair amount of these if you could handle the taste,appearance,0.4,0
found at a kroger s in westerville ohio . pours a very pale slightly golden color with a head that shows minimal retention . smells distinct a bit sweet perhaps but i ca n t put my finger on what s there . the taste is also a bit sweet like oatmeal but there is a lot of carbonation here . a bit filling but goes down easily . hands down the best low alcoholic beer i ve had .,appearance,0.4,0
hazy dirty looking copper tone . thin dirty white head . overall kind of a dirty looking beer . not good for a pilsner . the aroma is pretty sweet and has some character . biscuity sweet . maybe a little nougat . not a lot of hop character on the nose though which disappoints me a bit . after being let down a bit with the appearance and nose the taste is pretty decent . and there are some hop characteristics noticeable . like a bit of a lingering bitterness . .and a bit of spiciness . the malts give a solid foundation of sweet bready character . overall this is average . .decent . but nothing i d need to run out for again . the brau brothers scotch ale is clearly the cream of the crop .,appearance,0.4,0
as far as light beers go you ca n t really go wrong with this one . very tiny head and resembles your typical pale lager in almost every way . i hear that this is a pretty classic dutch taste . now i m not a huge light beer guy but who on this site is . it goes great with pizza .,appearance,0.4,0
. out with a caged cork from the . the pour reveals very fine de dolle bubbles . the head is high and slowly moves to a robust skim . the beer is a beautiful copper color . if it were in my backyard i d worry that the copper bandits might trespass . the aroma is bretty and sweaty . the taste starts tart and moves to seriously sweet.repeated taste reinforces the impression . i opened some humbolt fog aged goat cheese to pair with this and the sweetness and carbonation works well with it . de dolle . very reliable and very good.it does n t taste like a flanders red in . thank you .,appearance,1.0,1
drank out of a bush glass . a dark apple cider suspended sediment no head very slow and minimal rising carbonation . pond waterish s apple peach somewhat sweet but heavy cidery . t alcohol shockingly subtle for spicy and even slightly hot reminds me of belgian blondes ambers . perfect degree of sweetness not syrupy . a hair of bitterness excellent balance . m barely tongue drying astringent mild to moderate sting o excellent incredible balance body and breadth .,appearance,0.4,0
i wish i had taken a picture of how beautiful this beer looked when poured . the sediment was thoroughly gathered on the bottom of the bottle and after a strong pour i let the thick head settle and poured the remaining fifth of the bottle leaving a fantastic slow meld of the bring gold and darker sediment leaving a nice orange tan golden look with a frothy rocky white head . smell was right down triple alley spicy and full of figs and fruit and yeast . the taste was so malty sweet with a stiff briny aftertaste that didnt have enough hops to balance or something along those lines . something was off not horribly but it was there . it did n t hide the warmth as much as some but worked ok for me . tasted good went down ok have a hard time appreciating this beer . i m just getting to know tripel s and this was n t the best but to me a a decent nightcap .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance lightly hazed pale golden straw . very volatile fleeting white head . smell extremely fruity with melon green apple strawberry pineapple white wine slight bubble gum and mild curaao notes . trademark unibroue yeast adds a bit of earthiness and an undercurrent of banana . coriander adds a bit of peppery spice . taste light and dry slightly tart with a touch of citric rind bitterness . lots of apple and melon notes but not overwhelmingly fruity or saccharine . well balanced . tangy crisp and refreshing finish . mouthfeel thin but smooth and frothy and very clean . drinkability very refreshing and an excellent match for any chocolatey dessert i had it with molten chocolate souffl . may also work well with cheesecake or as a marinade for pork .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a . l stange this brew is a clear gold with a negligible white head . no retention or lacing . smells faintly of malt and a tiny bit of spice . the taste is similar in that there s not much there again just light malt though with the slightest hint of hops . feels fairly watery though with decent carbonation . easily sessionable but why would one want to . it s a less tasty version of an already weak klsch .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a bright coppery color with a three finger cream head that fades quickly bur leaves a nice ring at the top to the glass . a little cloudy in appearance s notes of fruit and caramel strong underlying smell of alcohol . t caramel and a quick hit of fruit then the burn of alcohol takes over . finishes slightly bitter with a warm touch in the back of the throat . m smooth feel with light carbonation . a little thin for what i expect from a barley wine . d not as drinkable as i would have liked . feels like it needs to age more to hide the . abv and develop some body and complexity since the alcohol taste is somewhat overwhelming . review is for a release that was found on the shelves of the local beer distributor in . sometimes it is a good thing to not rotate your stock . i really hoped the year of aging would have yielded a spectacular beer but this was not the case . i would be afraid to drink this one fresh from the brewery .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a fantastic release yet again . years old now and still fresh . i wish i had tried one in to compare it too . a slightly cloudy light amber with a pure white head . lacing that coats the glass and a heavy film left behind . decent carbonation to keep the head around after years as well . s hoppy bitterness jumps out at you with a sweet malty scent to follow right behind . tying it together seems to be a yeasty scent riding the hops to your nose . all works together to make a very nice nose . t very well balanced flavor between the hops malts and yeast . some pulls seem to have the sweet malts dominate and others the hops . the yeast seems to just be there to act as a blending agent . very nice . m dry medium bodied beer . d oz bottle is gone before i finished this review .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber pours copper to orange with a fingers offwhite head with effervesence . great lacing head retention s fruit oak like notes taste apricot oakey notes up front . caramel maybe cherry vodka alcohol burn surfaces as it warms along with some hops bitterness finishes oaky dry warming mf thick chewy with great carbonation levels . skews malty but not to much of a detractor a bit hard to drink even on somewhat cool summer s evening . the alcohol burn heft slow you down a bit . not bad but i prefer dopplebocks to imp octoberfest biers . still not a bad night cap bbq beer,appearance,1.0,1
i m not usuually a fan of the style but this brew standsout . pours to a thin head and a decent malty aroma . color is a bit darker than a sam adams lager and with a hint of ruby . the mouth is quite substantial for the style and way nicer than say a killians . the finish is a nice balance of the malt and hops a sort of sweet tart tending toward the sweetness of the malt . an intersting version of the style which has aspects of a malty lager with a pinch of ale .,appearance,1.0,1
batch consuming it right now and thorohly enjoying it . pours an oily blackish brown with a pleasing mocha colored head coffe and sweet on the nose i taste coffee and perhaps a bit of unsweetened cocoa heavy but not quite as heavy as you might think it should be as far as i m concerned it s perfect for the style nice finish that hangs around for a while .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep chestnut brown with a layer of foamy white goodness on top . laces amazingly . the more beers i try from this brewery the more i realize they sure know how to make a beer look good . the aroma is rich caramel slight roast slight raisin and toffee and grassy hops and beechwood . the taste is a sweetly caramel toast with a hint of coffee like roast washed away by a metallic bitterness . finishes quick and dry . the flavors all seem to be on the fringes with nothing pulling them all together on center stage . mouthfeel is light and watery . it s easy drinking and enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a big hoppy monster of an ipa.if you are a hop feign this is a must try . lots of hops hops and more hops and at ibu s it keeps delivering the hoppiness all the way through the process of drinking it . this is one of those beers you wo n t soon forget and leaves a lasting impression . so if you re a hophead this one is a must try .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured to duvel green tulip . the appearance of this beer will be very memorable . pours a very appealing ruby red with a tan ish inch head that leaves some of the best lacing i ve ever seen . smell is of tropical fruits pine and dry hops . everything you love to smell in a dipa but everything is too subtle . i was expecting a robust smell from a beer of this magnitude . i thought they would have to do a lot to cover up the booze but i thought wrong . taste has a big malt backbone . it starts juicy and fruity with your typical mango peach pine and grass . then it is finished by the booze and extremely floral hops . there is something in this beer that is offensive but i ca n t put my finger on it . almost like tap water that has too much iron in it . mouthfeel is too creamy . extremely low carbonation . the consistency is of a creamy imperial stout . i am having trouble getting this down . just not really into this one at all . wo n t seek it out but like always i m glad i tried it .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into weyerbacher tulip . bottle reads best by a clear golden honey that paints my palm in an amber hue with a finger of soapy white head that clings to the glass as the beer arches downward when the glass is tilted . dissipates to a bubbly film that lingers in the center of the brew . s not much to speak of . a hint of citrus and a malt sweetness that reminds of marzen style beers . t malty bready with a hint of hop bitterness . where s all the fresh hops . m thin with a bit of hop oil tackiness that clings to the front of the tongue . o for a beer that boldly proclaims fresh hop in the title it is decidely lacking in hop presence in all aspects of the brew .,appearance,0.8,1
served in bottle made best before aroma sweet rosey and floral aroma . a little lavender . inviting smells like a shampoo fragrance . a little breadiness and lemony . appearance hazy golden orange with a white medium head with good retention . appears very effervescent . a little hazy . flavor very bready malt flavor that gives way to a dry almost citrus rind flavor that lingers in the aftertaste . some spiciness from what could be a resiny american hop . a little floral and rose petals . mouthfeel a fine carbonic bite but the lemon rindish astringency detracts from what could be a smoother ale . overall nice aroma but so much pithiness on the flavor . could age to become dry and citrusy . this is less than a year old so the best thing to do is wait .,appearance,1.0,1
a gt beautiful creamy surge . lively . golden with a dense creamy head . after all it is the cream of manchester . a nickname i ve never felt comfortable with . s gt not alot to smell at first . bitter hoppy slightly metallic improves as you drink off the smell stifling cream head . then you can pick up notes of honey . t gt slightly metallic but not offensive . really tastes like your standard english pale but with a less pleasing finish . not overly tasty or overly offensive . mouthfeel gt it really does feel nice . i m not gon na lie drinkability gt sometimes i m in a mood where i feel like guinness but want something that is more refreshing read less tasty and i ll order it at the pub . its a safe bet generally and a whole hell of a lot better on tap than in a can .,appearance,1.0,1
big pint oz brown bottle with cork and cage . the label had a guy hammering a nail into his head . also some descriptions about the hop process . i poued it into two pint glasses and shared a few ounces with a friend . glowing burnt orange color golden tinge almost . an inspiring view and almost magical looking . big sticky off white head . super charged whole leaf hop aromas . wow smacks you right in the nose hello . citrus and grass dominate the nose almost like a wood chipper . first taste is super charged hop bitterness as expected . mouth puckering bitterness matched with a nice citrus charge . high abv seemed to make a presence causing more of a heat and slickness than i wanted from an ipa . i think this detracts from the enjoyment a bit and drinkability for me . i had it with dinner and maybe it s better suited as a sipping beer as i know see the website suggests . certainly an extreme beer but so far in my experience i would choose the stone ipa over this one . i think this goes a little too far to be an experience in itself and crashes your tastebuds into submission .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle dated february into a snifter . a pours jet black little to no head moderate amount of lacing viscosity demonstrates legs characteristics of red wine . s alcohol is very forward followed by vanilla oak dried fruit and cocoa . t despite alcohol forward aroma burn is quite balanced . caramelized sugars deep malts and coffee predominate . warms in finishing dried cherry notes linger . m thick . sticks to your mouth for several seconds after swallowing . cream comes to mind . decent amount of heat similar to scotch with a splash . finishes syrupy . o winter nights welcome . this very high alcohol beer craves the cool weather yet remains more drinkable then similar very high abv stouts such as mephistopheles . beer flavor is not lost in the alcohol yet it seems to take on a flavor more traditionally associated with a belgian strong dark ale . a pleasurable experience overall look forward to trying with two years age of so . should mellow nicely .,appearance,1.0,1
found this single oz brown bottle at binny s in glen ellyn il for . . giant psychedelic s looking on the front label with an orange background . a freshness date of jan is marked on the back label so this one is well within its optimum drinking range . the beer pours a cloudy pear yellow color with a very short lived white head that left no lacing . the smell is all wheat and apricot lots of apricot . the taste is biscuity wheat malt with apricot flavoring but it also has an oddly bitter hop taste that did n t miix well with the other flavors . it s not overly sweet for a fruit beer but it is overly bitter . i did n t care for it . medium bodied mouthfeel that finishes dry and bitter with very high carbonation that cuts into its smoothness . i liked it a lot better after it warmed up a bit and the carbonation settled down .,appearance,0.4,0
a amber with a hint of red that looks orange from the right angle . beautiful two finger head on this that receded slowly with some very fine lacing down the side . very nice looking beer . s apples and maybe even grapes start off a fruity nose and the citrusy smell of orange peel and some nice floral and belgian yeast . smells very good . t does not taste as good as it smells . not sweet enough not yeasty enough not dry enough just not enough going on here . it s tart with the taste of apples coming through but it s a little hollow finishes sour . m pretty light bodied . surprising lack of carbonation given the beautiful head on this . just too flat not good . d it s not hard to drink i just do n t like it and wo n t drink more .,appearance,0.9,1
mmmmm tasty brew . with aggressive pouring got only a small tan head that mostly faded no lace or bubble trails . color is a clear brown with red orange highlights . aroma is malt fruity and fresh rye bread . flavor is like that but not overly sweet . nicely balanced and easy drinking . good body and great carbonation . finish is like flavor and of medium length . easy drinking beer and almost no sign of alcohol . session suds .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out a beautiful amber color with a wonderful fluffy white head . this is what a beer should look like . malty but not sweet . mouthsmackingly chewy and bold . well balanced but not hoppy . overall a well crafted beer . thankss to kona for the sixpack to sample . i ll pickup some more when i m in the area .,appearance,1.0,1
clear straw with a dash of red thrown in the luscious billowing head practically crawls down the side of the glass like spider webs getting torn from a window . i like founders . nose is very mellow and lacking of grass or anything very bright . hints of lemon and sugar water . everything else malt yeast is very clean and dry . taste is subdued . not sweet but not too dry either . bitterness is soft and pleasant and the hops are obviously well blended and accented by the extremely clean yeast . strong carbonation with enough body to make sipping or slamming an option . i guess i was expecting more from the people who give us kbs . they make some crazy big bears at founders and i expected their dry hopped pale to have more oomph to it . still good though .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance this brew is classified and a standard american adjunct beer and thas is exactly how is should be classified . it pours just like any of the hundreds of us domestic macrobrewery beers . no additional description is needed . smell this brew has a smell similar to a euro lager or maybe even a canadian mass market beer . not budweiser . closer to heineken or moosehead . nothing spectacular . taste once again this tastes more like a cheap euro lager rather than an american mass market beer . if you like macrobrewed euro lagers this will appeal to you . nothing special here . i would put this somewhere in the middle of the pack as far as taste character . mouthfeel again nothing special here . very bland . .very average . drinkability this is again a mass market beer . drinkability is fairly high yet the taste is rather forgetable . prosit . nikki,appearance,0.4,0
was at the pub in beavercreek oh and saw that a brewdog beer was offered on cask so i ordered . paradox springbank was is the current offering as of this review . the oz snifter was produced with a headless black liquid in it . very little light made it through the glass if any . i did not know what style this beer was prior to ordering though the appearance narrowed it down . the smell was bittersweet and did not help narrow down what the style was . my reaction to my first sip was how much alcohol is in this . because it was a cask serving at room temp the alcohol was up front in all of its though i swear it was more . i really could net get around the alcohol in the beer to find more subtle flavors . it was substantial enough to have a noticeable warming effect . the mouthfeel did not help me narrow down the style any either . it was pretty thin . i had had a bottle of founder s breakfast before going out and a young s double chocolate nitro before this beer . a stout moutfeel it did not have . drinkability was not good . i passed the glass around the table and no one would take more than one sip . i finished it only because i knew i probably paid for it . knowing now that paradox springbank is supposed to be a russian imperial stout answers some questions but the particular cask the pub has needed to sit for a few years . on the bright side it is a rotating cask .,appearance,0.9,1
what a colossal disappointment this beer was for me . i have wanted to like bullfrogs sours but the ones i have had are just good to mediocre . this one was offensive . this beer is a great golden color that just brightens the room with its pour . its cork did n t have any trouble coming off but did not foam over . it has a great fluffy white head that pours two fingers with a medium pour . it also leaves a medium to thick lacing that reminds me of my grandmothers attic webs of white everywhere . a great looking beer . the smell is great as well strong herbal notes with the brett yeast helping that out . a nice lemon and sweet apple note with a great musty brett character . its also very herbal with many notes of coriander and hay . wow what a downward spiral this beer takes . it has a great taste upfront with some sweet apple notes and a fun spicy belgian yeast palate . then towards the end there is a sharp taste that is incredibly offensive towards the point of making a funny face every swallow . it is like the brett yeast is so concentrated in the end that it is pungent taste that is so distracting from the rest of the beer . i am finding it hard to describe the level of infected herbal tastes that the end of this beer has . not good . its mouthfeel is incredibly carbonated and dry . then after you swallow this beer the menacing potent and offensive herb flavor comes up . its this flash that ruins it for an otherwise enjoyable beer . it has some nice sweet flavors with a great belgian yeast flavor that ending train wreck ruins this beer for me . i could drink it fairly well i was mainly trying to pinpoint the off flavor . sorry bullfrog this one was not for me . jaspers is next in line for me and i still have high hopes for a brewery doing its best to give its drinkers a great american wild ale . j,appearance,0.9,1
this is my first review on ba.com . after falling victim to this beer i feel obligated to speak on it . i purchased a pack of wild blue tonight from sunoco on brown street in dayton oh . the box was what sold me . a premium bluebarry lager sounded like a great idea it claimed to have won a gold medal from the north american brewer s association in and most importantly i was intrigued by this blue dawg brewing company . once i got home and opened my first bottle i realized that something was up . this was n t lager at all but something more like alcoholic grape soda . it looks great and smells delicious and right after pouring it i was actually very hopeful . one sip crushed those hopes . i ll just echo what others have said this is a flavored malt beverage not a beer . and it s a poor flavored malt beverage at that . i was pretty furious when i found out this stuff was brewed by anheuserbusch . it says nothing about them on the bottle or the box and i never would have bought it if i had known . that and it also says on the box that it won a gold medal from the north american brewer s association . yet when you go to the naba website is the only year without the award winners posted . hmmm . all in all a very deceptive product presentation which i unfortunately fell for . i should have known based on the abv number and the price .,appearance,0.8,1
i love the oz craft cans . i wish i saw more of this . southern star pine belt pale ale pours a dark hazy amber with a huge rocky cap smells hoppy juicy with pine sap and citrus . moderate malty sweetness is noted . the hops are bright and sharp with pine sap leafyness and some citrus . the malt is thick with caramel and toasty . bitterness is not aggressive but it is strong . it s well balanced and tasty . mouthfeel creamy lingering . good for the style . though the hops are strong the aftertaste is all malt . this was the second excellent beer that i ve had from southern star . they make some awesome brews and i especially love the oz cans .,appearance,1.0,1
captain lawrence st. vincent s dubbel is a great looking dubbel that tastes pretty good . i found it to be quite sour . a red orange colour and a great cm head that lasts very well . highly carbonated . s yeast and sour apple along with some spiciness . t malty with earthy rye bread overtones . there is some slight sourness toward the end . the sourness is a bit much for me . . m foamy . o .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on nitro tap at the ale house in sacramento . it was free after a tour of the establishment . go for the tour stay for the free beer i always say . anyway it had a great head probably because of the nitro but it was large white creamy and fluffy . great lacing to boot . the liquid beneith it was a liquid blond gold with a bood bead . when i looked through it the image seemed a different kind of distorted . kind of milky gauzy . like looking through a mirage . then i waited for the acid to wear off and took a drink . good beer . a solid and thirst quenching beverage for the inland california heat . good balance with subtle hop flavor . pretty crisp and clean .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pours a very hazy orange color with a tiny head . the aroma is full of bright citrus and floral hops . caramel malts also make themselves known . the taste is very bright full of floral hops and citrus notes . the finish is really smooth and crisp this is truly a delicious apa . the mouthfeel is nice it s fairly light bodied and has a medium level of carbonation . the drinkability is also very good . overall this is a solid drinkable pale ale .,appearance,0.6,1
okay pilseners are n t that hard to make but being able to match what i drank in germany . well that s a tall order . with that said this reminded me of the beers i drank in germany when i favored the crisp clean taste of a cold pilsener . the color is straw yellow and crystal clear . the smell is light and floral and the taste is crisp malty sweet and lightly hopped . in addition the hops hit you then disappear . the mouthfeel is light as a pilsener should be . overall an exceptional beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a hazy amber with a thin white head . smells of yeast and spices . taste is wheaty peppery and fruity with a nice bitterness in the finish . mouthfeel is smooth high but soft carbonation . drinkability is nice this is perhaps not the most authentic witbier but it is a solid great tasting beer overall .,appearance,0.6,1
a golden yellow with a huge chunky white head . excellent retention ang big chunky lace up and down the glass . beautiful beer . s very yeasty aroma with a peppery backing to it . smells alot like a typical wit and is lacking some of the sourness you expect in a saison . t light sweet initially quickly matched by a peppery tartness . very spicy compared to other saisons i have head . the yeast is also very noticeable in this one . finishes with a light tartness but nothing that would be mouth puckering . m d very light feel in the mouth . good carbonation and very easy drinking . little bit of a let down here . not a bad beer just not a good saison .,appearance,1.0,1
a this oz bottle says it was bottled and cost . at my local beer emporium . it pours a rust colored brown with a roasted finger head . this looks as good as any of the big ipas made by stone smuttynose and company . s it smells like in order alcohol honey caramel moist german rye bread tomatoes and hops . given that there are no tomatoes in the beer that must be a result of the extra stewed hops . the smells are not overwhelming complementary and not particularly theatric . i like it a lot . t there are two layers of flavor honey plum rye syrup on top of more alcohol than any wine . the alcohol is hidden well until you swallow actually and is revealed along with some hoppiness on the hard palate . however when i say it s well hidden i certainly do not mean that it s subtle . the alcohol is well hidden much like it is in schnapps . once you taste the sugar you know something silly is going on . no ipa should be this sweet . ever . m heavy sugar syrup clears with the carbonation when you swallow . the body is quite heavy . the alcohol has a mellow bit on the back of the hard palate and the hops nip a the the tongue after you swallow . there is n t much going on especially for an ipa . d the minute ipa is far better . this beer is expensive novelty and it s too strong to drink in quantity .,appearance,1.0,1
live review . poured from the ml bottle that my nephew christopher s wife audrina bought at a bottle shop near riverside ca for . and brought back in her luggage for me . thanks audrina . bottle has foil like wrap over the cap and i took it out of the fridge to let it warm up a bit before drinking it as the ideal serving temperature is listed at degrees on the back label . poured into my gold rimmed gulden draak tulip since i do not own an alesmith tulip which is also suggested on the back label for serving . i do not know if the bottle is painted black or if it is just really dark and the beer itself is that dark but there is no seeing through the unopened bottle . just thought i would mention that detail before actually commenting on the beer itself . of course i looked forward to trying this beer as it is on the top and that is why i went to the lengths that i did to get it . a absolutely pitch black body letting no light through under an awesome creamy super fine medium brown head that reminds me very much of coffee with cream . upon my initial pour the carbonation which would later form the head billowed up from below in a great display . the gulden draak label never looked better against the ultra black body of this beer . to top it all off pun intended there is a great curtain like lacing inside the glass . i do not know how it can be improved . . s swirling a bit to get more aroma i get the dark roast malt that i expected some coffee house wonderful smells but little to no alcohol . this is a good smelling beer but within that it is just kind of basic dark roast with coffee smell . repeated sniffs provided no more information . . t what a ride . after the intial wetness and smooth feel described below i get spike of alcohol dark roast malt and coffee grounds bitterness that might also be hops in the mix somewhere . sips taken near the bottom of the bottle seemed a bit harsher than the first few sips which were a nice balance of sweet dark roasted malt coffee and bitter hops but later sips i left the brewers yeast in the bottle per instructions on the label the harshness was more prominent . this beer really developed and changed within the bottle . i have experienced that before but i do not recall when it was so obvious . early sips were . . later sips were . for an average for me anyway of . m sooo smooth and for this style abv and inclusion of coffee tastes that is not easy to achieve . just great . again later sips from the bottle were more harsh but the feel has to at least average . d this is certainly a sipper of a beer . i will finish the ml bottle except for the brewer s yeast so as to experience the whole thing but would not think of drinking any more . that is just about two tulip glasses worth and this abv would not allow more than that . . notes well there it is one of the ba top . a great beer that had the interesting quality of changing from the top of the bottle to the bottom .,appearance,1.0,1
from notes on . pours a deep mahogany with a tan head that looks smooth and creamy . the head quickly collapses into a thin collar . wow this smells great . sweet malty rich earthy scent smacks me across the face . deeper is a chocolate roast . hints at complex flavors is inviting even tantalizing . as it warms caramel scent enters the scene . ca n t wait to taste this . alas the taste does n t live up to all the nose promises . flat slightly burntish malt . no sweetness and i ca n t detect any balancing hops . the finish is a late metallic note . the mouthfeel is good on this beer right up until you swallow . all that s left after that is a chalky too dry feel . almost like i would imagine my mouth would feel after sucking on a dry sponge for minutes . i assume this is the hops trying to let me know they re under there somewhere . i am super uber disappointed . i have had this beer twice before and have looked forward to this chance to finally review it . i feel like it was reduced to potential for me . it s got a creaminess that does n t quite hold up a complexity that never equals the sum of it s parts and the finish is strike . the roastiness becomes burnt and the alcohol becomes prominent . i will definitely have another go at this one to give it a fair shake my bottle is less than amonth old but maybe one of us is having an off night .,appearance,0.9,1
this was an interesting choice that i bought at surdyk s here in n.e . minneapolis . i asked the guy to recommend a really banana heavy hefe since i was cooking with bananas tonight and he redirected me to this concoction . it poured a light amber color very clear and with almost no head at all . carbonation was nearly non existent which was weird . it definitely smelled remarkably like banana bread really banana heavy hops and a good nutty maltiness provides balance . taste was nice and mouthfeel was smooth and refreshing . the banana gives way to a crisp finish . the malt flavors are not big at all just a little counterbalance . i liked this beer as a neat surprise . i could have drank one more but my personal tastes skew away from drinking more than one or two sweeter beers in a row . i would try this again or bring it to a get together just for the novelty of it .,appearance,0.4,0
picked this up on our last trip to texas . i ve been looking forward to this beer for a while . appearance pours a great dark golden copper color with a solid two finger cream colored head that looks like it wants to stay around for a while . smell pine hops pine hops pine hops . you can smell the bitterness of this beer and it makes you swoon . taste some hints of citrus but mostly hop bitterness strikes the tongue right off the bat . many reviews mentioned a bit of maltiness but right now i m struggling to pick any of that up . maybe a tad bit on the tail end but all in all this is hoppiness through and through . mouthfeel creamy hop coating goodness for my tongue . this beer is nothing if not sticky and yummy . drinkability the . abv puts this beer on the far end of sessionable but it is great smelling and tasting nonetheless . if this were more attainable around our neck of the woods i could see this becoming a staple in the household .,appearance,0.6,1
i always saw this at the store and saw it was one of the original belgian wit s so i thought i d give it a try after having numerous of its american versions . i was pleasantly surprised. this is a great beer . pours a nice cloudy yellow as expected but this taste of it is just . unique . very full in body and has a nice spicy kick to it while going down smooth . very easy to drink and enjoyable all the way thru . would buy a sixer of this in future for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very pale straw colour . forms a nice inch head which retains exceptionally well and leaves an reasonable lacing . the head retention and glass lacing was thick and very fluffy almost to the point of being to fluffy and a little congestive which turned out leaving an inconsistent layer of head . the beer smells quite fruity and sweet . sweet malts are present not much bitterness to speak of . the flavor of this beer was not bad at all . it had a little bit of range and character while i wasnt expecting it to be strong it still wasnt too bad . mouhtfeel is pretty clean and well carbonated . the overall taster however is really sweet and displays little to no bitterness at all this beer is very finely hopped . the beer is very sweet and zesty all over the palate with tiny hints of bitterness at the back but never coming through to overpower the sweet malts . the aftertaste brings forth more sweetness and a little more bitter hops but nothing huge . overall a decent try . it does state on the can it is finely hopped . taking into account what they are trying to do and considering the market its not a horrible attempt . just a little too sweet for my taste .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cloudy medium orange amber with a nice finger white head that very slowly melts to a craggy very sticky white lacing . aromas are belgium yeast orange and lemon . flavor is disappointingly lacking in dimension . sharp citrus flavors that border mostly on lemon with only a hint of sweet malt and little else for me . maybe a little spice . mouthfeel is too bubbly with sharp carbonation . aftertaste is clean and fresh but still lacking in dimension .,appearance,0.9,1
little head accompanied a dark clear golden colour . little cardination and some lacing . a touch of honey with a malt smell which is backed up by the taste with a bit more strength in the malt . sharp and cleasing to the palate . a beer that i found pleasant to drink and could easily have a good session on .,appearance,0.6,1
okay i just reviewed guinness on tap so this is just the comparison of that with the nitro bottle version i wish i had the can too to complete my ba review of the guinness draught experience and move on to more important concerns like guinness extra stout . i have to say they did a nice job with the widget in preserving the look of guinness . apparently the proper way to pour it is to forgo any tilt of the glass and just dump it straight in do n t fear because of low carbonation levels it wo n t overflow . basically near black beautiful cascading incredibly durable head foamy lacing . smells much like the guinness on tap creamy coffee roasted nuts and ale hops but with an unpleasant metallic tinge . this flavor comes out on the palate as well and the characteristic guinness sourness is also stepped up i wonder if they put more spoiled beer into the vats meant for bottling than into those to be kegged . not nearly as good . again weak mouthfeel somewhat less creamy than that on tap but still an easy drinking beer for sessioning or the end of the night .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle a copper brown body under a large slightly off white head . excellent lace and retention . great looking beer . s nice balance of hops . a bit piney with some sweeter citrus underneath . wood very apparent with a splash of vanilla . nice aroma . t again the wood is very apparent this time the vanilla more so . the wood really seems to cut through what could have possibly been a biting hop character that sometimes pops up a dipa . sweet up front . bitterness is big but not over powering . again pine seems to dominate the hope profile with a noticeable grapefruit and orange hop underneath . maybe the slightest inkling of alcohol but overall it is well hidden . excellent . m d full bodied carbonation pricks the tongue slightly . drinkability is nice for such a big beer . the wood character really helps to mellow this one out . superb beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i know there are tons of people who rave about guinness . but for what reason i do n t know . a bartender did not perfect pour this one for sure but it still looked good s smells like burnt coffee t tastes like it smells burnt coffee m like cold burnt thick coffee . with no carbonation at all d i really do n t like this style much at all . i am not a coffee drinker so this by far and wide is not my cup of tea . er . beer . i hope this is n t the way all stouts taste .,appearance,0.8,1
pours an orange amber with not quite a full finger of off white headage . reduces to a thin covering quickly with a handful of bubble trails enhancing the look of a beautiful fall season color . smells bready of toasty malt . not overly complex but pleasant . taste is opened with brief toasty malts followed quickly by lots of carbonation . trailing that is a decent show of noble hops . of the parts malt bubbles hops the bubbles are the most dominant too much for me . gives the beer a soda water taste . agitating should lessen that to some degree . .and does . i m glad that part s adjustable . the release of some bubbles helps balance this one but it still has a salty sour kind of aftertaste . once the mouth gets used to it it really improves so do n t judge it too soon . smoothes out well as it warms up but a little too high maintenance . mouthfeel on the thin side with the carbonation lightening the feel . generous use of malts provides some needed caramel stickiness . drinkability not as drinkable as i think an octoberfest ought to be . the beer is pretty good and gets better as it warms but who wants to wait . . . served in liter style is ideal for sammy s ofest .,appearance,0.9,1
served from a nitro tap into a tasting glass . looks dense . the liquid s thick and black with no head at all though a negligible amount of bubbles the color of graham crackers grip the sides of the glass . smells like the fair . peanuts light roast coffee and an interesting sweetness i can only compare to warm cotton candy waft out of the glass . subdued and sweet . tastes undemanding . the flavor is similar to the nose with cotton candy sweetness and a very light roasted character . finishes surprisingly dry and crisp finish with less lingering flavor than i d expect from a stout . feels surprising . the carbonation is high for a nitro stout but the body is nice just a shade under medium and silky over the tongue . drinks i want to love this beer but as a fan of roastiness four peaks oatmeal stout always leaves me a little depressed . pack some more flavor in there and we ll talk .,appearance,0.4,0
a musty brown with a nice white head which did n t stick around as near as long as i d like . good colour once it was in the chalice . s very fruity . bread yeast rasins and other things i could not identify to save myself . i m guessing apples in there as i thought i could taste a hint but i m not confident enough to say for sure . definitely something i enjoyed smelling half as much i enjoyed drinking . anything other than a chalice would be a sin . t rich complex with very little taste of ethanol . very sweet and it lingers in the mouth for a few moments before coming away cleanly . m as i said comes away cleanly . very smooth and to steal someone else s description silky . maybe even a bit more than the,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clean yellow color with a white head . in the aroma a small dryness to nothing at all . in the taste small dry light malt and really nothing at all . a smooth light and water bodied mouthfeel with a small dry malt in the aftertaste . watery lack of taste and smell .,appearance,0.8,1
this may very well be my favorite brew seems to be a perfect marrige of pils trippel . poured into my favorite trmens glass i found it remarkably drinkable especially for an . beer . a bit hoppier than typical belgian gold ales but nowhere near dominating . a regenerating white head golden hue are somewhat hypnotic i keep staring . sip after bigger sip and so on i pour another devil,appearance,1.0,1
this is hands down the absolute worst beer i have ever had . it is cheap but it is n t even so not a get ripped for the value beer . i drank half of the big can and threw it away i do n t know how anyone could drink this . most commonly bought by white trash . it tastes like they made synthetic beer in a laboratory it is horrible . not even drinkable . drink one of these and you will think bud light is the best beer in the world . i used to think bud light was the worst beer until i tried busch now i give bud light some respect at least it is actually drinkable and tastes remotley of beer it is a misnomer to call the shit beer .,appearance,0.2,0
i had high hopes for this beer having paid quite a bit for it sadly this beer did n t deliever drank it at christmas with my brother father and cousin we all agreed it did n t taste great . the best way to describe this beer would be the offspring of both champagne and pilsner which is not a good thing . appearance wise it looked pretty nice bubbling nicely smell reminded me a bit of moldy fruit taste was like someone poured sparkling wine into a pilsner and shook it up it was n t very drinkable and we all agreed on that perhaps it needed to be colder and not drank with wines and other beers but i ca n t review it very highly given my recollection of it .,appearance,0.8,1
poured out of a cl bottle into a wine glass . bottle purchased at the brewery the week it was released and kept in beer fridge since it was brought home . pours a gorgeous dark caramel in the glass with a nice thick tan head . flavours of malt and spice . spice could be stronger but it is noticeable . nice sweetness and roundness in the mouth . very pleasant . little hop flavour at all which seems correct for this beer . abv is good for the style not excessive but capable of warming after a winter s walk . delicious and drinkable in general . i d drink this again a few times this winter . enjoyable and solid performance by one of my favourite halifax breweries .,appearance,1.0,1
wow orange slightly reddish as it let s the light pass through . it s beautiful . such a strong head off white . a grapefruit punch in the nose right away nothing subtle there . it has some leafy hints to it . tastes of leafy hops then a bitter punch . this beer keeps punching . it s spicy and well carbonated . i am loving this beer no doubt but i ca n t help but feel that an attempt to session with it would not end well for me . but until i can build up my tolerance i ll always make room for a few of these when i can .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled at the great taste of the mw . the anniversary edition . pours a truly awesome blood orange reddish tan color with a tan head . liquid ruby comes to mind . grapefruit and orange aromas in the nose very pleasant . very sweet and malty start that then turns slightly bitter . medium mouthfeel . this is a beer that i hate to rush and drink as it really is very good .,appearance,1.0,1
dl bottle into an ommegang holiday pack glass . this beer was so pretty that i had to stop and take a picture . a beautiful translucent golden color with a billowing white head . the lacing never ends . this been smells like getting drunk on the bank of the seine . or at least that is what my brain is telling me . i do n t drink many saisons but my first were consumed on a trip to paris with some buddies . if i was in the fragrance business creating a cologne that smelled like this would be priority number one . the actual scent is grassy with hints of green apples and maybe a little alcohol underneath . very tart but i would n t say sour . it is a light tasting beer . all the scents that i picked up are also present in the taste . my mouth feels clean after each sip . i could probably drink more than a . l bottle of this is given the opportunity . hennepin is light on the tongue but the tartness makes my mouth want to pucker a bit . the smell but prolific bubbles feel great from the time they touch my lips to the moment they drain down my throat . the . abv is what prevents this beer from being a or even . in drinkability . this beer is easy to drink and not too hard of the wallet but i m a light weight and i always will be so drinking too much of a . beer is just out of the question for me .,appearance,1.0,1
very little head with light lacing . light brown color . sweet malty aroma . bitter flavor . hoppy bite . not enough carmel flavor to overpower the bitterness . more hops than i would prefer in this style . this is one that i will not purchase again . the bitterness really overpowers this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
rich amber color with little head . aroma is very spicy full of nutmeg cinnamon and a little brown sugar . the spices are also prevalent in the taste but also some pumpkin and a little vanilla . medium bodied with the perfect amount of carbonation . i usually enjoy pumpkin beers this is a favorite of mine .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bomber into my sierra nevada pint glass laser etched this pours a hazelnut amber color with a relatively small one finger head . the head quickly dissolves into a thin lace with a little stick around the edges . the lacing thinly sticks to the glass throughout the drink does not look like an ipa or imperial ipa so far . and this from an aggressive pour into a laser etched glass . the aroma is far more promising with an array of both english and american hop flavors . smells of pine citrus vegetables and earth i m thinking they used fuggles and styrian hops in addition to the northwestern hops the bottle claims it is made with . the beer tastes like it smells with english hops giving a kick right away imparting earthy vegetable flavors . these are immediately overtaken by citrus flavors think cascade hops that settle on the tongue with sweetness not the expected hop bitterness . all of the hop flavors settle on the tongue and mingle deliciously . malt is not very perceptible but given the surprisingly thin mouthfeel i doubt they used much . the light almost refreshing mouthfeel when combined with the blend of hop flavors makes this a very very almost dangerously drinkable imperial ipa . this is not as thick or bitter as your typical big ipa . .and i mean that in a good way .,appearance,0.4,0
a great tawny head near opaque in color s somewhat light a bit of caramel malt slightly sweet t yuck . sweet cloying thin very disappointing at . per bottle and a monastic brewery not at all what i expected . m thin sweet watery d not somewhat diacetyl too if this is their flagship beer as written on the bottle look out . one of the most disappointing german beers i ve ever had .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer was poured unhurriedly into a flute . lots of swirling carbonation and three solid finger s of thick creamy head . i did actually try to make this an unhurried pour and i still got this maelstrom of bubbles going on . the color is a clear golden body with no yeasty haze . the smell is funky yeast and something that reminds me of fresh fish or fish scale for some reason . there s also a slight cereal or grain smell in addition to a thin hop presence . glug glug glug the taste is fruity reminding me of bananas and fresh red apple in addition to a spicy blend of flavors that adds a bit of heat to this . that flavor may also be the yeast which also adds a kind of bread like funk to the whole thing . something like sourdough . also i m reminded of raspberries for some reason . overall the mouth feel is crisp and not too watery with a consistency something like a wheat beer . very good but not as mind blowing the second or third time but still very well done .,appearance,1.0,1
a pale yellow with light foamy head . s sweet and corny . akin to the bud light but not as tinny . t like the nose . truly not as bad as its rep . yes its watery and kinda gross but . its a lesser evil than other macros . m light and bubbly . not as offputting as a bud light . d real cheap if you re trying to forget your night get a lot of these and imbibe rapidly .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle labeled best by . . for the single . cloudy murky brew pours into my chalice with a smallish one fingered tan head . i left the dregs in the bottle but the beer is still so cloudy it s nearly opaque . reddish brown body like apple cider but a shade darker . poor retention and no lacing . smell is soft but pleasant . plums green apples faint alcohol . wheat bread cherry juice and cashews round out the nose . taste is in the same vein as the smell good but pretty faint . a nice thick malt bill flows throughout this one although not as complex as i was expecting . hops provide a fleeting drying effect . a bit warm in the belly . finishes sweet with some dark candi sugar grapes and light peppery burn from the alcohol . mouthfeel is superb medium thickness with an amazing finely bubbled carbonation that tickles the tongue . got ta love that bottle conditioning . drinkability is ok certainly easy enough to drink but nothing i m really looking to get again . i must admit i m a little bit disappointed in this one . certainly not bad but not exceptional like i was hoping . i ll pass this over in favor of maredsous in the future .,appearance,0.6,1
real thick head and almost black body and some nice retention . mabey dark fruit and some nuts in the smell.the taste is smokey and quite pleasent with some nut taste.the lacing looks nice on my glass.this isnt as cloying as some porters ive had and they got me sick.i think i taste chocolate in there its very tasty.this almost reminds me of a stout.i like how it goes down smooth and isnt gagging and very pleasnt on the carbonation.i could drink a couple of these.my taste for stouts is growing as it is for porters.thanks to my boss for this beer . sean,appearance,0.3,0
hazy orange peach color . a slight ivory white head skims the top and recedes to a swirl in a minute . aroma is very fragrant and perfume like . orange comes through on th enose in a big way . even a little mint . mouthfeel is unbelievably flat . horrible . the taste is off a little as well . in my opinion this beer is a little green . acetylaldehyde is present and tastes of green apple . there s a spiciness but not enough for a wit . it s even a little sour . not an enjoyable wit . i had this one here summers ago and it was great . maybe it needs a little time to smooth out .,appearance,0.8,1
drank this one in dublin . pours very dark almost black with dense head that does not dissipate till the end of pint leaving thick and dense lacing . amazing . aroma is quite weak roasted malty some cofee could not detect anything else . taste is dry roasted malts some coffee and very dark chocolate with dark fruits finish . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy but also felt slightly watery . i am not a fan of stouts but enjoyed this one a lot .,appearance,1.0,1
it s a little early to start the holiday drinking but this one has been in my fridge a bit too long . the odd thing i think i picked this up back in june . appearance the head simply did n t produce more then a finger and it did n t stick around at all . the body boasts some nice clarity and slow carbonation but lacing is pretty much a non issue . smell rich caramel malt accented by a note of honey . pretty much eveything i d expect . it also have some fruity berry notes in the background which i guess adds to the holiday feeling of the beer . no spicing like a winter warmer though but i m not going to hold that against them since i do n t think that was what they were going for . taste it starts with some doughy malts that needed to be a bit sweeter and more caramel like . the honey then makes a very brief appearance before a dusting of hops and nuts comes out and ending with a touch of an almost sour berry twang that seems out of place . i d give it . if i could but it does enough for me . mouthfeel the lack of carbonation gives it far too much of a watery consistency and the transition from bitter to that odd end is n t doing it for me . the aftertaste though is a slight honey bread taste which is nice . drinkability it s alright i guess but i would n t call it a guzzler and it does n t do quite enough for it to be a memorable seasonal i d seek out . it s good but the taste and lack of carbonation leaves it a bit stagnant of a drinker . final thoughts out of all the macros i like sleeman honey brown is probably one of my favourites . this pretty much drinks like a discounted version of it . it s alright but i would n t give it the same praise . i think the problem lies in a beer called holiday honey i d expect to be sweeter and not with a doughy sour bitter mix .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance thick white foam that looks great in a frosted glass . color is very unique for a pilsner . it s very pale yellow almost looks like lemonade . not a whole lot of carbonation though but it s pretty thick . good carbonation after a sip . smell nice subtle notes of honey and flower hops . good balance . taste mouthfeel mouthfeel is thick especially for the style . a bit too grainy though . flavor is pretty good . mostly floral hops definitely something common in german pilseners . a bit one sided in my opinion . definitely bitter and slightly metallic but not bad . drinkability pretty enticing with the appearance . overall not as good as hopdevil not even close .,appearance,0.9,1
a bottle poured into a pint glass and drank in front of a fire in my pit in the backyard listening to jackson browne . the appearance wowed me right away . i could see chunks floating in the glass and swirls forming as well . to me the look was almost like blood . it looked really neat with the light of the fire bouncing of off the glass . the first thing that hit me when i tasted it was the raisins and the booze . at first i was a little leery of drinking the whole thing but it grew on me as i went . i eventually got around to tasting brown sugar after the initial surge of raisins and alcohol a very sweet beer . i would probably buy this again just for special occasions but it will be tough to find in wisconsin since they do n t distribute it here anymore .,appearance,0.9,1
a completely opaque black lets no light through . head is a very light brown that settles at a film . lacing is average . s smells a lot like chocolate ice cream with some more earthy tones . dark powdered cocoa and smokier malts as well . t strong malts flavor more smoky than roasty and slightly bitter . a slight hop bitterness finishes it off . m very creamy consistency is more on the thin side but still good for the style . d although i wish the taste was more like the smell it s still pretty good overall .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve been looking forward to trying this beer for weeks and finally found time to get to the brewery to pick some up . it poured cleanly into a glass with a large bubbled head which stayed steady and a very yeasty smell opened up in the room . the color particularly is astonishing a yellow amber cloudiness that draws the eye with the contrasting white head giving it some depth . the wildness of the yeasts gave this particular bottle a vinegary quality though traces of an apricot flavor could be found underneath . each sip was very different which while intriguing also occasoinally was a little frustrating . however that was part of the fun of the beer . at . it s got less weight than many ales but the yeast certainly gives the beer far more than a watery texture . it should definitely be noted that this beer would not be enjoyed by those that do n t like sour ales or geuze lambics because the unpredictability of the flavor tends to run to a sour lime zest flavor . it should also be noted that there is a lot of carbonation in the beer which distracts me from both the flavor and the texture of the liquid which i did n t enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into my rogue pint glass . light sucking black with a monumental . finger head of a nice deep tan . great retention and lacing . ca n t ask for a better appearance than this . great aroma of chocolate covered coffee beans with a clear hoppiness in the background . the citrus is unconventional well unless you re on the west coast where no amount of hops is too much and interesting but it may be a little strong . flavor is an epic coffee forward barrage of roastiness with less hops than the aroma would lead you to believe . this ends up being pretty perfect as far as balance goes . really tasty stout . finish is long and dry .,appearance,1.0,1
served in standard pint glass at starfish brasserie in bethlehem pa . dark coppery color think yuengling lager . very small head with nice sticky lacing in the glass . smells very bready and malty with a hint of hops . taste is a sweet bread up front with a bitter finish . great carbonation and a nice sticky feel . not my usual style but i enjoyed it very much .,appearance,0.6,1
color is a pretty sunny golden yellow . opaque thick and hazy . little bit of white head that quickly diminishes . the first scent is sweet and yeastey and light . it s nice . it s a little more lemon apricot honey orange than simply orange itself . it has a fruity taste with hints of lemon apricot honey and a tangy orange . it tastes like juicy spring . there s also a little bit of sour bitterness to it and and aftertaste that s more lemon and orange peel than lemon and orange themselves . honestly i was n t impressed with it on tap at all but i like it a lot better in the bottle . mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing . carbonation is a good amount less than some but with a bubbly texture in the mouth still . i feel like i could drink this all day .,appearance,1.0,1
decent beer once it warms up . clear golden to orange beer . without any lace or head but certainly had adequate carbonation . aroma is slightly spicy with hints of fermented orange juice . buttery taste with slight citrus and raisiny notes . medium bodied mouthfeel slight clingy bitterness to this beer . highly drinkable beer that grew on my palate . brilliant buttery hop action with a terrific nose to this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up this new offering after being pretty impressed with peak organic thus far . oz bottle split into two tall stemmed glasses . a pours a nice cloudy golden copper hue sits hazy golden orange in glass . a good foamy white head forms and lingers pretty well . s lots of fresh banana some hay light bready cloves and nutmeg . a nice bright aroma . t upfront taste is very similar to the aroma . banana is most prominent . the yeast notes start to come out . then the beer takes a turn . lots of grassy and vegetal hop flavors take over . the hops bitterness overwhelms the other flavors and it becomes an unpleasant hoppy mess . its not a hop bomb by any means i mighty have liked that . the interplay between the mellow traditional wheat beer flavors and off hop flavor kills this beer . like really bad green tea . m medium body . starts nicely then goes bad . the mouth feel becomes very harsh and unpleasant once the hops come through . alcohol sits on back of palate . kinda metallic . o the beer starts off good then goes way south . perhaps could have been good if peak did n t try to over hop it . the beer leaves a gross taste in mouth . drain pour for sure . stay away from this unless you have ever though that it would be good to steep green tea and old grass clippings into a good hefe or wheat beer .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance light brown like iced tea pours out like soda with a loud fizzing head that reduces quickly cloudy with little bits floating about some thick residue left at bottom of bottle aroma not very big aroma malty fruity sweet caramel some alcohol pepperiness taste mouthfeel very fizzy in the mouth quickly turning to foam and going down feeling very creamy i like it sweet taste like caramel malts some dried fruitiness very pleasant and appetizing a lot like a well done brown ale overall very tasty and balanced nothing offensive yet nothing all that unique either it s not worth the steep price of bottle in my opinion,appearance,0.6,1
i had this on tap at the brewpub in cologne . i thought it would be cool to see what a light kolsch tasted like but it turns out that is not what malzbier is at all . it s low alcohol but it is nothing like kolsch . to start with it s a lot darker a deep copper color clear with a tan head . you ca n t get much more unlike kolsch than that . and the smell ugh . it s very very sweet a little like brown sugar . it tastes even more sweet than i feared like x too much sugar added to tea . blech . i ca n t rate mouthfeel very high either as i tried not to keep this in my mouth too long . drinkability can not be lower sorry to the brewers but it s my honest opinion .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours very dark red foams high but dissipates quickly . has a very nice cream coke fizz coloured head and a great ruby red hue in light . no carbonation visible . very attractive beer . s very little to speak of even when warm . alcohol is the main scent with some subtle hopiness . slight tinniness as well possibly from can . t begins with a sharp strong hopy bitter presence and fades to a more sweet caramel and molassess taste . lingers long and strong prune flavours and a certain odd sweetness that can only be described as licorice . the flavours emerge later masked at first by its strength . the licorice tends towards a bizarre toothpaste like flavour . the strange prune and licorice flavours build as the pint goes down and warms up . m despite its syrupy thickness there is a drying effect to the beer . it tingles carbonation though not visible and alcohol . d too thick strong and odd tasting for me to drink much of it . this beer is somewhat odd but i did enjoy it though .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured a cloudy golden yellow with very little head . lacing was average . s the biggest part of the smell was an earthy hop aroma . there might have been some sweeter notes in the background but they were eclipsed by the hops . t hops are in this brew . seems to stick with an earthy hop in the flavor . alcohol makes a mark in the flavor as well . there is a hint of sweet malt that balances the overall flavor nicely . m this is medium to full bodied with average carbonation . packs a nice hop punch and finishes dry . d this is a good beer that comes across as pretty smooth considering the style . it deserves a thumbs up from me .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . no freshness date . app chunky finger head that falls to a nice quarter inch cap . true amber in color with perfect clarity . smell mostly the sour scent from apples think unripe granny smith with hints of alcohol . perhaps a touch of malt as well . taste light malt taste that is equal parts toasty and caramelly with notes of dark cookie . simultaneously is a hop bitterness that is light but firm . ends with a strong minerally taste with a bit of caramel and bitterness that lingers on the palette . very chewy mouthfeel . low medium carbonation . not a bad brew to go to if in need but not something i would seek out . especially at almost a bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
not very much head on this one but a little lacing . smell is of orange peel and a little coriander . somewhat citrusy . taste has a citrusy twang . i detect orange peel and coriander very delicately balanced with a faint hop bitterness to finish . mouthfeel and drinkability are both decent . this is a fairly sessionable beer with a good cling on the palate .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle acquired in an rewe store in northern berlin germany . poured into a generic snifter in me friend s gaff in berlin . reviewed live . a pours a two finger head of nice cream and good thickness . retention is above average . black non transparent colour . sm caramel nuts and maybe some chocolate . certainly barley . overall this is a light scent with difficult to detect notes especially for me broken nose . all apologies lads . t nutty hoppy body lacking roasted barley damnit . some cream and well handled malt on the climax adding to the beer s complexity . it s well balanced but overall a bit too simple for the style as a beer it s complex enough anyway . the hopped barley serves as an adequate foundation for the limited complexity of the beer but is far from anything particularly special . mf coarse where it counts and wet throughout . not a refreshing beer but a decent one certainly . partly matches the flavours of the body but far from perfectly . dr filthy dirt cheap . i feel like i m robbing the store when i buy this . a decent representation of the style but far from what would be acceptable to your average german here and i m not even in mnchen . slides down easily enough but this is not a beer you d buy to get slammed on . surprisingly the alcohol is actually to some extent present which is inexcusable for a . abv beer . hot damn .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation oz bomber poured into a wine glass in front of a fireplace in a cabin in the smoky mountains . appearance completely black with a thick luxurious light brown head . very nice looking beer in a great setting . aroma hmm . i smell the typical roastiness of a stout but i get a lot more malt than anything . strong caramel and molasses aromas a lot more like a barleywine . also a very strong alcohol aroma . taste and mouthfeel very thick and syrupy . much like the description of the aroma i could taste the roastiness and light hints of chocolate and coffee but it was overpowered by the malt sweetness and the associated flavors of caramel and molasses . alongside the malt sweetness is the strong flavor of alcohol . once again more like a barleywine . no way i could have more than one of these in a sitting . notes i find myself describing this beer much like i did speedway stout . it tastes like they mixed a stout with a barleywine . not enough stout flavors and too much malt and alcohol for my tastes . i can see why this beer is so well liked but personally i prefer a roastier dark malt flavor . i wo n t be reaching for this if i m in the mood for an imperial stout .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz poured into a duvel tulip obviously . from notes reviewed a fluffy snow white head with large bubbles . formed a perfect plateau in the middle which remained . dark lemon yellow beer . s typical belgian yeasty smell . slight citrus spice and alcohol . t fruity but not over citrus y . strong yeast with lingering sugars . m crisp and crisp . tingly carbonation on tongue followed by mild alcohol heat . d basic for the style but a great example . always liked this one .,appearance,1.0,1
year edition corked and capped bottle . the pour is a golden honey lacking a real head of any kind . their is a weird suspension and haze the stays right in the center column of that amber honey . a few bubbles pass through but not many . the arom is a funky earthy mess . makes me think of a refinery or old wet shoes . the taste gives some tart hint of strawberries but not much . a very fiery tartness overwhelms the senses . very acidic . i know lambics are supposed to be funky and tart but give me a break . i will never buy this beer again .,appearance,0.8,1
a now this is what i want to see in a stout . it has an almost crude oil color which would entail black with just a tinge of cola brown around the edges . the tan colored head is dense and is puffy . it retains as well as any irish conterpart that i ve seen . the lacing is incredible leaving behind not only sticky bubbly residue but a foamy layer on the side of my pint glass . s being an imperial i expected and do smell alcohol right off the bat . once i get the initial tinge of roughness there is semi sweet bakers chocolate and coffee aromas noticeable . there is some burnt brown molasses bitter of the profile somewhat . to balance this the modest sweet lactose comes through right at the end . t this is a yummy beer . a burnt almond chocolate bar flavor hits the palate first then gets counteracted by the creamy moderate sweetness of the lactose . in the background there is a flavor of black coffee and a semi sweet toffee caramel that lingers on the palate after the swallow . no hop bitterness on the finish as there should n t be . m a little less full than i was expecting but still a solid medium body . also the carbonation is slightly more zippy than i would have expected but i find it also helps hide the slightly boozy nature of this one . with that said it is still a relatively creamy soft beer on the palate . d i m finding as this warms up a couple degrees it gets better than it is fresh out of the fridge . overall it s well balanced . .astringent yet sweet enough . i think this one needs to be enjoyed slowly and would be a good compliment with either some sort of chocolate desert or as a solid beer to go with a beef stew .,appearance,1.0,1
large thanks to bpgpitt for going out of his way to include this want as an extra . poured into bavarian pilsener glass . a pours deep bronze brown . about a finger head very pale tan . settles quickly leaving only a ring of foam on the sides of the glass . s wow a lot of sweet caramel and nuts . reminds me of dulce de leche . very familiar dry oatmeal aroma in thee as well . i also get some wood and soft maraschino cheeries . t m fruity esters again the candied cherries come through and blend with a strong nuttiness . finishes very chocolatey and definitely oaty . all malt here no hops found in the slightest bit . very smooth creamy leathery full mouthfeel . incredible silky with nice tiny carbonation bubbles on the tongue . prefect feel for style flavor . o very solid brown ale . though the esters were coming in a bit strong it still melded well together . a base beer with the complexity of this really wants to make me seek ot some of the variations ccb offers .,appearance,0.6,1
seriously thick three finger head when poured creamy of white color full mixture of bubbles large and small . cloudy amber red color lightening into a coppery orange around the rims . the nose is bready and grainy more cooked than raw plenty of hoppy power and penetration the only sweetness comes from white grapefruit lemon scents really it hits you so hard from the start it evacuates your nostrils quickly and before you can get much more out of it . in the mouth it s dry and bitter with an oily texture which has it almost congealing on the tongue . hopped out the wazoo grass grain corn and black tea leaf . the citrus element lower here . never betrays more than a meager amount of malts . very long finish you better like hops .,appearance,0.9,1
a beautiful hazy orange loads of carbonation four fingers of fluffy head with good retention . very little lacing . s toasted malts coriander lots of fruity esters you can definitely taste the alcohol . some phenols apparent when i re reviewed using an oversize wine glass . t fruity esters very tart earthy and musty . m light and almost watery . the carbonation is intense . o overall a little too funky for me . but that kind of goes with the biere de garde style .,appearance,0.9,1
the score here does n t reflect each year just that you should go get this and enjoy it . it s exceptional no matter what year you have . vintage . a . rich hazy brown low to no carbonation visible tiny head hugs the edge of the glass . s. alcohol punch to the nose . very rich and sweet . tons of brown sugar toffee and rich malt . chocolate and hints of grape and burnt wood . bit of maple but the high fusel here runs roughshod over everything . t. heavy syrupy malt is the star of the show . burnt sugars coffee cocoa alcohol lingers and warms . mild coffee malt finish with maple . very rich . slight oxidization . did i mention it s sweet . share a bottle with a friend or two . m. syrupy ultra low carbonation lingering boozy sweetness on the tongue . extremely tasty . best in small doses after dinner or on a cold evening .,appearance,0.6,1
tasted this one with yelterdow . served at just above fridge temperature in a tasting tulip glass . a large soapy pillowy off white head showcasing many different sized bubbles . hazy pale straw gold in color with many beige particles in suspension . as the beer is moved gently from side to side the particles sway with it giving the illusion of thick viscosity or a setting gel candle . quite interesting indeed . s fresh hay . wild organic sweetness . moderate floral hops . wet cardboard . some metallic notes that i associate with some czech pilseners . very strange for this style . t light unsweet hoppiness in the beginning gives way to a yeasty middle . the finish is very dry and leaves a shadow of burnt pretzels and wet cigarette ashes interesting but bordering on detrimental . long lasting dry tart hoppiness . displays much of the dryness of a czech pilsener but in an unbalanced way . could use a bit more malt to even out the hop notes . m slick and slippery . thickens slightly in the mouth . sharp but rolling . nothing impressive . d this is a one glass saison due to it s out of whack balance . the dryiness and lack of sweet malt balance makes it an un smooth drink . i m disappointed by this fact given that it s low in alcohol and would have otherwise made for a fantastic session saison for a hot summer day . heh heh. say that times fast . conclusion an interesting concept with flawed execution . one thing however this beer would be a fantastic pairing for any barbecued meal that brings some sweetness with it such as a grilled honey glazed chicken or grilled apricot glazed pork chops .,appearance,0.9,1
a out of the growler into my glass . perfect perfect hazy gold inviting puffy head . s sour lemon spices malt . t sweet tart lemon some clove some hops . in a wit . m started clean turned very astringent . bitter finish . not what i look for in a wit . d hmm . boulevard s zon kicks this off the charts . kinda bummed have a whole growler of this top deal with wo n t drain pour it but was hoping for something more .,appearance,0.9,1
upon pouring into my mirror mirror tulip rock art s golden tripple is a attractive hazy deep golden color topped with a weak fine white head . the nose is very enticing . wonderful ginger notes dominate but integrate well with light notes of black pepper perhaps peppery mesculin greens and a touch of sweetness . taste reflects the nose . very nice ginger laced mandarin spicy notes meld very well with a tasty malt base which is braced with an appropriate belgian style hoppiness in the pleasant lingering ginger kissed finish . i would have liked about more carbonation though considering the style . overall though this beer does good job of satisfying my belgian beer flavor craving . another quality offering in rock art s excellent extreme series .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance beautiful aroma smells like raw dark chocolate and smokiness taste bitter chocolate and smoke overpower at first . not much to it actually . one of the less complex stouts i ve had . smokiness goes away as it warms up improving it greatly mouthfeel thick on my tongue . smooth and very clean drinkability overall okay . nothing special meh,appearance,1.0,1
on cask at the brewpub hazyish copper tinted hay color with a puffy topping of oatmeal cream . keeps its cap for a great length and laces well across the glass in small curtains and spots . aroma is soft and sweetly grainy . honey toasted wheat and a touch of maple also make the smell a bit more interesting . taste is mild and sweet with a cereal like grainyness soft chewy bready lightly toasted with a smidgeon of toffee and maple . a very brief grassy hop with a drying edge rounds off the mostly sweet sided realm of its honeyish melon applesauce sweetness . feel is quite shy of medium fairly soft somewhat chewy light creamy carbonation and a bit of grainyness . it seems to ensue into more of the sweet tones then i d like . quite the easy drinker though . a mild bitter to say the least but surely quaffable .,appearance,1.0,1
this belgian pours a thick grainy orange taking on the look and consistency of a grapefruit with much sediment and a considerably murky visage . it is quite inviting and looks like it ll be a pretty hearty ale . it bursts with the sharp and sour aroma of citrus fruit and the smell is reminiscent of a stronger doppelbock or more alcoholic lambic . this strength is also prevalent in the taste which is quite bitter and not unlike an orange rind . the taste hits the palate hard matching the roughness of a beer like ruination without the hoppiness or flavor . it really focuses on the tart aspects of citrus fruit without adding any lighter qualities which is different for a tripel but that does n t mean a touch of sweetness would n t have helped balance this beer out a bit .,appearance,0.9,1
a dark orange very translucent . you can see that it s quite fizzy . layer of golden foam quickly dissipates . almost no head just a thin white layer of foam . s the hoppy floral smell hits you right away . very fresh and surprisingly sweet for an ipa . t the sweetness continues to surprise me . the bite of the hops does n t hit the back of the throat until later . aftertaste is a little too bitter . m very well carbonated . smooth almost butterscotch texture . d unlike most ipas it is sweet enough to handle more than one . very drinkable . a good solid beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a viscous pour and a deep black color on top a beige head which collapses almost instantly . one of the most beautiful beers i came across . smell is roasted malts with a molasses and rather oily smell like a lot of flaked barley has been used . a good bitterness complements the maltbitter smell . also some earthy hops but this could be me making the link between burned roasted notes . taste is rather too sweet and mildly burned roasted . the molasses comes in second . a sticky feeling on the lips and a warming alcohol sensation at the back of my throat . this is a complex beer with enough going on to compete with a good whiskey . body is full and drinkability is not high but really fits the style and makes the beer a sipper . thanks to plucier for this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i finally popped one of the bottles i bought not sure what took so long . a pours a robustly dark brown hue with dancing red highlights . the head is an off brown color while it last . leaving a slight bubbly film on top . s lot s of caramel toffee and hints of chocolate and coffee . also a slight tinge of spice . t definitely a sipper . first min it was a bit boozy still with a mild backdrop of caramel toffee with the vanilla notes peeking out a bit . at about minutes all those flavors intensified . the booze tingle dies down a little bit and the hop presence is more noticeable . m d it is very sweet and creamy with a mild heat . it is decently balanced a little more age will make this phenomenal . however good flavors just a bit much yet .,appearance,0.9,1
pours beautiful dark brown with red edges almost black with a huge tan head that sticks around and leaves walls of creamy lace . the aroma has elements of camp fire and bacon with coffee and chocolate hints . the flavor follows with notes of chocolate and roasted malts smoke caramel and piney hops . hoppier than expected which tames the smoke . almost like a black ipa with smoke . medium body smooth overall enjoyable and interesting . nothing spectacular in my book .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into a tulip leaves mm head throughout the session light brown or burnt meringue in color . simple but effective lacing . body is opaque black brown away from light red amber with orange highlights when held up to light . visible carbonation streams alongside glass . s charred bread dominant pretty nice malt sweetness becomes apparent with warmth . where s the typical coffee or chocolate flavors though . did you not use those malts . some vague ingredients list would have been helpful i m guessing the brewery left those specialty malts out . t opens with bready maltiness pleasant vanilla and semi dark chocolate which are gradually overwhelmed by alcohol on the palate . would be better with some age on it to mellow the alcohol . a bit too malt and not roasty enough for an imperial stout . the vanilla and chocolate are nice enough but the beer is too sweet and too alcoholic for its own good . where is the roasted malt backbone . aftertaste slightly bitter with some hints at coffee but nothing substantial . m feels thick and creamy with just enough prickly carbonation to keep the beer moving along the palate . very nice . finishes semi dry . o this does n t strike me as a particularly strong imperial stout . it s too sweet too alcoholic and lacking the mix of roasted smoked and mocha like flavors that i ve come to expect via the standards of this style .,appearance,1.0,1
my first taste of this beer in a long while . i m pretty sure i missed it the past year or so hopefully this is an eye opening experience for me . appearance pours a crystal clear red amber into a sam adams glass . the head is impressive though i m sure the etchings on the bottom of the glass helped . it starts at one finger and drops to a hearty collar and nearly full surface covering . looks great . smell less than intense aromas come out of this one . it s somewhat bready and toasty and has a hint of underlying sweetness . other than that i m not getting too much from this . taste the taste is much more characteristic of an authentic mrzen . bready malts come on strong as does a toasty flavor . the one complaint is that it gets a bit harsh on the finish displaying some of the flavors commonly found in lower quality lagers . that s a minor detail however in what is a nice tasting beer . mouthfeel the mouth seems a bit thin with a lower carbonation than i d like . i might even go as far to say it s watery . drinkability there are some really good things happening with this beer but there s also some bad . overall it s a nice beer that i d certainly never turn down . as far as american versions of oktoberfests go this one is no where near the bottom rung but it just ca n t measure up to some of the authentic german versions . i enjoy getting to try beers that i d only ever had before my eyes were opened to craft beer . all in all i continue to be impressed with the boston beer company and the success they have with so many different styles .,appearance,0.9,1
clear golden body wit a plus finger foamy clumpy white head that never really goes anywhere . big old patches of lacing on the glass . if reviews were based on looks alone this beer would rate very well . unfortunately that s not the case . i struggle to find any kind of hop aroma let alone the cascades that the label boasts were generously used in dryhopping . what aroma is there is some candy like hop sweetness along with pastry notes from the malts . luckily the flavor is a bit more like an ipa but they should still probably call it a pale ale . light lemony citrus hop flavor with a clean bitterness on the finish and some more pastry like malts . it s really soft and smooth on the palate and is actually rather nice to drink despite the weak smell and mediocre flavor i just find the label and name awfully misleading .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . sorry no snifter available . a the label advises the purchaser to pour unhurriedly . let me be the first to advise you to not do that on the original pour . go ahead pour about three ounces into your pint glass . you ll have to stop there or the head will pour out all over the place . i swear to god there was about a fist and a half of head . after you get all impressed by that then pour insanely slow . clear dark yellow with billowing white head . so excellent . s considering you do n t accidentally snuff the head which i did haha you ve got a very intense hop smell with distinct wheats and a hint of some bitter fruit . t strong alcohol flavor perhaps playing off the garlicky pasta i just ate . yeasty wheaty tough . complex but not as overwhelming as the smell suggests . pleasant without being mundane . m got ta talk about the head first . feels like you re literally biting a cloud . adds a lot of thickness and longevity to the brew . starts dry ends extra dry . bubbliness can get in the way with this one though . d be careful with this one . it s easy to drink yet it has a high abv so you get intox d pretty quick . delicious interesting . perfect in small doses . goes great with spinach . i know weird pairing but i m loving it .,appearance,1.0,1
this is probably my go to beer when i am at bj s on tap at the palmdale location look dark brown with traces of red throughout and a inch head and good retention with some good circular lacing smell roasted malt and hints of caramel and coffee taste little bit of coffee in the foreground and a bit of vanilla in the background mouthfeel medium body and medium carbonation overall good brown ale and great drinkability,appearance,1.0,1
can poured a deep golden color ale with a large pure white foamy head with great retention and surprisingly some great lacing . aroma of light sweet malt is quite bland . taste is also very bland and boring with some limited malt presence discernable . refreshing with no distinguishable adjunct or any other defect but too bland to be truly inetersting .,appearance,0.8,1
upon opening a proverbial fountain of foam preceded the liquid into the glass you could say this was highly carbonated . eventually the several inches of thick foamy head subsided to a residue of dull cloudy amber . i think if i had received that down the boozer i would have sent it back . an inauspicious start and the flavour profile was not too promising either . after warming for a while though it began to come into itself . taste wise i was vividly reminded of your english bitter . fairly mild in flavor dry bitterness nice citrus tartness .,appearance,0.4,0
had a pint glass of this from the bottle . a tan and spongy head with a black body . s slight coco bean smell very strong barnyard scent . t up flavor hints of coco smokey . m medium . d all around a very unpleasant beer to drink . everything just seems way off . i had no idea it was even an oatmeal stout . whether its a chocolate beer as advertised or an oatmeal stout its just off . i would not drink this beer again .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into an osa pint appearance pours a deep brown with a large dense tan head sticks around forever . incredible head retention and lacing . smell dark fruits roasted malts a bit of pine some winter spices . having trouble deciphering this aroma . taste very fruity and sweet upfront . notes of green apples and cherries and almost a bit citrusy . this starts off borderline refreshing . lots of chocolate in the middle a hint of pine much less than the previous years . some holiday spices on the finish cinamon nutmeg but not overpowering . the lingering flavor is still more fruity than anything . mouthfeel medium body on the high side of carbonation for the style very easy going down . overall i love this beer . very complex love the sweet fruity notes in this years offering . the smell is a bit of an anomaly but other than that this is excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
a deep orange with a thick off white head that good retention and lacing down the glass . s pumpkin spice and nutmeg up front then some caramel bready sweetness then has some pine hops . t pumpkin spice and nutmeg dominates with pumpkin flesh having a small presence and finishing with some pine hops . the pumpkin spice is a bit much and after a while i just get the feeling of a wet pumpkin patch in my mouth . m medium body a bit high in the carbonation a little rough across the palate . leaves a nasty feeling behind from the pumpkin spice . o not the pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream pumpkin ale that i like . pumpkin spice is way overdone and the pine hops just seem way out of place . wo n t be getting this again .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle . pours out like another pale stale straw colored lager . poor head retention modest lacing sharp carbonation . nothing spectacular in the nose . some sweet grainyness light grass tones . sharp up front peppery aggressive carbonation nice biscuit malt spine with lemony hop balance . clean sharp finish with a citrus bready after taste . not bad . the distinct malt backbone was a pleasant surprise and the lemon departure of the hops near the finish give you the impression this is a sharp spritzy helles . just the thing to knock back with some spicy tai bar bq .,appearance,0.4,0
fairly dark brown with ruby edges while holding to the light . small tan head that goes away quickly . sweet malts boozy well ripened fruits . dates or figs come to mind . really sensing an almost bourbon nose bourbon notes dominate the palate . big and boozy.wooden earthy . sweet caramel and bing cherries . well may not be bing . nice big mouthfell .,appearance,0.6,1
i was excited to see this at once upon a vine when i stopped in this friday . as much as i do n t care for legend s regular line of beers their special releases are usually worth picking up . while this did n t blow me away it s still a very enjoyable brew . the appearance was the highlight for me with a frothy and sticky head topping a beautiful deep orange liquid . plenty of lace as you work your way down the glass . smell and taste were somewhat disappointing as they re pretty one dimensional . the hops are certainly there but they do n t jump out at you as much i d like . the mouthfeel was the bigger disappointment this is just too astringent for . abv in my opinion . the hop bite is overwhelmed by the alcohol bite sadly . disappointments aside this is still a solid brew and it s about what i was expecting when i picked it up . legend is an interesting brewery in that they brew some big beers but tend to dumb them down a bit . this is worth picking up if you see it but i would n t make a special trip for it .,appearance,0.9,1
it was like finding the holy grail when i finally saw this available . note that i could n t find a real duvel glass for this so you may have to void certain things i saw like the nose appearance wow . head galore . tons of effervencense comes up through a beautiful hazy straw color . smell i smell grain there s probably something else there but that s all i m picking up . taste it tasted like sourdough bread almost . mouthfeel best creamy head ever . the beer itself is actually kinda thick and smooth . i get a little tiny bit of a grainy bite but not much . drinkability i could easily drink of these and be retarded but i would feel retarded because why would i spend that kind of money unless i bought it outside of a bar . i would hope that i would be able to appreciate it well enough after . further i d probably cherish this too much to drink it more once a month .,appearance,1.0,1
oops . i was expecting a wee heavy . my bad . as an amber ale it s a little hoppier than usual and pretty good use of malts . really good texture lots of firmness . i m not so sure about calling this scottish style but i like it .,appearance,0.6,1
big thanks to ryan for sharing this . poured into nb globe . a dark murky orange color . no head still muddled . so far not so good . s damn this is a smokey maple syrup bomb . i like it but i think my nose is getting diabetes from nose fucking this . so overpowering i ca n t get much else . really sweet but very accurate to what they are going for . t m i get a lot of donut in the flavor mostly the finish . reminds me of a maple cream stick i used to get as a kid . bacon and smokiness is a nice complex supporter and held break up the sweetness . tiny bitterness pokes its head right before the maple finish . body could be more lively as the carbonation lacks a bit but overall its not bad . o unlike most bas i found this awesome . i think rogue did exactly what they said they would and though it was very sweet it still rocked imo . i think this is my new favorite rogue offering and would love another bottle to myself if anyone has to trade .,appearance,0.4,0
popped it open little carbonation and hardly any bubbles or head on the pur . looked sad . poured a deep amber color with reddish and brown hues to it . nose was flatter than i expected due to carbonation i am sure . but the bourbon was there for sure as was brown sugar candied fruits caramel vanilla oak . taste was strong on bourbon and despite crappy carbonation it still tasted good . mouthfeel was not has creamy and good but nevertheless it was still tasty .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a beautiful clear garnet brown body with a two finger tan head that is tightly knit and lasting . massive patch and sheet lacing down the glass . nutty toffee aroma with some pine hops are barely picked up in a very subdued nose . mouthfeel is fully carbonated but rather thin . taste is subdued as well with some malty chocolate and caramel and some nutty bitterness . some fruity notes of pear are picked up midway through . i m not a fan of brown ales and this one disappoints as well . most brown ales taste like pete s wicked ale to me . i love midnight sun s other offerings but this brown ale leaves a lot to be desired . too thin in body as others have noted and just not much going on .,appearance,0.9,1
a rather nice stout but not the chocolate indulgence that it tries to suggest to be . presentation ml corked bottle . classic typography design on a brown background with white and gold text . side displays serving notes brewery references and a brief brew description . shows packaging date and best by date . notes alc . by vol . poured into a snifter . a black pour with a very rich mocha head nice retention and fine lacing . s very subtle almost absent . roasted malt notes emerge weakly . after some warming and beyond what the brew recommends a faint range of chocolate shows up . nice but a touch below for the style let alone a braggy chocolate stout . t the taste offers a richer range of roasted malts a touch of coffee and a soft chocolate finish . again its pleasing and adequate but not remarkable . taste really takes a touch of improvement with warmth and also disobeying the recommendations and mixing the bottom yeast in the final pour . at least here there is a richer sense of chocolate and malt . m medium to medium full body good carbonation and a smooth overall feel . d its a nice drink and goes well as an average quality stout which is a compliment . but extraordinary anniversary celebration bottle . notes its nice to see ommegang trying these brews and its quality as always . although the belgium obsession may be hurting them a bit here a true belgium stout says the label . and sure enough there is a yeasty and chocolaty belgium hint but being able to brew stuff of this quality the ale does not need any justification and this one feels like it lingers on its own compromises .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an yellow fizzy color with a head that does n t last . taste is somewhat watery with only a mild corn background . definitely tastes like drinking fouled water . for being one of a b s budget beers i m not too shocked . if you like your beers to go down easy and taste like nothing this beer s for you .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a clear amber brown huge thick off white head forms great retention excellent lacing . smell is pretty powerful vanilla and spice caramel very malty sweet and heavy on the cinnamon . taste is strange apples and spice tons of cinnamon some vanilla almost a bourbon smell flavour to it . mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation spices coat the mouth . not sure i like this way too overspiced . probably the most unappealing beer i ve ever come into contact with . could only take a couple sips before it went down the drain .,appearance,0.9,1
appears a ruby dark brown with a beige head and lots of thick sticky lacing . smell is sort of weak but there s a bit of smokiness and roasted malt . taste is a bit thin of roasted malt . this is just missing the full grittiness of a smoked porter . mouthfeel again is pretty water and bland for the style . needs more to fill it out and some creaminess . drinkability is ok but who really cares .,appearance,0.9,1
listed on the chalkboard as a smoked rye beer . high clarity gold very few bubbles and absolutely no head . there was a carpet of little co bubbles stuck to the bottom but the beer itself felt flat . it looked more like apple juice than beer unfortunately . the aroma was the finest attribute of this beer . campfire smoke some traces of bacon or smoked ham and smoldering wood . dry smoked malt flavor very little spice from the rye malt . dry finish and rather thin and watery . residual flavor seemed to vanish after a few seconds . it s lack of body was a deal breaker it did n t support the mild smoky flavors at all . i was interested to try this when i saw it on the board but it felt unfinished and needed work .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle into glass pint . f . ea . a bright straw body with an enormous rocky head of great retention . wonderful lacing and a thick rocky head . not quite perfect but considering circulation it is a fantastic ambassador . s grapefruit . the definition of citrus hops since well before i knew of craft beer . personally this is what all ipa s are compared against . t right down to the aftertaste this is grapefruit citrus . biscuit malt backbone but takes a backseat to the hop goodness . mild aftertaste but pleasant and unobtrusive . m medium body and low carbonation . smooth bordering on oily . decent but not great . d easy sessioning selection . goes down easy does n t overpower the palate and goes great with food . ca n t ask for much more . o it all started here for me and it will always have a soft spot in my heart . not perfect but so inviting to a wide range of palates . there is a reason they are so highly regarded .,appearance,0.9,1
was told this was new when visiting the brewpub . pours a nice amber with a creamy head from the nitro . smell is somewhat aromatic sweet hops . taste has a hint of hops but is still watery . thin smell and taste as well as body despite the nitro . odd hint of alcohol flavor that does not fit at all . not impressed .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a deep dep brown with a nice brown head . nose is where . it was rather subdued to me . i did pick some roasted malt cocoa and oats . taste is thinner bodied than i expected from an a brew . it did pick out oats coffee but less cocoa than i thought i would . mouthfeel is thin fro an imp stout . drinkability is good with a nice abv but still would not drink to many of these at once .,appearance,1.0,1
first time visiting the suds and i walked in with an open mind . have not heard much good about this place from the craft beer community but i wanted to find out first hand . decided to go with the pale first fairly safe bet right . bar keep informed me that it is more like an ipa bitter with lots of hops . this is starting to sound good . appearance of the brew was an immediate red flag as she placed it on the bar . my pale ale appeared to be more in the brown ale porter range based on color . i wondered if she poured the wrong ale . the beer was a deep dark brown with a very thick head . knew something was off as i brought this to my nose for a smell . i tried to pick out the characteristic floral citrus hop aromas i was expecting but they were a bit hard to find through the other distracting smells . had a very strange aroma some what of a metallic stale musky smell . maybe its the pure syracuse water they use . flavors were not much different . metallic stale malt astringent almost molassesy were all unpleasant flavors that came to mind . very hard to find any positive flavor characteristics in this beer . the mouthfeel was the only good aspect of this beer that i could find . it had a very stable body with a very thick and creamy head . i got about a quarter of this pale ale down and could not get any farther before leaving it on the bar . i did ask a friend to give it a try before i discarded it to make sure it was n t me that was off and they agreed that it was awful tasting . i wish i could say i had a good experience here so that i could add another great beer destination to the long list that syracuse boasts but i really can not . i do n t understand how anyone can come here and enjoy the house beer especially with empire around the corner . i did sample two of their other house beers and they too were not pleasing .,appearance,0.4,0
cents on sale . strange soda type screw cap . hmm i got ta try it . a cola black some head nice lace . s ehh heineken . thats all i get is euro skunk . t once the skunk passes i get some dark fruits prune raisin tart apple . m funky sourness . meh. d drain pour . miserable shit . but i only out . cents . i did n t expect much at all but this was worse .,appearance,0.8,1
my first ballast point . a hazy dark gold topped with dog slobber . s marmelade wrapped in pine . smells great . seems fresh . t all sorts of tropical fruitiness peach . pine . bitter bubblegum aftertaste . sounds like a good ipa right . m soft with medium carbonation . dry finish . bitterness is kind of numbing . d very good . just enough bitterness to keep you wanting more . very happy to have tried it . a good beer i could drink all the time but would n t really seek it out .,appearance,0.6,1
got a bottle of the real stuff . gallo cervez . not that cheesy famosa crap they import p it pours out one of the clearest palest straw yellow beers i have ever had . the foamy white head receds quickly to a thin layer of bubbles . the beer at least smells like a beer to some degree . a little weird straw grassy sour smell to it . it is decently flavorful for what it is . it is not that offensive . has a more malty flavor . it also has a flavor reminding me of sparkling grape juice or soda water . beer is very thin and not so easy to drink because i do n t really like the soda water flavor over and over .,appearance,0.3,0
this brew poured to a nice to an amber color with a very impressive head . the head is huge and very dense and does not seem to want to break down . it leaves fantastic lacing throughout the entire experience . it is a very nice looking brew . now for the rest of the review . the aroma is of hop with highlights of malts flavors unfortunately not a fantastic smelling beer as it seems to be watered . down somewhat . the taste is so so the hops dominate with citrus flavors along with bread biscuit highlights . this is a brew that i did not care for that much . i love most of the products from anchor so this was a bit of a disappointment for me . not one that i will get again .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep golden in color . the bottle popped furiously and poured with a full head and glowing color . looks like heaven in a champagne glass . s sour . inviting . this is the first true lambic i have tried since having a few cantillons in belgium . t um . sour . the characteristic lambic flavor for me is like hops used to be i know i love it but it takes getting used to . now i am used to it and this one is brings a great level of tartness . no complaints here . m feels acidic and sharp . the carbonation is high . d not necessarily easy to drink but easy to enjoy . for some reason i did not expect this bottle to be the real deal but i was delightfully surprised .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a classic from the time i was in high school to my college age now . this and it s . brother has been a factor in getting f cked up for quite some time and is pretty much the standard for those who want beer and higher gravity at a cheap price . served in a can and a pilsner glass . not like it matters . appearance very lightly colored . no head whatsoever apart from the first pour . smell alcohol and corn . quite typical of beer of this genre and style . taste actually this stuff is n t as bad as you could imagine . it s definitley better than most american brews such as bud miller etc . it has a defined taste that s hard to describe . very non offensive . mouthfeel a bit dry . not very refreshing but that must be the higher gravity of alcohol content in it . drinkability i could see myself drinking these nearly all night long . i say nearly because after three of these bad boys you have a nice buzz going on . you will however have a pretty bad hangover in the morning if you do more than . overall i think this is an excellent beer for anyone on a budget . it s about dollars a pack . if you want to get messed up and do it cheap is your best friend .,appearance,0.3,0
big half liter bottle served in a big german mug . it pours a very active pale gold with a thick three finger head that imparts nice lacing looks kinda like a hefe or wit . however both the aroma and taste are essentially flavorless with maybe some light malts and a touch of hops . the body is light with low to medium carbonation and it leaves almost no finish . average at best a definite letdown .,appearance,0.8,1
aroma a minor hint of malt but mostly i m getting an alcohol smell . appearance black which shows a clear ruby when backlit . had a creamy tan head that left a little bit of lacing . flavor malty but has a metallic aftertaste . basically has a porter profile . mouthfeel light medium with an alcohol carbonation prickle . overall impression cool bottle but i can t reuse it for homebrew twist top . i expected a thicker more intense flavor . this is basically a thin slightly off porter . i would look at the water source or the cleaning of the metal in the brewing system . that or a re evaluation of the hops .,appearance,0.8,1
i never saw this coming a chain brewpub featuring a light lager . can you believe that . . . . . end sarcasm clear gold color with a failry sizable head . smell is clean slightly malty grassy in a way . taste is very bland good for the stomach ulcer crowd maybe a little more flavorfull than bmc but maybe not . very well carbonated and drinkable enough . granite city sure let me down .,appearance,0.4,0
gold waxed oz bomber picked up in buffalo . wax was a real pain in the ass to get off . pours a clear amber nice thick white head forms as it drops leaves some pretty epic lacing settles to a nice layer great retention . smell is basically what i figured it would be a cross between the pine and grapefruit of unearthly and the orange and tangerine of hoppe sweet caramel bread and alcohol round it out . taste is neat pine grapefruit oranges caramel significant alcohol not hidden at all tangerine in the finish balanced bitterness and more spicy alcohol . mouthfeel is thick syrupy almost cloying low carbonation lots of warmth going down . looks great smells good but the alcohol takes too much of it .,appearance,1.0,1
ounce can best by sept. . pours extremely hazy orange amber color with a finger fairly dense off white head with good retention that reduces to a thin lacing cap that lasts . a lot of lacing sticks to the glass as you drink . aromas of pine orange grapefruit and caramel . standard ipa aromas here good strength as well . taste of big orange grapefruit caramel pine and spiciness . nice amount of bitterness on the finish that lingers with citrus and pine flavors . very nice balance as well with nice citrus and caramel sweetness in the front and a bitterness on the finish that is nice but not overpowering . medium carbonation and body . no alcohol in the taste or finish noticed . very smooth drinkability and smoothness as well . overall this is an excellent ipa very drinkable stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark ruby to light brown with a huge tan head . clear . s wood and balsamic . some plastic phenols but not overpowering or unpleasant . no hop aroma . slight raisin . could use more dark fruit aroma . t cola like sweetness with a hint of sour . high color crystal malt flavor . some raisin . no hop bitterness or flavor . more sour to sweet would make this beer much better m medium bodied . medium carbonation . no alcohol warmth . d not a lot going on . aroma is nice but everything else is kind of average . would be nice if this had more of the aged beer in the blend .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into a pint glass . a pours an absolutely crystal clear light orange with a one finger white head . great lacing s sweet citrus hops but they re pretty muted . disappointing t lots of pine with a slightly sweet finish . little bit of bitterness in the aftertaste . i expected more m little bit of body here but not a lot . its only a pale ale nothing imperial here so i should n t be expecting a lot . but still d i expected more . the bottle is only weeks old so it should still be ok . overall disappointing but still good,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear amber color with a creamy off white tannacios head that leaves great lacing . the aroma is pretty faint of caramel malts and some citrusy and piney floral hops . after the beer is warm it finally gives off some pungentsy . the flavor is much of the same but with an overpowering harsh bitterness that does n t match the amount of flavor or aroma . has a nice medium body with with a kinda dry bitter finish . it is pretty drinkable though .,appearance,0.9,1
a black as the darkest night with a mocha frothy head of foam and brilliant lacing . this is exactly how a great stout should look . s big roasted notes on this one followed by a dark chocolate bar and a slight hint of coffee . the beer smells great . t i get some pretty sweet flavors out of here . of course the chocolate and slight espresso taste but i also get cherries and vanilla . the alcohol does n t hide either you get all of it at once . m full bodied and it seems low carbonated but i am sure the thickness of the beer hides some of that and its closer to moderate carbonation levels . its a tad dry and not oily at all . d sipping beer nuff said .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into an allagash cervois . bottle generously provided by apollokim as in an extra in the you ai n t from around here . bif thanks kim . a pours a very rustic brown color it s almost hard to see much color in this but with the right light it s possible . for being barrel aged it has a ton of carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass . an absolute monster of a head sticks to the top of this beer . fingers worth of dense cream colored foam make up the head and as the edges fade quicker than the middle a strange volcano shape remains after a few minutes . the retention is excellent with it still lasting at almost the end of the glass . lacing is great as well covering most of the sides of the glass with thick residue . s this nose has quite a bit of malts to it which took me a bit off guard . at first it s heavy on the grains lending itself to bread like qualities . there s some candied sugar in here as well adding to the sweetness . a good amount of dark fruit comes next in the form of grapes raisins plums and dark fruit . the thing that most surprised me however was the slight smell of bittersweet chocolate . t the taste follows the progression laid by the nose however the malts are a bit toned down here . the fruit plays a stronger role here beginning almost immediately and lasting well into the finish . there s a good amount of wheat in this beer from the start giving it a lighter flavor at first . the sugar does its part to give it that special belgian quality and the grapes and plums reciprocate by giving off some tasty flavors . the chocolate in the nose can also be faintly tasted here somewhere in the finish . it s a bit more alcoholic here giving off that feel and taste of heat that s common in hotter quads . the finish has a tinge of wood in it imparted by the barrel it aged in . the finish is long sweet and somewhat fruity . m mouthfeel is moderately heavy with good carbonation . surprisingly carbonated given the time spent in the barrels . not as mouth covering as authentic belgians but it does leave a finish that makes me want to drink again . d drinkability is moderate . i was looking forward to this beer so maybe my expectations tempered this beer a little but i did n t find it completely blowing me away . solid beer but given the price i m sure this bottle cost i would like to see me influence of the barrel on here . as it is now the oak imparts only a faint trace of its woodiness to the beer that s almost negligible .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this one up at the brewery where i judged a beer competition back in october . i know tough duty but someone has to do it . . a a really pretty copper orange color . a small beige head quickly disappears . very minor lacing which is the norm for a high abv brew . some haze as well which is acceptable for this rare style . s malt sweetness with alcohol notes . some plum notes as well although the alcohol dominates . not quite exactly on style but still good . t alcohol definitely there but not harsh a good thing given the abv . some complexities come through the alcohol dark fruit plum and some biscuit . very nice . m medium to medium full mouthfeel quite nice . could have been a bit fuller re the style imho . d the abv is very well masked . while it is definitely present it is not harsh . i would have thought the abv was much lower than . nice job . an extremely good effort by the folks in nh . this style is very difficult to produce and almost non existent outside of germany . while the seminal kulmbacher reichelbrau version is superior this beer is a treat . i should have bought a case as i think this may be a one time production for redhook . steve,appearance,0.9,1
i have n t had an esb in a while so i spotted this one to have some variety in the fridge . now it is time to par tay of this new experience . color quite dark it seems red orange brown mixture clouldy and swampy feel to it . lacing tiny ring of head non existance but lingers on though taste smooth verysmooth i am tasting carmel for the first time . i mean i see that people put it down on other postings but i never got the same result in noticing the carmel . toffee is present too . i think this is a keeper for the esb collection if your choice is to have a variety on hand . very good and light on alcohol .,appearance,1.0,1
solid white head sits above a gold bodied beer . produces some decent lacing . smells are super sweet with alcohol . taste is actually not as horrible as i expected . there is a good body that makes teh first sip actually slightly enjoyable . i have a feeling this will change . ah there it is . a slightly harsh flash of alcohol and grain . i am pretty sure there is a good bit of corn in this beer producing that adjuncty flavor and well as giving the mouthfeel a slight creaminess . i really think the mouthfeel is what saves this beer from being completely unfit for consumption . there s not a ton of flavor but it is n t completely offensive in what is there . i can feel this numbing my brain though so i wo n t finish the . fluid oz black can proudly displaying the ominous xxx . molson xxx super premiums beer . it is two out of those three .,appearance,0.8,1
i love beer trading . ten fidy in chicago . a unbelievalbe . thicker than gi bcs . i mean this stuff is almost like chocolate fondue . should almost get a perfect . no head whatsoever . beer is so dark that remnants even add a tint to the glass . but enough about the longest appearance review . let s get on with it . s wow . i do n t like this . a little chocolate but what get s me is this overwhelming tootsie roll factory smell . overpowering . different but not good . t not as bad as the smell . pretty well balanced more a ris at . dark chocolate and bit of coffee . not much alc . considering . m really thick . maybe thickest beer i ve had . d yeah really not bad . typically high alc . make drinkability a negative for me . this one as said is balanced but this beer is just so much that i do n t see drinking more than one .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my benchmark for all ones . i had four sips of this and thought i was going to puke . looks and smells as awful as it tastes . tastes like metal mold grease and gasoline . i am assuming i somehow had a contaminated can or batch or something or maybe i just hate this beer way more than others do . not drinkable at all . this beer s taste and smell is seared into my memory . the one positive experience i have from this is that i will forever know what all s is for my palate .,appearance,0.2,0
brown ml bottle brought home from berlin earlier this year poured into an abbot ale glass tankard a month before it s best before date . never had a german porter before which is why it got bought . looked good lovely ruby red deep brown body with a huge bubbley head of off white . good carbonisation as you could clearly see the bubbles rising through the body . the smell was of sweet molasses too sweet in fact that sweetness carried on into the taste this is a fizzy malty nasty brew and a big let down . behind the sweetness and fizz is a watery body without complexity or strength . not at all what i was expecting a waste of money and luggage space on the flight home .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle into pint glass sampled picture perfect pour with a dark brown color and creamy off white head . took a while for the head to fall and a nice lacing was left behind as it did . the nose was strong with a molasses malt complimented by the strong flowery hops one would expect from sam adams . notes of clove and some fruit also sneak in there . the flavor pulls all these aromas together with the initial sweetness being cut by the bitter crisp hop finish at the end . a nice warming brew which would benefit a little more with a little less hop but i know that would never happen with this brewer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance poured into a pint class good initial head with continuous lacing . cloudy orange color with a reddish tint . aroma hops upfront in the noes predominately spicy with hints of lemon citrus . taste balanced beer good pale malt flavors with a slight sweetness but still has present but not overpowering bitterness . mouthfeel medium body with finish that holds on to the malt characteristics . cloudiness might be influencing the prolonged finish length . drinkablility a very enjoyable beer which drinks smoothly but also has a lot of flavor to be enjoyed .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle to pint glass . beer does n t look too appealing to me . it s too light for my taste on an amber ale . it s almost orange brown . the head dissapeared . it smells good . there are some nutty notes on the first whiff and bready notes on the next . it tastes ok . it has a kind of full flavor to it . i did n t think it was very complete at first and a bit watered down tasting but on the second swig and swashing it around a bit to agitate it it filled up quite nicely . if they were to put this beer on nitro or to bottle condition it it would do so much better . mouthfeel s a bit thin and tangy at times . it s a pretty drinkable beer though only because it s not too flavorful in my opinion .,appearance,0.4,0
light and smooth with an interesting taste . drink it with a lime for a decent summer beer . it is refreshing and tastes pretty good but you just have to be in the mood to drink it people rave about it because it is better than a budweiser . simply it is easy to drink but the lime is really the taste you get . may as well eat some limes i guess .,appearance,0.4,0
got a bottle fo thsi from the cloverleaf tavern . a pours a dark amber body with a small head with pretty poor retention and very minimal lacing . s a kind of sweet malt smell with not much else . t a smoky slightly bacon like taste with some sweet sugary malt aftertaste that did not goo too well together . m a fairly light bodied mouthfeel with some slight overcarbonation . nothing overly impressive . d a nice mouthfeel and taste combination made for a decent smoked beer but nothing impressive . a little less carbonation and a little less on the sugary malts could have made for a better tasting and nicer drinking beer overall .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a black color with some deep brown around the edges . a nice head forms and sticks around . this leaves some pretty good lace down the glass . a very good looking porter . s some malt chocolete . pretty thin though not all that impressed here . t lots of sweet malt with some nice chocolate and coffee flavors . a nice wood earthy taste that i think works well here . m d kind of thin and watery for my tastes . drinkibility is good though . smooth and easy going . a good quafable porter that is recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer pours a dark ruby red color with a dark tan head . the head fades very slowly leaving a massive lacing . this beer has a spicy aroma . i smell some ginger nutmeg and vanilla . it has a mild spicy hop aroma as well . this beer tastes much like it smells . spices . ginger and nutmeg mostly . this beer is full bodied . it leaves a ginger like and sweet malty aftertaste . carbonation is high . this beer would make a decent session beer . it isnt overly aggressive and the alcohol content isnt too high . overall thanks to josh for this beer . it is a soild beer . nothing to exciting but i have never been too excited by anything from anchor .,appearance,1.0,1
i have got to admit that this beer was better than i expected it to be . as i poured it from the bottle into my glass i was n t surprised to see how pale this beer is . the smell was what i expected a beer of this type to be but it was n t completly offensive . taste really isnt all that bad . sure it tastes like watered down busch regular but it is thirst quenching . not a bad choice if your strapped for cash and want a cheap beer that tastes halfway decent .,appearance,0.3,0
batch number packaged on . makes an excellent appearances pours a cloudy rich amber with a large foamy tan head with good retention and lots of sticking . has a good aroma a very earthy yeast scent almost a rotten eggish with hints of banana and plenty of toasted malt . taste was also good toasty with a little malty sweetness and a good hoppy bite in the finish a good lingering tasty mouth feel over a very drinkable medium body . a very balanced well made simple pale wheat ale . i prefer this to the no . which is also good .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pitch black . when you hold it up to the light you can not see anything while in a pint glass . very dark head . smell i think its aroma was more pleasing than the taste . roasted malts and a hint of coffee . taste i was not impressed . had more of a liquor aftertaste than i would have liked . maybe that s the russian in it . mouthfeel in one word thick . drinkability it is not in my top ten . a little more of a task than an enjoyment .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance i really like this one a rich caramel color and moderate foaming taste hmmm . at first its really good hops dominant immediately and at the end but there is a slight . .wait nevermind its mostly all hops . sharp piney hops is the taste . drinkability heres the thing . at first its almost identical to the stone ipa this is good but unlike the stone which gets smoother and more drinkable as you go this one quicky becomes more and more bitter like arrogant bastard and after around oz its aftertaste becomes too strong it starts to taste like soap . if your a hophead this one is a huge winner . otherwise you probably could try a bottle if you feel like something hoppy but probably wont have any more than that . its a quality ipa but with a taste only hopheads will love .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a while in puerto vallarta mx . a pale yellow with no head s actually i could detect absolutely nothing . not even the dishsoap used to clean the glass . t taste like any other macro brew . no off notes . m pours down the throat easily enough d i could easily drink a case a day if it came in cans no bottles allowed by the pool,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle of the recently introduced st. gootz purchased yesterday . appearance a big rocky dirty white head of both large and small bubbles . chocolatey brown in the glass with burnt ochre around the edges slightly cloudy from the sediment . loads of lacing . smell bold bananas and cloves loft from the glass some subtle malt sweetness . taste tart finish tending towards sour . minimal malt subdued cloves and bananas which betray the nose . mouthfeel mild carbonation light body . a bit hard on the mouth with the sourness . the yeasty sediment gives it a grainy gritty feel . drinkability this is not as easy going down as its smell promises it should be . it seems to be missing the maltiness that i expect . slightly off the mark .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a growler into a pint glass . pours a deep clear ruby brown with wonderful garnet highlights when held to the light . a fat frothy head of light tan foam shows marvelous retention holding tight throughout and lasting to the finish grabbing tightly to the walls of the glass leaving behind thick bubbly curtains of lace as the glass empties . sweet caramel and molasses show themselves in the nose alongside a big whiff of spicy rye and faintly citrusy hop notes . a bit mellow but enticing nevertheless . medium bodied with a very mild carbonation things are uplifted a bit from the start when the whopping spiciness of the rye malt melds with the sweet almost chocolaty malt flavor . malt sweetness circles around the edges but the rye spiciness combined with the moderately bitter citrusy and piney hop notes balances perfectly moving into the finish a bit dry and drying out still more in the end with a distinct rye character lingering afterward . infinitely drinkable this is one masterpiece of a rye ale wonderfully balanced and delightful . alabamans are lucky to have such a great brew dedicated to their cause and i only wish that this could accompany terrapin s rye pale ale on local taps in augusta ga .,appearance,1.0,1
solid punch to the face from johngalt and the fight club bif . oz bottle batch poured into a ommegang flute . the head and to think about it for a few seconds before it decided to show itself . a quarter inch light tan froth that recedes quickly and leaves some spotty lacing . color is a hazy caramel brown orange . small bits of sediment float by . smell is a malt bomb of sweet and juicy aromas . banana and melon spicy cloves and dark bread . rich rye malts give it a tang . taste is equally an explosion of sweet goodness . more bananas caramel malts ginger brown sugar oranges and passion fruit . hops are more noticeable as it warms but just adds to the spiciness . mouthfeel is thick and chewy . the last swallow has that tasty sediment grit . damn this is good . must get more .,appearance,0.7,1
pours with a red brown body topped by a medium thick to thick foamy lasting head with good lace . sweet and slightly sour aroma with fruit and spice accents . sweet amlty flavor with fruity notes and only the slightest sourness and spiciness . the finish is slightly sweet yet spicy . meidum bodied smooth yet warming .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours brown with a really tall tan compact head that sets slowly into rich lacins . s dark roasted malts sweet and marzipany and that is usually said about a strong lager from europe not in a good way . kind of artificial . t sweet bready dark roasted almost smoked burnt malt . faint vanilla and smoked ham . some faint citric notes . m rich carbonation and medium dry body . aftertaste is short and mostly burnt bitter . o uneven and kind off uniteresting on one hand on the other hand the vanilla and smoke makes it very interesting . uneven .,appearance,0.9,1
picked up an aged bottle a capones bottle shop the pour on this brew is n t very impressive . it poured a very dark brown color with a bit of beautiful bands of red ruby throughout . not a whole lot of light is coming through though its a pretty clear brew . there was hardly and head on the brew just a few bubbles that sat as a cap on the top of the pour . the aroma on this brew is pretty strong . its has some definite aromas that you can detect pretty easily . there is punch of dark fruits at the front . that is then followed by a nice raisiny aroma that feeds into some other aromas as well . i can detect a bit of sherry and licorice as well . it has a huge alcohol smell that gives this brew a sweet yet bold aroma . the flavor ont his brew is great . it has a first taste of sweet malts and dark fruits . very much like the aroma . its then leads into a very boozy sherry and licorice flavors . there is a bit of a chocolate flavor that comes into as the brew warms a bit . and now as i taste it a bit more i can also sense a bite of cherries as well . this brew has a nice bold alcohol punch that rounds out the sweetness of the brew . i enjoyed it a lot . this brew does n t have very much carbonation . it is a great fulled bodied brew . its nice and slick and coats the mouth oh so well . its a great brew . this brew is not for the rookie beer drinkers . its monster like abv can kick even the best ba s ass . it was a great brew none the less . it was super creamy . i will definitly get my hands on a few more of these . age them some more and enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
day old growler . believe the full name is tu helen bock or something like that . aroma malt base with some mild floral hop notes appearance deep gold that looks too light for a bock in my opinion . nice white head even from the rd or th pour from the growler and nice rocky lace . flavor focus on the malt but none of the toasting i expect from most bocks . also has a nice spice note a bit peppery so it might just be the hops . rich malt taste but not sweet . mouthfeel medium body with a light coat at the end that lets the spicy hop fade slowly . overall impression bocks normally arent what i think of as a session beer but this one made a day of weekend work go by smoothly . i found it to be a bit off in classic style but very drinkable and enjoyable . it was close to a butthead bock but much lighter in body and taste as it should be butthead is a doppelbock . i enjoyed this and will probably make it my default growler fill after checking out the seasonals .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance very light pale in color almost like a light beer not a golden color like i d like to see from a pils taste bland boring in flavor not the crispness i d expect from a good pils maybe because it was in a bottle perhaps not fresh drinkability it was light so definitely drinkable but not something i would go out of my way to drink again,appearance,0.4,0
dark amber pour with a stunning persistent creamy head leaving loads of lacing . aroma has loads of sweet and juicy peach like peach jelly or peach iced tea . as delicious as this is unfortunately it blocks out any malt or hop characteristics that may be hiding underneath . flavours are better balanced though still not up to scratch . peach is still quite dominant but there is some caramel malt notes followed by a weak non descript bitterness . body is too light .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to mike for this brazilian pilsner tick . .the beer pours and unbelievably light color its almost clear as water only the slightest tint of yellow . totally see through . a decent fluffy white head that tries to make up for the body . typical aroma for this style sweet corn with skunk . the taste is really light a hint of sweet and skunk . not offensive but ca n t imagine drinking this for anything but seeking out a glass of water . could never get my drunk on with this . ca n t recommend this but if you ca n t find clean drinking water this is the next best thing .,appearance,0.3,0
thank to robbeer for bringing this to japan . a transparent lager yellow body with almost no head . s nice hoppy aroma t easy drinkinging mild malt . the lighty sweet malt balance perfectly with the hoppyness . m light body and light carbonation but by no means wimpy . d this was refreshing yet interesting give me more .,appearance,0.6,1
presentation oz euro brown bottle with no freshness date . appearance cloudy orange amber with a big froth white head damn good head retention with a bubbly rocky formation . smell whiffs of mild alcohol caramel to the point of it being a melanoidian like aroma with undertones of bread and cracker graininess . sweet to the nose . taste medium to full in body with a superb texture smoothness and crispness position for dominance . hard bread like malt flavours that are almost cracker like . restrained hop bitterness is slapped around by the malt for a little while and seems to never recover but still have the strength to balance . malt flavour is big sweetness wraps around the tongue and leaves a big impression of malt . alcohol is squashed in the middle of the malt character yet still lends a sweet and spicy ghost like ester . finally some spiciness comes through from the hops and mellows the malt and drops a trail of leafy herbal hop flavour also . complex dry grain and husk linger . notes oktoberfest in the raw seems a little rushed from years before . flavours are not well blended and out of whack with a need to mellow out some more . perhaps the yeast strain is getting a little stir crazy also . enough of the babble this is a decent brew and might beer hard to get used to . some may like it some may not .,appearance,0.4,0
there s nothing like a strong belgian ale to make me feel pretty good about myself . while la fin du monde is still my personal favorite in the category delirium wins if for nothing else a great bottle . have you seen this bottle . it s painted a grainy gray color and i love it . the foil top adds to the experience as well . i like this beer it s smooth and easy to drink and i happened to enjoy it a bit more than it s darker nocturnum counterpart . i recommend trying the delirium beers not only because they taste great but because they re clever too . the label clearly states that it s been brewed since the s but if they had those cool painted bottles back then i would have been one happy serf .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance a deep carmelly red brown with a big ass foamy frothy sticky off white head . a hurricane of fine carbonation is billowing up from the duvel d . leaves a root beer esque curtain of foam on the glass wall . that s about as good as it gets in my book . smell ok after blowing my sinuses out of my head i now detect a tart fruity ambrosial stew with the usual clove and pepper yeast . taste mouthfeel a bit of a disappointment dry and mild . pleasant enough it s fruity up front spicy and bready mid and finishes peppery in the finish with some numbing clove but it s not the life changer i d hoped for . mouthfeel is ok thin and crisp no more no less . drinkability it s five times the price of new belgium s version which i think blows it away . you tell me .,appearance,1.0,1
ok cant believe i havent tried this beer yet . bought in the oz anchor bowling pin brown bottle . . to be honest after a furious pour not my fault honest . .its a pretty average looking ale pale amber large frothy white head . smell however is quite refreshing nice fresh hop zestiness and smooth malts . very balanced taste smooth and creamy with sweet hints of malts.then a short and plesant lenony hop bitterness.nice aftertaste . very smooth and nice on the tongue.great mouthfeel . very drinkable indeed.this is still a nice ale.but in this must have been a revelation.the first blast of the trumpets for the macro revolution .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at whole foods did n t have a price on it so me and the cashier came to a mutual agreement of . . brewed in . appearance i got absolutely no head out of this pour may be user error . absolutely no filtering the beer has a cloudy appearance with a remarkable amber glow to it . it looks like syrup . smell really up front with the sweet malt aroma background of fruit and leather peach and apricot . taste first impression is bourbon then a hot taste that corroborates with the abv on the label . then an overpowering caramel sweetness that is backed up with a dried apricot taste . mouthfeel thick and syrupy but the high abv thins out the finish to dry it out a bit . if i were the patient type i d buy a few bottles and see how they progress over the months .,appearance,0.6,1
tastes of salt dried and fresh crushed lemons limes rise to the surface in the initial sip and are replaced by plums in the finish . upon warming brine and seafood in the nose . hints of grapes in the aftertaste . souvlaki yeast and mozarella emerge too . i mention these latter flavors not to suggest that the beer is complex just to indicate that as it gets warm funky random tastes appear . very cold this is a guilty pleasure . warm it s all feet and naval cheese . the for appearance is because of the anemic look and the appearance of having already been recycled . i ll recycle my beer myself thank you very much .,appearance,0.2,0
a beautiful clear rich copper color with creamy tan head . s spicy hop aroma with some sweetness t mellow caramel flavor not too sweet followed by a slightly bitter burnt but not unpleasant finish . m smooth o a very aesthetically pleasing beer . really beautiful to look at and smell . i enjoyed the experience of drinking this beer . this was a wonderful buy of the week at specs . definitely the best . six pack i ve had . i ca n t wait to try this one on tap . per a company rep at the galveston brewmasters beer festival the original censored name was kronik . apparently the cali abc frowned on what they saw as glorification of illicit substances .,appearance,1.0,1
i bought two bombers of this brew on my last trip to anchorage . the bottles were stored in my cellar at about degrees . poured into a clean glass then a volcanic eruption of foam . the beer was at cellar temp and so was the glass . about half the pour ended up foaming out of the glass . color was dark ruby with an obviously thick off white head . smelled very gassy and tasted the same . sort of metallic with pronounced co and alcohol . mouthfeel was not an issue but i found this beer not very drinkable . the second bottle was chilled to degrees but the same kind of over carbonated foaming problem took place . sadly this is the first bad beer i ve ever had from midnight sun . perhaps i got a couple of bottles that were improperly sanitized or stored .,appearance,0.3,0
this is my first review . during the summer some new roomates of mine thought it would be fun to have a oz party at our house one weekend . after much protesting and complaining about insuficent funds i opted for a oz bottle of tsingtao instead . truth be told i was scared . the oz exemplified everything i hated about beer . cheap ugly smelly . the tsingtao seemed a much more justifiable purchace for a person with only in the checking account . it s getting cold outside now and a few days ago someone remarked that there was still a oz of mickey s left over in the fridge . it had to have belonged to our roomate mike ha . we knew he would n t drink it . he denys it but who could really blame him . i decided to partake on a whim . the big green oz bottle has a green and gold printed foil label with a rather beligerent looking wasp gaurding the text . it pours like an orangey gingerale dark reddish yellow with lots of carbonation bubbles . it s clear but looks unclean somehow . maybe i sould n t have bothered pouring it i m sure it was meant to be confined to the bottle and a paper bag . it does n t smell like anything that i can readily recognize but it does n t smell good either . the first thing i get when i taste it is this weird metalic feeling . funny it did n t come in a can . other than that it tastes like all the other piss beer i ve had overcarbonated kind of sweet but not very flavorful . i m going to have a hard time finishing this .,appearance,0.3,0
a black glass with a very thin edge of light showing through when tilted motor oil . no head even with a firm slightly abusive pour . s rich roasted grain with a mild sweet milky edge . t nice coffee note up front mild stout flavor in the back all with a milk stout element . for the style american stout i expect a lot more hop notes than are going on here but the flavor is enjoyable as is . m body seems a bit weak and watery low carbonation . o a nice beer no flaws and a nice coffee element that keeps it interesting . i d like to see some head retention and a little more chew .,appearance,0.4,0
bought this one in portland . bottle to pint glass . a distinctly black with a fluffy pillowy finger khaki head that resides to a one finger head . very impressive lacing . s chocolate toffee roasted smoky malts . even a little fruity hops in there too . t chocolate toffee oak caramel espresso up front . some bourbon and vague leather in there as well . bitter dank piny hops . incredibly complex . plenty of oak and chocolate aftertaste . m fairly low carbonation semi dry . full bodied . perfect for the style . d i could drink a bunch of this . so good . wish i had bought more bottles .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up this bottle at the morton williams in new york city after reading about it in a ba magazine . pours a fascinating brownish black with little foam . very appealing to the eyes . smells like . .banana bread . no surprises here though with eyes closed nobody would ever think this was a beer . unreal . taste opens like a banana then the malt comes through but wrapped in a sweetness . mild bitter lurks in the background that is difficult to describe but a unique flavor to me . smooth in the mouthfeel . tasty drinkable but truly a novelty beer not something to go back to multiple times over .,appearance,1.0,1
i heard the boddingtons brewery has closed or will soon be closing and that there s only specualtion of another brewery taking on the task of crafting this wonderful ale . with that being said i ve been drinking my fill in case it becomes unavailable one day . a the nitro can pops and you have to hurry up and pour before it overflows . it went into my pint glass like milk and immediately bagan cascading from opaque to transparent in typical nitro fashion much like a light colored guinness only way faster leaving in of creamy ivory head that just does n t go away creating a constant hard line between the foam and the clear tangerine golden ale . it took me minutes to drink this beer and the last gulp was all foam . s fresh baked banana bread with malt or biscuit in the background and a very slight copper nickel aroma . t bitter banana peel mild honey faint sweet citrus yeasty bread and plain pizza dough with a fresh bitter hoppy aftertaste that lingers for quite a while . mf smooth and creamy almost full bodied with very light carbonation . d the complex yet mild taste and delicate carbonation makes it hard to resist chuggin the entire thing down . i can and have drank the whole pint can pack in one sitting . thumbs up to boddingtons . i hope they stick around for another couple hundred years .,appearance,0.6,1
light pale yellow color body . white fizzy looking head that lasts about seconds . smell is grassy with some maltiness . taste is sugary up front followed by a light bready flavor and then some corn and rice adjuncts . no hops present whatsoever . mouthfeel is a little overcarbonated but its not horrible . i do n t really enjoy bud but i can easily drink a six pack if this was all thats available . take this bad boy brew for what it is . suc it up and drink a few ice cold buds with your buddies because this is what they are probably drinking remember . ingest ice cold .,appearance,0.4,0
i can say with absolute certainty that this is the best budweiser i have ever had . lolz . with that said a did n t bother to pour this guy into a glass . looks like a typical czech pilsner . is a typical czech pilsner . s smells slightly malty . minimal aroma though since i did n t pour it into a glass . t tastes just like pilsner urquel . maybe i got lucky but this definitely was n t skunked like had been the worry of some other reviewers . easy to drink . malty thin refreshing light . m mmm . fizzy . feels like you re drinking seltzer water and that s a good thing . . o just what i expected though i had hoped it would be some super awesome beer that i could joke about back home i m studying in paris right now when confronted with some bud . but instead it s just a different style of mass produced crud albeit one that i enjoy more than the mass produced crud that they make in the states . congrats czech republic . your budweiser is better than ours . but then again that s sorta like saying you have less of a history of racism or lower obesity rates than we do . poured second half into a glass . brought out some more of the malty pilsner aroma but made the beer razor thin and completely dissipated its carbonation . i d say stick to this one out of the bottle . in finishing i ll say that i really did enjoy this beer but not because i thought it was interesting or made me grow as a beer drinker rather that i m a sucker for seltzer water so the light refreshingness of this guy mixed with its bubblyness contented me .,appearance,0.4,0
a about an inch of head that dissipated to about cm or so . deep but translucent tan brown . very minimal carbonation . s alcohol and grainy barley smell but very minimal . maybe a hint of roasty smoke smell . t slight caramel and roasty taste . nice carbonation but it kind of tastes like carbonated water . m very light body with a bite from the carbonation . d it is what it is one of the light beers but disguised with a deeper color . i could easily drink or or whatever we ll see where the night takes me .,appearance,0.8,1
toasty and with a sun kissed sweetness red banshee demonstrates an even keel balance from sip til finish and in moderate tone throughout . designed for low offense but also slight on challenge and intrigue . extreme clarity of deep mohogany redish brown hues elude to intense filtration . but the thick froath that builds from fine carbonation proves very strong and sturdy with lightly tanned foam and intermitten pockets of lace along the glass . true malt scents set the aromatic tone along with complementary notes of caramel toffee orange peel and grass . toasted grain and malts obviously govern the aromas without one commanding the other . toffee grain caramel toast and bread crust begin the flavor profile with the malty malt flavors providing an envelope that gounds the taste . a balance from grassy woody and citrus hops offer a needed variety of flavor aside from malts along with the finish of grassy bitterness that offsets the sweetness and dries the beer late . with an emptying taste mid way through the beer reveals a rather unappealing grainy and metalic taste just before finish . a firm malty and creamy start waivers quite quickly and becomes thin and somewhat watery soon after leaving a long lull in the mouthfeel . somewhat grainy and astringency at that point the beer recovers slightly for a minty dry and clean malt finish . a somewhat peculiar procession with a pleasant start and finish with such a void between . a nice american amber that foots the bill in early creamy malty flavor hop balance and herbal finish . but the lack of soul at the crucial transition point from initial taste to finish really hurts the drinkability .,appearance,0.9,1
had last night with sushi . next time i ll have the server recommend some sake to try . it seems asian macros are rather predictable . i like the bottle design for what its worth . beer poured a clear straw into the glass which was provided kudos . what head there was faded like that of a soft drink . smell and taste were fair some grassiness which authenticated the lager a little but it was still thin watery and not enough sweetness to counter unimpressive bitterness overall . refreshing enough with the meal . i m glad the unagi was good .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle cuz right now i ca n t afford a sixer and good thing cuz it s not my bag . appearance is of multi vitamin piss light lacing that quickly disapears . smell i sense some grain right off the bat then an extremely light floral then alcohol piss . taste i ca n t get over the piss smell it s taking over the whole beer but i do taste some malty post ceareal shreded wheat in the after taste . mouth feel is light and watery kinda like a highlife . i sesioned this beer in qatar while on rest and relaxation from the boredom of iraq . i loved it best beer the uso offered . however now that i have been home and had other brews i have to say i wont be sessioning this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
not a bad beer but nothing special about it either . it is growing on me though as i make my way through the glass . lots of foamy staying head on this lager . it has a good flavor and decent aftertaste . i like the name staggering elk although the label leaves a little to be desired . it s different though and i like that . all in all a decent beer worth a taste .,appearance,0.8,1
ok . i was wanting this beer to really hit expectations but i m afraid it fell way short . i just do n t like the taste of this dark beer . it indeed looks like coke but it indeed does have a strong molasses taste not what i personally want in a beer . most beers i will try again if i do n t like just to be sure . but i will not try this beer again . . . ever . i thought i may have gotten a bad beer but the reviews were consistent with what i tasted . i guess i just have n t acquired a taste for this type beer .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at rogue in portland or . aroma dried plum with some espresso . hard to get aroma in a pub . appearance black opaque thin cover of dark tan leaves heavy lace in the heavy rogue goblet . flavor roasted but not burnt malt . no hop note but just a smooth drink with just a touch of astringency in the finish . mouthfeel medium heavy body a bit puckering but not harsh . overall impression easy drinking for such a big dark beer . im not a porter fan but this impy porter was good . thanks to mike the bartender for the suggestion .,appearance,1.0,1
if this is milwaukee s best i fear what they produce in that city that is not their best . anyhow not a disgusting beer but not that good either . color was n t that bad yellowish light gold color with a very small head that evaporated about as fast as my enthusiasm for this beer . smell was a little skunky and kinda veggie like . taste was not very distinct watery and plain and nothing redeeming . this is definitely towards the bottom of the barrel of ultra cheap mass produced american lagers .,appearance,0.3,0
this brew was in a very nice bottle . upon pouring this brew poured a medium white head and there was a lack of lacing on the sides of my glass . its aroma was fruity and it had an amber body . this brew had a strong aftertaste to it that seemed to linger .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown that is pretty thin and has a reddish hue when held to the light . head is very thin and disappears rapidly and leaves no head and no lacing . the smell is very hidden some subdued sweet malts . smells very syrupy if anything . taste very syrupy carbony and a bit overpowering . mouthfeel . initially very dry due to the over carbonation . but ends with sort of an over sticky molasses type feel . drinkability wouldnt recommend this one . its too over carbonated and syrupy . no distinct or unique flavors and overall just pretty light .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours and looks more like a porter than an imperial stout . dark see through brown with a quickly fading tan head . s smells like an imperial stout . thank god . and it smells fantastic . the bourbon is highly pronounced and dominant smells a lot like bcs . mmmm . chocolate and roasty malts are all over the place along with a nice hint of dark fruits . a truly great smelling beer . t wow . i thought i was going to be disappointed after the pour but the smell and the taste have quickly reminded me that appearances are deceiving . tastes a lot like bcs with the bourbon flavor dominating up front and the roasted malts and chocolate in the finish aftertaste which give it a smooth and somewhat sweet flavor . m slightly over carbonated and not thick enough this i could tell from the pour appearance . gets better as it warms up . d average for an imperial stout but maybe slightly higher since it is not as thick as most riss .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a can into a sa perfect pint glass although i suspect the glassware does n t matter with this beer . i ve drank about a thousand of these in my younger years before i knew what beer actually was . so i figured i d owe it to the ba community to offer my professional opinion . frankly i find the endless stream of f ratings for this beer to be absolutely hilarious as are the personal comments that accompany the reviews . a pours an extremely pale straw color with a finger fizzy white head which subsides as fast as it developed . s ca n t smell a thing . maybe a generic cheap beer aroma . some sort of alcoholic grains or something . who knows . who really cares . t bitter cheap beer taste . i ca n t really quantify it . is it corn . some other type of grain . is it even fermentable . wish i knew . just a terrible watery virtually nonexistent flavor . but it does taste sort of bitter so maybe that s something . m fizzy carbonation not much else . pretty dry i guess . o i m assuming the kitchen sink appreciated this more than i did as this stuff hit the drain after sips . i m sorry but i just could n t tolerate any more . final remarks unless you re short on cash or want to pound down a case or two of weak beer avoid this at all costs . good enough for inexperienced college kids looking for a cheap buzz but really not much else . but i just had to give this . s across the board as there really are n t any redeeming beer like qualities here . honestly if you re looking for a cheap beer that actually resembles a real beer try a stroh s in the blue can . at least with that one you know you re not just drinking bad tasting water .,appearance,0.2,0
a serious change of pace from what i was expecting . richly malted no doubt but no toweringly bitter finish . nice . pours that perfect barleywine amber with a fairly robust head that dissipates quickly and its unfiltered . automatic on my scorecard . aroma is rich malted sweetness with caramel bread aromas present . taste is sweet and richly malted with a nice alcohol base flavor . finishes with a very slight bitterness just a tingle on the tongue really . mouthfeel is smooth wet and velvety . lack of aggressiveness helps drinkability i suppose but its still a barleywine even if it finishes sweet rather than bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to aw yeh i guess for splitting this with me . appearance this looks quite obviously infected . a few inches of alcohol with a fist full of head that is not quick to diminish . smell smells like sugary water . no other properties whatsoever . taste this tastes absolutely horrible . what is this . this is most definitely not a porter let alone a beer . just an awful watery disgusting sewer taste . mouthfeel disgusting i really hate to put this down but honestly this is the worst beer i ve ever had in my life . no more than a few sips could be downed without me wanting to gag . sour skunked sewer all throughout with a ridiculous unneeded head .,appearance,0.2,0
pours almost a coffee brown with a hint of amber red in the bottom of the glass . nice fingers of off white bubbles tops the glass . aroma is sweet amber malt and caramel . taste is first dark chocolate then some dark fruits like raisins and finishes to a light citrus hop bite with a hint of smokiness . mouthfeel is very creamy and aftertaste remains slightly sweet with hints of the chocolate and dark fruits lingering a long time .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle a near perfect looking golden bubbly body under an inch and half worth of white head . good retention and some spotty lace . s smells of floral hops mostly clean perhaps a bit of skunk . t malty up front some piney hop in the back end with a moderate level of bitterness . m d light crisp refreshing slightly prickly but very easy to go down . a pretty good pilsener . personally i like mine a bit more saaz ier i think this one is heavy on other noble varieties . still a very good beer for a summer day .,appearance,1.0,1
gifted to me by my bro artied a ml caged corked bottle . there was a number written on the top of the cork unsure if this refers to the abv a batch or what . nbd . popped then poured into a small tulip glass . lots of foam at first about foam vs. liquid . the head slowly ebbed and more bier was added . the liquid itself was completely black with no other discernible hues evident . the aforementioned topping was a mousse like meringue of creamy richly colored tan bubbles which sits at about and holding . lacing is a as well . first whiffs of this offering bring lots and lots of bourbon . whoa . . there might be some choco and roasty barley in there but the bourbon is dominant . the body here is medium plus with a touch of chewiness . as it traverses the tongue there is nary a protest or complaint as it is silky smooth all the way . flavor . more bourbon comes forth layered on top of some roasty coffee and choco . a touch of dark fruit and some subtle vanilla lurks beneath the whiskey action with some floral hopping adding a pleasing bitterness in the dryish finish . though this is tasty and i like it overall i think the bourbon masks some of the more subtle imperial stout notes . thnx again to artied for hauling this back from va for me . prosit . . . look smell taste feel overall,appearance,1.0,1
a clear golden color with a medium sized white head . a pretty lively beer lots of ascending bubbles . s alcoholic floral perfume up front . some cinnamon artificial sweetner and cloves . t this beer just tastes artificial . sour cloves floral perfume and artificial sweetner . very unpleasant . m fizzy and a bit thin . d i did n t finish it .,appearance,0.8,1
a hazy golden brew with a sizable bubbly head . intense carbonation fuels that . small unappetizing black flecks are visible not from my glass no bottle conditioning either . it does n t seem infected either . weird . s grasses faint fir trees not much here it is n t strong in any way . t a very floral flavor . a bit of light malt backbone but overall the flavor is n t terribly full . nothing at all unpleasant it just kind of cuts off almost as if it had been diluted . aftertaste is barely present but a hint of bitterness from hops closes it out . m smooth thin very very refreshing . d top notch . this is low abv and completely pleasant . really the kind of beer one can drink for hours and hours . since i am from pa originally it is not terribly unlikely that i will find my self drinking this again .,appearance,0.3,0
this is my first review . here goes . i bought the beer a single bottle in a grocery store in oristano sardinia italy . does n t match the bottle at the top of the page but it does say stout and it s strong so we ll call it the ceres extra strong stout . i poured it into two small wine glasses to split with my girlfriend . she placed her glass on the floor and the dog knocked it over . she screamed he ran upstairs etc . enough background . appearance light amaretto appearance with opaque honey edges . medium head not too thick . smell as many hops as malts unlike your typical stout . again quite light but interesting . taste like a malty amaretto liqueur but can hardly sense the alcohol . mouthfeel slightly syrupy mostly very smooth and delicate . drinkability yea this is not your typical stout . after an extended italian dinner i could drink another if we had one .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours as a perfectly clear golden color with a finger of off white head that has decent retention . s skewed to the malt only a light pine earth hop aroma . t some hops however quite subdued . malt was heavier . i would say this is a great pale ale but as for an india pale ale it s not a standout . m d mouthfeel is even and average filling the mouth . very drinkable this could easily be something i could get into when i was less concerned with flavor .,appearance,0.9,1
great looking deep copper red with a full tan head that receded to a thin layer with great lacing . aroma is sweet and toasty malty with a slightly woody note and a touch of alcohol . taste . its a brown ale . i had a nice one from king brewing recently . taste was pretty much interchangeable . mouthfeel was a bit on the light side and drinkability was fairly good . not very impressive but innofensive and quaffable .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve wanted to try this beer for quite some time . big thanks to joe for the trade . poured from a oz bottle into a standard pint glass . bottle says july . i hope this beer did n t lose too much of it s muster before it got here . a pours a crystal clear amber color with a fluffy white head that sticks around for a long time . without a doubt one of the best looking ipas i ve had in a while . s as much as i was hoping for a big fruity hoppy nose i was pretty let down . the simcoe hops supposedly used for dry hopping definitely take a back seat to a sweet malty aroma . nothing to write home about but it could be due to age . t sweet malty flavor at first with subtle orange character maris otter . quickly followed by a solid punch of oily hop flavor . piney a bit of floral flavor but not as much tropical fruit flavor as i was hoping for like pliny . hop character is comlex and deep with a solid malt backbone . well balanced and delicious . m sticky mouthfeel . was this as good as i hoped . hm . .not really . it s good but did n t have nearly as much hop character as i expceted . i definitely need to get a fresher bottle of this stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
looks super a thick pillowy light tan head which audibly crackles and lessens to a thin skim a few minutes from the pour . and the color is ruby red meets glossy brown with plenty of web like lace stickage too boot . aroma is a letdown from the fantastic looks . a mild toffee comes in as does a roasty smokey maltiness but there s a weird cooked veggie thing happening which seems to be the hallmark of most leinenkugel aromas . so . a little bit nice and a little bit of a bummer equals average . i had my first one of these last night and thought this is a piss poor bock . i m drinking this one a little warmer today and i m thinking this is a piss poor bock . i hate to be rude and i m not out to personally offend the brewmaster but this is not good beer . what i get is a largely mineral and vegetable flavor and some sourness with any real bock like elements relegated to the sidelines . you can still see them sitting on the bench but they re not playing the game . weak sweetness weak maltiness hardly robust and lacking the luxurious body of a good bock . too much carbonation while also being thin and watery . bottom line wispy and hollow in taste and mouthfeel . this one was a complete let down and this from a brewer i do n t have sky high expectations for . i wo n t return but why do i keep getting suckered in by all their seasonals . well it looks utterly fantastic anyway so if you re into looking at beer go for it .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at acbf then grabbed a bottle at julios on the way back to ny . nice packaging . paper over a plain caged and corked into my ithaca tulip . a super deep brown color . poured with a finger of slightly brownish head . a touch of lacing as well . the head has great retention . when you fill your glass it snakes every time though . s i remember saying all their beers have a secret oak technique on them . quite malty and bready in the nose . plenty of hops around to balance it out though . a touch of oak maybe . this is not an american red ale . t quite hoppy . i remember this is not that big a beer . the darker matter . is and that was their biggest beer . light barleywine comes to mind.sharp piney hops . little bit of caramel . really nice sweetness in the finish . m really nice and smooth . it is super carbonated out of the bottle but not in the glass . interesting . d i liked this beer . something a little bit different . i think this was for the bottle which is pricey but they are small . i enjoyed all of their offerings and this is worth seeking out .,appearance,0.6,1
decent but only just . it pours an ice cream cone looking head which can be used as a joke towards the designated drinker of the night . their drinking light so they have to expect a bit of ribbing . there s no real taste to the beer it s a macrobeer what do you expect .,appearance,0.3,0
presentation c. oz bottle cellared for months in a classic conical pint glass aside st beer i have ever had to use a corkscrew to open . in that the cork is dry drilled thru and fell in not good . as a result the excuse of a deep walnut stained head of foam hissed and left leaving only a glass ring with no lacing . color is black without question the thickest deepest beer i ve ever had . nose . cork . after some careful spooning of floaties strong molasses quality present burnt and i mean burnt coffee . charred wood is strong very smoky . those charred smoky qualities rise grow as it warms . its very bittesweet . molasses is overwhelming uber thick viscious oily the sweetness coming from a strong raisins cherry quality . after it warms a little its more bearable but aging has not been kind to this . some coffee hop sharpness on the palate super thick very syrupy . i m working hard to finish it . as for the finish it lightens a little but swallows very bitter dry . aftertaste is glowing warm with the high abv sharp with hops bitter malts and the aftertaste raisins molasses actuall nicely bittersweet is by far the best aspect of this . i guess the irony of the end being the best part is fitting . to be fair i am definitely going to have to review a fresher one . this was just awful and i m really disappointed . i do not know if this is sop for this beer being aged . one would think with a cork seal shrink wrap high abv it would age well . i ll compare with a and see . but i will leave this review as my testimony to what a cellared one could be . consider yourself warned .,appearance,0.8,1
a a perfect golden look in the glass . looks great . s clean malt and hops smell sort of faint . t more of a malt taste than in most pilsners . the malt taste is the primary one . some subtle hop tastes . more of a sweet lead and a bitter finish . i ca n t taste too much as i drink it . more of the taste comes after it s been downed . m a tad on the light side a fair amount of carbonation . d very easy to drink could drink a few in no time .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a large snifter glass . glass of cold water on the side to sip from periodically . appearance as poured the beer is a nice lightly hazed golden apricot color with a fluffy off white head that leaves rings legs and small patches of lacing as it recedes . sipping continues to leave patches and speckles of lacing for much of the beer . throughout there are lines and legs and small patches of lacing sticking to the sides of the glass . smell right out of the bottle the first aroma detectable is a sharp touch of pine resin . from the glass the aromas are dominated by some tangerine and other citrus zest but little or no malt . taste the flavor is crisp and clean with citric and tropical fruits and touched a bit of pine resin from the hops . while there is some malt sweetness it is mostly in the background and plays a supporting role leaving center stage to the hops . mouthfeel the mouth feel is medium bodied and crisp with persistent gentle carbonation . the medium long finish begins with a touch of citrus rind and tangerine sweetness but then fades off into a long dry but gently bitter finish . drinkability and overall impression drinkability is high on this one . it goes down easily perhaps a bit too easily and the dry finish invites the next sip quite naturally . my overall impression is that this is a well made beer that competes flavorably with others of its style and im hoping this will indeed be around a long time and bottled in oz bottles .,appearance,1.0,1
its a bloody beer as far as appearance is concerned . faint ab adjunct smell the corn or whatever it is taste is great i do prefer a bloody beer espescialy if there was a few to many imbibed the night before . m about what you can expect from an light lager brewed in the macro style good to have on hand for whenever u get the non beer drinker among your friends come visit,appearance,0.4,0
an apple ale this has a nice golden hue but with no head or lacing to speak of . huge apple aromas . huge apple flavors too very sweet taste . goes down exceptionally easy . had it on tap at tomlinson tap room do n t get it if you do n t like very appley beers or ciders .,appearance,0.6,1
bottled in . i let it age for about months before trying it . i sat down in front of the projection screen at my house ready to watch a movie and enjoy this supposedly delicious beer . so i crack the beast open . appearance nice half inch off white head stuck with it for a bit . nice dark amberish color . smell very sugary and alcoholy taste horrible . nothing but sugar . nothing but sugar . i let my roommate try it just to be safe and he said the same thing . body nice and full but the sugar was way too overbearing . i want to say that my bottle was just an oddity but at a bottle i guess i wo n t know for a long time .,appearance,0.8,1
slugged from the bottle . it s a decent tasting beverage i suppose on a hot day . i wouldnt classify this as a beer though and do n t really get the concept . may as well call that smirinoff ice stuff beer . very pale looking with straw hay mexican beer taste but with a lot more artificial fruitiness to it .,appearance,0.3,0
c. cloudy h. redish almost like the red tide n. cranberry . yep that s about it comments taken from my blog alright well este amigo said this color reminds him of the red tide . yep and growing up on the gulf coast red tide is never a good thing . this is the same . thank you baby jesus this is a seasonal offering . the attack is strong cranberry then it almost taste like a smoothie with other spoiled berries and it is n t very appealing . leave this one on the shelf even if you find it on sale like i did . no thank you .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bootle from germany pours dark brown with large off white head that soon dissapears the small rising carbonation bubbles create kind of prickly surface no lacing . aroma is very strong fruity esters mostly wild berries especially raspberries that are dominating mild malty smell . taste is a bit spicy sweet malt lots of dark dried fruit alos a little bit of astringency . mouthfeel is smooth medium with average carbonation and very light alcohol warming . overall an excellent beer . this is my first weizenbock and i have to say i have had a very very good first impression .,appearance,0.6,1
very cool bottle the biblical refrences and l chiam on the bottle top are nice touches . somewhat nutty aroma with almost no head within seconds of pouring . very pleasant taste with little aftertaste . imho this beer tastes like a brown should . i d be curious to see what the rest of thier line tastes like this one did not disapoint .,appearance,0.6,1
a totally overcarbonated huge hiss when i crack the bottle my first attempt at a gentle pour nets glass of beer of foam . beer is very clear very red ca n t say there is any brown hue whatsoever . head is off white to light tan full of big bubbles and gargantuan in size it s going to take awhile to pour a full glass . s raspberries raspberries and more raspberries . smells exactly like lindemans framboise . t watered down cocoa powder and ash mixed with some raspberry kool aid . aftertaste is somewhat beer like a bit of roasted malt lingers . m thin watery extremely overcarbonated . i m getting alcohol warmth after just sips . d there seems to be some serious problems with this beer . i only got half of the beer into my glass before i gave up and decided to start the tasting portion of the review . i already had a sneaking suspicion that i would not want to drink the whole thing anyways . this is a very problematic beer thin overcarbonated watery flavours watery body and completely out of balance towards the raspberry character . if it was n t for the word porter on the bottle and the hint of roast in the aftertaste i would never guess the base beer was a porter . i ignored the remainder of my glass for awhile . when i returned to it minutes later the taste and mouthfeel improves substantially which is the only reason i did n t score it across the board . but is it really worth it . thanks to phyl ca for the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
big beer weekend beer . pours dark brown looks black . huge dark tan cascading head finally settles like a muddy dob of whipped cream . a bug fell in my beer and was supported by the density of the head . gross but true . large swatches of white foam slashed across mine glass . except for the bug i do n t know that a stout can look any better . cocoa and bready malt aroma . picks up more char characteristics almost smokey as it warms . chocolate focused with a little roast malt depth . neutral hop fortification . no alcoholic presence but enough malt to suggest a is . like the aroma gets roastier as it warms . yeah it s good but honestly i do n t think it s any better or more involved than sierra s regular stout which i am a huge fan of btw .,appearance,1.0,1
batch . huge thanks for the extra beerdy . a huge pop no spillage though . pours a deep brown transparent with an off white head . huge head that sticks to the glass and remains about and inch thick . tight head quite beautiful . s nice spicy nose dark fruit and very yeasty . the spice really sticks out . bready yeasty and intruiging . t taste up front is spice and fig with molasses and yeast in the back . very interesting taste a nice dark belgian ale . m rich and full bodied . highly carbonated . a bit sweet overall and very yeast heavy . o a nice belgian strong dark ale interesting flavors rather complex . nice i m happy to have tried this especially as an extra .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to an absolutely gorgeous deep golden brownish gold color with a decent amount of rich foam . the foam hangs around for a fair amount of time leaving some nice lacing on the glass . some unreleased carbonation drifts upwards as the foam fades away . the aroma is light and mostly malty . very pleasant not overpowering . slight hint of brown sugar caramel in the aroma as well . the taste improves as the beer has a chance to breathe and warm a bit . predominant malty character with some hints of caramel sweetness is the opening and the finish brings in some hops . much like the aroma nothing is overpowering in this brew . nicely balanced but not exceptional in character . the mouthfeel is a bit disappointing to me but not bad . not quite the smoothness i would like from this style of beer . a little on the light side as well . a bit too much carbonation for my tastes too but still an enjoyable brew . this is an easy to drink beer that is refreshing so i scored it well in terms of drinkability . it is n t going to challenge for oktoberfest supremacy but it is a decent beer to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
brown color beer with some ruby notes . no head . the aroma is pretty intense and strong . some whisky and vanilla . some alcohol notes in the aroma . complex aroma . taste is sublimely complex . some vanilla and other stuff i ca n t pinpoint . complex but well balanced and very nice in the mouth . the finish is slightly bitter . quite warm in the mouth . very liquorish . this is a true sipper . let it warm and let it charms you . very nice .,appearance,0.6,1
i see that belgian candy sugar is used does that make fred a belgo barleywine . enough of the stupid remark bust out the old guardian glass and opener and get on to the beer it s magnificent looking a darker shade of gold tiny bubbles that are clearly visible from a few feet away a thick creamy top that seems to last forever . that s the good news . the bad news is that something seems to have gone awry in the nose . it s most resemblant of sweet honey and a good amount of astringency . more time allows the astringency to calm and bring a little note of hop leaf . a little better but still rough for my liking . i think we have a belgo barleywine or at least an attempt . if you love sugar then you will get your fix here . it s very sweet overall yet finds a way without ever being cloying . sugar sweetness is obvious little notes of mandarin orange leaves and a hop cone or two . some of the alcohol is felt tasted in the form of ethanol . it s a big and firm bodied beer and one that leaves sticky residue around my lips which i like a lot so take this easy . hair of the dog throws a change up at the barleywine style . it s not bad and certainly different from the diet of fastballs that we re all used to seeing but sometimes a good mph heater gets the job done better than a slightly better than average change on the outside corner .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a brown amber color with a fairly weak head and very few lacings but does keep a nice brown film on top . aroma is malty with very dark sweet roasty aroma and a bit of oak flavor is very malty and hides the alchohol very well . caramel and buscuit malts really stand out but there is a very smoky earthy wood flavor to this beer . a bit of port flavor . mouthfeel is medium body and is fairly slick chewy malt aftertaste . seemed like a pretty nice beer amazingly strong without the alchohol warming or bite .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a clear dark golden color . it has a small thin white head that reduces to a small ring and is pretty sticky . it is very still as a limited amount of carbonation is visible . s the aroma produces a nice hop profile . citrusy fruitiness and piney aromas beckon a taste while not overpowering the scent of toasted malts . t a good amount of hops provide a wonderful piney and fruity taste . again there is a subtle toasted malt flavor . it finishes slightly bitter . m it is medium bodied and quite viscous . a light amount of carbonation allows the flavors to travel across the palate . the crisp and bitter finish refreshes the palate preparing you for another taste . o there is n t anything about this beer that is remarkable but it is solid in almost every way . the appearance could use some work but other than that this is a quintessential example of an amber ale nice hop profile toasted malts slight fruitiness . look no further if you re searching for a solid amber . well done big sky .,appearance,0.6,1
had this a while back but the brewery was n t an option on the site so i had to wait . i have no recollection of this beer other than that it was n t very good . i scribbled notes and rating numbers on a receipt however so this is from that . honey colored very nice looking beer . smokey smelling not good . very bitter aftertaste unpleasant . mouthfeel is almost chalky . would not drink more than one .,appearance,0.8,1
there is a lot of sediment in my glass because of the bottle conditioning . big pieces of sediment . i do n t really like that but i can look past this . the smell is very malty with a fruity smell typical bitter cherry pit because of the alcohol and hops . i have a pretty good comparison of the taste . a couple of weeks ago i bought sierra nevada bigfoot for the first time and it was the version . i figured out the dating code and it was actually bottled at the very end of and was saying it was anyways . i could tell that there used to be a lot of hops but they were muted in with the enormous amount of toasted rich thick malt . this tastes exactly like an aged sierra nevada bigfoot but with more fruity hops instead of piney hops like sierra nevada has . as it got warmer this beer got a lot better actually what a difference it made. the hops came out more as leafy green more bitter hops and the malt became more smoothed out and not so sweet and rich . when it was colder it was a lot more harsh and the alcohol came through a little too much when it was colder . perfect balance now . i went from rating this a b to an a just goes to show you how the temp . can affect this type of style of beer . still high alcohol content and so i d probably only drink one of these take a break and move on for the rest of the night . it comes in packs so that s a lot of alcohol for one pack . real quality beer from victory but i rather have their hop devil prima or yakima glory .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into a tulip . appearance opaque deep copper brown color with a disappongtingly small tan head that quickly faded to a thin cap before disappearing completely . smell a complex rich malty sweetness dominates up front . fruity esters and some moderate spices are present . taste bready caramel malts . fruity esters of raisin plum and cherry . spicy phenols are more peppery in character than clove y . some alcohol warmth but with low bitterness . medium dry finish and no carbonic bite on the tongue . this one s been sitting for well over a year however so that could have something to do with it . overall dark rich and complex especially when given some time to develop .,appearance,0.6,1
what a beautiful beer . it s bright gold in color with a large sticky white head . the aroma spicy and lightly hoppy . it has a similar taste of spice and general belgian beer flavors . mild levels of hops for a stone beer which takes little getting used to . but after wrapping my mind around it i like it . there is still a good hop presence but it a non stone way . a nice slick body . overall this is a very good beer and a neat departure for stone from their normal hoppy brews .,appearance,1.0,1
i love those oz aluminum bottles from pittsburgh brewing . this came from one of those with a picture of jerome bettis on it . evidently sales benefit one of his charities . perfect for super bowl week . this is about as pale as i ve ever seen a beer . pours out a straw shade of clear . very aggresive pour yields a small head that lasts all of about seconds . smells . like someone may have spilled a macro in your booth at the pizza parlor months ago . yes it really is that faint . does n t taste like much so i guess there s nothing to object to here . it reminds me a little of calistoga carbonated spring water with the added minerals . very very very faint thin grains . maybe a slight hint of metallic . that s it . mouthfeel and drinkabilty are not distinguishable from seltzer water so i guess it s highly drinkable . at least it does n t taste bad . plus it supports a small regional brewery and the bus stops here foundation . football fans esp steeler fans should get a kick out of this as opposed to bmc etc . i d take this over bud light times out of . nutritional info on bottle calories . grams carbs . grams protein,appearance,0.2,0
thanks to barleywinebrewer for this . poured a deep deep brown with a reddish tint light brown head good carbonation.nose is umm.off . no real smell to it i thought . taste was of cocoa powder roasted malts and a rather obnoxious astringent feel . mouthfeel is thinner bodied than i wanted . english bwine . i did not see it nor taste it . alcohol was well hidden but i expected more heavier maltier and thicker .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a pale golden color with a head that is almsot mroe remniscent of pop than of beer . the aroma is light to nonexistent grassy malts . light grassy malts are about all that come thorugh in this . a little ont he bland side . nothing intriging about this one . crisp to the point of having a raw bite there is nothing slightly above average about this one . nothing to intrigue me into trying this again .,appearance,0.4,0
billowing pillowing head . up top it rises slowly but it expands downward quickly filling the glass with a bosom of cream colored carbonation . the head settles revealing a lightish golden honey of a beer . it has a slight haze that visually adds some body . a soapy lace follows the beer down the glass . hell what else can you ask for when you look at an apa . well on the nose i am left asking for more . a bit of lemon zest resting below a blanket of copper malt and light floral hops . the beer opens on the tongue with a twinge of that same lemony zest . along with the light body this creates a refreshing opening that sets the stage for a fuller middle . the most interesting aspect of ppa is the yeast and it blossoms right in the middle . the beer becomes heavier slightly bready but also distinctly floral . honey and some light grass show up towards the back . it s back to the citrus again this time it is sweeter oranges and tangerines . meanwhile the yeast is still in play . the finish is yeasty soft bready milky with a floral hop note . gorgeous finish . the mouthfeel seems to jump around . inherently it is light too light really but the yeasty maltiness adds enough body to confirm the style . this beer is highly drinkable interesting enough . it is subtle but with distinguishing strengths that harmonious marriage of the hops and the yeast that have me enamored . certainly this beer pays tribute to british beer history lore . well done . a beer that is delivery without the hype .,appearance,1.0,1
a bottle of and a bottle of side by side . consumed at kulminator on august . the is a brighter copper with the most beautiful nearly unbroken sheet of off white lacing on the other side of the glass . gorgeous . on the no lacing bigger bubbles thinner cap . a for the . the smell is quite muted on the with only a slight lemon acidity . the is perceptibly fresher with at least a weak hop presence . on the tongue the has a subtle nondescript and gentle sourness . the has a nice tangy hoppy bitterness . very simple . very boring . the has a prickle that has faded from the . both are soft and are gently carbonated . fresh is unsurprising . and five years apparently is n t enough for the yeasts to do any thing remarkable . other glasses of orval over the past month have been equally unexciting . not nearly as charming as i thought it was a few years ago .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter on many thanks to pdxhops dark brown in color settling black in the glass . inch of milk chocolate colored foam is fed from rising bubbles but does n t retain more than a skim a patch of bubbles . in fact all foam disappears save a ring . no lace . this actually smalls dark . heavily roasted dark malts brown sugar molasses a faint hint of coffee as well . it has a nice spice note presumably from the belgian yeast . though not exactly boozy i swear it has an aroma of spiced rum . the taste is an interesting mash up of roasted malts sugary sweetness boozy spice . much sweeter than i had guessed brown sugar chocolate molasses are in abundance . roasted undertones seems pushed to the back . as with the nose there is a distinct spiced rum note it s an interesting addition . briefly dries out toward the finish with a slight earthy hop bitterness . full bodied with ambitious carbonation zesty enough to keep the spices at the foreground . sticky sweetness with a spot of grittiness . sugary residuals linger with spices a mild bitterness . maybe a tad sweeter than i prefer . the density deems it a sipper the carbonation makes it a little too easy to drink . plenty enjoyable this is quite the interesting brew . on the second pour not too mention a warmer temperature i ve noticed that the roasted sweet flavors have become better balanced . i enjoyed this one more the warmer it got .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance poured from a bottle into a pilsner glass this beer produces high carbonation and a fizzy white or less white head that dissipated very quickly leaving very thin head lacing . it had a clear sparkling straw colored body . aroma very little aroma maybe a little corn and a very light touch of lemon but that s all . taste grainy with a bit of very lightly skunked hops flavor and a tiny bit of lemon . mouthfeel light body with a thin watery texture lively carbonation and thin body lacing that dissipates almost instantaneously . virtually no taste up front and a very lightly bitter short finish . drinkability this beer was crisp and refreshing in the sense of thirst quenching not flavor . this is industrial beer flavored water a european version of bud or coors or miller . i could drink a few of these particularly after working outside during the summer i suppose but there are so many other beers out there that are better than this .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a clear light golden amber with a fingers width of sea foam white head . the head dissipates to a solid thick film and leaves a surprising amount of lacing . s lots of yeast white bread mild citrus hops and a hint of piney hops . t mostly citrus hops . a little bit of the bready yeast that was present in the aroma and a subtle hint of roasted malt . its pretty light up front but has a nice significant hop bitterness on the back end . m d light bodies and pretty heavily carbonate . certainly easy to drink . i could see it being a good beer to drink on a hot day . o overall this is a pretty solid beer . nothing spectacular and a little light for my liking but certainly worth drinking . i wouldnt run out to buy more but i definitely wont have a problem finishing this pack .,appearance,0.9,1
pours deep amber with impressive head smells of crystal malt and soil a little allspice detect some citrusy orange notes followed by a slight bready pumpkin flavor . nutmeg comes through and allspice also does a little . body is weak and mouthfeel is too fizzy . not too much pumpkin or too much spice . had this before and retained fonder memories than my experience now . carbonation is a little rough on the tongue and the esophagus . nothing worth buying but drinkable if free .,appearance,0.8,1
a beautiful amber color after poured into the glass . huge creamy head slow dissapation with absolutely no lacing up the sides . s minimal hops some sweet malts i smell something kind of odd in there almost like ginger . t tastes like it smells can taste hops but nothing big . a bit sweet but blends nicely with a slight touch of spice . m light to medium body goes down smooth . could use a little more carbonation . d easy to drink but a little bit heavier than something i d want to be drinking in the hot sun . seems stuck in the middle for any type of food pairings not light enough not heavy enough . decent tasting beer would n t mind having it again . very cool looking bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
poured out a semi clear reddish brown with a thin tight head that dissapeared after a minute or so . the nose was at first reminiscent of a garbage heap there s alcohol and malt and some honey astringency but it s hard getting past the fecal notes of rotting refuge . the taste is worlds more pleasent than the nose . there s malt and honey sweetness some slightly rotting apple type bitterness oh lordy why do i sort of actually like this . i need to stop now .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a two finger white head that fades slowly leaving traces of lace . cloudy almost pale amber color . good carbonation and medium bodied . grape nose . flavor is grape at first but then a sweet tartness from the hawthorn hops are in the background . clean finish . interesting beer . . for a ml bottle from tully s beer and wine wells me . bottled on jul .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew pours with a deep amber body topped by a medium thick head with lots of lacing . the aroma is sweet and malty with caramel notes . the flavor is sweet and malty with a touch of caramel and candy notes . medium to full bodied and smooth yet dry .,appearance,1.0,1
i was genuinely surprised to see others were kind of tough on this beer . maybe the brewer stepped up their game over time or maybe i got my sample much fresher since i m in their state . or maybe as hopheadjuice tells below there might be something wrong in their bottling department too many big hits and big misses all on the same product . poured pretty dark for an ipa kind of an ice tea brown but there are some other darker ipas out there where that fact is considered part of their novelty . head gradually dissipated to lace . the bouquet and taste both are a bold pine making this one of the stronger hopped ipas i ve tried this year . moderately rich . long finish which stays with you in fact i was still tasting it a half hour after the glass was empty . throw in the fact this was pretty affordable ish for a bottle pint and actually bolder and more flavorful than ipas next to it on the rack fo and i d say this is a great find if you re truly an ipa lover .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber into a large snifter to review . half inch of dense creme colored head . brown in color with an orange glow when held to light . good lacing and a welcomed layer of retention after settling . well balanced nose with sweet caramel malts fresh green hops and some rum esque booze . taste is malt forward yet still balanced with some smokiness coming into play . perhaps a bit too boozy for this being but i guess that somewhat goes with the style . medium full body comes off a bit thin and watery . medium length malty boozed finish . light in the carbonation department . certainly not a bad beer but somewhat forgettable .,appearance,0.9,1
pours almost oil black which was a pleasant surprise . medium thick lumpy head that reveals most of the aroma right off the bat . a good mix of coffee and wood nose but also hides something else that i just ca n t quite put my finger on . young s says the finish is similar to toast and i ca n t really disagree . except maybe burnt toast but not in a bad way . more like the burnt toast that you end scraping all the black off and buttering up and eating anyway . was n t too impressed with the actual taste . it lacks that true oatmeal stout creamy dreamy mouth feell . i m a big fan of young s brews and maybe my expectations were a little too high .,appearance,1.0,1
what a deliciously different brew this is . i will keep it on hand from now on because it is an awesome apertif or digestif and works in the same capacity as a cordial . i m not sure which way i love it more of the two suggested serving temps it is amazingly soothing and delectably spiced when hot but it is vividly flavorful and decadently refreshing when served on the rocks . a it is a drab brown with ruby red highlights . or perhaps it would be more accurate to say it is ruby red with a russet haze permeating . there is no head or lace . there is no carbonation either . s cherries . big time fresh cherry aroma greets the olfactory whether hot or cold . in the case of hot it is less cherry less sweet and more mulled spicy . in the case of chilled it is very sharply sweet red and black cherry notes sans spice . hot or cold it is equally nice aromatically . t the brew is discernibly ale when tasted which is not to say that it is tremendously beer y but that malt yeast and balancing hop is apparent in the flavor . there is still a mother lode of cherry flavor . the effect of the serving temp has juxtaposed properties in flavor as compared to the aroma . when heated the cherry is more prominent and provides a sharply tart and pungently sweet red black cherry flavor though still a bit mulled spicy . the chilled brew has more spiced notes and malt flavor with the cherry becoming somewhat more subtle with the melting of the ice much as a scotch on the rocks mellows as the ice melts . m good feel very silky and velvety . the viscosity seems higher when heated and is certainly lower when adulterated with water from melting ice . d great stuff . i can see how cherry haters could hate and why someone who wanted to pound a few would have disdain but as far as enjoyable sippers go this is up there .,appearance,0.6,1
i got this at local bar for only . i thought it s only a dollar why not give it a try . my mistake . for a oz . that came to me in the usual standard american pint glass . appearnce straw yellow color with no head of foam in sight and very few carbonation bubbles . i thought maybe the bartender did something wrong but i saw other beers with foam so i guess the bartender did everything right . it s just the beer that had this problem . smell nothing unless you count water as an aroma . taste watery with waterd down malt mouthfeel watery drinkability looks like water tastes like water it must be water . this might even be cheaper than water in some places .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a deep black color with a thick brown colored head and a little lacing all around . smells of alcohol but not in a too offensive way bourbon and a little oak . tastes of oak bourbon malts a little hops and resinous alcohol . mouthfeel is harsh and somewhat tough to handle . drinkability is very low .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a one finger khaki head that fades quickly to a thin layer leaving a good lace . nice crystal clear copper red color . medium carbonation and medium heavy bodied . nose is light caramel flavor is a malty caramel . the high abv is hidden but is warming . nice industrial strength abv eisbock . worth trying at . for a oz frosted brown bottle from tully s beer wine wells me .,appearance,1.0,1
as i stare into the vacant blackness of cork ireland s flagship beamish i ca n t help but be disappointed by the fact that i was simply not able to answer for once and for all that guinness is not the best dry stout available in mass production . they have to put some sort of chemical happiness in there to keep everything together . beamish is almost black but truly more ruby brown than anything . the head is bleached mocha with a fantastic nitro lace pattern . the nose is all old roast coffee grounds with a few hints of sweet sour malt . the taste is super bitter subsiding into a nitro calm with hints of dark chocolate and water . this is not the holy grail i had hoped to find . the mouthfeel is better than guinness more well rounded and less watery . the poundability here is not that of the g which is quite good because i could kill a pack of g in less than an hour very easily if i did n t restrain myself .,appearance,0.9,1
had this in tours france . on tap at paddy flaherty s irish pub . go there if you get the chance . . their house red ale is out of this world good . quick sidenote . confused about the category but w e . a usual nitro tap pour with the cool inverse cascade effect . head remains present all the way through . most impressive is that lacing absolutely coats the entire glass top to bottom . guess this nitro actually worked . color is bronze . s like most nitros this has a very creamy and sweet smell . thankfully it s a cream ale but i do n t know how much to attribute to actual brewer skill here . however there is a bit of a hoppy twang right upfront so ll give that some credit . t taste starts off fairly creamy and sweet not too pronounced in any way . there is however a wicked hop bite at the end and prolonged hoppy aftertaste . m watery . carbonation is fantastic though so some redemption . d for a nitro fairly solid . the last cream ale i had was quite a while ago spotted cow from new glarus and i can barely remember that .,appearance,1.0,1
poured out a dark amber color very nice . came out with a beige cake like head that reduced down nicely to about one finger of fluffyness . the bottle is . oz size . scents of caramel and of metal . a little bit overly carbinated for me . it just foams up in your mouth a bit too much to feel comfortable . . taste is one dimensional but there is a taste of vanilla extract . decent triple with good drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
it s rare that i ll ever dump a beer after a few sips but that s what happened with this beer . thanks dave for sharing reviewed from written notes . pours black with brownish edges feeble foam rises and leaves a thin ring at the edge of the glass . smells like a coffee with one too many packets of nutrasweet dumped in . lots of roast caramel cloying sweetness . ugh . the taste was wince inducing utterly disgusting . dump packets of sugar or nutrasweet into a cup of coffee and this is what you get . harshly bitter aftertaste with a sickly sweet cloying taste upfront . bare bones of a withering stout hangs in between . thin and astringent lingering harsh alcohol . dumped out after a few sips and again that is rare . spare yourself and consider yourself lucky if this never passes your lips .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a big white head that takes up half a tulip glass then settles to a half inch of meringue . body is dark yellow with some wit like cloudiness . smell is clean with a citrus and yeasty highlight . alcohol is very upfront in the taste and low level carbonation gives it an asti spumanti feel . sweetness is vinous rather than malty . as others have suggested on the forums this may be a hard style to understand . i certainly like it but i keep expecting more of a big beer taste . but with this i finally got to celebrate easter with some beer made by monks oooh . i coulda had a salvator too .,appearance,1.0,1
a deep dark black color even on the edges it is dark black . huge full thick creamy dark tan head with great retention with a lot of sticky lacing left over . s dark roasted chocolate malt molasses and caramel . also some licorice cocoa mocha and a hint of rum soaked dark fruit . a touch of fudge sweetness and a background of bitter and tartness . t rich roasted chocolate and dark malt makes up a lot of the flavor . a fair amount of woody and earthy flavors licorice coffee and some dark fruit . also some caramel and toffee malt . pretty standard stout flavors some bitterness and some tartness . alcohol is pretty present . good amount of pine and earthy hops as well . m full body with low carbonation . slick viscous and velvety feel and a very slight drying finish . d between the hops and the strong roasted flavors this is a little too bitter and unbalanced for a stout for me to really enjoy more than one . it would just be a little harsh on the palate especially given the alcohol taste also at . abv it would n t be wise to drink too many . the body definitely makes it easy to drink though and it is enjoyable to sip on . notes nice beer that is a good hoppy stout . not one that particularly blew me away but a solid offering . does have a lot of strong roasted flavor most of the flavor components have a roasted taste to them . i would try it again if it were a reasonable price but i wo n t really be searching for it .,appearance,1.0,1
slightly hazy deep reddish brown colour with a thin cap of light beige bubbles . a little spotty lace clung to the glass . rich malty aroma with intense cereal and grain notes . same in the flavour with very low bitterness and a hint of fruity esters in the background . sweetness was more malty than caramel or toffee . full bodied with lowish carbonation quite smooth . alcohol was n t evident in the flavour or nose . quite drinkable and very tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle poured into a glass a a rich and frothy off white head with great lacing and retention . a clear amber appearance . s hops dominating in the nose . t also dominance of bittering hops that lingers . some maltiness detectable . m crisp with biting bitterness in the finish . notes not a very balanced or easy drinking ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
the concept interested me a stout enriched with port wine . pours almost black with a generous amber head and fruity hop spicy nose . the mouthfeel on this one hits you before the taste too much carbonation . it takes a while to settle down but when it does what emerges is an especially dry stout flavor with winy port like topnotes . all in all a disappointment though i would like to try another one and compare it with other o hanlon offerings if i can find them .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a clear root beer color with a huge amount of carbonation clinging to the side of the glass . it appears clear and with a fairly pathetic looking tan color head that is very thin and settles to a patchy looking film . the lacing is modest at best . .it starts out promising then fizzles to a water bubble like texture on the side of my glass . not an enticing looking brew . s this area is better with aromas of sweet caramel coffee bean and dark chocolate dominating the smell . there is a somewhat earthy nut smell in the middle and the finish is comprised of wet soil molasses and roasted malt . t this is flavorful albeit light . there is flavors of toasted almond chocolate coffee and toasted wheat bread . there is n t much of a hop bitterness but it is there ever so slightly . overall it is much like the aroma but with a little more complexity . i find the flavors do n t last long after the swallow making this a somewhat bland tasting brown ale imo . m fairly heavy carbonation for the style i find and this was light in body unfortunately . while i find it quite flavorful it does n t last and does n t permeate the palate that well . it lacks a real depth overall . o it s not a bad tasting beer but i feel that its character is fairly bland for the style . it s too clean and crisp for my liking and is good for those maybe entering this type of beer . very average overall .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . dark brown color slightly opaque a finger head that hangs around for a decent while before disappearing the drink does n t leave too much lacing behind . smells of nuts firewood some chocolates and caramels a bit of zest or maybe dried fruits and a rich syrupy smell that permeates now and again . decent carbonation . the initial taste is bitter like coffee or even grapefruit juice but it immediately yields to an array of nice very rich and warming dark chocolates and even a faint smokiness coupled with hints of molasses and earthy tones . the medium heavy feel of the drink begs to be swirled around in the mouth to absorb all of the flavors and upon swallowing it simply explodes pleasantly . aftertaste of something like a nutty bread with a continuation of the mild smokey firewood esque flavors . a relatively complex porter that falls apart elegantly on the tongue managing to offer a lot without assaulting the palette . balanced and nuanced . deceptively sweet at first but that overarching coffee bitterness steals the show in a very nice warming way . this is what i come for in a porter . complex but not overpowering it s not much to look at but the taste and feel alone clearly earn this brew top marks . certainly one of the best porters i ve ever had .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance a light golden color that is a tad hazy probably due to the bottle conditioning and my sloppy pour . has an epic thick white head that has some decent staying power and leaves behind a white frothy lacing . aroma cool mix of both sour and sweetness . never smelled anything quite like it . has some light indescernable fruits and a hint of citrus . the aroma is very tantalizing . taste very complex . there s a lot going on with this beer . has stong fruity tones that start out like the aroma but then get puckerish . almost no hops either bittering or flavoring . just enough to keep this drinking like a beer . also get some fresh baked bread in there . mouthfeel pretty light body with lots of carbonation . i d say it s over carbonated but the high co level brings out the sweet sour complexities very nicely and really get the beer dancing over your toungue . drinkability very drinkable . i m not much into belgian beers but this one really is nice . i ca n t say enough nice things about it .,appearance,0.7,1
bottle poured into a dogfish head signature glass a chestnut brown thin light tan head s wow very sweet caramel . .honestly smells like a caramel apple to me . its a very strong scent.mmm.i could just sit here and smell it . t mmm this is a fairly confusing and complex beer . there is just so much going on . very very sweey and a bit of caramel . i feel like it dances on your tongue . it leaves with a hint of caramelized sugar a very slight bitterness and somehow . i do n t know why . but somehow i also get dark roasted malts in the end . just a bit . ok so if you drink this beer expecting the best ipa ever then you re going to be disappointed however if you drink this beer expecting just an outstanding beer in general then you ll be very pleased . m medium carbonation slightly creamy and slightly dry finish d surprisingly next to no alcohol note or burn . this is very impressive to me . this is definitely best shared with someone or else it might be your only beer of the night . it tastes great all the way through . .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this one from a . oz bottle with a best before end of date on back . the label also states that it has a full mellow flavor and i will agree with half that . pours a ruby red shiny and clear color . the head is not but a half inch of frothy whiteness but leaves very thick rings of lace around the glass . the smell is hard to pinpoint but i detect a mild buttery biscuit flavor with a mild sweetness . the taste is slightly hoppy and sweet with some yeasty breadlike characteristics . overall the taste is mellow with a backtaste of hops but not alot there .,appearance,0.8,1
picked this up in april during a trap to colorado review is based on notes pours an effervescent amber with fingers of cream colored head . outrageous head retnetion lacing s piney raw citrus pineapple fades abit over time t all of the above grapefruit pineyness lead the hop charge up front . leafy piney hops shine through as this warms along with biscuitty malt . some minty sulphury notes as well . finishes flinty dry with caramel pine grapefruit mf light medium bodied with creamy carbonation decent balance started great but faded a bit over time,appearance,1.0,1
amber colored ale that pours with a rocky head . this beer has an herbal aroma with herbal tasting hops that blend with an assertive clean malt flavor . there s a hint of a mineral like quality to this lighter bodied pale ale . the finish is lightly bitter and quick . a very quaffable tasty pale ale but a bit on the lightweight . found this at a brennan s produce market in monroe wisc. and had n t seen it in awhile around my homebase in the chicago suburbs .,appearance,0.9,1
best before a pours a slightly hazy golden color with a less than impressive head that quickly dissipates . specks of lacing slide down the glass after each sip . s a soft beery smell . there just is n t enough aroma to be descriptive . t slightly bitter with a faint grainy taste . astoundingly lacking in flavor . m light in body with moderate carbonation and a squeaky clean finish . d there is nothing offensive about this beer other than its blandness and lack of character yet it is still getting the dump as i ca n t find any reason to continue drinking this one . it could work well as a lawnmower beer but i ca n t think of any other situations where i would like to drink this again .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a semi translucent deep brown hue and is capped with a smallish bubbly head . s the nose is quite good suggesting milk chocolate roasted barley and toffee caramel . there are some hops in the aroma too contributing some woody tones . t the taste is right in line with the nose . this beer tastes quite good and seems to use a middle of the road approach to its advantage i.e . it does not offer huge or potent flavors or doses of anything . it offers a modicum of about everything nice you d expect in a porter and not a bit more there are roasted tones some hints of chocolate and toffee some astringency from both the woody hops and the roast grain and a bit of fruity character from the yeast all proffered in sublime moderation . m on the lighter side of medium mcguires blend of co and n is really enhancing for this brew in particular . o i could drink a lot of this stuff . and at under abv it is all the more drinkable . also worth noting it seems that mcguire s factors locale and geography into their interpretation of styles to their credit . a beer that would be suitable in say nova scotia in february would likely not be optimum for the beaches of destin around springtime and they seem to adjust accordingly .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a cloudy brown with murky red highlights when held to light . smallish off white head dissipates quickly . smells of dark dried fruit caramel toffee slight alcohol . taste is sweet a bit hot syrupy dried fruit and caramel . aftertaste of alcohol and a slight hop bitterness . mouthfeel is syrupy body is thick carbonation is ample . great sipper still my favorite brewpub .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle to snifter . a pours quite thick into a black body with a one finger reddish brown head with okay retention . s strong strong bourbon . sweet malts with molasses chocolate oak and dark fruit . smells amazing . t amazing . malty up front with alcohol coming in just weak enough to enjoy turns to hints of chocolate about halfway though with heavy molasses oak dark fruit finishing with the perfect essence of milk chocolate and of course there is strong bourbon overtones across the palate . simply amazing . m bubbles dance across the tongue perfectly in this fairly thick beer . does n t get much better than this . d pretty drinkable for how bold it is the alcohol does n t come out strongly at all i honestly think this is so delicious i could do the entire four pack in a night . possibly the best beer i ve had .,appearance,0.7,1
picked this up as part of make you own sixer expectations are low . pours an effervescent hazelnut ice tea color with minimal cream colored head . zero head retention lacing s faint grainy smell t toasty malt some grassy metallic hops up front.slight astrincey some dryness as this warms along with a touch of woody hops a touch of nuttyness . finishes with watery nutty notes mf light bodied dry crisp carbonation a so so version of the style that drinks easy but just does n t say drink more . has some real stong brown ale tendencies more than dark wheat ale . better than most from these guys,appearance,0.4,0
told my roommate to pick up a growler of something belgian from papago for me . he came back with this . and i am intrigued . looks like apple juice golden orange and perfectly clear . lots of champagne bubbles rise to a white head that quickly turns to film but no lacing . smells of sweet bready malt with fruit esters reminiscent of green grapes pears and strawberries with a slight sourness . a little subdued but nice . in the taste the sourness of green apples and sweetness of pears honey and caramel malts dance in perfect harmony . yeasty and pretty sweet but with a dry finish . mouthfeel is just what i d expect for the style . medium carbonation silky light . i was pleasantly surprised with this one . there s nothing really spectacular about it but it s a very solid balanced and drinkable pale ale . another nice one from papago .,appearance,0.6,1
ml corked bottle . lots to read on the label. pours a beautiful solid brown with a tan micro bubbled head that washes the glass like a wave on every drink . smell is coffee and almond rather sweet but with some astringency . tastes richer and more toasted than the smell with loads of flavor and complexity while the feel morphs into carbonated spiciness . aftertaste is bitter spiky and active . almost no alcohol burn to note remarkable for an . brew . definitely a filling beer as well the ml bottle is plenty for me at one sitting . imo a beer that looks better than it tastes .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep dark opaque black color with a thick head excellent retention s gentle coffee like roasted grain malty no hops noticed t roasted grain characterized by coffee and tobacco flavors hop balance but no detectable flavors fairly clean for an ale but faint hints of yeast esters noticed but appropriate m medium to light body with moderate carbonation d this is quite an enjoyable milk stout . i think the malt hop balance is perfect for the style . this is probably one of the better milk stouts i ve had in a while a pleasant surprise .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance dark amber a shade or two darker than a vienna lager and with a reddish tint . head retention is moderately good leaving a spotty lace on the glass . smell not much aroma even at warmer temperatures . a metallic smell is noticeable along with notes of lightly toasted malt . taste caramel and toasted malts burnt toast mineral water . the finish begins toffee like before eventually giving way to the spicy bitterness of hops . the aftertaste is slightly harsh . for a beer boasting different ingredients there s not much going on here . it s certainly not bad though . mouthfeel medium bodied with semi crisp carbonation . not far off from a pale ale in body . notes at almost per oz bottle i ca n t see any reason to seek this out .,appearance,0.8,1
reviewed from notes . consumed poured from a . oz bottle into an over sized wine goblet . fairly firm pour pushes up an inch of off white rocky head . head exhibits very impressive staying power and impressive lace . color is a beautiful dark and cloudy orange yellowing around the edges . nose deep pungent citrus . pine resin runs throughout the nose with elements of tangerine and pineapple . impressive . palate orange lemon citrus . tremendous bitterness lots of pine . pineapple almost no sweetness . very long finish coats the tongue . mouthfeel very active dry . drinkability showcases an interesting hop profile . as an aspiring home brewer this will help with creating my own recipes . good although a bit pricey .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours clear golden with some small bubbles in the liquid . the large white head starts off thick but turns soapy after a little while . dissipation takes it s time but leaves fantastic lacings . s grainy with bitter hops . sadly enough not much else going on . t a little better compared to the taste . malt only a bit grainy . bitter hops . kind of bready . m smooth medium body with moderate carbonation . aftertaste is creamy bitter . o well this is a cheap beer and if you are on a budget why not .,appearance,0.9,1
draft at teresa s in wayne pa pours a very dark brown with foamy tan head that forms a lacing that lasts throught the whole glass . malty aroma with hints of chocolate toffee and roasted coffee . very quaffable smooth and easy to drink with malty chocolate flavor caramel toffee and roasted malt .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured out a very fizzy straw yellow color with a fizzy short lived white head . it left no lace . s it smelled of corn grains and adjuncts . t tasted like most lagers of this style . corn grain and not much else . m it was crisp sharp and very well carbonated . a light bodied beer . d this is an okay macro lager . nothing to write home about but it works in deep in the north woods .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a beautiful head of dough bread mass cloudy caramel color . nose is floral mild pepper citrus and burnt coriander . palate of gritty burnt malt and coriander . dry as ever . mild wheat malt sweet bitter green orange peel finish and wheat husk . sharp . not particularly broad for a dunkelweiss . malt properties fall short . yet the dryness is quite appealing . a palate cleanser if anything .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle into an ommegang flute . . the cork came out with a thunderous pop followed by a gush of beer . pours a blackish brown with maybe three fingers of puffy tan head . the head fades leaving nice lacing around the glass . aroma is very belgian yeasty bread with a touch of sourness . not getting any chocolate at all in the aroma or any maltiness for that matter . the taste is rather confusing on this one . on one sip i ll get lightly roasted malt creamy milk chocolate and dark fruits raisin fig . on the next i get a nasty metallic flavor . when i do get a roasted chocolate sip it s quite nice but the metallic sips really detract from the experience . the feel is thin and watery feels more like an english porter than a stout . drinkability is decent . the metal taste really kills it . if it were n t there the score would be much higher . this could be really good once they get rid of that darn metallic flavor . edit the previous review is of the version . i had the edition a couple months ago and it was much improved . i read somewhere that the recipe was tweaked for the and the metallic taste was completely gone . i did n t take notes for a review but it would score much higher .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a mahogany color very very flat . has little floaties in it not sure what thats all about . absolutely no head no lacing . s skunky like hoppiness not very pleasant t slightly malty skunky hop bitterness . alcohol aftertaste m very flat not carbonated hardly at all d pretty good tasting beer however was very very flat .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice red orange color with a medium level of carbonation . s smells very malty with traces of nutmeg and cinnamon . t tastes of biscuits and a caramelized malt with some earthiness also had fairly strong orange and nutmeg flavors coming through a little over powering . at also packs quite a punch . m feel was pretty smooth with just a little bit of grittiness . d drink ability is probably where this beer suffers most as i could barely seem to finish one glass to earthy hoppy and just plain strong for me . worth a try though .,appearance,0.6,1
i couldnt resist and have to do a schlitz review . i mean how you gon na run a succesful establishment if you aint got no schlitz malt liquor . pale pale straw piss yellow bubbly bleach white head . dissipates no retention or stick . hardly any nose cheap grain sugar . tastes pretty much the same . surprisingly sweet and not surprisingly dull . just the kiss of hops is right . sublte hop bitter on the finish tries to leave dry but sugar sticks around . drinkable in the sense that its not offensive at all but not drinkable in that its totally boring . better than bmc but still whats the point of this . got this can for free and couldnt resist crackin it as i wait for my pizza . its iconic thats for damn sure and i d rather see people with a tall boy can in their hand than bmc any day . so rock on schlitz with your mediocrity . you love it and we love you for it .,appearance,0.3,0
i hate to be the one to spoil the party but i actually hated this beer . most reviewers note some subtle taste feel of alcohol . i found it obnoxiously overbearing . it looked and smelled just fine but i could n t taste anything over the alcohol and i could n t even finish the bottle . and this is coming from someone who s enjoyed a few dfh world wide stouts . actually i love stoudt s generally and the old fat dog so this was particularly disappointing . given that and these other reviews i d be willing to assume a bad bottle or something funky in my food . so i m willing to try it again sometime new batch not with dinner etc. and amend the review if that s the case . otherwise i just ca n t believe stoudt s did away with their original fat dog for this . it does not bode well for any other beers they are converting from the abandoned ml line .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle purchased at off license in rome . murky brown full head near perfect looks . not the most aromatic hints of fruits and yeast . flavor has nice depth with hints of ripe fruits roasted malt belgian character and exotic notes . i like birra del borgo .,appearance,1.0,1
the label presentation is pretty funny on this one aside from a really neat main picture front and center there are little catch phrases printed all over the place such as arguably the most complex liquid gold rich and sassy ale exquisite body etc . .etc . etc . its as if the marketing department could n t make up their mind on what the tagline ought to be during the brainstorming session so they used all of them at once . the main extra thing i do appreciate on the label is that this is the first beer i have ever seen to actually tell me on the label how many calories it contains . but lets get down to business here . appears on the golden edge of straw colored semi hazy with a tiny sad head that fizzled down to a thin froth layer in less than a minute obviously as a result of visibly lackluster carbonation in the glass and across the tongue . body is on the lighter side of medium but maintains a creamy sort of texture that i do enjoy quite a bit . smells intensely bready and biscuit like for a blonde ale with honeyed undertones . for a . abv this brew does a great job of smelling higher gravity than it actually is . flavor follows suit nice initial blend of pilsner cracker malt blend of sweetness that gets tempered by a rise of gentle earthy herbal hopping towards the finish . stays semi dry throughout . in conclusion this is a blonde ale that manages to leave an impression on me mostly due to being drier than most blondes i have tasted .,appearance,0.6,1
draught at bq naviglio grande milano . color hazy orange with large creamy lasting white head . aroma malt wheat citrus floral . taste sweet wheat malt citrus herbs butter bitter coriander . body is medium texture is oily to watery carbonation is soft .,appearance,0.4,0
this is the beer i used to drink at the bar at uni when i did n t know any better . i had a stubby of it left from our aussie cheapies tasting and there s cricket on so i thought i d give it a go . i could n t get a head on this one no matter how hard i tried to provoke it . it just was n t happening . a straight vertical pour into the bottom of the glass would probably only get a slight film . body is yellow amber . toxic chemical unnatural smell . it smells how australians expect beer to smell which ca n t be a good thing . pungent slightly sour . with trepidation i take a sip . mouthful of chemicals followed by a huge hit of wet off yeast in the back of the mouth . tastes a lot like all the other cheap aussie adjunct yeah pilsener my ass cub in fact the taste is almost identical to carlton draught . very little difference . this is a poor beer . offensive in almost every department . it s unfortunate that the majority of australians think that this it what beer should taste like .,appearance,0.2,0
poured into a tulip glass . dark opaque effervescing with a slight reddish hue . one inch bubbly white head . smells of dark fruit and caramel toffee . taste is much the same of dark fruit and toffee witha a nice accompanying hop bite and a nice dry finish . very good drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
another one from gadd s . got this at the bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a pint glass appearance a deep mahogany type brown and quite clear . a big fluffy tan head with good retention looks quite nice . some nice lacing is left and the head is very persistent . a little more carbonation evident than average . good looking pint . smell roasted malt with some dark fruit undertones . decent but nothing special . taste again roasted malt and some dark fruit . a slight smoky component in the short lived aftertaste . unfortunately kind of simple and underwhelming . not nearly as tasty as the oyster stout relatively speaking . a bit of a let down . palate medium thin body with a decent but not inappropriate amount of carbonation . finishes smooth and easy with no bite and relatively dry . not bad here . overall a nice drink that is certainly drinkable but not something worth seeking out . given how good their oyster stout was i had hoped for a bit more from this one . still a decent choice however .,appearance,0.9,1
p into a pint glass from a ozer . a a light amber colour . almost nothing in terms of carbonation trails no lacing or anything of the sort . s ginger . ginger . ginger . t well . like a lagered out ginger ale . however the ginger is more subtle than expected . you certainly get the yeast and a small bit of malt then the ginger hits you . it s gentle and lends a very refreshing note . m very light crisp . this is naturally followed by refreshing . the carbonation actually pops in here and helps to enhance the ginger . will certainly have again . good idea for a ginger ale substitute .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark brown and reds blend into an opaque liquid topped by fingers of off white head that paints the glass all the way until the end . a beautiful beer . s caramel malts and lightly tossed grains . no hop aroma . t chocolate malts and cereal grains with a noble hop kick . clean palated and up front . m light bodied with medium carbonation . d the very definition of quaffable . refreshing during the day and replenishing at night .,appearance,1.0,1
wow this looks bad . pours out nearly still there s one stream of slow bubbles that climbs up the side of the glass . the color is a dull brass . there is no head . smells wheaty and brothy . really this smells like kitchen basics brand chicken broth . tastes pretty much like chicken broth too but with a hint of citrus and some wheat malt . where are the phenolics and the esters . this is terrible . surprisingly even though this looks like it would be the flattest beer imaginable the carbonation goes to work overtime stinging my tongue like one thousand tomball bees . mouthfeel is also slick and sticky . not drinkable at all . what the hell is this . drain pour .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance clear amber in color sporting some orange highlights on the glass edge . nice head lingers a while and produces some nice lacing . smell mild pine grapefruits grass and malt sweetness is pleasant and not overpowering . taste this is a well balanced beer . caramel sweetness strong pine lemon zest grapefruit sweet oranges and red apples make a wonderful ipa . there is also a touch of grassiness in the background . mouthfeel lightly crisp at the start and the finish is lightly crisp and a bit dry . relatively brief aftertaste as the pine and grapefruit tones linger the longest . medium bodied beer . drinkability superb . several of these can be quaffed in a session . wish i would have bought more during my ct roadtrip since hooker is not available in nj .,appearance,1.0,1
a cloudy amber golden color with nearly no head . s chile maybe some smoke . t chile that s it . m a little lacking in carbonation but that might make this even worse so the smoothness may balance it . o gross . never again . why would they do this .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a oz snifter pours a muddy hazy brown color like an apple cider with a one finger tight slightly off white head . the head reduced to skim but left rings of lace the entire way up and down the glass . the glass was litterly white with rings after drinking . the aroma was of citrus notes along with dark candied fruits and a very faint very slight hop bite . the taste followed the nose a little citrus up front over a bready malt backbone wiht a nice candied dark fruit taste and hints of spiciness a hop bitterness comes through at the end to balance out the beer . the mouthfeel was moderatley carbonated . overall the look of the beer was great and got it off to a good start the nose and taste were but very warm and enjoyable . this could easily have been my session beer for the night .,appearance,1.0,1
decide to go on a beer run saw this in the cooler and cheap decide to give this ice beer a try poured from the tallboy can into a beer mug appearance golden hue with a head that goes away quickly smell grainy slightly metalic odor taste a tad snunky mouthfeel a bit off . over all its was not to impressive but i found in some what enjoyable beer,appearance,1.0,1
its quite possible that this review will constitute the first last one and only review of a bear creek beer . the brewery severed all business relations with its former pub last may and moved out of their redmond location near the end of . theyre rumored to be in yakima now but no information is forthcoming and their system wont accept my email inquiries . it would seem theyre out of business . but i found a solitary bottle of bear creeks bearly barley wine sitting patiently in a fridge at bottleworks . after cellaring it for a few months i finally gave in to temptation and served it up . i was greeted with a magnificent aroma alive with honeysuckle brown sugar plums and candied fruits . luscious . the brew was deep crimson with fine sediment adrift throughout . a full bodied mouthfeel introduced a smooth and well mannered nectar with a time tempered bitterness that wisely chose to not interfere . this is was a regal dignified ale that was oh so easy to drink . though neither the bottle nor the bear creek website mentions the abv bearly barley wine didnt come across as overpowering or excessively strong . fare thee well bear creek . with beers like this youll be missed .,appearance,0.6,1
this brew poured a medium head of fine bubbles and left behind a nice lacing as it receded . it has a dark cloudy red brown body and a malty aroma . it tastes bitter initially and after . i was very impressed with it and enjoyed it very much that night .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark ruby color mixed with caramel . good frothy head that reappears with quick swirling of the glass . caramel yeast some sweet malt and citrus round out the nose . tangy aroma very rich . taste follows much of the nose . light caramel with a touch of soft fruits . smooth drinking alcohol well hidden . my all time favorite is the rochefort and i can see this brew s similarity . solid .,appearance,1.0,1
got this one in my mill st seasonal sampler . this is the fourth one out of the six that package offers . appearnace honestly this stuff looks like ginger ale with a bit more of a golden color . poured with barley a hair of head that dissipated as quick as a soft drink s would . the carbonation looks a little bit excessive too but it boasts excellent clarity and a nice golden appearance . smell in a word average as i m getting a nice barley and grain smell with the barest touch of a fruity almost grape like scent . it did n t take much to come out but i would n t call it remarkable . taste the beer starts with a sweeter malt and fruit taste that is a cross between citrus and grape which then turns to a bit of a strawy bitter kick that does n t seem to really have a hop presence . mouthfeel the beer is solid the carbonation however runs a bit lax near the end but it leaves no aftertaste and is exceptionally clean . very smooth smooth beer but i have to deduct points for the complete lack of head . drinkability this stuff is easy to get down the carbonation causes no problems and it is quite light on the gut . however it seems a bit boring for an ale and is something i d expect more from a lager . i dunno something holds this beer back and i ca n t quite place it . final thoughts i do n t think a better name could be given for this beer then stock ale . this beer is pretty generic and is n t really going to knock your socks off but it s decent . i m not quite sure what a pack of this would go for but if it s similarly priced to mill st s other offerings i d say it s not quite enough bang for your buck . i d say this first offering from mill st that i ve been disappointed by .,appearance,0.4,0
dark brown with hints of red and a solid beige head . aroma is roasted malt coffee and burnt toast real thin on the hops . the flavor is bitter then malty sweet toffee and roasted . the finish is okay quick and thin . overall not a bad robust porter a good example of the style but not overly exciting i ll order the ipa next time . this could use a little more malt finish to make it more drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
cheers to the vintage cellar in blacksburg for expanding their bruery selection . eager to try this one now that the weather is getting nice and warm . pours a a hazy apricot shade with somewhat visible light carbonation bubbles running throughout . fingers of fluffy bubbly creamy off white head fade and retain at a solid finger leaving tremendous amounts of thick bubbly lacing sheeting the sides of the glass . smell is really mouthwatering . hints of light citrus malts and sweet juicy peach pair with a crisp dry powdery malt . nice and light and fragrant and more characteristic of ipas and apas i ve enjoyed than belgian strong pales . refreshing full flavors are well complemented by bright robust carbonation . definite juicy fruity flavors of tart bitter citrus and sweet sticky apricots dominate the palate . the malts are really crisp and dry keeping the overall feel and taste light . there s a really interesting dimension of spiciness to the beer that is most present in the aftertaste . it is pleasantly peppery adding a surprising bite to the overall experience . a touch of the alcohol is detectable in the aftertaste as well and can be felt warming the throat into the stomach . beer leaves a sticky coating throughout the palate and the flavors hang around with it for quite awhile . a strange plasticy taste arises with a belch very feminine i know but i did n t catch it so much beforehand in the taste . very tasty highly drinkable and interesting beer . always nice to get something pleasantly unexpected in a new beer experience . would recommend giving it a try .,appearance,1.0,1
label talks about no preservatives or pasteurization and how they give the date for our info but then they did n t give the date . . . i searched the bottle four times no laser etch no notching system nada . a first pour leaving a solid coat of sediment in the bottle is bright straw colored with good clarity and a snowy cap that clings to the side of the glass . s herbal really a bit vegetable which i guess is coming from the coriander but not really coming through that way . mild peppery note with some underlying malt sweetness . t fairly watery once the sediment gets suspended and added in the second glass this firms up a bit again the veggie aspect is the strongest flavor almost a leafy hop with some orange pith in the mix . grainy base is a bit rough and adds some depth . m lighter body firm carbonation fairly dry finish . d not an exciting beer but no major flaws . i could see this being a decent summer quencher .,appearance,0.9,1
small corked bottle poured into a goblet . nice color very dark amber nice white head but little retention or lacing . aroma is already sign of trouble above and beyond the candy and fruity notes a mustiness and sourness that really do not belong . medium bodied at best sweet at times sour and acid at others and not in a good way . i wondered for a while if this was a bad bottle but even if it is it is just another bottle that they could not keep properly as it was shipped from them . very very bad another drainpour .,appearance,0.8,1
served on tap broadway brewery into a snifter a gorgeous example of an imperial stout . the body is so opaque that you can see your reflection on the glass . nearly two fingers worth of camel colored head on the pour with head retention for days . this is n t a nitro tap stout but comes close to looking like one . you d expect the lacing to be great coming from a head like that and this beer does n t defy expectations . wonderful . you ca n t ask for a better looking example of the style . something is amiss with the nose . it s quite boozy up front . underneath is a heavy dose of berries . some roasted malts are present but they do n t give off a particularly chocolate or coffee aroma . they re just charred and not smoky even . the aroma of this beer has some things going for it it just seems a bit raw conceptually speaking . the taste is all blue fruits plus plums on the tongue . the finish has a nice aggressive roast that makes for a lingering charred fruitwood flavor . that sounds lovely right . so why the score of . . because one critical component was utterly missing from this beer the rich malt flavor that the imperial stout style is designed to deliver . seriously there is not much malted barely flavor in this beer at all . broadway brewery nailed a lot of the ancillary flavors that the style can have but they somehow obscured the core of the beer . it is as if this beer had it s malt base hollowed out leaving the ancillary flavors to collapse haphazardly into the cavity that the malt flavors left behind . i did like drinking this beer but it makes for a bad imperial stout because it is missing the point of the style entirely . the body seems appropriate in thickness though the carbonation is too prickly for the style . even though i kinda liked it i ca n t score the drinkability higher than average for the style . the beer goes down but if you re expecting a malty beer than this will probably be a chore to consume . this is one of the stranger imperial stouts i ve ever had . if i did n t rate to style i might give the smell and taste average scores . but i do rate to style and an imperial stout that does not do what the style is meant to do no matter how alright tasting it is ca n t score highly . if you re at broadway brewery which you absolutely should be if you are going through columbia mo their apa and porter are legitimately excellent and you want to sample something curious and strange order this .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . beer was exteremly fresh when i got it only had been in store for less than an hour and from the reports from fort george s on website i had it in hand before it was even for sale at the brewery . pours a nice red hue with a decent white head . first smell is of a bourbon but not over powering no hints of hops or fruit . my first drink i was expecting a overpowering bourbon beer based on the smell . but to my suprise it was very subtle hint of bourbon with a hint of cherry and pineapple . was drinkable for the high alcohol and the fact it sat on bourbon soaked wood . not quite the fruit cake beer it is advertised as but a well made american bourbon aged strong ale . worth the plus dollars for this one off beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a tulip . why do i keep buying fruit wheat beers . . . its like a bad addiction . pours a super ugly dark gold muddied . bright white head with good retention extremely sticky lacing helps the score of an otherise ugly beer . the aroma is sickening light wheat a hint of apicots then just skunk with a light alochol finish . as this warms the skunk is slowly replaced with more apricots but they are like apicots soaked in alochol so a lot of the sweetness is lost . the taste is wheat and skunk with a surprising distinctly sweet aprictot finish which is kind of nice . a horrible carbonated beer similar to sparkling water with bubbles just bursting throughout the drink . this is a terrible beer that should be skipped .,appearance,0.8,1
the diabolical brewers at bend oregon s deschutes are at it again . they get me all strung out on what becomes my go to session beer like they did with the long lamented cinder cone red and then like lucy van pelt they snatch it away at the last second leaving me flat on my back and yelling aauugh . red chair nwpa is a copper colored pour with a sturdy vanilla tinted head that throws a nose of nice fragrant hops floral and citrus notes add some complexity to the usual pine grapefruit assault . at around ibus red chair was the more balanced sibling of the more flamboyant bond street sisters . deschutes puts the bitterness in check with a malt backbone built from seven different varieties including a few british crystals a german pilsner a domestic cara pils and a domestic munich . not feeling that the ipa designation was giving quite the right impression of this eurhythmic offering they seem to have made up another new one out of whole cloth northwest pale ale . personally i do n t care what they call it it is a much better seasonal replacement for cinder cone than the buzzsaw brown was and if they get it in their heads to make it year around well so much the better . i m not going to get my hopes or hops up .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice thick tan head upon a body of darkness . not much happening in the nose . there is a slight roasted aroma mixed with a bit of sweetness . a creamy mouth feel that reminds me of a beer served from a cask . chocolate and coffee flavors with a touch of bitterness from some hops . the coffee flavor lingers on the tongue for awhile following a drink . some sweetness but not overly sweet . not a bad beer one in a sitting would be plenty for me .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance cloudy . medium reddish brown . thin quickly dissipating off white head . smell hops prominent . faint barleywine like maltiness present . taste barleywine like malt flavor quickly cut by strong hoppy bitterness . difficult to describe but tasty to drink . mouthfeel full . drinkability very interesting beer and style . repays the thought one puts into drinking .,appearance,0.6,1
ml stubby . the last of my van steenberge sampler pack app slight head but that was a result of the pour so i wo n t deduct . wonderful amber with the perfect level of translucency not cloudy but not see through . smell sweet fruity malt . definitely cherries again must be the van steenberge yeast . i love that smell though but i am getting a bit bored of it . a hint of roasted malt . no noticeable hops . occasional alcoholic fumes . taste a subdued sweetness runs throughout . part caramel part fruit and the majority is dry slightly toasted honey . ends with slight husk and a seductive herbal finish from the hops . a truly unique beer . one of the fullest bodies i ve had in a beer . a bit subdued in the carbonation department .,appearance,0.9,1
p oz . brown longneck bottle brewed in denver before they pulled the plug . p crystal clear yellow orange pour with an intense white foam that came almost over the top of the sam adams glass . foam slowly lowered with huge globs of lacing and a very thick cover . s very subtle smells of grapefruit pith . t quick burst of bitter hops at first then quickly dies to an almost nothing aftertaste on the tongue or palate . m lots of carbonation helps to bring in the hops but a disappointing finish as soon as it is swallowed there is nothing left . d this is an ipa on training wheels as it would be good to have a big drinker try to experience what a big beer might be without blowing their tongue off with a big ipa . could drink a few of these but would soon be looking for a bigger beer . this is a session beer just not one that completely satisfies .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve been slacking on the ba reviews lately but had to write a bit for this one . it s dark brown in appearance with no head . i held the bottle up high when pouring and got some small brown shiny bubbles but thats all . there is some lacing but it s sporadic . smell is very all chocolate and meaty smoke . i usually do n t rave for smoke beers but this combination of imperial stout and smokyness is perfect . the is a manly smelling beer . i thought steak and exotic animal hunting my wife though cigars and bare knuckle boxing . smoke up front it hits your palate and you nose malt and chocolate and a good hop bite follows . a little bit of bourbon lingers to finish . oily viscous mouthfeel exactly what you d want with a . . i d hate the morning but i could drink this all night . luckily they only come in pricey four packs .,appearance,0.6,1
lightly caramelized but still forward with wheat and lemon the tucher dunkeles is an archetype of the bavarian weiss beer . it s mellow tasty and remarkably satisfying . the darker malts work wonders here and subdue the clovely banana yeast into something much more put together than the regular tucher hefe . relax relax . ng,appearance,1.0,1
let me just preface this review by saying that i am ranking this beer based on the other lo carbs that i have tried not against other beers in general . that being said . pale straw color with a fairly typically insipid pilsner like wheat nose . yet they call it a lager which it really does n t seem to be . as far as taste . it does managed to actually taste like beer a feat that i do n t think either mich ultra or rock green have managed . pleasant if incredibly light and watery but still the hints of a beer lurking within its mysterious brown bottled depths . good summer barbecue quaff and a decent beer if you re doing the lo carb lifestyle .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a light amber with a cloud and a small head that dissipates quickly . aroma is of hops surprisingly with a tinge of dark roasted grain and a hint of espresso . flavor is hops up front with a nice dark roasted grain . coffee flavor is subdued and seems weaker than the aroma . like with the cracked pepper ale they did this one right and did n t over do it . hops are there in abundance and represented well . this is a very intriguing beer . body is medium with a nice lively carbonation . this is a nice ale with a hint of coffee flavor nice .,appearance,0.6,1
rating this on halloween night . in honor of the black wych appearance dark . black . dark as the light on a moonless night . smell minimal nose . some dark toffee and that stouty smell . but not distinct . taste smooth malts at first . a bitter sweet that lingers . a long bitter finish . the stout comes out just at the end of the finish . otherwise light espresso and toffee . mouthfeel a smooth stout not heavy at all . carbonation is a fake for my liking . fake in the sense not bottle conditioned and you can tell . drinkability best aspect of this beer . for a dark ale its an easy down . given that it is not a bad beer but an average tasting stout but very easy to drink i d recommend for the dark beer drinker who wants to have a few particularly on a moonless summer night . not bad i ll buy again for sure . but prefer something like the propeller porter in this class of beer .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle part of mixed pack . a nice crisp aroma and mild fruity taste . has pale yellow color . has a slightly sour finish but still finishes on the fruity crisp side . refreshing and light feel.has a crisp feel to it like a freshly opened fruit .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a frosty golden orange with no head . smells sweet in a bad way and sour in a worse way . something like sour apricots with musty and metallic elements . what do we have here . hmm . the sweetness is rather sad lonely and flat . rather like that of a bud light or something . once that s gone though it fades interestingly into a sweet tobacco aftertaste which i rather like . carbonation really rips up the mouth . bud does a very citrusy wheat beer and jacks up the carbonation basically . a bastardization of my favorite style . boo .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured into a pint glass . pretty attractive amber with an impressive head . enjoyable to look at in the glass . s alcohol pours into the nose and is reminiscent of smelling a liquor . fruitiness seeps through the alcohol which is a little enjoyable . t way too strong for my tastes and it s not hard to notice the alcohol . warming and reminiscent of drinking a boilermaker made with a fruity beer . mf creamy feel nothing too good or bad . d i could n t drink more than one and it s amazing i got beyond through that one . this beer is way too aggressive for me and just does n t have enough redeeming flavor to sip .,appearance,0.8,1
i do not feel that it is appropriate to give this beer a formal evaluation as they did not deliver a product worthy of the traditional format . this is the first time i ever had an oktoberfest that tasted like this . it tastes like a mixed vat of heineken and beck s . maybe the factory put the wrong label on the bottles and the bottles in the wrong box . getting through these has been painful .,appearance,0.4,0
in the netherlands this stuff is in every bar you go to . if we here in us should be so lucky . poured into the proper duvel glass hazy golden with a massive creamy white head . streaming carbonation . so pretty i almost do n t want to drink it . almost . lively carbonation . peppery sweetness balanced by earthy european hops . flavor and mouthfeel deepens as it warms . the most quaffable . beer i ve ever drank . narcoticly boozy . just great stuff . even though i ve had it on occasion in the us it will always remind me of my first trip to europe . fantastic stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
ginger . . . after reading every review i could n t help myself . i swore i was done for the night . but with tastings ranging from poultry seasoning and italian herbs to oregano origami now that s clever . i just had to get one out of my cellar . i cracked the bottle at cellar temperature . the color is a hypnotic sauterne . the head fizzes quick but the carbonation does not . the smell is what got me . jamacan ginger beer was the first thing that came to mind . and the ginger is all over the profile . in the smell the body and mouthfeel . the finish . i am in love . knowing the reputation of fantome s brewer and resident spirit i would not be at all surprised if there were oregano thyme chipotle anise etc. in the beer . but for me the biggest spice i find is ginger and maybe some mint . i could definately drink this again and again . this spirit comes together so well . this is yet again another fine esoteric experiment by the very clever and talanted dany prignon . thanx .,appearance,1.0,1
now this is one sickly brew although it pours a decent colour with head . however the taste was getting so appaling after a while that i could not even finish a half pint . the smell is kind of telling it has slightly sickly hop notes and off malted with some sour grapes and apple . the mouthfeel again is kind of good but hard to segregate from the taste . i hope this was a bad sample,appearance,0.9,1
produces a vast amount of bright white head which about two fingers thick . head dwindles into soapy lacing . body is solid gold and quite clear . i smell hints of toasty grains with slight hints of lemony hops . this tastes like a standard euro lager . a majority of the taste is dominated by malt character and a skunky sour finish . this brew is n t refreshing like a standard lager . this is kind of an intrusive beer that leaves your taste buds desiring another type of beer . this is a decent gas station beer and was a good alternative to the high cost of beer in restaurants in paris .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a light yellow beer with no head or aroma or even taste . i dont really know what to say about this one that wasnt said before . its not beer but more like water with some beer tasting products included . this is a trend that will last for a year before disappearing which should be a good thing really .,appearance,0.2,0
reviewed at bar while disappointed . first beer of the day . a medium amber no head no bubbliness s winelike nose t not balanced a bit sharp a hint of circuit board is that the wine yeast or some contamination . m wine like with a hint of bubbles . maybe a cheap sparkling wine d circuit board flavor limits drinkability . hides alcohol well . edit . i will note that i really liked the victoria ale but that was brewed with belgian yeast i believe . so perhaps it is the wine yeast that gives it the taste i do n t like . finally three other people tasted this at my table and of them were very mad to have spent on oz . the other thought it was average and worth trying .,appearance,0.4,0
min pours a crystal clear deep gold with a two finger head of pure white foam . steady streams of carbonation release from the bottom of the glass . there is a delightfully hoppy scent with unmistakable tones of resinous grapefruit as well as the more grassy and earthy varieties . there is a sweet malt backbone tying it all together . the hops bitterness in this brew are on the lower end of the scale for ipas but i feel is just about perfect for a fairly light and refreshing ipa such as this . semisweet citrus fruits a fresh herbiness and subtle biscuity malts are what i find . min is medium light bodied refreshing and delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from an . oz into a chalice . brown to copper towards the edges with a huge off white head that falls slow and never completely goes away while clinging to the glass . the middle dips after minutes while the edges retain their height creating a crater effect . as the edges fall away thick ringed sheets of foam . this is one damn good lookin beer . smells of cinnamon nutmeg orange peel and spicy alcohol . bitter hops and leather underneath . smells more like a strong winter warmer than an eisbock but i really like the nose . dry and spicey . orange juice with a touch of lemon zest nutmeg leafy hops grass a little brown sugar and a dry finish that has a warm alcoholic character . tasty . again i m left wondering if this would be better listed as a winter warmer . tastes more like a strong spiced ale than any eisbock i ve ever sampled . having said that i really like the complexity and range of flavors whatever this may be . the mouth is a few notches above medium but it has a bit too much syrup left in the aftertaste . not enough to ruin the taste but it does suffer from it . i could have one maybe two more but the mouthfeel and abv hurt the drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
golden color with no clarity . it s so cloudy you ca n t see any yeast in it just an opaque gold glass . thick white head that keeps a barrier of foam for the entire bottle . yeasty spicy aroma comes through first with a subtle note of bannana . some nice hefe aromas are there but they are n t making my eyes pop open . bannnana yogurt type of flavor comes through with a fizz that carries a small but noticable bitterness . mouthfeel has a nice refreshing fizz from high carbonation but is missing the thick milkshake texture i like in a hefe . very drinkable beer another great seasonal from berkshire . i ll revisit this in the summer a few more times .,appearance,0.9,1
ok having this for nd time . tried it before at bbf and thought the was x better than the . that s why i bought it . both are excellent but seems to be considerably better maybe the will be better in a year.who knows . and this is a good example of why stone is so highly regarded as a brewery not only by me but by many others. a it pours a caramel brown small head no lace to speak of . s is a very malty fruity almost berry like aroma . i guess these berries are hops that have aged properly . t is a sweet up front then malty then hoppy then alcohol esters then some nice nuttiness . real nice taste i m upgrading to cuz for the style it deserves it . i m not a big brown ale fan but this one is exceptional . mf real positve mouthfeel . a fuzzy numbness which is very pleasant is goin on . d nothing too hot here bomber is plenty .,appearance,0.6,1
appeared orange golden with a monstrous and i mean monstrous frothy head and excellent lace retention . this is a beautiful looking beer . the aromas were somewhat tart and centered primarily on citrus juices and lemon rind with some strong floral notes . to be honest this beer smelled closer to a standard belgian blond ale than i had expected . the hops were not a huge player in the aroma and seemed to come through mainly in the bitterness of the citrus rind . the taste was a completely different story . bold flavors of pine and orange peel mingled up front fading into a bright lemony woodiness with tons of sticky resin and just a touch of honey sweetness . black pepper comes through on the back end and lingers and lingers the only hint of this beer s strength . feels dry but with a resin laden silkiness . drinkability is good but this beer sneaks up on you and when you least expect it slaps you across the face with . abv . the alcohol is very well hidden and only perceivable in the peppery after taste like way after . a nice change i really like experimental beers .,appearance,1.0,1
pours very dark amber brown yellow up to the light with huge voluminous head dense and marshmallowy on top sinking slowly with an interesting foam formation left in the middle . looks like a cappuccino with a marshmallow melting into it . leaves amusing puddles of lace behind and seems murky and cloudy . exquisite a marvel to behold . smell is funkadelia with lots of olfactory cleaving pungent tartness . huge acidity on there with underripe berry notes some currant notes . yeah has the classic jolly pumpkin not a lot of darkness except for maybe a richer maltiness underlying . love the smell though it does n t scream uniqueness at me . reminds me quite a lot of the bire de mars . taste is . well interesting . definitely lacks the acidity and piquancy i had expected . front is malty with a nutty kind of character slightly nut brown then becomes mildly brown ale esque with a slight english character and a slight roastiness . slight sourness on the back but not tart at all gives it a kind of capsicaian character with mild peppery spice and yeah a bit of funk but not much at all . bit of a letdown really . it tastes kind of like a mild brown ale could use more funk to spice things up . not bad but pedestrian and a bit disappointing from the pumpkins . quite nicely textured though smooth enough . if anything it s a bit thin but it s quite slick and smooth . quite drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew arrived at my table essentially headless . lacing was very sparse . the negatives end right there . very hoppy fresh aroma and taste was smooth and hoppy in the northwest tradition . cascade centennial a very refreshing pale ale that went down more like a mild ale . if it was darker i would have considered it a mild . worth having .,appearance,0.6,1
a straw in color crystal clear plenty of lacing and a respectable head . s cereal grains and corn full the bouquet . t grain and corn work well together in this highly sessionable brew . m light and clean with plenty of carbonation . d highly sessionable great grain flavor and very refreshing . this would be an amazing lawnmower brew .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a four fingered faint pink head that slowly fades to a thin layer leaving a good lace . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . nose is light hops and fruit . color is nice crystal clear amber . flavor is tart cranberry and hops dry finish . . for a oz bottle from bert s better beers hooksett nh . best by .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to my homegirl terry who brought me this from a recent trip to pa. a pours a clear dark mahogany with orange highlights . sticky khaki colored head holds nicely and leaves some chunky crusty lace . understandably a mix of yuengling lager and their easy drinking porter . i do n t believe i ve ever had a premixed b t but this one has started off just fine . s i can definitely pick up the yuengling original in the nose . adjunct macro aroma . grass hay corn and a bit of b.o . sadly no roasty cocoa porter aromas . t starts slightly tart transitions to something that tastes like my dirty armpits and finishes metallic . not what i was looking for . a faint hint of smokiness is percieved in the otherwise clean finish . mf thin fizzy cardboardish . d not appealing to me whatsoever . tastes like a f ed up bud light . regular yuengling and yuengling porter are far better on their own than this frankenstein amalgamation emphasis on the mal . . seeing a bladder of a portuguese man of war floating near him he said agua mala you whore .,appearance,0.7,1
. oz widget can . one of the best looking beers . the cascade effect is great and the lasting tan head is inviting . smell of rich roasted coffee maltiness maybe almost chocolately . taste is roasty some bitterness with not too long a finish but i was surprised by how watery and thin i found this beer despite it being so dark and a stout . for some reason i remember it having more body . i found it less filling and full flavored than i was expecting . decent but not good .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer certainly is certainly overcharacterised by the way to drink it . the beer is certainly fun in its very original glassware but the taste behind it although good with a nice caramel colour and certainly a nice malty nose and sweet but hoppy feel finds it hard to go past the actual sensation caused by the appearance and rather can lag behind as you might expect a creme de la creme beer to be served in such a fancy manner . nevertheless nice and has a great name as well if aesthetics or unimportant details ought to be pointed out .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass beer is a slightly hazy straw color with a pure white fizzy head . other than the small bits of sediment actively swimming around throughout the glass looks like a macro lager . the nose is rather one dimensional and not very impressive slightly sweet maybe honey . and grainy that s about it . the flavor has an initial sweetness that is decently balanced but at the finish it is dry and grainy leaves you smacking your lips but not in a good way . maybe just a hint of honey on the finish emphasis on hint the mouthfeel is light in body almost absent carbonation and a dry finish . drinkable if you were out of beer this is not one that i will be going back for . not terrible but certainly not worth looking for .,appearance,0.4,0
ml poured into a devul tulip on back of bottle bitterness bu malts pale caramel and munich hops hallertauer northern brew slovenian super steirer and tettnang tettnanger pours a hazy caramel color with finger head and some beautiful lacing some breaded yeast belgian candy spice and slight banana in the nose follows the nose with more spice and slighly phenolic . finished super smooth with the banana this beer is just plain smooth . kinda leaves a little more to be desired in the taste seems like theres one thing missing .,appearance,0.6,1
bear republic big bear black stout is an impenetrably black ale with a huge chunky foamy light chestnut colored head that coats the glass . it has a fresh aroma of licorice and chocolate with a slightly metallic ring . it is medium full bodied very smooth and not very carbonated . the finish is dry a bit syrupy and a bit acidic . it is quite bitter from start to finish . the malt and hops blend tightly . it starts chocolaty and then heads toward licorice . the alcohol is well hidden . the bitterness is a bit grassy . this green flavor blends with the licorice fenugreek and maybe even caraway in the aftertaste . it is woodsy and maybe a bit resiny . the balance is pretty nice not heavy . very drinkable almost too drinkable . rated feb,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a pilsner glass . a pours a light purple color with a pink white head this disolves quickly . s distinct berry scent with not a whole lot else going on . t the taste has even more berries then smell would leave you to believe . it almost reminds me of a sangria without the rum . m moderate carbonation that leaves the mouth dry . d i could have about two before the berries would get to sweet for me .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle thanks to grant drank from a tulip . pours a light black color some dark brown and amber on the fringes . the head is a nice medium mocha creamy looks good if not for the soft black . the aroma is decent lots of roasted coffee which is pretty nice but not really balanced with anything else so a touch boring . i want to like this got ta me give more . the taste is borderline bad as that coffee comes out in full force this is extremely bitter stale coffee . some light alcohol and vanilla come through . . the mouthfeel is off bitter and overcarbonated . the group quickly moved on from this not very good . i was excited to try this very disappointed .,appearance,0.9,1
a tan ruby pour a bit hazy . two finger head that reappears after a quick swirl . not sure this is a quadrupel almost looks like a barley wine . smells like one too . high alcohol in the nose . some sweet vanilla and caramel creep in along with some fig and malt . taste is thin and full of alcohol . oak and vanilla dominate . caramel malt prune and biscuit come in waves . thin and filmy . does not finish clean one bit . again this is a quadrupel . . if so if fails to impress .,appearance,0.8,1
label simply explains stout brewed with coffee . pitch black opaque pour with mahogany glints and a nuclear glow of a khaki cap . aromatic kick of coffee bean and roasted malt . first swigs blends of roasted toasted coffee malts and stout lingering aftertaste of black coffee . thin mouthfeel for a stout . a bit flat like drinking yesterday s coffee cold . last swigs bitter coffee stout . dfh chicory stout blows this away . enjoyable interpretation of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
i m shocked thhat this beer has got some c scores . looks okay but lacking in colour dues to the day brewing process i imagine from the lack of flav our . no smell no taste but a little sugar and so heavily carbonated that by the time i finnished i wanted to do a barney gumble style burp . yuk .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a straw gold color with a thin one finger head into my pint glass . aroma is full of corn and sweet malt upfront . typical setup for the style . taste is overly sweet and full of corn and grainy malt . like a stale loaf of bread . still quite easy to drink . corn and grain linger in the mouthfeel . feels pretty average but still inoffensive . goes down easy like water . average . you wo n t be too impressed with this but if you like your beers to be easy to drink and hardly special then this is for you . otherwise i d avoid it .,appearance,0.8,1
pours garnet with fingers of off white sand colored head . insane lacing healthy head retention s sour vinergary notes up front that dissipates to not much of anything then comes back t sweetness sourness do battle up front along with serious dryness . currant raspberry taste surface along with hints of vinegar and oaky dryness squared as this warms . finishes tart uber dry with a tinge of vinegar a touch of berry sweetness mf sticky with low carbonation . drinks all right would pair well with many meats fish even salads . just not a session ale but one to ponder savor by a fire or in a dimly belgian pub . i prefer rodnebach s grand cru to this this is a beer universe expander well worth a try,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into sa perfect pint . thanks to mjyoung for sharing . bottled . a pours a deep amber with a rather thin head despite my rather rough pour . the head did last an abnormally long time however a left a good amount of lacing down the glass . s not picking up much . light scents of caramel do poke through along with maybe a hint of citrus peel . t light notes of sweet caramel malt and a touch of citrus hops . not very potent flavors . ive had amber ales with way more hops than this . very watery . m thin body with a lightly slick but fairly watery mouthfeel . carbonation is soft enough . o pretty boring bad for a pale ale and beer in general . not something i really want to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into my tulip from a oz bomber a dark as tar with a dark brown head about a quarter inch thick which quickly recedes into a small film . s chocolate obviously alchohol stands out in the smell . raisins molasses and a few other spices assault the nose . smells like delicious . t chocolate obviously coffee oaky hoppy bitterness sweet molasses on the finish . tastes like delicious . m heavy cream coats the mouth entirely . low carbonation but does n t detract . leaves the palate wanting much much more . d far to heavy to session with but what a treat when you can pull this out . i have another sitting in the fridge that i will open in a year or so .,appearance,1.0,1
new double ipa from franklin s new brewer mike . another good one in the series imo . i had this one draft and in a growler the other night this review is for the on draft version . beer is amber and mildly hazy and forms a really lazy head of small and medium bubbles . head is thin and short lived beer is nearly flat it seems . i hope this is because it was put on recently and has n t had a chance to carb up . seems very undercarbonated this is pretty much my only complaint about this beer . aroma is nice ctz hops if i m not mistaken very hoppy mildly malty smells good . beer is medium in body with little to know carbonation in the mouth . the beer is aggressively hoppy wtih a chewy earthiness and piny hop presence . this beer reminded me slightly of pliny the elder but its not quite there . i think the carbonation levels would improve this beer greatly . another good ipa from franklins .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to a buddy for bringing this back for me . i poured a oz bottle into my hennepin globe . this beer pours a dark mahogany with a normal ish inch tan head that leaves just a bit of lacing . the aroma reminds me of a mild porter . hints of roasted malts a bit of chocolate and just a bit of that pale malt aroma do n t know if their is actually any pale malts used in the manufacture . really it just smells like a watered down mild porter . the flavor is about the same . watered down porter . chocolate roasted malts a bit of cherry and that s about it . all watered down . i really do n t get any of the in the flavor profile . the mouthfeel is a bit crisp for me . the carbonation is rather biting and nips at the tongue with every gulp . this is a decent beer but i really do n t understand the style . if i want a crappy porter i ll drink a crappy porter . i do n t need a porter mixed with a lager or whatever it is .,appearance,0.8,1
reviewed bottle pours a very dark almost black color body ca n t see through at all . big light tan color head somewhat lasting . roasted and toasted aroma . some roast coffee bittersweet chocolate . nice smell . chocolate roasted taste . coffee aftertaste but lightly roasted . thinish body . very tasty .,appearance,1.0,1
container volume ml container type bottle fresh y purchased hilanders cost pack head minimal lace none color yellow aroma lager mouthfeel light taste how is this different than bud light . comments marketing ploy conditions mowing working on car n with friends n sipping n get my buzz on n,appearance,0.2,0
aromas exotic spices dates figs cherry raisin dark grape and alcohol . the stronger scents like spices and alcohol just barely dominate the mellower and more vinous smells . the taste is more intense compared to the nose . sticky toffee and thick dark fruit with a marked port character . a pleasant vinous toffee brittle profile with some more breadiness . yeast is spicy and adds yet another layer to this multidimensional brew . mouthfeel is medium bodied and moderate maybe a shade on the lighter side level of carbonation . a bit of a sticky feel and a touch on the creamy side . even though there are a good amount of spices present they do not overpower and kill the palate . pretty drinkable beer . definitely a nice warming beer to sip and savor .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice bottle interesting shape and colour . the beer itself pours a clear copper with minimal head . s some herbal hops and honey like notes and nuttiness but overall smell level is pretty low . t bitterness makes a strong foreground appearance . some citrus comes through as well . not a lot of complex flavours . m medium feel not too light a bit syrupy and full . d no problem drinking this beer . not jaw dropping spectacular but certainly would n t mind downing a few of these on occasion .,appearance,0.4,0
a bottle from my cellar aged between two and three years . very nice cellaring has been kind to this beer . pours a murky brown with a thin ring not the most attractive beer at this point . smells surprisingly earthy with a touch of fruity and piney hops . i m surprised that the hops are still so noticeable after so much time . a few vinous sherry notes at the end . tastes very full bodied and still fruity along with some sticky pine notes some sherry and a sweet finish . very smooth and rich while still mellow . quite nice still .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a clear medium amber with two fingers of off white head . there are big soapy bubbles and the retention is very low . overall rather unappealing . there s a big piney burst noticable when i cracked the bottle open . this carries over once poured . there s a little bit of chewey chocolate malt type aroma . . a little while later once the pine has blown off i notice a little bit of mild floral tea . the hops start in big but gentle ease off then hook back in for some aggressive finishing bitterness . there s a hint of woody tannins that is not welcome . the malt is scarcely noticable and the sugars feel simplistic . there s no rich caramel or bread here . though the carbonation level is good the mouthfeel suffers from a battle between acrid tannins and thin simplistic and cloying sugars . fortunately for all my criticism it s still decently drinkable . i do n t quite know what the problem with this beer is but it seems that there are some fundamental problems in the brewing proceedure . there should n t be that high a level of tannins from the hops though it could also come from sparging the grains . also the thin body weak malt taste and low head retention are to me indicative of an overzealously low temp mash are they trying to stretch their malt cut corners extract more sugar and make more beer per pound . cause if that s the case i say they should change their tune cause with better beer they ll sell more beer .,appearance,0.4,0
i haven t head many barley wines yet but love eisbocks and doppelbocks so let s see a a bit of a murky brown that turns yellowish against the light s caramel fruit syroupy too much and alcohol t much the same not as good as many bockbiers m quite syroupy but not too bad d well in all it s ok,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured a light black color porter with a huge light brown color head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of very light coffee notes with some black chocolate also discernable . taste is also dominated by light dry coffee notes with some shy notes of black chocolate . body is way too thin and watery for the style to be effective . i guess this could have been worse but this is till not something that i would pick up again .,appearance,0.8,1
volo cask days . a copper bronze off white head no retention or lace . s grapefruit pine grass biscuity malt . t nectarine tangerine biscuity bread good bitterness . m moderate body is smooth moderate carbonation slight hop acidity . d a good drinker .,appearance,0.6,1
almost stark black with a fine sticky tan head . looks very impressive . just like i expect beer to . smells a little too sweet and hoppy for what an imperial stout should be . i like them meatier and full of roasted flavors . this is an interesting taste . as far as matching what i expect it is not . it is sweeter . almost milky . very tasty but lacks a lot of the rich roasted complexities i enjoy . it tastes like hops might overshadow the malts too much . it is a very full bodied beer . almost a cake like texture to it . alcohol just lightly warms the stomach and mouth . excellent mouthfeel . this is a very drinkable beer . i would feel good sharing it with just about anyone .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer reminded me a lot of a grolsh or heineken . it s got that traditional lager flavor to it where it s a little bitter and aged . the color is plae yellow and not overly exciting . just about another european lager . i do n t see myself really trying to find this one again any time soon .,appearance,0.4,0
now this is coming from my beer notes so bear with me . this beer is suprisingly really really good . hailing from atlanta my hometown it pours into what looks like your average pale yellow american macro lager but with a decent head on it . smells and tastes just like it should sweet blueberries with a nice malt kick to it . it s a rather nice lil beer . mouthfeel is smooth little carbonation leaves a nice blueberry muffin aftertaste . overall great session beer if you re with your friends or with your family and it s easily available here in the metro atlanta area . so i get this stuff often . recommended if you re short on cash and want a decent beer .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into a chalice . appearance pours a very hazy apricot orange color . great thick foamy white head with excellent retention . smell great fruity aroma with orange cherries and kiwi fruit . just a hint of yeast . taste a rather bitter citrus flavor overall . some tartness and some underlying yeast flavors . the finish and aftertaste are mostly bitter orange though the oak does come through along with some cherries . mouthfeel light to medium bodied and generally smooth with very airy carbonation . drinkability strong alcohol wise but it is n t apparent in the flavor . perhaps a bit unbalanced towards the bitterness but otherwise this is a very enjoyable beer . how appropriate that damnation is my th review .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance medium carbonation inch head dark brown smell malt chocolate syrup like bosco and cream taste chocolate burnt malt nut and cream mouthfeel sweet medium bodied smooth drinkability this is a surprisingly sessionable stout . i like the nutty taste . i could have several of these especially around a campfire .,appearance,0.6,1
review based on notes pours an effervescent auburn with a pinky of tan head . zero head retention lacing s slight toasty malt nothing else t slight breadyness herbal metallic hops plus dryness up front . toast malt astringency dominate as this warms plus some caramel leafy hops . finishes semi crisp with leafy hops mingling with caramel grainyness . almost pulled a . mf light medium bodied with assertive carbonation okay balance drinks alright not a bad take on the style but kind of a mediocre offering compared to some of mic s other craft offerings . would n t turn on down . let down by its appearance nose,appearance,0.4,0
poured a super dull light yellow with a fizzy white head that was quickly gone . smell was very light with just a touch of grain . taste had a very light grain flavor with the slightest bit of trace hops being noticeable . mouthfeel is thin and carbonated . its drinkable but far from great .,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle procured at the pacific park market in aliso a pours a pretty much opaque burnt orange . huge frothy white head from the bottle conditioning leaving lots of lace . great head retention . s cantaloupe and watermelon rind along with white grapefruit pith and lemon peel . noticable malt character . t there is a solid amount of malt for a dipa like the minute with a little more nuance than . lots of citrus tangerine on the back end but really dominated by the classic grapefruit flavours . some sweet malt in the finish adds good balance . m medium bodied frothy and creamy soft carbonation hint of ethanol in the finish . o to me this seems like a throwback a way to bring back the minute of the era that i never got to taste . compared to regular minute i like it more the flavours are more well rounded and there s a better structure to the beer . it s just easier on the palate . for the puts it in line with most of its style and it s well made . if you like minute you will enjoy this guaranteed .,appearance,1.0,1
pours black with a moderate sized thick brown head . not too much retention but that s to be expected with the alcohol content . aroma of chocolate coffee soy sauce with some fruity malt and hop notes . mouthfeel is thick with moderate carbonation . the taste starts out bitter with notes of coffee dark chocolate and burnt toast . there s plenty of malty sweetness apparent with some fruity notes and some citrus and it finishes with a good deal of floral hop bitterness . overall an excellent ale and extremely drinkable for an imperial stout .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy copper carmel color . minimal head that dissipates quickly . bomber poured into a pint glass . a not a pretty brew i must say . the cloudiness combined with a somewhat non descript color make is so . s floral hoppy aroma with a touch of citrus and malt . t nice balance of hop and malt for an ipa hops do n t overwhelm . slight taste of oranges . m a little carbonated with a small fuzzy bubble . not a full bodied feel . d i was a bit disappointed by this ale . nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
pours murky muddy brown with large bubbled brown head . the nose is huge with loads of toffee hops and oak . the flavor is a fantastic blend of toffee and booze . the mouthfeel is thick but very drinkable . the heat from the booze lingers just for a bit .,appearance,0.6,1
pours an opaque darkness with a huge stiff dark brown head that decomposes like an ice cream sundae massive d lacing present . the smell is awesome aggressive malted milk chocolate jahva . the mouth feel is medium full bodied and creamy . full flavored the chilled cafe latte has a tangy oak aged nature . imo original oak aged yeti rocks on another level than this combination . a reasonable drinker the . abv is nicely integrated .,appearance,1.0,1
bud light is my favorite beer to start when starting a session . it has a better taste than coors light and has less of an after taste . the color is light and relatively generic . the smell is relatively non existent . the taste is fairly good . this is fairly easy to drink . it s impressive by any means but i still enjoy it . it is exceptionally better when chilled . this beer in a can can be hard to drink one after another because the flavor becomes bland and dry .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance black in color sporting a two finger creamy head that lasted a long time . nice lace painted the glass . smell roasted malts and hints of coffee make up a pleasurable aroma . taste roasted malt soft coffee and licorice tones prune sweetness . and a soft biiterness makes up a creamy smooth and silky beer . a bit of dryness is evident throughout . mouthfeel smooth and creamy from start to finish with some dryness . nice aftertaste as the beer seems to stick to the tongue for a bit . heavy in body . drinkability if you are in the mood for an oatmeal stout this will cure the need . easy to drink this slow sipper and this is a great session beer . one of the better beers at heartland .,appearance,1.0,1
on the advice of matt maples liquid solutions i m drinking this bottle of klein duimpje porter at barely above room temperature . it s hard to believe that a beer that is all kinds of nasty when cold can be wonderful when warmer but stranger things have happened . dark russet with undertones of burnt orange . a high altitude pour results in three fingers of pale caramel colored foam that oozes quality . it looks as light as whipped butter is acceptably persistent is nicely rocky and is more than capable when it comes to lace deposition . the nose is anything but bold . even after most of the foam is gone there is n t much goin on . maybe a little sourish caramel with a light molasses tang . it s hard to tell at this point whether the beer will be nasty incredible or somewhere in between . wow . this is one of the lightest most watery porters that i ve ever had the misfortune to drink . i ve had light beer and n.a . beer that was meatier than this . the word aqueous does n t do it justice . actually it s amazing that there s as much flavor as there is and that the beer comes pretty close to opacity . whether the now barely cool temperature helped or not is hard to say because i did n t taste it chilled . porter is n t too bad . it s minimally roasted and somewhat chocolate like with a hint of dark fruit . there s no trace of the east kent goldings hops other than a slight bitterness on the back end . the problem is that nothing good can make a very deep impression due to the shockingly light mouthfeel . if this was a . porter light or an n.a . porter i d probably proclaim it the best thing since sliced bread . as a straight up english porter no thanks . to be fair it does bulk up a little with further warming . i m not sure what else to say . i would probably drink another bottle of klein duimpje porter if it was free but no way in hell is it worth . plus shipping .,appearance,0.8,1
a wow . i must say i m quite amazed at the formation of the head on this thing . i could watch that all day . after it settles it leaves a in white creamy head . looks kind of like ice cream the body of the beer is black with some ruby highlights . the only thing keeping me from giving this a five is the fact that it really dos n t look like beer more like a milkshake or something . s smells good very chocolatey but dos n t really smell like a beer . smells more like nesquick . there is a hint of alcohol to the nose . t i was glad that it did n t taste as chocolatey as it smelled . i was actually especting this to be stronger than it was . slighty bitter with a sweet roasted malts and chocolate dominating . has a bitter coffee like aftertaste . chocolate tastes pretty artificial . reminds me of guinness mixed with nesquick . m completly flat and kind of watery . this is killing it for me . d watching the head form on this is definiatly it s strongest point . taste wise it was a decent stout but i really ca n t stand how flat and watery it was . if it had at least some carbonation and maybe a fuller body i would like it a lot more .,appearance,0.8,1
oh my god . this beer is just incredible . the body is slightly cloudy and amber with some head and lacing . the aroma is sweet and full of cherries with a slight maltiness and a touch of sourness . the flavor is slightly sweet and also full of cherries with a slight sourness and a malty note . just and incredible flavor . light to medium bodied and smooth yet slightly dry .,appearance,0.6,1
hell i lived in japan for close to six years and while this is not the worst beer in the land of the rising sun nor is it even close to the best it is a decent adjunct lager and goes great with a bunch of mates at the local izekaya . drink a lot and it is fine .,appearance,0.4,0
brought back from brussels . bb pouring from the faux ceramic white bottle with the strangely asian looking black label draak poured beautifully into my abbey style glass revealing an extrememly rich toned beer . at first i seen light ruby and a dark brown with hints of red with the slightest touch of light orange.thick sedimentary and caramel thick in body appearance . a mocha coloured head formed which was solid and thick but was not very consistent throughout my drinking it . swirling the glass from time to time kept it creamy . patchy lace sticky but not screening the glass . the aroma is rather complex with dark mustiness and phenols dominating . dark fruits richly sweet malt . hints of licorice and leather horehound medicinal syrup . prunes and dates also were quite easy to smell . initially the aroma with the glass a good distance from my nose was mouthwatering fruitiness in closer the alcohol is immediately evident . later i sense sourdough and sharp blue cheese . beastly malt huge alcohol and yeast . the flavour at first was metallic like iron followed by intense fruit like a cherry brandy or mollasses . a finish of yeast and oiliness the everpresent alcohol and a great deal of bitterness for me . the aftertaste is initially all sweetness but after a few seconds it leaves the throat very dry and dusty feeling which is why i rated mouthfeel and drinkability quite low . the feeling left in my mouth disappointed me alcohol combined with extreme must is far too dry mouth puckering muskiness . dry tannins as in a rich red wine . this beer literally seemed to purge all saliva from my mouth and i could actually feel my glands pumping to hydrate my mouth . for me personally this greatly reduces is drinkability value . others may not have the same experience . the least taste is in the middle though it remains full bodied and resiny . oily yet gaseous in the mouth . the lees were less sweet with a strong iron taste . i enjoyed this beer up until the mouth could not handle the dry dustiness . too much alcohol in the character of it .,appearance,0.9,1
ya know in germany the term export always implied a lower quality beer . . . now that i live in the usa i have to say that the reverse is true . this beer poured a beautiful gold with a rock like head that persisted in all its glory for a few minutes before collapsing into a nice ring around the rosie . mmmmm now this is what i ve been missing . all the way from nambia eh . i suppose the hansa traveled far and wide so why not . still i coulda sworn there was a gmbh on the bottle . . . ever with a piece of my heart in stralsund i drink this beer and think of stoertebecker . mmmm nice malty and clean . mmmmm . another one please . . . this has the shbobdb simple beer seal of approval . mmmmm .,appearance,1.0,1
i was definitely unimpressed by this beer . it is unappealing in appearance not differentiated in flavor has a watery mouthfeel and flavor is nothing that would redeem itself over these other flaws in its flavor . i would not recommend this there are just too many other great ipas in america . this beer comes out of the bottle murky cloudy and dark . it looks like this nasty apricot orange stuff my wife drinks with not much head . aroma was citrus y but not in the normal hop bitterness way that you d find in say an alpha king . rather this beer exhibits an unusual citrus ness without bitterness . mouthfeel is apparent before the flavor . it is quite flat . flavor is watery bland not ipa like at all and not very satisfying . definitely not recommended .,appearance,0.2,0
on draft the avery tasting room also via bottle dated purchase at the tasting room . poured into an avery flute at the tasting room bourdeaux glass at home . nose has chard oak notes light tart cherries and wild musty hay and funk notes. pours a reddish berry color with a nice head taste was lighter on the cherries than i expected very refreshing and with pops of the oak and chard throughout with a nice tart cherry finish . body was very crisp and carbonated reminiscent of champagne at times.maybe as a result of the chard notes . nice enjoyable sour,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap at the big sky brewery in missoula mt while on vacation last year . presentation from the tap poured into two sampler glasses . also have had from the liter size bottles . appearance inch full dirty brown head . dark brown maybe and off black colored pour . full length lacing sheets plaster the glass . lovely sight . smell deep chocolate malt aroma with a dash of coffee . sensing some mud pie action here . taste overbaked brownies and super dark chocolate . a bit of espresso bean as well . not sugary . needs something to tie it all together to be outstanding . mouthfeel lower carbonation level with a light creamy texture . has a dry chocolate aftertaste . drinkability this one is almost there . a bit more sweetness and a bit more robust flavor and this would be tremendous . i think technically this is a try at a baltic style porter . the abv is a secret according to the brewmaster but gave hints that it was higher than a normal porter . tastes around the . range to me . all in all a really good porter whatever the kind . definite score again for big sky .,appearance,1.0,1
slightly hazed orange color with a torrent of carbonation rising from the center . huge billowy head of marshmallow fluff is perfectly belgian big foamy clumps of lace are all over my glass . aroma is full of spices yeasty with a touch of soapiness . nutmeg and cinnamon warm the nose and blend with some melon and sweet malts . there s an immediate citric sourness in the taste at first bitter spiciness with earthy and floral qualities . rind ish dryness and some alcoholic warmth in the end . easy mouthfeel is smooth with moderate carbonation . all kinds of spices add a nice complexity to this brew . well worth a try and convincing enough to make me try others from jolly pumpkin .,appearance,1.0,1
i do n t know why i waited this long to try this beer but i finally decided to pick this up on a trip to buffalo yesterday . pours a golden yellow with a huge white head . lace is all over the glass . beautiful . has lots of hops in the nose herbal pine and grassy maybe some citrus too . i can smell some bready type malt too . flavour is bursting with hops nice level of bitterness . some malt backbone here too well balanced . a really good drinking ipa i d buy lots of this if i did n t have to drive to buffalo to get it .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a murky reddish brown with a huge cream head . the head left lacing all up and down my glass . smell grapefruit hops and citrus . overall the smell is very balanced and fresh . taste bitterness of the pine flavored hops hits me first . has a good alcohol taste throughout . finishes with a malt and a nice alcohol burn . the taste is better than it smells . mouthfeel drinkability feels thick and creamy in the mouth . has a . abv but is easy to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
crystal clear light gold body with a level white head that starts off at about a finger and a half and steadily decays to a collar . several steady carbonation streams . it does look like a golden pilsener . does not look like a wheat beer . few stray strands of lace . aroma is . is . is . frankly i ca n t smell a thing here . maybe an almost intangible lemon scent or is that from the dishwasher detergent . . light sweet taste sort of bud ish . a slight bit of malt up front . tang of wheat in the finish . not much different from the higher end macros . ok light mouthfeel . easy drinkability due its basic lack of flavors . neither wheat nor pilsener to any great degree . an american macro lager with wheat as an adjunct . use as a lawnmover beer or serve to macro drinking friends .,appearance,0.8,1
served on tap in a goblet at three floyds . appearance this pours a maple brown nearly mahogany with an eggshell colored head that retains nicely . strangely light appearance for a double cda though . smell wet dog gym socks ad barnyard . too strong and terrible . the first whiff made me tear up and want to cry . i almost can not move past this point . taste it is tough to ignore the smell but i am doing the best i can . there is some sweet molasses up front . sage tons of cloves and all spice lots of funk follow . the sweet and spicy flavors blend in with spicy and earthy hops . a little alcohol bite . mouthfeel medium bodied which was again light for what i was expecting . candy sweet on the lips and it leaves some hop resin . drinkability i could not finish this . the smell was just too overwhelming . note the aroma was bad enough that i handed it to my friend who agreed it was awful . before even having a sip i asked our server if something had gone wrong . he smelled it and told me that was how it was supposed to smell . so i moved on .,appearance,0.8,1
regia extra pours a pale yellow with a thick white head from a brown thirty two ounce bottle . the aroma is adjunct corn to be specific . this beer has a very light body the flavor is mild and primarily sweet malt and adjunct . not unpleasant but not worth going out of your way for .,appearance,0.4,0
canned on courtesy dearthvader this beer is absolutely gorgeous . after pouring most of the oz can into my new duvel tulip thanks again brian i am left with an immaculate beige head that lingers for what seems like forever and it leaves thick clumps of lacing and leaves behind a nice pillow of foam . the medium brown hue with a red tint is darker than most but still pretty with good clarity . the description on the can is right on for the smell . mostly getting pine and toffee sweetness in the nose with a bit of grapefruit . a bit weaker nose than i expected but while mild the smell is quite enjoyable . strong pine in the taste with an excellent malt backbone . the darker malts balance this beer perfectly . personally i expected and maybe could have used a bit more bitterness but it is close to perfect . the pine and citrus fight for dominance and the resulting taste is awesome . this is one that gets better with every sip . medium carbonation with a decent mouthfeel only a minor drawback to this beer . this was my first surly offering and it did not disappoint . truly a great ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
a transparent and dark copper almost brown . a thin tan head that neither sticks on the glass nor hangs around too long . s dark fruity raisony and some brady malt . t more dark fruits plum raison and bready . after taste is sweet but not overly sweet . m a very rich mouthfeel for a seemingly light body . low carbonation . d a very easy drinking dubbel especially for . it seems everytime i drink this i m pounding it down and looking for more . a solid offering from new belgium . this one is almost always in the fridge at the in laws and a very good go to beer for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
. for oz of beer . sure i ll give it a shot . neat little mini moonshine jug bottle . mississippi brewing co utica new york . weird . pours a dark brown color with an enormous tan head that falls slowly becomes interestingly rocky . crystal clear . lots of little carbonation bubbles keeping good head retention . aroma of weak porter and some light hops . flavor profile of weak caramel and chocolate malts very little hop bitterness . a bit watery . slightly creamy decent mouthfeel . can i really drink this whole thing . i dunno about that . yeah this is a drain pour . i ve never had a pre mixed black and tan but this is nothing like the bar trick brews i ve experienced in the past . interesting it was a mix of porter and pilsner but not something i would buy again despite the very low price .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle a looks more like a hefeweizen than an ipa . very cloudy unfiltered with lots of floating yeast . light orange in color s a little citrus lots of pine and hops surprisingly no honey t citrus and pine . again barely any honey . i guess i expected more honey from the description on the bottle m nice carbonation slightly bitter overall quite pleasant d very drinkable for the alcohol content on the smoother end of dipas but nothing special,appearance,0.6,1
a after a fairly aggressive pour i get a finger head that quickly recedes into a bubbly lacing . the body is a lovely orange with no sediment . s nice floral maltiness on the nose with a nice mineral hop oil notes . very reminiscent of fall . t starts off very thick and malty with nice pear and apricot notes with a nice spice backbone as well . finish is slightly dry with a nice long residual maltiness . m big thick and malty mouthfeel . very good . d i ca n t believe how big and thick and malty this is for . one of the better fests i have had this year .,appearance,0.6,1
received this brew from sean out of chicago by way of st. louis . never heard of it until he sent it over and looking forward to trying it . anything with brandy angles share port serpent s stout and red wine gift of the magi amongst others has to be good right . drank from my ithaca excelsior tulip . appearance pours a pitch ass black with a giant two finger light tan head that fizzles and purrs in my glass . a incredible cap and collar are maintained the entire beer along with tons of thick rich lacing . smell sort of an earthy smelling tartness with a bit of a cherry vinegar thing going down . not overly sour smelling but a definite bit zing . some light green apples and maybe a tinge of leather or tobacco but that s about it . just a funny looking beer considering the smell . taste starts with a somewhat earthy and somewhat fruity taste that is unlike anything i ve tasted before . i d swear there were cherries in here as there is a sort of tart cherry burst on my first sip . a bit of a tart green apple and a light red wine vinegar aspect . woody and somewhat tannic a light vanilla hides underneath along with some tobacco and grass . maybe a touch of chocolate on the finish but it s earthy and very raw and almost bitter . a bit of alcohol does come into play as well . mouthfeel medium body with very aggressive carbonation . the bubbles are bigger than usual to and really makes the beer feel a bit sharper than it should . drinkability i really dug this beer a lot . the sourness is super light and balanced and it makes for a really quaffable brew especially for one that sits at . . the dark look of the beer really surprises you when you take a whiff and get a nice sour aroma . especially since i was expecting more a dark woody somewhat sweet beer . thanks much sean really enjoyed this .,appearance,1.0,1
huge pop non gusher corked and caged bottle . the sheer amount of explosive carbonation in this bad mama jamma was scary . i could barely get in of it with liquid before i feared for an overflowing mass of froth . tons of carbonation seen around the periphery . like aquatic oxygen supply for your home fishtank amounts of bubbles all around the base and probably in the center . the led flashlight does n t penetrate but reveals the black liquid to really be minorly creamed coffee blackness . it has that murky split pea green tinge to an otherwise deep brown . for having such a gy normous cap of gently toasted bread coloration there is no lacing to speak of . very dissappointing in that regard . smells fantastic . tons of roasted hits . some meatiness to it . is that cocoa sweetness . i just keep inhaling over and over again . the simplicity of the roasted grains paired with those just out of reach aromas keeps me begging for more . as it warmed up i did start to pick out some burnt hits . a bit of charred wood . oak possibly . opens sweet malty sweet . transitions quickly into a cocoa presence that lingers in the middle and morphs into milk chocolate on the finish . its the perfect hot chocolate flavoring for me . i love the subtlety of it . some other interesting middle hits are a bittering flavor . its mostly on the backend back edges and its more like crusted meats . the overcooked almost burnt bitterness . finish has the prickliness of this but it really ca n t overwhelm the chocolate from before . there is this roastyness going on as well . not always there but when it is there it is what i imagine coffee smoke tastes like . pretty different for a smoke flavor but truly enjoyable . after letting it have some time to breathe it really really really needed it the beer presents itself in a shy manner . creamy crisp in the last fifth of the tasting of it . for such a smooth medium bodied concoction it has great retention . the lack of lacing threw me for a loop . its sticky and sneaky . i m really impressed with this beer if i let it burn itself out in the over carbonation category . some type of milk stout is my guess . i do n t think its high alcohol at all . it truly is like drinking the best hot chocolate i ve ever had in my life along with the other characteristics a beer brings along with it . reveal is . afternoon delight . . . . awesome. an imperial coffee porter that no way in hell tastes like the . alcohol it claims to be . does n t even feel like it . insanely drinkable . in fact i may have drank of the just typing this review up . holy cow .,appearance,0.6,1
i popped the cork on this release forgot to save the number at a friend s new house to beer bless the home . we drank saison brett in imperial pint glasses since the other glassware was packed away somewhere . brett poured a beautiful slightly hazed golden orange color producing a massive white head of assorted bubble sizes which was a bit hard to tame . lace was there but not really pronounced . lemons oranges apples and earthiness of grains and straw are the dominant aromas . that brett really making itself evident . maybe a hint of etoh in the nose . big notes of citrus fruits shine bright while an earthy grainy buttery side anchors everything together . etoh lies beneath but it s there . a very sprite like assertive feel . finish is dry and crisp . a great saison and much like tank on which it is based . probably a great one to age in your cellar . i just did n t have the patience to cellar one .,appearance,1.0,1
found this at trader joe s in the half case for a good price so i thought what the hell lets take a flyer . poured into a pilsener glass it forms little head to speak of and no lacing . chill hazed golden in color slightly cloudy . smelled a fairly substantial hop presence for this style . mostly malted taste but finishes clean and a bit too bitter . watery mouthfeel which enhances the bitterness as there is n t much to balance it out at the end . not a bad beer . it just did n t hold my interest and i found myself drinking it just to be done so i can move on to the next offering .,appearance,0.4,0
single oz bottle copped from gary s in madison . a stout smoothed out with a touch of roasted chicory and organic mexican coffee on the front logo sticker . the apppearance is absolutely exceptional with a full five fingered frothy and foamy head gigantic that exhibited enormous staying power and left an incredible amount of lacing around the perimeter of the glass . great smell full of roasted malts barley dark burnt coffee mocha and espresso . taste strongly complemented the aroma with mocha cappuccino latte and mocha essences bursting through with a noticeable rich coffee essence . mouthfeel was n t as rich as i was expecting with a slightly watered down feel . good drinkability due to the relatively low abv and subtle notes of flavor . good stuff from dogfish but i ve definitely had better . still worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance poured a crystal clear honey color . very little head that diminishes right away and little carbonation . seems thin and lifeless for a hefe . lacing . smell strong banana and bubblegum scents hit the nose first with some wheat malt coming in later . very mildly spiced with cinnamon being the strongest taste malty almost stale taste on the first few sips but after that it goes away and smooths out . banana flavors are the strongest with mild spices just blending in the background . not very complex at all . pretty much a single flavor with not much subtlety . mouthfeel thin bodied with little carbonation . easy to drink but lifeless . drinkability an alright tasting hefeweizen that is a bit too malty and plain . it does have the right look at all which detracts from the hefe experience . average really .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation oz bottle with no freshness date to be found . appearance good frothing and great head retention the pale amber hue shows an active carbonation and a brilliant clarity . smell odd sweetness mild fruitiness and musty husk aroma . taste mouth feel lots of husk and mildly astringent tannins in the palate right from the get go . musty husk and a dirty malt flavor the sweetness is a bit too much . hops stay herbal with a harsh bitterness middle to end faint solvent alcohol shows off the . abv . drinkability notes this brew just does not come together well flavors seem all misplaced and it tastes like too much protein made it into the boil add that to the herbal hop and husk and it just does not go down well .,appearance,0.9,1
wow i do n t even remeber drinking this beer i m just filling in some old ratings and came across this . smells like a lager . pours yellow clear small white head . no lacing . tiny hint of citrus . i will probably never drink this beer again . i tend to shy away from beer in green or clear bottles anyhow .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap varga bar look deep ruby brown color creamy tan head with decent retention lacing smell malt caramel taste malt brown sugar from beginning to end mouthfeel medium body carbonation sticky drinkability light flavors make this a good session beer overall impression not as flavorful or as complex as the better german examples but still a good local beer worth sampling . great beer for newbeez .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to atpsrings for this one . an aggressive pour into a duvel chalice builds a tall khaki brown head . retention is good and leaves an inital ring of lacing around the glass . body is seal brown and entirely opaque . the aroma is n t particularly strong but still good roasted grains a hint of chocolate and espresso and a big hop presence due to the dry hopped finish . flavor is kind of a malty mess with roasted notes here some coffee and cocoa there but all in all lacking coherence . the hoppiness feels out of place too and is actually the most significant part of the flavor profile . mouthfeel is dry and chalky and leaves a weird filmy texture on my teeth . body is a bit thin and overcarbonated . while this is n t a great beer the flavor is a little better than the . i gave it but for the style this falls flat as a ris . i would n t necessarily call it an unhappy ending but it s close .,appearance,0.9,1
one of the only green bottle beers that does not taste clearly skunky . just a little skunky . a clear yellow straw . one finger head is gone within seconds to absolutely nothing . no lacing whatsoever . s very little scent . grain cereal . very slight hops . t dry overly carbonated . goes down easy if cold . there is a grainy sweet corn taste but afterwards there is a definite sweet floral taste that is hard to pinpoint what floral essence it might be . it s interesting but very slight . m d dry must be cold . the sweet floral thing is a bit interesting and it lingers for a while . there is actually a bit of hops there moreso than other macros .,appearance,0.3,0
served on draught into an affligem goblet in a restaurant in belfort france . reviewed from notes . a . finger head of no cream okay thickness and bad second retention . cloudy yellow colour . sm floral notes lemon ester hops and light orange peel . very witbier y . a mild strength aroma . t floral body with lemon citrus ester hop climax and finish . light orange on the climax as well . a tad bit watery but alright . simple but refreshing . well balanced but poorly built . mf smooth and wet but too thick per the style . not really complementary of the flavours of the body . dr easy drinkability decent price at least in france and low quality .,appearance,0.3,0
this comes in a non descript green longneck with no freshness dating . pours out into a pilsner with a decent head that fades to nothing at all in a matter of about seconds . pale translucent golden straw that is neither impressive nor disappointing . the smell is two dimensional and unremarkable slightly more hops than yeast . there is slight bitterness and sourness in the nose neither is pervasive or unpleasant . the taste is outstanding . easy bitter with a subtle backdrop of hops slight floral notes and a teeny tiny bit of cider tartness . . . brilliant taste . light to medium bodied these drink like water in the desert so be careful . all in all an oustanding brew .,appearance,0.6,1
this is the version pours a pitch black heavy ooze . head is finger chocolate and rather weak . head retention and lacing are mediocre at best smell is mostly of dark fruit raisins and figs . chocolate malt and alcohol are also detected . hops are very faint and not really in there . dont get much oak or bourbon but as the beer warms up the alcohol gets stronger holy shit this is so rich . first taste is of sweet chocolate hersheys syrup . then tons of smoke oak vanilla and alcohol come in . the flavors are so strong they re almost overpowering . hops are pretty tame and are mostly in the aftertaste . for alcohol there is a warming sensation and the alcohol is definitely present . never really got the taste of soy sauce that alot of people talk about in stouts but this one had a bit of that flavor mouth feel is very full . thick body but wish there was more of a head . carbonation is also good not too much there but enough to liven up the beer drink ability is above average for a beer this big . i could possibly drink two of these at a time but its definitely a sipper . the flavors are some of the most powerful stuff i ve ever had but the overly sweetness and alcohol make it fall just short of the best stouts in the world . would love to try another one after another year cellered and see how the time changes it,appearance,0.6,1
in munich appearance is not indicative of taste apparently . the beer is super light looks like a high life budlight corona . however . german beer . finally from the house itself . i loved this beer in the liter glass beer steins with a pork knuckle . fulfilling taste grassy honey malt and hop finish drinkability is exceptional .,appearance,0.6,1
a just a beautiful oktoberfest thick finger khaki head does n t even begin to recede for minutes the beer is a deep orange amber in color s rich toffee with a strong underlying note of carob dark sugary bread just enough hops to balance smells delicious m carbonation just under medium and quite smooth medium body t big malts primarily dark toffee and toasty malt but with an intriguing chocolate carob note hops give a little flavor and a pleasantly mild bitterness very tasty and unique d love this one but part of the appeal is the extra body and malt hindering the typical lager drinkability just a bit bomber from whole foods vienna,appearance,1.0,1
a nice deep gold color no head but with med high carbonation . translucent . s classic belgian fruity aromas subtle . a little bit of saison funk . t nothing crazy but a nice classic saison example . i do n t detect the lemon pepper . m carbonation is high which lends to a nice mouthfeel for this saison . d nothing super special so it s surprising that it won for longshot but it certainly is n t a drain pour as i ve seen some people say . a classic saison example .,appearance,0.6,1
no man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own . he that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master . hunter s. thompson vintage . thanks in advance to bditty for the last beer that i ll drink in . lightless obsidian topped by a cascading head of dark golden sandstone . this is the darkest porter that i ever remember pouring and is darker than many stouts . the cap has the consistency of waterlogged sponge deflates slowly and looks great while doing so . it s also no slacker in the lace department since a moderately thick periodically pocked sheet covers most of the glassy surface area . the nose struck me as potentially very good when i first cracked the crown . however now that i m focusing on it for real it s merely above average . i ca n t quite put my finger on it but something seems slightly askew . it is n t as mega malty as i expected or as it looks . heavily roasted espresso tinged black malt is present but is far from aggressive . it s met with equal if not greater force by a green fresh pine needle like sticky hop cone essence that gives me a clue what to expect on the palate . the flavor is odd and unexpected . the malt side of the equation is reminiscent of saccharine sweetened diet chocolate bars soaked in dark karo syrup sour molasses and stale coffee grounds . the pine sappy hoppiness fails to blend in and as a result the flavor profile has a disjointed muddled quality . it s hard to figure out exactly what s going on . as i continue to sip it s becoming increasingly obvious that the answer is not much . one reason my taste buds are having a hard time getting traction is that the flavor is so flat . by that i mean that it lacks that three dimensional quality that all good beer has that allows one to delve into its various nooks and crannies and discover all sorts of interesting flavors layers of flavor and flavor combinations . this one is broad and boldly flavored but it s also stunningly shallow . part of the reason for the above is a curious lack of carbonation . it s curious because there was a normal release of gas on bottle opening and tremendous head formation on the pour . in the actual drinking though the near total lack of leavening hurts both the flavor and the mouthfeel . the mouthfeel is full and slighty slick but feels too inert to be pleasurable . hunter s. thompson defined gonzo as with total committment total concentration and a mad sort of panache . after hearing the buzz about gonzo imperial porter i thought flying dog had done those words justice by brewing a beer that is a fitting tribute to the larger than life character who wrote them . i was wrong .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz growler into ml jenlain flute glass . appearance pours a dark reddish brown color with a small off white head that dissipates quickly and leaves behind no lave but some foam floating on the glass . smell sour white grapes and some malty sweetness behind it . taste begins with sweet grape flavors finishing with acidic champagne like bitterness and sourness . mouthfeel medium bodied with lively but not too sharp carbonation and a somewhat dry somewhat sticky finish . drinkability highly drinkable and very tasty not the best sour beer out there but it will satisfy a sour beer craving .,appearance,0.6,1
i absolutely love this beer i have never seen or even heard of a banana beer so i had to try it . in my opinion it has a mildly average taste of banana.which is just enough . its light has a very nice color and aroma . i bought two one to drink and one to store . i really wish i know more about banana beers and what kind of hops and grains goes into this wells beer . any feedback would be great .,appearance,0.6,1
a . look smell . taste . feel . drink rdev . a dark rich black color with wonderfully thick cascading head . the appearance is outstanding . s expresso like smell with subtle malty aroma . t wonderful creamy taste with deep expresso taste and malty finish . m rich creamy mouth feel which is surprisingly light considering such a dark beer . nitro tap really brings out the best in this stout as it really brings out the creaminess and complexity . d very drinkable and satisfying . i must say the only way to have this stout is by nitro tap the bottled version is another beer entirely and does not do this stout justice .,appearance,1.0,1
oz single pours a clear chestnut color with a huge cap of creamy tan foam . lots of lacing sticks to the glass as well damn good looking beer . nose is very faint with just a kiss of burnt caramel maltiness cocoa and peanuts . surely they could ve coaxed a bit more aroma out of the ingredients than this . taste is mildly sweet malt with a surprising amount of fruitiness for a lager . burnt toast flavor is a bit of a turnoff and there is really not much else to support it except a bit of stale malt cardboard . the quantity of flavor is pretty low so it is easier to put down than my review makes it sound . i dont think i will be purchasing much of this one in the future .,appearance,0.9,1
drank with ham panini with pepperoncini peppers in it at goose island restaurant in o hare airport . poured into a oz wine glass by bartender very flat appearing carbonation appeared minimal . was a marigold copper penny color . very little lacing smelled spicy and had a nice citrus aroma with some dough tasted very sweet with good malt presence some fruit biscuit malt coriander or some other spice and a light yeast flavor . mouthfeel seemed to be pretty dry and slightly syrupy . a good combination as it went down easy and i was wanting more but unable to partake in it at the time . definitely something i would have again if it were available .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark reddish brown the color of cola beige head retreats leaving a thin ring . aroma very thin dark roast faint hint of sea air . weak roast malt touch of molasses and a ripe banana . rather thin for the style a bit sticky after taste . although drinkable this brew does not satisfy my thirst for a true porter . not much to see here move along .,appearance,0.8,1
information from their website old crustacean is an unfiltered and unrefined sp . barleywine . intense robust malty and dark . the cognac of beers . four malts great western harrington klages munich and hugh baird carastan and two hop varieties centennial and chinook are used in this brew . my bottle of old crustacean comes in a ml . ceramic bottle . . abv . i poured this offering into my tulip glass . listening to beethoven s symphony no . played by the academy of ancient musics conducted by christopher hogwood . a i gave this beer as vigorous a pour as i could manage but i still came up with a small foamy peach colored head consisting mostly of big frothy bubbles which died away steadily and obviously . it left only a pencil thin line of lace at the edge of the glass . the body itself is a foggy auburn color . it is really tough to see through this brew being that it is unfiltered . it s colored like an old port with rich magenta highlights . i get that the brewer wanted this to look raw and unfiltered but the head was a big disappointment and it turned the beer into something resembling a sludge . i have to give low marks for appearance here . s the best nose that i have ever encountered with a american barleywine . very rich smell with wonderful fruit complexities . so many different aroma qualities here . lavender honey pear raspberries plum coconut walnut vanilla and brown sugar . it smells predominantly of a sweet thick malt with a good balance struck by the spicy herbal minty hop aroma . initial whiffs give off a faint indication of the alcohol content . t man that s fucking good . sherry like . rich with caramelized malts and smooth as all get up . the flavors are all perfectly balanced . the hoppy bitterness is there more towards the swallow and not so much up front . there are some unique undertones in the flavor of this beer for instance peat chestnuts and a slight basil note . though this is a full bodied and rich malty brew it never comes close to being cloying . the hops really do their job here . m as i said before this is a full bodied beer . the carbonation is low and it leaves the mouthfeel extremely smooth and flat . not viscous though . which was very nice . it made this beer palatable and quite the thirst quencher . d too good too good . i drank every last bit of the ml bottle . granted over a period of two days but i still enjoyed the beer by the end and i ca n t wait till i open up my other bottle years from now . barleywines run the risk of becoming overly hoppy or as is the case with some english barleywines too malt forward and one dimensional . this was a beautifully crafted beer and if the look was compromised in the making of this then so be it .,appearance,0.3,0
after having and really liking the belgium red i figured that i would find this one out of this world as i like raspberries far more than cherries . this pours out like effervescent blood . it is thick too . the pour has a pinkish head as well . the aroma is all fresh pressed raspberry juice and a tad bit too much sugary sweetness . it reminded me of watching my father dump all sorts of sugar on his berries at home growing up i never understood why he would mutilate these wonderful fruits . the flavor is quite nice if quite sweet . a neighbor that used to baby sit me until she died when i was used to make raspberry ices and i always wanted to go to her house to get one . this beer tastes like this only with a bit of alcohol to it . my main complaint is that there is no tartness here as the name suggests . i also kept licking my teeth after every sip trying to rid my teeth of raspberry seed . i guess it just tastes too real well with the addition of far too much sugar . thanks but i will stick with the red from now on .,appearance,0.8,1
the highly praised dark lord imperial stout . this is one of those beers that every stout lover has to try at least once . ever since i joined the site a couple years ago dark lord has been at the top of my list . finally the chance to try it . i had some trouble getting a couple bottles of this . after a botched attempt with a bad trader the ba community really picked me up . a huge shout out to kungfumike shaebs and masterski for providing bottles of this . i also ended up having more bottles than i d bargined for so i passed the extra on to a friend in quebec . thanks a lot for the bombers gents from the both of us . from a bomber into a snifter vintage green wax note drank the and back to back for comparative purposes . review is for the . appearance pours relatively clear for an imperial stout . produces a small one finger medium looking head that quickly fades to a wisp and ring . black body in the glass with some carbonation evident . only a ring remains until the end and leaves no real lacing down the glass . a little too light a pour and an average head at best . the poured a little darker by comparison . smell pretty bold nose of roasted malts molasses and lots of dark cherries plumbs and a faint port wine aroma as a base underneath . boozy for sure and relatively fruity for the style . bold enough with plenty of enjoyable port qualities in the nose . the showcased less fruit and port aromas but more molasses and even some dark chocolate . same elements but the emphasis was slightly different . taste very nice indeed . roasted malts some molasses and dark fruit again with dark cherries and grapes taking the lead . some nice port wine comes through the middle and lasts well into the finish . a nice delayed burst of bitter chocolate and coffee shows up long after the swallow . long and bold aftertaste of sweet malts bitter chocolate and coffee molasses and a nice base of port supporting the whole ride . big flavors show up after the swallow on this one . very unique and quite enjoyable though still quite sweet for an imperial stout . by comparison the was far sweeter the whole way with less port qualities and no bitter chocolate or coffee flavors . the aftertaste was simply a sweet malty smorgesbord . palate as advertised . fuller body with medium carbonation though a touch more weight would be nice . creamy enough on the palate goes down smooth with an appropriate and well measured alcohol burn at the back right after swallowing . just the right amount of heat for such a big bruiser . finishes quite mouth coating but not too much by any means . big sweet demanding body for sure . the was exactly the same but there was no alcohol burn and the finishes was just too cloyingly sweet . overall good beer and well worth the hype . the pour was a little lack luster not nearly as thick and black as it had been described so i was n t sure what to expect going in . however the taste and palate definitely fit the bill . lots of great flavors and a very unique profile for the style as well . moreover the palate on this one was big and vicious allowing the flavors to really come out and play . this is one i d like to have again and will be on the lookout for in the future . by comparison the was simply too sweet and cloying which made it a little more difficult overall . both brews were drinkable enough but where i had no trouble finishing the pour the was a little tougher to finish . in the end this was definitely a great beer experience and i m glad to have had the opportunity . thanks for making this happen gents .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance . cloudy deep amber straw . almost half a finger of bubbly white head that does n t last long . smell . big tropical fruits and pink grapefruit rind . huge grassy floral hops and a little sweet caramel . taste . big grassy hops oranges and lemon rind . some toasted grains with lasting bitter pine and grapefruit rind . mouthfeel . medium body . medium low ultra smooth carbonation . overall . nice hop bomb with a litttle fruityness . wo n t be waiting to pour my second glass .,appearance,0.6,1
after a long and fruitless search i found this at an out of the way russian grocery store near my work . comes in a ounce bottle more ounces than a liter . pours a clear darkish iced tea color with a fizzy inch beige head that fades to nothing . no lacing whatsoever either . smell is of rye bread raisins grapes figs and maybe some prunes . very big dark dried fruit aromas . taste is of bread raisins prunes and some brown sugar to boot . very much like a raisin bread in liquid form . i am pleasantly surprised by this to be quite honest . pouring this out was quite fizzy but the mouthfeel is a tiny bit flat with some small carbonation bubbles on the tongue . this is my first kvass ever and i must say i think that this is a good beer coming out of ukraine . i was expecting something disgustingly gross but i actually really enjoy drinking this one . i will be on the lookout for more kvass to do some comparisons .,appearance,0.4,0
the pour was a rather disappointing start considering the expectations i had for the top pumpkin ale on the site . a nice hazy dark orange color in the body a bit lighter on the edges . the head pour was less than expected but still left a creamy and sticky white head about cm thick . the aroma quickly made up for the poor start with a wonderful spice note . cinnamon nutmeg and allspice as expected but they were well complimented by a sweeter vanilla like scent . it s as if i had my slice of the pumpkin pie with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream . simply heavenly . the taste was a bit more average . in fact while i was blown away at first i found the spices and sweetness to be an tad too much after the first few sips . yea its a pumpkin ale so it should have lots of pumpkin and lots of spices but thats all you get . the absence of hop flavors is acceptable but the lack of a solid malt backbone leads to a spice overload . it s like having pumpkin pie without the crust . mouthfeel is rich and creamy without being too heavy . carbonation seems just about right . overall this is an absolutely awesome pumpkin beer . a great dessert beer but careful not to get overloaded on spices and pumpkin .,appearance,0.6,1
cl can purchased in the netherlands . yes this beer comes in pounders at least in europe . i ll send you a photo if you do n t believe me . best by may . pours an attractive and deep reddish brown with a thick off white head . pretty good lacing and overall a stellar appearance . however appearance is n t everything . slightly caramel malty aroma with unexpected acidic notes of grapes and other fruit . flavor is surprisingly tart with a very fruity almost saccharin artificial sweetness . behind this flavor there s a touch of toasted caramel malt but it really ca n t shine through tart sweetness just dominates and makes this a very weird dubbel . i mean the style is supposed to be a bit fruity but not tart or sour . this beer is almost in flemish oud bruin territory and even then it s not a great example of the style . mouthfeel lacks body but at least it was n t over carbonated . this beer has flavor and it really is n t an avoid . it s just not a very good dubbel .,appearance,0.9,1
oz brown bottle not metal into pint glass . crystal clear light hay color with a thin head that does n t last long . almost no lacing . very clean light malt aroma . light malt flavor with a clean finish . no hop presence . watery and light bodied with high carbonation . light grain in the finish . did n t expect much from this one . pretty much your standard american macro lager . there really is no difference between this one an others of the same style . it s all personal preference .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap from the microbrewery at gamble mill a pale straw golden color with minimal head and lacing . s nice floral aroma with a bit of breadiness . maybe just a hint of citrus t m lighter bodied with a nice crispness . lot s of floral flavors with a hint of spiciness in the back typical of a pils . manages to pack a good amount of flavor and complexity into a very reasonable abv . if anything perhaps seems a little too light for the style but considering it s brewed with sessionable intent not too far off . d easy on the palate and lighter bodied certainly one to keep ordering throughout the night . after three trips to gamble mill though i m starting to wonder if anyone there knows how to properly pour as i never get any head on my beers .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a brownish copper color with a excellent half inch head . smell is nothing to get excited about . smells a little malty with high amounts of adjuncts . goes down extremely smooth and has a nice malty flavor to it with a little bitterness in the back of the throat . it looks very carbonated but that s misleading because it is so smooth . a very good beer and a very good red lager .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at moeder lambic fontainas into its proper goblet . a clear pale amber body fingers of thick creamy rocky white foam . spectacular retention and thick chunky lace . quintessentially perfect looking tripel . s sweet and hugely estery . banana bubblegum apple caramel toffee . a bit of peppery spice keeps it from being too lopsided toward sweetness . excellent . t sweet toffee malt fruity yeast spicy finish . lots of bubblegum and caramel . a bit sweeter than i d like but delicious all the same . great job keeping the booze in check . m medium body with a huge amount of lightly prickly carbonation . ok. o of all the tripels i tried for the first time on my trip to belgium this was hands down the most enjoyable with gouden carolus not far behind . i think i d still probably prefer karmeliet or st bernardus but this one is definitely in the same ballpark . great stuff . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
immense multi layered head with frothy large bubbles at the base and fine meringue top . lasted for ever leaving beautiful lacing behind . throughout my sampling this beer retained a small head . first nose was of floral hoppiness followed by hints of apricot and spice . initial sip reveals . apricot sweetness some acidity followed by a wonderful warmness . overtime i picked up spice perhaps clove white pepper . i also noticed a fleeting smokiness . a fairly thick viscous beer helped to feal lighter by the the consistent presence of fine carbonation . finish was long with a pronounced hop . as tripels go very decent however in my opinion the alcohol seemed a bit out of balance .,appearance,1.0,1
oz pour into a fake looking pint glass . from notes put into phone . a this one pours out a very hazy murky yellow colored body with a small white head on it . the head had surprisingly good retention and left behind small spots of lacing . s this doenst really smell like a beer at all . im getting basically only notes of lemonheads . thats about it . very artificial smelling . t it also doesnt taste much like a beer . the lemonade they cut it with takes over and thats pretty much all i got . sweet and sparkling lemonade . m light bodied with a high level of carbonation . d this is a beer for people that dont really like beer . if youre into those smirnoff malternatives and want to branch out into something that can be considered beer this is your drink . if that doesnt describe you then stay away from this one . needless to say it was one and done with this one for me .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a orange copper color with great carbonation and a huge head from the bomber . lots of lacing and plenty of suds left over as i drinl . smells like a typical english ale and tastes pretty good too . not a big fan of english pales but this one was citrusy and a tad spicy even . mouthfeel is good and sticky lots of malt hops and character .,appearance,0.9,1
glad i only picked up one bottle of this . ye sh . i gave it a vigrous pour resulting in a off smelling quickly fallen but lacing head . i do have to say that the taste grows on you . .or maybe its just my taste has been deadened . i never gets to good but it does taste less gross . .sorry but not good . my first homebrew was better than this .,appearance,0.3,0
ml corked and caged bottle poured into my snifter pours an opaque color with a very huge four inch mocha colored head . tons of tiny bubbles can be seen on the side of the head and on top leaving to show a decent amount of carbonation . great head retention on this beer that just does not seem to want to subside always leaving about a quarter inch of foam on top of the beer . scattered lacing is left clinging to the sides of my glass . the aroma is of chocolate plums raisins oak vanilla some espresso and brown sugar . taste was not as flavorful as the smell . i get upfront taste of slightly sweet malts followed by a pretty sharp dry coffee bitterness almost like tree bark . mouthfeel is full bodied with pretty high carbonation for a stout . overall i was not really impressed as i was expecting and definitely think there other ris in the smokestack is way better then this one .,appearance,1.0,1
a bronze with an off white head exceptional retention lace . plenty of yeast caked in the bottle . s tropical fruit and grass piny and grapefruit rind with a good amount of alcohol in the aroma . good but not huge for a dipa . t my first thought was wow this is pretty boozy for an ipa . but i see it s a double . there s plenty of piny resin grapefruit rind tangerine pineapple papaya and hints of mango . good bitterness warming alcohol . if it was n t for the alcohol this would really drink more like a single ipa . m highly attenuated plenty of hop acidity drying alcohol finish . the lacing is surprising for a brew of this strength must be the hop oils . d o like hops .,appearance,1.0,1
a huge head really fluffy . reminds me of a root beer float . sticks around awhile . beautiful amber color with appealing haziness . s subtle citrus smell some other nutty yeasty aromas surface . hard to put my finger on this one but its good . t nice hop character . very flavorful but does n t knock me over with bitterness . this is a lot more balanced than i anticipated for an ipa . m smooth without being overly creamy . seems like a good compromise for being an ipa . d hey . its already half gone . i d say very good . this really earns its reputation as one of the best straight up american ipa s . i appreciate hops but would n t call myself a hophead and i find this very easy to love . refreshing and well rounded a winner . makes me proud to be from the u.p . too .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks beerloco . pours an orange y amber . small white foam head that died as quickly as my dreams of a threesome with scarlett johanneson and jessica biel . smells . . absolutely nothing like a barleywine . not even in the slightest . smells like a weird earthy grassy hop aroma and . funk . is that funk . i do n t know some weird medicinal component . tastes strangely yeasty and sweet . again this is a barleywine . i m not a slave to style guidelines but this is an abomination before zeus . sweet yeasty a hint of weird medicine grass hops . ugh . there s a weird sweet grape fruit flavor that s offputting . the flat syrupy mouthfeel only contributes to the misery .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a chalice my first sampling of mack in black . label reads imperial black ale with pomegranate juice . per the label dark chocolate barley american hops belgian yeast and pomegranate juice . well ok then i do like an ambitious beer . brewed in florida too . a inky black with some browned edges . head shows itself briefly then settles to basically nothing but some tendrils of small bubbles . i never get much retention in this glass and i know this is a strong ale but i would still like to see a little more . s nice aroma here . my first impression is chocolate covered cherry . a softer sweeter aroma than the typical big american stout possibly due to the use of belgian yeast . t the use of a belgian yeast is readily apparent . it s a big stout basically with notes of dark chocolate and coffee up front and a definite fruit overtone i ca n t place that must be the pomegranate . i ve found that i have a difficult time picking up pomegranate when it is used in beer to me it always comes off as fruit . light hop bite at the back end . now the belgian yeast it does something funny to this beer . it s mostly stout like yes but then we add this whole belgian strong dark element to the mix the clove y spiciness is there a little mostly masked by the chocolate malts but it s there . quite the complex beer . f very smooth . quick kiss of carbonation glides right down . d while the alcohol is not readily apparent this is a very rich full bodied beer with a lot going on . i ca n t imagine someone wanting more than one at a time . would pair well i think with a fruity dessert perhaps a raspberry or blueberry tart . or forget the dessert and have this this is dessert enough .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance is very uninspiring light golden colour with medium to heavy carbonation builds up a thin layer of head . the lady at the warren view hotel was pouring for a while so that may have contributed to the lack of head but overall nothing to distinguish this from your average plebeian blonde . nose is quite awful nutty and yeasty and dusty . does n t yield much in the way of fruit or hops just a whole overblown lagery aroma . taste is n t much better although the palate is suitably long . sadly the front palate has little to offer mostly a watery slide down to an acrid dirt flavour on the back palate . slight hints of a bittering hop on the very back but it may just be that the mouthfeel makes my mouth pucker a bit . it s certainly not an amazing brew very unimpressive and dull .,appearance,0.3,0
the beer of pennsylvania . not really something i d be too proud of considering we ve got victory stoudts and yards but decent . its got a nice dark color for a semi mass produced lager and a decent smell and taste . one thing i dont like about it is the use of corn . it definitely gives it a distinctive taste and mouthfeel . when this gets warmer it quickly loses drinkability and the mouthfeel suffers as well . however this is still a much better beer than macrobrews and is incredibly cheap in pa. . to pitchers of lager the only thing its ever named as are common here in state college which makes this one of my staples . try it if you can but dont go out of your way .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a pale lemon lemonade color with a hazy body full of carbonation and bubbles . head has good retention about fingers thick with beautiful lacing . s aromas of raw yeast and lemon citrus up front with some grainy notes also present . yeasty malts come through later . a little too sweet . t sweet citrus lemon flavors hit the tongue up front . notes of malts and grains are present at the end of the flavor profile along with some hops and wheat spices . lemon peel flavors add a touch of crisp fresh citrus along with bitterness that balances the brew well . noticeably absent are the banana or clove flavors typically present in german weizens . m light and carbonated definitely not hard to toss a few back refreshing and crisp almost thirst quenching . o somewhat lost of an identity . it s a decent beer but does n t hold my attention very long . great for a hot summer day and better than the macro breweries but definitely has room for improvement .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured from a . oz pub can into a pint glass it does that whole nitrous cascade thing . body is dark brown bordering on black but not quite there with ruby hues on the edges when held to the light . a finger creamy foamy beige khaki colored head sits atop the body and is well retained . leaves lots of splotches of foamy lacing on the side of the glass almost a wall of foam really and some solid rings as well when i let it sit still long enough to settle in one place . s very very faint roasted malt and a hint of bitter coffee . but not at all the least bit strong . t like the nose it s relatively light in flavor and like the nose the first impression is of roasted malt and coffee bitterness . a slight burnt charcoal or burnt coffee flavor is present with a dry metallic bitter finish that lingers into the aftertaste . some sweetness from the malt is more evident as it warms . m very light almost watery in fact . d easily consumed in massive quantities due to its light heft and low abv . i ve been known to put down a dozen to fifteen of these in a night no problem . a session beer if there ever was one . notes a good guinness every now and again preferably on tap is still a treat though my tastebuds have moved on from a beer that i used to drink seemingly by the gallon . on the positive side it s a nice looking beer with the cascading nitro effect and it s very drinkable because it s so light . there is some flavor there but it s not nearly as interesting as other stouts . and it really does n t smell or feel like much at all . funny that so many folks look at this beer and think ohmigod it s so dark and heavy and miss the boat entirely . a good beer to have around the house for guests and like i said you can drink a lot of em without getting too full or drunk . but there are far better stouts out there . . . .,appearance,0.9,1
brewed with hefty amounts of european malts and four kinds of american hops it delivers a blast of hop aromas a rich middle of malt and hops and a thrilling finish . it weighs in at . alcohol by volume . pours to a slightly hazy dark orange caramel with a small white head and just ok retention and minimal lacing . mildly carbonated . aroma of sweet and very fruity hops like pear and apple cider . not much else going on but it s good . the taste is also very fruity as above with a big malt body for a pale ale . mouthfeel is very soft and smooth with a medium dense body and a syrupy finish . bitterness is mild and fruity making this one hella easy to drink . lots of residual sugars but there is an oxidized finish with scant ruddy cardboard lightly appearing . finish of green leafy and oily hops . overall this was a very nice big malty pale ale . loved it .,appearance,0.6,1
i got the chance to try this limited brew on cask at the pizza port real ale festival on june th . i did n t know this one was going to be available and as soon as i saw it on the list i went for a taster . pours the color of any other well crafted imperial stout pitch black but with an impressive mocha colored inch of foam on top . the head displayed some excellent retention and a creamy layer of bubbles from the cask treatment . the nose was of toast chocolate hints of citrus hops and a bit of smoke and fruity alcohol in the background . a bit of vanilla and more smoke as the beer warmed up . low level of esters mostly dark roasted malts chocolate and a touch of smoke with a background of citrus hops . bitter chocolate upfront with the first sip which followed with some toast and vanilla in the finish . fruitiness from the yeast was a little more evident than the aroma some chocolate covered raisins and ripe dates in the finish . the beer seemed to get more bitter and smoky as it warmed up . low carbonation level but thick and almost viscous mouthfeel . fairly easy to drink and well done all around . would love to have a full pint of this .,appearance,1.0,1
if what you re looking for is a cheap beer to keep your fridge full this is my first suggestion . it s not much different from others in this category ie . macro brew adjunct lager yet the one thing that sets it apart is hops . granted it s no ipa i m no noob i m a certified hop head but i swear to you there is an essence of hop oil in this beer certainly more than can be found in high life . oddly enough i find it to be most present when imbibed directly from the can and not so much from the bottle or glass . put it in a keeper cooler on a hot day and get it before those annoying hipsters do this ll be the next pbr on campus .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance was pale . very macro esque smell was very faint i had to really try to find it taste was again very macro esque . typical min taste mouthfeel was not very impressive it was rather watery i wasnt impressed drinkability was pretty bad . i wouldnt really ever have more than one,appearance,0.3,0
pours an efferevescent bronze with a thumb of offwhite head . not a lot of head retention or lacing s bready malt aged or old hops . alcohol honey lemon as this warms . t fruity bready up front along with serious dryness a hint of grapefruitty hops . honey malts follow with some warming alcohol . i catch a hint of brown sugar as this warms . finished dry warming hoppy mf oily slick a little more carbonation than you d expect drinks very easy for the abv this beer seems to have north american influnces on it most strong english ales skew much more malty to me . pretty good one to enjoy a pint or pass that night night . .,appearance,0.6,1
extremely murky caramel brown with blurry tangerine highlights . this has to be the darkest dipa in the history of dipas . the head is golden brown sugar in color and looks to be firmy creamy in texture . an attractive king s crown of lace is beginning to be laid down now that some amount of deflation has occurred . the nose is almost caramel malt and is barleywine like more than dipa like . a whiff of citrus fruity hoppiness is barely perceptible but that s only if my nose risks getting wet . ibus seems to be a ridiculous claim given what the beer smells like . on the other hand bitterness and hop aroma flavor are n t necessarily synonymous . hopknocker imperial india pale ale is not a good effort . not even close . if blinded i would have guessed boozy too thin caramel malted english barleywine . from a brewery that has a lot to learn about craftsmanship . other than a bracing bitterness there is n t much about this beer that says american dipa . flavors include watery caramel tart grapefruit juice wood resin and a few shots of grain alcohol . after every small sip i find myself grabbing the mouse and clicking the last three scores down another half notch . looks like the final resting place has been reached . the gravestone should read not yet gone but soon to be forgotten . this may be the thinnest dipa that i ve ever consumed . did they add any malt at all . not only that but there are n t many bubbles despite a healthy pffft on crown cracking . hopknocker iipa is not good beer no matter how you slice it . bonecrusher stout was lousy as well . if schmohz hopes to compete in one of the most outstanding craft beer states in the nation they need to step up their game in a major way . trouble is they have a long way to go to be considered average .,appearance,0.8,1
actually i grew up on this beer . i had it on a regular basis since i was about till i was then i moved to us and did not have it for quite a while . after seeing it in the store i ve decided to try it and find out if i d like it now when i m not a foolish youngster anymore . i m glad to day i was not disappointed . this is a very nice very balanced lager not too bitter not too sweet with a mild pleasant smell . it s hard to find something really distinct about it but that s because nothing overwhelms and nothing turns you off . yes it is highly carbonated but i like that .,appearance,0.6,1
from an . oz bottle good til january . pours a clear yellow with tons of head and lots of lacing . not typically a fan of the pale yellow look but this one had an amazing head and great retention . at a point it looked like i had scooped out some whip cream and put it on top . smell is fairly sweet with a sharp citrus edge . bit yeasty . strong alcohol taste that is accompanied by the citrus elements and a slight fruit presence finishes with a pleasant sourness . carbonation was a bit much for my mouth to handle though .,appearance,1.0,1
very pretty beer . deep dark brown with a huge tan head that stays for a while and leaves lovely lacing around the glass . just gorgeous . smell is almost all chocolate . sweet and rich . a hint of coffee in the background . taste is less chocolatey more bitter and earthy . loses some of the depth and richness of the nose . mouthfeel is full and decidedly chewy . pretty drinkable a bit on the heavy side though . porters are n t my favorite but i could get in the mood for this now and then .,appearance,1.0,1
a a bueatiful dark reddish amber color poor head retention . s a sweet malty smell very inticing kind of saying drink me t m the taste is lightly fruity and roasty at the same time . very enjoyable . d suprisingly easy to drink and i d bet that the abv sneaks up on you quickly.,appearance,0.9,1
the dc brau edition is better . period . tried the dc brau version last week on tap and really enjoyed it so i stocked up on epic s bottled version whole foods fair lakes . epic s version has a great scent faint spices with a slight smokiness . appearance is on par with dc brau s but the taste is a little off . it s definitely much more bitter with an almost a lemon pucker factor . the alcohol content also seems to add a bit more warmth than the dc brau version which is n t entirely a negative . otherwise it s fairly similar and am overall pleased with it i just think dc brau might have the edge here .,appearance,0.9,1
my main gripe with this beer is the serving type . which begs the next question why are all the brewpub stouts and porters in cali served on nitro . what a waste of potentially great beer . anyway this beer appeared a deep mahogany in color with a creamy and lasting head of white foam . the aroma was subtle with hints of water chocolate and roasted grain . silky smooth . notes of chocolate and coffee with hints of apple . but mainly just watery if anything else . nitro sucks .,appearance,0.8,1
a hue bubbles in a monsterously frothy eggshell head . this is a your big boy when it comes to heads . lots of carbonation in the body of copper . s the aroma of medium roasted grains and fine fruity hops . t very fine combination of rich caramelly malt and citrusy hops . the flavors do n t overwhelm one another instead they feed each other . m slightly sticky on my lips and mildly coarse in the back of my throat . could be a bit stickier . this is a very good beer . i m very pleased with the overall goodness in each sip . it starts good and finishes just as good .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance standard clear straw yellow very quick forming head and quick to dissipate lots of carbonation . smell corn and that generic macro smell . almost a weird barnyard funk to it kind of . taste grains corn a bit of hops and a bit of malt . very average taste with a bit of caramel . bit of a crisp finish but thats about the only good thing for it . mouthfeel very watery quite a bit of carbonation is there almost a seltzer water feel to me . drinkability goes down easy but thats about it . verdict it ll get you drunk but thats about the only thing going for it . does n t really taste too great to me .,appearance,0.2,0
this was served at the nd borefts festival at de molen in bodegraven . i was too busy drinking the black damnation and black damnation v double black that i actually missed this one . luckily there were bottles to buy in the shop . note brewed march and bottled september . bottle of from a bottle into a snifter appearance pours out dark brown and flat . a few bubbles form but no head . black body and no carbonation evident . this always disappoints and unfortunately it s hit or miss with de molen s h v line . smell roasted malt and touches of dark chocolate . the barrel has lent a good amount of whisky vanilla and notes of oak . bold aromas and quite nice . taste roasted malts some sweet caramel dark pure chocolate and plenty of barrel . whisky notes vanilla and some oak much like the nose had indicated . a bold and boozy aftertaste of whisky roasted malt and some dark chocolate is long lasting but the whisky and alcohol notes are more dominant . tasty for sure . palate here s where the beer falls flat literally . thick syrupy body but no carbonation whatsoever . flat . goes down fine no bite at all and finishes sticky and syrupy . disappointing for a beer but kind of liquor like so it s not awful . overall a very good brew with lost of nice flavor and a very impressive nose but the lack of carbonation really hurt . some bubbles would fill out the look obviously but it would also give the flavors more support on the palate . not to mention it would actually feel like a beer instead of port wine . a lot of the h v incarnations have been flat so i m never sure if it s intentional but i certainly hope it was just a flat bottle . i d be glad to try another bottle if i can get one as the taste profile showed a lot of the good stuff . a bit of carbonation and this would be great .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance gt not too dissimilar to the color of the bottle . dark brown creamy head no lacing . smell gt cinnamon molasses yeast taste gt full dubble taste spicey fabulous with a capital fab . mouf gt champagne like liveliness smooth drinkability gt yessiree .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . dark but not opaque . thin brown head . burnt coffee and toffee aroma pleasant . lightly sweet on the front with some sour notes . medium bitterness like strong coffee . medium body with lively carbonation . clean finish . a very pleasant pleasant brew,appearance,0.6,1
got this from a nitro tap from stout irish pub in atlanta . the beer looks great . there s a great cascade look while the bubbles settle and once they do the head is a solid milky white about fingers deep . the beer itself is dark brown amber . the head goes down as the beer does but it maintains a decent depth throughout . the smell is alright very malty . very typical of irish stouts . the taste is malty with a decent amount of bitterness at the end . again very typical . the mouthfeel is very creamy and it goes down smooth . overall this beer is pretty drinkable and the creaminess is a big reason why . this beer looks great but the taste is n t exceptional . a good change of pace in irish stout but nothing extraordinary .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a deep black color with a huge fluffy brown head that leaves tons of lacing as it goes down . s sweet roasted malt vanilla possibly some coffee hints . t lots of roasted malt up front with a wave of milky vanilla that comes on a little thin toward the end . m medium body medium carbonation . d this was a very enjoyable brew . glad i got it as an extra . this is a local that i would recommend anyone in the area to check out .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to jwc for this one . poured a oz bottle into my dogfish head snifter . this beer pours a cloudy browning apricot with a massive inch creamy head that leaves soap like lacing down the entirety of the glass . the nose is well different . it really smells like a a fruity banana nut bread . banana is the dominant aroma followed closely by pear then yeasty biscuits and nuts . wow its really not what i had expected . the aroma profile is more what i would expect out of a german hefe then a saison . the flavor follows much the same route . bright bananas up front followed by a little pear and green apple . yeasty nutty bread follows that with a very sharp medicinal bitterness at the tail of the flavor profile . this is honestly the most disappointing aspect of this beer . there is a nice sharp carbonation that firmly scrubs your mouth but it finishes rather sweetly not leaving the palate very dry which is probably my favorite aspect of saisons . i think this is a good saison for people trying to get into the style but just a nice attempt from a good brewery for die hard fanatics .,appearance,0.9,1
note i reviewed this early on in my ba career and my palate hopefully has developed since then . also i m heading up to glbc this weekend and i hope to have this on tap . therefore i m re reviewing just to keep this in the front of my mind and literally on the tip of my tongue . appearance pour is dark chocolate with brown edges . perfect two finger tan head . bubbles slowing bursting on the tan surface . no visible carbonation in the body . smell dry cocoa bitter coffee and mild hop spikes throughout . taste bitter coffee cocoa i m thinking like the hershey s hot chocolate powder some mild tea like bitterness and brushes of alcohol dryness here and there . mouthfeel medium bodied and crisp with a long cocoa bitter finish . drinkability i think they should just infuse this into my veins . for a lot of reasons when i think of craft beer this one comes to mind . a great offering from glbc and you ca n t ask for much more in a porter . world class for me .,appearance,1.0,1
a last resort for me . i ve always put off reviewing this thinking perhaps i m not getting it at it s freshest but it is perpetually average so here we go . start with the positive. good looking beer . clear brown body with some yellow highlights . solid head lingers and laces . mouthfeel is quite big . probably the biggest i ve had for the style and abv . it s full and very smooth . perhaps i should n t mark a bitter so high for being so much bigger than the style dictates but i m looking for positives here . ok. the nose is quite tart and sweet smells a touch like a belgian triple or quad that had been left out overnight . background cola and peppery notes . taste is sickly . far too sweet and sour . somehow it s like a high abv beer that has turned . it dries out a tad in the immediate aftertaste but lingers long and sickly acidic . . i m done giving this beer another shot .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at steelhead in burlingame . pours a slightly murky golden amber with a thin cap of sudsy head and very nice thick tapered lacing . nose here is some mild grapefruit but still maintaining prominent bright citrus notes . flavors are noticeably sweet with an almost immediate huge bitterness that predominates . mouthfeel is pretty standard for an ipa if not a bit thin . carbonation is right on target here . pretty bitter ipa without the complementary hop flavor profiles . definitely drinkable but a bit thin and could use some greater balance in the hop profiles .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bomber into a nonic . i absolutely love the base hazelnut brown nectar so i m excited to give this a shot . obviously this is lower reviewed but i still wanted to give it a shot . this one does n t look nearly as good as the base beer . it s a lot murkier and the head is tiny and does n t retain well . the aroma is still just about as good with a nice hazelnut base along with some spices from the rum . the taste . eh it s a nice experiment but the rum barrel aging seems more to take the liveliness out of the base beer than really add anything to it . there s a little bit of spiciness but the aging just really mellows the hazelnut aspect of the beer and makes this just more of a traditional brown ale than anything exceptional . it feels a lot boozier than the abv would let on . the tantalizing hint of hazelnut on the backend makes me want to keep drinking but overall this is just a really mellow brew when compared to the flavor explosion love it or hate it of the normal hazelnut brown nectar . the mouthfeel is light smooth and creamy and the drinkability is fairly good . overall it s still a good beer but why bother . the base hazelnut brown nectar is just straight up a better beer in every way there s no reason to pick this off the shelf if the normal hazelnut brown nectar is right next to it .,appearance,0.6,1
interesting brew in a really good way . far exceeded my expectations . poured with a smallish fine cream colored to very lite tan head and a little lace . aroma reminds me a little of scotch ale but not quite as pronounced . flavor s exactly the same way too except less of a smokey cast and more of the tannin and vanilla . great body and carbonation . excellent finish . little too sweet to drink a lot of never the less excellent beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a beautiful beautiful golden orangish yellow color with fine and soapy bubbles . retention and lacing is excellent . s citrus is the first note i pick up . i am familiarizing it with grapefruit . there is also a cracker like bread smell coming up as a second note . t a bitter citrusy taste complimented by the same bread like taste that kicks in just after . the finish is quite dry and not unappetizing . m a creamy medium bodied beer with a light carbonation . d the dry finish my halt you after a couple . but then again the abv might do the same once it hits you .,appearance,1.0,1
a golden amber with a creamy one and a half finger head . s toasted malt sweetness with earthy hop undertones . t nice slightly toasted malt sweetness up front . the hops however fail to dominate as expected . m pretty spot on for the style . d not bad . although this did not scratch my hop itch as expected it was still a pretty enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer is a murky completely opaque ochre yellow some brown and green in there something like raw golden earth . excellent . a very thick heap of white froth tries to leap out of the glass crowning out at least a finger and a half . the head subsides somewhat with time although keeps a coating all the way throughout . gobs of lace cling to the glass clumping in thick rings of belgian lace . the aroma is very authentic exactly what i expect with real german style hefeweizen . strong wheat malt with sweetly pungent banana and clove esters . considerable bubblegum in this brew with a bit of that juicyfruit gum scent . a touch of wheaty sourness along with a very slight nuance of herbal floral hops . the flavor starts with sweetish airy wheat malt estery banana coming through almost immediately . considerable bubblegum flavor in the middle riding atop the wheaty softness . some clove as well becoming more prominent in the finish . no real hop bitterness just a faint suggestion of floral german hops with a mild wheat sourness in the end . rather dry in the finish with a powdery mouthfeel assisted by the generous amount of yeast . a hint of cashew or hazelnut in the aftertaste . very strong assertive carbonation a lightish medium body easily moving across the palate . very pleasant . aside from the apearance which i had the pleasure to view on an outdoor patio under natural sunlight it s a solid more or less average german hefeweizen . not over the top just tried and true . well made tasty and a great session beer particularly in the summer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . green bottle with a yellowish oval shape label with a picture of a german oktoberfest in the center . the oktoberfest on the label is happening in front of hofbru mnchen with horses pulling a cart full of beer and with a roller coaster in the background . the back label had the history of the oktobefest us govt . warning and a bin or batch number on the back . since it was in a green bottle i would have liked a date instead of a batch number but i guess not . appearance when poured into a mug the beer was a light golden color with a fizzy head of white foam . i did n t know how big the head of foam was because it just dissipated away too fast . it left a couple of rings and no lace around the glass . smell thanks to the green bottle the aroma was a bit skunky when i first popped the cap but luckily that went away when i poured into the mug . what the aroma had turned into was a grassy grainy malty with a pinch of hops aroma . i can say that that aroma was better then skunk but not by much . taste i thought that when i smelled skunk when i opened the bottle that the taste would also be skunky and just a bad bottle . well the taste was n t skunky . the taste that i got was sweet malts and with some crisp bitter hops at the end . not much going on in the taste but it was still ok. mouthfeel it was light crisp and with a clean aftertaste of mild bitter hops . it was just glad that it was n t watery at all . drinkability i really ca n t say that much about this beer because there was n t much going on in this beer . it was ok but if you want a bottle just be a little cautious because it s a green bottle and could have been exposed to too much light . not a beer that i would pick up again .,appearance,0.4,0
jolly pumpkin es bam ml batch appearance pours a golden amber with a inch white foamy waffle like head . smell little bit of funk and pepper . a touch of piney hops . very subtle nose . taste bitter dry hoppiness but not citrusy . i get almost no malty sweetness . biscuity and grainy . mouthfeel bitter dry and crisp . drys the roof of your mouth . well carbonated . drinkability probably one of my least favorite offerings from jp . im going to drink the rest of this wishing i was drinking a bam or bam noire .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a dark black with a massively thick mocha head that seems to last forever . excellent lacing throughout . s smells strong with chocolate and coffee notes as most imp stouts but also has a nice hoppy scent as well . t taste is strong with chocolate and hops . roasted toastiness also everpresent . flavor is sweet and bitter at the same time which is generally tough to pull off . m very smooth but somewhat sour at the time . foamy and flavorful . d an excellent sipping beer that every beer nerd should sample .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance this was a very dark ruby brown lager with a light tan head . it rose up to almost two fingers and then disappeared quickly . a thin layer of foam was left capping the beer leaving a decent amount of lace behind . smell the smell was very disappointing . there was a hint of chocolate malt but the main aroma was a sour corn smell . it s like it wants to smell good it s trying to smell good but it just ca n t . that chocolate aroma is just a tease and nothing more . mouthfeel thin bodied and kind of rough . there was nothing very creamy about this creamy dark . taste the flavor was thin and watery . there were hints of roasted malts upfront that were overshadowed by a sourness that emerged in the middle . the dark malt flavor came back in the finish . there was no bitterness or hops present at all . i remember enjoying this beer much more in the past . i m not sure if they altered the recipe or if my tastes have changed . either way you look at it rather disappointing .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle bb feb bought at happy harry s grand forks south . poured at c into a clear plastic cup . a small head that sticks around with good lacing atop a clear straw colored body . s not what i was expecting . not nearly a hoppy enough nose for an apa never mind a self described ipa . some citrus notes are very hidden with a peppery nose . t more of the same . some hops though hidden with the belgian esters . less pepper a hint of barnyard . m strong carbonation with light bitterness building over time . o a serviceable beer but not what i wanted nor expected based on the label .,appearance,0.9,1
a good looking pour with a big fluffy head and minimal lacing . smells of the usual burnt coffee . nothing outstanding . taste is innocuous and mediocre at best . no complexity . it could use a hoppy backbone . add your favorite stout flavour here . cola esque but not light enough to be best buds . reasonably priced stout but i d shell out the extra clams for something else starting with guinness . if bud did a stout here it is .,appearance,0.9,1
stumpy ml bottle . on the back . pours out a lowly brown and sits a dark crimson orange in the glass with a large off white head great lacings up and down excellent head retention . sharp as a tack and bright as the sun looks great in a tuliped glass what does n t . . smells of wet malt in a cookie dough like build . lightly toasted malt and faint herbal hopping with a dry wooden core . tastes of toasted malt with cherried mildly sweet innards also displaying flavors of oxidized and overripe apples and grapeskins . good hop balance tea leaf like flavors . faint hints of doughy and yeasty flavors bubble out here and there . nutty and wooden notes nearing the well controled lightly bitter finish . intensly smooth and creamy with a nicely balanced carbonation that simply carries the beer over your toungue . simply delicious and well crafted . i found this most enjoyable and would n t mind keeping a couple at hand it s just so easy to drink with its well balanced flavors and it just looks like a million bucks .,appearance,1.0,1
i tried this because i m trying to watch the figure a little . okay . anyways the pale piss golden color poured quick with a combination of no head made me think i should have stuck with bud light . the taste is only a little better than the macro lights from my country . at least they re cheaper . it s like a way watered down beck s . way watered down.but then i went to ba and saw the pathetic abv . i ve killed a six pack in the last min and i have no buzz . you can put one down in secs . try it . i timed myself . still this beer has no sessionable qualities because it s only . . it s like i drank maybe one or two regular beers and that s still less calories . i m pissed and i probably will be pissing a lot with all the fluid i just drank . not reccomended . honestly i think they just took half a regular beck s and filled the rest of the bottle with water so they could get the tagline of being the lowest calorie beer in the usa .,appearance,0.3,0
pours out dark amber with a nice head for a barleywine . tastes full off life . a bit hoppy for the style . this is certainly a beer that i could go through a case of . very drinkable for such high alcohol content . this is a great beer but there are better barleywines out there . a good brew to turn one onto barleywine with .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light straw colored little head and no lacing . smell not much aroma here corny and grainy . taste light hoppy intro on top of an adjunct dominant base.a bit metallic . aftertaste is clean . mouthfeel about right for the style perhaps a bit more than the average . drinkability made for frequent imbibement overall non offensive average light beer . bland and predictable for the most part .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce bottle acquired in a trade with jonathanl thanks for giving me the opportunity to try this brew drank during the lost finale last night poured into my firestone pint glass a black color all the way through big inch frothy mocha brown head did not go away for close to ten minutes nice retention very good lacing as well s could really smell the chocolate both dark and milk dark fruits that were mostly dominated by raisins heavy coffee caramel oddly some citrus strawberries roasted malt and barley and campfire t there was a lot of hype about this beer s flavor and it is well deserved can not explain how rich the taste is but it is truly unique starts off with some chocolate malt fades into some sweet strawberries and java finish is a little dry with a hint of hops and a ton of roastiness even some nuts in the aftertaste let it warm after the first few sips for about a half hour and the flavors really jumped out after that and particularly the cocoa also more of the fruits including prunes and raisins even a hint of orange peel in there there was a lot of stuff going on here but chocolate was the most noticeable and enjoyable part of this beer hard to believe but all this came together and balanced nicely m roasted hot spicy dry and semi sweet mouthfeel thick full body carbonation was decent but maybe a little too much taste lingered for a long time d could barely finish this bottle would have been more enjoyable if it was shared very heavy on the stomach smooth for how rich it is though alcohol is hidden fairly well ten percent will get you first beer from this brewery and it was a doozy one of the richer imperial stouts i have tried too bad this was a one time deal would love to drink again but probably will not get the chance recommended if you find a bottle,appearance,1.0,1
appearance hazy some floaties in it not too fond of that . smells super danky grass weed onion garlic some citrus and spicy notes . tastes like dank weed and grapefruit thank god less garlic and onion but still there a bit . a hint of sweetness in the background to help give it just a hint of balance but really not much at all . mouthfeel was just a plier pulling the tongue bitterness not thin or dry good for style . the alcohol does n t come out at all . i would say this was pretty dissapointing for all the crazy hype .,appearance,0.6,1
picked up a bomber of this ipa at the granville island taproom in vancouver during a recent adventure in the area . sent home via fedex along with other tasty west coast brews . pours a very clear pale yellow with almost no head even trying . the smell is faint but oddly pleasing very spring rain flowery perfumy . great smell . taste is much different from american ipas i m used to . the hop bite is subdued with a bit of an odd aftertaste eating at my nasal cavities . mouthfeel is very dry . this is not a sipper . funneller more like it . i ve been the granville island a few times find their beers good to drink if you re thirsty . this one s no exception . solid ipa with a little unfamiliar funk for this midwesterner .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this at a post christmas tasting in chicago courtesy of nerd thanks mike . . from what i heard this is from the nd release a oz bottle with no wax . we actually tried this blind against other pvw aged stouts bcs rare and orf . it was easy to tell the differences as bcs rare had an unmistakable bcs taste and orf was well a noncompetitor . the pvw eclipse was my favorite with bcs rare right behind it . it poured opaque black nearly zero foam . it could be that it was poured too gently but there was very little carbonation so i d guess that s why there was no foam . it smells really spectacular the bourbon is a leading aroma without taking over . beyond that is a sweet stout nearly a rich milk stout cocoa and light roast . i love the nose this is really rich and refined at the same time . it tastes just as good this is undeniably one of the better ba stouts i ve tried . cocoa and malt and mellowed out bourbon delicious . no heat at all one good defining point for this beer vs bcs and its derivatives . creamy and full despite the lack of carbonation this has a substantial body . very good in every way so glad to have tried it .,appearance,0.6,1
very dark brown with a thin dark beige head . oaty and creamy aroma . flavor is not as sweet as i was expecting but this was still pretty good like all bell s stouts are . had a nice body and a slightly bitter finish . i ll look for this again next november .,appearance,1.0,1
the ipa from the brewery i love but do n t take good enough advantage of . kind of in between normal and imperial level at . abv i ve never been disappointed by great lakes and i do n t think this will be the first . perhaps a beer trip is in order . a clear amber orange with a smaller white head minimal retention and lace . s healthy amount of caramel malt and a healthier amount of citric hop a lot of orange hint . sweeter smell than the typical ipa . t hey a slightly different take on the ipa . plenty of caramel malt hence the abv which stands up nicely to a good amount of citric hop . more grapefruit here than orange juxtaposed to the nose . a nice bitter aftertaste . pretty mild hop profile for the style . . m silky smooth medium body . very very nice . d easy drinking not much alcohol in the taste for the abv . overall impression i really appreciate that this is n t a copycat of a lot of other ipas out there . there s plenty of hop to know you re drinking an ipa but the pronounced caramel malt really makes this one enjoyable . another gem from great lakes .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark amber with a large honeycomb coloured head and lots of lacing . nose shows loads of juicy fruit with tangerines orange marmalade and apricots before piney resin and spicy hops enter . very hoppy hard to pick up much else at first . later on a little wheat is revealed along with some nutty and caramel malt . very nice . flavours follow along the same lines lots of sweet juicy fruity hops mixing with caramel and doughy yeast . more malt is noticeable here than in the aroma a little closer to what i d expect in the style . carbonation is very low could be higher really . very unorthodox but amazing anyway .,appearance,1.0,1
draft at the brewpub in old san juan . pours a deep dark chestnut brown color that is nearly opaque with mahogany edges when held to a light and a two finger frothy soapy tan head . very good retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap that coats the glass with chunks rings and splotches of soapy lacing . nice toasted roasted malt aroma with hints of espresso bean chocolate caramel and toffee . faintly smokey and the roasted character from the coffee is n t acrid burnt or overpowering leaving room for the cocoa and other notes in the nose . lighter bodied than expected with more of a light caramel malt presence than anything . slightly roasted with a nice dry character but i was expecting hoping that this would be more robust chocolate and have more coffee flavor . decently balanced but like all of their beers that tried they were just kind of mediocre safe attempts at the styles . pretty easy to drink especially in this warm climate but overall pretty underwhelming .,appearance,0.9,1
. ounce bottle . served in the new sam adams lager pint glass the beer pours dark dark brown might as well be black with an inch frothy brown head . head retention and lacing are both pretty good . it smells like roasted malt coffee chocolate and dark fruit . the taste is very malty mostly like roasted malt coffee and dark chocolate and also some cherries licorice and vanilla in there too . there s also a hoppy bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is medium full it s creamy smooth and a bit slick . all that makes this brew very easy to drink . at . a bottle it s not something i d buy all the time but it s a pretty good beer that i d buy again and definitely recommend to others .,appearance,1.0,1
brown bottle no date . served in weizen glass . a standard wheat beer presentation cloudy dark yellow . head is off white and fairly creamy though not thick . s faux fruit is the first thing that hits you . there s the normal citrus of a wheat underneath but it is over powered by a pungent candy berry smell think trix fruit loops or as some reviews have said skittles . t m if you concentrate there are the underpinnings of a solid wheat beer . it s a little hoppy and there are nice citrus undercurrents but not too much of either . a bit of a peppery bite to boot . unfortunately the fruit additive smell means a fruit additive taste that really overwhelms the tongue . mouth feel is good though not too thin not too heavy with just the right amount of carbonation . d if you can get past the extract enhanced fruit taste this would make a good session beer . had i taken the extra second to read the packaging where it says natural flavors i would have left this beer in the store because such a vague tag rarely implies something good . it seems a lot of reviewers had no problem and enjoyed the vague berry taste . maybe i got a bad six pack because the smell taste is so overpowering . i ve tried this beer over two different sessions hoping that the second time around being prepared for the smell taste i d be able to enjoy the beer and think of the fruitiness as secondary to it . i was wrong but on the up side i was able to get over the shock and find that without the additional flavors i could see myself returning to this as a very drinkable go to wheat . however just the thought of drinking the two i have left from my six pack makes my stomach turn . if you like extract boosted fruit beers and wheat beers maybe this one is for you . if you are n t into the fruity then steer clear .,appearance,0.9,1
i was n t expecting good but i was impressed . great balance of pumpkin spice and the malt . came across tasting a lot like a good pumpkin pie without getting too heavy sweet or thick .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a chestnut brown s toffee caramelized brown sugar toasted wheat bread maple toasted nuts . very nice . t lots of nutty malt some light sorghum notes of caramel vanilla dry bread sprinkle with a dash of cocoa powder hints of over ripened blueberry . finishes with nutty dry bread aftertaste . m medium to full bodied adequate carbonation . very good beer . way better than expected . this is very rich without being sweet and heavy . everything melds together well . a standout beer in it s class .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at hopjacks in pensacola fl . enjoyed on . a nice dark gold color clear with a good two finger white head . leaves sticky lacing . great looking beer . s piney resin hops and that trademark sierra nevada yeast . toasted malts and alcohol present as well . smells good just somewhat muted . t very bitter and piney up front then transitions to a very sweet stickiness . aftertaste has somewhat of a cola character that i do n t enjoy . this beer has to be pretty dated by now maybe it was better fresh . m d mouthfeel is great for a dipa . medium to full bodied with good carbonation . drinkability is low high alcohol and overly sweet . far from my favorite from sierra nevada .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased this oz bomber from the brewery . classic copper color with slight haze . nice dense foam inch settling rather quickly though . the smell has a nice citrusy hop bouquet lightly grassy . not much malt play in the smell though but overall it s nice . the hops are coming through a bit weak in the taste for what i expected . not much up front then a dull grassy bitterness carries through the end . the bitterness is long lasting but not necessarily in a good way . i would say the mouthfeel is slightly undercarbonated for style which does n t help things . from the looks and even the smell this was going to be a solid ipa unfortunately the taste was boringly average . not as good as i had hoped .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance light colored with a small white head that faded quickly . this left almost no lace . smell sweet malt maybe corn . very clean aroma other than that . kinda boring . taste sweet upfront with nothing to balance it out . alcohol is very evident which is not pleasant in this brew . it is too thin to have that much alcohol presence . mouthfeel very thin . a beer that is should n t be this thin . it makes it very hard to drink . not that great of a beer . it was n t horrible but not really worth it .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a dark brown with a large tan head that had very good retention . heavy lacing is left on the glass . it certainly looks good . the aroma is very weak . a little roasted malt and something that smells similar to popcorn . typical porter flavors of roasted malt with just a slight chocolate finish . mild bitterness . a little thin for a porter but it still maintains a nice texture . the carbonation is kept in check nicely . a sessionable porter but do not expect anything earth shattering .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to beerrun for including this gem in hbif . awesome addition . . . somewhat murky brown color good orange to amber highlights . extreme fusion of malt and hops in the nose really quite the bomb on the senses . almost an apricot marmalade sort of smell . huge malt flavor with an overabundance of hops . big slick heavy handed hop and malt mix . hasnt mellowed in the least . the brightness might be gone but thats about it . perfect mouthfeel get me spoon . its just a big bold in your face body that doesnt let up . very very drinkable . wouldnt make it my primary barleywine but like everything else i have had from stone it is highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
wow what a good looking beer . dark dark dark body and small light brown head ontop . aroma of toasted malts along with dark and milk chocolate in there too . super taste . roasted chocolate and malts just a hint of coffee to keep things interesting . this is why i love stouts .,appearance,1.0,1
red and clear not very carbonated . not much of a head so kind of lacking in the looks department . its all uphill from there though . smells like raw hops straight from the vine . cascade . that s all i can smell but it sure smells great . taste is hops forward but they dont stick around which is fine because it allows the rye to come through a bit . nice and bitter but also smooth . very well balanced soft and velvety . this might be my favorite of the beers i ve had from bros .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance for a strawberry blonde it poured pretty pale . smell smelled alright . definite artificial berry aroma detected . taste was n t bad . a little fruity and carbonated . aftertaste was definitely a strawberry blonde . mouthfeel smooth aside from the carbonation . drinkability i did n t want to stop . but honestly when do i .,appearance,0.4,0
a bright red with an even keel of carbonation rising to fluffy beige head . gorgeous head does n t waver for a moment . i have n t seen a beer do this in on of my glasses for a while . s sticky tangerine . cranberry juice . mint leaves . t bright sweet honey . loads of raw sugar . bay leaves . the alcohol reminds me of a caribbean rum . similar to cane . this one was bottled on so some time definitely could help this aspect out . m sticks to the palate like a port . a lingering fizz that works well . d english barleywines are rapidly becoming my favorite style . just a nice complex sipper . and this one is spot on with the rest of em . i almost like them fresh . nice and sweet .,appearance,1.0,1
there really is not much to say about this beer at all . i am not even going to go trough my whole usual routine . it was the lightest colored beer i have ever seen with an average head and lace . the smell was nothing better than extremely faint and the taste was the same . i did not know there was a beer flavored water out there .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a deep amber color with an inch high head which is cream in color . the head laces slowly down the sides of the glass and settling to an eighth of an inch high . a strong malty and bread fragrance comes out at first with touches of yeasty spiciness and some sour scent as well at the end . the typical belgian spiciness comes in at the front of each taste . a sour flavor begins each taste then a spoiled citrus flavor followed by grapefruit bitterness then it finishing with strong pine and grassy flavors that linger for some time . a heavy to medium bodied feel with the foamy feel of carbonation on the back of the palate . this beer seems to have potential but i am having trouble trying to find that something it seems like it is lost . hop devil is a great beer but there is something not so wild about this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
another gem from my pal justin here . poured into a pint glass . pours out of the bottle with just a thing layer of foam that disappears almost immediately . the body is really a dull amber body with not much going on . the aroma is just kind of faint . not much to pick up on in this guy . slightly fruity and i ca n t get a hint of vanilla but as far as any bourbon aromas go you may as well just forget about it . there is no trace . i do n t dig this . it s like soapy dark cherries with a bit of vanilla . and again where s the bourbon flavor that i heard about . the mouthfeel is light and aggressively carbonated but overall this is easy enough to put down .,appearance,0.4,0
wow that s the least amount of head i ve ever seen . it did n t even cover the top of the beer when poured into the middle of the glass. then what was there promptly disappeared . anyway it s sort of a bland yellow color . moving on to smell . .there is n t any . it smells like water . as for taste it s actually got some which is progress i guess . unfortunately it tastes like somebody dipped their keys into some water and bottled it . mouthfeel watery and not carbonated at all . drinkability i guess it s drinkable . it says it s brewed and bottled to chill on ice which i guess means it ll be so cold you wo n t really taste anything anyway which would be an improvement here .,appearance,0.2,0
wow what a difference a new contract brewer makes . the old version of this beer brewed at devils canyon was pretty mediocre but this is actually very good . on tap at rose crown . appearance is excellent . clear golden with a soapy looking white head that lasts and leaves great rings of lacing . aroma is fresh bright citrus and floral hops along with a little honey sweetness . flavor is sweet pale malt and grain along with lots of floral and citrusy hops with sweet honey on the finish . a little bit of butteriness diacetyl is the only flaw but it s hardly noticeable . medium body with a dry and hoppy mouthfeel . drinkability is really high . overall this beer is really excellent a huge improvement over previous batches really a totally different beer.great job kasim . i ll be having this again for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a mug a very lively semi translucent hay color . copious white sea foam head is bubbling up and down . really gorgeous . bubbles rising constantly all around . only thing not making it a wish the color was a bit brighter s obvious green apple wet wood slightly dank t very tart green apple very lively . sweet fruit aftertaste m light body extremely carbonated . more like a sparkling fruit juice than a beer d hardly any alcohol taste feels like welch s . taste is a little strong do n t want to have too much more,appearance,0.9,1
charcoal black with an inch thick teddy bear brown head that quickly sinks to an eighth of an inch . excellent lacing persists for some time thereafter . aroma is of huge chocolate malts and lots of roastiness smoke and char . taste is sweet and creamy with dry roasted coffee and chocolate . a bit on the light side of the flavor scale . mouthfeeltoo light way too light . this stout is more carbonated light and bubbly than creamy smooth and hearty like i would like it . drinkability is great partially because of the lacking mouthfeel . a sixer of this goes down way easy . overall i m really pleased with this offering from ng . this is the best stout they ve done so far and it s really close to being great .,appearance,0.9,1
good thing they told me this was a hefeweizen on the label because otherwise i would n t have been able to tell . golden yellow color with an awful lot of clarity for a hefe . do n t think i ve ever seen a hefeweizen that d been filtered this much . smells not unlike an outhouse to boot . tastes astringent with a hint of lemon . odd tingly mouthfeel . bit of malt sweetness and some hops on the finish that feel weak and fall flat . really not quite sure what to make of this one . ca n t find any of the promised wheat in there . quite a letdown .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer pours a redish brown color with a light tan head . the head fades slowly leaving a decent lacing . this beer has a strong rootbeer aroma . it smells slightly like a band aid . strange . not much else too it . this beer tastes odd . slightly rubbery . almost like i have a band aid on my tounge . not much else to say about that . this beer leaves a band aid aftertaste . i cant really describe the mouthfeel any other way . this beer would make a terrable session beer . it tastes bad . i doubt i can drink the whole ounces . overall i dont like this beer at all . i am pissed off that i spent on ox bottles just to try this one . i feel screwed .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a dark reddish brown colour . the head very quickly disappears and very little lacing . smells of spices i think i m getting cinnamon and nutmeg . there is some sweetness in the smell too . the taste is very similar to what i would expect in a winter warmer . caramel flavour with some cinnamon and nutmeg . a small amount of bitterness . very smooth without too much carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
picked this up at hawthorne s on a quick day trip to philly from nyc area last may . poured from a oz . bottle . batch packaged feb. . appearance a dark tan head sits atop a black brown body . pock marked head holds strong fingers . long lasting and nice to look at . smell quiet at first but opens to licorice with a nice roasted aroma . taste roasted flavor in the back . black licorice is there but stays in its place . some dark chocolate with coffee notes in the middle . mouthfeel a bit of carbonation at first but segues into a really smooth feel . decent bitterness in the tail end . could be a bit fuller in body . overall a nice stout but i found it lacked a bit of oomph . well made though and worth a look .,appearance,1.0,1
bbd of pours an effervescent bronze with fingers of white head . zero lacing or head retention s bananas of course yeasty esters t banana some herbal hops up front . dryness lemony hops a little iron as this warms . i also detect a faint hint of sulphur also . finishes with some grainynesss bananas dates dryness a touch of salt mf thinnish with low carbonation drank average nothing special here . banana freaks may like this was looking for a lot more breadyness to go with it . makes me wish for some bombardier on cask,appearance,0.4,0
pours a golden straw as clear as an unmuddied lake of deepest summer . dense white foam fills the glass then gradually settles to a solid rocky head that forms big sticky patches of lace . saaz and hallertau nose with a pilsener malt background not very strong but a nice honey aroma comes through as it warms . pale and crisp pilsener flavor that hints at sweetness . spicy saaz and noble hop bitterness in the aftertaste with a surprising lack of dryness these flavors remain strong into the finish but never become overpowering . the carbonation is mild and the body is thin making it very easy to swig on .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pale clear yellow . not too far off from natural light in paleness and probably the worst appearance of any wheat i ve had . little head the dissapates quickly and does n t lace at all . smell is absolutely average citrus notes are noticeable along with a grainy somewhat offensive scent but overall not a bad scent . taste is citrus hops and wheat at least i think that grainy taste is wheat . mouthfeel is only average as well thin to medium bodied more thin with a rather high level of carbonation . not bad just not special . drinkability is rather good though due to the low abv and decent taste and mouthfeel . i could easily drink quite a few of these . this beer is worth a try but not a very good example of the style . there are a lot better beers out there in this style .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle . pours black with a small bubbly tan head . aroma of burnt malt and sweet pomegranate which just did n t mesh together for me . very odd smelling and not in a good way . flavor is still burnt with roasted malt and parmesean cheese and a sweet pomegranate finish . meh this is very underwhelming . the flavors are just bad . why would you add pomegranate juice to an imperial stout . it was difficult to take even more than a few sips of this nasty beverage .,appearance,0.8,1
a oh man i love watching a good nitro beer cascading in my glass . this one turns from a flurry of cascading cream colored bubbles into a light coppery hue and makes a really thick and fluffy dense cream colored head . leaves a really thick dense lacing on my glass too . this brew presents itself quite well . s smells like breakfast cereal very malted corny aromas . some bread and light yeasty bits poke through but this one is dominated by the sweet corn . t very thin in the flavor department mild hop bitterness and lots of sweet cream corn . not terribly impressed here wish i could find more descriptors to add but its just very watery and thin . m creamy but very light on the palate carbonation is smooth and finishes with a water like wetness . d i m going to go ahead and assume that tetley s is probably better from the cask cause this nitro can is really bland . at . this is definitely intended for a session but there s way better stuff out there . i do n t think i ll be buying any more of this .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle served in a pint glass at refrigerator temperature . pouring it out it s got a crystal clear light golden body with a fizzy head that dropped quickly to nothing . it looks a lot like any american macro lager but with a gimmicky pepper in the bottle . the smell and taste are horrendous . it s all hot pepper with just a little bit of beer like wateriness in the background . terrible stuff . i d rate it a if i could . the mouthfeel was thin and watery with a ton of carbonation . i did n t let it sit in my mouth for too long all i felt was burning and the bubbles seemed to make it even worse . i do n t know why i thought this would be any different than crazy ed s and it does n t seem to be at all . just hot hot hot and it is n t even any good for cooking . just a gimmick beer that i ll surely never go near again .,appearance,0.6,1
another one from boatshoes . poured into a new belgium globe . appearance there s pretty much no flaw to how this beer looks . its a deep thick black capped with a super rich creamy tan head . great retention and solid lacing . aroma it has a good if not atypical aroma . its got a lot of vinous qualities blended with rich chocolate coffee licorice and molasses . the fruitiness gets a little tart but that s something that i find in quite a few baltic porters . taste the taste is pretty much in line with the aroma . the deep vinous port wine flavors give a tiny bite of tartness while rich chocolate smooths things out . mouthfeel just as full bodied and it looks . its got a soft pillowy carbonation making this one really smooth . overall this one was decent . its looks are the best part .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my first review so its pretty small . . for a ceramic flip top bottle . a to in . head murky color . t very hoppy tasting evident of fruit strong taste on my palate . s fruity smell d very strong taste would recommend dont know if i could drink a pack or more .,appearance,1.0,1
the colour is clear pale pale pale yellow . the small foam is white very light and almost transparent . the foam shrinks quite a lot but doesnt dissaper completely . the weak smell is somewhat sweet with touches of corn and a gentle hint of hops . there are also some sourish notes . the carbonation is strong and the beer develops some foam in the mouth . odd the taste is light and almost watery . the palette starts with a typical sweet touch from corn which develops into a gentle maltiness . then a short bitterness evolves and is followed by that corn flavour again . i can not really see the point of importing this brew from central america to northern europe . but then again i am not really a light lager personality .,appearance,0.3,0
very very very flat beer . i can not stress that enough . i have never had a beer this flat in my life made it almost impossible to drink . other than that its pretty good . the smell and look are exactly what you would expect from a beer that uses maple syrup . it delivers there . its not drinkable since of the flatness worth trying once .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance pour nice dark amber with a surprising stream of carbonation rising from the glass bottom etch . head which dissapates to a nice ring with small foamy clusters . thick lacing and a dense sound while pouring sounds thick . aroma an assortment of fruits with mild alcohol esters. a combination which reminds me of cough syrup yet still appealing . some cinnamon and licorice too . flavor festive and explosive without causing me to cringe . all the spices come out upon drinking with licorice running ahead of the pack . warming . . surprisingly drinking reforms the head. this beer has surprising carbonation for a barleywine those americans . not too sweet which is a big plus for me and something that turns me off to this style . like my hop wallop review this year s is better than last . served from the pack in an oversized duvel tulip,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a slightly clear copper amber color with lots of thick white head that leaves outstanding lacing . s good aromas of citrus and herbal hops . there is some slight malt sweetness in the background . t very nice balance of malt sweetness and herbal and citrus hops . this is a nice blend of traditional and new world hops with the blend of the new citrus hops and old world herbal hops . not all that bitter . m fairly light bodied and sweet overall . good carbonation . overall a very good traditional ipa . it s very well balanced if anything a little under hopped . a very very easy drinking ipa and i really like the balance of citrus and herbal hop flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle aroma light wheat tart acidic lemon and lime very very slight cardboard aroma . pours a clear golden with the slightest hint of amber and a small sized white head that diminishes into a soapy film . taste is strange to say the least . flavors are going all over the place but not in the layered . mmmm complex sort of way . in the undefined random and unbalanced way . flavors have a slight acidity to it . a slight citrus not some apple wheat and some other off flavors . overall it s drinkable but nothing stellar to say the least .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle to sniffer appearance pours with a small brown head that quickly dissipates looks of black coffee the carbonation barley able to keep the head alive . aromatics smells of old brewed coffee roasted malts and toffee . flavor tastes of coffee and toffee . the alcohol come in at the end but is subtle for being of higher abv . finish is smooth and leaves a pleasant coffee flavor on the pallet the bitterness form the coffee and hops blend well together and there is a very pleasant after taste the makes the desire for another sip .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark brown with an off white creamy one finger head that laces nicely to the last drop . s mild roasted malt and nutty aroma t light roasted flavor with a hint of coffee . very smooth with a slightly dry finish . m light medium body kind of flat . d highly drinkable due to its lightness . guinness has the look of a high quality stout . this is probably due to the nitrogen . guinness lacks the complexity of other stouts but is still delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
poured degrees fahrenheit into a tulip glass . comes a deep amber red with a thick off white head above a vortex of champagne bubbles . gorgeous . sticky almost saccharine candied pink grapefruit and orange with pine needles . flavoring is a thick oily pine resin with a self confident spicy tangy backbone . complex and multifaceted . hop bitters linger on the finish for about seconds in general a really deep beer one that floods the palate with a vibrant and assertive intensity . sightly over oily in the mouthfeel and almost a little bit too intense to let itself clean up at the end . very well crafted though and very easily bought again . pair with bacon and eggs on a sandwich make it greasy and let the hops cut through . .,appearance,1.0,1
strange aftertaste . it reminded me of a cigarette . that said it isnt all that bad of a beer . the taste is average but below the standards of the magic hat brewing company . i do like the appearance nice amber color . you could drink a sixer but there is no real reason too . just ok .,appearance,0.8,1
cl into a tulip . pours a deep ruddy reddish brown . superior dense frothy head leads to clumpy lacing . scent is mild overly ripe dark grapes that have begun to wrinkle backed by cloves and spices very nice . taste has vinous undertones . sweetness is on the mild side . the caramel the brewer references is subtle . strong dose of yeast but no phenolic characteristics . finishes smooth just a tiny smidgen dry zero bitterness . light tingly mouthfeel . cheers jd,appearance,0.6,1
color is dark to dark reddish . the head is thick and stays very well after a hard pour and leaves some nice lacings behind as it falls . smell is sour and very slightly sweet with some oak and smokiness . also smells a bit like a lager and a wheat beer together only sour . taste is listless . watery with slight tones of what the smell is . mouthfeel is ok a little smooth but also pretty watery . i do n t think i would drink this again unless it s from the brewery .,appearance,0.8,1
brewed with gallons of pure maple syrup served in a shaker pint t town maple brown is a murky rusty light brown with a thin egg shell collar . smell is pretty strong especially considering the colder serving temp caramel lightly toasted malt and maple syrup . taste is good malty with a nice maple back current that s nicely integrated with the base brown more so then i was expecting both by the description and the nose and that s a good thing . there s a firm bitterness on the spicy finish but again it s not overly sweet or syrupy at all . mouthfeel is on the lighter sider and kind of dry but with a nice creamy carbonation . there s a bit of a boozy spicy aftertaste but it s clean . drinkability is pretty good i like a nice brown and think they did a great job of integrating the adjunct without over doing it . i m sure if they cheaped out on the commerical syrup it would be gross . but this is pretty nice great fall beer but the spiciness on the finish might get tiring after awhile .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into pint glass . a pours an amber red with hints of orange fairly transparent . head forms at two fingers lots of bubbles that fade quickly to a thin foam on the surface . zero lacing whatsoever . s bready malt with a little toasty dry finish . faint hop aroma almost goes unnoticed . honey is irrelevant in the nose but a tea like flavor is picked up . t follows the nose . again the honey goes unnoticed pretty flat flavor profile and it drops off in a hurry leaving a dry finish that fails to impact many tastebuds . m light body with decent carbonation very smooth and light thinner than i hoped . d very drinkable as it is so light and smooth with few flavors to get in the way of the drinking . unfortunately the lackluster flavor profile makes you second guess whether or not you want more .,appearance,0.4,0
i was excited to see this new collaboration offering at my local beer store . appearance you can immediately tell from pouring that this beer has exceptional carbonation . it also has phenomenal lacing capabilities that do n t want to let go of the glass . there is n t much head but i was overall impressed with the way that this beer poured . it pours a medium brown tone . smell definitely smells like a scotch ale . hints of plum and dark berries . a very tart ale smell . smells similar to skullsplitter and other wee heavies . smells slightly of coffee and chocolate . taste absolutely phenomenal . i m overwhelmed with a variety of flavors here . chocolate fruits quickly follow up the initial coffee taste . a very faint bourbon sting lingers in the background as plums fight their way into the taste towards the finish . a consistent tang at the end . a slight merlot is mixed in there as well . mouthfeel drinkability these three breweries have come together to make a truly delicious scotch ale . this is by far one of the best wee heavy s that i have ever had . i got this beer the first day it was available in stores and you could tell that it was very crisp and fresh . drinkability is concise . i could drink this slowly all night long . the mouthfeel is very pleasant and fruity as well .,appearance,1.0,1
a black with thin tan head . good lace s sweet slight hint of esters fruit roasted malt . typical porter nose t similar to nose . initial slight estery fruitiness transitions smoothly to roasty sweet coffee chocolate finish . one of the best balances of hops malt i ve had in a porter . m full bodied silky and slightly creamy . perfect for the style . d very sessionable . .very close to perfect for the style,appearance,0.6,1
had on tap . a pours a semi hazed copper color . one finger large off white that shows great retention . streaky sticky lacing on the sides of the glass . s tons of piney and citrus hops in the front of the beer . some bready malts can be detected in the aroma but most everything gets covered up by a strange citrus scent like citrus floor cleaner . t big grapefruit and citrus hops in the front of the beer dominate most everything else there is . malts come through for a short period in the middle where a bready caramel malt shines through . the ending on this beer is bitter hops to the max . interesting to say the least . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is on the lower end i would say . hops kill the palate in a citrus overload . aftertaste is more hops but with a strong hot alcohol in there . this beer is very hop forward and there is no real balance on it . alcohol did a drying number on the palate with each sip . d the drinkability on this beer is not very great . the balance should be a little better even for a hop head like me . i could only do one of these pints before having to switch to something else .,appearance,0.9,1
cold oz bottle poured into us size pint glass . best before dec . beer pours pale yellow gold with a medium off white head and lots of big bubbles . not an impressive appearance it looks pretty weak . aroma is pretty mild and generally lagery with definite but non descript hops . the first sip is crisp and refreshing . the cold works well for the beer . it s fizzy and without body to speak of . the mild lager aroma matches the bland taste of the beer . a refreshing lawnmower type beer maybe but this is actually disappointing even based on the underwhelming appearance out of the bottle . about the only nice thing i can say about it is that it s not offensive in any way . it s a hot late summer noontime and i could probably drink quite a few of these but why would i bother .,appearance,0.4,0
ow wow . they do n t make this anymore . werid . guess i am kind of glad i found a month old case of great divide bottled april th a pours a nice deep darkness with a mild brown hue in the base of my newcastle pub glass . the carbonation is astounding in this one raging tons of bubbles in the glass bubbles in the empty bottle and a nice inch head . sort of tan head at that . s smells of a pretty robust porter . mostly bittersweet chocolates and a nice quantity of coffee . dark barley plays it s role pretty well . t mmm pretty decent . starts off with mostly bitter coffee also borderline smokey and ashy then moves into a sweet base of dark chocolates and finishes bitter yet balanced due to the barley . very good . m medium bodied and base seems stronger than almost percent . d kind of hard for drinkability due to it no longer being made . i do have more bottles left and will enjoy them but i guess i ca n t ever expect to find a sixer of this again unless it s a year old or more . still for a beer that s over months old it drinks great . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance dark copper deep red . no foam thank god . taste what do u imagine bigfoot the pacific northwest woods the trees the air the undergrowth the weather the atmosphere and big foot himself to taste like . thats what it tastes like . a very good woodsy hoppy taste . not as bitter hoppy sa a strong ipa but much smoother . every now and then get a old penny copper meatallic taste but mostly its just really smooth and good . drinkability extremely good for its abv . its really smooth and the penny taste only occurs every now and then . it is an excellent follow up to a dark malty beer .,appearance,1.0,1
whoa . totally unlike any bsd s that i ve ever considered before . really trying to stick it out but i m not a big fan . unique is one thing drinkability another . the nose and the flavors mirror up pretty well but wow not sure where it s coming from . first off on the sweet side with some nice figgy character that is mixed with a floral something mixed in with a soapy sen sen licorice and some nasty leathery horse blanket thing that lingers well past it s welcome . the mouth feel is light bodied tingly tangy and fairly dry . cleans up pretty quickly aside from that unnamed goose bump making thing that s going more towards a tartness as it warms up . i d love to wave you off of this one but i think that it s so unique that you ought to give it a ride . definitely not what i consider inside the classic style . i m not getting the abv in any shape or form . i m going to finish this one but i m not going back . really interesting . fyi i just drain poured the fiori .,appearance,0.8,1
i m reveiwing poured into a british pint and allowed to warm to cellar temp . it s black as the devil not a hint of light going through this and a thick brown head which lingers for awhile . rasputin would be proud the nose hits with booze coffee and paritcularly anise undertones but the alcohol warning is there . the flavoris all this and more taking some time to roll across the mouth you get anise powerfull and purpley rolling to chocolate and finishing with a terrific coffee bitterness . jim koch is really reaching for greatness on this one and while i ve had better russian imperials i have n t had many and i m a fan of the style .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at armsby abbey in worcester poured into a cantillon stem glass . a a cloudy light orange look what a great color . very consistent the clouds dont float around its extremely cloudy all over rather than in spots . s sour and funky like most cantillon lambics . it has that belgian smell to it and i dont really detect any fruit . t sour all over much more than anything else they make . tastes somewhat like their gueuze but nothing special . lots of carbonation in this one . m sour with some apricot and peach notes on the end of the palate . o im really disappointed with this beer . i had really hoped this would be amazing as its impossible to find and everyone wants to try it . really it reminds me of their gueuze just not as good . certainly not bad and id try it again but i wouldnt jump through the hoops that people do to try this its just not worth it . b to b range .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deliciously cloudy rich red with a nice thick dark tan head . i smell light citrus and biscuity malts . you can taste the dry hops immediately followed by tangy hop and sweet malt finish . i would call this a light to medium bodied beer . overall it was a nice session beer but i was expecting more of a kick . it s like the dried hops cut back the overall flavor and balance of the beer . it was a good beer and gorgeous to look at . it s definitely worth trying but i do n t see myself running to the store to get more not my cup o tea .,appearance,1.0,1
oz brown bottle no real freshness date but neck label indicates this is the edition . big props to crjmellor for this cellared beauty . whoa baby this suckers got my entire days intake of yeast and then some . super cloudy yeast vortex in the center gradually spreads until the entire glass is a hazy mess . body is brown red in color head is almost nonexistent except for a thin brown cap . aroma is not nearly as spicy as i was expecting for a winter beer . the predominant smell is sweet nutty brown sugar malt with a bit of alcohol spice . a little bit of cinnamon but the vague spices in the aroma are fairly nondescript . for a winter warmer this one is really light on the spicing . then again that could be at least partially due to the age of this one . a tiny bit of cinnamon perhaps some nutmeg im not really sure . overall this is a fairly sweet beer with a nice toasty nutty flavor . light hopping shows up on the end and provides a nice balance . mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth and velvety . pretty drinkable the age has probably mellowed this one out past the sipper stage into the pretty damn drinkable stage . anderson valley is a great little brewery that i dont drink often enough . thats partially due to their exorbitant pricing for a sixer but i have to remember to pick some up more often . this isnt my favorite beer from these guys but it reminds me how good their other stuff is especially the ipa and oatmeal stout . this wasnt exactly what i was expecting but its quite solid at a year old . id say its worth throwing a few of this years bottles into the cellar . thanks craig .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a soapy head that goes down very fast . no lacing on glass a bit over carbonated . crystal clear color of yellow . smells of a decent low grade microbrew and tastes good . is great with enchiladas and refried beans . nothing overly offensive but nothing impressive either . i will leave it for mexican dinners .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a beautiful orange hue with a monster head and sticks around for several minutes . aroma is pleasant hops with an emphasis on floral . taste is very bitter with high astringency . way out of balance . definitely some wheat qualities here but not in a good way . not gumballhead . ultimately it s too bitter for me and pretty undrinkable . i would rather move on to something i enjoy more .,appearance,0.9,1
color is unusual kind of pale brown head was white and medium in both size and longevity not a lot of lace . lots of bubbles rise from the bottom . aromas were malt grass citrus apples charcoal yeast pine and alcohol . flavor is excellent fair amount of smoky and nutty malt bitter grapefruit hops some summer fruit and a bit of yeast . palate was good with fairly high carbonation but not too high .,appearance,0.6,1
as always thanks to dansteino for the awesome selection . poured into my delirium tremens tulip . a pours a slightly cloudy amber copper color with huge fingers of head that fade very slowly leaving tons of sticky lacing behind . s smells somewhat clean and crisp for a brett beer . a nice touch of funk and acidic tartness with just a little something i can not quite describe in the background that i m ever so drawn to . it s almost like an herb or mint of some sort . smells refreshing . and oh yeah like horse blanket p t again somewhat clean and crisp for a brett beer . muted funk acid and tart blend together fairly nicely to create a flavor that pops out fades quick then subtly lingers for a while . m a bit dry but i guess it s supposed to be . carbonation and slickness work well though . it leaves me searching for some water between sips though . d drink it slowly but wholely .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to jegross for this one . bottle poured into a pint glass appearance beautiful . one inch light tan head that slowly disappears . the beer is a light copper color . smell smells like a typical winter warmer . toasted grains and toffee . taste carmel and butter are what stands out to me . malty and very hoppy . mouthfeel feels a bit thin . the flavor is nice and it coats the whole mouth . overall i got this beer as an extra so i am thrilled about it . its really good and i recommend trying it .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma some faint hints of restrained roast and chocolate . treacle . no coffee or burnt as the guinness name has come to imply . not as sweet spicy or nutty as some german schwartzbiers im familiar with kostritzer foremost . the most prominent aroma in this sample is an earthy tobacco english hop aroma that when combined with subtle malt and clean yeast fermentation character is vaguely reminiscent of lambic funk some day ill actually smell a horse blanket and say that smells like a cantillon grand cru . . appearance very dark brown to black with ruby hilites . a creamy tan head that builds copiously and diminishes equally quickly to a thin layer of cream lacing the glass and just covering the surface . neither turbid nor opaque but clear where visible . flavor bitter up front comingled with dry roast . the subtlest hints of bitter chocolate . no esters no fruitiness or sweetness of any sort . lager character is whistle clean leaving only malt and hop character to stimulate the taste and palate . the finish is dry . the overall taste experience is similar to that of the dry stout guinness minus the creamy mouthfeel . mouthfeel medium bodied and dry overall . perhaps a hint of tartness and a roast malt crispness that echoes the guinness signature dry stout . dryness without astringency and modest carbonation describe mouthfeel best like holding unsweetened chocolate in your mouth . overall personally dry stouts always leave me wanting as if someone skimmed the top off an imperial or foreign extra stout and served it to me . this beer is along those lines less nutty than a brown porter less roast character than a robust porter or any other proper stout restrained roastiness more in line with a dry schwartzbier . if you like guinness draft youll like this .,appearance,0.9,1
pours orange with a finger of tan head . zero head retention lacing s breadyness not much else t herbal metallic hops grainyness some caramel up front . dryness slight leafy hops a touch of caramel as this warms . finishes dry with a little grainy breadyness toffee mf medium bodied with low carbonation very drinkable but alas the flavor profile is lacking . i expected more from these guys,appearance,0.4,0
a amber orange with minimal head but good retention of what head it has . slightly cloudy chill haze . not super pretty . s smells like resin and slight citrus alcohol a decent malt profile supporting . perhaps a bit of cane sugar . smells quite sweet and quite hoppy perhaps the strongest on both counts of any dipa . t initially ridiculously sweet . like drinking honey . then the hops come in to balance and override with tons of sappy resinous flavors and a bit of grapefruit . alcohol flavor comes in quite strong towards the end and it finishes almost like a port . actually the whole thing is like a port . if someone made a port with hops and barley instead of grapes it would be exactly this . the overall impression is just like drinking a good year . m slick smooth chewy . low carbonation quite warming and slightly astringent in the finish . d this is extremely dangerous at upwards of . scary good .,appearance,0.6,1
live review . poured from the oz . bottle that i bought as a single from heinen s in willoughby hills ohio for . into my cooperstown beverage trail pint glass . a nice creamy white head over a light opaque yellow body . . s great wheat lemon smell that is lightly sweet and very interesting and inviting . . t the wheat and lemon smells carry right over into the taste in a very nice tasting lemony wheat . some hops but mostly that nice wheat grain sweetness and lemon peel citrus . . m nice and smooth possibly the best feature of the beer . really this is a case where the mouthfeel really makes the beer . . d quite good as you could probably gather from my positive comments above . . notes really impressed with another sam adams craft beer . bravo .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a deep deep black with a small beige head . aroma is big time sweet with dark fruits vanilla chocolate and mild alcohol . the flavor has more of an alcohol bite although not as much as you d expect from a beer of this strength . nice fruity notes roasted grains chocolate and some citrus . large bodied chewy texture . long long sweet finish .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer had a great pumpkin pie smell one of the better pumpkin beers not too much spice which tends to happen sometimes like with the pumking from southern tier still think its great though it has a good pumpkin flavor too . this beer has an amazing nose . a real winner in the pumpkin category .,appearance,0.6,1
i poured a oz bottle of this into a cool pint glass . a . deep cherrywood or chestnut body with white fluffy head . s. i can smell a malt forward profile with a nuttiness and a slight earth tone . t. pretty straightforward flavor that is also of malt upfront with some slight roasted characteristics . m. smooth and clean with a slight bitterness to it . d. i could pick this up again but realistically see myself buying more budweiser than this stuff .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured a straw color . slight lacing down the glass . not much head really . s smell like grains . also has nice fresh cut grass smell and slight hop scent . t light but very flavorfull . tastes like barley with hints of honey as an aftertaste . m smooth light on the carbonation d normally this style of beer really does n t do it for me but this is an excellent smooth drinking beer . would try it again for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
a clear deep honey color . the head is thin and leaves scattered lacing . s brown sugar raisins and strong whisky notes . very nice . t nice smoky oak flavor with a vanilla sweetness . the finish is very smooth with a bit of alcohol heat . m coats the mouth with a creamy slick coating of oaky flavor . no carbonation to speak of . d i was very surprised with how much i liked this one . it s a different experience than most beers with the oak and whisky flavors . let it warm up a bit and enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a brown bottle into a weizen glass . has a rich amber color with a inch head . aroma is very hoppy . taste is very bitter and overpowering with hops . very bitter in the mouth . drinkability is not good . i struggled to finish my oz . bottle . as a lager lover this beer is just not for me .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle port bottle shop carlsbad ca dark black with no clarity throughout . thick and persistent light brown head and plenty of spiderweb lacing down the glass . rich coffee and roasted malt aroma with a tiny bit of stinging alcohol and a bit of pine hop presence as well . the flavor is disappointing . it tastes of pine hops mild roasted malt a touch of coffee along with some sharp alcohol . it s simply not as rich and decadent as i like in my big stouts . there s very little if any chocolate a flavor i think really helps the bigger stouts . light to medium bodied and a touch sharp with alcohol . unimpressive for any ris . a slightly better than average ris but nothing i plan on drinking again . once is enough .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into oz brooklyn brewery branded tulip pint glass . appearance dark cola color with a small tan head that dissipates quickly and leaves a ring of lace . smell sweet roasted malt aromas with some grassy and herbal notes . taste bittersweet roasted malt flavors as expected but there s also somewhat surprising pale ale esque background complete with a slightly hoppy finish . mouthfeel medium sticky body with balanced carbonation . surprisingly the finish is crist and more refreshing than most stouts . drinkability this is a unique though not exactly unconventional stout . definitely worth it .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer poured a brown color with very little head . the aroma is big with this beer malt caramel and raison fragrances dominate . the flavor is strong as well . it is very sweet again malt caramel and raisons are noticeable . the alcohol has a warming effect and while it is apparent isnt overbearing . the mouthfeel is full and seems appropriate . overall this is a great beer cant wait to try it in about a year to see how it ages .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a oversized wine glass . a golden body with no head.fits right into my glass with a inch of room to spare.no bubbles . s pine grapefruit oranges you know all the good stuff in life not much of a malt smell . t pine grapefruit and oranges.no malt that i can taste.this is just hop juice.not that thats a bad thing . m there is not one bad thing wrong with beer as far as mouthful goes.goes down smooth but you taste the booze in the aftertaste.its sorda thing bodied . d i like this stuff.im thinking of buying a er and letting it age.its very hoppy and not for the faint of heart fragile or new hop heads.this is way better then most of the double ipa s ive had . thanks to victory,appearance,0.6,1
pumpking the beer that inspires countless was it better last year . threads . also a beer i m trying for the first time . it has a typical pumpkin beer appearance a clear orange red color with almost no head to speak of . the nose however is unlike any pumpkin beer i ve ever had . when thinking of a comparison the first thing that came to my mind was the pumpkin spiced ice cream i had last week . listing specific aroma is more difficult for me but if i had to venture a guess i d say smells biscuity with sweet malt nutmeg and clove . wow this is an interesting beer . i taste spices at first followed by a creamy sweetness and then a hint of graham crackers with the sweetness remaining at the end . even though there s some minute warmth going down the . abv is really well disguised . i m going to maintain my comparison to pumpkin spiced ice cream with the cracker sensation simulating a cone . it can be difficult for me to dismiss personal preference and be objective when reviewing a beer but i think i can pull that off here . this is a well made beer although it s a little too sweet for my taste . i could see this being a once a year special treat or something to bust out for a special occasion but the next time i seek a pumpkin beer i ll probably get something that is n t as sweet .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a cloudy brown although murky might be a better word to describe it . not nearly enough head i.e . almost none on the inaugural pour into my duvel tulip . aromas are pretty good raspberry and a bit of malt . taste wise the raspberry imparts a bitterness to the beer that a tripel should easily balance with a sweet body . this does not . i find to belgian character to the beer actually if the yeast had been belgian the raspberry overpowers it and the raspberry is n t very strong . not impressed but my wife liked it well enough which is fine as i bought this for her .,appearance,0.4,0
very little head and lacing . amber orange color that is very clear . smell is of caramel malts honey and grapes . i do n t know what saffron smells like but i believe the other smell i am picking up is that . taste is dry comes out with caramel malts and honey . this is followed by white grapes that are slightly finishes with a decent hop bitterness . honey is predominant . mouthfeel is made somewhat thick with the honey . carbonation is decent with a cloying sweetness . drinkability ther eis a good amount of stuff going on with this beer but it s a little overly sweet to make a great session out of .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance golden pale with crazy good head retention nice and cloudy i can see some yeasty floaties . huge champagne like carbonation . smell herbal and some citrus getting some lime i think taste earthy and herbal flavor . not an overpowering beer low hop bitterness if any . the aftertaste is like lime to me . pleasant mouthfeel light bodied . drinkability great beer an maybe the perfect macro transitional beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this is the dead on look for a pilsner pale straw color with steady streams of bubbles heading for the surface . the head is huge and sticky and clings to the side of the glass as if it were a life or death matter . the nose is fresh cut hay and yeast with a musty quality more akin to garbanzo beans than beer . there is surprising hop bitterness here to compliment the yeast characteristics . a soft sweetness resonates in the finish like a citrus sorbet in its subtlety . a really tasty pilsner . mouthfeel is almost perfect and this style although usually unexciting has always excelled in its drinkability and this is no exception .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the firestone brewery . a hazy orangeish brown with a small head which quickly receded and left minimal lacing . caramel malt aroma with a hint of citrus . taste was also mainly caramel with a hint of vanilla and citrus . not especially complex but it was enjoyable . mouthfeel was slightly thinner than i remember their regular version of this being . still it was very smooth and somewhat creamy . overall this was n t a huge departure from their standard dba . it was nicely drinkable and worth a try if you ever happen to come across it .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a one pint nitro can into a british pub glass . a pours a cascading nitro foamy head in a black background . the head eventually settles into a bueatiful inch creamy cap that stays with the beer all the way to the end . the beer itself appears black at first blush but upon close inspection is actually a very deep ruby mahogany . it is a gorgeous beer . s the aroma is a mild coffee and roast barley with a sharpness typical of any beer poured from a widget can . t the first flavor is a mild roastiness with a light coffee undertone . there is a very light hop bitterness that is most apparent in the finish . the flavors are all quite mild but still present . m very smooth almost velvety but nonetheless quite light on the body . there is a slight diacetyl presence on the tongue . d super quaffable . i could drink an entire four pack with little trouble over the course of an afternoon . highly sessionable . overall this is the quintessential dry irish stout and in my view it is better than its two more famous cousins . the widget can presentation is imperfect i would prefer it on tap or barring that bottle conditioned but this is the only way i have been able to get it in ohio .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance red copper color . brilliant clarity . thick white crop of foam with good retention and moderate lacing . aroma grain caramel and biscuity malt . moderately low english hops orangey and perfumy mix well with light fruity esters apples and pears . slight whiff of alcohol . flavor grain and caramel grassy hops and low fruity esters blend in the forefront of the beverage . taste is wonderfully complex but quickly dissipates leaving behind some hop bitterness slight alcohol and a mineral character . good up front but a little short lived . mouthfeel medium body is enhanced by moderately high carbonation . slight alcohol warmth . finish is not astringent but has some unpleasant metallic mineral characteristics . great aroma and good initial flavor though the overt mineral character in the flavor and mouthfeel takes away from the finer qualities of this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i was n t expecting much from this one as the only other italian beer i ve tried is peroni and i thought that it was pretty nasty . i was pleasantly suprized however by this light bodied brew . i had this with a home made pizza that my girlfriend and i made together in the tiny kitchen of my hole in the wall apartment . i normally would n t really be drawn to a beer like this but i got it in a variety ten pack mixer from world market and i figured what the hell . pizza is pseudo italian this beer is authentically italian . makes sense . this one is light on the scent side and visually unappealing but pretty tasty nonetheless . there were more malt flavors than i would have expected . it s pretty sweet clean carbonated refreshing and basic . goes well with food but probably too bland to drink just by itself . has a transparent quality that does n t add or detract from the meal it s just . there . nothing special but i would have it again if i saw it at an italian restaurant . could be quite sessionable but i would choose a more interesting beer for that purpose . also a very good beer to share with non ba s as it is very unintimidating and shares lots of qualities with american macros but is of a much higher quality .,appearance,0.4,0
wow . this is tortuous to write . appearance is a mix between guava juice and regurgitated guave juice smells like a dirty beach and ketchup so hard to swallow . salt and clam taste hits hard . it felt like someone hit me so hard my tastebuds felt it . im sure now that micheladas are a beers worst enemy .,appearance,0.2,0
courtesy of raindog thanks sir body is dark brown and initially wears a tan head that fast becomes one of the quickest dissipating festival of bubbles i ve ever seen . aroma is very intense with more hops than i can shake a stick at . this is woody herbal chocolatey grapefruity with notes of marijuana and smoke . quite the melting pot you d like to cook your dinner with . very direct and dry yet eminently appealing . on the tongue it s very grassy reminding me of the saison from a few hours ago sweeter than expected with lots of brown sugar maple and chocolate . still after a few sips the feeling you have is to be drinking hop juice. but good hop juice . well made and to my liking where a fine medium body with appropriate carbonation sure helps . so when is next christmas .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a straw hue hazed due to the yeast pour . quickly develops a rocky and dense white head which fills the glass then slowly sinks to leave large sticky patches of lace . clean nose slight fruitiness some extra pale malt and possibly a cereal adjunct . very light sweetness upfront coupled with a mild white wine flavor and faint corn or rice . dry aftertaste very quiet hop bitterness and no hop flavor but it balances fine without . light body and highly carbonated but a nice hefe like texture prevents it being too crisp . smooth and well rounded mouthfeel . finishes clean with a glimmer of vinous twang . the flavor are sublte but without major flaw . a respectable example of an americanized classic style .,appearance,0.9,1
very flowery pungent aroma almost lush like a greenhouse . very hoppy pours a medium dark brown with a thin white head that s gone quickly and does n t leave much lacing . very floral hoppiness up front . some malt bitterness in the back . lots of anise on the finish that becomes more pronounced the more you drink . very nice palette like a dfh . great beer i like this very much . great cost abv ratio too .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a ruby brown with a creamy beige head . excellent lacing and retention . nose has spices pumpkin and wheaty malts . the taste has pumpkin wheat sage coriander and masala . light body is a bit under carbonated . nice christmas saison from trinity .,appearance,1.0,1
huge head initially of the glass . it settles slowly in a dramatically lumpy fashion leaving a tremendous amount of chunky and webby lace . the broth is a yellow gold with a chilled haze . sour and mildly hoppy like a good saison . there s a light yeast bite . what is interesting is what is missing there are no barn yard smells . it smells . .clean . the brew starts of of mildly malty but quickly shifts to a prickly tart bitter flavor of hop and soured grain . the body is spritzy and full . the aftertaste is similar to the end of the taste tart and bitter lasting a long time .,appearance,1.0,1
the goosinator pours a nice red amber color with a big head that bubbles down to a inch creamy smoothe head . the smell was a smoky mesquite type smell that to me was n t as attractive as other beers . the mouth feel was good . not harsh on the carbonation and medium bodied . the taste seems to come in two parts . the first being that there is a sweet taste on the way down that hints of caramel and yeast . goes down very smoothe . the second was the leftover taste of smoked duck in my mouth . reminds me of a beer from germany called aecht slencth marzen . the taste and smell of the smoked duck stayed with me for many minutes after the first taste . not one of my personal favorites but could see how this beer would go well with a barbecue of some sort .,appearance,0.9,1
bought as a single bottle at the grocery store . poured into a oz sample glass . poured very pale white grape juice look . very few bubbles and a fast dying lace . no hop smell some sweet malt . the blueberry smell is quite apparent but not fake or extract smelling . in spite of little visible carbonation the beer is quite fizzy tasting . sweet malt taste followed by a nice fresh tasting blueberry flavor . i am kind of surprised by the taste . no fake berry flavor or overly sugary . actually tastes like real blueberries . sweet tart and a little tannic . just like the the berry itself . overall not bad for a fruit beer . the ale part of this is actually quite good . certainly makes the overall product very nice . i guess my only reservations what to drink it with . i do n t think i could take drinking it all night and do n t know what i would eat it with . i feel its limited in how much of it you can drink and when . maybe a good appertif beer . prosit,appearance,0.4,0
my two cents are incorporated but that s the same for each beer right . . anyways for a mass marketed imported beer this is way overpriced and has undeserving popularity . i do n t see the fuss . a transparent and golden yellow color that does n t match up to other european pale lagers . many shades too pale . s not much here it smells kind of stale although this bottle is fresh . t less here than the smell it s way bitter for a pale lager . m carbonated more so than flavorful . d i felt a little bit sick after a holiday pack and could n t go on . i made it past a few though .,appearance,0.4,0
a gorgeous midnight pitch black with luscious creamy light tan head almost a finger thick . impressive sticky lacing . can smell dark roasted malt coffee or coffee like grains.very light aromas though . kind have to sniff hard to get it . the medium carbonation hits the tongue first then the roasted malt and chocolate like flavors come through to be balanced by a surprising yet subdued hop bite at the end . not bad at all . though the body comes off maybe a little thin . very good quite surprised by the hop bite at the end . would have again .,appearance,1.0,1
ml capped bottle drank from my stone irs snifter . batch bottled june . a this one pours out an opaque black as night colored body with a small coffee colored head on top . the head lasts for a while and leaves behind small rings of lacing . s the first thing i pick out of the nose is booze . both fusel alcohol and some sort of spirit i cant quite place . must be the akevitt . after that i get some dark roasted malts and chocolate . both milk and dark . a little bit of vanilla from the barrel . a hint of smoke . slight coffee at the end . t the taste starts out with the dark roasted malts that i could smell . after that i get some dark and milk chocolate . subtle vanilla oak . fusel alcohol and what i guess is akevitt throughout . m the bite and warmth from the alcohol is pretty strong . the body is on the fuller side of medium . somewhat highly carbonated . o i think this one needs more time in the cellar . the alcoholic bite is pretty harsh still . ill check back on the other one i bought in a year to eighteen months .,appearance,0.9,1
this was reviewed blind as part of the blind beer bif bottle from johnbjaeger a pours a clear golden yellow with a nice big white foamy cap on top that slowly receded leaving some nice lacing down the glass a the aroma is alot of corn lemon dish soap t well the taste is well i m not sure . sugary sweet corn vegetable flavor . its like a light lager not alot of flavor and whats there is not that enjoyable . m syrupy and just not enjoyable . i feel like i m in the parking lot of a july concert and the beer has gotten too warm and it takes all of me to get it down . d i think the beer won out in this one and i am going to stop now . i have a few left and i do n t want to ruin my enjoyment of beer before i get to them . . so lets tear the paper off oh hell after doing some searching since i can type the label its zhiguljovskoje fomr baltika brewing in saint petersburg russia . its cool to try a beer from russia but i ll stick to vodka and leave this one on the shelf .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle purchased for . at metro joanette in montreal . consumed shortly after purchase in feb but no freshness date provided . pours a fabulous cloudy gold . appears to have been bottle conditioned . aroma is on the light side but what is there is yeasty and a bit spicy . first taste has that yeastiness and spices that i associate with some other quebecois beers like unibroue but on the lighter note . it s a decent beer but it lacks the oomph y goodness of some of its better brethren .,appearance,1.0,1
deep straw pours about a finger of bleached white fizz which does n t last long . simple nose of grassy hops cereal grains pale malts green apple . tastes of the faintest bitter hops sweet pale malts slightly vegetal cereal grains . highly carbonated despite the lack of head . prickly finish . not exactly a cream ale but not horrible either .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a sam adams perfect pint glass a golden yellow body with a white head . alot lighter looking than i was expecting . s a nice tropical citrusy flavor with a hint of sweetness at the end . this one smells delicious . only a handful of dipa s smell as good as this one . t the flavor has a nice tropical citrusy character with a solid malt backbone to back it up . not much of a bitter side to this one but the hop flavor is there in full force . honestly not that huge of dipa however . real easy to drink flavor . m light to medium body with a fair amount of carbonation . really nice mouthfeel for the style . d easy drinking delicious brew . i wish i had picked up more of this when i had the chance . i m not sure if the style for this is right however . it seems to me to be some where between an ipa and a dipa but i guess the abv defines it as a dipa . none the less this is a great one and worth picking up if you ever see it . i would pick it up for sure if i saw it . best brew from southern tier yet .,appearance,0.7,1
random buy . a very light in color with no head . not impressed with the look of this . s ca n t get any scent at all . i tried as hard as i could and ca n t smell anything from this one . t eh kind of middle of the road . nothing special . tastes like a high end mainstream brew . needs more flavor complexity . m very well balanced amount of carbonation . d way too easy to drink like water . not good . all in all this one is too easy and is like a high end mainstream beer . which is n t saying too much . not recommended for people looking to expand to craft brews .,appearance,0.4,0
got this at a beer competition i helped out at . oz bottle best by . a a perfectly clear super deep ruby red brew with a humongous inch tan head that fades very slowly . very good . s i get a nice sweet malty scent upfront with some nice spices and hints of cherry in the middle . more sweetness follows on the backend . decent . t a nice watery malt upfront blended with some mild spices . a slight bitter hop in the middle with some mild dark fruit on the backend . i can kind of taste some elements of jubel in here . decent . m light body with a good carbonation . a watery finish . ok. o all in all this is a decent beer . not amazing but decent . i can definitely taste some elements of jubel but a lot lighter version . not as flavorful . definitely try if you like a more watered down winter warmer but still full of great flavor .,appearance,0.9,1
one of the new belgian ipa s that have been popping up . thus far i think they ve been a mixed bag . so hopefully this is one of the better ones . pours an orange caramel color with a pretty large white head . even though of the beer was left in the bottle and it was sitting upright yeast chunks are definitely showing up . smells like a really hoppy belgian strong ale . the one thing is the hops are along the lines of the west coat us ones . nice . tastes sweet and fruity up front but the hops come through in the middle to add a citrus zing . the yeast gives it a little sourness but it actually compliments the hoppiness nicely . the finish is a little bit bittersweet with overripe peaches plums and grapefruity hops keeping each other in balance . texture is normal for a belgian ale but it s probably a little foamy for an ipa or dipa . this is actually a good strength for a dipa . not too potent and fiery but not too weak either . i like it . it s definitely pricy but judged on it s own merit this is a winner .,appearance,0.6,1
a an aggressive pour yielded finger of tan foam which quickly dissipated leaving little bits of lacing behind . the body is a clear red amber color with some nice bubble trains chugging up the center of the glass . s sweet aromas of honey and caramel are up front . the smell reminds me of torrone candy an italian nougat . aroma hops are not detectable or at least eclipsed by the sweet aromas . t the anticipated caramel malt flavors are met with a balanced dose of low alpha hops in the mouth . the brew exhibits a little nutty flavor as it warms . and finishes long and dry . easily identifiable as an oktoberfest in a blind tasting . m full body with lots of unattenuated sugar . slightly creamy in the mouth with lots of gentle carbonation . coats the mouth nicely . d very drinkable . lots of flavor for a . abv beverage . perfect for the fall . i would find this less sessionable in the summer and winter . definitely would purchase again .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a hazy from the yeast pale golden amaber with a creamy tightly packed one inch bone white head . the particulates that are floating in hear create a nice looking cloudy plumage that to me at least compliments both the color of the beer itself as well as the head which does not last as long or leave as much lacing as i would have liked . s buttery mellow orange and the lightest bit of banana sweetness . a good balance stuck between acid and sweetness with the fluffy sweetness of clove banana and wheat all mellow but wheat dominating . t mf smooth and creamy lemon and orange juicy opening that is tamed by the wheat . good to see an american pale wheat that is not afraid to show of the yeast and wheaty funk not nearly as strong as a traditional hefeweizen but not too far removed . to be fair though there is a dectetable acidy citrus aspect to this beer that sort of puckers the back of the throat on the finish which to me keeps things on the lighter side that when coupled with the prickly carbonation really makes the beer snap and taste refreshing . the finish has a really nice orange smoothness to it and makes you want to come back for more . d i do n t care what people say about what can and can not constitute a lawnmower beer . this beer its relative light body its taste and refreshing quality makes this a fantastic choice for after yardwork on a hot day or for any day for that matter .,appearance,0.6,1
a opaque faded straw colored body with a thin white head with little lacing . s smells of wheat lemon and spices . served without a wedge the strength of the lemon smell was surprising . t similar to the smell . lemon citrus starts it off then pretty much just wheat with a bit of a spicy peppery finish . m light noticeably high carbonation . d nothing to speak of . went fine with my quesadilla but probably would n t have it as a stand alone .,appearance,0.4,0
sampled on pours a very clear yellowish gold color with no head no retention and no lacing . smell is adjuncty slightly carbonated with a combination of b.o . and skunk . taste is astoundingly good . thin malt and very macro but with a very nice hop balance . not offensive at all . mouthfeel is standard very thin and fizzy . drinkability is good there are no nasty flavors to contend with . overall a fantastic macro lager . too bad i ca n t get it here in mi .,appearance,0.4,0
a clear and gold with a light touch of amber . the head is initially one finger before settling down to a thin cap and a fatter collar . no real lace or anything . sort of bland looking . s gentle grassy hops and lots of grainy aromas with some nuttiness also . sort of like a whole wheat cereal with nuts and a touch of honey . t more hops than the nose with an additional wine like tartness that comes off as almost puckering . again very grainy like a malt liquor and i do n t really like that here . m medium bodied aggressively carbonated with a dry finish . d a slightly below average apa . it s got a lot of things jumbled together that do n t really work and although there are no real major flaws i just do n t care for this one much .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a pale straw colour finger of head with little retention or lacing . s grassy hops and wheat undertones with a bready finish . t much like the scent with the grassy hops dominating off the top the sweeter wheat following and the bready malts lingering on the palette . m a tad over carbonated and a bit prickly going down . o a tasty pale wheat ale but nothing that will blow your mind . easing drinking for a hot summer day but the mouthfeel is a bit of a turnoff .,appearance,0.4,0
a beer from durham region . i resided in durham once and take pride in something that s local . appearance is a bit disappointing . nice light copper . beautiful colour . but no head . hey did i pour this wrong . i poured it like i do every other beer . maybe it needs a more forceful pour . noticed a bit of lace when the beer is finished but their s so little of it it s hardly worth mentioning . but it all improves from here . smell is dry and hoppy . ah just what i need right now . malt takes a backseat with a hop leaf in control of the wheel . upfront taste is well balanced . hops are slightly more powerful but the malt does counteract it from being very bitter . yes their is a sweet profile . it s just slightly behing mister hop leaf . then their is that aftertaste . whoa nice and bitter . almost like an ipa . in fact if the initial taste were as bitter as the aftertasete i d say this was an ipa . nice . mouthfeel is smooth and just a little carbonated . which could explain the lack of head . nicely drinkable . i can have alot during a session or just one and analyse it . i ve got to stop by this brewery the next time i m in pickering .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a cloudy amber orange with a thin beige head and some lacing . smell is of grapefruit vanilla lemon grass caramel and a touch of pine . taste is somewhat creamy grapefruit that is in your face caramel pine and dandelion ending is nicely bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a pale straw without much head . not too much aroma to speak of . flavour is bit of a letdown . i m not getting much of the saaz hops that everyone else speaks of . aftertaste does not linger as long as preferred . pilsners certainly have their place in my fridge but this one is n t standing out for me sadly . based on all the glowing reviews i wonder if i got an off batch .,appearance,0.4,0
my contribution to our madison heights bad ass beer tasting . served somewhat inappropriately in a tulip . purchased from a grocery store in royal oaks . a surprisingly decent head retention and lacing for the style that eventually settles to a partial white cap and thick collar . fizzy transparent yellow body . s sharp grains creamed corn yeasty bread lightly floral hops and a faint touch of skunk . t lots of corn that lingers indefinitely through the finish and aftertaste . a kiss of pale malt and fruitiness and some of that steamed rice and generic beer yeastiness . gets saccharine and cloying as it warms up . m fizzy slightly harsh carbonation medium light body and a lightly sticky finish . no trace of the listed . abv impressive . d the name is clearly punctuated incorrectly i believe it should be bad ass lager . would probably pair nicely with a kid rock record and some grilled roadkill .,appearance,0.9,1
my first ba review and i m glad it s on such an interesting brew . my initial reaction upon uncorking this beer was that of horror . that soy sauce smell wafted into my nostrils and i expected i d be in for a rough time and the rest would be riding down the drain . this is the only aspect of the beer i disliked but as i finished the glass i grew used to it . i was surprised to see that as i poured this beer into my glass the bottle it comes in is actually blue . this beer is so dark that it makes the glass appear as if it s jet black . holding the beer up to the light nothing shines through . it s beautiful . no head no carbonation just black . the first thing i tasted was alcohol which lingered as the rest of the flavors hit me dark chocolate a roasty coffee flavor and as someone else said perhaps chocolate covered cherries . finished up with malt and a healthy dose of alcohol warmth . mouthfeel is syrupy but not too thick to be drinkable . the abv and bottle size is what ll keep you from drinking a lot . wonderful . absolutely fantastic . beyond the smell there is little i dislike about this beer . i will be keeping some of this around for special occasions and to share with good friends .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance copper in color a little darker than i expected almost reddish . a nice half inch head rests on top and it seems to be hanging in there pretty good . smell a typical pale ale aroma but with the addition of what seemed to be corn . kind of odd but not offensive at all . taste again corn seems to be present along with some other sweet flavors . this is heavier on the malt than most american pales i ve had but there is enough bitterness to balance it out . mouthfeel this is an odd beer . it seems to be fairly well carbonated but the bubbles are tiny and tickle the palate rather than scrape and clean it . still a good mouthfeel just different . overall an unusual apa . i would drink this again but i m not sure that i ve evolved enough to enjoy this on a regular basis . also as the bottle goes down the sweetness builds and it is a bit too much for me .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer after its removal from the ounce brown bottle resides in my glass a pitch black color with a moderate sized creamy tan head and after its decomposition the lace forms a thick and sticky sheet upon the glass . nose has a pleasant toasted grain aroma sweet malt and a nice sniffing brew start is sweet with a nice malt presence the top is medium to almost full in feel . finish has a nice acidity and the hops gentle on the taste buds dry aftertaste a nice drinking beer when you are not into a guinness .,appearance,1.0,1
this review is prefaced with the fact that i m not a belgian expert not a virgin either but this beer was unlike what i expected . a looks nice deep ruby amber solid creamish head . not clear but consistent opacity . s lots of yeast . can smell the sourness . yeast is overpowering . t yeast . just as sour as it smelled . tough to even focus on the malts they re there somewhere just tough to pick up on when my mouth is puckering . m puckering . d capt lawrence was due for a dissapointment i loved their nor easter year and extra gold but this one is not so good . i m visiting this brewery soon enough and will try this beer again i m wondering if i just got a bad bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
bell s kalamazoo stout oz bottle packaged partaken medium pour in an english pint . poured black with a rocky mostly lasting light brown head with excellent lacing . smelt of moderate mild chocolate dry nuttiness mild coffee . flavor was upfront strong coffee bitterness with light sweet creamy chocolate tones followed by a strong nutty coffee bitterness with light chocolate accents on a long bittersweet molasses finish . mouthfeel was medium to full bodied creamy and silky with soft carbonation and slight astringency . overall a very comfortable easy drinking flowing tasty stout that could use some work on the aroma .,appearance,1.0,1
a few bottles picked up at carrboro beverage co. by the little lady . poured into a stange . a pours a slightly hazy pale gold snowy white inch head leaves some specks of lace and manages some thin foamy retention . s very doughy . almost too much wet bread some light grains and a touch buttery . t bready malts nice surprisingly crisp bitterness on the finish that follows up the malty sweetness . m close to medium bodied medium level of carbonation crispy and smooth . d a very drinkable brew . good for long days of grilling watching football etc .,appearance,0.9,1
pint at c est what . lovely looking beer and very similar in appearance to the classic guinness look with a large creamy tan head on top of a dark body . the aroma is of mild coffee which is present in the flavour in a wonderfully smooth creamy way . dangerously easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
served from a ml can into a mug . a murky orange color nice frothy head of foam with good lace . s nice maltiness classic of creemore . caramel . nice citrusy hops in the nose . inviting . t great malty backbone with tasty flavors . caramel like sweetness . hops are present saaz and tettnanger im told with some nice citrus flavors and make for excellent balance with their spicy herbal character . drying finish . m real smooth on the tongue with soft carbonation . d another please d overall creemore springs hits a grand slam with this brew . a good example true to the style tasty and awesomely drinkable . the only flaw in my opinion is that it may be just a tad too sweet and pricey . other than that its a great brew .,appearance,0.6,1
the great fat burning beer is here and it is only per pint on wednesday nights . it most assuredly will cost me less than a pesky gym membership . time for a review . appearance pretty much clear . a slight yellow tinge but pretty much transparent . no head no nothing . smell again not much to tell here . very thin on the smells . perhaps a slight hint of corn . taste i ca n t taste my beer . i have had this numerous times and have yet to taste anything in it . it actually has less flavor than corona light . mouthfeel middle of the road . some carbonation and a little bite to it but overall not bad . usually will be served very cold . drinkability pound at a time . it is very drinkable because it is so light and flavorless . not very enjoyable but very able to be consumed . i can feel the unsightly flab melting away as i type this . this is the beer for people who believe what they see on tv . it s a macro trend that is all in all . crap . miller lite at least has some flavor to it and not much more on the carb scale . if you re watching the carbs drink captain and diet coke but skip this one .,appearance,0.2,0
a first pour yielded a crisp and bright clarity of brassy coloring with a strong and rapid sense of misty carbonation bubbles wavering towards the surface . the second pour released all that rich yeasty nutrient creating a cloudy haze of pale lemon coloring with a pea soup clarity . the head is marshmellow fluff both in color and structure holding strong . the lacing was equally strong thick and clumping with spongy patches on the chalice walls . s from the first opening the brettomyoces was quite evident giving off musky scents of pale lemon peels . fresh wheat stalks were also evident though i failed to pick up on the coriander and peppercorns just yet . t the flavor was musky grain meal with a strong belgian yeastiness a bit sour and musky of lemon peels and some fermented fruit.the chardonnay barrel influence is easily picked up upon . slight hints of coriander but again no real evidence of the peppercorns come out to play which must have been sparingly used . m bready palate . the mouthful had a light nature to it some carbonation but not as much as expected from the visual sense . a sour musky fade of lemon citrus occurs on the tongue . all in all could of used some tightening up and some crispness . o overall some interesting twists flavor wise especially from the chardonnay barrel aging though equally as strange to be utilized with this style as well . nice visual the nose a bit weak strength wise as well the mouthful . a . overall feels about good here with a moderate drinkability though mostly curious with a bomber playing well .,appearance,0.9,1
like stale ice water flat club soda too cold nothing . room temperature water is preferred . slightly yellow no head a bit malts dry metallic can get one to swear off beer.this is one of america s most popular selling beers what an embarrasment .,appearance,0.3,0
. oz brown glass proprietary brown bottle . bottled . poured into my orval chalice . appearance hazy amber brown with a good amount of chunky sediment and thick creamy khaki head that wo n t recede . it looks like a cappuccino really tan head with some dark streaks from the sediment passing through . nose brett . woohoo . apricot and white oak . tarragon ginger and the aroma of campari or sanbitter . palate crisp with some acidity and hop bitterness . flavors of oak licorice and herbs botanicals . i ve never noticed the similarities between campari and orval but it s super obvious today . herbs bitter orange peel blood orange and botanicals plus wood . as the beer warms more floral characters come out like clover honey . notes never seems to disappoint . a tasty beer . really want to try the petite orval .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed on . on tap at eccentric cafe . pours a clear orange with a small white head . aroma of mild smoke and malt . flavor of smoke tons of leather and tar . very thin palate and overall this was a gross disgusting beer and normally i am a fan of smoked beers . would not recommend . .,appearance,0.7,1
pours a cloudy dirty honey brown color with a smallish soapy off white head that almost immediately disipates into nothingness very flat looking . does not look like a bavarian hefeweizen . the aroma has some banana and clove which is nice . but the beer also has a tomatoe like vegatal thing going on which is a bit unpleasant . some green apple and lemon finish out the aroma . the hefe has a substantial wheat malt flavor that brings along lemon with it . there is a strange tomatoe y sweetness in the end which is just odd . i did n t pick up much banana clove or any other yeasty goodness . there is a moderate body with tingly carbonation finishes dry astringent and tart . this really is n t that good of a beer . it looks terrible then just gets by as an american wheat . some odd aromas and flavors to boot . hopefully this is a bad bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance this light lager looks just like it should . it is a light yellow in color and crystal clear with a nice white head that came up an inch or so then dissipated rather quickly . smell the grain here is typical american and very light . theres also a nasty kind of sweetness here that seems a bit much . taste the american grain comes off more like lemon lime soda then malts . the sugars are vegetal and contrary to the advertisement on the bottle linger through a long interminable finish . mouthfeel this is light bodied and highly carbonated . the crisp clean refreshing finish promised by ab and required by the bjcp is absent . drinkability i enjoy a good light lager but this just didnt cut it . it wasnt refreshing it had a long sweet finish and the sugars were on par if not bigger than the malts .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a chimay goblet . a pours a very dark red essentially brown with a paper thin offwhite head that quickly fades . does n t look very appealing really . blah s tart and sweet cherries . smell is n t overpowering but its damn good nevertheless . t the funk comes through pretty decently and meshes really well with the cherries . the finish is actually a little sweet . but you get a lot of the tartness too . damn good m there is a slight syrupy quality to it but its not too bad like you could get from a big dipa . overall i d say the feel is fine . good for the style . d this is a poor man s supplication but its still pretty damn good . i d love to see sam adams release more sours . they did a good job here,appearance,0.6,1
had this one on tap at the big horn brewing in boise idaho . when the waiter brought this over i didnt think it was a beer at first . i thought it was water . this is the lightest colored beer i have ever had . the smell wasnt there and neither was the taste . i had to ask the waiter if he brought me a glass of water by mistake . ill never get that one again .,appearance,0.2,0
a clear auburn and orange massive three finger fluffy foamy white head excellent retent s hops oily and leafy citrus and caramel t just as hoppy as it smells hop flavored alcoholic heat at finish grape skin grapefruit caramel butterscotch fruit like characters hop oils m medium body lots of alcoholic heat dry after smooth hops abuse palate much d lots of interesting things happening here but i think the alcohol presence was out of control not to mention this might as just be hop juice . do n t get me wrong it was still enjoyable,appearance,0.9,1
pours a perfectly clear dark yellow colour with a small white head that disappears very quickly leaving little behind despite the violent bubbling going on from what is probably artificial carbonation . the smell is somehow simultaneously grainy and intensely of apples . it smells tart and sweet . very bizarre for a beer . the taste is not as bad as i expected from the smell . it was certainly odd for a beer . it was tart and sweet . not something i expect in a beer . it also tasted like it had some really cheap vodka poured right into it . despite this it was not bad . it did n t have any beeriness that i usually want in a beer . i d rather have my beer taste like corn than fruit because at least corn is a grain . but this has an interestingly satisfying balance between the sweetness tartness and alcoholiness despite the fact that tartness generally has no place in a beer . this makes it tough to rate since it was n t bad just not what i m usually looking for in a beer . we really need a distinction between malt liquor and high gravity lager on beer advocate . the difference between the two is ever growing . high gravity lagers are known for their odd tartness and fruitiness . malt liquors are not . any connoisseur of either style will know that . more importantly this thing got me totally fucked up . fast . that s what these brews are meant for and it was effective and very pleasant . some of the even cheaper and even more alcoholic beverages are far less pleasant . they get me drunk but not at all happy . that strong alcohol flavour that i like . that bite is something i enjoy that reminds me i m drinking a very alcoholic beverage . i m not normally into macho shit but that high alcohol bite is right up my ally . some pussies taste it and say it tastes or smells like nail polish remover . but if you want to taste or smell nail polish remover in your booze try out flor de cana rum from nicaragua . it s not even bottom shelf but it smells and tastes like it got a decent amount of acetone poured in for no good reason . so this one gets my approval . it s decent which is above the curve on these high gravity lagers . note hour terrible hangover the next day is not worth it . i have never had a worse hangover than after this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at the goose island tap takeover at market in rocky river . after some detective work by eddy we have lift off . not a bad day at work for eddie showing up and having to taste the whole goose island lineup . described as a traditional english style bitter amber hued with great malty tones from the maris otter malt with a touch of first gold and fugal hops . . abv . the appearance was the best part of this beer . it is clear not cloudy with a great copper color and some amber and brown notes . nice white head and great lace . really this is an outstanding looking beer . the smell is primarily composed of mild caramel and some noble hops . not very expressive but pleasant nonetheless . i know a mild should be well mild but i was expecting a bit more malty depth . the taste gets a little bit better . there is a light brown ale like toast with some caramel and a kiss of sweetness . but then there is a very big flavor drop off . the aftertaste is watery and poorly integrated but it is a very light beer . could use more hops too very very mild floral hops just are not too flavorful overall . maris otter used as a specialty malt does n t come through enough . in terms of mouthfeel the beer has nice carbonation but a watery body . it is super drinkable a very drinkable session ale but in a way it reminds me of more things i do n t like about session ales than things i do .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance a very nice deep dark ruby color . clear when held to the light . a light tan head with very nice size . way above average retention and some spectacular lacing . this beer looks really really nice . smell a rather tame aroma of roasted grain . smells a bit sweet . something akin to dark fruit . again rather laid back and not very robust . a very faint hint of some chocolate . taste the taste brought forth a mild chocolate . some whole milk characteristis also . the graininess is there but almost hidden completely . a small inkling of dark fruit . low hop bitterness . mouthfeel medium thin mouthfeel . smooth and mostly creamy and slick . a tad bit watery . not a whole lot left on the palate . drinkability this beer is very easy to drink . a bit tame in characteristics . everything seems to be balanced well but it s just too laid back . very quaffable and sessionable . it s not horrible and would be fine for a change of pace . i could have several of these at one time with relative ease .,appearance,0.9,1
pours with a vast amount of co . produces a beautiful light tan head that sticks around forever . the body is dark amner in color . gives off aromas of fresh baked bread . slight hints of sweet molasses and bubble gum . this has a sweet pretzel kind of taste to it without the salt . feels a little warm and inviting too . this is an outstanding beer . one of the best i ve had from unibroue .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at redbones in boston . served in a pint glass . if you care a lot about reviews and stickling i m reviewing this as belgian strong pale ale not a saison as it s apparently listed here . redbones called it a belgian strong pale ale and nothing about it besides being a belgian style or having some spice to it was reminiscent of any saison i ve ever had . i know that both names are basically catch alls . and thus ends my boring stickler note . appearance served with a fluffy half inch head that does not dissipate it s only gone after being drank . hazy light amber with a huge wall of lacing . smell the first thing i wrote in my notes was n a . need to strain to smell anything at all . once it warms a bit some faint euro macro lager notes come out along with some soapiness and citrus . underwhelming . taste first sip tastes like a less complex duvel with a lot of hops . there s clove some lemon an unexpectedly large amount of bitterness and some pilsner reminiscent malt that is n t really working . i can taste some witbier ness but the rye is nowhere to be found . a bit sugary but not overwhelming . after a few sips i m a little bit at a loss . i want to like it more than i do . the flavors are n t really in any balance . it s reasonably refreshing but not very impressive . after my fried okra with spicy salsa arrive and i eat some the beer develops a really nice sweetness that bumps the score up some . i start to detect a little more estery goodness banana . the taste is n t bad but i expect more from pretty things more from a pint and more from a belgian strong pale ale or a saison . mouthfeel lots of carbonation lighter side of medium bodied . kind of bland but all in all pretty good . with better flavor would be a fine medium . drinkability not bad . the bitterness really builds up which i find kind of inappropriate considering how the beer is predominantly light refreshing flavors . i had no trouble finishing it but i do n t particularly want to have it again . this is the first pretty things beer i have n t been particularly impressed by . however i can see how this beer might really work for other people . i m thinking that i just was n t taken by the mix of flavors . probably worth trying if you like belgian golden ales .,appearance,0.9,1
this was quite a tasty brew . a nice reddish color . the smell was very malty . it almost smelled like a porter . the taste was all malt . very tasty . there was barely a head so it lacked in the apperance aspect but everything else was very good . definitely should be a regular for any amber beer lover .,appearance,0.6,1
served on tap at delaney s tap room new haven conn. a poured a cloudy pale yellow with plenty of carbonation discharged . the head took a few moments to build into a two finger white head . s smells like a combination of citrus fruits spicy cloves and rubbing alcohol . the nose is a bit too alcoholic but there s some nice lemon and orange zest to offset it somewhat . t the initial taste is pure citrus hops . the mid palate is filled with pine notes and darker fruits some muted banana . the finish is dry and well hopped but there s not enough malt to balance this weisse out . m mouthfeel is thin and astringent because of alcohol presence and content . i could n t chug it but with a brew this complex why would you want to . d i would maybe consider having one more of these in a night and then calling it quits . not for a lack of flavor but this brew is too uneven my palate would be shot . if i wanted a hoppy brew i d go for an ipa or dipa . the fact that aventinus is my standard for weizenbocks might have turned me off a bit to this . it s not a bad selection at all and brooklyn always gets the respect it deserves from me .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer pours a delicious looking copper color topped with a generous amount of off white foam just barely reaching out of the tumbler . the head settles slowly into an uneven patchy coating a solid sheet of lace clinging to the glass as the brew s consumed . the stuff laces better than most ipas or wheat beers i ve had . excellent clarity . the aroma is very solid with a moderate sweetish toasty malt . a bit of graininess similar to seven grain bread or maybe even rye . the sweetness is balanced by a woody and citric hopping just enough creating an interesting almost sweet and sour feel . a touch of pine with some doughy nutty yeast in the background . rather clean with just a bit of lemon and floral esters . the flavor starts with a surprisingly grainy husky malt . mild toasty and biscuity sweetness meanders into the middle which features little in the way of fruitiness aside from a vague floral note . the hops march in unchallenged a lemon orange citric feel muddied by a dominant herbal woodiness . northern brewer . the yeast contributes a soft nuttiness in the end blending with the steadily abrasive grain husk finish . a lingering grain flavor along with some woody hops making me feel like i ve been chewing on a fallen log . rather rough hewn all the way through the toasty sweetness not doing much to soften things up . some dryness in the finish . medium bodied with a surprisingly chewy grainy feel . moderate nondescript carbonation . not the easiest drinking beer but it s gritty unpersonable feel does have some charm . i bet this would be fantastic in beer batter or as an accompaniment to tuna or halibut . on it s own i think i d go with something else . worth a try at least once especially if you re in the sunshine state . thanks to mikeys for the bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
copper amber color . good bubbly head . the variance in size of bubbles making up the head almost give it a lumpy appearance . floral hop aroma with a pine musk . lingering rings of lace appear marking each step in the process of emptying the glass . sharp hop bite with a slight citrus taste . the hop flavor slowly disipates as a nearly sweet feeling skates across the tounge . liking hops is a pre requisite for this one . at i may not be able to type well after a full ounces . maybe i should eat .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage a roasted coffee and chocolate aroma is strong enough to make you take notice . a hard pour produced no head and no sign of carbonation . the rusty brown color gets cloudy with some sediment . with smooth and creamy feel the sweet caramel toasted malt and smokey flavors hold off the hoppy bitterness to the very end . i wish i had more than just one oz . bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
golden peachy orange with just a touch of haze not much of a head but what s there is fine and white . klsch ish aroma but with a touch more fruitiness apricots and golden raisins golden syrup and scones hints of honey and malted milk with a honeysuckle floral overtone . pleasant and crisp with good firm handshake of hops floral and resinous with just enough bready malt to carry the hops and a pleasant moderate fizz . not the among most interesting ales i ve had but certainly among the most drinkable . nice work .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance black with murky auburn brown edges . nice semi tan head with great retention and lacing . super sticky on the sides just beautiful . smell wow fresh hops smells like dank ass weed . then i have to dig to get some dark malts walnut shell and caramel . taste quite mild when cold i like it roasted malts fruity hops . simple but nice . mouthfeel bitterness sticks around a bit which is funny cause it didnt seem bitter upfront . sugary and bitter eh . good body and great carbonation . this is also really fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
growler poured into a weizen glass . an aggressive pour at that but the fingers of foam reduces to a skim in short order . lazy streaks of lacing here and there . body s hazy light amber . i m digging the nose on this big on the tangy wheat and just ripe bananas but with layers of fruit and spice underneath . the spices take the lead come sipping time prickly black pepper earthy white pepper cloves and a vague notion of funk . a flush of carbonation brings in the tanginess of the wheat and fruit . ample but well proportioned sweetness . cleanish but warming finish with a nice flash of bitterness followed by cloves banana bread tart apple skins and wheat toast . nice take on the style that goes on with ease .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a glass mug . not too much retention of the white head but did pour a nice light amber color that was very clear . not much lacing to be seen . smells nice lots of blueberries with a little bit of malt coming through as well . tastes first of some slight malts with the blueberries coming in late and restrained which is good . definitely not oversweetened or artificial tasting . sort of a light clean mouthfeel with a moderate amount of carbonation . overall this is a very drinkable beer . it s by far my favorite fruit beer that i ve tried so far it does n t taste like a bowl of fruity pebbles . the fruit flavor is subtle and restrained but still there . another good beer from a solid brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
when poured down the side of a half liter glass mug a thin bright white head settles over the contents quickly receding to just a skim but with some lacing . the beer is a clear light straw yellow color with a lot of sedimentary platelets floating around . may have something to do with the june brew date assuming it is not the best by date as there is no indication what the date signifies either way it is a year and a half past and not a good sign for a pilsner . what little aroma is detected has a faint white bread smell and little else . the flavor what there is of it follows suit with little of interest other than a light grain presence followed by a smattering of hops that disappears pretty quickly after the swallow . at least the carbonation is plentiful giving it a modicum of drinkability . not something i would buy without checking the date . if it was fresh it might make an acceptable session beer for a day on the beach in rio but only if nothing else was available .,appearance,0.3,0
i m anticipating another treat for the senses from the talented folks at great lakes . their saison pours a bright rich cloudy golden hue with a milky white effervescent head . the pearly cap of foam recedes fairly quickly and leaves little or no lacing . very fresh in nature and extremely aromatic . its bouquet is characterized by bright citrus and lots of spicy goodness . fresh lemon zest and coriander . some lightly toasted grainy wheat and very floral hops are apparent as well . again bright and crisp with lots of floral spiciness . citrus hops clove coriander tart cherry and chamomile are evident . some lightly toasted grain comes through in the finish along with the lingering spice and a warm booze note . crisp and tangy with moderate level of carbonation and overall medium body . the hint of warmth in the finish makes for a semidry feel . overall a very nice rendition of the style and extremely enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
sampled on pours a clear deep red brown with a huge foamy clingy off white head that leaves crazy thick lacing . smell is all fruity and grassy hops with a strong malt in the back . reminds me very much of an arrogant bastard . taste is sweet and hot combining to create a cinnamon like quality . fruity hops on the finish with slick alcohol . mouthfeel is super slicks adds to the booziness . drinkability is poor see above . overall lots of booze little else .,appearance,1.0,1
i was pleasantly surprised to find this beer in the supermarket having never seen it before . i bought a six pack as i love wheat beers . one thing to note right away this is not a hefe weizen and is not advertised as such . poured the beer and foam was average bubble size average . foam retention was average which for a wheat beer is not a good sign . i noticed a definite cardboard flavor . the beer seemed either pasteurized too much or it had oxidized . i was dissapointed with this beer . it really seemed more like a normal run of the day lager no fruity esters or wheat taste . i wonder how much wheat is in it i d venture to guess less than which in my mind disqualifies it as a wheat beer . sorry .,appearance,0.4,0
ibus og . oz . with no dates into a bell s tulip . thanks bulbman . lighter and brighter looking than i expected nelson poured without any redness i typically and erroneously associate with rye beers . a clear hay golden hue with a beautiful cream white head excellent retention and lacing . tropical fruit esp . pineapple is jumping out as i pour and i know that this is going to be a hoppy delight even before a sip . however strong notes of sourdough bread make it clear that it s more than your regular ipa . off to taste . fruity spicy mellow and bitter almost a contradiction but very successful . and firmly bitter no joke . like other alpine ipa s have had pure exponential till now but with a twist . creamier but still plenty crisp nelson smells and tastes of awesomeness . eventually rye seems to dominate this beer and not in an unpleasant manner . the mouthfeel is creamier but still a little thin . overall though nelson delivers exactly what it promises and is a major success . scores appearance aroma taste mouthfeel overall,appearance,1.0,1
oh boris beer you and your silly idealist diatribe written on your label . i ca n t join in and pick up that flag because it is coated in painfully transparent and slimy marketing department propoganda with no soul or personality . ideologies aside this boris strong came in a ml red can diatribe and all . pours out a decent looking lager deep golden massive carbonation and a two finger tight creamy white head with nice retention . even a bit of lacing . bready malt and sour grains on the nose and the start of the slightest hints of cooked veggies lurking in the background . a thankful touch of hops can be discerned through that ether of cooked veg after a while . without further ado the flavour of this stuff is truly awful repulsive . sour mash grains veg and chemicals assualt your mouth and goes down your throat kicking and screaming swearing to high hell and vandalising whatever it comes into contact with . so this is euro malt liquor huh . . the mouthfeel is thick heavy and oppressive it holds its elbows up high . i ve managed to choke down about a third of a glass of this stuff and i ve had enough of it for the rest of my life sink pour time . it made quite an impression and i shall avoid this boris bold so it can not become a repeat offender i ve been violated enough .,appearance,0.7,1
it s st. patty s day so i figure i should get around to reviewing this irish beer from some old notes . first and foremost this beer is mislabeled . as a milk stout or milk porter i would give this one a better review but as an irish stoutthere are a few problems . firstly this beer suffers from a lack of head retention . secondly its transparentblack but transparent . third this beer is sweetkinda like a milk stout . also the body is a bit thin and light . now for the good pointsthere is an excellent mochachocha richness going on in the flavor . really the taste is just sublime . furthermore the chocolate coffee flavors make way for caramel macchiato and ultimately a wonderfully bitter hopped finish . the aroma is equally delicious . if sprecher could fix the appearance and thicken the body this would be one hell of a stout . as it is its quite drinkable and very nice tasting just not a very good example of the style .,appearance,0.4,0
ml pours a dark brown color with a thin coating of tan head . spotty lacing and poor retention . this bottle is probably at least years old . nose is very acetic red wine vinegar and caramel malts . nice very similar to the regular rodenbach maybe a little more malt . fruitiness leans apples and pears maybe red grape skins as well . much smoother and maltier than the regular rodenbach concord grape juice meets a tannic malbec . the sweetness really melds so well with the sour aspect it is utterly ridiculously drinkable . i could finish a liter of this in less than minutes and enjoy every last drop . amazing beer just like it s regular red brethren . muy delicioso .,appearance,0.7,1
poured from bottle to oz . glass . dark burgundy color closer to purple quickly dissolving head . smells a lot like a belgian strong ale . taste is otherwordly . i do n t even know how to describe it but it is nothing like the smell implies . i definitely taste some fruitiness though . there is a medium carbonation present and it goes down pretty easy . the alcohol is there but for a beer it s surprisingly drinkable . you can take a pretty hardy sip and let it sit there for a while and let all the crazy flavors move about . and they will linger but not in a bad way by any means . quite an experience . this is certainly not an anytime beer or one to have frequently but everyone ought to try it . the eisbock style started because of a mistake a wonderful mistake indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer pours a jet black liquid impenetrable by light . the head is a nice coffee color about an inch right up to the edge of my pint glass . the head retention is excellent and the lacing on the side of the glass leads down to a creamy top of the beer even when almost gone . the aroma is a big mix of dark chocolate and malt upfront with some mild hoppy scents on the back end . thick smell that sticks in your nostrils very inviting . like the smell there s lots of dark chocolate and roasted malt taste that dominate here . some hoppiness is detectable and there is a very faint kick of alcohol in the aftertaste . overall not a bitter taste in fact somewhat sweet but there is some bitterness on the back end . complex throughout definitely tastes like a big beer . not too heavy on the palate for an imperial stout consistency is less thick than oil but certainly thicker than a normal stout . compliments the chocolate taste quite nicely . not highly drinkable it too me around minutes to finish a glass but those minutes were delicious . paid . for a pack . great value .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to brian for hooking me up with this one . a black with a thin light tan head s smells like a strong mocha . it really does have an even mix of chocolate and coffee . the scent itself is fairly weak though . t comes in with a really smooth hit of coffee with small hints of chocolate that transforms in to an odd creaminess . seriously now i believe if the brewery did n t classify this as a porter that it would have been classified as a milk stout . i ve only ever detected milkiness like this in milk stouts . it really does begin quite good but it transforms in to a really dull and boring beer . the after taste is n t too bad . it reminds me of chocolate covered coffee beans though not too strong . m carbonation seems to low but striking . if that makes sense at all . its not extremely bubbly but it seems to fizz a lot in your mouth . the finish is fairly watery . d the after taste makes it pretty tolerable . its definitely not a terrible beer . but its just not something i want a lot of . the tastes stay but it does n t seem to go down as quickly as it should .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz can into oz pilsner glass . appearance clear pale straw color with a surprisingly large and foamy white head that dissipates rather slowly and leaves heavy lace . smell corn and grains with a slightly grassy hop smell . taste sweet adjuncts with a sweet corn finish that has a hint of grassy hops . mouthfeel thin and watery but crisp and refreshing at the end . drinkability ok it s drinkable but that s really the only redeeming quality . i ll drink this at parties to get drunk but as far as drinking beer for the enjoyment of it even bud light would be a better choice .,appearance,0.7,1
the rents picked this up on their last trip to nc and bro and sis flew it over . thanks for doing the legwork on this crappy brew . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance foam starts creeping up the neck after opening . brown pour makes a huge three finger thinner looking chunky crackly light brown head . chunky with lots of pot holes like swiss cheese . very noisy too . black body and higher levels of carbonation for the style . head eventually fades to a thin foam cap and leaves some lacing down the sides . that s its only saving grace . other than that it s nasty looking . smell roasted and dark malts with some cocoa powder and ashy aromas . notes of burnt coffee but mostly dark malts and cocoa . a little too ashy but alright . taste roasted and dark malts with some cocoa powder and light roasted coffee . the ash is still here which is a little off putting . mild yet lingering aftertaste is roasted with cocoa and a touch of bitterness . okay but its a little lack luster and the ash a little off putting . the lousy body doesnt help either . palate lousy body . light and airy . somewhat creamy but far too heavily carbonated to be useful . goes down airy and watery finishing pretty dry on the palate . way too carbonated and too light bodied overall . give you some good burps too . overall far below par for the course . i dont know if something was wrong with the bottle but this wasnt good at all . i slugged my way through this one . on the label they claim to be the dark beer specialists but if this is the case ill skip whatever else they make . avoid .,appearance,0.3,0
fresh batch courtesy of viggo . good hop aroma . pours a fluffed up retaining head with lace remaining in glass. smooth easy creamy drink creamy and well malted well carbonated . good citrus fruity zesty sweet . great summertime lunchtime beer . light medium body .,appearance,0.6,1
natural light pours a straw yellow with no little to no head . the smell is downright potent i ca n t tell what it is but it smells like rotten steak . the taste is what you would expect very little watery with a few hops present . in your mouth in has no pizazz tastes like water . the only reason to buy this beer is for a cheap buzz and a weekend camping trip . you can pick up a case for bucks so you can see why it is still around . this is a college man s beer great for drinking games .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a bomber into my tulip . a pours a very dark brown if not black . it has about an inch of medium brown head that lasts a long time . the head slowly dies with a lot of lacing . s smells like toasted malts . very similar to a stout lots of coffee and chocolate with hints of molasses . t the taste is a lot like the smell . i know this is considered a double black ipa but to me it tastes pretty much like a stout . as it warms there is a hint of fruitiness in it but it s still very stouty . m the best way to describe the mouthfeel is thick . i think it must have to do with the amount of alcohol in the beer but the beer is not incredibly carbonated it s just mainly thick . overall this beer may be a little bit too much black and not enough ipa . this is a good beer but it s more stout than anything .,appearance,1.0,1
i m not sure this is a strictly fair review under taste and drinkability because i squeezed a lime wedge into the bottle but it really hits the spot when your sitting around the campfire on a hot summer night . light golden in color hint of lime flavor p balanced hop and malt . little head retension . this is in my opinion the only beer that should ever have a lime stuck in it . . i ve tried others . . it do n t work . i do n t know what it is about a corona but they will always fill this nitch for me .,appearance,0.4,0
pretty good from a bottle . nice to have a cheap beer that tastes pretty good and the cold monitor in the mountains is convenient . oddly i noticed a sight sweet aftertaste when compared to most beers . not anywhere near my favorite but when on a budget this beer is fine .,appearance,0.4,0
good beer . i liked it very much . i am going to pick up some more next time i go to the store . it s just a nice change a little darker a little richer kind of like a stronger yuengling porter . if you are in the mood for it it will taste even better .,appearance,0.4,0
first had this years ago in at a.m. with a guy names pony . it was the first stout i ever tasted . had it occasionally since then . decided to try it again to rate it . i was pleasantly surprised it was much better than i remembered . it had a nice appearance . i see other reviews note the classic guinness appearance i disagree . the classic appearance is the widget induced nitro draft style which produces a paler more uniform head with typical nitro bubbles tighter . this produced a tan leaning toward brown head with big bubbles . it was almost foamy and left a nice lacing on the glass from the four pulls i took . this is what a stout beer should look like imho . perfect . the dark almost black appearance of the guinness is beautiful . it smelled somewhat acrid and fruity . fairly pleasant . the taste followed suit and had a fruity hint to it quite different from draft guinness . mouthfeel was okay if almost a little gritty . that was this beer s only failing . as for drinkability i d be happy to have this again . it s a good sipping beer and can i imagine be a good drinking beer too .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a clear mahogany even when the bottle is swirled no yeast . with a meager one finger of off white head that completely vanishes with no lacing . s some spicy notes followed by some bubblegum and banana aromas . there are some slight dark fruit and yeast notes towards the finish along with a bit of an alcohol aroma . t slight spice flavors at first followed by some bubblegum flavors . the finish has a light breadiness with some dark fruit notes and a noticeable alcohol burn . m medium body with low ish carbonation this beer is n t too thick and sweet at least but it needs more carbonation to give it a crisp feel . o a pretty unimpressive bsda . it s all around just bland ugly and has very little carbonation for a style that should have a lot .,appearance,0.2,0
split a bottle of this up with some peoples to investigate just what the hell is going on in escondido . something in the water surely . the belgo old guardian was n t bad but it certainly was n t an improvement . i suppose we will see what time will do to that beer . well not me but someone surely bought a case or two and is praying like hell . pours dark and thick a little ruby edge low carbonation but otherwise looks like that most reasonable of stone irs offerings . an evil twin perhaps . a little chocolate and roast not much hop anywheres . but someone appears to have poured a shot of absynthe into my glass . licorice as a mofo . this is not going to end well . not really picking out any belgian yeast notes . this is a pretty gross fennel bomb . how often can you say that a beer is a fennel bomb . i only got about halfway finished with mine before someone through my glass away . i was n t even mad . oh well . stone i like a lot of what you do . so why did you do this . will it age gracefully years from now . will the licorice blend in the yeast bring out dark fruit notes that meld with the stout . tell me later i m not buying one .,appearance,0.7,1
a zero tan head . very brown not very clear . s very nutty . deep . by far the most deep brown i ve had yes mis categorized perfect for a brown . t very little dk . flavor . nice nutty ness m overly carbonated no heat or bitterness . a bit thin . o recommended but not worth seeking . thank you for sharing things fine brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz can j code on bottom of can into a bruery tulip . a pours a crystal clear amber colour . fingers of frothy off white head and lots of lacing . great looking beer . s caramel malts in the forefront with some piney hops on the back end . t nice balance between malts and hops . the caramel maltiness and the piney hop flavor work well together here . not a real hoppy ipa here . just a nice smooth well balanced beer . nice lingering bitterness here as well . m moderate to slightly thin body . carbonation is fairly light . smooth feel all around . overall this a nice ipa . a little pricey at . a sixer but still a nice beer overall . well balanced and very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
got this beer on nitro at davis beer shoppe in davis ca . a amazing witth a light brown head that initially takes up the entire glass . after two minutes the head disappated to about three fingers . if you get this on nitro watch as the head melts into one of the best beers you ve ever had . s the smell is slightly less then impressive . there is malt hops and alcohol but is is not that strong . t awesome . the dominate flavor is malt but it is perfectly balanced with hops citrus and caramel . after a while the chocolatly undertones come out and make this beer amazing . m this beer fills the mouth the way a beer should . it is viscous despite the high alcohol . the nitro is an awesome addition to this beer . o if you have not had had this beer on nitro then you have not had a stout . this is beer should be placed among the elite .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber poured into a . l stein . a fingers of bumpy frothy ivory head all over a translucent amber . incredible whipped retention and lacing everywhere . this is an awesome looking beer . s well balanced on the nose . blend of american and english malts brings about a nice and subtle toasted biscuit with some florals to balance the malts out . cascade hops contribute to an exciting bouquet of spices and citrus . t m biscuity and caramel from the malts . caramel is complemented with an interesting spice that keeps this beer from going too sweet . hops are herbal and bitter to boot . the brew is full bodied with lower carbonation and tons of bitter residuals . d a wonderful session beer indeed . the spiciness makes this a good beer on a cold night and the rest of the characteristics make for a refreshing and easily palatable beer for all other occasions . basically this is a good go to beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle . i wish short s would start putting dates on their bottles . appearance is black slight reddish dark purplish hue that shines through the edge of the glass . dark tan and creamy head with purple hues . moderate lacing . nose of roasted barley kirschwasser chocolate malt very sour up front with roasted grains and black cherry juice . an unpleasant astringent tannic bitterness rises up through the finish and does n t let go . misplaced hoppiness perhaps or cherry skins leaching their tannins . mouthfeel seems rather thin for a porter but seems like this bottle might be slightly overattenuated . i ca n t help but wonder what this one tastes like on draft . i m sure it s great fresh but there s no way to tell how old this bottle is . short s fruit beers need to be filtered with a freshness date on the bottle or only sold on draft . i ve had more soured funky not in a good way short s fruit beers than i care to admit .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance poured with a big white foamy head that dissipated to a thin layer on top leaving no lacing . the beer is slightly cloudy with a yellow golden color . smell banana clove sweet and tangy wheat and some pear . taste crisp banana and pear spicy clove lightly toasted grain small amount of citrus . mouthfeel light body crisp carbonation light tingle on the tongue leaves mouth very refreshed . overall very drinkable . deliciously crisp and refreshing . the flavors work well together and nothing is overwhelming about this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear pale golden yellow color with a fluffy white head some lacing smell earthy wet dog grain and a touch of lemon yuck taste rather one dimensional lemony and tart mouthfeel light bodied and well carbonated refreshing on a hot day drinkability ok when it is very hot outside not a brew i would seek out again,appearance,0.8,1
appearance clear and dark orange amber color . not bright and vivid like mirror pond not at all cloudy . head was some what reluctant white and thin with decent retention . smell floral esters and subtle leafy hops very pleasant not especially fragrant . taste tastes of mild orange esters nice touch of hoppiness that fades quick and finishes clean with a touch of breadiness . mouthfeel medium carbonation light to medium bodied . drinkability clearly a great pale ale . not especially complex or flavorful which is nice very drinkable . i can drink many of them without my mouth getting saturated with flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
i so cant believe this beer even gets a mention on a website of this calibre what a horrible lifeless beer in the west this is the worst beer you could imagine being associated with it is a lifeless macrobrewery inevention that has no taste apart from water and just smells like water with liquid hops absolutely horrible please avoid this beer if you dont want to be arrested a big thumbs down .,appearance,0.2,0
the colour is clear red brown the two finger thick beige foam forms an airy head with some crater tendencies . the smell is sweet and malty with a clear burned note some sour bitter notes and a slight chemical note . the taste is unbalanced with a fruity somewhat burned salty flavour . the taste soon becomes watery with a notable corn feel . the aftertaste is short and rather mild with a saccharine like sweetness and a chemical bitterness . the mouthfeel is rather odd it is almost stale and almost sharp at the same time making it rather unbalanced . when i was a young innocent and inexperienced beer drinker i drank a lot of this beer . now i find it very uninteresting and artificial . way to go,appearance,0.8,1
dumped into a mug this brew has a sudsy bright white head and a watery yellow body . as the head deflates some soapy scraps of lace stick to the glass . smell saccharine sweetness wrapped around an old lemon rind twang . taste not much taste to mention . a nearly one dimensional scrape of flat sweetness with a very slight bitterness barely noticeable . the aftertaste is atrocious tastes like trash . mouthfeel watery . can you tell how much i m loving this . chug a lug .,appearance,0.2,0
had this in vail at a german restaraunt . very pleasant suprise . poured golden with a white head . minimal head retention lacing s perfumy hops straw t straw floral hops akiss of malt up front . citrussy hops then a finish of slight fruittyness mf soft efferevescent well balanced great quafffability st class pils ca n t beleive i found this in vail . . . .,appearance,0.6,1
started out really hoppy but the more the beer warmed the less bitter it was . appearance was the best characteristic of this one . super fluffy head that lasted a short while but then died to a thick laceing . smell was fruity up front with strong hops and slight malt . overall an ok beer . nothing to write home about though .,appearance,0.9,1
probably my favorite pumpkin ale thus far . a pours a pretty much clear golden color . small white head has pretty much no retention or lacing . s pumpkin all over the place on this one . quite a bit of spice going on too such as ginger nutmeg and cinnamon . a bit of malts come in too . t this beer follows the nose perfectly . the spices and malts blend well and nothing is over the top . right on . m medium in body and the carbonation seems light . d easy to drink for sure . i ll pick this one up for sure next season .,appearance,0.6,1
pours black with a quickly fading small head . nose shows lots of roasted malt with subtle dark chocolate coffee and toasty notes . flavours are less complex with loads of roasted malt and bready toasty characters . feels a bit watery . a little too simple not much complexity mainly concentrates of plain roasty notes .,appearance,0.4,0
semi cloudy caramel forming a small white head with no retention or lacing . mild to moderate carbonation . aroma is of clove and ripe dark bananas as it should be . taste begins with ripe bananas a hint of orange rotting apples and a semi husky tart finish with astringent alcohol . medium dense body with limited drinkability secondary to it s medicinal mouthfeel and harsh finish . good start bad end .,appearance,0.4,0
saw this new ris at the store at a reasonable price had to try it . a pours an extremely dark brown with a little bit of light passage when the glass is held to a lamp . there is about a finger creamy looking head with decent retention and some lacing . s i am not picking up a whole lot on the nose . some deep roasted grains and some ethyl alcohol . also picking up some spicy hops in the background . again everything is pretty subdued . t the front starts out with nice sweet notes of molasses and dark chocolate but that is where it all goes down hill . this flavor fades quickly and turns into a solvent like alcohol presence along with some metallic notes . the finish is unpleasant and it leaves a less than desirable flavor in the mouth . mf thin body medium to high carbonation a bit of a creamy texture as it warms d this beer started out promising but ended up being a bit of a mess . the alcohol is way too prevalent and does not balance with the malt profile at all . something about this brew lacks robustness and just ultimately falls short . i could n t finish this as the after taste left and unpleasant burn on the palate .,appearance,0.8,1
light yellow color . the head is very large initially and retains fairly well considering its a macro . unbelievably disgusting oceanic aroma sea water salt seaweed along with light grains and corn . watery corny flavor with hints of light grains and sauvignon blanc . terrifying .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a very dark brown with a fizzy and bubbly soda like head that quickly fizzes away to nothing . no lacing at all with a completely flat surface . s a very strong aroma of butterscotch and cheap vanilla capacchino . slightly medicinal . t sweet on the tongue with burnt roasted malt flavors . a strong sugary and vanilla taste makes this one quite similar to the taste of creme brulee . a slight hop bitterness in the finish gives it a bit of balance . m full bodied with moderate high carbonation . too fizzy for an imperial stout . d i am by no means a traditionalist when it comes to beer i like fruit beers and brews that disregard the reinheitsgebot . this one however has grown tiresome after just a few sips . worth a try but for me not worth splurging on again .,appearance,0.3,0
purchased er . okay the deal is that one of the guys at my local gave me a can of this to go with my other purchases . he d just tried it and called it kind of sweet and happened to have a broken four pack so he gave one to a regular customer . nice customer service there although i wish he d had an open samuel smith s instead . so let s see . appearance is pretty negative . dingy yellow body with a thick white foamy head that disappears almost immediately . the beer is so light it almost looks white as it s being poured it s absolutely transparent and produces no carbonation at the bottom of the glass . maybe i should have just reviewed from the can . aroma is n t promising . i m not getting much of anything in the nose smells like day old bud light that s been left open in the refrigerator . a vaguely beery smell that i m sure frat guys know all about but no hop presence and nothing to really advance the beer . it s not outright offensive though so i m not giving it the lowest possible rating . taste . well tastes a lot like a standard macro lager . i m trying to give this beer a fair shake and i must admit that it s pretty easily drinkable at least at the cold temperature at which i m drinking it but there s nothing really to recommend here . no hops to speak of and the maltiness is pretty watered down overall . swishing around the mouth produces a sweetness but i m guessing that s more due to my saliva processing the beer and breaking it down than anything actually in the brew . not pleasant but not patently offensive . mouthfeel is thin and watery but hey it s a malt liquor . i ll be a bit generous and give it reasonably high marks here as it s supposed to be thin and easy to drink . overall drinkability is low but not terribly low . it s probably the most godawful beer i ve ever reviewed but it s probably not a drain pour and i can imagine beers that would be much more difficult . pounding these back straight from the can is probably the best way to drink it but that would apply to bud light as well . i wo n t buy this well ever but it is n t bad for free and i can imagine that with spicy food it might be a good palate cleanser . basically tastes like alcoholic water .,appearance,0.3,0
a a head . quickly disappeared . clear . medium orange color . looks like medium carbonation . s some oranges . earthy hoppiness . some sweet maltiness . t very bitter malty . maybe a slightly thin finish . m medium mouthfeel . slightly sticky . o good ipa . some grapefruit but not the big grapefruit ipa s that i love . but a very good ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
chilled . oz bottle poured poured into a sniffer . this pours dark and i mean dark . the bashah has a body that is as black as midnight very striking and its only with light held up behind the glass that you can catch a glimpse of deep ochre hue . produces a thick deep tan fingers of head that contrasts beautifully against the dark body . thick sticky lace follows . aroma is dominated by a sticky malt mixed with roasted and crushed dark fruits with a smell reminiscent of rain soaked tree bark . taste is also smooth roasted nuts this time in harmony with roasted fruit yet the fruits are not as obvious as the way they were on the nose . malt is of course right across this palate it is shoveled in with a molasses character . elements of funked yeast sits up straight with weak coffee . the dark body is full however not as heavy as you would probably expect after you have stopped staring at the glass trying to decide if this thing actually has any color at all . great offering big thanks .,appearance,0.9,1
this arrived with a great head in evidence . there was also a good bit of effervesence in a brew that was a beautiful golden yellow color . it had a light grassy grain like smell but it was so weak as to almost be imperceptible . there was a very light mouthfeel but an extremely dry crisp finish . there was decent head retention throughout and the belgian lace that was left behind was beautiful .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours very thick like oil black as can be thick brown head stays a while then fades to lacing which makes a decent presence s huge smokey smell right up front literally smacks you in the face reminds me of smoked salmon with out the fishiness and some dark chocolate on th ebackend t again right up front up the smoke flavor and continues almost through the test but middle on back you get some really dark chocolate and coffee and on the backend an alcohol burn m is actually really nice and thick heavy but smooth however it leaves a fleminess in the mouth d impressive how smokey it is but it reminds me of chocolate covered lox,appearance,1.0,1
a bottle poured into a weizen two plus fingers of bright white fluffy head hazy muted gold coloring thin layer of lace . s pepper very flowery almost vinous no real banana clove in the nose . t much better than the nose some fruit light orange again not alot of banana and clove very light though and not overly flavorful . m thin to medium . d okay glad to have tried this but i would n t get it again . it s a bit weak flavor wise i would choose several others over this .,appearance,0.8,1
i have to be honest this is not the most attractive beer i have ever laid eyes on . it is an opaque dark brown color with just a ring of tan bubbles around the edge . it pretty much looks like muddy pond water but this look in a beer is actually sort of exciting because it signals me that i am in for an interesting experience . the aroma is sweet and hot with plenty of bourbon up front as well as caramelized sugar dark fruits toffee some chocolate oak and vanilla . the flavor really showcases the bourbon and oak aging and is quite enjoyable . it has a sweet caramelized sugar malt character that blends well with the bourbon and alcoholic heat . other flavors include dark fruit cocoa leather vanilla and oak . surprisingly it has a fairly decent bitterness that keeps the malt from getting out of hand . well played tomme well played indeed . the mouthfeel on this is quite decadent and smooth with a wonderful lingering finish . this is very drinkable for style and as i sit here enjoying it in a building that has been serving guests for over years it is hard not to get sucked in by the romance of it all .,appearance,0.6,1
look out for the big rush of air and bubbles from the nitro can and have your pint glass ready . this beer pours with a thick and foamy head . wonderful active bubbles slowly float to the top to form a thick white head . this creamy white head sits on top of a golden amber body with tons of tiny slow rising bubbles . the aroma is floral with some malty notes . the flavor is creamy sweet and smooth . it has a very light malt character with a watery middle and some bitter hops in the finish . overall it s a very interesting beer with smooth light flavors .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up at the boise coop for about . . poured into my shaker pint . still listening to james aabiela alive v. mix . aggressive pour left a very shortlasting head above a hazy straw honey colored brew . underwhelming at best . smell is spicey hops . . unexpected fruit berry aroma from the hops that definately does not come from the yeast or malts . though it easily could be mistaken for such . a smidge of citrus . but definately the hop aroma is something i ve never encountered . . i do n t know what to say other than . interesting . . . . smell is berry with enough sweetness to really bring it out and make me think about things . taste is the same odd hop flavor with a good bitterness balanced by toasty lite caramel malts . the berry flavor is all through out the flavor of this beer . sorta soapy and fruity . lighter body for a pnw ipa but still pretty good for the style . good carbonation . lingering fruit palate that sticks around to the next sip after checking online and checking out the hop profile i sorta expected this . this brew uses an organic hop out of new zealand called pacific gem. apparently pacific gem has a dominant berry profile . i am going to go out on a limb here and say everyone who panned this beer do a little research and give another go . . i really like it now that i know the weird aroma and flavor compound is simply a unique hop . if you are reading this review then please give this beer another go with the newer hop fish tail is using . it is unlike anything i can remember enjoying . edit the berry flavor and aroma really shows itself as it warms up to the point of if i did n t know what i was looking for i would swear there were blackberries used as an additive . this beer really steps outside the bounds of what a traditional citrus pine floral hoppy pnw ipa is . burpy berry . good .,appearance,0.6,1
great aroma great appearance . but it tastes like simple syrup on first taste . once you get past that great hickory and coffee flavors . very yummy . the first taste is just cloying . i wonder if aging would improve the balance . i would say age this for years and try again . it s great now but a little sugary .,appearance,1.0,1
a near clear orange lots of cling leaves to disk . s tons of pine and citrus . malt is a back player . t sweet malt upped by bitter hops . m medium body good carb . good coating . d not overbearing . not too abv . nice . i would drink this one as a hot afternoon session .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer poured a dark brown with a minimal head held up to the light was n t quite crystal clear but a little hazy . aroma is malty and estery nothing to write home about . taste is big and malty sweet yet perfectly balanced with citrusy hops . nice syurpy body yet quite drinkable especially for the abv .,appearance,0.6,1
bought at bevmo irvine . poured into chimay goblet at room temperature as mandated by the bottle . looks a deep amber colour with slight carbonation . the head never fills in but dies down to a lace ring . i ll let this beer off the hook since it s a completely different style smell malty with a sharp bite from the high alcohol pine and spruce taste a mix of malt alcohol and that spruce and pine . honestly i was expecting it to taste like sap but i ve never tasted sap aside from maple syrup . mouthfeel not so pleasant going down . the high abv makes it a bit rough drinkablity i imagined this would be a sipping beer and it definitely is . unfortunately at room temperature the abv just gets in the way . reminds me of drinking a strong ale at room temperature which is how i wasted a karmelier and several strong english ales . also definitely not a session beer . i would probably only buy it again as a conversation piece and i would chill it down first . ajh,appearance,0.9,1
uniquely fruity and very drinkable amber ale . beautiful amber brew with dark caramel and red highlights . nice foam and lingering carbonation in the mouth . this is just an intriguing beer with dark notes of dates and maybe licorice with the edge taken off . the body is not heavy but the flavors are rich . if you like persimmons you would be surprised to not really taste them . but if you re adventurous you ll discover an indefinable new flavor . thanks to fullsteam for a great experiment that should be an annual event . i love interesting flavors for beers and some like this persimmon seem to be just right . label notes they foraged pounds of wild persimmons and this is the native american persimmon diospyros virginiana not the familiar comercially grown japanese varieties . and the frost in the name refers to the time honored way of ensuring the astringency in the fruits is mellowed .,appearance,1.0,1
a classic looking hefe a orange golden color with a billowy white head . a wheat yeast clove aroma rather on the lighter side for a wheat beer . it has a light refreshing body with flavors of spicy yeast cloves and light vanilla not very bold but still a tasty brew .,appearance,1.0,1
s medium amount of aroma . sweet and sugary with a distinct mix of banana and maraschino cherry . some faint black pepper spice . t immediately sharp carbonation that slowly rides off with a thick vanilla y mouthfeel that takes forever to leave your mouth . banana seems to be the strongest flavor profile that kicks in halfway through and lingers through the finish . grain barley maltedness predominantly throughout as well . flavorful well crafted and potent .,appearance,0.7,1
on tap at the brewpub . poured into a pint glass . comes in at ibus and . . a when presented it is very dark . due to the dim lighting in the brewpub i could not tell if it was dark brown or black . has a really nice fluffy one finger tan head that sticks around . lacing covers a huge portion of the glass . s lots of roasted malt coffee and chocolate are to be found . being as it is from rr i also get some pine and citrus hops . t the hops present in the nose are upfront but quickly give way to the malt . the sweet and roasted malt play very well off of each other . it is quite reminiscent of a good cup of coffee cut with some cream sugar and a tad bit of chocolate . m full bodied and smooth from the nice amount of head that sticks around . d i put into my iphone notes under this category that it is a damn good porter . i think that about sums it up . i really dug this beer . you do n t think of porters and stouts when you think of rr but this one delivered . a growler of this will be picked up in the near future .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a pack on a recent trip to denver out of curiosity . hang on for a ride . i ve drank of them so far hoping that it gets better . poured into a snifter . beautiful clear golden color with a white head tiny tight bubbles that do n t last long but leave a whisp of foam on top . this is to be expected from a brew and this is the best part of the experience imo . the aromas hit you with a punch . there is supposed to be grapefruit bomb aspect to summit hops which is the only hop in this brew . and it s dry hopped with it as well . i thought maybe mine was off a bit but after a little research on the hop yep there is a definite onion garlic aroma to it as well . well not really as well but it ll punch you in the face first then let the citrusy components come through grapefruit tangerine a little . the sips are as bad as the aroma . i like hops with grapefruit aromas and flavors but the onion garlic just overpowers the citrus . and there is something else there that i have n t been able to label some call it weed cannibis would n t know that one but others call it dirt weedy and resinousy pine . . i m typing this up from notes from the night before and i can still taste the onion garlic . not pleasant . mouthfeel is a little sticky . this is not a dry beer . but again this is to be expected from such a big resinousy beer . a little grainy courseness and astringency . drinkability is extremely low . i ve got one more of the pack left . i m not sure if i want to try to choke down one more or use it in a bif trade for someone who loves dipas . lots of a s on this one god love you if you like it . but this one is not for me .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle obtained from to your health coralville in january and consumed that same evening . freshness date says august . immediate foaming upon pouring . a finger pure white head with just of the bottle poured . hangs around like marangue . smells sweet somewhat metallic and with a bit of melon . a nice enticing smell . cloudy and very light golden perhaps even describable as light faded yellow . tastes sweet fruity with a mild hop bitter spicey and metallic hints . i get a small amount of clove which certainly does n t do this beer any favors . highly carbonated and medium light mouthfeel . i m dumping the remaining rds so i can move on to what i hope will be a tastier beer .,appearance,0.4,0
a a beautiful pour . deep amber with an inch of off white head . as the head slowly goes away it leaves great lace and ends up in a creamy bumpy layer on top of the brew . no visible signs of carbonation . s coffee grapes toasted malts . almost has a generic red wine undertone . hints of raisins and a copper penny . not overwhelming . t very sweet then leaves you almost with a brandy cheap red wine taste after swallowing . i ca n t say i like this very much . m medium body low cabonation . because of the brandy like taste i expected it to have a warming sensation but it never happened . d i m having trouble finishing this one . i ca n t imagine wanting another . maybe it s the style that i do n t like but i found this fairly disgusting .,appearance,1.0,1
pours bronze into my duvel tulip with one finger of rocky ivory colored head . above average head retention below average lacing s huge fruittyness apricot grapes candy sugar t candy sugar honey apricots with leafy lemony hops up front . white pepper pear brandy boozeyness with nice warming sense pineapple as this warms . finishes crisp with apple skins a bit of cinnamon some more pineapple mf oily low carbonation pretty sticky super balance drinks great for the abv style . rivals anything i had in belgium . alesmith is quickly becoming favorite cali brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a . l stein . appearance poured a milky orangy and yellowish hazy color typical of hefeweizens especially authentic german ones . yielded a huge finger creamy head that came right out of the glass but maintained its shape is it was thick and creamy . smell smells decent nothing to rave over as compared to other hefeweizens . sorta like banana break mixed with orange and lemon zest . taste tastes pretty darn good . its got classic german hefeweizen flavors of yeast orange and lemon spritz and of course some bananas and cloves . nice taste nothing to go crazy over but definately worth seeking out over many other hefes . mouthfeel solid carbonation nice viscosity as compared to other hefes . solid . drinkability this is going into my top hefeweizens to go to for all time . great beer right up there with weihenstephaner and hacker for sure . a definate must if your looking for a good hefe .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a brilliant gold hue with a completely hazed clarity . the head is snow white and merengue in consistency . smells champagne sweet up front . a bit hop spice and malt backbone toward the end . really crispy taste and mouthfeel . mild alcohol hits the mouth along with some bready sweetness . fruity notes hit the nose along with an undetectable spice . mouthfeel is crispy and fullbodied . the carbonation punches at the tongue . excellent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours out a light yellow amber with less than fingers width of off what head that dissipates almost immediately . leaves no lacing . s sweet malts and a citrusy aroma as well . lemon . sour white grapes . actually not a bad aroma . t bland malts and white grapes . generally has a sour taste mixed with some offending generic sweetness . pretty gross . m d light bodied moderate to heavy carbonation . actually has a pretty good clean mouthfeel drinking one but i remember it being pretty unappealing after a couple in a row . i think from the sugary sweetness or maybe just the unappealing taste as a whole . o i dont enjoy this beer at all . id honestly rather drink a coors light . not sure what the goal of this beer was . if it was creating a clean crisp drinkable beer with more flavor than your standard american macro lager they failed . if its goal was to as cheaply as possible mass produce a generic adjunct lager then add a sugary sweetness to make it different so they could call it jamacian and charge more money they probably succeeded .,appearance,0.4,0
man this pours pretty smells of licorice and molasses . faint licorice taste with a roasted overtone fairly watery and thin tasting sweet taste throughout that slightly dries near the end . this beer very thin in feel the head contributes some thickness but not enough . this stout was rather one sided and thin but because of that was downed pretty fast . a session beer but not as satisfying as other commercial stouts .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle brought over from leeds england by a friend of mine . bought in a special beer shop in leeds . shady yellow white beer look . white head . belgian ale scent . thin taste of belgian white beer . most other beers i ve tried from unibroue has been fairly strong maybe that s why i thought this one lacked body . still it s not as good as hoegaarden if comparing to another belgian wit . and i ve had a lot of german wheat white beers that taste betetr . so i ll stick to the other beers from unibroue for taste and will not have this again when feeling for a wheat beer .,appearance,0.4,0
no freshness date . typical rogue . instead of drinking this malt liquor out of a brown bag i decided to pour it into my carlsberg pilsner glass . i had been saving this bottle for a while for no good reason but i was never sure what to expect . malt liquor has never really been known as the picture of class and style so seeing a talented brewery try to tackle this style of beer was intriguing . listening to interpol . a as i pour this beer into my glass i am surprised by the lack of head build up . i poured more vigorously but that only helped a little . the finger thick white head crackled away almost instantly disappearing to nothing . i have seen better heads on most light beers . the body itself was surprisingly hazy . a deep golden color and an abundant amount of active carbonation kept this beer from an awful rating . s not a bad smell . it is actually very rogue esque . i can smell the alcohol sitting right next to that corn smell . that is mixed with a sweet malty smell and a faint waft of crystal hops . tempting . t i would really like to know the abv of this beer . why does rogue not say what the alcohol content is in their beers . i am not buying the excuse that they can not control the alcohol levels of their beer just what someone said to me once . anyways i am harping on this because the alcohol is very present in this beer . it almost dominates the taste . this is not well balanced the beer is entirely too bitter for this style . there is a lot of sugar left in the beer and the gravity they list on the bottle is very high for a malt liquor . p the aftertaste is not very pleasant coating the mouth with a medicinal taste . m despite the taste i can not argue against the light bodied highly carbonated mouthfeel . there is a wonderful warmth that comes from the alcohol reminding me of those good ol days when people used to drink in order to get drunk . d the more i drink the less i like it . i think it is excessive for a malt liquor . the alcohol is too much and that really brings the drinkability score down a bit . i say that it is a bad match for the malt liquor style . good for a maibock . .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle a poured in goblet inch thick fluffy khaki head lasted about minutes . amber red light brings out reddish hues even more . good carbonation light stick lacing . excelelnt clarity . s smell seems muted expected more hop aromas . sweet malts booze . t malts caramel alcohol bitterness . bitterness lingers . boozy overall . m good carbonation rich . d alcohol present high hops and malt . try again next year to see if it becomes more balanced .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer had a really pleasant taste but the bitterness really ruined it for me . the appearance was clear and golden . it was nice and saturated . i would n t buy a six pack . not skunky at all like some of the czech var i do n t even see the word lager on this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass it looks about the same as coors light except slightly cloudy and i mean ever so slightly . if you look at it in the sunlight there s actually a faint greenish tint in there too . the head is almost non existant and fades leaving zero lacing in my glass . the smell is quite flowery . no scent of hops or malt or anything like them . the taste is n t bad as far as wits go . a bit bitter and tart up front with the corriander in the finish . the spices are n t overpowering they re well balanced . i m putting this as above average because of that . most american wits tend to be overpowering with the spices as far as i m concerned . the mouthfeel is n t too dry it is n t too syrupy . it s pretty well balanced . if you like witbeir you ll like this in spite of it s sub par appearance .,appearance,0.4,0
sampled at the brewpub in a nonic style oz glass on september . the server told that this is an american strong ale that s aged in barrels and has a lot of alcohol bourbon flavor . it s kinda like a barleywine etc . appearance clear dark brown with a good dark tan colored head that stayed around and left good lacing as well . aroma tart malty sweet . where s the bourbon . where s the malt character or hop character of a barleywine . taste tart sweet bitter warming fruity at times . lots of things going on here but there s no oak bourbon specialty malts in fact nothing that fits the description . yet because anything goes in a strong ale i am being generous with the score . mouthfeel . thin for an ale of this magnitude abv . drinkability moderate to good . other i thought to myself time and again after reading my notes on this beer whether i got the wrong beer . but there was no wild ale on menu and this was very tart for any other style . if this was a sour brown it would do real good score wise but this was n t anywhere close to the server s description . so if i did get the right beer does it mean that it s infected .,appearance,1.0,1
i really enjoyed this beer which as of last night is now available here in wisconsin . aroma offered lots of nice grape fruit character whereas flavor was hoppy offering a good amount of bitterness and abundant fruitiness . some apple and pineapple . mouthfeel was quite dry but eminently smooth and enjoyable . appearance was a bit light in color and with less head than i would ve expected but you do n t taste with your eyes so i m willing to forgive that this beer is not terribly photogenic . i would highly recommend this beer . i had this on tap at the sugar maple in bayview wi .,appearance,0.6,1
a a stunning deep brown near black with cranberry highlights . a inch of toasted head comes after a medium pour . the head slowly fades to an impressive inch . what s this . lacing on a dark beer . now it has my full attention . the lacing is out of this world . s the malt almost punches you in the face . hops are there to balance it out but malt is the star . chocolate dominates with hints of caramel molasses . no wait . a hint of coffee maybe . barely some dark fruit . could be cherry . smells simple with undertones of complexity . superb . t strong strong chocolate malt dominates with dark cherry bolstering it . caramel and sweeter notes surprisingly take a big back seat here . not what i expected considering the smell . hops . what hops . the alcohol does n t even whisper . its a ghost . m a little thick with slightly high co . d this is not a session beer . its like a rich chocolate cake . one piece will do . one damn fine beer . i ve always had a certain respect for new belgium and they are quickly becoming one of my favorite breweries . period . this beer also goes awesomly well with any chocolate involved ice cream .,appearance,1.0,1
baltika porter is nearly black in colour but has a slightly red hue when held to the light . it has a good one finger head that lasts ages . a handsome porter . the smell is of roasty malt with a hint of alcohol and some yeast . the taste is aggressively malty with sharp bitter coffee . there is some dark chocolate flavour in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is light and surprisingly unfoamy given the style and appearance .,appearance,0.9,1
the batch id that you entered is a bell s oberon ale . your bell s oberon ale was packaged on march . pretty clear for an american pale wheat ale and a bell s product . poured into a weizen style glass that creates very little head atop a golden straw colored body . aroma is predominantly of grain husks with an underlying hint of lemon . an easy going summertime beer that i find to be a step above in its class . yet with that said i do n t normally purchase light session beers that come with a premium price . light bodied and mild flavors of cereal grains and lemony essences from the yeast convey the palate particulars expressed in this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
as with any new new glarus beer i am always excited to see what kind of creation dan has created . while i always love a good bock maibocks are generally not one of my favorites but as uff da by new glarus sparked my interest in bocks i figure that cabin fever may do the same thing with maibocks . this beer pours a beautiful golden hew with a decent head just as a lager should . based on its appearance it looks like a perfect lager . honestly it looks like the perfect beer for a warm summer day thus its name cabin fever may be perfect even if it is not the perfect time of year to enjoy the brew . cabin fever does not have a striking smell but then many lagers do not . it just smells like a good clean lager in which the hops stay far in the background . this beer tastes like a very good lager . clean crisp with just a hint of european hops . it is not too sweet not to bitter and in other words it tastes like a solid lager . honestly after a few too many hop bombs imperial stouts and barleywines over the fall and winter i have to say that the flavor of cabin fever is a nice change of pace . this beer is very drinkable . in fact many of my friends that are not generally into craft beer just love this brew . i can easily sit down with a six pack and a guitar and play sing and drink the day or night away . this beer is an excellent choice to start to get friends that generally do not like good beer into trying to drink some good beers . while this beer is not perfect it is another solid offering from new glarus . while a touch more hops may have pushed the beer to top notch status the beer is excellent for what it is a refreshing drinkable lager that is suitable for nearly all palates other than those that are only tuned to imperials of this and that .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed bottle coded pours a clear brown color body with a big tan foamy head very lasting . malty nutty aroma some toasted notes and earthiness mustiness . some sharpness too . somewhat creamy nutty taste . very brown ale like some earthiness and slight sweetness . some sharpness from the hops and finishes pretty smooth . wow a pretty good beer nearly session like .,appearance,1.0,1
first review . maredsous on tap in a tulip glass . black cherry color with a nice creamy head . excellent lacing thick on the glass . has a slight alcohol citric brandy like nose . hops are subdued with a cherry wood taste . mouthfeel a fine fizzy carbonation slightly chewy and acidic . drinkability feel i can drink of these before it gets too acidic tasting . good tasty beer .,appearance,1.0,1
what follows is a review not easily written . i do n t want to slag what is really a pretty decent ale . but i m so disappointed . so i ll explain that first . i went into the single wide having had the double wide on at least occasions and not even knowing there was a single wide ipa . i think the double wide is a masterpiece . the single wide is just a bit better than average for an ipa which is way better than average for beer in general and i expected a lot . i realize that issue is with me and not the beer . i do n t blame the beer or the good folks at boulevard who do a great job . my first bit of apprehension came with the pour . much lighter in color than the typical ipa . in fact if someone told me this was a boulevard and did n t specify which i d guess boulevard wheat right off the bat . there are flavor resemblances too . nose is bready . conspicouous absence of typical hop aroma i m used to in a solid ipa . it is ipaish but something is missing . ca n t place what . this is not to say this beer does n t have the hoppy notes expected in an ipa . but it s more of a straight bitterness than a balanced hoppy grassy citrusy flavor . it s just kind of there and not very complex . it s a good brew . not a great brew and that s what i was hoping for . i d take it over many other beers but for ipa s put it in the th to th percentile . just keep in mind that as far as i m concerned anything above the th in ipa s is still going to be a drinkable ale .,appearance,0.4,0
this poured a tranlucent amber with abolutely no head and very little lacing . i think i got a bad bottle . the smell is outrageous . classic beglian yeast esters brown sugar tangerines and a hint of pluminess . it tastes like something i feel compelled to sip on . very sweet and cloying but the flavors accumulate quickly . lots of spicey notes with a background of fruity belgian esters and an ever present dark sweetness that leads into a warming alcohol finished filled with spices and a slightly cloying malty sweetness . it definately needs carbonation to hold the sweetness at bay . overall . this was reasonable enjoyable to sip on but i wish i had gotten a well carbonated bottle . the intensity of the flavors kept the drinkibility to a minimun . as i look at other reviews that state a big pillowy head i feel like i have been cheated out of the true essence of this very unique brew .,appearance,0.4,0
pours out a fairly dark brown with a half finger head that has very little retention . a ring of tan head is left around the sides with very faint clouds atop the beer . very little lacing sticks around on the glass . the beer itself has a nice color with the brown and red but the head and lacing are a let down here . right off the bat in this beer i get some caramel and yeast in the aroma . i get a bit of an oxidized metallic scent too which i find to be pretty common in barleywines especially aged ones as mentioned on the side of the bottle . i really do n t pick up hop aroma here but get a very good portion of malts and caramel . the problem here keeps coming back to that oxidized smell but the other elements are nice . taste is basically the aroma without the metallic element . lots of malts and caramel flavors . the malts profile is pretty much that of a classic big barleywine . a stale flavor like that of old ales is also present here . there is a tiny yeasty element . in the aftertaste i get a nice dark fruit taste with some cocoa hints must be some chocolate dark malt in this one . alcohol comes into play in the taste and the nose but it is not overdone and i pretty much expect it in barleywines that are n t overhopped . i do get a hint of earthy hops here but not anything huge . the mouthfeel is what really hit me in this beer . the carbonation combined with the warming from the high abv make for a very silky creamy beer . the carbs are medium as is the body very nice for a barleywine . a huge coat of cocoa dark fruit and malts coat the tongue on the way out and for minutes afterward . drinkability is decent . the taste is good the price sucks here in the u.s. but not bad up in canada . the looks and aroma come up short here but the taste and mouthfeel balance this beer out . i will continue to sample ddc beers as they have been very solid so far .,appearance,0.6,1
fairly impressed with this one . most of the sleeman catalogue is less than interesting . aroma is caramel and sweet malt . taste is crisp caramel with an earthy malt aftertaste . i m actually glad i picked up a of this . i ll enjoy this again . there are better bocks out there but this is a very good one for the price .,appearance,0.8,1
slim can like a red bull can poured into a pint glass . a looks like carbonated morning urine . fizzed like a soda . s very light malt and not much else except typical adjunct grains like corn and rice . t actually a lot better than i imagined but that s not saying much at all . it s hard to pick out anything offensive but it s hard to pick out anything at all . almost tastes like sparkling water with a light beer mixed in . d on the level of ballgame beers this one is definitely drinkable . however someone who appreciates craft beer like most of the reviewers on here will dog this beer even in this one category in which it actually fairs pretty well . this is the kind of beer you buy in a pack . value . for a . not bad to get for a party with some people who are n t beer drinkers . all in all this beer has an unfairly low rating on here in my opinion . even though i d never choose this beer it s not a drain pour . it s just barely beer .,appearance,0.3,0
what a fantastic weekend . i have decided to up my numbers to figures divisible by ten before recommitting to the canquest tm for which i should be committed . my local has a plethora of inexpensive s for sale and so i am revisiting some beers that i initially had in a can as further penance for my sins . dang . i poured a good rocky two fingers worth of bone white head then i began typing and looked away and by the time i looked back it was gone . in the interest of equal time it did leave a good bit of lacing in its wake . color was a deep golden yellow with ne plus quality clarity i could read my next door neighbor s sunday comics . nose was well when i initially unscrewed the cap yeah you read that correctly skunky . it may or may not be attributable to the green bottle . taking a whiff from the glass it was less pronounced than it had been following the pour and i am willing to give it the benefit of the doubt . would they really use saaz hops in a cheap aml . taste was not skunky at all but it was sickeningly sweet . wow . between yesterday s malty love fest and this i may yet develop adult onset diabetes to go with my adult onset asthma and my early arthritis . great . the mouthfeel was thin to medium with a sugary sweetness laced with a mild hoppiness on the tongue . phew . man i would rather have fusel heat than sticky sweet but at least it is mildly palatable . i have had some beers that could not even make that claim . finish left me thankful that it was cold and that i was not out in the alley drinking with my neighbors .,appearance,0.8,1
outside of brooklyn s blk . choc . stout i m not much of a stout drinker . so take this review with a grain of salt . a beautiful beer at the start . a dark brew with a thick creamy head that last down the glass . the smell of roasted malts dominates the nose . the taste not for me . plus a real watered down feel in my mouth . but like i said other than bklyn s b.c.s. i m not a stout drinker .,appearance,0.9,1
left in my friend evil jay s fridge for me by his father in law very sour with the peach kiss at the end . extreamley dry not the best product from dogfish head . i dont ever want anouther one of these this is by far the most sour beer i have ever had . the mouthfeal is like sucking on a lemon your mouth instently puckers .,appearance,0.8,1
. ounce bottle purchased from a beverages and more store somewhere in orange county for . was surprised to still see a lot of these bottles there after a decade since its last batch split with my dad last night vintage poured into a wine glass with a oily dark brown color pretty much black but definitely not when held up to the light absolutely no head retention or lacing over two dozen black chunks at the bottom of our glasses showing that it had some serious age under its belt stained my clothes badly when i spilled a little bit on it also stained the inside of the glass the thickness was shocking resembled hershey s chocolate syrup smell was almost identical to soy sauce salty sour some molasses some candy as well as dark fruit taste was super strong most definitely a sipper sweet and sour at the same time hard to get down and tasted more like hard alcohol than beer quite boozy very salty coats the tongue almost a garlic like aftertaste tasted like the sauce i use when i make potstickers no hops present just odd flavored malt and syrup that has gone bad can not get more than a couple sips down wow this is some strong stuff one of the thickest bodies i have ever seen more so than the majority of russian imperial stouts i have drank no carbonation and a very long lasting aftertaste could not drink more than or ounces of this could not even finish my small glass yesterday probably some of the heaviest stuff i have had the seventeen and half percent alcohol does not help the drinkability out either definitely the most unique beer i have had from samuel adams i hope utopias tastes better than this with its hefty price tag but i am sure it does i would never drink this again and i do not know if i could recommend anybody else to either i honestly think this one might need a little more age to develop some more sweetness and mellow out the salty and pungent flavor but then again it could be well past its prime very interesting to say the least,appearance,0.9,1
appearance dark brown body clear small bubbly head that dissipates almost immediately . smell clean malty aroma slightly sweet . nutty almost like a nice brown ale . hints of chocolate and . cloves . highly inviting aroma . taste the subtleties apparent in the nose are lost on the tongue . slightly sweet opener somewhat malty but overall a bit of a mush . finishes a bit tarty but without the sweetness that that would imply . it s clean but disappointing . mouthfeel very thin with hints of chewiness occasionally with what i assume are wattle seeds . drinkability overall this is a forgettable beer . the best part of this is the nose .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into a pilsner glass which barely manages to contain a massive frothy white head . this very slowly settles down into a finger cap that sticks around til the end . plentiful lacing too . the bright pink hue certainly does n t scream witbier but it s a handsome beer . the pinot barrels come across very strongly in the nose almost overwhelming . loads of berry and cherry . the typical witbier orange and coriander are present but seem to be afterthoughts . the pinot barrel combo dominate the flavor profile as well . i wonder if this would be a vastly improved beverage if only part of the batch was aged in the barrels . and if the abv was bumped down a few notches this is very boozy very sweet stuff here do n t attempt to kill this thing solo . tannic and vinous notes are able to cut through some of the sweetness . the orange and coriander reappear as the carbonation briefly lightens things up at the swallow . sticky sweetness and booze linger . overall impression i ca n t recommend this but it seems a few tweaks away from being pretty enjoyable . overall impression,appearance,0.8,1
pours a cloudy golden orange color with a two finger frothy head that has really good retention and leaves lots of sticky lacing . smells of fresh hops lots of grass caramel grapefruit and pines . taste is very welll balanced with grassy hops caramel malt toffe some buttery notes that fit in well and some fruity hops in the finish . full bodied with low carbonation and very smooth . sold in a l bottle that is very easy to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
the appearance was impressive very black with a nice brown head . i smelled roasted grains and coffee . the taste was dominated by the roasted grains and some bitterness . i m rather new to stouts and the dark roasted grains got to be too stong by the time i finished the glass . give me some time and i think i ll start to love this one .,appearance,1.0,1
alright this is probably in the top five worst things i have ever tasted in the entirety of my life . pours a grapefruit red color with a fizzy head and zero lacing . smells of clams tomatoes and alcohol . tastes of tomatoes salt clam juice salt light corny beer salt salt and well you guessed it more salt . mouthfeel was fizzy and thin like a bad soda with a vendetta . less drinkable that a cup full of horse piss and vodka .,appearance,0.2,0
crazily bubbled yeasty banana upon which sits a massive glass filling crown the color of mashed bananas . this really is a great looking lid . it s still large after several minutes and is impressively creamy . it s even rocky as it deflates and deposits a much better than average amount of lace in sticky strands . weissbier alkoholfrei s appearance is indistinguishable from the great alcohol included hefe weizens . the nose is not up to snuff because it s barely hefe weizen like . in fact i doubt that i d have been able to identify the correct style if blinded . it s softly wheaty with hints of baking bread although not as appealing as that description makes it sound . little if any yeastiness greets my nose . i do n t appreciate banana or clove despite the fact that the beer is swimming with the little buggers . i m beginning to think that it s impossible to brew a good flavorful low alcohol beer . i ve always wondered why brewers who decide to tackle this style do n t brew something other than pale lagers and the occasional amber lager . a hefe weizen would seem to be a great choice since an especially estery strain of yeast would theoretically at least provide the zesty flavor that every one of these beers lacks . so i was ready to be impressed by this one . cept i m not . my family and i used to tour food and beverage factories when i was a kid hershey kellogg carling black label and this beer tastes like the kellogg factory smelled . cooked grain mixed with cardboard and clay is best way that i can think to describe it . the flavor does n t resemble a true hefe weizen in the least and is barely recognizable as beer . there s no banana . . on my hefe weizen banan o meter and no clove . how is it possible to brew such an un hefe like hefe . i know that alcohol is an integral component of beer but i never dreamed that removing it would make such a difference . the mouthfeel is n t half bad considering . it s light medium and wheaty smooth with much less carbonation than i had feared . what does it matter when the vehicle is carrying such lousy cargo . erdinger weissbier alkoholfrei is not a good low alcohol beer . needless to say it does n t even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath with a real hefe weizen . in fact this would have been a better experience if it was flavorfrei . i guess low alcohol beer is the only option for some . i feel bad that it is n t possible to make it more palatable .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer poured into the glass crystal clear medium maber with an off white frothy head which lasted to lace the glass . the aroma was strong caramel malt with a decent fruity characteristic when first poured and sitting at arms length . as the head began to fall and the beer was brought closer to the nose for evaluation the aroma was floral and citrusy with a soapy presence . the hops also exhibited grassy and woodsy characteristics and the aroma had a light vegetal character . the flavor was hot yep major alcohol . some strong caramel malt presence with that same vegetal note in the flavor that has always kept me from purchasing more of their wares . the hop bittering did not seem as strong as the aroma . the malt and hop balance was fine but the flavor was a bit of a mess with vegetal grassy and citrusy all mixed together without a common theme . the finish was just dry with lasting vegetal character and hot alcohol flavors . the body was medium full and the carbonation was good . the alcohol really detracted from any sort of drinkability and punctuated the vegetal character . congrats on but not on this beer . ounce bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
one odd case of bombers on top of a bevmo shelf . i pulled it down and sure enough a brew i ve yet to see or sample . black flag imperial stout . no price tage but later found out they are bucks a pop . should i have grabbed bottle so blindly . . the verdict is out . poured into a chalice it took an aggressive pour to get any bubbles at all . the cap looked like a hand bottler as it was depressed in the middle and just looked amatuer . first whif and i could tell this beer was not spoiled in the least bit . heavily burnt malts not only lead this beer into the hell depths but gives it a hardy charred bitterness . the charcoal lingers a bit and then fades gracefully . ground coffee type dryness on the backside . notes lifeless start but who cares the taste was very good . big big big problem here is bucks a bomber is out of control . they have some extremely tough competition in stone at . nice to see this though and i would n t hesitate to buy a bottle again when its around .,appearance,0.4,0
pop goes the cork and a soft pour fills the glass with a clear golden color and a dense white head filling the upper half of the tulip . sweetness in the aroma may just be too much of an understatement . fruity nectar alongside a good does of vanilla makes for ber sweet aroma . just a hint of alcohol in the background breaks through the sweetness . fortunately on the palate a bit more of the beer came through with a strong malty bready backbone upon which the sweetness of the agave build off of . some woodiness from the oak comes along as well just before a decent bourbon kick right at the end . mouthfeel was full bodied and a bit warm . overall i was n t sure what to expect from this beer . certainly not a disappointment but far from the best for a barrel aged beer .,appearance,0.9,1
the best thing about magic hats roxy rolles is the appearance a dark ruby brown color with a creamy burnt tan head . roxy rolles aroma has great hop and citrus elements as well . unfortunately i was turned off by the flavor . as expected a flavor that was dominate of hops with bitterness and citrus but also ended up with a fruity apricot maybe strawberry type flavor as well . the slight fruity notes in this ale i felt to be its flaw . for some reason i seem to taste this flavor in many other magic hat beers i dont know why . i enjoy many elements of the roxy rolles flavor but ultimately i didnt find the slight fruity notes in this ale to be favorable . although im sure that many would really enjoy this after pouring the roxy rolles i expected something great but ended with something average .,appearance,0.9,1
this must be their signature beer they have a neon sign with its name sitting in their front window . i d never seen that before and after being burned by the aussie i decided to give this a try . good lord it was horrible . pretty pour . completely opaque but with no head . the bartender must really suck here . underbrewed smell . a sauce kind of mixed with roasted malt . faint and unexceptional . tastes like . oh god like all that was bad in the nose times ten . very strange hop that tastes like the way pinesol smells like poison . roasted flesh and a bitter finish . drain cleaner . the fumes hurt you make you want to open a window and wash your face . it hurts . oh god it hurts . this is one of the worst tasting beers i ve ever had . i could n t finish half of it . horrible .,appearance,0.8,1
got this with umfskibum cheers josh . pours mahogany with fingers of mocha head . average lacing head retention s roasty malt chocolate plus a slight iron scent t chocolate roasty malt some dryness up front . coffee dry cocoa powder a touch of charred grain plus leafy hops dominate as this warms . finishes dry roasty mf medium bodied soft carbonation good balance drinks pretty easy not a great stout but pretty damn solid . a bit baffled as to its high ratings but i might be outta of sync on this one . worth seeking out,appearance,0.6,1
i had this at cloverleaf tavern in caldwell nj . it came in a mini flared pint glass . appearance the body is a clear golden color . the head is an off white color good retention a little lacing medium bubbles . smell the aromas are yeasty earthy hops and estery . taste the flavors are estery yeast and spices . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is crisp with a clean finish . drinability this beer is very good . do n t drink and review .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle picked up as a single somewhere local probably julio s in westboro ma . red foiled . poured into a rapscallion glass formed a dark brown head over the opaque dark brown black brew . head is n t going anywhere fast with lots of heavy lacing nice for the abv . aroma is lots of dark dark grains and overwhleming alcohol . taste is sickly sweet dark maltiness upfront a light fruitiness and then a super warm close . strong alcohol seems to be much more present in the nose than the mouth . mouthfeel heavily coats and seems smooth but the drinkability is just dead in the water from the syrupiness and blantant alcohol presence . enojyed this more than the beast for what that s worth .,appearance,0.9,1
a friend scored a bottle of the brand new batch from the brewery and was kind enough to share . this was n t first time trying the maharaja as i had last years batch sometime in the summer . this batch was amazing . the color was orange and hazy . the smell was straight pine and grapefruit but not at all cloying . the taste was so hoppy and delicious . i ca n t wait until this hits the shelves so i can snag a few while they are fresh . a truly outstanding beer and avery s best in my opinion . update batch cat piss cat box just a really poor taste and not what i am used to tasting in this beer . i think this beer was a lot better when it was . and i thought it was pretty good but now it is just a pungent not in a good way stinky mess goddamn . this sucks .,appearance,0.9,1
nicely balanced beer . sweet,appearance,1.0,1
chocolate head over a pitch black pit some sweet lacing . some mild anise and roasted malts tingle the nose also a hint of acetone in there . the flaovr of semi bitter malts and some warming alcohol bring a wonderful addition to the smooth and creamy medium body . good beer surprised really . i think it is a great representation of the style . poured some cold dark coffee in it after i d finished half . actually still tastes great . not better just different .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer came in a handsomely labeled bottle and poured out dark red with a decent sized foamy off white head . the aroma was that of roasted grains and grassy hops . the taste was where things started to go downhill . the taste was down right weird with off putting wet paper leather and rubber tastes mixed with some aweful spices . the mouthfeel was thin and watery as well . bad on several levels . not quite sinking to a drain pour level but flirting pretty close .,appearance,0.8,1
color is a super nice solid deep dark brown and when held up to the light has some beautiful deep russet around the edges and helps eluminate the richer tones or glorious brown within . thick cream colored head about a finger high which fades slowly to some hazy bubbles on top always present and layered lace in spotty sheets . a beauty of a glass to behold . ok the smell absolutely is void and null with a fairly non existent roasty malt and thats it . another disappointing nose form the beers at great waters . aromatic malts need to be beefed up immensely . ok taste is a step up in the right direction with a very mild and smooth with light roasted malts and dryish chocolate and cocoa with a touch of dried hops showing through in some of the finish . would like to see some more roastyness and some dark fruity notes but none are found . that said the feel is actually pretty good a medium body creamy at first and has a light velvety feel coming through with a cottony late finish of drying kinda nice i liked it . a super smooth drinker sits comfortably on the palette not demanding much more but boy it would be nice if it had some more flavor heft and body . still a delightful beer to drink then the other mainstays at gw .,appearance,0.9,1
best before july with no year a pours a clear red with a massive foamy head . great sustain and massive lacing . as good as it gets . s yep . that s cascade . t strong taste of caramel and vienna malts . nicely balanced with the hops which provide a background piney flavor . m medium full bodied with moderate carbonation . sticky with a long lasting flavor . d quite nice . perfectly balanced flavorful and a pleasure to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
the fabled hop a lot amus is a mythical creature . the heavy hop character of this double ipa is as subtle as a river horse in your lap but finishes like a hippo in a tutu . rear label beautifully blurry dark persimmon with bright orange accents along the edges . the upper third of the pint glass is filled with a whipped creamy crown of golden ecru colored foam that is n t shy about laying down lace . what a gorgeous dipa . caramel malt is too prominent in the nose . as a result the hoppiness is n t anywhere near powerful enough for the style . the less than classic hop lineup includes perle cluster and cascade . a faint citrusiness is n t enough to cover a vegetal metallic character that better not appear on the palate or this will be a long ounces . hop a lot amus is not a very good dipa as far as this hophead is concerned . there s too much flavor from caramel malt the hops add more bitterness than flavor and there s a solvent like quality that is never found in good beer . yeah there may be a lot a ibus but that means nothing in isolation . make that less than nothing . a still impressive bitterness suggests that this bottle is n t old . river horse now brews this dipa year round so age is impossible to estimate . that s important because the beer tastes worn out and rough around the edges though it s probably just poorly conceived and constructed . specifics include steely caramel orange oil pine resin metal shavings tea leaves and a shot of grain alcohol . the mouthfeel is n t bad as long as one is successful in filtering out what s happening on the taste buds . it s at least medium for the style has a smoothness born of soft edged carbonation and is faintly sticky on the finish . hop a lot amus has a great name and a pretty cool label . unfortunately that is where the positives end . river horse has never impressed me and this sad sack dipa does absolutely nothing to change that . what a hippo sized disappointment .,appearance,0.9,1
a beautiful dark amber color with two fingers of head using a standard pour . very dark for an ipa . great lacing as well . s smell is subdued floral hops over a bready malt backbone that dominates the nose but is not very strong in its own right t caramel bread and an empty hop bitterness that unfortunately does n t have much accompanying flavor . not saying the beer is flavorless just saying there is n t much hop flavor . not really what i look for in an ipa . m average for the style d probably wo n t be buying this again the flavor profile is just not right and does n t leave you wanting more . it was easy to drink but bored me to tears .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured out a clear bubbly light orange color with a small white fizzy head . not much in terms of lace . s it smelled very citrusy lots of orange peel . also floral notes with hints of caramel . t it tasted of citrus and sweet caramel malts . it had a crisp bitter hop kick . m it was crisp and sharp . a medium bodied beer . d this is a pretty tasty apa . it did n t have a great look but it certainly delivered with good aromas and flavor . the relatively low marks it receives here was a surprise to me .,appearance,0.6,1
terrible . burnt corn taste mixed with rubbing alcohol . absolutely awful . i d drink any of malt liquor before i touch this again . sometimes i wonder why i try these low end beers . every once in awhile you find a diamond in the rough but this is just rough period .,appearance,0.2,0
leinenkugel s oktoberfest pours a hazed light copper from a oz dark brown glass bottle with a twistoff cap . head went to about three fingers of light tan foam before collapsing down to a full shag rug of fine bubbles . lacing is well represented on my beer glass walls as well . nose is a faint damp sweet barley malt . palate is a major citrus bitter so bitter as to take me by surprise . this is the most bitter oktoberfest that i have ever had it is so bitter as to be out of style . no trace of the damp sweet barley malt none at all . this beer is so bitter it could pass for an ipa and a poor one at that . oktoberfest . . not . shockingly bitter with good looks will not work here not for me and maybe not for you either . code on the bottle neck,appearance,0.8,1
a thick and heavy . some bright spiced tangerine balanced against sun soaked wet hay . alcohol is present but hidden surprisingly well for such high content . raisins did come out as it warmed . t warm mouthfeel all the flavor feels elevated in the palate . weak on carbonation which adds to brandy sensation already attributed by the high alcohol content . sweet caramel and light . i personally do n t think the alcohol was as noticeable apart from the warming but others are more sensitive to it and subsequently repulsed . i thought it was quite drinkable . like a meatier white wine .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance thanks to chuck s for this . a nice carbonated tangerine orange . bubbly with life . a thin soap like head that laces to the glass nicely . smell the morning smells of fresh light citrus fruits . a bit of orange and lemon . not too strong of a smell . taste i must admit that i am a little let down by the taste . this is a very average amber ale . no unique or outstanding flavors really shine here . a bit of citrus and lemon with red ale properties . decent . mouthfeel and drinkability a flat and carbonated mouthfeel . light bodied and appears a bit tasteless at times . not dry but not succulent either .,appearance,0.8,1
i filled up a growler of this brew on a recent visit to the pub . dont tell troegs about the name thing . i am drinking a chilled sample in a duvel tulip glass . the beer pours amazingly dark reddish purple with a creamy purple head of cm foaming up easily . the color of the beer reminds me of a lollipop . the aroma is very berry as expected yet not super sweet or candy like . almost like unsweetened juice . first sip reveals an average body and very mild carbonation . the flavor is fruity and biscuity yeast . reminds me of a nice scone in the morning . the beer is very smooth and a little light in the middle but finishes berry and slightly tart and sweet at the same time . a nice lite refreshing beer . fish d and i polished off a growler in a sitting and had no problems with sugar sweetness or drunkness . could be a great session beer i think . go give it a shot .,appearance,0.9,1
had this on tap at a party yesterday july th . im all too familiar with yuengling and their traditional lager since they are considered a regional brewery in my area . never really took the time to officially review it until now . look a deep and fairly clear amber color . foamy two finger off white head . its a great looking lager . i would compare the head consistency to a sam adams boston lager but a little lighter in color and with tighter bubbles . no detectable lacing . smell i noticed a beadyness to the aroma along with a new car vinyl smell . also some adjunct in there possibly corn . . . lets face it most offerings from yuengling never seem to be award winners in the nose category . taste crisp biscuit in front faded to a dry obnoxious metallic . i also got the annoying corn detected in the nose . the finish and aftertaste reminded me of what you would have after vomiting . it completely dried out my mouth but there were absolutely no hops or alcohol present in the palate weird . ok this is certainly a beer to consider when throwing a party on the cheap . i believe the yuengling organization is extremely frugal and it certainly shows in the quality and price of this beer . i would maybe place the traditional lager just slightly above a bmc . as far as im concerned the only quality that sets this beer apart from other mass produced beer would be the color and the fact that yuengling is the oldest brewery in america .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bbe date january . although classified as bsda this beer is flirting with stout . the pour into ml chimay chalice delivers a garnet reddish brown body overlain by light tan head that slowly sets to a bubbly island encircled by an elevated peripheral ring . nice lacing on the walls . roasted malt is the dominant aroma subdued dark fruits prunes somewhat leathery with notes of brown sugar and detectable amount of alcohol . flavor area is colonized by roasted malt with some acidity faint prunes and lasting bitter aftertaste . somewhat flat . medium bodied with good amount of carbonation . overall this a very deviant bsda and very stoutish in character completely governed by roasty bitterness .,appearance,0.8,1
woah . beer had been resting in the fridge for a week and had not been roughed up on the way to the lab but as soon as it was opened it was out of the bottle and all over the place . thankfully i was able to save most of it . so it pours a clear dark amber colour with the aforementioned vigorous head . aromas of toasted malts and a bit of caramel . some resin and an almost sweet mint touch . toasty maltiness dominates the palate . not as hoppy as i thought it may be which is a good thing in my books . a better balance . medium bodied . not overwhelmed with this one .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a standard stubby duvel bottle into a duvel glass . vast head quickly subsides but retains a whippy frothy character with strong lacing down the glass . below the head is a slightly cloudy pale yellow . a line of carbonation rises from the base of the glass to the middle . very appealing visually . s smells richly of melon and honey with an overall mustiness t uncompromising maltiness gives way spicy hoppiness . fruity finish with hints of pear and strawberry . nice warm longish finish extends from the throat . m well carbonated chewy d very drinkable almost dangerously so given its abv .,appearance,1.0,1
this one pours a brilliant pale straw in color in fact it s among the most colorless beers i ve ever had . head is white voluminous and the consistency of whipped cream and subsides rather quickly leaving the barest ring of lace around the glass . this looks to be highly carbonated at a casual glance and i m glad i m not drinking it from a can . nose is lightly sweet and smells of corn and pale malts no noticeable hop presence . on first sip there s not much here but there s actually more of a biscuit y malt character than i d imagined and that s worth something . not much in the way of body this one is the epitome of thin and thankfully some of the fizz dissipates with decanting . thankfully there s also not much of an aftertaste here and it makes for a fairly dry certainly less sweet than hamm s original recipe finish and clean taste . altogether this is very drinkable for the style . i ve had worse light beers to be honest and this one at least has a familiar taste i m pegging it as stroh s light . after all did hamm s even brew a light beer backing the day . served chilled in a chalice .,appearance,0.4,0
an average pour with a little too much head presented a nice clear amber color . the smell is not a strong one but it is slightly sweet . i found the beer to initially not have much flavor a little malty but it did have a bitter finish . in the end not a bad beer i d have another but by no means the best ipa i ve had .,appearance,0.8,1
wow . where to start in my panning of this beer . i guess in a sentence i would say that this is not a witbier in any sense of the word and tastes so bad that it s offensive and insulting . there is zero taste zero spiciness and no trace of coriander and orange peel whatsoever . instead i get a salty gulp of swill with a greasy slick mouthfeel . could n t even finish the beer . awful . if i could give this . out of . i would .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass at low altitude . a pours opaque jet black with a formidable tan head nice retention . impressive lacing as well . s to me the alcohol came through most strongly . coffee came through as well with some hints of dark chocolate sweetness . t a nice mixture of coffee an alcohol up front moving into a slightly bitter and lingering chocolaty aftertaste . the sweetness from the smell really did n t come through in the taste for me . m wet and alcoholic nothing too exciting in my opinion . i would have liked a bit more creaminess . d erred a bit on the boozy side for my taste .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this one into a pint from a oz . bottle w some bad ass artwork on the label i love flying dog s illustrations cloudy golden color w a very thin head that quickly dissappeared to nothing no lacing to speak of . smells citrusy lemon and orange mostly . also go some biscuit yeasty malty action . some spice is also detected pepper corriander maybe . pretty balanced beer sort of reminds me of a wit . this is the quintessential spring brew or style at least very refreshing slighty spicy and just sweet enough not overboard or lopsided in any direction . this is all punctuated by a crisp tight light body which i found quite thirst quenching and enjoyable . i will definately be sessioning some of these this spring .,appearance,0.6,1
ozer bottle bought as a single from spirit haus amherst ma . popped the top of the bottle and set it down to warm a bit next thing i know about a minute later there s foam coming out the neck . poured into an imperial pint glass took multiple attempts over ten minutes to finally fit it all into the glass . once things settled down the presentation was nice with a foamy tan head that left lots of lace over a very cloudy reddish brown brew . i d like to affect the beer s rating for crappy bottling overcarbonation it s been sitting in my fridge for weeks with no agitation but there does n t seem to be a correct category to do that . will just say my piece here and move along . yeasty malty effervescent aroma but in the taste the malt gives way to an almost fruity flavor possibly apples and finishes up kind of sour and bitter but not in a hops way . mouthfeel is affected by the aftertaste and also where s the warming or alcohol flavor you d at least expect a tinge of from a belgian style dark . since it took so long to pour out the beer the drinkability is somewhat limited unless you have a huge glass and forever to wait for head settle age .,appearance,0.8,1
good beer . many thanks to weefisheads for the oppportunity . pours a chill hazed golen amber with a very impressive white head that melts to a very thick lacing . aromas are lightly bready yeast and light clean citrus hops . flavors of sweet light amber malt balanced with light citrus hops . nothing out of balance . nothing fighting for the forefront . just totally balanced . very drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into my double bastard glass . the pop of the cap lets off very little of a pop and the low carbonation level is reasserted as i pour into the glass and receive little to no head . i m definitely a little worried at this point that i may have a drain pour on my hands . smell is very light . a little smoky and a little peat . i ca n t really pick up an aroma from the new zealand hops but i ca n t really pick up anything other than smoke and peat . the taste is a little shocking at first but i definitely warm up to the uniqueness of the smoky flavor . again there is n t much there but smoke and peat but the interestingness really keeps me sipping more . drinkability is pretty low with the smokiness overwhelming the palate . overall probably not worth the . i paid but i m definitely glad that i tried this beer . it s absolutely unlike anything else i ve had .,appearance,0.3,0
wow this is the best porter i ve ever had . it s actually a session porter you can drink this tirelessly . pours a typically black with tan head and smells deliciously hoppy and burnt . contains a slight smoked flavor a little burnt and it s so complex that you ca n t explore all of the flavors in one sitting . i find that once the taste and smell is incoded into my memory the second session is even more enjoyable . i learn more about it s nuances every time i drink it . a ballsey yet drinkable porter . expensive but worth it . it does n t mimic the traditional porter exactly but it could n t possibly be mistaken for anything else . the beer is helping to expand the style s horizons . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into uk size sam smith pint glass appearance very slightly hazy amber reddish with an initial inch head that drifts down to a wisp that just covers the top of the beer and leaving some attractive lacing . smell at first i get some nice grainy malty aromas of barley and then of course there are the hops which are predominant . little bit of citrus and floral notes here as swell a little bit subdued actually maybe its too cold . taste there is a slight upfront flavor of the malt and then it is all hops pretty intense for the style actually . even tastes a little boozy . citrus punch from the hops very dry beer with not too much sweetness . overall this is the th ive had of this pack that i had imported from indiana not all at one time and i can honestly say that this one didnt do it for me . i would take a dales pale snpa or a anchor liberty ale over this any day of the week and all of those beers are cheaper and easier to get . a let down,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass i think there was a woman wearing a pink dress on it . at my sisters manhattan apartment . thanks britta for picking up a sixer while i was in town . a bright fluffy white head finger off the pour then reducing gradually to a sparse bubble layer . slightly hazed light golden beer showed visible carbonation bubbles rising playfully . s spicy somewhat fruity hoppiness remniscent of apple . crisp with a slight tune of pale malt . t crisp hop spiciness oh so refreshing after a nice workout . hop bitterness is providing more crispness to the flavor with a grainy bready malt presence . finishes dry making me want another sip . m pleasant medium light body compliments perfectly the refreshing flavor . carbonation is a zesty medium high level . d very good . i ll ave to have a couple more d i must admit i was moderately disappointed when my sister purchased this but it s delicious and one of the best pilsners i ve had . get some when you re in new york in the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
this dark brown dunkel had a beige head but it disappeared beat feet fast . there s virtually no lace to mention . the sweet malty aroma dominates a mild hop nose and faint alcohol fume . the medium malt body is a little thinner than it appears . not bad just a bit deceiving . the lime like hops are mildly applied . there s a light dark caramel sweetness and slight prune flavor . the omnipresent alcohol never waivers .,appearance,0.6,1
finally cracked the first beer i ever traded for . reviewed . a brilliant crystal clear golden with a large head that dies down quickly but is easily roused . s brett y barnyard aroma greets the senses along with some citric notes . smells a bit chalky . t citrus and barnyard as in the aroma . has the funky horse y taste of wyeast s b. brux but the tartness and citric flavours of the b. lambicus with which i am familiar . finishes extraordinarily dry . light fruitiness throughout likely from a belgian primary yeast . phenols are prominent which are a bit distracting with a burnt flavour that emerges as it opens up warms . m highly carbonated nauseatingly so . clashes with the bone dry finish . switched to an etched glass in an attempt to neutralize it to no avail . d having had ng r d golden ale recently and at nearly the cost per ml i much prefer that . the high carbonation and phenol ester character with plastic y notes i do not appreciate .,appearance,0.9,1
for sweetening countenances enhancing reputations . brewed with honey and cocoa nibs . vintage bottle . thanks for the trade photekut . let out a huge hiss upon opening . split with rhinos and boothbeer poured into an over sized tulip glass . a very deep brown to thin black with deep ruby red and mahogany highlights . big mocha colored head that seemed to be directly proportionate to the vigorousness of the pour pecorasc gt boothbeer gt rhinos . leaves a chunky mocha colored lacing as it recedes . reminds me of abyss which means i ca n t in good faith give this less than a . . s bourbon oak chocolate and alcohol all doing a balancing act . big thick chocolate malt with a slight tanginess with deeper inhales either from intense c or the combination of roast and alcohol . very nice . t tangy at the front a borderline sourness with no bourbon . thin and alcoholic middle with some bourbon . the finish is great aftertaste of coffee and roasted barley with an underlying milky sweetness . there is a lingering tanginess and a small amount of alcohol underlying the entire experience . problems at the beginning but this really finishes quite well too bad you ca n t skip the first to seconds . m very lacking . thin with tons of carbonation up front . closer to a thin old ale with the flavor characteristics of a stout . the body really needs to be able to stand up to the flavor profile . d solid drinkability at but the lacking mouthfeel sort of ruins the whole experience . this beer has so much potential its just a shame a few things ruined it from being exceptional . still glad i had it and i love to see breweries collaborating . for the record sexual chocolate is a superior beer .,appearance,1.0,1
yellow with a tiny bit of head that receded so fast i was n t sure it was ever there . this looks more like urine than beer . some sort of sweet smell . reminds me of stomach acid . tastes like a sweet corn flavor . i m aware it s probably not actually made with corn rice maybe . . for a second i thought i could taste hop at the end . i think i was wrong and it was just wishful thinking . moutfeel reminds me of super carbonated tonic water . drinkablity would be much improved if you were drunk . it is light and does n t taste like anything . not a good beer but it was free so i should n t complain too much about it .,appearance,0.2,0
what a great looking stout just a shade or two from true black with a nice but short lived dark tan head . very sweet but it finishes rather dry . it has a very well balanced amount of complexity the initial sweet flavor a bit of more crisp hop flavor further back on the tongue and the pleasant dry hoppy finish . its a full bodied beer but not overwhelmingly heavy like some stouts . it reminds me most of a good irish coffee with a lot of cream . great brew one of my favorite stouts . this is especially good for such a widely available beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this is not a detailed review as i lost my tasting notes . however i wanted to post something on this exceptional brew . had this one at moe s in lee ma last week . the most noteworthy thing about this beer is that the smokiness is prevalent and understated at the same time . most of the us versions of smoked beer are either wanting from any real smoke or smell of fake smoke or too over the top where the smoke completely overwhelms the flavor of the beer . this one is very balanced clearly a well made beer with a rich earthy smoke character which will satisfy the most discriminating rauch beer enthusiast . great job grand teton and josh for scoring this one at your berkshire brew oasis . unfortunately josh s keg kicked with my draft . oh well at least i got a tease of this one . i ll be looking for this one for sure . steve,appearance,0.6,1
appearance dark red brown baige head that takes a few minutes to go down . smell strong malty roasty caramel smell . taste strong roast malt flavor very bitter taste of caramel . bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel more then medium body feel . drinkability not a big fan of the bitterness and it is filling but still better then some .,appearance,0.9,1
a wow where the head go on this beer . i poured this into a bottle blinked twice and the head was gone . now i am left with a brown hazy beer with no head . to me it looks like apple cider as there was not even a lace . s there is very faint cloves cinnamon and coriander smells . these are extremely faint though . t again like a typical hefe except the flavor is rather faint . the banana coriander and other components are there but they are very faint . m the faint flavors hit your mouth initially but then the beer is somewhat watered down . its not as full flavored as other hefe s . d this beer is easy to drink but is a pretty suspect hefe . there are many others in the state that top this one .,appearance,0.3,0
chunkiest beer i have ever drank seen or heard about . even without the last inch of the bottle poured there was an ungodly amount of brown sludgy chunks in my glass . very unappetizing . other than that it looks good . light brown in color with a beautiful head with good retention . smells great nice malt character that is hard to place no hop aroma to mention but an earthy kick that promises an intriguing flavor . first thing i notice when drinking it is the fabulous mouthfeel so soft and creamy yet a rather thin body . taste has that lightly roasted malt with the undercurrent of yeast . a wonderful balance of flavors nothing sticks out . i expected and would slightly prefer a bit more tartness sourness . but the subtlety of the beer is its beauty . a great one if you can get past the sludge .,appearance,0.4,0
classic strongly flavored dark german wheat beer . dark amber color with a touch of brown and the cloudy hefeweizen look . has the appealing bavarian quality of subtle creamy carbonation that lasts so well in the glass . fills the mouth with flavor . strong hefeweizen estery flavors very fragrant . tastes of rye bread ripe banana and lots of cloves . caramel and roasted malt flavors . touch of hops is just right . one of the best dark wheat beers i ve had in the lower alcohol german style . after the flavors melt in your mouth for a while you are eager for another gulp .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out a thick browny sludge hah with a little bit of thin head which completely dissipitates to just a mild lacing around the edges of the glass . a huge whiff of toffee notes rock candy and what seems to be raspberry twists . a big estery alcohol smell rounds it all up . this ca n t be an american beer where are the hops . . bah . p a big heap of malt huge flavours of caramel mild chocolate butterscotch which lingers through to a big spicy alcohol finish . this is a big beer but it all melds together so incredibly well . for what it is it is incredibly good to drink slowly . it is not too much in any essence except possibly the alcohol kick to the brain once you have finished it all . very well balanced i find compared to some american ales with a nice smooth buttery like mouthfeel and a heavy body . very well done .,appearance,0.6,1
almost black colour with a very good head . aroma is mainly tart reminds of wooden cask where wine has been madurating . i feel mainly the same in the mouth very tart and acid like some champagnes or generous wines . when you get used to the massive acidity you note some molasses citrus and spices in the nose . in mouth chocolate spices and the acidity you usually find in kriek beer . a diffcult beer but a very pleasant one .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance this one poured a beautiful hazy orange in color with a monster head that i had to control at the pour . it came down pitting leaving a whitish film all along the inside of my glass . smell theres a faint yeasty note that wants to come out but the nasty grain overlay ruins the attempt . taste this is all wrong . theres a very simple grainy sweetness to the taste that ive never had before . not good . mouthfeel this is big for a witbier a solid medium bodied with some good carbonation and a bit of fluffiness in the cheeks . drinkability ill call this one a near miss . if they can get that flavor down this will be a good beer . that may sound stupid saying that if it only tasted better it would be good but the other qualities of the style are historically difficult to achieve and here they are well along .,appearance,0.9,1
while in morocco i went to the hotel bar to see what selection they had . i started out with a heineken because somebody told me they tasted better on the other side of the atlantic . i asked the bartender for something stronger and he gave me a stork premiere . i was looking for a porter or stout but i wasnt going to be picky . it has a decent head but it didnt seem to retain well . its fizzyness did retain somewhat longer however . its aroma did not impress me at all . the taste i was expecting was similar to corona . the taste was not bland as i expected slightly fuller than heineken but about what you would expect from a euro pale lager . the aftertaste wasnt pleasant probably the product of adjuncts . although this beer was stronger it wasnt as smooth as most beers of the same style .,appearance,0.3,0
pitch black with a full dark amber head that settles to very thick sticky lacing . aroma is richly coffee and toasted malt . taste is coffee brown sugar malts a little anise and maybe a hint of dark bitter chocolate but only a hint . mostly this is all about espresso coffee flavors . mouthfeel is rich and creamy . after taste lingers with the coffee carmel and anise tastes on the tongue . a rich flavorfull complex stout . .not an imperial but in the realm of single stouts this one is very good .,appearance,1.0,1
good initial head but it dissipates to a single layer . the lace is spotty and light . the color is a deep brown where the light still shines through . mostly malty aroma with lots of crystal this brings out a caramel smell . the hop is present but in the background . tastes like a hoppy barley wine although the flavors are two dimensional . the malt is neither overly sweet nor dry . the finish leaves a lot of bitterness in the aftertaste . very rich body . not a complex beer but it is also well balanced and full flavored .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle served in a delirium tremens snifter . this beer was my eureka moment in craft beer and remains a staple finally getting around to a review . pours a dark opaque mahogany tone with a solid finger and a half of a beige colored head . decent retention good lacing and a lasting cap . if not the prototype for how a bsda should look i m not sure what is . aroma is not quite as robust as i remember maybe i ve been spending too much time with rochefort a quad technically but that s another debate . spice yeast and brown sugar evident . flavor takes it up a notch . smooth and tasty the nose characters pull through with greater strength and are accompanied by dark fruit and a very faint hops presence . very tasty . as with all bsdas as it warms the flavors really open up . medium plus bodied with appropriate carbonation . for a big beer i could definitely drink a lot of this so a high drinkability score . easily the best of the chimays and a great trappist bsda . that said there are others i like better which is n t a knock on grande reserve so much as a testament to said others .,appearance,1.0,1
served into a standard pint glass at about degrees . pours a caramel with a light tan froth good retention average lacing . the nose is pronounced complex with aromas of caramel raisins clove banana prunes toffee light earthiness brown sugar very light orange spice a sourdough starter yeastiness that follow through on the palate with additional flavors of dark belgian candy sugar maple syrup figs alcohol . for being such a high abv beer the alcohol is well hidden . overall this is a very good beer but unfortunately not as good as it s belgian brothers . to be honest i m on the fence between a b an a however i m an avery fan so i ll go with an a . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a lovely golden yellow beer with a medium white head . smells very sweet . lots of lemon vanilla and grassy wheat . lots of airy fruits . lemon orange and pears . fruits taste quite sour tart and some funk . seems like the whole concoction was stirred with a pure cane sugar stick . i could n t taste any of the alcohol though . mouthful is a bit creamy foamy for me . not so drinkable for a guy that does n t have a sweet tooth . also the incessant tartness slowed it down too much for me .,appearance,0.9,1
oz twist off . fairly aggressive pour yields a barely there head . minimal lacing . unfiltered cloudy honey gold color . nearly glows . smell is of a fruit salad . mango cantoloupe citrusy hops lime rind . i can hardly wait to taste . ah.delicious . taste reflects the fruity aroma but is not too sweet . some typical cascade pine citrus hop flavor . some yeasty bread flavor pale malts finishes clean and dry . medium to light body with very active carbonation . this would be great for just chilling with friends on a summer day . it s not real hoppy but is extremely well balanced and very refreshing . well it s definately not your average ipa but is absolutely worth a try . enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
pours amberish black . nice pillowy head . retention and lacing are nice apples chocolate in the nose . maybe some pine dark fruit cherries chocolate granny smith apples a little sour a little bitterness in the finish . lots of dark rich malts at first after minutes out of the fridge it turns into a huge malt bomb . malt bomb on the nose on the tongue . sweet cloying on the finish . just way too much here . creamy texture a little hot somewhat enjoyable when temperature is lower . as it warms up it really turns into a huge malt bomb . not very enjoyable i feel like most of cigar city s bombers taste pretty similar . this reminds me a lot of marshal zhukov and big sound only lighter fruitier and more acid,appearance,1.0,1
aroma very light malt aromas appearance huge foamy head light brown in color . very dark brown with ruby highlights almost opaque . clarity is very good in the highlights . flavor dark malt flavors dominate up front light chocolate and coffee . not roasty in any way just dark malts . malt flavors seem somewhat muted so i m thinking this example is a bit old and oxidized . hop bitterness is low ibu about . very light hop flavors . body mouthfeel moderate low body . finishes somewhat dry . overall a disappointment i bet this beer tastes a lot better fresh from the brewery . if i ever get to portugal i ll try it there . i would classify this as a schwarzbier style .,appearance,0.9,1
enjoyed on . . from a ml belgian bomber . a copper brown w off white head nice retention and lace . s dark fruit bread fruity bready nutty a little caramelized sugar . t sweet caramel bread fruity fading to a slightly bitter aftertaste . alcohol is warming and certainly apparently but it s not at all assertive . well balanced but there s a slight hint of something burnt in the aftertaste . m moderate body is highly carbonated dry w a finish . d quite good especially considering the strength .,appearance,1.0,1
a golden yellow little no white lace head s a slight skunky smell to it light hop odor t tasted like your average heineken nothing to really stand out m went down smooth slight aftertaste the beer skunk after taste very thin d not bad would have been better on a hot day not one i would run out and get again but might have it if i were out for italian .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage poured into a pint glass a aggressive pour yields finger cream colored head with good retention . clear reddish copper liquid is beautiful s herbal and earthy hop aroma . some lemon zest some sweet malt . intriguing but subtle . slight estery tropical fruit . t very bitter but not hoppy . good strong sweet malt almost like a brown ale . grapefruit . very tasty increasingly so as it warms . one of the most bitter beers i ve had . m grapefruit peel . whoa very puckering and long lasting . unique . just about too much so i actually marked it down . for that . nice and full and hearty . d very nice . i would consistently buy more and order another . mmmmm .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance orange amber body with a nice two finger head . the lacing lasted the entire way down the glass . aroma its hard to smell anything here . bready malts that s about it . taste really mild here . kind of a letdown . bready sweet malt . feel drink mouth is very thin . i expected a lot more out of a cream ale . drinkability is decent at best .,appearance,0.9,1
i m going against the grain on this one and its possibly because i ve been a little too hopped out recently with with full flavored ales . this appears average for a lager style beer golden brown with a lacey head that sticks with the beer throughout drinking . the smell is nice and almost metallic and this comes through stronger in the taste i like this . . it s almost like the beer from the bottle tastes like its fresh from the keg . the mouth feel is nice not too overwhelmed by bubbles making the overall drinkability great . plus it nice suprise .,appearance,0.6,1
after getting my ass severly kicked by the dogfish head minute ipa i had to take a serious break to detoxify my palate . after gearing myself up i cracked my minute ipa with great expectations . the beer pours to a generic goldish orange . its nose is bold and attention grabbing with a deep dank tart hoppiness . this beer has a slight hint of a head that disappears immediately and leaves a lousy lacing . this dfh selection immediately slaps you in the face with its abruptly loud bitterness . i might have to say that this is the most bitter beer i ve encountered . most hoppy beers are at least rich with alcohol for a dynamic flavor . this one is just piney spicey hops instead of the floral or fruity variety . one might argue that this beer has a slightly soapy taste with hints of astringency . there is no good maltiness to speak of here and i m left thinking that the beer is punishingly hoppy without any redemption . that is until i belch . best hops belch ever . overall a nice beer for the hop junkies but just not enough dynamic flavors here for me . i was left with the nagging feeling that there is something in here i just do not care for . i will keep seeking of dfh beers after two lackluster experiences with the and ipas . i m a huge minute fan though . maybe this particular choice had sat in my local pub for a few days too many .,appearance,0.6,1
a beautiful clear orange yellow with just a touch of a head thats is gone instantly . barely any carbonation . s buttery graham cracker crust whipped cream and marshmallow pumpkin yams sweet potato s beatifully melded pie spices of nutmeg cinnamon allspice vanilla clove and brown sugar . the perfect slice . t omg . this is simply incredible . . . it s amazing that the first taste is the buttery pie crust not pie spices like all other pumpkin brews . sweet potato and pumpkin really shine leaving the pie spices to fill out the flavor . beautiful malty brown sugar and vanilla sweetness . m so creamy and delicious . subtley sweet and wonderfully spiced . no carbonation just decently thick and syrupy . this is the perfect thanksgiving dessert beer . the alcohol lends a perfect bite to all that sweetness . o simply outstanding . and that s all i have to say about that .,appearance,0.7,1
pint glass . this is not the biggest ris i have ever tasted but it is quite tasty and well made . a nice dark appearance . not much head and very little lacing down the glass . it s appearance is less elegant as it becomes consumed . scents are nice and strong . a bitter coffee and heavy malt stake their claim and leave little room for any hops to appear until it warms a bit . mostly a malty brew . the bitterness is in the coffee bean flavor . there is some mild chocolate which appears later . a bit of sweet toffee and a very smooth alcohol flavor which really adds to this stout . the hops come along for the finish but this one is really pushing a medium bitter coffee flavor . the flavors balance themselves quite well . between medium and heavily bodied . mouthfeel is smooth with a welcome bite at the end . this stout sips very well over time . take it slow . again this is not a huge ris but it is bigger than the typical stout . i recommend giving this stout a try .,appearance,0.6,1
received this as an extra from kevsal thanks . bottle poured into a samuel adams perfect pint glass . a sadly very little carbonation . maybe a finger or so on the head . orange to copper color cloudy with micro sediment . s pine pine and more pine . t pine hops no malt taste here not much citrus . m somewhat light lingers on the back of your tongue once you drink it . d very tasty but not something i d want to slug . maybe a good yard work beer .,appearance,0.6,1
pours an efferevescent chestnut with of frothy tan head . fantastic lacing head retention is als really good a peresitent film hugs the orval goblet all the way down s slight hints of choclate cherry oak barrels t choclate oakyness up front . dryness aserts as it warms along with a slight alcohol warmth . fruittyness and fruitcake cherry vanilla dates like notes mingle on the tounge mf medium bodied wth efferevescence that really helps brink out the flavors of this fine beer drinks too easy for the abv but at a bottle this if for special occasions . a pretty good quadrippel not ready to annoint it a great one . love the art work on the bottle,appearance,1.0,1
i m not big on pale ales but this one was a rather plesant and drinkable surprise . it was a pleasant companion to chicken parmesan which left something to be desired granted this is a beer site so i ll leave that at that . a copper orange color under a white head which gave an impressive appearance but something i d expect no less from at duclaws . the smell was also citrus in smell . the taste was crisp and smooth . it was a smooth feel to the tongue with a clean finish its an easy beer to drink multiple glasses of .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle picked up at trader joe s la mesa . this was one of my early exotic german brews . i wonder how it will hold up . pours a light yellow color . small white head . smells of sweet grain and not much else . tastes a little sweet and kind of skunky as well . tastes pretty average .,appearance,0.8,1
not a very exciting beer . it poured with a dull yellow hue approximate head but clung well to the glass . a strong barley smell filled my nose but i could taste a bit of rice when i drank it . it seemed to go down easy but just was n t my cup of tea .,appearance,0.4,0
there was a light hop aroma on first sniff but that just went away immediately . i m left with a straight pilsner malt aroma . actually smells pretty good . very clear and light straw colored . almost no head at all just a broken ring around the edge of my glass . lots of streams of fine rising bubbles . flavor is problematic for me . i taste almost no malt . i get a little bit of sweetness but nothing that i would right off say is barley malt . just kind of sugary . there is light hop bitterness but i get no real hop flavor at all . there is a carbonic bite that lends some bitterness too . but mostly this is fairly neutral flavored liquid . edited later i let this warm up a bit and had the last of it . there s a really unpleasant aftertaste of cheesy hops . dropped my original score on taste . very very very thin of body . fizzy and pretty high carbonation level . it s actually very drinkable . in fact if i was really thirsty i would happily drop one of these in a few big gulps .,appearance,0.4,0
weyerbacher s eleven really takes things up a notch . this brash and bold ale pours a mostly clear it s just so viscous that you could never really see your fingerprints through the glass gold orange copper body beneath a massive head of frothy ivory lace . the head retention is excellent and it leaves walls of thick craggy lace about the glass . the nose is surprisingly restrained for a self proclaimed triple ipa but there are some piney and gently citrusy fruity minty hops there and to a certain extent the huge head holds the aroma back by containing it . the head is beautiful though . in the mouth an over abundance of malt leaves it stunningly dextrinous and creamy almost chewy . but a zesty carbonation is able to liven the tongue and cut through its maltiness keeping it from becoming sticky . the hops and alcohol hit you straight away at the first sip but the pillowy soft gently sweet and mildly caramelish malt follows softening the blow . the hops are pungent softly piney minty sublimely fruity or is that from the yeast . leafy and perhaps spicy but that s hard to tell as a swish of alcohol enters fairly abruptly and never does get the hint to go home . after a few sips you ll start to feel the warming in your mouth throat and belly and not far beyond that your palate will become dulled . the bitterness is rock solid but not abrasive and the huge maltiness balances nicely . where are the hops though . you just ca n t pick them out in the mix . nor can you really taste the malt for that matter . the bitterness hop acidity and alcohol are always present though . it s just muddled . as it warms however it becomes much clearer and far more enjoyable . the alcohol is still there proclaiming it s strength at every opportunity but the malt and hop flavors start to balance and make sense . if you view this as a super strong english style ipa it makes far more sense than what you might expect from an american double ipa . and i think at cellar temperature i d quite enjoy a half pint of this after one of two regulars . overall impression an over the top beer that s been fired so high into the sky that it s lost touch with earth . massive and bold but somehow lacking finesse .,appearance,1.0,1
a friend recently had a beer tasting for their beer geek husband and simply bought everything under the sun without consulting us his friends . most things were good but this was on of the first offerings of the evening . that said . a golden hazy transparent brew with plenty of sediment . yeah i know it s a hefeweizen but does it have to look like the piss of a liver failure patient . fortunately the smell was a bit better with some fruity esters and a definite lager yeast aroma almost discernible banana in there as well along with doughy bread . the brew all in all just tastes like a macro lager with very light carbonation . if you re at the liquor store you d be better off taking the orders of an imperial storm trooper . move along . move along .,appearance,0.4,0
i was actually a little surprised by this one . surprised it was not vile . pours a clear gold color with a thin white head . no real lacing to speak of and the head was short lived . the aroma is lightly sweet which was another surprise . light bodied with a barely average hops flavor . the finish is a little sweet and a little fruity . this is n t a beer i would seek out again but i would drink it in korea over a bud .,appearance,0.4,0
i am on a porter stout kick tonight and this came to me recently in a cantrade but i can not remember from whom identify yourself if you d like to be mentioned . from the can handcrafted in the black hills peace love funk funkpottery.com . i rarely describe a beer s color as black since most are actually a deep brown but this poured like motor oil . i got just over a finger of deep tan head with decent retention off of my pour . nose was much milder than i anticipated . it had a grassy hoppiness along with a light smoky chocolatiness . my mouth was watering in anticipation . mouthfeel was a little thin not quite watery but not out of the distance either . it had a strangely astringent bitterness on the tongue a burnt quality as opposed to simple roastiness . as i cantinued to drink it i was reminded of medicine and not in a good way if that is even possible . finish had a dry slightly smoky quality but i still felt like i had been swallowing cough syrup or some medicinal liquid . i am going to have a high red rdev on this one and i feel badly for it but i would not have this in my cooler and that is the yardstick for me on drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
bear republic tribute ale is a very clear very lively deep crimson brown berr with a huge lumpy beige head . wowza . it has a green hoppy aroma like grass . it has a smooth medium body with a slightly gritty finish . it s pretty bitter and green tasting . it tastes like a home brew . there is a slight note of chocolate but no sweetness is detected . this is almost like an india brown ale .,appearance,1.0,1
first i love how delightfully silly the label is . whoever designed the label with the beaming tonsured monk gaily lifting a frothing goblet sure wasnt thinking about american markets . quaint just doesnt sell in america . too bad . i remember thinking how silly the label on the abt was and then being totally blown away by magnificence of the beer . this brew didnt blow me away quite as much as the abt in part because of the profuse abundance of freakish yeasties stirring about from a carbonated agitation . this beer simply looks awful . i try not to judge beer by its outward appearances but since the ba ratings system includes a weighted value based on visual appearances ill just play along and call em like i see em . and this beer looks awful . i drank this beer antes de fin de as the label suggested and i especially enjoyed the crystalline sweetness and the rounded and relaxed body . just like that monk . in fact this beer is hideous to look at but delightful to drink . it has a very active measure of carbonation a bright honey apricot color and a strong aroma that is distinctly belgian and musty . the brew yields what i might consider to be the enduring definition of belgian lace . in the end this is a terrific beer for many reasons and a classic representation of the style .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light yellow color with some head that wears off . aroma is very corny and sweet . taste is somewhat bland though . very light taste of corn adjunct . really nothing like the label says not really a surprise there . i ll even venture as far as to say that i prefer miller lite to this .,appearance,0.2,0
bottled march . two pours the second with a significant amount of sediment . a cloudy golden color very cloudy on the second . surprisingly the head was modest and it did n t last long . s spicy and earthy with significant dust and earth on the second pour . t some fruitiness after having read a review mentioning unripe bananas i definitely pick that up with a crisp very dry finish and a lingering hop bite . the second pour was a bit muddier . m medium bodied and lively . o fairly drinkable but a bit drier than is my preference .,appearance,0.6,1
this is definitely the worst beer i have ever had . very little head flattened out quickly . the only good thing about this beer is the price . a case . poured clear into a pint glass with a harsh brown tint . very strong bad flavor that did not settle right . the mouthfeel was taken over by the bad taste and the smell was horendous . f for this beer and i recommend it to kids who have never had a beer and want to try it it might lure them away from drinking .,appearance,0.2,0
a pours a light golden color with a big white head that does not quickly dissipate . s citrus hops american hops dominate hints of malts but this beer is all about the hops . t big citrus hop flavors that finish into a medium bitterness . very low malts with almost no sweetness . finishes very dry but not too bitter . the balance is heavy towards the hops but does not have an unpleasant bitterness . excellent . m well carbonated refreshing and light body with some slight lingering bitterness . no alcohol or astringency . d this might be my perfect summer beer . loads of hops in a refreshing dry finish . this beer is a session beer for those who love big hop aromas and flavors .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle cryptically coded purchased at happy harry s south grand forks . edition . poured into a fluted glass around c a copper and crystal clear with a nice finger tan head that lasts a long time and laces nicely . ca n t think of a better way for an ipa to look . s biscuit malts come through later although it initially has a great hoppy nose of grapefruit and citrus but the nose drops off too quickly to be considered great . t a strong biting bitterness with a slight malty background . mild hop flavours that need to be stronger . a bit of earth and pine but mainly fruity notes . disappointing lack of hops in the nose . m great crisp biting bitterness . well carbonated as it effervesces on the tongue beautifully . o such a great beer except for the most important part the body . i am not sure if it had dropped off a bit but man oh man wet hopped ales i have now had two or three now sure disappoint in the body of the beer when it comes to flavour .,appearance,1.0,1
straight from the bottle into a standard pint . appearance is average but with sticky lace all around . smell is awesome for being cold citrusy hops that are still a bit piney . taste is great for a macro . malty with hoppy tones everything is balanced nicely . mouthfeel is good . fuller body than most macros . nice carbonation . drinkability is awesome . i could put don a lot of these . overall for the price and the availability this is the awesome brew that will be good on even the discerning palate . i m gon na re visit the aroma on this one . i poured another one into a larger mug and i got ta say the aroma is a knockout . for a beer that has this distribution and sheer volume this one has an awesome aroma .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed from notes on my birthday . a glourious golden yellow with a fluffy and foamy white head that retains well in the tulip glass . dies to a fluffy ring and nice cloud that leaves thick lace all along the glass . s spicy belgian yeast and banana esters at a good level up front . some floral and grass notes . dark fruit is there as well . t spicy banana esters and yeast of course . citrus peel . grassy earthy and somewhat floral notes make up the hop profile . i even get an oak flavor from this one . apple and light fruit come into play later on . i like how the spice is a bit lighter at the end . mf moderate fairly creamy body with high carbonation . a coat of spicy ester stays on the palate . db spice makes it a one glass thing . abv very well hidden . worth a shot a good american take on a somewhat repetitive belgian style .,appearance,1.0,1
reddish brown thin head . smells like maple syrup . maly and maple sweet and thick . heavy but smooth . i really like this on its own no food close to it .,appearance,0.6,1
a light yellowy gold colour clear body poor head and only a few spots of lacing . s lemon dry malt corn . t honey lemon soft malts and some sweet citrus characters . m light body carbonation is a bit low refreshing still . o pedestrian lager but there a many worse out there .,appearance,0.4,0
the second incarnation of john sleeman presents is in the form of an ipa . this can be a bad thing for sleeman as north america is the new kingdom of the ipa where there is a plethora of very high quality flavourful and complex brews of this style available for one and all . it better be good . appearancewise it delivers a solid score of due to its golden clear and warm colour and its generous compact and tenacious cap of foam that clings admirably . good start . from here it is downhill however . aromas are faint and in my opinion are far from being representative of the style even if one quotes the english guidelines . faint graininess jostles with equally faint notes of hops and hardly any traces of fruitiness . to boot a strange odour of stale bread permeates the entire experience . not impressed . flavours are no more interesting than the aromas . i expected an ipa but what i got was a thin rendition of their cream ale . up front you get maltiness followed by a mild resiny bitterness that is backed up by some notes of biscuit and grain husks . the body is rather thin and leaves me wanting . this issuing of john sleeman presents does nothing to help the series . after a decent effort at a porter last year the sleeman brewery should have followed up with something that would at least surpass alexander keith s . sadly they went the other direction with a beer only worthy of the bmc triumvirate . sant,appearance,0.8,1
can holiday wine cellar escondido ca a surprisingly better than average pour . clear light goldenrod yellow with a large persistent white head and lots and lots of spiderweb lacing down the glass . dare i say nearly perfect . grainy and corny aroma with a hint of dishwater and dirty sponge . at least i do n t taste dirty sponge . what i do taste is an inoffensive grainy corny and sugary beer . i also taste some alcohol . medium bodied with too much carbonation . i plan on never drinking this again .,appearance,0.9,1
when i first encountered this i did not realize that this was different from the regular guinness extra stout and i was confused about why it seemed so different . i quickly discovered the truth and these two are barely alike . this beer thin and bland embodies pretty much all the bad qualities of irish dry stouts and the qualities that seem so popular among most guinness drinkers here today . it looks good always being in my experience in a nitro can or on nitro tap . it has an almost black body with an even medium creamy light tan head that lasts a long time . the aroma is exceedingly weak being mostly light burnt toast and dirty water with a hint of coffee . the taste is similar being mostly water with light burnt toast and very faint hints of soil coffee . it s watery thin and bland so boring it s barely even one dimensional . however it is not actually unpleasant and it s easy to drink . even when not too chilled and many seem to want it cold confusingly it still lacks any character whatsoever . in the end the extra stout not this is what i think of when i think of guinness or irish stouts .,appearance,0.9,1
this one is the fourth of six in my ocb mix pack . i ca n t say i m looking forward to this as i have yet to encounter even a respectable beer from trafalgar but every beer deserves a shot . appearance well this one scores some serious points for the head of this beer . solid thumb and a half of head that laces and retains like crazy . however usually i would expect a red beer to be . well red . this is more of an orange leaning closer to lager yellow then red . good clarity though . smell sweet malt with a rougher roasted grain smell but something is off about the whole experience . i think i m getting a touch of malt vinegar from the beer . it s not too strong though . it did take some warming to come out . taste starts out with an almost watery cardboard taste which then turns to a be of sweeter toffee and honey flavored malt which then gets destroyed by a taste best described as malted dirt with the barest touch of earthy hops . there is some nice points in the middle of the beer but it s not enough to save this offering . mouthfeel well the carbonation does make it s presence known throughout the beer but the aftertaste is that awful soil like taste and it lingers on the back of your tongue . transitioning could be done a bit better too as the pleasant middle does n t last as long as you d like . drinkability the aftertaste really kills me desire to put this one back . it s not especially refreshing and is surprisingly medium bodied which in this case is n t a good thing . it s downable but i would n t want to be stuck with a six pack of this stuff . final thoughts after having this beer my thoughts suddenly turn to the simpsons and that episode where homer has red tick beer not sure why but i think the red dog on the can might have done it . anyways i will give this to trafalgar they are consistent . when i need to tell someone a brewery to stay away from they are at the top of my list . i know they sell mead in addition to beer and maybe it s a bit better however this offering was disappointing which sadly seems par for the course for this brewery . i ca n t also help but ask why they brew this . their elora irish red is quite a bit better then this so why brew this stuff .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a golden yellow color with good carbonation and a big fluffy head . nose is hops but not to big grain anf floral . taste is grain hops floral and citrus bitterness on the end and caramel malt . mouthfeel is bitter and floral.drinakability is good .,appearance,1.0,1
i really enjoyed this beer . poured from a brown oz . bottle with very little head . beer was a very light color with a fruity citrus aroma . taste was crisp and slightly sweet with a decent amount of carbonation . a really easy drinking beer . i bought this in a sampler eight pack but would have been happy to have seven more of these .,appearance,0.6,1
mad bitch has an great look . upon pouring it creates a beautiful white head that lasts for the duration of the drink . the beer is an opaque honey color that is incredibly appetizing . the aroma is light spicy malty and highly alcoholic . the flavor is equally spicy and alcoholic with some hop bitterness with the bitterness lasting to the finish . i enjoy the feel and look of this beer more than the flavor but it is a good beer . the apparent alcohol flavor gives this a lower drinkability but i am happy with how this turned out . i really need to try that st. bernardus tripel .,appearance,1.0,1
fortunately for me this beer is still available in its real cl bottle and not in the boring euro cl bottles . it is such a well known special beer here in the netherlands that the shape of the bottle is referred to as duvelflesje duvel bottle even though there are many more beers bottled in it . poured in its own wide chalice it creates a thick head that slowly settles . the color is yellow with lots of bubbles . the smell like the taste has a certain bitterness in it that reminds me of pilsner beer . this is the reason i shied away from it for years but lately i learned to appreciate it more . oh you live and learn .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is available at the th street grill in downtown minneapolis . they are trying to be a beer destination with over beers on tap but that s a topic for another review . although this site lists this as a winter warmer the bar lists it as a belgian dubbel . although this tastes more like a belgian than a winter warmer it s claim to either style is weak just like the beer . served on tap this pours a pleasing clear amber color . there is no smell to speak of . the taste has slight fruity overtones with apple and pear predominating but it tastes as if it was watered down . this is the classic macro attempt at a craft brew style . do n t make the taste too strong so as not to offend the point lager crowd . well i m not buying it literally . the mouthfeel is weak and the drinkability is poor . whatever style this is supposed to be it just does n t get it done .,appearance,0.8,1
back in the day i went nuts for a black tan so i ve decided to revisit this style . twelve ounce brown bottle with the code stamped above the label . pours clear and dark brown with a off white froth . it looks foamy and sticky and delicious . a malty bouquet both roasted and pale is accented with the hop . simple yet pleasant . taste of soft clean bitterness with slight roasted astringency . herbal hop finish . again very simple . it is what it is a session beer . or rather two beers blended to make a session beer . i think nowadays i prefer a black tan without the tan if you know what i mean .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer caught my attention just by the name . i never tasted juniper berries so my curiosity got the best of me . actually it s rogue . and i never had this before so i bought it when i came across it . anyways poured a dark golden body with a white head about three fingers wide . leaving lacing around the glass as it was slowly consumed . a faint hopiness and a little sweetness to the nose . hop bitterness is mellow and does n t linger too long . i ca n t quite tell where the juniper is at but this has a sweet flavor to it . something i do n t associate with pale ales . the mouthfeel is slightly creamy and a little fuller than most beers of this style . this would make a good session beer . a very easy drinking beer .,appearance,0.9,1
presentation ml greenish brown glass champagne style semi custom bottle pink on purple stripe label appearance clouded light copper with enormous and very long living off white head i think the biggest head i ever saw a lot of lacing smell very strong fruitness some spiciness minor black currant cassis taste medium body crisp and light mouth feel very complex taste malt grapes black cherry spices vanilla again minor black currant notes personally i wish more black currant taste in it but still very crisp and refreshing,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear light amber color with a thick two finger head which leaves behind a good amount of lacing . the aroma is delightfully hoppy very floral and citric scented hops blended with just a touch of caramel . almost makes the hops smell sweet like thier candied . very nice . the flavor here is awesome . not outrageously bitter but massive waves of hop flavor hit you and change as the beer sits in your mouth . i taste three distinct waves of flavor ranging from citrus hops to crystal malt to floral hop finish . solid malt back bone holds everything together . after a few sips you can actually taste and feel the hop resin on your teeth . i think this has got to be a late hop beer . fantastic . mouthfeel is chewy full and smooth . drinkability is pretty good .,appearance,0.6,1
paid . for a pack from bevmo in in willow glen ca . poured into a pint glass . one finger white head with little carbonation visually present . cloudy orangish amber hue . good circled lacing which thins out but lasts . citrus orange hoppy nose . tastes more like a double ipa than it smells . hints of bread and malts . thick smooth and a little grainy . lighter carbonation .,appearance,0.9,1
this bomber that i got in kamloops looks more like the old team canada logo with a angular bisected maple leaf front and center below the titular pun . this beer pours a slightly hazy orange copper colour with lots and lots of creamy rocky light beige head which has crazy retention eventually revealing some nice webbed lace around the glass . it smells of mild grapefruit citrus hops and bready somewhat caramelized malt . the taste is soft grapefruit pine resin hoppiness and a light caramel toffee sweetness . the carbonation is on the low side the body kind of lightweight and a bit prickly and finishes clean dry with a blend of soft hop echoes . a bit underwhelming i m afraid to say . the parts seem to measure up but the whole seems lacking i was hoping for some punch or at least a friendly slap from this offering . maybe the other brash bc ipas have stricken my palate .,appearance,0.9,1
beautiful ruby red color . smells of malty sweetness . mouthfeel is velvety smooth . good carbonation . tastes of caramel and red velvet cake . delicious . well balanced great finish . alcohol is definitely present but not over powering . awesome imperial red .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from ml cork and caged bottle into a long stem tulip glass around f. nose dark fruit plums maple syrup clove and other spices . almost like warm fresh french toast with a dark fruit syrup . very inviting . appearance dark red brown with small but persistent ring of bubbles . nice lacings . flavor sweet toffee warm bread and some darker fruits . not as exciting as the nose but tasty and drinkable especially for the listed abv . from the aroma i would have thought there to be more spice in the flavor but oddly enough there was not . overall a very good beer my first from the lost abbey . i ca n t wait to try some more,appearance,0.6,1
distinct copper color immediately catches the eye with good active carbonation . a pilsner really accentuates the carbonation and the brussels lace which is among the best i ve ever seen . hops are distinct but not overpowering . it smells slightly sweet but i do n t notice this in the taste . the beer is good cold from the refrigerator but the optimal taste comes about five minutes after sitting in a glass at room temprature . subtle low bitterness and complex smoothness not harsh but not faint either . slightly heavy and defintely present in the mouth . best when consumed deliberately without sipping . it goes well with spicy food e.g. thai and hearty soups and stews . very good on draft as well .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass from a bomber . a deep murky burnt orange . there were a few big bubbles but very minimal head . there was lacing but it did n t really stick to the glass . s hoppy sweet citrus fruit grapefruit . even when the beer was gone my glass still smelt good . t sweet citrus fruits and a nice grapefruit hop backbone . the bitterness seemed to grow throughout the finish and lingered in the aftertaste . m lots of flavor packed in to a smooth lighter body . d very easy to drink due to the light body and good flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
dark but clear with ruby purple highlights . fine beige foam really sticky with sheets of bubbles coating the glass . good head retention too . spicy aroma cinnamon and nutmeg with dark malts and dried fruits in the background notes of cocoa and nuts . if the spice was toned down a bit it would be easier to pick these characteristics out but as it is the spices are not to the point of being cloying . malty flavour up front caramel and a bit of molasses . chocolate and spices follow with a dry chalkiness in the finish . light fruitiness throughout low to moderate bitterness . decent texture with light carbonation medium body . i did n t mind it but i was n t sold on the balance of spices and the chalky flavour .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle provided by mike drank into my hill farmstead glass . looks great a dark clear peach with a big bright white head . good thing cap with great lacing . looks awesome . . . . boring aroma of light toffee and hops generic . staleness to it . taste is average at best soapy boring hops chemical bitterness no malt balance . average ipa that can be skipped .,appearance,1.0,1
drank while eating bratwurst and watching the biggest loser . hazy yellow with an insta vanish white skim head . tsk tsk i expect more out of victory especially with the victory superfriends dogfish and stone . smells well attenuated like dry champagne . there s a subtle herbal quality to it but i m not exactly picking parsley sage rosemary and thyme out of my nostrils . that s probably a good thing . taste is dry and grainy and a little minty . mouthfeel is dry and refreshing at the same time perfect example of the saison paradox . after watching sam calagione dressed as lt. dangle drink this on the dogfish head website i feel like i m drinking a different beer . maybe the other versions carry more herbs .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a single some three weeks ago . consumed in late june . executive summary this beer was terrible . just terrible . pours a cloudy sugar just beginning to burn orange caramel with a tiny off white head and . . . what s this . . . two dozen large flakes of yeast . hops . . . it s so bad that if you gave me a glass of this beside a glass of marina bacteria laden water i would n t know which to choose . note a rare few reviewers note the sediment but most do n t . hmm bad bottle . boozy white flesh fruit apple pear candied sugar honey some bready malts . the wheat backbone serves as a great conduit for the alcohol . nothing interesting here and all of the flavors mentioned are very light on the nose . boozy some light banana and candied sugar . xiv features little more than an anonymous sweetness on the front palate mid palate with some banana esters and white grape and end palate complemented by a cheap vodka booziness . a light medicinal note shows itself on the third sip . hello drain . really boozy . somewhat syrupy . i can feel the flakes of . on my tongue . i can only hope this is an off bottle . i may have to pick up a second just to check but this beer as tasted was born for my drain . maybe the fourteenth year was really bad for weyerbacher for some reason and they made this beer to commemorate it .,appearance,0.2,0
bottle poured a golden yellow lager with a medium pure white head with average retention and some lacing . aroma consists of loads of adjunct with not much discernable if maybe some trace skunkyness . taste is also a bad combination between some skunkyness and some bad adjunct . i guess this is about as bad as i had expected it to be .,appearance,0.7,1
a super pale straw . half finger white head fades quickly leaving a little lacing . s corn pale malt sweetness and a hint of skunk fill the nose . there is more smell than i expected but it is n t particularly good . t bleh . huge skunk overpowers everything else . there is a bit of sweetness in the middle and what would be a nice balancing bitterness in the end if it were n t for that huge amount of skunk . nothing could balance that much skunkiness . m light and bubbly with a little creaminess it feels good in the mouth with crisp carbonation . d without the skunk this would be a nice beer it feels good in the mouth and smells and looks like most lagers but that skunk flavor is a killer .,appearance,0.4,0
ink black is the pour and the head is minimal and shortlived . smell is of alcohol and smokiness . taste is dark . chocolate coffee dark fruits beef jerky smokiness it is all here . mouthfeel is full bodied and stable por la carbonacion . overall wow hefty offering this one is.enjoying this one and possibly another one in my future.def . not a sesh brew . enjoy,appearance,1.0,1
a pours light golden with a white soapy head that dissapears quckliy with a sizziling sound . no lace . s sweet malt rather mild . some bitter hops . a metallic off smell almost like the inside of a beer can strange since i m pouring my beer from a bottle . t sweet malt with possibly a touch of corn eventhough the label states that there is no . white bread and boiled vegetables . the thing that helps it up a bit is the hops rather nice bitter and mild floral . m aftertaste lingers for some time and goes from sweet to bitter . body is medium and carbonation is rich a bit offensive though . d a rather uneven beer looks crappy and smells below average but tastes ok and has a really nice aftertaste . this does n t offend anyone but is not anything to write home about .,appearance,0.4,0
a perfect pour into an oversized wine glass with rich deep amber body a tightly formed thick white head i could not find any reason to not give a perfect score.tropical fruity hops in the nose with a little boozy and caramel sweetness overripe mango and pineapple on the palate with again some sweetish booze the malt base is quite dry underneath the hops and sweet booze.a nice dipa one of the best pours for me . ever .,appearance,1.0,1
this is by far a terrible beer . i drank this stuff everyday when i was in highschool and was too young to buy beer myself . its cheap and it gets you drunk . but dont let the price fool ya . its straight up disgusting . if it was a pack i might think about giving it another try,appearance,0.2,0
a oz . can poured to a pint glass . label is heavy on the black and therefore tough to make out looks like a revolutionary war era minuteman riding a motorcycle am i close . american ipa brewed with rich dark malts black ipa . alc. vol . ibus a very dark pretty well impenetrable until held to a strong light then richer mahogany shows not quite black but close enough . ridiculously gargantuan head nearly fingers of pillowy khaki creampuff that falls steadily but stays lumpy terrific lace in jigsawed fragments . s allowed to sit for many minutes out of the fridge aroma never really develops . a dusky sort of toasted malt dark rye and some muddled spice . pine too but really subtle . not much to get excited about . t a fair amount of wood char and spicy dark malt all with a reasonable citrus pine hoppiness . something like burnt caramel before mineral drying and a gluey stickiness . m not exciting at all a muted carbonation and general mellowness that s kinda boring . then gets more boring . thinner than a beer that nears probably should be . the plus side is creaminess no complaints there . o i m no big fan of black ales see previous but i try to never let that bias enter into my reviews . i ve had some of the style that i thought were pretty good and this is among them . not too burnt roasted nor too bitter hoppy both of which are reasons to not dismiss this entirely . alcohol level seems pretty well enveloped which helps overall likability .,appearance,0.9,1
well since i suffered through a bottle of this i guess i might as well review it . not much else to say other than malt and sweetness that was totally overwhelming . i m usually not one to ask for more hops but this beer needed them . i generally like stouts and porters and tend to stay away from ipa s and other hoppier beers . a appearance was average just really dark . s alcohol and . some more alcohol t sweet syrup and . alcohol . nothing complex like one usually finds in porters and stouts . m left a syrupy residue that i had to wash out with some alaskan amber . d if i had n t paid nine bucks for this i would n t have finished it .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap tonight at fountainhead in chicago . poured into a tulip . pours dark brown with nice dark ruby red highlights good clarity . capped with three fingers of cool whip esque white head that leaves a bit of lacing . sweet and sour cherries dominate the nose with bits of oak and vanilla . a balsamic vinegar quality is apparent with a bit of musty basement smell . wow i like this beer more each time i have it . a great beer to give to sour novices as this one is sweet and enjoyable while being sour enough to satisfy me but not too sour to turn off the uninitiated . tart cherries are the focus here but are muted a bit by some strong oak flavors and a creamy vanilla taste . sour but approachable . a decent amount of funk rounds out a tremendous beer . medium bodied with good carbonation . a bit astringent which builds over the whole drink and leaves a bit of a funk on the palette but in a good way . excellent flanders red and i always order it when i see it on tap . now only if we could get some bottles so i can start hoarding .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out a bright orange amber and sits a beatiful deep orange brown in the glass with a small off white head fading to a frothy skim on the surface . head retention not so great and kind of odd but this is a winner in the tuliped glass light golden orange to a deep cherrywood . smells nice and toasty good malt profile . touch of caramel and a hint of spicy hops . fruitiness runs around with pears fresh plums all soaked in maple syrup . tastes lightly malty up front and a big load of toasted grain flavors comes in quite fast . a pinch of caramel sqeezed in the middle somewhere . hop bitterness provides a good amount of balance and leaves little in terms of flavor . finish is comprised of an easy to handle bitterness and lingering grain husk flavors . medium light body with very mild carbonation . sandy in the mouth and feels quite watered down . lacks the body of a true oktoberfest beer . a nice attempt for oktoberfest but i m let down . it looks quite promising at first and has the nose to it but the flavor is n t quite there . seems like it was a bit young going into the bottles and could have used some more time but what do i know .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled with a friend from my cellar on . enjoyed from snifters and beer a gift from the brewer himself . ap deep dark body roasted brown head awesome retention . ar sweet wort noble hops golding . . average . t no roasted character no chocolate . tastes just like the amber la roja to me at first . . oak vanilla sour tart . sweet subtle bitterness great balance lacking any malt depth most likely due to the activity off the brettanomyces . . more stout character in the head than in the body . sweet chocolate begins to come through after mins of warming . m way light not enough body for a stout imo . after mins still not much going on than a subtle chocolate touch . d high . but . why . . despite classification flaws . i could drink this beer on a regular basis . very interesting . but i would like to see it with a higher mash temperature more residual malt character . and . maybe far less brett . not that we can control such things . all in all a great effort from jolly p. would love it if more of that malty depth could be maintained through the oak brett aging .,appearance,0.9,1
my local finally got some sixers in as i d been waiting to try it for a bit now . taste the music props for the jazzy labeling . maybe they can get spike lee wesley snipes to endorse it in true mo betta character . maybe denzel can make a cameo . snipes really needs the money i heard . p now this stuff really twinkles the ivory . crazy carbonation a genuine golden shimmer . a half inch of ethereal eggshell colored head that recedes on schedule . smell is half way caramelized malt an uncertain trust in cold steel . initial taste is cream but it drops right into a total caramel base a single slice of buttered toast with semi grassy addition to the mix for the finish . grainy but the alcohol is smooth . slightly thicker then it appears . carbonation is lower then expected which is the only big fault i could find . the name sugar hill is not an understatement . i took out half the six in minutes . o cause mo better makes it mo better .,appearance,1.0,1
bought this bottle in new york . tasted march st in quebec . appearance golden color . smell i get malt mainly with maybe some herbal note which comes from the juniper i would guess . never smelled a juniper so . i ca n t say taste bitter i like . spice in the taste . more so than the smell . light body . drinkability easy to drink however i would n t think i would drink more than one oz bottle per session . not a bad beer and i m glad i tried it . if you want some bitterness it is one beer to go . not the most bitterness beer but it is bitter .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a glass with a thin loose head that receded pretty quickly . the color is a cinnamon burnt yellow brown and lacks the orange yellow character that i find more appealing . smelled slightly sweet with honey malt tones alongside the citrus hops notes . the taste is definitely pleasant and certainly not overly hoppy . overall it has a good sweet bitter balance going for it more like a pale ale than a big ipa . its medium body goes down easy and there is n t really any discernible alcohol content in terms of burn warmth . even knowing the alcohol content i d say this would probably make decent session beer given the body and flavor . but with that said i probably would n t buy a whole pack of it .,appearance,0.4,0
poured can of buck range light into a glass a this see through piss water looks like a glass of white wine . some foam boiled up initially but there was zero retention and minimal lacing . s skunk ass fermented crap comes to mind . t my god . beer flavored water with a slight hoppy edge . the taste goes from withstandable to horrid kind of like my performance in bed after a few of these . m probably the best aspect of this beer but it is n t a whole lot . very light bodied . dry . o swill . if you have to drink garbage at least grab some natty s .,appearance,0.2,0
poured into a duvel tulip on shared by schwaeh dang this is a looker of a beer . dusty gold is simultaneously shiny and dull . a lofty three finger head is punctured with holes having a meringue texture on top and as it slowly falls steve likens it to a flintstone s push pop that has been pushed out and is melting away . lace is n t solid but there is a lot of it regardless heck this has the thickest clumps i ve ever seen . continuous rising bubbles . this smells really nice . while my first impression is a soapy one it obvious after closer inspection that there is so much more going on . prairie grass flowers dusty pollen apples soft vinous grape tones clean oak and an oh so faint vanilla suggestion . some dank earthiness emerges as it warms that balances the aforementioned cleanliness . subtle spices shuffle around . very enjoyable . huh . this tastes nothing like i d expect it s quite different from the aroma . to start hops are all over the place not super potent mind you cause they seem ensconced in the fading process but hop kick is definitely had . brief tangy apple notes turn into a smattering of boozy heat what s up with that . and then on to extremely dry notes of wine and wood . spices mix with a soapy suggestion for a really bizarre flavor experience . it starts to come together as it warms . medium light body of moderate crispness . there s a good bit of carbonation but it is fluffy and rolling far from harsh . finishes with musty barrel notes and lingering spice . really interesting beer . it does n t strike me as in line with a saison at least not entirely so but it s enjoyable . especially that aroma .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at pizzeria paradiso in washington dc . pours a very dark cloudy copper color with a rocky two finger off white head . the head dissipates very slowly there s still about a half finger left when i finished my beer . lacing is very thick in fact i d actually call it sheeting . smells good . lots of sweet malt with some pine and citrus aromas . there s also a slight hint of vanilla . tastes good as well . robust sweet malt flavor sup front followed by good amounts of pine and grapefruit flavors . the pine is a bit heavier while the beer is still cold . there s a nice bitter ending to it all . mouthfeel is good . it s the tiniest bit on the thin side as far as thickness is concerned but it still goes down smoothly . drinkability is good . this beer went down very easily it s one of the better ambers i ve had . overall this is a very dark and flavorful amber that s definitely worth a shot .,appearance,1.0,1
served in a snifter . appearance this brew pours a translucent dark gold with a reddish cast . it almost looks like a glass of honey topped with a white foamy head . aroma pine sour citrus and marmalade taste pine and burnt marmalade followed by alcohol and a big bitter aftertaste that fades quickly . the aftertaste reminds me of bay leaves . mouthfeel a little creamy with a slight grittiness . though the grit just may be my tastebuds retreating from the bitterness . overall while i typically enjoy imperial ipa s this beer is just a bit too harsh for me . after one glass i m ready to move on to something else . eis igian randall,appearance,1.0,1
thanks many times to my good friend jo for schleppin this back from the brewery for me . . oz brown glass proprietary bottle . cap dated . . . appearance wow . beautiful golden hay colored with huge fluffy white head that fills up the westy glass that she brought me too . head fades down over a minute . hazy . nose luscious apricot fresh cut hay a little stone fruit nuttiness cream lightly toasted white oak hand hewn boards palate oh goody . acidity . i was hoping that the apricot nuttiness in the nose was brett and it is i m pretty sure . it s just like christmas in my mouth . puckery and woody on the texture but crisp and clean on the finish . flavors persist of stone in apricot white oak white peach a little alcohol prickle wet grass peach fuzz . carbonation level is rather high and explosive when sipped . nicely bitter too . notes really not what i was expecting but pleasantly surprised . this is one of those beers that i knew absolutely nothing about before reviewing it so i would n t be tainted by others opinions . brett is awesome in blondes and so is this high level of hopping . amazing .,appearance,1.0,1
comes in a gorgeous giant l swing top bottle . once cracked it pours a deep impenetrable black with a thick high pillowy light tan head that leaves intricate webs of lacing . there s not much more going on in the nose other than roast coffee and cocoa as well as some pear like esters . and no bad thing . the taste is a little restrained the roast in the nose is n t as prominent in the taste it s more like charred wood but it s there along with coffee and baker s chocolate joined by a nice cherry sweetness that works in harmony with the overall flavor . slightly tart in the aftertaste . the label says the taste is reminiscent of black forest cake and i can totally see where they are coming from . except that i hate black forest cake and i really like this beer . go figure . overall just a really good balance and depth of flavor . the body is a little light and thin with a good amount of carbonation . i drank the l bottle by myself but you d be much better off heeding the label s suggestion to share it . one litre is too much of a good thing . i m normally anti fruit in beer but this one s convinced me that when done right fruit in beer can be a good thing . received from stagger . thank you once again kind sir .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle brought over from leeds england by a friend of mine . bought in a special beer shop in leeds . black color pitch black . huge brown lasting head . mix of burnt and fruity scent . big mouthfeel mix of burnt and red whine like taste . big bitterness sour aftertaste . i d rather take a regular guinness .,appearance,1.0,1
black and thick with a big tan head . burnt malts on the nose with scents including licorice bitter coffee and black chocolate with a phenolic presence . smells are okay until an big whiff of alcohol strikes the nostrils . big chewy creamy mouthfeel . all im really getting taste wise is some bitter coffee and black chocolate up front with a barely detectable hop presence which manages to balance things out nicely . finishes clean and dry with a slightly milky taste . okay but nothing to write home about .,appearance,0.4,0
strong hoppy aroma has a note of fresh cut pine wood and a hint of miso . it pours a nice clear amber with a thick fluffy white head . flavor is whoa . . . definitely not for the faint of heart . alcohol bite is the offspring of a pine tree and a liquid pit bull what a chomp . other than that it is like drinking an evergreen tree ferociously hoppy quite bitter with more than a hint of sweet pomme apple pear etc. . ragged lively texture will not leave your tongue alone . molotov cocktail indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer is the taste of the color yellow . mix water with some seltzer water and corn then let it sit in an aluminum container for a bit and you ve got coors light . the popularity of this garbage is akin to the life ending mechanically retrieved chemical meats that mcdonalds has served billions and billions of . it makes me want to put a silver bullet in my head .,appearance,0.2,0
bottled on pours a deep amber orange color yet very clear when held to the light . tiny bubbles rise to the top and form a thin white head with great retention . very little aroma from this brew . i d go so far as to say none . very slightly spicy hop bitterness at the tail . that s about it . has exactly the mouthfeel an ipa should have . nothing more nothing less . this is highly drinkable . there is absolutely nothing standing in the way of drinking a lot of this except the alcohol content .,appearance,0.8,1
the style this beer is listed under is n t doing it any favors . this is a an american take on a kellerbier . i doubt it s open fermented or anything but it s definitely an unfiltered urtyp lager . pours a really hazy khaki color with a lot of foam . lots of suspended yeasts in this one . the smell is pretty hoppy . mild lager yeast a hint of breadiness and tons of grassy old world hops . there s a really distinct fresh spearmint flavor that the hops are giving off that keeps coming back in each sip . like other kellerbiers i ve had the hops really seem to thrive with the suspended yeast . in this case i m guessing they re hopping it extra liberally too . a little bit of bready malt creeps in but the hops and the yeast are the stars of this one . mouthfeel s thicker than i prefer and splitting a bottle of this was nice but i do n t think i would need a full bottle to myself . not bad but probably not worth seeking for those who are n t kellerbier nuts . still you really have to respect what this beer is and what they were shooting for . it s a neat idea that just was n t directly up my alley .,appearance,0.9,1
pertinent preliminary comments thanks to sundontlie for providing this one for me . appearance almost jet black with the faintest hints of brown purple coming through the bottom edge of the glass when held to light . the stream of beer coming out of the bottle even looked impressive . semi firm tan head tight bubbles settles to a sheer cap . more sheeting than lacing on the sides of the glass at first but toward the end the lacing is incredible . aroma chocolate and dark fruit are all over this one like a really good russell stover truffle on valentines day . flavor some fruity twang at first then the chocolate comes back through . not much black patent flavor here . very smooth . a little prickliness from the carbonation but it doesnt last . a very pleasing fruity aspect comes through toward the back of the mouth near the tonsils . finish is mostly sweet just a little sour in a good way and not at all sticky or cloying . hops just barely come through . mouthfeel nice and light . a little heavy on the carbonation . drinkability wonderfully smooth . not sure of the alcohol feels like about . or so . more than adequate . overall comments a terrific porter . a little on the sour side for my tastes but imminently drinkable and enjoyable . im thinking my good buddy chaz would like this one the heavy roastiness gets to him,appearance,1.0,1
let me precurse this review by saying how excited and full of anticipation i was to finally have a chance to try this brew . ml bottle inscribed on the bottom of the label with silver marker . split with slatetank and kegatron during a recent wild ale tasting . poured into a matching cantillon long stemmed tulip this brew appears a deep purple color . a pink frothy head sits atop the brew and gets revived to a full finger s strength when lightly swirled . when held to the light ruby coloration shows through the body and despite a careful pour some tiny spots of what looks like blueberry skin rests on the bottom of the glass . the smell of this brew is primarily funky with notes of plastic while it is chilled . some indications of cheese and earthy fruit start to evolve as the brew warms up . it also has a mild almost medicinal touch about it . when the glass is swirled only then do berry tinges come out and blend through the aroma . once warm this brew picks up a sort of damp woodsy character from the barrel aging . while not the most fragrant bright or upfront fruit scent to a beer it is well rounded and enjoyable . the taste is funky primarily with plastic notes upfront . i wo n t sugar coat my first impression it is slightly disappointing considering the unrealistic aura surrounding this brew . as it warms up it turns earthy and pitted with a light medicinal touch . the berry inclusion here gets increasingly earthy with a wet and almost moldy wood feel to it . there is a spice of alcohol that comes out across the back as the brew warms up . it is tart and rich in berry flavor once warm which is pleasant considering the initial let down . this is a light bodied brew with a perfect amount of modest carbonation . it is lively enough in the mouth but not overdone and distracting . there is a solid mix of flavor character to take in with lots of earthy tones . however the initial impact of plastic and light nail polish remover was quite unwelcomed and did n t blend well with the rest of the brew . this offering was somewhat dry on the tongue which increased its overall salivation factor and ease of drink ability . it carries with it almost a cooling aspect about it in the back of the throat . after the fact consideration while glancing over other reviews i do n t see mention of some of the unpleasant character i picked up on in this . it makes me wonder just how variable some bottles can be . this is something i would n t mind trying again but it most certainly is not worth the price of admission . it is not the best fruit lambic i have had it s not even the best cantillon offering available . the sheer amount of blueberries that had to be packed in this to discolor the brew to the deep purple it is is amazing . unfortunately that excitement impression does n t easily transpire to the same degree in either the flavor or aroma .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer poured black with a large tan creamy head that lasted through out the beer . the smell wasnt strong but was a bit smokey and burnt . the taste was very creamy very malty and on the sweeter side a nice heavy taste but very easy to drink . overall a very enjoyable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this was a little bit of a roller coaster ride for me . at times i did n t like at times i enjoyed it quite a bit . a gentle pour yielded a huge head . after the beer level lowered the depth of the horizontal foam competed with the depth of the vertical foam . this is the kind of head you can leave your initials in . you could leave someone a note in this head . smells like a lager smells like beer . this was n t nearly as fragrant or spicy as i expected or would have liked . all in all this reminds me of what i remember of duvel . this is practically a high class malt liquor or a strong euro lager . pretty well balanced on the whole very dry and quite drinkable . not as interesting or complex as i would have liked . this could quite possibly convert a fan a macros but for the money there are many other brews i d rather have .,appearance,1.0,1
see my review for the brown ale for comments on the brewery . i really wanted to like this one . as with the brown ale the brewer s wife told me it was a german style stout which i can only take to mean an altbier or even schwarzbier . if this is supposed to really be an english style stout then the beer could not have been more off the mark . as with the brown ale i m going to try this beer again when i m down there this spring . if i get a completely different beer i ll happily modify this review . but if i get the same beer i will never drink it again . appearance sure looked like a stout . black to dark dark brown fully opaque . head mostly white but with a touch of tan . very bubbly not tight . nose very little hop aroma . no esters or fruit or spice . some roastiness probably from roasted malt black patent . no sweetness little malt . taste no fruit very little hops . what hops there are are clearly noble with some of that tettanang spice . some malt backbone here but not enough . some bitterness from the malt but little sweetness or malty taste . pretty bland . very very clean beer . mouthfeel balanced but way too thin for a stout . i should feel sorta full after i have a stout . this beer was nearly as watery as a pils . drinkability well it certainly wo n t fill you up . but if i want to drink a stout it s not this one . if i want a schwarzbier maybe .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter . this specific bottle provided by beerme thanks clark . a pours into the glass and as it fills it extinguishes all light through it and despite my trying i ca n t seem to find any highlights here . even the head of this beer is magical as a relatively normal pour unleashes a fingered tan head comprised of tightly condensed bubbles giving it a nice creamy look . retention is great as well as it lasts for several minutes and when it finally settles it still leaves about a half finger ring around the edge . additionally this beer leaves sheer curtains of lace covering almost the entire circumference . i have n t seen such great lacing since pretty thing s babayaga which was extremely impressive . this is just a fantastic looking beer . s the nose is full of roasted malts bittersweet baker s chocolate and a bitterness that could be attributed to either the chocolate or some slight hops . it s a bit acrid almost similar to smelling a pot of coffee that is a few hours old . some alcohol also comes into play near the back . t the taste really lives up to the smell . a lot of coffee comes into play at first before getting tamed by the malts . tons of dark chocolate follow and i m getting a nice roast as well . i am also getting some hops but not to the extent of something like great divide s yeti or victory s storm king just a slight hop bitterness to complement the bitterness in the chocolate and alcohol which again makes an appearance at the end . the finish is long and bitter with a lot of chocolate still lingering . this beer is extremely solid it s not going to blow your mind with delicate exotic intricacies but if you want a tasty beer that does the style justice at an excellent price point look no further . m mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . actually a bit lighter and less chewy than i would ve expected but it still does feel great in the mouth and it leaves a coating and long finish to remember it by . d drinkability is high . for anyone looking to get into russian imperial stouts i would n t recommend anything else besides this . it scores high for me on all facets and for the price point it ca n t be beat . this will be a regular staple for me when looking for a solid representation in the style .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear deep brown color with a huge pillowy toasted khaki colored head that slowly settles leaving a sheet of lacing . the aroma is of brown bread quite malty . there are hints of caramel and raisins . sweet but not all that strong expected more from such a high abv brew . the taste is of toasted brown bread little bit of a roasted bitterness . there is a raisin and caramel like sweetness . there seems to be a vanilla note note sure if that is coming from the birch . a noticable sour note breaks up the sweetness . not much stands out in the flavor . moderate body with some prickly carbonation . a little syrupy and sticky . mostly sweet on the palate but does have some sourness and bitterness . not a very flavorful strong ale . it has the body but there just is n t a flavor that really pops . the abv is pretty well hidden though .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz brown bomber into a brandy snifter . bottling date of right off the bat i m digging the arom and appearance on this . poures a deep tranparent amber in color . finger fluffy off white head that takes its time dissipating . leaving a half finger of retention.thick gloppy rings of lace . aroma is quite hoppy prodominatly pine with grapefruit and a hint of cracked peppercorn . some sweet malty aroma with a touch of grains coming through . some woody sawdust aroma . taste isnt as good as the other items which is too bad . lots of carbonation up front switching to some sweetness and malt dominance but pretty much lacking in big flavor from the malt . some earthy grassy hops in there but also hard to detect . mouthfeel is pretty good not too watery just right with a bit of creamieness from the carbonation . finishes with a very off sour flavor . tastes like crushed up aspirin . i was pretty excited to taste this after its wonderful appearance and terrific aroma . the lable design is also classy . but the taste is just not good at all . atleast my burps taste good and hoppy .,appearance,0.9,1
orangish apricot color with a very minimal head that quickly dies away . looks okay but looks are extremely decieving . sicky sweet artificial nose . ugh . i do not look forward to the taste . difficult to drink . somewhat sour very artificial fruitiness . not as bad as the scent but not fun to drink . nasty foul aftertaste that will not go away until you have a different beer or eat something . drinkability . total drain pour . i give the drinkability rating a little leeway because i think i am drinking an outdated possibly oxidized . bottle . the bottling date on the label is blurred so i do not know how old this is .,appearance,0.7,1
after about a year of drinking real beers now and reading the reviews here this is my first review . please be patient . i love the appearence of this beer the deep dark color and the nice tan foamy head make for an inviting glass . the smell was n t that impressive but then again not offensive . i really like the taste very rich and smooth just like the can says but i expected a little more oatmeal taste and sweetness . which is why i gave it only a . in the mouthfeel . overall i think it is a very good and very drinkable beer . very rich nice lace falling down the side of the glass . after hours of work today i was thinking about this beer for at least hours and it did n t let me down however i think the samuel smith oatmeal stout has a better oatmeal malt flavor . the only thing lacking is the slightly thinner feeling and taste than the samuel smith version which is the only other one i can compare it to . i will drink it again .,appearance,1.0,1
oz pour into a tulip glass . batch . color is a hazy pale yellow with a coarse one finger white head that dissipates slowly . has some sediment floating around but looks more out of place than appetizing . leaves behind some nice chunky lacing . kinda disappointing if you ask me . smell is grassy and fruity with a hint of hops and neutral malts . taste follows nose with a lot of grain up front and a little hop character in the back . nothing special on either account . mouthfeel is thin with a lot of carbonation . pretty drinkable but there are a number of better pale ales out there . bells usually makes some pretty good beer but this is clearly one of their weakest of their offerings . i could see this being a good crossover beer for people who usually drink bud miller pbr .,appearance,0.4,0
a jet black with a nice coffee coloured foamy head that quickly disappeared . s all i got on the nose was bourbon . t the palate is overwhelmingly bourbon . so much so that i could n t pick up any other discernible stout flavours . the bourbon was too strong and there was a considerable alcohol burn that lingered in to the aftertaste . certainly not what i expected . m the mouth feel had more carbonation than i expected a little too much in fact . the hotness completely overwhelmed me to the point that i did n t even notice a lot about the mouth feel . d sadly i could n t even finish this beer . it was too much of a bourbon bomb . this beer was truly disappointing . i was really looking forward to it and even saved it to drink on my birthday . my high expectations were completely disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation oz bomber in clear glass with a twist top high gravity malt liquor on the label . no freshness date to be found . appearance weathered golden straw colour champagne like bubbles rise quickly to the neck of the bottle . smell thin malt with a mild cooked veggie and clean alcohol aroma . taste moderate body with a snappy carbonation lean malt palate and a used and abused hop bitterness that has just enough strength to balance the cloying sweetness on the back of the tongue . big kick of alcohol that is spicy and warming it flexes that warmth all the way to the belly . suggestions of cooked corn creamed corn to narrow it down with an all in all clean flavour and an almost immaculate after taste . notes high octane brew aimed for people that want a quick and ugly buzz . pretty damn good for what you would expect in a malt liquor . not bad at . a pop but remember you get what you pay for .,appearance,0.4,0
a golden yellow little head and that s about it . s skunky smell a little bit of grains . t pretty skunky pretty much . taste a little grains . m pretty much thin and crisp . d would drink if i was forced to . it s better than a miller lite but that s not saying much . i think people just order this to be cool .,appearance,0.4,0
the head is white and fairly thick color is cloudy and brownish gray . the lacing is strong . the smell is fruity sour has apple and a slight lemon and wheaty body . taste is a lemony sour that s not too sour . a little wheaty and a little bitter . feels very carbonated and not too impressive . overall it was ok to try and i could get used to it but it s too expensive to get used to it right now .,appearance,1.0,1
i do n t actually know what it looked like because i had it poured in a cinema that was very dark . no head though i know that . it smelled distinctly of apple juice . not like green apples just regular sweet apple juice . the taste was somewhat sweet as well but also biscuity . it had very much a taste of both bread and still some of that apple juice that dominated the smell . it sounds like a terrible combination . but actually it was fairly appealing to me . biscuity and sweet . delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
golden appearance not fizzy . white head but very short duration . at the nose a delicate malt and a good grassy hop very fresh . hay dry flowers . in the taste there is almost a light balsamic note eucalyptus like . vert fresh and tasty . some balsamic hint in the smell too aftert a while . light body drinkable . a good bitterness in the aftertaste not too strong but very long fresh and pleasant .,appearance,0.4,0
hints of light pass through the body leaving a reddish murky colored body . a lot of nice lacing from a good finger head . caramel figs dried rinses hints of rum and spices . oddly not as good as this sounds . hints of toffee and chocolate mix with a spicy dark fruit dominate beer . mix in some caramel malt and i think you get the picture . very complex but overt in each flavor without the blending that makes a master piece . hot . . . this drinks like easily without the body or thickness that goes with a beer . each element of this beer is interesting and maybe good . the problem is this at best good in places beer does n t work together . completely do n t recommend this one beyond a oz sample and what beer is n t worth doing that with .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle picked up at total wine in alexandria . served in a hill farmstead wine glass . pour brings a black bodied brew with a good sized light tan head . head sticks around for a bit before fading into a nice cap with quite a bit of lacing on the edges of the glass . the nose is pretty off with some roast and chocolate plus a bit of cardboard . slight metallic character there as well . the flavor is really bad . it s metallic and oxidized with some dry roast . feel is metallic . just not a very good beer . i really wish they d only make the foreign extra stout .,appearance,0.8,1
a reddish brown brew with a big head and a little bit of scattered lacing . s pungent grassy hops smoky caramel malt a bit of tartness . t smoky campfire mostly but not only smoke as with some rauch smoke beers i have had in the past . it has some caramel and a bit of lambic esque tartness . the aftertaste honestly i think what i love most about this beer is the aftertaste is a little smoky with some subtle fruity flavors and a bit of oak . it is a very smooth soft well rounded aftertaste . hard to describe but i really like it . m smooth medium bodied startlingly refreshing . d pretty good definitely good for a smoked beer . i do n t think i will have it again just because it is a smoked beer and a limited release etc .,appearance,0.6,1
yellow brown beer with a fizzy head that dissolves right away . smells like yeast fruit and grain . initial tart musty flavor followed by dry grains and sugary vegetables . average drinkability . actually becomes a little more palatable as it warms . not something i d buy again which is a shame because i really like the label .,appearance,0.4,0
oz can . pours a light golden yellow color . not much different to some mega swills . could be a little darker . there is also a nice white head that at first was big and bold but quickly fell down to a nice top coat that laces very well . very nice nose on this beer . not too overpowering but not understated . hints of citrus come through in the forefront with a bit of peach in the end maybe . very smooth flavor . very sessionable beer . mostly fruity citrusy flavor with small notes of pine in the background . hop bitterness shows up more as the beer warms up . just the right amount of bitterness . finishes a little dry but nothing too bad . i would use the word crisp to describe this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
it looked like some sort of funny grape soda . i didnt realize this was a anheuser beer . label says blue dawg brewing . makes a bit more sense . tasted similar to a funny grape soda with a sugary alcohol kick . i might consider getting this beer again for someone who doesnt like beer but is into fruit juice .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a nitro pint can into a sam adam s perfect pint a holy crap this is pretty . the way the carbonation and creamy foam mixes with the super dark body of the beer is gorgeous . through the glass it looked like the bubbles were cascading like a waterfall only upwards . it was a transcendental moment for me . anyway the body is opaque and the head is super creamy and tan in apprearance . the head stuck around for a long time and left decent lacing . s eh kinda bland . the nose is vaguely sweet but that s about it . t the first quarter of the brew was kinda boring tasted a lot like a more burnt guinness . but once the beer warmed up the choclate notes really came out especially on the finish . mf holy crap this is without a doubt the creamiest beer i have ever had . the head was omnipresent therefore getting through it to the beer with every sip gave a very creamy feel . d not bad at all but i would n t see myself sessioning this beer even though i probably could i would n t want to overall this is a fun beer and i ll probably drink more in the future . i see myself making a sweet black and tan with this . i also would be very interested in trying this in the bottle and on tap instead of nitro can .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle . pours slightly hazy orange with white head and lively carbonation . aroma is of yeast fruit and some alcohol . medium creamy crisp body . flavors are very complex fruit yeast a lot of spices herbal hops and some woody notes . long spicy finish . excellent brew .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light golden beer the color of lime juice . a fluffy head rapidly appears and dissipates almost completely . smell earthy with yeast and hops notes . taste good pilsner taste dry with a solid hop backbone . has a slight skunky aftertaste after a few sips . mouthfeel light and snappy with a good crisp feeling .,appearance,0.4,0
beer was poured into a tumbler at degrees . very pale lager very normal . beer was very clean and fresh tasting and while nothing really stands out about the brew there is certainly nothing wrong with it . a great all year around beer and it was great with the steamed shrimp i cooked . i would purchase again .,appearance,0.6,1
oz poured into a pint glass a golden color with a white head that dissipated quickly a lot of carbonation s sweet malts corn . not really appealing t something like malts sweet grassy maybe taste is n t all that bad but each time i put my nose in the glass i get that smell . probably better straight from the bottle m thin goes down pretty smooth but not really crisp d it s an ok beer goes down smooth but i ve had other beers that did n t have the premium price and tasted better,appearance,0.8,1
purchased from strong bros . liquor store fayetteville tn . a pure black body wispy tan head that dissipated immediately . s malty toasted chocolate aroma . slight hoppiness . very inviting . no spices at all . t at first taste this tastes just like a stout very malty slightly drying roasted and toasty . but in the aftertaste we get a bit of the spiciness that a winter warmer should be known for . very different for a winter warmer but a near perfect stout . m thick velvety . slight tang as the beer goes down . d i could drink these regularly . i know it s a year old or so but this beer is really good thought of as a stout although less so for a winter warmer . i ll be buying more if i can find it to see if this was just an odd bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer is a dark gold color with a small cream colored head . some carbonation . the scent is pale malts sweetness . the taste is the same sweet pale matls floral hop tones bits of fruit some more sweetness . touch of alcohol present . med full mouth creamy feel . not a bad beer to enjoy in the springtime .,appearance,0.6,1
in a very generous trade with peensteen this summer . thanks for coming by man . from a ml can into a weizen glass . appearance pours a very fizzy thin bubbly soapy looking white head with lousy retention . cloudy amber orange in color with lots of carbonation even for a weizen . head quickly fades to a thin bubbly film with loads of fizzing carbonation all over the top . only a ring remains until the end leaving zero lacing down the glass . looks like an ugly weizen really . smell mild nose of wheat malt bread with some nice banana and lemon esters as well . some spicy clove notes play a roll as well . nice but too mild to be any better than average for the style . taste some wheat malt with light bready notes and clove flavors . mild lemon and wheat notes but it s relatively empty and watery through the middle and into the swallow . aftertaste is mild but lingering with some wheat lemon and hints of clove but is also unimpressive . while not off putting or anything this is certainly a little watery and bland . palate medium body and higher levels of carbonation . only semi creamy on the palate at best . goes down watery and finishes slightly dry on the palate . overall the nose showed some promise but the taste and feel while not off putting per se were certainly not up to standards to be called a bavarian style wheat beer . the look also sucked . this brew gets a lot of praise around here so i can only hope this was a lousy can . as it stands now however this is not nearly as good as touted and is nowhere close to the bavarian standard . ill give it another go if i see it though . every brew deserves a second chance . thanks again peensteen .,appearance,0.3,0
this is what you expect . not much flavor the taste is more than a bud lite . finishes crisp and it s over . now i will say that there is a bit of skunky hops flavor that is a positive . drinkable beer than rips hole in your stomach . but for a cheap pilsner it s actually drinkable . take over a bud any day of the week . note . . this is not the same carling pete coors is brewing in the uk .,appearance,0.3,0
i had this on tap at the blue tusk during a recent visit to syracuse . it came as a cloudy amber beer with only a thin head . it has a great malty nose heightening my anticipation level all the more . my first reaction to it was that it is very sweet then that it is very potent hence the small serving size . it tastes of cherries and plums but with a warmness brought on by the alcohol content . the mouthfeel is velvety smooth and the finish is pleasant with a good slightly hot afterburn . yum yum .,appearance,0.6,1
great looking beer . incredibly fizzy . never loses any lacing throughout the drink . the smell is n t too much . average at best . the taste reminds me too much of a pilsner . not enough sweetness too it . its a bit above your normal beer . missing some flavor . its pretty drinkable for a . abv beer . worth trying . got at market district in robinson twp .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from . oz . nitro can into pint glass . a for me he appearance of the draught upon pour does it for me . it really sets up the whole experience to follow and perhaps brings me back when i otherwise would n t . cascading clouds settle into a perfect looking glass of beer dark with beautiful thick creamy head . s roasted malts and barley . low key . t a very watered down taste of roasted malts . again for me this works sometimes . this beer is easy to drink and has some nice flavor behind it . mildly bitter but in comparison with other beers it s not really bitter at all . m thin and watery but still feels really good while drinking . d yes . the low abv and the light taste and feel of this beer can keep it going for a long while . not a bad choice if you just want to drink a few that have some flavor and not have to over think about what you re drinking but to just enjoy yourself .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a rusty amber color small one finger head with plenty of carbonation . s good blend of piney and grapefruit hops . peaches a touch of dark fruit honey and a touch of caramel malt . very nice . t nice and hoppy good amount of sweet grapefruit that fades into piney bitterness . it has a bit of a grape finish some bready malt and caramel . lots of nice complexities present here . very hoppy with a solid malt backbone . m fairly sticky a bit drying in the back of the throat . mild carbonation . overall a very solid barleywine here . incredibly balanced between hops and malt perfect for a chilly evening . very good beer by fff,appearance,0.6,1
like most traditional gueuze and like most drie fonteinen this is pretty damn good stuff but compared to drie fonteinens th anniversary gueuze which was consumed earlier in the day it was clearly obvious that this was the lesser of the two . hazy nectarine . aroma of lambic funk grapefruit horseblanket wet oak and mold . in taste very sour as expected more sour than their standard gueuze and more sour than the th . notes of grapefruit lemon horsetail flies shoe polish and leather . fizzy bursting bubbles on the palate . a good gueuze .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out crystal clear . a very well lagered and fined beer . probably filtered too . smell was ok. a little malt not much else . tasted like a biscuit soaked in water . maybe the driest beer i ve ever tasted . no fruitiness whatsoever . some good malt flavor but not quite enough . hop bitterness is apparent but hop aroma and flavor were not present . a very thin beer . just like any lager . i got a case of this stuff from a wine shop that was getting rid of their beer for . at that price i nearly bathed in the stuff . very easy to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle bottling poured into snifter a pitch black with a thick light brown one finger lingering head s roasted coffee a bit of prunes . t initially pleasant with espresso prune and fig notes but then the booze takes over and there is a very unpleasant aftertaste . m again the alcohol throws this off . underneath the booze it s smooth and light . o i had a hard time finishing the bottle . in general i love avery and i love imperial stouts but i did not enjoy this at all .,appearance,0.9,1
a a lovely copper with startling clarity it truly poured beautifully . if the review stopped here it would be a winner . s not nearly as hoppy as i was expecting nor as hoppy as i hoped for . t i was very disappointed in the taste . overly malty and unbalanced i would hesitate to call this an ipa . m mouthfeel was mushy . i found it most unpleasant . d i finished the one but would not have been able to drink another . overall i was very disappointed with this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
split a cellar temp bottle of this brew with stopper . poured into a snifter the beer is a clear mahogany with deep garnet highlights . slightly lighter than i would expect . fizzy beige head of . cm fades quickly to nothing . aroma is roasted malt and some brown sugar . no hops on the nose . first sip reveals an average body with fine rolling carbonation and smooth silky texture . flaovr is sweet malt through and through with brown sugar and molasses and hints of roasted malt as well . no hops found on the tongue either . very easy to drink with no hints of abv anywhere . all roasty malt a solid baltic porter .,appearance,0.6,1
if you wait for the head to disappear on this brew before drinking it you may want to take out a life insurance policy because you ll be waiting awhile . hazy cloudy straw yellow coloe . white as snow head . great lacing . smell is sort of average to my nose . fruity with a definite green apple characteristic . certainly has that belgain yeatiness to it as well as the smell of good old alcohol . for such a strong beer it tasted quite nice . big malts up front followed by a certain yeastiness . hop prevalent in the middle and in the aftertaste . alcohol warms up the palate and tongue in the finish along with a nice dryness . oh and as others have mention watch out for the kick . considering how fizzy it was upon pouring i thought it would be a lot more like champagne that beer . thankfully it was not . certainly a well brewed beer and it lends to my ongoing joke about why the german s occupying belgium probably got fat and lazy drinking this and others given the high abv . not a beer that everyone while enjoy but a neat experience none the less .,appearance,1.0,1
a opaque dark dark almost black . slightly carmal colored head . only a tad bit of lacing . s chocolate a lot of it . giving it a vigorous swirl a very rich dark fruit cherries raisons comes through but with that nice chocolate over top of it . reminds me of a chocolate covered cherries . t first taste gave me a rich coffee mixed with the dark fruits that i smelled in the glass . taking another larger swig the alcohol in the beverage stands out a bit more and i get a nice warm coffee finish . m i am a bit disappointed for here it is a bit thin for what i was expecting from this this but it coated the mouth nicely it just did n t have the thickness that i was expecting . d for being a big high abv beer this is surprisingly drinkable however i think that the bomber i have will be enough for me .,appearance,1.0,1
the pour is incredibly dark . like crude oil thick and black . the head is minimal only about . inch that falls quickly but it s the most beautiful chocolate color . the smell is mostly of chocolate and coffee with bits of tobacco and molasses . there is definite alcohol noticeable in the nose and the tiniest bit of hops . there is n t much of a flavor brought to the foreground just a bunch of stuff lying under the surface promising to come up but staying buried the whole time bits of chocolate and coffee toffee molasses and some sort of burnt wood . i kinda felt this was disappointing very watery and bland . no carbonation heavy bodied though . i would n t really recommend this to anyone but it s not bad in any way .,appearance,0.9,1
this is reviewed from notes originally reviewed . a pours a pitch black with a tan two finger head into my tulip pint glass . s smells of fake raspberries with some vanilla extract no coffee in the aroma . t roasted malts upfront with some of that fake raspberry from the nose and possibly some vanilla on the finish . m really thin and watery and a little over carbonated . d i always like to try new things but this is what happens when i buy blindly without doing a little research first . not a pleasant beer at all and i was n t expecting the fake raspberry notes .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at the purple onion saluda nc . pilsner . really . it certainly looks like a pilsner in the glass but beyond that i would n t even peg it for a lager let alone a pilsener . to me it was much more reminiscent of an ipa or an apa . that being said it s a great beer in its own right . the palate was somewhat thin and sulfurish and the nose somewhat sweet but i d gladly have more . nice session beer if they have it on tap . i doubt i d buy a pack though . when i want an american made pilsenser i think i ll stick to trumer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance dark black color with big chocolate brown head medium carb smell chocolate with malts and some wood taste bitter dark chocolate coffee alcohol and roasted malt mouthfeel dry slightly bitter rich full body drinkability a drinkable imperial stout the high abv is moderately masked . if this were on draft i may get it but i have had better imperial stouts,appearance,1.0,1
had this at mcnellies in tulsa pours a semi hazed amber with a finger of cream colored head . some head retention lacing lacing held up pretty good s apple peels breadyness orchard fruit t apple peels breadyness booze presence up front plus a touch of lemon hops . caramel a touch of breadyness then boozey warmth once this warms along with some candi sugar dryness . finishes dry boozey with caramel pralines would ve pulled a . but hotness dragged this down a bit mf chewy near zero carbonation very warming drank easy for the abv need to try this again when the temp drops by say degrees or more i bet this smacks the chill outta winter .,appearance,0.6,1
i m here with my brother and my dad feeling like a bit of an outcast . yeah i m wearing shorts a t shirt and flip flops but somehow i still do n t feel quite hippie enough . which is cool because it s rare that i am not casual enough . so i belly up to the bar and order me a smoke stack weizen . i am concerned as i always am as american brewers do n t have the best track record with true weizen beers . but i figure what the hell i ll give it a shot . appearance this beer purports to be a dunkelweizen but does n t look like it . it s dunkel of course but has that same yeast laden unfiltered appearance of a shudder widmer hefeweizen . no head to speak of and the beer looks somewhat lifeless . i m a little concerned at this point . smell whoops . i m completely wrong in all of my assumptions about this beer . clove y spice y nutty and slightly banana y this nose fills all the dunkelweizen requirements any dunkelweizen lovin jackass like me could have . taste oh my freakin stars it even tastes like a real dunkelweizen . it has that same great nutty yeasty flavor that i love with a delightful clove finish . it pleases me to no end when american brewers use a real bavarian yeast and this beer is no exception . mouthfeel well as the yeasty suspension would indicate this is a bit thicker than i like my dunkelweizens . it s a bit distracting but not totally off putting . drinkability if you can get past the mouthfeel this bad boy can be sucked down all day long .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage brewed batch nr . . serving date . best before . served in snifter . brewed with juniper twigs sea wormwood and heather flower honey . a amber colored very hazy with plenty of floaters in the liquid . cm slightly off white head that leaves minimal lacings . s very fresh and somewhat tart . plenty of honey and newly cut flowers . hard to tell what aromas come from the hops considering all the stuff they brewed this one with but i still think i can detect some distinct hop aromas here . plenty of yeast with a belgian character . some herbs . t very powerful taste of honey hits the palate . lots of floral flavors almost a little perfumy . some pine forest is noticeable but the juniper twigs they brewed this one with is hardly detectably . plenty of belgian yeast . some herbs soft candy and caramel . all in all its very sweet but still rather round and soft . quite good actually . the finish is characterized by an almost complete lack of bitterness . instead here are plenty of warm and spicy alcohol some honey residuals and bread like malts . m very good . a successful combination of a rather full body creamy texture and plenty of carbonation . towards the end when the carbonation decreases it almost feels chewy . excellent . d this is a not your average kind of beer . it s definitely interesting and to a great extent quite good so it s a rather successful experiment . it is well composed and nothing seems really out of place . however i think i would have liked the alcohol to be somewhat less prominent and perhaps the honey is a little too much in some sips . also i think it would have been nice if both the juniper twigs and sea wormwood they used in the brewing were more noticeable . but all in all quite tasty and most definitely interesting .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark brown though not altogether opaque a little see through around the edges . foam is dense w small bubbles and a medium tan complexion . no rolling cascade but no necessary for the style just fun to see . raisins and dark chocolate a small amount of hop aroma blends with the dark malts creating a fine balance in the aroma . te hop dark malt is something i only came to appreciate after brewing several dark beers and this one s got it . small astringency but not too bad . too thin a taste for me . was expecting something a little thicker unfermentables wise the flavors do n t fit well with the thinness of the brew . dark chocolate and a small roast come through as wellas the balanced hoppiness and ome caramel toffee notes and as good as the grain bill is i m just missing the oatmeal . even at this lower abv the oatmeal should thicken up this beer . is n t that the point of the oatmeal anyway . did they toast it and mean for it to be a flavor component instead of a thckener . mouthfeel is much too thin for my taste per the style . i feel it could have more body even at the alcohol level . a very quaffable oatmeal stout and for me that is the problem . i like to sip my oatmeal stouts and to me this is right between and american stout and a traditional outmeal stout . some more hops would have been good to make it american and more body for an oatmeal but hey not terrible . i just would n t guess is was an oatmeal stout in a blind test . but who am i right .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a thin wispy nearly headless yellow straw color nearly the same color as a lot of bmc adjunct lagers . very very weak appearance . i have seen some amazing looking hefeweizens but this it not on the same level . s far better than the appearance . wheat yeast faint orange and banana typical hefeweizen fare . t banana a bit of clove banana faint orange and wheat . not terrible for a hefeweizen but not great either . m highly carbonated medium bodied highlight of the beer . d outstanding for the style despite the subpar taste . ca n t quite put my finger on why but i could down several of these . i was expecting more . completely average in every way . still if you can find it for cheap then it is worth a try .,appearance,0.4,0
draft at gourmet haus staudt . big worst dry hopped with no boil hops . cloudy golden amber with a thin white cap . scattered lacing clings to the glass . smells like hops soaked in rubbing alcohol this is hysterically boozy . there s a little candi sugar sweetness and ripe stonefruit underneath the booze . the palate is extremely sweet and boozy . apricot like esters and citrusy hops give the beer a little depth . no bitterness in the finish but plenty of booze and sweetness . not the best effort from mikkeller .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance pours a golden amber hue with a centimeter thick head that dissipates quickly . has excellent lacing. smell smells very bitter. almost like a musty smell . after a couple more intakes i can smell slight hints of caramel lemon zest citrus toasted bread and a bitter yeast aroma . taste strong caramel and toasted malts . other than that all i taste is the yeast. has a pretty bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel medium bodied with mild carbonation . i love the creamy feeling from the caramel . overall i really like the caramel flavor but it would be a lot better if it was n t so toasty . the toasty flavor does n t pair so well with the bitterness in my opinion . it s not a bad beer but i would n t buy a pack of it .,appearance,1.0,1
tall oz brown glass bottle twist off cap . label shows the dollar pyramid on a red and yellow background . transparent straw colored body . off white multibubbled head with decent retention and lace . hoppy scent . vegetable wet grassy mulch . white buttered bread and pepper . sweet juicy hopcone flavor very good . some bread notes and sharp pine . aftertaste is long lived and full of citrus pine hops . medium body slick feel and some residual sugars . good drinkability . oelergud,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber at and rising . a . clear not very carbonated . s . smells grainy . i do n t get much off the nose . t . oh boy . this was tasted on and i just did n t like it . i d like to revisit it later . mf . average is a good description . just not good . after the taste my after taste on tongue play was just not that great but not terrible . d . oz taster was enough . was our sample too warm . jeez . i ll chill it to f next time .,appearance,0.9,1
ugh i shoulda known better . oh well i thought i give it a fair shake despite my bias toward fruit beers . this could be best categorized as a mild ale with a tart essence of blackberry . non beer enthusists will enjoy this much more than the typical ba i hate to put it that way but i found the beer to be unappealing . i like blackberries however not as a flavoring in beer note i also do n t like o fallon s blackberry scottish ale . alright review notes appearance murky dark pink color nil head . pretty unusual . smell some sweetness along with a fruity tartness . mouthfeel light bodied lowly bittered watery texture . taste mild . thin malt bill and not much hop flavor . berry flavor comes through as the most present flavor . it is n t overbearing but something else could have have been the driving force and the blackberry would compliment it . drinkability one oz . glass is all i could stand .,appearance,0.3,0
bought this as my local canal s due to a friends suggestion . this beer is beautiful . poured into a pint glass . red amber color with a thick rocky head that clings to the side of the glass . head disappears fast though . the smell is excellent slightly floral and piney with a hoppy smell . the taste is complex . not so hoppy slightly sweet with a brilliant piney after taste . like a subtle ipa . goes down smooth very drinkable beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a very pretty amber copper with a persisting light tan head . smell is fairly nonexistent slightly metallic . taste is bitter all the way through with floral hops fairly balanced with maltiness . very slight metallic flavor . good carbonation but bitter all over the palate makes the beer less smooth . bitterness is n t quite counterbalanced with a floral hoppiness i was hoping for .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into an oversized pint glass at degrees . the body is a light yellow straw color with a lot of little bits of yeast everywhere . i tried to keep that out on the pour but it was impossible unless i wanted to lose ounces of liquid by leaving it at the bottom . the head is a nice bright white and has good retention and lacing . it s too bad the yeasty bits floating around are hampering the look for me . lovely aroma of freshly baked bread grass flowers and hay . slight amount of earth there too . soft notes but wonderfully complex for the style . the flavor is much like the aroma first a crackery bread quality then a fresh field of grassy quality that has good range . not quite as complex as i had hoped based on the nose but still good . mouthfeel is about spot on for the style lots of carbonation makes it sparkle on my palate the head has a nice soft quality to it and the body is light and goes down well without seeming watery . finishes quite dry . a really good kolsch . a lot of times i feel like this is a much underappreciated style and i love to pick up kolsches that i ve never had before . for me they are like a nice refreshing lager but with more complexity and they just feel softer to me likely due to the ale yeast . i ca n t wait to go back to germany sometime and drink them again on hot summer days am rhein .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle . abv i tried this beer on april after purchasing from one of my local lcbo outlets . the beer poured a translucent ruby red with a tan coloured bubbly head . the aroma is maple first sweet malt and floral hops second . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation . the flavour is sweet maple sweet malt and nothing else . a good idea but not much substance to support it .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled on pours a very dark brown color with a foamy tan head and lots of bubbles . lacing is thick and clingy and lasts a long time . very nice . smell is sweet malt notes of caramel and brown sugar with a hit of dark fruit and raisins underneath . decently complex and much better than i expected . taste is none of the smell slightly malty and beery and enormously bland . the finish is watery with a hint of bitterness a little banana and a strongly earthy aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin fizzy and disappointing . drinkability suffers from the mouthfeel and absence of good flavors . overall at . i got my money out of it .,appearance,0.9,1
a type of ale made without hops this beer is instead spiced with rosemary myrica gale and yarrow . evidently gale contains toxic flavonoid glycosides . yumm . frontal labotomy . bottle in front of me . hrmmmm . cloudy dark brown without a head with no retention or lace . aroma is minty with notes of sage ginger and sasparilla . taste is extremely herbal spicy with alternating bouts of malt and medicine . dry with a lasting malty finish . mouthfeel is very syrupy and cloying with a potent kick of alcohol . different interesting but not at all drinkable .,appearance,0.3,0
guest reviewer my gal . just go to pizza schmizza on nw st st in portland or . and ask for a pint which will set you back . it tastes much better at room temp so i ask the pizza maker to run hot water in the glass before serving it or hit the pool table . you will be amazed .,appearance,0.6,1
drinking it in a pint glass poured from a oz bottle . huge thick head . awesome . beer is opaque and black . just right . smell is pretty good a little sharp for my taste . taste is good . smooth a little burntness a little chocolate a little coffee . mouthfeel is superb . very thick and creamy . not too drinkable for me one is enough then i d switch to something lighter . but that s expected with the style and my tolerance taste . definitely recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
oz from the beer junction in west seattle poured into pint glass . white head that dissipates quickly with minimal slippery lacing . medium copper hue body with an orange tint . cherries firewood vanilla beans hint of evergreen or a light mint . and of course hops . tastiest malts i ve ever had oaky and nutty not just filler . hops have a great infusion here barley sensed too . more herbal and spicy than citrus hops . rather bitter on bringing crunchy aftertaste that owes to the alc . content and plethora of hops . a fun damn hoppy easy to drink for an accustomed enjoyer even easy to get drunk on ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
really powerful citrus hop aroma . there s some resin pine aroma too . there s some malt aroma in the background that to me seems like pilsner malt . as it warmed up i got some fruit aromas from the yeast . deep golden to light amber colored with a big head that settles into a nice thin layer of foam with moderate lacing as you get through the pint . very clear with fine rising carbonation bubbles throughout . hops up front . lots of bittering oils . then the mid flavor is more hops mostly of the citrus variety but i also get some woody hop flavor northern brewer . . the strong hops are tempered by some good doses of malt . instead of really bitter grapefruit citrus hops they re more rounded and i get a flavor kind of like tangerines . interesting . the back end is more hop bitterness but also a lingering honey like malt sweetness . definitely more on the hop side but enough malt to keep it from being straight bitter . body is appropriate for a stnadard ipa a little bit big but not thick at all . carbonation level is very high but the fine bubbles are very pleasant in the mouth . overall a very nice ipa . i do n t get a lot of the in your face fresh hop grassy flavor which i personally like it for the balance . i would definitely drink this regularly if it were available .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle for . . pours into an imperial glass . emerges nearly opaque with raisin colored highlights . for all intents and purposes lets call this opaque . topped with a frothy and creamy mocha colored head . looks pretty damn tasty . i was a little disappointed in the aroma . with this being a coffee stout i get no coffee . instead i get citrus and fruity hops followed by a large caramel malt backbone . blindfolded i would think of this as an imperial amber or something . roastiness . gone . toastiness . nowhere . caramel and hops . plenty of that . no coffee in the flavor . unless you count way in the back in the finish about a minute after the sip . there is a bit of bitter chocolate in there but mostly this one is a caramel malt citrus and pine hopped beer . thoroughly disappointed . i cant imagine calling this one a stout oatmeal stout coffee stout or any other kind of stout . at best it is a weak black ipa but realistically this is a dark imperial amber ale . its sweet and malty . kind of an arrogant bastard meets rogue imperial red meets southern tier iniquity . maybe my bottle is old as hell who knows . i still dont understand the lack of a brewed on bottled on date . anger . not my cup of tea or in this case not my cup of coffee . not a stout .,appearance,0.9,1
pours deep burgundy with fingers of sand tan colored head . superior lacing head retention s chocolate coffee . notes t coffee notes up front taste morphs into intense roasted grain old stale hops tanins . i then get an intense woody dryness doughynes raisins some vainilla as this warms . dates bakers chocolate are there as this warms some more i start getting alcohol burn mega pine hoppyness in the finish . kind of settles in a little bit at the end but otherwise kind of an almost beautiful mess mf slick with low carbonation abv listed at . but the crazy flavor profilie is what really slowed me down . i must be missing the boat here previous reviewers rated this high . will check see why maybe they let it warm way up . . age this i bet it s completely different,appearance,1.0,1
a a faint haze in an amber brew with a slight reddish tint . a frothy head that is long lived with thick clumps of lacing . s floral roses grapefruit pulp and pine in the aroma . a touch of white pepper . t a lot of floral roses and lillies hops grapefruit pulp with some faint smoky caramel maltiness that lingers to the aftertaste where it is joined by a pepper alcohol finish . the aftertaste is mostly a floral bittermess . there is a very faint medicinal presence throughout the beer . m medium bodied and smooth . it is n t refreshing though . d no problem finishing this one . i might have it again if i find it on tap somewhere . worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a light amber reddish color with a small head nothing much else s smells of spices coriander and pumpkin smells just like fall in my humble opinion t tastes just like it smells full of pumpkin with heavy spices . a spiced pumpkin pie comes to mind when i try to explain taste . m relatively light for all the spices and pumpkin mixed into this brew d the carbonation in my opinion is great and i could drink quite a few of this delicious beer . i really enjoy this brew even though it gets a bad rap from people because it is a coors product . this beer really made me want to go out and try different types of beer .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours brown with a mild white head no real lace average head retention . s no kidding on the smoked beer aspect . campfire wood an elegant but pungent aroma . t smoke is dominant but the caramel type malt flavour comes through making it not as one dimensional as a lot of the smoked beers i ve had . not schlenkerla but good . m medium bodied heavy smoke with a shaky but good balance of flavours . long aftertaste . d one of the better smoked beers i ve had for sure . i ve never seen hill farmstead in the southland before i ll have to be on the lookout for more of their stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle part of amanti vino s beer of the month program poured into my duvel tulip . vitus pours a very surprisingly light golden yellow with a massive fluffy white head . it easily fills up more than half the glass but fades a litle too quickly for my taste . similarly lacing left behind is a bit spotty.the nose is extremely powerful and smells a bit like a hefeweizen on steroids . there s an additional bit of mat sweetness though to balance out the massive banana and moreso clove . the extra malt shows up on my palate as well as there s an increased vanilla sweetness from having more wheat in the grain bill . there s also a slight warming sensation from alcohol which is a solid addition to the beer . still though this one s a massive clove banana weiss yeast bomb . the mouthfeel is truly remarkable though . i m half convinced that weihenstephan made some kind of deal with the devil to get a body this light on a beer this big flavorful . carbonation is almost frantic without becoming overbearing and the result is a mouthfeel that is the definition of effervescent . vitus basically an imperial hefe as opposed to many weizenbocks incorporating some darker malts but it s nonetheless world class .,appearance,0.6,1
had in the sampler and i guess its unique to the framingham location . a deep mahogany appearance with thick lacing on the sides gave this a beautiful appearance . spiced bread aromas permeating from the drink were pretty enticing and unique . i emailed the location and i guess what makes it unique is its cross between a red ale and a stout . you can definitely sense that uniqueness in the smell . taste wise a dull bittersweetness made it pretty average . on the other hand the body was completely dull lacking a strong mouthfeel i thought it could have . overall a little imbalanced but worth checking out if your in framingham .,appearance,0.9,1
an easy drinking brew i could put these away all night . pours a cloudy yellow with a small fizzy head . aroma was quite good floral and almost berry like . taste is fairly approachable without being too watery . malt is present as well as hops but neither is very assertive . geat choice to keep on hand . anyone from the consummate swill drinker to the experienced ba can enjoy it .,appearance,0.6,1
gak . wtf . got this little number from the corner store across the street from the train station in schaerbeek brussels belgium . shoulda left it there . poured with a nice big foamy textured head and some lace . funny looking hazy pale yellow color . aroma lemon pledge mixed with sauerkraut farts . you in a situation where you need to leave . open some cans of this . whew . pepe le pew wears this as an aftershave . flavor s not near so bad . not saying much . just have to put this down the drain and give my apologies to the sewer.pierre celis where are youuu .,appearance,0.7,1
a beautiful yellow orange color with half a finger to one finger of white frothy head with a beautiful sticky lacing across the glass . head holds well making this an incredibly good looking beer . s screams hops and bitter tones that form with citrus tones to increase any hop heads desire to try . subtle malty sweetness can be detected lingering between the dominating hop smell . t a smooth malty sweetness begins this beer as it suddenly smacks the palate with a variety of hop flavors ranging from citrus and floral to some earthy tastes . mild amount of alcohol detectable through everything else going on in the beer . the beer moves slighty back to the malty side before finishes with a lasting hop bitterness that leaves you wanting another taste . m medium body along with a medium amount of carbonation that makes this a satisfying i.p.a . d incredibly smooth in result of the malt backbone that makes this very drinkable as the harsh bitterness is subdued . i would love for this to be a staple beer in my fridge during the summer but sadly i live in ohio .,appearance,1.0,1
oz screw top bottle obtained at the hannaford s in gardiner . pours a crystal clear straw yellow body with a quickly dissipating off white head . smells malty and wheaty reminiscent of shredded wheat cereal to me with hints of cooked corn buttered biscuit and peat smoke . tastes sweet up front with wheat and malt very apparent touches of cooked corn and butter but in a good way . fairly clean and crisp toward the finish . light bodied and effervescent . the pleasing flavors and the crisp light mouth feel make this an extremely easy drinker and it was gone before i wanted it to be . this beer is right on target in my opinion . even if it were not called what it s called i would think of camp or barbecues up at camp . i like it . i d say this beer would pair well with pulled pork and corn on the cob .,appearance,0.6,1
after a fight to uncork the nicely packaged bottle a frothy brew spilled out . pure midnight . i gave it a couple of minutes to settle though the head never disappeared entirely . the stout lacked the nose yielding something yeasty and sour . the flavors mostly brownie and fudge came through on the initial sip . french roast coffee toward the finish . amazingly smooth and drinkable for a stout but needs to either take a step toward thickness in the consistency or a more aggressive move toward dryness even a louder pop in the spice category . the high alcohol content did n t prevent something easy drinking . the bubbles were too big too much . worth the .,appearance,0.9,1
wow another great hoppy brew from port . i have n t had a bad brew from them yet including some non hoppy unusual brews . i think this is my first review of any of port s labels . i guess this is long over due . this bottle pours a hazy amber with little head . carbonation is a bit low and it s not the prettiest beer in the world . it appears to be bottle conditioned so that s probably why it s hazy . aroma is a bit caramelly and tropical fruity mixed with a veritable hop souffle . the flavor is clean malts and some caramel combined with a big blast of misc hops . it s been a while since i ve had a hop but i think this brew might be somewhat along the same lines . there appears to be quite the assortment of hops in this nd anniversary brew . whatever the case i really like this latest port brew . it seems to drink a bit heavy maybe i would call it a blond barleywine instead . . i just thought of something . this brew reminded me a bit of founders devil dancer on tap . is that a good comparison . i m not sure but i really liked both brews . oh well . you know what . who cares right . all i can say for sure is that i really like this nd anniversary ale that s currently in my glass . kudos to port lost abbey . they certainly must be some of the premier brewers in the us if not the world .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a cloudy amber brown into a wine glass with two fingers worth of frothy white head . the lacing clings to the inside of the glass for dear life and is quite exquisite . the head retains its character quite nicely as well . fresh intense forest aroma that is full of pine and citrus cascade hops oranges grapefruit . very pleasant and hops are definitely represented well . taste begins with a surge of malt character that stems from almonds chocolate biscuit malt and some roasty flavors . then a a surge of citrus bitterness builds to a medium high intensity which ends with a long dry finish . there is some nice balance and the assortment of flavors are intriguing . the mouthfeel is light and creamy while the carbonation is medium . this brew is light crisp and full of flavor easily quaffable . however it does n t leave your palate longing for more . with that being said it is still an interesting hoppy brew .,appearance,1.0,1
a the stout poured a very dark brown color due to the nitrogen at first but slowly ran up to a very dark black s smells of roasted grains caramel coffee and some hints of chocolate t not a very bold flavor at first but once it gets to the mid mouth you really get a taste of roasted sweetness as it gets furthur back into the throut the coffee and cream aroma really opens up finishing sweet m smooth and creamy due to the nitrogen its not very carbonated so you do n t really get that bite that you would get from drinking other more carbonated beers d very drinkable many people are hesistant at first because of its color but it is usually a very big surprise to first time drinkers with pre noted negative assumptions in truth i think guinness has earned a place in my heart as one of my favorite beers . on tap i do n t think i would rather drink much of anything else . its very complex in the sense of its different levels and craft . even though it is considered a fairly commercial beer it still has that craft and care feeling everytime you drink one . slainte to the irish,appearance,1.0,1
did a tasting with some friends this weekend avec beer log in hand . we have been to rogue several times but somehow i had missed trying it . appearance gt hazy not too lively no head . looks pretty average for an american double . smell gt intense smell of hops like fresh ones just picked if you have had the pleasure of smelling this hop harvest . citrus notes . very nice . taste gt wow . not too complex but just enough . excellent hang . mouf gt smooth easy . drinkability gt apart from the percentage . i could drink this for days .,appearance,0.6,1
cold oz bottle poured into oz pint glass . beer pours like soda with giant bubbles forming no head . beer is very pale and slightly clouded . first sip is refreshing . like water . bland bland bland . fizzy then nothing . there s a slight citrus spice irrelevant note . a bad beer .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a shaker pint glass it pours a deep brown with some chestnut highlights . the head is very impressive in that it s a creamy tan intricate lacing and last throughout the whole beer with a nice semi thick layer of foam on top of the beer . it really is a nice looking beer . the nose is a bit plan some darker fruits like plum make up the most aroma which is not very much to style and ait alone is n t very pleasing . the flavor is pretty plain jane kind of watery with the same non lagerlike plum fruitiness . the finish is sweet and not very crisp . the mouthfeel is really chewy almost like there are a bunch of oats in the grist . just not my idea of a schwartzbier . the drinkability is really hampered as well due to the sweet and chewy nature of this beer but lacks a cohesive element that i m looking for in a similar beer which is designed to be thick and chewy .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured into pint glass . dark brown color a good inch or so of tan head . really not sure how appearance could get much better . there s actually not much smell to take note of . muddy roasted malt and slightly sweet . taste is extremely well balanced . very nice hop flavor and bitterness . fresh tasting and even a slight grassiness something i m not sure i ever pick up in porters . roasted malts and mild sweetness but definitely leaning toward the bitter side . slightly creamy mouthfeel . exceptionally drinkable and well flavored . this is just about all you can ask for from the style .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled several times at the blues and brews fest in akron on saturday . this was one of the standouts of the fest imo . their regular old leghumper porter was being poured through a foot tall tower filled to the brim with whole fresh coffee beans . as soon as i saw it i knew i wanted some . this beer loses most of its head whilst passing through all that coffee but no matter the dark brew still exhibited a tight cap of roasty peanut shell colored foam for a bit . smelled outstanding . as you d imagine it was just like shoving my nose into a bag of fresh coffee beans at the grocery store and i always have thought that the beans smelled better than boiled coffee anyways . it was sweet with mild vanilla notes which i was unsure about whether that was attributable to the coffee or the base beer . coffee explosion but nothing overpowering . the porter underneath all those beans lends some nice roast and bitterness . smooth with understandably low carbonation . overall i really loved this . i d be extremely greatful to see this mass produced some day . well done td .,appearance,0.6,1
pours brown with ruby hints . there are two healthy fingers of head boy is this a live beer and the retention and lacing are top notch . the nose has an unpleasant cidery element to it . malt and berries are the upfront flavors and the finish is slightly bitter with a dose of alcohol warmth .,appearance,1.0,1
deep dark almost black in color pours thick with a thin thick foam . strong smells of chocolate coffee and toffee are all present in this beer . the taste is thick and sweet with hints of the toffee and coffee smooth with a sweet after taste . a good all around porter .,appearance,0.9,1
i m parting company with the reviewers who raved over this beer . this tasted like a wild ale and the brett yeast was just overpowering . the sourish vinegar taste from the yeast was just too much to bear . the beer looked good with a nice amber color and a thick creamy and frothy head that laced and retained well . the nose has a bit of the yeasty funkiness to come but it is not until the beer is tasted that the true character emerges . this is really not an ipa belgian or otherwise and there are no candied sugar fermentables to offset that really hard to take yeastiness . there was slight booziness to the beer and the mouthfeel was a bit taut and harsh . i did n t finish the one i had at the party and do not foresee revisiting this one either .,appearance,0.9,1
had at watch city reviewed from notes served in a pint glass a this beer pours a straw yellow with a two finger of creamy head . head recedes quickly leaving thick sheets of lacing on the glass . s nose is vanilla cream and a biscuit quality . t taste starts with a very light cream flavoring before moving in to vanilla bean notes . vanilla holds flavoring through the beer as it then finishes with a grainy biscuit note . m lighter side of medium body medium carbonation almost thin and watery but creamy at the same time . d goes down alright not filling not much kick ok representation of style . i d opt for other cream ales if given the choice .,appearance,0.8,1
freshness date on bottle neck best by pours clear with an orange hue . inch thick white head quickly disintegrates . minimal lacing . this is an ipa correct . lightly aromatic . very hoppy alchoholic aroma . i can definitely smell the malty sweet here as well . taste is complex . very malty up front . more so for an ipa . the hops are very mild but evident . i get some fruit characteristics along with caramel malt . yeasty middle . very smooth . light carbonation . full body . light hops toward the end finishes dry alchoholic . i am surprised . where are the hops . . this tastes like the complexity of the malt overpowers the dry hopped character after a certain point once aged . this beer is over a year old according to the freshness date . do imperial ipa s age well . i must revisit this brew get to it before the freshness date expires . then compare .,appearance,0.4,0
in honor of glazeman . s dark lord imperial stout is a month old ris with a past history significant for notorious long lines high abv awesome label art tricky online ticket sales and being the original hyped up brewery only released stout . he presents to my westvleteren snifter this evening in honor of glazeman s th review . o smell dark roasts figs chocolate vanilla sweet candy appearance small head that quickly fades to nothing thick thick thick oil that coats the walls of the snifter exactly what an ris should look like . perfect . taste sweet dark chocolate vanilla bitter roasts and a tiny bit of piney hops in the finish . rich thick intense and incredible . just what a true ris should be . mouthfeel thickness and carbonation are both spot on . drinkability for abv this is extremely drinkable . do n t be fooled by the nay sayers i could drink a bomber of this myself no doubt about it . a p month old ris presenting this evening for glazeman s th review . dl is probably the most heavily disputed beer on this site . many love it many hate it many complain about the lines tickets etc . many simply just do n t like to admit that such an amazing beer can come from northwest indiana . well get over it people dl is as good as it gets one of the best beers i ve ever had . continue to attend dark lord day every year continue to support my midwest breweries continue splitting this bomber with glazeman for his th review this plan has been discussed with my attending . airohead ms pager,appearance,1.0,1
well the last few days were not that great for me . budget problems . so my friend brought a case of that stuff yesterday . i ve drank my fair share of this back in the day and i was not really exited to have it again . but i m broke and it was free beer . the smell was not the worst natural light smell i ve encountered . once i had a horrible skunk corn smell hitting me from a can of this stuff from a significant distance . this time it was just mainly corn . the color was just yellowish watered down piss . so was the taste . mouthfeel was similar to bud light with a decent bit of carbonation . towards the end of the can i was struggling . i had another one hoping that just like back in the day it will be ok after the first one . however my taste cells were rioting against me . good thing i m paid today so i can stock up on something good that is worth of money paid . nattie is a college trailer park essential brew . almost everybody had it at least more than once . but for college kids and people with low budget who are looking for a cheap buzz with a better kick i would much rather recomend pbr . speaking for myself if i have a question how to spend my on beer the best answer is to go with a pack of yuengling or bavaria and have a rich and refreshing taste rather than kill your stomach taste cells and brain cells with this piss . if you are not suicidal avoid this at any cost .,appearance,0.3,0
clear reddish amber with a rich firm tan head . vague chemical aroma of nuts cedar wood diacetyl and oranges . light floral flavour of nuts and paint with a harsh bark like bitternes . hints of citric acid and diacetyl . the overall impression is chemical . . bitter nutty aftertaste with a strong note of butterscotch . not a huge fan,appearance,0.9,1
cl brown bottle poured into a pint glass it s the only glassware i own . a super thick rich creamy mostly white foamy head . dissipates slowly leaving loads of lacing . in fact the head was so thick that this small ml bottle would n t fit into my imperial pint glass without waiting for some of the head to thin out . s sweet and mildly fruity with malts dominating . t a weird mixture of sweet spicy and alcoholic but not as sweet as other belgian ales i ve tried . alcohol very prominent for me . m the . abv almost numbs the mouth otherwise smooth almost zero carbonation syrupy thick too . d lower drinkability for me because the alcohol taste is too prevalent and unappealing .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a deep ruddy brown with a thin layer of head that leaves a massive amount of lacing . the nose is medicinal which seems to be a theme for these beers . the burnt malts and slight smoke are in the background and there are definate notes of anise . the palate is unsweetened cocoa and smoked malts . the finish is bitter medicinal astringent and aggressive . again not a pleasant taste . the mouthfeel is not offensive but it is rather thin for a porter . i was able to finish this beer but i would certainly not want another one . sometimes i think that sam adams releases beers just to release beers . do they taste these things before they put them into bottles .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to bu zeye for sharing this bottle . the beer pours a yellow color with a white head . the aroma is full of peaches with nothing else going on . definitely one dimensional but nothing offense . the flavor is full of very sweet sugary peaches . the beer is so sweet i ca n t see myself drinking too much of it . thin to medium syrupy mouthfeel and low carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
a mama mia . poured a deep uber cloudy orangish color with good carbonation leaving a nice white cap s loads of faded hops fruits.apricot and others with booze t big faded hops powered by fruitiness and booze . a once upon a time caramel backbone m big n boozy sweet and just a big beer all around o very good,appearance,1.0,1
appearance tan creamy four finger head on a straight pour . black choclatey body that shines through a deep amber when held up to the light . a good looking beer . smell deep roasted malts . woody accents . coffee . some chocolate and bit of alcohol are detectable . a very unique smelling stout taste not very flavorful and quite disapopinting . there s definitely roasted malts there but not much else . a bit of spice and coffee in the finish but very subtle . there s just not much happening in this beer and what is there does n t come into play until rd s of the show is up . mouthfeel medium light body definitely on the lighter side for a stout . a bit of carbonation in the finish . drinkability overall impression highly disappointing effort from dogfish . it goes down well and does n t blast the palate so while it could make a good session stout it s just really not worth it . my mouth just does n t pine for that next sip as it does with beers with more substance . the flavors are diluted outside of the roastiness character in the finish so perhaps this would be a good entry level beer for those foraging into the style however it is too light for me to want to revisit any time soon .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep orange almost amber in color with a thin layer of off white head that disappears into a ring of bubbles around the edge almost immediately . s cherries honey caramel a touch of alcohol also a lot of aromas similar to a saison lemon peppercorn belgian candi sugar belgian yeast . very complex aroma very unique and i like it a lot . t flavor follows the aroma pretty close . same basic flavors cherries definitely dominate along with the background caramel malts . honey makes it s way in along with the bubblegum and lemon flavors associated with the saison i find in this . once again very complex very well blended i find myself going back for sip after sip trying to find new ways to describe the flavor . m medium body slightly sticky mouthfeel . finish is sweet and sticky with flavors of cherries honey and bubblegum . lasts a while too . o well balanced complex flavors very interesting beer to try . i do n t know that i would be able to drink too many but the abv is n t noticeable at all . will definitely buy again .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out a reddish pink color with a thin head . aroma was very vague . hardly can detect anything . very very faint aroma of fruitiness but that s about it . taste was also extremely light . some faint malts and hops hop around with some fruitiness but it s too light . mouthfeel was light with an ok dose of carbonation . finished dry . wow is all i can say and not in a good way .,appearance,0.7,1
pours an opague black with some liveliness going on in the glass as tiny little bubbles struggle to get to the surface . they finally settle and makes about an inch coffee colored heading that looks oh so creamy and tasty . . . smell is very light in roasted malt a bit more of a coffee and chocolate aroma pull through in the end . taste and mouth is very thin but ridiculously creamy.the menu says light bodied but i will go with medium . a nice roasted maltiness kicks you in the mouth then is taken over by some chocolate notes . carbonation is awesome the best i ve had for a stout . drinkability maybe a bit heavier for the summer days but definetly on a nice cool and cold day . very easy to put a few down .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with virtually no head and no lace . bad sign is this stuff flat . no there is a light carbonation with a malty nose unusual for a lager . sweet start and a nice sweet crisp finish . would make a very good lawn mower beer . a clear pale yellow color . . for a ml bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a deep burnished copper with a nice creamy light tan head with awesome stickiness and retention leaving plenty of lacing . aesthetically an unusually pleasing brew . the smell is mostly sweet malts as is to be expected . the taste is a pleasant malty sweetness cookie and toffee notes a hint of diacetyl butteriness and a nice little hoppy bite in the finish . medium bodied and perfectly carbonated . i could definitely session this . very enjoyable i m a big belhaven fan and this compares favorably . very solid version of the style . i would n t call it a wee heavy it s not that strong but it s definitely a very good scotch ale .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . . a clear golden yellow color . first pour yielded about fingers of creamy frothy hybrid head with unfortunately really good retention and lots of lacing . . s pretty neutral in all regards . slight graininess and even slighter fruitiness . hops are just about nonexistent . not bad smelling but not really good either . . t incredibly boring . nothing with a side of breadiness . hops are a bit more prominent than in the nose but that s just because the malts are so weak . . m light body with too damn much carbonation . reasonably creamy but not smooth due to carb . . d glad i only have to drink this once . really boring .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle . at total wine more in kennesaw georgia . batch . quick to the bell s website . your bell s pale ale was packaged on april . okay . appearance pours what would be a clear golden body except for all these baby sea monkey like particles . frothy snow white head . smell crisp pale malts with some broken biscuit crumbs and sharp hoppy wafts of flowers spice and pith . taste pale malts with an assured amount of biscuitiness to it . very light upfront sweetness present . a lick of lemon pith . spicy floral nigh zippy hops with a hair above a medium amount of bitterness though it seems to really build up and amplify itself over time . finishes dry and bitter with some enduring floral spicy hints . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium plus carbonation . slightly crisp . drinkability a decent drinkable pale ale that provides something a bit different both in terms of malts and hops used than many american made apas . to say nothing of the sea monkeys . though enough talk of the pale ale pass the kalamazoo stout already .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a deep mahogany with a good amount of head . s aroma a bit like coffee with a hint of a vanilla creamy scent . t flavor of coffee slight fruit flavor . m very smooth and creamy light carbonation . overall an interesting beer i m not sure it really fits into any category . it s creamy with light carbonation like a stout and has similar flavors but some sweetness . i did find it very tasty and interesting in a good way just not a real obvious fruit beer .,appearance,0.9,1
courtesy of hughesm pours a nearly black brown with an inch of light brown medium bodied head . smell has great cashew and peanut aromas with some malts and small booze hints . taste is well malted with some hints of mixed nuts and a small boozy quality . finish is a bit muddy but there is a malted booze after taste which flashes then leaves . drinks well but you can tell this is a ramped up brown .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a three finger cream head that fades slowly leaving a trace of lace . chrystal clear amber color . good carbonation and medium bodied . strong banana nose . starts as a malty hop mix but then the banana flavor kicks in a strange soapy banana aftertaste . . for a . oz bottle from john s market place tigard or . the bottle abv is . .,appearance,0.8,1
tasted this beer on cask during the wetherspoon s autumn beerfestival in nov. . i m very happy to see it on cask as my previous experience of this beer in bottled version three years ago was quite pleasant . a thank god with the help of the cellarman and barman it pours a pint of heavenly nectar white tight frothy head on top of a pale amber hued nectar very low carbonation just like a cask conditioned ale should be . the beer head settles to a cm thick layer of creamy foam and stays forever i mean throughout the drink leaving incredibly tight and creamy lacing . this is a dream for a cask conditioned ale right in front of me really . s softly fruity malts upfront a very faint vanilla like sweet floral scent mixed with a mildly spicy note of german noble hops . not bad . t mouthful of mildly spicy hallertau hops i think and sweetened orange peel like english hop varieties plus a tea leaf like dryish bitterness at the back a flatly sweet apple ish afteraste and a lingering breadiness at presence in the aftertaste leading to a lightly herbal bitter sweet fruity flavour in the finish . m the mouthfeel is soft but slightly thin with a tangy and sugary like the texture of concentrated orange juice s aftertaste on the back of the palate turning a bit flat in the end . d quite tasty golden ale but slightly too thin in terms of body . i guess the timid characters of german nobel hops fail to strike a healthy balance with the strong flavoured scottish malted barley .,appearance,1.0,1
a very dark with a tall tight brown head leaving no lacing . s malty rather stout like just a touch of cherry . t how about no . it s an average stout with a heavy sour cherry flavor . m nice coating but no real tingle . d no no and um . no .,appearance,0.9,1
a typical light lager pisswater yelllow . fizzy non head . no retention . no lace . yuck . s fruity and effervescent carbonation but no real beer aromas . this smells only slightly better and less rotten fruity that keystone . t ultra watery corn with hints of nasty fruit overtones . fruit has its place in lambics pale ales ipas dark belgian ales and many other styles but the fruit presented here is more fruit of the loom than fruit of the vine . foul . m watery overcarbonated piss . blech . i m really trying to be objective but jeez . this is bad . d no thank you . my dad always talks about how coors was the shit back in the s when it was only distributed west of the mississippi . back then his buddies used to come back from mizour ah with this then unobtanium and marvel at how inferior it was to the swill that was readily available to those fortunate enough to live smack dab between the shit beer meccas of st. louis and milwaukee .,appearance,0.2,0
a gigantic frothy head that is the color of latte foam . the lacing is everywhere and forms delicate patterns all down the glass . the head lingers for an eternity and leaves a mountain of foam in the middle after it has dissipated to constant level . the beer itself is a clear deep garnet color . top notch look for a red . s hops . pine aroma mostly . a bit of peppery alcohol . t a bit of caramel and smoky malt but mostly a potent pine with a bit of white pepper . the aftertaste is a potent pine bitterness with the lingering white pepper everywhere a bit of smoky malt everywhere . the peppery maltis a bit excessive for my tastes but pretty good overall . m harsh from carbonation thin and a bit refreshing . d alright . no difficulty finishing it . the alcohol though not boozy and well obfuscated makes too much of an appearance . it is an enjoyable brew though . not great with food . a bit strong to session lacks some of the qualities in mouthfeel and taste that a more sessionable beer would have . i do n t think i will have it again . nothing awful but nothing great . looks good though .,appearance,1.0,1
mad hatter ipa is a nice offering from new holland . a poured very little head and left very little lacing. and i know my glass is clean . looks like an ipa . nice orangey amber glow . s smell is of non complex hops and no malt . lemon citrus piney . after having a sip the smell leans towards caramel malts with pine overtones . t taste is surprisingly good for not being impressed prior . lemon hits you first with a nice piney bitterness through the drink then finishes dry and slightly bitter leaving your mouth tasting like an earthy biscuit . m perfect body for an ipa . perfect carbonation . just what i like . not too thick but definitely not too thin . d i could really see myself putting a few of these down without question . there is nothing remotely offensive in this that would get overwhelming after one two or six of them .,appearance,0.6,1
of course this one obtained from a wnter sampler pack . i am told its the only way to get this beer . beer had a nice spicy character in the nose . hints of candy gum and some orange or maybe a cinnamon stick slightly defined . caramel malts also intermixed . malty of the palate with once again some spices coming out . hops are there but not in big amounts . more on the malty side that is gently spiced with spices .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a tulip . a hazy amber with active carbonation . a soapy copper tinged head starts out very strong but recedes to a ring at the beer s edge fairly quickly . leaves a little lace . s quite vinous with strong red grape raspberry and plum aromas . a light pepper spice and a strong dose of alcohol rounds things out . t the vinous theme continues with dark fruit flavors . a light chocolate flavor adds some needed complexity . gets a little thin in the middle . bitterness is mild and adds a pepper bite . alcohol adds an extra layer of flavor and warmth going down . m the body is quite light given this much alcohol . very active carbonation is right for this style . d this beer was a nice match for the cool and dreary evening i drank it on . not one of the best beers of this style but quite solid on its own .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a clear plastic cup . no date . appearance black body . medium brown head . low retention . decent stick . smell thin . faint soy sauce . not promising . taste oatmeal . thin . some alcohol . stale coffee . some bitterness in the finish . mouthfeel very watery . some effervescence but pretty mild . overall drinkability very plain . characters are very mild and almost imperceptible . no off characters though .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer is a bit of a mixed bag for me . i love the way it looks . copper with a majestic foam on top . the nitro definately makes this beer look great . otherwise it s a pretty average ale . slight notes of butterscotch and floral esters with a bit of a bitter hops finish . this is one very smooth beer but maybe slightly thin . i do n t mind putting a few of these back though . very easy to drink when i m not wanting something to challenge me .,appearance,0.9,1
creamy sweet but balanced maibock with slight metallic finish . a clear light goldenrod body with a fleeting one finger off white head . s sweetish caramel malt and a bit of perfumy spicy hops . not particularly aromatic . t fairly big sweet creamy caramel malt body with hints of orange spice hops . big carbonation carries the flavors deep into the tongue . on the negative side there is a bit of adjunct metallic flavor but it not a complete deal breaker . m creamy and heavily carbonated . d metallic finish detracts from what is still a pretty drinkable beer .,appearance,0.4,0
with all of the positive reviews i went our and bought a pack of this stuff . all i can say is that i am not impressed . sure it looks good and smells ok but the taste is very disappointing . very thin reminiscent of a oktoberfest with that signature pumpkin taste but not enough mouth feel to back it up . i poured the first one out because i thought that maybe it was just a bad bottle but the whole pack tastes the same much too weak for my taste . works great for marinading meat though .,appearance,0.8,1
a clear golden yellow with average ultra white head . moderate retention and good lacing . tons of little bubble rising up through the beer . s wet straw . has a funky aroma almost skunky smelling . t sweet and crisp . much better tasting than the aroma would lead you to expect . m d medium bodied and very crisp . excellent carbonation .,appearance,0.9,1
tremendous head and a deep dark brown body . several minutes after pouring the head is still going strong . the lowly brown ale usually isnt going to win beauty contests but this is about as good as one will look . roasted malts just a touch of nuttiness and subtle mustiness . not a whole lot in terms of strength but the aromas are there . given the nearly undetectable aromas the flavor is a revelation . brown sugar and a nuttiness that seems more of the pecan variety than the typical hazelnut . honey and dark bread hints also surface on the back of the palate . really good . totally drinkable semi creamy mouthfeel . i feel heathenish and unworthy of beer advocacy for heaping such praise on a brown ale but i love this beer . maybe im in a f cking weird mood but i have to say this beer rules .,appearance,1.0,1
got as an extra from supernova . thanks bud . poured a cloudy golden color with lots of slightly off white head . smell is not good at all . not sure why though . ca n t put my finger on it . as it warms a little bit the smell has improved . now smells very malty and not nearly as bad . taste is very malty . some spice to it . almost tastes salty . mouthfeel is pretty good and smooth . went down pretty easy . overall a pretty good beer aside from the smell upfront and like i said that improved . i would probably drink this again but wo n t seek it out .,appearance,0.9,1
i m rating this as a pale lager . straw yellow in color with a good white head i left the lime the waitress brought out . mild malt aromas of light bread and lighter biscuit the faintest of hop aromas . flavor is clean and balanced yet leanng toward the bitter side . the beer is crisp and refreshing but could do with a little more body . a good beer overall especially on a hot summer day .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a piraat tulip glass . has a cm golden head with but does n t linger with some mild lacing . has a beautiful citrusy smell and a light alcoholic taste . there is a somewhat watery mouthfeel that is pleasant but alcholic . this is the most affordable widely available acceptable belgium ale that i have found in oh . this beer makes me happy . it s not piraat . chimay or watou but it s pretty damn good . give it a try .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a chimay goblet . a this beer poured a nice brown red colour . i was glad that the colour was nice to look at because the head barely bothered to make an appearance . it was small and left in what seemed like an instant . s fruity and slightly spicy . definitely some pear noticeable but i was unable to isolate this further . i did however enjoy the aroma immensely . t this one kept changing on me . at first it was definitely sweet and fruity almost like dates with a fair bit of spice thrown in . just a whisper of pear and yeast . the finish was slightly bitter . really this was wonderful . m the carbonation in this one was felt in the tongue . i have to say i was surprised by that . even more surprising was the smoothness of the body and the relative thinness of the finish . alcohol was almost undetectable . d possibly entirely too drinkable considering the abv .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from an . oz bottle into a weizen glass . a pours absolutely perfect . cloudy creamy orange body with a glorious mountain of head that fills just to the edge of the glass and hangs around until the glass is empty . s sweet banana and clove with funky hefe yeasts and tangy wheat . t banana is big but does n t overtake the balance . its a tad sweet but the hops are there to balance it out . d just delicious and the great balance makes this remarkable refreshing . i could drink these all damn day . overall this is right up there among the great hefeweizens . its incredible drinkable and refreshing but decidingly complex and original . great classic brew .,appearance,1.0,1
got this during lunch break at a mexican restaurant . poured the oz bottle into a plastic cup . a typical adjunct pale and clear yellow body with circumferential white head that disspaeared quickly . no lacing . s corn grains some vague hop aromas and some slight cheap german pilsener alcohol smell when just poured and while it s cold . t cornflakes grains water . boring like most adjunct lagers but at least it does n t suffer from skunk and metallic tones . m light body medium carbonation watery . o decent choice for my lunch it obviously has some boring characteristics but that s to be expected from this style .,appearance,0.4,0
a an olive tinted yellow . head is short and light quickly dissapearing . s very neutral dank smell . reminds me of socks you find on the floor they probably were n t worn but they aint clean anymore . t taste is all grain and slightly sugary . m carbination is sharp and does n t blend well with the taste . the beer does n t coat the mouth well only the tongue . d this certainly is n t the worst you could do for a light beer the taste is more distinct than many but the sharp carbination and bad smell are big negatives .,appearance,0.2,0
pours copper in color red hues and gets lighter the more you drink . how surprising . a massive off white head tight bubbles of carbonation and superb staying power . spots of lacing down the glass . smell is pretty good . some pine and grapefruit with a spicy presence . flowers fresh grass pretty earthy . light sweetness . taste is spicy up front . pine and grapefruit rind to follow . quite the earthy taste . the pine is almost like pine needles straight from a tree . a hint of caramel sweetness but a bitter drying finish with some biscuity breadiness to it . mouthfeel has a good bitterness level . it is n t thick at all and very effortless and smooth . great persistent carbonation and tingle with dryness on the tongue . lots of assertive bitterness and very unique flavors . almost too easy going down . a big old ml bottles of this seems just about right but if offered another glass i might succomb to the pressure .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into a pint glass this beer is absolutely indistinguishable from ginger ale . same color same fizz same everything . s basically indistinguishable from every other american macro lager . t also pretty much standard american macro lager maybe slightly less intense if that s possible . crisp fizzy grain followed by what i can only describe as old beer . like bud if you left it in the garage just slightly too long . m fizzier than most as was probably evident from the above . otherwise not a thing to distinguish it . o i bought this beer on a tip that it was identical to other american macros at a substantial discount . pbr s even cheaper and much better though if for some reason you re looking to buy an american macro there s no good reason to pick this up .,appearance,0.4,0
spotted at a local dive bar i was inclined to try something shitty . i thought it was the red label but it was the na . here it goes pours a pale fizzy yellow golden color with a bright white head quickly dwindling away . aroma has a pale malt sweetness with no real hop or spice to it just simply cooked vegetables at the basic meaning . flavor is horrid cooked corn basically the worst tasting anyting creamed corn related in liquid form i will never go na when it comes to beer i would rather cut out alcohol than go na . this is horrible tasting liquid horrible rancid finish high uncomfortable carbonation light bodied fizzy beer . sorry i usually try to enjoy these types of reviews this one just is n t enjoyable in any sense .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance golden yellow color . very thin layer of foam upon pouring disappeared in a few seconds . no lacing . smell just sweet malty smell . taste a bit of bitterness but little contribution from any grains malt or adjunct . blah . mouthfeel light bodied adequate carbonation . bitterness lingering in the aftertaste crisp finish . overall nothing exciting about this beer . another adjunct lager . might quench a thirst or be an acceptable companion to asian dishes .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to freud for this one . release . . oz brown glass pry top bottle in a tube . excessive packaging . appearance pours a thick gloupy black and then cascades out an amazing amount of dark tan head that haves great retention and is very creamy looking . nose big cafe au lait aromas some dulce de leche vanilla bean vanilla ice cream and lots of dark roasty notes too . palate carbonation must have all dropped out because this is fat and prickly with alcohol . the bourbon is much more pronounced than i remember it being in the version . black vanilla bean charred wood booze black coffee and super rich dark caramel all over the place . lots and lots of bourbon . notes a bourbon bomb went off in this beer . i think it s more bold than the and i think i m drinking it at a better temp than i did previously degrees in my basement then minutes in the freezer just to put a little more chill on it but not as cold as the fridge . like bourbon . drink this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter on bottle conditioned in according to the bottle the color is a vibrant shade of copper held to the light it s a bright amber . foam was resistant so i switched to a more aggressive pour . still it resulted in only th inch loose head thinned to a skim a patch of large bubbles . minimal retention lace . i tried to keep the sediment in the bottle on the second pour but most of it found its way into the glass was suspended throughout . odd . immediately noticeable is an airy boozy aroma not quite harsh but prominent . situated beyond said boozy aroma are plentiful sweet malt notes caramel toffee candied malts . fruit ethers offer an juicy bent raisin plum a hint of prune some tart almost apple like notes . grainy wheat tones are integrated throughout . undertones of yeast manifest with warmth . wisps of earthy floral hops briefly grace the taste buds . it seems wheatwines often have a penchant for juiciness this particular one even more so than others i ve tried . plum ripe apple raisins candied fruits mesh with the toasty sugary aspects of the beer caramel toffee pinch of brown sugar . it s sweet but not distracting on the contrary it s fitting for the style . traces of toasted wheat though it seems the latter half of the namesake is the focus . wheat wine is a robust medium bodied beer with a little bit of grittiness . aside from that it s kind of slick . though it does n t boast intense alcohol heat after the first sip it caused an immediate warming sensation the abv is apparent . residual ghosts of the flavor profile linger . i really like this beer one of my favorite representation of the style based on what i ve tried so far . drinkability is pretty good considering the abv it might have been a good idea to split this with someone . i wish i had purchased more bottles when it was in all the stores . i will admit that the second pour is n t nearly as satisfying but this is still a good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
well it was thanksgiving day and we were out of beer . being that the liquor stores were closed we took a trip to the local super market and i bought a six pack of cans because i have n t had this in awhile . as far as macroswill is concerened this beer is probably at the top . no smell or appearance very little taste but i must say i do n t mind drinking this . call me a stupid college kid but you really ca n t beat ice cold bud if there s no other option . though it s very close to water at least it s not natural light or bud light .,appearance,0.4,0
rotten soap . a clear medium pumpkin body with a fleeting one finger off white head . s rotten soap . odd i know but these are the words i feel best describe the aroma of the beer . it is putrid and soapy . rubbing alcohol is there as well . there are some acceptable aromas in there like sugar and apricot but all things considered the aroma is quite off putting . t yikes . better than the aroma but those putrid soapy notes are still there along with the apricot fruit and now some earthy spicy hops and caramel malt . metal is also apparent and alcohol . m who cares . o foul .,appearance,0.7,1
dark brown body . fat creamy head . perfect lacing . very good retention . best i ve seen for a stout best by far for a coffee stout . fairly light coffee aroma some malt not much else . flavor is good . not a coffee bomb balanced for a non imperial stout with coffee . maybe a tad acidic from the coffee . good mouthfeel . smooth . i like this fairly well for a lighter coffee stout . drink it on the warmer side .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the oz bottle into a belgian tulip goblet . appearance beer pours a clear golden with a substantial two and a half finger head of eggshell foam over the top and lacing clinging to the sides of the glass . smell cascade centennial and chinook resiny hops upfront with very minor malt backbone . piney and rustic with a light earthiness . no noticable alcohol for the substantial levels that this ipa has . taste sweet malt character upfront which is very different than the smell hops come right in afterward and provide ample bitterness . citrus and pine are friendly to the beer and a light resin chewiness lingers drying out the finish . light alcohol warmth also on the finish but just low enough to get someone into trouble . mouthfeel smooth but a bit rough with the ample hopping present . slightly sticky medium bodied and very nicely carbonated . drinkability very nice and affordable around these parts for the style . this is one that i will revisit again and again and not just because it s the local flavour . the balance makes the ale quite enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance dark brown to black almost opaque . pouring leaves a thick tan head that takes a while to go away and an island of foam that remains the entire time . smell dark but sweet chocolate notes are present in this one along with a very malty bite i would expect more with a bock or a doppelbock . the same characteristic maltiness that is present in thomas hardy is present here . the hops seem restrained . taste above and beyond all the malt flavor is here to stay when you take a sip of this beer and then you get a slight taste of bitter chocolate that is somewhat sweet as well . it s very hard to come up with some words about the taste since the malt is really the dominant feature and all else fades into the background . this is a sippin beer that one should take their time in drinking . there is no discernable alcohol warming and little hops to take your mind off of the malt which is quite dark . mouthfeel this beer is somewhat flat in the mouthfeel dept but is not dry and not overly carbonated thank goodness . drinkability i think one of these a night is enough .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle into an oversized wine glass . best before date of . a pours with an average size head that dimishes quickly into a film . the body is a murky medium dark tawny brown almost completely opaque . streamers line the edge of the glass . s above average malts of dark toasted bread and caramel toasted . light yeast of dank musty earth and leather . the hop bill is indecipherable . t additional flavors of various dark fruits raisin plum dates and red grapes . underlying notes of brown sugar and maple syrup . mediocre flavor duration with moderate to light sweetness . m the mouthfeel is medium light the texture creamy smooth . a little thinner than expected as most unibroue beers tend to be . carbonation is as lively and fizzy as expected . d stands out as one of unibroue s premier more drinkable offerings . slightly overrated in my opinion .,appearance,0.6,1
first of all let me say that i love this bottle . i wonder how many people have actually been alienated by the whole you probably do n t want this paragraph on the back . hilarious . now that i ve gotten that out of the way the review . a pours a color that looks like cherry wood . very pretty and with a finger head the shade of light tan . please . from the others i ve had by stone i can say that they make very pretty beers and this is no different . great clarity carbonation and with good lacing too . excellent all around . s spruce and hoppiness . very powerful really . apple like quality to the hops as well along side with a very slight hint at maltiness . really quite pleasant . t very aggressive as i d expect . hops to the max all around . there s a sort acidic sourness to it and that makes a really rough one to drink though not bad . . very bitter on the back end . good overall . m light bodied and with sparkling carbonation . feels good on the tongue and finishes just a smidgen dry . not surprising considering the hop quality . d on one hand it is n t powerfully alcoholic nor is it too expensive . it is very bitter though and it is a rough drinking beer . i ll come back to it but probably not in the same night . overall notes another really good beer from a really good brewery . i actually had this once long ago before i had any ipas that i enjoyed and was put off by it . this go round was much more pleasant . in fact i can say that i thoroughly enjoyed drinking this beer . i guess i m an arrogant bastard after all .,appearance,1.0,1
ml corked caged and it was just begging for me to take it off the shelf back to a good home . it pours pale cloudy gold with a thin near white head that really does n t hang around to party . the smell though makes daddy happy . it s strawberries lemons wheatgrass sugar a hint of caramel and a whole lotta makin my mouth water . taste is drier than the smell hinted at with tart fruit yielding to a crisp taste and a really clean finish that just makes you want more at the very end . it has an aged cheese taste in there somewhere . the northcoast guys have outdone themselves on this one . mouthfeel is creamy nicely carbonated and just a hair thin . drinkability is very good . the flavors balance very well make me want more . i d move to a farmhouse if this is what it meant .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle batch best by . pours a dark brown black with a huge creamy tan head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is roasted chocolate dark fruits some smoke some wood and some sherry like alcohol with a bit of a cardboardy finish . the flavor is roasted chocolate sweet sugary dark fruits and vinous alcohol with a cardboardy bitter finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with smooth carbonation . overall an interesting beer with lots going on . i did n t really care for the blend of everything though and there were some off notes .,appearance,1.0,1
i feel as comfortable sipping this beer by day as i do by night . the most beautiful foamy head i ve ever seen and it lasts forever in the duvel glass sitting atop a gold so intense it almost glows . fragrant fruity spiciness sweet yet crisp and clean .,appearance,1.0,1
pours black with red tints and a small mocha head . smells of roasted malt with sweet notes and a hint of alcohol . the taste starts and ends with the roasted malt no real sweet flavors finishes with a subtle smoky aftertaste . the mouthfeel is disappointing a very light beer watery for a porter not very rich or complex flavor . this is an easy drinker nice flavor but that is where the beer ends . nothing special but still enjoyable .,appearance,0.9,1
this is usually my preferred draft at the brit pub . it s about even with boddington s and both are better than the rest of the uk creamy butter beers . g pint the only reasonable option . a caramel butterscotch gold with a thick off white head very nice looking . s mild aroma mostly a light bready buttery and nutty impression . t it tastes very mild overall mostly buttery and biscuity and a little sweet . m this beer for all its nitro foaminess is too flat surprisingly . it is the main flaw . d this one is an outrageously easy chugger .,appearance,1.0,1
by far this is the best think i have had from sun king . it pours a handsome copper color from the growler giving a generous head . citrusy aroma is striking as the forthcoming hop explosion is apparent . this is a exceptional smooth beer that i might compare to minute ipa . initially the hop flavor is combine with a guava and mango flavor . i love the exotic fruit flavors . this taste melts into a hoppy sweetness in the aftertaste . this is an easy drinking beer that could do some serious damage with an abv of .,appearance,0.6,1
pours from can with a thin head that bottomed out in very fast time . it did n t even look like beer from the pour almost a beige colour . incredibly pale colour completely transparent . a faint aroma of corn adjunct . only prominent if you sniff for it really not all that obtrusive but again still there and still macro gross . high carbonation but light mouthfeel . a little crispness . again no malt or hops just adjuncts . nearly but not quite refreshing . flavours like aroma very hard to find and you almost wish you did n t find them . flavours seem tasteful enough at first but end on a really cloying adjunct finish . on par with all other ontario macro .,appearance,0.3,0
got this one for father s day this year . pours this one into a tulip . pours a dark copper amber color . big fluffy off white head on this one with really nice lacing . i m not loving the smell on this . it s kind of musty i m sharing this with my brother and he said it smelled like faded hops . i would agree with that . dark fruit aromas also around . i d say it smells sweet . as i expected it s kind of sweet . caramel up front and dark fruits and a somewhat metallic finnish . not bad i do feel like fresh this would be a hoppy one . i d love to get a hold of a fresh bottle but i did sit on this one for about a month . mouthfeel is a little sticky and syrupy with low carbonation . the alcohol is hidden well and this one and i m enjoying sipping it .,appearance,0.8,1
drank from a guinness pint glass . aged year from purchase date . a very dark if held up to a light it has a thin thin thin line of a dark ruby red color that surrounds the glass like a halo . head looks very much like a tan fluffy cloud . s big big big roasty notes with some earth like scents and a tad of boozy ness astringency . t upfront i get some roastyness followed by chocolate then on the finish lingers big roasty chocolate flavors . i detect a tad of plum as well . m for such a dark heavy looking beer it is surprisingly light on the palate . it is smooth and carbonation holds up well to the consistency of this product . d mediocre drinkability this beer has some hefty alcohol in it so splitting a bottle between two people is best .,appearance,1.0,1
this is one of the few remaining bottles that i got from hwwty in the secret santa bif . thanks for this one bill . this is a great looking beer for sure . a hazy mix of orange and yellow body with a huge white head . the head is at least three fingers in size and is airy and thin so as to not steal much of my beer but still has great retention . loads of sticky lacing is left behind . the aroma is just loaded with brett character . tartness that has a slight apple character dominates a long with a slight hop presence . the flavor is also brett dominated i would say . lots of tart apple esk brett . a pretty good hop presnce that is both citric and bitter but not overpowering . some peppery notes from the yeast . i like this beer but there is just something missing from the flavor that keeps me from loving it . mouthfeel is thin and very well carbonated pretty good for a saison . however it could be drier espcially in the finish . pretty good drinkability a solid and interesting beer .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into a crystal wine glass best before aug. th . of next year . served at cellar temperature appearance sort of hazy unfiltered beer golden color with orange highlights . the head is off white and bubbly like a champagne . cakey top part of the head and lots of sticky lace left on the sides of the glass . smell fragrant with hops belgian yeast spices and orange peel . a freshness that lends itself to fresh herbs but not so chloryphyl smelling . very good . taste hop oil and a balanced malt flavor are main players . bitterness is lingering and readily there . spices are nutmeg and allspice . black pepper is a flavor that is there as well . not sure what makes all of these belgian christmas beers so christmas like . mouthfeel markedly belgian in all areas including this one . mouthfeel is medium to thick bodied and has lots of spice . alcohol makes a presence and this one also has a lot of lingering bitterness . drinkability great . i liked this one a lot although the christmas theme throws me off a little bit . i always can appreciate a hopped up belgian beer . the best holiday beer of the season for me . get some . i have a year old ml that i might crack soon .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this at a beer diner in greensboro . the beer poured with some head the color is golden with light edges . the smell is nothing to speak of the taste also leaves much to be desired . the mouthfeel is somewhat crisp . this is an average or so beer is every category i expect more out of spike and mike as i love most of their other beers .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a super dark brown and lets little light through . medium sized tan head that does n t last really long . this beer looks sexy being so black but the head retention could have been better . there is a nice lacing down the side of the glass that sticks around for a long time . smells of malt and sugar with some kind of caramalization in there . there is also a buttery smell in there . this smells like a thick beer with lots of rich body . taste is malts and caramelization up front and then finishes with something lighter maybe that is the hop character trying to get through . malts and caramelization are definitely the powerhouse in this beer but there is a buttery flavor present as well and a little bit of bitterness in the finish . surprisingly watery mouthfeel this is definitely a letdown for a beer that came out of the bottle looking like it was going to kick my ass . i really would like a mouthfeel that s a little chewier in this beer . overall not my favorite kind of beer to start with but it came in a mix pack so it s good to try new things . i think the caramel and buttery flavors are good but the mouthfeel really kills this beer for me . this is a pretty average beer despite the fact that it looks pretty good coming out of the bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
not much to say about this water . it s a very pale yellow with a thin white head and almost no lace to speak of . the aroma is slightly sour and malty with a touch of bitterness . basically water . not much flavor at all a little sour and malty . very light bodied and smooth .,appearance,0.2,0
for a name like black toad this poured very brown . i do suppose it is a brown ale . malt bomb all the way around . smelled sweet and malty tasted sweet and malty . maybe a little bit nutty but mostly just a malt bomb . mouthfeel was light and carbonated . really no finish to it what so ever . overall . i poured this down my drain . funny thing is that i used to drink it often before i really got into beer and before my pallet became snobbish . this was horrible imo and i ll never buy it again even if it s only a buck .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear amber color with a two inch light tan head . there is retention and a nice bit of lacing . the aroma is fine . there is a swwet caramel aroma with a bit of an agressive hay quality . there is also a faint hop aroma in the background . the taste is fine . a light hop presence adds a bit of bitterness to the beer . the beer is a bit more malt forward though . there s a nice dose of caramel and again i get a hay like character . mouthfeel is medium bodied and a little on the flat side . it s kind of dull and lifeless . drinkability is fairly high . the abv is relatively low making it a more sessionable beer . the flavor profile is unique but not overly impressive . i ca n t see myself draining more than a handful of these without getting bored .,appearance,0.9,1
howling wolf is suspiciously clear for an unfiltered . hefeweizen and its lack of head is more than concerning fortunately i can smell a phenolic and fruity yeast from here so perhaps it s best not to jump to any conclusions . still at a glance this lustrous golden ale and the trace foam that leaves its surface bare do n t exactly fit the bill . . to the eyes that is . to the nose this is a bona fide german hefeweizen . perfumy yeast fills the air around the glass and indeed beyond with lots of banana like fruitiness and a sensible amount of summertime spiciness . i do n t ever remember smelling quite this rich a vanilla essence before you d swear whole vanilla beans were floating in it . the taste does n t let down one bit . it delivers all the implied savory and zesty spices and ripened banana fruitiness on a grainy malt cracker as promised . its kind of tangy quality combines with the malts to make for something that tastes like a fresh baked batch of sourdough bread albeit with some white pepper and citrus zest shredded on top . just as it s not uncommon for a baker s starter dough to have years of history this yeast clearly an authentic german strain probably goes back hundreds of batches in its native deutschland . it s a real humdinger the spiciness it affords is subtle there s plenty of vanilla and it imparts a tart lactic acid that with the help of ample bubbles is incredibly refreshing . throw in a big salty pretzel and what more could any bavarian ask for . with the help of an impressively multifaceted yeast this idaho brewery emulates my favourite of all german things to near perfection this lightly spicy fruity incredibly refreshing wheat based ale is an ideal summer quencher and disappeared on me faster than i could even say prost .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass a cloudy very light pale straw yellow with plenty of bubbles of all sizes floating up to a finger of short lived bone white head that leaves no lace s lemon with a little banana and spice t what i smell but with dry cereal and a little bubblegum and slightly peppery m light fluffy and very refreshing this beer is the perfect summer chugger o an industry stranded for the wit beer a classic that is one of the better mass produced widely available summer beers out there if this beer was at domestic prices here in alberta i d drink more of it but at a er its pricy compared to some canadian summer offerings,appearance,0.6,1
convict hill oatmeal stout pours a solid black with ample dark brown head . smells of heavy chocolate roasted malt taste is heavy with the dark chocolate malt some oats and an overall warming roastiness abides . having access to very fresh batches as well as older batches i notice a strong hop presence that fades elegantly with time . lots of rich bitter chocolate . bitter chocolate dominates and rests on the palate long after the drink is gone . alcohol comes out after some warming but it s not a detractor . feel is good thick well carbonated . drinkability great . it s a very enjoyable oatmeal stout and definitely fresh it s brewed a few minutes from here .,appearance,1.0,1
pours gold with plenty of white foam that rises quickly and then slowly settles to a little less than a quarter inch head . light aroma of cotton candy at first that fades leaving traces of grass and mint . very soft palate fairly full body and lightly peppery very saaz like spicy hops . bitter yet smooth finish . full bodied but still very quaffable for it s strength .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into s snifter from oz . bottle a finger head w great retention cative carb . and a golden amber color s t fruit spice funk . quite sweet upfront w a strange off putting metallic taste in the middle and a slight bitter dry finish . a overall decent balance nothing spectacular very middle of the road . mf fine moderate carb no problems here d pretty high very drinkable despite wierd taste perhaps i will try it again and revise my review .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass feb a reddish brown with loads of sediment being pushed around by a large amount of tiny bubbles . the head is massive and has great retention and leaves a fair bit of lace as it slowly falls . s a little nutty with some candied apple and booze t again a little nutty with some woody earthiness and a little to much booze it s poorly concealed if you ask me still a little hot m a little thin and i m not sure where all the carbonation went d not bad and worth trying but i m thinking a little age would help its cause an interesting beer but a little to expensive for what you get . i may stash on of these for next year and see if it mellows out a bit,appearance,0.9,1
murky muddy and cider like appearance with a decent head that scrambles away leaving a tiny ring around the edge . this is the darkest and cloudiest gueuze i ve had definitely not a great looking beer . funky and slightly medicinal on the nose with some fruit . not a sharp and fresh lemony scent but more of a tropical fruit character . similar taste unidentifiable light fruit with some earthy notes . however there really is n t much complexity here . the earthy tones from the bugs are pretty one dimensional and that dimension is nothing too special . tart acidity on the finish but i certainly would n t call it puckering . the mouthfeel is this beer s best characteristic . it is medium light with fairly high carbonation but it s actually very smooth . i enjoy super sour beers but the absence of that characteristic here makes this one damn drinkable on a hot day . overall this is a good beer but nothing more . while i would be more than happy to drink this for free i think i will stick with girardin if i m shelling out bucks a bottle . bottled june,appearance,0.4,0
bottle cellared for weeks to allow the hops to fade . gorgeous . big beautiful creamy head over a glowing murky golden body . pity it smells so piney and boozy . some of the banana bubblegum weizen character comes through but they do n t own the show . fortunately the hop flavors have faded some so it does n t taste like a pine tree though there s still some of it . unfortunately there s still enough bitterness to detract from weizen flavors that are starting to come through . the flavors that are there remind me that new glarus knows how to handle wheat beers some banana and cloves with a dose of bubblegum all overlaid on a pine tree . the mouthfeel is amazing as good as don de dieu . smooth slightly viscous creamy . just incredibly appealing . overall with less hoppiness this would be amazing . as it is the hops mask the qualities i look for in a weizenbock or any weizen beer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance the beer looked great a little lighter than your average brown ale . poured a great head that stuck around till the end . it was not cloudy . carbonation was a little low but ok . the appearance got me excited to drink it . smell smells that stuck out to me slightly smokey and a hint of nuttyness . taste the taste mirrored the smell except slightly weaker . i found drinking straight out of the bottle to yield the most taste . mouthfeel carbonation was adequate . the body was light and somewhat watery . drinkability easy to drink but i would not have another . glass pint glass,appearance,0.8,1
this beer looks very good but as a light japanese beer it is indeed light and lacking in what one expects of one s beer . however it s a nice golden sunflower color and it is extraordinarily easy to drink . not bad for a light happoshu . the green label also makes me happy .,appearance,0.8,1
also known as g.o.d . this would be one of grumpy s far less unique brews in my humble opinion . the pour is flat and the head is dismal . due to their being no head there s subsequently no retention or lacing . the aroma is far more typical of an australian draught than a german lager with some yeast and even some mild fruity accents if i flare my nose and stretch my imagination . the flavour is as flat and luck lustre . the bavarian yeast is noticed here more so than any other aspect but it really is a one track beer with little distinction and little to rave about . it really is just a quaffing beer one to be drunk as a session beer and drunk easily . that s not to say it s not enjoyable but unfortunately as far as a quality brew goes it really does miss the mark .,appearance,0.4,0
served at between fridge and cellar temperature on purpose . i really want to get this beer s full expression and potential . that being said i ve never tried this before . appearance ok . i am not one to slam a beer especially for no reason . but pisswater is the only thing i see right now before my eyes . it poured a clear pale yellow the color of rolling rock but the head was a complete joke . bubbly and loud it completely died not ten seconds later . i swear to god this looks like a urine sample . smell there s a sweetish malt thing going on here but the vegetal cereal grain notes add nothing beneficial to round out the aroma . maybe i m taking this tasting too seriously . taste all we ve got here is cheap filler the taste is of corn syrup and a cloying sweetness . maybe on a blazing hot day straight from the bottle i could understand this disaster . horribly menacing aftertaste . i have found corona s playmate in the sandbox . mouthfeel drinkability prickly and active at first this beer explodes on impact and then fades away in seconds . it s thin and uninteresting the blandest of macro lagers . i would never hit this again .,appearance,0.2,0
a bright clear golden color . poured a finger fluffy white head with excellent retention . decanted lightly . laced in rings and patches . s floral like flowers hop character up front . sweet bready malt . some citrus and apricot too . t citrus and light malt sweetness . maintains floral hop character throughout . smooth transitions to a mild bitter finish with some residual sweetness lingering . m light body . ample carbonation . smooth to a building mild bitter . o easily drinkable . not too over flavored . smooth and balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
i knocked back a few of these at a restaurant the other night because all they had on tap was miller and bud products . appearance poured slightly darker than a budweiser but i could only tell when i held it right next to a bud . had no head but that s no doubt the bartender s fault . smell it had a grainy and metallic smell . it did n t smell bad but their was nothing incredibly positive about it either . taste the big difference for me between this and bud is that bud select has a smoother taste and is easier to drink .,appearance,0.4,0
pours clear pale straw with a small head . aroma is mild and somewhat sweet fairly typical macro smell . light malt and adjuncts . a touch of grassy hops and a dull sweetness . smooth light mouthfeel . pretty drinkable . overall a very average macro . the only thing that really distinguishes it is the slightly higher than usual abv .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a hazy translucent straw color into a standard snifter . a thick fluffy white head tops this one off . tiny amounts of frothy lacing are left behind . champagne like bubbles continue to jump to the surface . has that wild smell . funky with a slight brett pop musky horseblanket notes are evident . much milder taste than i expected . my last few wilds were temptation and consecration so my palate needs to make a shift back into the bell curve i suppose . the sour is there but not overly strong . there is none of the puckering that is sometimes associated with wilds . it has a tonic water taste about it that is a bit too much . it tastes like a cross between a pale and a wild . this is a light bodied brew that really finishes clean however . smooth and dry . overall a reasonable beer . although it was n t quite what i was expecting it s alright . consumed,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass . slightly hazy light amber with a touch of off white head . some rising bubbles and a touch of lace . thickly sweet caramel aroma . cherries port and honey as well with a few floral hops hiding behind the malt . richly sweet flavors but not cloying . medium carbonation with a syrupy mouthfeel . caramel honey and a finish that s sweet slightly hoppy and a touch medicinal . alcohol mostly hidden but you can tell it s there in the finish . complex and enjoyable if not hugely drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
pours into a pint glass a very very pale yellow with just a little bit of foam . weak smell is mostly grain reminds me of a macro light beer . flavor is . strange . is it skunked . still has a light beer flavor but with a slightly bitter oily body behind it . it s hard to get through even one glass let alone have it in any quantity . i m starting to gather that abita has a certain characteristic body and this is another example . i ca n t find anything to recommend this but you might like it if you like turbodog .,appearance,0.4,0
received in a trade with ncvbc . havent been let down yet by bells so i expect no difference here . drank from my kells irish style lager pint glass . appearance pours a murky orangish yellow with hues of pink and lots of yeasties . very little head forms and what does quickly diminishes and leaves no cap and collar . looks very thick as well . smell lots of banana and orange spice . very feint ginger and a small candy sweet malt base . very fresh and fruity . the paradise seed really comes through kidding no idea what paradise seed even is . great nose . taste wow a bit hot . the alcohol is very vibrant and is the first thing that you notice . once it settles the ginger is present along with orange and lemon zest . nice sweetness from the malt really blends well . once the beer warms a bit the alcohol settles down a smidgen and the beer rounds out nicely . the nose is a bit deceiving as it smells a bit more like a hef but definitely tastes of a wit . finishes with an alcohol bite . mouthfeel medium bodied with nice staying power and very aggressive carbonation . a bit of warming from the alcohol . drinkability although this brew is a bit hot its still very good . its nice and sweet not cloying but balanced well with the spices . really enjoyed this and big thanks to ncvbc . cant wait to let this sit a bit and try my last one .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed late new year s eve early new year s day . transcribed exactly as written on my bar reciept from earlier that night . a remarkably clear with a sight yellow hugh . fizzy white fizzy head with mostly little bubbles . s bready yeasty crappy i dont like it t sour . bland . watery . clean finish . makes me want mongolian chicke m watery with little fizzy bubbles d as drinkable as water,appearance,0.2,0
appearance sickly yellow and very thin . the head disapates quickly as well . smell what smell . taste it might as well be perrier but with something yellow dropped in it . almost tastes like beer but its not quite there . mouthfeel feels like perrier . its very thin and watery . there is a lot carbonation too . drinkability you can put these back about as fast as you can put back a little bottle of soda water . thats pretty much what it is anyway .,appearance,0.3,0
picked a bottle of this up on a recent xmas beer run . . oz . poured into a tulip glass . pours a deep dark chestnut brown with mahogany edges and dark golden ruby edges when held to a light source and a frothy two finger off white head with great retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap that streaks the tulip with splotches of soapy lacing . estery dark fruit aroma with lots of sour dark cherry plum and raisin . slightly medicinal with some sweet cloying syrupy notes . spicy pepper peppermint with slight roasted malt and pine needle . soft carbonation up front with a lot of sweet estery belgian yeast providing some nice dark fruit notes followed by an earthy toasted subtle malt body and slightly syrupy cloyingly sweet medicinal flavor . subtle spice mostly peppery peppermint and pine needle . very subtly tart with a bit of vinegar feel . astringent alcohol taste in the finish .,appearance,0.9,1
frickin a beautiful . deep and black medium head of nice and tight dark tan bubbles . there s head to last a long time . no effort required to get it and even going vigorously on the pour it seems like there s not a crazy amount of head . beautiful . ah man . it smells . like . like weak thin fruity beer . bleh . all i get is sort of apricotty . very light . hints of high test alcohol . the nose wins . sure there s coffee and chocolate but wow is there ever a lot of that apricot going on . and it s light in the body almost to the extent of a normal stout . it seems like what they got from their bourbon barrels was maybe just an infection . but you know it s not pronounced in that regard it s just not something i like . who knows . maybe they intended it to come out this way . way too thin to want to finish this one . of course i d be happy to try it again but i m not holding out much hope that the next one will be much better .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle a pours golden orange with an extremely long lasting rocky white head with nice belgian lace . s peaches candied orange booze . t ale fruit orange peach bosc pear some medicinal alcohol in as well . earthy hops to finish . very tripel like . m smooth and remarkably light and easy on the palate for its size . elegant alcohol character . d a sipper for sure would make a nice warming after dinner brew . one of the first belgians i ever tried i m glad i revisited it .,appearance,1.0,1
lets see how this goes because i had to double check i had the same beer everyone was talking about . same name and label but mine looks nothing like the clear maple syrup with no head one person mentioned . many others said no head . did they fix this before i got my bottle or what happened . my beer poured a dark murky opaque mahogany color with a gigantic creamy tan head that took forever to fade and leaves chunky lacing down the side . my foam looks like a root beer float it is so solid and creamy looking . lets see if it smells like everyone else described . deep malts and boozy alcohol . woody oak like hints dark fruit like dates and plum . some hearty earthy tones beneath a big toffee brown sugar and rich caramel layer . pine and leather notes with some grassy and floral elements . complex rich and inviting . the taste has loads of dark fruit and brown sugar on the front and leaves a chalky aspirin like bitter finish . it goes from plums and dark sugar to smooth caramel and toffee a litle cocoa note and then quickly fades into grassy floral notes . the bitter finish fades after a few sips and helps the boozy edge disappear . it gets better as it warms . chewy creamy and malty . nicely balanced sweet with bitter finish . good barleywine .,appearance,1.0,1
a little gift from above left on my doorstep . thoroughly chilled and poured into a perfect pint . split with a friend we did n t want to get too drunk . appearance i had to stop for a hearty laugh at this beer s flaccid expense . the appearance is easily among the least beer looking beers out there . its really hazy which is fine but the color is so extremely unnatural its disturbing . the yellow is so bright it makes one think of a cheap can of countrytime lemonade . the white head fizzes up aggressively and loudly . blink and you ll miss it there s no retention . so far it has me thinking soft drink more than beer . but i think that s the goal here . aroma lemon heads . taste the lemon flavorings are very strong . they even impart a sturdy tartness despite being very candy oriented . the beer is highly sweetened and there is only a few hidden signs of anything actually beer . there might be a little bit of a wheat base here . no hops . mouthfeel very sharp and very thin . it amazes me how beers like this with such fervent carbonation still manage to have no head . a sweetness builds a layer of sugars on the palate while the lemon tartness stabs at it . overall a beer for people who think they wo n t like any beer . the trouble is drinking this will really turn you off of beer .,appearance,0.2,0
bottle poured cloudy amber large white head that lasts thru the whole experiance . aromas of grapfruit and wondeful spices . sweet fruity and spicy almost pepery flavors along with a alcohol warmth and a light bitter hops finish . bubbly and dry on the palate . a great tripel,appearance,1.0,1
i was very surprised to see this in the states especially here in gardiner . it s all over the place in canada but i ve never seen it here . very light yellow clear body with half inch offwhite head . light scent of malt and alcohol . similar to a macro lager . slightly above average mouthfeel tastes somewhat watery somewhat sweet with a noticeable hop presence . not the tastiest beer i ve ever had but surprisingly tasty for what it is and definitely one of the best macros i ve had . having said that it s a bit more watery than i d like . if the flavors were turned up a bit it d be a very good beer . i d drink this again .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bomber poured into a pint it seems that this is a wet hopped ipa . .i do n t know if i have ever had another wet hopped ipa before . it has a cool southwestern desert style label . i m very interested to dive in lets see how it goes . . it pours a pretty orange amber color and is crystal clear . a huge two finger pillowy rocky bone white head . no carbonation at all . gobs of sticky lace all the way down the glass . smell is rather subdued . i really wanted this to jump out and smack me in the face big let down . smells of sweet malts grapefruit and tangerine . the taste is only slightly better than the smell but is pretty much the same . grapefruit and sweet malts with a very dry finish . what a bummer . i really had high hopes for this ipa but it lacked the punch that i crave in my ipa s . light and crisp on the tongue . the drinkability is probably better than the i gave it but i just was n t that big a fan of this guy .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle . dark brown a bit shiny no head . the nose is phenomenal one of the best smelling beers ive had sweet molasses bourbon brown sugar . the taste isnt as bursting as the nose a little flat but outstanding brown sugar and molasses the finish is a bit too oaky with smoke a small complaint but still great . try this,appearance,0.6,1
ml corked and caged bottle . batch x which according to the brewer s website was brewed in bottled in . so about months since bottling . pop the cork to a nice hiss and release of fog just like champagne . poured into a goblet carefully to leave behind the yeast sediment . the color is a shiny orange brown with red highlights . nice thin creamy head that leaves great lacing all down the glass . smell is of sour cherries with a little funkiness . taste is extremely tart cherry that puckers the lips and lingering well into the aftertaste . as it warms a little oak and vanilla briefly appears amongst the overpowering sour flavor . very little sweetness to balance the vinegar acidic taste . mouthfeel is nice higher carbonation is bubbly but smooth . for the extremely high price and the unbalanced flavor ca n t say this has a very high drinkability . i ve tried a few sours in the past ie . duchesse debourgogne and monk s cafe flemish and enjoyed them but this one is just too much for my liking .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can poured into a pint glass . no stamped date . acquired from side door liquor store in el paso tx . appearance slightly cloudy amber body . rocky two finger offwhite head with good stick and retention . smell very hoppy . grassy . hay . faint malt presence . taste metallic . plastic . acidic . some bitter hop and faint malt undercurrent . mouthfeel astringent . very solvent . light to medium bodied . overall drinkability perhaps this brewery should start stamping their cans because i ca n t tell if this beer is past it s prime or if it s just unpleasant regardless .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle received in a trade with a generous ba thanks mdp . appearance pours an attractive caramel sunburst with a solid finger dirty butter crown that shows moderate retention and good lace . smell loads of sweetness pineapple hop notes and caramel malt notes mainly with some spicy hops and fresh cut grass . taste not like any dipa i ve had before . loads of caramel and kandi sugar sweetness over medium for a dipa hop bitterness . notes of honey orange peel and nectar are apparent . a bit of booze warmth too . mouthfeel cloying thick and borderline repulsive . drinkability a wrestling match . i do n t know about this one . swing and a miss for me .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a chalice . pours a deep red color with two fingers of head that quickly fade away . the smell is very nice . the whiskey really comes out on the nose along with some nice hops and oak . the whiskey flavors really come out heavy on the taste at first followed up by some oak flavors and a touch of hop flavors and some mellow malts . very nice . this brew really ends up being more than the sum of it s parts . this is a great brew that s just enjoyable to drink especially as far as barrel aged brews go . this is basically a session beer for barrel aging fans . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a weizen glass . served cold . a amber body with gold tones and somewhat murky off white head thick s clove veggie floral cereal t strong clove spice lemon faint banana m crisp yet has body d dark hefeweizen or light dunkelweizen . this beer is nice and drinkable but not as flavorful as it could be .,appearance,0.4,0
first off i hate the bottles these beers come in . clear bottle where you see a beer that turns you off . very straw yellow when poured color remains very straw piss yellow with no head just glass lacing on the top . the smell is very strong of grain and corn not very lager smelling . taste is very watered down with a hop taste in the rear . very light and dull in the mouth drinkable because it is so light but will never be in my fridge .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer pours with a pale golden body topped by a thin head with little lacing left behind on the glass . the aroma is barely detectable but contains some malty notes . the flavor is farely well balanced with between malt and hops . light bodied smooth and refreshing .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very nice black color with some ruby hues and a thick white head . i love to watch this beer settle . smell is a little smokey and a litte roasted . taste is mostly roasted bitterness not a very strong taste . mouthfeel is creamy but i prefer more carbonation in a beer . while its not my first choice of stouts its a readily available and a nicely drinkable session beer . as my glass says its a lovely day for a guinness .,appearance,1.0,1
served on tap at the beer fistival . a motor oil black with a milk chocolate brown head that seemed inconsistent on tap . on one pour the chocolate brown head took up of the total pour and took several minutes to dissipate into a manageable finger head . on another pour there was no head whatsoever and even when swirling the glass was difficult to generate any frothiness . the body was pitch black with no light getting through . s rich sweet and complex smells of chocolate bourbon coffee vanilla cream and maybe some dark berrry . t nice dark chocolate and bourbon . a little bitter . m thick syrupie consistency almost like you re drinking a mix of nesquik chocolate infused with bourbon . this is a true sipper that is dense thick and powerful but you would n t want to drink too much of this . it s like liquid chocolate coffee cake . or melted dark chocolate ice cream mixed with bourbon and dark coffee . whatever it is it rocks . o a very unique and powerful experience . i went back for several different rounds of this . the barrel aged version is much more complex and enjoyable than regular sodom although i d say that even the regular version is pretty rich and enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle not dated but bought that afternoon poured into a new belgium globe glass . a pours a beautiful rich dark coffee black the head rises up after the pour to an awesome fingers of light chocolate colored white . the carbonation appears to be nice and the retention of the head is good as is the lacing . s in your face nose of intensely strong hops . they are very floral piney and rich . booze evident on the smell as well with a slight malt sweetness present . the hops really take over though with a bitterness thats evident . t the taste coincides well with the aroma . hops at the forefront with a slight booze warmth that burns ever so slightly . malty and syrupy and dark . the hops are strong and bitter on the aftertaste . slight licorice flavor mixed with bitter sweet dark malts . theres an oaky fruitiness present as well . m full bodied with tons of booze on the palate . heavy carbonation yet balanced well with subtle hops rich malts and a high . abv . for a dark ale its fairly drinkable but still a little slow . o this is a very complex black ale . but i feel the booze and hoppiness are a bit out of control and deter from the overall enjoyability of the beer . a very slow sipper the flavors linger develop and integrate on the palate . the booze is just too apparent to drink multiples of this in one sitting but the flavors are special and multidimensional giving off different notes with each sip . a dark ipa thats very good and refreshing apparently the recipe is being modified .,appearance,1.0,1
excellent pour first honey yellow with a frothy white head great lacing . just some subtle notes of belgium yeast in the aroma . taste here we go sweet and sour earthy just some notes of belgium yeast . mouth was tart dry and on the downside fairly thin . somewhat bitter . all in all i have to say i didnt care for it and i like the schlafly version of saison . wouldnt go after this again but would not turn down a glass of it either .,appearance,0.9,1
presentation poured from a stubby oz brown bottle into a standard pint glass . label is classic sierra nevada this one is yellow . i heard they were going to be changing these around soon . no visible freshness date . appearance pours with a massive amount of head ca n t even pour the bottle in one try . the surface tension is such that i can pour so the head is an inch or more over the rim of the glass . the head finally settles down to about fingers of pillowy and dense tan foam . awesome lacing . the beer itself is black as black can be without even a hint of any other color around the edges . no sediment in the bottle . smell not much smell to this one . slight roastiness from the barley . taste sharp acidic bite upfront followed by husky graininess . medium roasted barley bitterness then finishes with a mild hop bitterness and slight coffee flavor . mouthfeel average carbonation level . body is good . drinkability this beer is a beautiful thing to behold with amazing lacing . smell and taste were a little bit of a letdown though . especially for such a high quality brewery from which i expect a lot .,appearance,1.0,1
a golden yellow with a magnificent head standing at almost three inches . the foamy white heads even offers a nice lacing as it recedes ever so slowly . s the malt scent is timid and needs to really be coaxed in order to get a whiff . there may be hints of muskmelon here as well . t there s an interesting hop used for this beer that may take me some getting used to . it is a unique taste in that the malt is obvious but the hops really add a flavor that in my mind takes away from the overall taste quality . m the feel is soft and begs to be savored before swallowing . the interesting thing about the flavors are that they re so unique that i have to think this is what the brewers of central waters were going for . it is a robust and filling brew and i suggest it be sampled so that you can make your own choice on what to think of it .,appearance,1.0,1
this poured a clear light golden sudsy head that left slight collar most of the way through . slight apple aroma.sweet grain . taste was similar to smell kind of a sweet grain taste with ghost like apples on the aftertaste . mouthfeel was decent crisp and creamy . drinkability is n t bad at all it is pretty smooth and as far as macro lagers go . it s very drinkable imo .,appearance,0.4,0
odell s red ale came out of the bottle an awesome red color with a fluffy off white head . the aroma was very hoppy but present were notes of caramel and maybe some toffee . the beer starts sweet and finishes bitter but is not very memorable in either department . this is not helped by a watery mouth feel . the beer is pretty average overall and there are many many red ales to go for if you are looking for something impressive in the style .,appearance,0.9,1
it pours a golden amber that is reasonably clear and shimmering . a nice . cm head that holds well . the smell is not strong but what i got was a pleasant combination of citrus fruits and florals . the citrus comes through in the taste in the same subtle levels . a light hoppy bitterness comes through on the aftertaste . there is a harp carbonation early that would perhaps support a more robust citrus taste . it has possibly gone too far for the subtle style of the beer . overall it lacks the full quality of flavours that you might associate with the word premium . a pale ale brewed with the traditional australian beer palette in mind . would work better with bigger flavours and less carbonation .,appearance,0.9,1
received a oz . brown bottle in a trade with nerdrocker so i ll give it a fair shake . pours a crystal clear light golden with a very small head that fizzled away instantly like a sprite . the aroma really does n t offer much but there is n t anything offensive in it . some grains and corn . the taste has light grains but a whole lot of corn . this has a big corn taste and really is like corn water . but again there is nothing offensive in the taste just a boring beer . instead of cussing the s word i now have a saying ah schlitz,appearance,0.3,0
a hazy blood orange color with a nice thick two finger khaki head that leaves lots of crusty lace on the glass . head retention is really nice and i m impressed with the long lived head and pretty lace . s cereal grains . cheerios cereal to be specific . not a whole hell of a lot going on here . i definitely ca n t detect any fruit . this smells like maybe some sugary fruit loops but less fruity . t this is initially tart and acidic with puckery cranberry notes jumping off the starting gate . at midpalate the tartness fades into a sweet fruity pebbles and fruit loops grainy sugary note . sour cherry candy pixie stix and canned cranberries . sour battery acid . m tart beyond belief . this is acidic sour and mouth puckering . light bodied and fizzy like a fruit flavored seltzer water . d this only avoided the drain because i handed the pint glass off to my wife to apparently loves this stuff .,appearance,0.7,1
fascinating . some friends and i did a side by side tasting of the oak aged next to regular yeti . truly enlightening . i d had oak aged before by itself and the oak characteristics did not jump out as glaringly as they did in the side by side tasting . first i took a whiff of the regular yeti . nice potent roasty imperial aroma . spot on for the style . then i picked up the glass of oak aged and inhaled . wow loads of oakiness overwhelming all the aroma found in the original . then a sip of the regular . exactly what you d expect from a ris . deep roasted chocolate notes . thick and alcohol forward . i proceeded to the oak aged and holy crap . it was like chewing on a piece of furniture . the original yeti was in there somewhere but well hidden behind an overpowering oak character . nothing remotely subtle about it . oak oak oak . this would probably be a good crossover beer for bourbon snobs . but the oak flavor is so mind blowing that it detracts from the overall enjoyability and drinkability of the beer . they should tone it down a bit . original yeti wins hands down .,appearance,1.0,1
this is not too surprisingly amber poured with a nice fluffy head and some lacing would be perfect except that the head did n t retain too long . both the smell and taste were faint biscuity malts and the mouthfeel was light to medium bodied albeit somewhat disjoined . i was able to finish this but it is not necessarily the best amber out there .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a clear glass bottle cl into an imperial pint glass . this beer pours beautifully with an amber copper hue and a frothy white head of at least three fingers . foam really sticks to the glass as the beer goes down . excellent lacing . can see yeast particles floating in the glass . slightly hazy with signs of vigorous carbonation . the smell leaves me eager to taste . quintessential english bitterness butterscotch diacetyl toffee hard water hops luscious malts . and the taste . hmmm not quite on par with the smell but many of the scents are detectable here . the key issue seems to be the mouthfeel which suffers from what i think is excessive carbonation that masks some of the taste . nevertheless i do note the bitter qualities that arrive after the initial maltiness and the butterscotch toffee flavors . nice english hop character to the beer . but leaves me wondering what might have been . mouthfeel as noted is a big problem for me . not sure if it s just this bottle or if that is how this beer normally is . way too much fizz in the mouth . as far as drinkability again what might have been . .also the . abv shines through a bit more in the overall character of the beer . imparts a bit of the alcohol burn going down at times .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from the bomber into my harpoon ipa glass the appearance of this beer is only average there is a good inch head but its only off white and the beer is a dark reddish brown when held up to the light yes thats right light makes it through this imperial stout . the smell is another story this has an unbelieveable aroma the coffee notes are so strong . but there really is n t any malty or roasty notes to the nose other than the slightly roasted notes that coffee obiously impart the taste follows the smell pretty closely the coffee is right there in your face which is a good thing because this is a coffee stout . again not a lot of bitterness roasty malty bitterness . the mouthfeel is surprisingly light for an imperial stout and not really that close to the style but this is a delicious beer and extremely drinkable definitely worth trying but not the best for the style .,appearance,0.6,1
a pale yellow light golden yellow . there is tons of foam on this one . the foam actually sticks around for a while and forms a nice lace . s something grainy here . it s very faint . t actually surprised this was n t bad and it was n t flavorless either . there s notes of grains and sweetness here . i almost want to say corn . m highly carbonated . it s probably more light bodied than medium but it s not watery either . d this one s easy to drink the colder the better . overall had low expectations after trying miller lite not saying miller lite was nasty . just flavorless in my opinion . high life was n t watery did n t make me gag or say please . no more . this is a good lawn mowing brew or hot day brew . might find it s way into my fridge again . the champagne of beers actually was pretty good .,appearance,0.4,0
a nice golden amber color wiht a frothy toasty finish s a great burst of hops with a true bread like toasty smell t rich and full flavored . as if i were toasting some campfires right over the open flames m tasty fullness with a smoooth aftertaste d this is a great beer will buy again . a superb beer with a truly original taste and feel,appearance,0.6,1
odd year release oz . bottle at cellar temp poured into a snifter . split with friends . pours out a very clear deep reddish bordering on copper bronze with a big light tan colored head great retention and nice lace . very strange aroma . kind of a meaty almost bologna like mixing with dark fruits prunes and some rich maltiness . the barleywine nor the belgian yeast really show like i expected . i find the yeast and the barleywine a lot more in the taste . tastes similar to a belgian dark or a quad . a nice range of fruitiness lots of dark dried fruits . hints of a meaty flavor . rich maltiness mixes with a slightly spicey slightly phenolic yeast . finishes with a slightly resinous hop bitterness and spicey yeast . i didnt like it at first but the more i drank it the more i started enjoying it . still definatly nothing special and nothing i would come back to . the belgo stone imperial russian was way better as well as the origianl old guardian . not something i would really recommend or buy again .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a snifter with a half inch head that all but disappears in seconds . very dark mostly opaque body a shade browner than black with a touch of red at the edges when held to light . aroma is of dark crystal malts maple syrup and brown sugar slightly buttery and very sweet and full . some earthy hops in there as well . this beer is full flavored as well reminiscent of a russian imperial stout in body but with a lighter estery flavor . very oily mouthfeel yet acidic with a sharp alcoholic bite on the throat and up the nose . maple syrup adds a nice subtle sweetness . this is a huge beer and very little like a typical nut brown ale at least the ones i ve tasted much fuller and stronger . i d recommend it especially as a winter warmer .,appearance,0.6,1
certainly not what i was expecting from a pale ale . this beer turned out to be more of a red lager . a actually looked nice after the pour . red in appearance nice head retension s smell is where it really falls out . slight burnt carmel with patten corn smell . no hop smell t light carmel burnt corn bad after taste m thin and watery d lets say it wont touch my taste buds again .,appearance,0.8,1
sought this out in trade and finally got it . let it sit for a day or two and could n t wait anymore . so it s a very nice looking beer . black as can be with a huge beige head that never quite dies . smell is of straight coffee . taste just like ground coffee . i imagine . nothing more . and not a coffee i m particularly fond of at that . bitter coffee . dry as dirt . this beer actually removes moisture from your mouth . an absolute chore to drink . a pathetic . abv . if i m gon na work this damn hard to put down ml i want a kick in the ass to go with it . no such kick here . the more i drank the more i came to hate this beer and wish it would die . maybe not that bad but i am severely disappointed . i clicked on the link describing the style to see what else was similar . wake n bake and founders breakfast showed up which are both completely lovable beers . i just do n t get this one . how can it be so highly acclaimed . i m busting my ass here to finish it . my wife even dumped her customary oz taster back into my glass . i think the worst thing is the dry coffee flavor leaving a dry coffee mouthfeel that ca n t be alleviated with another dry ass sip . overall overhyped,appearance,0.8,1
the bourbon alcohol flavors are too over powering in this beer . i ve tried at least three bourbon cask aged stouts and this is by far the worst one . atlanta brewing company created a delicious bourbon cask aged stout a couple of years ago as a th anniversary celebration . brooklyn brewery s black ops is excellent . and seasons brewing westside brewpub made an excellent one as well . each previous example had sophisticated accents of roasted barley toasted caramel and light chocolate which blended perfectly with the just above subtle flavors of delicious bourbon . the boris tastes like a slightly acidic stout where someone poured and mixed bourbon directly into the glass of beer . if it was n t a sin against nature i d dump this beer out . i ca n t believe this beer has an a rating .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter a pours a redish gold color with a finger pinkish white head . excellent retention minimal lacing . s i m not a big fan of the smell i wish more of the fruit came through but it does n t . actually it smells quite unpleasant with a medicinal rotten smell t left a lot to be desired especially when compared to some of the fruit beers i have had from new glarus bells and kuhnhenn recently . tasted like a coors light with a hint of high fructose corn syrup mixed in . you d probably get the same taste by mixing a light beer and a cola to . m good feel nice level of carbonation and just the right thickness . d this was a one and done for me . i really was hoping for something more exciting and interesting but was left disappointed .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle . pours opaque black with a thick brown head . i do n t get how this one is different than any other coffee type stout . the nose it quite roasty and full of coffee . sure its tasty . lots of coffee and chocolate with a smooth bitterness . leave a licorice or anise after taste . that s a bit different . not special though . chewy body an silky mouthfeel . i look at the score that i m giving this beer and it does n t really fit with my comments . when is said and done this is on par with founders breakfast stout peche mortel and speedway .,appearance,1.0,1
not sure what the point of this beer is brewed in the usa under the official supervision of jack russell . stars and stripes the can looks impressive and boasts catch words like since imported premium quality no preservatives extra smooth . sorry none of the above . pours a pale watery yellow color no head to speak of . there is a slightly sour smell not appealing at all . thin watery flavor of rice or other additives . sour puckering finish . basically flat does not give any mouthfeel . must be consumed ice cold and very quickly . i guess the remaining cans will wait in the fridge for guests .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance from the tap peter s klsch pours a translucent pale yellowish copper color . there was a decent sized bone white head atop this beer . well it is a decent sized head considering the size of the glass . l . it did leave some spotty lacing on the inside of the glass . basically when i think of the perfect klsch served in its proper glassware this is what i picture . smell the smell is predominately sweet malts with some spice citrus notes as well . taste this is malty and slightly fruity . there is some pleasant hop bitterness when you let it linger on the tongue . it leaves a slightly dryness aftertaste in your mouth due upon ingestion . mouthfeel is a shade below medium . this is a very easy drinking beer . ohhhh maybe it had to do with the small glasses . ha notes this review is done from my notes on my trip to peters brauhaus in kln on . it is always exciting to get alt from its origins .,appearance,1.0,1
y know i d seen this beer on the shelves for years and being a bay area native you d think i d have tried it by now but no . so i grabbed a bomber at the store the other day and psyched myself up . the beer poured a slightly hazy amber with a minimal head that quickly disappeared . i was immediately hit with the aroma of floral hops from several feet away . when i lifted the glass to my nose shazam . a massive wall of fresh floral and resiny hops assaulted my my olfactory senses but i like to be violated so this was a good thing . but in all seriousness the aroma was outstanding ranking up there with greats like russian river s pliny the younger and pizza port s hop . the malt of this beer was more subdued that some other dipas i ve had such as alesmith s yulesmith . it was slightly caramelly and added just enough sweetness to let the hops flow smoothly . the carbonation was fine and tight not too effervescent . i might have liked just a touch more co here but whatever . this beer was dry and seemed highly attenuated which helped make this beer very drinkable considering how heavy it was . many dipas fall victim to a final gravity that s too high leaving a lip smacking sweetness that is n t always good . this beer avoids this problem completely . i ll be buying and recommending this one time and again . this was a truly outstanding beer .,appearance,0.6,1
i thought this was the same as their blonde double maibock but apparently not . .this is n t as good as the one of those i had last year . this is supposed to be a lager but is very cloudy and hazy . nose has some sweet honey to it . body is medium and sticky . .flavors are more like a honey ale of some sort . decent honey flavor . also a hit of spicy alcohol and hops at the finish . .not bad at all . feels flat in the mouth . .feels more like a regular maibock in strength too. worth drinking and trying . not worth seeking . .i poured this next to capital blonde doppel and this paled in comparison . the capital was a rich regal clear crisp auburn color . this was cloudy and hazy peach color . the capital had a full rich body . a full load of malt and and was heads and shoulders above this one . .kind of like putting an nfl team up against a high school team . and i m not lknocking this brewery because i typically enjoy their stuff . this is just run of the mill though . .,appearance,0.4,0
fizzy head that dies in an instant.clear yellow color . it honestly smells like a can redemption center. the aroma is stale beer and some overdone artificial spices in a vain attempt to cover them up . tastes are more of the same.offensive artificial honey spices stale beer make up the flavor.with a couple packets of nutrasweet thrown in for good measure . wow this is bad . unfortunately for people that can not drink gluten this brew is terrible . there are some decent gluten free beers but this is not one of them . half of this one is headed for the drain . undrinkable .,appearance,0.2,0
smoke is an odd smell in beers . they come off as a strong sour note at the top without much sweetness . clear alcohol notes are in there . the roasted malt is there at the finish perhaps a touch of liquorish with a hint of coffee in the nose . i want to say vanilla and chocolate but i do n t think those are in there . i m mostly picking up the alcohol smoke liquorish and some coffee . pours brown turns black in the glass with good head great retention and just enough body . impressive to say the least . beers like this make me wish i knew more from those taste wheels . the malt is n t sweet or sour the flavor hits the front of the tongue which indicates not sour but the smoke is clearly a very unique flavor for the malt . clear notes of chocolate very much on the dark bitter bakers chocolate side even more than most coffee . there is n t any sweet notes in this beer . i think it would be amazing with sweeter foods but i have nothing like that to try with it . i can vouch form past experience that this stuff is just amazing with roast chicken and bbq . a rare thing with beer is that imo this is far better with food than by itself . i highly recommend pairing this with food . great carbonation gives this beer a lot of drink ability and a creamy mouth feel . that said it s a touch to thin all things considered . i think stone for this very unstone like beer . it s a very different porter and a truly interesting experience . scored as an alone drink and not as something to pair with food . scores would go up in taste to with the right pairing . by itself this is very interesting but does n t rank that highly .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . an extremely pretty looking beer . dark brown in color close to black . the beer has a slightly darker than tan head that fades in about minutes or so with excellent lacing . the smell is pretty malty and not very strong . you can only barely smell the hops . the taste is about as strong as the smell . the taste is a little bland the tastes that are present are malty . sweet malts followed by only the slightest hop taste . the mouthfeel is ok maybe slightly better than average . for such a malty beer it s only light to medium bodied . drinkablility is above average but nothing to really write home about . i do n t regret trying it not horrible but it s best feature is by far the look .,appearance,0.9,1
my terrific wife got me a sam adams winter pack . several interesting beers in there this is the first i m reviewing . for a white ale this is pretty translucent . not terribly impressed looks somewhat like a cloudy average big brew ale . smells okay . some spice ca n t tell what reminds me of a pumpkin ale . tastes fine . nothing too special but certainly not bad . mouthfeel is average there s a little bite . pretty drinkable i think i could probably have a few of these . overall there are a lot of shortcomings for this beer as a white ale but it s a pretty decent totally drinkable beer .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a clear copper amber with ample one inch white lacy head . aroma is huge nugget hop . amazingly fresh nugget hop right in your face . just a hint of caramel malts . taste is exceptionaly smooth caramel and spicy nugget hop . toasty finish adds to this experience . this beer is what i would catagorize as dangerously drinkable . a pleasure to experince and . abv you could have a few with friends . i would pair this beer with any spicy food . indian perhaps . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance now this is one phenomenal looking beer i rarely am a person but this one ca n t really improve at all . its a completely opaque black hole abyss that swallows up any rays of light s chance at entering . the head was ludicrous in the sense that it was a gigantic . finger length soapy frothy of a tan head that leaves legs as it walks all over my pint glass . looks like an over boiled pot of pasta with a tan hue . smell somewhat predictable for a stout and somewhat weak which rubs me the wrong way . what is present is a mix of very roasted malts with touches of fresh espresso bean . the backbone of the whole aroma is a bittersweet chocolate and dirt notes that ties together all its nuances as subtle as they all may be . taste it is quite astringent and ridden with diacetyl . the typical stout flavor really is not there . it tastes almost like alcoholic black coffee with a flavorshot of dark chocolate.the extremely present harsh bitterness is unpleasant from my standpoint and it could be from the hops alcohol or pungent coffee flavors but none of it really does it for me . mouthfeel robust and creamy as a stout would be expected but has more carbonation then its appearance led onto . drinkability not exactly a sipper but certainly not a sessioner falls into the category of. drinker . drink away but remember that it packs a punch with its abv cloak its wearing . overall i feel like this one was kind of a letdown from the beautiful appearance . i prefer other offerings from victory and even others in the imp . stout category but if you love a big coffee backbone instead of chocolate or malt than this is your brew .,appearance,1.0,1
mistakenly reviewed as jenlain original french ale jenlain ambree on july gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt ml bottle with batch number of l . poured into tulip nearly clear golden honey color . decent head fades to wisps and ring . pretty nice lacing . whiff of funk . . skunk . sorry sometimes when i know i have a green bottle the thought just persists in my mind . anyway . seems to have an almost noble hop aroma . phenols then come in . taste starts with a sweetness that is surprisingly strong and persists approaching a cloying character . along with similarly distracting phenols that verge on medicinal . fruit character white grape esp . on exhale . hint of maltiness . moderate to low bitterness into finish but again distracted by sweetness and medicinal phenols . feel is decently smooth but once more i ca n t seem to get past the aforementioned cloying characteristics . blech . monts was so much better .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a nitro can in to a seidel . appearance wow . gahhh . what a beautiful beer . the widget gives it an incredible head right out of the can . when i popped the can open the carbonation shot out . pouring it was like pouring rich creamy chocolate milk . it settles in the glass with a creamy brownish white head that persists for ages and carbonation swirling around in the most beautiful pattern as if this beer was alive . once that settles a deep dark brown colour takes over that is almost opaque save for around the sides . head is small but very creamy and stays around forever . smell has the distinctive guinness scent to it . bitter with coffee notes . pleasing to the nose but still a very weak scent thats the tradeoff with the nitro can taste sadly tastes a little like stout flavoured water . coffee taste is there but no real taste of chocolate or anything else . almost a superficial taste . has the guinness taste down but otherwise is pretty hollow . mouthfeel kinda bad . this beer puts so much effort into looking beautiful that it loses all of its carbonation . so literally its like stout flavoured water . not a nice mouthfeel . the creaminess of the head could potentially save it if there was more head to speak of drinkability probably wouldnt have more than one or two since the carbonation thing is killing me . otherwise its not horrible overall i could sum it up best by saying all bark no bite,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass . freshness date on bottle of may . single purchased at julio s westboro ma a finger head that quickly disappeared . nice amber color in the glass . lacing was good and lasted thru out . s truthfully not much . i expected a bit more on the nose but it just was n t there for some reason . t minimal flavor . it was quite bland for a pale ale . nothing to resemble any hoppiness on either first sip or second . m medium bodied with low carbonation . seemed to have a soapy aftertaste that was not that pleasant . d i am curious if i got a bad bottle . i will definitely go back to julio s or perhaps another store and try again as i think that this is a good beer from a good brewer .,appearance,0.8,1
this amber ale pours with a clear amber body topped by a thick head with lots of lacing left on the glass . the aroma is sweet and malty with slight notes of caramel and an odd bitterness . the flavor is slightly sweet slightly bitter and malty with a touch of caramel and an odd bready note . medium bodied relatively smooth and dry .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap over the course of a couple nights while in milan found it quite enjoyable and quaffable . step up from guinness . a attractive drink on the pour looks like a lighter creamier guinness pint from a good tap . huge head and flowing bubbles . huge head for the whole beer strongest aspect of this one . nitro does this justice . s light malts but smelled like a good cookie biscuit . creaminess with touch of hops . plenty of caramel in the smell . t sweet malts and whipped cream . strong match to the smell caramel was backing this one . toasted mild malts with some hops in the aftertaste but not much . m chewy sums it up in one word . leaves a milkshake whipped cream residue on the lips . d virtually no abv but goes down real smooth . a nice drink id like to have access to once in a while . id give it the nod over guinness better layers of flavor .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a wicked looking beer . beautiful rosy brown hazy but still transparent . with a initially massive tannish head . but inside the beer is a cloudy dark wisp of residue which looks like a dust devil or twister . the aroma is musty malty and appley . tannin qualities and a bit spicy . very malty oaky old ale flavored with a mildly bitter flavor . creamy feel but also dry . sneaky alcohol of course but maybe a bit low for a barleywine . very tasty and great to marvel at .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml purchased at uncork it . on grand into a pint the wheat beer glasses were all dirty and it s been a long week . pours a gorgeous cloudy golden color with a nice foamy head it looks the way witte ought to look . the smell is not quite as satisfying a slight grain note and a bit of yeast but not much else going on and not the knock you on your ass wheaty nose i love and expect . the taste is standard wheat yeast and hops but a little too subdued . the mouthfeel is a little heavy for such a light taste and makes the beer less refreshing and witte is usually so refreshing i can drink it instead of gatorade . i ve been a little harsh ommegang witte is not a bad beer by any stretch of the imagination . it is average maybe slightly above average for the style . if you can get it cheap or you live next to the brewery in cooperstown then go nuts . otherwise it s just not worth the price .,appearance,0.9,1
reviewed tap flying saucer houston tx pours a dark black color body but almost no head tan colored and quickly diminishing . a strong aroma of maltiness chocolate and strong flower scent . aroma of dark fruit . full taste of dark fruit chocolate . some sweet fruit .,appearance,0.6,1
received a fl . oz . bottle of this in a trade w larryg . poured from the tan mapped hence mayflower . labeled bottle w the mayflower ship on the front into a oz dewey s pizza pint glass . does not have a freshness date to be found on the bottle . aroma extreme amount of caramel and sweet aromas hitting the nose hard . after this a light amount of floral hop pops out . all very clean and sweet . appearance pours a finger head that seems to last for ages . has a deep amber colored body with great clarity . leaves very thick lacing behind . flavor has a nice cracker jack taste from the beginning that keeps up throughout the drink . very sweet and has a bit of caramel as well . light roastiness and a bit of a burnt flavor . light bitterness at the finish but mostly smooth . mouthfeel light bodied high carbonation smooth and then a big time metallic taste is left on the palate towards the end of the drink . such a shame . overall impression a very interesting dark wheat beer . almost like a shwarzbier or black ale but does n t have the malt to support it . the metallic finish i found was very uncool though . however i am aging my mayflower imperial stout at the moment and excited for this . thanks larry .,appearance,0.9,1
keeping in mind that this is an adjunct my expectations were low but it was a cheap buy so i figured why not . the beer is the typical straw yellow color . not to much in the way of smell some light earth tones was all . taste wise it was n t half bad . it was like most other adjuncts but it did n t leave a bad after taste and was quite drinkable . overall i would take it over the big as far as a cheap beer goes but it s nothing special .,appearance,0.4,0
this alt looked fantastic . has a rich deep clear chestnut color with a very fine light tan head topping off at about . the head dissipates at a very slow rate and leaves top shelf lacing . there are plentiful bubbles arising withing the bier as well . nose suggests dryness with some toasty malt and mild floral hop aromas wafting about . this poon was quite smooth on the tongue but a touch under medium in the body area . toasty malt hits the palate first along with some light caramel . there is a nice level of sweetness here at the outset . . and it tends to linger well . what does n t show up is much in the way of hoppiness . there s a light touch of a floral character but you have to search for it . tasty overall but needs more hops at the end to balance things out and make this bier more alt like . prosit . overall . appearance smell taste . mouthfeel . drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
you d think i would learn my lesson with green bottles . the color of this beer is quite good . light yellow with a small white head . aroma is skunked and that s tells me the taste is gon na be the same which it is . a fresh version of this beer is probably good but the brewer chose the green bottle and therefore fucked up in my opinion . if they do n t think any more of their product than that then i wo n t waste my time on it again . mouthfeel was watery and less than adequate . as for drinkability see the above .,appearance,0.8,1
strikingly bright gold with a dense frothy latte like head . a torrent of carbonation steadily rises for quite a while . quite clean in both aroma and flavor very little in the way of extra sweetness . nose could be a bit crisper and is a bit washed out with flowery plants and malt . mild grainy malt flavor . malt is very tame but the hop presence is not terribly assertive and there is no lingering hop flavor . much more dominated by the malt than i might expect though that s not to say that it s devoid of hop flavor . a mild tingly spicy hop flavor enters the picture briefly toward the end . a very clean drinkable brew .,appearance,0.9,1
this is just plain bad . the appearance is a porter but that is about it . dark black with a tan head . the smell is like those downey dryer sheets . the taste is just not what i look for in beer . i would not drink this beer again . as a porter it is terrible . as a beer it is well below average .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle vintage a dark brown black stout like . very little head and no lacing or retention . no visible carbonation . s very malty roasted dark malts some cocoa . t chocolate covered cherries roastiness some sweetness vanilla and oak . m very smooth . a little heat from the alcohol . overall great beer would love more carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber app this beer is a beautiful ruby the reddest beer i ve seen . perfect clarity . minimal head but nice lace . smell maple herbal hops taste slight sweetness up front followed by a strong earthy herbal hop flavor . a bit of a fruity flavor in the end . full mouthfeel with light carbonation . i had this on tap and loved it not so good in the bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a snifter head is thick . . . this beer pours more like an imperial stout than a barley wine . smell this brew smells like your average barley wine its smells delicious but nothing out of the ordinary . color nice dark amber not stout dark but more like a mix between a light porter and a dark ale . smell nothing special this is your typical barley wine smell nevertheless many will agree that barley style wine has some of the most consistent and enjoyable aromas available . . this brew begins with an unequivocally barely wine style taste . it finishes very boozy but with a nice warn feeling in the gut . . i finished this beer in well under one hr . so far this is my favorite sierra nevada th anniversary brew . the stout was too dry and i think the bock was nothing special . cheers . .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a murky dirty orange wth a certain luminescence to it . a nice cap builds up to about a finger s depth off white creamy with pocky dimples . the head hangs around a bit displaying some lace as it yields . aroma i have been trying to pick up something in the nose for a minute or two now it ai n t hap nin . maybe the suggestion of some malt or citrus but nothing definite . first time i ever experienced that in an ipa . taste an average malt presence the bitter medicinals of the ensuing hops make it seem even less so . very astringent not all that enjoyable to me . there must have been some citrus side to these aggressive cones but i suspect the volatiles were boiled off . that would explain the lack of much odor . the swallow is more astringency and medicinal bitterness . not much for me to like here . mouthfeel medium plus in the body department . a reasonable crispness the beer feels pretty good in the mouth . drinkability one of the less enjoyable ipas for me . although i will finish the bottle i m looking forward to the next beer to wash this one away .,appearance,0.8,1
a hazy orange thin white cap no lacing . s classic american ipa nice grapefruit presence basic malt t hops are right out in front but not overpowering american all the way solid grapefruit there may be a touch of breadiness to the malt but it is very subdued . finish is bitter but again not too bitter . m wet on the tongue dry finish not a heavy body average carbonation d i find this beer quite refreshing and i m drinking it quickly so it must be good . this is what i think of when i think american ipa . a simple yet solid malt profile combined with tons of grapefruit hoppiness assuming cascades makes it a powerful yet dangerously drinkable beer . done to perfection .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a pint glass . not really a true black and tan . a overflowing light tan head upon aggressive pour . clear dark ruby red . great head retention . too much head at first is only negative s slightly metallic caramelly malt euro hops . lacking a strong cohesive smell . roastiness comes in later . t dark malt some metallic flavor hops sneak in from the back with a pleasant bitterness . m round but then thin like i have a hold of something that slips through my fingers . it s like picking up sand . d decent but not great .,appearance,0.9,1
this is one hell of an imperial but does not stand up to a few that i ve had . i was hoping it would be right up there at the top but it s not quite . pours with zero carbonation and not as thick as expected . no head retention and has a dark brown body . held to the light it has a ruby glow to it . nice chocolatey aroma with notes of sweet candy and hops . flavor follows in kind . bitter dark chocolate gives way to a nice roasted malt flavor followed by a crisp hop finish . mouthfeel is smooth but is somewhat spritzy and could be better . a damn fine imperial though honestly i expected a little more . nonetheless definitely worth seeking out especially if you love beers of this delightful style .,appearance,0.6,1
cheers to goblinmunkey for this sharing this review adapted from notes taken appearance ridiculously almost impossibly clear pale gold orange minimal head nice lacing smell a bit odd mild some light spices some yeast some sugary sweetness slightly vegetal corn . very pale malts a little medicinal taste similarly odd a lot of light flavors vegetables corn are these flavors from the currants . lightly spiced lightly sugary malts are pale in some ways this tastes like an adjunct lager some alcohol too mouthfeel very light pretty smooth some light cloying stickiness overall belgian inspired . kind of like pbr inspired this is very weird and it does n t entirely work . somehow despite the belgian influences and the currants this kind of tastes like an adjunct lager with plenty of corn . lt insert pearl jam joke here. gt,appearance,0.9,1
this beer pours a beautiful cherry color with a nice one finger cherry red head . the smell is like cherry cough syrup with not even the slightest hint of sour or funky . the flavor follows suit with a cough syrup or cough drop cherry flavor . the mouthfeel is actually decent for the fact that this beer tastes so disappointing . overall would not buy again or recommend anyone to buy this,appearance,0.9,1
pours black with a dark hazelnut head with some lacing . the head sticks around until the finish . smells strong of coffee and bitter chocolate with some boozy scent in there . gains bready sweetness as it warms . tastes of dark fruit and sweet malt with a touch of alcohol as the beer warms it smooths out and gains more deep fruit and chocolate taste . feels a little bubbly with a slight alcohol burn which lessens as it warms . overall i feel this should definitely be enjoyed about minutes out of the fridge all aspects of the beer are better when it loses it s cold . great body and flavors make this beer good and i am glad my local beer monger recommended this to me . doa,appearance,1.0,1
opened my bottle from the dec. release . what the . this is the biggest gusher i have seen . i have only a snifter left . a this looks like a light apple cider with all sorts of gunk in it . s raspberry and sourness t sour apples raspberries and a hint of malt in there . there is a bitterness in the finish due to the seeds from the raspberries still present in the beer . i get a slight bready malt flavor as well . i do n t think the flavors mingle well in this beer . then there is the acetone . m yea plenty of carbonation but you should filter all the crap in here if you can . o i love darkhorse but not this .,appearance,0.2,0
another one i drank as part of losing a bet . clear bottle poured into straight pint glass . i honestly try to find something positive about every beer i try but even i could n t find one nice thing to say about this puppy . clear urine color . no grain or hop scents . almost zero flavor . the same amount of body as a glass of water . water has a higher level of drinkability because it s not pretending it s not water . only drink if you lose a bet .,appearance,0.2,0
had this at lake nakuru lodge in kenya where i was pushed to try it because it was the local beer made only km from the lake . while i was n t terribly excited by the beer itself i am very excited for the beer because it is from the first beer company owned by kenyans for kenyans . while tusker uses the slogan my beer my country . it just ai n t so . appearance gt very light in color . very small white head with small bubbles . medium liveliness . the head dissipates quickly with little to no lacing behind . it looks mighty refreshing after a long afternoon safari drive . smell gt big downer . metal . taste gt good notes of cereal . crisp start with a really great full flavor but an absolutely terrible hang . mouf gt tingly . decent . drinkability gt asi asi,appearance,0.8,1
crystal clear ruddy copper hue . frenetic carbonation supports a tall steadfast cream white head that yields frothy lace . understated toasty vienna malt with a medium caramel fringe dominates the aroma . subdued herbal hops and a trace metallic twang are secondary . lacks the intangible melanoidin presence of a prototypical vienna but is clean and well rounded albeit tame aromawise . in flavor prevalent in malt backbone is a stately toffee and caramel sweetened light toast impression . malt sweetness does not become cloying due to both the functional hopping and ample attenuation . becomes slightly savory as it warms with lightly buttery slightly salty biscuit hints arising . moderate in body with a suitably dextrinous but brisk mouthfeel conducive to easy quaffing . hop bitterness augments over time thus drying the overall flavor profile agreeable . finishes immaculately clean with a combination of herbal hallertauer and simple maltose sweetness fleeting quickly . a well crafted albeit prosaic vienna . perhaps it was brewed with domestic malts . regardless firebrick is well rounded and superbly drinkable . thanks to mr. fmonk for the delivery .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance very cool bottle art . beer is a deep rich mahogany brown . light and frothy head . smell nutty and earthy hints of sweetness . taste sweet and nutty malts very strong . minimal hops . brown sugar with a bit of tartness . mouthfeel smooth but not the most sessionable i served it a slightly lower than room temp . carbonation was right on . drinkability i would expect a beer in this style to be a little more mild and balanced . more sticky sweet and tart that i like in a drinkable english beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a cloudy yellow gold with very little head . had a lemony taste mixed with hops wheat and malt medium carbonation with a sweet malty cinnamon and fruity citrus end very flavorful for a wheat beer and a great step forward for this style hefe weizen .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a nonic . pitch black with some amber brown hues at the eyes when held to light . fat three finger off white rocky head . amazing retention and lacing . got ta love those whole cone hops . some chocolate roasted malt . lemon citrus and herbal even tea like hops . taste follows smell with a clean finish . orange peel lingers . mouthfeel is spot on . medium body with light and smooth carbonation . a really nice porter . the only thing i have issues with is the tea like herbal scents flavors that are very similar to anchor s liberty ale . it works in a pale ale but less so in a porter .,appearance,1.0,1
hmm . i liked this but it is certainly a departure . some people may spit this out confusing it with a lemonade . you can smell the terpenes before you even get this to your face . the head was almost non existent which could have been operator error on the part of the kids bartending . but all in all it was refreshing on a warm day which is its intention . it was n t overly sweet even though it was incredibly flavorful and it did n t have the astringency usually associated with poorer versions . this one falls into the lawnmowers or daygame category alongside samual adams summer ale .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bomber into my over sized wine glass . radiant yellow with a big fluffy white head . decent lacing . a bit cloudy with some fat carbonation trails . smell is spicy malt and with a hint of hops . taste is fruit and spice with enough malt and hops to make it a well rounded taste . nice full mouth feel . the . alcohol is hidden nicely . i could drink a few bombers in a setting no doubt . another ommegang work of art .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at peaks pub port angeles . actually called bad az spruce now . abv . served in a oz glass . beautiful rich yellow color with a decent small head . definately a belgian style ale . infused with alaskan spruce tips . somewhat sweet not at all surprising for a beer with this high an abv . very drinkable however . the spruce flavor is not overpowering but rather lurking in the background . a very interesting brew worth seeking out if you are in port angeles .,appearance,1.0,1
this one is simply all over the place a conundrum of sensations if you will . upon the poor you cant wait to dive in . its a deep crimson with pink carnation fizzy head that fades quickly . sour courant flavor is very strong and pungent like grape skins . medium body that coats the mouth well . very dry in the back and sour like wine . its malt characters work to subdue some of the sourness but the hops seem to collide with it . the courant is such a strong flavor that its difficult to appreciate the beers style characters . not necessarily bad i just could n t get into it .,appearance,0.9,1
i shared a can of this with drabmuh at my house last sunday . thanks matt . this was one of the coolest most thoughtful worst tasting beer gifts i have yet received . the appearance is brown with a thin head that quickly fades leaving no lacing . the aroma is sweet malts with sugary caramels . the taste is just overbearing . ridiculously sweet and instantly cloying i just could n t get more than a few ounces down . it was really cool to try a kvass for the first time but i did not find this beer or perhaps even this style to my liking .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a orange almost amber color with a less than finger head . good sticky lacing down the glass . smell is slightly citrus floral with a larger than usual malt biscuity sweetness . starts off with a little citrus kick . rounds into a bit of malt sweetness ending with really kind of blah . not much bitterness or flavor to this . mouthfeel is thin and carbonation levels are average . i love deschutes but not the best fresh hop i ve had . very much lacking in flavor and body .,appearance,0.8,1
had this on tap pump tap at the holgate brewhouse . a dark ruby or mahogany . duh . s smelt of dark rich chocolate and coffee notes . t tasted of dark chocolate and coffee bitterness . nice . m this is where i think this beer was let down for me . maybe because i like carbonation or maybe its because of the tap that they use . the bar tender told me that it was some official english bar tap that was pump action . that means no carbonation . or at least in the beers that came of their tap no carbonation . d no carbonation put me off . so awful . which is a shame because the beer tastes nice . its just so damn flat,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . i should have checked the date code before buying as this particular bottle appears to be about months old . oh well . a oh man this is not going well i wasnt anticipating a bottle conditioned ipa and my carelessness has resulted in a disgusting kaleidoscope of chunks throughout the cloudy light amber body . the head however is a thing of beauty inches of light frothy creamy white foam . great retention lots of lace . its a bit of a trade off i suppose since if id poured less enthusiastically there wouldnt be so much sediment but there wouldnt be such a gorgeous head either . the bodys a the heads a ill split the difference and give it a . s i can tell its not the freshest of ipas but it still smells quite nice pine and cannabis hoppiness on top of clean pale malt . nothing special but for how well its held up ive got to say im impressed . t cleanly bitter ipa with pine and floral hops dominating . theres some definite malt presence as well as a touch of soft fruitiness . long crisp bitter finish . pretty darn tasty . m soft medium body with equally soft moderate carbonation . very pleasant . o since new glarus has discontinued hop hearty or was it hearty hop . i could never tell from that label id have to say that this is my favorite wisconsin brewed single ipa . even at months old its easily better than glacier trail bitter woman and whatever osos ipa is called . good stuff just be sure to pour with caution . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
real ale s website says this is . abv as hard as i tried i could n t pour more than head lacing almost nonexistent clear straw yellow looks like a macro lager . not much on the nose a hint of shaving lotion probably floral notes of the hops above a thin malty backdrop . at least it does n t taste like shaving lotion not much stands out good or bad actually fairly tasty in the same vein as shiner blond . mouthfeel is nothing spectacular but easy drinking nonetheless . a solid middle of the road brew would make good session beer or an outstanding lawnmower if it was cheaper .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from oz . bottle into a brooklyn brewery pint glass . a pours a vigorous finger creamy white head with excellent retention . brew itself is a semi cloud pale orange yellow with beautiful carbonation . lacing is amazing considering the light body with layers clinging to the side of the glass like a ruler . s grapefruit pine fresh grass and hops all with a excellent freshness t starts off exceedingly sweet but changes very quickly to tree bark bitter middle is calming warm and hoppy with flowery esters . finish is abrupt slightly tart with hop bitterness . m very light bodied but with a depth of character . coarse and carbonated . finishes quick and wet . d highly drinkable this is like an ipa with less citrus character . however taste here is very developed and complex nonetheless .,appearance,1.0,1
pours dark clear copper with a very thick pillowy white head . nose is a simple coffee malty character that s pleasant but simple and single dimensional . mouthfeel is medium well carbonated perhaps a bit too much carbonation . flavors are well balanced simple malt and simple hop bitterness basic non complex drink with a nice bitter coffee espresso roasted grain flavors and finish . there is a balance of the hops and coffee character but not enough of either to really be drinkable as one or the other . a beer with an identity crisis .,appearance,0.9,1
chilled bomber into a glass . a gift courtesy of ramnuts who sends me too much beer . thanks frank . a pours a golden amber color with light copper edges against the light . has a frothy off white head that retains pretty well at a fingers thickness and deposits nice lacing down the glass . s lots of floral and pine hops although citrus grapefruit lemon is in there as well . some bread and caramel malt is evident . t surprisingly balanced for an iipa . toasted and caramel malt have equal play against a complicated hop profile that is predominantly floral and citrus unlike the smell with a lower pine component . m medium bodied slightly low carbonation that makes it slick oily and sticky with a long lasting bitterness i do n t particularly care for this aspect . d this is a damn good beer . i m told it runs a very affordable price too . high marks in my book just for that . if only i could get it here .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance black and opaque . when held to light there is the slightest dark brown tinge around the edges of the glass . the head is somewhat bubbly and a very nice brown color . smell first off somewhat metallic probably from the can . i can sense bits of roasted malt burnt coffee bean and thats about it . that metallic smell comes back . not offensive but not good . taste right off the back this one is dominated by roasted malt is a big way . burnt bitter chocolate and some coffee are there as well . no metallic taste at all . quite nice . mouthfeel a bit thin for a stout in my opinion . carbonation is about average as well . almost a dry feeling is left afterwards . drinkability i had no problems here . the beer tastes nice and there are no overpowering aspects . goodbut it didnt live up to the hype that ive been hearing .,appearance,0.9,1
continuing my survey of light beer onward and . .upward . tremendously transparent pale golden hue slim slab of froth that disappers assuredly while bubble float up from below . looks like a beer . aroma wispy corny sweetness and little else . taste soft then crisp then gone . lightness is indeed represented in full here and any flavor that is present is absent before you notice . doesn t taste bad mind you and there s a brief bit of malt and grainy enough thati d say it lives up to it s advertising . not that says much being better tasting than bud light does n t say i ve sampled . dry lightly citric finish intensely carbonated faint body . it does what it s supposed to . . could it actually be happening that i m saying good things about miller lite . what s next i ll join the garth brooks fan club . eat all my meals at hardee s . throw out my book collection and spend all my time in front of the tee vee . well if that s all you want from a beer lightness wetness a modicum of flavor and the usual amount of booze here it is enjoy . i ll still opt for more hops more malt more actual taste and count us all lucky that such things are indeed in plentiful supply .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle . pours amber without any head . aroma is of pumpkin nutmeg cinnamon and caramel . medium smooth oily body almost no carbonation . pumpkin alcohol caramel and spices fill the mouth . long dry finish . i expected much more from this brew .,appearance,0.4,0
this stubby pours a turbid peach tea color with minimal pearl colored head . zero head retention lacing s grassyness citrus both fade quickly t grassyness coriander tangerine up front . slight wheaty tartness as this warms along with touch of phenolic twang some golden delicious apple sweetness . finishes dry grassy with just a touch of lemon mf light bodied low carbonation body thickens up as this warms not bad hits the spot on a warm thank god not hellishly hot oklahoma evening . i never really picked up on the gingeruntil i belched so maybe i call that a well played subtle addition to this brew .,appearance,0.4,0
well there is n t a whole heck of a lot to comment on here . i can definatly understand why people drink this stuff it s very easy to drink there is hardly anything to it . pours a very pale light gold in color with a very slight thin lace head that does n t stick around . nose is a little sweet and grainy but only slightly not much going on . taste is squeaky clean crisp as advertised slight corn profile and a very very slight bit of hops in there somewhere barely detectable . also a bit of fruitiness also very slight almost banana like in a vague sort of way . mainly there is only corn and that dies quickly into nothing at all . mouthfeel is light watery . there is no aftertaste at all to speak of . drinkability is excellent but so is water i m giving it a lower drinkability rating however because this just is n t interesting enough to make me want more . the finish is odd it slams into nothing in the taste department very dry . dry to the point where it almost gives me cotton mouth . you almost want to drink more just so your mouth does n t stay like that . maybe it s designed that way hm . so yeah i can see why people drink this stuff it s easy . nothing to it . but i m not interested just another macro but as light beer goes it s probably a bit better than the competition except for the fact that you feel dehydrated after drinking one . jables hit it right on . slinte . sort of,appearance,0.3,0
i was totally surpriseed by this beer . at . and a wee heavy one would think it would be a big beer . not all to my surprise . the beer had a great taste wonderful texture on the mouth and went down smooth . a ver deceaiving beer it tastes and is as smooth a s a beer the alcohol can easily sneak up on you .,appearance,0.6,1
knifestyles giving me a big beer . cheers to him . captain lawrence has been showing me that they are serious about their sours and this one does not disappoint . the appearance is disgusting . it looks like brown muddy toilet water . totally hazy with chunks of yeast everywhere this thing is a disaster . i realize that it is a blend of their brown ales but this thing looks like toilet water with a white fluffy head and thick abv legs . disgusting . the smell is intensely sour and tart and everything nice . it has some tart grapefruit with some candied sugar . lemon rind and bitter sweet tarts . the taste is intense as is the mouthfeel . the mouthfeel is just an overall destruction of your palate with sour tart bitter funky flavors wreaking havoc . it has some lemon grapefruit woody oak sweet tart brown sugar tastes that are intense . other than the color you can not really tell this was once a brown ale rather a decoction only produced by the bastardized children of wild belgian yeasts . so many complex aspects that are hard to pinpoint a melting pot for every lactic acidic pedio brett funk imaginable . its amazingly funky makes me want to listen to james brown maybe the godfather of funk can decide what to do with this crazy concoction . drink it when my palate has been misbehaving . j,appearance,0.6,1
the magic in this beer is the appearance and taste . this beer is the best beer i have tried so far and i ve tried about kinds . the cashier at the liqour store told me about this kind of beer and that it truly is a cut above most beers but not because it simply tastes better . it is because it is a completely different class of beer . the whiskey s natural oils present in those oak casks definitely add flavor dimensions that have made me even reconsider the way i do beer tasting from now on . it has simply set the highest standards possible and although a very expensive beer it is a fantastic example of a truly great one . the nose is strong and promises what it preaches vanilla caramel whisky tinged oak cask taste with a hint of citrus in the undertones of the beer . taste up front is harsh and the drinkability is not the best ever however it gets much more impressive the more you drink it literally with each sip and you become more accustomed to the wide palatte of flavors before you . this beer is finally truly one to write home about .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled . . looks like a cloudy white wine . golden yellow . virtually no head . thin oily legs no lace . smells glorious . spicy wheat notes blend with lemony citrus sour tartness and create a delicious bouquet . the flavor has all the notes from the nose plus a light oaky character and a bit of earthy funk . the lemony tart sourness is amazing . medium feel with low carbonation . really nice . overall very fucking nice . this is the best wheat beer ever . ever .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this in a sampling of all the beers that the restaurant had on tap . this was my hands down favorite . i got a growler to go to assess . pour is a slightly hazy darker golden color . nice carbonation nose is alot of spice with a hint of citrus . taste is a very nice balance of spice and malt . simple as that . i m a big dopplebock fan but i liked this more than their dopplebock it s that good .,appearance,0.6,1
only had a pint glass poored it into one of those from the oz bottle . appearance looks beautiful . jet black stout brown creamy head pours thick with a thin half finger head . creamy creamy creamy smell smells of malty coffee with a hoppiness giving it a little sweet fruity flowery aroma . taste i taste fig and some walnut up front and through the middle and a toasted oat taste on the outside . very strong coffee aftertaste like espresso or a good strong jet black coffee was expecting chocolate but i did n t get much of that . its a pretty hoppy beer though there is a strong hoppy bitterness i feel it could use a hair less of that . drinkability its not real chewy it rolls well kind of oily on the tongue sticky on the lips .,appearance,1.0,1
on a fairly gentle pour into a pint glass this pours with a huge of the glass of white billowy slightly tan head . lots of cascading from the bottom . brew is a golden color with some cloudiness . earthy notes on the nose with a bit of sweet sugary caramel . some sugary floral hops aroma comes to my nose as well . nice . sipping reveals a less sweet flavor than i anticipated . instead it is more bittering with hops flavors . a bit of cascade hops come through toward the swallow . the swallow brings out a bit of sweet caramel along with the hops but this is mostly dominated by some bitter hops . a bit disappointing really . not as flavorful as i hoped . very tingly carbonation up front on the tip of my tongue with a mid body feel overall . semi watery finish though . fairly drinkable brew . not the best ipa i ve had in my life but also not the worst by any means . easy drinker really .,appearance,1.0,1
you know i thought bud and bud light were bad but this one takes the cake . it taste like half water and half budweiser . its a good thing they have a quality marketing campaign . the color is yellow with not much of a head . does n t smell like much . maybe some grain . body is lighter than water . i wish i could give this a zero .,appearance,0.2,0
consumed in october from a oz bottle purchased in redding ca . poured with a great huge beautiful head and nice lacing . that s the good part . the bad part is everything else . smelled bitter and sour . kinda like a batch of lemonade gone wrong . tasted about what it smelled like . bitter bitter and more bitter . a pilsner . huh . took me a while to get this one down . a very dry finish also . sorry not my cup of tea .,appearance,0.8,1
found this one in my fridge so i figured it s about time i reviewed it . pours a very very pale yellow color . it s actually even more pale than i thought it was . bit of an alcohol smell to it . pretty weak taste not a lot of flavor . not a bad taste but it leaves a bit to be desired . smooth drinking beer . this beer is probably best consumed in quantity .,appearance,0.2,0
a semi copper and clear . thin tan head that dissipates quickly . s graham cracker crust dominates and it smells tremendous . some spice and obviously pumpkin are present as well . t sweet the graham cracker crust and its sweetness is all over the front . the pumpkin and spice are also huge here and they blend nicely . toward the back there is some bitterness which does well to cut the sweetness . a nice warming sensation as it goes down . m full bodied with a nice crispness . o one of the better pumpkin ales i have tried and worth the effort finding it . its really stands out for two reasons . one the ingredients are high quality and you can tell in the flavor . two despite the heavy graham and pumpkin you never lose the fact that this is indeed a beer . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this back in february on tap at the rogue pub in san francisco . i remember it being pretty interesting and quite tasty . im glad theyve canned it . i poured it into a stone old guardian glass and i have to say this might be one of the best looking beers that ive seen . it looks like clear molten gold . there is absolutely nothing floating in this . smells wonderfully of orange and hops . maybe a hint of lychee in the smell as well . i think i can pick up on a small tinge of oakiness . the key aspect that i remember about this beer was that it was very sweet . this doesnt seem to be quite as sweet as when i had it on tap but it is definitely still there . this isnt a hop bomb ipa and what hops are there mesh well with the oak flavor on the finish . mouthfeel is crisp with a medium to low amount of carbonation . ive never been a huge fan of a stuff . i always like it on tap but every time ive had their hopper stuff in cans ive been kind of disappointed . thats not true for this beer . im liking this quite a bit and ill probably buy at least another pack of it .,appearance,1.0,1
i feel that i have a cast iron palate when it comes to drinking beer . i almost exclusively drink high gravity lagers because it has the most bang for the buck . i would prefer to drink quality micro beers and imports but they are too expensive to drink regularly . i would consider myself somewhat of a beer connoisseur . i can drink rot gut vodka straight without any problems but yet i would have to say keystone ice is one of the most repulsive beers i have ever tried . the first time i ever tried it i can honestly say i thought it could possibly be contaminated or something like that and considered contacting the brewery . i tried it months later and the results were the same . the taste is very metallic and chemical . you know its beer only by the faint hint of fermented grain . anyone who says this is an ok beer is a liar .,appearance,0.2,0
a poured red with a creamy wite head and no lacing . i was excited by the color and look . s nothing . that s it in a nut shell . hey look i m in a nut shell . austin powers t heavy on the adjunct . corn written all over this one . i was expecting way more . i thought that the smell might have been because it was extremely cold but then i came to my senses and relized it was a lager . m it was like a bottle of aquafina . which has an excellent mouthfeel for water by the way d i coulod see this one as a high class college bong beer . if it was free yea i would take it but you wo n t see me buying this one any time soon .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a dark copper red color with a very light tan one finger head . s faint fruity aromas mixed with light caramel malt . t fruity esters with caramel malt notes and a fruity dry bitter finish . m pretty smooth and medium bodied with low carbonation . d pretty easy drinking beer that is decent but the price tag does not match up with the quality of this one .,appearance,0.9,1
while it pours beautifully with a deep copper color and wonderful head this brew is all looks and no personality . i hate to say it but its nothing more than beautifully hopped dishwater . for anything more in depth just read the previous low reviews . i could n t agree more with them . and i love reds . and strong or highly hopped beers,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a translucent golden color with white head which quickly dissipates . carbonation visible in the glass a little bubbly lacing . s lots of grass and grain in the nose with a hint of citrus . t taste follows the smell with flavors of sweet grainy malts and citrus hops . m light mouthfeel good carbonation . finishes crisp . d very drinkable makes a great warm weather session beer . certainly worth a try if you like light summer beers .,appearance,0.6,1
wow i would have sworn this was better but the bottle i had while in germany just was n t as good as the other beers i had been enjoying . pour was n t bad looking pale golden with a thick frothy white head . unfortunately the aroma was reminiscent of . cooked vegetables . i found the taste grainy and the finish was sweeter that i am normally used to . i will try this again if the opportunity arises but next time i will stick to smaller breweries . it s a shame as this is considered a permium beer in germany . brewed with hop extracts .,appearance,0.8,1
another beer i got on the corner store by my apartment for purposes of getting quarters . cents for this can . figured i d give it a try . pours a pale golden color with almost a creamy white head . no bubbles racing to the top though head retention was decent . smells like downtown milwaukee when the winds go westward . if you do n t know what that is it smells like sewer water . taste is really not much better . very bland but the aroma lingers in the back of my tongue . it s also a tad burning . only . abv but really taste stronger with a corn alcohol flavor . really terrible . i need to just keep a quarter jar and not put my body through this .,appearance,0.7,1
a a good yellow color super clear . unfortunately the white head disappears quickly . s light malty t grainy fresh bitter and dry to my taste there is not enough hop used . m medium carbonation and a bitter finish . o overall not a bad pilsener but not my favorite .,appearance,0.8,1
i never had a sweedish beer before so i almost balked at picking this one up when i saw the . price tag for a single . oz bottle plus the beer was dated and this was already sept. of so i did n t know how well it had held up and wondered why no one was buying it . it poured a dark brown color and left just a finger creamy tan head that soon disappeared to just a tan ring on top producing just a minimal of lacing . nothing exceptional about the pour or appearance . the smell however was a different story . this beer had an incredibly good aroma . it was an intoxicating mix of roasted malt coffee and chocolate . it smelled absolutely delicious . the taste was more of the same . it had a creamy mouthfeel due in part to the low carbonation and tasted like creamy coffee layered with chocolate and roasted malts . there was no bitterness to it at all . many beers with coffee tastes have a bitter coffee flavor to them and some chocolate flavors are more like bittersweet dark chocolate than sweet chocoalte but this beer is all mild roasted coffee and sweet milk chocolate yet it is a pleasant subtle sweetness rather than sugary sweet and i absolutely loved it . like drinking a cold chocolate flavored coffee . there was a trace of alcohol in the aftertaste but it was n t anyhting that detracted from the overall experience . at just . abv i could drink these all night and when a beer is this good you do n t mind spending . a bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance tawny brown quite hazy thinnish layer of tan frothy foam ok head retention aroma rich malty caramel tangerine woodsy hops raisins flavor smooth malt sweetness with hints of orange marmalade stewed prunes hazelnuts and herbally hops finishes semisweet with a brief fruity aftertaste mouthfeel medium body gentle carbonation smooth and soft texture slight warmth in the throat other comments quite a scrumptious bitter . this should be a year round offering not just a christmas brew .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . color is a rich orange with very slight head but many big bubbles coating the inside of the glass . things die down quickly as it would seem to flatten as i type . smells slightly sour with faint traces of malt . tastes lightly malty and malt nutty over citrus notes with an almost imperceptible bitter aftertaste . i can really taste the sourness i am smelling though . almost like milk gone bad . not appealing at all . otherwise the mouthfeel is light and carbonation is so gentle and rounded that it s watery smooth . the overall flatness and my urge to pour it down the drain when i whiff it make the drinkability low for me . maybe i had a bad bottle but man this would not be my first oktoberfest choice .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pilsner glass . pours a massive incredibly thick dense and chunky white head that is long lasting . one of the thickest heads i ve seen in a while . on the initial pour the brew itself is a clear golden color but some of the residual yeast make their presence known as the brew is emptied into the glass . smells of bready malts grassy hops floral hops mild citrus hops and spices . excellent balance of malt and hops here . bready malt toasted bread sweet floral hops in the middle also has a grainy resinous hop character with a pronounced citrus hop finish . simply put this is an amazing pilsner . granted this is an imperial pilsner and the first of its kind that i ve had but dfh comes through yet again . medium bodied good carbonation very crisp and clean highly sessionable in spite of the abv . although i am not a big pilsner guy this is definitely worth a shot . personally and i realize this is an imperial if this were the standard pilsner then i d be a big fan of the style . another great tasty brew from dfh probably would n t have even picked this up had they not been out of just about everything else down at the rehoboth brewpub i m definitely glad i did though . will definitely be revisiting this .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a clear copper amber with two fingers worth of creamy off white head . it had a great cascading effect during the pour so much that it looked like a nitro can pour . settles to a thick creamy cap and left walls of thick lacing . s caramel malt with some sweet fruit . a faint spiciness in the finish . t caramel and biscuit malt . faint hoppiness . theres also a bit of the sweet fruit and spices in the finish . m medium carbonation with a very light body . o i still cant believe this wasnt a nitro can . it had all the qualities in appearance and mouth feel . anyways this isnt a bad beer . its simple but i would be able to drink this all night .,appearance,0.9,1
aromas are largely dominated by the belgian aspects strong banana clove yeast esters right up front . nothing else is substantial . i did not expect this at all . this baby is all belgian . if you just handed this to me i would guess belgian dubbel . really has the belgian aspects right up front just like in the nose strong banana and clove really dominates and considering i expected malt because this is a scottish i am very dissapointed . really can not detect and substantial maltiness or hoppiness either . considering the price tag this was a poor investment . mouthfeel lingers fairly sticky and sweet . i am really not enjoying this if you couldnt already tell . wish it finished smooth like a scottish ale normally does . i am done with this review . not a winner in my opinion considering how quality ommegang usually is with their beers . should be classified as a belgian beer because that is all i get out of this .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a clear amber with a smallish head that quickly settles to a thin cap . moderate amounts of lacing is left on the glass . the nose is filled with citrus hop aroma . a sweet malt aroma lingers in the back . taste is upfront citrus hops . the malt is playing backup in this beer . it is there but rather subdued . finishes with a lingering bitterness . medium body with a wonderful rich texture that is soothing in the mouth . just enough carbonation to keep things lively . strong hop flavors and bitterness . well done ipa but the high abv limits drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
usually i like dogfish head beers but this one was a little diffrent . the wife and i bought it along with some other beers at wells in towson and drank it last night . right after the pour there was a ton of floaties in there . i ve had this beer before and it was nothing like this one . i remember dogfish saying there were really into quality control but i guess they missed one . i still drank it though as it tasted ok . smell was probably the best thing about it . i dont think i ll get this one again .,appearance,0.3,0
i think paulaner salvator is highly overrated by most folks . this beer was exceptionally clear with a small off white head . aroma was sweet with a hint of cloves . the palate was spot on for style of course but the aftertaste was slightly astringent perhaps from decoction mashing . overall a nice beer but not near the top in its class .,appearance,1.0,1
ah yes good old dollar a can pbrs . the cheapest beer you can find in a bar . i did n t bother pouring this one into anything just chugged it from the can . tastes like any other mass produced lager . drink it with your buddies and do n t forget to tip your bartender for having to get you so many .,appearance,0.4,0
a golden brown with a thin fizzy white head that quickly fades away . almost no lacing in the glass . much darker in color than most weizens pale wheats that i have sampled . s somewhat fruity wheaty aroma . very wheat ale like aroma with the slightest hint of a tart fruitiness . no discernable mango aroma . t initially a very fruity taste with tropical fruit being the primary taste . not sure i can pick out mango specifically . almost jolly rancher like sweetness . a soft graininess underneath but the sweet fruits are overpowering . almost artificially sweet . m d medium bodied and very crisp . easy drinking but very sweet .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pitch black . may be the blackest black i have ever seen . creamy mocha head . nice lacing down glass . smell dark chocolates and rich coffee . nice . taste chocolates and coffee like in the head with the addition of dark fruits . as the beer warms up even more there is a greater emphasis on the coffee notes . mouthfeel good though kind of thin body with a nice amount of carbonation for a stout . overall great beer that i will come back to time and again i think .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light yellow with a small foamy head . some lacing remained in the glass . smell some hops and grain . taste clean . some hops present and grain . mouthfeel light and clean . drinkability fairly easy to drink but so is water . not the worst i ve had but close enough .,appearance,0.3,0
long trail ale poured copper clean clear topped by a nice tall dense white head . it smelled of honey with a touch of grapefruit . flavor was sweet with orange marmalade a mild bitterness and a very slight metallic finish . medium light body and medium high carbonation rounded things off . this is an ale you could bring to a cookout . it s an easy drinking ale to share with your friends . it might not blow them away but it wo n t scare them away either .,appearance,0.9,1
had this one just a few minutes ago and i have to say i m was very impressed . appearance hazy orange in color with a thick bubbly off white eggshell head . gorgeous presentation especially in a decorated glass german stein . smell grapefruit and hopcones with pines accompanied by very slight aromas of a loaf of challah . quite nice overall . taste riddled with grapefruit and accompanied by grassy hops and pines . if there is any pale malt i ca n t really distinguish it . good flavor overall . mouthfeel smooth in texture with a watery complexion feels and works well with the rest of the beer . drinkability this beer encompasses so much with so little effort its sharp crisp powerful mild and smooth all in one . its excellent overall and i could easily drink several on a hot summers day . i also feel that it is necessary for me to mention that american ipa s are undoubtedly my least favorite style of beer and i d go as far as to say that i detest them . so to say that i think this one is exceptional and that i really like it means that it stands out as an exceptional beer among a style that i have no other interest in . truly an excellent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
appears a cloudy yeast filled chunky slurry of goodness . orange glazed body with yeast sediment galore this beer forms thick with white bright head uh oh . some redeeming qualities coming my way . even minimal lacing early on let s see how things transgress . aroma has a solvent alcohol smell with strong orange lemon citrus peels flooding my senses . it makes you tingle up and down your backbone . what a crazy experience . this beer s flavor gets ten fold worse with each sip comes a strong syrupy astringency blended with orange peel pith bitterness . i may just throw this sample up it s that disgusting it burns the throat and your senses to the point of inebriation and back again . imagine stronger blue moon the orange juice gives you acid reflux and then some this is disgusting i ca n t take another sip the worse beer experience i ve had in quite some time . cloying residual sugars join the alcohol induced partay . drinkability is piss poor a beer i would like to send as a castaway with jay leno right now i hope jay get s ship wrecked and stranded on an island with just this beer to drink . it sucks that bad i want no one else to come in contact but jay leno himself muther fucka bumpin my boy conan out of his earned seat .,appearance,0.9,1
dana thanks for the opportunity . the coloring makes this a striking beer . creamy head lacing adds to the table appeal . while sour beers are n t my fancy this is a another beer with a tang that is just down right yummy . there is the dark fruits . malt the wine quality and subtle barrel . everything is so balanced . the mouthfeel is light and creamy . drinkability is pretty high . the is well hidden . if i did n t know better i d open another bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
poured amazingly clear clear until i remembered to swirl and pour the yeast . then looked like a mushroom cloud in the glass until it all meshed into a straw haze . small but ample white head that did n t last much longer than the lace . smell has the banana sweetness and the yeasty sourness that i expect in a good heffy . scent stays the same throughout . tastes like it smells with emphasis on the tartness though the banana scent maybe just a less ripe one remains . crisp wheat and light clove round this out this specimen of the style . the finish is the same from first sip to last swig slightly sweet fruitiness replaced by a cleaning that make you want the next sip to get the taste back . just what i like on a warm day ok it s here i ve got to fantasize . has more substance than i expected and i like it . the urge to chew is there and heck that just brings more flavor on . . never noticed it was until i read it . even though some will call this a warm weather style this beer could provide a great session all year long . upland was quite a find thanks j m kerns .,appearance,0.6,1
so an aventinus clone . man mr. rondey kibzey you are a gutzy person . did n t exactly pick an easy one to imitate . anyways into the erdinger glass . a really impressed with this head . great size and lacing . nice cloudy body . exactly what it should look like . s lots of tart cherry with some good clove and prune grape thrown in . even that slight saltyness that i generally note in aventinus . good intensity slight perfume smoke and spice . alcohol is present and bracing . i d say pretty spot on . t entry is slightly muted with some mineral notes and building clove and fruit . becomes quite spicy at midpalate before the alcohol kicks in right before the swallow . sweet but balanced finish that melts into a salty flavor that lingers til the next sip . a nice imitation of the orginal . m medium fulll bodied with a mouthfeel that switches between silky and prickly . not bad . d a really good clone of a classic beer . do n t really feel like anything was added to it but honestly who really wants to change anything about aventinus . . will have again .,appearance,1.0,1
it pours a pitch black color very opaque with no light going through . head is full and fluffy light brown color . good retention it stays on at least one finger for about minutes . lacing is like spiderwebs on my glass . amazing looking beer . aroma is very fruity for a porter i get more dark fruits dark cherries plums dates on this one than malt . also some alcohol chocolate wood and vanilla undertones going on . overall this beer does not smell as a intense as i expected it to . taste is much bolder starting with sweet dark malts mollasses chocolate and lots of alcohol . i let this beer sit out of the fridge for about min before opening it but despite the temperature i still feel the alcohol warmth is too high not to mention that this has at least one year in the bottle . the finish is long lasting with nice chocolaty and bitter notes hops roast and later some coffee . body is heavy with moderato to low carbonation . i like the mouthfeel on this beer . very smooth and non agressive . a warm sensation follows every sip . overall a very good beer . period . but it has some flaws that prevent it from being a great world class beer . my main problem is that the alcohol is too apparent at only . . i ve had beers that are n t as warm as this one . still i would n t pass on a gonzo .,appearance,1.0,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours a bit finger thick tight off white head with great retention . perfectly clear with higher active levels of carbonation . burnt orange in color . head slowly fades to a thick foam cap that stays and leaves lots of nice lacing down the glass . looks great all the way . smell decent strength nose of pale and toasted malts citrus grapefruit and hints of lemon . some floral notes too . taste an interesting spin on this one . hops and esters seem to come out up front with bitter grapefruit and some citrus lemon . some sweet malt shows up in the middle caramel mostly with some pale and toasted malts and biscuit as well . a good dose of bitter floral hops finishes it off . beginning and middle seem backwards . aftertaste is bitter sweet with lots of pine and grapefruit notes . pretty good . palate medium body and medium carbonation . creamy smooth on the palate goes down smooth and finishes rather sticky and mouth coating . not bad . overall a very balanced ipa with a good amount of malt sweetness to balance the nice hop profile . glad to have found this one . a fuller palate would help get this one over the hump and accentuate the taste profile better . non the less a good beer i ll have again .,appearance,1.0,1
belgian ipa . this is a tripel and a bad one at that . although it has some of the characteristics of a good tripel the scabby head the hammy smell the awful color it has waaay to much yeasty sting and a head that creates a terrible mess as it erupts from the bottle . make sure you lay out newspaper before opening . the barnyard funk in both the aroma and taste is so dry and so overwhelming it s like eating hay from a stall . there s a citrus component that tastes rather rotten too think of old dried out moldy oranges and then put this one back on the shelf . to be avoided even by adventurous drinkers .,appearance,0.7,1
served at a few degrees below fridge tempeature in a tulip glass . appearance if the head is any indication this is going to be exciting as hell . four gigantic fingers high it explodes forth and gently puffs back inwards on itself . the color is a gleaming orange and the lacing is setting up with unbelievable sticky cling . superb . smell a bold metallic smell booms out from the glass incredibly phenolic and overpowering the malts and hops . as the beer comes to temperature the tomahawk and chinook hop varieties come forth with a flowery sweet aroma . it s more hop forward than other ipas that feature a more balanced nose . taste the phenolic character comes through on the palate running alongside the massive hop presence on the entire tongue . unfortunately these two elements stand alone and leave the malts somewhere way in the background virtually undetectable . the swallow is uber bitter and cries out for something a bit more complex and satisfying . mouthfeel drinkability the mouthfeel is absolutely stunning slick and smooth with the perfect level of effervescence . i only wish the overall presentation was more interesting considering the state of washington is right there in the thick of hop country .,appearance,1.0,1
got in a box of winnings from crushedvol . huge thanks for this as i ve been wanting to try more of both half acre and short s brews . a pours nice hazy gold color . thick one finger head down to a nice thin white cap . leaves nice rings of lace down the glass . s great nose to this drink . very inviting but not overpowering . lots of fruit aromas which i guess is the guava . touch of lemon citrus hint at the end . t taste kind of flips a little . some lemon pine hop flavors up front but only for a quick second . the fruit guava taste takes over pretty quick . very strong flavors that are a little tangy at the end of the drink . still very smooth fruit flavor . m medium body with good carbonation . a little oily in the mouth . d very drinkable and pretty unique . love the big hop flavors that are balanced well with guava . would love another bottle of this .,appearance,0.6,1
a damn sexy looking in my pilsner glass . big off white head that stands out above the rim . it sits atop a slightly hazed deep red almost apple cider colored body . the head retention is phenomenal as it leaves absurd amounts of lace . this is the kinda stuff i wish all beers had . s bready buscuity malts underlie a sweet juicy hop presence . so far im not totally buying the monstrously hopped claim . t at front its alot like the nose . bready malts rule at first . they do however give way to some hops . the hops arent brutally bitter or piney or resinous or any of that . instead they are crisp and juicy . m medium body little carbonation crisp finish that approaches dry . d the abv is what i as a barleywine ris fan would consider on the low side . but no matter who you are you will agree that the abv is undetectable . in the end i dont agree with the claim of monstrously hopped but instead i find a quite nicely balanced and crisp sexy looking red .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a reddish brown color with a two finger head into my glass . roasted malt and coffee dark fruit flavors greet the nose like a long lost friend might . not roasty like a stout but it s still there . very clean . simple . like a porter should be . lingering light roastiness with a hint of dark fruit etc . the fancy schmancy language does n t quite capture the essence . this is a porter my friend . drink up and enjoy . in the age of double this and imperial that you just ca n t go wrong with a simple porter . i know that i enjoy a few beers similar to this and for that i give it a good effort for drinkability and versatility .,appearance,1.0,1
wow eee this beer truly is a blanket . drink a few of these on a cold winter s day and you ll be feeling like you re sitting by the fire . the taste is incredibly pleasant . very sweet with lots of caramel . the mouthfeel is full and rich as one would expect from the taste . wow . good stuff . gon na be buying this one a lot this winter .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a the body appears nearly black and shows a clear ruby brilliance when held up to light . above this is a lovely finger head of dense light brown foam that shows mediocre retention and nice lacing . great looking brown and only the sub par retention kept it from getting a perfect score . s straight up whoppers candied chocolate malt . interesting but entirely one dimensional with the sweetness . t chocolate malt up front followed by some caramel sweetness and a distinct metallic note that reminds me of newcastle . mild hops on the finish . definitely fits the english style of brown ale which i ca n t really hold against it . m a little thin and overly sharp with the ample carbonation . d not bad at all . the hops really help cancel out the potential cloyingness of the dominant malts . notes while far from a great beer turbodog always does the trick . i can usually count on finding a sixer in the fridge at the in laws that or guinness and it s a dependable source of balanced malty goodness . it s not one that i usually turn to up here in ct but i m glad that it s available and affordable . good stuff abita . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
orange amber color was semi clear . head was well formed but disapated fairly quickly lacing was scarce . wow what a wonderful aroma this beer had . fresh piney nose is so inviting some citrus notes too . same piney hops are on the palate along with grapefruit and a little orange . a decadent beer that needs to be nursed . it s very strong but very drinkable . suzanne kept stealing some sips from my pint . very nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a this was a clear coppery amber color . it was served to me with a medium sized head that faded fairly quickly . s very little to speak of . very faint floral hops and a little hint of something sweet . t this was pretty bland . there was a little caramel sweetness that was a touch off . mostly just a generic beer flavor . m not bad but the carbonation faded pretty quickly . d saw it on tap and had never heard of it so i gave it a try .,appearance,0.8,1
bomber bought at total wine a dark black fingered head dissipates slow and leaves a nice lacing . ca n t ask for much better . s chocolate pepper pineapple and oats . t chocolate pine pineapple and pepper . no sense of alcohol yet . m very filling but slightly thin . could be more viscousy . slight alcohol feel too . d good but could age a couple of years to get better viscous and reduced alcohol .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a less than clear reddish brown . head only lasts a fleeting moment with no lacing to speak of . smells of grain hulls peat soft hops kent goldings . and only fleeting malt sweetness . decidedly maltier than the aroma betrays warm earthy flavors mineral herbs smoke lead into a controlled finishing bitterness . hard to believe this is american because this has all the markings of an authentic british beer . possesses a creaminess i would n t have expected . slightly higher in alcohol than an english mild but does n t taste sweet enough to be scottish . nevertheless a wonderful uk hybrid if you will . i m glad more american brewers are taking stabs at traditional simple styles instead of concentrating solely on extreme beer . an excellent session brew .,appearance,0.6,1
founders blushing monk began a night of beer tasting and drinking and while i might make mention of what transpired i honestly forget quite a lot of it . i m left thinking that the monk is n t blushing he s just drunk . the beer is thick as molasses or raspberry jam even . an onslaught of raspberry with belgian yeast assails the walls of my glass and threaten to stain it forever . four ounces of this beer could be mixed with four ounces of water and make raspberry tart from new glarus . seriously this thing is the raspberry juice that drips from the carton and sticks to your fridge s shelves and it looks just like it . this is a dessert beer . and a sipper at that . the nose is raspberry syrup . lighter fruits come through too probably from the yeast and there s some other dark fruits in there too . not overly complex though . the taste is sweet slightly tart and then entirely too sweet at the end . it s thick in the mouth almost too much so and it drinks so slowly that combined with the taste i have to simultaneously compliment the beer and call it a weird creation . blushing monks are probably weird too . especially if they re made of raspberries . one side note fantastic when properly proportioned with cantillon bruocsella . experiment at will . you ll have a lot left in your bomber .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance very cloudy much more so than an average wheat beer . the head was almost nonexistent but had decent lacing for whatever was there . smell smells faintly of hops and strongly of yeast and fermentation . taste this is what got me . it tasted a lot like a bad experiment of mine where i mixed some peach cider with some yuengling because i was sick of drinking yuengling . the only difference was that instead of having a peach flavor the flavor was more like mixing apple juice and a wheat beer . very difficult to drink since i resented every swig .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce bottle poored into a pint glass . a just a plain yellow . very little head to speak of at all and what was there fizzled down to even less . even though the packaging of the bottle is pretty cute i did n t care for that either after the initial giggle of seeing a dog in a hat and the paw prints on the caps . s amazing absolutely powerfull scent . i did n t even have to raise the glass to at all to catch the wonderfull blueberry scent this gives off . t if you like blueberries this is for you . not a whole lot of different flavors other than blueberry and wheat . i decent length finish that ended with a grain flavor . m okay decent amount of carbonation not too annoying . d because of the single strong flavor of this brew it s only good in certain situations . you have to be in a specific mood for blueberry otherwise rule this out . good for mildly warm weather relaxing and so on . overall i d buy it again . i see this as a beer to break people out of some of their preconceptions of what sort of flavors can be in a beer or also for women or people who just love a blueberry flavor . i ll definately be buying again given the right circumstances .,appearance,0.4,0
had bottle of this which revealed a light gold yellow color . very little head lace . disappointing overall for a brewery with so much god damned hype around it . thin watery overly carbonated it seemed . lacked any real substance even for a pilsener . a very forgettable beer unfortunately .,appearance,0.4,0
this is the organic pils . hazy light straw color bright white head . fresh grassy eastern european hop aroma with a bit of honey sweetness . bright upfront flavors of pilsner malts and grassy hops . a touch of grain with a fleeting light honey sweetness in the middle . smooth undertones of doughy bread . crisp clean real german flavors . very nice one of the best pils i ve had .,appearance,1.0,1
this bottle came from my friend who got it from his dad who got it from someone in vegas . not sure what happened to it before it got to me or if anything happened to it . but what i do know is that this is pretty cheap unimpressive beer . the beer looked cool and had some interesting artwork . i m not much of an old star trek fan so i ca n t comment on the label too much . the bright blue color of the beer was interesting but i am assuming that its just food coloring . upon opening the bottle i was greeted a moderatly strong skunk aroma and thats about it . the taste was n t too bad but there was very little flavor at all . i got half way through the bottle before i could taste anything at all . the taste was kinda sweet and very thin and fizzy . it had more of a soda texture to it . the upside is that since it did n t taste like anything it was drinkable . the short version is that it looks cool smells nasty tastes like nothing and is chuggable .,appearance,0.8,1
pours black with a quickly dissipating thin dark tan head . aroma is roasty malt with light toffee notes not as big a nose as some of the other stouts out there but pleasant . flavor is roasty and coffee like with a nice finish combining bitterness from grains and generous cascade hops . very smooth and creamy with a fairly full body . dry finish and a slightly bitter and cocoa sweet aftertaste . the most impressive thing about this beer was the way it hides its alcohol . in retrospect i can see that the higher abv allowed for a nice complexity to the flavor but i never would have guessed this was an . brew while i was drinking this .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark black color with no light being able to penetrate in the glass large tan head that fades slowly to leave some patchy lacing on the glass . smell is of roasted malt and some decent coffee aromas the coffee is n t as overpowering as some other coffee stouts i ve had but pretty good . taste is darkly bitter with coffee coming through much heavier than it did in the smell medium carbonation bit sticky but it also seems a bit thin for the style . do n t think this fits under the russian imperial category definitely fits better under the regular double imperial stout .,appearance,1.0,1
clear golden perfectly carbonated with exception looking head . mountainous head that is holding up quite nicely . smells like yeasty banana esters . might be older bottle because i could use a little hop aroma in the smell . deeelicious taste . no abjectable flavors at all . balanced suiting bitterness . and it is kind of menacingly delicious especially considering the decent . abv . the alcohol is completely masked by the flavors . i was a bit shocked to read the . this was my first duvel and i ca n t believe i ignored it for so long . i think the reason might have been because it was a touch expensive . oz bottle for . . but worth the experience of a good beer . i could sip this all night or all day .,appearance,1.0,1
split with airohead . poured into a snifter . a this beer has the darkest head i have seen . i would describe the head as dirt brown . nice retention and nice lacing . the beer itself is black . s i thought this smelled like a candy cane dipped in salsa plus a little bit of ethanol . not exactly what i consider pleasant . t some sourness up front and then a lot of the chile at the finish . some cinnamon and chocolate in there as well but not as noticeable . i recently had the bourbon county stout with ancho chiles and thought that it had a similar profile to this beer but found the bourbon county to be much more rounded and interesting . m nice viscosity but a bit overcarbonated for my liking . d. fine . i enjoyed trying this beer but would not search it out again .,appearance,0.9,1
what can be said about this beer that has n t been said already . you re not worthy dark brown color medium head . wow this is a very aggressively hoppy ale very bitter strong hop taste . extremely bitter finish . nice balance of malt and hops . an aggressive beer nice taste but not for everyone . nor would i want to drink this beer all the time . high alcohol . . nice etched bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz bottle a deep brown not quite black under a nice sized tan head . excellent lace and retention . s smells sweet bit of nuttiness and chocolate . pleasing smell . good but a little too simple . t very good taste . sweet throughout alcohol there in the end but not too boozy a little warming . candied fruits bit of chocolate . really well done taste . m d slightly high on the carbonation body is full but on the light end . bit of creaminess in the body makes up for the over carbonation a bit . very good drinkability for such a large beer . this one goes done smooth and can be enjoyed one after another at least until you fall off your chair .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from growler aka ghetto grower aka milk jug to chalice . the appearence is exceptional . pours a stout lovers favorite color motor oil black . less than a finger of head but it is a very dark brown . another good sign . the smell is strong of coffee but roasted and chocolate malts come through as well the taste is truly unique . the coffee flat out dominates but not in a bad way . you still taste the sweetness of the chocolate black dark malts . the coffee really inhances the bitterness of the hops but it is not overly bitter as the subtle sweetness balances very well . the mouthfeel is thick but not overly thick . it coats the mouth though and lets the flavors linger . i had to get a sip of water to help it down the pipe a few times . me and a buddy took a growler down fairly easily . as i said the way the beer coats the mouth can lead to the aftertastes lingering too long and making the flavor almost overwhelming . but nothing that ca n t be fixed with a swig or two of water every glass . but the last glass went down just as quick as the first which was pretty quick on it s journey . i wanted some more when it was done . .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer pours a gorgeous inviting sight but does not measure up to its presence . very light in taste with a carmel aftertaste that does not do this style any great justice . it was a good hype beer before the micro craze took off . gave the drinker the feel of drinking something special when they were not .,appearance,0.8,1
a lightly hazy gold color with a thick white head . there is a sweetish grainy aroma basically a typical cheap lager type aroma . it is sweet up front and it begins with a crisp ending in the finish but then gets a bit rancid a bit of buttery diacetyl here . this one is slightly offensive for a macro swill though not overly so . a very lackluster beer and the rancid finish does not help .,appearance,0.7,1
served on tap the houndstooth tuscaloosa al into a smallish plastic cup pours a crystal clear pale pale yellow color . plenty of spritzy white head . lots of carbonation bubbles . this looks fine note i rate to style . smells like fucking nothing . sorry for the curse word . but i am angry at this beer . this beer . it barely barely has an aroma of faint grain husk . this is water . bud light actually has some flavor going on . too bad it is terrible . past the general waterness of it all bid light has a sickly sweet cotton candy note to it . this beer tastes like someone invented candied rice and then took that invention and submerged it in water . the mouthfeel is fine for the style . it is light but refreshing . carbonated water basically . overall this is well carbonated water . it s la croix . every bit as bad as la croix .,appearance,0.8,1
very dark reddish brown color with a nice sticky head that dissipates intoa thin persistent sheet . aroma is thickly malty with a subtle alcohol sweetness underneath . taste is pure straightforward sweetness just straight ahead dough and caramel malt sweetness . the sweetness and the milky mouthfeel make this one just too syrupy . drinkability not a doppelbock i would seek out and i love the doppel .,appearance,0.9,1
i did n t know widmer had gotten into the barrel aging thing until getting a of this stuff as a gift . i was really looking forward to trying this one but was extremely disappointed . the appearance of the brothers reserve limited release was actually pretty nice . the body looked a lot like amber grade maple syrup minus the thickness of course with a nice and thick seafoamy head . it s crystal clear with no sedimentation anywhere . i was very surprised when i poured this out because every bourbon barrel aged brew i ve tried has been rather dark and this is quite light . it actually looks like straight bourbon which is interesting for a beer . the smell is interesting too but not in a good way . there are strong aromas of banana and bourbon but there is an equally strong vinegar smell too . honestly this smells like bourbon and pickles . the balance is totally in favor of the bourbon . i should ve taken this as a warning . the taste that first hit my mouth was also bourbon and pickles then progressing to hops but finishing in bourbon whiskey . it is actually hard to tell if the bitter finish is from the hops or the bourbon but i would guess it is the bourbon because that overwhelms and dominates everything else . any beer like qualities have been beaten into submission by the bourbon . bourbon bourbon bourbon that s all i m tasting from start to finish . in this regard i suppose that s pure genius on the part of widmer if they wanted a beer to taste like bourbon they have succeeded . however calling this a winter warmer only strengthens my sentiment that this style can really mean whatever the heck you want it to mean dark light sweet sour strong smooth whatever . i would never classify this as a winter warmer . the feel is meh . feels nice because of the carbonation and alcohol but nothing really interesting or great . conclusion this is truly the most unique bourbon barrel aged beer i ve tried . but in short if you like bourbon just go buy some actual bourbon because it ll be cheaper than the barrel aged brrrbon and probably taste better . this just tastes like bad bourbon and even worse beer . it is totally undrinkable unless you are bourbon fiend . balance is just non existant . glad i tried it but never again .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a beer i ve had many times and i ve had it in both a bottle and poured into a glass . having it in a glass it s terrible . keeping it in the bottle for some reason makes it a thousand times better . i usually have this low abv beer with a meal or snack which brings out its blackberry tinged taste . it s not quite as good as long trail s double bag but they re two very different beers for different occasions . double bag will mess you up while tasting great . blackbeary wheat will provide the perfect complement to a meal as it s both refreshing and great tasting . give it a try from the bottle . maybe it just keeps its carbonation better .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance beautiful black color with an attractive tan head . smell slight malty smell with hints of coffee roast . taste part first tasting like a helles and finishing roasted and malty somewhat like a stout but not as strong or thick . mouthfeel from the bottle nearly the same as any other lager slightly heavier much creamier on tap foam somewhat rich and creamy . drinkability really a delicious and distinct beer not too strong or heavy but kind of advanced flavors . after liter or so i would switch to a less complex beer as the tongue gets less sensitive . yes could be a session beer but why get drunken and numb to what this beer has to offer .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage . thanks matt for bringing this to our tasting . pours a nice dark brown . very nice light brown head . looks pretty solid . smells like soy sauce . thick oaky soy sauce . definitely can detect the molasses sweetness underneath but man it smells like soy sauce . tastes similar . i get oak molasses sweetness but damn . the soy sauce flavour kills it . everyone seemed to agree . . maybe something was wrong with our bottle . or id did n t hold up to the aging . i had such high hopes for this beer,appearance,0.9,1
why did i give this stuff a . in drinkability . because it tastes like water and water is very drinkable . however water has no taste and neither does this junk . it came in a oz . can . no wonder it has less carbs it has less beer . it tasted and felt like water and looked like it too . avoid this swill . if you are a health guy do n t drink beer it is not good for you .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a mug . a clear reddish amber color . semi fizzy white head was n t too big but retained for quite a while . s not too strong on the nose . hints of caramel and toasted malt as well as a dash of hops . t a bit of caramel sweetness and some toasted notes backed up by a moderate level of hops . not a lot going on but what s there is adequate . m light bordering on medium bodied with plenty of carbonation . while finishing smooth the overall feel was pretty watery and weaker than i expected . d goes down easy enough to make a night out of a case . i d seen a fair bit of criticism leveled at this beer so being the skeptic that i am i went in and really tried to like this beer . however i just could n t bring myself to do so . it s not a bad beer by any stretch of the imagination it s just a lot shallower than i like my bocks to be . may be good for someone looking to get away from inferior beers but i wo n t be purchasing this for myself again .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a nice yellowish pale amber with a nice thick creamy foamy head . light earthy hops with a strong malt presence in the aroma . strong malt body with light hops that balance this brew out very well . creamy across the palate and dangerously drinkable . i agree with the previous reviewer . this is n t a knock you off your feet brew but definitely a very tasty brew . a great brew for a night of laid back drinking .,appearance,1.0,1
served from bottle into a duvel tulip glass this beers appearance is highly impressive . pours a cloudy golden yellow with a super frothy white head that lingers for the duration . the aroma screams spices . not much fruity aroma detected at all . the flavors are malty and citrusy . honey lemon and a hint of pepper that warms the beer well with each drink . the mouthfeel is robust and definitely not shy with a lingering spicy taste . a very strong beer not intended for session drinking but a good choice for a belgian ale nonetheless .,appearance,1.0,1
a huge thanks to madvermin for sending this as part of our recent trade . poured into my danny boy s pintglass . bottled on this past valentines day . appearance three fingers of quick rising head are noticeable immediately . appears well carbonated fresh and bubbly . a very transparent lager looking beer . caramelly yellow that looks sweet and inviting . smell i can smell the malts in this without even trying . smells of sweet roasted malts with toffee and caramel . a slight bitterness in the nose due to the citrus hops . smells very spring like and fresh . taste a rougher orange rind taste all throughout . full of citrus and overall quite complex . surprisingly not very bitter . the aftertaste is unique and different in that it feels like i m sucking on an unpeeled orange . popping with flavor and balanced well all throughout . a slight lemon zest . no single flavor really dominates over the other . mouthfeel drinkability as stated above well balanced and complex . very light bodied and easily drinkable . perfect to enjoy in any fashion . a perfect amount of bitterness sweetness and rough citrus . a solid ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap brigantine seafood restaurant poway ca pale straw yellow with a pitiful white head that dissipates almost immediately . leaves the glass clean as i hesitantly drink this down . unimpressive . smells foul . i do n t pick up much hop presence at all . smells like old dishwater . some cereal and bready malts in the nose but nothing that smells very pleasant . the taste follows the nose unfortunately . there are n t many praises here to sing . a bit of grassy hops and cereal malts but an overly unpleasant and chemically taste . mouthfeel is appropriate but this beer is n t worth drinking . from now on when at a restaurant and this is the best beer option i ll drink water or wine . i wanted to enjoy this beer as i have fond memories of it . when visiting the brewery in amsterdam albeit five years ago i remember the beer being delicious . granted i had little beer drinking experience at the time but i still look back at that trip and that beer very fondly . will re review if i ever get another straight from the brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to mike for sharing this gem . this one was pn . served in a heady topper glass . a white foam settles to a thin ring leaving a bit of haze on top and minimal lacework . pale slightly hazed white peach flesh body . s buttery oak watered down wine some alcohol . t wow . i thought i d had some bad beers from white birch but this may be a new low . vitamins medicinal notes vomit . this actually made me gag . sublimely terrible . m i could n t drink enough to tell . i guess i ll be fair and call it average . d just horrendous . avoid at all costs .,appearance,0.8,1
i opened a twelve ounce bottle that i had been keeping for a cold day . having had this before i knew what i was in for . i love the bitterness combined with sweetness . a slight burnt flavor gives keeps you on your toes . it did not have much of a head so i was a little dissapointed . but hey what a beer .,appearance,0.6,1
beautiful deep plum color purpley and dark with a small off white head that vanished quickly leaving whispers of thin micro bubbles and a tiny ring around the collar . thin legs . virtually no lace remains longer than seconds . smells sugary . really really sweet . the sugarysweet notes rind me of a barleywine with some decent age on it at least or years . the spicy and boozy notes are pretty huge too . fresh ground peppercorns earthy spicy hops and grains of paradise coriander orange zest to boot . the flavor is just like the nose but the dry boozy finish is a bit too much . the body is slick and oily with a lot of residual sugar the sugar coats my teeth . a very strange note comes up on the finish kinda earthy and vegetal with a pronounced bitterness blending into citrus fruit . it is rather unpleasant for my money . overall this is not a top choice for wheatwines but i do understand the desire to make an anniversary beer different and exciting i just think this is not a very enjoyable beer wheatwine or not .,appearance,0.8,1
pour revelaed an extremely thick and long lasting creamy white head.as it reduced it left rings of lace in the glass.the color presented was orange and somewhat cloudy.mouthfeel wasnt very crisp and seemed a bit watery.the finish left a sharp sweet or tart twist that dissapeared real quick.a bit bitter in the back of the throat with a wheaty grain taste.a spicy aroma thats not too strong but is there.tastes of oranges lemon cloves corriander and honey are noted.overall good with a medium body .,appearance,1.0,1
i actually like this beer with a nice slice of lemon or lime . you of course have negra modelo or modelo to compare to but overall not really all that bad . taste pretty good when it is ice cold but do n t let it warm down or the skunkiness comes through . nice with mexican food .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured into a tulip a pours a translucent amber color with an eggshell hued fizzy thin head . s aroma is of dark sweet fruits plums blackberries and apricots . it s lightly spicy with sage and akin to a dark belgian . t m the taste adds another dimension . it s instantly rich like a deep porter . there are strong coffee notes along with some nuttiness and some raisin mixed in between . it s a little tinny at the end but still really good . this is a strange brew that s surprisingly fantastic . the fact that it s considered an american amber is truly an insult . it has the appearance of an amber but the aroma of a belgian and the flavor of a porter . this is the fun beer that makes trying new beers worthwhile .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle from supermarket in nice pours amber golden with large and soft head with excellent retention as the head lasts till the end of the glass patchy lacing . aroma is grassy and sweet malty hints of citrus fruit there is very strong grassy element . taste is hoppy and lightly lemony bite followed by bland malt and rather clean finish . mouthfeel is light medium with average carbonation . quite typical euro lager but on the better side especially the attractive looks .,appearance,0.9,1
bought a fl oz bottle of this from payless liquors in fischer in for . . poured from the bottle with gumballhead hanging out on the front and the usual awesome bottle cap into my gilligan s pub pint glass . has no freshness date like usual . aroma starts with a light marijuana aroma with grassy and citrus hops . has a yeasty background with minimal cloves but still noticeable . really brings you back to smell over and over . appearance pours a . finger head that has weak retention and strange it is n t bigger for this style . has a pale yellow semi hazy body . good lacing on the sides . flavor strong hops from the start too much for this style but okay . very sweet and malty but does n t have many of the attributes rye wheat banana that i ve had in many other hefeweizens and american wheats . mouthfeel medium bodied medium carbonation and leaves tons of hops on the palate . overall impression the hop is too overpowering for the style but i ca n t diss this beer because its still awesome . should be a american pale ale when it comes down to it . i would get this beer again if it was more available to me but not sure what style it is . is n t anywhere close to an american wheat .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle into a wine glass . illegible code on it might tell someone when it was bottled but it does n t tell me anything . appearance free pour yields a inch fluffy white head that dissipates steadily leaving swatches of lacing along the side of the glass as does the beer itself . pours a semi translucent brownish red . smell very sweet . sort of a candy belgian yeast smell along with clove fig and off putting funk and phenolic notes . taste sweet and funky but very unpleasantly chalky and bitter also unpleasant is the fact that it is n t at all sour . some disgusting notes lurking around similar to nutrasweet . there s some clove and raisin but mainly it tastes like sickly sweet medicine or a thin belgian dubbel that s gone bad . some cologne like notes and cinnamon . at its best a sip is not good not terrible while at its worst i want to pour the beer into a toilet . mouthfeel on the thinner side of medium bodied low carbonation semi dry finish . drinkability the best i can say for this beer s drinkability is that i was able to finish this . oz bottle . the label mentions a mildly lactic sourness and a sweet and sour finish . in fact the word sour is used times in the sentence description . for some strange reason i expected the beer actually to be sour . instead it s sort of like a chalky oily belgian dubbel soda gone mostly flat with a bunch of aspartame and cough medicine poured into it . bad . since i generally do n t like slamming a beer i ll point out as a postscript that this brewery does make good beer for example augustijn ale which i gave a solid a including a . score for taste in my review of it . i hated monk s cafe however .,appearance,0.8,1
after pour a foamy head quickly grows and then quickly dies down with little to no lacing . the body is a typical golden yellow . the smell is indifferent to similar macro lagers and pils . hopps are present not much else . it s watery and bitter with a strange metallic twang during the dry aftertaste . another easy to drink quaffing beer but far from a quality brew .,appearance,0.3,0
on tap at the brewery with walleye and clark vv . body was black as night with a tan head . malty roasty bitter chocolate molasses and carmel were all in the aroma . a molasses taste with hints of carmel and lots of roasty malts . a clingly mouthfeel that lasted a while . i liked it .,appearance,1.0,1
a really nice copper tons of yeast sediment floating around s light citrus some grain t hops hit you somewhere around the middle definitely more herbal than citric not very dynamic but definitely drinkable . m pretty bad . has a bizarre cloying bitter aftertaste that stays with you for a number of minutes after each sip . feels like hoppy cottonballs stuck to the inside of your cheeks and not in a good way . o i love ipas . sadly this did not live up to the hype . tasted zero grapefruit citrus and the aftertaste mouthfeel was borderline unappetizing . the only real positive i can say is the definite presence of yeast floaties as well as the beer did get better as it warmed up it was nice to see that in an ipa . should ve trusted my gut and stayed away from anything smuttynose .,appearance,0.9,1
brahma pours a pale orange with a small white head from a clear oddly shaped twelve ounce bottle . the aroma is grainy and perhaps a bit sweet . taste is on the grainy side a bit sweet and some cooked vegetable flavor . there are way better options out there .,appearance,0.4,0
with fairly aggressive pouring i got a small to medium sized off white head that quickly faded to almost nil and no lace . color is amber and i see no yeast sediment . aroma is malt grain hay and a little fruit . flavor is like aroma plus a little tang in the end . have no idea where the bavarian part comes in . body is ok and so is carbonation . kind of a sweet tart finish . if there were only light or common beer other than this then i d choose this . left handed compliment .,appearance,0.4,0
brown poured into my duvel . a two fingers of sea foam esque froth barely off white in color tops this brew but rushes to depart and leaves only traces of its existence . the body is a rich and robust copper that glows brilliantly when held to the light . astonishingly clear . s a maple molasses tint meets vanilla and yields a brew that has the air of being a tad hot and actually certainly reminds me of something metallic . t starts with a strong sweetness from what tastes like fig maple and caramel . in the background a bit of wheat dances around but is reluctant to come center stage even at the end when the sweetness yields a tad bitterness is present here but it is rushed away and one is left with a taste that makes me think someone dropped car keys in my beer . m over carbonated but not too thin . d i d rather see this beer with a little less carbonation and couple more points in the abv column then maybe i can call it warming as the bottle suggests it is . then maybe i could get behind this brew until then i m really not feeling it .,appearance,0.9,1
sampled on edition pours a semi cloudy and surprisingly light orange amber out of a wicked looking red bottle . the head is a foamy off white with huge rings of lacing . smell is all boozy subtle hops with a pleasant caramel malt underneath . very good but doppelbock . taste is very hoppy at first but then a nice malt complexity slides in . the hop malt combo creates an almost coffee like flavor . very complex and very satisfying . mouthfeel is very good nice carbonation to go with the hops . drinkability is shockingly good the alcohol is there but by no means in your face . overall i m glad i had this fresh . not even close to the style but a great beer nonetheless .,appearance,1.0,1
a. pours a dark brownish color with some retention very little lacing and good carbonation . s. the smell consists of apples raisins caramel some dark fruits a hint of toffee t. the taste is caramel apples some toffee up front followed by some chocolate a little coffee and finishes off with some dark fruit and has a sweet syrupy after taste . m. very smooth and creamy for a beer that has a thin to medium body feel . d. the nice creaminess and beer being slightly thin makes this very drinkable . this is a must try and another winner from dark horse brewing company .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a five finger white head that fades almost instantly no lace . ugly cloudy amber color . light carbonation and light medium bodied . lemon cider nose . starts sweet with apple cider lemon flavor hints of wheat and apple pie at finish . strange wheat . . for a ml bottle from john s grocery iowa city ia .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance another exceptionally crappy sprecher head actually no there is no head to speak of . the beer just looks like apple juice . this is completely unacceptable for the style . smell pretty nice fruity and spicy with interesting topnotes of carraway coriander and mint . there are also tea like tones that blend nicely with the honey like malts . hefe esque clove and banana lurk in the background . taste light fruity and dry with a big kick of alcohol . mango and pineapple clove and shochu come to the fore and the finish has a rather raw alcoholic head that works with the faint leafy citric hops to make for a very clean beer . notes of bubblegum and banana liqueur are also present . mouthfeel light to medium bodied pleasantly airy and dry yet substantial . drinkability nice not the best or most interesting tripel but a good stab at the style even if the alcohol is a bit too prevalent .,appearance,0.2,0
i have n t tried any of the other th anniversary styles but it was impossible to resist this one when i read the label a blend of oak aged bigfoot celebration ale and pale ale generously dry hopped who could resist . corked and caged bottle opens with a serious pop . really excellent looking beer . it pours a shade of ruddy brown with ruby highlight glinting throughout . it is semi opaque with enough clarity to at least see the small bubbles rising throughout . the initially massive finger frothy toasted head retains remarkably well at a finger and a half or so and with every drink thick washes of foam coat the walls of the glass and leave sticky trails of lace as they recede back into the head . unfortunately there s not much smell coming off this one . i get a whiff of bitter citrus and just a smidge of caramel malt . i was expecting something much bigger from the beers that went into this and the well retained head but it really made me work for it . tastewise my first impression is dipa because the hops are really the focal flavor no surprise considering the beers that went into it . they present as a combination of bitter citrus rind and dank sap and they hang around throughout the entire drink most notably in the long lasting aftertaste . i also get the sweetness of the caramel malts and a little bit earthiness that i attribute to the oak . the generous dry hopping is really evident as the astringency of the hops creates an overall brightness to the beer and leaves a definite stickiness all over the palate . feel overall is medium bodied with light carbonation . i expected a creamier consistency due to the head but the beer really just slips by it instead of carrying it along . drinkability is really high especially at . . it has all the smoothness of celebration complemented nicely by the sweetness of the bigfoot .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear light golden color . frothy head retention and lacing is outstanding . s good floral hops but the aroma is a little weaker then expected . t hoppiness is definitely there and comes off as a piney grapefruit flowery punch . hop bitterness lasts throughout and comes off a little bitter pungent at the end . malty sweetness complements . m good mouthfeel that is smooth and dry . light body . o good example of a west coast ipa . full of hops and semi dry . my main concern with the brew was imbalance of hops in the aftertaste with too much pungent bitterness .,appearance,1.0,1
a pack brought back from the oshkosh airshow . appearance makes it seem like a wheat beer . pours a light honey color . thin white head with little or no lacing best describes what you see . hints of barley aroma . tastes of barley and hops finish is smooth and light . not much gravitas here . more bush than cheney . medium body carbonation borders on fizzy . in a clear glass looks a lot like cream soda which is maybe what the brewer intends with this cream ale . perhaps best described as a crossover beer for those making their way from macrobrew world . true that is . a drinkable summer beer .,appearance,0.4,0
after having a black chocolate stout from brooklyn brewery this is a treat . i like the subtle presence of the smooth chocolate balanced between the alcohol . plenty of head that lingers all the way down the glass . i see the layers of drinks like a time line . for notes i would n t classify this as a belgian strong dark ale because i do n t feel the strong like others in this style . very smooth in my opinion . recommended,appearance,1.0,1
ml can with nitro widget served in a nonic . after the pour it cascades for about seconds and settles to an unfiltered dark tea copper color with low carbonation and a finger almost white head that consists of insanely small bubbles that slowly recede and leave huge sheets of lace on the glass . beautiful . however it s all downhill from here . it smells sweet almost too sweet with a touch of caramel and it s rather flavorless with light cardboard caramel maybe some vinous malts and a mild bitterness at the end . the body is light to medium and fairly smooth but it is really hard to drink and i came close to pouring it down the sink . i chose the can because i did n t want to risk a skunked beer from their clear bottles but i m not sure if i made the right choice . doubt if i ll try it from the bottle but if so i ll post a review .,appearance,0.9,1
pours from the bottle to a hazy orange red much more reminiscent of an ipa than an amber . there is a thick pillowy off white head that lasts throughout the glass and leaves excellent lacing . the nose is mostly a sweet caramel honey maple with just a hint of some citrus hops . taste is more of the malt hop blend but unfortunatley the thin body detracts from the flavor . finish is sweet caramel and somewhat warming but again is adversely affected by the thin body making it a little more watery than i prefe . not a bad effort by bells though,appearance,1.0,1
bought in montauk . nice labels on this bottle however no birthdate or expiration date anywhere on the bottle or on the sixpack packaging . coppery color with a pinky s head that dissolved in seconds and no lacing . disappointing appearance . sweet but sour smell with a little touch of oats and caramel . tastes of oatmeal and caramel no taste of alcohol . its a little toasty some sort of tart is there at the back ca n t pinpoint a fruit though . light carbonation average mouthfeel and drinkability . must be a young company only one brew to their name . average beer . i wish them all the luck .,appearance,0.4,0
delivered to me by a colleague who visited the beautiful kamchatka peninsula early in september this beer should be the favorite of any risk player . comes in a standard brown half liter bottle with a beautiful multi colored lable that features the snow covered volcanoes that are kamchatka s trademark . the list of ingredients includes rice or corn sugar and additives . bottled on the label states that it is best within days of bottling . i did not get to try it until . pity . poured a cloudy yellow gold under a big really big white head with lots of contour . excellent rings of lace went down the side of the glass as the head retention was outstanding . the nose was malty but slightly sour . the mouth was quite prickly and light . the taste opened citrus sour very much reminiscent of a kristallweizen but with a nice bold hoppy finish . the beer was slightly off due to being past its expiration date but i could tell it was or had been quite good .,appearance,0.9,1
a truly spectacular appereance deep chestnut with reddish purple highlights . a massive head that left thorough lacing . really attractive . aroma yeasty with deeper barnyard funk notes . that and the taste ample with hints of dried fruits darker caramely malts and plenty of yeast . somewhat average in both those categories . fairly light bodied carbonation well controlled . no hint of alcohol what so ever . a nice belgian ale . quite pleasing minus the fact that no taste seems to linger . i experience an unfortunate abrupt dry finish that really cuts the beer short of being anything more than good .,appearance,0.9,1
nice auburn with yellow highlights . medium creamy head that does n t have too much retention but laces well . nose is english hops with apple skin notes a butteriness strawberry and faint banana esters . taste is a big let down . just not too much there the dull hop flavor is there in equal force as the toasted malt but the finish is fast weak and just a harsh graininess . very bland malt flavors for a brown ale do they use coloring . . pretty full body but with a biting carbonation . i did not enjoy this beer although i hear it is better on draft . i wo n t buy it again in bottled form .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance clear straw gold smell mild alcohol smell taste skunky with very slight malt backup mouthfeel light bla drinkability could be drank in quantities exept for the price . this was a fresh pack bought from a fast moving supermart . overmarketed bland and to expensive for what you get .,appearance,0.8,1
john john hazelnut pours a brown color with very little fizzy head looks like rootbeer . the smell has a bit of a hazelnut and a sweet rum odor . the taste is interesting . there are hints of hazlenuts and rum flavors a nie malty brown ale like undertone . i dont think i could drink alot of these and it was a bit too carbonated . overall this is an intresting beer i found it good but not that great worth a try for the unquieness some may like this one very much .,appearance,0.4,0
cracked open a bottle of this before calling it a night last night . batch number . poured into my thomas hardy snifter . the beer has a gorgeous appearance of reddish honey with outstannding head retention and lacing . the bead on this beer is likewise impressive and is reminiscent of the type of fine bubble action you see in a good bottle of champagne . i confess i do n t get a whole lot on the nose but there is some interesting aromas of fuji apple plum cherry and underlying sour funk . however i thought the sour component was dialed down very nicely in this beer and did not dominate the aroma or flavor profile . that made me very happy . on the palate this beer is flat out delicious . the flavors generally replicate the nose but with a refreshing bite of hoppy bitterness in the finish . the beer is at most medium bodied and is so so easy to drink . also i m not exactly sure what jolly pumpkin did to achieve it but the beer is quite thirst quencing and has a mouth watering component to it . i ve see this sort of thing in wine with a high acid profile but never in a beer before . impressve . suffice it to say this beer is outstanding . also i totally get the autumn flavor aspect to this beer . there is some lovely underlying spice in this beer and the interplay of light sour funk with the malt and hops is impressive . i could absolutely see serving this fine beer with a thanksgiving turkey dinner and think it would pair well with turkey meat dressing potatoes and even pumpkin pie . this is very good stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from bevmo . this brew pours a medium amber color with a small beige head . nice floral aroma with a good mixture of hops . a tad yeasty as well . nice spicey quality to go along with some hop bitterness . bitter finish . solid esb . nice new offering from sierra nevada .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at brewery . light gold color . small head . aroma is malty fruity and sweet touch grainy . a light to medium bodied blonde golden ale . malts are fruity and sweet . touch of citrusy hops . quite a lot for a golden actually . nice balance . crisp and dry . light and refreshing . nice balance . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is crisp and dry . aftertaste is slightly bitterbut perfect for style . loved this brew go get some ate the brewery on tap .,appearance,1.0,1
i found this beer to to have a citrusy mostly orange peel aroma . the mouthfeel is crisp with a good bite . the taste is comprised mostly of grapefruit and orange peels but there is a good blending of malt that takes some of the edge off the hops . the finish is dry citrusy and slightly astringent . this i.p.a . has an interesting blend of chinook styrian magnus and east kent goldings hops . this i.p.a . suits my tastes because it is n t as bitter and citrusy as many others .,appearance,0.6,1
gosh i really really wanted to enjoy this beer . had been looking for fantome for a long time and my local beer store finally got some . i m willing to admit that it might have been my own taste buds that were off perhaps the bottle was old or i served it too cold but i did not enjoy it and in fact poured it out . to me the beer was not carbonated enough which is interesting considering some of the other reviews . taste was weak insipid dull a pale impression of other saisons that i have had and enjoyed indeed hennepin is one of my favorite beers . i may spring for another bottle one of these days but i m not impressed at all .,appearance,0.8,1
c clarity . absence of light from the side but can actually see hue when light enters from the top h hue . really really really dark amber n nose . sweet syrupy hint of hoppiness . as you all know since you have read my bio i m not a fan of stouts or dark beers but this is a sexy beer . in fact this beer is so sexy it s like aunt jamima served me this beer in a bikini all while pouring maple syrup all over my pancakes . on a serious note this beer was definitely worth the wait and creativity that dogfish and sierra put into it . the beer truly gets better after every sip . i would highly recommend this beer to anyone that can currently find it if not you ll have to wait until next year .,appearance,0.6,1
kuhnhenn s winter wonder lager pours up like a flat soda pop w o much luster but it manages to release enough carbonation to create a wisper thin beigeish white head that barely manages to ring the glass above a rather dull murky brown burnt umber body . it s rather an ugly mess to be brutally honest . the complex sweet nose starts to make up some ground with its aromatics and rich melanoidin maltiness complimented by some enjoyable toastiness that s reminiscent of freshly baked tin vienna bread . there s quite a bit of fruitiness with some noble hop spiciness and a defined alcohol presence but very bready yeasty . yet generous . the flavor is dominated by a rich saturated melanoidin maltiness that is marked by the faintest touch of spicy bitterness . the sweet chewy full bodied finish is quite syrupy but just manages to avoid being a pancake condiment thanks to some alcohol afterburners . winter wonder lager is a love it or hate it kind of a beer . i m not totally convinced this one aged well so i ll revisit with a fresher bottle . however being a refined man of the malt i tend to give it marks simply for its bold audacity and the layers upon layers of malt richness . i d recommend wwl to any barleywine malt lovers in the house but do n t expect finesse . here s to a winter wonderland . prost . beertracker,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams tasting glass . the beer pours out a very dark brown that is almost opaque expect for the edges . there is a fairly substantial medium brown head that later falls to a thin beige layer of bubbles . belgian lace is left all along the glass . the aroma is all about coffee and roasted grains . the taste is smooth and creamy dark fruit and bitter chocolate up front with a strong roasted grain and coffee bitterness at the back of the swallow . even though coffee stouts are not my favorite this one does not blast you with so much coffee that you lose everything else . this beer has a nice mix of coffee and roasted flavors . the mouthfeel is medium with moderate carbonation . this is a very drinkable and pleasing coffee stout . i remember this going down easy last april on a cold dark lord morning at three floyds . very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark orange body with a swiftly descending head that leaves no trace semi opaque . solid malt aroma with hints of fruitiness to develop a sense of complexity. slightly effervescent with a mellow medium body that is pleasantly fulfilling . smooth malty presence in the back of the mouth little hops to speak of but at this refreshing a taste they d only get in the way . hops actually manifest on the teeth in time by mid glass . this lager is easy drinking i could have finished the six pack tonight and leaves room for improvement in the sense that it fits the season well but would not be sought out of it . .another victory .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at the big hunt in dc . looks great on a goblet . black and opaque with a creamy light brown redish foam . amazing retention and lacing . smell is kinda faint but heavily based on chocolate with some coffee and wooden notes . chocolate is still the main player here . taste follows the nose with malty and chocolaty start and some hop flavors . coffee follows not very strong also with some wooden and sort of sour notes . aftertaste is full of hop bitterness . body is full and carbonation is moderate . mouthfeel is creamy but not even close to the regular yeti which i had in a bottle . moderate to high drinkability . overall i did n t really taste that much more coffee and oak on this one . still a good imperial stout though .,appearance,1.0,1
not much to look at . amber a bit hazy with a small white head with some lacing . nothing to get excited over . smelled slighly of hops and spices . slighly dark and deep smell with a malty overtone . tasted a bit of spices cinammon and giner mostly but these took a backseat to the hop flavors . reminded me of their boston lager with some added spices . felt a bit more sustantial than sa typical lager but still very drinkable . smooth with a clean finish . overall a nice holiday beer . nothing leaped out at me as amazing but still good enough for an above average rating . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a beautiful black with a dark tan head . alot of it too . and it lasted aroma of burnt roasted malt . kind of weak . not much else . taste was a bit off . roasted coffe malt . mouthfeel was a bit over carbonated but not bad . drinkability was not great . i would not drink any more .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to bruskiator for allowing me try this one after his daughter brought it back on a trip from iceland . my favorite of the two icelandic beers i ve tried . very very pale nice carbonation small stream of carbonation . seems to have used maize for clarification purposes . some pepper and bitterness could be good with some spicy foods . little bit of yeast sediment floating around the bottom . not too bad .,appearance,0.4,0
explosion city . . . half the bottle ended up on the carpet . i emailed captain lawrence and if they make it up i ll revise this review . a dark brown body with a bit of light penetrating at the edges but not through the center . a bit of head is an understatement considering half the bottle was head . s nice sour aroma dominates and no smoke is detectable . t the smoke is more detectable in the flavor . there is a bit of fruitness from the wine as well . the sour kicks in mid palate and lasts . m fairly light bodied for a porter but the bugs will thin it out . d i ca n t give it great drinkability because i only got to drink half the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage appearance brownish amber color crystal clear small finger head with no lacing and little retention . smell smells extrememly hoppy . citrusy and piney . big malty background but huge hops aroma . taste this is nothing compared to last years . its off balanced disjointed and austere on the attack . hoppy but bitter and unbalanced . nothing special or out of the ordinary . not the nugget nectar i remembered . mouthfeel solid carbonation but no head retention . slightly syrupy but overall its good . drinkability good beer but nothing to go running out for like everyone does . last years was superiour to this years . good beer but you might as well get a hoppy ipa instead of this guy and its pricy this year too .,appearance,0.6,1
saw this and goose island s version at the grocery tonight and decided to pick up a sixer of each . this beer is everything i feel an oktoberfest should n t be . mild flavor light color poor head retention and lacing not much by way of malty goodness . this beer would not be bad as a session beer but i hold seasonals and especially oktoberfests to a higher standard simply because there are so many from which to choose and this just has nothing going for it . pales in comparison to the goose and almost every other oktoberfest i ve had . but it s better than budweiser . i actually prefer the standard sam adams lager to this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this one is definitly unique . barely tastes like beer at all . the agave and lime flavors could be a decent twist on a beer s taste but a little overwhelming in this one . it s appearance is a fizzy yellow colored average looking beer . the smell is sugary sweet and the flavor is loaded with agave and artificial lime flavoring . not a bad change of pace for one or two beers but that flavor would probably get annoying after a couple . very refreshing . this one is nearly perfect in the thirst quenching category . i m not sure i d rather have any drink more than this while sweating my ass off on a hot summer afternoon . thats this beer s only huge upside . the mouthfeel is excellently carbonated . overall its not an example of high quality brewing . more of a crappy beer loaded with cheap crappy flavoring . pop with alcohol . i wouldnt turn one down if it was offered again .,appearance,0.4,0
bomber from rooftoprogue drunk on first off let me say that i really respect the commercial description on this one . no fancy claims and stunningly accurate . i might have some other ways of describing the wonders the hops work on your palate but thats just subjective . all gd big beers show a large amount of head well retained and fluffy with very light sediment on the bottom of the bottle . medium high clarity in a dark chestnut mahogany with some hickory and dull auburn tints . head is beige and creates ample lacing . plentiful carbonation seen in the liquid . true as they say the nose is at first mellow and quite fruity . mostly yellow fruits light peaches nectarines apricots slowly picking up hop influences to include orange rind lemons and of course grapefruit . but its certainly not brightly aromatic in the hop department . thick and bitter the hops hang over the other flavors with a strong astringent acidic leafiness . some faint melon notes are present but quickly lose out to heavy resin . warming on the finish from the alcohol but no sharp raw fumes . caramel malt seems well attenuated but still sticky giving notes of treacle and molasses . toffee and dry breadiness something like munich malt almost seems apparent as well . earthy you might call the malt . a brief interlude of light pale malt sweetness is banished by heavily bitter resinous citric hops . intensely acidic and drying its no stretch to imagine the ibus here . it immediately begins to fatigue my palate and some bready malts with traces of lightly sweet toffee and caramel are felt in the back of the palate holding more sway over the texture than the flavor balance . still as much as some sweet malt would create more balance i dont think it would ameliorate the heavy fatiguing feel of the hop acids and thus i like the dry attenuated feel of the malt here . crusty earthy crunchy and quite lean though the beer is never watery or undermalted . hops burn through to the finish and a pine sap numbness is left on the palate . well made in respect to the attenuation cleanliness and general aims of the beer it does exactly what the brewer seems to intend according to the commercial description . in the end though i just find these beers to be obnoxiously crass and unbalanced fatiguing to the extreme . as well the aroma needs more finishing hops and brightness . its too dull and bitter . not something id ever drink again but i can see the appeal to hopheads .,appearance,0.9,1
this review pertains to a version shared amongst alexd myself and some fellow beer peeps . not much in terms of head and what is sits atop a body of dark ruby . aromas of vinegar oak cherries and something else is incredibly funky but in a great way . ahhh lifts the nostrils into the heavens and beyond into the great void of ecstasy . flavors include a fine balance of the aforementioned bouquet characteristics with everything coming together in a delicious balance of smooth tartness . mouthfeel is fairly tingly and somewhat dry but the flavors remain king . overall the just continues the long tradition that rodenbach grand cru has been known for a refreshingly transcendent experience among flanders red ales .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . pours a clear light copper with a two fingered off white head that really stands up . aromas of lots of citrusy hops oranges grapefruit and pine resins . not overpowering a little on the subtle side . some bready toasty malt to back up the hops . flavors of pine and citrus hop bitterness . citrus is more zest than juice . bitterness is n t harsh . malt comes at the end of the sip with bready graininess and some caramel sweetness . mouthfeel is medium light mouthcoating astringent bitterness . nice level of carbonation . overall a very nice apa . almost sessionable but a little high in alcohol to have more than two or three at a sitting . bitterness is n t palate fatiguing . a freshing beer for . percent and a firm bitterness .,appearance,1.0,1
a huge cloud like head . dark straw and a very slight haze . lots of tiny bubbles rising through the glass . s really peppery . lemon rind . t firmly bitter . more pepper . slight earthiness . light crackery malt . m bone dry . super high carbonation prickly . slight astringency . d great summer beer . very bitter and bone dry .,appearance,1.0,1
beer of the month club arrival that poured a gold orange color with a small white head that smelled malty with a whiff of orange . malt and yeast flavor combo up front with a crisp earthy finish that has a hint of spice medium to heavy carbonation makes it a crisp beer that goes down smooth . overall a bit dull but it s an ok to good pilsner based on the slight spice taste . after drinking of them i conclude it s a little boring for my liking and i would n t seek it out at a bar .,appearance,0.4,0
a great appearance deep copper color with incredible full head all the way to the bottom of the glass s earthy dry malty t well balanced a bit yeasty with good malt taste and traditional belgian fruity ale m very nice a bit tinny in finish d good very light for a beer of its strength,appearance,1.0,1
i tried the summer edition the snowman is dressed for summer get it . although the summer and winter editions are the same beer . pours a light golden color with a weak white head . aroma is very light hops and a little fruit . light bodied with mostly sweet fruit flavors and a mild hops presence . slight citrus finish . overall this beer is below average .,appearance,0.3,0
i was never really all that interested in trying this beer as i tend to gravitate toward the belgian examples of this style but the other night there was nothing very interesting at the store up the street and the label art is quite charming . pours a average looking chestnut brown color with little head but a nice looking ring lace around the glass . smell had brown sugar chocolate various spices and a bit of fruity alcohol . taste was largely characterized by fruits mainly plums cherries strawberries with a backbone of malt and chocolate . mouthfeel is in the middle i would say . not too much hop usage but the little that is there helps to balance the malt . this is one of the more drinkable dubbels i have tasted in a while . if i was to have it in a blind tasting i would probably guess that this came from belgium . another very good beer from smuttynose .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice dark caramel . not much head not much lacing . s shazam . deep almost meaty malts sweet and solid . t sweet malty alcohol and burning bitter hops that are needed to quell the first part . m medium to full good carb and coating . d for the style which is friggin huge very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
a real surprise . i have never given italian beers much thought but i guess that this is the exception that proves the rule . big malty rich flavor . my new favorite beer with pizza .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle . pours a clear copper color with a mostly white with light tan head . the aroma is . .cheese yes cheese slightly like swiss . oh good lord i am not looking forward to tasting this . it taste like watered down cream soda . medium mouthfeel . the flavor is not that great to say the least . im not sure what they were shooting for on this one . slightly sweet start . ends with a linger cream soda flavor . no lace but some head retention .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer pours a semi cloudy pale orange color . the head is an impressive two and a half inches in height and recedes very slowly into thick chunky lacing . the aroma is pine resin grapefruit and hints of citrus . it is a nice aroma but it is a little mild for the style . the taste has more citrus and more grapefruit than the aroma . there is still are large pine notes . it is also a little more pronounced than the aroma . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with nice carbonation and a smooth texture . overall this is a nice beer that i can thoroughly enjoy drink . i can see myself drinking this in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled on poured into glasses and shared by fellow beer enthusiasts . the following is our collective review appearance north coasts grand cru pours a rich golden color with a large head which dissipated quickly . the clarity of the beer was also remarkable and the heavy carbonation was noticeable from the glass all good signs from the appearance . smell aromas of honey flowers belgian yeasts apples and pears greet the nose with citric notes and a distinct champagne like smell to it as well . the aroma of this beer is very pleasing . mouthfeel the mouthfeel was rich sticky and full . the agave shows its presence in this the rich stickiness hinting toward dark fruit or raisins . the carbonation manifests in the finish developing a creamy foaminess that seems to conflict with the sticky agave . taste the first thing that was immediately apparent was the lack of bourbon . for being bourbon aged this had absolutely none of the bourbon characteristics that most of us appreciate . the notable tastes included pears raisins and hints of caramel . the agave dominated the palate with its cloying sticky sweetness which clung to the palate throughout . overall the sweet stickiness of the agave does not blend well with how carbonated this beer is . cloying is definitely the word of the day for this beer . it seems like it is having an identity crisis between trying to be rich sweet and malty and light and champagne like . grand cru is by no means a bad beer but north coast is capable of far better beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i m still not a huge fan of belgian ales but i enjoyed duvel a lot more than the two chimay varieties i tried earlier this week . appearance hazy golden color with slight orange tint . head is enormous and very thick and creamy . lots of lace are left on the sides of my duvel glass . smell spices and mild apple smell . not too overpowering but still not my favorite beer smell . taste sip begins with mild hops bite which leads to a rounded spice flavor . hints of apple are noted . overall taste is n t too strong in the spice department as i found chimay to be . finish is dry and crisp . definently a complex taste but not a style i m into . drinkability would n t want to drink too many of these because duvel is fairly heavy and strong in alcohol . i think this would be a great introductory beer to the belgian style as it is complex and not as overpowering on the palate as the chimay tripel and dark .,appearance,0.9,1
as soon as i cracked this open wafts of hops hit me and it was incredible . this is the classic ipa . the hops were not listed my pet peeve with ipas . hoppy amazing aromas and lingering finish . i was expected something huge though based on the aromas .,appearance,0.6,1
so this was poured into champagne flutes and then poured again and again . the carbonation is exactly like champagne with a nice yellow hue and large soft white head . the head dissipates quickly but the bubbly stays throughout the session . the taste is a little clovey and slightly banana i m not sure if one layer of the beer was a hefe yeast but it tastes like it was . the body is light but the carbonation leaves a slight bloating . not a beer i want to drink on a regular basis but interesting to try . fyi i m not a champagne fan .,appearance,1.0,1
copper amber brass in color . huge rocky off white head with good retention . sheets of sticky lace line the glass . carbonation bubbles rise to the top which makes the head more active than a tornado in a trailor park . fine looking beer . smells like grapefruit with a bit of sweetness . i also think i detect a bit of spice lurking in the back ground . the body of the flavor is a sweet earthy caramel flavor . from the middle to the end the hops jump out and startle ya . citrus hops . there is another fruitiness there that i ca n t quite figure out . maybe apricots or mangos . a slight acidic and metallic finish dropped the taste for this a point . overall a nice tasty adult beverage . i d call the mouthfeel medium bodied . i ve certainly had lighter bodied pale ales . the carbonation makes it interesting with out going overboard . the forementioned metallic finish hinders the drinkability more than the overall flavor . after awhile you kind of get tired of it . with that said this is still a delicious beer that is no problem to drink . i d recommend this one and hope that i come across it in the future .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle packaged on into a la chouffe tulip . thanks to vonschplieffen for tossing one of these my way . is bell s distributing to ct now . if so i m ecstatic . a clear ruddy chestnut body under an inch of soft tan foam . good retention and some spotty lace . i love the color . s wtf . this smells like pure raw pumpkin . not pumpkin pie but the distinctively evocative aroma of carving a jack o lantern . there s some more standard caramel and herbal hops too but i just ca n t get past the pumpkin . i might appreciate it if it were supposed to be there but as it is i m kind of weirded out . t the gourd is pretty much bot not entirely gone replaced by more generic nuttiness chocolate and plenty of grassy hop bitterness . it s a little on the weak side but not terrible . just a standard brown . m light to medium body highly carbonated . pretty nice . o i m just confused by this beer . is it supposed to be a pumpkin ale . if so then it s pretty good . as a straight brown ale though it s quite disappointing . i know bell s can do better . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve tried it in cans . now reviewing hudy delight in bottle form . pale golden lager with a wispy head and plenty of carbonation . sugary estery aroma with some hints of dry grain and fruit . tart grain and vegetable flavor . not nearly as sweet as the aroma suggests . flavor is nothing extraordinary but it s not offensive . has a thin crisp body that makes this beer go down easy .,appearance,0.4,0
a big tan head on a clear deep amber body with hues of brown in it . nice lacing that sticks to side of glass . s hops slam the nose immediately . big citrus and pine hops with grapefruit also . pine hops beat out the citrus . smells more like a really big hopped dipa . very light malt in there too . almost like they put pine straw in the fermentation tank . the pine straw just seems to effect the smell not so much the taste . t follows the taste with the big piney hops . they come through right away . malt backbone . light alcohol also . dry aftertaste with a bit of pine in it also . bitterness is left tingling on the tongue . does n t taste much like a barley wine as it does a big dipa with a tiny bit more malt than usual also a darker color . as warms the caramel malts come through a bit more as warms . m full body with medium to high carbonation more on the high side especially for this style . d it would be alright if i was n t in the mood for a barleywine like i am now . the smell of the pine is overwhelming every time you go to take a sip .,appearance,0.9,1
a clear with a slight haze . golden orange . really a very beautiful color . lots of bubbles and frothy white head like a boss . . s peppery spicy hay . a mixture of grassy hoppy aromas with some alcohol barely noticeable . . t m highly carbonated and effervescent . noticeably dry . very mild citrus tones in the background some peppery spicy grassy notes up front . nice malt balance . no one flavor is dominant or in your face . o i think this is a solid saison but i could probably pick it out of a lineup and tell it wasnt belgian made . a little too carbonated and less flavorful than i would like . a saison should be crisp and refreshing and this feels a little too dry with not enough zest to be refreshing on a hot day . .,appearance,0.9,1
i purchased this at marketplace wines and spirits . the cashier saw it and got excited saying he could n t wait to try it hisself . i could n t wait either . beautiful cloudy pale yellow with a huge head that will not quit . even trying to force the head down does almost nothing persistance is the name . smells of light citrus hops and even lighter esters . strong peppery flavors with strong bitter presence . some fruity esters follow the rear but i had to concentrate to extract those flavors . full bodied and creamy mouth feel . notes much hoppier than urthel s hop it . too much bitterness not enough hoppiness sweetness . good experience and enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
my brother traded for this one . thanks bro . and thanks to the trader . poured into a snifter . pours a dark black . no head or signs of carb . hopefully it s not flat . slight legs . aroma has a nice funk and lacto sourness . you can smell some of the porter characteristics too . bit of the cherry . bit of the cab tastes the same . but it s missing some flavor or something . needs to be more well rounded . you get the sourness and the funk at first but then some of that porter roastyness and chocolate comes through . nice and sour in the finish . mouthfeel is super dry but very low carb . needs alot more carb imo . just tickles the tongue a bit . overall it s ok . it s worth a try but not what he gave up to get it . good thing we got something else in the trade too .,appearance,0.6,1
last bottle from the pack so i had to review this beer . i ve heard so much positive feedback about this super hoped up beast . i had to try it . traveled across the border to mass just to get it . poured a oz . bottle in oz.sierra nevada glass leaves a beautiful inch head . a tremendous color nice floaties great lacing on the glass . s unbelievable super hopey great citrus floral notes . t fantabulous . tasty malt backbone that is tremendously balanced with it s extreme citrusy piney hopiness . m outstanding . bitterness lasts slightly longer than other ipa s i ve had which is clearly a good thing . d i find this beer to be very drinkable . that s if you really like hops like i do . definitely not a pounder but i could drink this all night . this is a perfect example of why the west coast rocks . hopefully this will be available in ri real soon .,appearance,1.0,1
kerberos pours a clear light golden orange color with a thin lid of fine white bubbles . the smell has a flowery honey sweetness to it with lightly fruity scents of green apples and some peppery and clove spiciness . flavors are mostly of sweet sugary honeyed grains and peppery clove spiciness . there is a light yeastiness to it but the green apple fruitiness is all but gone . full bodied and fairly smooth with a slightly sharp fizzy carbonation . kerberos is not a great tripel however it does have one thing going for it an awesomely cool bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
comes in a tall green half liter bottle with a plain white and yellow label . ingredients conform to the purity law . best before i opened mine on . this beer proves that looks are n t everything . pours an utterly marvellous cloudy yellowish gold under a stupendous off white head that grows and billows into spectacular cumulous clouds of foam on top of the liquid . this head lingers long and leaves very nice lace . ca n t really ask for more in a wheat beer s appearance . the nose was also excellent with a good strong wheat and citrus aroma that brought back memories of many a breakfast in munich . things went south from there however . the mouth starts off prickly but goes flat like magic even before you can swallow . the taste opens with the correct wheaty sweet chewability but there s an odd metallic undertone and a hint of what i think solder would taste like . there are lots of hops here perhaps to mask the other weaknesses . as a hophead i appreciate that but i know it is out of place in a hefeweizen . after the beautiful vision the reality was quite disappointing .,appearance,0.9,1
a this one pours with as much head as you want and probably more . i must have had a little too much force behind mine because there was a fluffy white head up of the glass . and it takes forever to recede had to wait a bit just to pour the rest of the oz s . golden yellow with carbonation bubbles racing quickly to the top . tons of lacing . s subtle mix of citrus and earthy hops with some banana and clove mixed in . t i do n t know . this one just kind of tastes empty . it is not unpleasant by any means but it is almost as if i m drinking an air bubble . gon na let this warm up for a few minutes . .okay now things are getting petter . clean hop taste with almost no bitterness to follow . pretty good awesome with a pizza . m nothing of note . maybe a little carbonation sting on the throat but pretty much par for the style d great for a session the hop burps come quickly and are just as tasty as the beer . could put back the pack of this very easily . this might be a great introduction to craft beer but not something i would pursue .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice pour into a standard pint glass about fingers of nice creamy airy cloudy head great release . deep rasberryish velvety red rusty color . nice consistent lacing throughout . t real nice deep hop bitterness full bodied smooth to the pallet and refreshing . strong bitter hops distinct with some slight malted undertones . s dissapointed by lack of clarity mostly hops some spices and malt . very quickly diminishing never returns . m nice blend of the carbonation and full body of the hops and malt good balance on the tounge . great depth as the beer warms good at room temp . d decent drinkability with the full flavor of hops on this one it tends to overwhelm the taste buds . definitely a great ale would place with similar styled ipa s . always a fan of rogue . and this one is no exception . santa delivered a good one .,appearance,0.9,1
pours out a slightly orangeish golden color good clarity with about a finger of off white head . head leaves a pretty full thin lace but not much stick . immediately on the nose is an abundance of banana bubblegum and butterscotch . some sweet malt and honey too and some fruity esters but i m not liking this nose . taste starts off ok with some honey like sweetness and estery fruit flavors . then it turns straight downhill and never returns . on comes that hideous combo of banana bubblegum and butterscotch that was unpleasantly apparent in the nose as well as some yeast and alcohol . through the finish there is a cloying banana and butterscotch sweetness that coats the mouth and wo n t leave . yuck . mouthfeel is pretty much full bodied but the cloying factor kills it . i m not sure i can state this directly enough i hate this beer . the more weyerbacher beers i drink the more i think that double simcoe aside there is something about this brewery that just does n t jive with my palate . i will have great difficulty finishing this pack .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to yamar for this one . vintage poured into an oversized snifter . almost black body with some brownish auburn highlights . very small tan head with minimal retention and lacing . nice nose . big chocolate roasted malt and hops . more subtle aromas of dark fruit and cherries . in the mouth big bite of hops and bitter dark malts up front followed by the sweet and tangy flavors of molasses bittersweet chocolate and figs . there are some woody and medicinal notes as well . tastes aggressive i like it . mouthfeel is interesting . smooth and oily with a nice hop punch in the finish . moderate carbonation . drinkability is good as the in your face flavors stayed challenging and interesting til the end . overall impression nice hophead version of an ris . i d like to get my hands on some more to see how the flavors smooth out over time .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle ingredients list includes ginger and coriander bottle states unfiltered agitate before pouring appearance following the above instructions on the bottle i amused myself for quite some time rolling this bomber around . when i finally got down to pouring the beer came out a very cloudy yellow . cloudy to the point that my hand was just an indistinct fuzzy shadow when viewed through the glass . the head rose up to two fingers with an aggresive pour and disappeared quickly . it did n t leave any lace on the glass and quickly became just a ring around the top of the beer . smell there was a tart lemon fruitiness combined with a hint of ginger . as the beer really started to warm up some good malt aromas began to emerge . mouthfeel light to medium bodied and about as smooth as i want a wheat beer to be . there was a nice tickle of carbonation on the tongue . taste upfront there were nice malt and grain flavors that quickly gave way to a tart fruitiness . the finish was a light bitterness yeast and a tingling bite for lack of better words from the ginger . i really could n t detect the coriander . overall a nice hefe .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy straw gold lots of carbonation with a perpetual finger head . aroma of orange peel coriander and juicy pears . taste follows the nose but is a bit too sweet . mouthfeel is too carbonated . not a bad brew just too sweet and too carbonated for my liking . i m glad i tried it but i wo n t be seeking this out again,appearance,1.0,1
a poured a dark brown with a nice brown head . lots of bubbles and lacing but poured a bit thin s nose is roasted malts with chocolate and coffee . t taste is nice but i personally found nothing imperial about it other thwn the abv . toasted malts cocoa coffee . m mouthfeel is nice but not as robust as i wished . d might drink again tasty though .,appearance,1.0,1
after the and minute version of this beer i was really looking forward to this one . but as presented at the blind tiger well it simply was not ready for drinking . it was a real nice pretty pour with a nice almost orange juice crossed with muddy water appearance . unfortunately there was no head to speak of . the aroma was a mix of floral hops and citrus but they were so overpowered by the alcohol smell that they might as well have not been there . the taste was what i would imagine a beer schnapps to be like overt alcohol presence dimmed just slightly by lemon and hops . but if i had to place it in a realm of known tastes i would say it was like drinking a glass of gin with a touch of sugar and a drop or two of liquid hop extract . i guess what i am trying to say is that this one needs time to mellow out and finish its fermentation . i was so ready to love this one but will have to wait until it calms down and finishes aging until i do so again .,appearance,0.9,1
dark horse s reserve special dark bier which was brought to my city of columbus ohio by some dark horse representatives direct from marshall michigan to barley s smokehouse and brewpub alehouse no . for a tasting was dark horse s earliest creation . before the tasting i did a little research and the reserve special is what i was most looking forward to . the reserve special black bier was a beautiful sight resting in a dark horse souvenir pint glass . it was black as night with a dark tan head indicating the level of roast of the malts used . the head poured about fingers and minutes later the head was still holding strong only dissipating about . in minutes . the aroma indicated a bit of roasted coffee and nail polish remover . dark horse claims that the reserve special is neither a stout or a porter but this beer is clearly a stout . a great stout at that . the dark horse reserve special has an incredible roast level . i could definitely taste the smokiness . the bite of the alcohol and richness of the malts make this a sipper . the beer is very smooth and has a nice soft bubble feel . it s definitely a great experience you can easily get lost in .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a hefe glass . tall and chunky lace though not much lacing . color is a clear straw yellow with lots of active carbonation . smell has a thin musty yeast and a bit peppery . taste is quite a bit more spicy lots of cloves and pepper . thin lemon notes . mouthfeel is quite thin and a tad watery . it s easy to drink but no that interesting .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color . looks like a gold seltzer water . thin head . .what . i thought there was a head there . this beer has the biggest carbonation bubbles i ve seen . the large carbonation bubbles are the only thing that saves it from being rated a in appearance because they are at least interesting . the smell is not bad nor good . there really is not much there . maybe a hint of fruit . i think i do actually get some hops in the nose . the taste is harsh . one time i was trout fishing with some canned corn and got so hungary that i ate some of it . this beer taste like that . canned corn that s been baked in the sun for a day . it s also a bit buttery at the back end . the good thing is it does not leave an aftertaste so the corn taste does n t last long . too carbonated in the mouth . other than that it just makes the mouth feel wet . i figure you could drink a ton of these and not feel it . if this was the recipe miller used in then they kept the same bad recipe for yrs . not only that . bud and coors copied it . it taste like any other bmc beer to me . the most positive thing is this beer reminds me of minor league baseball and that s a good thing .,appearance,0.3,0
had this new selection twice in two weeks once force carbonated and the other from the cask . this review is the former . appearance nice maple syrup caramel bronze it matched really well with the polished bronze colored bar where i was sitting . the head was creamy at almost nitro pour density levels with thick patches and nice stratified rings around the pint . smell interesting leafy green hops it was grassy with lots of wet pine aromas . taste carbonation on the mild side while taking a sip the hops do n t bite back very hard but do leave a pleasant citrusy finish . well balanced you can see the brewer took it easy on the bittering hops focusing more on the aromatics . i hope this one comes back often .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance poured into a mug from a ounce bomber . is a black glass of darkness that is slightly brown around the edges . it does have a light brown head that is about two fingers thick . aroma hints of burnt hops . also dark raosted malts that give off a sugary aroma . light cocoa hints along with underlying notes of molasses . taste the mouthfeel is nicely smooth like a melted dark chocolate . the dark roasted hops and dark roasted malts really complimetn each other very well . notes of cocoa and dark coffee . notes this is quite a brew from shipyard it s perfect for a cool night . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
pours to a pale yellow color with thin white heaed that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing . the aroma is mostly floral and the flavor is predominantlyt floral hops . the palate is average and smooth . this is an okay beer and might be even better if i were having it with an italian meal instead of just taste testing by itself .,appearance,0.4,0
the lightest color i have ever seen more of a white then a pale . small white head which does n t last . clean aroma with hints of pear water and light grain corn . disgusting fermented corn water in the flavor without a note to be noted . terrible . nasty .,appearance,0.2,0
this pale ale pours a warm yellow with great carbonation and head retention a yield which maintains an inch with great lacing . the aroma is simple enough but enticing with citrus aroma hops . sweetness of pears and spices with bitter hop finish . a little too hoppy given its otherwise delicate flavors . well carbonated and smooth except for a little puckering due to slightly excessive hopping . not quite pale . this beer is enjoyable and smooth . unlike the vandal sneaking in to the temple grounds to learn of it this truth is not quite verboten to the earthly let s enjoy .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma faint aromas of corrugated cardboard dipped in butterscotch are most prominent . behind the first impression it is very lightly malty . very light noble hop bittering aroma barely distinguishable . appearance warm pale yellow color . very clear . a little bit of white fine bubbled head that dissipates quickly and has negligible lacing . flavor very light and malt profile like pale or pilsner malts . hop bittering is fairly light a bit of indistinguishable noble hop character . very slight carbonate profile like mineral water though it could be partly from the carbonation . balances and nothing stands out in the finish . mouthfeel medium light body and carbonation . a little bit slick in the finish . and slightly dry . does n t change in the finish . overall impression lands somewhere between budweiser and samuel adams boston lager just a little more ale fruitiness and body . it was drinkable enough to finish the oz but i would n t be interested in another .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a oz into a pint glass . a pours with a thin fizzy white head that dissipates quickly . crystal clear dark golden color . s malty slightly spicey estery . smells like a german beer but slightly more mild than one imported from germany if that makes any sense t has a great german malty sweetness . hop bitterness comes in towards the end but it s definitely muted . i ve had more assertive oktoberfests but i m enjoying the mildness . m medium body medium carbonation . as it rolls off the tongue the malt flavors change . d i m typically not crazy over oktoberfests but i really like this one . the mildness makes it very drinkable but it still boasts plenty of flavor . i could easily go through a pack .,appearance,0.6,1
chock one up for another crappy light beer . pretty much a watered down version of kirin ichiban . pours a pathetic thin yellow tinged seltzer water . smell of maybe dried corn and rice if you put your nose right up to it . tastes like watered down ricecakes . one more light beer for the drain .,appearance,0.3,0
okay you already know about the appearance of the nitro guinness so why even explain how beautiful this beer looks . dont get too excited because the excitement stops there . im beginning to believe that has to be the only reason this beer is so popular . this is a case of having your cake and not wanting to eat it . really . not much outside of your normal roast and toast smells you find in most porters and stouts . but thats it just roast and toast not adjectives for describing the smell of something else . taste like water no really it almost does . leaves a hint of bitterness but quite frankly i like bitterness in my beer not my water . an extremely watery mouthfeel . highly disappointing by far the worst element of this beer . the frothy head on your lips might save it a little . but its a mouthfeel not a lip feel . its drinkable complimented my ice cream well . with they could some how merge the beauty of draught with the taste of extra stout . i hope it is true that they keep the good stuff in dublin so i can experience real guinness when i go over there . as of now though i promise its just living of the nitro effect .,appearance,1.0,1
ok my first review and had to be a guinness lol . why i really do n t like it because back then it would just make me quit drinking . but that was before i experience craft beers . appearance wow . i love watching the show that this beer put on then it is poured into a glass . smell same old smell taste real smooth so smooth i feel like it s clogging up something when i drink it .,appearance,0.9,1
from a ml bottle and poured into a chimay glass . this beer pours a reddish amber with a nice solid half inch of tan head . a yeasty opaque mahogany against the light . nice retention quite an elegant brew . moderate yeasts and slightly sweet on the nose with a mix of fresh and dried fruit . rather light for the style yet obviously restrained by a copious surface cap holding the volatile smells at bay . this beer looks better than it smells . all is good again in the flavor of this beer . nice complex malt presence with little apparent sweetness save a rather viscous feel . notes of fig and crystalline brown sugar some muddled dried dark cherry . a bit thick on the tongue in the finish however . firm carbonation yields a nice creamy feel throughout the glass . yet i think that this beer is excessively carbonated as the taste and smell suffer somewhat by the confusion brought on by said carbonation . note i barely contained the cork when opening the bottle do n t know if this is atypical . drinkability is decent but certainly not exceptional and not nearly as crisp as i would prefer in a strong ale . in the end it tastes a bit like a cherry cream soda some imagination required . . skip the chimay chalice and pour this into a large wine glass to allow for better agitation and outgassing of bottle conditioned carbonation unless all you want to do is look at the beer .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage . shared with hopsbreath tulipsnifter and witchsbrew . got this from wkndatbernardus thanks . appearance black with little tan head . smell weak aroma . dates . taste very fruity . tangy fruity pebbles cereal . . maouthfeel too thin for my taste . i expect an imperial stout to be a lot thicker . overall wow . i am very unimpressed with this . i thought the was much better and it had smoke flavor that i did n t expect and did n t care for that much .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle was going to cellar this one but after hearing so many mixed reviews about whether this was great right now i had to give in and open a bottle . a pours a deep oily black with a three finger tall foamy brown head that has incredible retention after minutes there s still a finger worth left . s big grainy and sweet bourbon notes dark fruits figs raisins vanilla oak a touch of warming booze . t heavily influenced by the bourbon at the current state . hmm not sure how i feel about scoring this one since i love bourbon and this has loads of it . not all that hot really just big on bourbon flavor in addition there s some dark chocolate and coffee notes as well as a light hint of caramel sweetness from the barrels . m this would be my biggest gripe with the beer . i m not sure if because of the bottle conditioning with the champagne yeast or something else but the body winds up very heavily carbonated and a bit on the thin side for how big a stout this is . i would like this to be a touch more viscous . d if you enjoy bourbon then you ll likely enjoy this beer fresh . i think that many people are confusing booze heat with the sheer bourbon flavor that this beer presents . i would not describe it as hot it s just a potent brew with big flavors .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a horrible beer and deserves a rating below for most of these categories . starts off with a nasty cheap rotten egg smell that i have come to associate with all glueks beers . .it s not old . it s just their smell . .must be their yeast strain . lol . taste has zero hefe weizen characteristics . .put this in a blind taste test with the best tasters in the world and they would never guess it to be a hefe or even a wheat beer at all . .taste is sourish . not a good sour either . other than that there is n t much in the way of flavor at all . .body is relatively thin . just a bad beer . stay away .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a deep gold with a wispy off white head . aroma hop citrus and spiciness hits hard . tiny alcohol and malty notes in the back . taste lots of hop bitterness and dryness is dominant . malt makes a tiny appearance to offer some balance . a hop head s dream beer . mouthfeel dry and crisp but has good body . a wonderful hoppy finish . drinkability a great ipa much better than i remember . would love to make this one a regular at my house .,appearance,0.6,1
pours pale straw with a two finger head . poor head retention gives way to a dismal lack of lacing . faint malt smell and taste but overall pretty bland . even for a smooth and drinkable macro tasteless brew does n t make the cut for a decent lawnmower beer .,appearance,0.3,0
this is the first new offering from les brasseurs du nord in over years . their last being la borale dore . this beer pours a very bright yellow sundrenched tint that just beckons to be drunk . the cloudy liquid is adorned by a very white meringue like head of surprising staying power . stained my glass with clumps of lace here and there . very obvious aromas of wheat malt and ginger assault the olfactory senses up front . mild fruitiness comprised of grannysmith apples but mainly citrus fruits and kiwis follow harmoniously . a certain firmness in the mouthfeel opens the first sip but is short lived and makes way for a watery dryness that ushers in light notes of fruit salad grain husks and ginger a little too much ginger . mild tartness manifests itself in the final seconds of the experience but seems out of sequence . one of the rare occasions where i would advocate a slice of lemon to accompany a wheat beer . this offering is a little too plain to manifest a greater interest in the heart and mind of this reviewer . not a bad beer but not a great one either .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a mostly clear yellow gold w just a touch of haze . white head with average retention . overfilled bottle nearly to the brim but i enjoyed the extra quarter ounce . s fresh malt grassy noble hops w touch of citrus faint fruit notes apple and pear tea herbs . t matches aroma . fresh malt and noble hops . clean and even m even bodied w harmonious malty sweetness and hoppy dryness at the finish . faint hint of alcohol in the finish . carbonation is moderate and good but would be better if amped up just a notch . d pleasant discovery this summer . refreshing easy to drink and a touch of complexity . comes in pack of oz bottles . this is my last one and so far i ve only seen this beer available in western france .,appearance,0.6,1
miller lite is at its greatest from the tap . nice golden yellow with small white head . it does taste a bit watery but not to the extent of other light beers . taste does not change much as it warms either . this is deffiantly a beer that you could through back and not really have to think of it . best with a burger and fries .,appearance,0.4,0
aroma is typically beery . looks like the average straw yellow us macrobrewed beer . taste is ok not bad but not exciting or exceptional either . both aroma and taste are mainly malty with just a hint of bitterness . this brew does not have much to it but it is ok if nothing else is available . good for parties and sporting events or for whenever you want a beer but do n t want to focus too much on your chug .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours dark as night with a thick voluminous head which almost explodes upward . i have been pouring beers for quite some time but underestimated this one . i gave what i thought was ample room for the head to develop but it went right over the top overflowing s maltiness leaps out immediately . smells like a rich oatmeal stout that s for sure . coffee is also present t one of the better oatmeal stouts i ve had . coffee taste really completes the beer m mouthfeel really is n t a strength of the style imo so it is somewhat hard to judge . it is smooth so it earns points for that d obviously a beer made for breakfast is going to be very drinkable and this beer fits the bill though aftertaste does wear preventing a perfect score,appearance,1.0,1
this was one of the seasonals along with the raspberry ale that was on tap at the brewpub in dillon when i made a visit at the end of october . in general i m a big fan of dillon dam s beers especially their seasonals which are usually full bodied and true to style . ordering their hefe weizen i knew that i would n t get an american pale wheat brew masquerading as something more flavorful and continental . plus at the dam they ve already got wilderness wheat on tap . and sure enough this is a mostly true to style hefe with a wonderful bouquet and a sweet though not cloying flavor that is quenching and really easy to drink . i enjoyed the citrus hints in the middle of the palate and also took note of the strong clove presence in the bouquet . two points of contention though this beer is surprisingly transluscent almost more of a kristal weizen than a hefe so i ll dock it points there . more annoyingly i wish that this beer had had a little heavier mouthfeel to it . after two pints the light sweetness of the beer had gotten to me a bit and i found myself wishing for something more substantial in its overall feel to match the delicious and powerful sweetness of the brew . if the folks at the dam tweak this a bit they could have a real prize on their hands . and even until then it s still a solid brew worth a look .,appearance,0.4,0
got as an extra poured from a oz into a snifter . a black with a small light tan head that dissipated quickly light lacing . s fresh brewed espresso coffee . roasted malts . licorice . molases a little smoky . t similar to nose . lots of coffee . good amount of roasted malts but also has a nice bitterness to it . dark bitter chocolate . a little earthy hops but mostly coffee chocolate like bitterness . a little vanilla smokiness and black licorice m moderate to moderately high carbonation in the mouth . surprised how carbonated it was by the little amount of pop head i got from the pour . a little creamy . d very good example of style pretty complex nose and taste . spot on coffee stout .,appearance,0.6,1
had a can of this left over by a friend from a party i was at . it was kept pretty cool and was n t old so i ll have to attribute a lot of my criticisms to being canned . i went to get it on tap with a friend in mi and the results were significantly better i ve got a review for that as well . the color is a deep amber brown . head was n t much more than a thin fizz and retention was minimal . lacing is likewise minimal . carbonation was n t very lively at all . malt and husky grains up front marred by the smell of aluminum . a little caramel sweetness detected . hops seemingly nonexistent the smell does seem a bit weak . taste is a bit thin on the palate . i ca n t understand why something that can be so affected by its containment would ever be in a can . i taste aluminum as much as anything else . the caramel malt and grains detected in the smell but not very well balanced due to the very minimal existence of hops . weak . mouthfeel is thin and a little watery . it s crisp at least and seems pretty clean and smooth so it s not bad . this one is pretty average on tap . i imagine the bottle would be much better than a can . do not get the can .,appearance,0.4,0
had this at the brew works a couple of times i was tempted to buy a bottle at the bethlehem site at first but found out that it was on tap here poured into a oz snifter with a ruby reddish color could def smell the booze and hop in it tastes a bit sweet like dfh without as much bitter aftertaste being . it is a bit boozy to the tongue at a ibu s its def a usual when i go to the brew works but no more than one,appearance,1.0,1
apperance dark as the moonless night with a thin head even after a slow pour smell dark roast coffee with a sprinkle of chocolate . a strong alchohol note present . taste lots of coffee with dark chocolate . a strong boozy aftertaste that detracts from the goodness . mouthfeel slick on the tongue . drinkability due to the strong alchohol presence i have detract from here . it is difficult to have more than one due to the strong flavors .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at goat race . i ve never seen a berliner weiss look quite like this . extremely cloudy almost milky thick pale orange golden color . thin off white crown and light lacing . very nice sour and tart aroma lemon zest citrus rind earthy . very rich and enjoyable . mouthfeel is very light extremely carbonated resulting in a very crisp and refreshing finish . flavor is n t overally sour or tart but is about what you would expect for the style . lemon is the prominent fruity flavor with some unripe peach tartness . not the best berlinner weiss ive had but very enjoyable and refreshing a nice change of pace on a hot and humid day like this .,appearance,0.6,1
looking forward to this evem after the disappointing eipa and apa a very hazy milky even brown . white head looks like warm milk froth . s light belgian yeast spiciness . a bit of fruity hop and malt . bubblegum which is nice . got a lot clearer with time probably due to a rise in temperature and settling . lots of stuff floating about . probably yeast and hop matter . t rough hop bitterness . not very much belgian yeast flavor. just a little fruitiness . i found some boiled veggie . but not enough to ruin it . not enough good flavor to make this either . m aggressive carbonation which makes it al pretty smooth if you let it settle in your mouth . medium body . dry finish . d good . a belgian ipa you do n t really have to think about . you just drink it . boiled veggie and not enough nice hop flavor just lots of green bitterness make this beer a no go for me . pretty refreshing though .,appearance,0.6,1
i wonder if drinkability specifically goes along with the other categories . in this case most feel there is noting special about the taste smell feel and appearance . i agree with the majority . however it is quite drinkable . take your time or funnel it at a frat party labatts is the most frequent social drink in western new york . being a lite beer it has no surprizes .,appearance,0.3,0
this is it . the worst beer i have ever had not counting contaminated or spoiled beer . though even then it comes close . this beer is piss yellow smells like the underside of a dirty mop and tastes . like the underside of a dirty mop . or maybe like the piss yellow color it resembles . anyway it is so watered down that i ca n t even get a buzz off of it wind up spending all my time in the bathroom and it makes me think that the best thing i could do for humanity is continue my quest to warn the world of the evils of the coors brewery . it s that bad .,appearance,0.2,0
serveing on tap at the curragh irish pub appernce a foggy metalic copper collar with a large whitehead that nver went away taste sweetand creamy almost like drinking an egg cream . mouthfeel light with mild carbionation and no clinging film after being drunk smell sweet with a pinch of bitter in the back . drinkability extremelly drinkabele almost like not drinking beer but liquiedbread over all a supurb beer .,appearance,0.6,1
this is not a beer . as was suspected by another poster this is just a mix of apple juice and wheat beer . if you can read german this is clearly stated in the posters for the product . if you ca n t read german the picture of the young girl drinking this drink should give you a clue as to the intended market . way too sweet and a complete waste of time given all the fantastic beers that kloster andechs offers .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into stone ris tulip . a traditional motor oil black very viscous looking . really cool dark brown head darker than most . this goes away quickly leaving a very thin sheet of lace . s alcohol fumes abound . this one could do better with a toned down abv . if the nose is a clear indicator this is gon na be one raw irs and probably not one of my favorites . also getting dark chocolate and espresso notes and a sharp molasses sweetness underneath the alcohol phenols sort of unpleasant . t boozy . the alcohol hits hard and fast with an almost bourbon twang to it . black licorice and anise dominate any coffee or chocolate notes . i think i need to cellar my remaining stash to smooth this one out around the edges . m thick and chewy . fairly creamy and would be quite smooth without the alcohol burn on the way down . overall very good fit for the style . d slow sipper need to move on after one . overall this is a decent irs but does not live up to the hype . i d easily place stone s ris and old rasputin above this one . heck give me a kalamazoo or double cream expedition blend over this one . too rough around the edges for my tastes abv needs to be better masked a boozy mess imho .,appearance,0.9,1
it pours very dark with a caramel colored head . it smells of cocao sweet scents perhaps caramel . and very few spices . at first it has a strong taste of slightly charred chocolate kinda like the burned popcorn taste of strong ipa s and then the hit from alcohol fades away and it tastes more like an average stout . nothing too special really . i actually think the smell and appearance are the strongest attributes of this beer . its still very drinkable but i was dissapointed because i usually love upland beers . it is entirely possible that i got a pack of a bad batch but i doubt it . despite my bitching its still an above average brew to kick back and watch the game with .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer arrives a clear light golden color . the head is one inch of bright white foam that recedes very slowly into a firm cap of lacing that lasts until the beer is gone and leaves rings of lacing all down the sides of the glass . the aroma is of bready malt with a pleasant spiciness . the taste is similar to the aroma but with a bit more spicy noble hops . the mouthfeel is slightly lighter than medium bodied with a velvety texture and lively carbonation . overall this is a very nice kolsch that i will surely drink again .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a deep gold with about two inches of foam . head retains well . s light and slightly smoky . t tastes awful . finishes like a wet sock . i will absolutely never try this again . it actually tastes like an ape in a swamp . m light and watery with a horrible coating . o undrinkable . probably the worst beer i have ever had in my life .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into a dogfish head signature glass it pours clear copper color . a fluffy eggshell white head is very long lasting and intricate lacing across the glass . aroma is a balance of slightly toffee malt and orange hoppiness . the hoppiness is pretty juicy and bright as well . finish is slightly sweet . the balance of the beer is tilted more towards the hops than in the aroma . nice fairly bright orange with a long lasting resiny bitterness . the bitterness is kind of harsh though and unpleasant . i much prefer a smoother beer . the bitterness effects the mouthfeel a great deal but besides that the carbonation is just fine . overall it s just a decent american ipa offering nothing special and it s fairly forgettable .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into oz glass . poured a bright clean clear yellow with a tall fluffy bright white head that had very good retention and lacing . the green bottle should have been my clue but damn this beer had a skunktastic aroma . some grain and a hint of hops were also on the nose . the flavors were also badly skunky . the body was typical and drinkability would have been decent if not skunked . in all honesty i would need to try this fresh to be fair to it . as it is if you see it avoid it .,appearance,0.8,1
picked up a sixer at wf bowery . ca n t remember that last time i was there and did n t get a growler of beer . a looks awesome . pours a crytal clear light brassy orange with a massive white oamy fluffy head that slowly shrinks down leaving behind all kinds of webbing lace . s robust piney grapefruit floral aroma slight touch of bicuits and metallic alcohol whiff at the end that reminds me of nail polish remover . t i was surprised that i get the maltiness of this beer upfront which is solid but eventually yields to the inevitable floral pine . while the pine is greater than the grapefruit in the bitter dept neither . .or the combination is overwhelming to me . i do n t get much alcohol until the very end even then its not much . m medium bodied i do n t get as much oily residue as i had suspected . the carbonation is not a highlight in the swallow so you can focus on the flavor . d surprise sn puts out a solid ipa . while it is signature sn hop heavy i think that this is balanced enough to enjoy more than in a sitting . i should be careful as it does have a low etoh taste but still can creep on you with .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into oz glass . poured a light copper color with just a thin cap of off white head that had no retention or lacing . a gentle floral hop aroma greets the nose with a hint of sweet malt in the background . the taste is n t all that hoppy either . the body was on the thin side of average for the style . drinkability was good if you approach this beer as a pale ale and not an ipa . overall a below average example of the style . try it if you want but you can do better .,appearance,0.4,0
just bought a couple bottles of this . i love doppelbock and thought this would be along the same lines . boy was i mistaken . this is not beer . this is as close to a mix between soy sauce maple syrup and old port that i have ever seen . the only reason i gave the appearance a is because the bottle looks kind of cool and it is corked which is unusual . i would not recommend this to anyone . god awful .,appearance,0.8,1
a light gold with big bubbled white head with no retention and little lacing . aroma has some nice hallertau zip graininess light veggies and a dose of diacetyl . pretty smooth going down mellow flavor with a hint of life from the hops . a sweetness lingers on the tongue . nice . i would n t mind having a few .,appearance,0.4,0
great great look . dark brown with a sand coloured lasting top . the smell belongs to dark cold winter nights . in summer i advise more freshness . s creamy coffee toffee t round quite sweet but not too caramel it could have some more spices or hop to make it really interesting m mouthfull cream and co round finish . o nice welldone but not the real top in this style .,appearance,1.0,1
ml brown bottle with twist off cap poured in a pint glass . purchased in a x taster pack . clear copper orange colour . light beige head is inch on the pour but recedes to a thin cap . big gobs of sticky lace are solid down the sides of the glass . aroma is sweet . malty caramel citrus sweet grass . fairly faint and mild . caramel malt off the start is joined quickly by a metallic twang which is scrubbed by the carbonation rush and leaves a grassy herbal hop overtone with nutty caramel malt undertones . finish is herbal grassy hop and mildly bitter . long lasting aftertaste . medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation . a little more carbonation than i d usually expect from a pale ale but it does n t really detract from the overall mouthfeel . a pretty good pale ale . it wo n t knock your socks off but it is solid .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a very good english beer . i know i know it s an american double . and it s . abv . but the reality is when i m drinking this i m not thinking hoprush i m thinking close down the pub and drink it dry . the growler is counter pressure filled and was filled less than hours ago should this be an almost tap review . . .pours new penny with faint tinges of clarity . very nice head melts away as you drink leaving no residue just a crystal amber top . the aroma is complex but distinct . a little hoppy a very little citrus a very little alcohol . the problem is that combination does n t really smell like anything but suds . taste is tops . you can taste the malt you can note that the sugar takes a bit of edge off of the many many hops you can feel the alcohol hit you but not taste it . but really i do n t think there is a good comp for this . it s not perfect but it s very close . and that s a problem because this beer is sooo drinkable and would on taste alone be a longstanding traditional session beer butfor what s a butfor . you ask . . it s abv . enjoy it for the time it s out . it is certainly worth the time in tracking down . but i would caution despite the hop hype i ve read reviews just listing the hop count type etc . that this is a very good beer and there are certainly hops in it but it is not a hoppy beer . it is an exceptionally well balanced englsih style ipa well double ipa . seven,appearance,1.0,1
i thought this was a pretty decent brown . the clear brown elixir is topped by a little head with some lacing left behind . the aroma is slightly sweet and malty with roasty nutty notes . the flavor is virtually the same as the aroma but with some hoppy notes . medium bodied smooth and slightly dry .,appearance,0.6,1
got this on tap at deagan s in lakewood ohio . pours a nice orange amber color with a little head . i love me imperial ipa s and this one didnt disappoint . it hits you with hops but that distinctive taste of an imperial finishes it off . lots of citrus but not too bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
a beautiful deep amber with ruby and copper hues . frothy white head with superb retention and lacing down the glass . smell is huge oak and vanilla . it s nice but almost masks the hop glory all together . same thing with the flavor . huge oak wood vanilla . almost all whiskey flavor . piney and citrus hops are in the background but get no chance to shine as they do in regular gordon . mouth is pretty nice and does have a certain bitterness but again heat that is somewhat spicy from the whiskey . i feel like i m playing where s gordon . instead of those old waldo books i used to look at . what this beer once was does not come forward . instead it seems like a completely different beer . too much whiskey not enough gordon .,appearance,1.0,1
a this is a nice black brown color that suits the style and the tan head looks pretty despite it s short life . some sticky lace is smattered around the edges of my snifter but only in random spots . looks pretty good but not outstanding . s oh shit . dark chocolate charcoal campfire wet ash cigar smoke dark chocolate coated coffee beans birch bark cigarettes and a vague hint of sweet count chocula marshmallow cereal . ridiculous . t the flavors follow the nose . to quote toucan sam . cigar smoke woody campfires wet firewood outside of an old cabin gentle hints of sushi with soy sauce and musty but pleasant old house notes if that makes any sense . m medium bodied but honestly on the light side for such a heavy hitting brew in the flavor department . d killer . this is a well made porter that will stand the tests of time . i ve never heard of the brewery but i will seek out more of their brews if i can find them and i would buy this stuff again in a heatbeat .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into an imperial pint . no bottled date . thanks to beerfmandy for the bottle . a pours a very very dark brown with lighter brown highlights . produced a pure white head that dissipated immediately but left some lacing behind . s lots of roasted . . . stuff . not much here . maybe some coffee molasses . t pretty much as the smell dictated . not a ton there . a little raisin like coffee maybe . m good carbonation level but not much to actually consider this balanced . smooth since there isnt much there . d definitely not what i would reach for when looking for a good stout to enjoy .,appearance,0.7,1
bottling i have n t had too much from jolly pumpkin but their label artwork has always been enticing . i decided to give in this time . this beer poured out essentially perfect . light clear amber body with a large fluffy slightly yellow white head . the head is remarkably uniform and leaves a very nice lacing . i usually am not sure who to rate appearance but this is one of the most appealing beers to look at . the smell is quite funky . overripe fruits slightly cheesy barnyard balanced with citrus and a slight vinegar sourness . sweetness from the malt is in the background . probably because of the age i do n t get much from chestnuts or spices . the smell is very aromatic pungent but inviting . i have to say initially the taste was a let down . it felt like there was n t nearly as much going on as in the smell . but after working my way through it it still holds its own . the taste is more sour than funky but not overly sour . it seems toned down by a dry oak flavor but the sourness is still the dominant flavor . the mouthfeel was a bit watery initially . i m getting used to it and it s no longer bothering me as much . carbonation is pretty considering how much head was produced . i would have liked more body . the finish is nice though leaving some dry sour funky and woody flavors . it s pretty sour and funky but the lighter body makes it pretty drinkable . as the flavors kind of pile up it becomes more of a sipper but also more fulfilling . even though i was displeased with the mouthfeel and taste at first as it warms or as i grow accustomed to the beer it becomes pretty enjoyable . i m not particularly into sour beers but this one is pretty balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
a had this on tap at the bayern taproom . poured a mahogany color slightly cloudy . not much head no lacing . s black licorace sweet like mollases type scent t slight licorace flavor you can also tast the alcohol m way too flat tasted like it had been sitting in the glass on the counter all day absolutely no carbonation at all d i have had this in the bottle and did n t care for it so i figured i d give it a shot on tap but it really was n t much better .,appearance,0.4,0
oz from total wine a dark burgundy little head which dissipates really fast and leaves no legs . s barley wheat and alcohol . t anise barley ginger and very syrupy . m light bitterness alcohol and warming . d could have aged a couple more years .,appearance,0.9,1
this brew pours a very large head of creamy fine light brown bubbles and opaque black brown body . it has a mild roasted malt aroma with caramel notes . it starts off with a masking tingly carbonated mouthfeel that soon mellows leaving the essence of this porters coffee and dark chocolate flavors . very nice but there is something missing in this porter keeping it from being great .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance clean clear golden body . nice big creamy head that lasted . very nice looking . smell plenty of crisp hop aroma . quite buttery diacetyls . smell took a little away from the cleanness of the hops . taste feel very dry mouthfeel almost makes you more thirsty as you drink . good amount of sweetness and real clean bitterness though not a lot of hop flavor . bitterness was a little too clean very sterile .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a murky golden brown color with a slight orange hue . the head is rather short and settles down into a sparse cap . just kind of muddy looking . the aroma is quite nice . nice blend of the pumpkin pie spices nutmeg cinnamon and allspice . captures that pumpkin mix right out of the can aroma . very nice . the taste is similar to the nose but not as pronounced . good pumpkin mix taste spot on . perhaps a hint of pepper too . there is a bit of a lemony edge and dullness from the wheat which distracts from the pumpkin flavor . some tin notes as well which gives the beer some contrasting flavors . the feel is light but satisfying with spritzy carbonation . sweet overall on the palate but does finish with a slight metallic bitterness and lemony astringent character . very drinkable beer quite enjoyable . pleasantly surprised by this beer . glad i was able to find it when i was in new england,appearance,0.6,1
appearance great doughy light beige head . excellent retention . something you could stick your finger in and feel the foams welcoming grasp . thick quarter inch head throughout the whole bomber . great autumn colored haze with a little sediment suspended nicely throughout the whole brew . leaves a lot of very sticky lace all over . smell good just not as stand out as i feel it should be . you can taste more than you can smell at any point while i m enjoying this beer . the aroma of citrus zest is only mild while lacking a better balance with the toasted malts . taste very floral rendition of grapfruit skin . when you sink your teeth into the real thing its rather unpleasant . but when you drink that same flavor in a beer it becomes pleasant . better definition of the mlats but only as a uted hint of what could be . mouthfeel is chock full of pleasant bitterness but just lacing that balance needed between malts and hops to be a great ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
i came across this in the asda superstore in elgin . having tried a few pints from the charles wells brewery before i was looking forward to sampling this brew . the beer poured beautifully into the glass a bronze brownish coloured pint with a thick off white head . the main thing i noticed throughout the duration of the pint was the excellent retention and lacing that the head left . this is what i expect from a cask ale not a bottled ale top notch . the nose was slightly disappointing a faint note of dried figs but this was very faint . fruitiness dominated the initial taste which gave way to slightly bitter hops but the beer left no real aftertaste . the beer was also slightly lighter than i expected too light for a decent pint of bitter this body was only just a step up from a pilsner lager . however i enjoyed the pint although not great there was something very drinkable about it . i would go for another but this is not up to the standard of bombardier or banana bread beer .,appearance,1.0,1
decided at first that i would pass on ordering any alcohol at a pizza pub and watering hole . however i ve enjoyed yuengling s lager and black tan s so i thought what the heck . the entire time i m sipping i am disappointed . too much lemon flavor for a light beer it s sad to say but i would order a miller light instead of this next time .,appearance,0.4,0
i poured this into a small chimay glass . a this poured a deep amber . it was cloudy but in an appealing way . a head formed about a finger thick . as i drank it there was no lacing and no bubbles . s this definitely smelled like raisins or prunes . my wife said it smelled like wine and a second smell with some swirling confirmed this she has a much better nose than i . she said it did n t have that beer smell which i agree . t if i could rate this beer purely on my first sip it would be a all the way . very fruity and very sweet with a definite alcohol taste . unfortunately i do n t like many wines and this tasted more and more like wine as i drank it . by the end i had enough . the aftertaste just started being too much the combination of sweetness and alcohol was just not my style . keep in mind this was the highest abv beer i ve had by a good . m the first sip danced and popped in my mouth . it gave a nice tingling feeling on the sides of my tongue . by the end the alcohol lingered much longer than the other feels and ended up dominating . i have to admit though it still felt nice . d i would never drink more than a night . in fact this is the type of beer i d only want a couple times in my life to be honest . it was definitely worth the money and it will really help me broaden future comparisons .,appearance,1.0,1
i m sorry but is this really a pale ale . i fear this is one of those beers that you must like light beers to enjoy . however it was served cold and crisp . but it lacked any bite which is what i look for in a beer . it was a light translucent yellow in the glass with a filmy head . a thick lace would form as i sipped but it would quickly slide back down into the beer . the taste was more wheaty than it was hoppy almost sweet . but it was not as wheaty as a hefeweizen . there was no whoomp that made me want another one . however i can see some people particularly those who do n t like strong beers enjoying it .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a very clear copper color with amber at the edges . a nice cloud of white head that really sticks around and leaves nice lacing . s very sweet smelling . slight hint of vinegar . t tart sour flavor some malt sweetness . a distinct funky musty flavor . m fairly light in body but good carbonation . very dry finish with some sweetness in the middle . overall a fine example of a flanders red . beautiful in the glass and that nice tart musty funky taste . good body not just sour it s more complex than that .,appearance,1.0,1
let s see what should we name a really dull beer . sharp s . this is the most inappropriate name for a consumer product since the automobile nova translates to does not go in spanish . so maybe i am stretching a bit but the only reason is because i really can not find anything worth mentioning about this flacid near beer . weak color no aroma to speak of . has the character of water after passing through a colander full of rice . watery and pathetic finish . on top of all these wonderful attributes there is not even any alcohol content which can sometimes be the saving grace for even the most putrid of beers many of which are incidentally made by this very same brewer . if someone did n t leave one of these in my fridge i never would have bothered . curiosity killed the cat in this case .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a bright orange color not much of a head at all some carbonation is visible . looks like cider instead of beer . aromas are odd . smells like malt liquor to me . a bit sweet . taste is way too sweet . this tastes more like a soda than a beer . a lot of vanilla and not much else . mouthfeel is decent but at this point i do n t really care . i would certainly pass this one up at a store . i am sure some people will really like it but it just tastes too much like a vanilla soda than a beer with vanilla flavors . it s not quite a pour out though . thought it s close . maybe this just is n t a style that i like . thanks for the chance aprilluvsbeer .,appearance,0.4,0
this bell s porter was dark brown and had a tan head which went away . the smell was of roasted grains and tasted of toasted coffee beans and just toast . it was n t a bad taste but not one i would do flips over . the mouthfeel was thin much thinner than the taste or smell would suggest . while i would drink this beer again if it was the the only dark offering there are many better porters that i would take gladly in it s place .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance the can itself is average . easily the best part . the beer . i have no idea . i imagine it is a black hole sucking the soul out of everything around it . smell it reminds me of a store i was in that had a sewage spill . i d like to say it smells of hops there are none malts or even beer but it just does n t . taste this is the taste of shame . i detect a bit of metallic orange that sets in after like a second of the drink touching my tongue . willingly drinking this however makes me wonder what i m doing with my life where god would allow such a curse to be fall me . mouthfeel i try not to keep it in the mouth long enough to actually give this a rating . drinkability nonexistent . you d have to remove your taste buds to find this remotely drinkable . i originally purchased this as a form of insect control for some plants of mine as a beer trap . i have a feeling it wo n t even be good at that .,appearance,0.2,0
a it looks really good poured in a glass . dark brown opaque with finger tan brown head . s chocolate coffee overtones . for a beer this dark i thought left some to be desired . t malty slight chocolate flavor . pretty straight forward not a very complex flavor . i thought it was a too watery . chocolate coffee aftertaste . m thin low carbonation o pro it goes down easy . con it kind of feels like light beer watery and lacking abundant flavor . not for my personal taste .,appearance,0.9,1
from a growler into a frosty mason jar mug at purv s beer and more in peckville pa lighter in appearance than i had expected . smell was of straight cocoa powder and a little bit of spice from the chili pepper mouthfeel was very nice considering the light color . i was worried it would be much thinner than it actually was . taste was terrific . a great deal of chocolate throughout . i made the comment that this beer has a better chocolate flavor than most of the chocolate stouts porters i have had . while higher in abv the alcohol was well hidden and i d rate drinkability quite good for this brew .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . brown bottle vintage on label . served into a nonic glass . thanks to kwakwhore for the send . first off this beer erupted like a volcano when opened . hazy apricot looking color left a creamy light tan coating after the clean up of the initial opening of the beer left some spotty lacing and some slight traces of carbination . heavy carmallized malt aromas with piney resiny aromas with grapefruity notes in the background.bisquity pale malt aromas also very present . strong hop bite resinous piney at first followed by leafy tea like tastes with a juicy grapefruity taste finishing out the hop assualt . has strong carmallized tastes coming through mid taste with burnt syruypness and toffee notes . good malt feel even with all the hoppiness . thick syrupy mouthfeel yet it still has a creamy and velvety fell to it . develops a more balanced mouthfeel after the hops soak into the palate . more drinkable than expected after the first taste get more drinkable with every taste .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a real nice rich caramel color with a solid dense frothy eggshell colored head with excellent retention and light lacing . here s where it goes downhill . the semi bretty belgian yeast along with the hop character just really work against each other to create a band aid smell . the same thing with nose is going on with the flavor x . the conflicting yeast and hops create a huge funky band aidy flavor that is very off putting . mouthfeel is medium bodied with pretty high carbonation . overall this beer is unfortunately a hot mess . i was told this by ehammond who gave me this beer and i did n t want to believe him . but it is actually just like he described . very disappointing .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle purchased at buyrite liquors in south plainfield nj . appearance beautiful hazed orange with honey lemon corners . a huge finger off white crown with loads of retention and lace . the crown is really frothy and gets nice and dense like whipped cream after you let it settle and repour a few times . this is what i want my ipa s to look like . smell a large burst of floral and citrus hops fill the nose . grass mandarin orange lemon zest lightly toasted malt . taste resiny pine hops toffee citrus zest and of touch of astringency . mouthfeel a touch thin drinkability not hard to kick back because of the thin mouthfeel but the flavor is n t that enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
go this from errantnight cheers derek . pours an effervescent honey color with fingers of cream colored head . insane lacing head retention s grapefruit lemon fades a bit as this warms t follows the nose plus pineyness slight breadyness a touch of leafy hops dryness hiding behind a ton of grapefruit up front . puckery woody hops dominate as this warms plus hints of apricot honey malt plus much herbal hop bitterness . finishes slightly warming with herbal grapefruitty bitterness plus honey malt a touch of biscuitty malt mf slight creamyness medium bodied great balance a touch of warming booze on the fringes highly drinkable flirts briefly with eipa in some respects then the grapefruit lurches it back . this grew on me as it warmed would love to get this on cask or draft . .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear pale golden color with minimal head but fair lacing . smells like bubblegum bananas all kinds of sweet fruits with a spiced kick . tastes much of bubblegum and banana . mouthfeel is thick but light with the carbonation tickling your palate . very easy to drink . have n t had many hefes so this review certainly is n t to style but i like this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at fff . served without any syrup . a hazy orange body began with a . finger crown and seconds later showed no signs of carbonation anywhere . smells very good . i loathed hottenroth but found to be quite palatable this nose is better than both by far . lemony citrus leads the charge with lactic acid and a light brett note . the flavor follows the same design lemony citrus notes start off a slightly sweet malt and wheat base . some other vague fruit notes come through with hints of apricots and pears almost like a nice fruity gueuze in a way . the light sourness compliments the other flavors and tartness nicely . very flavorful and enjoyable beer right here . this is light and tart . finishes with a very summery refreshing quality . the body feels much more bubbly than it looks and feels even and smoothly carbonated . the light bretty funk is a great touch that seems to balance out the flavor profile while providing a bit of depth from straight lactic fermentation . this is an excellent foret into sours from my favorite brewery . i truly hope this is a sign of big things to come . even if the beers are only made available on tap . with about left i added a little bit of peach syrup wow . what a difference that makes . the beer is super sweet now with a giant note of gummy peach rings . the flavor finishes with that sweet fake peach fighting off a large portion of the sourness and tartness . it is still good but to be honest better before the peach was added .,appearance,0.6,1
goose island urban wheat poured clear straw yellow in color topped by a fluffy white head . the aroma contained lemon zest with a little floral note . flavor started with a slight citrus flavor followed by wheat tanginess and a mildly bitter finish . body was light with fairly high carbonation . is a great looking beer .,appearance,0.9,1
black wheat is quite the looker . dark dark brown body sits below two generous fingers of frothy tan head that lingers until the very end of the glass . smells strongly of wheat its like a saltine cracker . there are also whispers of banana and spice that compliment some roasty smell . taste is fascinating dark roasted malts dominate at first a biscuity background of wheat flavor like drinking liquid wheat toast but there is a tart and sour finish that nearly makes me pucker . i can respect the bold flavors but i find the finish a little harsh . mouthfeel is a little sharp and prickly due to high carbonation . i think i can respect this beer without entirely liking it . if it were n t for the slightly off flavor at the finish i d count this as another new glarus triumph . still good but i probably wo n t seek it out again .,appearance,1.0,1
well i just enjoyed a bottle of dam straight lager from these guys . let s have a go at their extra pale . obtained from liquor mart boulder and consumed a short while later . pours a one finger light orange tan head over a cloudy apricot blah liquid . looks just like the dam straight . smells citrus hoppy without malt . mild grapefruit pith knives thinly through sweet orange oily . tastes creamy with a sublte underlying sweet that has n t a defined flavor . the main flavor on top are the hops . grapefruity pith with some oranges and clementines . these hang throughout the beer persisting into the aftertaste . the aftertaste gets a small change toward grassy rough hop character . yeah this is a classic apa . the malt remains free from defining characteristics the hops are floral on the tongue without the bitter and the beer is silky and wonderful to pull into the mouth . well done this is a great session beer . super high scores from being super complex . no but definitely a beer i ll pick up to share when guests come to visit . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
appearence poured into my st. bernardus goblet probably the first time this beer has ever graced a goblet a very light yellowish gold with no head at all . smell the smell is an actually bearable smell of malts with faint hop bitterness . taste and mouthfeel wow . that is really bad . honestly i do n t understand why people drink something that tastes this awful . why would you drink beer that does n t even taste like anything . you d think people would want something flavorful or interesting or even high proof . but no . people flock to this garbage like flies flock to fresh dog shit on a hot day . and you know what . i bet what they re eating tastes better than this horrible mixture of fake malts no hop bitterness and a horrible horrible cereal aftertaste that lingers on forever . drinkability and overall um i think i summed it up already .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance deep dark brown no head retention smell lemon toasty nutty malts taste balanced sour ale plenty of sweetness to go with the sour aspect of the beer . lemon flavors and bitter on the back . mouthfeel medium good carbonation not over done drinkability forst faro and loved it . undertaed sour ale .,appearance,0.6,1
here s the scoop i can buy a pack of this for . it basically taste and looks like your standard american lagar but at it holds it flavor really well as it wars up unlike most american macrobrews . so if you can find yourself some and you re beginning to feel the economy of scale in your consumption then i suggest you stock up and learn to enjoy . at cents a can it s a great stand by and it s got a very good drinkability to it . touch of honey sweetness maybe ibu and very little on the nose and not very much to look at carbonation is tight keeps a decent tingle on the toune minutes past the pour . this is going to become a regular in my fridge . reminds me of discovering shiner bock back in college when i could buy cases and return the bottles . why did that have to end .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage poured from a bottle into a tulip glass thanks to lnashsig . an aggressive pour rendered about an inch head that sat atop this cloudy burnt orange brew . the aroma on this brew is very mild for what i normaly encounter in an american barleywine even after letting the brew warm up for awhile . i do get a slightly warm aroma of malt and barley a bit of sweet fruit and carmalised sugar . taste is sweet with a suprising bitterness . the same carmalised sugars from the nose are apparent in the taste . i am surprised by the hoppy bitterness on this year old beer . as the beer continues to warm the bitterness fades alittle and a sweet malty flavor starts to shine . mouth feel is pretty warm with a bright carbonation and a warm and bitter finish . overall i enjoyed this brew but think it could use a couple more years on it .,appearance,0.9,1
strong aroma is malty and yeasty with a pleasant fruity overtone . it pours a typical but still attractive clear amber with an ok white head that leaves a little lacing . fortunately appearance is this beers weakest point . mouth filling flavor has a firm malty core with fruity and grassy tones and hints of hops and is that caramel . yes definitely caramel . texture is smooth as silk yet lively and fizzy leaving a sweet malty fizzy and slightly tinny finish . look for it or trade for it .,appearance,0.6,1
it poured a nice dark orange a good sized two finger head . the auroma has a strong hops presence with very strong malts as well . the malts were the thing that stood out the most in this beer but the hops were soon to follow . i was pretty surprised by how forward the malts were in this ipa but it balanced very well . it has a pretty full body with a nice alcohol burn . this beer is very drinkable infact i wish i had another to drink right now .,appearance,0.6,1
well it looks good . its smell is pretty bad . the alcohol is pungent but there is little else desirable . i have no desire to smell it any further . there is a little bit of taste to speak of . i would have to rank it no far above a yingling unfortunately . i would n t buy another sixer of this . i m very disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
of all the irish reds i have had the samuel adams irish red appears among the most red . no false advertising there . the head was quite active but quickly dissipated in seconds . there s not a strong aroma to this beer . slight hops and a faint fruitiness that was quite unexpected . the flavor is really mediocre . what a disappointment . slight and i mean slight hoppiness lingers in the mouth while a sweetness you d expect from an irish red disappears soon after the first taste . there s very little body to this beer . the carbonation is strangely weak and the mouthfeel is watery . quite a disappointing beer .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to bobby for sharing this one . a the pour is a deep dark brown essentially black with a fluffy tan head . s the nose is not all that appealing nor intense . some roasted malt coffee and perhaps a touch of plastic . t there is n t too much in the flavor either but it does n t quite have that plastic sensation . the only real flavors are some roast and mildly sweet malt . m the mouthfeel is thrown off a bit by an intense carbonation which is nearly to the point of annoyance . d this was n t a particularly good beer and another let down from pretty things .,appearance,0.9,1
pours pale gold with a massive crown of stiff white foam . the foam fades unevenly leaving peaks and crags . it actually looks fairly dry and sticky . i had expected the body to be cloudy from yeast but it was clear . the yeast was firmly attached to the bottom and i had not left any beer in the bottle to swirl with thinking that enough yeast would come out that i would n t have too since i was n t wanting a lot of yeast in the beer . the aroma was typical spiciness of the style with a little of the spicy noble hops saaz complimenting the yeast spice . lemon and a faint sweetness were also present . duvel seems a bit maltier than other belgian strong pales . besides the malt and typical yeasty flavors there was a very faint hint of vanilla and cantaloupe melon . there was also a very faint cheese flavor in the finish . the flavor leaves the palate quickly and is rather dry . i was expecting more spice from this beer but it s actually quite balanced possibly because the yeast was stuck in the bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
this was the first anchor beer i had that i did n t like . it looks pretty good amber with a medium off white head slowly shrinking to a foamy top and leaving some weak lace . the aroma is pretty nice with lots of grain some hay and crackers a hint of dust and yeasty dough light earthy piney hops hints of sulphur and fruit . the taste and body though are weak . it s rather bland with a thin grain taste in the finish and aftertaste only and otherwise practically tasteless aside from faint thin malty sweetness completely dominated by bland sharp bitterness .,appearance,0.8,1
poured this little dousy into a pint glass . pours a cloudy iced tea color with a white heading that kind of reminds you of sprite or up . dispates very quickly a looks very flat . smell is of smoked wood followed by a touch of lemon and then the heavy tea aroma hits you a mile a minute . a slight spicey hop note as well . taste and mouth kind of threw me off from the smell . a smokey wood taste again that sticks to the tongue and dose n t go away.a nice tingle on the tongue as well to go along with that smokiness . medium bodied and kind of undercarbonated for my liking whatever class of style this beer falls under . drinkability is good a little on the sweet side.not a heavy hitter but a abv this is n t no wuss . a definite must try and very unique .,appearance,0.6,1
drank poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass this was an old staple of my college career that i had left over in my fridge after a few get togethers so i decided to crack one up and review it in remembrance of my college days . a poured with a decent sized head that faded in about seconds . the beer is a super clear pale yellow with no lacing at all . s smell is extremely light . which i guess is n t saying much considering it is a light beer . has a very slight sweet smell to it . t taste is almost as light as the smell but not quite as much . very slight sweet malt in the beginning and a slight non descriptive hop bitterness at the end . beer has hardly any taste even for a light lager . m in the mouth it feels like i am drinking water with slight carbonation at the very end . d this would be this beers one redeeming quality . because it is so light and has so little taste and smell i can drink this like water and keep drinking it .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle stamp date serve by . before i started i wanted to read some of the reviews which i m sure a lot do . i have to say i found completely different things in my review from what i read . . . the appearance of this dubbel is nothing like i ve seen before . it is one of the most beautiful ruby garnet scarlet hues i ve ever seen in a beer . i m new to the site but certainly not to belgians . the head was filled w thousands of tiny bubbles which dissipated extremely slow . i did n t find it to be overly aromatic though i expected a lot more quite odd . the temp . is f now at least and i m starting to taste feel the warmth of the alcohol through to the mouthfeel . somewhat complex and numbs the tongue in a good way . toasted hops with cooked cherries w brown sugar molasses . took another wiff w only a swallow left now i get a great redolence . this is not a beer brune i would serve this to guests as a digestif w pride .,appearance,1.0,1
what a waste of ingredients if any were actually used . this beer has no smell tastes like mineral water has no hop bitterness at all no malt back bone . nothing . at least it does n t have any off tastes . for people who hate the taste of beer only .,appearance,0.2,0
poured this from a bottle i got in a holiday pack . not much head on this beer poured bright red and looked almost like some coloring was added to a golden ale . smell was faint spicy malts with mostly cranberry notes . taste is sour with lots of cranberry . the cranberry does n t match well with the subtle hoppiness and malt notes in the beer . if it was balanced better it may taste good but it just does n t grow on you and if anything i struggled to enjoy it half way through the beer . my least favorite in this pack which is alot to say considering one of my least favorite sam adams beers is the boston lager which is also in the pack and unfortunately nearly all of their packs .,appearance,0.4,0
sampled from the bottle on january th a dark brown nearly clear when held up to the light . inch head fell reather quickly and left a little lace . s caramel malt yeast mollases hint of coffee and choclate . overal the aroma is not string . t big malt caramel and mollases as well as biscuit . a real fruintiness seems to push through in the middle . a mild hop bitterness pine and green finished this beer off nicely mediium body but a little to fizzy d good i could have a few .,appearance,0.9,1
a finger sustained head for several minutes which slowly went down to a mm sustained head after about minutes . plenty of lacing . head is a off white but mainly brown caramel in color . beer is super dark with a hint of red . s smells of sweet malt and coffee . very rich . maybe some cocoa . t tastes like a chilled coffee . similar after taste to coffee as well . very nice . m full bodied beer with medium carbonation . so thick that the carbonation is not as big of an issue with this beer . d for . abv this is an fun beer to drink but due to the rich flavor it did not score perfect . it will be easy to finish off your class but it will stick with you . nicely done beer . if you like the flavor of a good specialty coffee you will like this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into standard pint glass from oz bottle . this beer looks amazing in the glass . extremely rich orangish copper hue . it is unfiltered and murky with little yeasty how ya doin s floating around throughout the glass . s grape smell stands out . notes of malts and pit fruits . slight hint of alcohol . t very elaborate taste . the dark fruits and sweet malts hit you right off the bat . this is about the sweetest brew that i have tasted . it s got a slight spiciness to it as well as a bit of a metallic aftertaste which i did not care for . nevertheless the rest of the flavors make up for it . this metallic aftertaste also went away once it warmed up . there is not much of an alcohol burn that i am feeling however the taste of the alcohol itself shows its head as the brew warms . m very smooth next to no carbonation full bodied mouthfeel nice and creamy o this is the first quad stlye that i have had and i m pretty impressed with it . you definitely need to appreciate fruit sweet flavors to enjoy it . the mouthfeel is amazing . for the alcohol content it goes down pretty well but i do n t think i could drink any more than in one sitting . i also really enjoyed the look of the beer in the glass with all of the sediment floating around .,appearance,1.0,1
beer purchased from beertopia in omaha ne . no obvious bottled on date . poured into an ayinger half liter glass . pours a fairly large head composed of smallish off white bubbles leading to a very dense styrofoam like appearance . this descends in a minute or two leaving enormous amounts of lacing and various streaks . body is a heavily burnt dark orange leaning towards brown becoming a fall orange color when held to the light . very murky with plenty of sediment no visible carbonation . really just a top notch looking german beer . aroma is very bready yeasty continental hops enjoyably present slightly of burnt dust from when the heater kicks on the first time after long disuse . slight grain or cereal scents and caramelized sugar as well . a very expressive german beer . sweetness develops quickly on the tip of the tongue leading to complex blends of malt character sweetness and graininess . other flavors of honey bread caramel and slight mineral character . pleasant spicy and slightly astringent hop character especially in the latter half of the sip . slightly tangy on close . aftertaste of malt grain and mineral . medium bodied throughout generally satisfying . carbonation is fairly low so this feels creamy and smooth across the palate with light spark from the carbonation . overall an interesting and pleasing beer . while the style does not seem to be produced or available much i enjoyed this and would happily accept another .,appearance,1.0,1
i do n t know what to make of this beer and am particularly unsure whether it s supposed to be the way my bottle was or if it was simply a bad bottle . it seems to fit the description most other reviewers here gave and to some degree at least what i have read elsewhere . however to me it seems to have been bad and in its overly active carbonation smell and taste it very closely resembles the one bad bottle of young s special london ale i had it s also pale hoppy and bottle conditioned and i know the young s was not supposed to be like that as i ve had it many times and only once was it like that . it s hazy dark straw with a huge out of control white head that fills the glass and lasts forever shrinking very very slowly but leaving no real lace . it remains extremely actively fizzy for over an hour since that is how much time passed before i decided to revisit it and ended up pouring it down the drain with it fizzing up in the sink . the aroma is yeast bananas more yeast pears and citrus with some essence of bitter green grass . the taste is kind of similar bananas yeast and exceedingly dry champagne as if tasting day old champagne that somehow remained as fizzy as when opened after someone had steeped bananas and yeast in it . it also has hints of bitter orange pulp and pear . it s sharp very spicey bitter and alcoholic . overall interesting but dreadful . i do agree with those who commented that this has a belgian quality to it . it especially resembles a more bitter belgian strong bottle condition golden ale however a twisted and really unpleasant one assuming that what i drank was the way it is supposed to be . i will assume that this was bad and will try it again but not for a while .,appearance,0.8,1
a two plus fingers worth of tightly packed rocky light tan fizzy head . loads of small moderate paced carbonation rise throughout . impressive retention especially by pumpkin ale standards . a dense orangish copper color with pale straw highlights . s loads of autumn spices hit the nose first . nutmeg . cinnamon . clove . all spice . ginger snaps . the pumpkin is weak and takes a distant backseat to the spices . slight floral hints as well . t a muted spicy mess . muted pumpkin . hint of woody smokiness . the tastes do n t linger and quickly dissappear . there is no real aftertaste . m thin and watery . light to medium bodied . exceedingly fizzy carbonation on the tongue . all taste and character quickly dissipates . d very disappointing taste and mouthfeel after promising appearance and aroma . overall a sub par pumpkin ale that i would neither recommend or visit again . note great label design . it s simple and minimalistic but he orange font pops on the black background on the main label and the opposite color scheme on the neck of the bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to jjayjaye for throwing two of these into a recent trade as extras . nothing like getting a heretofore ipa tossed into the salad one of my favorite styles . one of the palest most translucent brews i ve ever poured a yellow with almost no distorting qualities through the pint glass . there is more grapefruit smell coming out of that glass than your average farmer s market . damn . guess that would be the hops . flower power boasts a sap like texture of hops . the hops are so thick in here they re turning the liquid to hopple syrup . the deep grapefruit turns into this oily bitter shock to the system . this is n t a palate killer but it is definitely a biter . yowza . only two notes in this one for me but they re good notes . this is swiggable . at abv it should n t be but i find i ca n t just take a sip i have to take a long pull at one time . despite the hop attack this one goes down really really easily . excellent brew . ithaca is now as of in my book . i have one more . ca n t wait to try it .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance is brownish muscatel colour . i want to say it looks like tokay although im not confident ive actually had tokay before . good resilient head and very nice lacing on this one . aroma seems a little muted and doesnt open up as much as id hope . there is some chemically ethanol and smokey peat with a pruney malt backing . taste is peaty and smokey with some alcohol . there is some sweetness in there but its overwhelmed by the peat and alcohol elements . now im usually one who complains of beers being too sweet but this one really would have been balanced a lot better with a bit more sweetness . there is now smokey ham in the taste with a bitter almost burnt finish . mouthfeel is medium with moderate carb and whiskey alcohol bitterness . well im glad ive tried it but i found it difficult to drink and finish . barleywine categorisation is very misleading in this case . this is a unique beast and rauchbier and scotch lovers will probably enjoy it . that said drinking it for me was not a particularly pleasant experience and i do feel the base beer did not come through very much and there was not a huge deal of complexity here . also very costly .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is quite fantastic . i ve had it twice on tap in growler and now in a bottle . smell is quite roasty and malty like deep brown sugar . personally i find it quite enticing . it pours quite well with a decent bit of carbonation . taste is beautiful bold roasty and colorful flavor up front . the carbonation adds to it . and it finishes with a fantastic tail of the same kind . late in the end of the taste i find a bit of hops bitters but not enough to put me off . it s an interesting tail that makes me want to have another drink . it is quite drinkable especially if you like dark beers . the taste is not too abrupt and over the top bold to make you grimace . it feels like it struck the right balance . it definitely fits into the concept of an angry beer with the dark overtones and malty body and it is one beer that i will keep enjoying for a while . cheers,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed courtesy of schen . vintage poured from a corked wine bottle into a ithaca tulip . a standard pour reveals a . finger creamy powdery colored pastel pink head with moderate retention . beer is a semi cloudy red rose . no lacing whatsoever . s woody skunk and sourness . sour red fruit in the beginning is barely detectable . t first sip is sooo bitingly sour . subsequent tastes reveal a woody moldy skunk character along with sour raspberries . flavor is very deep and overwhelming . this beer really does n t finish in any way . the sour character lingers on and on and on making every other sip more intense than the last . m medium bodied that borders on full . mouth is slightly carbonated and very smooth . finish is messy and lingers forever . i ca n t tell if this beer is thick from the body or from my mouth watering from the flavor . d not drinkable in the traditional sense as the flavors here are again . overwhelming . however enjoyable and quite complex . every bit worth seeking out and sampling .,appearance,0.6,1
obtained via massive hand trade with most accommodating of bas merlin . thanks buddy . appearance pours a festive reddish amber . fizzy short lived head lasts but a few seconds . great start a little lacking overall though . aroma spicy nose of cinnamon and allspice abates after a minute or two revealing some bready malt and potent alcohol . taste malt and booze vaguely similar to beelzebub but softer on the palate . the spices fight to get through and have only limited success . the spices linger on the swallow as the alcohol fades . the finish is sweet tasty and warm . a lighter alcohol level would allow more spice development and would improve the profile . mouthfeel smooth fairly heavy and coating average carbonation all working well together . drinkability a good beer that improves as it warms but could use more holiday spice flavor sooner . still if i had access to this it could be an annual tradition .,appearance,0.6,1
dark brown pour with a solid tan head . aroma roasted malt mocha slight coffee . tastes similarly . not too much chocolate not too much stout . a great take on the style with the hop character being the difference making it a rogue . great finish aftertaste . bottle and tap,appearance,1.0,1
from the september release . pours a golden orange color into the chalice with a sticky and thick white head about inches thick . one of the most inviting appearances i ve seen in a while . aroma is loaded with citrusy west coast hops which is all fine and well except that this beer is being called a belgian style pale ale . the hop aroma masks the yeasty and phenolic aromas . belgian ipa . maybe but at this point its to america for the bspa style . the first taste is again up front with the citrusy and slightly piney hop flavors . the hops seem to provide more flavor than bitterness which is quite nice . unlike the aroma the belgian side of this beer is a bit more apparent in the taste . the yeasty spiceness and phenols are there but not as prevalent as one would hope . mouthfeel is wonderfully smooth and crisp which really helps take this beer to a higher level of enjoyment . overall this is a fantastic beer . we do n t get lagunitas here in nh so this is only the lagunitas beer i ve had the others being hop stoopid and little sumpin sumpin . while i thought little sumpin sumpin was fantastic the belgian twist really does take the beer up a notch . that being said to rate this beer to style i ca n t see calling this a bspa . belgian ipa would be a bit more appropriate but still the american hops are too much . thankfully i could care less about style when i m not reviewing so i can still enjoy this beer for all its greatness .,appearance,1.0,1
somehow neglected to review this one a couple of months back in it s prime . regardless this one is a true winner . nice copper in color with big yellow foam . rich lacing . exquisite in appearance . nice clean scent of citrus grapefruit hops . nice . flavor is a deep pine woodiness followed by a slow mellow flavor roll into a spicy bitterness . absolutely delicious and a really complex and enjoyable brew . will be buying again next year for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
i miss the old sam adams spring ale . well not really but it is better than this beer . i poured my first bottle and poured it out because there were lots of floaties . thinking the glass was really dirty i poured it out and got a clean glass . poured a second glass and still lots of floaties . the color was a sick orange with a thin head that receded to the edges . the aroma is slightly sour but with hops and citrus present . the flavor is sour . tones of wheat are also there . hops are there and ii get the impression they threw in some extra spices . cinnamon some nutmeg . the mouthfeel is very metallic and the carbonation feels like it is burning . somehow this beer is not undrinkable but i have no intentions of buying any more after this six pack .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance boring crystal clear yellow orange . white fleeting head . lame . smell i could n t get anything from this beer in terms of aroma at first so i let it warm a bit . still nothing . a very light lemon scent and a demi sec champagne or riesling character . weak . taste better than the smell but still needs help . definitely white wine esque well balanced sweetness but terribly bland . there is a bit of dryness but this beer is not hoppy in the least . at least it was n t skunky . better than most macros i d say . mouthfeel light smooth and inoffensive . drinkability meh . i ordered this at an indian restaurant and i was really hoping for something bolder and more hoppy to match the food . surprisingly the beer held its own against my meal and the spicy chicken i ordered helped bring out its citric sweetness . still there are better choices for spicy food especially for how expensive this was .,appearance,0.4,0
a random pickup from the lcbo . best before date of november . pours a dark amber with a finger of white head . plenty of lacing . color is disappointing . i was expecting something darker . no discernible scent whatsoever . tastes like an amber ale with maybe a hint of cherry . if it was a blind test i probably would n t have noticed the cherry . amber flavoring itself is subpar . overall a very poor beverage . it was just so unappetizing that i could n t be bothered to finish it .,appearance,0.7,1
hazy . nice amber copper color with a light cream colored head . furity and hoppy nose with some distinct citrus notes . the mouthfeel is zesty . the flavor expresses a lighlty caramel malt with a high level of citrusy hop character and a decent amount of bitterness . the finish is clean dry and lasting . a very nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
first beer from a brewery thats only miles away from where i live so very delighted to try it . pours in ok but no geat head and a clowdyyellow colour . nose is strang but the zoethout is there for sure sweetish as it is and is nicely harmonic with the malt dry spicy yeastarome . taste is full malted sweet and port spicy before it gets into a strange aftertaste zoethout hops match . like it and can recomend it as something else but good .,appearance,0.6,1
transparent lemon yellow ale . lots of bubbles . no head what so ever no lacing either . looks like sparkling lemon koolaid . smell of lemon and wheat . slightly sour . begins with a mellow wheat character . then the lemon tartness comes in and dominates for the rest of the drink . some honey like sweetness . finishes clean . light bodied and somewhat over carbonated . it s ok. too much emphasis on sour flavors in my opinion . fairly drinkable though .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to adamb for throwing this in as an extrea . unfortunately the bottle got lost in the back of the beer fridge has only just been rescued . appearance this is the hottest bottle i ve ever seen sorry honey i know you read most of my reviews but you ve heard this before . . i always had a thing for redheads the bottle has a fantastic painting of a leather clad red haired babe . oh wait the beer . looks fine . nice head of red uh i mean white bubbles with good staying power . looks smells like an ipa with a nice pronounced hoppy aroma drifting up from my pint glass . taste is hops with a real bite to it just a touch too bitter to be balanced . dry puckering . if you like your ipa to be tongue raking this is the beer for you . very glad i got the bottle i mean tried the beer i think the straight up no nonsense hop character of this beer could grow on me . i ve only had one low abv beer this summer that could stand up to leatherlips surly s bitter . very tasty .,appearance,1.0,1
first off want to thank my buddy drew for picking this one up for me . been aging this one for about six months . poured from a ml into an old raspy pint glass . a this one pours pitch black with next to no head . no head retention as next to none was produced . have had this beer on a couple of occasions before and do n t remember the head being non exsistent . think i might try a fresh bottle next time to see if somehow i get a different result . s chocolate chocolate and some more chocolate . also pick up notes of some dark fruits or maybe licorice but the scent of chocolate definitely dominates . even the wife enjoyed the smell of this one and she is not a big fan of stouts . t roasted malts and lots of dark chocolate comes through first . after that black licorice comes through with a hint of alcohol . do n t understand why alot of people are complaining about the alcohol taste . i think this one is pretty smooth for the abv . you get just enough to let you know that it is present . m good full bodied syrup beer . d looking foward to trying this one again fresh . another solid brew by lost abbey . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at stone bistro for rbsg . pours a burgandy color with no head or lace . aromas of light caramel and tropical fruit . flavor is of caramel and burnt sugar astringent brandy some sweet fruit and a lingering roasty finish . great complexity . nice warming quality to this beer clean on the palate not overly boozy .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a duvel tulip glass . glass of cold water on the side to sip from periodically . appearance as poured the beer is clear copper bronze color with a white head that soon recedes to a thin patch of foam a ring around the glass and some thick foam sticking to the sides of the glass . sipping spreads the foam and leaves areas of scattered speckles of lacing . smell the aroma is definitely floral and smells like a lavender bush in bloom with an herb garden in the background . taste the flavors are pretty much as expected from the nose . there is lots of floral lavender with some herbal character . there is an early bit of sweetness that then becomes dry as the herbal bitterness emerges . mouthfeel the mouth feel is medium bodied with moderate prickly carbonation . the finish is medium long begins with the floral character of the beer and then becomes strongly herbal and fairly dry as it fades away . drinkability and overall impression i must confess i did n t find this particularly drinkable in that i eventually reached the point where i was n t looking forward to more . that said for its style it ia definitely a reasonably made beer just not one that attracts me much beyond trying it . i have one more and if my impression changes i ll edit this review .,appearance,0.9,1
oz into a tumbler glass . bought at rodman s in dc for . . pours a murky orange with a thin clingy head . nothing special in this regard . the smell is wonderful . figs apricot and banana all filter in a balanced sweetness . not overpowering . does not give hint to strength of taste . taste is all hops ibu with a little underlying graininess and sweetness . taste strong and heavily carbonated on the front of the mouth but calms and renders a sweeter malty taste with a nice finish . alcohol . abv is present but not entirely apparent . overall a good showing from lagunitas . i ve become very disenchanted with their beers as of late the atrocity that is the cappuccino stout nearly forced me to stop drinking lagunitas alltogether and this is a refreshing reminder of the importance of trying everything a brewery has to offer before condemning the brand .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle . a pours a medium copper forming a inch off white head . very little lacing on the glass . s strong malty aroma of caramel and bread . no hop aroma . t very bready matly taste up front followed by a smooth caramel flavor in the finish . this one is all malt with the hops taking a back seat . great taste . m medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . very smooth and clean . a bit heavier on the mouthfeel than expected . d great oktoberfest flavor without the stinky green bottle aroma associated with german oktoberfests not knocking them . one of the better american oktoberfest beers on the market imo .,appearance,0.6,1
a very interesting stout . very good on a lot of levels and decidedly mediocre on others . at abv this is not at all a filling stout which surprised me . i was expecting something a lot heavier and it was a pleasant surprise . that said this is still no light beer . you can taste the fullness of the flavor which i appreciate but some oily and alcoholic character did linger on the palate . the smell of the beer was of the same characteristic . both are however minor flaws in a terrific beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this is an excellent brew . the apperance is like that of any other porter dark with a nice head . you get to sense the difference in the aroma the smell of cherries jumps out of the glass and hits you in the face but it a good way . the flavor is a mix of choclate coffee and those cherries again . nice finish . not some thing i could sit and drink lots of but for a good change of pace this beer is top notch .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear bright copper with a tall white frothy head . aroma is a little grainy malty little to no hops . taste is light biscuity crystal malt just slightly sweet quite clean . note that at no time did i mention the presence of hops aroma or flavor . barely bitter not really any significant hop flavors . mouthfeel is very light to watery . would make a passable vienna lager or english bitter but otherwise quite plain for a beer and quite weak for a pale ale .,appearance,0.8,1
who would n t want a beer geek breakfast . sounds interesting at least and i ve heard good things about it . great pour . black with reddish tints if you look hard enough . huge light brown head . wow . looks really good . fluffy foam settles to a thick dense mass . chunky and the lacing is sticky and wonderful . some particles find their way to the bottom and between my teeth . light chocolate and raisin smell . coffee dominates but it really is n t all that strong . some slight herbal spice like clove . taste is fine . blend of cocoa and coffee with dark fruits in the back . a bit sharp blend is not smooth . hints of phenolic characteristics start to creep in . not as smooth as it looks . a bit choppy . not bad just a bit of a let down after the appearance . above average drinkability . one is enough in a night . would have again if it were cheaper .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at capone s . served in a pint glass . ok this is one ugly looking beer . it is very unfiltered and the whole pint glass with no head look did not do this beer any justice . it is a dark brown color . murky . again no good . the only way this could look worse would be if there were chunks floating in it . the smell is fantastic notes of cinnamon allspice clove pumpkin roasted marshmallow ginger baked bread caramel and even a little chocolate . how could a beer represent fall any better . this is something to look forward to . the taste is on par with the smell and we have a beer here that combines a porter with a pumpkin beer with a winter warmer . the taste has an intense spice profile and the ginger and allspice really come through . everything else is there as well including some subtle vanilla but there is an actual level of spicy here brought on from the intense amounts of spice in this brew . really rich flavor with the pumpkin coming through up front and reminding us that we have a vegetable beer on hand . there is a very thick body and the carbonation is on the lower side . for a beer of this strength i think this makes sense and potentially adds more to the flavors here . yet i do find this to be under carbonated and could use more lightness here . . overall solid brew from bavarian barbarian . i think they should bring this back every year and they should probably start bottling this too as they could sell me at least a case per year if not more for friends . one of the better pumpkin beers i have had .,appearance,0.3,0
the colour is dark red brown ebc the liquid is clear . the very low head disappears almost immediately . lots of yeast in the bottle . the smell is fruity hoppy with distinct notes of milk chocolate bars . hints of red berries . very low bitterness . hints of solvents in the background . the taste is dry and bitter with some fruity citric hoppy flavours . earthy hints of red roasted malt . medium to mild bitterness . weak body . the aftertaste brings dry hints of green bananas caramel roasted nuts and a slowly growing dry clan bitterness . some very fragile notes of alcohol and solvents . the finish is dry with a touch of chocolate . the carbonation is medium to mild the small bubbles are smooth . the liquid is light . i liked the chocolate flavours but not the rather weak smell and body .,appearance,0.4,0
dark amber in color with frothy head and some prickle . hoppy nose . hop forward flavor and smooth mouthfeel . undertones of malt but beautifully hopped . extremely hoppy . i had to downgrade this on my own scale from a to b because a full pint ends up being too much hops and starts to numb the palate . would be great with food but not really a session beer for me . the first half i loved . . .then it was too much for me but i am only a casual hophead and drink lots of big malty beers .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance clear gold with a mammoth head slow fading lightly hazed body . looks good . smell lots of alcohol there s a surprise . the yeast is also quite strong spicey and slightly fruity and sweet . not bad for the strength . taste wow too much alcohol not enough flavor . what is there is nice but it is all in the background because of the alcohol burn hiding everything . drinkability somewhat thin alcohol burn . this would be much better without all the alcohol .,appearance,0.9,1
oz clear bottle poured into an american pint bottling fridge temp appearance pours a clear pee colored beer and shows off a head that is off white . carbonation flies to the top of the beer . pretty good retention . tentacles of foamy lace remain on the glass . smell very skunky . rotten wood urine malt . popcorn . taste sharp and crisply flavored . very pale and very limited hops . a little skunky with a smooth finish . mouthfeel crisp and also smooth . this is the strongest quality of this beer . it s quite unassuming . no alcohol burn . drinkability it would be decent if the taste and aroma were n t so horrible and skunky . could be from the clear bottle .,appearance,0.8,1
can thanks to einweizenbitte . shared by drabmuh . served in a four peaks kiltlifter pint glass . thanks all around for assisting me in reviewing the elusive th style . pours a straw color with a single finger white head that is pretty bubbly . there is plenty of visible carbonation . no lacing and some light retention . the nose is some really light grain and husk plus some under ripe pear . the flavor goes way downhill . any fruity note is gone and all that remains is a bunch of rice and a lot of grain husks . the mouthfeel is quite thin and watery . not a beer i really enjoyed but i am glad to finally try this style and see what it s like .,appearance,0.8,1
vintage malt beverage aged in oak brandy barrels a pitch black with a rich light brown head . looks fantastic . the head leaves plenty of lace after a couple of minutes . s chocolate roasted malt flowers and candy vanilla alcohol . t follows the smell very much but there is also a hint of salty liquorice salmiac and a nice bitterness from the hops . the taste of alcohol is a little too much . m full bodied with medium co . the alcohol stings the tongue . d a nice brew but the taste of alcohol makes this bomber quite hard to finish . for some beers alcohol is n t a problem but this is a little too much .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle best by . pours a hazy tea amber with a medium creamy off white head that retains well and leaves a little lacing . the aroma is bready caramel and crystal malts with some grassy fruity hops . the flavor is some grassy hops and a little melon and resin with light to medium bitterness in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly sharp carbonation . overall i was a bit disappointed . the flavors were kind of bland and i did n t care for them .,appearance,0.9,1
i do n t know what went wrong here . much of my pint of maritime s only regular big beer was fine . but the smell was indescribably foul . it s not that i could n t figure out what the beer smelled like . i had no difficulty discerning exactly what this beer smelled like . i just ca n t bring myself to talk about it . let s just say that a beer should never ever smell like this . of course i ca n t be certain it was the beer itself that smelled as it did . it could have been the pint glass . the fact that the beer s taste did n t suffer from a parallel corruption could implicate the glass . either way maritime crashed hard on this one and i will ding them for it . at . abv this imperial is n t very imperial . it shows a bone white head with heavy lace and a sassy vivid yellow color with low co . bittering is firm and drinkability absent the smell is casual . a brisk dryness suggested wheat to me . later i learned the beer is indeed brewed with wheat . i ll make a point of giving maritime s imperial pale another chance . but with this effort so thoroughly squandered by sanitation issues i do n t know why i should .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured a brownish brew with almost no head . carbonation is weak and body is average . aroma of malts is very standard to other honey products . taste is sweet with just the right mix of malts and subtle honey aftertaste . overall this is an average honey beer but again i dont think that anything from this brewery will ever really satisfy me .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a crystal clear reddish brown color . no carbonation or head . smells barely of malt . nothing else really . not much taste at all . straight malt . good mouthfeel . a little sharp but smooth on the way down . drinkability is ok . it is smooth but very boring and weird after taste so i would n t drink more than one or so . beer is boring and a little odd tasting .,appearance,0.4,0
originally rated on november . this beer is a great example of a hefe golden cloudy w a big frothy head . it has banana apple in the nose a crisp wheat taste w a clean finish . if you do n t like this one you should skip hefe s all together,appearance,0.6,1
poured chilled in flared glass a thin head good carbonation dark cola color not much lacing s nutmeg pumpkin caramel inviting t very satisfying alcohol and spices nutmeg allspice prominent hops are very strong providing complexity some reviewers complain about the abundant hops but i find that an asset in a pumpkin beer a style i tend not to prefer . it s superior to dog fish head s pumpkin which is overly spiced .,appearance,0.6,1
a looks very nice in a tulip creamy maize tinted head has remarkable retention thick gobs of lace and a surface reminiscent of a quality dipa . fire glow orange at the bottom of the glass blending upward to hues of crimson scarlet to burgundy and mahogany . excellence . s toasted nuts and malty sweet in the nose with hints of cocoa and soil . nice big yeast aroma as well banana and clove vanilla plums raisins berries concord grape smells woodsier than most oak aged beers i ve had . t the cocoa and deeply toasted nuts transition hevily into the tase a little too much for my liking . this is one toasty malty earthy roasted brew as opposed to usually fruity and phenolic examples and i think that the grain focus may dominate over the other subtle flavors never allowing complexities to emerge . the malt however is ridiculously complex encompassing the flavors of a red ale a brown ale and a porter all into one beer . as a matter of fact if i had any one of the aforementioned beers that tasted just like this one i would shit my pants . any trace of yeast flavor or fruitiness lies in the nose until the finish when zesty noble hop bitterness cuts through the malt and with much appreciation some fig prune raisin and peppercorn flavors briefly surface with a touch of acidity . an absolutely delicious brew just not what i expected from the style . this is a very tough call . mf smooth full and plush like sitting on a microfiber couch . carbonation level is great but the grainy coffee cocoa malt feel gets a little bothersome near the end of the glass as does coating bitter hop resin . d how to sum this one up . hard tellin . flavorful to say the least and not the tiniest indication of alcoholic content . certainly not what i expected to taste but quite pleasing overall and something i would definitely like to try on tap .,appearance,1.0,1
clear dark amber colour with a smooth creamy light tan head . good head retention . nutty malt aroma with slightly metallic hops . mild citrus and pine . mediocre . caramelised malt with some citrussy hops . somewhat metallic . fades to dullness . medium light body with moderate carbonation . this is a beer which is lacking in anything special . it is certainly better than industrial lagers but the flavour is a let down for an american ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
origianlly sampled on april . it pours a pretty red color crystal clear slightly malty nose it has a smooth taste . it s a very drinkable beer . the maltiness is good and as expected not much bitterness . i was really surprised by the quality of this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve been avoiding this beer but my wife bought me a sixer so here we go . poured into a sa perfect pint glass and it looks pretty good with mounds of soft and pillowy head and a golden slightly hazy body . in the aroma there is a slight powdery yeast smell along with a bit of coriander . in the taste it starts off like any wit beer but ends quite off for the style . in the beginning there is the slight orange and coriander taste that is typical of the style but is cut short by the taste of blackberry that is hardly detectable but seems to neuter the beer . this beer seems to fall short of the style and is pretty boring . it s at least average in drinkability because there is not much to ponder about concerning this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
although the smoked porter does not win any prizes for its presentation a plain orange label it has won awards for its quality . it was my hope of finding a great american smoked porter as this beer claimed to be that caused me to part with my well earned . . this investment has proven to be sound . indeed the initial . has become . quite quickly . the smokiness wafting from the bottle mere seconds after i opened it enveloped my olfactory . i m in agreement with many but not all of my fellow beer lovers this is a porter that has won the game of scent . i found the smoke flavor very powerful to taste . although o fallon has represented other flavors in this beer i ve never let myself get past the delightful smoky flavor . it appears the other flavors are complementary . although i was left wanting a little more smokiness i thought this more of a function of just how powerful the smell was . i was hoping the beer rested heavier on the palate but was slightly disappointed . perhaps i m more of a purist in this regard . o fallon has achieved success with this solid offering .,appearance,0.6,1
pours with light brown two fingered bubbly head fades slowly and leaves a good lace . light medium carbonation . light bodied . deep amber color . nose has a hint of hoppiness . starts hoppy finishes like burnt coffee totally different from the usual browns brooklyn etc . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer comes in a stubby cl bottle with a label containing the salty dog . it was just like reading the ale street news . the beer pours a very cloudy murky color . nearly full on white with yeast and sediment . the head is tall and leaves some lace but does n t last terribly long . decent aroma on this one . fresh and flowery hops backed with some alcohol and a healthy dose of malt scents . there s also fruit . apples pears and a little banana . candi sugar . the taste is very good . sweet malty bitter . lots of hop flavor . the alcohol provides some warming but is just a character in the experience . quite a lot of complexity here . malt flavors are pale and belgian . at times doughy phenolic fruity spicy and even a hint of smoke . the finish is long and lingering with some ethanol hanging on . i did enjoy this one .,appearance,0.4,0
ml swingtop bottle acquired at the weyermann pilot brewery fan shop after an english language tour of their malt roast production process . cost was . euro plus . pfand deposit which is rather steep by bamberg standards . served into a . l halleroder bierkrug at me friend s gaff in bamberg . reviewed live . i tend to love rauchbiers so i m excited to try this one . a four finger wonderful tan had of lovely cream brilliant thickness and great retention . very dark brown black colour . i m looking foward to this one . sm roasted caramelized malt light bacon far lighter than schlenkerla anyway and maybe some nuts . difficult to discern with me broken nose all apologies . t roasted malt bacon cream and some nutty hops on the fringes . i d like more bacon it s a bit tame for what i ve come to expect from rauchbiers but pleasant nonetheless . a bit of chocolate and toffee enters in on the climax . it s a two act beer with no real open just the body climax and the finish . this structure may be simple but it works for the beer . the balance is maintained and it remains well built . mf far too smooth for a rauchbier but also too dry which is a sort of push pull feel that does n t resound with the flavours and does n t resolve satisfactorily . instead you re left with an awful dryness as an aftereffect . there s no wet open to curb this effect which is unforgivable . dr the mouthfeel just does n t match the flavours of the body which are themselves quite nice . it s steeply priced by bamberg standards but could be a much better beer if they d only fix that damn texture .,appearance,0.8,1
i got this one in a trade with wasatch . thanks john . this pours from oz bottle label says brewed by thomas creek brewery a nice clear pilsner straw gold with a large head of foam that just wo n t quit . the smell has a chemical smell to it along with some faint notes of orange . the taste is a big mix of honey and orange that s slightly pungent . that s the good part . the honey i think is over done and drags the taste down with its earthy semi sweet not so tasty flavour . i think they need go a different route because this does n t work too well . hell of a retentive head of foam though .,appearance,0.7,1
the colour is clear dark red brown . the beige compact firm foam is two finger thick . the smell is quite weak there are notes of sweet malt and some bitter hops . overall the smell is quite neutral . the carbonation is rather mild with small bubbles . the taste is somewhat burned with some flavours of dark bread neutral bitter hops and a touch of salt . the aftertaste is pretty long with a simple bitter burned tone . this beer got some nice looks but not much more .,appearance,0.8,1
a little white in another pale lager . passable aroma . light mouthfeel even a tad grainy rather than creamy and little taste . macro type ale.a tad metallic mid sip . can drink it if thirsty.fresh.more malty than bitter.suitably carbonated . passable overall rather than a standard macro .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer pours a hazy orange color . the head is a mammoth three inches in height and recedes slowly into a large rocky cap of foam . the aroma is of citrus grapefruit and some light floral notes . the taste is very fruity with tons of citrus and a light floral notes in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation . overall this is an alright beer but i ca n t see myself drinking it again .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer pours a bright straw color with a fluffy white head from the can . it smells of grains . it does n t have much taste but it is crisp with a strong bite of carbonation . it finishes clean and i could drink these . all day not that i would want to .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a hazy orangish yellow color with a good head that dissipates quickly and leaves very little lacing poured from a bottle into a mug . has a fruity wheaty aroma to it the raspberry certainly sticks out . the raspberry is the strongest part of the taste too but not too overpower like sam adams cherry wheat . after the raspberry taste the wheat is also very apparent . has a moderate mouthfeel with a moderate amount of carbonation . overall a very interesting beer while at the same time not overpowering . worth checking out .,appearance,0.6,1
from ml bottle to mikasa pint glass a pours golden apricot in color viscous with a fluffy cavernous inch head that leaves thick patches of lacing everywhere . slightly opaque with a chilled haze this brew looks damn inviting . s not sure if it needs to be warmer but there s barely a scent here . subtle notes of citrusy hops linger maybe some honey malts and tea like aromas . that s about it . not a hint of coffee . t the palate is much more pronounced than the nose delivering a fairly traditional west coast style ipa flavor profile . lemon citrus hops meets honey laced malts nicely balanced with notes of earthy tea and whole grain crackers in tow . finishes slightly bitter sweet . again not a trace of coffee . m medium bodied fairly viscous but not nearly as much as the appearance would imply . ample carbonation cleans the palate between each sip . a pretty solid ipa i d drink this again but it loses some points for the coffee thing coffee is probably my second favorite beverage to beer i drink freshly ground black coffee every morning . i m not sure coffee and ipa s mix that well in the first place but i was expecting something a little more adventurous .,appearance,1.0,1
okay so i swore a while back not when i first started on ba that i wouldnt give a beer a perfect . of course a while back i didnt like the pales or the ipas . ive learned much since then . what i still know is that i havent met a perfect beer and that i love pales and ipas . this beer nearly made me forget about stone . it was beautiful . it had a hazy rust color with a head that disappeared quite quickly . who cares because it smells like hop heaven . citrus explodes in the nose . orange peel along with some cinnamon is prevalent . it tastes sweet up front with a nice hop bitterness bringing up the back . okay so that was a bad phrasing of words . it s more like a hop explosion hits you . there is a slight alcohol presents that is around the edges . orange peel and papaya are what describes the beer the best . in the mouth it was chewy and sticky . a nearly perfect beer because i have never tasted a perfect beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a translucent golden orange with almost no head . s sweet with a hops nose . t full bodied for an ale and sweet to the palate hints of orange and maybe lavender . m very smooth low in carbonation . d a bit heavy for an ale but still good . overall tripel nova is pretty good . the color was fairly average but still typical of an ale . smell was good too . the taste is great . sweet at first but very pleasant . it seems like a complex beer given the multiple fruity flavors . i liked it a lot .,appearance,0.6,1
i drank a whole sixpack on a roadtrip in vermont and could n t believe a respected brewer was putting this out . i got another at home to make sure and yep i did n t have a bad batch . now i like fruit beers a lot and definitely more than most bas . this is an embarassment . usually the biggest problem with fruit beer is that they are over the top but that s better than missing low . the bottle is great blackbeary is cute with a picture of one bear stealing another bear s pie . poured into a pint glass is impossibly pale . closer to clear than yellow a very very pale shade . reminds me a lot of busch light i think i ll do a side by side test soon . some big bubbles rising at least this holds a decent head . the head is the only way i could tell this apart from a narsty macro light . smell is pleasant but weak . i smell the blackberries wheat they are good but barely there . starts off okay the blackberries are n t too sweet or dominant and there s a little wheat and nothing else . and it dies . halfway through each taste there ceases to be anything . i had a sad look on my face after each sip . where d it go . no aftertaste . pretty boring mouthfeel . not exceptionally bad but it needs more carbonation more anything . this is especially true as it warms and the lack of everything becomes more notable . well i was surprised at how quickly i finished my beers it was close to record speed for a beer i was tasting . this is due to the fact that there was nothing to get over or think about after a sip and i was always hoping that the next sip would be the flavorful one . so in that sense it s very drinkable and this is a rare beer that actually is more thirst quenching in the heat than water . if i were dehydrated in the desert this would be the most drinkable beer ever especially with the low carbonation nothing gets in your way . however there s nothing it offers in terms of long term drinkability . nothing to find nothing to analyze nothing memorable . just nothing . especially because i love fruit beers and also enjoy wheats i am disappointed . to top it all off this was around sixpack at beer outlets with normally reasonable prices .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a dark chestnut brown color that is completely opaque with a two finger frothy pillowy yellowish beige head that has very good retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap . sporadic spots of lacing left behind . slightly earthy aroma with hints of zesty spice roasted malt and sweet dark fruit . there s some subtle funk in the nose with a prominent floral presence that compliments the peppery notes . hints of chocolate caramel and toffee as well as some raisin and plum . creamy medium body with a lot of tight carbonation and zesty spice up front that lingers throughout over the roasted malt and sweet dark fruit notes into a very dry finish . the carbonation is excessive and quite unpleasant overpowering the flavors of the beer . after a while the palate adjusts and it becomes more complex . lots of zesty peppery spice countered by a subtle floral presence some roasted malt and sweet dark fruit notes . hints of chocolate caramel fig plum and raisin . subtle alcohol het but overall the abv is decently masked . this could have been a very complex flavorful beer but the carbonation problems really hurt it and it is a bit heavy on the spices for my preference .,appearance,0.9,1
this brew pours a very cloudy almost milky white color topped with a short and airy foam . the aroma is dominated by an intense green apple smell . its almost reminiscent of home made cider and apple skins . theres just a bit of grain notable as well and a bit of tartness . you cant discern if the tartness is from the beer or the apples . the flavor is bold and notably sweet . theres a nice juxtaposition between the sweetness and tartness that works very well in this brew . the body is fairly light and the finish is lingeringly sweet with a fleetingly sharp twang . all in all this ones very good . i wished that id had more when it was finished .,appearance,0.6,1
served at just over fridge temperature in a nonic . oz . bottle purchased from cable beverages bardonia ny . appearance pours a slightly hazy pale gold into my glass a rough pour results in four full fingers of well constructed bubbles . after about minutes the head settles leaving behind webs of sticky lacing and a creamy whipped topping . smell instantly the first aroma that hit me was lemon poundcake . as that fades big citrusy hops come forward gradually getting deeper and more malty . the smallest notes of alcohol are buried deep in the beer along with a gingerlike spiciness . taste holy crap . this is seriously gon na take some fortitude to get through all by myself . . an almost syrupy sweet caramel maltiness concedes to a blast of hops the fierce west coast kind aka bigfoot then stumbles across the mouth and tongue leaving a destructive path of hatred . this beer is the closest resemblance of the proverbial bull in a china shop that i ve ever come across . it s messy and uneven and leaves a burning bitterness that even i find unpleasurable . mouthfeel drinkability the thin watery weight in the mouth simply does n t carry the intense aggressive bitterness here . frankly it falls flat . i have n t struggled this hard with an open mind on a tasting in months it s just next to impossible to get through .,appearance,0.9,1
i am not a huge fan of barleywines so please keep that in mind . i wanted to review this beer because it is fun to write down thoughts and it helps me build my tasting vocabulary . a i love the color a hazy gradient of orange and red hues that is literally shining in my glass it would make a perfect sunset . beautiful . s the smell hits you hard and is unrelenting . alcohol sweaty medicine and a faint background of hops if you really take a long draft . t taste is equally bombastic . liquor is really ruling the day here with the medicinal qualities also finding their way into the mix . m pretty lively carbonation but heavy and somewhat coating perhaps to be expected . d very few people would ask for another round put in that way . it s alright but the sharp stingy tastes and smells are not ideal for me . particularly the aroma of the beer i thought was uninviting . i will be a while until i drink this again .,appearance,0.9,1
very pale yellow and not much head . minimal bubbles floating to the top . smells like wine quite fruity . not much of a taste very low bitterness . the taste that is there is pretty sweet . it has a alcohol after taste that is left in my mouth . i do n t think i will be drinking more of this .,appearance,0.4,0
miller lite is not a good beer . it is however a cheap and extremely available beer . compared with some of its peers miller lite holds up alright . there s not much to it just a light malt corn flavor on top of carbonated water with the faintest hint of hops . it lacks the unpleasant sweetness i find its budweiser counterpart and it s also largely devoid of the general foulness found in some other competitors . as anyone who frequents crappy bars with dollar pitcher nights can tell you this beer is very drinkable . i think that miller lite functions quite well as a quick cold beer to grab on the way home from work but it is not delicious .,appearance,0.3,0
pours very dark brown almost black with slightly effervescent light tan head very small patchy downsliding lacing . aroma is malt hints of roasted light alcohol in the background . taste is slightly roasted malt slight bitterness with smooth and pleasant alcohol in the finish . mouthfeel is on the thinner side with moderate carbonation and smooth alcohol warming . i liked it . had several doppelbocks this evening and this one was a clear winner .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into tulip glass from oz bottle . a bright crystal clear gold . large two finger fluffy white head . one of most beautiful dipa i ve seen . s super citrusy . pretty dank and grassy too but grapefruit and pineapple are the stars of the show . t m pine grapefruit oranges slight pineapple on the end . great balance . honey is the contributed flavor from the malts . nice carbonated medium refreshing body . o no abrasive here but definitely one of the better dipas i ve had . very balanced and though hoppy its not one dimensional or invasive .,appearance,1.0,1
liter swingtop vintage into a duvel tulip . a pours a deep hazy plum body that resides beneath a three finger head of creamy pinkish tan foam good retention and tons of lace . probably the best looking barleywine i ve seen . beautiful . s sweet sour aroma of ripe fruit cherries apples etc as well as a bit of funky tartness yeah i m pretty sure it s infected . interesting though . t yeah heavy lactic sourness on top of tart fruit . intriguing but not at all well balanced and it becomes more unbearable with every sip . very disappointing . m medium body carbonation . d at first i thought that by splitting this with a couple friends i d be able to make it though my glass i was wrong . less than a quarter of the way through my liter i just had to give up and declare this a drainpour . my friends concurred . notes i went out on a limb with this one well aware of its potential for infection which is why i chose the one bottle without any apparent leakage from the swingtop lot of good that did . my gamble did n t pay off but it helped explain why pennichuck went under . having this beer on the shelf for is a crime . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
best by sept lot a . pours a fizzy dark tan head . acts like soda fizzing to almost nothing quite quickly . black liquid is fairy opaque some reddish tints around edges of glass . roasted barley aroma hints of dried fruits . flavors are fairly light . toasted grain dark chocolate . dry clean finish . bitterness is quite light no noticeable hop presence . velvety smooth mouthfeel very light carbonation . very easy drinking for a porter with its smoothness and light taste . alcohol well hidden .,appearance,0.3,0
saranac black lager is a dark and clear tawny brown beer with a thick lumpy light beige head that has oily bubbles outstanding retention and lacing . it has a sharp metallic aroma that s a touch cheesy . it s smooth and medium bodied with a pretty clean finish . it s pretty dry with a roasty note of coffee and a light green bitterness . the aftertaste is metallic . yeah that metal taste really throws it off .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my first foray into the land of steady habits . the beer poured an almost black colour into my pintglass lacing was minimal but the offwhite head was good . smells and tastes bready with a hint of malts and the body is medium to heavy with a dry finish . i think troegenator is still the best doppelbock in the northeast though and i prob wo n t go out of my way to get this one again .,appearance,0.9,1
all right so people see short s and they expect something that tastes like a key lime pie or a pb j sandwich or a bloody mary or whatnot . but what s wrong with brewing a simple subtle style fitting good beer once in awhile . nothing if you ask me . this beer hits the nail on the head in my opinion . deep clear orangish copper amber pour with a lasting one finger white head and great lacing . appearance is near perfect for this style . the aroma has good malt character of caramel and biscuit along with orangey earthy hops . solid flavor for a pale ale without only mild malt sweetness . caramel toffee biscuits and orange . bitterness is restrained . extremely smooth on the palate with medium body for the style and soft carbonation . very drinkable . to me this is what american pale ales are all about really . ibu beers are great do n t get me wrong but beers like this can be pretty damn enjoyable too .,appearance,1.0,1
from a freshly picked up keg at a friend s birthday party last night . hazy gold with a fine bright white slightly sticky head that settles slowly to a solid cap . looks quite nice really . nose is a slightly sour dank graininess . no real wheat character no real yeast character . yawn . light side of medium in the mouth . watery indistinct slightly sour grain flavors . really watery in the mid palate and a blessedly short finish . not much of anything really . carbonation level is a bit high which leaves an unpleasant prickly sensation on tongue throughout . kudos for supporting the local brewery at the party but geez this is pretty grim stuff . schlafly can do much better . suffice it to say that this was the only beer on offer at the party and i could only manage to choke down two over the course of almost three hours . glad i did n t have to pay for it .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance light yellowish color reminiscent of urine . smell light and without significant bite to it . taste starts with a mild flavor and ends with a slightly wheaty finish . mouthfeel light on the tongue without bite . drinkability medium in the filling range mildly filling .,appearance,0.2,0
appearence pours an incrdedibly clear light orange with a huge creamy frothy mountainous white head that stays forever . smell the smell is fruity and spicy with a suprising amount of yeast and wood notes . taste and mouthfeel wow . this tastes like crap . no fruitiness at all no good spices just a strong alcoholic flavor mixed with a crappy yeasty adjucnt flavor . the aftertaste is the only saving grace . while it s mostly dominated by alcohol there s also a tiny bit of fruitness . the mouthfeel is thin . drinkbaility and overall this is one of the more dissapointed beers i ve had lately . maybe it was just a bad bottle but nothing about it really tasted good . it s pretty and smells nice but goes downhill from there . not one i d really like to have again .,appearance,0.9,1
poured on tap at the brewery in portsmouth into a shaker pint . absolutely no head at all on this beer when served . looks like tang orange juice wet dull watery . cloudy hard to see through but there is some sight of small carbonation rising but you have to look . no lacing whatsoever . you shake this thing up it fizzes like soda and does n t keep a head . looks unappetizing . great smelling lemon grass and ripped wheat grain . hints of dry flour and walking into an open bakery with sweet citrus . smells very good . taste is lemon bodied with grassy feel . unfortunately the mouthfeel on this is terrible . this does n t even feel like beer but more like a flat cola bordering instant breakfast tang orange drink . extremely wet bodied hint of flat carbonated cola and soda syrup . good baked bread finish on the swallow . overall this is the most uneven beer i ve had . it s refreshing it smells great and has some great flavors but this is like drinking flat soda not beer . i ca n t recommend it but i can see why it s popular . but this is not a good pale wheat ale it has great attributes but it also had really bad ones also .,appearance,0.3,0
homer alert . take this review with a grain of salt . i m an unabashed upright fan so i could possibly be swayed by that fact . on tap at upright yesterday . tulipsnifter and i split a oz pour of this and bought some bottles to go . bottles are ml and cost each . a very dark brown bordering on black body with clear garnet edges . a good size foamy espresso head made for a difficult pour from the tap but could very well be due to a highly carbed keg . not sure if that s going to translate to the bottle version . as the head and beer disappear from the glass good sheets of lacing are left . the body could be darker for a higher score here but the lacing is exceptional for the style . let s average the score and call it a . s it was served very cold and i had a hard time picking up the aroma so it took a while to open up as it warmed . when it finally did sniff whiskey sniff whiskey sniff whiskey . very hard to pick up much else behind the dose of brown liquor . this is good quality booze though and has some warm spicy notes . i rarely knock a beer for being too boozy so i dig . t there s the heavy hand of spirit up front to be sure . more booze than barrel . typical vanilla notes from the wood are nowhere to be found . behind the whiskey comes a deep caramel backbone . hints of chocolate are nice but no significant roast character is easily discernible . of interest is how hoppy this is . green grass and orange zest is more fragrant following the swallow than physically tasted on the tongue . it s almost like a cda stout hybrid that got barrel aged . i m sure the hops and heat will fade in time but for my personal taste it s all working together well right now . m a nice full silky body with a clean finish given respect to the style . i suspect this is highly attenuated for a stout because of this quick finish . at least on tap the carbonation is low on the palate and in my sweet spot . o upright as said earlier is one of my favorite breweries . this is due to the uniqueness of what they brew . every brewery i walk into these days is making an imperial stout it seems but the distinction between them is lacking . upright did n t make a chocolate vanilla coffee bomb but instead did their own fresh twist on the style . i personally do n t plan on holding onto any bottles past the end of winter since in my opinion it s doing just fine now .,appearance,0.6,1
first introduced to this type of beer when i was stationed in germany years ago and loved it because it was so different from anything i ve ever had . now that there are a lot of craft breweries it has lost some of it s appeal . poured from the bottle into a pint glass . color is a nice cloudy amber like you would expect from a beer of this type . nice white head about an inch thick . smelled a bit skunky to me . there was no indicator of how old it was but the store i bought it from does a good business so i doubt it was too old . tasted like a typical hefeweizen but it had a tartness to it that i did n t especially like . i may try another one to make sure i did n t get a bad one but if that one is skunky and tangy it will be my last .,appearance,0.8,1
a amazing grey color s yeast very slight citrus wheat t plain in a good way kinda thick and sweet bready coriander turns to a dry slightly bitter finish . m nice carbonation d easy kill with some food around being a home brewer you see a lot of spices in beer and acquire a smell for fermenting yeast and sediment . this beer is great . think blue moon without the citrus . this leaves so many meal paring possibilities . as one fella said salty foods would be amazing with this . eye catching color with a great carbonated mouthfeel will want you begging for more . no wonder why inbev bought it such a shame . a belgium standard .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap in a weizen glass . ruddy light brown body with a disappointingly small off white head that leaves scattered spots of lacing in its wake . light chocolate and brown sugar aromas under a punch of banana tangy yeast and wheat aromas . clove flavor is much stronger than the hints that showed up in the nose . tastes much like the drippings at the bottom of a banana split banana chocolate caramel a vague creaminess . a lemony bite at the swallow then the banana split flavors linger . overall impression does n t look like much but a tasty dunkel for sure .,appearance,0.4,0
sampled at puckerfest the other day . i think it s very sad that more people do n t get to try and review a beer like this . the beer pours a somewhat ruddy amber color with red highlights . the beer looks almost still and so there is no head retention or lacing to speak of . on the nose the pinot barrel aging is very very apparent and is quite attractive but then i m a big pinot noir fan so i guess that figures . there is also some light sour funk and vanilla in the nose as well . on the palate the complexity of this beer is pretty amazing . there is something of a sweet and sour flavor intermix going on with considerable undertones of wine and vanilla . hints of sour funk round out the flavor profile in this interesting and impressive beer . the beer is fairly soft and smooth on the palate with a fairly long wine infused finish . very very tasty stuff . .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a strange fake red color with a bright pink head . looks fake and terrible . fruit punch like . the nose has just a touch of toasted malt with a hint of floral hops . the taste is very one dimensional has a light bit toasted malt but then is quickly taken over by a strong coppery bitterness that lingers on and on and covers all the other flavors up . mouthfeel is oily and coating leaving the unpleasant flavor soaking into your tongue . not good i would pass on this with the highlight being the nifty label .,appearance,0.2,0
probably the worst beer ive had in a long time bah leave bad mexican beer production to corona the taste is mostly bad light beer trying to be covered up with salt and lime not good stick with drinking smaller quantitys of well made beer . the tase isnt horrible but the aftertaste is what makes you want break the cardnal rule of always finishing your beer you really want to toss it in the trash .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a green oz . bottle . has a very pale yellow color with a inch head . smell is of corn and malts . taste is just like it smells malts and corn . feels medium bodied in the mouth and has good drinkability . overall this is a mediocre beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light brass color with very active carbonation . the head has good retention and leaves sticky patches of lace behind . the aroma is sweet and grainy with a little cooked corn and some booze . the taste follows suite with sweetness up front and a hefty alcohol twang . hops are very anemic throughout only a tad bitter at the end . the mouthfeel is watery and low on carbonation for a malt liquor . this is better than most malt liquors but only that it hides the abv a little better . still to be avoided unless like me you have a strange nostalgia for cheap strong beer .,appearance,0.8,1
i had very high expectations but was severly disappointed . i was hoping for a big john sort of quality flavor it s certainly not that . the smell is powerful but i m not sure how to describe it musty perhaps . the taste is out of balance . incoherent . a mix of flavors each trying to out do the other certainly not in harmony . often even a mediocre beer gets better during a sitting as the taste buds acclimate . not the case for me with this one . stay away .,appearance,0.8,1
the colour is gold with a tint of orange ebc . the liquid is a little cloudy . the three finger head is white and airy . it sinks very slowly leaving lots of lacing . the smell is hoppy and bitter with a mix of american citric pine notes and english hay flower flavours . hints of cookies biscuits and a light touch of paint that i recon from other dugges beers . the taste is bitter and a little sour lime . lots of bitter hops some citric flavours and hints of flowers and grass . some sweet biscuits and a touch of solvents . the body is medium for the strength . the aftertaste is bitter almost raw and a bit short . the carbonation is medium strong the bubbles very small . the liquid is smooth . an interesting mix of a british ordinary bitter and an american pale ale . i liked it .,appearance,1.0,1
corona is probably very overpriced and over rated . it really isnt a good beer by any standard . however when money isnt a problem few beers make a better party beer than corona it goes down easily and the stomach agrees with it unlike the beast or natty . it also isnt filling like most good beers . as mentioned it makes an excellent summer time beer as it managed to quench thirst . it has weak color weak strange smell that when not skunky is mildly fruity and has nice mouthfeel for what i expected . not great just decent for its purpose .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance amber brew moderately carbonated tan head of fairly dense bubbles smell notes of hay malt taste surprisingly bland . not at all what i d expect from a triple . notes of candi sugar and alcoholic heat and spice are there but muted mouthfeel typical to the style light and scouring on the tongue drinkability given that chimay s triple is my all time favorite beer i expected a lot from this beer and it failed to live up to that . at a bottle i will definitely save my pennies for chimay instead of this .,appearance,0.8,1
when i was a freshman in college i thought this beer was awsome . it tastes like water and it goes down like water . now that i truely appreciate beer the naty light is n t all that good anymore . but i will say it s chugability is that even a word . is excellent not to mention it s cheap . it s the best starter beer to drink when your a noob freshman in college .,appearance,0.3,0
wow . what a disappointment . after having this on tap a few months ago and enjoying it i decided to buy a bottle . i ignored beerandraiderfan s warning and bought my . . oz . bottle . to his exact description . no carbonation . i mean none . i thought this was only similar in the aroma . sweet bourbon caramel . the taste was off . some kind of acrid sour flavor . so disappointed in the bottle version . just for the record . on tap is x the beer . poor bottling .,appearance,0.3,0
o briens had the on tap during cbc . this a sour tart bomb that is more vinegar than anything and it completely killed my palette . it looked good had a nice aroma of fruit and the co . very very slight hint of the yeast . however the moment the pepe hit the tongue i could feel it melting the taste buds . complex fruit is immediately overwhelmed by the acidity . almost an astringent medicinal character . i love sour and wild beers but this was absolutely too much . keg get heated up too much . i do n t know . i had to pass off the chalice after a few sips . it took several pieces of water crackers and a glass of water to cleanse my mouth . probably good for cleaning stuff . disappointing since i love everything else i have had from cantillon .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle . it is a gusher vintage . it pours beautifully a beautiful orange red color with a foamy white ehad that recedes to some gorgeuos lacing . it is straight up fucking infected though maybe a stray batch of fred flanders form the wood got bottled . it smells like a sour belgian pale . it has a bretty presence and some sweetness . the flavor is sweet and sour with a definite oak flavor . well ill be fucked it is n t half bad infected . it has a big lemony flavor some cloying sweetness from the base barleywine . some solid barleywine base flavors like caramel and toffee are very pronounced . the wood is big and bold and it has a bit of spiciness . ever had a sour belgo barleywine . this is it . i wish i could have it un infected . and sadly because it is infected i have to dock points somewhere and i will go with the smell .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to swnicholson for this bomber . shared with ksak and janlud . a the stout on first look poured murky and black with a half a finger of tan head . that murkiness disguised a rather disgusting clump of yeast that looked like a hairball . thankfully it was n t in my glass sorry janlud but it was fuckin gross . that cost the appearance big time as i spent the rest of my night peering ominously into my snifter looking for hairballs . s the nose has no clumps of hair so no issues to report with the roasted nutty malt body burnt at times with rich alcohol and vanilla notes . t the stout shows off all of the right notes roasted grains chocolate burnt toast even some vanilla and dark berries . the flavor though is thin rarely providing oomph until the finish arrives . there a sweet roasted fullness contentedly lingers . m the mouthfeel aside from being thin at times is never unpleasant . roasted notes and chocolate always go over well with me . d drinkability takes a hit for the same reason appearance does . i was paranoid with every sip . not the way i like to spend a night .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz . bottle appearance damn duvel always looks greats especially sitting in a duvel tulip glass . this beer poured a hazy pale yellow with a stark white head that lept up out of the liquid . it easily reached over three fingers even with a careful down the side of the glass pour . as it settled it gave new meaning to the word rocky . it became an uneven landscape of dense white foam and coarse bubbles . it took a very long time to dissipate and never really disappeared since it was being fed from below by the bead from hell . the streams of bubbles were so strong and numerous that it seemed as though gas was being forcibly injected into the bottom of the beer . an incredible amount of sticky lace was left behind . beers just do n t look any better than this . smell right after the pour the aroma was a combination of fruit and spice mainly pepper and coriander with notes of yeast . as the head settled some alcohol rose up to join the other smells along with a light graininess . also at this time the fruitiness evolved into an aroma that was very apple like . mouthfeel for the amount of carbonation that was present in this beer it was relatively smooth . there was a tingle on the tongue but not nearly what i expected . it was thin bodied and very dry leaving me wanting more as soon as the beer had left my mouth . taste overall the flavor was light and continued to build from the moment that the beer hit the tongue up through the aftertaste . upfront there was a fruity sweetness that became even sweeter but not cloying as the flavor progressed . hints of malt and yeast flitted about upfront with the malt flavor developing into the finish . there was a very light alcohol spiciness on the finish as well but it was not as strong as one would expect from . abv in a relatively light beer . this beer could definitely sneak up and bite you if you are n t careful . it has been quite awhile since i have had the oppurtunity to drink a duvel . it disappeared from the wichita market a number of years ago . it was one of my favorites in my early days of drinking real beer and i am glad to see that my opinion has not changed . i do think that i like the larger bottles better though . not sure why but they just seem to have a little more flavor and a little less dryness . a big thanks to noclueaboutbeer for hauling this one out to kansas all the way from connecticut .,appearance,1.0,1
forgive the brief review this is my first review after finding out i have celiac . first the ml bottle was like so my standards for it are pretty high . sadly it does n t meet them . the beer has an overall nice appearance . dark nice head ok lace yeast stayed in the bottle well . past that though i found it be a pretty carbonated and watery tasting beery . very little mouth feel or body and not much that reminded me of the beligians i miss so badly . is it better than your other gluten free options . probably . is it better to the tune of probably x the cost of your other options . i do n t think so . give it a shot if you re missing belgians but their blonde tripel is better .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance kind of a pale yellow to cold and a little cloudy . thick white cloudlike head made of small bubbles . some lacing but poor retention . just disappears on me smell banana or wet bread like smell . a little of the clove smell as well but a little boozy to be good . taste very much like banana or fresh bread . very little clove . and the little only appears in the aftertaste . after the head disappears becomes tinny . mouthfeel clean and refreshing . just barely medium body . drinkability an okay summer refreshment but little else . not complex in any way . if you are looking for something to quench your thirst that is okay i guess this would suffice but there are much better products available .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a slightly hazy raw sienna color . head settles down to . i can slightly smell the hops and taste them too but like i ve said lately in other reviews they really just strike me as ordinary ipa it s not like this stands out of the crowd . this is petty but i was a litte put off by the cowboy and stage coach label . granted this is brewed in a steakhouse but it s in massachusetts and since i m from kansas i feel a right to question its cowboy pedigree partner .,appearance,0.4,0
p fl oz bottle in to a tulip a srm is dark brown black . opaque . head is tan in dissipates to cm and is semi puffy but when it settles is very creamy almost looks like a nos pour . medium carbonation . medium lacing . s fragrant with a light sweetness . dark roast malt light licorice notes light booziness . t dark roast malt with a hint of char light brewers licorice a touch coffee . alcohol is more prominent in the taste . hops are noticable on the back end but very well balanced . aftertaste is dark roast malt with a touch of coffee bitterness and licorice sweetness . m full body . big malt base gives semi creamy mf . a bit of bite from the light bitter notes . finish is a bit wet in the middle of my pallet but a bit dry on the edges . o a nice imperial stout . a bit hot but nice balance of malt and hops a classic imp stout hopped properly not aggressively . nice flavors . i would buy this beer again .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage poured into a medium sized brandy snifter . no real head to speak . just the tiniest cropping of bubbles that disappear immediately and the slightest sliver of a ring around my glass . the color is a deep dark and murky brown with maybe some purple highlights . swirling vigorously produces a filmy coating of bubbles and a bit more around the edge of the glass . hey i ll take some carbonation over no carbonation . the aroma is of abundant bourbon vanilla oak molasses toffee loads of brown sugar dark fruit like plums figs raisins hints of chocolate covered dark cherries lots of sweetness and sweet caramelized malts . very rich smelling beer indeed . at first sip i get lots of bourbon and chocolate flavors . then come the intricacies of vanilla caramel molasses toffee lots of brown sugar the fig and plum and raisin slight cola hints with plenty of sweet roasty and caramelized malts . also hints of dark cherries in the taste but maybe just because i m smelling chocolate covered cherries in the aroma . lots of bourbon and oak flavor here but it s well integrated and not overpowering . does get boozy as it warms but nothing you ca n t handle . consistency is velvety carbonation is bordering on delicate the lightest rating i give for carbonation body is medium ish maybe a tad bit higher and the finish is actually pretty long . lasting flavors of dark fruits bourbon and brown sugar . even though this has quite low carbonation it works decently well with the overall feel . could be better with higher carb though . i was admittedly apprehensive of this beer but after having it i went back and bought a couple more to hold on to and i plan on buying a brandy version or two shortly . this is a good beer not quite great . but certainly one i would recommend to anyone who enjoys bourbon barrel aged beers . odd side note with the last th of the bottle i had the crazy idea to eat a maple glazed doughnut with this and it was probably one of my favorite food and beer pairings that i ve tried . just had to throw that out there .,appearance,0.6,1
dugana pours beautifully for a . finger thick off white head with great retention . the body is copper in color and is cleanly filtered . aroma is grassy piney and lemony . not in the way of malt too much but all together is a bit perfume in character . the taste upfront is toffee and is kicked to the side quickly by grapefruit and orange rind . this feels a bit prickly up front but delves into an oily smoothness . this is a good hop bomb with most of the complexity coming from the hops but malt character is a bit more detectable than i expected .,appearance,1.0,1
a its a real muddy brown with a light tan head and massive bubbles . s strong chocolates brown sugar maple very fruity . t since the yast was kicked back up i think that it is yeasty than it should be but i love it . its very much like a chocolate bready flavor . some vinous characteristics . so complex that pinpointing just on flavor is damn near impossible . there is a lot of alcohol but it is so perfectly hidden that its not a factor . i am also reviewing this i think a little too cold . m sharp carbination bubbles hit the under rim of the front of my tounge but then mellows out to a nice light creamyness . d . .do i really need to say anything about this beer . it should be categorized as one of the best .,appearance,0.6,1
presentation oz . brown bottle with easy to spot born on date in this case . appearance pours a wan yellow with a small snow white head no retention or lacing . aroma as with most macros largely clean albeit with faint traces of cooked corn or the like . taste lightly sweet upfront with a sallow bitterness in the finish traces of corn grain and a flavor i think of as macro skunk pervade . thin crisp mouthfeel . notes calories about less than almost any abv beer .,appearance,0.3,0
been looking at this for a while and did n t see anything else that floated my boat so decided to give it a whirl a umm . i m down with some floaties but this one just looked like someone threw up in my beer . not cool . s good sugar and some malt but really nothing impressive about the nose t meh to quote a friend ca n t really see anything worth mentioning here other than some high malt presence for a dipa which was strange . m carbonation was a bit weak d drain pour hoping this one was sitting a while and that s why it was so bad . i ll give it another whirl perhaps if i can be sure the bottle i have to try is fresh .,appearance,0.3,0
grabbed a bottle in a mixed sixer at wine specialist . surprisingly good lucky beer . excellent retention of a solid off white head . insane lacing almost stoutish . slightly amber copper color . a good clear beer with visible bubbles . honestly a fantastic looking beer . nose is mild piney hops . slightly metallic . a touch of citrus . not too impressive here . likewise with the taste . light piney hops up front but then this turns into a pretty weird ipa . strong breadiness and a strong caramel toffee malt backbone . light bananas . really a pretty subtle hop presence on this one not unlike mh s blind faith except for the hops here are n t particularly good sticking with that metallic flavor on an otherwise fairly malty beer . almost more of a bitter or english ipa than american ipa . body is a little thin with solid carbonation . overall not a bad beer but nothing too great either . fairly unique although not necessarily one i d go back to over other ipas .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle states brewed on the banks of the mighty st. vrain bottled on date printed on the label drank poured from a bottle into a pint glass nice two fingers of foam billowy and thick lacing all the way to the finish . copper to caramel color clean nose mild floral notes and a whiff of biscuit . taste is nicely balanced with a bitter leave on the back of the tongue that tastes of citrus . a vanilla note cuts through the bitterness as the beer warms which serves to balance the flavor . finishes with mild butter note . the mouthfeel was on the thin side with a tad too much carbonation for my liking overall this beer very solid style wise it would make a good session beer but i was turned off by the high carbonation and thin mouthfeel .,appearance,0.9,1
a poured into my dfh glass . looks really viscous and is extremely dark . even when held to the light nothing got through . excellent cascading head . all i can say is wow . s aroma is of coffee chocolate ripe blueberries . t taste is nothing too crazy . your standard imperial stout array of chocolate roasted coffee slight anise slight blueberry . it is appropriately rich and definitely has good bitter sweet balance being neither overly charred roasted nor overly sweet . alcohol is very hidden . f full bodied and somewhat creamy . d this is a solid perfectly enjoyable stout . while it is n t too crazy it does hit all the right marks . i can see it sitting well with many foods as well as being really easy to drink by itself .,appearance,1.0,1
a light copper body with a creamy white head that laces and stays to the last drop . s a light malted aroma with a hint of mild hops . the aroma is not really pronounced . t creamy light malty sweetness with a hint of hops at the finish . m newcastle like mouth feel . light and slightly flat . d highly drinkable . reminds me of a pale malt version of guinness . i guess this has to do with the widget .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a honey colored amber color with a three finger tight bubbled head with lots of wispy lace from start to finish . slight floral and herbal in the nose . bready fruity malty herbal taste . mouthfeel and carbonation ok. have had better but still very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful crystal clear deep ruby in hue covered by a persistent thick light beige head that leaves loose lace . a quick waft of solvent like fusels in aroma is immediately ensued by bright citrusy fruit w a hint of spruce . the initial impression aromawise is that of pine sol but as the beer breathes hints of raisiny special b and light chocolate malt provide contrast and depth . yeast derived contributions in aroma are virtually absent w bubblegum present only at a trace . in flavor a snap of cider like tartness is perceived at first then mellows into a somewhat understated combination of chocolate dark ripe fruity prune and vinous notes of fermented grapes w a pine undertone . yeast esters flavorwise are very mild and mirror the light bubblegum in aroma . very dry well attenuated and correspondingly light in body w a spritzy mouthfeel from the high carbonation . the mouthfeel was downright seltzer like and prickly for the first few minutes finishes dry clean and a touch bland w a hint of yeast must . a bit of a dissappointment . affligem dubbel lacked complexity overall and was too clean and neutral esterwise . it was as if they fermented this brew with a neutral american ale yeast at a high temperature .,appearance,0.9,1
this is by far the worst thing i have ever drank in my life . the beer smelled and tasted of burnt microwave popcorn . i couldnt even finish a single bottle . this is the only beer that i wish i could un taste . it s really hard to go into a more complete review on this one because it was quite literally something i had to pour out . the color was n t bad . that s not saying much though .,appearance,0.7,1
this one has been aging for a while as it has a best by date of . pours a pretty clear reddish brown color with very little light tan foam . what is there fades fast to just a thin collar . nose is quite complex . vinegar raisins red apples oak and rotting peaches . you certainly can tell this beast will be sour . tastes delicious . freshly picked wild berries with some acidic sourness reminiscent of granny smith apples and its also tartly crisp . malts are light in the mouth but still offer a nice background . it s an approachable sour beer as the sourness is not overly intense . i would not mind if it was a bit sourer but that would take away from the extreme drinkability of this beer . it goes down so damn easy i could drink a by myself with ease . excellent brew .,appearance,0.7,1
nice toasted honey wafts steam from the cup as it were . little charred oak hop slap on the front end . crunchy malts and sweet honey flavor dominate in the midtaste while hops hang tough . finishes squeaky apple .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed ml bottle pours a huge creamy off white head decent lacing lasting . brown color very cloudy . floral wheaty aroma some alcohol . light malty flavor watery . .some of that wheat in the taste some grapefruit . watery not too complex a flavor . a light session beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i poured this in a glass for reviewing purposes but i prefer to drink a beer like this out of the can . it just feels right to me . it s a pale clear yellow with little head or carbonation . scent is slightly grainy actually somewhat malty if you get a good whiff with some other acidic sort of scent if that makes any sense . not a whole lot to smell . the taste is very mild but not completely watery . there is something in the taste of budweiser that sets it apart slighly from the other american mass produced lagers . just enough taste for me to choose this over say mgd of something . nothing special here but tolerable . leaves a bit of a syrupy mouthfel.never noticed that before really . very easy to drink.not really that exciting to drink but easy,appearance,0.4,0
from the perfume river in vietnam no really that s what the label says on to the beer poured into a mug it s a clear yellow color with a soda like head . the smell is somewhat astringent in grain with a cooked corn smell . this flavors in the beer do n t meld together well for me . there s more cooked corn a mild astingency and a straightforward bitterness that battle each other for supremecy . even at ice cold it took some work for me to stomach this beer . round off the edges and we might have something more tolerable .,appearance,0.4,0
served from a bomber at just below cellar temperature in a pint glass . a pretty and bright burnt orange in color with a decent fluffy head that diminishes rather quickly . no lacing at all and no head remaining at the halfway mark the color is really the only good thing about the look of this beer . s obvious notes of candied ginger but like good jamaican ginger beer not ginger ale . also there is a semblance of some sort of ambiguous fruit juicy sweetness . not a whole lot else that can be singled out . ginger is a quite overwhelming scent . good thing for this review that i happen to love ginger . t on the front of the tongue there is a very quick fleeting hit of sweetness like you d expect from a ginger ale but it does n t last more than a moment . immediately following comes a stringent unbalanced mix of hops and ginger that accompanies odd notes of baby aspirin minus the sweetness . the finish is medium dry and the aftertaste is medicinal and unpleasant . m starts off with a whip of carbination that thankfully tames to creamy . the swallow is watery and fast . nothing to write home about . d this beer is unbalanced and overall unimpressive but interesting nonetheless . unfortunately this combination of traits is not good for drinkability and i would not pursure this beer again .,appearance,0.4,0
a classic green bottle . pours a dark gold with a fizzy soda like head that goes away quickly . continues to bubble . s lightly floral and malty . standard stuff . t m d light malts and hops does n t taste like it smells . is a little heavier and not as watery as expected but still very light . feels like a semi flat soda . generally though goes down easily and is very drinkable . a good standard to drink at a party . alot better than alot of the other adjuncts in my opinion . st review .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance nice sticky lacing on top of a amber brown body . nothing remarkable . aroma i m getting more malt than hops . caramel and toasty notes are biggest but they are tempered by some great citrusy and grassy hops . taste much more balanced than the nose . the taste is definitely malt forward but the hops do a good of injecting themselves into the overall flavor . the meld of flavors comes out tasting like pineapple . mouthfeel drinkability rather light and a great amount of carbonation that keeps the flavors from being too oppressive on the palette . i can see drinking two of these but the price may stand in the way of that . overall not a bad beer . two euro brewers did a good job on an american style . however the cost will prevent me from buying this in a bottle again . too many better domestic options for much less dough .,appearance,0.6,1
from january th notes . a careful pour of half of this ml bottle created monster head . there are also some huge bubbles sitting on the remaining liquid in the bottle . a mud brown with an auburn tint . giant head died down to an okay mm leaving sprinkled lacing . subsequent gentle pours always ended in huge head . pretty cool . s malt and hops . alcohol . something reminds me of a pilsner . i also smell something rotten like compost or a fart . t bitter all the way . tastes a little soapy or some other sort of chemical . tonic water . m feels like a full mouthfeel at first but ends up feeling a little watery . probably because of the high carbonation in a watery liquid . d i was really eager to drink this one but after my first glass am not even eager to pour myself a second one . i m having a hard time with the weird bitterness . i love hops and their bitterness but this i do n t quite understand .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . a the beer looks very similar to iced tea in my glass it s orange ish in appearance with bits of sediment suspended throughout . the head quickly dies away and i m seeing no lacing whatsoever . s it smells of caramel spices and candied fruits . t wonderful . this is a very complex beer . it has a sweet malt profile that blends perfectly with the spices hops and relatively high amount of alcohol . m full bodied moderately carbonated . d this beer goes down easier than most abvs . exercise caution .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle dated april reviewed at just a year old . a beautiful golden amber . poured into michelob celebrate glassware awesome head retention for several minutes . fantastic lacing . there s a cascading bubble effect going on similar to an upside down snowglobe that was recently shaken up . after ten minutes it has calmed down a bit . super tiny bubbles . s funk . you can almost get it from across a table . sweet and floral . smells much more sour than it actually is . i find it tough to describe but refreshing . funny it would make a nice cologne . t lingers after it s gone . not as sour as i would have expected perhaps as it gets older more sourness would appear . m almost a cooling effect at the beginning with a super dry finish . a bit thin imo . d decent especially for a brett beer . but it s all relative as duvel s drinkability is dangerous in comparison . i shared this one i think i d have a hard time getting through a whole bottle on my own .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black . there s a finger cafe au lait head with a moderate amount of layered lacing . the smell is very subtle caramel with a little charcoal . the taste is roasted caramel and coffee malts slightly metallic with a hint of citrusy hops . mouthfeel is medium to thick bodied chewy with moderate carbonation . this is a drinkable porter . it would go well with chocolate or any caramel dessert or perhaps beef . i was a little disappointed that the built up hop flavor was so subtle .,appearance,1.0,1
this is the first lagunitas beer i ve ever had . i d never seen any in my neck of the woods but a close friend brought me a bottle back from oakland on the basis of me being a huge zappa fan and beer nut . if i had to guess without being told i would have called this one a dopplebock . it s got a slight hot alcohol taste like spaten optimator with the rich delicate aroma of ayinger celebrator only not as strong . imperial stout . maybe . i guess they use ale yeast for this but it s pretty clean to me . not a lot of fruitiness . the only thing that put me off a little was the huge amount of yeast floaties that came with it although they did nothing to detract from it s flavor . two more sips left and that s it . wish i had another .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve been living in beautiful korea beer hell for the past few weeks when i discovered a vendor selling the most beautiful thing a beer lover can set eyes on non korean beer . . i bought it didnt wait for the change and ran home to imbibe the foreign brew . alas it didnt live up to standards that have been diminished by desperation . the color is an unispiring yellow with a white fizzy head . the nose is malty but week and boring . the mouthfeel is while not awful not something that look forward to lingering over . the taste is fruity and mildly bitter but without any heft or depth . i suppose it would be refreshing on a hot day and one only had access to either this budweiser or lava .,appearance,0.3,0
a black brew with two fingers of frothy light brown head . lacing is pretty thick in decent rings . s pine hops coffee and dark charred malt . t a bit of dark coffee and charred malt with a touch of pine hops . aftertaste is bitter from all three dominated by the burnt malt though . pretty good . m thick but a bit harsh from carbonation . slightly refreshing . d mediocre . it is is n t that quaffable and it is strong abv . the burnt malt make the flavor though initially quite pleasant something you do n t want to keep having .,appearance,0.9,1
a hazy yellow orange with a tiny white head that fades instantly to nothing . s cinnamon like pumpkin pie but nothing else t mostly pumpkin spice and even then mostly cinnamon . m thin light with way too much carbonation d maybe this would be ok as a warm cider,appearance,0.2,0
pretty much every mainstream american lager has a corny taste to it but it s almost overpowering in mgd . the corny taste combined with the grainy heavily carbonated mouthfeel makes mgd one of the least drinkable mass produced lagers on the market . it s still pretty easy to drink but there are many better choices out there if you re after a cheap easy to drink beer .,appearance,0.3,0
i like this beer because its cheap and goes down like water . but with a bad after taste really un describeable . not much good for anything other than just getting you drunk really really cheap and its ok for tailgating football games etc where no one really cares about the quality of the beer its just the fact that its beer . as far as reccomending it to people i probably would if they just wanted to get drunk but not for a good enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance gt dark lively . big chocolate head and decent lacing . looks great smell gt bitter chocolate coffee sweet grain taste gt wow . great . perfect porter balance but with an extra punch of bitter chocolate in the middle and then a delightful coffee aftertaste . mouf gt average drinkability gt great . more beers to add to the breakfast menu at my house .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled on a pours a clear copper with barely a finger of off white head that quickly recedes into a thin ring with no lacing . s sweet caramel malts along with some light spice notes and bubblegum and candy sugar . there are some sweet citrus notes as well . smells more like a belgian style than an ipa . t again caramel malts along with some light spice notes . . the bubblegum is n t as apparent here in the flavor but it s still sweet . there are some light pine hop flavors along with a slight bitterness on the finish . m medium light body with medium carbonation this beer is a little watery . o this beer tastes more like a watered down barleywine or old ale than an ipa . maybe it was hoppier fresh but at weeks the hops are very subdued and it s too sweet for an ipa . glad i only bought a single bottle of this one .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance black slight tan head nose dry slightly roasted neutral taste neutral malt and hop flavor balanced almost cancelling each other out little toasty smooth like a guinness without the creaminess but with significantly less hop bitterness mouth feel thin not too carbonated drinkability i didnt enjoy drinking it alone i would prefer to pair it with food,appearance,0.9,1
from oz . bottle poured into a hefeweizen glass . appeared black and only lightened to a deep reddish brown shade when poured thin with the light hitting it . had an aroma of mild cocoa and dark fruit leather made sense too but only after reading the suggestion on the bottle . with a rich medium full mouthfeel and livened up just enough by its slightly high for style carbonation . i appreciated this compared to the mostly still feel i generally associate with old ale barleywine type beers . as a hop head i tend to focus on their role even in styles where they are n t supposed to be the main attraction necessarily . i found their role here to be beefed up a bit for the style giving a bitterness to it that made it taste more like high cocoa dark chocolate than a sweeter rich milk chocolate . could n t pin it exactly but a dark fruit most like black cherry flavor was the next most present note in it and a hint of smoke was detectable as well . on the overall i find myself satisfied with what i ve poured here . at per oz . bottle i struggle to call it a steal but again satisfied . even more satisfied taking into account the balance of flavor abv and lack of alcohol flavor i get from it . i feel like it walks an admirable line between deceptively dangerous drinkability and warming fireside sipper .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bomber into an imperial pint glass . pours a beautiful color have to admit . deep gold cherry in color like a cognac . thick foamy head . no smell to speak of mild citrus mayhaps . have to say that i was kind of dissappointed in this one i have immense respect for southern tier so i bought a case of this blind to give out to friends for xmas also partly because of the use of krampus which i m very interested in . i was a little leery of the fact that it was a helles to begin with which is n t my favorite style so i guess bare that in mind . slightly bitter but not enough hop fruity bitterness to really grab my attention for too long it s just lacking a dimension for me i ve really been into oak and bourbon barrel aged ales lately so maybe that kick is governing my tastes . oily effervescent mouthfeel . ultimately i found myself wanting to reach for something else in the fridge about halfway through the beer both times i drank this . i ll still use these as xmas gifts for beer friends though as i feel it may mostly just be my own idiosyncracies that keep me from fully enjoying this one hey it s recieved good reviews from other folks . cheers,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a bottle shared by whiterascal into a snifter . pale clear honey in color . a few bubbles appear upon the pour but they disappear like water . only a microscopic ring of bubbles remains . funky nose like hay in the saddle . light tartness green and red apple some citrus grass . maybe a hint of white grape and oak . it seems before the swallow that itll be more tart than it is but the puckering blast never really strikes though it still retains a bit of funk . red apple hay wheat light lemon pear juice a tiny hint of oak . the beer feels nearly flat with some extremely light massaging carb . the bodys a nice velvety medium . the tartness is good never getting out of control though it does feel a little funny on the teeth . crisp finish . i wouldnt say that id go out of my way to get morning breaks but it is a brisk drinkable sour with nice tropical fruit notes . itd make a good summer beer .,appearance,0.4,0
this wit beer is good . i would describe this beer as the classic light beer one would expect from a micro brewery . the finish of this beer came off as slightly dull just slightly . i would still recommend this to the casual beer drinker as the first beer to try at your first visit to a brewery gives you a feel for the great differences a microbrew offers .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a deep reddish copper with a modest beige head that dissipates in short order . lacing is minimal . s roasted and caramel malts fresh fruit particularly hints of cherry and spicy floral hops . t a balance of rich roasted malts and sweeter caramel malts alongside spicy slightly citric floral hops . nuttiness throughout and tastes of candied fruit come out in the finish . m carbonation is light but has initial crispness that gives way to smoothness . medium bodied . the lingering finish balances roasted malt and earthy hop bitterness . d a tasty easy drinking esb with low enough abv to be easily sessionable . strong example of the style .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle translucent glowing orange with a thin white head . no retention leaves the beer looking sad and grumpy like a rainy day . smells wonderfully of sugary fruit but with a fresh milled grain cereal quality . mild floral hop and smooth phenolic spice . heavy like malted citrus candy . thick and malty taste like a belgian inspired barleywine . has a pharmaceutical feel to it which i m not a fan of . plum booze flavor with a swallow . i d like a fresh bottle of this but you get what you get in ma .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer is exceedingly bitter even by dipa standards . nonetheless it tastes quite good assuming you like bitter and is very drinkable for a beer with such a high abv . recommended . this beer poured a not too shiny copper red with a good amount of head which quickly faded to a thin lace . aroma is quite hoppy and sweet . the hops smell almost caramel y . flavor is highly bitter and astringent . you taste the bitterness in the front of your tongue and you feel it in the back of your throat . this beer is quite dry and crisp and masks its abv quite well . very drinkable for a dipa .,appearance,0.6,1
first bell s beer i ve tried and an excellent style as well . pours deep brown with a thin off white head . aroma has a laid back flavors of licorice coffee creamer and chocolate malt . crisp and perfect for the style . first sip brings about a very pleasant roastiness that is not overly done . almost a sweet roastiness balanced and no where near cloying a definitive and rare characteristic for this style . roasted carmalized malt with coffee grind rounds envelop the edges of the brew providing solid mouthfeel and drinkability . inviting you for another sip or maybe several . a nice oily hop build balances the beer and provides an ample amount of bitterness . a unique and superbly crafted milk stout . my favorite to date highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
a yellowish brown color with a fairly thin head that dissolves quickly . the aroma is nearly non descript a hint of maple maybe . the flavor is immediately watery and seltzer like . very anemic by my tastes for brown ale . there is a little charcoal suggestion but there is no body to sink your teeth into here . drinkable but not something to crave . disappointing but passable .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a globe . a this pours an almost pitch black color with slight brown highlights around the edges . the head is a spectacle to behold a light tan . fingered head formed of tightly condensed bubbles to resemble a foam barrier between the beer and head . retention is moderate lasting a few minutes but it gives way quick . lacing is great as it leaves a thin lace film around most of the glass . s surprisingly the smell in this beer is quite faint with hard to distinguish notes interspersed throughout . it is slightly fruity as if belgian inspired as some grapes and raisins come through at first . it s a bit metallic as well . next comes the bourbon barrel which provides more oak and vanilla than much bourbon . besides the fruit and oak it s hard to get much else out of this beer unfortunately . t thankfully the taste brings more to the table than the nose . again a strong raisin and plum mixed with some sweetness comes through at the beginning but it s supplemented by some smooth chocolate . afterward comes the vanilla and wood from the barrel but as in the nose the bourbon is quite subdued providing just a slight contribution . the finish is moderately short and is mostly sweet vanilla . alcohol comes through slightly but is mostly hidden well . m mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation . this is much too thin for my liking almost bordering on watery which does the flavors in the beer no favors . for a bourbon barrel aged ris i d like to see this be a bit more big . d drinkability is moderate . i can pretty much sum this up as an inoffensive ba ris . great for someone trying to break into the style but lacking much oomph to keep them coming back from more . the glaring flaw in this is the mouthfeel and if this could be beefed up a bit i could see it aiding the other factors more .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep golden color extra clear white head . the looks are the best thing about this beer . beautiful presentation . s not much but most of what i get is nobel hops and slight grainyness . t as far as lagers go pretty good . decent amount of flavor nobel hops a little grain . m clean dry and a high amount of co . d i could knock a few of these back but it s nothing to write home about .,appearance,0.9,1
a broad generalization of the liquor stores in saint john would be that besides macro lagers there usually is or choices of reds . this is the first garrison product i ve had . pours with an even head and little lace . light brown body . highly filtered . nothing real inviting . it starts off very nice with a level of bitterness that i ve yet to have since arriving . smells solid . a nice malty backbone a touch of caramel and some slightly toasted wheat . towards the middle it turns decidedly tinny metallic and a bit amatuer after the initial splash of goodness . malts are overmatched by this chemical feel and taste . notes very conservative brewing for a microbrew . nothing wrong with conservative but you have to hit the marks if you go for an easy drinking brew and this one misses . so far i m dissapointed in the local offerings . a night out at taps located downtown hopefully will change my mind overall .,appearance,0.3,0
on tap at catalyst . sampled a murky rust colored red with not much in the way of carbonation . some ruby red hues around the edges of the glass . some minor viscous notes that was a bit of a surprise . the nose comes out more as it warms . some nice subtle notes that blended very nicely with every component . there was a light fruity note that came across more like a tart cherry aroma than anything else . some underlining citrus notes adds to that depth . some lighter funk notes with some horse blanket and subtle almost bretty aromas . a mostly acidic but some underlining vinegar notes . some yeast aromas but overall just a really good mix of fruit funk and sour . the taste is amazing . i try to be more descript but this is really good . and it gets better as it warms . to start out there is a light malt taste upfront but is quickly replaced with a mix of a tart earthy cherry like a bing cherry and a sweet fig currant taste . there is a nice acidic flavor that comes out nicely but balances really well . as it warms and as you palate adjusts to the sour more funk and malt notes comes out . some lighter chocolate and an almost special b like malt flavor come out but its just so subtle to the taste . some funk notes come out too with a light barn yard and spicy undertones . some yeast notes as well . the sourness retains through the full taste and even as it warms . a mild sweetness in the finish that really enhances the fruitiness for a cleaner taste . the body is closer to moderate than dry . extremely clean for being so much on the abv side . carbonation is low but ok as it really lets all the different flavors come out . just really impressed with the balance between fruit funk and sourness . overall a fantastic beer being so fresh,appearance,0.7,1
this is from a pack purchased back at the beginning of december . the appearance is very nice with a large fluffy tan head and a body that looks very dark brown until held up to the light where it appears a clear dark ruby red . the smell is what i d expect from a christmas beer although i m not one to be able to pick out different spice smells . but spice in general is noticeable . the taste starts really toasty and bitter up front . it becomes very sweet in the middle and finishes with like a sweet but almost astringent feeling finish . maybe a little sour at the end . the body feels a little off to me . it s medium but on the thinner side and it feels too smooth for the body if that makes sense .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to mtunnell matt for this one . poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . best by date of a standard pour yields a billowy . finger light creamsicle colored head with very good retention . beer is a clear light mahogany . lacing is patchy and spotty with nice cling . s nose is citrus key lime pie cream and cane sugar . slightly tart with a sweet caramel overtones . subtle but enjoyable . t opens sweet citrus tea and caramel which is pretty stable throughout . more tea leaves towards the middle complemented by cane sugar . very malty overall with near no hop presence . finish is sweet tea leaves with almost no aftertaste . rather plain and one dimensional though not unenjoyable . m light to medium bodied and lightly carbonated . smooth and rich in the mouth and warming going down . finish is slightly messy with no lingering aftertaste . drinks much bigger than its abv . very impressive . o a decent beer that has a great look and an very nice feel this one s a bit lacking in flavor . worth a try but pretty run of the mill overall .,appearance,1.0,1
an effervescent golden amber keeps a thick head afloat . as the foam subsides it applies some good lacing to the glass . the suds are pure white the aroma is simple . that s not necessarily bad . soft hops allow a glint of sweetness to shine through . some heat the flavor is a little unmotivating however . reminds me of mad elf . forced artificially spiced to emulate a belgian yeast . it s not bad a little sweet though in the end not very endearing . i hope the money i m paying to refrigerate another bottle of this is worth the final result,appearance,0.9,1
pours a dark amber with particulates in suspension could be an old bottle and a thick frothy tan head that laces well . aroma is malty yeasty and sweet rich dark fruits . taste is fairly malty and pungent with yeast . a sort of sour caramel comes through with hints of raisins and some lighter fruit like peaches . residual candy sugars very faint spices leaning towards a mild winter warmer only slight bitterness . mouthfeel is medium smooth and soft . legs on the sides of the glass may point to a higher abv although nothing shows in the taste . not great but a decent dubbel .,appearance,0.3,0
let me start off by saying that this is an imperial red . all across the board it exhibits those characteristics . the appearance is red brick with a light tan head and supreme lacing . the head hang on the till the glass is empty . at first the aromas are filled with hops . after i dig deeper into the glass i get malts and pine sap . most of the aromas malt . it is very well balanced . rich and flavorfull it exhibits a medium body with no sweetness and bittering hops that dont overwhelm us wusses . by the time i finish writing this review and finish this brew i can barely see the screen . i definitely recommend this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
the . beer is most likely brewed special for the swedish market since beer below . may be sold in regular stores . ml bottle from a local grocery store hemkp . light clear yellow color . small white head not lasting . mix of malty and fruity scent . a bit metallic taste . faint malty and hoppy taste as well . fairly high bitterness especially for a low alcohol beer . quite a good lager beer when youre able to purchase it in your convinient store on the corner its even better .,appearance,0.4,0
i ve never seen this before so i decided to try it today on tap at vintage wine and estates . a body is a nearly transparent dark copper hue that is served with the perfect finger foamy white head . the head has perfect retention the whole way down the glass . s nose is pretty much what you would expect . full of whiskey rye and malted barley . a hint of bourbon sweetness comes through but nothing really fantastic . t hot fresh bourbon everywhere . not aged enough to have that note of sweetness . a hint of malted barley and maybe rye in the background . a hint of wet oak as well . finish is moderately astrigent and leaves behind a decent size alcohol heat . m medium carbonation and medium weight body . more of a classic ale mouthfeel than a hot astrigent one . d this is a decent beer overall . it offers exactly what it advertises bourbon flavor . pretty one dimensional and not much else to it . ironically i ve come across bbl stouts with an identical profile with the exception of the appearance .,appearance,0.9,1
a freind brought this brew over . a perfect look for a belgian ale . deep dark ruby color like an iced tea . inch off white head that fades slowly leaving a white puff on the top of the brew . s decent but does n t bring anything special to the table on the smell . hidden hints of raspberry and hops . t easy drink . kind of dimensional in the taste but it does taste good . not much hoppiness . more of a watery upfront with a raspberry backend . decent but not extremely special . m very good amount of carbonation . smooth . nearly perfect mouthfeel . d goes down exceptionally easy but more like a water . all in all this is a decent brew . middle of the road abv that is masked well with a watery flavor . easy to drink but because it is watered down . might be a good brew to start with when converting from mainstream brews . decent but not great .,appearance,1.0,1
poured out black darker than thick bitter coffee with almost no head . some retention on the glass though . smells of booze raisins dark rum and some chocolate sweetness . taste is like a chocolate assortment box the kind with booze hidden in the middle . tons of sweetness rum chocolate coffee alcohol and more alcohol . not horrible mouthfeel . i thought it would be a bit thicker . goes down smooth relatively .,appearance,0.4,0
pours from a oz i picked up at premier gourmet in buffalo . pours a brilliant colour reddish orange very clear just amazing thick white head lots of lace great retention head never leaves i have to give this a for appearance simply one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . smell is sweet very malty bit of toast floral almost adjuncty corn disappointing . taste is much better sweet caramel floral citrus very fruity hops very assertive citric bitterness malty toast finish . mouthfeel is light bodied with medium carbonation . flavour is really nice appearance is amazing smell kind of turned me off . maybe better aroma when fresh . still good .,appearance,1.0,1
pours . like a beer with no carbonation . pitch black . smells of bakers chocolate licorice dark fruits and sherry . tastes follows smell only dark fruits take more of a front seat . tastes very sherry like . kinda like it was aged a long time before release . mouthfeel is thin and watery . complete absence of carbonation sucks . it s ok. could have been good but the mouthfeel completely ruins it for me .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to dimenhetfield for this one . oz brown glass pry top bottle . shoulder stamped monk ba or monk a ca n t tell if the second to last character is a b or . appearance pours an amber gold with tall creamy head that falls down rather quickly with some spotting . nose big belgian yeast nose and some spicyness . something a little acrid or off putting . maybe a weird interaction between yeast and malts hops . i ve smelled this before but am not certain what it means . smells like there might be some rye in there and some faint whispers of heavily toasted oak chips . palate crisp and fruity . some caramel and dark candi sugar chill out underneath the fruity belgian yeast . that weird over toasted oak chip flavor is there and something odd i just do n t care for . notes worth my trying once but do n t think i d return for another one .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle pours a beautiful chestnut brown with a rich ruby hue . a small tan head fades to the edge of the glass . mild lacing . very unassuming aroma . light scents of caramel malt with a slight fruitiness . also some alcohol is also present . taste is sweet and malty upfront with some nice caramel and fruity tones . there is also a noticible smokiness before a slight hop bitterness appears . finishes sweet with a light lingering bitterness and a hint of alcohol . full body ample carbonation . a solid dopplebock and easy to consume .,appearance,0.9,1
hoegaarden is a real joy to look at and to drink . it is cloudy pale in colour . the smell is sweet malt citrus with some yeasty notes in the background . quite a flowery taste nectar and peppery notes with a malty sweetness . smooth as silk aftertaste and mouthfeel . low hop flavour . i would recommend trying it with a slice of lemon . i think it is one of the best,appearance,1.0,1
while looking for a new home last year i drove through fayetteville arkansas and took notes on this one at the local brewery . off the tap my pint was poured a dark golden color . it was filled all the way to the brim so i got bang for my buck but no head or lacing . the nose was mostly floral hops . the tastes were at first caramel malt but that was quickly cut by the floral hops . some citric hops showed up as the beer warmed giving it a crisp dry finish . creamy mouthfeel and pretty good in general .,appearance,0.4,0
well i am guessing i had the lager since most everyone else has . i sampled a chilled oz snifter at kclingers on tap . i was excited for a rauchbier as i enjoy smokiness in my brew . i have to say i was let down . the beer arrives with no head and is a cloudy orange color . aroma is very mild with sweet fruit apples and pears dominant . no smoke that my nose can detect . no hops either . much more mild than i expected and seems to be more of a belgian than a rauch . flavor is similar to nose no smoke flavor is sweet and fruity apples pears and tangy yeast . i get some lemon and slightly spicy hops but again no smoke . dont get me wrong the beer is quite tasty but i ordered what i thought was a smoke beer and it ended up tasting like a dubbel . enjoyable beer but my marks are low due to lack of smoke .,appearance,0.8,1
the bottle does not really state the style and for some reason i thought this was going to be a scottish heavy export . i was surprised when the beer poured a clear gold . the aroma was clean and fresh and slightly fruity . mouthfeel was very sturdy . bright and malty on the tongue with a bit of cooked cereal that lingered through the finish . i m still not sure this hits the pale ale style and still seems to have some scottish aspects .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance gorgeous cloudy orange body full of sediment with a decent head . smell nice fruity belgian nose filled with apricots banana some spices maybe coriander cinnamon and allspice and a good malt yeast combo . taste ouch . what a shock . the heavy spice took over the flavor . this didnt taste at all like what i expected . the alcohol came on too strong as well . mouthfeel this was a pucker upper to be sure . not what i was looking for when i bought the bottle . drinkability sorry but i wont buy this again . maybe i got a bad bottle but this went down painfully slow .,appearance,0.9,1
growler bought from whole foods . pours a dark brown black color with some dark ruby hues when held up to the light excellent amount of head that fades at a good rate to leave some lacing . smell is mostly roasted malt not picking up any chocolate slight burnt aroma . taste is also roasted malt with a slight burnt taste with a metallic twinge in the mouth still not picking up any of the so called chocolate good carbonation amount .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer pours a deep rich medium brown orange color . very hazy and little head about one finger on the pour . the smell is orange rind grapefruit apricot with a slight herbal bitterness . the malt is present but in pretty good balance . glug glug glug the flavor is balanced pretty well imo . the hop flavor is the show here but the malt does a lot to support the flavor and really let the different hop flavors shine . flavor is grapefruit tart apples lemon and orange too . the malt is roasty and big with a traditional flavor no spiciness present . overall pretty good reminds me of min but with a different kind of hop flavor over well balanced malt . growler from the lodge in hilton head sc,appearance,0.6,1
brilliantly clear light copper hue . creamy dense well retained head . mild citrusy hops and light caramel malt in aroma . moderate bitterness soapy hop flavor . thin maltiness hint of caramel sweetness . moderate body w the dextrinous and full mouthfeel saving the beer . beautiful in appearance but lacking in all around flavor . finishes lightly sweet and bready . somewhat disappointing . tastes filtered and stripped of flavor . lackluster at best .,appearance,0.9,1
pours reddish amber with a big fluffy head . the aroma is slight and a bit soapy . the flavor is weak overly roasted and disappointing lacking in hop character . the flavor is woody with some dark cherry but the mouthfeel is overcarbonated like a badly bottled conditioned brew . this is like a medicore homebrew . a big avoid . no freshness date so it is impossible to tell if it is fresh .,appearance,0.8,1
poured an absolutely flat dull copper . no head . no lace . rather lifeless and boring . nose is sweet and kind of reminds me of apple cider . spicy up front with some fruit bits quickly following . the alcohol burn is a bit too much and not very well concealed . slightly malty but not enough to balance out the alcohol or spice . very flat and it almost burns . made my nose start running uncontrollably .,appearance,0.4,0
i ca n t believe i m doing this . reviewing a beer from my cell phone . ca n t help it . i m here at mammoth mountain . decided to drive up with my brother last night at am . got here at . crashed the car into a pole when the car skidded out . i wish i could say that s the only struggle i had but it has n t been . we came here to ski with two friends of my brothers both of whom are on the us ski team . i m on sleep hungover and have n t skiid in two years . ca n t keep up . time for a beer . a pours a golden amber with a thick frothy head . s very typical west coast pale here.piney citrus nose and certainally the cascade comes through . t there is n t really too much to this beer . a slightly bitter finish but otherwise its boring . watery even . too sweet . m the mouthfeel is very light but not at all crisp . i m tired . d ehh . i m tired .,appearance,0.9,1
great looking porter . you would get lost at sea looking through this perfectly black . the smell is average at best . comes off a bit weak for me . the taste is very solid not the best porter out there but can hang with the big boys . the mouthfeel was ok a bit heavy which makes it hard to drink more than a few of these .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to portia for this gem . poured a capped into a new belgium globe glass . this beer pours a hazy gold that shows straw hues when held up to the light . this beer has probably the best head i ve ever seen on a saison . saison de lente pours a massive finger white head that has almost a pancake batter like consistency . the head retention is fantastic . a good inch head is on the beer at all time constantly replenished by a stream of carbonation . the lacing is just magical . a thick french lacing accompanies the glass even when then the glass is empty . absolutely amazing . the aroma is herbal up front . sage rosemary lemon zest damp earth and just a little bit of aspirin . the flavor is very similar with herbal features really dominating the profile . as the song goes sage rosemary and thyme . there is just a slight underlying citrus rind bitterness with a medicinal aftertaste . slight hints of damp earth hay and grass come through . this is really a complex body of work . the mouthfeel definitely has a cotton ball quality to it . i almost feel like marlon brando in the godfather . it definitely feels dry but not in that refreshing i want to have another way . maybe i m just being overly critical here . while i prefer citrusy saisons to herbal ones this is a fantastic beer . this is my first experience with a beer from the bruery but it definitely makes me look forward to my second . bravo .,appearance,1.0,1
ml brown corked bottle . best before . a pours a medium sized soda foam white head with poor retention . pale yellow with a hint of green chunks of yeast of various sizes . s strong green apple sticky sweet curacao orange . like candy . t very light tasting compared to the smell . light green apple crisp and clean on the palate . lacking traditional beer flavors such as bitterness . m light bodied crisp carbonation . d nice clean brew but too light for my taste . wish the taste better reflected the boldness of the aroma .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice clear amber color not much of a head s slight smell of hops t pretty decent taste though not the best ipa i ever had i do think it is a pretty decently made one . hops add some slight bitterness but nnot overpowering . m i feel like this is the weakest point on the beer i feel like the beer could have a little more body . d pretty nice tasting beer for the price has a clean after taste,appearance,1.0,1
from a cask at the iron horse micro pub . a pours about the same color as coca cola with no head . s a very sweet nose with lots of oak and bourbon and noneof the chocolate or coffee associated with the regular irish death . t it first hits you with oak and dark fruits with some bourbon in the finish . m kind of light . but very smooth and easy to drink . overall a great variation of the original irish death . hopefully they continue to make more of this one .,appearance,0.6,1
very poor taste profile really reminded me of infected beer taste . a bit of black olives in the background . not something i want in my beer . the aroma and appearance were alright but i really could n t get over the off taste . maybe i had a bad bottle . hard to tell with the other solid reviews .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle . pours a dark brown black with a large creamy brown head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet chocolate malts some acidic coffee and some smoke . it all washes out quickly other than acidic leather . the flavor is roasted malts with very acidic coffee and a burnt bitterness at the end . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and la little watery . overall i remember liking previous bottle much more than this . this one seems to have a lot of off notes and is very acidic .,appearance,0.9,1
pale gold with a thin film around the edge . some lacing . looks very flat and insipid . no carbonation . i do n t hold out much hope . very unpleasant sticky rice nose lots of nothingness as well . sweet with a very light sickly note . but do n t get me wrong it s incredibly bland . blech . thin but fortunately not overly sweet on the palate . quite clean and dry with a light lingering bitterness . mouthfeel is quite crisp which is a blessing . no it s not great but i was expecting a lot lot worse . it s really not that bad when you get down to it . it s not amazing but it s pretty clean and light . i guess i m just pleased it does n t have the sweet sickly character promised on the nose .,appearance,0.3,0
presentation on tap . appearance hazy amberish brown . smell very malty with ripe fruit and a very noticeable alcohol aroma . taste chewy malt through and through with creamy caramel good dose of ripe fruit . hop bitterness is there to balance this big brew light notes of wood in the background also . notes sit and savor a lovely barley wine . this brew will be ready later this year and during that time it will be dry hopped for and added complexity .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a sam adams sensory glass . a a beautiful pillowy head sits atop a clear deep brownish copper with great carbonation . perfect and appetizing . s mild clean maltiness with some mild spicy hop notes beneath . t delicious mild caramel malt sweetness with a nice sharp hop bitterness to counteract it . some subtle lemon and vanilla flavors are evident along with a mild pepperiness . it s very creamy and smooth with integrated flavors . m creamy smooth mouth filling just great . d i really liked this ale a really solid amber with a great sweet flavor of vanilla caramel notes and a nice lemony sharp bitterness to keep everything balanced . subtle flavorful and fantastic .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this up today at heritage . poured from a brown oz bottle into a pub glass . the pour produces a off white head receeding to leave thin drapes of lace . the color is transparent and a darker amber copper glows well when held to light . the aroma is kinda funky . there is some malt and hemp with just a bit of skunky uv light lengthy exposure . i got this from a dark cooler with no lights . and i know how they treat beer at this establishment . so i m wondering if i just got a bad bottle . the taste is bitter with plenty of rye spice to back . bittering hops grassy but some pine . the rye helps cover the lack of anything else going on here . some charred malt and a bit of charcoal . finishing with plenty of rye kick and spice as well as super bitter mouth puckering pine . i dont understand whats going on with this brew . it seems like there was an attempt at somthing but it was lost in translation . the last beers this included from the bgws have been flops paradise by the dashboard lights and this one here compared to the first few . seems like they are just making anything now and calling a brewers gone wild . sub par . i will pick up a pack and give it another shot because you guys have made great beer in the past so you deserve a nd chance . but in my own defense its hard to have a bad bottle on a beer that was just released yesterday . this just seems skunky .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle courtesy of fthomasl . pours a moderately clear reddish hue . massive cap of tan foam does not seem to want to go anywhere stubbornly leaving sheets of lace on the glass . the jeopardy theme song is playing in my head as i wait for the head to subside . candy caramel light toast . very malty without a whole lot of hop aroma . bitterness steps in a bit on the taste but not enough to offset the sweet onslaught of maltiness . pretty smooth though even with a notable alcohol bite at the end . despite the lack of hop presence i think this one would get better with age and some oxidation might add some needed complexity to the malts . not bad worthy of a four pack purchase if you are into sweet english b wines .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy blonde coloring with good head retention and excellent lace on the glass . very yeasty smells much like a barn earthy . some lemon notes slight vanilla . sorry too many cat box smells . lip puckering tartness is the initial flavoring . nice hop finish very dry ending with longlasting bitterness . quite full bodied with a high carbonation . this is not my favorite belgian . i struggle through the aroma portion . the flavor is also slightly off but certainly an improvement .,appearance,0.9,1
drank from a half gallon growler acquired in a trade with thickerfreakness served in a weizen glass poured an uber cloudy amber color with bright straw yellow highlights . the creamy tight two finger bubbly white head faded to a lasting cap of foam . sticky blocks of thick lacing clung to the sides of the glass . a substantial amount of yeast sediment collected in the bottom of the liquid . the aroma was quite unusual for the style . earthy musty and sour . lemony and a bit funky almost brett like initially with some candy like vanilla sweetness appearing later on . perhaps some bubblegum as well . an interesting mix of sweet and tart . smoke was also noticeable . spicy with clove being the dominant spice . the taste was similar to the aroma . lemony citrusy and quite sour once again almost brett like . complex and unusual . malty sweet up front with a wheat like tartness and a touch of smoke in the center . the finish was snappy . semi bitter tart and dry with a lingering semi dry aftertaste . the mouthfeel was thin and watery with a very mild carbonation . quite disappointing . as for drinkability this was definitely a refreshing offering that can beat the texas heat as the website claims or the massachusetts heat for that matter . this was a very unusual hefeweizen and frankly a bit of a disappointment . this beer severely lacked many of the key attributes intense notes of banana bubblegum and clove as well as a lush creamy smoothness typically found in better examples of this style . the flavors in this beer just did not pop like i was expecting them to . also the sour funk characteristic albeit intriguing was quite odd . an interesting offering but probably not one that i would seek out again .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle with freshness date aug printed on the lable . poured into a pint glass . appearance pours a rich honey color with practically no head . light flecks of lacing dot the glass after drinking which then disappears . smell the smell here is very strong . sweet smells of syrups and honey . fruit such as bananas and pears . malt apparent on smell but no hops or ethanol . overall the smell reminds me of mead . taste tastes alot like how it smells . honey is strong also malt bananas and pears almost no hops taste at all . spice maybe cinnamon is here as well . once again reminds me of the taste of mead . mouthfeel extremely smooth very extremely . so easy to drink . overall i ve referenced mead in this review . i love mead . mead is far sweeter . so this beer is great . it s so smooth and drinkable . it is n t the most complex beer out there yet it does n t taste simple either . this is excellent to introduce to friends who do n t like beer cause it s bitter hopefully they ll get over it hops are almost non existant but that s ok . this beer hits the spot quite nicely .,appearance,0.6,1
best by . consumed cold . pours a cranberry juice red with zero head . no lacing whatsoever . the only smell i am getting from this one is of cherry soda . taste is of medicinal cherry syrup flat cherry soda and cherry cider . i mean there is definite cherry going on here but it s far from what i would consider beer . no carbonation with a very flat mouthfeel . hard to drink really because of this . overall i am not impressed with this offering from unibroue . i am glad i got to try this one as i have never seen it before but i do not like this whatsoever .,appearance,0.4,0
this is an easy to drink ale but there s nothing really to write home about . be careful not to drink this right out of the refrigerator as it is really surprisingly bad when cold with a terrible mouthfeel . once it has warmed is it worth drinking . still i m impressed that goose island has so many beers to i find very drinkable and they are able to do it in large quantities .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very nice amber just the slightest bit of haze . visible carbonation . nice thick dense head . excellent lacings . great caramel malt aroma almost nutty . slight pine in the background . this is a malt forward pale ale very much in the english style . nice toast and caramel almost earthy or woody . apa character kicks in mid taste . nothing over the top just some laid back bittering hops . nice wet finish . mouthfeel is fine . these guys make some really lovely beer .,appearance,1.0,1
cloudy amber with a modest off white head . fair amount of lacings . aroma of piney hops . taste is bitter sour lemon dirt some bitter hops . some malt in the background . this tasted unlike any pale ale i ve ever had . it was almost a chore to finish the ounce bottle . i think the beer must have been old or not well kept .,appearance,0.4,0
another great brew from mcneill s . this beer looks great in my mug with a great black body and a thick coffe colored head . smells of lots of roasted malts coffee chocolate and maybe a touch of toffee . it tastes really good too . just like how it smells pretty much . no need to go over it again . mouthfeel is right where you d expect it to be although it did seem a little bit porter esque to me . it s just a good solid stout . i gave it high scores because it was extremely enjoyable and i am continually impressed with mcneill s offerings . i would recommend picking this up if you see it . personally i prefer the oatmeal stout but if you are new to this brewer you re always safe with one of their stouts and most everything else they brew . this is by all means a great beer but imo not quite on par with their other stouts which seem to be a bit more complex and exhibit more than the standard stout characteristics . far more can be said for them .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber served in a tradional english pint glass this beer poured a cloudy medium to light brown with decent inch dense head that left moderate to heavy lacing . smell was pretty typical ipa fare lots of heavy citrus and floral hops . however something seemed to be missing although i could n t quite figure out what . once i took a sip i figured it out . the flavor was missing . lots of hop bitterness but no real flavor . no malt no mild sweetness nothing but bitterness . this beer was disappointing . i m going to be spending my monies on other ipas,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle the remnant of a case i picked up in eastern pa in mid february . this is more like it . pitch black . pours a thick brown head that quickly swells to inches and then recedes to inch . lacing is evident . aroma is complex . nutty and chocolatey bitter and sweet . hint of bananas and cream . taste lives up to the smell . sweet nutty chocolate gives way to bitter roasted malt . hint of nutmeg . big beer . lingers on the back of the tongue . one of the better stouts i have tasted .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a dark brown with some ruby highlights . a large beige head forms with great retention and lace . s an old musky coffee and chocolate aroma . lightly roasted . t sweet and slightly bitter chocolate malt dominates . the chocolate is kind of powdery . not very complex but i am enjoying it . m d a medium body . maybe a little flat and lifeless with the carbonation . easy and smooth to drink . this is a very enjoyable beer . not something i am going to purchase often but good to try .,appearance,0.9,1
pours very pale yellow and very clear with a thin head that disappears quickly . the initial smells can only be described as grainy . there is a slight orange citrus coming through could do with some more power on the citrus side . the sensation of the first mouthful is surprisingly bitter strong and heavy for a lager which is fine by me . the problem is that the initial bitterness is replaced by the metallic taste that comes through with all too many lagers . there is plenty of carbonation and you are left with a dry aftertaste .,appearance,0.3,0
pt bottle . pours a brilliant clear amber produces lots of head which recedes slowly and leaves lots of sticky lacing . the nose is citrus and pine hops also dank resiny . some caramel maltiness and wood bark scents . the sip produces a stong upfront hop forward taste becomes bitter but not for long . quick finish with barely any aftertaste . the dankness is apparant in the taste still i would gather fom the wet hops . medium bodied mouthfeel and loads of carbonation . sitting at . this is drinking real well . i grabbed this bottle because it looked appealing and i m very impressed . a great ipa from sierra nevada who are quickly becoming one of my favourite breweries .,appearance,1.0,1
received as an extra from steelersxl thanks for this unknown diamond in the rough . pours like a pale ale orange amber with just a bit if white head . no lace . it s a chili beer who gives a damn . onto . . the intoxicating aroma . wow it smells like adobo sauce which is a latin american sauce marinade made from smoked jalapenos stewed with tomatoes garlic vinegar salt and spices . and it s all right here in the aroma and taste . . . i use adobo sauce all the time to make my chili and it s amazing stuff my chili kicks ass on the front and mid palette there is a honey quality that balances the heat but the hotness takes over as it finishes . the spice works very well in this beer not too overpowering but enough kick to open your sinuses a bit . light crisp mouthfeel and just enough tiny bubbles to wash it all down . screw the hops it s all about the hot . clearly not a session beer however if i were eating a lot of mexican or spicy italian food as i am about to i would drink several throughout the meal . i ve had quite a few chili peppercorn beers and this the best yet . fantastic execution i want more .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle dated into a pint glass . a vigorous pour yields almost no head . the tiny tan colored head that does form dies off almost immediately . the body is a murky brown nearly the same color as the bottle it came from . huge carbonation bubbles cling to the glass like a soda . no lacing can be seen . aromas are of sweet malts caramel booze and some grassy hops . dark fruit and caramel sweetness up front . notes of licorice and fresh bread are also detectable . a strong alcohol warmth finishes the sip . full bodied with strong carbonation this beer is thick and a little sticky . it coats your mouth well and fizzes on your tongue . north coast old stock ale is most definitely a sipper and at . abv you would n t want to drink more than a couple . however the complexity and excellent sweetness makes each sip most enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a good dunkel lager . probably the best i ve had for the style though that does n t say a whole lot since it s not a style i typically care for . this is a great beer for any style however and a very easy one to drink . the beer pours to a very dark brown color nearly black except for the ruby highlights . has a medium off white head that sizzles down to a small film in minutes . while it lasts snap crackle pop factor is a . . no lacing is left on the sides of the glass . the smell is good . a bit of black patent and chocolate malt with a hint of munich and likely a pilsener base . smells like a chocolatey coffee roast . has just a hint of that lager smell but it s a good one as in not at all vegetal . the taste is great . the only difference between this beer and a good porter is the yeast but that adds a whole new dimension of drinkability since it is a little more crisp and crackling than your average porter . also has more of a distinct munich malt flavor than your average porter but not enough that i would blindly taste this and think it was anything but an over carbonated porter . very clean and dry finish but sweet bold and roasty up front . the body is on the smaller side of medium with a nice crisp feel . fairly dry with an amazingly clean finish . i could easily suck back an entire six pack of this stuff but alas it is expensive and i only bought a single to try out . looking forward to trying the others soon however and i ll probably revisit this one eventually .,appearance,0.6,1
brown mahogany color beige foam a few and quickly disappearing . the smell is quite caramel with red fruit . malt in the background . the taste is very caramel too . even some point of coffee and liquorice at the nose and then in the mouth . and it is also quite bitter with a bitternes root and alpine herbs like in the aftertaste mostly quite aromatic .,appearance,0.4,0
aroma is not really present to any great degree other than some vague maltiness . pale copper in color with a well established white head that is mostly lasting . has a sort of candy sugar powder bubble gum sweetness in the fore . not getting any spice just that very sugary sweetness and malt which makes it not so winter warmer y .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle into frozen mug . a pours a amber color with good white head that disappeared very rapidly . moderate lacing on the side of the mug . s smelled malty and of candy . very sweet smelling . t i like barley wine and this does n t taste like one . it is very sweet with some odd lingering aftertaste that reminds me of black licorice . m i can almost feel the aftertaste on my tongue . d i finished the oz but only because i respect beer . comments i had very high expectations after reading other reviews . i was less than impressed . maybe mine was n t handled properly . i will pick up another bottle from a different source and see if it is any better . if it is i will revise my review .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a golden yellow with a thin white head that has good carbonation retention and lacing . the nose consists of a very strong raspberry flavoring along with some wheat and maybe some other sweet flavorings but not really sure . the taste starts out with a fake raspberry taste that follows some wheat and some hops that are hard to taste with the bad raspberry taste in my mouth . the aftertaste has the bad raspberry taste along with a soapy taste that makes me want to grab another beer to wash the taste away . i ll even take a busch light at this point over this light bodied thin watery beer that should be discontinued as soon as possible .,appearance,0.8,1
stroh s in a can why not let s do this . appears a golden clear bubbly quote unquote beer look to it with large heavily carbonated bright white head floating above body dwindling at a moderate pace leaves some nice patches of sporadic lacing around my duvel chalice . sorry duvel . aroma is heavy on the cooked veggie quality often described with these types of brews mild corn sweetness something gives me the notion that there s just a touch of mild hop herbal quality going on which says alot when compared to most american light lagers . taste not overly sweet definitely ridden with adjuncts but it s somewhat enjoyable combo of mild sweetness with corn and rice finish and a light herbal undertow of hop flavor not much bitterness of course but balanced and finishes with a touch of offness grainy metallic combo . while the drinkability of this brew is solid all around american or old timer beer i m proud to still be able to drink this over bud miller coors just to be different sometimes you get enjoyment with that as far as the mouthfeel goes it s light bodied heavy with the carbonation prepare to say excuse me honey . and yeah i know this one does n t smell as good as my usual ipas but come on our grandfathers drank a version of this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle care of mothman thanks ben i have been wanting to try this one for quite awhile . poured into a sa sensory glass this brew appears pitch black with a ruby coloring around the border . the head swells up fast despite a careful pour presenting more than and a half fingers of darkly tanned head . as the foam settles to less than a finger of fluff it sticks around the glass in patchy legs and retains well . the nose of this brew includes a bunch of sweet chocolate and coffee that is very very pleasing straight out the gate . at times the nose comes across with a bit of a musty and earthy scent very similar to other brews with a coffee addition . in the background there is some sweetness of lactose and a bit of a sour twinge . i heard of infections with this brew . perhaps this one is tainted as well . taking a sip there is the dark grain character reminescent of coffee chocolate and a very sharp level of acidity that is quite tangy but also sweet . this is either a crazy overboard mixture of proportions of lactose citrus hops and sourmashing techniques blending or something has gone a rye with this brew . the dark grain flavors linger in the mouth with a very earthy and musty character as indicated by the nose . this brew would be seriously delicious without that sharp acidic tanginess . through the back of the throat the alcohol is evident . this is a medium to light bodied brew with a higher than anticipated level of carbonation . the level of tartness is very out of place for the style and i can not finish the glass . i really want to get my hands on another one of these incase this particular sample was infected . from the initial aroma and the flavor looking past the tartness this could be a fantastic brew . i will seek out another sample and edit this review accordingly .,appearance,1.0,1
coors light . i thought coors original was light . and in colorado since this is the biggest brewery out of golden they have to produce beer for the sales on sundays . the coors light would be rated less than . by me . the full alcohol version is as rated above . nothing more to say unless you re just looking for a cheap drunk and i never drink beer to get drunk but to enjoy the flavor and experience . microbrews and imports are a much better choice if you re truly looking for an experience worth remembering . if you do n t care to remember the experience then maybe coors light is for you .,appearance,0.3,0
a very good looking . best retention i have seen for this style yet . it has a dark ruby red shade towards the bottom . the rest you cant see through s very up front smell of hops and some sweet malt profile . t fine and typical for an ris m medium body ish kind of a light taste hard to discern much . d lowest of many that i have tried . this beer does not handel its . abv very well at all it was very hot and numbing in my mouth and then my stomach is hot . i did think about pouring the rest out . it was a release to be fair i want to try this one when it is much older when that alcohol doesnt burn the taste away . i guess the czar never was the nicest guy and dont expect this beer to do you any favors either .,appearance,0.9,1
poured a slightly murky bronze with nary a head or lacing in my glass . smelled of hops and citrus fruits . tasted mostly the hops with some sort of earthy presence as well . not too pleasing in this department . mouthfeel was a bit on the thin side and flat . there was nothing really offensive about this beer nor was there anything particularly memorable except for that slightly metallic and earthy taste .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . vintage . . a clear amber color . two fingers of thick creamy baige head with great retention and tons of lacing . . s sweet caramel from the top . lightly toasted malts as well . herbs and spices including basil and nutmeg . pleasant but could be more powerful . . t not much bitterness which is a good way to approach this . rather light caramel sweetness again with lightly toasted malts . spiciness is a bit more subdued in the taste but is still present . slight alcoholic warming throughout . simple yet tasty and executed well . . m lighter medium mouthfeel . good carbonation and decent creaminess . no flaws here . . d very drinkable beer . this is one of the few brews that impresses me without having tons of flavor . this is a relatively simple brew that displays a good recipe and great technique .,appearance,1.0,1
a i do not usually know how to rate mouthfeel but this beer actually deserved a high grade in this category . it was a glowingly bright yellow orange . great white head that left a really nice lacing . s lemon bread sweet fruits t lemon rind is definitely at the forefront along with banana bread . sweet fruit and bready m good body and medium carbonation o not as good as other offerings i have had from rr but not a bad beer . i am not a huge fan of the style so it is hard for me to decide whether i am not big on this beer or if it is just that i am not into the style . i keep trying to like bpa s but ca n t get into them .,appearance,1.0,1
too pronounced nose of cherries no acidity in the body and very sweet on the edge of syrupy . however mouth a little cardboard as if beer was blocked . if the finish is naturally low in terms of bitterness and balance there is however a slight bitterness in the aftertaste . for creating this beer it was probably used an extremely young lambic to be less harsh on the palate .,appearance,0.8,1
abv pours a brilliant perfectly clear golden color with a fluffy three finger white head . leaves a tight knit lace and takes a couple of minutes to subside . a bubble floats up every once in while . picture perfect of a pils . light and crisp on the nose . touch of honey and honey suckle . typical pils smell not much else . goes down malty at first and then changes and some light hop and corn and cereal grains appear . then the corn takes over turning it into a corn beer . finishes clean but there is still that pilsner sourness in the after taste . light smooth mouthfeel buttery thick on the tongue . not expected from such a light beer . very pleasant . a very drinkable beer could and would have another although the thick body is filling . the motto of the beer is crisp clean consumable and it is all that . a quality american pilsner .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a finger beige head . very dark brown body light brown towards bottom . head retention and lacing are great smell is of faint malt and some alcohol very underwhelming taste is roasted burnt chocolate malt.bit of espresso alcohol and some hop bitterness . very complex well balanced good balance of carbonation slightly creamy head . pretty light body for a winter warmer very good flavors high drink ability . only thing that seems weird to me is how a beer so good can smell so bland . aroma is easily overlooked compared to overall greatness of all the other qualities of this beer . after looking through the other reviews of this beer seems odd that mostly everyone else detected a lot more aromas dont know what happened with my bottle,appearance,0.9,1
pours with a rather odd brown red orange colour . no head to speak of . i ve seen more foam after pouring a bottle of sprite . that was flat . thin smell consisting mainly of grains caramel and brown sugar . taste is alright . dry sweetness with a bit of a sticky caramel taste finishing off to a somewhat bitter end . mouthfeel is dry and sticky . not something i would buy again but if offered for free i d take it .,appearance,0.3,0
on tap at rfd washington . medium amber with little head . the aroma is moderately fruity and inviting . but this is a bit malty to the tongue . almost chewy . apple tart sap . pretty viscuous . relatively sharp alcoholic bite i write myself a note to check the abv later i may have unwittingly ordered a big beer . . makes sense .,appearance,0.6,1
solid brownish black with a massive and thick mocha head that has outstanding retention and leaves lots of lacing all around the glass . getting a citrus hop scent but it is overpowered by the strong scent of dawn dish soap . citrusy hops abound and offer a fair bitterness but their is also a toasty malt presence as well to offer balance in the extreme opposite of the hops . i am still getting some of the dish soap in the taste as well . i like it but then i get the soap and it lessons the taste for me . toasty char in the aftertaste . smooth and thicker mouthfeel that slides right down . between full and medium body . some really good heft . if they could get rid of the dish soap notes this beer would be outstanding . still an enjoyable brew only the second one that i can say that about for st . something is just off in most of their beers . not sure if it s because of where it s contract brewed or what . give this one a shot though .,appearance,0.9,1
the only time i had labatt blue light was at a huge party and the bartender did n t know how to pour . from that i got a beer that was very watery and had almost no taste . i like the more full bodied beers and this was not one of them . i had many glasses and it did n t get me that drunk . the non light beer is much better . cheers .,appearance,0.3,0
hazy lemon yellow color . white head which recedes fairly quickly leaving some lacing . crisp and fruity aroma . touch of wheat . mellow and smooth flavor throughout . touch of lemon zest . mild wheat backbone . small amount of earthy hop adds a subtle bitterness . hint of honey sweetness rounds it out nicely . fairly light bodied and highly carbonated . crisp refreshing finish . highly drinkable . not overwhelming to the palate . would be a good kick back brew for a summer night . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
oz growler poured into tulip glasses a pouring into a tulip glass from the growler purchased yesterday at portsmouth brewery the alt is surprisingly headless . other than that it is a gorgeous ruby red hue . from the lack of head and carbonation it sits still similar to a red wine . s though the body is lacking any type of foam on top the aroma is very rich of dark fruits and berries with nutty undertones . it has a very pleasant balance between sweet malty caramel and bitter floral hops . t very sweet and bubbly on the tip of the tongue with a nice contrast of bitterness on the back of the palate and sour on the sides of the tongue . there are rich dark fruit properties of plum and cherries with a finishing touch of burnt caramel . m a medium full body with a very light almost absent carbonation . it seems to be the only thing missing from this brew . d very enjoyable the growler will not last long . we are looking foward to visiting the portsmouth brewery again to try a glass on tap . cheers the kings of hop,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a nb tulip glass . a pours a dark black . opaque not light gets through this one . no head . i swirl it and i get a little but it goes away fast . looks like a cup of joe . that d be great if this thing was n t supposed to be beer . s here we go . nice roasted coffee milk sweetness roasted malt too . not much more but i do n t want more . i want coffee . t eh . not much here . light coffee flavors some milky sweetness . some fruitiness and vanilla . m silky creamy and smooth . medium carbonation . d pretty darn good . i d like more coffee roast in the flavor but it is still good and very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
finally found some of these in a pack at the vintage cellar in blacksburg virginia where they were literally flying off the shelf . pours a dark dark ebony flow bats swarming out of a cavern that produces an opaque body topped by two fingers of cocoa shaded head . ruby geometric shapes emanate from the body when backlit . must be a pharmaceutical flashback . excellent head retention and an abundance of clingy patch lace completes the exceptional presentation . a stark assault of grassy hops surprises the nose before traditional porter aromas of roasty dark malts slides in . plenty of chocolate and cheap diner coffee here . mouthfeel begins with a nearly full body but thins into extreme drinkability as it warms . whew . a hop zing is unusual for a porter but it s a nice addition to the ideal low medium carbonation . taste begins with scalded dark malty notes of burnt coffee and bakers chocolate . those grassy hops add an interesting dimension . well balanced . wet and juicy finish with an occasional dry touch from the roasted dark malts and grassy hops . as noted the body thins considerably near the finish making this a very dangerous sipper . alcohol is nonexistent on the palate but at . must go straight to the brain . nah . . drinkability is excellent but exercise due caution . some of you older folks might get some flashbacks from this fitting tribute to the master of the gonzo . best offering that flying dog has produced to date . tis a shame that the untimely death of an excellent writer and noted eccentric had to be the inspiration for this brewery to get off its arse and produce a world class brew .,appearance,1.0,1
this was a golden yellow and my bottle looked different than the label on the site here . very thin head even tried to pour a little harder at the end to see what would happen . nada . had a slight smell of strawberry but mostly beer smells come through . it tasted a lot like a lager and reminded me why i do n t like them much . it was n t very sweet thankfully but there was n t much weight to it either . this may sound strange i do n t know but lagers seem to taste better to me warmer . not room temp but not milk cold either . as far as drinkabilty i ll be passing this one to the guests . i do n t know why i keep insisting on trying fruit beers . nothing has out done the seadog blueberry ale for me yet .,appearance,0.4,0
a translucent super vibrant golden straw color that could illuminate a room . finger eggshell always wanted to work that color into a review . head with a nice bubbly ring and a thin white film of bubbles remains on the surface . s stinky . super funk armpit stinky cheese smell . that said i love it . i could literally smell this beer from several feet away . my roommate says this smells like him after not bathing for a day . on top of the gross adjectives it s also bright super acidic lemon and citrus with very pungent vinegar . t flavors cascade over the tongue in waves . big flavors but nothing overpowers citrus lemon granny smith apple musky farmhouse light spicyness and a high dose of vinegar . m very juicy but highly astringent in the finish . d high for something this vinegary and funky . dryness is keeping it from being . this also stays on your palate for awhile .,appearance,1.0,1
a pitch black ca n t even see through it when you hold it up to light . frothy tan head . s sweet malt t sweet malty taste and finishes with a merlot flavor . astringent aftertaste . m full bodied d overall i really like this beer and would have one again however it is a bit pricey .,appearance,1.0,1
on draft at the gingerman in austin . served in a pint glass . a reddish brown with a half finger of lightish fizzy head excellent retention . insane amounts of lacing remained on my glass thru the drink . s very floral hoppy with earthy tones and some malts in the backgound . hints of fruit too . t hops are out in force bitter start to finish with an aftertaste that lingers . super hoppy beers generally are n t my thing and this one s no exception . i can see how others might like this stuff but it s not for me at all . came in with an open mind though and really tried to see the positives here . m medium bodied with lots of carbonation . stings the tongue strongly as it lingers in your mouth . d very tough to drink with copious amounts of alcoholic bite the term alcoholic warmth is hardly appropriate as it goes down . i do like some barleywines but this one is clearly not for me . ca n t even finish of this glass .,appearance,0.9,1
the color is a clear pale yellow or faint gold . there is a thin head on the pour that quickly disappears to nothing . the aroma is citrus and mild spice . the taste has a strong lime component with noticeable ginger . the lime ginger take over and do n t allow the grain to come through . the mouthfeel is light and a bit sour .,appearance,0.4,0
had this on in columbia pa a almost clear gold with a very short white head that fades quickly with mild lace . s my favorite part of this beer . fruit grain and spice . trying to narrow it down i get a whiff of apple the smell of the skin of a fresh grape hay and light grain . t surprised me since it was n t what i expected based on the smell . there s still some grape skin caramel malt and the pallete is cleansed with a light green apple bitterness . easy drinkin . m light body and light medium carbonation yields a substantial feel . o i quite liked it . no over the top flavors just a solid good tasting beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a dogfish head signature glass . a pours a hazy rich amber color with full fingers of cream colored head which lingers briefly and falls to a thick layer with sticky lacing covering the glass . s has an overall hoppy and fruity aroma . unusual combination and overall effect . i ca n t quite identify the fruit but i m thinking it might be figs . and there is a bit of spicyness in there too again unidentifiable . also there is a tea like quality to the aroma too . seems to be a good amount of caramel in there too but the stange fruit flavor might be over enhancing this . not sure what to make of this one . t fruity and bright differs quite a bit from the aroma . good crisp bitterness with an underlying fruity aspect . a touch of caramel some sugary sweetness and a lot of tea flavors too . not your typical ipa but somehow seems to work . to me this tastes better than it smells . after smelling i was expecting a less than stellar beer but it is pleasantly surprising and enjoyable . m a little bit on the thin side of medium bodied . bitterness pushes its way throughout the mouth . carbonation is medium with enough tingle to keep things interesting without overpowering . d overall i d say this is an ipa on the fringe of the style . some unusual and largely unidentifiable flavors come into play in this beer . it is a beer that i will easily finish but not sure i would look to revisit it . bottle label is a bit confusing saying there are different recipes at least to coincide with the seasons but no indication at least that i can see to say which one i m drinking . glad to try it but think i ll stick to some regulars and trying some others i ca n t usually get .,appearance,0.9,1
from the mil bottle pours a beautiful deep red amber . the thin foam head quickly dissipates to a lingering swirl with a light collar until the end . the floral aroma is far less evident than the name would suggest stepping aside for orange and bright alcohol notes . initial taste rings with orange pith and moves toward hops until a disappointing flat fade . the depth of flavor is lacking and the finish is predictable . moderate carbonation and fullness of texture meet the tongue with boldness . perfect weight in the mouth for the style . the appearance and mouthfeel try to save this as a belgian . however the taste falls far short and the result is a flat finish and overall average beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i purchased this bottle as a single at corks and kegs in richmond va served in a dfh snifter let warm up for approx minutes popped the top and poured this beer poured wonderfully . this beer has a decent head adequate lacing and overall an okay appearance . it was a hazy reddish orange quite opaque . floral and perfumey on the nose with heavy malts . upon sampling the foam it s exploding all over with floral tid bits then once i dive into the beverage below it becomes almost a milky taste and feel . it sounds weird but it was amazing . i had doubts for this beer because the word scotch was in it and i hate scotch but i was impressed a lot . the overall taste was of floral milky malt if i had to put a word on it . felt amazing on the mouth smooth and weighted but not heavy . i read others that say this is a sipper but not for me i felt as though it were smooth enough to take in gulps and i found myself doing just that. before long it was all over and i was sad. for . this beer is very drinkable which is scary . the ethanol is hidden quite well chad,appearance,0.6,1
found this at a very reasonable price . for the pack of cans at the local beer store and decided to give it a shot . i think i had one on a previous occasion at the flying saucer in addison tx but could n t recall whether i liked it or not . i enjoy all types of stouts porters etc but there is something that especially draws me to the ones offered in a nitro can . i really do n t have anything too negative to say about this beer it looks great and smells good . the only reason i gave it a slightly lower rating for taste is because the chocolate taste seemed a little too rich at first . though i would n t go so far as to say it s over powering or bad at all . it s probably not something that i d have more than one of in a row but i d say that if you like the style you will probably enjoy this .,appearance,1.0,1
unknown age on the bottle but it was in the discount bin which means it was at least one year on the shelves . poured to nb globe . a pours a hazy mahogany ale with little to no head formation despite turbulent pour . affluent peanut colored film is broken sans evident carbonation . s raisins prunes dark fruits dominate the nose . quite difficult for me to discern . as advertised sweet and sour . very reserved as far as flemish ale s go . t more tart than i had anticipated . this is quite nice . however the fruits continue to limit the appreciable flemish qualities one would anticipate . as the ale resonates i start to sense the cherries typical of the style . m medium bodied low carbonation . d having a hard time enjoying this one . it s tolerable but i wish the bottle was n t ml s . ended up pouring half out .,appearance,0.3,0
ml bottle poured in a pint glass . label on the bottle says craft brewed brown ale . a medium bodied brown ale with caramel maltiness and just a hint of chocolate . i will review as a brown ale rather than the amber red ale classified here . clear and a dark red amber colour . head is only a thin cap and beige . even with it s little head it still manages to leave some spots of lace . sweet maltiness with hints of chocolate caramel coffee and a little sweet citrusy hops . this is nice and smooth . mostly malt at the start but as it progresses it catches waves of caramel and chocolate at various points with different sips . mildly malt bitter at the finish with a slightly dry bitter aftertaste . easy going smooth and enjoyable . light medium bodied with little carbonation . this beer is very smooth going down like velvet . perhaps a little thin though . this is a really nice relaxing beer . everything works together in harmony and there really are n t any harsh flavours . just smooth and mellow .,appearance,0.6,1
it was black . pure black . there were small beads when i poured . minimal head and no lace to speak of . right on standard for the other oatmeal stouts i ve had . smell was almost not there . a little alcohol and a little toasted malt but nothing else . okay so i ll say this is a pretty weak os . it was watery aftertaste was vaguely like a stout but bitter was there . well it s best described as the light oatmeal drinker s stout . it had a mildly chocolate taste it had a bitter edge from the hops and a sweetness probably from the oats used but it all was wrapped in a sour overall note . this from the winter pack of saranac beers and well like just about all of the saranac beers i ve tried it s misses the mark of the style and adds something odd . this one adds a thin cheap and sour flavor to the os . never again .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a chalice . pours a transparent clean looking amber with no head even after an aggressive pour . no lacing at all thought the entire glass . smell is a very nice blend of sweet candy malts and bitter hops . taste . . whoa . the name is n t misleading . she s a bitter bitch . the sweetness on the nose is hard to descern through the hoppy kick to the teeth this beer provides . still i do like the taste . mouthfeel is also good . it has the right amount of carbonation . drinkablity is ok but for a session i d seek out something with a little more balance . overall it is a good ipa however . one i would n t mind being able to get in california . maybe someday . . thanks to wingnutter for the sample .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks coloradobob this is a mighty tripel indeed . this is the first tripel i ve ever seen that does n t pour like a homebrew . it is pleasantly clear with a rock solid white head . man the head was solid . then after perfectly maintaining its integrity for five minutes i look away for two second and it completely collapses for form a nice ring around the beer with some craggy lacing left behind . the beer smells heavily of bananas cloves and solvent . rather like a weizen on steroids actually . the taste is distinct from the smell . the clove and banana are definately heavy at the fore of the beer but they soon fade into a delightfully light yet powerful malt . the beer then finished with what i can only describe as banana nut cake . throughout the whole experience alcohol made its presence known by darting in and out . it was like the coke fiend at a party when it is present it ups the festive atmosphere but then quickly fades into the bathroom . a masterful use of alcohol . the beer is also suprisingly thick for a tripel . it actually has a mouthfeel beyond super thin with carbonation . wonderful . definately a good beer . it made me quite happy .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle served in shaker . the commercial description fits this one well . aroma of caramel malts with floral and spicy hops . bright honey colored with a thin off white head which dissipates quickly . sweet and slightly bitter with a pleasing alcohol warmth . nicely balanced . medium body and gently carbonated . highly recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
a very good beer but i do not think i got a completly fresh bottle . the pour was very good and this is easily one of the best looking beers i have ever seen with its excelent head color and champagne like bubbles . the scent was hard to detect at first but then the tropical frutiness and doughy scents came through and were very nice . the flavor was very unique and not what i was expecting at all . the flavor was quite sweet but had a very dry off putting quality to it that made me think i got a bum bottle . there was not much flavor at all other than sweetness and dryness in the finnish . i will have to try another bottle for sure .,appearance,1.0,1
nice amber color head was gone as soon as it poured and stayed as a light film . slight scent of oranges lemon rind . very light tasting slight bite in the aftertaste . bit of citrus in there somewhere grapefruit . very light feeling and smooth leaves that grapefruit rind taste . good session beer .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a light amber color with a massive bright white head that just keeps growing and growing the lace on this beer is incredible it coats the entire glass . gorgeous looking beer . not too many different smells from this one not surprisingly a huge hop scent not a whole lot of malty smells and just a bit of grapefruit coming through . the taste is the definition of hops wow i thought ruination was a bitter beer this takes the cake so far . its also got tastes of sweetness and a very small hint of citrus . it definitely hides the abv very well . i should clarify that last sentence the alcohol is definitely present and detectable however for it s not that bad . great beer but very expensive once to treat myself to every now and again,appearance,1.0,1
pours an orangish amber into a pint glass with very little foam . smell is very faint a little bit of strawberry and not much else . the taste however is just fantastic . the wheat beer flavor is at the forefront but the strawberry smooths it out wonderfully . it s not overly sweet nor is it entirely fruit foreward like some other fruit beers i.e . new glarus . a surprising find and worth a try if you see it .,appearance,0.6,1
well i hate to be the first one to knock this beer but . . thanks chris for opening this the other night . pours a nice reddish brown . very pretty . not much head but some nice bubbles clinging the edges of the glass . smells like a butter bomb . some sweet malts and light vanilly bourbon peaking through but its mostly just buttered popcorn all the way . same butter aromas i have gotten off duet and pure hoppiness before . tastes similar . huge butter . its almost like the butter bourbon i get of some other barrel aged beers but with the butter enhanced . would go great at the movie theatre . well carbonated but the butter kills this one for me . sorry alpine i love you guys but this one just did n t cut it .,appearance,0.9,1
robert johnson s hellhound on my ale bottle bought at new beer distributors in manhattan nyc for . appearance served in my sierra snifter hellhound pours happy and flowing with a clear look reminiscent of a belgian beer . outrageous head again in the style of a belgian super white and frothy with tons of bubbles . good retention and carbonation stunning lacing . color is a clean but slightly opaque amber orange hues . smell pungent citrus lemon rind . a tad of spice and astringency . whatever . an immediate letdown . taste spicy and yeasty right away . sour apple crispness . super refreshing and light despite the double digit abv . mild bitterness hops at the end . dry and lingering . this tastes like leffe blonde nice spicy and drinkable but far from memorable . boiled orange juice and tropical zest . mouthfeel medium body and flavor low carbonation . tart and easy . a bit lacking in the flavor and body department . dry prickly and grassy sort of like frolicking in fresh hay it made me sneeze . overall super drinkable you would never guess the . but so boring and disappointing more so coming from dogfish . this reminds me of lagunitas little sumpin and little sumpin wild only much less interesting and at a higher price . i expect so much more from dogfish . also imperial ipa really . this is more of a belgian i insist . i wonder if robert johnson would have liked it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a nonic imperial pint glass . appearance brown and translucent . the fizzy head dissipates almost immediately leaving no noticeable lacing . smell malty and grainy with a touch of hoppiness . not bad but leaves something to be desired . taste has a rich malty flavor to it with just enough hoppy bitterness . leaves a pleasant malty aftertaste that lingers for a bit . mouthfeel a little on the thin side but not too bad . drinkability a decent oktoberfest . probably not worth the price of an import but you could do much much worse .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle silver wax and a little metal belt buckle plaque stuck on the bottle . i ve tried this before when the bottle looked like the photo maybe . trying again since the bottle was only . served around into a duvel tulip . gorgeous russet caramel tone a couple fingers of foam that settle down quickly to a generous ring and floating island of skim . sort of sweet stewed fruit aroma butterscotch candy old oxidized beer and sugar . fairly syrupy and somehow astringent in the first sips but generally light bodied for a bw . huge butterscotch and fruitcake flavor cotton candy . sweet is an understatement this is very cloying . trying to sip it slowly and get get more from the flavor but it s just candy all the way . bleh . not sure how further aging will improve the sugar will still be there . on the upside it did n t feel as high octane as . . do n t think i ll be trying again even if it was only .,appearance,0.9,1
lot dated . hand carried back from the brewery by a good friend . unclear amber with some carbonation seen rising up through it . no real head at all just a bit of white dusting and some dusting gathered in a ring . amazing aroma . fresh tobacco maybe styrian hops . nicely hoppy scents slightly skunky but good . smooth feel low carbonation you just barely notice it but by no means flat . nice hoppiness caramelly malts bit herbal . catching scents of chocolate towards the end . sweet milk chocolate but there is no flavor of chcocolate . very good very drinkable very freakin special .,appearance,0.6,1
wow the pour results in an inch thick head and a nice burned orange body . the lacing left behind is like an intricate work of art . nose is a nasty skunkiness and pine . taste is pine orange and grapefruit mingled with caramel . nothing that impresses though . mouth is big and bold . i dunno . it s good but nothing too special especially here on the west coast . would n t refuse it would n t seek it out .,appearance,1.0,1
football beer . . if i am going to my friend james house to watch football and i forget to bring homebrew this is the beer i end up drinking . coors light can be found at rodeos ice hockey basketball and other sporting events . this coupled with the advertizing sometimes taints my mind to what the beer actually tastes like . the hops are faint but there and the grains are faint but there . it can be sumed up in one phrase . this is not the king of beers . it does not have the drinkability nor clean crisp flavor that budweiser has . it does not have the taste that sam adams has and it does not have the presentation that the silver bullet can its light brother has . this is a beer that is lacking direction in taste clarity and appearance . if it were not for the fact that unconciously i connect this beer to sports i would never drink it .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a two finger white head that fades to nothing in minutes and leaves no lace . crystal clear amber color . light carbonation and light bodied . hoppy nose . starts sweet but that fades to a flavor like old shoe leather . i was n t expecting much and did n t find it in this . bought this only because it is brewed in hanoi i know that s lame . . for a ml bottle from john s market tigard or . best by jun had n t soured .,appearance,0.2,0
ahh the ole hobgoblin . back before i knew a single thing about beer other than it got you inebriated my friends and i would buy these bottles a great deal owed to the label art and would blow on the empty tops and liken them to war horns . fast forward six or seven years and i find myself with a brown bottle to review . the old ones were clear glad to see they ve made the change . poured into a nonic pint glass . a the beer looks the same just as the label does . dark brownish colour with a nice head of froth . iconic i give it a perfect rating here . s nuts and toasted malts with a fruity like characteristic . not the strongest aroma yet pleasing . t figs and other dark fruits dominate the sweet body . an earthy and nutty quality can be detected before being washed away by the mildly bitter aftertaste . m light bodied mild carbonation level . d still good to me after all this time and experience with other beers . great gateway brew and not a bad english ale to boot .,appearance,1.0,1
this one pours a pale gold color with a hint of malt in the smell . the taste does n t have much to it but it s clean no hop character to be found really . i would rather have this than any domestic pilsner but there are better german pilsners out there .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a medium golden brown with a minimal off white head with little retention or lace . s nice blend of caramel malts and floral hops with a bit of fruity yeast . none of the aromas dominates over the other leaving this well balanced . t a bit of caramel malty sweetness up front followed by a good bit of fruity yeast in the middle . the follow through packs a decent hop punch that i was n t expecting from the aroma . a nice pine hop kick lingers in the mouth . m medium bodied and medium carbonation . works well with the flavour . d a well done pale ale that i would drink often if readily available .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a handsome dark brown swing top bottle . appearance light yellow with a fluffy crown that disappeared in a minute . almost no lace . aroma weak unimpressive maltey with a citric note grapefruit maybe pomela taste agressive full of metallic bitterness very unpleasant . mouthfeel after a first bite of carbonation you realize that this attacker is just a watery weakling . aftertaste bitter medicinal . makes you think about another other . drink to wash down this unlucky experience . wo n t recommend this beer to anyone .,appearance,0.7,1
on tap at three floyds wow here s a rarity a f beer i did n t like . i m pretty sure this is the first . started out well looking good in the pint glass with a light orange color and a white head that laced the glass nicely . unfortunately i guess i got a batch similar to mabz as there was no aroma on this beer . i asked the server if i got the correct beer and was reassured that there was no mistake . first time i ve ever had any sort of ipa without any hops smell . weird . after many doubtful looks from the nose i was willing to admit i got the right beer only after the first taste . most of it was pleasant with some citrus and a reasonable amount of bittering but after the swallow i was left with a big raw cereal aftertaste i did n t like . i asked a couple regulars if they detected anything off with the beer thinking i could blame bacteria and come back and give this another shot next time but was again reassured that this is how it always tastes . carbonation was on the light side and the body fairly full . if it left less of an annoying aftertaste i d say this would be a pretty decent beer but as it is i was glad that the standard serving size at the brewpub of this beer is a half pint .,appearance,0.8,1
paid . for a oz . bottle . a clear pinkish color almost like cherry up mixed with pale ale . no head to speak of . smell is fruity but not much there overall . taste is solid fruit sour not too sweet . mouthfeel is fairly astringent . all in all not a terrible fruit brew but not great either . certainly not something you d want several pints of .,appearance,0.4,0
bought this beer to do a legitimate review of it i have had it on tap several times in my area . oz bomber poured into a pint glass a hazy orange with a fluffy three finger head s not as strong of a smell as i would like it to be some malts and very little hop aroma for a ibu double . a little alcohol . t this is an interesting one . it does n t have a huge hop presence not as big as a fresh one on tap at least . it does retain the bitter taste though . a slight caramel followup . m it is maltier then other dipa s in my opinion so it does have a thicker creamier texture so its pretty heavy to drink . lots of carbonation . some sticky mouth feeling which is not too common in ipa s . filling but goes down relatively easy . o this is a good beer its not going to blow you away but its not bad either . i would n t say its nearly as good as three floyds dreadnaught arctic panzer wolf but its also for a bottle opposed to so i cant complain . try it if you can find it in your area but not really worth going out of your way to find .,appearance,0.9,1
a big white head with plenty of bubbles on top of a crystal clear yellow golden colored body . sheets of lacing uncommon to a pils s lemon grass and biscuits in the form of clean dry malt . nice lager twang t the flavor is well rounded and smooth with a focus on the fresh clean noble hops . m juicy and refreshing with a fizzy pinch d i ve enjoyed drinking this beer all the time . not just spring seasonsss .,appearance,1.0,1
growler into a weyerbacher tulip . a opaque i.e. seriously muddy orange body with a thin quickly dissipating tan head . looks like raw mango milk if such a thing exists . not something i find terribly appealing . s holy mango batman . that s a lot of mango . seriously this smells like nothing but pure mango juice . it s crazy juicy fresh and tart but it is n t an ipa . t starts with mango and finishes eventually with some piney hop bitterness . maybe even a little malt midway through . pretty darn tasty but overwhelming with the mango imo . m smooth medium body with almost no carbonation . not terrible for a growler but not good either . d the mango is great if you like mango i m not that crazy about it so its total dominance is a bit of a drinkability liability . notes huge thanks to the generous ba who brought this to the post notf tasting . this is one of those beers that i was super eager to try but did n t know what to expect . while i enjoyed regular masala mama both times i had it both from a traded growler and on cask at the brewpub i ve never found it to be the transcendent beer that some make it out to be . mango mama impresses me significantly less . sure the addition of tons of mango makes a beer taste like mango . it also in this case destroyed the balance and complexity that the beer originally possessed . not worth it if you ask me . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
beer works blueberry ale is composed of their the golden ale with blueberry extract added to the keg and blueberries added to the glass . i m under the impression it s their number one selling beer . it appearance is awfully light in color to have blueberry flavors . it does smell appealing with a light malt sweet blueberry aroma . drinking it my first thought is that it s very soda like in both sweetness and mouthfeel . it s thin body make it somewhat refreshing but really not beer like enough for my taste . i m honestly not hugely impressed . kind of gimmicky with blueberries floating in the glass as well . they have some other good beers though . in general beer works is worth a visit good food pretty good beers .,appearance,0.4,0
i sampled a pint of this beer at the ullapool beer festival . the beer poured a golden brown colour with an off white head that displayed very good retention a good start but it s all downhill from here . the nose was very bland a very faint hint of hops and not much else . the hops dominate the initial taste with a smokey and medicinal aftertaste . combine this taste with a very weak body and you have a very unimpressive beer . not my cup of tea at all .,appearance,0.8,1
the bottle says that the beer is an onslaught of the senses and this is certainly true . yeti pours out like the darkest of used motor oils thick and smooth with a monstrous billowing head that never goes away . aroma is of rotten fruit with a bit of hop presence . the initial taste is a wallop of malt that would make the strongest dopplebock pale in comparison . strong prune and fig characteristics followed by roasty malt flavor . second comes the hop kick which is pretty severe . this beer is not for the faint of heart almost too much for me but i still enjoy it .,appearance,1.0,1
nose plenty of dark fruit . currant jam . definitely grainy the alcohol is prominent . a few slight citrus hints . some vanilla and wild blackberries . appearance very hazy orange copper . minimal head with some lacing . taste sweet and tart . boozy but in a good way . it makes no bones about being a sipper . cereal grains are prominent . warming brings out more vanilla and almost a spiced rum quality . the finish is long bitter and woody . it works well with the alcohol s heat . the feel is unsurprisingly smooth with low carbonation . overall this drinks like a spirit and should probably be treated as such . it s sweet and fruity from massive amounts of malts and a strong yeast strain . great for sipping or sharing .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap into weizen glass . split this one with my dad at dinner . i ordered this expecting your typical american pale wheat ale but instead i got a hefe weizen . by this i mean it tastes like what you get in germany the banana and clove are there with only a touch of citrus apwa come with no banana and clove with a bunch of citrus flavor . i must say this impressed me . it certainly was n t the best tasting hefe weizen i have ever had but it was certainly tasty . medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . this one also comes with the standard smooth and creamy wheat flavors you expect in the style . it came with a pale orange hue and a small off white head . and seasons show again that they know every detail this one came without a lemon slice .,appearance,0.6,1
cherry caramel with lemon peel and orange peel trim . i like the beer especially when backlit and i like the large crown at least as much . it s golden brown sugar in color frothily creamy in texture and is gracing the glass with plenty of sticky lace . this one is impressive right out of the chute . . and stumbles on the first turn . the nose is strangely underpowered . i get faint whiffs of sweet dark fruit and mild clove spice . the flavor needs to be much more forthcoming for me to be even slightly impressed with brouwerij bavik s version of a belgian dubbel or dubbel bruin as the label reads . the beer tastes artificially flavored to me and is way too sweet . it tastes like the brewers used caramel extract and a few too many scoops of dark candy sugar . dark corn syrup perhaps . the best way that i can think of to describe the flavor in a general sense is that it tastes like a child s cartoon drawing rather than a beautiful watercolor . it s all garish and messy and dumbed down . as for specifics dates swimming in caramel and light molasses pretty much covers it . let s throw in a little ground clove that identifies it as a belgian beer rather than a standard brown ale . actually dubbel bruin tastes like an unsuccessful attempt by an american brewer to expand into the classically belgian styles . the mouthfeel is too full too syrupy . i m sure all the added sugar is partly responsible as is a curious lack of carbonation . after the impressive head creation on the initial pour the bubbles have decided to knock off for the day . subsequent pours continue to generate several fingers of foam but it sure does n t feel like they re doing much in the mouth . other than aged pale ale which i think is their finest creation i ve never really been wowed by beer from this brewery . dubbel bruin is decent and is easy to drink but compared to the world s finest versions its amateurish at best .,appearance,0.9,1
creamy . nose bitter with roasted malt used well and nice to smell . the mouth is a good chocolate so it s not a chocolate stout in an easy to drink quite impressive . the mixture of flavors between the slight acidity of the water and the bitterness of chocolate two characteristics of dry stout give the beer a pretty nice balance . finish supported by the bitter dark chocolate . a very good dry stout well ahead of jokes especially the draught from guinness brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
somewhat amber color for an ipa . light wispy head . smell is raw with a slight spicy aroma . some sweet notes as well . the taste is spicy hops upfront . sweet buttery malt comes through in the middle . a very interesting ipa and probably the best beer from magic hat in awhile . a good sweet malt flavor backed up with strong hop bite . aftertaste is a bit oily but the spicy hops stick around and leave you wanting more . yum . .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours pitch black with no light getting through at all . not even at the very edges of the glass . head is medium brown and tops out at just over one inch . retention is very nice . it takes a while for the read to recede to a nice thick cap . gobs of lace are left behind in the glass . very nice looking beer . nothing could be done to improve it in this category . s mostly chocolate on the aroma . milk chocolate is what i m getting . some fresh brewed coffee comes in at a distant second . a little alcohol is noticed but stays out of the way . finishes off with bakers chocolate . aroma is nice overall . t taste is pretty phenomenal . no big surprise that chocolate dominates most of the flavor . smooth milk chocolate starts it all off with a touch of cocoa that hangs out for a while . chocolate takes on a burnt flavor around the middle . alcohol is easy to pick out . actually the . comes across as borderline too warm . some coffee is at the end and stays well out of the way of the other flavors . m full bodied with a light carbonation that helps keep it smooth overall . finish is big and warm . there is a dryness that works well to counter the heat . d drinkability is good . the alcohol is easy to pick up but it does n t hinder drinking the beer in any way . the limit is probably one bottle thanks to the ounce bottle format . this is a very nice brew overall that i ll be having again . there is no doubt about that . this one could be in the running for my favorite yeti version to date . another great brew from great divide . good job guys .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle . a pours a pale clear yellow color . this had a small half finger white head that dies down instantly . no lacing left on the glass . s no beer aroma on this at all . this is all raspberry but almost too artifical smelling . reminds me of this raspberry jam my family would buy when i was younger . some light pomegranate in this but quickly gets covered by raspberry aroma . t this does n t taste like beer at all . raspberry upfront of this that is a little watered down overall . pomegranate flavors come in but are sweet and to the point before dying into a watery raspberry flavor . there is a light beer finish on this that brings forth a sweet grainy flavor . m light mouthfeel . carbonation is very high on this beer . raspberry left everywhere on the palate into the aftertaste with some light grains in the overall aftertaste . crisp and clean tasting . watery at times in the mouth . d drinkable beer . better than the other flavors they came out with . still this is not really beer i think just some watered down raspberry flavor with some artifical sweetness added to it .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle bottled about weeks ago . it pours a nice dark brownish black with a cascading burnt tan head . the head recedes quickly to globs of lacing . the smell has root beer dark fruits sugar buttery malts metal and some chocolate . no smoke what so ever is it a joke . the flavor is a bit more believable . it is fruity and roasty . still not smokey at all but at least there is a roasted flavor . i think they made a bad decision when they used a baltic porter rather than an english or american porter .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours with no head no carbonation and just some white bubbles around the rim . honey colored . s smells good and funky with some belgian spices and sugars . its slightly zesty with some lemons . decent strength . t well to be honest i was expecting the worst when i saw this pour but it is n t too bad . its definitely not great either . it comes in with a watery sourness . the sourness hits with a good punch but it does n t last too long . it transforms in to a bitter plastic like taste along with some belgian malts . the after taste is of zest and lemons . m low carbonation with a dry finish . very watery . d overall this is a weak gueuze but not a terrible one . it is n t a pain to finish but its not something i m likely to purchase again . it ll fill any temporary sour desires though .,appearance,0.4,0
ap this beer actually looks pretty damn good sititing in the glass . a light amber color with nice head inch or so that holds on to retention fairly well . leaves good lacing on the glass too . ar the beer starts to go downhill from here . smells of malt and lager yeast . smells sweet and grainy . t sweet roasted like malts hit you up front and then the lager yeast towards the end . not the best finish to a beer . m thin and watery and lots of carbonation o depends on how you look at it . it is n t even close to as good as most craft brews . but when you compare it to the bmcs of the world it ai n t so bad .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle served in a pint glass whoa unfiltered very unfiltered . i ve seen clearer homebrew and bottle conditioned belgians . granted i gave it a swift pour as i was n t expecting this much sediment . the head and retention are nice . the smell is nice west coast hops with the typical citrus notes and some bread grain . a yeasty note is definitely in there as well . the taste is pretty good maybe a bit more hop than i m used to in an american pale ale but it works . under the hops there is a bit caramel malt but the taste is dominated by the hops . the mouthfeel is quite good again the hops create a strong bitterness that is lightly balanced by the malts but the finish is all hops quite bitter and dry . overall i m pretty satisfied . it s likely not the best apa out there but a solid example of the style . i ve got a soft spot for coastal extreme brewing but this one deserves the good ratings .,appearance,0.6,1
sampled from the beers of winter variety pack the caramel porter is the worst i ve tried yet from the box . it looks nice enough in fact it looks pretty great . it pours very dark with nice ruby highlights on the edges when held up to light . a medium sized tan head forms . this is where it stops being good though . the aroma is caramel . that s it . caramel caramel candy caramel syrup whatever you want to call it . the taste is the same the caramel dominates everything . i like caramel but i also like beer and this has nothing to suggest beer . the mouthfeel is fine i guess but the drinkability is terrible way to cloying and sweet . it gets worse as it warms and releases the caramel even more . i actually think i would like a caramel flavored porter but i did n t like this caramel syrup drink mess .,appearance,0.8,1
this is actually the second time i ve tried this one . the first time i came away strangely confused and unsatisfied by it but after seeing an ad in all about beer magazine hailing it the world s most perfect beer i knew i needed to give it another shot . i call it the john coltrane of beers keep listening or in our case sipping and eventually you hear what it s trying to tell you . this beer refuses to give away all its secrets to just anyone at anytime . it plays hard to get but keep after it and it will reveal its sultry passion . it s a bitter belgian strong ale . not a white beer a la hoegaarden nor a trappist dubbel or otherwise nor even a saison . yet distinctly belgian all the same . those three different yeast strains really do a number on it and i must say it s among the most complex brews i ve had . i would go out on a hunch and say try it with spicy thai or vietnamese . or maybe game bird in a dark sauce . me i had it on its own . it paired extremely well with the billiard cue i had in the other hand .,appearance,1.0,1
when first trying beer newcastle was my great awakening . it is still a personal favorite and will always have a place in my heart . i personally love the smell and the mouthfeel . it s not a great food pairing beer in my opinion but it makes a great beer to relax with in front of the television .,appearance,1.0,1
the next cheap beer available this last week at the beach . this one compliments of my brother in law and his wife . can poured into a glass not sure why i bothered . i thought the bud i recently had was the palest beer out there but this one is even paler . looks like honey water . no head at all . nose is weak with grains and butter . the mouth is crisp its only redeeming quality . the flavor if you can call it that is muted with flavors of hay faint citrus . i dropped a lime in the last half of this bad boy to help my finishing it . i d rather have water .,appearance,0.4,0
eku pils pours a classic golden pilsner from a . fl dark brown glass bottle with a pry off cap . head went to well over two fingers then rapidly collapsed down to a full ring with islands of foam on top of the beer and some lacing along the wall of my oz beer glass . nose is a rustic german toasted barley malt . palate is a very good tasting toasted barley malt with the bittering of hops followed with the bight of a well balanced carbonation . eku pils is a traditional tasting german pilsner well balanced and close to exceptional in taste .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . bottle in a pint glass since a weizen glass is n t on hand currently . appearance a hazy yellow head fades fairly quickly and there s not much lacing . aside from the color it s nothing fantastic . smell banana bubblegum lemongrass lemon and citrus zest much wheat and also some creaminess and vanilla . much apparent sweetness is discernible but it s welcoming rather than cloying . taste creamy vanilla bubblegum and wheat sweetness backed by banana citrus undertones at the finish no apparent hops and it finishes slightly sweet and creamy . mouthfeel creamy and fairly thick carbonation mild to moderate slight spritz at the end as a compliment . drinkability a pretty novel hefe not like a lot of the others imports or domestic . could definitely be a session brew for me . the question might be too much sweetness for some but i think it works well this time around with this version .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle bottled a deep black under a small tan head . no lace no retention . s roasted malt and some wood . vanilla bean is tucked in there along with some coffee hints . vanilla gives it a bit of a subtle sweet candy character . t coffee character seems to be a little bigger here espresso like and some roasted malt . vanilla and wood are there with vanilla being the bigger of the two . again a candy like character this time more like a chocolate candy rather then a sweet candy . all the tastes really meld well . m d full bodied very smooth . extremely drinkable . . but has all the makings of a big beer with out any of them overshadowing the beer . really a good brew .,appearance,0.6,1
oz. born on served chilled in a pint glass . pours a thin watery yellow that is crystal clear with lots and lots of streams of bubbles rising to the surface and a inch white head that does n t leave much lacing . smell is of adjuncts and metal with the same for the flavor but with a trace of hops . very light with your average macro drinkability .,appearance,0.3,0
had this at max s during their german beer fest . poured with a little head but after the initial head was gone could n t get it back . no lacing at all . the smell wow am i smelling a beer or a nice bit of smoked meat here . awesome smells i had here . now the taste here was the beer felll flat in my opinion this being my first smoke beer this might be obvious i would n t quite like it at first maybe its an acquired taste . the smokey taste was overwhelming which for someone who like the style would probably be great but for me it was n t so . along with that came some nice maltness with a hint of sweetness and bitterness here . the mouth was very full bodied keep with the smokey theme here which was good here like with the smell like a stout . easily the most interesting beer i ve ever had i ll most likely give this beer and the style overall another chance but the smokiness was more then i had bargained with,appearance,0.6,1
appearance entering my glass is a straw yellow brew with a frothy snow white one finger head . the foam dissipates almost instantly leaving some random blotchy lace . on the bottom of the glass is a layer of bubbles rocketing their way one by one towards the surface . aroma plenty of malts and generously hopped for being a big company pale lager . a light citric and resinous smell . the citric nose settles somewhere between lime and lemon . some faint elements of straw herbs and flowers . flavor a very sweet maltiness a hefty pinch of aroma hops leaning towards the citric part of the spectrum . im picking up a straw grapefruit pine bread and baking powder profile on this one . half way through the taste sort of fizzes and goes really dry on me . but this only remains for a second only to then flutters away for good . mouthfeel kustom lagers a fresh and crisp feel coarse carbonation which fades instantly . the liquids wet and fleeing . overall impression if you a lager lover ready for some hop action then this is your choice and not a bad one at that . id even dare label it a stepping stone on the way to american pale ales and ipas . i mean theyve used amarillo and cascade for christ sake . the hoppy taste comes and goes in a flash though giving it the characteristics of hops but also a classic watered down massproduction brew . the brutal truth about this lager is thats not the best of lagers nor the worst . its an organic krav certified product so just for that reason alone its worth supporting . like my pal pai said and i comply fully this is a summer brewski with a twist fit for country houses and beaches on lakes .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a deep dark black with few brownish ruby highlights observable when held to the light . creamy tan head the lasted the whole glass . superb retention . full aroma of dry dark roasted barley . over carbonation yields a slightly thinnish mouthfeel too spritzy for stout . dry roasted flavor slightly acidic and yeasty . hops are there for balance and not a whole lot more . i found this brew more appetizing to look at and smell than to actually drink . still not a bad stab at the dry stout style and definitely worth a shot .,appearance,1.0,1
i really enjoyed the dfh version of this brew so when i saw this offering during a recent trip to new jersey i had to buy this italian version . poured into a standard pint glass from a . oz stubby green bottle . the oversized cap opens with an audible pop somewhat similar to champagne . goodness what is this stuff . the bottle cap is quite unique unlike anything i have seen to date . it features a steril top plastic coating underneath somewhat similar to the style of some screwtop growler lids . the pour yields a light golden colored brew that is lightly hazy . fingers worth of frothy white foam swells across the top and as it slowly recedes leaves a thick froth of lacework all over the glass . it rests atop the brew a finger strong in a thick uneven cratered surface composed of rather large bubbles that are constantly slowly streaming to the surface . first whiff of this brew produces nearly a white wine scent grape like initially mixed with sulfur that fades and develops into a new beast . hops emerge smelling grassy and a bit herbal in nature . lightly mineral filled with a straw like to biscuit or cereal grain inclusion . as the brew warms up i lose focus on the sulfur notes and really start to hone in on the herbal hop characteristics . there is a light almost mint and pine aspect to the backend of this brew and a light inclusion of alcohol which makes the aroma stand out . this is not a bold smelling brew by any regards but as it comes up to temperature it certainly goes through a transformation this is an interesting experience . taste follows suit with an herbal bitterness that tastes more grassy than any other brew i have had . it leads into a malt flavor very reminiscent of straw characteristics instead of grain . there is an ever present light green yeast flavor which really accents an unfavorable sulfur taste . there is a very mild grape skin character to this brew and an almost minty hop inclusion that evolves as the brew warms up . there is a modest amount of mineral character that almost nears metallic character which was easily ignored initially but as the brew warmed up it got increasingly more evident . by the time i get to the end of my glass i fear a second pour to finish off the bottle . i bust out some sharp cheese and yes this brew becomes tolerable . i have never had a beer before that i disliked by itself but only enjoyed after pairing it with some cheese . oh well there is a first time for everything . this is a medium to light bodied brew favoring medium more so than the lighter side . it is modestly carbonated to the point of being perhaps visually over carbonated and lightly fizzy on the tongue . the alcohol is ever present in this brew in both flavor and warming effect it hits home harder than what you would expect for . . the alcohol does not even attempt to be hiding it shows itself in full force with greater boldness than anything else . this brew is a bit of a mess to me it is not nearly as enjoyable as the dfh take that i previously really enjoyed . i had no problems finishing the bottle but this brew was a bit of a mess i would not have it again .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into pilsner glass a beautiful . crystal clear yellow body topped off by one inch of white creamy foam . glad i grabbed the pilsner glass . s noble hops are . very evident . grassy earthy lemony aroma . t taste follows aroma . lemony and grassy with slight metallic tinge to it . dry and slightly bitter finish . m pretty light on the tongue with a nice dry finish . d i m sitting outside grilling some burgers and i wish i had more of these . very drinkable . i ve been drinking prima pils for quite a while and figured it was time to review it . great brew . thanks victory .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a black color . inch head of a tan color . great retention and great lacing . smells of alcohol strong roasted malt strong sweet malt slight dry hop and a hint of dark citrus . fits the style of an american porter . mouth feel is sharp and clean with an average carbonation level . tastes of alcohol strong roasted malt hint of chile slight sweet malt and hint of dark citrus . overall great appearance aroma body blend and complexity .,appearance,1.0,1
the color of this beer is a clear copper color with a fizzy white head . the smell is interesting . smell hints of spicy malt and fruity yeast . the taste is a little different . i notice they do use bretto in their beer . for me the sweet taste that should be there is quickly mellowed out by a slight sourness . overall the body of the beer is a medium light with a slighty fizzy carbonation . it is drinkable even though the flavor is bland .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a they were n t kidding when they called this a golden bock . clear gold body with a steady column of carbonation rising to refresh a . creamy white head reasonable retention and a good amount of lace . nice looking lager . s straightforward lager aroma of biscuity malt and light herbal hops . more reminiscent of high life than any bock i ve ever had . meh . t follows the nose quite closely unfortunately but with a little more richness to the malt . still a pretty damn boring lager tasty . way more macro ish than i expect from sn . m fairly light smooth body with a moderate amount of sharp spiky carbonation stings the front of my tongue . d despite its disappointing flavor and aroma it goes down amazingly well for . . good casual quaffing dare i say session . beer . notes i was n t expecting too much from this one and it delivered a bit less . while lacking any off flavors this just was n t anything special at all . i wo n t be seeking it out especially since it comes with the same price and distribution as torpedo . esb was way better let s hope it makes a comeback or that they come up with a better new spring seasonal next year . cheers .,appearance,0.9,1
bottled a rustic copper with a central cap and confluent ring of light peanut . hazy . fleeting spot lace . dark and murky for the style . s grapefruit and resin . some earthy and spicy hops as well . malt is sweet caramel and stronger than i anticipated . t bitter moreso than i had expected after the nose . nice herbal hops . there is a slight fruitiness somewhere in here faintly like fruity pebbles . interesting . hints of wood . m medium on full bodied for the style with moderate reserved carbonation with a wet finish . o this beer is eccentric pulling from different angles . sometimes bitter sometimes sweet somewhat plain somewhat intriguing .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce bottle . pack purchased at pere marquette expeditions in ludington mi . i m on the side of the fence with the folks who look forward to fall pumpkin seasonals . this hit the shelves late out here and i was n t sure if i d get my hands on any punkin this year . expeditions pulled through again . bottled in is clearly printed on the neck of the bottle followed by a cryptic series of numbers . i popped the top and poured into a nonic pint glass . a standard bottle pour horizontal bottle degree glass yields a finger of ivory head that dissipates fairly quickly . lacing slides down the glass as the head disappears . the beer is burnt orange in color and extremely translucent . a small quantity of fine bubbles lazily ascends the interior of the glass . the hue is enticing though the overall visual lands in the middle . one does not have to get too close to the glass to smell the goods . pumpkin is forward in the nose . the label indicates that this has been brewed with brown sugar and that is also noted in the nostrils . allspice is recognizable but this beer appears to be more about the pumpkin than the spice . props for that . traces of alcohol and diacetyl do much to add complexity to the aroma . it s may be the best smelling pumpkin ale i ve bought this fall . the flavor is a nice change of pace from most other commercially available pumpkin ales . i ve come to expect a very plain base beer from this style with a lot of spice added for a pumpkin pie effect . punkin ale starts with a more robust base brew that brings to mind a mild brown ale that has had its gravity jacked up through the use of molasses . even without the pumpkin and spice punkin s foundation has something to offer . speaking of the pumpkin it floats atop this assertively strong beer delicately caressing the palate . spices are much less aggressive than i ve come to expect from the style but still noted . sweet sticky alcohol becomes a complimentary flavor rather than something that needs to be hidden for the enjoyment of the imbiber . the flavors are beautifully balanced with a depth and sophistication that i have found in no other pumpkin ale . the beer is medium bodied with a nice velvety finish likely from the moderately high alcohol content . prickly carbonation feels fresh and lively and is mildly bittering in itself . the feel compliments the flavors well adding up to what could be the easiest drinking abv beer you will drink this year . it s also the most modestly priced pack i ve seen on shelves in a while . regardless of your feelings on pumpkin ale as a style i promise that punkin is nothing to scoff at . the two schlitz scale reference my profile for an explanation i give two schlitz all fall for this excellent pumpkin ale . yum .,appearance,0.6,1
served ice cold mgd pours that familiar pale yellow color and is topped with a thin white head . retention overall is poor but for an adjunct lager it s respectable a cap remains for much of the drink and there is minor lacing . a positively ludicrous quantity of bubbles constantly zip to the surface . smells like corn syrup with maybe some pale malt sweetness as well . the taste is nothing impressive of course but i have had much worse . some pale malt sweetness adjunct flavors i picked up more rice than corn but i figure both are probably in here with a relatively clean finish . i do n t think this liquid has ever been in contact with hops . has the mouthfeel of tonic water without the bitterness but plenty of carbonation and very little flavour good or bad . very drinkable for these reasons . i do n t know how this is marketed in the states but in the vast wasteland to your north it is generally considered a premium brand and i have seen it priced comparable to names like stella and heineken . mgd is n t even in their league not that either of those beers are anything really special . even if this were priced more in line with the other major macros there would be no compelling reason to buy this . that being said if you take price out of the equation for a macro lager it is a serviceable option and since i must review according to style i must give it an average to slightly above grade . if i were sitting at a campfire or something and someone handed me this i would happily drink it .,appearance,0.8,1
i recently managed to get complementary pint of this at a low traffic airport lounge . i was disappointed that the glass i got was actually much smaller than a pint but then realized i was n t as disappointed about the size of the serving as i thought i would be . i definitely love a good hefeweizen especially after a couple trips to germany and this is the worst representation of the style i have ever tasted in any country . it looked very authentic a very cloudy white yellow and i was hoping for good things . as i approached it i was surprised to find little identifiable aroma . hoping to find what was missing in the nose waiting in the body i dove in and the best description i could decide on for the flavor i was tasting was weak heineken . it had none of the distinctive spicey clovey banana ey flavors normally expected from a good hefeweizen and it was n t even very like an american wheat beer . this was the first brew i have tried from pyramid and i m not excited to try another anytime soon . my only hope is that they did n t truly do such a poor job of brewing this beer but that it was just poorly treated at the bar .,appearance,0.8,1
from a clear glass cl . bottles with no bottling freshness date . poured a ruby hued brown with a just a few bubbles no head quickly settled into a fine bubbly lacing . aromas of caramel and buttery toffee hints of chocolate covered cherries the cherries is faint and sweet not tart . low carbonation too low for my taste and a softly crisp watery medium light bodied mouthfeel . could be a lot more interesting if it was n t for the poor carbonation which leads to a watery mushy taste a nice caramel toffee flavor then a watery toasted . graininess a medicinal hop flavor with no bitterness some chocolate that mingles with the a sweet cherry drink not that juicy but like you find in cheap drinks and a watery caramel and grainy finish . i wonder if this is a lot better from the tap from the bottle it s dull and not very inspiring . acquired in a trade with northyorksammy thanks .,appearance,0.3,0
when i first saw this beer in a pub a few months ago it did n t impress me at all . but today i finally decided to try it and though its appearance is not good it s got a strong taste . it s quite similar to the czech pilsners but it remains in your mouth for a longer time . i hope all the polish beers are this good or better,appearance,0.4,0
a golden but a little muddy probably yeast as it smells belgian yeast . the head is enourmous if you pour the liquid clucking through the bottle the head is white and quite creamy when it settles in . s sweet belgian yeast and a little touch of flowers . light carbonation . taste sweet belgian yeast which is noticed both while the liquid is in the mouth and and ater swallowing . the aftertaste is a bit hoppy and a bit of sweet candy . o not what i rememberd but it is easy to drink . almost to easy .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle to pint glass a very creamy brown with a puffy tan head that has decent retention and some lacing . i think the look of guinness is my favorite . does n t get much better . s smells faintly of coffee and roasted malts . not a very bold scent . t creamy roasted malt flavor with traces of coffee and a very small amount of toffee i believe . overall i wish guinness were a bit thicker and had more flavor because what faint flavor it has is wonderful but just not quite bold enough . this is very drinkable though especially for a stout one of my favorites to have a few of .,appearance,0.9,1
pours cloudy pale yellow with minimal white head . smelled of light malt with moderate sour yeast and light sweetness . the initial flavor was malty with a quick transition to an increasingly bitter aftertaste that had hints of herbs . medium bodied creamy to oily with lively carbonation and slightly metallic finish . overall this was tasty but a little bitter in the aftertaste . surprisingly not overly alcoholic in the finish considering it is a relatively light beer with . abv . i suspec the bitterness helps cover this up a little .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance this beer is magical . a perfect brown head sits upon a black body grabbing the glass and not letting go as i drink . smell roasted coffee and some hops come through on the nose but the hops are n t very prevelant . there s a woody characterwith some caramel and maybe some brown sugar . i also pick up a sort of medicinal alcohol aroma that i think came from the oak . taste chocolate cocoa coffee ice cream and a hint of vanilla take up the main stage . the alcohol numbs the taste a little bit but allows for the fruity strawberr aftertaste to have more of an affect . mouthfeel creamy with a decent body but airy from the alcohol . the bitterness on the aftertaste is balanced with the body and creamy texture . the alcohol is a tad overpowering for me but lets me know that this would do well in the cellar . drinkability heavy and not as smooth as it could be this should be aged for awhile .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a bright yellow orange cloudy to the point of opaque but with some visible carbonation has the usual billowy long lasting head of dense white foam which settles to a healthy cap and leaves loads of frothy lacing . s wheat malts with a biscuity hint fresh banana bread yeast aromas hints of cloves and cinnamon and a citric but especially lemony note . t robust wheaty and slightly biscuity malts are quickly joined by clove and brown spice overtones and a citrus taste the lemon less pronounced than in the nose . it all combines in a sort of banana bread flavour towards the finish balanced by faint herbal hops . m medium bodied with champagne like carbonation lower than in other weizen but still lending lively crispness . refreshing and well balanced on the whole . d schoefferhofer makes a good solid weizen but it was n t too remarkable besides the biscuit malt notes .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance parts water part apple juice . some frothy foam creating a collar but not much . strangely some lacing . lots of small bubbles but some bigg uns too . smell lots of apple sweetness . taste well attenuated pleasantly minimal cloying sweetness for a honey beer . minty hop flavour in the finish with some acidity . mouthfeel thin thin thin . drinkability this is the second budels i ve had in successive nights . the house character seems to be of incredibly thin beers with a dryish taste . not much here for the beer geek but to tell the truth i think i d rather drink one of these than a labatt s blue . i would expect that these beers would appeal to white wine drinkers given its thinness and lack of boldness .,appearance,0.3,0
second time having this this one was cellared two years bottled . ages with the best of em on the bottle . poured into a fluted tulip glass lots of sticky foam on the glowing orange body . lace is sticky and adheres itself all round . fruit roll up aroma with some old ale qualities . flavor is cloying sweet like packets of nutrasweet in iced tea . malty backbone is there some dried fruit but it all gets lost behind the sugar overdose . thick and sticky like an imperial sweet tea . ugh . it s still a mess after two years cellaring does nothing for it . having it fresh before i remember it being a sweet booze bomb but this just reminds me to never buy it again .,appearance,0.9,1
i saw this little number in the cooler at one of my locals lat night and since i was half or more in the bag following groundhog day it seemed like just the thing to buy . now in the harsh light of day my buyer s remorse rivals that feeling of coyote ugly that i have also experienced many times over the years . what is this i see before me . it looked like pink grapefruit juice a favorite of mine . absolutely no head . flat as a board . but pretty . very pink cloudy like i said grapefruit juice . nose was salty like the breeze blowing in off the atlantic underlain with a tomato like tang . frankly mr. shankly my mouth actually began to water . now for the moment of truth an actual mouthfull of it . wow . the mouthfeel was watery thin . the admixture of salt clam juice tomato and beer was just foul . whew . it reminded me of the fantail on days when we could not dump trash and garbage and the sharks would troll behind us hoping that we would chum the waters for them having built up a smell that would fall a redwood . the finish left a taste that can only be described as decomposing flesh . putrid . run do n t walk to the nearest sink and make this a drain pour . omfg oz . my drain is now sick .,appearance,0.2,0
poured this brew into a la chouffe glass just like the last tasting . makes lots of bright white foam and has a hazy golden colored body . orange peel and coriander are vividly evident and has a powder sugar kind of smell like cotton candy . the taste is of orange peel and coriander too but has a kind of vanilla and metallic flavor too . nice and smooth . not as prickly as i would have thought . refreshing to the palate even though it s hot as balls outside .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a tulip . thanks to onedropsoup for this . . a lightly hazed light orange color . three fingers of pillowy white head with very good retention and plenty of lacing too . . s plenty of herbalness in here and somewhat flowery . cilantro lemongrass and basil come through . lemony fruitiness . almost overbearingly musky but it needs a brett component to make it fit in . hops are grassy and somewhat citrusy . overall really dry . there s no doubt this is complex it just does n t come together all that well . . t like the nose this is super dry dry even for a saison . the main flavor is a dusty muskiness . there s some pepper spiciness and a touch of herbalness again but no flavors even approach the musk . lightly lemony . not nearly as complex as the nose and not particularly tasty either . . m light body . carbonation is a bit higher than desirable and a bit bity as well . could definitely be creamier as well . . d i do n t understand how the stillwater saisons got hyped . this and stateside are both pretty mediocre . not really anything good about this other than the appearance .,appearance,0.9,1
textbook pour for an imperial stout . motor oil black with a head like you would see on a rootbeer float . nice roasty malt aroma with a little alcohol as well . flavor is big and bold with coffee chocolate malt and raisin . borderline great the only thing that keeps it from perfection is a lack of complexity .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a bright golden yellow with a super huge pure white foamy head with great retention and super good lacing . aroma of sugar light warming alcohol and fruity ester such as apricot . taste is very refreshing though still complex enough with warm alcohol notes and fruity ester with nice residual sugar notes as well . body is quite full for style with great carbonation and alcohol is somewhat detectable . well brewed and enjoyable as most beers from this brewer .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance big bubbles form a weak gaseous head above a yellow golden body . meh . smell sweet corn and lots of it fresh and kernely almost ridiculously corny but not in a terribly bad adjuncty way . very weak noble hops add a bit of a grassy aroma . very shallow and boring but not bad . taste nice and crisp pleasantly hoppy floral and spicy with a light caramel sweetness from the malts . well lagered and dry in the finish as any good pilsener should be much better than i expected from the sight and smell of it . mouthfeel mouth fillingly airy big and foamy not really smooth but thankfully not too zippy clean and gassy . drinkability this is nice but not all that much better than say a yebisu or a kirin fukkoku lager . and twice the price of either of them . i like it and could drink it often but i probably wo n t .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle thanks for sharing cavery . murky hazed auburn and ruby almost brown with a thick pillowing persistent khaki colored head . this beer is hugely carbonated and leaves lots of stick on the glass . the aroma is interesting and unique like no other beer i ve ever smelled and it s an interesting combination of red wine vinegar tart and sour cherries other dark and tart fruits and some sweet toffee . this probably is infected but perhaps this beer has even been improved . not that i would know . flavors of vinegar tart and sour cherries stinging sourness and toffee candies combine for an interesting and wildly complex beer . one to sip and savor . this beer is too highly carbonated . it literally feels like pop rocks popping in the back of the mouth and even down your throat during the swallow . again interesting but certainly a flaw . a really interesting beer to drink sip and talk about . i m sure this was n t what they intended but it really does work quite well .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle graciously shared by my friend on his birthday . appearance hazy but clear blond with a big billowing white head . very bubbly stuff . smell this is one intensely estery beer . i get pineapple mango and apricot up front with funkiness present but backseat to the sweetness . the brett comes out more and more as it warms but the sweetness puts me off . this is supposedly dry hopped but my nose is n t picking up much in the way of hop aroma . taste mouthfeel sugary and fruity pineapple and apricot flavors really shine here . not much brett presence in the taste but plenty of cloying fruity sweetness . the body is medium light carbonation is spot on for the style highly effervescent and almost champagne like . the finish does n t dry up nearly as much as i d like . drinkability a beer best shared . the sweetness is really overbearing .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a hazy full copper color and is topped by a two finger thick frothy tan colored head . the aroma is of ripe fruit plums apple strawberry earthy hops and a component that reminds me of oxidation . the taste is thin and dead on the front of my tongue and unfortunately the rest of this beer does not get much better . there are notes of cider wan stale malt and cardboard . despite putting this beer in a brown bottle this beer is still quite stale and lame .,appearance,0.9,1
a a dark brown pour with a ridiculously huge fluffy light brown head . retention and lacing both seem to be nice . s roasted malt and chocolate mainly . spicy too and with a little bit of alcohol burn . smells pretty similar to a lighter stout or a porter really . not your typical belgian dark . t pretty watery right off the bat surprisingly . roasted malt and chocolate here but fairly subdued due to the thinness . tastes not too far off from a guinness though perhaps even more thin despite the much higher abv . little bit of spice . m super thin and watery really detracts from the beer unfortunately . o a very interesting idea but the execution fell flat unfortunately . it tastes like a really thin porter basically . some mild belgian influence but nothing really stands out . the watery aspect really lowered the scores too . unfortunately the taste and mouthfeel just do not match up with the looks and aroma .,appearance,0.9,1
well the pour from the can resulted in a one finger foam head with little lasting power . the lace was not far behind but had a good pattern . color was a on the srm chart not good for a non light beer . smell . oooo i am in a corn field and the corn is gone i smell husks and rice . flavor corn rice little malt . water in my mouth . less than yard work beer this is a beer you serve after all the low priced beer runs out . sorry . that is how i feel .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer is brilliantly clear and is a very pale gold color . it is topped by a thin pale head that only forms a ring around the edges of my glass . the aroma is an interesting mix of clover light banana notes honey like grain but with an herbal honey edge sweet cotton candy notes and some fruity honeydew melon aromas . the beer is sweet tasting but only lightly so and it seems that the alcohol actually contributes to the perceived sweetness . light honey flavor combine with a very light herbal character reminiscent of mint and rosemary . the beer is fairly bitter and this definitely lingers for quite some time in the finish this last is likely the wormwood as i have heard that it is intensely bitter . there is a touch of grassy flavors as well as a clean grain character . this has captured the heft of a tripel well as it is fairly light almost quaffable even but there is a bit of heft to it . i really like the clean bitterness that this beer has it is only lightly herbal in flavor though and i like that there is not much in the way of astringency . this is definitely good some part of me wishes the wormwood character was more expressive just so i could get a better sense of it but it is really easy to overdo and honestly is a perfect subtle contributor to this beers flavor profile . the flavor is a touch too clean as it could use a touch more fermentation character .,appearance,0.6,1
bottled on should be on the bottom right hand side of the bottle but its just dots purchased through lakeview liquors chicago illinois price . bomber appearance pours pitch black with a creamy mocha colored head . wow this sob is thick like engine oil . polka dotted lacing decorates the glass . with each swirl of the snifter another layer of froth reveals itself . looks tastey . smell coffee and chocolate roasted malt dominate the nose followed by a layer of sweetness and hops . taste the initial flavor of sweetness is quickly replaced with coffee vanilla bitter chocolate and alcohol . a healthy dose of hops is a nice addition and keeps it from being too cloying . mouthfeel starts out thick and chewy . in the middle a fair amount of bitterness strikes the tongue followed by a warming sensation . finishes dry with a bitter aftertaste . drinkability i liked it from start to finish . i was actually surprised at the complexity of the taste profile and really enjoyed the abundance of hops . overall a pretty decent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint glass brewed in june . do not cellar enjoy in written on bottle pours a gilded bronze with a rising finger head . you can smell this when it pours and it smells ridiculous floral and earthy notes with some hops hops sweet taste that turns kinda bitter followed by a toasty malt and chocolate . kinda thick and flavor thats left goes fast this beer would have been great in . its seen better days but still not shabby,appearance,1.0,1
oat ml . . abv brewer southern tier brewing company style american double imperial stout glass pint appearance coal black with a small mocha head aroma roasty and malty taste ahh . eck . ewh . this was completely unpalatable . because the brewer has no bottling or best before date i ca n t tell if the beer is just stale . there s a strong sour milk and burning oats taste backed by alcohol . not my idea of a good beer . mouthfeel medium bodied but relatively thin in the mouth . harmony not a fan of the stale milk flavor . this destroyed the balance . would i get it again . no unless i hear something good about it from a trusted friend . in that case i might try it again . bottled . . served january,appearance,0.9,1
pours a brownish red hue that you can see through when held up to direct light . two finger white head spider web lacing . the smell is odd at first . i get a faint unpleasent odor that fades as the beer warms . from then on just chocolate and vanilla . possible oxidation . the taste is far better than the smell . i detect hops chocolate vanilla and an over all sweetness . the mouthfeel is medium bodied . a good beer for the holidays . must try .,appearance,0.9,1
almost transparent and i m tempted to rank it lower but i ca n t remember having a cream ale any time recently so i m not totally sure what they look like . this reminds me more of cream soda . hardly any head to speak of . still i do love the embossed bottle . slight sweet smell although after that i m picking up nothing . man i wish this brewery spent as much time on their beer as they do on their bottles nondescript malt taste with slight hop bitterness on the finish . some biscuity qualities but not much else going on here . i guess there must be something good about this beer and it s the mouthfeel right balance of carbonation and body making it fairly drinkable if you do n t want to have to think about your beer . i must stress there is nothing about this beer that is bad unpleasant per se however i m having difficulty coming up with anything good either . one and done .,appearance,0.3,0
this ale derives it name from its main ingredient yuzu . yuzu is a japanese citrus fruit . i guess marma ale is a contraction of the words marmalade and ale . i do not really know who hiroyuki fujiwara is except that he is an illustrator makes these limited editions out of hitachino and everyone seems to think he is the coolest guy . yellow opaque pure white head . yuzu aroma all over the place this does not smell like beer it smells like marmalade . there is no bitterness in the taste nor malt nor hop flavors just yuzu marmalade . this beer has a quick finish does not linger dispite the powerful yuzu flavor .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an opaque thick looking black with a fat beige head . very attractive . i m also a fan of the pin up girl artwork on the label . the head sticks to the glass making a little sip marker all the way through the beer . aroma is very rich and malty with a solid roasty base some notes of coffee and chocolate . barely discernable hopping but it s definitely there . some hints of plum esteriness . flavor is definitely wholesome . rich roasted bittersweetness with wonderful coffee chocolate and dark berry flavors . mild hopping providing a light dryness to the finish . smooth mild carbonation long finish with a coffee aftertaste . no graininess or bready flavors . wonderful . i could drink this as my stout of choice .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance looks very light copper color thin head small white bubbles too cold as all of their beers smell where are the hops . it smelled like . hmmmm . nothing . maybe some slight malt scent but i had to reach for that too . taste see smell . very bland i ve had more flavor from a bud light . very diappointing . seriously between it being served too cold i had a hard time picking up any hop flavor at all . even the malt characteristics were very hidden . tasted just a step above water with a slight aciidic bite . mouthfeel as with most of their beers very thin . drinkability probably would work as a lawnmowing beer but i d rather have a corona with lime .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle purchased at total wine in so cal . how did it make it s way down there . a pours copper gold with . fingers of orange colored head . head clumping is visible and the head retention is well overall . moderate lacing and pretty clear . s roasty caramel malts grassy hops and a faint smell of grapefruit . t roasty caramel moderate high bittering hops and light grapefruit . i ca n t mention how complex the malts are to get that roasty character . the hops however a different story . m moderate bodied well balanced and wearing the bitter beer face . d malts are awesome hop selection suspect at best . would recommend you pass over this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from huge can . very pale yellow with big white head that goes away rather quickly . unpleasant aroma consisting of alcohol and adjunts very similar to bud ice only with a little more sweet corn smell . it tastes equally bad with corn sugar and alcohol dominating however some light malt flavor can be detected . no real hop taste only a tiny bit of bitterness . maybe it was because after pouring i let the beer sit to watch the head fade but labatt seems to have gotten the carbonation right . like i said though maybe it was because i let it sit for a minute . the mouthfeel would have been better if the beer was n t so damn thin . not at all a good beer but better than some of its american counterparts worse than others .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a black color . inch head of a off tan color . great retention and great lacing . smells of slight roasted malt sweet malt slight pale malt and a hint of sulfur . fits the style of an euro dark lager . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of slight roasted malt hint of sweet malt slight pale malt hint of hop and slight sulfur . overall great appearance good blend but only average mouth feel and the aroma and body are lacking .,appearance,0.9,1
this sample taken from the saranac holiday sampler . the appearance of this brew is not the best . no head . zero . no lacing . zero . ultra clear reddish amber color . a big malty nose . i notice apple too in the aroma . strange but nice . my palette is at first bit with heavy carbonation . a medium body provides lots of malt . hops struggle at the roof of my mouth . they are decribed as fuggles on the label . i suppose but they are too muted to identify . very smooth . a dry sour finish . this is a decent malty brew . very drinkable . not a scotch ale . more of an oktoberfest marzen in my opinion . if these were available in sixes i would probably grab some from time to time .,appearance,0.4,0
from a oz . bottle with a blurb on the neck label winter holiday vintage . poured a bright cherry wood color with a small foamy head that settled into a fine bubbly lacing . aromas of sweet honey bready malts clove and soft spices and a subtle cherry fruitiness . the alcohol is not the noticeable and a bit flowery smelling . good moderate carbonation and a softly crisp sweet smooth fullish bodied mouthfeel . pleasant tasting honey sweet bready malts a subtle bubble gum a light taste of sweet red cherries the alcohol is soft and warming with a spiciness to it and a grainy bread sweet fruity spicy alcohol finish . a nice seasonal from a good eastern brewery a must try . acquired in a trade with muenchenerkindl thanks .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at anam cara for hophead throwdown . pours a very pale golden yellow with a nice light white head . this beer looks more like a pilsner than an ipa but after talking to dan at the tap i learned they only used one malt in this beer so maybe that has something to do with it . aromas are of citrus and piney hops along with some resiny aromas and a little bread . for taste this beer packs a punch . citrusy and resinousy hops truly dominate the flavor profile . malts make their way in showing off some dry biscuit flavors but the true beauty to this beer is in its finish . this beer finishes just super bitter with piney hops showing off what they are made of leaving in the end an incredible hop bitter bite to it . damn this is tasty . as for mouthfeel this beer is relatively light bodied and has a great crisp carbonation . though this beer is super bitter it still keeps a great drinkability because of its great flavor profile . this beer alone made the hophead throwdown great . another great beer by dan at the tap.,appearance,0.7,1
i expected more from a belgian beer . i m not a fan of light lagers but i had higher hopes for this one . a nice crystal clear yellow low head and lots of bubbles . s smell metallic and hoppy . t i could probably tell the difference between this an budweiser but the taste is very similar . overhopped to cover up the watered down taste . m bubbles and water not musch else . d it s not bad and i could probably have a few but it reminds me too much of an american macro .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . appearance maybe the best head i ve ever since on a hefeweizen . considering many hefeweizens bodys look similar this is getting a . frothy finger head that i m enjoying just sit there and watching the bubbles slowly pop . body is dark orange hazy as hell . smell banana orange lemon . a tropical drink . i decent clove and wheat as well . taste very sweet and lots of carbonation . banana and clove are there along with some orange and some light funk . mouthfeel carbonation is rather prickly and a little bit too much . still pretty refreshing and drinkable . overall another pretty good hefe the appearance of this really turned me on . another reasonably imported hefeweizen that i can get at my local liquor store .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bomber . pours a very transparent amber color with good carbonation . thick foamy white head with decent lacing . smell is hoppy sweet and slightly bready . sweet and somewhat fruity taste with bitter hops coming through towards the end . mouthfeel is kind of watery but good . slightly sticky . this is very drinkable . i d love to have some more .,appearance,0.6,1
porterhouse in dublin pours black with thick dense and creamy head that does not dissipate till the end of the glass leaving dense lacing . aroma is quite mild roasted grainy malt . taste is very smooth roasted malts with nice touch of hop bitterness dry finish and very long lasting bittery aftertaste . this is my favorite irish stout . amazingly well made . i have to admit i could not drink too much of it several glasses are fine but sometimes it feels too intense strong .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle a pours a clear golden yellow color with a fizzy white head that quickly disappears . s the aroma is light pilsner malt and faint hops . not much else to mention pretty faint . t the taste like the aroma starts out with faint light pilsner malts with a mild bitterness from the hops in the crisp finish . not all that flavorful but very clean and easy drinking with not any off flavors . m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation . d overall this is not the most exciting pilsner but it serves it s purpose as an easy drinking summer session beer . would hold up decently well at outdoor summer cookouts and tailgates .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks again to cfh for this . batch notes taken on june th a no head and no lacing . clear vibrant cooper . s wet hops grapefruit and buttered toast . hops are first and foremost but balanced well by malts on the tail end . t for a dipa taste is mellow . lightly toasted malts lead a charge of flavors . lemongrass for hops finish it . m buttery light body when it should be heavier which is fine by me . subtle flavors linger for a while . o another solid texas beer that makes me want to visit the craft beer scene down there .,appearance,0.6,1
much like other people that have had batch i can confirm that this must be infected . i just bought this beer in philly at the foodery after having had this beer earlier from a trade . the one from the trade tasted the exact same way and though i did n t review that beer or make note of the batch i have to assume it was this same batch . drinker beware that if you want to taste acidic rotten brew . this batch is it . the question is will i ever get a proper java stout frm bells . i hope .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a pale straw color with a ton of carbonation and a pretty decent head for a cheap beer . the aroma is a sour corn grist that is on the more offensive side of average . the taste is sort of the mainstream corn taste with some sweetness that seems to somewhat resemble some malt . there is a slight aftertaste but it is not the usual metallic blandness of most micros . i m not sure if i can explain why but i do n t mind this stuff . i actually prefer this to bud and coors .,appearance,0.8,1
bomber into a duvel tulip . a solid black body topped with three full fingers of rich dense medium brown head that just barely poke above the rim of the glass incredibly persistent retention and a practically solid sheet of lacing . maybe i just have a soft spot for imperial stouts but this is about the third beer of this style i ve given a for appearance . i just could n t imagine this looking any better . s medium strength nose with inviting notes of toasty malt and chocolate . nothing terribly complex or interesting but a wholly enjoyable aroma . t follows the nose plus an added hint of ripe stone fruit plum and some bitter roasted astringency plus a highly boozy finish . the fruity complexity is welcome the astringency is not . it starts out great but finishes with a major disappointment . m medium bodied and therefore a bit thinner than i d like from the style but with a perfectly lush onslaught of carbonation . d shows its strength quite clearly and therefore falls short of any seriously high mark for drinkability . while its youth and potency are both extenuating factors this is as much of a night ender as i ve ever encountered . i have a bad feeling about tomorrow morning . notes this is a solid entry in a crowded field but clearly is n t helped by its lack of age and finesse . i may pick up another bottle to age until next christmas as this impresses me with far more potential than current performance . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
thickset molasses colored pour settles opaque and black with a tall cocoa brown head thats fluffy yet crumbly after a vigorous pour takes forever to work its way down to one super thick maze of a skim on top and oodles of ink blobby lacing sticks all over the glass . beautiful . aroma of subdued plum raisin and molasses gains more roastyness as it warms and gets a bit more complex in the malts . dustings of cocoa and soft smoked wood emerge as well . taste has a smooth well rounded roasty feel hardly overbearing at all just a whole lotta smooth . easy going black malts with a bit of sweet chocolate roast . nice earthy backing of smokey malts that still maintains a strong base of roast . touches of tangy prunes some molasses and darker toffee keep some interesting sweeter tones over the top of the roast . finish has very nice mixture of both sweet and roasted characteristics with a softly drying lofty edge via moslty chocolate . feel is quite smooth sweet and roasty tones always switching within the medium full body . slightly dry finish with a certain tang left over . a solid baltic porter that keeps a real nice smoothness the whole duration making for one sound drinkin porter . one that grows on ya .,appearance,1.0,1
bottling . poured into tumbler . a pours a flat straw gold zero head zero lacing . looks like pbr with character . s i have to say i m fighting for to pull a smell off of this and it is not an easy task . excessive swirling brings out notes of corn sugar and sweet malt . very blah . t a bit more flavor than the smell lets on but still pretty thin . mellow balance of malts although still a bit on the sweet side . hops are very much in the background but come through on the finish . bready with a bitter citrus laden finish . m mouthfeel is pretty decent matching the style nicely with a fair deal of carbonation . i could deal with a bit more creaminess but it works . d the lack of flavor in this brew works well for its drinkability . i could easily put back or of these if i wanted to . but why would i want to . eh . glad i tried it i suppose but wish i d grabbed a six of torpedo instead .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage courtesy of mnbearsfan . pretty typical appearance . pretty much black medium tan head . at first the aroma and taste were pretty harsh . i actually likened my experience to a bit of a less harsh mephistopheles stout which for me was so boozy i was nearly undrinkable . czar was reminiscent of that rather boozy ripe with booze soaked dark fruits . the second pour however was not as harsh . booze was there but more of a side note . lot s more chocolate and big roasted notes some bitterness maybe coffee . very pleasant and enjoyable after trudging through the first half . maybe it s bottle conditioned and i got the more rawer first half . in any respect the feel was rather full and chewy . low no carbonation slick and creamy . nice enjoyable ris in the end . i think i d like to get another bottle and sit on it for a few years cuz i think this would be an excellent brew to age for as long as you can .,appearance,0.6,1
a darker in appearance than a bud light slightly brighter than a bud heavy . heavily carbonated with a slight white lacing at the edges s mostly of corn and some bready yeast . also a very light malt presence and only the faintest whiff of hops t taste of a light lager made of adjuncts . i was not expecting a heavily hopped beer and it was easily drinkable though not overly flavorful or extremely crisp or clean tasting . m heavily carbonated and slightly more flavorful than some other american adjunct lagers . i would compare it most closely to busch although there is less of a skunked flavor profile in piton . d i had a number of these on my honeymoon but would probably not seek it out if i was able to purchase it in the states . easy drinker and goes well with a margarita mixture floating on the top of it aka iceberg i would have to say on tap it tasted very similar only there was more head . i would be though that this had to do with the amount of kegs that went through the location i was being served at daily .,appearance,0.4,0
brown red amber on the clear side nice head that lasts . maybe give it a touch more opacity . smells oxidized bitter grassy hops wet cardboard . tastes like an extract homebrew imperial american amber ale one that i would n t be very happy sharing . lingering bitterness . kinda sweet funky sour wet cardboard ditch mud . not in the english style in the slightest . not in the american style either frankly . the body is hugely lacking for either of those to start with . edit if they just called it a winter warmer and dropped barleywine from the name why it would probably just be average and not bad .,appearance,0.9,1
this porter pours with a dark brown to black body topped by a thick light brown head with a good amount of lacing . the aroma is slightly sweet yet slightly bitter and malty with a slight chocolate note and a bit of roastiness . the flavor is very similar with slight anise notes and a touch of sourness . meidum to full bodied and smooth .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a fantastic tripel . i have been wanting for sometime to try this . for a ml bottle at michael s beer wine in marietta ga . it poured a medium yellow orange colour with a snow white head . the body of the liquid was hazy but i would hesitate to call it cloudy . as the head subsided it left a very sticky lacing on the edges of the glass that looked like bar soap froth on a wash cloth . average for the style but nice never the less . smell was very lovely . sour and musty like a gueuze or saison and a bit of lemon grass citrus . smelled refreshing . a bit of yeasty dough is hiding in there as well . taste was a bit sour with a touch of light citrus . some yeastiness here as well as well as a very slight bit of that metallic taste present in nearly every tripel i have ever had . it is very subtle in this one but here none the less . there is a very mild alcohol taste here and a tease of bitterness . everything seems well balanced and in wonderful proportions for my personal tastes regarding this style anyway . mouthfeel was smooth and refreshing well rounded . to be a belgian tripel and abv this is scarily drinkable . not breathtakingly good but certainly very good . i would purchase this again .,appearance,0.6,1
g erdinger weizen glass a dark chesnut bpdy some light escapes around the edges of the glass . there is three fingers of thick creamy off white head with good retention . it leaves thick fomay lacing . s caramel roasted nuts figs and raisins . the aromas are not overly strong here . t figs and roasted nuts are the strongest which are followed by sweet caramel . seems to end off with a slight assortment of hops . m light bodied medium low carbonation . it feels very smooth around the mouth and leaves a bitter sweet finish with the taste of figs and caramel . d not a bad beer i do n t know how this comapres to other dunkels but i would n t be resilient to try them . very tasty if you enjoy the taste of the darker fruits .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle . thanks to liquidbread . no bottling dates . a giant rocky off white head explodes out of the bottle leaving strata like rings on the glass as it settles which is a good amount of time . golden amber body . lemon citrus hops with some wood tones . backbone of biscuit malts . a little touch of tropical fruit sweetness . sweet lemon which reminds me of lemon trix in a weird but good way . dry bready malts mid palate . sets up an earthy woody hop finish . not very bitter at first but the bitterness slowly creeps on leaving a piney flavor in the mouth . a slight honey flavor starts to develop as the beer warms . lots of carbonation leads to a very crisp drink . i ve been waiting a while to try this and i have to admit it did n t knock my socks off . that said it is an enjoyable ipa and i would never mind having one .,appearance,0.9,1
weihenstephaner hefeweissbier hefeweizen brewery weihenstephan . abv ibus after a bad experience with this beer on draft i decided to give this rather old bottle distribution fail i suppose a shot because the draft version that i sampled does n t do it justice . . oz. batch bottled feb. poured into a weizen glass . bottle . hazy light golden with a nice moussy white head excellent head retention and great lacing . perfect looks . no contest here . aroma is perfume and spice but not so much banana and bread and the spice is random rather than dead on clove . tastes rather bland with mild fruitiness ample kick of clove and a finish that is a tad bitter for the style . not saying that this one needs to be in line with the style because is n t this the beer that defines it . . some lemony tartness but bitterness is slightly heavy . mouthfeel is real nice . crisp yet not overcarbonated but the bitterness lingers and causes me to doubt the interity of this bottle . overall average this sample not questioning what flows at the biergarten appearance aroma . taste mouthfeel overall,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a hazy golden color with one finger of off white head . not much retention or lace . large dark sediment in the bottom of the glass . . s okay aromas typical wheat notes but not much spice . t flavor is wheat with no spice . not bad but not good just average . meh . m light but unremarkable . o an average beer . nothing to search out but i supposed i would have another if nothing else were available . wish i could find something to like about this but it s just not happening .,appearance,0.3,0
noticable alcohol smell on top of wifts of caramel . the beer pours a dark ruby colour with a typical belgian head . the taste is not what i was hoping for . hopefully my bottle is just off . alcohol rules the taste followed by a sweet aftertaste . taste is n t very well balanced and my beer suffers from a chemical like taste . again i hope my bottle is off and that this is n t the regular taste ff this beer . however the date says best by sept . maybe my bottle got really hot on its voyage to australia .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a clear pale straw color with a tiny bit of bubbly head that disappears almost immediately and leaves no lacing . looks ok at first but after about seconds it just looks like urine in a glass s soapy sort of smell along with a bit of corn and my nose says i m picking up yeast somewhere t tastes mostly of corn and some rice blandness . very slight skunk in the finish m effervescent over carbonated extremely light watery body d drinkable and close to water . not much in the taste dept though so why bother . there was one bottle sitting in my fridge for months and i m not sure where it came from . i wanted something to drink review and did n t feel like going out so there it is .,appearance,0.2,0
one in the sixer looking pretty but surrounded like bellvue . . . . . . not a very full for a beer of this kind but a good gateway drug . but it actually kinda nice has just this little something to it . pendulum s blood sugar drops . . . no real foam strange . who pumped ethyl . needs more to be a great one.,appearance,0.4,0
from notes a a nice orange copper color with a one finger white head . significant lacing that sticks around for a while . s hops with orange pear and alcohol in that order though not very pungent . t sweet malts followed by strong to mild hops . this is a hop driven ale though . a slight bready after taste . very nice . m a little too much carbonation with a light feel d not too hard to drink and keeps me wanting another . just a note if you are looking for an ipa do n t go for this . i m not a huge fan of ipas and i only have them every once in a while . this is probably why my rating is higher than others .,appearance,0.9,1
who needs a lemon in a wheat beer when you can have some apricot instead . on to the beer yellow to orange in color that s cloudy . the head does n t retain well on this one even for it s style . nice balance of fruit and wheat in the smell neither one overpowers complimented with a touch of cream . in the taste the apricot is mixed with some cheerios and other light cereal flavors . neither one is overbearing which is a good thing . it has a nice crisp mouthfeel . a nice nightcap for me though it might be better suited for the afternoon .,appearance,0.6,1
pour hefty pour into a pint glass fills the glass to a convex topping of tan head . fits perfectly into the glass . the sticky head recedes slowly grabbing at the glass as it descends . a bright ruby apricot body shows tons of bubbles . the beer must be unfiltered can not see to the opposite side of the glass . head is sticky and persistent . can not see any beer from the top just bubbles . looks beautiful and inviting . nose fruity malts mingled with spicy aromatic hops . pine resin cereal grains . very well balanced yet not overpowering . mouth very dry citrusy body with a nutty toasted finish . mouthfeel is crisp but not sharp smooth but not creamy . lingering hop residuals play maestro on my tongue . a little on the sour side but enjoyably complex . love the roasted malts .,appearance,1.0,1
the edition . appearance was a little disappointing . looked more like cola than it did beer . black with a little carbonation . very little head that disipated to nothing . that s when it started to look like cola . no lacing whatsoever . smells pretty decent . sweet malts chocolate cherries and some hops . tastes the same as well . sweet malt and chocolate dominate with a bittery hop background and cherry sweetness twingling throughout . aftertaste is a little dry and earthy . pretty drinkable and gets better as it warms .,appearance,0.4,0
drank by the pool side of a resort in margarita venezuella . it s difficult to judge a beer like this one since almost all the light american lager taste the same read water with a hint of headache the day after . so this is an easy drinking beer made for the hot summer days . best if the beach is close .,appearance,0.3,0
poured this . oz . brown bottle into a weeping radish weizen glass . no date but was embossed on the label . the body was clear golden yellow with active beads of carbonation . huge four fingers of bright white soapy head . smell was banana skins and faint grain . taste was tart tangy . sweet grain and apples . rather crisp and refreshing . mouthfeel was smooth and rounded with zippy carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
makes an impressive appearance a nice red amber color with a large foamy pale head that lingers in the chalice with some sticking . has a light spice and citrus aroma with hints of yeast . taste was a good balance of spice yeast and a light cirtus with malty undertones over a good drinkable medium body . aftertaste was crisp and refreshing . a very good pale ale a must try for fans of belgian ales .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a thick solid dreary dirty yellow golden color with no visibility whatsoever . a dense unfiltered brew that sits under a thin creamy head . s a dark banana bread note to a malt sweet scent but a muted nose for the most part . m t a moderately sweet and tart malty upfront feel leads to a crisp banana peel orange rind light clove noted solid malt center and concludes with a big malt light lemon citrus finish . did i mention malt . d a whole lot of malt in just one bottle to fill your belly . tasty but quick filling .,appearance,0.9,1
from a bottle poured into a pint glass a deep black color with a mocha head . s smells of roasted malt with a bit of chocolate coming through . t taste is of soy beans with less chocolate than i was expecting . m actually quite thin . d all said this is a good stout that is very easy to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance the beer poured a pretty clear slightly reddish orange with a very large head after a moderate pour . there were lots of bubbles rising to maintain the head . this is probably one of the most carbonated sa beers that i have had away from the brewery . aroma my first impression after the pour was of some sweet malt with reserved citrus and a good amount of toasty malts like you would expect with an octoberfest beer . after the beer sits for a while the head is still there but i do n t pick up citrus in it anymore . not quite sure why i did in the beginning . i can definitely pick up some hops in the aroma which seems to be a bit out of place as they come across to me as being at least partially american variety . taste the flavor is definitely dominated by malty sweetness that seems to be mostly from crystal malts rather than just from an overabundance of toasty malts . there is some in there but the malty balance is provided by specialty malts . i do get some hops in the flavor but they are not so much in the bittering so that the malt is in charge in the finish . i do n t pick up any alcohol in here and the crystal malts give you the impression that the beer is quite creamy in the finish . opinion well this is a good beer but a good bit from what i would expect from an octoberfest . the balance is considerably sweeter than other german versions which balance toward the dry slightly . maybe the yeast slighlty under attenuated but i seriously think that it was just the grain bill . there is likely two row and crystal malts maybe cara munich to make up for the lightness of the base malts . i am a bigger fan of using almost entirely munich malt for the grain bill . but that is personal preference . i will probably drink this beer again but i wo n t be expecting the exact style that is printed on the bottle . it is a pretty good session beer regardless of the intended style .,appearance,0.9,1
cousin brought from stl . expensive bottle to buy in the states but i had to try . poured into a stemless wine glass . a great copper golden color . poured thick so i knew i was in for some syrup barleywine . s the alcohol smell come into play as well as grape wine like features . complex to the nose for a beer . t green grape taste bourbon flavors hit the tounge . m very flat with no carbonation which is somehwat common with this style but i think to balance this syrupy alchoholic brew you need something to get a little hop flavor . d rough to get down . i am not a scotch sipper but if you re into that thing then this might appeal more to you . definitely sip this and savor small wine glass full .,appearance,1.0,1
having just recently viewed an inconvenient truth on cable it became clear to me that i need to be drinking more organic beers . beers that are environmentally friendly and have lower co emissions . so . off i went upon a quest to find a beer that had a soul of green . i walked naturally . mothership wit . hello . your recycled paper label tells me of your commitment to your environmental friendliness . i like you and i do n t even know you . i pour you into my tulip and am wondering why your color has been removed . i know however that you are in fact in my glass because it is heavier now than when it was empty . i still like you even if i ca n t see you . i slowly poured the invisible liquid into my mouth and discovered the taste had also been removed . i m beginning to wonder if organic means everything has been removed or it was never added in the first place . i do n t like you so much anymore . you may be gorgeous on the outside but you re a hollow shell of a woman on the inside . where is your substance . if you enjoy light and responsible beers this may be for you . it brings a light lemongrass orange rind and light light flavor . the mouthfeel is . well . it s wet . i think i want to get in my suv and drive miles out of my way to go get something dark malty full of all kinds of diversity and politically incorrect . just like we need good old reliable coal plants built in the s we ca n t survive on mothership s alone .,appearance,0.4,0
pours thick and velvetty smooth with a deep deep brown color . there was very little head to speak of even with a vigorous pour . aroma is of rich malts with a good roasted aroma . although lite there is a black coffee and bittersweet chocolate smell . my initial thought was that the taste was weak or watered down since i was n t getting much in way of coffee on the palette but as the beer warmed it released alot of the coffee nuiances making this a most flavorful coffe stout . also there was plenty of roasted malts and chocolate to boot . this beer is big and bold with a full body on the palette . the end of course sports a bitterness and is also a bit grainy . this beer i think should be warmed up prior to drinking to help release the all of the flavor nuiances .,appearance,0.6,1
one of my personal favorites . its got a very smooth and full taste with a good amount of hops malts with a sweat finish . at . abv its got a good kick to it and enough of these will get you drunk dialing real soon . as far as altbiers go this is a damn good one especially for an american made one . so grab yourself a six pack and enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a light golden color with a thick bubbly off white head . smell is very citrus and floral with some caramel malt aromas . taste is bitter grapefruit up front with some malty sweetness in the finish . pretty good great hop character . mouthfeel is rich and creamy with a lingering dry bitterness pretty nice . good drinkability this is a solid ipa that seems to fly under the radar .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer is very nice overall . thick and dark as motor oil with a toasty and malty smell that has what seems like carmalized deep and dark fruits to the aroma . upon each swirl a nice caramel colored head appears that quickly dissolves and the carbonation is minimal at best . the high abv lingers in the mouth and even coats the teeth with a dark malty coating that can be unpleasant at times . the beer overall is very intersting take not to mention mine was a november batch so im trying months afte the fact . i dont believe the distributor mis handled the brew either . overall i would not drink more then maybe bottles in a sitting but its worth the price and i thought very pleasant overall .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at funkwerks days ago reviewed from notes taken there . part of a taster flight about a oz pour to a funkwerks tulip . pours a nice medium yellow with only a hint of haze small white head that dissipates fairly quickly and no lacing . so i really do n t like wine especially whites but this beer works incredibly well with the chardonnay barrels . nose is strong white wine with a nice underlying smell of balanced brett and funk . taste follows the nose with the funk and brett balancing out the taste a bit more . slightly spicy and tropical with a nice level of bitterness and a slightly sour finish . mouthfeel is ideal medium bodied and a medium high carbonation . very drinkable . incredible saison here and the barrel aging with brett really takes this one to the next level . i love everything that funkwerks is doing . really wish i lived closer so that i could try their wide array of saisons more often .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a murky dark brown and red color with a finger white head that persists for only a short time with not much retention or lacing . aroma is sweet malts honey dark fruits sour cherries cinamon and oak . amazingly complex . taste follows nose and begins with dark malts and honey sweetness . lots of fruity esters follow mainly with plums grapes and cherries . it ends in a tart vinegary note also with some yeast spicy bitterness . aftertaste is sweet and sour and induces salivation . alcohol warmth spreads after each sip . body is medium and carbonation is medium to low . drinkability is fairly high given the abv . nice beer from bfm but i m not sure if this can be labeled as biere de garde though . it has lots of yeast complexity and i definitely recommend it .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a stout not a bsda as listed on this site at the moment . bottle served at bier circus . pours into t hofbrouwerijke chalice a deep dark chocolate brown with a huge i mean huge light brown head . this is a head that just wo n t quit . it s stunning . you should see the picture . aroma contains sweet mocha powder roasted malts and bitter dark chocolate . taste is burnt coffee and bitter chocolate with a hint of molasses . medium bodied well balanced slightly sour at times . averagely drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the local s anzac day spectapular fest . pours a hazy light blonde colour with a very fine bubbled and retentive white head . nice tiny bubbled carbonation . really its absolutely spot on for the style . some pleasant phenols on the nose slightly musty with a mild cereal character . mild . taste is similar with a direct phenolic bitterness through the center and a light astringency on the back . yeast notes are a bit too dominant later leaving an overly organic slightly rank character in he mouth . organic works in a keller this is perhaps slightly too much though . mouhfeel particularly thin . not a bad drop overall and it makes a decent stab at a peculiar style .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a pint glass on draft at dfh alehouse in gaithersburg md . a black with red ruby highlights clear little head but some lacing . s had a very hard time detecting an aroma with this beer but slightly malty . t chocolate caramel with a slight coffee roasted flavor . begins with the very robust malty flavors above with a hop bitterness throughout . ends with bitter flavor that lingers for only a short time in the aftertaste . this is a very rich version of traditional brown ale with much more malt character than typically experienced . the best part of the beer . m a little heavy on the palate but proportionate to the malt character . carbonation on the light side perhaps contributing to lack of aroma but seems right for this beer . d very drinkable heavy and somewhat filling but very enjoyable . would complement a chocolate dessert well .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle purchased from lcbo in toronto . pours an uninticing pale yellow with a bit of head and little carbonation although the current low carbonation could just be that i opened the bottle a couple of small pours ago . weak hoppy aroma . the taste hits the tastebuds immediately with hops upfront but it ends sharply almost a bit spicy . no fruitiness or well rounded flavours unfortunately .,appearance,0.4,0
deep and complex without being overwhelmingly heavy . great oak and spice mix but subtle enough not to be overwhleming . this has become my favorite beer as it works on wintery cold nights and i ve even stretched it to be drinkable during water volleyball in degree temperature without feeling too heavy or out of place . the marketing is brilliant and is always a conversation starter .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a golden yellow color lager with a small white bubbly head with minimal retention . aroma of skunk is pretty intense and frankly a bit expected when green bottle are used to transport beer miles from the brewery . taste is a mix of boring weak malt .,appearance,0.2,0
looks great with a two finger thick off white head and has a nicely filtered copper colored body . the aroma s perfumy a little hint of toffee nice and cozy pine . taste wise it has more of a grapefruity flavor with toffee and caramel notes . feels full in body oily slick and wetting to the palate with perhaps a slight dryness . this is a pretty good brew and i ll have to give summit some more tries .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a three fingered cream head that slowly fades to a thin layer leaving a good lace . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . expecting a dark fruit nose but it is sweet malt . color is crystal clear amber . flavor is malty sweet with a good hop backbone . some lingering hoppiness . high abv is hidden . . for a oz bottle from bert s better beers hooksett nh .,appearance,1.0,1
a deep orange brown murky to the point of opacity in some spots with a minuscule head of fizzy light tan that becomes a thin ring within seconds . s coffee medium roast with a hint of sweet cream . is this beer . there s not much dopplebock here but i love the smell of coffee so i dig it . t the flavor is definitely more beer like . the coffee flavor is still strong but balanced with it are flavors of raisins lightly toasted wheat bread and cocoa powder . m medium carbonation medium light body but nicely smooth about the palate . the alcohol content is well hidden amongst the coffee flavors nearly unnoticeable . d a coffee dopplebock is a novel approach and as beers that utilize my second favorite brewed beverage go this is pretty great . a little one dimensional but very drinkable and very tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
pt oz flip top bottle . abv c pours a nice hazy golden sunflower color with a lot of head and substantial visible carbonation . the head dissipates slowly and leaves behind a thick heavy lacing . s wheat malt light citrus scent t the first thing that stands out with this beer is the extra smooth texture . hefeweizens are traditionally very watery but this has a smooth rich texture . the flavors are flat . i do n t taste any of the citrus that i was able to smell . it finishes with a light bitterness that lingers for a few seconds . m again the texture of the beer is great . it is n t overly carbonated as much of it is lost when poured . d it s okay . the texture of the beer is very enjoyable but the lack of flavors or aromas does n t make me want to try it again . overall grade c c,appearance,0.9,1
bomber picked up from the brewery opened after some months aging into goblet a quite nice hazy light golden orange color with a substantial creamy lasting head . it s quite a good looking beer . s light wheaty citrus smell pleasant . not too funky . t significant green apple sour taste on the wheat with some spice there as well . more lemony on the finish with some slightly dry hop bitterness but the tart green apple dominates . m medium body mostly creamy with some slight dry carbonation . d a highly drinkable yet supremely funky beer . not much of a hop kick to speak of perhaps only contributing to a touch of the dryness . this beer is unlike any other i ve had and i think the apple funk that they add covers up the usual unpleasant funk bad wheat beers all too commonly exhibit .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into mason jar visual dark brown in color with orange hues . one finer white head that only lasts for a few seconds . nose chocolate earth pine raisins taste coffee slight pear roasted malt char mineral water . mouth light leaves wet . drunkability great smell and good taste . parts of the palate are very complex but others are rathar lifeless mineral water .,appearance,0.6,1
okay here goes . . serving from a oz bomber . initial pour fills the glass with a dark ruby beer with an offwhite beige head . head disappears quickly . the color is interesting i like the idea of a dark ipa but there is not p ale here . that s the reason for the . on appearance . had it been classified as an experimental beer and the criteria set as a black ipa i d give it a . or it s not black it s dark ruby . the aroma is dominated by hops resiny grapefruit . but there is a hint of roast in the aroma so marks off for that . the taste is wonderful . the combination of hops and roast malt is fantastic . there is an obvious duel between the malt and hops and both battle for attention . but the roast flavors are not to style so marks off for that . again had it been classified as an experimental black ipa i d score it higher on taste . mouthfeel is slightyly syrupy a little too much body for an ipa or imperial ipa . an ipa or double imperial ipa should not be filling . for drinkability this is an awesome freaking beer . i will buy it again . i will search this beer out on tap . this beer is all substance but no points for style . call this beer an imperial india porter ale and you d be dead on .,appearance,0.2,0
i looked at the other reactions as well and they where not so positive . maybe the taste of my beer was better because i left it on the shelf for about a year . a a pale yellow color with a white head that retracts very quickly a few carbonation bubbles are running to the top . s citrus and yeast inviting you to take a sip right away . very nice indeed . t a nice sweet and bitter beer slughtly sour with a good hind of citrus lemon . m medium to high carbonation with a dry bitter finish . o much better than expected from a french beer . i liked it more than a hoegaarden . much easier to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
i love marin brewing co. beers and this is a well made ale . i just do n t think it s my style . looked like a lager which was a bit surprising as i expected something darker . very spicy aroma which i gave high points for thinking of the style . taste was dominated by nutmeg . moutfeel was good and rounded . this really is a well made ale just not for me . suzanne liked it a whole lot better .,appearance,0.6,1
a very aggressive head forms and is as thick as fingers . very creamy and excellent retention . a deep ruby amber color with excellent clarity and no visible carbonation . clumpy lacing everywhere . aroma is a little muddy earthy grain like and a hint of cherry . what s funny not really is that the muddy earthy aroma is also front and center to the flavor . deep malt flavors a touch of dark fruit . not quite yeasty just dirty and earthy . these are not off flavors . . perhaps grainy as well . lots of a bit grainy and the abv is present . got ta say glad i only bought one bottle to sample . this will be the last one of these that i have .,appearance,0.9,1
have a case sitting around from my superbowl party and thought i would pop one open . pours a clear yellow with agressive carbonation . smell is minimal . not a lot of taste but has some sweet grain flavor and a little bit of yeast funkiness . it just tastes like a decent beer that has had too much water added to it . not a beer i would recommend . however i have a good friend who thinks he is a pretty big beer afficionado that used to call this his favorite beer and said he would drink only this . i know he would like to forget this and would never admit to this now but felt i had to mention it since he frequents this site and will most likely read this review .,appearance,0.2,0
a clear pale amber with more of an intense carbonation and a frothy head which eventually becomes a semi thick film . laces superbly . s hop scents with a slight bit of citrus trickling through . a bit of malt sweetness as well . the combination actually makes it smell a bit skunky at first but once you break it down you realize that it s the combination of aromas . slightly faint . t some hop bitterness right off the bat not extremely bitter but noticably bitter and it holds for a little bit . malts have a caramel fruity lean on them and you can notice hints of breadiness . there s a bit of a corn aftertaste in this one and i may be biased against it after having one of the worst corn tasting beers of my life recently but considering that it tastes pretty decent . come to think of it i ve always despised corn taste but this beer is n t too bad . it has a nice clean crisp taste to it . a good balanced beer with all ingredients playing a part . m light body which feels a bit fuller due to the high carbonation . i think if they toned down the carbonation it would easily be nicer on the mouth . d pretty easy to drink and a good all around beer for the most part . sadly nothing really stands out and makes me remember it and i do n t expect to buy it again but i m satisfied drinking it now and do n t feel ripped off . not a bad choice but there are many better ones .,appearance,0.9,1
nice aroma fruity with apple maybe a little apricot noticeable hops . pours a cloudy golden good foam . i ve tried from de proef and i ve been impressed with the crispness of both . with a name like triple nightcap i would expect a stout with high abv . instead this is a nice pale ale . abv is still up there but no alcohol aftertaste . crisp clean hoppiness overrides the undertones of fruit . very drinkable but too pricey to down too many .,appearance,0.6,1
. pack at sainsburys cheap cheap lager . pours clear yellow with no head no lacing and just a bit of fizzy carbonation a really unappealing looking brew . smell is just a bit so light almost non present but a bit of soapy light perfumy and skunky notes . very watery taste but just a hint of bready goodness in there that saves it from being absolutely disgusting but still pretty gross . mouthfeel is like water that is slightly carbonate . drinkability eh not so good as its not a good beer but i guess you could put away a lot of these if you dont know beer at all worst beer i ve had in a long time i ll wait until i m drunk sometime to finish the pack or i can cook with it . great cooking beer .,appearance,0.3,0
was really looking forward to this brew but sad to have tried it . the smell is very harsh . lots of alcohol and acetone in the nose . with a bit of sour funk . the taste is very similar . the initial taste has some funky sour notes but is over come by a throat scorching acetone and or alcohol presence . hard to finish and would n t have this beer again .,appearance,0.8,1
extremely dark with no head at all and no visible carbonation . rich chewey malts with an ever richer dark red wine aroma . no hoppyness . the rich port wine flavors strongly dominate the sticky malt . are they sure they emptied out the barrels of all the port before brewing this beer . although this there is sweetness to this beer it is by no means cloying . very well balanced . this ale is so think on the palate i almost need a spoon . considering its concentration and intensity this beer went down very nicely .,appearance,0.6,1
so i landed in san francisco and i ve gotten word that they have some fantastic beers here . so i sidled up to the first bar we saw at a texas roadhouse passed by that widmer hefe shit an ordered myself a bud light lime . on request the kind waitress brought me a glass to pour this fine brew into . a hard pour yields a rapidly dissipating set of bubbles sitting on top of a straw colored glass of day old urea . the smell is better . lime . candy lime . nothing else . taste is the same lime an water . also a touch of buds super spcioal secret nastiness that can not be avoided in any ab brew . the final notes finish with a twang like a texas hooker missing one too many teeth . it feels like water drinks much worse . i m banking that this purchase wo n t ruin pliny for me .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into an oversized wine glass pours a murky brown colour with just a thin head and a light lacing on the top . low carbonation . aroma is heavy on the caramel and dark sugars with just a hint of apple tartness . buttery smoothness as well with a hint of ripe plums . taste has a few layers with a hit of the buttery caramel sweetness off the top then the sour note that moves along into a herbal note mostly licorice . finishes a bit flatter with lingering notes of malt and fruitcake . sharp in the mouth a bit more carbonation than was suggested by the appearance but it gets the flavours dancing around . overall i thought this was a delicious barleywine but it lacked a lot of the dimension that i ve experienced from this style in the past . good stuff though .,appearance,0.6,1
. abv bottle into my slender top heavy rare vos glass . might as well get some use out of it before it falls over itself shatters . big powdery head though quite faint not big on sticking around . body is a glittery caramel amber with lots of floaties . nose is big on juicy melon bitter orange . spicy sweet pungent hop notes with a little bit of honey straw . really inviting . taste is sweet with lemon orange honey upfront . light leafy bitterness down the middle with an easy dry cookie finish . feel is thin plenty carbonated . the malt is just barely a touch filling . maybe just a bit lighter then it should be . endgame is dry just barely lingering with alcohol hops . really eager to see if bigtex sent me two of these . though it has been in the fridge most of the time sitting on this one far too long apparently worked out for me .,appearance,0.6,1
great divide th anniversary wood aged is beautiful complex and loaded with flavor especially vanilla . the th anniversary edition was very similar to the th anniversary which was one of the most delicious and rich beer experiences i ve ever had . the two versions are enough alike that any impression of th anniversary will translate to th therefore my review of th anniversary follows great divide th anniversary wood aged double ipa poured a beautiful copper with red hints when held to light . there was a massive creamy head and huge amounts of lace clung to the glass . as much as i love imperial ipas i do n t often use the word delicious to describe them however this ale is delicious . rather than having bland bitterness such as so many other ipas this explodes with sweet burnt caramel and vanilla . it tasted like crme brule and was exceptional with cheese and crackers out on the deck after a long bike ride . drinking great divide th anniversary wood aged double ipa was a glad to be alive experience . th anniversary is every bit as beautiful thick and bitter as th anniversary . it falls short in aroma and flavor however because vanilla is overwhelming .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle churchill s pub grille san marcos ca hazy yellow and golden with a nearly finger white head . spots and lines of lacing down the glass . perfect for the style . musty barnyard funk earth and some lemon aromas shine through and a mild though certainly presently sour tartness . not quite as bright and sour as i really love in my gueuzes but still very nice . no complaints . not nearly as sour as i would have expected or particularly enjoy in my favorites of the style . this has a lot of barnyard and musty funk horse blanket and hay grass and sour apples . it comes together well though i miss the stinging sour i was expecting . light to medium bodied though full and dry . very nice . a decent and certainly a good gueuze . and i can not say this definitively because i was n t lucky enough to have a fresh bottle but i think this bottle has faded and would have been far better years ago .,appearance,1.0,1
looks like dirty orange juice perhaps a mimosa gone wrong . little head little lacing . murky . scary . nose is not so icky . lemon malts but something is off in here . taste is reminiscent of spoiled fruit and rotting garbage . there s still some good in there but you have to sift through the sludge to get there . mouthfeel is watery and thin . drinkability is . not so much . this beer and i did not get along .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . . version . pours a bright clear straw yellow color with a good inch of soft whitish head . the head disappeared rather quickly . aroma is faint with pils malt a biscuity character and floral european hops . taste starts with a grainy pils malt and sweet biscuit flavor . nice spicy and floral european hops provide a pleasant bitterness that lasts throughout . very crisp and clean finish which is helped by just the right amount of carbonation . light bodied enough to make it super easy to drink . almost sessionable just a touch lighter and it d be great . overall a very good beer great for a hot summer day .,appearance,0.6,1
a this is a fun beer to pour . it is an amber color with a huge head . it is cool watching the carbonation rise from the bottom to the top as the beer becomes less hazy as it settles . s it smelled sweet and malty . also some yeast notes . t it tasted very malty and there was a floral taste to it . m it is very soft and creamy . it does n t feel like any other beer i ve had it is my first irish cream ale . d it was good but a little unusual for my taste . i may try one again sometime just to see what i think of it at a later time .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle a pale yellow with little head after the first five minutes . s hints of corn with some malt mixed in nothing too substantial . t corny basically there is nothing much left to talk about after tasting this one pretty weak in the taste category . m not bad it is not as watery or thin as i expected from the appearance it is also quite carbonated as well . d an ok beer one of the better macro lagers that i have had pretty drinkable as well just nothing special about it would not use my own money to purchase it in the near future .,appearance,0.4,0
i m impressed more and more with yards with each beer i have from them . this is a new one for me though so hopefully it lives up to my opinion of the brewery s quality . appearance pours into an english style nonic almost completely black with a healthy light brown head on top that is one finger high . it gradually shrinks down to a nearly full cap of foam . abstract lacing patterns mark my progress down the glass . smell full of a thick roast character that borders on burnt char . that in combination with a slightly buttery and fruity element from the yeast gives this the feel of a robust porter which makes sense since the styles are very similar . rich deep caramel are highlighted much more than any chocolate component and give the beer a slight sweetness to balance out any acridity of the black malt . taste really similar to the aroma with the heavy roast character being at the forefront . any substantial sweetness of the malt ca n t quite measure up to the drying bitterness this beer carries . the fermentation is obviously english again as in the smell . it has some buttery notes adding another dimension though it seems slightly overdone . mouthfeel low carbonation and a medium body seem spot on for the style . drinkability drinkability is something that english style beers definitely have going for them and love stout is no different . abv is reasonable and several bottles of this brew are just as reasonable . not too shabby . even if you do n t like the beer you ca n t argue that this is n t true to style . as for me i ll be enjoying the one i have and perhaps seeking out a few more to enjoy down the line . the bottom line is that yards makes good exciting beer .,appearance,1.0,1
from my secret santa cartdan thanks again . first time ever for a blue bottle ml . pours a mahogany brown but a lifeless head and no lace what so ever . classic aroma of caramel hops spice and malt . quaff is surprising also cloying thick sweetness finishing with a medicine chocolate and vanilla . thank goodness for the bourbon barrel aging to add some kick . a true sipper i still ca n t believe the sweetness of this brew more hops next time .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle cork and cage split in a new belgium globe . no specific date or info . vintage . complete with warning sticker on the bottle . a big thanks needs to go out to beerwolf for his generosity in all things sour including this life changing brew . a flat as tap water the hazy ruby red beer is pond water like in appearance with how cloudy it is . absolutely no head or anything the carbonation has been forced out from acidity . s holy hell that ll knock you on your ass . nothing can prepare you for the result of taking a deep whiff from the glass . i knew i should have been careful when beerwolf s eyes started watering up . sweet tart raspberry is abounding but fighting the massively wild aroma rich with horse blanket and barnyard . sweet caramel malt underlines the biting acidity in this . awesome oak nose on the finish . t bold but old and moldy like raspberry is n t as fresh as it should be even if it was more syrupy . tons of wild yeast brings it s a game with strong barnyard wet straw and horse blanket . very goaty with a smooth oak finish . insane levels of lactic acid . did they accidentally spill a truck battery into this . m tolerable lactic acid sourness and raspberry tartness . until you swish the beer in your mouth to hit all your tongue s spots . even the warning sticker ca n t prepare you for how life changingly sour this beer is but i ll try anyway . it starts with an uncontrollable head shake you might want to consider wearing a neck brace followed by mouth watering and puckering dryness and a jaw clenching finish . medium bodied if you can get past the sour kick to the face . gut churning acidity is straight up brutal . as john mellencamp would say it hurts so good . o i m glad i witnessed the first beer so sour it made the almighty beerwolf cry . this is so acidic it ll strip week old blood from a highway of even the messiest roadkill . and move over coke this ll dissolve a nail in seconds . ok seriously though the old moldy like raspberry does n t do it for me but the sourness does and damn is this sour as hell . it s so sour it s almost straight from a nightmare . the best nightmare ever .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a flute glass the body is a clear light orange with a slightly off white head that builds up rather nicely and forms a foamy cap that is retained for a while . the aroma i get is a very light malt grainy smell with hints of fruit which are detectable as cranberry only because it says it in the name of the beer . there is some very faint tartness to the smell but otherwise it reminded me almost of their sam adams light at first whiff . the taste starts out with a hint of acidity and tartness on the tip of the tongue right as the sip starts . it then rolls smoothly over without a trace of flavor until it finishes with a very pale malt taste . it finishes a bit dry but without any trace of cranberries . the carbonation is really fine giving it an almost too low carbonation feel . it does n t wow you with the taste or anything but i suppose it s pretty drinkable to the general population because it s not offensive and goes down easily .,appearance,0.8,1
a pretty clear but dark like half brewed coffee . head is enormous and really nicely laces . retention is amazing . s sugary caramel malt really toasty smell . alcohol undetectable a little hop background . t alcohol definitely makes it into the flavor balanced out by the caramel malt and a little bit of dark fruit . the alcohol pretty much ruins the taste for me it s just too much for this one . there are some minor hops in the background but just not enough . some definite coffee flavor in here as well . m pretty dry but creamy medium bodied . carbonation good . non astringent . d i d love to drink this but it s just too much alcohol flavor which turns me off . if they toned down the alcohol and put in a bunch more hops this would get my vote .,appearance,1.0,1
a a pale gold color with a very small head that dissipates quickly and leaves no lacing . s a lot of slightly sweet light malt and grassy notes over a faint soapy yeast smell . t a lot of light malt and potent grassy hops with a faint lingering sweetness and a mild grassy bitterness on the finish . there is a bit of a not so pleasant funny metallic iron like taste as the sweetness subsides . m smooth thick and a little refreshing . d it has a bit more character than the average lager but offerings like brooklyn lager just make this not worth it . honestly the way the grassy hops mesh with the metallic taste is just unpleasant enough that i would likely turn this one down in the future if it was offered to me . it could be sessioned but i d rather not . this one just did n t work for me .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass . enjoy by aug date notched on label . purchased as pack at wine warehouse charlottesville va for . . a not quite black dark brown with a tiny wisp of a tan head that materializes with some delay but does n t stick around long and leaves a few dots of lace . s dense aromas of chocolate are mixed with softer scents of coffee metal and sweet dark malts with light toasting . a very inviting profile . t chocolate leads the way with coffee in the aftertaste and sweet dark malty flavors through the middle . there is plenty of additional milky sweetness . m a bit thin with low carbonation . aftertaste is sweet milky with chocolate mocha overtones . d exceedingly drinkable with low carbonaiton and a light than medium body makes afor a mighty drinkable brew . a good beer but a bit uneven . the lack of head made me wonder about packaging issues although the flavor was excellent .,appearance,0.6,1
great from the get go . poured into my big family guy mug and was greeted with one of the best looking heads i ve ever seen in that mug . best retenion i ve ever seen a whole fingers worth of head held fast throughout all ml s . . . perfect ruddy brown with a hint of mbver red just like a bock should . nice and opaque too hard to see any bubbles in there . the aroma was mild for anything belgian but still had some classic bock maltiness with a deeper hint of some special spices . the taste is an awesome mix between belgian spice and german malts . veyr clean malts with lots roasty sweetness and hints of prunes and fruity chocolate . just an awesome belgian interpretation on a german tradition .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle in may drank in november . poured into a pint glass . a moderate pour yields . fingers dense tan head with superb retention . clear but nearly opaque dark dark brown close to black . a beauty . s citrus hops some apple and tropical fruit esters . slight coffee . t nice roasty caramelly sweetness not so much hoppy . good . would be nice to have a tad more hoppiness or roasty bitterness . tasty but a bit too sweet for me . m sweet smooth full . very pleasant . a tad hot when it warmed i took off one whole point for that . d i like it a fair bit . i d definitely order another but i would n t buy another bomber .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice clear brown w a thin uber white whispy head . very similar to a lager . s musky funky soury and yucky . wet blanket . t blech . and i mean blech . m very thin and crisp . high carbonation . d sorry not for me at all . but i am glad i had the opportunity to at least try it .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance nice cloudy golden color with a medium head . smell nice wheat malt aroma with a hint of spice . taste nice clean taste of a wheat beer with a great orange flavor that finishes with a strong spiciness . the orange is so strong that it almost feels like there is an orange in the beer . very good rendition of this beer style . drinkability and mouthfeel easy to drink good carbonation great all around .,appearance,0.6,1
i was impressed and pleased that i was able to try this beer at the central coast of ca where this beer is never seen outside of the portland or . thank you id . drank this with threewisemen and id . appearance . this beer has a thick head on initial pour that dissipates to a lacy top coat fairly quickly . the color is amazingly onyx until it is held to a light then a drak brown translucent amber is revealed . an interesting part is that swirling the brew retrurns most of the head . smell . the smell is curious it is reminiscent of a scotch sour lambic belgium it is similar to red grapes or currants . the color does not remind me of what notes waft from the top of the snifter . taste . wow . if the other two were unaligned appearance and smelled the comparison to taste and the other two is like an atheist evolutionist marrying a evangelical born again year old earthist . drastically different . it is surprisingly not flavorful . after a bit of warming malt flavors come through mostly on the back end . when the brew was cool there was nearly no alcohol flavor scratch that there was no alcohol flavor . the beer is . alcohol . this was n t served that cold perhaps degrees f. when warm i mean degrees f. this beer is better in sat out a bit temperature category . a dark smoky flavor is apparent and to the discerning palette the smokiness is just a combination of the alcohol and the malt flavor . mouthfee . l the mouthfeel is light on alcohol until it warms up . i am debating on a . or a . on this score but there is nothing wrong with the mouthfeel . my predisposition from the proceeding categories lends me to score the former but i will grudgingly give it a four . mouthfeel deserves a . on it s own . drinkability . this is exceptionally smooth . i could pound this quicker than water . but that is not what this color indicates what should be happening . it is far too dark for the drinkibility to be incredible . i do n t know what else to say but as far as the flavor goes i am unimpressed by this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance cloudy absolutely no head and no lacing . looks like unfiltered cider from a health food store . but more lively . very lively in fact . smell apples apples and more apples . taste delicious . has all the lovely full body of a good ale but slight apple tartness . mouf decent drinkability sure thing,appearance,0.4,0
pours a deep rich plummy color topped by a lively head of sloppy sticky looking foam . this has a very healthy head that sticks around and laces majestically . the aroma is sweet perfume . very fruity . some vanilla notes and cinnamon nutmeg like spice . the taste is burnt sugar at first with caramel sweet red grapes and dried dark fruits pit up against a mild metallic bitterness that balances things out nicely . there s a slight tingling sensation from the alcohol in the finish along with some pencil eraser and warming spice . mouthfeel is medium nice and creamy . much like the bornem tripel i had earlier the carbonation is a little higher than i d like . maybe not the best dubbel ever but i love dubbels and yeah . i d drink this again .,appearance,1.0,1
well i expected awful . did n t get that so i guess i m pleasantly surprised . comes in a tall clear half liter bottle with a colorful label featuring what looks like an aztec sun and a spiral galaxy . the label trumpets the fact that the beer is cold filtered . whooppee . rice is an ingredient . best before i opened it on . pours a nice bubbly clear gold under a . finger what head with very nice contour and retention and outstanding lace . really looks nice . the nose however is full of adjunct grain and moldy bread . the mouth is light and prickly . the taste is bland some bready malt definitely rice maybe some corn too . no hops the aftertaste feels like wet socks . it s an ok macro as macros go . no need to ever get another .,appearance,0.9,1
a corked and caged ml bottle from rowingbrewer thank you . vintage split into two tulip glasses . pours a murky purple ruby color with rich crimson hues where the light is more vibrant . absolutely no head and no lacing . i feared it was undercarbonated from the minuscule pop of the cork . aroma is of tart raspberries cranberries apple cider acetic acid vinegar and some funky undertones . the tart fruit is inviting but there is n t much spectacular here . it tastes of raspberries cranberries cherries apple cider various light grains a touch of alcohol and some wood on the finish . the oak hardly shines through . it is plenty sour . mouthfeel is a bit difficult to palate worsened by the utter lack of carbonation . this has taken on the consistency of a very tart extremely dry raspberry juice . the back of the throat is burned on the finish a combination of the extreme tartness acidity and dryness . overall i think this one has fallen off a bit . perhaps it was a faulty seal on the bottle but the lack of carbonation posed some problems for it . it is a sour monster though so if that s what you seek then look no further .,appearance,0.4,0
pours into a dark amber with very minimal head and lacing . only a slight amount of film presents itself in the beginning . the aroma is caramel malt and more caramel malt . there s definitely hops in there but they re a secondary aroma . it leads me to expect a beer somewhat like dfh but a tad less rich . surprisingly this is a very light dipa . there s not a ton of bitterness at all but there is enough for some balance to the semisweet caramel malt . sadly the aftertaste is very brief offering a nice finish which i would could have hung around a bit longer . over a while the aftertaste diminishes to the point where you wish it was gone anyways . the body is a bit thin with overaggressive carbonation trying to fill the void . the finish is very dry and slightly sticky . overall this has been one of the few dipas that did n t really impress me all that much . it tends to be a style i find always hits the spot for me but it just seems that this one has far too much malt for the hops it provides and it leaves a bit of a weird hop aftertaste . i do n t really like to bash beers and while this is a good beer it could use a little bit of polishing .,appearance,0.4,0
cl bottle into my corsendonk tulip . appearance huge head that s refusing to decline . it started to bubble over the glass or seemed like it was going to with all the carbonation pushing the head up from the middle of the glass . once the carbonation settles the head looks a bit thicker an off white slight tan color crazy lacing thick and clumpy . color s a beautiful dark amber . smell vinous grape and apple skin with some alcohol at first . then some candi sugar slight vinegar and hints of some darker fruits cherries dark berries . maybe even some melon faintly also . almost puckering in the nose if that makes any sense which i like . taste initial twang of almost a lambic or a geuze rather . at first which was n t expected . vinous characteristics and dark fruit come through first with a vinegary burst of alcohol then some dark fruits linger on the tongue upon the finish . also the faintest bit of hops too on the tongue . mouthfeel a little too much carbonation s felt at first but it s really odd because upon the swallow it s not creamy necessarily but the spritzy nature balances well with the fuller body of the beer . hard to explain but a bit different and i dig it . drinkability i think this is my choice over delirium tremens as the noel i have n t had for the pink elephant belgian brews . considering the hype surrounding delirium nocturnum its expectations have been met as far as i m concerned . surely a great example of the style .,appearance,1.0,1
a spectacular beer from a spectacular draft only brewery located in the wilds of eastern oregon surprisingly one of only two breweries located in that entire half of the state . the other or so oregon breweries are all in the western half . this ipa is a hazy tarnished gold with a light frothy head and excellent lacing . the malts are mild with a light smokiness and a bit of raw grain brought out by hop bitterness . speaking of hops they are big sparkling and entirely dominate the beer . it s particularly fruity with notes of grapefruit and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste that lasts and lasts . the mouthfeel might be a touch sharp and it s not particularly thick but these are minor quibbles in an otherwise picture perfect ipa . tg is still an up and comer but this beer is not too difficult to find on draft in a number of portland bars .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear red amber color . poured a finger fluffy light tan head with excellent retention to finger cap . decanted lightly . laced in rings with legs running down the glass . s sweet caramel malt . earthy and mild hop character . t consistent with the nose . a hint of sweet dark fruit in the middle and some floral hop character . carbonation gives good transition and accentuates a mild bitter finish . m medium bodied . moderate carbonation . fairly bright in the middle balancing the sweet malt to a mild bitter finish . o malty character well balanced without big hopping a plus for this style . very drinkable flavorable and tolerable abv .,appearance,0.9,1
received in trade from depechemode and texindy thanks for the opportunity . pours a reddish amber with a quickly fleeting rocky off white head . smells of caramel bread honey graham cracker and hints of dark fruit . taste is malty sweet with caramel honey candied dark fruit and just enough hops to keep this from being sweet . crisp level of carbonation syrupy creamy mouthfeel medium body . great o fest from texas very well done .,appearance,0.6,1
i had this after the stevens point bock run instead of gatorade at the brewery . nice amber color smelled rather metallic . there was not much taste and nothing like a bock typically tastes . mostly metallic tasting but just really watered down and then a strong alcohol after taste which was very unpleasant . thank goodness they had their rootbeer also on tap post race to chase away this bad beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a very light pale amber color almost watery looking with a tiny white head that dissipates quite quickly without a lace . aromas are of slight wheat artificially sweet rasberry flavors and a slight malt . for flavor this beer hits up front initially with the sweet rasberry flavors which imho were just way to sweet and overwhelmed the beer flavors . following there are some malt tones and just a hint of wheat to the point that i almost ca n t even call this a wheat beer and a bit of a buttery like flavor . this beer finishes supersweet with an almost tangy feeling on the pallate that just makes this beer undrinkable . the fruit flavors just do n t taste right and dominate the flavor of this beer to where is should be call a rasberry malternative instead of a fruit beer . carbonation was nice and crisp to go along with the light body of this beer but overall it still could n t pull this beer into something worth drinking,appearance,0.4,0
pours out like a mix of grape and red koolaid . tiny head that leaves some spots of lace . has an odd artificial blueberry thing going on . i ve had other blueberry beers and they actually smelled like real blueberries . go figure . not much else is going on . a little alcohol maybe . wow what a taste . artificial sweetness and artificial fruit flavor reminiscent of leinenkugel s berry weiss dominating with some rancid graininess underneath . finish and aftertaste taste exactly like dimetapp . really disgusting . also there s some booziness . mouthfeel has the slick and thick feel of a malt liquor with a stickiness from the sweetness here . terrible .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle purchased on the de struise webshop ml i brought out for everyone at my birthday . into a tulip . pours the closest to motor oil i ve ever seen in a beer dark crimson brown head dense retention and heavy legs . magnificent for the alcohol content . nose has intense chocolate caramel alcohol and some milder brown sugar notes . some tar among other things . flavour is rich in baker chocolate tar heavy roasted notes soy saltiness . brown sugar and other sugary qualities . truthfully the most viscous beer evar likely the closest thing to motor oil i ll ever consume straight from my notes dense as fuck motor oil to the nth . a good amount of alcohol but the would ve never crossed my mind as to where this was at . quite complex and exceptional for what it is . however i think i d rather turn my other bottle over for some other quality brews than revisit this again .,appearance,1.0,1
well after a night of talking politics hearing the thoughts of one of our republican candidate s staffers well this beer feel appropriate . with the elections burning and the political talk peeking . just a great time for beer and good discussions . pours red and very cloudy . there s a yeast haze that i really really ca n t see through and this is a thin glass . nice head and great lacing . really just a big red aroma . caramel hops fruity esters and well just a red . this does n t give off a huge hop aroma as the bottle indicated . bready biscuit like taste dominates . a bit of hops at the end and they add a fruity element throughout.a bit of bitterness lingers but this is a pretty simple imperial red . way way too thick . there s something about this that is making this really hard to drink . it s odd as it is well carbonated and should be very drinkable . this one needs more hops or less body . the blend here is just not working in anyway shape or form . there are n t any real bad tastes but i ca n t get into this .,appearance,0.7,1
appearance an orange peach color with little head and laciing smell a nice pine and hop smell initial hits you but dicipates into more of a medium malt hop aroma taste the taste is that of a solid but not excellent ipa good hop malt balance mouthfeel relatively smooth for abv above wish there was some hop bitterness at the back end would exponentially improve this beer drinkability not overly sweat and not overly bitter and with a reasonable abv this beer goes down smooth and is a good introduction into the craft ipa world,appearance,0.6,1
this looks very strange when poured it looks like small ice crystals in the liquid floating around for a short while the beer is chilled to round c f . there are lots of bubbles in the clear pale brass coloured liquid . the head is firm off white and tho fingers high . the smell is bitter and spicy with some bitter herbs chemical sweet notes of soap metal and margarine . there are more flavours and character than i expect from a klsch . but it is not as chemical as the smell suggested clean semisweet malt with some fruity esters are balanced with a fine blend of hops spalter select et al according to the label bringing flavours like clotted cream green apples toffee and some notes of bitter almonds . the aftertaste is a little earthy with lots of creamy malt and some bitterness . the liquid is mid creamy the carbonation medium strong with large bubbles . highly gulpable just like a klsch should be .,appearance,0.4,0
pours an orange brown colour with no head to speak of . a bit of bubbles around the rim of the glass and nothing between . no lace as well . the beer is a pretty colour that s about all the positive i can give for appearance . sweet malts on the nose with a bit of a flowery light perfume scent as well with a bit of caramel . taste is a little too cloyingly sweet . malts and caramel are just too strong in a relatively weak tasting beer . aftertaste has a bitterness that lasts for perhaps a nanosecond then disappears . the mouthfeel is damn good . smooth creamy and not overly carbonated . drinkability is tough . mouthfeel is good but the rest is below average . i d drink it again but only if offered it .,appearance,0.4,0
kerberos is a tangerine orange pretty cloudy . the head was small after a pretty vigorous pour and did n t last too long . a small web of lace stuck to the snifter . the nose has wine like flavor some grapes and tannin . alcohol is n t hiding anywhere and accompanied by a complex mix of buttery toffee and oak . the flavor is rich and buttery . it is definitely on the sweet side until the finish where the dry hop bill takes over . the herbal aftertaste mingles with some spice and over ripe ripe bananas . plenty of carbonation accents a syrupy feel . the finish is very dry making it drink like a wine .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to morris for the bottle . despite a vigorous attempt at a pour i got no head at all . just a few whispy strands of foam on top . very muddy looking as well . smell is nice thick sweet malt aroma and a pepper herbal citrus hop aroma . a lot of malt in the flavor but the hops really overwhelm it . plenty bitter certainly but there s a vast amount of delicious hop flavor as well zesty citrus dominating . alcohol is somewhat apparent in the taste at the end . this is a big beer and it fills out well in the mouth . the best tasting of the dr s so far .,appearance,0.6,1
grabbed a cl bottle of this as i wanted to try it but did n t need cl . no visible freshness date . served in my brand new bell s tulip . a huge four fingers of creamy white foam that takes forever to dissipate and leaves ton of sticky lacing . the beer is a semi transparent golden straw color with lots of little bubbles rising lazily to the top of the glass . not sure what else i could want visually other than the fact that i had to wait minutes to drink anything . s a mix of citrus hops and belgian yeasts not a huge surprise i suppose . lemon zest that spicy saaz hop smell a little bit of funk a hint of caramel malt and some fresh bread . it s like half tripel half ipa . t sweeter than it smells lots of floral notes mixed with caramel malt and a touch of belgian yeast . very fruity with a strong banana overtone and a bitter mango aftertaste . this is not at all what i was expecting from the smell but it s surprisingly delicious . m i guess all the carbonation goes into the foam as the beer itself is very smooth and velvety . it s quiet refreshing and the alcohol is n t apparent until the warming sensation occurs after swallowing . i wish there had been a little more tingle on the palate . d well the ridiculous foam would guarantee i could n t drink too many of these and the high abv would seal the deal . but seriously once the foam dissipates it s an easy drinker with well hidden alcohol and a pretty delicious taste to it . well i liked this even though i m lukewarm to tripels . the hoppiness is more evocative of a pilsener like bohemian lager than it is of an american ipa . i suppose that s because it uses saaz hops . worth trying at least once .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this again recently on tap in a standard pint glass . this is typically their best beer . it was a last time . a . s t m . d . . i have enjoyed it on many occasions . as i said i have had this several times and this is the worst it has been . i almost could not finish it . it was very watery and did not have much flavor to it . what flavor it did have was skunky . sometimes quay street has the very bad habbit of serving the bottom of the batch . shame on them . i patron their bar a lot and i do not appreciate this . this was not the first time or the first beer they did this with . i expect and deserve better from a brew pub . this was a very useful stout . it is midnight black with a brown head . it smells of roasted malts and oats . there are buttery notes as well . also picked up some suggestions of coffee and chocolate . the taste mirrors the smell and has a creamy flavor and feel to it . it has a moderate body as well . nice stout . i would have it again .,appearance,0.8,1
disclaimer the first problem with this beer was that it had aged in a can on its side on the bedroom of my girlfriend s bedroom leftover from bonnaroo . also this is my first review so i need you pros to tell me what for . its appearance is typical of a lager especially in the style of major domestic lagers such as budweiser etc . it was yellow and fizzy . the smell reminded me of the corn that was in it very mediocre . its taste was simple a bit flat for reasons above most likely . the mouthfeel can be the most important part of a beer and this beer was lacking . which leads to what i think causes the best drink ability . if you can enjoy the mouthfeel its drink ability will be consistent . i drank it quickly wanting nothing more then to get it out of the glass so i could poor a sweetwater ipa .,appearance,0.4,0
pours with a white one fingered head that fades and leaves traces of lace . clear pale yellow color . light carbonation and light bodied . starts with a light mix of hops and malts not typical of a pale since there is no hoppy aftertaste . . for a ml bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer had a beautiful pour into a tulip glass . very dark and rich with a dark roasted tan head that was very thick and continually rebuilt itself every time i swirled the glass . aromas of roasted malt and fresh brewed coffee . taste was not overpowering instead it was a nicely balanced stout with a definite coffee flavor . not overly bitter or hoppy . very easy to drink . not too thick but still with enough body to satisfy . not sure of the abv but not too strong making it a nice beer to sip and enjoy leaving the palate ready for a refill . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
found this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a one finger medium but light looking light brown head with decent retention . black with medium carbonation evident some of which decorates the top once the cap has settled . head slowly fades to a thin wisp and a ring . film eventually disappears leaving a thin ring and no lacing down the sides . average for the style . smell roasted malt almost burnt charcoal malts and bitter raw coffee in the nose . quite bold . slight notes of chocolate in there as well . enticing . taste roasted malts right off the bat moving into a roasted caramel flavored middle with some dark fruits and sweet plumbs perhaps . finishes with some bitter coffee notes and hints of chocolate . stronger and longer lasting aftertaste of caramel sweetness bitter hops and coffee notes . tells a great story . very nice indeed . palate medium body and somewhat light on the palate . very creamy smooth goes down smooth with no bite and finishes slightly mouth coating . good feel for sure . a bit heavier on the palate and it d be great . overall very good beer to say the least . the average appearance held it back in the ratings a bit but the rest of the experience was top notch . very complex especially for the abv . this is my first swedish beer i think and it was definitely a great start . surprised this one is n t more well known . one i ll be picking up again when i get down into the city . recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
i got this beer from the local gas station and thought i should try it because im a big fan of seasonals . the appearance is great just like every other goose island . its no wonder why every advertisement shows a goose island in a glass . the smell is very spicy . kind of overwhelming like as if it wasnt brewed that way just added pepper . the taste was very good . again very spicy mouthfeel was average . very carbonated . drinkability was exceptional . i drank the whole six pack in one sitting and still wanted more .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to the leftmindedrighty for this one . this beer looks like glowing cherry amber when held to the light with only a collar of off white head around the edge of my tulip . smells off dried cherries raisins and a touch of sour grain much like wheaties . tastes quite similar with more of an ambiguous dried fruit but this time with a dry grainy back that reminds me of stale wheat bread with just a hint of cardboard . there s a sour turn at the end too . feels light and unobtrusive with a gentle but prevalent carbonation . meh .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a dark redish brown with a nice tan head . the head is thick and sticks around . great lacing . tastes of sweet malts . i think the hops overpower any flavers in there . hops are oily with a bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin and dry . too much carbonation for my taste . nice bitter bite . this beer drinks good . drinks more like an ipa than a brown ale . i would never know this is . abv,appearance,0.9,1
best by date a pours a nice ruby color with a better than average head for the style . s some of the smell is good with aromas of candi sugar and dark fruit but some is bad with some medicinal phenols strong alcohol and something that reminds me of kitchen cleansers . fortunately the good outweighs the bad . t the taste is a bit unbalanced with lots of hop bitterness . as in the smell lots of alcohol here which overpowers all else in the finish . m slick and lighter in body than most other barleywines . the alcohol provides a major warming sensation in the back of the mouth . d i was so excited when i saw this in the store but unlike all others victory has let me down this time . i expected so much more from this beer . this is by no means bad or undrinkable but it falls short of its contemporaries in the style and from its brothers at victory storm king hop devil golden monkey etc. . maybe i ll try this again after some cellaring .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color with a hint of amber . copious carbonation visible throughout . head is a dense small celled foam that swarms out of the pour vigorously and stays for ages fading to a mottled cap . lacing is thick and impressive . smell is of sour apples lemongrass toffee and a hint of sourdough . taste is pepper toffee plums and a dry and very slightly sour finish . carbonated but unobtrusively so . a bottle is more than enough for me do n t know that i d session this but it s definitely an interesting and pleasing beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a very light in color almost clear . deeper in color towards the top of the glass . very hazy . s some coriander and yeast t overwhelmingly yeasty and with strong notes of coriander . m very light and watery d low abv makes it a decent session beer . notes i ve given this beer so many chances and really want to like it but it just is n t that good . it is very watery and has no real backbone to it . the malt character is completely overpowered by the yeast leaving it very empty tasting .,appearance,0.4,0
served in a tonic glass . look golden glass color without head and lacing . smell malt sweetened cereals . taste the same malt sweetened with cereals . mouthfeel very clean and crips slightly bitter that lies with the high carbonation light body . drinkability very acceptable for the these hot days of july .,appearance,0.2,0
poured into the commemorative deschute s snifter . a amber with brown hues reminiscent of cherry juice . oh it s in a can . why the can . s oh my . the dry hopping is ever present . not over powering just fresh . first thoughts involve opening a new bag of hallertau or some noble variety hops and breathing deep i am momentarily perplexed by the images in my mind vs the reality that is in my hand . freshness like you would n t believe . i do n t detect any of cascade s piney or citrusy notes kudos for not using the old standby . t the nose follows closely onto the palate . hallertau hops through and through . citrusy and earth notes follow . mild lingering bitterness closer to a hoppy pale ale than an ipa . well balanced but not for those seeking higher ibus . m coats well . carbonation is very present and tingles on the edge of the tongue but does n t agitate the throat . if there was a drawback it d be the all too present carbonation . d with very little alcohol bite and moderate bitterness it s easy to have two or three before the abv sneaks up like a process server with divorce papers . i d be interested to try this on tap to see what if any influence the can has.,appearance,0.6,1
pours deep auburn with large bubbles in the tan head and leaves no ring or lacing inside the pint glass . aroma presents chocolate and little coffee with subtle hints of dark cherries and sugared raisins . a roasted flavor of chewy chocolate nougat nuts and coffee again . these flavors help accentuate the medium body and soft mouthfeel that balance the finish of bitter hops and dense malt . famous taddy is a very enjoyable and flavorsome benchmark porter from a brewery rich in english tradition and history .,appearance,0.6,1
although i like the appearance this cloudy some what malty looking red ale has a grainy toasted malt taste along with a grassy earthy hop after taste that i do n t care for . also it looks potentially big in the glass but it just over and the mouthfeel is fairy thin . this ale looks promising at first pour but i ca n t recommend it . it may suite those who are looking for something off the beaten path with a different twang . happy brewing .,appearance,0.9,1
a much anticipated winter offering particularly in the northland where it really is an excellent way to warm up the innards in a blizzard . even the awful and much maligned magenta teal and gold label gets the hot on cold thing right . thick rich syruppy with a kick like a billygoat and an easy finish . a true truly lagered brew .,appearance,0.4,0
a hazey blonde ambrosia champagne is released from a ml bottle that just ca n t contain the carbonation any longer once the cap is pulled . humongous head that easily overflowes the glass after a modest pour . the aroma is a little subtle not as earthy as other saisons . but definelty effervescant with some spicey malts and light citrus hops . the tastes is dry but not tart . just champagne with some subtle euro spices in the crystal like malts . the palate is very carboanted but lacks that real earthy yet subtle tartness is lacking in this saison .,appearance,0.9,1
beer number in the beers of america pack . pours a medium light amber with a finger head that faded quickly and has very little lace . some mild roasted caramel malt smells a faint corn rice aroma not looking good so far . taste is a macro with some color added . an awful marzen .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle poured a clear golden color ale with a big foamy head with good retention and good lacing . aroma consists of alcohol ester with some slightly cloying sweet malt . taste is also dominated by some sweet malt with some distinctive notes of alcohol . full body with great carbonation but alcohol is too apparent . definitely lacking subtleties that i would usually expect from a tripel and too cloying to be a regular beer for me .,appearance,1.0,1
pete s flagship brew was actually the rd offering i d tried from this company after wanderlust cream ale and strawberry blonde . and of the three it s at the bottom of the list . i really expected something darker and definitely more flavorful . my favorite brown is probably lost coast s downtown brown so i tend to compare others to it . and in that comparison wicked comes across as . well more like brown water . surprisingly lacking in complexity . i ll be passing off the rest of the pack onto my friends who do n t know any better .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a nice deep brown murky color with some red note showing thru nice rich belgian look to it . head is rich nice fluffy tan that last and lasts finally falls to ringed scum that laces all the way down . aroma is rich malty sugary molasses with dark fruits mingled through out . some light spice and nice alcohol notes that blend into the mix . taste is wow carbonation is noticed right away a downer for me anyway . malty in taste molasses brown sugars mingled with fruits plums raisins . finish has hints of liquorice left from the malt also finishes with spice cloves pepper and hops . mouthfeel is the down fall of this brew the burst of carbonation up front just turned me off . i am sure the flavors would have been much better if the tingling in my mouth was n t masking the flavors in this beer . drinkability is not good for me would n t want to try this one again . find this a problem with belgians sometimes just too much co for my tastes . looked great smelled great first sip ruined it for me as i finished the bottle co did mellow some what but still too much for me wanted to like it but .,appearance,0.9,1
i tried shock top because i heard it was all the rave . then i found it was made by bud strike one . i drank of them and had to choke them down it had a very strong orange taste to it which actually is sickening . bud is trying to get into the micro brew market but they cant because they simply can not amke a decent beer .,appearance,0.2,0
this stout was thin bland . had less flavor than a guiness and no head to make up for it . the thinness of the flavor carried over into a thin mouthfeel that is not appropriate for even a dry stout . this beer alone kept me from trying any of catawba s other beers .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer was like a kid in trouble i found this beer in bottom shelf in the most remote corner in the local beer store like it had done something wrong and had to sit away from all the other beers . that was enough to intrigue me to take some to the halloween party last night . this beer departs the can just a shade off clear with a finger of head that falls to nothing . the nose is sugary sweet with hints of corn and grain . the flavor is a lot of corn and grainy flavors with a sweetness in the background . nothing really great that makes me remember it over other beers like this . the feel is very thin and the drinkability is okay . not a beer i will drink a lot of but i m glad i tried it just to say i did .,appearance,0.3,0
i was having a feud with neighbor and i bought a six pack of these to empty and then throw on his yard . definite white trash beer . people who like this are into stock car racing and hunting . i personally think it has no taste . i once tried to steam mussels in it but that did n t even produce a taste . will go with out before i drink this .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle . pours clear copper with chunky off white head . carbonation is ridiculous . nice lacing . aroma has pine caramel notes and some dank hops . taste is bitter with a heaviness than slightly holds down the malt sweetness . medium bodied with an oily texture . bitter finish . pretty good but the ahtanum had more citrusy brightness to it .,appearance,1.0,1
i love the irish reds and one brewed in the emerald isle will always get my taste buds attention . this is my favorite of all the bottled redheads i ve had through the years . i enjoy just about everything this beer has to offer . the color aroma and taste are all outstanding . only the aftertaste maybe something to do with the bottling process could be a little better in my book .,appearance,1.0,1
i m giving this a for appearance because it was an absolute nightmare to pour . i ve poured a few beers in my time so i ve a pretty good handle on how it s done . i poured this into my hefeweizen glass and maybe that was the wrong choice . .either way the second the beer hit the glass the whole glass filled with foam . after finessing the bottle for a whille i was able to get down to business . and wow i m floored . nice yellowy orange color very hazy . the pillowy mountainous head hangs around for the duration . i was n t expecting this to be quite as hoppy as it is . .and i love it . very drinkable the piney hop taste would n t scare away any newbies but there should be enough flavor hop kick for the most seasoned ba vets .,appearance,0.6,1
a friend told me about this beer and the same day i found it at a local craft beer bar . appearance pours a nice hazy amber body with a finger width off white head . pretty nice lacing around the glass too . smell sweet malts and fruity hops are here all the way . there is also caramel and honey notes . taste this is where this beer really gets me going . i swear that every time i took anothesr sip i tasted something different . check out this list nuts honey vanilla granola sweetened cereal shredded wheat . . i stopped taking nots after a while . mouthfeel creamy with mild carbonation . overall i love this beer . it s adventurous and pretty delicious too . go out and find this . now .,appearance,0.6,1
drank on tap at deep ellum allston ma poured a deep brown black with a two finger bubbly cocoa colored head that slowly faded to a thick ring of lace . large irregular shaped patches of lacing coated the glass . aroma was was quite subtle at first but became somewhat more noticeable as the beer warmed . dark malts bittersweet chocolate and coffee beans came through in the nose . taste was rather mild and tame . the beer was somewhat sharp up front i believe this was due to the alcohol before the roasted malts bitter espresso and hints of dark chocolate became apparent . by mid palate the hops kicked in and lasted well into the finish where they became quite strong . the lingering aftertaste consisted of a mix of roasted malts and a moderate smokiness . mouthfeel was rather thin yet creamy and the body was fairly light for the style . i expected more in general from this beer more intensity more complexity and more body . overall this was a disappointment .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a traditional pint glass . once left to settle after the pour i felt it was a bit murky looking like dirty dishwater not really a ruby colouring i guess ill settle and say it was pale brown . nice thick creamy head though fingers . s not much here to be honest faint malts no hops at all . t was pleasantly surprised here . some nice roasted nots with a faint toffee sweetness even on the aftertaste some faint nuttiness came through not overly bitter quite a good balance . loads of creamy brussels lacing even after finishing the pint the head was left lying at the bottom of the glass . m low carbonation creamy texture smooth . d a very sessionable beer this one was surprised by the character in the taste after not being impressed by the appearance . had a few pints of this aswell did not get sick of it a great scottish ale .,appearance,0.6,1
a enormous pancake batter like head with impressive retention . murky translucent brown color with a reddish hue that reveals itself upon hitting light . steady slow paced carbonation of extremely tiny bubbles . leaves incredible rings on the glass . s malt malt and more malt . buttery . toffee . caramel . dark fruit . absolutely delightful . t not as sweet as the nose would lead one to believe . roasted malt . biscuit . a faint nuttiness . raisin . one can actually detect a faint hop presence at the finish . m thin without much discernible carbonation . slightly creamy yet crisp . extremely refreshing . ever so slight bitter aftertaste lingers on the tongue . d i m truly impressed . schwarzbiers are a style that i wish were more widely produced . if more were produced this is the one to be measured against . i ll drink this any day of the week and at . abv there no reason that i could n t . note great bottle with a cool stopper that rings its opening with a loud pop .,appearance,1.0,1
received from alewather jeff in the invitational blind beer bif thanks jeff . poured into a bellegems bruin glass . pours a deep garnet with a very light tan head that drops rather quickly . some lacing evident but it does n t last very long the lace races down to return to the beer . maybe that s a good sign . aromas of raspberry jam sugary red licorise hints of sourness . hints of prunes that gets stronger as it warms . no hop aroma . flavors of prunes . period . prune juice . not pleasant . i like prunes even had prune juice before . do n t much care for in my beer glass . finish is short and pruney . did i mention it tastes like prunes . mouthfeel is medium slightly metallic decent prickle from the carbonation . drinkability . no freaking way . my first drainpour in a long long time . do n t bother . use it as a marinade . kill slugs with it . just do n t drink it .,appearance,0.9,1
a golden with thin white head s old funk . strong scent . smells good . t comes in with a mouth puckering sourness of lemon juice that seems quite fresh . the sourness lasts awhile and makes up a good after taste . this is a decent sour . m good medium carbonation with a dry finish o when i pick a random sour i m usually nervous but i m quite pleased with this one all around . it absolutely will satisfy your sour craving . there s not much complexity to it but it is definitely a good beer and it disappeared rather quickly,appearance,0.6,1
appearance light straw color . thick fluffy head that disappears very quickly no lacing at all . smell there is almost no smell but what there is is mostly a corn smell with a slight hint of hops if you look for it . taste really not bad its not good but its not bad . nothing offensive really about the taste pretty clean and smooth . mouthfeel not over carbonated pretty much the same as taste not bad not good . drinkability i think i could drink a case of this stuff and still walk strait . you do n t get tired of drinking it or full . perfect beer for tailgating parties or beer pong . not something you drink to enjoy deffinitely a party beer . for what it is a macro american light beer that is extremely cheap its actually really good . out of the three commonly dirt cheap light beers keystone natty and busch i would have to say this is by far the best .,appearance,0.3,0
i was very attracted to the beer because of its classy bottle so i picked it up at the local upscale super market . i was not disappointed . the beer pours a nice deep dark brown with nice thick and creamy tan brown head . it is gorgeous and the combination of dark beer with quite a dark head makes it seem to me the perfect beer to drink if you are ever invited to sit across from an english professor in a leather armchair in front of a fireplace in his mahogany study library while smoking a pipe . it smells very warm with a little but of alcoholic wineyness but presence of coffee an darker fruits and darker malts . the taste has strong prune raising flavors with just a hint of spiciness and a bit of alcohol flavor finished by some malty sweetness . the mouthfeel is definitely thick but more on the syrupy side than the creamy side which is certainly not my preference . overall i think that the cloying syrupy mouthfeel really detracts from the overall drinkability of the beer . overall quite a good stout that is pretty well balanced with the only major detraction being its syrupy mouthfeel . definitely worth picking up if you spot it .,appearance,0.9,1
serving size was oz in pint glass . a hazy coppery gold with a finger thick head that eventually collapses to a thin film . small bits of coppery sediment are in suspension and on the foam . s typical hoppy smell at pour quickly diminishes . t piney resiny bitter hops at beginning with moderate carbonation.watery middle i was expecting some spicy notes . not really picking up the grains at all . sharp lingering bitter finish . m light to moderate slightly watery mouthfeel . d pretty disappointed because local relatives raved about this beer.i ve had many finer examples of this style . perhaps the sediment and quickly fading smell reveal a beer past it s prime or improperly stored . will try again next visit on tap if possible .,appearance,0.4,0
the beer poured crystal clear golden with an amber hue . the head was off white almost golden and moussy . it lasted forever . to coat not lace the glass . the aroma was malt and fruitiness . the fruits were frangrant and pineapple is one that comes to mind . slight yeast aroma was present . the flavor was nice with a maltiness at first and a decent bittering in the middle which then becomes drier . well done with a slight fruitiness . the finish was well balanced with malt and bitterness in concert to leave a neutral palate with just a hint of fruitiness in the aftertaste . the body was medium . i really enjoyed this beer and will look for it again . . ounce bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
i ve been holding on for this bottle for awhile . pours a crude oil black with a phenomenal caramel tan mocha head that is incredible the cake laced froth will coat the glass throughout the session . the smell is the normal mocha espresso chocolate roast that is pleasing this stout however did n t have much else to add the smells were n t heavy either . the taste was lighter than expected more roasted or bbq wood grain hints of coffee misses that sweet caramel chocolate i ve come accustomed to good but not great medium bodied and cleanses the palate to invite you back for more a good solid stout i thought would be great though .,appearance,1.0,1
into a pint glass it poured a transparent straw gold heavily carbonated two fingers of bright white and great head retention and lacing . smelled of herbal noble hops and malt maybe a little grassiness too . the taste revealed a more robust balance in the way of herbal vs malt essence and a very crisp dry finish . on the thin side and very carbonated . a very refreshing highly sessionable beer . if they would only bottle can this stuff it would undoubtedly appeal to the lame mainstream crowd .,appearance,1.0,1
a a hazy orangish amber color with an enourmous off white creamy head with amazing lacing and retention . really nice looking s fruity for sure . some yeast spice in it with apples and pears . there s a little sourness deep in it as well . t very very fruity . not much sourness to it but a lot of pears and apples . yeast spiceness is in it . very unique mix of fruit and spice . m really light and smooth . a little dry . the head feels like a pillow . d smooth and nice but i sont know how much i can do of it . the fruitiness is quite intense with pears which is odd to me but not bad for a beer i guess . just different .,appearance,1.0,1
pours yellow with a bit of an orange colour tinge . small head about a half finger thick which disipated slowly . sharp grass scent with a bit of honey and malt sweetness . very refreshing taste . sharp hop bite with a pleasant sweetness of honey and flowers . smooth mouthfeel though not creamy . has enough carbonation to have a bit of sharpness to it . overall a decent beer .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at tustin a the beer pours a clear amber color with a frothy off white head . excellent lacing all the way down the glass . s there are a lot of piney hops on the nose and a slight herbal quality too . a decent spiciness from the rye with a nice bready note and some grapefruit peel . just a light sweetness to it . t the flavor is a bit watery unfortunately . there is a decent hop bitterness to it and some nice piney and herbal hops . some citrus hops mostly grapefruit toward the back end of it . a little bit of bread and rye malts . m light and watery in terms of body with a medium carbonation . o this sounded like it could be a nice easy to drink summer beer but it fell quite short .,appearance,0.9,1
this was my first holiday spiced ale from a can should be interesting . pours a nice dark brown similar to the color of cola with slight hints of auburn . smells alright but the spices are very faint . wow i do n t like the taste of this one . it s very bitter and unbalanced a big mess imo . once again the spices take a backseat . the mouthfeel is pretty thin . it finishes pretty dry . drinkability is n t good due to the bitterness and thin mouthfeel finishes very dry . not impressed w this beer at all . there are too many other great holiday spiced ales out there to enjoy . i would n t recommend this one at all . one bright note the drawing on the can is very well done and appropriate. too bad that does n t count for anything .,appearance,0.8,1
. oz bottle into a pint glass . freshness date marked . pours an even transparent copper color . only got a thin cap of off white head that is now a thin film but it s hanging around . no lacing . smells of sweeter toffeeish malts with a slightly pungent earthy hop aroma . taste is rich and malty with toasty notes and a bit of toffee or carmel . bitterness comes on slow and hits the middle of the tongue moreso than the back . hop character is earthy and slightly pungent the way that most lagers are at least to my taste buds . medium bodied with enough co to feel prickly on the tongue . has a slightly stickiness also . very drinkable could easily have a few of these in a sitting . fits the style well and pairs nicely with a cool fall evening . would certainly buy this again .,appearance,0.6,1
a this one pours a slightly hazed amber copper with a small off white head that dissipates rather quickly no lace to speak of . s caramel malt and bread . it smells sweet almost fruity i guess . i m having a hard time picking up any hops but the aroma is quite inviting . t i was expecting something different given the nose it s much milder . again i ca n t detect much hop flavor but what i m getting is light toasted caramel malt biscuit bread and a somewhat minerally spicy type finish . m light body moderate carbonation crisp and refreshing . d this is probably the best session beer available in canada at abv unbelievably easy to get down . this packs a lot flavor for imo .,appearance,0.6,1
the first thing and sadly the best thing that i can say about this brew is that the artwork on the bottle is stunning . i really enjoy the graphic design from breckenridge and more than once it s seduced me into picking up one of their brews . but i doubt that that will happen again with summerbright . supposedly a pale wheat ale this pours a clear golden that looks more of a pilsener or american macro lager . there s little head and lots of carbonation . the bouquet is virtually absent and the flavors are a mix of occasional fruitiness with a harsh unexpected bitterness . i m not a huge fan of pale wheat beers but they can be great summer drinking they are usually refreshing and easy to drink all afternoon . or at least they should be imo . breck s interpretation falls short of all of these . a disappointment for a brewery that has put out some good seasonals especially the vanilla porter . take a pass on this one .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . kind of cloudy hazy light golden color . nice smell of hops and citrus . tastes great lots of hops in the front . stay with you on the back of your tongue . very nice . kind of light mouthfeel . very drinkable . i could see myself drinking quite a few .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to nate for dropping this year old beer on us at a tasting . a orangish colored beer with a small foam head that did n t stick around for long and left some spots on the side . s smells kind of like horse urine seriously . in my younger days i worked at with horses and this is very close to what that smells like . some wood pet out in rain grain and all around garbage are in this one . age has not helped here . t the taste is somewhat better in that it was only mildly revolting and not completely . a bit oxidized and somewhat sweet not the best combination but if you try not to breath through your nose while you are drinking you can get it down . m lower carbonation i do n t know if it s my imagination due to the horrible smell but it just feels kind of gross like i squished a bug and ca n t get the residue off my hands . o this beer is old . that is all it has going for it .,appearance,0.7,1
one caveat to this review this bottle is well past it s due date . this beer is a fairly brown shade of orange with almost no head just a thin white ring . the smell is bordering on fantastic . big grape white wine sugar licorice and yeast all make a big noise . makes me want to keep smelling . taste is interesting . sweetness like candy sugar followed by black licorice type taste . dry finish where the black licorice is the defining flavour . it s not my favorite flavour but it has a balance that is quite nice . alcohol is barely apparent in the finish . mouthfeel is nice smooth drinking and lightly carbonated . could probably use a touch more carbonation but that could be due to the age of the bottle . it is a drinkable beer especially when you count the abv on it . capable of catching one off guard .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle at around f . a initially poured a very light straw gold . as i poured in the last bit of the bottle the yeasts that had collected on the bottom gave it a darker yet inconsistent look . minimal head . high carbonation results in a lot of bubbling . no lacing whatsoever . s mostly wheat with a bit of fruit apple perhaps and some citrus . t a refreshing wheat beer with some lemon zest and a bit of malt to balance . peppery on the tongue and nicely spiced . m champagne like . high carbonation . quite dry . d went down easy enough although i would avoid the last of the dregs .,appearance,0.6,1
review from notes pours copper auburn with a pinky of cream colored head . zero head retention lacing s apricots leafy hops persimmons as this warms t much dark fruittyness figs apricots plus breadyness leafy hops a touch of butterscotch up front . figgyness woody hops dominate as this warms slight hints of mint as well . finishes dry very fruitty with more woody hops this is not really the sum of it s parts mf light bodied light carbonation okay balance drinks easy enough but falls way short of my expectations . this brewery kicks ass with its cask offerings this bottled offering does n t come close to measuring up .,appearance,0.4,0
this surprsied me with a thick and creamy head that remained after i d drained the beer from the glass . far better than that other famous irish stout less bitter but with a slightly thinner mouthfeel . goes down quick and easy which on a weekend at home means time for more . . got the nitro dingy thingy in the can but this makes a foam of the smallest microscopic bubbles . like on a malted milk shake . . bravo mr. murphy bravo .,appearance,1.0,1
looks incredibly clear faint neon yellow tone . smells like a cheap lager i struggled to notice the faint malts . taste has a pleasant skunky bitterness that reminds me of beck s . not terrible and is totally drinkable especially if it is free though i am not sure i would pay for it . i tried this beer in japan and it was much bolder than this export version . i am impressed with the bitterness given how light this beer is . better than a bmc but all around pretty bad beer .,appearance,0.3,0
at first i was not too keen on this beer at all . but now i m reconsidering my initial opinion . i bought this beer expecting a rich chocolatey stout with much more malt flavor than what i got . to say the least i was more than disappointed . however i realized that american stouts are largely up to the interpretation of the brewery . that all being said i think the taste is pretty good . on to the review . a rich jetblack color with a tan head that keeps a good residual layer . moderate amount of lacing that really clings to the glass . this is a damn good looking beer . . s has an odd aroma that combines pine sap hops and a sour molasses ey scent . it s not very pleasant but it s an interesting take on a stout more on that note when speaking of the taste though . . t it s a little malty at the beginning with a subtle hop undercurrent that continues to the back of the tongue which turns into a strong pine flavor . there s an aftertaste of charcoal maybe charred oak barrels as well . i think sixpoint has somehow combined the flavors of a stout with an ipa which is interesting to say the least . . m smooth and light to medium bodied with a small amount of carbonation . . o this has definitely been one of the more difficult beers to review for me . the key is to understand that there is no gold standard for what an american stout should be the range of flavors allows for just about anything . i d give this beer a . out of overall . i would n t go out of my way to get a hold of it but i do commend sixpoint on what they ve done in creating a unique beer . also it has a great name to go along with it .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance black nody nice large mocha head but then settled to a thin ring . smell smells like coffee grounds here and roasted malts . taste nive coffee falvor with a slight bitwhen finishing it off . mouthfeel full body sticky . drinkability very tastey do n t taste it cold though let it warm up a little bit . taste better .,appearance,0.4,0
first of all wtf . . . i purchased this out of intrigue . iron city . a mango beer . it s like a penguin in the carribean a a cleveland team winning a championship a hot girl who drinks rare stouts . does not compute . anyways i purchased since i basically had to figure out what they were thinking . iron city . the steeler beer . mango . anyways it smelled like mango candy . all mango no beer . same with the taste . less sugary than a wine cooler but not by much . at least it tastes better than iron city ic light . however i would never drink this beer at a steeler game as i may get killed . i will stick to the ic ic light for steeler games and probably never purchase this again . mouthfeel is n t too bad and it goes down quick . you really could throw these down all day at the beach so i wo n t be too rough them . it is what it is .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer was tasted in a pint glass from a oz bottle . woah . . . this is a really different beer . ok well the peer pours a murkey rusty color with a very thin off white head that immediatley dissipates immediately . the beer smells strongly of the wintergreen and the sasafrass . the taste is up front with with wintergreen and sasafrass but then follows up strongly with the licorice and vanilla . it is an intensely spiced beer . the mouthfeel is rather thin carbonation is not too bad . overall an intersting beer . it has a nice flavor when you consider its a root beer . in the end however it is way too overwhelming to be very drinkable . not one to have again and again though .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from oz bottle to snifter . a pours a very dark brown looks black in the glass . produces a weak brown head with poor retention and no lacing . s strong chocolate scents dominate smells like the hersey s syrup scent from choklat . some hoppiness and coffee tones accompanied by vanilla and some caramel . t sweet maltiness hits right away with faint roastines which increases across the palate . some caramel kicks in with a note of alcohol and dark fruit . finishes with some hop bite and bitterness from the coffee . i m actually quite let down with this one just not enough to it . alcohol is warming but not extremely noticeable . overall mouthfeel is pretty good it s very well carbonated however a little thinner than i would have expected although plato it does n t feel like it . very drinkable however this bottle is not problem . not worth the premium st price i d rather get choklat,appearance,0.6,1
this was on nitro tap at teresa s next door on . they served it to me in a standard victory hop devil pint glass . teresa s little info sheet said that it poured a pitch black color but if you hold this beer into the light it was actually more of a really dark crimson red color . since it was a nitro tap the head of foam on this beer was very creamy at least inches in height and tan in color . this creamy head had nice retention that left behind a string of foamy tan rings and a tan film around the glass . great appearance . the aroma was mildly roasted with dark roasted malts a hint of roasted nuts a quick splash of sweet caramel and a hint of roasted coffee beans at the end . it had almost everything that i look for in a irish dry stout but it was a bit on the mild side . the taste was dry and roasted like it should be but it was also lightly sour too . i should probably chalk that up to all the dark roasted malts in here . behind the dark roasted malts was a hint of roasted coffee beans a subtle touch of sweet caramel and some roasted nuts here and there . this was clearly a dry roasted light bodied beer with a dry roasted aftertaste of dark roasted malts and roasted coffee beans . i could n t get any of the sweetness in the aftertaste . it could have helped out a little bit . this dry roasted aftertaste will stick around for a few seconds . in the end it was another nice light dry and roasted irish dry stout . it was n t too dry or too roasted . it was just good . if i saw this again on nitro tap i might order it again .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is not the best of the black and tans . its a bit too light for the style the taste is somewhat watery as if somebody mixed a porter with a macro lager i detect a slight roastiness in it . mouthfeel is light bodied and its just mediocre in terms of drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
had to try this while at dragonmead as you do n t see many pumpkins around in april . amber color clean with minimal off white head that fades quickly . full of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices with a bit of graham cracker . really nice with toffee in the background . nutmeg cinnamon brown sugar and all spice dominate naturally . a good pumpkin ale . odd time of year for it but still very refreshing . again pumpkin is the key with the spices adding nice layered flavors instead of taking over . same flavors as the olfactor represents . mouth is full and creamy .,appearance,0.6,1
ounce bottle that was part of a twelve pack bought my parents for about nine or ten dollars at rite aid poured into a pint glass a light golden yellow with maybe a slight orange tint inch soapy white head that did not stick around for long not much retention no lacing s could you believe there was some lime in the aroma some very light hops strong yeast barley and that is about it t lime tastes hits you right off the bat and does not really tame over time it really tastes like a bud light with a lime squeezed into it not my thing but could be for some of the macro heads out there taste does not change much as it warms other than the fact that it gets worse like all other beers of this style it should be drunk as cold as possible did not expect much complexity so the disappointment did not come as a surprise m citrusy light and salty mouthfeel one of the thinnest bodies you will ever see lots of carbonation taste does not linger d could drink lots of this because it is basically fruit flavored water with some barley abv is low and it is very light on the stomach taste would get really old to me though thought this was a joke when i saw it was coming out and just another way the beer giant can make their followers feel like they are drinking something special still not fond of the idea and if you need that much lime to make a beer have flavor then something is wrong would not drink again only tried to reinforce my original position with this one probably not worth your time,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light yellow with minimal head and lacing . virtually no smell . tastes like perrier adjunct lager . slightly sweet taste with a crisp somewhat dry finish . highly carbonated yet still goes down easily . infinitely drinkable no off flavors . actually no flavor period . this is a very refreshing mexican lager . if you want beer taste though i would look elsewhere .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle purchased from piccadilly in champaign il . bottled in july poured into a tulip glass . pours a cm head of off white foam composed of medium sized bubbles . still manages to create a creamy thick looking head quite impressive . head fades gradually to a thin ring around the glass with some islands leaving lots of lacing . body is a copper color with orange highlights . aroma has grapefruit and herbal components . pale malt scent is noticeable but very muted . ethanol increasingly detectable as this warms . not really impressed here . taste opens with brief bright malt sweetness that is quickly overrun by strong hop bitterness . bitterness continues to persist through all palate sections front middle and back . at times citrus and pine notes along with some fruity esters are caught through the maelstrom of bitterness but only briefly . aftertaste is of lingering grapefruit rind bitterness and pale malt sweetness . ethanol becomes increasingly detectable as a component in the back as this warms . body is medium to medium heavy with moderate carbonation to keep things moving . has a creamy mouth feel and dry finish . ethanol easily felt on sides and back of tongue throat and nostrils . this is a fairly one dimensional unbalanced dipa . whatever malt profile there is is covered up by the hop bitterness . the hops do n t come across as particularly expressive because of this bitterness . the ethanol flavors and then burn mean any lingering complexity is going to be torched too . overall this seems like a fairly amateur brew by someone with good equipment .,appearance,0.9,1
brassin exclusif . one off winter release from one mad scientist of brewing in these parts . pours cloudy and warm chestnut under a diminutive cap of slightly pink foam that receeds to a film suddenly and quickly . lacing is not abundant but is present . aromas are subtle but sublime dominated by a medley of maltiness and chocolate covered raspberries . much cleaner than schoune s other brews with less of their trademark lactic signature . flavours are deep and rich with a soft maltiness up front followed by hints of cocoa and the fruity field berries used in the recipe . very tasty and balanced between the use of fruits and malt with a velvety mouthfeel that complements well the cocoa flavours of the brew . i m enjoying this a lot . i m very impressed by this beer from ferme brasserie schoune who have a reputation for issuing hit and miss brews that do n t always please . sant,appearance,0.6,1
appearance murky witbeer like appearance . cloudy orange copper . little head that dissappears quickly . not very presentable appearance at all . smell extremely bready cracker like smells . that s about all i picked up . taste slightly tart slightly mettalic slightly cracker like . no real noticable flavors of note beyond that . as its warming slightly i m picking up some of the belgian yeast but very slight . nothing bad but nothing good here either . mouthfeel watery . overall its an ok offering at best . tastes nothing like a belgian pale ale to me . tastes more similiar to their tire bite lager than anything resembling a belgian ale . if i were flying dog this one i d discontinue quickly and try something else . it does n t offer anything new or interesting to the public worthwhile of production in any mass quantity .,appearance,0.4,0
got this one in a trade with sendsilk . pours with about a quarter inch of medium colored head which recedes very quickly to a film . the aroma hits you in the face with chocolate and roasted malts with a little bit of citrus hop character just underneath . the taste is the same . sharp roastiness and chocolate come through with a bit of citrus hops and bitterness just to balance . medium light mouthfeel . really impressive beer and even at goes down like a champ .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance the beer is a super hazy copper color with a head that dissipated insanely fast . the head is slightly off white i think it really went away before i could even take note of it . if there is no head i am not happy . just horrible appearance overall . smell lot of sweet malt with an almost honey like aroma with some fruitness as well . there is a pretty limited amount of hops in the aroma for me to even consider this an ipa . taste the flavor is very malt dominant with not even enough bitterness to provide a semblance of balance . there is a tiny bit of citrus and grapefruit flavor i would associate with hops but seriously where are the hops . mouthfeel the carbonation is well balanced with a nice medium body leaning a bit on the heavier side . drinkability the mouthfeel is great and there is no sign of the abv . it really could be enjoyable as long as i pretend i never read or heard that it was an ipa . the lack of hops really killed it and that could be due to it being an older bottle but thanks to a lack of bottling date i guess i will never know .,appearance,0.4,0
a this was black bodied . it poured with a huge frothy clumpy and sticky head that was the darkest brown i ve ever seen . s on the mild side but certainly appealing . roasty to the point of being charred malts that all but completely cover up traces of cocoa and dark fruit . warm but not enough to suggest . abv . t extremely abrasive but extraordinarily satisfying . charred dark chocolate flavors linger long into the bitter finish . not much else going on but this is n t at all lacking in any way . m a little on the watery side which surprised me but that is a mild complaint . d not subtle at all but it was damn delicious . i ve really enjoyed the cc i ve been lucky enough to try so far .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a four pack of this from the four firkins in st. louis park . for the most part i really enjoy tyranena and hope this thing is an extra hoppy bomb . drank from my stone india pale ale flute while watching the home run derby . appearance pours a crystal clear orange with a very nice half finger creamy head that has some serious staying power . a great cap and collar and loads of sticky lacing remain the entire beer . definitely the best part of the beer . smell maybe not necessarily the most pungent nose in the world but it is lightly fruity and floral . grapefruit and perhaps a slight bit of orange add the fruit while some lilac or rose hip adds the flowery side . the rye is slightly earthy and detectable but it s very subtle . some toasted grain hides in the background underneath the hops . taste wow are there hops in here . starts with a caramel maltiness that is spicy and woody . i m amazed at how much the malt dominates this beer . a light bit of bitterness sneaks in at some point but it s not really anything but bitter . i would n t call it fruity or piney or anything of the sort . just sort of blah . mouthfeel very light body that is probably closer to watery than light . a bit of bite from the carbonation sneaks in but it s too watery . drinkability just not a very tasty brew . they need to kick up the hops quite a bit to get this thing to a point that the hops are the focal point of the taste . the rye is okay i guess but when your drinking an ipa it should play second fiddle to the hops . disappointing .,appearance,0.9,1
hah poured like the anti guinness . absolutely beautiful long lasting cascade and unbelievable merangue like head . poured into an official guinness pint glass . the head started exactly on the top line and almost came to the rim of the glass . this is a very pretty pour . had more of a scene than others gave it credit for . super sweet malts are very prominent . the taste is hard to explain . i feel it in the back of my throat . almost citrus . feels too thin for my liking though . not enough taste to it . which gives it a watery feel . if it had more taste to it i d absolutely love it .,appearance,1.0,1
a regular pilsen fron a micro brewery located in campinas sp brazil . not too strong . good malt . watery . weak taste . appearance yelow white head . smell weak fresh hop taste weak bitter finish . mouthfeel regular . drinkability good it is refresh nice for a hot day .,appearance,0.4,0
nothing like a huge stout on a beautiful warm spring day . huh . . appearance pours into my victory becker purely black in color . a finger mocha chocolate head forms on top and slowly drops to a full on finger high rocky head . sheets of lacing show on the glass even before i take my first sip . smell definitely smells like yeti but in the place of the hops there s the aroma thinning effect of pure coffee . it does n t overpower though and lets the chocolate type aromas come through nicely . the citrusy hops can still be found in the background but are n t in your face as one is used to in regular yeti . one thing that is tough to pick up on is any effects of the oak aging . i might be able to pick out some woody flavors if you told me they were there but if i did n t know i do n t think i d be able to pick up on them . taste starts off as a very balanced imperial stout with a formidable hop presence . the coffee comes on slowly but really fleshes itself out to dominate the taste especially toward the finish . the finish also features a bit of a warming alcohol that really does n t get in the way too much . the sweeter flavors chocolate dark fruits etc . are really highlighted too much and are only there as a base . mouthfeel very thick and slightly slick . the carbonation is just above average levels . drinkability man if you like coffee beers this is one for you . i m likely to be sipping on this bomber for a long time today but for the style it drinks fairly well . a nice beer with an expected twist on it . i think i prefer both the regular and oaked versions to this one however .,appearance,1.0,1
brewed in sampled in at the ripe old age of this is officially the oldest beverage that i have knowingly sampled . bottle opened with a nice hiss and poured a solid black with a smallish tan brown head that lasted forever . i m really surprised the carbonation has held up so well all these years . aroma is heavy with wine port like smells . a slight chocolate and some band aid in there too . taste is port or sherry salty with a bitter aftertaste that does n t quit . quite a unique experience . this beer has stood up well but was obviously better years ago . definitely a sipper .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful clear deep red mahogany color with a huge soapy white head . serious staying power and some awesome sheets of lace stick to the glass . big hop aroma clean citrus with loads of lemon and grapefruit . more hops with a lot of pine and some spicy notes . a ton of hop flavor and bitterness assertive but not overbearing . malt makes a brief appearance peeking in between blasts of citrus and pine . as it warms more spice comes in and it gets more bready . hops dominate but there is a serious malt backbone that lies beneath the tart and bitter flavors . smooth crisp and creamy . medium in body . pretty good drinkability takes the taste buds on a serious hop ride .,appearance,1.0,1
holy strong belgian yeast batman . this is some good belgian yeast . very good gives it a distinct flavor i have yet to experience in beer . slightly sweet but a little tart as well but they balance eachother out . great pour huge amount of foam thins out to lace the outer edge of the beer . dark brown in color yet the beer itself is light meaning not as thick as you would expect it . heavy yeast flavor in the end of the drink dominating the taste of the beer abv is high but hidden well by the strong flavor . tastes like it is going to be similar to a brown ale and then the real flavor kicks in and changes everything . tastes almost like cake at the end . i do like this beer not sure i could drink it in mass quantities meaning i could do one and be good for a night with it . but very solid you can taste the quality and also bonus points for the unique but good taste . i am glad i tried this .,appearance,1.0,1
what happened to my guinness . . . . . . . . . . appearance same great creamy looking head and leaves rings of lace all the way down . the color is not as black as it used to be its more of a very dark brown . damn i can see the bar light through the bottom of my pint . smell rusty water with some faint grain . taste the tame roasted character is laughable bitterness has been toned down and there is a mild cloying sweetness in the back . mouthfeel same nitro mouth feel but very very thin and watery . drinkability this beer has been dumbed down so much it is like drinking water . there are far better stouts than this . this beer is an obvious victim of thinking about the and not the quality of the product . there are rumors that the american product is kegged in the us from a combination of the essence of guinness a product of ireland and the same malt base used in malternatives . i will find out the truth one day .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a flat light golden sort of like flat ginger ale with no head and very little carbonation . smells of roasted corn . i had to do a double sip on this because it really has next to no taste . it s like diluting an average macro with water . it s not offensive just so mild that it s hard to put a finger on anything . it does have a bit of a husky corn aftertaste to remind you that it was n t water that you just tried . this is light very light . i dumped it .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from the standard oz bomber into a tulip glass . i was fiending for a good ipa and as i walked into my local beer store i spotted this on a special end cap display . i love port brewing and pizza port brews so this was a no brainer . a poured a beautiful amber orange with a nice fluffy . what . wait a minute . this beer is flat and lifeless . burned . . a thin white ring of oily bubbles lined the rim of the glass . very disappointing . s grapefruit various citrus pine cantaloupe fruity pebbles whatever . this would probably be explosive if the carbonation was there . again very disappointing . t it s a credit to the brewer that this beer is drinkable . oily yes but plenty of rich malts and a good hop bite . classic port brewing ipa in a crappy delivery system . m oily syrupy flat lifeless . d i m drinking this on principle alone i payed a high price for this beer that i was expecting to be the flagship of the ipas i brought home . sadly this was not the case . something went seriously wrong with quality control on this one . i still love you port but i m going to be very cautious from now on .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a surly pint glass . small head recedes quickly leaving minimal lacing . slight scent of a stout but very minor poor taste none of the big flavors i would expect . no coffee no chocolate just nothing . thin mouthfeel very watery . would not seek out to drink again . between this and the porter i am not impressed with gray s .,appearance,0.8,1
sometimes i wonder what a really good looking beer is supposed to look like then i come across something like this and i understand . the hacker pschorr hefe weisse has such an intriguing opaque golden orange appearance . the smell is almost as fun especially if not overly chilled . i have been comparing wheat styles which range from a classic complexity weihenstephaner to mild and appealing schneider . this beer is not overwhelmingly in your face but that makes drinking it much easier . a smooth sessionable party beer with good carbonation and mild tang very nicely balanced . highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
this will be quick . not sure of the age of the bottle freshness dating might be a good idea . looked good . smelled good but just not like an ipa or iipa . no aroma hops . decent pale malt with caramel . hop bitterness present just not much of anything resembling flavor . no citrus no pine no tropical fruit . medium bodied only thing missing was dry hop aroma and flavour . will have to try to revist and rereview this if freshness can be guaranteed . otherwise will just have to pass .,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a deep red brown body topped by a medium thick lasting head with good lace . slightly sweet yet sour malty aroma with flowery notes . sweet malty flavor with some fruity characteristics a touch of alcohol and salty notes . full bodied and tingly from the carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle best by . pours a bright hazy copper chestnut color with a medium creamy off white head that retains fairly well and laces the glass . the aroma is resiny fruity slightly perfumey hops with some bready caramel toffee malts . the flavor is caramel malts nuts and a little molasses with some bright resiny fruity hops in the finish . as it warms a lot more fruitiness comes out . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with soft carbonation . overall a nice surprise . it s very well balanced and has some nice bright hoppiness . i ll have to add this to the list to get each winter .,appearance,1.0,1
i bought a growler of this but it was on tap at the brewery . i had high hopes but was quite disappointed . one of the most average porters i have ever had . pours a dark shade of brown similar to that of a black ale . head was a thin light brown color that died off immediately . almost had to dip my nose into the glass to get any hint of smell . faint chocolate smell and not much else . very weak flavor almost non existant . tasted watered down actually . left a thin white lacing on the glass after each drink that disappated within a matter of seconds . very thin mouthful not unlike a lager . easily drinkable though and reminded me of a black ale . a good beer to introduce porters someone who does n t normally drink them . perhaps they would get more of a taste out of them . definitely very unspectacular and underperforming .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a treat for me . this pours a nice dark brown with an off white head . little retention and virtually no lacing . sweet nutty nose . hints of bitter chocolate and a light hops profile . a hint of hops up front followed by bitter chocolate and bready malts then at last back back back back waaay back in the aftertaste roasted hazelnut . the roasted hazelnut flavor just clings in the mouth . excellent . very smooth full bodied brew . creamy . this was my second brew from rogue to ever try . i just had the new hazelnut from them the other day i thought it was excellent in fact i thought i liked it more . now that i m drinking the original i m glad i bought several bottles to store . i had forgotten how awesome this brew is . excellent .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into ommegang glass . a as it pours from the bottle into my ommegang flute it builds a spectacular finger foamy as hell head that lasts forever . constant streams of heavy carbonation rush through the burnt orange colored body and replenish the head throughout . as the beer draws on the head folds over into a thick cap that is still speckled with bubbles . the lace on this is as if it s glued to the glass . it just completely coats the sides and spiderwebs the length . it always impresses me how well ommegang s beers present themselves . s although this is classified as a belgian dark i m getting a lot of the characteristics of a belgian pale in the nose including coriander orange peel banana and some spice . however i do also smell some darker elements like figs plums and even some apple . very floral and effervescent . finally getting the typical grape bubblegum aroma typical to other belgian styles . impressive and inviting . t much like the smell i m definitely getting some belgian pale qualities in the flavor profile . fruit and orange qualities up front reducing to more fuller peppery finish . not as dry as crisp as a pale and certainly more robust . throughout the taste i get a malt thickness that adds a bread quality . m mouthfeel is medium bodied with plenty of carbonation . the bubbles help deliver the flavor throughout the mouth but do n t completely cleanse the palate but in a darker belgian i m not really expecting them to . d drinkability is high . moderately low abv combined with a complex and flavorful taste profile keeps this one in my hand often . just a slight hint of alcohol in the aftertaste . drinks quickly and beautifully .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from the de molen bottle shop . brewed march . bottled september . bottle number . a pours dark dark brown opaque except when tilted and held to the light . no head at all . some mild visible carbonation coming up the sides . agitation gets a film on top that goes fast . this beer hit a few branches coming down the ugly tree . s vinous alcoholic . licorice and roasted malts . tobacco . smells ok but is n t exactly inviting . t alcohol is fairly strong . really dry chalky chocolate . grapes . a little oak is there i think . there is a sharp sort of whiskey note there in the finish which is n t exactly pleasant . not exactly my thing . quick sips at the beginning were quite tame but an entire mouthful is more like petrol and dirt in my mouth . not tasty . m medium ish body . really harsh lingering sweet alcoholic note . mild carbonation . o d it s obviously the barrel that s affecting this because i like the original . something about the bordeaux is n t jiving with the stout in a good way for me unfortunately . i guess i ca n t like everything by these guys it s just a shame i carried this across the atlantic in my backpack to pour most of it down the drain . creativity does n t always mean quality .,appearance,0.3,0
i got a flat batch of this beer . and the fact that you can find so many similar stories on this site dating back at least three years demonstrates that they really have a quality control issue over at port . my beer was so flat that it would n t make even one bubble while at full tilt heading straight into my kitchen sink on its way to the sewer where it belongs . i had given one bottle to a friend and he described it best when he said this tastes like really hoppy syrup . it s really too bad because i think port probably has a good recipe they just ca n t seem to get it together . save yourself some money and do n t buy this unless you re absolutely sure you are getting a good bottle .,appearance,0.3,0
a slightly hazy light amber with floaties and a half finger head . s citrus hop aroma dominates with some piney notes evident as well . t sweet simple malt comes forward as a scafolding to support the heavy hop load . the hops are primarily citrus with a piney resinous character adding depth . a dry yet smooth bitterness dominates the finish . m medium full bodied nice carbonation . d pretty good for a big ipa . for a dipa this sure hits the spot .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very pale crystal clear straw color with a champagne like head that quickly dissipates into nothingness . the aroma is almost non existant a touch of grain and some white grape sweetness . the taste is on the sweet side definitely has champagne characteristics . the flavor is of white grapes a very light hint of honey and the champagne yeast strain . similar to a macro or euro lager but without the adjuncty flavors . the feel is light but not exactly watery softer carbonation than expected and finishes slightly tart . a ho hum brew with no exciting flavors . however it is easy to drink and a good change up brew .,appearance,0.4,0
ok first im going off one beer not a whole six . saw this at a beverage i rarely go it was in front near the cashier . i said do you have any cold he says no it just came in hours ago it was like cases in a pile so this place isnt sold on it . ok i had to put it in the freezer to get cold and i got it to a good temperture . it pours really good it looks just terrific in my pint glass . i taste it just bland soapy almost i dont get it . if it tates better tomm ill redo my review but just glad i dont live in pa and had to buy a case .,appearance,0.9,1
what can you say about a beer thats . for a pack . this is some seriously bad beer . but it is exactly what you would expect . this is a perfect beer for alcoholics hobis and poor college kids . if you know anything about beer you already know better than to crack open one of these . but if youre desperate and broke this is the way to go .,appearance,0.2,0
presentation ml fl.oz . green bottle . . abv ingredients label water malt hops appearance very pale almost clear . some rural towns got more color with their sulfuric drinking water issue . smell awful . it is skunky . taste skunky pilsner and some bitterness . my note . is because i want to be somewhat positive on this one . mouthfeel sparking bubbles with creamy smoothness . drinkability next time i will skip my turn on this one . i admit that i am not a big fan of pilsner but this one is just too skunky and tasting not too good .,appearance,0.4,0
a beautiful reminiscent of the normal guinness cream top decks this dark copper colored beer . blanket lacing . smell is sweet and sour malts floury . light . the feel of the cream top followed by the slightly cooler temperature beer is excellent and reminds of guinness . taste is a bit watery as far as bitters go not much in the mouth and a light bitter aftertaste that is somewhat persistent . an unpleasant side taste of cheap beer is also present . body is light to medium and watery . very easy to drink this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
black color with a solid brown head . head does n t retain for very long but wonderful lacing follows this brew from start to finish . the smell is of delicious malt chocolate . the flavor is also very sweet very pleasant chocolate . no bitterness and very smooth . thick mouthfeel almost feels like a hot cocoa but cold . extremely drinkable for the abv . a tremendous imperial stout . awesome .,appearance,1.0,1
best by abv pours a clear and dark ruby color with a nice off white head that leaves some nice lacing in the glass . small sparse bubbles rise to the top of the glass . the name of the beer and its appearance are well matched . smell is abundantly hoppy with marshmallow y malt notes in the background . taste is on the hoppy side of the scale but not all that unbalanced . i just would n t say that this beer is very balanced . perhaps with some aging it will appear more balanced . long after the initial hoppy taste is gone the malt sticks around in the shadows . mouthfeel is slick at first followed by a nice dryness . very drinkable even at abv .,appearance,1.0,1
enjoyed a pour of this beer at the minnesota state fair . poured a very murky brownish apple cider color with no head . aroma was yeasty fruity esters . mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation . it tasted sticky sweet and reminiscent of a hefeweiss . there was not much hop flavor or aroma to speak of . i really do n t think this was so special as to make it an anniversary beer .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle bottle pours thick thick thick . a decent amount of brown head . the pour looks excellent . smells roasty and malty . not particularly potent . tastes dry and malty . very little roasted characteristics . thin especially considering how thick the pour looks . low carbonation as expected and fairly drinkable . overall disappointing and not something i would drink again,appearance,0.9,1
a dark redish brown with a medium tan head s has a piney hop smell that turns into a sweet raisony scent . smells a bit boozy . t has a nice piney bitterness but a clashing sweet maltiness that i ca n t say i like . m it s a little thick and nice and bitter . d the heavy hops make it more of a slow drinker and the strange maltiness makes it even slower . overall it feels like a nice heavy ipa mixed with your average malty brew . i ca n t say that this combo is my favorite . it s drinkable but not my favorite . i will say i did n t drink it in like the bottle suggests .,appearance,1.0,1
edition oz bottle that i d been cellaring for some time . pours a beautifully clear surprisingly pale golden amber . plentiful carbonation bubbles . a giant puff of eggshell white head forms shrinking slowly coating the glass with thick clumps of lace . i m amazed how good the head retention is . drinkng this out of a snifter i have a thick puff of head like an island sitting in the middle of a silod misty coating . absolutely perfect presentation . that said what an odd aroma . sweetish and candy like full of pale malt and robust fruitiness . more in line with a double ipa than a barleywine . no caramel malt or roasty touches just straight lightly kilned malt . just a hint of honeyish oxodization with dull restrained hop presence . some metallic notes as well . taking the first sip my palate is assaulted by huge amounts of carbonation as tends to happen sometimes with aged beers . rich pale malt immediately slathered with hop oils . do i detect a hint of smoke . probably my imagination . green raisin and peachy fruit finishing off with ample hop bitterness and generous boozy heat . slightly metallic and papery mostly an herbal resiny juiciness still intensely bitter after four years . large oily slick body . pretty smooth drinking sans the roid raging carbonation . enjoyable but i know this promises more . this one did n t age as well as i d hoped . had i known it were so pale and delicate on the malt front i would have popped it earlier . it does n t feel like there s a lot of room for oxodized flavors as they all show up in the finish and sully what should be a kick ass good time with the hops . the carbonation levels are a turn off but settle down to a dull roar after a half hour or so . i d recommend this one fairly warm as the malt gains some control and the carbonation seems to settle down quicker . my circa early s stone walled and dirt floored cellar perhaps is n t the best place to age beers as the temperature fluctuates and i d expect this could be kept better . a moudlering shelf and cobwebbed stone wall look real cool stacked with beers but new england summers are n t the kindest .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance a pale golden body with a white head that recedes at a rate i ve never seen it destroys itself in mere seconds . aroma thinner than thin with only the barest whiff of grain . blink and you miss it . taste much fuller than the aroma would suggest but still a very thin flavor profile . a sweet and grainy base with a little more hop flavor than most in this style . bland but better than many light lagers . mouthfeel as you would expect light bodied and fizzy with a dry finish . drinkability the only thing holding you back is the boring flavor profile . verdict another very boring light lager but quite probably the one i d reach for from a cooler stocked with only bud light miller lite and coors light . it s not as skunky as miller lite and just a little bit better tasting than bud light .,appearance,0.3,0
a oz bottle with a notching system to indicate week month and year it was made on . the beer poured a dark yellow with a one finger head . the smell was bit grassy with a malt under tone . the taste is a little sour with a weak hop bite . the carbonation and lacing good .,appearance,0.4,0
one of the most interesting looking brew i ve seen . it was a hazy dark lime green color with a blue tint . the waitress told me this beer was naturally green no coloring added . this beer looked smelled and tasted like it could be medicinal . it had a soft aroma that was herbal in nature . l m e the taste was on the softer side compared to other witbiers i ve tried . this one had an herbal taste with a mellow wheat profile . there was also hints of citrus peel and wheat grass . maybe it was the green color but i was tasting very small traces of mint . overall the taste was not assertive it s very laid back . very refreshing brew and certainly something different . it was like a healthy elixir . i enjoyed it and would have it again . definitely worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
clear yellow color . weak head . substantial carbonation . not much smell kind of thin and dull with hints of alcohol and a tiny bit of malt . flavor is mild and nondescript with faint yeast and fainter hops . mouthfeel is quite carbonated kind of harsh hinders drinkability .,appearance,0.3,0
an extremely interesting ale . i think that some of the other reviewers must have gotten a bad bottle . pours a beautiful red brown with ruby glints off white head is large and thick . aroma is immediately of dark sweet fruits with a sour citrus tang and an underpinning of yeast in the nose . taste is delicious with sweet dark plum and red grape clashing with sour grapefruit and green apple underwritten by earthy nutty yeast flavor . very smooth and peppery in the mouth with a bit of phenolic butteryness . alcohol content becomes a bit more evident as the ale warms . a unique and interesting belgian dark .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance i thought this beer poured almost perfect . the color was beautiful gold and yellow . a great two and half fingers of white frothy head and lace . smell the smell is where it take a turn it is not bad but it is just below average . a little adjunct smelling and grassy . taste crisp and somewhat malty . i would say average . mouthfeel thin with a lot of fizz burn . very watery . drinkability average nothing i would go out of my way for .,appearance,0.9,1
another beer from the sam adams mix six pack black lager pours a deep ruby red black with a light brown head . i smell sweet caramel malts as well as a slight roasted aroma . taste is deep caramel and raisin with a slightly astringent bitterness from the roasted malt . no hops to be found but that fits just fine . i m kind of confused with the name black lager not too discriptive but i guess many other beers are just ale or lager so not too big a deal .,appearance,0.9,1
from oz bottle to jackie o s tulip glass on from notes johnny boy i owe you yet another round of applause for putting this one in my hand . cheers my brotha . . a what a gorgeous beer . wonderfully dark and sappy amber . a good pour yields a . finger head that fades quickly and leaves a decent amount of lacing around the glass . s huh it smells like like a low key kinda boring brown ale . earthy and slightly charry . where s the caramel and concentrated malt . t mellow . laid back without any standout features . everything here kinda rolls over the palate in a very smooth and blas kinda way . this would be a nice autumn beer by the bonfire . the finish comes off a bit like a honey infused root beer . m light . luckily the carbonation here is spot on and it helps to carry this one in a big way . o three floyd s robert the bruce is a good not great scottish ale . i ca n t really pinpoint what three floyds was going for here whatever it is i certainly did n t get it . having said that this is still a flavorful and easily drinkable beer . i hope to someday meet robert again and see if we ca n t get along a little better .,appearance,0.9,1
the only thing i liked about this brew was in its presentation . it forms a tight white creamy head which sticks around quite well . the body is golden with a slight haze . this gives off metallic aromas possibly from bad can lining . it also smells a bit leathery . the taste reminds me of lightly salted saltine crackers . it feels a little too flat for me though . not enough carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
hoppin to heaven ipa is a great ipa in every way but one taste . the taste is n t bad but it could have so easily been much better . a orange colour and a huge cm head that sticks around due to the high carbonation . s smells very hoppy . is that amarillo hops . there is also some nice maltiness there too . t surprisingly the malty flavour is at the forefront but the citrussy amarillo hops are there too . there are some grapefruit flavours through the middle . the aftertaste is not overly bitter but slightly metallic . . m foamy and carbonated . . o this is an ipa that is all about aroma hops rather than bittering hops . i like the idea and it turned out quite well but there is something lacking in the flavour department . .,appearance,1.0,1
a an ever so slightly cloudy yellow with a thin white head . not bad but there is nothing blowing me away here . s sweet ginger some hoppiness and some fruit such as strawberry . t tastes different than the smell . really sweet ginger carmely malt . a little minty aftertaste . pretty nice . m very smooth and clean . just the little bit of carbonation makes for a nice end . d this was a surprisingly good beer . i could see myself getting this again . nice for something a little different .,appearance,0.6,1
i love this beer . as far as i m concerned it is the best tasting local beer in vancouver . it reminds me of unibroue beers from quebec which is high praise . awesome beer . i guess it was slightly foggy but i do n t care about that at all so long as there s no actual chunks in it . presumably it tastes better because it s more fresh . it s only available in the fall so theoretically it s been brewed more recently .,appearance,0.6,1
batch shared by schen . poured from a ml . bottle into a snifter . a very vigorous pour creates a finger coarse off white head that dissipates very quickly . beer is a muddy cloudy reddish brown clay . lacing is very spotty to non existent and with no stick . s aroma of cherries raspberries lemon citrus slight acetic acid and a robust full sweetness . earthy and slightly woody though the latter is barely detectable . overall a very pleasant nose that sets up the taste well . t red fruit cherries raspberry strawberries prunes and lemon . earth dirt with a strong malt backbone . tart in the beginning to the middle but proceeds to get sweeter as it sits on the palate . great balance . finish is a messy red fruit puree with an aggressive tartness that lingers . aftertaste lingers for a long time accented by a burst of booziness . m light to medium bodied coarse and very carbonated . lively in the mouth and tickles the back of the throat . slightly dry finish that is nonetheless quite messy . aftertaste lingers . d great beer not sure what the hype is about . very complex with a pleasantly enticing sweet nose . however the look of this brew is terrible and that lowers my expectations of it from the start . mouthfeel is lively as it should be and really serves to separate the different flavors . seek it out if you can but do n t go overboard . its not worth it .,appearance,0.4,0
a very nice brew that started with an absolutely great black color with an outstanding head and lacing . smell was of burnt malt with some fruity elements . a hint of smokiness was also present . taste was wine like with the alcohol presence overriding any sweetness . definite hop bitterness in the finish . mouthfeel for a hig abv was nice . as expected it was very dry yet medium bodied . very drinkable for its abv . my first offering from this brewery . i hope the others are just as good . my bottle was not plain jane . .it had the silhouette of a druid . with neat stylized lettering .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled on super bowl sunday from the fl . oz . bottle no . u . no expiration date listed . got a good deal on an end of season saranac mixed pack for . . appearance the pour is kind of a copper orange and not what i expect from an esb . there is absolutely no head or lacing . it looked flat . smell malts and grains and mildly spiced . it was nothing outstanding but reasonably inviting . mouthfeel pretty average not watered down but not very bold . taste it starts out malty and ends weakly with bitter hops . the finish is kind of dry . it was drinkable but a somewhat dull experience .,appearance,0.4,0
they asked if i wanted a lemon . i refused reflexively though this one might have benefited from a squirt of citrus . or anything . white water is dense sandalwood colored . it reveals a modest sweetness but the usual adjectives of dry crisp and refreshing are not forthcoming . try blas timid and lacking authority . it just sits there like a statue of a glass of beer . no head . no lace . and no flavor worth commenting on . i d even call it uncarbonated . no thanks .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a murky medium copper hue with a three finger creamy white head . there was very good retention and excellent lacing . the smell featured an earthy floral hop and a mild rye spice . the taste had that typical bottled british beer green apple element . a decent flowery hop and spicy grain bill were evident . rather bland overall . the mouthfeel was creamy and a bit astringent . overall not what i look for in a rye beer . very boring flavor profile .,appearance,0.9,1
there are only two qualities i can attribute to the beast if you are n t rich and you re throwing a party you can purchase copious amounts of it without breaking your bank account . you can drink can after can of this stuff with the greatest of ease which always impresses the frat boys . other than that i stay away from the beast like the hideous ogre beer that it is .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into a snifter best before oct. th appearance harsh pouring reveals a generous head that lasts quite a long time . deep copper and ruby colored beer waits inside the glass . the head is tan with tiny bubbles that leaves a bit of lace behind . smell sweet fig plum and a bit of roasted malt . an earthy aroma comes out as well . maybe ferns . taste roasted malt right up front and plenty of belgian flavors . spicy with nutmeg and an almost gingerly taste . starts sweet and ends dry and malty . perhaps a better finish is needed here . mouthfeel fizzy carbonation and smoothe in the mouth . ends sort of dry with nuttiness all around . drinkability great . barely any alcohol presence and low enough to keep going for a quartet or even more . the taste is lacking in complexity but if i ever get the chance to drink more of this i will .,appearance,1.0,1
live review . poured from the . oz . corked caged and black foil wrapped bottle that i found in the basement of hopcat in grand rapids mi while on a brief tour there . i subsequently purchased the bottle but i do not recall how much i paid . the cork looks synthetic and has a date written on it presumably the best by date . . alc. vol . also mentioned on the label . poured into my westvleteren silver rimmed trappist style goblet . a with a vigorous pour this beer at first appeared to not have a head . i emptied the last bit into the glass rinsed out the green bottle that it came in and returned to my goblet to find the thinnest head that i have ever seen literally one thin layer of head made up of a single layer of bubbles . a really cool effect . what head there was is a medium brown . the body is absolutely black with literally no light coming through at all . i really enjoyed that effect but again it was with a vigorous pour . lastly a great effect of step wise lacing reflecting the depth of each one of my sips . . s sweet whiskey like malt but not a dark roast malt as i expected . i am not a big fan of whiskey i really hate it actually . much too strong but this is inviting . i certainly do get a smell of alcohol too along with the whiskey because of the whiskey . . this is a big smelling beer and of course the smell is inviting . . t like dirty motor oil and whiskey mixed together i first get a punch of alcohol followed by the onset like a wave coming onto a beach of the darkest of dark roast malt burnt malt . . that lingers for about a minute and then all of that gives way to a much longer min alcohol warmth and whiskey like sweetness . this is the only beer that i planned on drinking tonight and i am glad for that . it is hard for me to imagine drinking this and anything else . it is that big of a beer . . m you know thinner than i would have guessed and would have liked . add that to the rather harsh spikes of whiskey tinged alcohol and the wave of dark roast malt and this beer manages to be on the watery side but still is a mouthful of blasts of tastes and fullness . the bigness is actually distracting some thick smoothness would have been very welcomed . . d this is such a huge beer that it makes it difficult to drink . i honestly think that it is too big too dark too black and too much alcohol . i have drank about half of it and i should make it to the end but it will likely take me about minutes . . notes man it is difficult to consider this beer in that a beer is traditionally meant to be enjoyed repeatedly and possibly to be enjoyed as a series among friends a more social gregarious drink vs. wine . well this one could simply not be drank like that due to its size huge tastes and high alcohol content it surpases many wines in abv . i enjoyed getting a chance to try it but i can not see getting this again .,appearance,1.0,1
no date on bottle poured into a stone ipa tulip glass . beer is amber and hazy forms a thick off white head of small and medium bubbles that falls away slowly leaving a lot of lacing on the glass . looks good . aroma is pretty malty on this single . there is some pine in there but its not the forward smell . that s unfortunate . you give ipas a bad name . this is all sweet malt up front and there is some lingering bitterness in the back . its drinkable but its no ipa .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance light straw color nice head and lace on the glass . smell bit skunked smell . typical rice smell on a macro too . taste nothing more of less then a typical macro beer but with less flavor and some bitterness . mouthfeel light and carbonated . drinkability this is not bock misleading . should of been called super macro . only reason i picked up a single of this is because it was from portugal . i feel sorry for the people in portugal drinking this beer right now . i only drank about of it and dumped the rest . not even a beer to me.needs more work on .,appearance,0.9,1
the geary s hsa pours a beautiful dark amber sticky icky up the sides and a beautiful inch head . it smells good but would probably smell better if my dishwasher did n t do such a shitty job . sorry geary s . the beer still tastes great . it almost tastes like an esb despite it s strong ale label . i know the salesman told me i d say that and my heart wants to be contrarian but it does taste like an esb . feels great going down . excellent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . opague black extremely heavy coffee colored heading . that leaves excellent lacing and keeps a nice collar all the way down to the last gulp . the nose however is very average . your basic coffee notes chocolate slight hot boozey notes . taste is much more enhancing than the nose . an amazing chocolate fluid invades the mouth.the burning booziness takes over the ride and throws this into second gear for a bit . big american hops really flexes it s muscle and takes over for a much smoother bitter finish . fuller than full bodied and the carbonation stays intact and stings the palate all throughout the tasting . the abv is intimidating but in no way a chore to sip . this is quite drinkable and goes down smoothly .,appearance,1.0,1
poured oz . bottle into pint glass . a cloudy amber color with a decent creamy head that left decent lacing and remained throughout . s sweet sweet sweet caramel . t sweet sweet sweet caramel just like it smelled . i was hoping that maybe there was going to be some surprise bitter hoppiness that appeared but it did n t . a bit too sweet for me . carbonation was a bit on the too much side . d i have to give some credit to the sweetness of this beer it would probably be a decent pack for someone on a hot summer day but for me it needs some bitters .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a brassy yellow with a solid foamy head that laces the glass nicely . smell leaves something to be desired . first thing i detected was a familiar slightly sweet skunk smell that seems to be required in green bottled euro beers . smelled like heineken to me honestly . also some real sweetness in there but in an annoying way . taste is malt liquor sweetness with a hint of some hops on the tail end . seriously reminds me of swill people drink to get drunk in dance clubs and cheesy bars . mouthfeel is pretty slick with decent carbonation . the sweetness kills it for me . i chose not to drink the whole thing not even a pint given i have the choice of other better beers to drink tonight instead .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a snifter this beer pours a surprisingly light color for the style . it has the appearance of unfiltered apple cider with carbonation of course . the aroma is hops . this might be one of the hoppiest beers i ve ever smelled . the hops take front stage in the flavor slight citrus and lemongrass notes make their way into the taste . a hint of vanilla in the finish . quite dry . this beer is for hop lovers only .,appearance,0.6,1
had a couple of glasses in a quiet bar in downtown vancouver . the beer looks good great looking head with great retention and small carbonation bubbles floating to the top . it has the colour of of a darker apple juice . it is clear and appears filtered . i became disappointed on the smell . i get a definitive white wine smell a lot of yeast and a hint of wheat but maybe because that is what i was looking for or grain . much the same disappointment on the taste the only flavour i can detect is banana plus a significant amount of yeast taste . love the mouthfeel and carbonation though . light to medium body . low hops and no bitterness . it looks and feels good but the beer disappointed on the smell and taste .,appearance,0.9,1
well its a corona nock off and thats not saying much because corona isnt all that great in my book to start with . but sometimes on hot alabama days its nice to get a corn brew on . it looks like someone at the factory pissed in the bottle and capped it . it has small traces of a head only when a lime or lemon wedge was shoved into it . it must be cold and chugged quickly so you dont get the smell of wet dog in your nose or mouth . the buzz isnt to bad quick and sharp then lets up to about nothing . not bad in price if you need this type of beer . because of the overpriced b.s . of corona it was neccesary for a knock off . but if you want something in flavor i reccomend modelo especial or sol .,appearance,0.2,0
i am going to be harsh on this one as i worked in selling that beer for years . taste . tastes like cheap beer and i am very very very polite here . no aroma the head doesnt stay at all . leave it for a time and you will see how the sugar added in that beer will get out . this should not be even called beer but at its cheap price some drinkers will buy it . cheap price cheap beer cheap taste . a horror of beer .,appearance,0.2,0
on cask at stone world brewing bistro and gardens . aroma of roasted and carmel malts with a balance of hops . pours opaque and deep amber red brown nice full off white head . retention is good . flavor begins with nice smooth roasted malt and finishes with a nice hoppy pine roasted nuts throat . very nice lacing . medium body . drinkability is medium high every sip begs you to take another . really nice on cask . throughout there is a nice balance between the malt and the hops neither is too overpowering . very well done amber ale should be rated higher .,appearance,0.6,1
from an . oz bottle copped singly from total wine and more in union this belgian staple pours a gorgeous ruby red mahogany brown color with a huge frothy head that displays good staying power . smell is very malty and sweet strong aroma with a rich thick and full flavor to match . taste is extremely malty with a distinct sweetness pulling through present with a fig and prune taste filled with caramel and dark notes . a really good example of the style . awesome brew . slight alcohol presence but hard to detect behind a great conglomeration of flavors . top notch sample that was worth the price . first brew from st. bernardus and am eager to experience their other well known styles . recommended.,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark golden ruby color with bright red edges and a two finger frothy light beige head . very good retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap that coats the glass with streaks of soapy lacing . floral hop aroma with earthy notes that are countered by a sweet malt backbone . hints of earthy pine needle and subtle citrus balanced by hints of sweet rye and caramel as well as some biscuit and toast . medium bodied and similar to the aroma with a slightly stronger hop presence . earthy and floral up front while only being slightly bitter . kind of dry with the hop flavor lingering over the sweet malt backbone into a slight dry finish . subtle earthy pine flavor followed by caramel rye and biscuit . session able but kind of bland .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer starting a bit disappointing and went downhill from there . served from a oz . bottle into a small hotel room glass . label had a bottling date about months prior . appearance was the best thing it had going for it . the first glass was very mediocre did not have a typical ipa bite and had some off earthy flavors . the second pour had a more astringent taste with lots of off flavors and for the first time in years i gave up and decided i just could n t finish the bottle . pouring bottle out into the sink i saw there were chunks of sediment that looked more like mud than anything i have ever seen come out of a beer bottle . there were at least a dozen pieces the size of a grain of wild rice long and thick and lots of smaller pieces . i would give this one a wide berth and probably be pretty wary of anything from the same brewery .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance . poured gently into my stange three fingers of solid thick pink head formed over a burgundy red body that is quite transparent and looks to be highly carbonated . the head retained well and left plenty of lacing . smell . sweet and jam like big cherry aroma that is a little sour and a little vinegary . a powdery aroma similar to that of musk candy is also present . taste . not as sour and more sweet than a traditional lambic but not to the point of making this a girly drink although many women will like this no doubt . very sweet upfront with stewed cherry being the predominant flavour only very slightly sour and vinegary finishes with a big hit of cough medicine . the aftertaste is sweet and fruity quite pleasant . becomes sweeter as it warms so best drink it straight out of the fridge . mouthfeel . the fine but lively carbonation died quickly leaving the beer almost flat and quite syrupy . drinkability . this became harder to drink the warmer it got . it was quite drinkable when very cold . overall . the most important message with this beer is to drink it ice cold when it is more sour more carbonated and less sweet . were it not for the oversweetness this would score much higher . not a bad beer but its one big flaw really lets it down . judging by some of the old reviews i think this one has been dumbed down i.e . sweetened up for the masses .,appearance,0.9,1
wow . i ve had the floris fraises chocolat and apple before . this one might be my favorite of them so far . if you ve ever had melbourn bros apricot this kind of reminds me of that in terms of taste . very spritzy like carbonated pineapple juice with a zest of lemon . almost no head when i poured it but you certainly do n t need head on this beer to catch a good aroma it s exceptionally strong . i can see how a lot of people might classify this as not a beer or something to that effect since it s got a very low alcohol content and very little traditional malt or hop flavor . but beer it is and a unique one at that . really i guess the goal of a fruit flavored beer should be to taste like fruit . and this does it pretty perfectly . if you enjoy any beers or other beverages with a strong fruit flavor or a zesty somewhat tart finish this is for you .,appearance,0.6,1
draft pour into a shaker pint glass at beachwood bbq . additional comments are offered for the bottled product but scoring reflects only the draft service . a clear medium amber color with one finger of persistent white foam head of fine bubbles . moderate lacing remains . the bottled version appeared more red in color the head diminished quickly and no lacing remained . s bready toasted malt with little detectable hop aroma but a slight acidic tartness . the qualities of the bottled version were much more appealing keeping the assertive malt but balancing with a perfume of intensely floral hops . the bottled smell suggests sweetness rather than acidity . t begins with lightly toasted malt and less assertive floral hop aromatics . acidity increases in the middle with faint onion also detected . the finish is subtle slightly mineral but only barely bitter . floral aromatics linger on the palate . barely off dry flavors become dry by the finish . the bottled flavor is bigger and sweeter on the palate overall breadier more floral with assertive fruity esters even a hint of butter but lacking the acid and onion qualities . bitterness lingers in the finish longer . m thin viscosity wet on the palate with light carbonation . from the bottle this beer is similar to the draft service but with slightly more texture and stickiness . d delicious in a somewhat uninteresting way when served on draft . the sensory qualities particularly those delivered by the hops were sadly under represented at the tap but appearance did count for something extra in that case . the bottled beer added much of what seemed to be missing from the draft experience with a mostly floral hop presence . this beer changes every year which is fine in an ephemeral and artisanal product such as a wet hop ale but here the variance encountered in the different forms of packaging seemed noteworthy for their distinctness . i likely would have scored the bottled hop trip higher but i feel that in this case the style should be at its best when served fresh on draft .,appearance,1.0,1
very pale straw color with a vigorous white head that quickly disipates to a thin film . some sticky lacing is left behind . very bubbly and active . it smells heavy of adjuncts . mostly corn but there is a surprising fruity scent on finish . nothing great but not terribly obnoxious smelling like many light beers . very weak beer like flavor . not much else to add . a bit fizzy and light bodied . i would think it is extremely low calorie . this is a quantity over quality beer but at its price point i can think of a couple of other macro lagers i would pick up instead of this one .,appearance,0.4,0
best before . pours with a big pocked head with large bubbles . i think this is the closest thing to a colorless beer i ve ever seen by a good margin . the little coloring present is a hazy whiteness . great lace down the sides of the pint saves the appearance . lots of yeast notes including banana with a little bubblegum . the cocktail of banana lemony wheat and coriander smells delicious . served at warmer than fridge temp it has a potent scent . taste is unbalanced all wacky bubblegum candi sugar and spices . very sweet . some wheat on the finish no hops to speak of the sweetness overwhelms and stops this from being quenching although the spices are fine in their own execution . mouthfeel is very creamy for how thin this brew is . i m having a foam party in my mouth . the carbonation is very well done and reinforces an otherwise minimal body which itself was fine for the style . interesting look interesting taste interesting mouthfeel . not sure it all works together . the sweetness is fine but it lacks anything else to complement it . would recommend to anyone into phenols and esters . if this beer s appearance was a person it would be whiter than bill gates .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation . oz ml brown bottle with a gold foiled top . no freshness date to be found . appearance crystal clear pale yellow with a thin ring of lace that has trouble staying around . smell smells of hop extract within an unfermented beer aroma . pear fruitiness seems out of place also . taste thin malt flavour with an odd pear fruitiness on the palate the mouth feel is vaguely crisp from a medium carbonation . hop bitterness is of small stature and lets the sweetness take over mostly . touch of astringent grain in the finish with an unwanted residual sweetness . notes not recommended at all not horrible but certainly not worth even trying once . there are many other american lagers which are far superior to this one .,appearance,0.4,0
nice copper color with average head but it was a little cloudy with some chunky sediment even with a gentle pour . no indication on the bottle that it s unfiltered . aroma was appropriate for the style hoppy not much malt . taste was hoppy like an ipa should be but a little watery for my taste . pretty typical of an english ipa . a little weak on the carbonation . not a beer i d run out and buy again so i have to give it a lower score on drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
the last time i had this on tap i loved it . had it on tap again but after trying many other ipa s this one seems kind of mild . i will drink it again . lagunitas does make a quality product so do n t let my quest for super hoppy beer disuade you from trying it .,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a flute . . a light straw color and crystal clear . two fingers of soapy head that falls quickly even in a flute . not really any lacing going on . . s the aroma is quite enjoyable . lots of sweetness but not cloying at all . grainy and a touch of straw . simple yet elegant . hops are minimal . . t again sweet yet not cloying . earthy a bit grainy but much less than in the smell . a bit doughy as well . hops are minimal again and it works well . . m medium body . good carbonation and creamy . everything checks out here . . d pretty good beer . i usually hate the style but this one is a winner .,appearance,0.6,1
this one is dark apricot almost orange in color and quite hazy . tall creamy head was able to hold itself almost an inch above the top of my glass . quite impressive but now i have to wait to drink it . damn . . the yeast from the bottom of the bottle has turned this beer almost brown . hints of banana and yeast for a second but after that there is quite a freakishly sweet aroma that smells like fresh wort before the hops . this has been common in most of the alkoholfrei beers i ve had and at the stronger end of the spectrum in this beer . the flavor is damn near gross . freakishly sweet with barely a hint of hefeweizen . grainy flavors mixed with articial sweetener and an underlying citrus twang . mouthfeel is soft and not too watery . it has flavor which is good but unfortunately that flavor is quite bad . get rid of the sweetness and bring in some yeast flavors and i m in . i m not sure if i m allowed to promote other beers in a review but the pyraser version is much better .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an extremely light bodied and light coloured pale yellow with a ridiculously fizzy head of crackling white bubbles that froth like soft drink and then collapse to nothing more than a few remnant suds . carbonation is robust but speeds through the body extremely quickly . no lacing . overall a very weak and exceptionally bad looking beer . nose is flat and disinteresting but not overly unpleasant . light cereal grain notes and a touch of skunkiness give a very faint lift above fizzy water but it s not got a lot going for it . taste is similar extremely low on character for the most part just a wry carbonic acidity and deathly dry palate . later a sweet unfermented wort character comes through giving a malty huskiness to a beer which does n t match it in any other regard . feel is supremely overcarbonated making it feel speckled and anarchic in the mouth and bloating in the belly . a very poor beer and one that really all together verges on being offensive . carbonation is way too high even for the style and although it does n t have any truly offensive characters flavourwise it s woefully dull . strongly not recommended .,appearance,0.3,0
a poured a nice rich brown black into chalice s sour fruit tart background malt t sour nasty vinegary tastes like a bad beer bad oj tomato and yeasts . m nothing special or bad to report . medium body . o umm i wont ever have it again . just not to my liking at all . to me this was like some mutant cocktail of bad orange juice taste extract mixed with a flat malt beer body and just plain bad .,appearance,0.9,1
today i found some struise s at caigny in essen belgium . pannepot costed liter . that is something different than some americans tell about on this site . for liter . these black beers will never become my favorites . nevertheless i can see why this beer is highly rated . l black perfect caramel coloured top . in the original struise glass it looks really great . s coffee hop roasted malt caramel apricot t round start with spices sugarfree liquorice tart banana apricot coffee m lovely strong bitterness at the end perfect alcohol o if i would love this taste it could be . great brew . impressive . i would like to love it but i do n t .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear ruby brown with a thick white head that has excellent retention and fairly decent lacing . s not a whole lt of depth with some roasted malts with only a touch of some earthy pine hops . t roasted toasted malts dominate taste then there s some off putting metallic tastes toward the back end of the palate and through the aftertaste . m thin a bit watery moderate carbonation with a sloppy finish leaving my mouth feeling rather gross . d fairly disappointed with this offering as i had high hopes for it . the nasty metallic taste was thoroughly off putting and ruined the rest of the drink . i ll drink the rest of the pack but only after my palate s already destroyed .,appearance,0.9,1
st beer in my random tasting evening of aug . the brown cl bottle best before was poured into a paderborner pilsner badged stemmed flute . regular lager look clean clear light golden body crowned with a snowy white head of bubbles the head left some good lacing on the flute . sadly it went down hill somewhat after the initial pour and stare . the smell was of wet cardboard some dried cut grass and rotting grains . the taste was n t there it was bland and boring even by mass produced lager pilsner standards . this is my second beer from this brewery and most likely my last . usual lager spritzy carbonisation but being tasteless it was just like a fizzy thirst quenching watery pop rather than a refreshing beer .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle served into struise stemware . this was the vintage sm no . . reviewed in belgium in summer . reviewed from notes . i love both breweries so expectations were high . a pours a one finger head of amazing cream brilliant thickness and incredible retention over six minutes before i could n t wait any longer for the style . semitransparent ruby colour . incredibly appealing . sm bright light fruit esters . very pleasant . raspberry cherry . a bit musty but it s three years old . yeasty . a moderate strength aroma . t bright fruit esters mainly raspberry . cherry as well . darker fruit is more buried and likely was helped by the aging . complex and delightful . the yeast is a bit unpleasant i d pour without it if possible . adds some astringency . the alcohol comes through in the taste a bit which is unpleasant . sort of musty but it aged well . hoppy but sadly imbalanced . i expected more from this beer . built pretty well for the style but far from exemplary . mf coarse in the second half and even a bit dry on the finish . smooth and wet in the open . balances well and suits the style but does n t complement the general tone of the flavours in the body . dr high abv hard to drink quickly and at a high price by belgian standards euro . too yeasty i do n t know if aging was a good idea . the mouthfeel spoils it . far too coarse .,appearance,0.9,1
a high alcohol brew no doubt but from the aroma youd think it s . alcohol astringency on the nose overpowers the hops but the smell of perhaps burned crystal malt finds its way through . i did n t care for the balancing act on this beer . it looks pretty enough with its amber body and nice tan head but the heavy mouthfeel did n t sit too well with me . call this a double english ale i guess . give me a bells stout instead .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a hazed apricot color with an amazing soft bright white head that initially contains a lot of carbonation you can hear . retention is awesome does n t want to die down . soft tight thin cap remains . small spaced webed lacing coating the glass . s belgian yeast banana lemon orange peel and spice . there s a fair bit of alcohol present but it works with the other aromas . t there s a lot of alcohol medicinal qualities in the flavor that i m not a huge fan of . underneath that it s got some good things going on . nice wheat flavor spice and a touch of fruit . not really digging the bitterness in the finish it s more of a medicinal kind of bitterness as opposed to a hop bitterness . m the body is to thin for my liking carbonation is above average and stings the tongue a bit . it s finish is extremly dry feels like it s from the alcohol . d i just do n t understand this one it drinks like the abv is way higher than . i just ca n t get passed the medicinal booziness qualities they just do n t work well with everything else . i expected more out of this one .,appearance,0.9,1
a re review . deep dark brown color little head and no lace . sweet roasted malt nose . begins smooth with a buttery caramel choco toffee taste . ends really crisp with lingering malt flavors . a touch of hops to balance . seems a lot livelier than the first time i reviewed it and less smooth . a nice brown ale . thanks to my gf for bringing up an abita sampler pack from louisiana,appearance,0.6,1
looks like a nice beer . nice dark color with a creamy head on top . smells of citrus piney hops with some roast . smells very hoppy . taste is overly bitter completely bitter no sweetness no nothing but complete acrid bitterness . disgusting . this swirled the drain nicely on the way down i guess that is where it was meant to go .,appearance,0.8,1
presentation dark brown glass ml bottle with freshness date on rear label . a midnight dark opaque brown very slim off white head which disappeared quickly . s coffee sweetness smokey dark chocolate malty . t coffee espresso dark bittersweet chocolate roasted nuts dry and just the right touch of bitterness . m medium creamy body with a generous amount of carbonation . overall i am really enjoying this beer a lot with is robust flavor especially the coffee dark chocolate and roasted nuts . i ll have to add it to my list although it is harder to find than murphy s and guinness but it is definitely worth looking for .,appearance,0.6,1
initially i was enjoying this beer the aroma was pleasant and the relatively strong hoppy bitterness helped to mellow the sweetness . as the glass progressed however the alcohol content of this beer overpowered the aftertaste and it lost its depth . ultimately i was left to enjoy a rubbing alcohol flavor at the end of each sip . not good .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance dark for an ipa . really nice lacing smell bready malts cover the hop aroma which leads to a balanced ipa taste as i smelled . balance and maybe more to the malt side . not my style but it seemed fresh and a decent ipa for what it is . but way to much malt masking . mouthfeel medium bodied to full for an ipa drinkability decent selection . would not try again .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an attractive deep copper with a small head . aroma is kind of messy and cloyingly spicy . flavor is not great . tons of gross spice . maltiness is good nice and toasty . touch of hop tang . pretty sweet with a pumpkin ale kind of thing going on . mouthfeel is kind of watery . at least the carbonation is spot on . borders on a drain pour . i ll stick with harpoon ipa .,appearance,0.8,1
i failed to mention einweizenbitte in a recent post regarding the canquest tm but he is definitely an enabling member of our society . my language arts department at school loves him because he sends me authentic beers vice imports and since the cans tend to have much more native language verbiage than their bottled caunterparts they are considered applied language skills . let s face it beer verbiage is pretty simplistic but does n t it have more relevance on the side of a can than in a dry textbook . onward . from the can a definite keeper . beer in six languages as well as the ingredients . the crack n glug only resulted in a foamy bone white head that hung around as long as my last girlfriend who bolted as soon as i suggested something not on the menu . hey baby it s only kinky the first time . where ya goin . . . awww . color was one yellow step above water or a near cousin to urine . pale . like casper the ghost . nose was about right for the style with an initial malty sweetness underlain by the noble hops . hmmm . mouthfeel was thin and watery but the taste was not unpleasant which was what i was girding myself against . instead it was an oddly light malty flavor semi sweet but very light in its execution . finish was likewise light unobtrusive even ethereal . how can i hate on something that was barely there . this was like maj major s description of chocolate covered cotton balls . light fluffy etheral you would hardly know that you were drinking it . hoo .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a pitch black dark into snifter glass with a rich creamy head that lasts a great deal of time and a heavy lace remains . bottle says it s from canada . the extra stout is the only guiness you ll find in america that does not come from the st. james gate brewery in ireland . taste is very rich of roasted malt . tastes of coffee and roasted malt . taste is amplified as it warms up . i prefer it at just about room tempterature it allows for tastes to be felt by the entire mouth . hop is pretty sweet especially when warmer . overall a fine extra stout much better than the original guinness . probably the darkest looking beer you will find and a wonderful head . enjoy this one warm .,appearance,1.0,1
i did not care for the aroma of this beer at all . the slightly alcoholic lemon smell reminded me of bathroom cleaner . summer ale poured a bit cloudy and dark yellow almost amber with a full and faintly off white retentive head . this brew has a distinct bite when first sipping it perhaps from the grains of paradise which quickly fades to a sour lemon flavor and then a faint hint of wheat in the aftertaste . a quality brew as can be expected from sam adams but one which i am personally not fond of . the grains of paradise might be interesting in a different brew but the sour lemon turned me off . i would not buy this beer again simply as a matter of personal preference . others may enjoy it .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled at the bbf a pours a nice slightly hazy pale light gold almost orange with a very light head that fades quickly leaving minimal lacing . s nice belgian ipa aromas good clean hops and light malt . very citrusy oranges . t very nice tast profile here . basic but spot on . nice light sweet malts with a good strong citrusy orange peel grapefruit flavours dancing across the tongue . m really really nice mouthfeel . doesnt feel anywhere near more like . great carbonation really crisp dry and refreshing . o really enjoyed this belgian ipa . infact cbc was possibly our favorite table at the event . didnt have a bad beer . would definately have multiple pints of this .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap are o brien s for million zillion night a dark black body ad no head . same with all of them s not so great . the hops almost had a negative effect if that s possible t not so great . again the hops are terrible and really ruin the beer m medium body and smooth . so smooth o worst one by far . everyone thought so . keep your hops slovenia .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at the brewery . sampled with and without the syrup . in all honestly it s better with the syrup here and i love a good berliner weiss . poured a cloudy ornage with a white head that receded to nothing . nose was fairly mild with some light fruit and grain . mouth bursting with peach and lime quite sour wheat . a lot of nice citric acid and sourness . very pleasant flavor profile but tending to be singular and flat in a way not overly complex and not among the best berlinner weiss i ve had .,appearance,0.6,1
th review on ba bottle to snifter ml c c batch best by bottle app a gorgeous garnet red with a huge two finger head . no real cling at all . puddles sit on top of this brew . highlighted browns come threw into the light . smell huge brett as soon as i pop the cork shit . this was a shot to get a clean bottle in trade and it did n t work everything is just over powered by the funk on this . got none of the malt coffee chocolate flavors i was hoping expecting . taste it s a stout with some tinged of regular flavors but again the brett is just too strong on the nose and the taste . all i got were slight malts and some booze . mouth medium bodied and highly carbonated . like a black ops and a jester king the bubbles on this are quite nice . nd best part of this beer . drink well i gambled and lost with seeing if this batch was indeed infected and i lost . i did get an to drink as well . i really hope that one knocks my socks off . i wo n t come back to a batch because to expensive to trade and keep searching for right bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a surprisingly good brew from a not so surprisingly excellent brewing state oregon . pours a very dark black with rich and thick toffee colored head . it basically looks very impressive . fantastic . smells pretty good and has a mildy abrassive undertone though it has its charms . tastes very light and sweet for a serious stout but this brew somehow pulls off the rich dark complex characteristics one searches for in a stout . mouthfeel is slightly acidic but finishes with a complex buttery smoothness . i rate this beer as highly drinkable they are sold in packs and that is how they should be consumed . overall an excellent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
review from notes opens with a resounding pop . pours jet black with fingers of brownish mocha head that just screams ice cream float . tons of sticky lacing very good head retention s roasty malt rich dark fruitty with woody hops booze once warm t roasty malt dark choclate herbal hops along with molasses leafy minty hops up front . baker s choclate dryness expresso as this warms along with licorice figs boozeyness . finishes dry with carob dark fruittyness mf semi chewy low but noticable carbonation nice creamyness once warm drinks great for the abv strength great effort already bought a bottle will pick up more if feasible . happy anny sn .,appearance,1.0,1
i poured a ml capped bottle into a pint glass . a a modest pour generated a black body and a massive head of over two fingers . the head was dense and sticky . the head lingered on and on and on and supported a curtain of lace that could not hold the side of the glass due to the high abv . s it emitted muted but deeply roasted malts subtle molasses and brown sugars as well as hints of chocolates and dark fruits and spices . t the flavor of the roasted malts emerge early followed by bitter chocolates and coffee . there is a nice tang generated by the alcohol and carbonation . this sucker is rich in carbonation . m this is a medium to full bodied brew with a rich malty front and tangy carbonated back . it has a nice dry and nearly clean finish there was a somewhat oily bitter chemical aftertaste that distracted from the joy of the brew . d creamy and smooth full of flavor and a work of art . not my favorite stout but a surprise and worthy entry into the category from the belgium s .,appearance,1.0,1
a transparent s smells of classic pilsener t pilsener basic better than the previous version m not last long slightly bitter with a little grain d getting drunk easily but without much flavor lager number two in belgium without strong business and great flavor without much originality . at deserves better than her big sister jupiler . couterlire phontiquement,appearance,0.4,0
bought a michelob mixed sampler pack for . usually i like most porters but this tasted like an ab interpretation of one . nice aromas and taste but had such little body for a porter and almost no co . that made it a little tough to drink but the flavorness of it saves it .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled on location at mad rock . greatful red pours a amber color with strong red and light brown hues . good head and lacing . the smell is not really existent . some lighter basic malts are very faint . the taste is strong in malt . mostly basic malt but good hints of caramel and lighter notes of vienna are present . the hops are limited but a decent bitterness is felt up top . more of a citrus kick but there are hints of an earthy presence in the background as well . one thing that i notice about laughing h os beers are that they have a somewhat chalky taste . this is most evident in the greatful red . there is a chalky taste that leaves a somewhat slimy film in your mouth . its not overwhelming but still noticeable . overall greatful red is not all that great .,appearance,0.8,1
i bought the samuel adams summer pack and i have been slowly getting around to reviewing each one . oz bottle poured into pint . a i really like the appearance of this beer . it is a real nice crystal clear copper color you can see every bubble in the glass . on top is a nice thick head . the head almost looks too heavy for the actual beer a nice contrast . s you really have to bury your nose in your glass for this one . it has a faint sweet toasted caramel aroma . when you find it it is quite nice . you really start to get the aromas after a few sips t this has a very nice taste to it . i was expecting all sweet maltiness from the smell of it but i was surprised with the amount of hop flavor . very well balanced . sweet and toasty at first balanced by the hops at the end . little lingering alcohol taste . m medium body . feels a little foamy . d a good beer to have if you are going out and having two or three . all together it is a good beer however it does not stand out from the rest of the samuel adams line . for better or for worse it has that same signature taste that you expect from sam adams .,appearance,0.9,1
mmmm big beer . tasty big beer full of caramel and nut skins and citric hops . an alcoholic praline . profound amber hues and sticky fingers of lace . sasquatch nose of toffee sour fruits and ferns . most excellent and more like the toothless tree topping critter from rudolph the red nosed reindeer than any hairy scary pacific northwest beastie . a quick happy sipper .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage poured into a snifter . blood red color with a thick pink foamy head the color of blush wine . smells very fruity lots of raspberries of course that over dominate everything else as well as some candied sugar and a lot of yeast . taste is slightly tart with a finish similar to that of a triple . thoroughly enjoyable . very refreshing and not overly tart but just right . tickles the tongue with sourness but is incredible drinkable . the alcohol is almost non existent and i ca n t state enough how surprised i was that this beer is so good . expensive but well worth the money .,appearance,1.0,1
still drinkin my way through a recent maine beer haul . clear copper with a finger off white head . decent retention but great lacey webbing even on a sultry summer evening . smells of spicey fruity esters good but faint . taste has a heavy apple juice lean with a heavier than usual but much appreciated spicy hop in back . the whole this is undone by an ugly dry champagne ish finish . it s bubbly it s course it s . bleh .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance was different than most dubbel s . huge bubbles due to strong carbonation and no lacing . aroma is of caramel malts dates figs brown sugar molasses and all things nice . the aroma is of a textbook dubbel . starts out with peppery yeast accompanied by dark fruits that are the hallmark of all dubbels with a nice western touch of light citrus to liven up this dark brew . brother thelonious is different than its belgian counterpart but has much to offer . mouthfeel is good but a tad less carbonation could do this beer wonders . drinkability is decent . i found this beer easy to get into while still being enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
very dark mahogany red . beautiful foam creamy beige in colour . it left a lot of laces on the glass . th smell is woody lightly sour . it can remind something like an oud bruin . red ripe grape but without winy notes . wood aging dusty . interesting . lightly metallic and sourness of black sour cherry . the taste is definely acid more than you can expect . some winy notes . but overall the sourness . it left a dry mouth . some plum . astrngency and very metallic . a taste that remains on the palate and it is not a beautiful sensation . the sourness is not amalgamated with the rest . it is too pointed . medium body . but the aftertaste is excessively metallic and astringent .,appearance,0.9,1
zischke produces ample amounts of bright white head which clumps together quite nicely . the body is orangish gold in color and is ultra hazy . this gives off very light aromas . mostly dominated by freshly mown hay fragrances . the taste is a little bready with orangish nuances . this is a little chewy and well bodied even for the lower alcohol content . the left over yeasts leave behind a unique texture .,appearance,0.9,1
i bought this growler today at half acre . poured into a pint glass . a the beer is a medium orange in color with a finger fluffy white head that has excellent retention and lacing . the beer has minimal haziness to it and is nearly translucent s citrusy hops abound on the nose . there s a little pint of passion fruit and melon the nose as well . there s some malt presence on the back end that comes across as diluted caramel . t the first thing that struck me about the beer is that it was chalky . this seemed to dissipate somewhat as i got deeper into the glass potentially a side effect of the head but remained at least to some degree for the duration of the drink . the main flavors in this beer are light citrus fruits such as guava passion fruit and mango up front and a chalky bitterness at the finish . m i did n t really like the way this beer sat on the tongue it was appropriately carbonated but was very heavy and chalky . d the initial flavor was more like freedom of to me than original daisy cutter . the beer was not crisp and clean like i would have hoped for and this hurts it s drinkablity substantially . i preferred both freedom of and regular daisy cutter to this .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer was good but it was not a bock as i am used to . it had all of the physical properties of a bock but none of the taste sensations . there is nothing out of style with this beer except the flavor . it was a little disappointing that although there was nothing wrong with it there was nothing even above average with this beer . it is a more malty less grainy shiner bock which is also barely a bock .,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at the muddy pig during the iiird annual festival of hops . the serving glass and size might have affected the appearance negatively . appearance deep amber slightly hazy with a moderate off white head poor head retention and some lacing . aroma strong notes of lemon rind herbs and pine with little sweetness if at all . very dank . taste hopsickle delivers the assault i had been craving for a while now strong flavorful bitterness with notes of citrus peel fresh herbal and unadulterated . while the malt backbone is fine there was no perceptible maltiness in the taste . a long and bitter finish that is not really dry but the sweetness is completely obliterated by the bitter aftertaste . hopsickle remains among the most bitter beers i have ever had . mouthfeel medium bodied appropriately crisp and clean finishing the mouthfeel of this beer is spot on . drinkability . i would want to drink more of it but the abv is on the higher side so it ca n t be perfect . regardless it s a must have for hop lovers . it s a shame that the bottles are not dated otherwise i would be buying a whole lot of it .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a hazy peach orange which resembled apple juice . there was absolutely no head or carbonation and even a vigorous pour resulted only in some air bubbles on top . so much for a striking appearence . however the smell and taste begged to differ . smelled slightly tart and lemon like with a pretty good musty odour resembling traditional lambics . taste was very refreshing with more tartness medium dry but very little in the way of any barnyard effects . the flatness f the beer was replaced well by the tart mouth puckering feel . the finish was more peachy and softly fruity with some excellent creamcicle and vanilla flavors . the fruitiness definitely improved as it warmed . this is a higher gravity lambic but there were only very subtle hints of the increased alcohol . neo lambic you say . me like . it has enough innovation to be distinctly american but gives an excellent nod to tradition .,appearance,0.6,1
what can one say about this beer . it does n t have an offensive taste or a good taste to start . it s an ugly looking color which makes me wonder why they have it in a clear bottle . it has a bitter skunk buildup that leaves a nasty aftertaste if you continue to drink it . smell is bleh mouthfeel nothing special . all and all life is too short to waste on this kind of lager which there is far to much of in the world today . i would n t have even drank it except my aunt sent it along with some other stuff she gave us from her bar . i ve had seltzer water with a more pleasant and strong taste .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance this is one gorgeous looking ale . the body is a deep slightly darkened yellow with a tinge of orange and quite hazy . the head is monstrous roaring up into a beautiful puffy column and descending slowly leaving some nice thick shaving cream lacing on the way down . smell this is american grain with a dollop of fruity yeast . ugh . taste this doesnt taste as bad as it smelled but its still not very good . the course grain is blunted somewhat by some tangy citrus hops and a fuzzy type of wheat . mouthfeel surprisingly big for the style almost medium bodied with some good summertime carbonation and even a bit of dryness at the finish . drinkability with both the temperature and humidity hovering in the mid s i was looking forward to a refreshing summer ale . this one just did do the trick .,appearance,0.9,1
boddingtons pub ale . a starts as a massive foamy cup of liquid then turns into a very impressive carmel colored beer with excellent one inch head that hangs around for the whole pint . creamy look that is very appealing . heavy lacing on the glass . great retention . s mild but there . quick smells of carmel and milky malts upfront . small barley and hints of sweet brown sugar and coffee . t starts with a very mild milk like flavor of malts barley and small traces of coffee . m d mouthfeel is smooth as water on the tongue . rich milk like feel is then off set with an easy light cabonation to finish . pub like beer with heavy drinking qualities . definitly a dinner beer light and great tasting .,appearance,0.9,1
poured golden reddish color with minimal white head . smells really sweet even cloyingly so i hope the taste isnt like that . taste is again pretty sweet im sure its from the fruit juices added and also tastes like fruit syrup is added along with other artificial sweeteners . ugh not to my liking . also has a tartness to it that i dont like either . not for me . overall this is a fruit beer hard to find a good one out there and well looks like i did n t find it here either .,appearance,0.8,1
oz can no dating . pours a darker hazy amber bronze with very thick chunky white head resembling melted ice cream . scent carries tea like notes of hops slightly floral and sweetness from malt . sweet grain like malt with a mild forest hoppiness . the flavor is somewhat washed out watery and finish not as dry as i prefer in an ipa . as stated above the body is fairly thin and watery not what i expect in the style . a painfully average ale too sweet and not bitter hoppy enough for a quality ipa . with the packaging i wanted to like this alot more than i did .,appearance,0.9,1
interesting nose of baby aspirin and soft raspberry comforts with caution . clear yellow filtration victim of a beer screams anything but quad . is this a triple . misnomer city . first sip reveals corn syrup and chardonnay . the finish on this beer is dry and boozy evoking a flavor profile more suited to a gin than a beer . the finish is rife with cotton candy and biscuity notes . the stoic escapes the fearful possibility of oversweetness yet falls victim to many other pitfalls of american made belgian style ales . the burps are nice though filtering out much of the nonsense and leaving me with a pils y flavor soaked in belgian air . perhaps that s how this beer was meant to be enjoyed .,appearance,0.4,0
easy to drink but nothing special . its cheap quenches your thirst and is easily sessionable . golden body with a short lived fizzy head . smells of sweet corn cooked down but not overbearing . goes down incredibly smooth does the job for the summer but as fall has arrived it wo n t stand up . i ll buy it if its on a ridiculous sale but there are better alternatives in the macro world that are better and usually cheaper .,appearance,0.4,0
tonight i rediscovered bud again . reading travels with barley i kept seeing references to its yeast strain induced sour apple flavor . and its true . there is the slightest hint of apple jolly rancher without getting too carried away . otherwise pours very pale gold with good but fleeting head . little nose but excellent bubbly flavor when served very cold . an excellent drinking beer when all you want to do is drink a beer .,appearance,0.4,0
it may be a good beer for its style but perhaps i do n t like the style . a unfiltered . lots of nasties floating around when held up to the light . s strong smell of hops . t very bitter with little balance . bitter is the predominant flavor and overwhelms all over tastes . in my mind this is the reason i do n t like the taste for its lack of balance . to be fair perhaps this is the norm for the style . m good mouthfeel plenty of body . d not too drinkable unless bitter is one s love . overall probably a good beer based on its high score here but definitely not high on my list . again to be fair it s probably more that the beer s style is not my thing rather than it being anything wrong with the beer .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance quite pale yellow . clear and somewhat bubbly . soapy white head that quickly dissipates . to style . smell mild corny skunky odor . ugh . taste not as bad as the smell . however the flavor is almost indiscernible . mild corny malt with a watery finish . dry if that counts for anything . mouthfeel watery . very crisp . not getting the usual high carbonation . overall i do n t want to punish this beer for being of a style i do n t much care for . i want to punish it for being quite bad . in short it stinks and fails to taste like beer .,appearance,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a tumbler . marks the first pumpkin of a number that i have stocked up for the next month . no dating on the bottle . a aggressive pour yield a minuscule head but carbonation looks to be ok if minimal . not a good start . second pour is crispy active carbonation that subsides quickly . not normal for a beer . more like champagne . s bottle states this has cinnamon ginger nutmeg allspice and clove . this myriad comes together in a strong nose that flows from the glass . think i m getting more cinnamon than anything else but it s tough to distinguish here . t the montage arrives . sweet albeit thin malts hit the palate along with a blast of spices . well melded there s nothing overpowering . well balanced spices and not over the top . definitely multi dimensional in contrast to many one trick pony pumpkin beers that rely on spice . maybe i ve been drinking too many oktoberfests but i swear this is based off of one . the body is surprisingly small thin for something this big but that s not a bad thing . m feels good . carbonation is muted as the pours would suggest . smooth on the tongue . d for a comparatively big pumpkin beer this is highly drinkable . spices are not tedious which is a plus . compared to the likes of a weyerbacher imperial pumpkin or southern tier pumpking i can put a bomber of this back much easier granted i believe those are higher abv . overall a great pumpkin beer . honestly not what i was expecting from hoppin frog but very solid all around . thought this would be bigger it s huge on taste but the body is kept small enough that its a drinker vs. a sipper . well done hoppin frog and at a fair price point .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark rich copper color clear . large head that reminded me of fluffy meringue . lacing was nice leaving circles based on the previous beer level . label was interesting a party of nefarious witches and goblins . somebody s legs lay dead or passed out . hidden symbols also appear woven into the background . cap had the message just say . s not that strong maybe a bit of cardamom . t malty up front but quickly overtaken by the hops . the beer did n t feel like it was balanced correctly . m i did n t like the bitterness from the hops at the end which lingered for too long . d ehhh average .,appearance,0.9,1
was interested to try this beer as it is advertised as america s original or oldest lager . not terribly impressed however . and i think the green bottle adds to a slight skunking of the beer . tasted like a typical american macro lager not much now to add . i think i d order a bud over this in the future though .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance butte creek s ipa sits in the glass a beautiful brilliantly clear pale amber . the finger of dense white foam retains very nicely . butte creek has mastered the art of making a nice looking beer . now they just need to work on aroma taste and mouthfeel . smell some uh . malt i guess . maybe some hops . cut grass . a bit of caramel sweetness . this is an ipa . taste mouthfeel sweet unholy jesus i see why this beer has no hop aroma . they decided to dump all of the hops in at the start of the boil . caramel and a massive bittering hop attack make up the entirety of this beer s flavor profile . if there s anything else to note here i ca n t find it . maybe because the bittering hops have decimated my palate . yeah this pretty much sucks .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured into my darkness glass . a dark brown just not yet turned black . a nice big creamy mocha head of at least three fingers good retention and great lacing . way to start . . the aroma is so strong . burnt cocoa nibs and alcohol this is just charred and not good at all . the taste is even worse charred burnt destroyed cocoa nibs . bitter bakers chocolate so bitter i ca n t even drink this . as it warms its slightly better but not much . this is really bad big avoid unless you like burnt cocoa .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle this gluten free beer poured a clear golden color with fizzy carbonation and good white foam that persisted clung to the glass and left lacing . the smell was like sour cherries not sure if this is the way it is intended to smell . . not an offensive smell just surprising . the taste was tart cherries and green apples with very low hop presence and a light sweetness . very unusual flavors . the mouthfeel was fruity and tart with medium body and strong carbonation . the flavors of grain and fruit linger . this is an odd beer but i did not pour it out .,appearance,0.9,1
this was unoffically my th beer . unbelieveably nice aroma very strong roasted coffee smell . thick tan head that lasted . i was shocked at the dichotomy between the aroma and flavor though . it tastes very sharp and sour not what i was expecting at all . it was very hard to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
pours very dark no head no lacing no carbonation to speak of . really weak appearance boring . leaves me with the feeling of am i really going to dive into this bitch . of course i am . some licorice notes dark fruits chocolate alot going on in the nose for sure . tastes of some fig prunes raisins massive sweetnes is over the top . thick and syrupy to the tenth degree sticks to your teeth and never gives up in the aftertaste . kinda like cough syrup in alot of ways . alcohol is harsh sizzling and unforgiving . wow while i enjoy creativity and breaking of molds this offering needs some work . i would expect some of these qualities listed above in a beer of this strength but it just does n t hit anything that makes it interesting . rather hard to put down . i would never pour out a beer that was n t spoiled i m still batting this is not spoiled just bad .,appearance,0.2,0
the beer seemed a bit over carbonated but man what a pour . . produced a huge rocky head that lasts lasts and when subsides leaves half its mass on the side of the glass i did n t mean for that to rhyme it just worked out that way . the aroma is ok its floral like perfume but not particularly citrusy or piney or any of those typically american hop descriptors . the flavor is really nice well hopped of course with some fruitiness and assertive but not overwhelming bitterness . the malt base is there but not as well blended as some of the other ipas i ve had . the mouthfeel and drinkability are good as well . very nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
burnt dark orange in color and hazy clarity poured this one . plenty of carbonation led to a creamy light tan head . smells hopped and imperial . doughy from the malt and piney up front . taste is very balanced of pine from the hops and the carbohydrate taste from the malt . not as aggresively hopped as is advertised but this bottle is probably old . mouthfeel is heavy and astringent in places . not a drinking beer but a nice treat .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage . thanks for the extra photekut . deceivingly small bottle at . oz . removing the cork made more of a suction sound than a traditional pop . a pours completely void of any life not a single bubble or bead of carbonation . very hazy almost mud like with its deep brown to black color . no visibility when held to light except for a slightly lighter brown green at the edges of the glass . well below what an average beer should look like lacking in several areas . s ingrained with deep chocolate carmel maple syrup and vanilla . brandy and alcohol aromas remind you of the . makes me want to smoke a cigar worthy to be its partner . complex and heavily layered making a valiant effort at compensating for the appearance . t i did my very best to separate the mouthfeel and lack of carbonation while evaluating the taste . dark chocolate roasted barley brandy and fruits raspberries and dark cherries all dance together in the opening . all of these flavors are slowly overtaken by a alcoholic crescendo . the aftertaste leaves oak vanilla brandy and chocolate . a fantastic combination of flavors that is almost completely undermined by the following paragraph . m bigger bodied with a medium to dry finish . a total lack of carbonation comes very close to ruining the beer completely giving this a wine like mouthfeel . d not a drain pour given the incorporation of great flavors but at and obvious quality control issues this does not have good drinkability . i ca n t wait to try this beer with proper carbonation my expectations are high .,appearance,0.3,0
pours dark brown with very little head . the usual sweet and toasty malts float to the nose . a quick shake opens up some dark bitter chocolates and really livens things up . tastes of milk chocolate dried cherries and more toasted malts . there s a lingering essence of subtle caramel mixed with a decent alcohol hit toward the end . as it warms the sweetness really reveals itself . some will like that some will not but it never becomes cloying . there s not a lot of carbonation but there s enough to keep things a on the light side of medium . this beer proves that you can get bigger and grow your business without selling your soul .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to warriorsoul for the traded bottle . appearance dark red burnt orange body medium head . the head is creamy and tan leaves full lace . smell strong ethanol dark fruit brown sugar very very sweet smelling . taste strong and syrupy the alcohol really takes over and runs the show . sweet up front the hops and alcohol are blistering on the backside . not my favorite of the style but ok. drinkability i bet you could age this for about years with all of the alcohl that is here and it probably would get better with age . not bad but not very good vs. the abw style .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours clear orange with a slight yellow tint on the stream out of the bottle . very short lasting white fizzy head no lacing . s easy description pumpkin pie . the long way there is sweet bready pie crust like malt . cinnamon allspice a little bit of butterscotch but i think it adds a layer to the pie crust flavor . t pumpkin and butterscotch up front along with bready malt sweetness . the spices hit more on the backend . the aftertaste is pumpkin spices and slight butterscotch . m seems thick and a little bit sticky with light carbonation . o i like this specific pumpkin ale it was my first of the style and always a favorite . i really think the butterscotch notes add to the overall pumpkin pie flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a copper color with what starts out as a nice creamy head but almost instantly recedes into a thin film . minimal lacing left behind . an ok looking beer . a balanced aroma of citrus and mildly sweet malt . tastes somewhat sweet but not overly so with just enough hops to even things out . some caramel notes in there and even a hint of honey in the background . a good thick body with a pleasing smoothness and perfect amount of carbonation . well done . overall this is a solid but not spectacular brew . easy to drink and goes well with just about anything .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from the caged and corked ml bottle into a pilsner style glass . this bottle of moinette blond has been aged for two years or more . appearance beer pours clear and golden with a half finger of creamy white head with ample lacing on the sides of the glass . carbonation rises from the bottom of the glass as if this were a pilsner . very nice on looks at least . smell rich banana lemon solid wheat content light malts very yeasty . this smells very nice with light fruits blood oranges light alcoholic phenolics . somewhat medicinal very nice upfront . taste light malts and a creamy softness not really expected on a high gravity beer . hops are there but very balanced for a belgian style . yeasty phenolics are there and welcome considering that dupont has a large yeast profile . there are no signs of age at two years old . mouthfeel medium full bodied lighly carbonated creamy somewhat warming smooth . drinkability very drinkable. i could give it a try in a four pack as well . very nice considering it s age .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out an opaque black with shimmering brown at the edge of the glass . thick creamy off white head and thick lacing as well . smells like a dry stout from a nitro can . slight roasted malt . tastes chocolatey and quite roasty with the ever present nitro can taste . get s a bit watery in flavor in the finish . mouthfeel is soft creamy but too thin . not bad considering this bastard spewed all over me and my kitchen causing me to have to clean the walls while missing the cascading nitro . suffers from the typical nitro problems but still miles ahead of guinness draught .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased at beverages and more in colma ca presentation short stubby . oz bottle with a small code on the back label . not sure if it s a production date or not . poured into my duvel glass . appearance geez everyone was right . no matter how slow you pour this it s going to have a huge ass head . i took minutes to pour a measly . oz into a nice big duvel glass that holds at least oz . it s been sitting in my glass for about minutes now and the head still takes up half the glass . very extreme large bubbled dirty white head that is slowly oh so slowly evaporating . very chunky also . the beer is a nice milk chocolate color almost like a delerium nocturnum color . large chunks of lace are sticking to my glass for life as the head dissipates . smell the first thing i noticed was a kind of sharp apple scent . almsot like pippins or granny smith s . then i noticed a metallic scent . definite malt in there as well . hops i m not sure about though . taste quite bitter and a bit sour . almost like a cross between an esb and a red flanders . quite odd . barely any aftertaste . maybe a few light cherries in the mix . definite bitter hops and a malt background . moutfeel medium to higher ccarbonation . almost turns a bit watery after the initial blast of bitter and sourness . drinkability my first of about van steenberge brews i have waiting to try . odd tasting brew that will take a few to get used to . just plain different . not bad though . i may try it again down the road .,appearance,1.0,1
amber colored with a quickly dissipating head no lacing . caramel and fruity notes in the aroma and i also seem to get some apple notes also some slight oxidation . some oxidation also perceived in the taste but not in a bad way . a little bit of caramel and some nutty flavors also show up . less than medium body with light carbonation . this has held up surprisingly well considering it s almost years old . thanks to hey kevin for the opportunity .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance an aggressive pour gives me an inch head of fluffy off white foam on top of a mostly clear pale yellow orange beer . there are only a few bubbles rising to maintain the head but it still sticks around for a while . there is some pretty thick lacing left on the glass after the head falls some . aroma a whole bunch of citrusy hops are the biggest player in the aroma through the head . there is so much hops that it almost has an acidic component to the aroma . there is a little bit of toastiness and caramel aromatics noticeable as the head falls and the beer starts to warm a bit . taste there is a hint of sweetness that you get in the beginning of the sip but this gets smacked around by the hops pretty badly . there is a bunch of citrus and some assertive bittering that rake the beer across your palate . the balance is definitely toward the bitter the whole time and it finishes with a slightly dry bitter edge . there is a little bit of caramel that you get after the finish that has a toasty quality to it that is rather pleasant . opinion well this really is n t too bad of a beer . i am not a huge fan of hoppy beers but i keep drinking them as to keep my palate in check . the balance of this beer is a bit bitter for my taste but that is what you would expect for this style . not a bad beer .,appearance,0.9,1
guinness looks wonderful . poured into a glass it s pitch black but has dark ruby edges in the right light . a tan thick frothy head that cascades down . the head is there until the end . had this on tap in london before it can take over a minute to pour to let the head settle . enjoyed it much more on tap especially in the u.k. than in the u.s. nitro can is preferred over the bottle though . it s easy to drink as nothing is overpowering but perhaps that s also its downside i think it lacks a bit of character . but it tastes earthy it s very creamy has slight coffee and chocolate notes and has very little carbonation . slightly bitter finish .,appearance,0.9,1
i got this in a trade with joe . thanks joe . my first sampling from this brewery . it pours as close to a pitch black without actually being pitch black . there s definitely some brown in there . nice finger head of tan foam and some nice sticky lacing . great head retention so this really has it all going on in appearance . the smell has notes of roasted and caramel malt coffee and chocolate . nice indeed . the taste is big . lots of roasted coffee roasted malt a touch of caramel that fades quickly some dark and sweet chocolate and the medium to just below thickish body compliments the flavours very well . wow . i just checked the abv and i m pretty amazed . my second and last pour i m using an oz glass and i shudder to think that the brew will soon be gone but what a fine drinking experience this oatmeal stout gave me . kudos to mcauslan for making such a tasty brew and making it so sessionable . i d drink this again easily and it makes me want to try some of their other brews . thanks again joe . this is one fun beer to drink .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle app huge finger tan head . deep reddish amber in color . devilishly dark and opaque . makes you think it s truly from a monster . smell fruity north american hops dominate . i am reminded of unripe peaches and strawberries . i detect a faint malty undertone it smells like sweet dark bread . this is a nice touch to a hoppy beer because as we know they malt rarely ever gets through . taste greeted by a rush of carbonation and a touch of sweet indistinguishable malt . then on to the main show the hops . their flavor is mostly pine with a hint of citrus bite . not the most flavorful but such a wonderful bitterness . as it warms undertones of apples seep out . the aftertaste is mostly bitter and floral but it does have the occasional malty chew . crisp medium body and carbonation that is as biting as the hops . it s a rough brew and certainly challenging to the palette . monstrously hoppy with out being overbearing in anyway . a genuinely delicious brew .,appearance,1.0,1
th anniv ed . tasted bronze bright amber color with good tan lasting head . strong spicy malt aroma and flavor . full bodied and strong with alcohol character kicking in as it warms up .,appearance,1.0,1
beer club selection for sept . marston s have been miss free so far . good looking ale all that is missing in some good nitro cascading . head was very thisk very rich color was clear cooper and the lacing phenomenial . faint malt and some floral herbal hop aromas . pretty average stuff . thin and flavorless initially . some roasted caramel taste with a hint of butterscotch but this is quickly over taken by a strong hop bitterness . kinda thin to be honest . very herbal tea like in it s dryness . there are lot s of epa s out there that can run laps around this one . glad i tried one but given the price of beer these days my money will be spent elsewhere,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into a pint glass . this was an extra . the beer looks great in the glass . it has a beautiful orange caramel and gold mix of colors with an amazing fluffy white head that gives amazing lace . the head on this beer is truly reat looking i could sit all day and watch the small bubbles rising in the clear liquid to replenish it . the smell not expressive or distinct . there s some mild caramel and the hops do n t pop they do a more earthy thing . just not something with any identity or conviction . the beer has a nice taste but it s still something i ca n t rate terribly high . there s absolutely nothing innofensive about this but it also lacks personality . some toasted malts citrus notes and bitterness with just a touch of spices on the end . for some reason this just never comes together and leaves my palate mildly strained from the bitterness and generally wanting more . it s fruity flowery bitter and sweet but the progression just does n t work for me . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a huge edge of carbonation . there carb hits with the bitterness and is quite harsh . lingering citrus bitterness . overall this one is decent but nothing spectacular . it could use something to tie it all together .,appearance,0.9,1
this bottle sierra nevada celebration ale was around months old so a lot of the hops would have faded . i wanted to try it and this was all that was available . it s still a quality beer but the flavours are more subtle than intended . i ll try to try a fresh bottle at christmas and update this . a orange colour and a cm head that lasts . s piney hops over a nice malty base . some faded fruit notes . t malty and slightly sweet with some notes of fruit pear . weird . quite nice . m foamy . o edit i had a fresh bottle and the hoppy flavour and bitterness were much stronger . still far from my favourite ipa . bitter grass flavour .,appearance,1.0,1
sampled many a pints off tap at bar volo to celebrate the beginning of winter holidays december . while i ve never been overly impressed with this release in previous years i must say that this vintage was fantastic . presented in long stemed pilsner glass . a sexy blurred mahagony colour with patches of head . would leave small remnants of lacing . aroma still a little meak but notes of oak strong caramel malt . mouthfeel is clean quenching no alcohol present at any time . finishes on a soft buttery note with no diacetyl . flavours a blend of oak and mostly a bold rich toffee malt . wonderful could n t bring myself to order anything else . now this is finally a world class eisbock .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle and served in my expedition snifter along side of the a very dark with some ruby highlights and the best head of the three with a good creamy lace upon the glassware . s the aroma is massive iodine peat bog smoke and earthy elements along with some caramel and chocolate raisin coffee molasses and old wet wood . t the taste again features the scotch character but i found this one a bit more overwhelming and seems to masks the stout malt flavor a tad too much for its own good . the finish is medicinal and ashy with only a touch of crme brule . m the mouth feel is aggressive and sprite with an acidic finish . d while i do like some aspects of this brew even the scotch drinker in me found it hard to finish the whole bottle . perhaps aging will mellow this out a tad more .,appearance,1.0,1
this is my first review and thought that i had to let people know how bad this beer is.this is going to be a short one at that . this beer is like meeting a beautiful brunette bombshell at the bar and you take her home . she looks gorgeous with her clothes on . that is until she undresess and pulls out a penis . .that s how i felt about this beer.looks are very decieving.poured so beautifully but when i drank it let s just say that you opened a guinness extra took one drink then put it in the freezer.the next day you open the freezer and see the beer that you forgot the night before so you let it thaw on the counter for way to long then you drink it.that s what you could expect from this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
ml can . purchased at a random grocery store near the border of austria and liechtenstein . best before . . . it pours a pale gold with a fluffy industrial type bright white head . it leaves the typical spotted lacing . the smell is a mix of malt alcoholi nutty malt extracty grassy hops industrial twang and fruitiness . the flavor follows . it has some dough a slight bit of dacetyl a slight twang some water metal fruitiness and a slight bit of hops . yeah that is a mouthful but it has a lot of different flavors . all in all however they dont function well together and it ends up just being a mediocre slightly messy industrial pale lager .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a nice red amber with a towering white creamy head . just like every other nitro beer . the aroma is light malt and english hops . masked by the nitro . creamy smooth this delivers a subtle blend of caramel malts and moderately bitter hops . i originally snatched this up to compare it bottled and canned . i do n t know why i did n t notice it being a nitro can . every nitro beer that i ve tried has the same pluses of eye candy and mouthfeel but i get disappointed in that they all remind me a little of the others . ultimately disappointing as i was hoping for just a regular old can impossible to be light struck . oh well . its not a bad beer but i am really beginning to despise the nitro can in spite of its benefits .,appearance,0.9,1
this is one of the many caribbean beers i am tackling this summer . i m sure you re probably asking why . well it gets really hot down here so i figured a caribbean beer would be good yard beer for the summer . anyway this was a decent one definitely a good one for the heat maybe one to take fishing with me . appearance and smell were ok but nothing really jumped out at me . taste was light and malty with a tiny hint of hops . since it was light and easy on the palate it would be very drinkable in the heat . the only problem with this one though is that we ca n t get it in charleston . maybe it ll show up here this summer .,appearance,0.4,0
vintage sampled nov no head whatsoever . maybe a couple bubbles on top but a glass of water would probably have more . solid black in color with slight garnet highlights around the edges . aroma is has lots of spicy vinous notes dark fruits a little currant and a slight rum tinge . medium mouthfeel and despite the flat appearance there is a very slight amount of carbonation towards the finish . a bit more carbonation would be better but this little bit is enough to ward off the notion of a fully flat brew . the start is smooth with vinous notes and is a bit woody . sweet notes of chocolate and a small touch of currant soon follow . le coq finishes with roasted and bitter sweet espresso notes . the alcohol is slightly noticeable but blends wonderfully with all the other flavors . coffee bitterness lingers long into the aftertaste . a unique and complex imperial stout that really feels as though it should be enjoyed slowly .,appearance,0.6,1
the appearance was very nice with a thick head that did n t leae the entire time of drinking the beer . the smell was great it reminded me a little of dreadnaught just not quite as good sorry . the taste was a bit watery but the hop flavor and aroma was nice it was just masked a little by the watery sensation . the mouthfeel was a bit watery too . overall drinkability was just fine but i would pobably opt for another beverage the next time .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance yellow clear fizzy yet thick with a very small head and very bad retention . smell flour fresh buckwheat canned corn light dms ice that s been in the freezer too long . weak and not good . taste sweet . light . very nearly devoid of any flavor whatsoever . dry lightly hoppy finish . mouthfeel airy sparkly frothy and clean . drinkability this is a drink to get drunk beer or maybe a drink to cool off beer but definitely not a drink to enjoy beer . it is n t god awful but it s far from recommendable .,appearance,0.3,0
i am almost hesitant to write a review of this beer because i did not enjoy it . therefore i will try to focus on the positives . i found this beer to have a strong musty caramelized malt character . it leaves a chalky coating on the tongue reminiscent of the taste play doh would leave in your mouth when accidentally chewing it as a kid . i am almost thinking that i must have bought a batch that has experienced some wide fluctuations in temperature . this beer won a gold in . let s face it the enjoyment of beer is strictly about taste . this beer might have strong appeal for those who enjoy a thick heavy malt character .,appearance,0.8,1
this is the second time i ve tried avery salvation and i have to say that it is every bit as good as i remembered it from the first occasion . i normally like to try something new when i go the beer store and these days with the much improved availability of craft beer in this part of central florida that is always a possibility . so it speaks volumes for this beer that i opted to sample it again so soon after my first encounter with it when there were plenty of other tempting untried offerings on the shelves . normally appearance is not something that is going to make or break a beer for me and i considered it to be the least important amongst the evaluation categories but i must say that the clean clear amber presentation is worthy of top marks being more striking than any other beer in recent memory . this beer drinks so well it s hard to believe that it s abv it reminds me of some the golden ales i used to drink all night back in england and they would probably be about . . i feel i could drink this all night as well at least until i fell under the table after dancing around with my underpants on my head . yes indeed yet another winner from avery who are seriously working their way into contention of becoming my favourite brewery . for me this is definitely one of those desert island beers oft discussed and nominated in the forum .,appearance,1.0,1
it poured a hazy frosted pale yellow . it had a one finger head that quickly shrank down to about an eigth of an inch . a medium amount of activity could be seen rising from the bottom of the pilsner glass . it smelled slightly of malt but more of hops . a bit spicey but mellow enough to enjoy . malty and hoppy with a nice malt finish . it was like alternating the flavors of the beer . a light to medium body that is crisp . very drinkable and refreshing .,appearance,0.6,1
split ways from the large liter swing top a little to no lacing or head despite a vigorous pour into an impy pint glass . very unimpressive in the head department . the color however a dark ruby boosted it from a to a . . s wow . dark cherries cherry bubble gum scotch dry dark baking chocolate and vanilla . t very very long finish of malt chocolate cherries and vanilla . very smooth . m low carbonation that makes me wish it had just a touch more to help build the body . d . scotch ale that i will look forward to on certain occasions in the future .,appearance,0.3,0
if you re reading this and own a beer liquor store please rotate your stock . my bottle poured with what looked like giant sea monkeys floating in it . big clumps of yeasty sediment floating within a golden sea . very unappetizing . the thing is i was checking the bottle in the store to make sure it was clear and looked good . somewhere between the store and my house it magically spawned aquatic plant life . i hate wasting money like this . old and unappealing . i had to try a sip just to make sure it was n t still ok and it sure as hell was n t . sour old and unappetizing .,appearance,0.2,0
attractive crystal clear dark bronze hue . topped by a thick fluffy head that recedes into a persistent one fingered layer . loose lace is left . the aroma is an odd melange of spicy continental hops medium lovibond caramel malt biscuit and a hint of peat . butterscotch diacetyl surfaces after a deliberation . unfortunately skunky mercaptans are present at a trace . non descript caramel sweetness upfront in flavor is followed by notes of dryish biscuit and lightly sharp astringent hop bitterness . hop flavor is mildly earthy and almost dirty when coupled with the subtle impression of smoky peat . lightly bodied and perhaps a touch watery . finishes simultaneously dry and buttery with fleeting residual sweetness and spice . quite a disappointment considering the usual quality of the brewery . both unbalanced and thin but passably drinkable . its appearance is its best attribute . best before jun so freshness is n t an issue .,appearance,0.9,1
hazy gold color . not as cloudy as most wheat beers . nice white foam head . smell is very little . some light citrus smells and a hint of wheat . really just smells like water . fairly watery with a hint of wheat . maybe some light citrus tastes . ok feeling just like a bud light . very light . because of its watery texture and taste it is very easy to drink . i could down a bunch of these but would i . no .,appearance,0.4,0
cl bottle poured into my paulaner weissbier glass a hazy pale golden body with the thickest ice creamiest finger head i have ever seen . super brussels lacing on the glass throughout . s lots of clove and blueberries bubblegum bananas lemons fresh grass . t very citrusy and zesty . lots of cloves banana not so apparent . fresh subtle no flavour really dominates light and easy to drink . m i would describe this as light not watery but not complex or too flavoursome either . spritzy carbonation . d a very enjoyable easy going hefe . definitely not the best i have perhaps too cirtrussy although very refreshing and one i would have again .,appearance,1.0,1
a how could this not be a . yeah it s got a nice red body with a good fluffy white head but that s not what does it . the can is awesome . that s worth a by itself . s ahh the sweet reminder of genny beer . malt and a kiss of the hops . maybe a bit too much of a kiss for a bock . t actually not bad at all . by far the best genny makes . strong malt a touch of bitterness and a good amount of that genny quality . i m not sure where it comes from but i ve never really tried to figure it out . m nice and light . genny makes em so you can drink em . d it s actually not bad . a pretty good session beer .,appearance,1.0,1
wow . what a brilliantly hoppy treat . disturbingly bright yellow colour is instantly overpowered by a delectable aroma of pineapple and citrus hops . the flavour is of hops at start middle and delightful finish . although there is a baseline of caramelized malts west coast hops are at the forefront tropical fruits including mango pineapple and passion fruit plus pink grapefruit and other citrus tones . personally i do n t pick up on any wheat tones and there is a dangerous lack of alcohol warmth with this . abv . all in all a stunningly enjoyable beer . definitely one ill try to find again .,appearance,0.6,1
date code of pours an effervescent hazed straw golden color with fingers of rocky pearl colored head . effervesces through out the whole half liter . average lacing head retention s bananas cloves t bananas lemons pepper cloves up front . slight boozey warmth as this warms along a touch of honey sweetness more bananas cloves plus some pineapple . finishes juicy with a bit of dryness plus some good juicy fruit flavor mf chewy with low carbonation drinks a little slow due to the heft a bit too much cloves for my liking . hefe freaks should love this . a nice change of pace i could n t session on it though,appearance,0.6,1
from tim the head brewer of elk creek princes porter this is a version of our poe paddy that we aged in a bourbon barrel for months . the barrel is from heaven hill distillery in kentucky . it named in recognition of prince david farrington . he was a major bootlegger who ran stills in this area throughout prohibition . also a generous and colorful character by all accounts . i think the balance between the bourbon and porter is perfect . the bourbon doesnt overwhelm but compliments . nice vanilla and oak notes in the nose and on the tongue . this is built for hand pull dispense . served at the z bar at the deli in state college . menu said nitrogen poured not hand pump . a black pour with a nice light brown head . the creamy head forms wonderfully after the beer has been poured as i would expect from a nitro poured offering . . s vanilla bourbon slight oak the roastiness tries to provide balance but falls a bit short . some chocolate coming through but no booze . t the taste is of bourbon and vanilla mixed with slight chocolate and roastiness . the bourbon is too intrusive here . i needed something more to come out a bit stronger and balance it out . . mf too thin in body creamy low carbonation . no hint of booze . o disappointed needed more balance . had trouble finishing the glass .,appearance,0.9,1
i like this brewery s labels a lot . poured into a oz mug this beer is a murky orange tinted brown color with almost no head retention and in fact barely a hint of foam at all on top . the nose is pleasantly perfumy with wheat malt scent coming through with a touch of subtle spiciness and light fruity smell . it reminds me of the new belgium sunshine . the flavor is very nice and well balanced . coriander is definitely present and perhaps a touch of cinnamon . i m not certain . i m not sure which particular flavor component the hibiscus flowers are but there is a distinct taste in here that is pleasant and unidentifiable . very light malt and bitterness is very low . unique subtle and very nice beer .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve been eyeing michelob s attempt at craft beer for a bit but have n t had enough nads to actually buy it . anheuser busch s name on a beer is like the mr yuck sticker your mom used to put on poisonous stuff so your year old ass would n t drink it . http file photo .gif fortune shined upon me as i was at a friend s . hey . wan na beer . duh guy . nestled amongst some pete s is a honey lager looking like puff daddy trying to sing . lost cause . a chance to try the busch family s answer to the microbrew . carpe diem . i opted to just forego a glass . i got ta keep it real . not much smell came through even when i jammed my nose in the neck . a light honey smell which is to be expected . i got sick of trying to find something that i was n t entirely sure existed so up the bottle went . not too bad . better than i expected . nice carbonation . no hop presence . a slight maltiness but mainly the honey taste . i could imagine this being popular with non beer drinkers . i guess the honey was pleasant but my two pals malt and hops must not visit st. louis much . the aftertaste revealed nothing new but i m still wondering if any hops are hiding in the bottle . an ibu or two would find spacious living . i think they used one pellet per batch . entirely inoffensive . i doubt i ll drink this again save an emergency . sorry honey lager . good hustle but i do n t think you made the team .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from oz bottle into sammy smith pint glass bottle is dated may yahoo for fresh local beer . i ve had plenty of these in my day but this is the first i ve actually sat down with to review . a pours a slightly cloudy orangish copper color a little darker than alot of ipas . head grows to about inch before settling down to a thin outer layer . lacing is slight but noticeable . s hops are noticeably fresh and invigorating and dominate the bouquet to a large degree . grapefruit scents accompany the hops with a touch of a grainy heartiness . t hops are certainly the king here but the grainy heartiness i noted has developed into a strong malt presence . still it does n t contend with the basic its basic ipa nature only adding a bit of intrigue to the standard fare . m mouthfeel begins with a nicely carbonated feeling then the hop whallop hits you and continues through the aftertaste . pretty standard for a decent ipa . d good drinkability and being a local brew it is all over the place for my immediate consumption . makes for a decent hop fix when you are in that kind of mood .,appearance,0.6,1
had both a few mugs at the bar and took a gallon home to enjoy later . i know this beer gets pretty bad reviews but i like it while having dinner . the appearance is like any other porter really dark black color like used motor oil with a dark brown head that goes away quickly . the taste and smell are light but refreshing . has a good chocolate and coffee taste . while eating you really do n t want a heavy beer . if this was thick like a ris it would be over filling . the mouthfeel is light also and thin . drinkability is great . nothing is overpowering and everything just works together .,appearance,1.0,1
the aroma is malty with hay and is somewhat perfume like . this is hops i am guessing and not something i was expecting . the appearance is pale gold with a slight white hue and a small head that fades fast . the flavor is like the aroma and sweet . the palate is thin and this finish is soapy . this is not what i would call a good beer but it is actually better than what i was expecting and is drinkable without being nasty in any way .,appearance,0.4,0
this is off the charts horrible . it looks bad it smells completely unlike anything resembling beer it tastes like . like a spicier version of the pickled pepper juice on the table at steak and shake . mouthfeel is undetectable because you just feel a burning sensation in your mouth . drinkability . . . . this is better graded on a scale of swallowability .,appearance,0.2,0
it is easter sunday and although i will be having lamb for dinner i have been inspired to think about beer to go with the traditional easter dinner of ham . cherry beer . or at least it makes sense to me . from the bottle brewed at melbourn bros ancient brewery in stamford lincolnshire and blended and bottled as samuel smith s brewery tadcaster north yorkshire . handcrafted at melbourn bros tiny brewery set in a time warp in stamford using the old manually operated brewing equipment . finest organically grown barley and wheat are used to create a complex ale which having undergone primary and secondary fermentation with different yeasts and extended maturation is taken to samuel smith s small independent british brewery in tadcaster . there it is blended with pure organic cherry fruit juice and a previously cellared organic brew creating an unparalleled fruit ale . the smooth distinctive character of the matured ale serves as the perfect counterpart to the pure organic fruit juice . my pour netted me a finger of fluffy cotton candy pink head that quickly fell to wisps . nose was redolent of cherry juice . color was a deep reddish pink as opposed to pinkish red with ne quality clarity . mouthfeel was medium with a mild cherry tartness in the mouth . it was not puckeringly tart like the chatoe rogue creek ale suggesting a different cherry than their montmorency . in fact it was comparatively sweet perhaps more so than i would have liked . finish lingered with cherry and i would definitely pair this with ham on the dinner table . that said i would also have some help in drinking it as it was just a bit too sweet for my taste .,appearance,1.0,1
from the bottle into a brooklyn tulip . pours a golden orange with no head . none as in little to no carbonation . smells of cinnamon spices and a typical pumpkin beer . smell was n t bad but the tasete here we go . overly sweet overly spiced and an unbalanced mess . comepletely one diminsional throughout . no body at all and seemed way thin . would ve been a pour but it was all i had for the day before halloween .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a dark hazy amber color with a thin fizzy white head that quickly disappears without leaving much in the way of lacing . vinous and funky aroma with hints of earthy oak cream and dark fruit . there s a subtle vanilla presence with hints of cherry grape and other dark berries . medium bodied with soft carbonation and a slight lactic creamy texture . slightly tart but not overly funky or puckering with a strong barrel presence and lots of vinous dark fruit . hints of toasted oak with a prominent vanilla character followed by subtle funk and lots of sweetness from the fruit notes . i m picking up raspberry grape cherry and other berries . i was expecting more funk sourness but it s pretty tame . more sweet vinous than anything without any harsh acetic quality .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance gt lovely golden amber hue . crystal clear . lively . large vanilla head that dissipates slowly . smell gt malty . average . could be better than average but i had a smoker sitting next to me ruining my clean air . taste gt pretty good representation of marzen but hoppier and more bitter finish . mouf gt feels right to me . drinkability gt pretty good .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance cloudy straw color with a thin white head smell yeast lemon citrus sourdough bread taste some tartness yeast citrus mouthfeel moderate carbonation smooth drinkability very enjoyable . easy to drink . i am looking forward to another . mcneill s has been a very reliable brewery and i am looking forward to trying a few more .,appearance,0.6,1
very dark with reddish hues . head is cappuccino color and slightly rocky . it looks delicious . very good sticky lacing but head disappears about halfway down the glass . sweet roasted maltiness . a little too sweet . gets old by the end of the glass . mouthfeel is less impressive than the appearance promised . too light . drinkability is poor as it was hard to finish .,appearance,0.8,1
do n t care for this so much . poured with a big thick foamy frothy head . very pale yellow color . some lace . skunky aroma . funky sweet wet cardboard chemical flavor . too much body for the style . little undercarbonated . neutral sweet finish . wo n t be having another .,appearance,0.7,1
it s written it s a witbier on the bottle but it definitively does n t taste like one . a no head at all . hazy light brown orange look . really not good looking . s lots of cinnamon some cloves some honey . really what you re used to with a winter warmer . t ahh great here too . nice cinnamon and cloves dominant . lots of honey sweetness and tart greatness . no aftertaste and no hops bitterness . a really smooth tasting beer . m great yet again . nice mid carbonation that gives some life to the brew . the beer is smooth and creamy and very pleasant in the mouth . d extremely easy to drink brew . really impressed by this one since i have n t something that nice coming from the au maitre brasseur in a long time . the best winter warmer i ve tasted .,appearance,0.4,0
it hit all of the notes of a dw just not enough . large glass of brown water . not near enough mouthfeel wheat head or flavor in general . i have had the kolsch and weissen . they are both pretty good . seemed like they just phoned this one in . very disappointed . this is my favorite style .,appearance,0.8,1
clear amber bronze hue a little darker than a standard ipa served with a cream colored head a half finger in size great retention . looks great in my pint glass . once consumption began it laced my pint glass like wallpaper impressive . the nose is restrained cascade hoppiness with a kiss of clean maltiness . not impressive or inviting . the palate is adequate at best it is awfully muddled for a hoppy style beer . the hops are not forceful scarcely delicate with only notes of pine smothered by a flat caramel maltiness . it is rather clean the finish is quick and forgetful . any alcohol influence is absent inappropriate for an american ipa in my opinion . i was not impressed with this ipa it needs more flavor depth . the carbonation is low and natural which entices a calm creamy mouthfeel a touch thin however and a little watery . i need not bother with this one again it is not even a good pale ale . mountain hops is quite a disappointing ipa especially considering its lovely appearance . skip it .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip pours a lightly chilled golden yellow with a one finger paper white cap that did n t stick around all that long . no discernible lacing . a very small amount of visible bubbles . herbs leap out of the glass . rosemary and sage especially . crisp herbal profile up front with a bright citrus hop balance . a little bit of band aid like funk just to make things interesting . the hops shine through quite a bit more on the tongue . bright citrus and bubble gum hit first with the band aid coming through in the middle . the finish is heavy on the herbs and citrus and brings a decent amount of bitterness to the table . light body with a smooth somewhat silky feel . carbonation is soft and subtle which is great . the flavors really work well together and make this guy super enjoyable and drinkable . this is definitely not the standard for the style but is welcome to the family . i like the way the herbs play alongside the hop profile . they complement and enhance in just the right spots .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . tallboy can in a bag . i notice the loop no longer sells malt liquor but theyve also dropped pilsner urquell drat them but i also notice the big cans of beer have their abv printed on them like this one . abv . pretty much what youd expect . smell is nearly non existent but thats a point in its favor since ive had bad smelling beers . with the first few sips im already getting gassy . and its the same old adjunct filled hopless dry beer flavoring of any mega brew . force carbonated like a seltzer water . considering im taking in enough alcohol for two vodka shots id have preferred the vodka shots .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a very effervescent amber with fingers of rocky tan head . average lacing head retention s herbal hops breadyness a slight nuttyness . biscuitty malt really picked up once warm t much toasty malt some biscuitty malt herbal woody hops some dryness caramel up front . some flinty hop notes as this warms biscuitty malt dryness once warm some toffee a touch of grapefruit . finishes with woody hops citrus slight sulphur tinge more biscutty malt mf medium bodied slight carbonation good balance super drinkability great take on the style . this kicks fat tire in the booty . this one will be in the rotation as long as i can score it .,appearance,0.6,1
mid golden in colour flat as a shit carters hat and no head . smell is close to non exisatent but is vaguely watery . taste is much like the smell there is a bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is not unpleasant which is the biggest plus for this beer . an eminently forgettable offering from our southern hemisphere cousins .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle courtesy of nutbrown . thanks alan . raspberry puree added . i loves me some raspberry . big old corked and caged ml bottle . a nice loud pop when i removed the cork it pours a cloudy rust colour with a small head of foam but with some decent lacing . the smell . .i noticed as soon as the cork came out . thar be raspberries on the front line at first it smelled sweetish but now upon further nose examination i get a wonderful bouquet of sourness . yum to the smell . sour raspberries and a strong vinegar smell . hey some vanilla is popping through too witha nice woodiness . the taste starts of fruity sour but about mid palate on the fruit of the rasp takes a sweet route.i can taste the effects of the wood now bringing very light hints of vanilla and all this enshrouded by a solid malt base . wow . that s for how this tastes and for the abv which i just looked at . the fruit must be disguising this potent brew somehow though i do feel quite the bit of warming after the swallo . thankfully i do n t get it in the taste at all . the mouthfeel is medium to high medium feeling slightly syrupy at times . the carbo is light but suits this beer so well . foam and lacing are now gone but i m not going to have a hissy fit about it . drinkability . the raspberry puree and the base beer are doing wonders despite the huge alcohol content . i m sure some will find this difficult to drink but it is right up my alley . .read very drinkable . thanks again alan .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a hazy straw colored hue with a fluffy three finger head . the retention was beyond excellent as was the very stick lacing . by the time i got to the bottom of my hefe glass there was still nearly a finger of fluffy head remaining . the smell was very wheaty and yeasty with a hint of lemon . the taste was yeasty as well . there was a noticable hop presence and a slight clove spiciness . really a nice even flavor . good biscuity aftertaste . the mouthfeel was perfect full and clean . good carbonation . a very drinkable hefe . one of the finest i have had and definately the best domestic version to date .,appearance,1.0,1
what kind of anorexic psychopath thought up this beer . why would a beer that is so lacking in body taste and quality put out a light beer the original beer is a light beer . this beer is an insult to water and a waste of corn . terrible twice terrible . hell you have to add a lime to it just to make it awful as with all in this line of panther piss . if you catch me with one of these again please take me out of my misery maybe a fan of this beer can make me a lethal cocktail of henie and lowenbrau .,appearance,0.2,0
got a bottle that was marked october so could have been partially bad from age . a poured a golden color with a lot of carbonation and a tall head . wayyyy too much carbonation and was some sediment in the bottom of the bottle . s very yeasty and fruity smell of orange and other citrus . t maybe tasted slightly better than i expected or maybe different than i expected . very acidic citrus taste . o very acidic over carbonated didnt like this much but i could see a niche . it reminds me of summer shandy and lovers of that might really like this too .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint exceptionally clear copper colored with a one finger head that was almost latte colored enough carbonation to keep plenty of lacing and a little bit of a head until the end . subtle hops but no real prevalent aroma hops and malts are in the background allowing candy wood and orange to initiate changing to a floral fruity midway with a very subtle hop finish . mouthfeel was consistent with the clarity and taste . overall a well crafted but not overpowering amipa,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into a nonic pint . appearance orange gold transparent liquid that was obviously filtered because of the clarity . cm head that quickly dissipated leaving no trace . disappointing for a wheat beer where i expect huge heads . smell the orange fragrance was very prevalent along with a floral hops hint . pleasant . taste tangy orange . this is the prominent flavor throughout . there is a very slight bitterness to balance the flavor . the aftertaste is pure orange sweet tart that stays around for a while in the mouth . you can savor some of the typical wheat malt that is common to the style . mouthfeel medium . about normal for the style . not too much or too little carbonation . drinkability a very drinkable brew that i would have again but it s far from my favorite for the style . i like orange so that does n t turn me off like it might others . i d have one again but do n t know if i d buy a six pack . comments it was not what i expected . i anticipated something more like a belgian wit or a german hefe but it was neither . none of the cloudy flavorful yeasts to be had in those styles . however i do n t think this was supposed to be one of those but rather it s own thing .,appearance,0.4,0
given to me by my sweetheart for valentines day awww . she really knows how to make me happy . damm skippy now thats what a stout should look like . deep cream black pour . an absolutely beautiful thick and fluffy brown head clings to the side of the glass endlessly . smell is of cocoa malt and roasted coffee . taste is solid thick and very very malty . the burnt taste typical of stouts is there but doesnt override the hoppyness of this brew . this is almost the perfect blend of sweet and bitter . very smooth and very drinkable . overall an exceptional stout . cheers to victory .,appearance,1.0,1
poured this into a standard pint glass from a oz . bottle . appearance pours a light golden yellow hue with a half finger head that quickly dissipates into nothingness . no lacing is left . not impressed . smell smells of malts and hops maybe a little bit bready . i also catch perhaps a hint of citrus . taste wow the taste really changed my mind about how horrible this beer might be . you can taste the malts and hops as well as the citrus backbone . all of these flavors however are intertwined very well and just mingle perfectly . the flavors burst into your mouth at first and then subtly mingle in the aftertaste . delicious . mouthfeel medium bodied and medium carbonation crisp finish . a definite drinkability candidate . overall do not judge a book by its cover or a beer by its appearance . while this beer pours out looking horrible and smelling average the taste and overall refreshment factor makes it a very nice beer .,appearance,0.4,0
when i first poured this beer it i took a shot of the beer right a way and it hit me like a bitter bullet . i then finished pouring the rest of it into my glass . it was a little lighter than a lot of ipa s . it had a dark bras colored body not as bronze as i would have thought . there was a lot of tan head and lace . this is a very frothy beer . it has a great floral and citrus hop aroma . it smells almost like a roadside fruit stand when the fruit is fresh . the taste is bitter but not as wild as the beer sits . the flavor is a lot like the smell . i ll be honest i am not always an ipa guy but this is one i enjoyed . it has a very creamy mouthfeel .,appearance,0.6,1
enjoyed in a weizen glass . a one finger of white head over a pale golden lightly hazed beer . almost zero retention on the head which made it less aesthetically appealing . s fresh wheat and citrus orange zest more specifically . very light coriander spice under the citrus . t big citrus flavors and refreshing wheat . spices try to pull through but must suffice as a subtlety . a hint of metallic and a touch of hop to round out and balance . m crisp but not in the lager sense . relatively light bodied and little to no residue . d clear refreshing and simple . not the first witbier i d turn to but an incredible take on the this satiating style .,appearance,0.6,1
from a oz . bomber this one poured out light and orangey with a bit of chill haze . left a delicate lace on the glass . this has a beautiful citrus fruit nose . the flavor is light and bitter with a strong grapefruit rind like bitterness . light in body and malt sweetness . has a very pleasant tangy hop flavor and finishes soft and clean void of any harshness or off flavors with a well hidden alcohol . the hops are most definitely the dominant force here . overall a light easy drinking and flavorful ipa . i could drink this all night .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a nice light amber color with two fingers of white head and forming a short lasting creamy head . scent of hops upfront with a strong caramel malt backbone and some earthy and spicy undertones excellent . not too sweet or hoppy and almost perfectly balanced . taste has a nice hoppy bitterness upfront with some grain and spices washing in after it with a strong malt presence . a great sessionable ipa for a hop head . mouthfeel is a little heavy for an ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle to pint glass . a pours a copper body with a very small off white head with extremely poor retention and no lacing . s smells hoppy with a strong malt balance with hints of green tea and slight caramel . t very similar to the smell . good hop malt balance with solid caramel notes with a green tea bitterness . overall poor mouthfeel low carbonation and an awkward body . it s still fairly drinkable seeing as how it s not a horrible beer .,appearance,0.4,0
he brew origin pomegranate ale ml . . abv brewer shmaltz brewing company he brew style american strong ale glass crystal mug appearance dazzling orange amber under light with a foamy frothy head . aroma musty fruitiness and caramel hops . taste caramel malts are most prominent but i m sure you re wondering about the pomegranate . well it s there but it tastes medicinal . only in the aftertaste do i get a sort of bitter sweet fruity essence . mouthfeel too carbonated i think . harmony sort of cacophonous and the pomegranate taste could have been stronger . what if this had been a pomegranate lambic . would i get it again . nope bottled . served october price . at whole foods nyc,appearance,0.9,1
beer is a slightly hazed mid orange . very generous sudsy white head is slow to go and leaves thick lacing . lively carbonation is evident . smell is faint floral hops . taste is plain and simple but quite refreshing . this is crisp dry restrained pale ale with moderate bitterness coming from herbal floral hops . citrus is there but barely . this is a great change of pace from so many pales where citrus beats you over the head . i would love to know what kind of hops these are . mouthfeel is a tad thin and stingy from the carbonation but otherwise i would say this is a textbook pale .,appearance,0.9,1
this beer is a good example of what a stout should look like in a pint . its a pitch black without any head stability which is a disappointment . there is n t a really good aroma from this brew which comes as a surprise . i get small hint of dark chocolate that s it . it leads me to be curious of the taste . it taste of black coffee and dark chocolate in the beginning and finish way to quickly like a irish stout . overall its a nice brew for such a commercial company like oggis .,appearance,0.9,1
the aroma is the only thing about this beer that is not stellar . it has some caramel malt and yeast with hops but the hops are grassy and a bit like citrus . the appearance is cloudy amber with a large foamy head . the taste is like the aroma and very good even though it does not fit the style all that well . the palate is right for the style . overall a very good beer .,appearance,0.9,1
palest yellow i have ever seen not appetizing in the least . the head has some retention probably because it is so light gravity has no effect on it . there is absolutely no aroma at all . i practically snorted some just to be able to say something about it but to no avail . the taste just sucks . subtle husky grain and c bitterness . i swear this is club soda or seltzer water . goddamn this is a miracle of science to be able to make something with alcohol look and taste like carbonated water .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at the gate for the stone event . delicious and only pint.hells yes please . angry and black it pours with a dark brown head roast and alcohol dominate with some hop aroma very faded a little smoke a little coffee . very tasty aromas a little faded and a little surprising how dominant the alcohol still was in this one years later . damn good and another reminder of the continued excellence of these socal cats .,appearance,1.0,1
this was definitely a different sort of beer . the appearance was amazing . starts out pale in color and gradually becomes oranger in a way that i have never seen in a beer . the smell and flavor were a little weak but nice in what they were . not too hoppy but i did notice the hops the whole way through . the buckwheat definitely provided a different flavor but it was n t strong enough to evoke a reaction out of me either way . i m suspecting that too much of it would be a bad thing so i ll be happy with the amount rogue put into this bottle . the malts were slight in caramel and orange flavor and had a floral base to them . the beer finished wheaty and dry . slightly thin in body this beer went down easily and i would definitely have one again .,appearance,1.0,1
i m sorry but this just is n t beer and it is n t good either . my uncle got me again on turkeyday this year . he has a knack for getting me to finish his bad choices . long story short he bought a few of these a year ago choked down two and kept the last one . i drank half of the oz can and dumped the rest . talked my pops into trying it and i quote i do n t think i like that son exactly no redeeming qualities pure evil .,appearance,0.2,0
the beer is available only on tap in several pubs owned by lido . pours light golden but the head is extremely bad disappears within one minute and there almost is no lacing as well . full of small carbonation bubbles . aroma is not bad grainy with grassy hops some hints of lemon . taste is similar at first slightly spicy hop bitterness then matly sweetness appears . however the taste like head fades too quickly there is no aftertaste left . overall the taste is faint and lacks character . mouthfeel is thin with medium carbonation . drinkability is fine but nothing special . good with food but nothing else . lido the brewers tend to brag about how special the beers are but in my opinion they are a bit overpriced . this one goes down with the food they serve in lido pubs quite nicely but is not even an average brew .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured into a new glarus pint glass . appearance was good dark with a caramel color head that did n t recede quickly . had a sort of off putting smell . not quite coffee not quite beer not at all stout . taste was interesting strong coffee but not much stout . mouthfeel was poor super thin with way too much carbonation . drinkability was average i do n t know that i would drink it again but i know some people would like it .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle at into a stone irs tulip . a this pours an absolutely transluscent glowing orange color with some red tint and an inch of foamy but rather thin head that does n t last long . s it has heavy floral and piney hop notes and some mild citrus as well . t it s overbearingly floral . it tastes as if rose petals were steeped in it for a month . m it feels soapy oily and is just atrocious . d this is really badly done . drain pour .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance dark brown almost maroon . light shows through and there is a very creamy head with good retention and lacing . aroma very nice aroma with the oak making for a very woody smell . there is a lot going on here and i m not sure i can make it all out . mouthfeel it is very smooth and creamy . the carbonation is light and pleasant . taste it s big and malty and the oak is heavily present as is the alcohol . but it is nicely balanced with hops . there is definitely some complex flavors at work and i m not sure i can identify them beyond the oak . it has an almost bourbon like finish . overall impression this is a great beer . i like it more than the regular arrogant bastard which has been a favorite since i discovered it at the telluride blues and brews festival five years ago . of course stone hit a marketing home run with arrogant bastard but there is definitely truth in advertising here . this is an aggressive ale . but despite my lack of taste or sophistication i do like it . i like it very much,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pleasant amber red with a huge head of foam yet virtually no lace . aroma of brown sugar candy malts with a hint of spicy fruit . the flavor is sweet with hints of raisin and toffee . not the usual brown ale . tilburg s is an old favorite of mine and this repeat tasting for review purposes proves this is an easy to drink and unique brown ale with an unusual character worthy of a taste even for those not into beer per se . extra points for the awesome and surreal bosch artwork on the bottle .,appearance,0.6,1
i was rather surprised by this beer the strong ale category is a mile wide but is usually pretty hoppy and this beer is more grapey and belgian tasting than american strong ale hoppiness . the beer pours a dark red brown with a sweet malty dry roastiness in its aroma which was extremely pleasant . the flavor is big and sticky with a grapey mouthfeel upfront which transitions to a chocolate y roastiness at the rather dry finish . mouthfeel is clean and smooth . this beer is delightful .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a ornage copper color . no head . alcohol punch on the pour . soaked grapes sherry and figs plus an earthy vegetal oil bring on coniferous flavours and a rather complex perfumey profile . plenty of residual sugar still makes you wonder how much cane sugar corn syrup molasses etc they had to throw into every bottle . long aggressive palate . overwhelming alcohol finish . would not recommend nor would i drink another .,appearance,0.4,0
this beer makes me kind of nervous . poured from a bottle without a freshness date might explain some of what is to come into a pint glass . appearance was grim . cloudy deep amber with lots of particulate matter suspended in the beer . i can see several dark specks of something hanging in the glass definitely not yeast particles and i am somewhat grossed out . looks like some foreign matter got into this and whatever it is is a little too large to make me feel warm and fuzzy about viking s quality assurance process . smell was inferior . this beer does n t smell hoppy and it sure does n t smell like one of the ipas i consider the state of the art . this beer does not taste good . there s an off flavor sort of a combination of circus peanuts and soap that is pretty off putting . i do n t know what happened to this batch but something went wrong . mouthfeel is about average for an ipa . hard to separate from the taste but i do n t notice anything above or below average . again i am somewhat nervous about finishing this beer . on the basis of the foreign matter in the brew i have to rate drinkability very low . i have not had very much success with viking beers but this specimen is really exceptionally poor . i will give the brewer the benefit of the doubt that something bad happened to this particular batch but even so that s not a good omen for future sampling .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at the toronado . dark orangey brown with a nice head of thick white foam that leaves killer lacing on the glass . aromas of sweet hops citrus fruits and bready malts . the taste folows suit . a very hoppy fruity sweet ipa with a medium bodied mouthfeel and an above average drinkability . hoppy yet sweet with some nice subtle malt flavors in the mix as well . erica would like this one and so do i . pretty killer and i m glad i got to try this great socal brew at a great norcal bar .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this up on a resent trip home to see my folks . having grown up in texas i know many of the micros there can be a let down . but not rahr and son s w.w. from the get go the pour was great a beautiful reddish brown with a head that stuck around for awhile . and lacing that covered the glass throughout the few minutes it took for me to gobble this one down and lots of sediment in the bottle . the smell was ok with some raisin and some roasted malts but kinda a let down . the taste was also great on this one and thats the most important right . the aroma would have never prepared me for a taste so good . nutty and malty with late bitterness . mouth feel was a weak link not full bodied as stated on the bottle . over all this is a great beer with the taste making up for any of the other shortcomings . my only regret is that i did not share with my friends here . sorry guys .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a dark mahogany with a huge head that threatens to escape the glass before settling down to a thick foam and leaving some long streaks of lace behind . i ca n t help but feel the crazy carbonation of all of picaroons brews is down to a mild ainfection . the aroma had me a little bit worried as i pondered on this fruit vinegar mixes with floral hops before mellowing out with some warmth . the flavour has a mild sweet and sour thing going on . the beer has n t turned but there s a little bit of a sharp fruity edge . moderately roasted malts bulk things out with the floral hopping providing a mild bite . its certainly fine for the style but would never wow anyone unlike the carbonation which made me think wow this is fizzy . get to work on that mr . brewer . i do n t understand the ratings for some picaroons stuff . maybe its far better on tap or when newly bottled but i find most of it middling and over carbonated . that said its was good to try just not something i d return to . cheers to jremy and karen for sharing .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a cold bottle into a pint glass . it s a nice looking beer reddish brown copper look foamy off white head nice carbonation . the lager has a pungent hoppy malty metallic scent to it . taste is a metallic malt some sweetness to it with some hop flavor . mouthfeel is very dry light medium body . drinkability a not so filling somewhat tasteful beer . i would have no problem putting a couple of these down though they would not be my first choice . overall not a bad beer just something is a little off that prevents it from being a good beer .,appearance,0.8,1
not sure why i decided to reveiw this beer but i m drinking one right now so here it is . a very clear nice head dissapates fast and no lacing . s this si funny but it has a faint grain smell and a slight urine smell . t nothing impressive taste wise plain grain taste no sweetness at all . m this is to style i guess good carbonation easy drinking . o i was wondering why american adjunct lagers never receive an a but after drinking this they just are not that great . very plain but if its hot out empty stomach and the beer is cold drink it fast it might be all right .,appearance,0.8,1
the appearance of this imperial stout is one of the best i ve seen . the color is pitch black . head is large creamy and dark tan . retention is great . the aroma has an inviting mixture of toffee chocolate and dark fruit smells . i just wish the aroma was a bit stronger . the taste starts with a strong chocolate flavor with edges of toffee . dark fruit flavors mix in nicely along with a bit of alcohol flavor . a slight butteriness is noted especially near the finish . the sweet finish is especially long lasting . without a doubt this beer has a excellent mix of flavors that are layered nicely but when compared to the bigger american imperial stouts this falls a little short of exceptional . still this is highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
it was on tap at the italian trattoria zilli in arnhem . just a ordinairy pilsener to me . bright yellow wit a medium head . very light body hardly any hops some grains and a bittersweet aftertaste . a typical beer to flush away some food or to drink on a hot summernight when any cold pilsener will do .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a noisy amber with a finger of cream colored head . no head retention or lacing s rich pumpkin spice aroma t follows the nose more pice forward than pumpkin up front . soe squashyness as this warms along with metallic notes some picey notes too . finishis with decent squashy picy notes mf sort of thinnish subtle carbonation a touch of boozey warmth on the edges . thickens up a bit as it warms not much a good but over priced pumpkin ale for these guys this is a let down . give schaflys any day day can almost buy a case for the cost of two of these bombers in other word either these guys or roff bros in padcah have hosed me . .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bomber of the vintage pours a very lowly carbonated copper color with very little foam . pretty hazy too . nose is quite oxidized thick aromas of caramel toffee and saltwater taffy . alcohol and some of the lighter fruits . taste is more of the same with a burnt caramel sweetness pervading the beer . surprisingly dark malt flavors are coming forth . maybe a bit too sweet . nah.alcohol swoops in to rescue the day from the dreaded cloying demon beast . shockingly to me this brew becomes more drinkable and quite enjoyable as the ounces pass . i think i would like this better fresh but it is quite tasty even now . all the ingredients come together nicely and make the whole tastier than the sum of its parts . color me impressed .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle . a light yellow barely any head dissipates fast . s sweet grains . t did i mention sweet grains . m thin and watery d did i mention thin and watery . drinkability is solid in the sense that i can drink or during a night of competitive beer pong .,appearance,0.2,0
opened this ounce bottle for our election night party . poured with a huge frothy head . brilliant white in color the head lingered and then left some amazing lacing . lots of sticky lacing . looks great . some hops and heavy malt on the nose . i smell some faint vanilla . it is really barley wine like in flavor and smell . maybe this was sitting around for awhile . nice thick body that sticks to the mouth . this is a great highly drinkable beer . i d love to have it fresh as it appears the hops have faded on this bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
poured deep copper clear with not a lot of head . and what did foam up went away somewhat quickly . almost no lacing . big woody nose witha whole orchard of fruit coming through . apple pear banana and passion fruit . a hint of vanilla hangs in the background with a bit of hops and raiseny malt . there is a perceivable alcohol note . big and bourbon y . literally the alcohol presence helps that notion . i usually deduct for alcohol perception but it gives this a fine sippn beer it s personality . lots of resiny hops that remind me of spruce and cedar spicey . hops pull through to a textural hang and let the malts wrestle the tongue for the remainder of the sip . the malts are a bit sugary and cloying but release into a roasty burnt barley sugar finish that work well with the hops . nice warmth that i felt gave it that bourbon character again and a great chewy fiish that left your mouth a bit sour . keeps you thinking about that next sip . i like this one not an everyday drinker but something for special occasions . i think that this would be a great beer to give anyone who poopoos beer for brown liquors .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a one finger off white head over a birlliant light copper liquid . gorgeous . a few streamers feed the head which retains ok and leaves nice lacing . smells floral hoppy with light fruit esters . hop aroma is lavendar and honey with light grassienss . esters are pear strawberry and banana not like wheat beer banana more of a creamy banana . tastes malt sweet with hop flavor and a hop bitter that does n t serve to balance as it should . malt flavor is non descript . hop flavor is oranges grassy and woody . esters are strawberry and pear . hop bitterness is low and falls underneath an acidic astringency in the finish . the astringency dries it out leaving a grassy aftertaste . md thick and moderate carbonation . just a bit too sweet for my preference and did n t care for the finish .,appearance,1.0,1
has to be up there as one of the lowest rank beers . appearance basically clear even more clear than others smell slight hops to almost zero smell taste little to none basically just a clear refresher . no taste . . mouthfeel watery adn very high carbonation drinkability very easy . only good for long hot days .,appearance,0.2,0
ml bottle brought around by colin thanks man . pours a deep dark brown hints of burnt amber in the light . finger of tan head that quickly fades and does n t leave much behind . faint smoky notes a hint of bacon bits an even lighter hint of coffee and a touch of caramel . same deal in the taste section . if you can actually find much of the flavor . so light all around thin and watery . needs a much bulkier malt base . light meaty smoke weak coffee hints of peat caramel . while i would add more smoke i can understand a brewer wanting to go mild on such a unique flavor . but why create such a washed out thin borderline drinkable mess as your celebration beer . ca n t say i would try it again there s just not much here .,appearance,0.8,1
the label on this one was in red plaid with a menacing looking scots man wearing a newsboy cap and sneering . the label stated it had ibu s and . alcohol and was bottled on . after an agressive pour i only managed the single finger of pale beige head that faded to minimal lacing . the beer itself was a deep mohagany color and very inviting looking . the aroma was quite muted but did impart some slight pineapple smell . the flavors on this one truely set it off . there was the afore mentioned pineapple from the nose some dark cherry banana and the scotch peet smoke that is typical of this style . there also was just enough hops to balance out the malt back bone and lend a little bitterness . the alcohol was very well hidden but started to warm after gulps . mouthfeel was virtually perfect . not to thick or thin which made for excellent drinkability . overall this is a very nice example of scotch ale but the high alcohol content catches up after only beers .,appearance,1.0,1
i poured this beer into my tumbler at degrees . the beer was a nice golden color with a pretty white fluffy head . i thought maybe this was going to be a great beer for drinkig a few . the smell was sour which flipped me out and it was yeasty . the taste was terrible . like vinegar or pickel juice . this was my second in a row weeping raddish brew i was trying and both were off . i will not buy again,appearance,0.8,1
this brew poured a medium creamy long lasting dark brown head of small to large sized bubbles . it had a malty coffee aroma and a pitch black as night stout body . it has a heavy coffee flavor just like the stouties expect and is very smooth with no bite .,appearance,1.0,1
looks like typical malt liquor yellow no head . that s where the comparison stops . massive hop blast of pine and grapefruit from this one . could n t help but think of ganja as well . taste even more hops ca n t believe the alcohol is n t noticeable at all this is barleywine alcohol territory but the body feels so thin and effortless to drink . love the idea of lightening up the body of a beer with corn as long as you supersaturate it with hops hops hops like this one does comes off like the new breed simcoe summit amarillo or citrus i d bet at least of those are present . very clean dry light but hoppy . this is the ultimate summer round the pool beer i d say . yeah session stuff has its place but this is th of july let s shoot bottle rockets down the street party stuff . a great spritz zest feel on its feet wo n t weigh you down or leave you feeling like it is lacking flavor . would love to be able to score growlers of this stuff regularly .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at a local pizza place . the pour on the beer was very nice proper stout black with a thick tan head on top . nose was what one would expect lightly roasted not much else . the flavour is what i would term slightly upscale macro a lightly roasted flavour is there and that s about it . it s not an unpleasant flavour but it s also very shallow . shrug . the mouth on this was its worst point though i m much more used to heavier stouts and the mouth on this was downright watery without any hop tingles to mitigate it . drinkability was solid though an easy drinker which is n t bad for a meal . the bottom line this is just another mainstream guinness alternative when one is out and about . absolutely not worth buying from a beer store but you could do worse in a bar .,appearance,0.8,1
got as a trade at dark lord day . thanks to whoever traded this with me . hope i gave you something good. a pours a very hazy brown with small white head that latched onto the side of the glass . s fantastic smell lots of malt plenty of whiskey aromas along with some smoke and bitters . t an interesting combination of smoke and malt with a faint whiskey aftertaste . by far on the top end of scotch ales i have ever had . other flavors that go through the mouth are dried fruit and a bit of oak . m d mouthfeel is rich and enjoyable carbonation level is perfect . the beer i easily kept swirling around the mouth when i was picking up more and more new flavors . as for drinkability while this if i had more of i could drink more of it would go slowly .,appearance,0.6,1
pours copper amber with a quickly vanishing cream colored collar . no lacing . smells bready with sweet caramel barley malts . the taste is mainly malts all the way through . there is a subtle hop presence but not enough to balance it out . not much going on just bread and malts . the finish is sweet with a slightly bitter muskiness . has a creamy mouthfeel and the body is on the heavier side of medium . not much carbonation at all . drinkability is ok. i was not impressed by this one . you do n t really expect a wildly complex brew when you re talking maerzen but you at least want what is there to mesh well . this one does n t have it . the hops might as well not even be there and it felt flat because of the lack of carbonation . better luck next time .,appearance,0.4,0
pours beautifully flat opaque black with a thick chocolate milk colored head that dissipated but not too quickly . nice thick lacing too . the aroma is strong coffee and roasted malt . medium bodied and unfortunately the flavor is not as robust as the look and smell . bitter coffee and burnt malt flavors dominate but the balance is a little too much on the bitter side . the finish is fairly bitter with coffee and some chocolate . overall a pretty good porter it just needs better balance .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from oz can . this was round of the evil eye challenge . a pours a lime green color almost the same color as the can itself . half finger white head shows poor retention and dies in what seems to be a second flat . no lacing on the sides of the glass . s as soon as i cracked this can open it smelled like sickly sweet artifical green apple . after pouring it and letting it sit for a second it still smelled like green apple . from start to finish as far the aroma goes this green apple jolly racher type scent dominates . there is some lighter medicinal alcohol that turns sweeter as the beer warms . so lets recap shit ton of green apple aroma jolly rancher medicinal alcohol boy i really want to try this out . t sweet green apples rules the flavor on this beer . nothing really comes through except for a hint of grain every once in a while and some sweet alcohol in the ending . a little sour tasting i thought from the artifical green apple taste but it died down as i drank this beer . m light mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . green apples dominate everything on the palate and long into the aftertaste . alcohol is n t really any player in the aftertaste just green apple . light drying on the palate from alcohol . flavors were just well . apple forward . no off flavors present but could n t really tell . d this beer was sickly sweet to me . i do n t care for it at all . it smells good as far as evil eye is concerned but in the overall taste test goes evil eye ice is the best so far but the red has yet to be tasted .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a ml bottle batch into a portsmouth goblet . received in trade from cakanator . thanks . a poured into the center of the glass with a dark brown opaque color . giant thick dark tan head forms about high . head lingers a while does n t want to give up leaves nice even lacing on the sides of the glass . s smell is dominated by bourbon with some sour acidic presence . not much else here no malt or hops presence . t porter . . . i do n t know . flavor is dominated by sourness some bourbon flavor enters and just a touch of smoke which mainly lingers in the aftertaste . hard to get past the sourness just not right for a porter . m mouthfeel is quite puckering . carbonation is strong body is medium and sourness just causes your lips to suck together into a kissy face . d drinkability is not high . attempting to drink this bottle by myself . not sure i m going to be able to get thru it all . very tough . not sure if this beer is supposed to be this way . i seethat people think this batch is infected i tend to agree and others really like it the way it is . overwhelming sourness and all .,appearance,0.8,1
this beer poured a cloudy deep gold that bordered on light amber . it s pure white head was thick and rich solid lacing adorned the glass . interesting . a nice earthy aroma was quite different from most pils i have had still the sweet malts were there and hints of grass . nice sweet malt taste with snappy hops and a crisp finish . a very drinkable pils that i enjoyed much more than i expected to . a winner .,appearance,1.0,1
for my first review i thought i d go with something that i ve wanted to try for a while tusker lager . i ve never had an african beer before so let s try it out . appearance . i like the lighter ales but this is n t golden it is n t yellow . it s not opaque it s not even translucent . something about a transparent beer with hops rushing to the head reminds me of a low quality american beer i wo n t mention any names and throws me off . pours into my irish mug with just a hint of a head . smell . weak smell which is better than a bad smell but gives no real indication of what to expect . i can live with that except that here as is usual it predicates a weak beer . on smell alone though nothing to complain about . taste . this beer fails the real test . it reminds me of a weak american beer made from cheaper ingredients . it s got no personal style to separate it from any other brew . there is a touch of sweetness to it that it s a shame they did n t capitalize on more . mouthfeel . very light low on acidity seems low on carbonation designed to appeal to the highest amount of people . drinkability . a lot of this is thanks to mouthfeel . it s got an inoffensive taste the proof is n t painful it s easy on the mouth so it s a pretty drinkable beer . all in all this is n t a beer to avoid at all costs but it s nothing to get your hopes up about either . it s designed like i said to appeal to the highest number of people so a lot of the qualities that could make it stand out are diluted . that said i m sure africa has better beers that i look forward to trying .,appearance,0.4,0
ml can . abv i tried this beer on may after purchasing from one of my local lcbo outlets . the beer poured a molasses black colour with a light brown head that quicklt disappeared . the aroma was rather weak with some roasted malt hints and some sour smells . the mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied with medium carbonation . the flavour was roasted malt with coffee and chocolate tones .,appearance,0.9,1
ml can claims to have won over monde selection gold medals around the rim . pours out a light clear straw colour no real head and no head retention to speak of . smell is sweet and bread like malt content has obviously been given the throne over hops in this lager . it shows in the flavour . sweet a little lemony a tad yeasty this is hot hot weather beer . a little crisp with no discernable aftertaste . all in all though it is not very impressive .,appearance,0.4,0
draught at the bull castle dublin . arainn rua is a bottle conditioned red ale a red ale that has nothing to do with killians that weighs in at . but has the complexity of a much stronger brew . it is sweet and complex peaty hazel nutty and bubbly . as a blind pick it was amazing with the dessert . the bottle conditioning gives it a certain resemblance to the old speckled hen or certain belgian ales . a definite classy edge here . the bottle enticingly says a secret essence of arainn mhor ingredient is added . i wonder if its not some sort of herb or perhaps heather contributing to the sweet peaty earthiness thats present . this is an excellent excellent ale perhaps my new favorite irish beer overall .,appearance,1.0,1
really . a c bros . a pretty safe beer but try it if you want to drink something that tastes kind of like a bud lite but want to keep your hipster cred . pours palest of yellows with a foamy white head and surprisingly little visible carbonation . smells slightly musky with cooked veggies and very slight citrus . flavor is weak a touch of lemon zest with just a hint of hop to give a baby bite to the flavor of this beer . more flavor than light beers that are glorified mineral water but not too much to think about here either . carbonated throughout light and kind of refreshing although some flavor and boldness could do a little good here .,appearance,0.3,0
this was the second of three beers we got while on vacation in michigan . this was better than the pilsener i tried . it poured a murky yellow white color . very hard to describe . it was murky not chill haze not yeast . it had a thin white head that faded quickly . the aroma was a little hoppy . it also was corn . the same with the taste . it tasted just like it smelled except a slight soapy taste . it had a medium body . carbonation was ok . it was fairly drinkable . i liked it a little better about half way through .,appearance,0.4,0
someone bought it for me at a bar what am i gon na do . say no to a free beer . pours like water with a flimsy imitation of a head . color of straw and dead grass . gets an extra . because the bubbles look cool . i m being nice here . smells like a pilsner which is perhaps the high point of this beer . a very light pilsner but better than the rest . i can actually tell by smell that it is a beer so a for you mgd . tastes like a crappy pilsner but at least it tastes like some kind of beer . beats the crap out of beechwood aged beer wtf . . sprite has a thicker texture than this offering . i m proving that i am above beer slander and i ll give this beer a for drinkability since i do believe it tastes better than the rest buds coors malted liquors etc . it does resemble a pilsner and i ve had supposedly good pilsners that reminded me of this beer so come game day you know what i m buying for my friends .,appearance,0.3,0
bottled february . pours pitch black with light carbonation . what foam there is settles quickly and after while this looks like espresso in my snifter . intense aroma of cocoa and burnt grains . taste is aggressive dark molasses mixes with bitter hops and cocoa . gets a touch before an intensely bitter finish . feels thick . awesome stuff . this world needs more imperial stouts and fewer imperial ipas . that said this needs needs to sit for at least a year . do n t attempt to drink this stuff fresh it ll scar your tastebuds .,appearance,0.6,1
purchased at my local safeway in san mateo ca presentation oz bottle with no dates . poured into a standard pint glass . appearance very dark almost black pour . fat inch head just about overflowing out of the glass and excellent lacing . smell dark roast scents maybe a bit of a bitter scent . taste very burnt and roasted tastes . a nutty background with a tad bit of hops to bitter out the end product . mouthfeel moderate carbonation a tad chewy . drinkability quality porter from a quality brewery . good job .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a coppery orange color with a fingers width head slight retention and minimal lacing . s smells like a belgian ipa a little funky spicy like cloves and banana . picking up a wheat smell too . t banana and bubblegum and wheat a little caramel no real hop notes . m slightly thin for my idea of an ipa . d i finiished the six pack over days probably as an attempt to figure out what was wrong with this beer not something i will get again . prost . . .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to matty for sending this bottle . a pours very dark brown in color with some light that is able to make it through around the edges revealing some ruby highlights . the tan head was quite minimal showing very little retention and leaving very little lace . s aromas of chocolate and weak coffee quickly hit the nose . some roastiness and smoke comes in next followed by a hint of alcohol . aroma is straight forward and pleasant . t roasted malt and chocolate really stand out in the flavor . coffee is next followed by smoke and charcoal . has a little bit of bitter sweetness that come close to candy licorice . alcohol is hidden very well in the flavor . m on the plus side of medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . carbonation is a little bright and zesty but it works with this brew . finish is bittersweet with some dryness . d drinkability is good . it goes down quite easy and lends itself well to consuming a few at a time . if smuttynose distributed to ohio i would revisit this one at a later date . but alas . good solid porter from smuttynose that i could easily recommend to any dark beer fans .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from oz . bottle into pilsner glass . the beer pours a bright clear pale straw yellow with a full inch of dense head . good lacing by the time i finished i had delicate remnants of head all the way down the glass . carbonation is very energetic . this is exactly how a pilsner should look . plenty of spicy hops in the nose . lemony flowery and just the slightest bit of skunkiness . similar to the skunk found in heineken or grolsch but much more subdued . good malt presence clear unobtrusive . the brew is delightfully crisp and bitter . pine lemon and grassy flavors dominate the hops . malts are solid . just a touch of sweetness . mostly clean finish save for the bitter hanging out on the back of the tongue . mouthfeel is equally crisp . this beer has a cool confident bite that livens things up . the solid hops presence well balanced flavor and refreshing mouthfeel make this one a pleasure to drink and it sets light on the gut .,appearance,1.0,1
source serving oz . bottle . no expiration date . smell surprisingly quite pumpkiny . cloves and nutmeg and also a little bit of astringent alcohol . taste tastes much more of toast than pumpkin but there is a really strange almost fake sweet flavor to it that keeps getting worse as you drink it . its malt profile is very light and overall not overly spicy . finish is yeasty and bready but clean . mild carbonation . notes the fake sweet flavor is a no go and really ruins it . pretty bad actually and only appropriate when organizing a fall pumpkin beer tasting as i was .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass this radiant beer had a crisp clear orange body and a thick white head . it demanded attention . the aroma was a mild blend of citrusy hops and hints of spices . upon the tongue there s contrasting hop flavors dancing over a solid malt base . this pale draws on the british tradition and might disappoint northwest hopheads . it s a rather mild malt balanced ale showcasing a few different hop flavors . it s quite drinkable and will likely seem even more attractive as the weather warms .,appearance,1.0,1
deep gold colour little lasting head . quite hoppy for pilsener but who cares it tastes good it is n t a bad thing . like a few of their lower abv beers this is light in body yet full of flavour decently bitter finish quite satisfying slightly sticky but its bloody tasty maybe lacks a bit of balance but its only a minor complaint of mine .,appearance,0.4,0
ommegang adoration special winter ale belgian strong dark ale bottle dated and poured into a tulip on a . pours a murky deep reddish brown with a inch off white head . lively carbonation . s. a soft and pleasant nose with so many things present . belgian yeast is the most noticeable but hints of dark fruits various spices caramel oranges and green apples . t. a very balanced taste with not one flavor dominating . as to be expected the belgian yeast is the one flavor that i pick out first . there is a faint citrusy note that is more lemon than orange along with winter spices and dark fruit . alcohol pops up after a couple of seconds but very quickly disappears . m. initially there the carbonation is very fizzy and almost prickly but as it sits and the bubbles slow the mouth feel turns very creamy and delicious . o . this beer is exactly what i expected from ommegang as a dark spiced winter ale . belgian yeast is the most noticeable characteristic on the nose and the taste followed by all kinds of subtle deliciousness . i would buy it again to sit on it for a few years to see what happens to it .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a light copper almost a golden color with fingers of head . wow it has some carbonation to it . s smell of sweet bready malts and apple juice . t similar to the aroma sweet light bread taste sweet apple flavors little bit of astringency . m big carbonation feel with a medium thickness feel . d and by drinkable do you mean taking down the whole bottle by myself . then yes . an enjoyable beer . glad i can get this one year round .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a deep dark slightly orangish brown color with plenty of creamy light tan head that fades pretty quickly but makes it s mark on the glass . i ca n t smell a thing on this beer . my wife says it smells like very thoroughly washed out pub . mildura does n t seem to like using aroma hops as the last beer i reviewed from them had the same problem . the taste is fairly malty a little fruity but mostly clean . there s no hop flavor to speak of either . finishes clean and dry not what i expected from a heavy . the mouthfeel is very heavy maybe that s what they were talking about . not a whole lot else there as far as mouthfeel . low carbonation no creaminess just heavy . overall it s pretty drinkable as there s nothing there to object to .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bottle split and poured into a central waters tulip . best before j june notched on the label no info . thanks to the beerwolf for sharing a new ithica brew new for me anyway . a the low poorly retained off white head is disappointing as is the hazy golden yellow color . a few fingers of lace creep up the side of the glass though . s spicy floral hops punch out followed by lemon citrus and mild pine resin hints . the malt base is faint and allows the hops to shine while giving good balance . t floral citrusy hops are a bit biting in flavor with earthy notes and balancing caramel malt coming through the back . m biting bitterness and earthy dryness with a hoppy dry finish and medium light body . just a touch of citrusy tartness . o ithica s flower power ipa is pretty decent but the bitterness is just a bit much when left unchecked especially with it so close to it s best by date . i wonder how potent this is fresh . a solid brew though .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at notf poured into a sampling glass . reviewed from notes . pours black with a small dark brown head . nose is a combo of yeti yeast and brett really nice and balanced with the brett in the background . taste is sharp and malty with a nice brett note . it s a bit sharp and funky but creamy and drinkable . interesting take on an imperial stout but this is n t something i d want a lot of .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a cloudy gold with a beautiful creamy two finger head that does n t let up much . smell is centered around clove although lemons and a hint of banana follow . lemon is the first thing i notice in the palate and is prevalent throughout . a little bit of bubblegum and pepper make their way in and it finishes heavily spicy from clove . mouthfeel is spot on . a bit creamy and the higher than normal abv for a hefe helps . very good beer but pales in comparison to the live oak i had last week . i prefer less clove in my hefes and this one is centered around clove . that said it s not way out of balance and the lemon flavors do a pretty good job of balancing out the spice . will definitely seek this out again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into an ommegang flute on shared by spider bottled may th or was it rd . scorched crimson brown color fairly dark . two fingers of poofy tan foam . the head does recede but retention is solid and there is a good bit of lace . the aroma seems close to balanced perhaps tilted in favor of the malts . floral hops caramel sugars and notions of candy . smells really sweet . booze is well hidden . tastes similar focus on caramel and sweet bread . smattering of burnt sugars on the back end . hops are rather tame and bitterness restrained . maybe a hint of brown sugar . sweet yet palatable regardless . sits in the full bodied range . resinous and slightly gritty . carbonation is moderate and seems appropriate . warming finish . not bad considering . good malt base but i d prefer more vibrant hops .,appearance,0.9,1
absolutely gorgeous beer.a ruby brown color with a very slight head that is quickly gone.very little carbonation.aroma of malt.some fruity wine like aromas.malt dominates flavor.fairly obvious alchohol.not as sweet as other barleywines.tends to almost be a tad harsh between the alchohol and hop bitterness.full bodied mouthfeel that obviously speaks for the big beer that it is.overall a good beer but the harshness detracts slightly.definately a monster in itself.worth a try by all means.i havnt had this in years but remember past samples along the same lines.will be laying a few bottles down this year .,appearance,1.0,1
pours dark brown nearly black with thick fluffy chunky milk chocolate head that leaves hefty amounts of d lacing as it slowly falls damn this looks good . smells slightly of coffee and bitter chocolate some dirtyness on the nose.this for me was more coffee than chocolate although there is a ton of both in this gritty stout . i enjoy sweeter chocolates for the most part and this to me is overkill on the more bitter dark chocolates.i really did enjoy this it just was nt what i had expected.the body was very full with lots of gritty texture semi dry finish and pretty nice chocolate aftertaste even more suiting than the upfront bite.i look forward to trying other brews by youngs .,appearance,0.9,1
bb may . nice head and golden beercolor with big particles in the beer . nose is strange for a white bretty hoppy and sourness giving this brew a unfamiliar witbier nose . some koreander and litle maltnote completing the full pallet of the nose . taste also off line but good for a white . again dominated by the brettanomyches that most certainly did it work on this one . dry phenolic and sour with hardly any body and for white quiet bitter.yes this is a good altenative white that is well worth a try if you re into the wild brews .,appearance,0.6,1
picked this up at consumer s beverage s in amherst ny nice store oz bottle . pours orangey yellow . not spectacular . poured too cold but strong lacing nonetheless . the surprise is in the span of time from smell to swallow . smells belgian . uber belgian . horse blanket with delicious cardamom . mellow but extremely present . piney first sip which mellowed towards the back of the throat . a true transformer . changing from tripel to ipa in seconds . oily and spicy hops big malt backbone . i really enjoyed this beer . it has a lot going on but a surprising balance has been created . like a bite of korean spicy pickle after sweet korean bbq . a nice surprise indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
this one falls under the classification of lawnmower beer . had just a bit more character when it was made in australia now it s contract brewed in canada,appearance,0.2,0
pours a brilliantly clear light golden color . a fizzy one and a half finger head dissipates quickly leaving no sign of lace . mild aroma of pale malt allspice and pumpkin pie spice . very plain pale malt base with a slight saaz flavor and weak autumn spice flavor . semi drying aftertaste light and bland with any residual taste evaporating immediatly . light in body and extra crisp perhaps an incling of texture but seems more like adjunct dextrins than starchy pumpkin . this is a very safe seasonal it finishes clean with an immense drinkability . suitable for someone who desires something unique for the holiday but does not wish to step far outside the realm of light lager .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle liquor stop san marcos ca a clear dark orange bordering on light amber . huge off white head formed with large bubbles eventually forming large craters in the top of the incredibly retentive head . as good of head retention as i ve ever seen . thick lacing down the glass . perfect dipa appearance . a strong citrus aroma leaning more heavily toward a biting lemon than the traditional orange and mango scents i ve become accustomed to with big san diego dipas . i also smell more dank sticky marijuana in this beer than i do in any others . the only detractor is a slight soapy aroma which is unfortunate . biting hop citrus and bitterness in the mouth and again the most prominent citrus fruit is lemon . i also again get quite a bit of marijuana flavor . not nearly as bitter or as pungent a beer as some dipas this one seems a tad more balanced and hugely drinkable . medium bodied plenty of carbonation . incredibly drinkable . a wonderfully enjoyable and highly drinkable dipa . this one does everything right . it s inexpensive as well which is always appreciated .,appearance,1.0,1
pours gold with a small head . nose shows grassy and spicy hops skunky notes grainy malt and lemon . very similar flavours and quite clean but with sweet bready malt prominent amongst more spicy hops . somewhat plain could use more bitterness . needs more carbonation .,appearance,0.4,0
i was under impressed by the bottled version so i decided to give it another go on draft at mad mex robinson during happy hora i figured . it ca n t hurt me this time unlike buying the ml portion . appears with no head whatsoever light cream collar of lace is left with each sip though dark ruby brown body . aroma has light chocolate raisin and apple tones with alcohol evident with other over ripened fruits . taste has a slightly spicy character with a touch of herbal hops let me say though the flavor is so weak overall diminished by all standards trace of fruit and alcohol very watery presence espeically on draft in bottle i did n t like the way the flavors melded on tap i do n t think it s flavorful enough . mouthfeel is light to medium bodied texture is way too light give me something i can bite into like thelonious s music . drinkability . i m not going to bother again support his foundation i guess but this beer does n t represent the artist or the music very well . not too many clunkers from north coast but this one s weak .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a light almost clear golden color with a large but vaporating head . adjuncts noted on the nose some grassy hints lingering maybe skunky . the taste on mouthfeel are both quite thin a grassy and grainy combined taste and feel . just a light wheat aftertaste smooth yet watery . not the worst these are drinkable they just thrash the palate .,appearance,0.3,0
a this is a bottle sent to me from thomashardy . thanks brady . the pour is a nice blackout black color with a good looking two finger head on it that holds it s retention and has excellent lacing . the heads color is a nice dark tan color . pretty impressed with the size due to the age of the beer . i figured that after two years some of the carbonation would be lost . s classic ris smell . a beautiful deep chocolaty sweet aroma coming from it . really sweet smelling . not much coffee in it which i assume died with the age . there is a little coffee detectable however . one of the sweetest smelling riss i ve ever had . beautiful . t not as sweet as the smell led on to believe . the coffee really comes through in the taste . excellent coffee hits the tongue right away . there is a great deal of dark chocolate taste to it as well . the mid is all chocolate sweetness but not as intense as the smell . the finish is coffee bitterness . not much heat coming out of it at all for the high alcohol . m it hits you nice and thick but then sort of thins out for some reason . it never really gets as thick as i would like it to be . nice lasting coffee bitterness . d pretty decent and a great way to end a looong couple of days of work . not the best ris i ve had but still pretty good . i would seek this out again and would for sure pick it up off shelves if it were distributed near by . worth trying .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured into a snifter a a dark amber color with a dark tan head that almost matches . the transition in the glass from beer to froth is almost seamless pretty impressive . s the aroma is expectedly hoppy with some hints of lemon and orange citrus . t m tastes predominantly hoppy from the beginning to end with bits of citrus barely noticeable and some nuttiness at the end that helps smooth out the bitterness . if youre in the mood for hops just one of these should do you for a week . i really wasnt at the time so im set for a month .,appearance,0.9,1
a not quite black but close . looks great . s roast malt chocolate caramel ferment . t mild roasted malt and chocolate smoke . cool tasty gentle aftertaste . complex and entertaining . good with a padron . m thin doppelbock ish . d better than you would expect but not a beer to pound poundable though it may be . very manly bottle black with a black label no colours or label turning blue when its cold or anything else effeminate . texan and proud to drink it .,appearance,1.0,1
impressive looking ale.bright clear golden yellow with a rich thick creamy head and literally walls of lacing . aroma consists of slighty toasted grains and some herbal hop notes . rich pale malt flavour slight hint of mineral rich well water followed by some withering hop bitterness.finish is stlighty bitter. medium light body slighty watery but all in all goes down quite smoothly very nice ale that s almost impoosible to stop at just one pint.refreshing on a summer s eve .,appearance,1.0,1
oz brown bottle with no freshness date . pours a medium gold with minimal head and minimal lace . decent caramel malt aromas mixed with a slight hop floralness . honey and a bit of citrus is also detected . again decent malt flavors mix with a nicely balanced hop flavor and just a touch of bitterness . nicely balanced . not your typical pilsner . a good pilsner not a great one but has enough flavor to keep it interesting .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a duvel tulip . enjoy by jan . a black as hell incredible light brown cappucino froth head . tons of lacing . this beer looks fantastic . s roasted malt aroma is so subtle it s barely there . t unexpectedly smooth unexpectedly flavorless . alcohol flavor very present above the coffee chocolate type malts . i let this warm to room temp same result . m this beer is totally flat . no carbonation . thin mouthfeel with a sweetish cloying light syrup alcohol finish . yet the head was so tremendous . let it sit for hour after i took it outta the fridge too . .a russian imperial stout should not be watery like this . . d well i drank it cos i m tough but brother the last inch was a chore . crux disappointing . what a let down to say the least . nothing russian imperial about this beer i ve had milk stouts with more oomph . damn . victory is a great brewery so there is something wrong here . it pains me to slam one of their beers so i ll have to resample in the near future .,appearance,1.0,1
bottling . heavy viscous engine oil black . try as i might i could n t force a head . not even a skimy swirl . nuthin . smells of bourbon succulent bourbon . licorice and vanilla as well . taste focuses more on good n plenty licorice vanilla and molasses with a bourbon undertone . so thick and goopy i feel i could get enough nourishment from the massive amount of malt that i do n t have to eat for the rest of the day . delicious and immersive i d kill a man for this beer . one of those beers that s so i good i need a cigarette afterward . and i do n t even smoke . via duffextracold,appearance,0.4,0
clear and carbonated with a slignt amber tone . single finger of clean white head pours on top . smells sweet with a good helping of sour to fill the nose . very aromatic with little hop presence . initially tastes bitter like a pilsner with more malt presence than found in the smell . not much hop to find in this beer aside from a nice fading bitter aftertaste . very sweet fruity and sour with enough malt content and body to add a solid amount of flavor to this beer while keeping it very refreshing.well balanced with the flavors changing throghout the whole sip . plenty of carbonation initially but dissipates faster than i would like it to . a very nice beer yes i am going to describe it like that .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours an inky black with a dark brown head . the head fades slowly leaving thick laces . this beer has a strong coffee aroma . it also smells like chocolate . i also detect a sweet caramel aroma . hop aroma is also present . the alcohol content is present in the aroma . this beer has a very strong coffee flavor . chocolate is also a strong flavor present . it is very malty . i can taste the alcohol clearly . the hop bitterness is also more noticable than in most other imperial stouts i have had . this beer has an aggressive flavor . it is a little more carbonated that usual but it is still very good . it leaves a malty chocolate like aftertaste . i think that this beer might not be the best session beer because it is high in alcohol and the taste is very aggressive . i think that this is a great beer and if i ever get a chance to have it again i definately will . thanks mentor for taking care of me again .,appearance,1.0,1
i m starting a week of dfh this is beer in my custom mix sixer . poured a clear brilliant copper color with just a touch of head that faded quickly . smells of roasted malt and molasses . the taste starts off bitter but with a lot of body and then fades out into a nice mellow lingering finish roasted character . this beer definitely has a lot of body and some sweetness but is n t sticky and it hides the alcohol very well . this is one i ll try again .,appearance,0.6,1
brandy barrel . oz . bottle . . alc . appearance . quite the heavy pour into a small rogue flute glass all i really have at the time being . pours a very dark cola brown with some slight off white bubbly head. only a paper thin layer which has pretty much vanished and left the smallest little ring around the perimeter of the brew . its a nice color but shows a major lack of carbonation . smell . wonderful esters grape fig vanilla and oak . a wonderfully sweet malt backing up all the scents . i sure hope it tastes as good as it smells . such a smooth girthy malt and earthy aroma . one of the best smelling barleywines i have experienced . brandy indeed . taste . wonderful esters fig and prune notes . nice subtle brandy notes riding strong along side a wonderful vanilla oak . greatly melded with rich toffee and caramel malts. seemingly concentrated down so much into one of the best tasting barleywines . slight heat from the alcohol but even as new as it is it is very well hidden in the wicked good balance and blend . seriously a great beer . mouth feel . medium to light bodied and just a very slight carbonation that allows a little bubbling on the tongue . it s still enough to call it a beer though rather short . slightly mouth watering from an underlying tartness and a touch chewy from a sweetness that is unmatched . simply not carbonated enough though at this time . overall . it is such a shame that at this time the beer is so under carbonated . the look of the beer suffered greatly because of the lack of head lacing and stability . the mouth feel suffered because it became only a bit watery feeling because of the lack of carbonation as well . everything else about the beer is stellar . i ca n t seem to understand why after so many years of this beer being under carbonated that the issue has n t been resolved . i am guessing that the yeast in the bottle and some time on my other bottle will hopefully take care of this issue years down the road though i am not keeping my hopes up . taste and smell though is like no other .,appearance,0.4,0
enjoyed around . reviewed from notes a straw neon yellow color w two fingers of head . wow this is a light colored beer s lots of banana belgian yeast . definitely smells like a belgian style beer . t sweet cloves and banana come but also some decent bitterness . m very light feel . mild carbonation . o for its style i appreciated it . it was n t the end all be all but deschutes definitely puts it all together for a nice experience .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance black as sin . smell toasty . taste initial impression charcoal on top water on the bottom . it seemed to hit taste buds on the roof of my mouth where i believe there are n t any . the charcoal did n t taste bad but it did n t taste good . the beer was served cold and after it warmed a bit and after i got used to the taste assault it began to mellow toward coffee grounds in a good way . mouthfeel charcoal then coffee . pretty thick though there was a sense of thin water in there too . drinkability i never know how to rate for drinkability . does it mean goes down easy enough to get shi tfaced once fine evening . if so i do n t think drinkability ought to be considered . i probably would n t drink more than one of these taste bombs in a night certainly no more than two . should it lose points for this . i do n t think so .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a new beer to my area just hit the cooler shelves in the grocery store liquor departments this was in the singles ice bucket by the counter so i thought i would try it . i should have looked closer if i knew this was a gluek product i probably would have passed coded freshness date on the bottom of oz . can sampled ice cold in a pint glass . poured a clear pale lager golden with a foamy white head the head rose in a strange looking way lots of big bubbles first then the foam not off to a great start . for ice lager the smell is not that bad better than most clean overall caramel grainy more fructose than corn nothing hop like . the caramel maltiness was very sursrising . good carbonation not fizzy and a softly crisp dryish smooth medium light bodied mouthfeel the body has a little heft than your usual ice beer . this is best tasting ice lager i ve had so far once again i m surprised does n t have the thinnest of sweet pale malts that one expects in a ice beer but you can taste the alcohol a common feature of any ice lager i ve tried again the caramel graininess a fructose like sweetness i have no idea if corn is used in this i ca n t find any sweet corn or boiled corn taste the website says nothing about the ingredients the website states for the regular northern reserve lager that the hops are low and you know what they are not lying the hops are tasteless without much of a bite a slight solvent alcohol flavor emerges towards the end and dry caramel grainy finish pretty clean with no flavors really lingering in the palate . i do n t know what to say about this i m not really a fan of ice beers but this was passable would do in the pinch not as dry or thin as let s say bud ice natural ice keystone ice or milwaukee s best ice i preferred this to all of those .,appearance,0.3,0
cloudy amber pour with an offwhite head . smell of honey malt and yeast with a creamy taste . mouthfeel is bubbly and somehow almost a gritty aftertaste feel . something distinct about the taste that i ca n t place . not bad but not great . somewhat of a sweet yeasty taste .,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a two finger light tan head that fades quickly leaving hardly any lace . murky dark red brown color . medium bodied and medium carbonation . spicy nose . starts and finishes like a pumpkin pie pronounced spices some sweetness . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,appearance,0.4,0
not sure what happened to my original review but its nowhere to be found . either it was a really bad dirty review or the more likely explanation is i probably placed it in the wrong spot . no worries a fresh six pack will fix that right up . poured into a pilsner glass it forms an almost uncontrollable head and hardly falls at all throughout the gobblage . light copper body and massive carbonation supports the chunky lace and head . its rather spritzy and pop rocky in the mouth which is annoying and interferes with getting to the nuts and bolts of the offering . some light fruitiness and a mild hop presence meld with a half toasted malt . i m not an expert brewer so please take the next comment with a grain of salt something may have gone wrong in the boil . all the taste that comes together just does n t mold together . notes i ll pick up the brown to see whats up but this will not see the fridge until i find out something has changed .,appearance,0.9,1
this had been sitting on the shelf of the store for at least this entire year so far . fortunately it s temperature controlled in there so all should be well a a big english ale deserves a big english pint glass . poured lighter than i was expecting for whatever reason i somehow put strong and dark together . a shimmering gold with a great and sticky foam head . looks wonderful . s malts and a sweet almost fruity scent . a big whiff of alcohol . t m sweet a little sticky and again a big alcohol presence . honey and spices comes to mind . the slick somewhat sticky feel is a little strange . d an intriguing brew . certainly has a winter feel to it . after a while it becomes a bit on the big side almost to the point of being a bit of a burden to work through so perhaps only one at a time .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance is a light golden straw with a thick crisp head and surprised by the lace left behind . smell of very light adjunct grains and hops . taste has a light graininess leaving an undesirable bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is light with a good spike of carbonation . i ll just say that i ve had much better japanese beers .,appearance,0.8,1
slightly orange tinged golden beer with angry carbonation upon pouring and still a frantic bead through the glass . head is a healthy thickness and quite dense sinks leaving a nice lace curtain on the sides . very impressive lager appearance . nose is predominantly sweet malt with a side order of honey but then taken over by a sour carbolic character and a whiff of grassy hops . slightly phenolic boozey character hides at the back adds to its complexity but i m not sure it should be there . fairly good still a bit simple though . taste has very little of the sweetness from the nose malt is there to create alcohol not flavour it seems . starts off sour ish with a very alkaline edge gets more bitter towards the mid mixing with some medicinal and boozey phenols gets a slightly citric character in there or at least a zesty character from somewhere . finished fairly short slight yeastiness and a mostly bitter aftertaste slightly dank which gives it a slight hang and makes it a bit dirtier than it might have been . mouthfeel is quite heavy and sticky with a dryness towards the back slight tingle from the bubbles is most welcome however . i think carlsberg beer is one of the most drinkable pale lagers out there and to make elephant i think they just inject it with steroids . not a lot of character or nuance just a big boozey hit . it s interesting but flavour wise i do n t think it s wholly successful .,appearance,0.9,1
good old forester i knew him well . so this beer took some researching . no mention of the brewery on the bottle which can only mean . google to the rescue . that and an e mail to the brewer got me what i needed to know . currently in the process of building their brewery this one was contracted to the battery point brewery . hmm didnt know they were brewing anything there . on to the beer . . abv no bottle dating . pours a rather attractive light orange hue . builds a firm white frothy head . light even carbonation for this bottle conditioned brew . yes thats pride of ringwood all right . lots of talk about hops from these guys and they love their por . seeing as so many main stream lagers around here use por this one comes across as another one of those only stronger . does have some sweet malt behind it though . slight astringency to round no edge things out . where d all the hops go . not quite as bitter as i expected . pretty thin all around really . malt is gone in a flash . just a speck of hop flavor on the tongue before thats gone too . very light bodied . pretty unimpressive and forgettable . we ll see if things change once they open their own brew house later in the year .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a very pale straw yellow with a pretty white head that quickly dissipates . quite nice lacing . s lemon bread grain yeast t really delicious . i drink so few lagers i do n t really have the vocabulary to describe this . it s really flavorful but really light . m effervescent light quenching d this is a delicious beer that goes down very easy . very tasty in its own right and super quaffable . it would go very well with food too .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a ml bottle dated nov into a tulip . a poured a massive . fingered creamy head in a tulip this appears huge . the color is a glorious tawny . the carbonation is rising nicely in the glass and it seems as if the head is hardly going anywhere . this head appears as it s staying for the long haul and this head does . s this smell is definitely something that is memorable . the smell of this is simply a vinegar like grass . this is definitely the first time i have picked up this smell on a beer but this is my very first gueuze . t at the very beginning of this swallow a very sharp sweetness comes and goes . this becomes really sour . the lining that this leaves in the mouth is oddly really great . as it warms it feels as if this becomes more tart rather the sour i first tasted . m this is a nice creamy crisp beast that it a delight to take in . the carbonation feels aggressive at first but medium and the body is also medium . o i was promised this would taste like multiple aged lambics and i ca n t say that they lied . i could picture myself casually drinking a lambic but this is something i could honestly say i was not prepared for .,appearance,1.0,1
a murky brown amber wispy head . s rich caramel and chocolate with hints of raisins . t rich malts with more toasted flavor than the smell would lead on . the middle results in a malt paradise while remaining simple . hop bitterness comes out in the finish and trails off smoothly leaving some memories of the malt that preceded it . m nice and rich slightly overcarbonated d i feel special just not extra special . i feel special having had this just not extra special still special nevertheless .,appearance,0.6,1
a cloudy gold nice white head s fairly gross smelling like a very tangy orange with wheat t orange and wheat upfront that quickly fades in to a tanginess . sam adams you did something wrong . blue moon is way better than this m overly carbonated with a dry finish d about as close to a drain pour as possible i just did not get along with this beer . sam adams thank you for changing the spring seasonal to the noble pils you still should ve left this out of the winter package and never made this again .,appearance,0.8,1
served from a specialty lined can into a pint glass a pours a very pale gold with a two finger head . head dissipates to nothing in about seconds . leaves no lacing . big surprise s smells of sweet malts . can pick out some corn adjuncts . much better than expected . t malty body . can taste the alcohol and adjuncts mingling as the beer passes over the back of the tongue . leaves a corn grit aftertaste . not horrible . m thin and carbonated . like sparkling water d i was given one of these and reviewed it at the beginning of a party keeping in mind that it s a cheap mass consumption beer . a good beer for certain drinking games i.e . pong and flip cup as it is easy to drink quickly and only costs . a rack pack . would i buy it any other time than for parties . hell no . . .,appearance,0.4,0
point belgian white pours a big creamy head over a cloudy yellow brew . yow . lots of big chunks . carbonation is very brisk you can really watch those floaties go up and down up and down . the nose is nice clove and bananna yeast esters . the flavor is about spot on not quite as strong as in what i would call a real wit smooth slightly sweet wheat malt notes of coriander and a bit of peppery spiciness . mouthfeel is round and smooth yet crisp . not a bad little wit though if they were toning things down for the american palate i think the chunks might be a huge negative to the neophyte . there was good lacing with more chunks sticking to the glass as the brew went down .,appearance,0.4,0
bomber picked up for skippers . poured into a tulip it takes some effort to get a result . bright copper body like a brand new penny . well it really is similar to a garden variety malt liquor . i m not talking bull ice or the real tough to swallow malt liquor . this is easily consumed and has a bit of spice at the end to keep it somewhat balanced . this lays heavily on the toasted malt and sweet malt side of the house . notes hmmmm under the price per value this one falls short . its a decent brew but not one i ll seek out anytime soon .,appearance,0.4,0
huge thanks goes out to hardtarget for the great extra . i have been waiting to try this for a while . a pours a dark brown color . a thin tan head forms and recedes in an instant . very little lace is left behind . s the nose is very complex . lots of smoke peat toffee and chocolate . plenty of dark fruits . dry wood . some rum like alcohol . really impressive . t sweet caramel and toffee flavors . there is some smoke and a lighter peat flavor than in the nose . some chocolate and dark fruits again . some earthy tones and a light hop bite . this is really nice . m d a full body and low on the carbonation end . very thick creamy and rich . not a bad beer to sip on but the alcohol is very noticeable . a one bottle sipper . one of my favorite styles and saint arnold does it right . this is right up there with the likes of skullsplitter .,appearance,0.6,1
ok so i bought into the hype . i had to make a selection so why not get on my way and take the bottle ot stone that everyone has been talking about . visuals poured freely into a la trapped goblet . a rich two inch tan head forms like cream over pitch black ale . not as viscous as the sam smith ris enjoyed the other night but my taste buds are already preparing for a luxuriously silky ale with dark fruit and roasted flavors . head subsides w o long into a hair thin head . aroma father i have a confession . i know this beer is supposed to look one way and act another but that luscious looking beer i just poured has me hankering for big roasted and dark fruit aroma . talk about identity crisis . . . it might look like guinness but it smells like a glass of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice . cha lie murphy what did the glass of stone day to the nose . smack bitch . flavor it s marginally more complex than your standard ipa . in truth any extra complexity is lost to the gritty hops . juicy hops are in turn overwhelmed by booziness . it finishes dry but is actually chew deeper in . the coarseness is n t so much in the finish so i m not struggling to finish the bottle but it becomes nondescript . ok it is dark . then either make ot a classic lean ipa or gim me something interesting to work with premium base malt toasted malt dark fruits roast smoked astringent character . i like my ipa to be west coast . malt character belongs elsewhere . this beer is so big it has to be malty . there s such a thing as too much . i found it here . plenty of alcoholic burn that just does n t work in a hop centric beer . mothfeel chewy not just because of caramel malts . it s nor that sweet . . dry finish but not lean or crisp enough . i get it the discrepancy between the appearance and taste are meant to make your head spin . in reality the conflict comes between the attempt to make an ipa and something too boozey and one dimensional . measuring this on it s style i m ok giving a beer that drinks like an ipa while looking like a stout high marks for . well looking like a stout and not an ipa . that s not the same as tasting like an ipa and drinking like something fat and sloppy . . schwarzbiers and many exceptional porters pull off being dark and crisp light bodied . so why should n t an ipa . overall ranking it on its style i guess you can say sublimely hits all the marks but in reality this is a style that does n t do much more than market american ipa s . so it plays a mindfu k i m not finding a palatable reason to get this beer again or sponsor this style .,appearance,1.0,1
i found this single oz brown bottle at the binny s in glen ellyn il for . . there is a clearly marked easy to read bottled on date of april o o on the back label . the pour was n t very impressive just a half finger of white head atop a cloudy straw yellow colored beer . the head faded to a thin white rim in less than o seconds but it did leave some nice lacing on the glass with each sip . the smell was very yeasty citrusy and peppery . i did n t like this as much as i do most american ipa s . this is my first belgian variety ipa and unless this one is different from most i will not be a fan of this style . a musty yeast flavor dominates the beer rather than the hoppy flavor of most ipa s although this one is not lacking in hops either . there is a good amount of citrus flavor to this a sort of orange grapefruit flavor but the hops do not dominate the belgian yeast still rules . there is only a hint of malt in here not nearly enough to call the beer balanced and so for the most part the beer is dry and not very sweet . what it lacks in malty sweetness though is made up for in peppery spiciness . i ll give it props for complexity there s lots of stuff in here i just did n t care for the way it all came together . dry medium bodied nouthfeel with medium carbonation . if you re a fan of yeast i guess you ll love it . as for me i like the big hopped ipa s with malty backbones so this belgica ipa just did n t do it for me .,appearance,0.4,0
slightly hazy amber with a tan head that foams up and laces . smells very piney with a hint of metal . tastes very sweet.intensely hoppy . citrusy mostly bitter and alcoholic . there is a funny spearmint menthol taste that is putting me off a bit and a little metallic bite in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is pretty cloying and syrupy.carbonation low . i got through a bomber of this hoping i d like it more as it warmed and my tastebuds got numbed by the hops . .but just not thinking that i ll buy this one again . too bad . i like just about everything these guys brew .,appearance,0.8,1
wow this one really blew my mind its very good and unique . i was n t quite sure what to expect but certianly enjoyed it . i do n t think i could drink this one everyday but it was very good for something different . drank from a gouden carolus goblet a black as darkest night i held it up to a light and nothing passed through . if dark beers scare you do n t go here . otherwise though it is a thing a beauty . s nice rich and malty with a bit of ethanol coming through towards the end . t i m still trying to figure this out but i know i like what i taste . it tastes deep dark and rich . it hides its abv farily well with a touch coming through in the taste and how it warms the throat going down . over all very tasty . m its quite heavy and thick feeling . d like i said earlier its very good but one s enough for an evening .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer was a very nice deep red brown color and it had a very nice and thick head . it had some of the fullest lacing i have ever seen on a beer . it didnt have a strong aroma but it had a pleasent smell though nothing really stood out . it had a very hoppy earthy taste which i loved . it had the perfect amount of carbonation and was very easy to drink . if this beer was readily available i would no doubt drink it regularly . if you live in the area and havent tried i yet stop by cause you ve already waited too long .,appearance,1.0,1
i opened a bottle of the batch last night for the superbowl to compare along with vintages of sierra s bigfoot troutbrook s old marley and weyerbacher s blithering idiot . the victory won the battle in almost all categories . appearance pale golden color no haze whatsoever the palest of the barleywines smell had a nice balance of sour malt and hops . less of a buttery smell than most . barely lost this category to the sierra which is like smelling a fresh hopfield . taste the most balanced of the four sourish initial impression with a lingering bitterness . mouthfeel seemed a bit thin for the style but after four barleywines it was a welcome easy drinking brew,appearance,1.0,1
i m working off of memory on this one i ca n t guarantee that i ll actually drink this again but if i did it would purely be for the sake of deliberate beer advocacy . i tried this as a teenager and gagged then . my taste buds and appreciation for tastes have developed since then and i can only imagine wanting to rate this all zero s . urine is all that comes to mind with this brew . well headache and hangover also come to mind . avoid avoid avoid . please .,appearance,0.2,0
light golden straw colored body with a beautiful mountain of a head . an absolutely gorgeous looking beer . very aromatic she is . i am reminded instantly of bubblegum and orchard fruit . very floral and fruity with hops a plenty and a touch of honey clove and pepper . the taste is a bit stronger than most saisons and a bit defferent too . lemon and grapefruit with some grass and barnyard flavors . a touch tart and the sweetness is understated . this beer is well hopped . both clove and pepper spices really come through as well as some honey and apple . bone dry finish . the carbonation is spot on for the style . lots of c . the body is a bit fuller than your average saison but still manaages to be relatively light for percent . this is not a homerun but a decent brew and a welcome addition to the stellar line up of boulevard smokestack series brews .,appearance,1.0,1
big thanks to bboyshatter merry christmas the packaging alone is worth a for appearance batch split among friends in snifters . the beer had a two finger tan head that went to nothing . the body of the brew was black as night . carmel and roasted malts are in the nose . there is a good balance here . a great larger bread smell shows up too a little oxidized but to be expected . the flavor is light and roasted not something i would normally say i suspect it may be the age . there is a dry roasted bitter finish that was quite unique . these people make a great lager . i could have finished this myself but it was much more fun to share this brew with friends,appearance,1.0,1
i poured this beer into an appropriate glass . it looked like coke . same color with about an inch and a half of off white noisy quick dissipating fizz . it started off ok fairly complex but the more i drank the less i liked it . perhaps it is the style an acquired taste perhaps .,appearance,0.4,0
pours out a completely opaque dark brown colour with some ruby edges . big frothy one inch head has some serious staying power . of course that leaves lots of sticky lace . aroma of roasted smokey malts . a bit of anise and black licorice caramel and chocolate . smells pretty nice . quite bitter in the taste profile . burnt maltiness comes through instead of a nice smokey feel on the tongue . the molasses and licorice notes meld nicely with the coffee chocolate and toffee notes and there is a hoppiness that accentuates the burnt bitterness a bit too much . it tastes ok if you enjoy burnt and bitter in a porter . the body seems light to me . and the mouthfeel is a bit watery . i m sure this would have been considered a hell of a brew in colonial times but does n t really do much for a contemporary drinker . drinkability suffers as such . another interesting period piece . glad i tried it .,appearance,0.9,1
while it has a deep clear amber color it seems lighter than i would expect for a dark ale . very nice initial carbonation and rocky head and sticky lacing . while nice the carbonation fades quickly . metallic aroma . if i can get underneath it there s a small amount of sweet malt that wants to shine . underwhelming at best . flavor seems somewhat unbalanced with a rather light dose of sweet malt that attempts to carry the whole load . in this it fails since it seems closer to water than a dark ale . while it does n t have major flaws besides a minor metallic taste i ca n t find something in here that excites . light bitterness on the palate from darker malts appear as it warms but these ca n t save the day . decent aftertaste . mouthfeel is mostly thin . this may contribute to the dry and clean finish . not a scary hobgoblin of a beer but i also wo n t buy it again . i tried hard to find something i wanted to notice and like again in this beer but really could n t wait to just finish and move on to something else .,appearance,0.8,1
. pours a nice dark brown black with a quarter inch head typical for founders stuff . nose is a lot of espresso some minor notes of bourbon and vanilla . taste is more of the same . not sure how people describe this as a bourbon bomb in fact it is quite the opposite . this is a coffee stout to me . it s all espresso on the tongue . must say it s a bit disappointing . mouthfeel is a tad fizzy . definitely not a top beer .,appearance,0.9,1
the appearance of this brew is what i think a brown ale should look like . i rarely give a but this is deserving . deep brown with a fair tan head and lacing a plenty . the smell is caramel and slightly metallic . fair . the taste is a little bit of smoke oak maple syrup and a myriad of other flavers combined . good . the higher abv is not evident immediently but shows a little as the ears warm and turn red . mouthfeel is good considering the abv . a good drinkable beer that is a very good example of the imperial brown . i would drink this beer again .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance bright clear yellow golden color. little to no head or lacing . smell grainy aroma a little skunkiness . corona ish . taste hop bitterness.tastes like a typical mexican lager . honestly i did n t pick up much as far as flavor goes . mouthfeel light bodied crisp refreshing taste . probably the best character of this beer . drinkability if you re at a mexican restaurant have n t tried dos equis and are really thirsty order a few . but if any of the above terms do n t apply then i d probably skip this one . nothing to get excited about .,appearance,0.4,0
really cloudy pale orange brown . micro head of tiny bubbles . needs to be clearer and darker . smells kinda of fruity orangy . something like tang mixed with maple syrup . i know that s not entirely fair it s not quite that artificial and yet if you had one in front of you you could see it . so . light and faintly artificial fruits but with a good malt backbone . tastes like underattenuated prehopped extract brew . too sweet for the amount of flavor present . low bitterness . hints again of oh orangeade if you prefer . a bit too thick in the mouth . not a big hit here . maybe better super fresh maybe there s more hop flavor to it . on tap i d expect more carbonation too to help cut down on the body .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear golden yellow color with a lot of visible carbonation and a thick white foamy head . the aroma consists of a mix of pilsner malts delicate floral hops and crisp light fruit . easy to drink with decently balanced crisp hoppiness light fruit grape apple etc . and pilsner malt flavors .,appearance,0.4,0
on the pale side cloudy as usual medium and fine carbonation support a lifeless middle island . very mellow aroma wheat orange cloves . tastes very lively and fresh malts end up being an afterthought as a spicyness really kicks in . pepper is predominant in the aftertaste . the clove fruitiness is up front then mellows to a watered middle and finishes spiced . some acidic astringent qualities to this brew . mouthfeel watered drinkability ehhh not one i ll pursue .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer in my hands looks diferent from the one in the picture seems the picture is wrong as it says irish stout . poured very black indeed it had a little plastic thing bouncing in the can . very thick to almost no foam and so the carbonation but yet it had a good smell . really smelled like burned or charred wood besides de grain smell . the taste was notoriusly coffe good hops and oat feel . very good . have a post downing that lasted almost seconds and was very nice .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle a deep amber under a small tan head . no lace no retention . s nice fruity aroma mixed with some wood vanilla citrus and piney hop . incredibly nice aroma . t nice taste fruit is a little less wood and vanilla character much more apparent . very balanced decent hit of bitterness in the finish with a splash of alcohol . m d surprisingly not so heavy full bodied but carbonation is low and it feels light but still on the heavy end of the spectrum . good drinkability . delicious beer . superb .,appearance,0.6,1
a a dense golden honey color . a nice spongy two finger head with great lacing to the end . s overpowering citrus smell almost like household cleaner . extreme hoppy smell t a punch in the face of citrus and hops m very dry the hops linger in the aftertaste . lysol . d found this to be hard to finish not usually my mo . would n t have it again,appearance,0.9,1
a its defianlty dark but it s not black . highlights of dark red can be seen as the glass sits on the dark wooden table . the head is a light tan and stays in a thin layer on top of the liquid and leaves decent but spotty lacing . s the smell throws me off a lot on this one . it smells like cola . very strange and off putting for a beer . t i find it hard to judge this because the smell makes me think i m drinking cola but thats not what i get . mild roast notes and a slight twang of herb like hops on the finish . m light bodied and has this carbonation bite that i just dislike . d highly drinkable as it is low abv and drinks very very easily .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle thanks to footbalm and flemdawg . tried side by side with a cantillon kriek . needless to say this one didnt quite come out on top but for what it was i was very pleased . especially after drinking the vastly unbalanced and cloying raspberry tart . wonderful pour murky muddled dark red and burgundy with browns and tans swriling about . cloudy unfiltered and bottle conditioned . aroma of tart fresh cherries moderate sweetness with some wheat and a light yeast influence . quite bold and in your face with chewy cherry pie and streaks of oily tartness . flavor opens up with a burst of ripe cherries followed quickly by a touch of lightly tart yeast . hops add a touch of balance and while the cherries do not quite overwhelm with sweetness there is no want of sugar fruit and sweet malt here . what i could use more of is the wonderful tart lambic flavor hiding in the background . on the finish some hops are evident earthy lightly sharp rusty and old with a good dose of wheat and yeast but it is not quite enough to stop the cherries . i like what new glarus is doing these beers are fresh and wonderfully crafted but they need to tone down the fruit at least in my opinion . only traces of sourness or oak can be felt while there is a touch of oily roast on the very end the cherry tartness and meaty pulpiness of it really overshadows everything . a good beer and one that would age well . i do need to try some extensively aged samples of this and the raspberry before passing a final judgement but for now it is too sweet for my tastes and only adds yeast tartness sourness as an afterthought .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a bright clear yellow light gold with moderate white head about an inch thick . retains for a few minutes then quickly vanishes leaving no lacing . typical weak lager appearance . my nose detects scents of lemon citrus grains and light malt . a little weird but has character . mouth absorbs faint traces of malt and graininess . a slight acidic and bitter citrus like edge near the end of tasting . probably from hops . fairly light bodied with your typical lager high carbonation . as you may know i am generally not a fan of plain ol lagers the non pilsener and non oktoberfest kind so i did not expect much from this . that said it is what it is . not supposed to be extraordinary just an everyday type session brew . it s rather average at that because i know there s better offerings in this style out there .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle shared by chris stawn thanks . this is a big want . snifter . a pours a nebulous reddish brown with a fast fading small head . s powerful toffee and caramel with a healthy dose of bourbon . faint rye notes as well as oak caraway vanilla and brown sugar . all aspects are balanced but the toffee caramel and bourbon are most notable . killer nose . t prominent bourbon notes meld with sweet toffee and caramel . outstanding . light vanilla and brown sugar . the finish is dry and lightly spicy with lingering caramel and bourbon . caraway is evident . alcohol is well hidden . m upper medium in body with moderate carbonation . thick viscous and sticky mouthfeel . overall awesome beer . big caramel and bourbon notes . what could be better . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle bought as part of a pack somewhere during a middlebury burlington visit . i swore off trout river awhile back but saw it and hoped things had changed . we ll see . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a tan head over the slightly cloudy dark reddish amber brew . frothy head lasts and lasts with plenty of dwelling lace . aroma is light peat and fruitiness . taste is light maltiness upfront intense tartness in the middle which lingers through a chalky close . mouthfeel was okay but drinkability reflects the fact that this is beer is something i would n t want to revisit again . but since i once in awhile get optimistic i have five more of these to experience . seems like i never learn .,appearance,0.9,1
bomber into pink glass . pours a beautiful deep brown very little head quickly recedes no lacing . smell is big hazelnuts earthy dark malts . taste is hazelnut up front with dark earthy malts coming in . just a touch of spicy hops in the finish adds some balance . hazelnut is present and powerful throughout and adds a delicious lightness to this brew . mouthfeel is medium . pretty drinkable although very distinct . a nice dessert beer .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a sprecher weizen glass . l notched on label . a giant white lumpy finger head with fantastic retention . ever so slightly hazy straw yellow that s profusely effervescent . s clove spicing with a small citrus aroma and banana esters . the aroma is somewhat weak and minerally . t light sweet malts and wheat flavors with low spicing and fruity esters . extremely moderate hop flavor . unlike any other hefe i ve had in terms of flavor . m light bodied crisp and refreshing this beer goes down just a tad harsh with the carbonation but does well for the style . d nice and light it s a fantastic clean and refreshing summer beer .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased as part of a mixed pack . best before march notched on the bottle . served in a pilsener glass . poured a hazy gold orange with a . inch frothy white head and cascades of tiny effervescing bubbles that traveled from the base of the glass to the bottom of the cap . sticky rings of lacing were revealed as the head slowly receded . nose suggested cereal grains wheat and perhaps a light lemony character . taste consistent with nose . reminiscent of a macro lager but with a little more flavor and body . mouthfeel consisted of a light body with a smooth consistent carbonation from beginning to end and a clean finish with very little residual aftertaste . easy drinking and sessionable beer but flavor was somewhat lackluster . best consumed as a session beer on a hot day in my opinion .,appearance,0.9,1
i was excited to hear that sam adams would be offering a rye beer and picked up the mixed pack as soon as i saw it . the beer pours a clear amber with a full fluffy red tinted head . the scent is a bit disappointing and fairly nondescript . there is a slight wift of the spicey rye and a flat scent of citrus hops . the hops come off as weak rather than a subtle allure . taste is similarly disappointing . the rye is bairly there and it is difficult to determine if the toasted malt or hops are weakest . mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium . altogether this is a disappointing effort . it fails to insult or impress .,appearance,0.8,1
this is beer give it your girlfriend if she says she does n t like beer and she ll like it . the best thing about all rickard s beers is what they look like poured . this one is a cloudy orangish yellow . not a lot of aroma it smells like orange and citrus because they slap an orange slice on the glass in bars . tastes fruity orange good spices . very pleasant and refreshing beer which i believe is normal for wheat beers . this is a patio beer,appearance,0.8,1
pours a slightly cloudy very pale golden yellow color that looks like urine in all honesty and a two finger frothy white head that has decent retention only slowly fading into a lasting ring . minimal spots of lacing . slightly funky earthy aroma with hints of soil bready yeast earthy hops wheat and lemon zest . medium bodied with tight carbonation up front followed by a slightly tart spicy yet sweet flavor . a decent amount of bready yeast adds to the feel and there is a decent amount of citrus fruit . the prominent flavor is lemon juice with hints of pepper and clove . this beer is refreshing and easy to drink but it tastes like a lemon juice spritzer . i guess i could down a bunch of these on a hot summer day but i do n t really like the flavor or the dry lingering tart citrus finish .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance before tasting flat brown . after the first taste more like liquid dung . smell not as bad as the taste . taste stagnant water and sour yeast . mouthfeel did n t really give the mouthfeel a chance felt the need to swallow immediately . drinkability i threw the bottle away with half left to go ordered something else . i see people ask for this and i can only think the power of marketing .,appearance,0.2,0
i been drinking this beer for years now i had it continuously in the growler but this review comes from the bottle did some irish car bombs also with it in the past i digress first off the appearance is black i even held it up to the screen no light came through black out the smell is of caramel vanilla chocolate malts aroma the taste is creamy not watery nice bodied flavor of just great ris cant explain sorry this is a review but mouthfeel is a smooth thickness of what a stout suggest perfect drinkability is about the four pack it comes in . i poured this stout in a samuel adams perfect pint glass i think i m going to drink every beer in this glass it has all the characteristics of every glassware,appearance,1.0,1
i enjoy this brand a lot . good amount of frothiness . a good hoppy flavor just the right bitterness . also a sweet flavor on top of the hops . smells warm sweet and zesty . like a citrus peal . seeing as i m from brooklyn this beer is available for me to drink at anytime . my favorite from the brooklyn line .,appearance,0.6,1
served in a oz . belgian independence day tulip at beer geeks in merrilville in . review from written notes . attractive appearance color was a high clarity reddish copper in the dim light topped with creamy tan foam that left lots of lasting lace behind . head retention was great the foam never dissipated . musty minerally aroma almost like a wet funky dishrag s later as it warmed there appeared caramelized sugars berries and fruity yeast esters when swirled . partially redeemed the early off notes . fruity tart flavor upfront a caramel middle then a dry finish . light bodied creamy and mildly tart . feels a little dead like flat soda in the finish . tangy not overly sweetened thankfully . decent not great . more of a training wheels oud bruin not a lot of depth here and pretty restrained sourness . it does attempt to be somewhat traditional but still feels a bit over processed and watered down for the masses .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into four juice glasses . appearance brownish smell smells like an awesome ipa but its not . . it s an iira . smells malty but also quite hoppy . i m a sitting contradiction . taste expecting ipa not getting it . mouthfeel rather heavy mouthfeel but not unexpected for a dira . overall i do n t like it i do n t dislike it . not seventeen bucks good .,appearance,0.6,1
cl bottle poured into a snifter . bottled on aug. . bottle of . a pours a very thick cloudy caramel color . some white and transparent bubbles . s a nice rich aroma with candied figs toffee and caramel . hints at subtle fruits but otherwise a very smooth yet rich malty smell . t very similar to the smell . lots of candied fig toffee and caramel . some heat from the abv but not has hot as i was expecting at all . m a mellow carbonation level . despite having a massive . abv the alcohol is fairly well integrated . very rich and sweet to say the least . d a good english barlewyine . much too strong for everyday enjoyment but a good sipper to enjoy . the bottle says this can be cellared for up to years . . i would be curious to put this to the test and see what happens .,appearance,0.6,1
clear copper colored beer with a large cream colored head . head retention is good with nice lacing . the aroma is initially of toffee and grapefruit followed by some cookie toast and resin . there is also a slight cheesiness in the aroma . medium bodied moderately carbonated with a harsh hop bite in the finish . the flavor starts with a caramel toffee grainy malt character followed by lemony citrus and a slight soapiness in the aftertaste . overall a decent beer but not one i will seek out . the harsh bite in the finish and the slight soapiness in the flavor undermine what could be a very good beer.,appearance,0.9,1
newer label on the bottle than the one in the photo black and gold image of a g.i . joe lookalike taiko drumming . pretty cool . also the empty bottle is a heavier weight than american oz.s . at hasr wine co. in chinatown which does n t stock much beer but this was something i had n t really seen around . i m not the biggest fan of their organic lager but i figured i d try it . right . poured a dark brown with some dark red highlights . thin light brown head faded to a ring but there was decent carbonation . attractive but would have liked better retention . smells heavily of cocoa of which i m a big fan . also sweet malt like a malt ball and some sort of alcoholic smell like brandy or something but without being boozy . anyway it smells very appetizing . my mouth is watering just typing up the notes and thinking about it . wish i had another . hard to find milk stout out here and this reminds me a bit of a great one i used to be able to get in brooklyn whose name escapes me . chocolate dominates the palate a bit of coffee roasty malt really good dark bread like pumpernickel with a booze soaked raisin . yum . but really thin mouthfeel for the style . despite some alcohol flavors it s not hot at all for and it s smooth enough that this is extremely sessionable for the abv and the style . only drawback for me is the price otherwise it s as solid a sweet stout as we can find in the islands .,appearance,0.6,1
whilst i fly in the face of so many other reviews the comment must be made that this beers score could easily be boosted by the huge amount of effort that goes into making it . using a tirage system for beer is novel but i question what this really adds . i found the beer to be undrinkable with high levels of aniseed and a pungent aroma that was off putting . a good champagne has a soft mousse due to the long bottle fermentation the outright agressive fizziness in this product in no way matches the classic wine i have had good wheat beers with less carbonic bite than this . both me and the beer loving missus had a mouthful each and left the rest in the fridge to rot . would be interesting to see what this beer would do in a blind tasting with the cache and hype removed i suspect much worse than a average .,appearance,0.8,1
on tap at the russian river brewing co. presentation from the tap into a chalice like or goblet glass . appearance light brown off amber in color . very small head if that and very slim lacing . looks a tad flat . smell oh wow . this smells superb . weizen like banana scent as well as dark plum like scents and buckets of clove . taste taste is just as good as the scent . i love the huge clove taste that is in this beer . there is banana and some plum and date like flavors but the clove just overtakes everything . so flavorful . mouthfeel unlike the appearance this beer is active and has a nice carbonation level to it . fairly creamy as well . higher mouthfeel for such a low abv beer . drinkability best dubbel i have had hands down . best scent and best tasting . incredible how all those flavors get in there .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance i must say by taking a look at it its a very pretty orange honey color with minimal head . so far so good . smell holy shit all i can get is smoke watery scotch and plastic icy hot smell . really overpowering on the peat smoked whiskey cask smell . taste all i can think of is lebanon bologna and sweet sasuage lunch meat taste with burt plastic . i usually am very descrpitve and feel creative to write about beers i taste but this one makes my brain shut down quicky . not very good at all . drinkability i am glad i got a chance to try it and more thankfull i got to split a bottle with a freind becuase if i wasted on this i would be pissed . it may be a hard rather unpleasent beer to most but its worth try it just to see peoples and your own reaction . do it for the experience not the taste .,appearance,0.8,1
sometimes this is what happens when other people bring over . this should be better though . dark brown with rubies.roast and sweet malt battle with grassy floral hops . fairly nice smell though the taste is where it loses me . not bad just does n t seem like quite the right mixture of hops and malt . too much roast coffee . perhaps just the wrong kettle hops . it s difficult to say what is off but with this style it just is a little hit and miss and this one misses for me right now . little metallic. hopefully the new brewer can put his stamp on this one . or maybe this is his.,appearance,0.8,1
i bought this beer mostly because it was cheap bad idea . it smelled grainy and nothing like a tripel . it tasted like a very oxidized barleywine that used belgian yeast . the alcohol was unbearable . this was try a bad beer and i would not buy it again . it really does nit fit the style either .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a deep red brown in color as close to black as you can get . it s topped with the thinnest of dark tan heads which dissipates fairly quickly leaving minimal lacing . the nose is here is a pummeling of plum raisin treacle and molasses along with a brandy like fusel alcohol quality this is not for the faint of heart . notes of lighter cocoa and bitter astringent espresso merge with the dark fruit notes and add a degree of considerable challenge and fair warning . intense cocoa and anise on the first sip along with equally intense sweetness and richness i m getting a very favorable flashback to d g s dragon stout right here . soy sauce and anise along with bitter herb and sweet fermented fruit . vinuous and not so subtly warming all the while . mouthfeel is about average perhaps better than average but this beer really is more than an average everyday tipple so it s hard to think in terms of average anything . seems thin of body but that does n t really detract from this brand as far as the nominal double imperial stout style moniker is concerned as i ve had others which were equally thin of body yet packed a wallop . a true sipping beer it would take me quite a while to get through a bottle by myself so i ve split this one with a friend and it s still taking a while . cloying sweetness does n t bother me so much but the booziness is warming and sort of off putting i m not the kind of person that likes a lot of heat or alcohol least of all not since i ve cut my own consumption down over the past six or so years . as i get closer to the end of the glass or half glass i guess i m wishing i had a good cigar and maybe even some chocolate to pair it with . afterthought this is a hard beer to rate as it s more like a brandy liqueur apertif than anything else . it reminds me of the better aspects of the infamous samuel adams triple bock along with some other heavy hitters from the past sammiclaus the sugar bomb that is primator from czech and others . i ve only enjoyed this particular beer on a couple of prior occasions in the past as bottles have always been a little bit scarce especially considering the short time it was available in minnesota . a rare treat and one that i ll definitely try again . vintage and a huge thanks goes out to ba crusian down in texas for this freakin awesome trade extra,appearance,0.6,1
appearance a slightly hazy dark golden colour thick frothy head which lasts for a long time . well carbonated plenty of bubbles rising through the beer . smell sweet citrusy and yeasty smell . characteristic belgian smell . taste the first sensation is the acidity coming from the high carbonation followed by a grassy sweet which gives way to a slight bitterness and taste of alcohol on the finish . mouthfeel high carbonation medium body . drinkability personally i find the high carbonation a little off putting as it masks a lot of the initial taste but that is to be expected with this style of beer so it s more of a personal opinion . i m not a huge fan of this one but it s not unpleasant .,appearance,0.8,1
poured out of oz bottle into goblet . poured a strong tight head that calmed down into pretty lacing on the top . very nice deep lively amber color with rising bubbles from the bottom . the nose is of light hop oils some citrus and candi malts . not much there really . tastes mostly of sweet malts with very little hop bitterness but i taste slight hop flavors . does n t taste bad at all refreshing as hell but not a knockout at all . mouthfeel is kind of soapy with a very dry and chewy aftertaste . almost like cottonmouth or morning mouth . i ll kill off the sixer and move on . i expected a lot from this after hearing rave reviews about brooklyn brewery . ends a run of exceptional ipa s as of late,appearance,0.9,1
this beer pours a clear tawny color . the head is half an inch in height and recedes quickly into a thin cap of lacing . the aroma is sour with some nice nuttiness . the taste is nuttier and maltier than the aroma . there is still a nice sourness . good complexity . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with lively carbonation and a velvety texture . overall as a fan of both porters and sours i really appreciate this beer . this is the first time i have had the pleasure of tasting what could be considered an authentic old porter . i am a lukewarm new glarus fan but i would really like to have this beer available to me on a regular basis .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber . achieved a very impressive tan head . sustained for a good while and then left a nice thick lacing . clear amber body with tiny carbonation bubbles . the appearance was the best thing about this beer . wow overhyped . aroma was a malty sweetness light hoppiness and a hint of nuts . first tastes were of malt up front and grapefruit rinds toward the end . alcohol etoh veiled but not hidden . as the beer warmed for just a few minutes i began to taste etoh and some bitterness nothing else . no complexity no subtleness one gear . little carbonation uninteresting mouthfeel . i did not finish this beer . i kept waiting for a shift away from the etoh flavor toward something more multidimensional but unfortunately i mostly tasted booze not beer . i recently enjoyed a dreadnaught i do enjoy double ipa s and had no trouble finishing the bottle . hercules was strong but not in a good way . not what i expected .,appearance,0.9,1
this is maybe the sixth or seventh time i ve had the minute ipa . in the past i did n t really feel like i had anything new to say about this beer . this time though something was amiss . poured a perfect amber with a thick head that took a few minutes to settle . smell was citrusy and very hoppy as well with lots of floral aromas and somewhat spicy towards the end . tatse was definetly good but nothing in comparison to the other times i ve tried this beer . for one the malty sweetness that initially made me adore this beer was nearly gone . the hop presence was heightened a bit but even so it seemed a bit flat . it started off very earthy and tasty and then just seemed to fall flat on its face with no lingering flavors to speak of . mouthfeel was medium light very uncharacteristic for this beer making it easy to drink . i do n t know if this is a new or just plain old crappy batch but frankly im missing the old minute . to be honest it tasted more like the minute then the . i ll grab it again but im praying that it wont be like the batch im drinking now and will be like my good ol friend . cheers,appearance,0.9,1
hmm organic and spelt so this is a no wheat wit . very pale with a light fluffy head and lots of carbonation going on . a touch of lace but not much . good double shine cloudiness . notes of lemon and wheat like twang . graininess with a hint of pepper and faint bubblegum . simple grains and lemon with a subtle blend of spices that give a bit of depth and interest . clean and dry finish brings light sourness and leaves light malt . spritzy with a light weight and refreshing feel . excellent thirst quencher and it goes down like your favorite cold soda on a degree day . just a great session brew . my new favorite lawn mower brew .,appearance,0.6,1
deep gold pale amber in colour . thin foamy tan head fades to a respectable layer of foam . chill haze is very evident . some visible carbonation . strong fruity aroma . apples raspberries acidic apricots . charred black currants . yeasty estry aroma . some spicy herbalness . peat . as beer warms peat character becomes quite dominant . very nice . big round soft bitterness is front and centre . more peat . malt is very subdued lurking in background . slightly herbal medicinal . finishes dry and bitter . lagery . fuzzy smooth able bodied mouthfeel . very lively . meh . drinkable . sort of unexciting . i really set my hopes up way too high for this beer . heather ale ltd. s alba pine ale blows this out of the water .,appearance,0.6,1
a this brew pours obsidian with translucent highlights of garnet . no head at all . s malty and sweet slighty of alcohol when agitated . pleasant aroma . t slightly bitter right off the bat but then transitions smoothly to overwhelmingly creamy and malty aftertastes . m warms the tounge and feels silky smooth . slight amout of bubbles roll aroud carbonation very low . light to medium consistancy . d i could drink this anytime unless i had a favorite sittin around in the fridge . in my opinion its overall a good beer,appearance,0.9,1
bottle with freshness notched at october . a black with brownish red highlights . one finger head fades relatively quickly to a halo around the top . s hops are a blend of fruity and floral . expecting more maltiness to come through in this dark brew but clear evidence this is no stout . perhaps the faintest hint of caramel . and with more warming here comes the maltiness . more caramelly with a whiff of chocolate and breadiness . t pleasing mild malt sweetness with chocolate at the outset . hops are equally mild at the back . a coffee effect around the edges like a burnt singed bitterness . but not overwhelming . m light and lingering . very easy on the palate . crisp with dry finish . d high . could drink several but will enjoy the one .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a very pale light yellow color with a fizzy white head the sounds and reminds me of soda . the white head that is produced withers and dies very fast not even leaving a lacing ring or anything to remember it by . the aroma is almost in two parts . the first part is real brief but it is there . it reminds me really quick of a beer that i might drink . then part two kicks in and it smells like apple vinegar . not really what i want to think about when i go to take a sip . now the weird part is that it is not a horrible tasting beverage . the flavor has it s moments but it is sort of bland as a whole . the body is a bit thin but i m not going to hold that against it . there is a slight warming sensation i get after my sip that shows up in the back of my throat . i would not make this a regular drinker but if there was no possible way to ever have real barley beer again i guess this would do . let s hope the world never come to that .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . . pours a deep dark black with hints of brown around the edges . the very thin half finger brown head did n t last very long . aroma was of sweet milk chocolate roasted malt vanilla and a hint of coffee . taste is similar to the aroma minus the coffee . the chocolate flavors are more prevalent mostly sweet milk chocolate up front . that is accompanied by vanilla and roasted malt . the finish is bitter dark chocolate and faint earthy hops . very balanced and subtle flavors . the feel is very smooth and silky . medium bodied with ample carbonation . feels very nice not too heavy and very smooth maybe just a tad thin . drinkability . yes this has it the bottle was empty before i knew it . goes down very smoothly and easily . the alcohol is completely hidden . this is a very good beer . i ll have to pick up another bottle or two of this . if you see it buy some and enjoy . i ca n t wait to try more beers from ninkasi .,appearance,0.6,1
this is a very good beer in almost every way . i had never tried a dutch dark beer and i ve liked it very much . it s got the smooth feel of the dark beers along with the strong taste of the beers from the benelux . very strange flavour but pretty good . if you like the bock beers from germany you ll like this beer,appearance,0.6,1
appearance really dark with a very nice looking mocha tan head . great head retention and lacing . looks incredible . smell the smell was subtle could smell the honey faintly . could smell roasted malts as well . taste roasted malts and coffee notes pretty typical of the style . the sweet flavors from the honey i assume are n t bad but i am not entirely sure that they are the best combination with this style . the taste was n t bad at any rate . mouthfeel pretty full body had a nice mouthfeel too it . drink pretty good the sweetness started to throw me off towards the end but otherwise good . good beer not my favorite among the style . definitely looked really impressive . for the money i d buy a different ris but it is worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
very nasty beer . i had it a party and it was smelly and gross . it smelled and tasted like a skunk had died in it and just happend to fall in some alcohol along the way . i plan on staying away from it . there was little to no head and to me that ai n t good .,appearance,0.2,0
black with a two finger dark tan purple tinged head . great retention and lacing . chocolate and a touch of juniper in the nose . comes on like a porter finishes like a ginny pale ale . nice chocolate and dark caramel at first then dries to a hoppy juniper y finish . lots of spice and pine . medium bodied decent carbonation keeps things lively . pretty dang awesome . would love to have this in late fall early winter to go with red meat game meals . very,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a chalice . pours a very hazy straw color with one finger of tight white head that dissipates slowly . smells just like a wit should . very fruity in the nose from the ale yeast . notes of apricot apple and raisen . the nose overall is sweet with pale malts rising above the others . coriander becomes distinct as the brew warms a bit . tastes very fruity up front with mild carbonation and a distant alcohol presence . yeasty apricot and apple are distinct on the palate as well . good concentration here . aftertaste is of lingering apricot with a yeasty base . not dry at all . mouthfeel is medium light bodied with a creamy texture and a smooth finish . no harshness or bite here . drinkability is good for a beer this bold and flavorful . the concentration does n t deter from the drinkability which is seldom accomplished . this is a wit with more than just yeast oranges and coriander . it is a complex brew that is drinkable and enjoyable by all . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
bomber poured into delerium tulip . vintage . a pours a deep brown with a big two and a half finger mocha head . the head takes a while to die down and leaves some spotty lacing on the side of the glass . s my fears about this beer has come true . i have an infected abyss . smells like a wild stout . some funkiness dominates the nose to go along with sour cherries roasted malt and a little bit of milk chocolate . t lots of infection i mean funkiness . sour cherries a little smokiness and some chocolate notes . nothing else is very apparent besides the tartness . m medium bodied with ample carbonation . dry on the finish but i am not sure if that was the way it was intended or due to the infection . d pretty much a drain pour . i was hoping i would be one of the lucky ones but alas i was not . looking forward to trying to though .,appearance,0.9,1
having tried ab which is now one of my favorite beers i looked forward to this bottle . poured dark amber clear with a good head . smell was strong alcohol some malt and hops . upon first sip i knew this was not for me at all . way too thick syrupy too much alcohol taste for me to enjoy . drinkability was way low for me since i did n t finish the bottle and poured the rest down the drain sorry beer fans . . a total let down sometimes enough is enough . this was too much .,appearance,0.8,1
could not do it this was too much of a stout for me just not ym style i try and try to drink these stouts to be a good advocate but for me this was not very drinkable . that being said i can see how a stout fan would love this beer just not for me not really sure how to review beer that is not to my liking i am sure some people would love it .,appearance,0.9,1
poured in snifter attained through a trade thanks jonas . appearance the pour is a very cloudy cinnamon saffron and amber color with a finger of head . the head retention is moderate . i ca n t see very far into the beer to see how effervescent it is . with every single pour i can see yeast just dumping out . it s actually pretty surprising how much yeast is in this bottle . lace is for the most part non existent . smell the nose is full of yeast which is adding some pepper and a bit o clove . raisins and dark cherries come through as the beer warms up . taste the tasting starts out with some bready malt but the yeast quickly takes the beer in a different direction . more spices including pepper and clove come out . the fruit flavors come out at the back end of the tasting bringing banana raisins and cherries . mouthfeel medium bodied the carbonation was right on the button as soon as i cracked the bottle . drinkability this was an interesting beer though it s such a yeasty beer it makes it hard to drink . i mean i do n t mind yeast . i always finish the bottle yeast included but this was perhaps a bit too much .,appearance,0.4,0
not so pale in the glass it was a deep mahaogany .with an elevated pour the head developed and stayed for a litle while . the smell is dull bordering on unpleasant being metallic and watery . the taste starts off the same as the smell and the taste buds start to think crap but a sweet maltiness intercedes and rescues this beer . there is no hops that i could find . couldnt imagine drinking a lot of this because of the sweetness but it has a hell of a lot more character than some of its trans tasman rivals,appearance,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass dark as midnight one finger head dark clay in color that stuck around for the duration of the beer . right away the nose reminded me of slightly burnt toast and whiskey with a touch of piney hops . not a bad combo actually . lots of lacing all the way through the beer . the toasted malt taste overpowers anything else on the front end but there is a slight taste of toffee chocolate like a heath bar . the back end is subtle hops but i was still tasting the malt . definitely a heavy chunky feeling beer . let it sit out a bit it gets better toward the upper degrees . i was impatient and i wish i had waited .,appearance,0.9,1
crystal clear straw yellow with a finger of bright white foam on top . clumpy lacing stuck to the top of the glass decent head retention . the aroma was quite sweet cereal grains and slight corn . low bitterness with lingering sweetness perhaps a hint of grassiness . more cereal and cooked corn . light bodied thin and very dry fizzy carbonation .,appearance,0.8,1
im not very good on this style yet but im pretty sure that to be a true munich dunkel it has to be a big cloying mess . this one certainly fits the bill . appearance is nice at a dark brown near black with deep crimson hues and a thin tan head . the aroma is not bad either . lots of berries molasses sweet coffee caramel malts and a general fruit cake fruitiness . the taste and mouthfeel on the other handbleh . sweet cloying fruit and caramel flavors dominate . the beers body isnt particularly thick but it sure feels like sugar water mixed with molasses . im sure this is all fitting with being a dunkel but damn it is just not for me . totally unbalanced and disgustingly sweet . undrinkable . served an tap at the map room .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance nice lace stuck on this glass . color is a dark brown color wow real bif frothy head on this one . smell i smelled some cocoa here but sorry i was sick so the nose was not working that good . taste i expected more here . i am a chocolate nut so i thought this was going to be like a candy bar . like sam adams chocolate bock that chocolate . this was more dark powdered cocoa . i tasted more the lines of cocoa here . mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability this was the starter for thanksgiving . split the bottle between people . it was a nice beer but i thought it was going to more . i was taste it again but i wo n t buy it again its not that hyped up . fyi i poured slow but it does note it on the bottle to pour it slow . i read after i poured it .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a chalice glass . wish i got head like this all the time . a solid of tan foam with a dark murky brown body to it . the foam dissipates somewhat quick and leaves little lacing . the smell is raisons figs pruines and sweet malt . the taste is amazing . so much going on but hard to put my finger on it . just a boat load of dark fruit mixing with the bready qualities of an amazing belgian . with just a hint of booze to it . the finish is very clean . this is an amazing brew and an impressive beer .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a duvel tulip between the brilliant dark amber body and the tight creamy head it fills the glass . simply beautiful my wife heard me say something to that effect took a look and said wow . that s pretty . yes it is . smells wonderful . cloves and bananas with a little sweetness . a little less alcohol would have made it perfect . yum . not as sweet as i expected and the alcohol bite cuts through what sweetness there is . lots and lots of cloves with some banana flavor and that slightly funky taste not funky as in brett but funky as in earthy i associate with belgian yeasts . let down a little by an overly thin mouthfeel . the soft creamy carbonation helps out but it would have been better with some more body . the alcohol is pretty upfront here which lowers the drinkability to a definite one and done for me but that one goes down awfully easily . this is likely to be my replacement for my favorite new glarus year round beer stone soup that they re discontinuing next year . it s a little richer than the ng beer and has more alcohol but it s otherwise a good matchup and should pair well with virtually any food .,appearance,1.0,1
batch served in my ation glass . a reddish mohagonay body with a fluffy tan three finger head comprised of loose and lazy bubbles . nice thick legs like a milkshake . awesome retention . smells . well it smells quite a bit boozy . behind the booze lies something . but it is mild compared to the alcoholic phenols here . i detect some spicy notes seemingly black and white pepper and belgian yeast . the taste has a strange green apple jolly rancher vibe going on . with a malty base and a dry spicy boozy yeast finish . a tartness seems to increase as this warms but with it cones more booziness . the body comes across as over carbonated and a bit watery . i love russian river but this is officially the worst beer i ve had from them . they have a stellar lineup of beers and the ation beers are particularly enjoyable . this one however is just barely drinkable by comparison . this is am average beer from an outstanding brewery . perhaps it is my fault for having set the bar too high .,appearance,0.9,1
no head . other than that it looks great . color is black chocolate dark and is very opaque . the aroma is on par . you can definitely pick up the smoke scent as well as the malts and a bit of dark fruit . it almost smells like a fireplace . taste is huge literally . it s a very chewy beer and the smoke flavor comes through big time . you go straight into the smokiness of this one and then into some bitter chocolate and a sweet yet dry finish . pretty tasty . great mouthfeel . it s not too weighty . drinkability is great . i would love to and probably will try this with some straight dry rub bbq .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance nice copper color cream colored head holds at a solid cap and laces quite well . aroma just a bare whisper of grain not much at all here . taste light flavor a moderate grain presence . rb s description says sweet caramel tones but i m not picking that up . it does have some sweetness on the aftertaste but this comes across very average . mouthfeel decent body crisp bubbles no issues here but i m getting an average impression overall . drinkability it s as drinkable as any okay beer but considering the other rb taps i ll save my growler for something else .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance gold honeyed color in a belgian glass . extremely high effervescence yields fingers of foam instantly . the soft bubbled head recedes unevenly to a thin solid cover . lots of bead action off the bottom of the glass bowl . aroma sharp lemony nose lots of spiciness and a musty funkiness that is n t too offputting . i m not a fan of that particular odor but it s not so bad . still i m non committal at this point . taste tangy and sour . kind of a cross between lemon and sour apple . the funkiness is still there and honestly is still unpleasant to me . the high abv fotunately pops in boozing up and amplifying the citrusy flavor enough for me to concentrate on that instead . i m just not getting what i m supposed to like about that ripe sweatsock flavor . if it s something acquired i will occasionally check up on and try this style during my lifelong beer adventure . mouthfeel maximum bubbliness you ca n t even get an initial taste until the champagne level bubbles get off your tastebuds . lively and refreshing feel . drinkability not something i d buy it just does n t match up well on my palate .,appearance,1.0,1
when i first poured this ale the color was a medium clear dark brown with a light tan foam . the smell of roasted malts was evident . the taste on the other hand was terrible . one gulp and i spitted it out and dump the rest of the six pack down the drain . it tasted like liquid vynal . the flavor was just like the way vynal smells . do they have vynal tanks .,appearance,0.7,1
poured a clear deep golden with a light orange hue with a huge blooming foamy white head that slowly crept its way down but took quite some time for it to settle.aromas are clean i think to clean a little caramel note and a light passing herbal note but it was faint.its a sessional style beer no doubt light toasted caramel sweet malt but nothing overbearing finishing with a light lemon herbalness.it is what it is a light bitter a good quaffer just very subtle flavors .,appearance,0.9,1
wow this beer really looks like it was poured from a bar tap . great body . boddingtons is so unique for being a light looking golden beer that pours like an irish stout those widget things work well . moving past the appearence this is a very mild tasting brew . not much smell to speak of but while swallowing it feels like a beamish or murphys thanks once again to the nitrogen blast . slightly sweet this a good smooth drinking session brew that pairs great with spicey food .,appearance,1.0,1
excellent appearance i poured this oz beer into a pint glass and a tall inch thick head of foam rose up and lasted a good long time . lacing is good as well . aroma is a bit disappointing with a little grainy caramel and not much else . taste is bland with very very lightly toasted malt with a delicate touch of bitterness . not really interesting at all . it does look nice though .,appearance,0.9,1
i was pleasantly surprised by this beer . generally when i see amber ale i think zzzzzz but this one was really pretty good well balanced with a nice amount of hop bitterness . it poured a beautiful copper color with lots of bubbles coming up from the bottom of my beer clean glass . the beer had abundant head that agressively stuck to the side of my glass and slowly and inconsistently faded starting from the middle of my glass . this beer really was quite attractive . aroma was surprisingly hoppy with a nice caramel malt smell . flavor was a very nice balance of cascade hops and caramel malt . mouthfeel was nothing extraordinary but i still thought this beer to be well done .,appearance,1.0,1
a oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a dark black color with a nice tan head with very good lacing and retention . s the aroma is dark roasted malts chocolate and alcohol soaked fruits . t the taste is dark roasted malts with a long bitter and boozy finish that warms the stomach from the high abv . m the mouthfeel is thick and smooth on the palate . d this is definitely a sipper the drinkability suffers from the high abv . overall this is a pretty solid chocolate stout that is recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
one of the bottles i picked up from the release party . poured into a snifter and split two ways . the pour yields a pond water flat liquid that is viscous thick garnet brown in color . a swirl produces a slick oily film on the walls of the glass . there does n t seem to be much residual sugar left in this as there are no legs . the aroma is deep and complex . it has sherry like qualities no surprise that it is slightly oxidized given the years that it spent in oak barrels that are not impervious to oxygen . luckily this is n t the cardboard oxidation so it actually goes well as i will describe . the nose is mainly raisins and dates up front which then give way to tart cherries toffee caramel and light bourbon vanilla notes . the flavor is similarly well balanced and it adds a touch of bretty funk to the overall profile . like ray daniels suggests this old ale has some bretty notes that harken back to the old ales originally brewed in england over years ago . a fitting accompaniment to weyerbacher s english style barleywine base . the components of the aroma that i had mentioned are all evident here and they are also joined by some leathery notes a la hotd adam though not as intense that really deepen the complexity of this aged brew . at abv you would never know until it starts to hit you . not hot not warm not nothing . this is extremely mellow and smooth . thick and viscous but not nearly carbonated enough even for a barleywine . even with the brett this still has plenty of body to it . since they got of criteria i figure this is pretty average . there is a little bit of dissolved co that gives it a little less of a one note texture but not enough at all . overall this is a very interesting and compelling beer . not what i was expecting that s for sure but looking at things historically as well as flavor wise this beer is certainly a winner . i love the mellow notes of barrels that meld so well with the base beer . the bretty wildness is a welcome addition as it is done tastefully enough to just augment the overall experience .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz can into a plastic cup . not much to say about appearance straw yellow highly carbonated foamy head . smells a little grassy grain but not much over the tinniness . take a drink and you get only a little grain a little alcohol and the taste of the can and or plastic cup . at the end of the sip is a tiny little bite of something . light easy to drink . what can you really say . tastes like most every other macro lager . goes down easy very affordable and invites some nostalgia for wrigley field . in its time and place it ll do .,appearance,0.4,0
i bought this six pack of oz bottles in early january on sale for . . perhaps there was a reason for the sale price . mouth feel was acidic . the only thing i can say about the taste was that it seemed to lean toward industrial solvent . a couple of weeks later i got up the nerve to try it again the second bottle was exactly the same . i m wondering now if i can get some use out of the remaining four bottles by using them for cooking .,appearance,0.2,0
bottle received in a bif box from callmemickey . appearance pours a syrupy molasses brown . a tiny head of cinnamon is a very late arrival rising from the depths lazily . the top layer quickly fades to an almost unnoticeable ring . smell sweet figs sugary molasses bitter espresso . a lovely balance between acrid roasted malt and dark fruits . earthy soil like hops . taste begins with a quick blast of sweet figs and plums that is very quickly replaced by tons of roasty toasty malt . lots of great charred flavor here heavily toasted bread smoked wood espresso . the sweetness rises again at the finish before leaving a nice bitterness lingering at the back of the mouth . feel light massaging slightly fuzzy carbonation amidst a body that s medium light but nicely velvety . the alcohol content is only noticeable as a mild burn in the throat which is pretty damn impressive for a beer that s essentially proof . drink for a percent plus abv stout this is obscenely smooth and drinkable . great flavor and great balance . founders knows their way around roasted malt .,appearance,0.6,1
cl bottle poured into my gordons thistle glass a finger head post pour and reducing to non existancy immediately . held to the light a hint of light gets through to show a very dark dark dark dark ruby body . s dark fruits cherries plums christmas cake lots of chocolate raisins treacle brazil nuts . a bit of marmite as it warms . t brazil nuts and bitter chocolate up front transcending to a creamy toffeeish finish roasted malt bitterness lingers lightly in the background . alcohol is hidden but as it sits on the tongue becomes more apparent m low carbonation light syrupy mouthfeel . d certainly a tasty brew without the flavours being too in you face as i have found a few brew dog offerings to be . nicely balanced with the right flavours . appearance does let it down a bit but cant expect a lot at abv . a nice sipper on a cold evening . only though starting to feel a wee bit woozy half way through .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out a slightly hazy orange hue with a thick small head in their snifter . now they say they are serving it around degrees but it seems a bit colder . smell . not too strong of an aroma has a nice sweetness and spiced . taste . i think the coriander is the dominant flavor . it s has a very mild flavor pretty neutral . a decent sweetness but just seemed a touch off with the carbonation . mouthfeel . a touch thinner than others . has nice balance though . overall i d say this is the best beer i tried here or top two . i really like how they have snifters specifically for this beer . i am quite surprised to see how many people ordered it . ok but not great .,appearance,0.9,1
using a slick advertising campaign loaded with fancy words like microcarbonated molson piqued my interest enough to purchase a pack of this stuff . oh how i wish they d have forgone the expensive marketing and revolutionary and secretly proprietary carbonation technique in favour of developing a beer which does not insult my mouth . poured into my trusty vancouver canucks ale glass . piss yellow crystal clear no head no lacing very sparse carbonation is that what microcarbonation is . none . i initially figured that this was a bad bottle poured it out and the second was equal . wtf is this s t . smell is the best thing it has going for it in that it actually smells like something an inoffensive sweet grainy smell . not good though . taste is pretty lame but not disgusting . weak generic malts with a hint of old apples . no bitterness whatsoever . meh . this feels like a taste test of my homebrew before i bottle condition it i hesitate to compare it to heavily to my homebrew tho as my beer is actually not bad . hardly carbonated seems stale . serve extra cold because as this warms it gets a but fumey . this is one of the worst things i ve ever had the displeasure of consuming . avoid like plague infested lepers .,appearance,0.2,0
this is one of those beers that i believe the bros should create a new style style category for piss beer . joking aside this beer is not as horrible as bud lite or coors lite . this is far from a compliment however as this beer is still one of the worst in the world . it has the light yellow appearance that i have come to excpect from bmc and it just looks more like urine than beer . carbonated urine . the smell is no different than any other light lager either smelling of corn and grain . the taste is surprisingly earth and grainy or at least more so than bud light and coors light . this beer is not worth money when there are so many better options out there but when faced with the choice between it and its competitors vote miller lite .,appearance,0.3,0
disclaimer this was my first saison so i did n t know exactly what to expect . pours into a pint glass a translucent straw yellow with a billowing white head and and amazing lacing that last throughout the drink . smells a bit of cider sour green apples and yeasty . a bit of lemons . tastes fairly tart though sometimes with a slight watery taste . green apples and sharp carbonation with just the tiniest alcoholic sweetness . the tartness lingers in the aftertaste for a bit . the mouthfeel is pretty great . smooth and medium with nice grainy characteristics . all in all a very easy to drink brew . i think i m becoming a fan of the saison style .,appearance,1.0,1
awful . pours clear gold with a fizzy white head . orange peel spice and malt in the aroma . taste was a metallic straw flavor with some malt and spice . a dirt like finish . judging by the other ratings i may have got a bad one . but the one i got does not make me want to find out for sure .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a goblet revealing huge tan head barely any body . lots of head . some lacing . four ish fingers of head man . smells metallic and slightly roasted with fig molasses . decent smells . tastes sweet and milky sour with a decent roasted character . the sourness is what i would expect from an export stout but the roasted character could come through more . some vanilla and milk chocolate underneath . mouthfeel is silky and medium bodied with a tingly small carbonation that adds to the flow of a sip . very drinkable and flavorful especially with irish soda bread . overall it s a fine representation of the style . i d get it on tap without reservation .,appearance,1.0,1
i really like pilsner urquell it s a mighty fine lager . the pour is a nice golden color no opacity and a nice white head with a bit of lacing . the smell is very hoppy almost no trace of malt . the taste is crisp and bitter and higher carbonation than normal but it goes just right with this beer . feels good in your mouth and a beer i would n t mind drinking a case of .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a nice dark copper color with that perfect nitro head and lace . s not much here . some sweet malt and a chemical aroma . t a malty graininess with a metallic chemical flavor . m d a very light body that is thin and watery . it is not hard to drink but i do n t see much reason to . i am not impressed at all . i do n t think i will get this again and there is no reason to recommend this .,appearance,0.8,1
when it came to my table there was no head at all just a rim of foam around the glass probably bartenders fault . it was dark brown colour and had a bit of toffee in the aroma . it tasted ok actually pretty good for this style of beer . not a great aftertaste and i wouldnt be drinking more than a couple of these .,appearance,0.4,0
biergotter tasting day . viggo contributed this one . thanks . very dark brown with garnet highlights and a giant fluffy dark tan cap . pillowy head with chunky thick lacing . floral hops in the aroma almost to the point of perfume plus some citrus roast caramel and nuts . solid bitterness that ended up just a bit acrid in the finish . lots of malt sweetness roast caramel mellow hops and alcohol towards the end . medium bodied a little thinner than expected with low carbonation . smooth but a bit lifeless . easy drinking for a big stout with well controlled alcohol .,appearance,0.9,1
pours an opaque black with tight tan head . some roast in the smell but lighter than most other imperial stouts i ve had . faint chocolate in the nose as well with maybe a bit of coffee . the body was a bit thin not as creamy as expected from the appearance . a bit of alcohol .,appearance,0.9,1
served as part of a sampler tray at their brewery . this one poured a cloudy and dull looking golden color . this is a decent hefe . spicy aroma and flavor . strawberry bubblegum banana and spices like nutmeg and cloves are in there too . the light malt body makes this beer goes down easy and on the whole is spicy light and refreshing . very good .,appearance,0.6,1
i try to be objective . i fail . it looks like fizzy pale lemonade with almost no color whatsoever . it has a thin white head and small bubbles that drag it over the line of abyssmal . it has no smell at all unless sour is a smell . it tastes slightly sour and slightly acidic . if that s possible for a beverage devoid of taste . it has more body than you d think with decent carbonation . you can drink it if its really cold and you re really thirsty and in peru looking to appear local . otherwise run . run fast .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle a dark brown under a very small off white head . no retention and no lace . s nice roasted toasted nutty malty aroma . maybe a hint of some kind spice and pine . good aroma . t again very malty . roasted toasted nutty hint of caramel hint of pine and spice alcohol is slightly apparent and a surprising level of bitterness in the finish nothing huge just more than i thought was going to be there . m d full bodied smooth carbonation is low . drinkability is very good . a tasty beer indeed .,appearance,0.6,1
was given a bottle by a business associate of to take home and try knowing that i am a guinness fan . i poured the beer into my favorite laser etched pint . the head is a little more bubbly than the stout but other than that it looked like a pint of the draught . overall the combined taste and smell did nothing for me it did taste like a traditional lager but i was hoping for a little more of something from it .,appearance,0.8,1
on draft served in a tulip glass . review from tasting notes . a pours very dark almost pitch black with a nice tan head . s little burnt coffee bitterness on the smell along with dark chocolate . just okay . t first thing i noticed was the fruit figs raisins other dark fruits jumped out . dark chocolate flavors continue as does the unwelcome burnt coffee bitterness . finishes a little harsh with some alcohol heat showing up at the back of the throat . m fairly high carbonation . big mouthfeel but expected for an ris although just a little on the slick oily side for me . also finished a little on the chewy side . d a little disappointing . i ve had this before and remembered it better than this glass tasting and it was early in the night so my tastebuds were still in good shape . this is n t a bad ris but does n t stand up to many of the other examples available today .,appearance,0.9,1
did i become one with god after this beer . no . but it was a good spiritual experience anyway . the color was a bit darker than i expected but i am not a bjcp judge so screw it . tasted great had an apricot . aroma with many other fruity flavors . light carbonation and strong mouthfeel . the alcohol was well hidden behind the fruity flavors . overall i think this is a fine beer from a newer brewery .,appearance,0.6,1
this turned me off to beer for a long time . very clear in appearance . super clean looking . many bubbles . carbonation nearly champagne like . so carbonated it may actually irritate some drinkers . this is because despite the thickness of the head the bubbles seem large and harsh . downright effervescent . no detectable hot aroma . very little hop flavor . not much flavor overall but what there is is sweet . it may be just me but this has always given me severe headaches . i suspect the adjunct sugars which may produce higher level alcohols just a guess .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a foothills pint glass . a deep amber reddish beer with a mother of pearl head . the head on this brew is large fluffy lasting and pungent . scent is citrusy fruity hoppy but smooth . its raw nose is balanced with sweet malts and has an excellent complimentary notes . taste is initially hoppy hearty bitterness with a sweet malt backbone . there is a lovely citrus fruitiness that is reminiscent of all the best ipa s out there . a firm astringency first puckers with its bitterness but then yields to a sweet smooth tang . this is an exceptional ipa . not the best but definitely one in the top . my favorite part of this brew is the malty hop bitter aftertaste . it leaves you slightly dry with a warm palate yearning to drink more .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased a ml bottle at trader joe s brookline ma . presentation it poured beautifully into an oversized wine glass . coming out of the bottle it was an amber color but in the glass it turned to a deep dark maroon . the tan head measured to about an inch and a half maximum and it kept very well within the glass itself . i did n t get a strong hop aroma but the beer smelled very deep and dark for lack of a better word . apple and raisin came through . tasting a rather non citric fruity flavor dominates the front to middle of the tongue . hints of hop bitterness present themselves in the back . there was a significant aftertaste to this beer that was very bread y . overall on my tongue it did not overwhelm my palate . i was n t turned off by bitterness or high carbonation . the higher than average alcohol content would relegate this beer to dinner table status which is a good thing in my opinion . i do n t know if this would work out well as a session beer . i m glad i tried this and for the low price at the store it s something i probably will end up purchasing again .,appearance,1.0,1
a two fingers of off white head slowly fade on top of a gorgeous translucent amber beer with bubbles rising steadily through it s smell is a juicy blend of citrus and apricot grapefruit is most prominent but plenty of orange zest comes through apricot is muted and there s a little bit of mint and pine in there too do n t get too much aroma from the malts a touch of toffee maybe t flavor is far too muted considering that the beer is so appealing to the eyes and the nose a touch of sweetness a lot of hop bitterness some grapefruit and orange some apricot but so subdued m nice tongue coating from the hops but the carbonation is a little prickly not as smooth as it could be o not a bad ipa not a great ipa . drinks pretty easily does n t destroy the palate but i m just not drawn to this beer . i m going to miss dogfish head but i do n t think i m going to miss this beer too much,appearance,1.0,1
got it from a friend who runs a gas station . it was pitch black . pitch black like a stout . not too bad looking . my friend poured it and he s not the type to leave head so unfortunately i ca n t comment there . the smell seemed artificial . like artificial chocolate that is . taste is terrible . kinda like a macro lager with chocolate milk syrup thrown in . same as smell . artificial . the alcohol was not detectable . i could hardly take a swig of this . not sessionable at all . the only thing i can give it credit for is the appearance .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance is pale clear yellow gold with a pretty rich head of mostly tight bubbles . the nose has some flowery notes but is about average for the style mouth again about typical for an ipa some viscosity finish a dry hoppy finish which is typical with a hint of the abv in there,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle served in a nonic glass.enjoyed on apr reddish amber color red to the light.foggy.ivory foam.close dense.good retention nice lacing rings left.yeast slightly hoppy aroma.toasted malt hints.malty flavor gentle bitterness.coffee notes at the second sip . . .smooth bitterness on the aftertaste.refreshing.wonderful drinkability.some hops makes sunny hot days worth living.say thank you amarillo,appearance,1.0,1
always been curious about this onehe seemed to always stare at me as i passed him in the store . thought i would give in and give it a try . pt . oz bottle into a nonic pint glass . acloudy reddish brown with a thin tan sheet of foam on top no head to speak of but laced well as i drank it down sspicy raison plum apricot pear lots of fruity smells here tnot much like the smell buttery toffee flavor maybe some mild fruit tones flavor is very mild and enjoyable if you like mild ales msmooth and velvetish medium bodied not much for carbonation dvery differentthe smell really threw me on this one i expected the taste to be more fruity . i like ita lot . wish i had another right now .,appearance,0.6,1
this pours almost black . not too much head and it went away a lot quicker than many other imperial stouts i ve had . i can smell a little bit of chocolate coffee and the roasted malt . the taste has the same plus a little bit of added booziness . carbonation was fairly low so it went down smoothly enough even with the alcohol taste being present .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark with slight tan head . s heavy on the cinnamon and roasted malts . mild coffee notes overall quite inviting t chlorine m did last long in the mouth but reminiscent of my childhood best friend s swimming pool . overall brutally unappetizing and resides somewhere at the bottom of my sink . perhaps i got a bad bottle,appearance,0.8,1
pours a beautiful hazy light orange with a frothy white head that leaves droopy horizontal strips of lacing down the sides . smell leaves a lot to be desired . primarily yeasty but subdued the most prominent hefeweizen smell is that of clove . maybe a bit of banana as well . somewhat soapy . taste is similarly underwhelming . very light on flavor with clove again being the most noticeable yeast characteristic . lightly sweet at first in a manner reminiscent of tangerines the flavor eventually dries out a bit . again a somewhat off flavor is present . almost soapy . the mouthfeel is right on . light bodied and very clean . effervescent carbonation that might be a touch too high . overall a very easy drinking but uninteresting hefeweizen . though it s been a while since i drank one this reminds me quite a bit of widmer s hef .,appearance,0.9,1
i was very hesitant to open this ml bottle and drink it all by myself because when i think hoppy and belgian it scares me . however i finally bit the bullet last night and popped the cap . it poured a cloudy medium brown color with an ivory frothy head that slowly settled to a thin layer of tiny bubbles . the color seemed kind of dark for a saison . some nice lacing was left on the glass as i drank it down. the nd pour from the bottle was extremely yeasty first it was just all these bits suspended in mid beer . as it sat it settled until there was about a half inch of sediment in the glass which was a bit disturbing to see . in the bottle fine but not in my glass . i ended up dumping that half inch after drinking everything else . you know what yeast can do to the digestive system. moving on the beer smelled quite fresh grassy sort of hoppy and spiced like saisons normally are . it was also a bit sour smelling as well. nice . it tasted much like it smelled but more flavor than aroma . there was a definite spicy tartness to it and not too hoppy until the aftertaste . this was a dry one too really not at all what i had expected it to be but in a good way . it was a bit grassy and outdoorsy and grapey almost with the dryness . floral but not perfumey . very very tasty . mouthfeel was very good perfectly carbonated and the consistency was good even with all the yeast in there . not thick or chunky feeling at all and not too carbonated as to make it thin . drinkability is also very good because it was a slightly tart spicy saison and not a bitter overly hopped one which appeals to me greatly . overall i thought this was a most surprisingly tasty beer and now i feel silly for being scared if it . it s not scary at all but well balanced and spiced for a delightful drinking experience .,appearance,0.6,1
i am going against the tide here and just can not stand this beer . poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pours an odd colored beer and this is no exception . imagine my surprise unsuspecting victim that i was since i bought the beer because the name seemed cool and i wanted to be daring with shmaltz when the pour was a candy apple red with a massive pick fizzy foamy head . i m having flashbacks to romulan ale and magic hat wacko which are two of my most hated experiences in the last year . still i ll give this one a shot . aromas are fairly weak . a bit of dough light brown sugar and some apple or fruit of some sort . it s hard though when your eyes are assaulted at every turn . flavor is pretty non eventful . a bit of an oktoberfest boozy graininess to it some caramel and a funkiness that might be the dye or whatever . a tingly alcohol presence throughout .,appearance,0.2,0
brewed in poland by brits . . . . aweful for a european lager . too much like a michelob light . appearance was very light almost like bud light smell wasnt too much either . not a strong scent of hops or malts taste was a let down . no taste at all . like a sparkling water mouthfeel was good as well as drinkability,appearance,0.4,0
on tap at zubie s in huntington beach ca bummed some off of my softball teammates since it was free for me a pours a pale insipid yellow really no head to speak of coming out of the tap there were just a smattering of bubbles . s no smell smells like water if i was being nice i would say it has a slight hint of malt and corn . t pretty tasteless a bit of malt and corn no hops to speak of carbonated water is the major taste . m watery light seltzery . d fine for a light beer its tasteless nature makes it easy to drink or pound but not something i would order regularly . editing again after trying a bottle it just got so boring i left it half full .,appearance,0.2,0
ounce bottle . pours crystal clear orange amber color with a dense finger off white head with great retention that reduces to a fairly thick lacing cap that lasts the entire glass . some fairly thick lacing is left on the glass . aromas of citrus pine caramel and apricot . aromas were masked when i poured it but once it started warming up they came out stronger . taste of caramel and citrus sweetness on the front with slight apricot with a fairly strong bitterness on the finish that lingers with apricot and citrus flavors . it is pretty nice that the apricot flavors are not very strong and the typical ipa taste shines out the most . medium body and slightly high carbonation . mouthfeel is a little odd but it drinks pretty smoothly and easily . no alcohol noticed in taste or finish . fairly well balanced sweetness and bitterness . overall this is quite a tasty ipa and i am glad the apricot was put in to be subtle in the taste .,appearance,1.0,1
pours with a glowing orange color and a beige head atop . very pleasant nose with an apricot fruitiness and sweet juicy hoppiness about it . taste is mild apricot and fruity and more hoppy than expected for the style but very welcomed as it makes this a fantastic esb . very drinkable and suprisingly good despite a quick finish . easily one of rogues best beers in my opinion .,appearance,1.0,1
gold color with a green tinge and a mild level of haze . impressive rocky egg white head that leaves a generous amount of chunky lace . light earthiness to the aroma . the hop is present but muted . there may be a touch of skunk too . pine like flavor from the hop . smooth texture without being too syrupy . excellent balance the malt provides a solid dry base . the alcohol is present but without making the body oily . the aftertaste is pure spicy hop with the alcohol kicker .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a lowball glass hey it s all i had in the hotel room . best by date area was blank looks like the bottler or printer missed it on this bottle . a poured a slightly hazy amber straw color with a big fluffy two finger head . took several minutes to dry down to a thick cap which left nice rings of lacing down the glass . very pretty . s for a pale ale it s okay . very little in the way of hops more maltiness than anything else . a bit of earthiness that does n t necessarily benefit it . t more malt with a fairly bitter backbone but missing the usual highlights from the hops . it has elements of toasted oats and cereal in the finish . fairly dry and as expected no detectable alcohol . m fairly thick coating the inside my my mouth and heavy on the tongue . kind of creamy feel due to somewhat low carbonation . sticky . d at it s not definitively sessionable but seems light enough that i could go through a pack if i liked the taste more . o it s not bad by any means it just does n t seem remarkable in any way to me for the most part . it s possible that i got an old bottle since there was no date .,appearance,0.9,1
took a recent trip to toronto to visit a dear friend . he took me and another friend here . this was the second beer i had . served into an odd shaped mug . as the previous reviewer said . no clue to the abv . a yellowish murky . looks like dirty dish water . seriously . not going well out of the gate . s best part of the beer . could pick up the blueberry scent . wheat as well . as the name suggests . t not very appealing . bland flavor . could pick up the blueberry but just overall not a very tasty beer . the blueberry standing on its own with the other flavors and characteristics appearance etc . just fell flat . tasted very watery . m no carbonation . which is to be expected . but a very thin beer . watery . not plesant . o i am a fan of cask beers . i was excited to try an experimental beer on cask from a brewpub i had not visited before . unfortunately . i rank this beer as one of the worst craft beers i have had . i respect mill st. for trying something different would not hold this against them in trying their other offerings which were quite good .,appearance,0.2,0
it s hard to make a stout i dont enjoy but i am not so sure about this one . the color is most excellent pure pitch black and it poured with a nice head but unfiortunately it did n t last and left very little lace on the glass . the generous chunk of yeast left on the bottom of the bottle was unusual for a store bought beer . no smell i ll say it again . it had virtually no smell giving me no preview of the first sip . it had a sharp taste on the tongue that seemed to decrease as it warmed up . the finish was long and smooth which saved its rating in this category . not what i expect of a stout . i d drink it again but i think it need sfood to bring out its better qualities . the oyster accompaniment recommendation on the bottle seems appropriate .,appearance,0.9,1
big malt aroma munich type sort of crystal but with a light roasty component with some grainy cereal notes . otherwise very clean . seems a little light colored for the style just barely off gold with a touch of haziness . smallish head that fades after a little while . no visible carbonation rising . very nice malty profile . sweet but not sugary . hop bitterness is well in balance but still very subtle . clean fermentation . very pleasant tasting malty beer . medium bodied and creamy with a low carbonation bite . really a nice beer . great malt flavor and very easy going down . it s not really to style from other fest marzen beers but it has some of the same character . easy drinking and nice .,appearance,0.6,1
perhaps i m spoiled by other porters but i was expecting more from this one . i was excited at first as it came to me looking dark and frothy and the smell was nutty and malty . however i was immediately disappointed by its watery mouthfeel and lack of robust characteristics . yes it did have the typical roastiness and toffee flavor of a decent porter but the light mouthfeel really threw me off . not the worst i ve ever had but there are better choices to be had at the ship .,appearance,0.9,1
poured out of a growler and into my new toy a brewtender . fingered extremely light tan head with very impressive retention leaves rings of lace all the way down the glass . clear and dark ruby in color . floral hops and a touch of carmel in the nose . taste starts off sweet again with the carmel malt . finish shows the rye along with a nice hop kick . these guys really like centennial good thing i do too . mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy maybe even too thick . i think that s the first time i ve ever said that . i will have no problem finishing this growler off yummy stuff . another winner from founders a great beer with a nice hop bite .,appearance,1.0,1
something went horribly a rye with this beer . it poured a darker amber color with decent light brown head and tiny bubbles of carbonation . the aroma strikes you hard in the nose with large doses of spice and citrus and grassy notes not pleasant ones from rye and hops . it smells harsh is one of the best ways to put this . now just to clarify i love me some hops . i love hops in rye beers . i think founders red s rye pa is an excellent beer . but they went overboard somewhere in the hopping of this beer . it is horribly astringent . it sucks everything from your mouth and makes you feel like you are sucking a dry stale hop . this is not a hophead s beer . this is an example of how hops go wrong . forget any sort of balance spice and poor hop execution is this beer . no balance to speak of . in addition to the astringincy the mouthfeel is also downright chewy and not at all pleasant . the drinkability is awful for one bottle so what was a candidate for a quaffable beer at . just does n t cut it . this was not a beer for me . but just to temper still love short s . keep pushing your envelope . hopefully in other directions .,appearance,0.8,1
i almost feel like i ca n t review this one . there s nothing there to review . the head vanished in seconds the color is the absolute most transparent i ve ever seen in a beer and there s almost no taste to it . this beer is n t just watery it is water . ok. maybe there s a dash of sugar in there too but not a whole lot . on the other hand i ve had so many truly disgusting brews lately that sipping something with no taste whatsoever seems a blessing in comparison . another lousy light beer . nothing else to say .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle . pours a clear copper orange with a huge creamy off white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is some bready malts a little fruit and piney peppery hops with a little resin . the flavor is sweet caramel malts and some fruit with a big acidic peppery bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste a bit of salt . too . the mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with smooth carbonation . overall a kind of surprising hop bomb from sam adams . i did n t really care for the hop profile though .,appearance,0.9,1
a slightly dehydrated piss yellow s metallic water t sparkling water with a metallic aftertaste . tastes very very cheap . low quality ingredients added sparingly . m no body heavily carbonated like a soda . d water is fairly easy to get down . at . percent . i ll take a stone levitation ale please .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a clear light amber color with a thin white head that dissipates quickly with no lacing . chocolate and carmelized malt aromas up front with pumpkin nutmeg and allspice prevalent . up front flavor of allspice and carmelized malt with some light smoke and a cinnamon finish with pumpkin undertones throughout . lightly carbonated medium bodied this is a easy drinking beer with a very smooth finish . this is an example of adding pumpkin flavor to a great brown ale as opposed to just highlighting pumpkin and spice . well done .,appearance,0.6,1
. oz bottle into goblet . a very hazed pale yellow with hints of orange . head is massive billows out of the glass . good retention and lacing . s black pepper spice mixes with a rich ready malt yeast component . t an alcohol warmth enriches the palate . smooth and rich . pears and soft goat cheese . this thing is super soft . without the alcohol reminding me this thing has some booze in it i would forget all about the abv and drink the shit out of this . m gentle but lively . medium body slightly edging on full . d very gentle complexity . a very easy drinking tasty tripel .,appearance,1.0,1
delirium tremens produces massive amounts of bright white head even with the gentles pour . it actually takes about five minutes to pour an entire cl bottle . the body is golden in color with lots of sediment floating around and the lacing sticks well to the sides of my glass . aromas are floral with hints of dextrin honey and pear . i taste grape cotton candy and a slight brisk husk finish . the mouthfeel is very prickly coarse and ends with a presence of alcohol . this brew is well balanced and complex with lots of different angles of character .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a beautiful deep red more red than amber with two fingers of soft light brown head . leaves a ton of lacing behind . smell is slightly bitter with caramel malts but not much else . taste starts with bready malts and a faint hop presence . not overly complex but pleasant tasting and style appropriate . smooth velvety mouthfeel though carbonation seems a bit low . overall an easy drinking esb that is well made but not something i would go for that often .,appearance,0.9,1
interesting artwork . poured out a dark black color with a tannish head . looked good so far but onto the smell . smell was mostly boozy at first with some hoppy tones . where s the roasted malts or the coffee aromas . this seems to be headed down hill very quickly . taste was n t any better . grainy and a load of hops start out and end the same way . how about having a ton of roasted malts and coffee beans with an underlying of piney hops . that would seem to make more sense . finished a little oily as well . mouthfeel was overcarbonated and finished with hardly no taste . almost seltzer like aftertaste . this one was really off the mark . i understand thinking outside the box but they were nowhere close to the box on this one . sorry but this is a dud .,appearance,0.8,1
a raspberry brown color not head nor lace . clear through . s sharp sour acidity and fruit . t tart with sweet fruit in middle . clean tangy finish . m medium body good carbonation nice balance . d a refreshing wonderful beer . glad i got to try it on tap too .,appearance,0.6,1
pours hazy amber orange color with a finger foamy light tan head which had lots of bubbles in it and faded slowly leaving good foamy lacing clinging to the glass with foamy rings . smells very floral and hoppy up front with floral hops flowers grapefruit citrus hops orange peel lemon sweet malt brown sugar and a hint of grains in the nose . nice soft aroma of flowers that smells like wet hops were added as some piney notes come through at the end . very sweet and hoppy taste with a potent mix of hops and a touch of citrus the flavor of the floral hop taste and smell are dominating in a very good way combined with a mix of citrus hops grapefruit orange peel lemon sweet malt brown sugar piney hops grass hay flowers grains biscuit or wet bread some apple or pear light yeast funk and then another wave of oily hop resin . there is enough balance so the hops do n t destroy your tastebuds and this is a high octane ipa . mouthfeel is creamy and oily slick with light carbonation a medium body that had a crisp feel somehow . and a bitter semi dry finish with an overall delicious hoppy flavor . a very good beer that went down smooth . easy to drink and the abv is not a factor in the taste so i could drink these all night . to me this is another session ipa which i recommend .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a medium off colored copper with very thin head and lacing . disperses very quickly . very low carbonation level . a predominant roasty malt toffee aroma with not much else . medium average in the mouthfeel typical of the style . a very harsh and dry bitterness flavor that ends with no other taste . overall a fairly bland ale too me .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to cigarcitybrew for this rare treat . a pours a dark chestnut hue with just no head . no noticeable carbonation or lace . s big on the barrel . nice bourbon aromas mixed with oak and vanilla . hint of sweetness cut thru with molassess and brown sugar dominating . t matches nose to a t. wonderful barrel qualities here . big oaked booze flavors with touches of vanilla . the sweet malt really comes out and you get tons of caramel molasses and brown sugar . there is a bit of oxidation and a touch of nuts can be picked up as well . m rather flat and boozy . d it is a sipper but a real enjoyable one . thanks joey .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance murky reddish brown very little white head no lacing . smell tons of sour cherries tart red wine vinegar oak vanilla . taste sour cherries plums tart red fruit red wine vinegar funky acidic and a bit of oak . mouthfeel medium bodied good carbonation acidic tart . overall a wonderful beer . tastes similar to fresh cuvee de tomme but better balanced . very drinkable very well executed .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured into a room temp pint glass bass presents quite beautifully with a white foamy head the width of fingers atop a dark copper body almost bronze with glassy clarity . the head settles quickly leaving a thin layer of foam across the surface . lacing sticks to the glass in strata as you drink it down . s this is not a pleasant aroma . it s vaguely metallic evoking a handful of pennies . there are grassy notes as well but mostly i detect old wood soaked in stale beer kind of like i just walked into the star bar in athens ga or any number of undergrad bars in any number of college towns across the nation . t does n t taste so good either . the front is weak there s nothing in the back and there s a musty wash in the middle . the malt imparts a slightly sweet character but just barely . the flavor profile disappoints kind of like week old bread . the beer sours slightly as it warms which is n t unpleasant . at least it s doing something . m not bad . the sharp tingle of carbonation burns out quickly like a firecracker fuse . it s a nice bit of drama and flash . the beer does n t quite coat the palate it absolutely collapses in the back but it leaves the mouth moist . d a most unpleasant combination filling and unsatisfying . as recently as two years ago bass was one of my go to brews . my wife remains fond of it so it pops up in my fridge with some frequency but i ve moved this one onto my stay away from list .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . no freshness date to be found . appearance a hard pour gave me about three fingers of sturdy looking off white foam . the body is a clear well carbonated orange . similar in color to an oktoberfest i suppose . good lacing and head retention . smell very fresh and grapefruity . the smell is nearly entirely of the citric hops with the malt only providng some sweetness . taste sweet and fruity at first sip followed by a healthy dose of drying hop bitterness . bitterness and biscuity malt linger on the tongue for awhile . mouthfeel and drinkability seems a little thin . but a thin feel only makes it easier to down a few .,appearance,1.0,1
i had a taste of this one at the brewery and came home with a growler . poured in a pint glass . appearance is a golden honey color . there is a decent amount of head but it dies down quickly . strong but pleasant hop aroma leads to a more subtle but still dominant hop flavor . i m not sure about the abv but it seems like it would make an excellent session beer . if i had to pick a weakness it would be that mighty arrow is a bit one dimentional . once you get past the impressive fresh hop aroma it becomes less outstanding . unfortunately as nbb becomes larger they seem to be making more crowd pleaser beers such as their seasonal springboard and skinny dip . i hope that they get back to making more unique offerings like la folie and abbey gran cru .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass the first thing that hits you is the nice clean citrusy aroma . the body is a nice burnt gold color and is slightly hazy but the carbonation is clearly visible . its topped off with a nice thick white head and is very bubbly and frothy but doesnt last long there is some mild lacing too . strong citrus aromas like oranges and lemons come through but i also pick up some apple and mild wheat . his beer is light bodied and slightly bitter overall but it is crisp and goes down smooth . citrus flavors are very present but not much else there is a slight tart aftertaste when you swallow this beer . this isnt a bad beer but it definitely looks better than it tastes .,appearance,0.9,1
appears a cloudy dark brown black with a finger tan head that only drops to a light tan head . bits of scattered lacing . smell is of grassiness funky yeast along with a hint of tartness and perhaps a touch of nuts and slightly skunky roasted malt . taste is a tad strange as expected . a rough mix of sweet and sours with roasted malt makes this muddled brew a hard one to figure out . mouthfeel is ok i guess . seems a bit heavy and overly carbonated in the mouth with the roasted sour fruit taste lingering on the middle and back of the tongue with a creamy sourness that is n t exactly pleasant . drinkability is ok. again this is a strange mix that i would only give a second chance if it were free . it s ok dog .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my second hotd beer thanks to bryan ba . spdyfire . adam is my highest rated beer but i did not dare to assume fred would match that . let s see . batch . it s been in my mini fridge for months fine looking beer . medium deep copper goodness clean and clear . huge foam upon even a gentle pour . barely off white . settles to a soft somewhat rocky pillow . nice presentation . fruity aroma . almost like a dubbel or quad except that the fruit is more of pear peach persimmon than apple . maybe some white grape . alcohol is present . spicy . crap hops . nah i do n t think i can pick all of them out . saaz i can predict but the others would be difficult for me malty some peat in background of the flavor profile . mostly though it s fruit and hops . rich flavors . light biscuit does well with some spicy rye malt . alcohol more pronounced . the feel is odd . bubbly but also a bit syrupy . the alcohol thins things out but i think diminishes the hops bitterness . quite a nice beer,appearance,1.0,1
slightly hazy gold body with pure white active head . plain light malty aroma . plain beer flavor . plain beer mouthfeel . this is just a plain plain beer . like almost all japanese klsches and alts this has absolutely no character or excitement . these knuckel head brewers just got the reciepe that came with the brewing equipment and have not changed a thing since . you would do well to aviod all japanese alt and klsch .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a dull and slightly hazy golden orange . a small and creamy white head topped the beer off . the aroma has sweet creamy malts with a sweet citrus hop character . the taste is clean and simple well balanced with a interesting tanginess . bitterness is dead on and finishes crisp . nice body of malt . this is a simple and flavorful golden ale . very nice .,appearance,0.6,1
most everyone here puts this drink in a certain category macro swill . that it may be but as far as it goes in that category it cant be topped . i have loved this beer since the first time i drank it now i put it at the top of the shit beers category . nothing special by any means but if all else fails this is your go to guy,appearance,0.3,0
appearance pours dark as heck with a solid plus head that is two layers . a bubbly active bottom layer next to the beer and then a creamy cap sitting on top that looks completely still if you were looking down on it . thank heavens for glass glasses eh . the head appears to have grown a bit in the first couple minutes after the pour . after drinking there are solid islands of lace left all over the glass . it is a nice looking beer no doubt . aroma i do n t get the in your face chocolate that you might expect from a beer called chocolate indulgence . there is definitely chocolate in there but it is coming across a more of a bitter chocolate than a sweet . i definitely get the belgian yeast and it seems like it ran quite hot for its normal temperature as you can clearly pick up esters from the yeast over and above the chocolate and other specialty malts . there are some toasty notes in here from what seems like munich malt but it is playing a supporting role . taste the flavor is quite an unusual ride . the fruity esters from the yeast are also a big player in the flavor . the chocolate seems like it is playing a supporting role and is contributing some cocoa but there is as much coffee notes from the dark grains in here as much as any chocolate . the overall profile is balanced toward the malt with a very low hopping schedule for bittering . there is some hops in the initial part of the flavor but they are contributing a grassy note that somewhat contrasts with the rest of the ensemble . the mouthfeel is pretty creamy from the ample carbonation and medium body . there is a little bit of harshness left on the back of the throat late after the sip that i believe is partially the alcohol dark grain acidity and maybe a tad of hops . it is n t the most pleasant finish . opinion well i had really high hopes for this beer and even played it up for my wife . she agreed without my prompting that it was mediocre at best . i mean when you stand it up to budweisers bare knuckle stout . it blows it away but even standing next to harpoons chocolate stout it pales in comparison . this one concentrates more on the belgium than either the stout or the chocolate . in all honesty it seems like a beer dubbel or something that got away from them that they are trying to recoup by adding some flavor into it . i do n t know it seems off and i wo n t be buying any more .,appearance,1.0,1
got this beer from a wisconson native she figured i d like this beer . makes a deecetn two finger thick bright white head and has a semi hazy white gold colored body . the aroma is fruity a hint of sour and no funk but a hint of bubble gum powdered sugar . taste shares much of the qualities of the aroma but with a tinge of orange rind . feels light in body and refreshing to the palate .,appearance,0.9,1
from notes written last night big corker . brandy glass . pop . and into the glass we go . opaquely dark with a thick creamy fluffy mocha shaded head . aroma smacks of cocoa powder coffee yeast and some woody tones . this so called stout creamily dances across my palate . definitely a powdery chocolate as indicated on the label . there s a yeasty profile in there too . belgian of course . bitter coffee but very soft as well . black cherries . and wood . most likely oak . could be the cork who knows . . i took my time consuming this and it was time well spent . indulgence was the right word to use . a very luxurious beer whether it s really a stout or not .,appearance,1.0,1
a light and golden no lacing small head s it took a while for me to get any scent from this elusive ale. maaybe a slight tropical smell on the back of the nose but other than that i didnt get a thing t lighter as i expected for a pilsner and slight typical pilsner taste . slight hop and maybe a touch of citrus at the end m light clean and smooth. it paired very nicely with a hot and spicy dish d very easy to drink and light . i did not get too much taste or smell which some people would enjoy but i like a more robust taste . i could drink many of these in one sitting but would probably choose something with more obvious tastes and complexities,appearance,0.8,1
i received this one in a trade a few months back as an extra and a pumpkin ale was sounding really good so i cracked it open seasonal schmeasonal . review is from notes taken on and poured from the bottle to a pint glass . appearance pours a coppery color with some hints of amber in it and starts with a finger off white head that fades quickly to nothing at all not even a ring around the surface the body has a little bit of haze and shows moderately strong carbonation in spots and weaker carbonation in others no lacing is left behind at all . smell absolutely wonderful . smells of pumpkin pie filling cinnamon nutmeg a crackery sweet breadiness and a slight caramel maltiness in the smell . the nose is pretty potent and this is great . i really ca n t wait for september when this style starts showing up again . taste pretty close to the nose but not as robust the crackery breadiness gives way to a bit of a tall wet and mulchy graininess the pumpkin flavors are definitely there and the cinnamon and nutmeg round it out nicely . i believe that if this was fresh it would be an unstoppable beer however being a few months old now it s lost a little of its luster . mouthfeel not too bad the carbonation starts well but fades a little too quickly body is of medium weight and the finish is really pretty wet and it leaves a bit of a moist film on the roof of the mouth and the insides of the cheeks . drinkability i really like the flavors and i absolutely love the nose i do wish the mouth was a bit thicker and creamier and that the carbonation was more consistent . overall though as noted earlier if this was fresh i believe this beer may be unstoppable .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at iron hill north wales pa . served in a pint glass . a jet black with a finger mocha head brought out to me . the head was unbelievably thick with amazing lacing that coated the entire glass . wow . s pine grapefruit huge hop presence and some roasted malts . t first sip i am greeted with grapefruits and hops all very fresh . the roasted malts come into play very well just when the beer starts to warm and takes away the extra twang otherwise this beer would be a punch to the tongue . overall though i think the malts used are just a tad too big for the beer as it takes away from the ipa quality and leans more toward a porter . m bordering medium heavy with a nice amount of carbonation . very silky finish . i like my ipa s thicker so in my tastes very good for the style . d this is a very very good beer and i was surprised to see it on the menu . this beer is extremely filling and i do n t see too many people putting away beyond ounces . a very nice take on the style though and a must try for fans .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance great stout dark brown color with a coffee colored head . smell nice aroma of roasted malt and a very dark chocolate . taste great combination of roasted malt blended with a bitter cocoa flavor . it almost gets a hint of coffee at the end . drinkability and mouthfeel great light carbonation makes this almost too easy to drink . its a well balanced stout that doesnt overdo anything .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a muddled copper ish brown color . i ca n t quite nail a description of the color . tea is n t quite right . neither is caramel . but i like it . one finger s worth of foamy off white head that diminishes to a thin film across the top . lots of bubbles suspended in the glass that are just sitting there with a couple small streams of bubbles rising to the top . quite active . nose of yeasty and banana dominates with some clove spiciness in the background and some sweet malt even further back . flavors of sweet malt up front with some clove spiciness coming in after . light notes of banana . a really short lived flavor on the whole with almost no finish . i keep taking another sip to try to better grasp the flavors but with each sip it seems as though the flavors are shorter lived than with the sip before . pretty thin bodied but with a good amount of carbonation . leaves my mouth feeling moderately dry coaxing me in for another sip . really quite drinkable perhaps because it feels so thin and has such a short window of flavor . the mild flavor makes it easy to just sit back and drink without feeling the need to analyze every sip .,appearance,0.9,1
as usual no picture . no idea how expensive but it s about bomber only to be had as part of their holiday pak at . pours a thick syrupy and cloudy brown . no carbonation really to speak of . no head forms at all and therefore no lacing . poor so far . rich leathery aromas abound . loaded with sour cherry and mayhaps some cinnamon or clove way in the back . nice . flavor is really sweet and that s not necessarily a good thing . it s almost cloyingly thick also . there s some obvious barrel aging notes in here but they mostly give off a charred flavor . it s really bitter and not hoppy bitter . more like burned toast bitter . also the alcohol is very evident . abv . i think maybe this beer did n t turn out like they had hoped . i do n t enjoy it and it s seriously close to a drainpour . sorry guys . what i like most the wonderful aromas . what i like least pretty much everything else . verdict painfully expensive and not at all worth the hefty price tag .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a pint glass appearance the beer pours a clear pale white wine colour with almost no head . this has to be the palest the small head that was there was gone in a matter of seconds . smell metallic rice buckwheat taste mouth another one of those beers that i had trouble keeping in my mouth long enough to sample properly . i just ca n t get past the buckwheat taste . it also seems very metallic . drink had to dump this one. i m so happy that i have no issues with gluten . i d give up beer before i drank this .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from the can into my ommegang witte tumbler . a head rises and then falls to a patchy thin bed of pockets created by the moderate carbonation . the beer is a cloudy yellow . the smell is decent . slight cardboard odor but it also has a lot of hops . maybe some orange peel in there somewhere . maybe some bubblegum . the taste is better than the smell . although a bit thin this beer has a lot of hidden flavor . i m tasting anise clove yeast and a touch of apple . the mouthfeel is decent but not great as it feels a little too bubbly on the tongue giving it a rough prickly feel . it seems drinkable and even though the abv is n t posted i would say it s right around . . making it a session beer imo .,appearance,0.9,1
well it was a damn fine pour in to the imperial pint glass right to the top a deep clear copper with a quick to vanish one finger head.somewhat downhill from there i have to say aromas of hard water and fruit but light and that clear green bottle skunk but i wont hold it against the actual beer itself.flavors are ok it has the english fruitiness a touch of brown sugar and iron but not much hop presence just a light herbal note in the finish after a few sips.quite light for a . alc beer goes down easily just nothing to make u want more a decent beer none the less to be had .,appearance,0.9,1
clear light orange amber color with a nice sudsy white head . aroma is a bit light sorta resembles no . with some light citrus notes and some grassy hints but not a lot there . taste is solid citrusy with a good bitter kick from the hops which are very earthy but still strong enough to give this ipa a great bitter taste . just wish it were a bit more robust and hoppy . for this strength . abv . this brew should be a big meatier . one of the better magic hat brews i have tried .,appearance,0.9,1
well i guess i ve officially become a beer snob . to save money for my upcoming vacation i bought a pack of miller lite in cans . a few years ago i drank miller lite on a regular basis . after a few drinks from the can i could n t stand it anymore . i thought maybe it would get better if i poured it in a pint glass . after pouring the can into a pint glass i spent about a full minute laughing out loud . am i really going to drink this . very clear with a light straw color . white head of fizz that goes down to just a half inch circle of suds in the middle of the glass . tastes like seltzer with a shot of cheap beer poured in . i finished the glass but what to do with the other eleven cans . maybe some house guests will drink it . i did n t think my tastes had changed this much but i really ca n t drink this .,appearance,0.2,0
pours into a nonic the darkest shade of brown almost black . huge frothy tan head that leaves gobs of lacing around the glass with good head retention . great hop aroma with some molasses and leather . getting the flavor components of the ipa and stout but they just do n t mesh really well . it s more of a roasty black ipa than anything . still nice hop profile with the sweet and roasty malt . the aftertaste consists of the roasty stout . it s close to working but just not quite there . medium bodied and feels good . mildly rough carbonation but pretty smooth . drinks pretty well . one of these would be enough for me . i really enjoy the attempt at this beer but the flavor just does n t mesh as well as i d hoped . a unique beer that is worthy of a try .,appearance,1.0,1
another beer from the beer of the world tasting . a the pour is about what you d expect from a beer like this light yellow in color with a fluffy white head that dies quickly . s while the primary aroma is grain and corn sweetness there actually is a bit of a spicy hop component to this . t like the aroma the taste is actually not bad especially considering what it could have been . a surprising amount of spice and hop character to go with the sweetness . m the beer is still light and fizzy of course . d really not a bad little lager . i d much rather drink this than bud or coors or miller .,appearance,0.4,0
expiration date april sampled january pours a beautiful ruby color . it is vry highly carbonated which creates a thick creamy light brown tan head . aromas of dark fruit rum a certain spiciness faintly musty and alcolohol are all to be found in the nose . the taste is lightly sweet up front and finishes with a kick of alcohol . this beer has a light body considering the strength as is characteristic of many belgian beers though it is perhaps is on the thin side . this beer does not even come close to the character depth of either the or the from rochefort . a bit dissapointing really . there is some dark fruitiness in the taste but it is somewhat muted and there is a musty perhaps wet cardboard flavor which makes me think that perhaps this beer has been mistreated . i ca n t quite place it as oxidation damage though . this beer should be strong enough to shrug off any rough treatment it recieves during importation though . i will definitely have to try another sample later for a rerate .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle to a tulip pours a clear red body and by red i mean excellent vibrant red . has a fizzy white head that doesnt stay for the party . a slightly brown meniscus . smells like a berry wine with some plum character . has a tartness even in the nose and definitely smells of raspberries . tastes slightly tart with plenty of raspberries . not a fake raspberry presence either . the mouthfeel is like the sparkling grape juice you get as a kid during christmas time . very light on the tongue . a great beer however unbeer like it may seem .,appearance,1.0,1
this one gushed out an extremely creamy frothy off white head with a suprisingly long and stable retention . the bottom was also very appealing golden orange yellow hue that was opaque and reflective . initial smell reminded me of sourdough quite bready with a tart fruit smell . sweet sticky candied smell with faint traces of alcohol . over the top tart fruit flavor was heavy with a crisp sourness . noticeable phenols light lingering trace of alcohol . champagne like grapes and a really really dry finish that leaves a stickiness in the back of the throat . some diacetyl presence and i also detected a roasted malt presence towards the end . abv . i would ve never guessed . this belgian strong is pretty bold interesting and contains a whole lot of flavor . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
huh a dutch beer called bavaria does anyone else find this strange or is it just me . poured from a ml can into a ml mini stein glass my dab stein actually . a looks like a beer check . seriously though the beer is golden with a slight yellow tinge . the cm that s almost an inch to our american british readers head dissapated so quickly i could n t have timed it . oh well points off for that . s smells like beer check . yeah i m gon na quit doing that . it actually smells like your typical pilsen style cut grass apple trees and a tiny hint of citrus . not sure if i m also dectecting the classic macro brewery metallic tinge i do n t have the best sense of smell unfortunately . t huh smells like a pilsner and tastes like a lager what s going on there mr. bavaria . malts with a slight hop bitterness i.e . typical lager flavours . i m drinking it at about celcius that s around fahrenheit to our american british readers which means if i do n t drink it soon it s going to start tasting crap another lager characteristic . . a touch too sweet for my liking please sir can i have more hops . oh well tis a cheap beer . m as i mentioned in my previous review sheaf stout i happen to like beers that are n t overly carbonated but this is ridiculous . i ve only been drinking it for about mins and it s flat already what is going on mr. bavaria if you re going to make a pilsner that tastes like a lager the least you could do is make it a little fizzy . apart from this quirk it goes down easily . d hmmm i dunno about beers that smell like one style and taste like a different style it s false advertising . apart from that if i was a lager drinker i would be right as rain however i am not a big fan of the style . i ll finish the beer and then i m afraid mr. bavaria we shall have to part ways . but for those who like a resonably ahem cheap priced lager then look no further than this . perhaps shake the can a little bit before serving . food match hamburgers hot dogs and other fast foods . if you re buying a beer like this i would n t recommend spending big on a lavish meal .,appearance,0.4,0
the beer is a coppery amber excellent clarity supporting a giant froth of head . it s actually popping out of the glass diminishing slowly until settling into about half an inch . really incredible considering i was beating on the head with greasy french fry eating lips . it just would n t quit . loads of belgian lace leaving ivory colored clumpy rings and a thick blob in the bottom of the empty pint . the aroma immediately conveys earthy herbal hopping . rather mild for how much head there is but that could have something to do with the club sandwich and fries i have before me . some grainy toasted malt with a slight mashiness to it . slightly nutty like pecans with no detectable esters and just a touch of buttery diacetyl . the flavor starts with mild toasty malt conveying a slightly mashy grain flavor . very light buttery diacetyl which compliments the malt very well moving directly into earthy slightly grassy hops . the hop blend combines into something slightly medicinal reminding me of chewing on an aspirin tablet . a bit astringent with some nutty pecan right in the end finishing the sip with moderate dryness . a lingering astringent aspirin bitterness cut slightly by the sweetish malt . not quite enough though . a bit overcarbonated for my tastes with a fizziness adding some harshness in the finish . i m not quite sure what to make of this beer . it s not terrible but the hop blend really does n t do it for me . i think i ll have to give it another shot to really formulate a solid opinion but my first impression was n t really favorable .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at zoobrew . a came to me a golden yellow color . half finger white head shows light retention . watery light lace falls back into the beer as i drink . s this beer smells very green . lots of green onion to it that almost overpowers everything . hints of a light bitter hop but once again this green onion stink weed aroma come from this . no real malt backbone comes through . the aroma is pretty bad though . t light bitter hops on the beer gives way to green onion in the flavor . this does die down a little to show off a light biscuity malt backbone toward the middle before another assault of green onion comes through with a medium alcohol finish . m light mouthfeel . carbonation was ok for the style . green onion galore is left on the palate . aftertaste is alcohol and green onion . flavors were poor and watery most of the time . off flavors included the green onion from not letting the beer sit long enough . light drying on the palate from the alcohol . o this ipa was too green to serve in the first place . the horrible aroma and flavors should have kept this one from being served . abv was in the right range but the flavors were a mess . i would have dumped this one and not served it to the public if i were them .,appearance,0.7,1
ml can poured in a pint jug once again a simple and very nice german beer . paulaner unquestionable quality . a clear golden yellow color with a huge white and creamy head . good retention . leaves some lacings as it disappears s grain wheat oats and bread . good . t the art of a simple beer . classic german lager . yeasts and a light taste of hops floral hops m medium body and carbonation . perfect . d high . as i ve said before if you need a simple and delicious beer ask for a paulaner .,appearance,0.6,1
a very pale yellow with literally no head or lacing at all . s smells like it looks almost non existent . t very light with a nice crispness . this is a lawnmower beer plain and simple . no offensive flavors hell no strong flavors at all . almost no bitterness at all . just clean and crisp . m very thin and plain . d given the low abv and the thinness you could probably drink a approximately a boatload of these . especially on a hot day . honestly i think this was my favorite shiner just due to the fact that i consider it a lawnmower beer and it accomplishes that goal handily . the fancier shiners just fall way short of their goal while this one seems to have hit its desired mark .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a bright clear straw sunshine yellow . very quick spongey head and one string of bubbles . crisp pilsner malt and cracked grain with some clean hops . the taste is very crisp clean malt and lightly astringent hops . great clean smooth palate that wips the palat clean every sip . ready for more sips of this awesome pils .,appearance,0.6,1
into a pint glass pours a gi normous head i mean this is filling of the glass upon the initial pour . a dark body that exhibits a reddish tinge when held up to the light with thick lacing spiraling down the side . initially smells like a pale but the roasty aromas start releasing as the beer warms . the bouquet is very beer y with a slightly metallic smell . it s like a lager that shows a little nutiness . flavors are roasty toasty and nutty . improves as it warms with a nice crispness on the palate . the mouthfeel is light and tingly with the flavors creating a heavier feeling as opposed to the consistency . overall drinks more like a lager than an ale but i would return again and i have since writing this review . a solid b .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer has perhaps the most beautiful color i have ever seen from a beer . it s crystal clear medium amber with a hint of ruby . my beer glass looked like a precious gem with this beer inside of it . it had a nice white head that seemed to have just a slight bit of pink . i did n t detect much of a nose just a whiff of flowers . very nice flavor that strikes a wonderful balance between malty sweetness and fruity tartness . as the flavors develop across your palate the tartness tends to dominate a little but it s still nicely balanced . tastes include cookies toast and cherries . very nicely done . very flavorful without being overly sweet . not the kind of think i would want to drink regularly but something to reach for every once in a while .,appearance,1.0,1
this is the beer you go for when you want to simply get messed up . at a pack it s exceptionally easy to get drunk off this especially considering the smooth texture . if you re looking for a real beer stay away but for parties barbecues and just getting smashed this is your beer .,appearance,0.3,0
copper pour good lacing and head here . aroma was lacking had a little woody thing going for it smelled old . taste one of the better english ipa styles out there in fact a classic tastes classic at times aged . if you re looking for balance check this stuff out . gets more watery as it goes on hops seem to fade more and the balance gives way to earthy malt tones . one of the better beers available at raley s for around .,appearance,0.9,1
mbc s big jamoke pours up with a modest carbonation that creates a very creamy beige khaki brown head that encompasses the very dark brown mahogany body . the roasted malty aroma features cocao nibs coffee grounds and blackstrap molasses with a slight plum fruitiness . hints of some earthy minty late hops emerge as it warms in hand . the flavor starts off with a pleasant caramel butter toffee sweetness that is underscored by an subtle but emerging bitterness that combines with the chocolate roasted barley to create a substantial bittersweet finish . this bold medium to medium full bodied robust porter shows just a touch of warmth with a pleasant creaminess and is amazingly drinkable on cask . this is a finely crafted brew blurs the line between a traditional robust porter american stout featuring a solid roastiness and powered by some warming alcohol making it a fine choice for those cold winter nights on the frontier strip . here s to the brave airmen that flew the big jamoke b others like her in ww and to the namesake beer that keeps its memory alive . cheers . beertracker,appearance,1.0,1
appearance clear yellow in color with some active carbonation and a big foaming white head . smell the skunk rolled from the bottle before the t in the pssst from the cap popping was completely finished . the grain is putrid but masked by the incredibly sharp skunk . taste theres a decent sweetness to this one but not nearly enough to cover up the horrible grain flavor . mouthfeel this is of course light bodied but the good news is that it is smoother than your typical macro pale lager swill . drinkability if you could get this without the skunk it might not be half bad .,appearance,0.8,1
i was not impressed at all with this beer . i try to keep an open mind about paper city s products as they are the closest brewery to me however they usually come up empty for me and this beer is a good example . color was a nice amber . a little light and hazy . the head was thick but dissipated pretty fast . definitely caught my eye and piqued my interest . that was about as far as it went however . taste seemed kind of muttled to me . i had a hard time picking out distinct flavors . it had that typical paper city bite to it which works for some of their beers but not for this one . i am going to try this from the bottle keeping my fingers crossed that perhaps the lines at the pub i tried this at had n t been cleaned in a while but i m not too sure .,appearance,0.8,1
when first pouring this beer from the black bottle it ran into the glass with a delicious chocolate brown color that slowly darkened from the bottom up . the appearance of that pour made me want to draw in a long steady chug of bitter stout foamy goodness . unfortunately i was met with mediocrity and disappointment . the initial taste and feel in my mouth was thin and bland . the smell was uninteresting and the entire experience was forgettable .,appearance,0.8,1
sterling scarlet brown under a large canopy of tan . nose is distant and vaguely fruity . grapes and plums and grain . mostly it smells humid . while chilled this is nearly absent of flavor . i let this warm all the way and it rewarded me slightly . fully breathed and acclimated this begins with a chocolate dipped prune essence that fades more and more towards milk chocolate as it pours down the throat . traces of apples and pears which after the blonde seems to be grimbergen s hallmark . intermissions of clove and pepper and raw lightly astrigent grain . the end is sugary and ripe with red grapes . sub medium bodied . a bit lifeless hollow and underwhelming in dubbel terms but this is recued with a relatively high score for mindless drinkability .,appearance,0.9,1
a really nice big belgian style head on top of a fizzy slightly hazy light straw colored body . s really smells alot like beer no shit right . . plenty of carbonation provides a fruity smell along with the yeast . spices play a big role almost to the extent you find in a belgian wit . t the flavor is lightly sweet and mostly alcoholic in a smooth filtered sort of way . the oats play some role in flavor providing a doughy cake flavor . light pinch of clean hops m highly carbonated with those big bubbles you find in some belgian beers i.e . duvel . the body is light but with a bit of a syrupy drag to it . d very impressive beer with quite the presentation . looks lovely in a belgian tulip glass .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a beautiful golden amber with a puffy head which quickly dissolves with lots of lacing s wow . absolutely love the smell . super piny citrusy hops maybe a little orange or grapefruit type smell in there t the taste really catches you off guard . intensely bitter and dry super hoppy as one would imagine m nice carbonation a little less than i expected dry and a strong lingering in the back of the mouth d although i love just about every aspect of this beer i couldnt see my self drinking it all night or sessioning more than a couple . it is intense .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass at jersey s . bottled on . a dark amber color loaded with yeast in the glass despite my best efforts to keep it out . absolutely no head on the pour . s strong malty yeast smell with light fruit esters with a bready smell . t heavy on the sweet toasted malts with some strong yeast sediment and white fruit flavors white grape flavor . m smooth and rich the pere has a medium to full body that goes down well . d its a richer beer that goes down much easier if you relax with it and sip away . the hides well though . th beer reviewed .,appearance,0.6,1
pure fresh barleywine . perfect deep burgundy in color with a large creamy and dense head of light tan foam . nose of hops mainly resin grapefruit pine flowers with a touch of caramel and dried fruits . rich chewy malts and a gigantic hop explosion . pretty much exactly what i want in a barleywine . big honey covered fruit flavors caramel and hops hops hops . quite honestly this is pretty much a session beer for me when it is around especially when it is bucks a er . each yeah is consistently great and it ages superbly as well .,appearance,1.0,1
drank on tap at the pig s eye pub hartford ct poured a cloudy straw yellow amber with no head but rather a bubbly bright white disappointingly thin film of lace . the aroma was sweet fruity and beautifully aromatic . orange peel and coriander were immediately noticeable along with subtle spices and a crisp wheatiness . the taste was crisp clean and refreshing . some malty creaminess was noticeable up front before a strong sour lemon flavor took over . a crisp slightly astringent wheat smack appeared on the back end and carried into the semi dry wheaty finish . a noticeable dank flavor also came through on the finish yet this quickly gave way to a pleasantly sweet resonating aftertaste . mouthfeel was medium thin with a lively effervescence . overall i was rather impressed with this beer . light refreshing and flavorful it would be a perfect drink for a warm summer day .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into my allagash chalice the beer pours a brilliant pale straw color fairly murky . a razor thin white crown forms and quickly disappears and there s no lacing at all . somewhat disappointing . the nose is a nice recovery it bowled me over with citrus mainly lemon as opposed to the customary orange with a solid coriander presence as well . each sip takes those flavors and introduces them with a brief flourish of vanilla wheat sweetness up front . the body is refreshingly light but the carbonation could stand to be a bit more or at least a little livelier . very good thirst quenching brew on a summer day as any wit should be but just shy of greatness .,appearance,0.4,0
served in oz stemless red wine glass . a yellow just bordering on orange . crystal clear tons of carbonation . the most delicate looking head i ve ever seen pillowy and white thick and longlasting . beautiful . s clean spice light malt sweetness . somewhat subdued but pleasant . t the first sip explodes in the mouth overwhelming me . very bold profile . sweetness is quite low and it has a very dry finish . i m finding it hard to describe the distinct flavours . also has a bit of an alcohol note . m almost champagne like . sprtizy light and dry . d while the dryness keeps things refreshing i find it mutes the overall flavour . this is a good beer but not my favourite belgian . gets better as it warms up .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer on a hotelroom all alone when i was away on a congress . i stole a proper beer glass in the hotel bar . a it pours yellow to golden with a large creamy head that leaves great lacings when it dissipates . s dry and malty there is also hops mostly bitter some fruit green apples but the smell is n t as strong as i expected . t somewhat roasted notes from the malt caramell but there is also some yeasty notes along with alcohol . then there is a dryness and you can both feel the floral and bitter hops in this beer that also tastes a bit like bananas . m a slight metallic feel along with a lot of carbonation is mixed with the dry aftertaste that also has some bitterness . d an interesting beer but there is more complex beers on the market . if you hav n t had this one yet you should absolutely try this but for me i could have enjoyed a bit more hops both floral and bitter as well as a bit more fruit maybe my expectations was to drink something a bit more like an esb .,appearance,0.9,1
dominant fruity aroma a little pineapple and other tropical impressions . hazy yellow with a very thick head . german wheats are not really my thing . this would have been good on the porch on a hot summer day but i just do n t enjoy them with food they do n t seem to cut through very well .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . no dating info but looks like a bottling code on neck label . it was a cloudy straw color with some carb streams but no lacing . it had an average sized fizzy white head that slowly settled to a collar and partial foam . the aroma was very weak . some orange came thru but not much else . smelled watered down . the taste was the same . very bland very watery orange drink . no spice at all . overall a really bad witbier effort . terrible . do n t recommend and definitely one and done for me . why did they even bother with this one .,appearance,0.8,1
i was able to get this on at the new hope triumph.they served it to me in a curved pint glass . their draft list said that this beer had . abv . the beer was was dark chocolate black with a few cranberry red highlights along the edges . the head of foam was nothing short of exceptional . it had a inch creamy head of tan colored foam that looked good enough to eat . this head of foam never dissiapted or even receded pass inch during this beer s life in my glass . it was just amazing to see . the beer s aroma was faint and dark with dark roasted malts a splash of caramel and chocolate and then ended with a pinch of dry roasted hops . this irish dry stout had a nice level of dryness to it and contained dry roasted malts dried roasted bitter hops and the slightest touch of caramel and chocolate . bascially it was just like the aroma . the mouthfeel was n t too dry and had an aftertaste of dry roasted malts and dry roasted bitter hops . overall this was just a nice and simple not too dry light irish dry stout . i could see myself returing to triumph to drink this one again .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured a dilute applejuice or potent urine color . little head with artificial carbonation dissipated within seconds of pouring no lacing in the glass s faintly yeasty that s about it really . not much of an aroma at all t it does n t taste like.well . beer . some raw alcohol tones a hoppy quality that really is nearly non existent . some corn like flavors m thin watery not much tingle on the tongue . d when you are absolutely broke and still want to drink something that is a small step above malt liquor and fortified wines .,appearance,0.2,0
ah yes natty light the official beer of poor college students . i think that this is the greatest beer in the world . if you like water and want to look cool by holding a can of beer . granted down in my home state of sc they are keepin it real by donateing a share of the dinero to the ace basin water conservation program so that is kosher in my book even though they do n t get much money from me . anyways to the taste . it brings a line from one of my favorite poems iron maiden songs water water everywhere and not a drop to drink . that s right it s water with some yellow stuff in it and some alcohol in it . if you really want something that bad just strain rubbing alcohol through a dirty sock and get the same effect .,appearance,0.2,0
the aroma and color had me excited about this beer . it pours great with a foamy head but the taste leaves alot to be desired . i enjoy flavored beer but this one did nothing for me . the blackberry flavor was too strong drowning out the rest of the ingredients and it left a dry tart feeling in my mouth after drinking it . i have enjoyed all the other long trail beers but this one i dont think i will try again .,appearance,0.8,1
a big thanks to forgetfu for this hookup . ml cork and cage bottle . bottled . . batch . pop . with some immediate over flowing . . . wow that s lively . once it settles down it s a hazy cloudy golden hue with bleach white head that crashes quickly . loses points for over flowing . nose is of lovely sour wild strawberries a nice toasty or nutty note and a suggestion of forest floor yes a poetic beer . palate is directly sharp with acid turning sour on the midpalate and then lush on the finish . flavors of under ripe strawberries or maybe wild strawberries mingle with the green leafy tops . something earthy but still bright about this beer almost sandy maybe . long fruit roll up like finish . notes despite this beers amazing ability to capture the strawberry in all of its glory including the green top it s a tad bit one dimensional . the over flowing was a bit annoying too . but so goes experimentation and i wish them the best of luck and will gladly buy this if i ever see it for sale .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass pours a copper straw with obvious carbonation bubbles rising to the surface . any head quickly fades to nothing . smells hoppy and a little citruisy . taste is decent nice hop character of flowers and pine add to nice bitter swallow smooth malt character adds a welcomed sweetness . nicely balanced . mouthfeel is crisp and a little dry decent carbonation very drinkable . this is a decent offering from saranac . it definitely helps to save their beers of summer mix pack . i would definitely have this beer again .,appearance,0.6,1
there is just something special about beer being served out of a ml bottle . aesthetically pleasing and making that trademark gloop gloop sound when pouring it creates a wonderful mood . appearance a very hazy earthy copper tone with minimal fine white head that dissipates quickly but a ring of foam remained at the glass beer interface of my st. bernardus goblet throughout the session . unexceptional . aroma wow . wonderfully sour pineapple like aroma with some but not overwhelming acetic character and lemons shining through . clearly this is a sour example of the style that was fermented with brettanomyces in addition to your standard saison yeast . taste tastes refreshing and tart up front and lingers deliciously fruity sweet on the palate . minimal alcohol warmth you d never think that this is an abv beer . mouthfeel dry and very carbonated . lingers somewhat silky due to the salivation it induces . drinkability extremely drinkable and dangerously so given the high abv . perfect for a warm fall evening in florida . overall highly recommended . excels as a sour beer and a fruit beer .,appearance,0.6,1
this is perhaps the simplest label i ve ever seen on a commercially brewed beer . that jibes with the idea of just beer a very nice puffy head fills up a quarter of the glass but it does n t leave much lacing as i make my way through the bottle . color is a nice amber but the aroma is almost absent . it does n t smell bad it just does n t smell like much of anything . some faint citus hop notes with a little bit of grass . mouthfeel is very flat . finish is clean . taste like the aroma is fairly muted . this beer is interesting . it does a great job of being just a pale ale nothing more and i could drink a lot of these consecutively . but perception suffers when contrasted with more in your face hoppy ales .,appearance,0.9,1
bought a michelob mixed sampler pack for . wow big surprise here . i may be a spring chicken when it comes to beer drinking but this was one of the better hefe s i ve had and to think it comes from ab . smells of banana clove mixture drinkability is superb and has a great mouthfeel .,appearance,0.6,1
i was much more impressed by the pour and visual of this beer than by taste or drinkability . nice puffy styrofoam cloud of a head . deep chestnut hearty body . nose was stale grain and some scent reminiscent of corn or some other adjunct . flavors were extremely mild on the palate . i detected a malt dough essence but hops were not noteworthy .,appearance,0.9,1
a little out of season to have this one now but better now than before it goes bad . pale apricot kind cloudy . basically no head only a ring of white . nothing exciting or inticing at all . this is a wheat beer it should have some head to it . blah . wheat and yeast aromas . a little lemony with some hints of citrus rinds . light overall and pretty simple . taste is better than expected and much different than the aroma hinted at . in general pretty wheaty with lots of straw and a touch of musty hay . has more of an earthy bitterness to it something i have seen in other pale wheats . okay mouthfeel actually kinda full bodied compared to other watery pale wheats i ve had . carbonation adds just the right amount of crispness . taste and mouthfeel do it for this beer while i find the rest pretty ininspiring . easy to put back though . too bad it is n t summer when i could use a refreshing light beer .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a l growler into my ommegang glass . pours a nice amber color with a white head and excellent lacing . this is one of the most pleasant smells of hops i ve ever experienced with a lovely piney overtone . the taste is bitter upfront with some decent malt coming up on the finish to balance it out . the presence of pine disappears from the taste and is not apparent at all is it is in the nose . some sweetness fights to break through but is n t quite able to overcome that bitter upfront taste . mouthfeel is medium to light bodied despite the dark color . very drinkable . so drinkable i bought a growler of this home after having a glass with dinner . an excellent double ipa probably only nd in my experience to pliny .,appearance,1.0,1
wow ba is really pushing the limits of the cream ale category . if this is a cream ale so is mickey s . they both share almost the same exact taste profile . slightly skunky hops touch of sweet malt typical seltzer water mouthfeel . a below average brew just like most macros . not worth the . they ask for a halfrack. cheers . . . .,appearance,0.4,0
unlike the picture my oz . bomber just had a crown cap but was otherwise the same created . it s now over a year later i forgot i wanted to have this last wed on the th . oh well . poured into my midnight sun cervoise the fallen angel looks to be very authentic right off the bat . huge dense bone colored head on top of a hazy lightly burnt straw colored body with lots of carbonation streaming through out . the head is thick and rocky i let it sit for a good mins and it was still in full effect . really awesome exactly how i want a bspa to look . the smell is also very true to style lots of belgian yeast and noble hop spice with lemon zest slight pineapple and a grainy malt background that s only mildly sweet . not to strong but very appetizing . zesty yeast husky malt spicy hop bitterness dry and powdery with heavy minerals with soft tropical fruits just very complex . the only booze is on your breath as an aftertaste and it s pretty clean although the rest of the finish is not and really coats the mouth in fact . pretty good but a bit of a let down after the perfect look and very nice aroma . the thing i did n t really love about this one was that it was a bit too chalky powdery dusty . i would have liked to tried one fresh or at months to see if it had the same presence originally or the yeast just got a little too tired with age . mouthfeel is pretty light creamy and effervescent . still not the most digestible belgian . drinkablity was ok . this was enjoyable as i love the style and it was fairly well done and i always like to try a new one . and while not my favorite i m really glad i got to try it . that said bomber was enough there are just to many great beers out there . still it would easily pass for an authentic belgian in a blind tasting but would n t be the best .,appearance,1.0,1
dense and unfiltered amber coloured . nice creamy top with an also nice lace . strong and malty smell making you feel like you re about to drink a very heavy beer . however when drinking i felt a very light beer with a small barley taste . bitter like mouthfeel goes down too fast . i honestly expected a heavier bodied beer for its smell and abv but i found it very light and easygoing .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance hazy and somewhat cloudy yellow . a decent head . smell spicy and inviting . the lemon and wheat are present . taste sweet mother of sweetness . this is sweet for a witbier . but it works . good job to coors . the sweet malts lemon twang and delicious spices make for a great beer . the only negative i could say is that the flavor doesnt have much depth . but its coor so its ok mouthfeel sharp carbonation that is fitting for the style drinkability easy to drink,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very nice golden amber colour with a pretty decent head of white foam which leaves some good lacing . minimal carbonation but it looks a very decent ale . a light corny sweetness on the nose unfortunately quite unpleasant . lots of grain notes but the corn sweetness takes over leaving it very generic . no hops no complexity . very dull indeed . very similar on the palate . the corn sweetness is pronounced although there is a light coppery bitterness on the very back . mostly it s sickly and corny full of adjuncts and unnaturally for beer very sweet . mouthfeel is particularly thin it just adds to the weak unpleasant characters of the beer overall . this is very thin and not very pleasant . compared to the other mexican beers i ve tried it is a notch above but that s not saying much . it only happens to be drinkable by default .,appearance,0.7,1
poured into a snifter . a a silky waterfall of black liquid pours an opaque body with a small dark tanned head that dessipates quickly . s overtones of roasted coffee ethyl and roasted barley are flung out as i near my nose to the snifter . t m introduced with a well balanced bitterness to compliment the oatmeal s sweetness this mild carbonated full bodied beer has a great roasted taste . there s no visible lacing . abv is well hidden in the background . d very good and easily drinkable . well balanced but this straigh forward stout doesnt really stand out . still enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
nice deep amber copper color was topped by a thin head that left zero lacing . nice malty aroma with some hop wafting up from the glass much more aromatic than most lager types . solid malty taste and the golding hops shine through good food beer too . smooth ful bodied but not thickish refreshing as a lager should be . sam adams might have become a macro micro but one thing is assured one is always assured of a decent beer .,appearance,0.6,1
i enjoyed this courtesy of a wonderful gentleman who brought it when he moved out to california from illinois . he also brought three floyds dark lord imperial stout so we started with that and then after experiencing complete beer jubilation moved on to this and experienced a second wave of jubilation . as i was slightly intoxicated from the dark lord i can not comment too much on the look . all i remember is it pours a dark oily body with slight head but nothing too extravagant . it s aged two years so a lot of the carbonation has subsided . strong aromas of rye sawdust and even oats . momentarily felt like i was hanging out in a either honky tonk bar or irish pub you know the kind with all the sawdust on the floor . intriguing aromas but i was not expecting sawdust . the taste is similar to the smell sawdust oak and oats but also strong roasted coffee flavors . keep in mind that my palate may have been a wee bit blunted as i was still reeling from the rich coffee chocolate molasses whatever else is present aromas and flavors of dark lord so any of the molasses or chocolate that other reviewers are alluding to may have been knocked the bleep out of me . perhaps i should have saved this for another night but what can i say . i was inspired from having two top rated beers in my presence . the woody oak y and coffee aromas and flavors are the standouts here and according to the gentleman who brought this to me it s among the last of its kind . too bad i want more .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a lost abbey sinners glass . a pretty reddish amber with a good amount of white head . the head dissipates quickly but leave a bit of lacing on the glass . honestly not bad looking . there is almost no aroma though some sweet malts but nothing else going on . a few sips of the sweet maltiness are quite enough for me . its not awful . honestly its way better than i was expecting . but its certainly not good . decent mouthfeel and overall better than i was expecting,appearance,0.8,1
deep brown pour with a gigantic rocky tan head . complex aroma of figs cocoa nuts leather tobacco alcohol fall leaves and soft peat . a lot of that aroma gets hidden in the flavor but it still has some nice warming layers of peat caramel cocoa nuts and alcohol . dry medium body with plentiful carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle from the lcbo as part of a gift pack with a st peters pint glass the aroma is very rich bitter sweet smell pours a nice dark cloudy reddish colour with very little head tastes quite good a little sweet and a little bitter and a touch on the watery side but another fine beer from st peters,appearance,0.6,1
i purchased a bomber of this a few months ago and should have consumed it earlier while it was still fresh . i ve been fortunate to have it fresh however and my review is based more on that to be fair . still even though it s better fresh it was still very enjoyable last night . a this is a real beauty . pours a very deep hazy orangish amber . huge thick fluffy white head fills a big portion of the glass and takes forever to dissipate . even once it deflates in never completely disappears . the color is gorgeous but the head really does it one of the best i ve ever seen . s pine resin and grapefruit lead this big floral clean grapefruit smell that finishes with just a touch of hops . t taste follows the nose for the most part . begins with a beautiful grapefruit hop flavor briefly departs to malt balance and finishes a lingering bitter hop ending that is only the least bit astringent . the flavor is big dry clean and biting dominated by the grapefruit hop notes and reasonably well balanced by the malts . a slightly better balance would reduce the slightly unpleasant bite but that is really a minor flaw that is easily overlooked and possibly not existent when fresh . m medium to full bodied but lighter than i had expected . nice smooth and only slightly sticky . d this is a very nice hoppy ipa that is particularly dry in a good way . everything makes me want another but the dryness is such that this one definitely invites companion of water and would leave possibly ordering a less hoppy follow up for balance .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a hazy ornage yellow with a nice pillowy off white head with good retention leaves some spotty lacing around the glass . s mainly citrus and herbal hops a little weak for my taste though . some caramel malt comes through as well to balance everything out . there was something that did seem a little off on the nose though could n t quite pick up exactly what it was though . t similar to the nose . a little more intense on the hops . same caramel sweet maltiness coming through at points . but still that weird flavor that i ca n t quite pick up on what it is exactly . threw me off of this beer a bit . m d medium light bodied . good carbonation . can not pick up on the alcohol in here at all . very good drinking beer minus that weird characteristic .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap and enjoyed at steve s birthday bash snifter a coppery red with a small head and spotty lace . s the nose detects pear crabapple cherry pit and even a hint of a rye like ester . there is also some wood caramel bready and slight alcohol notes as well . very aromatic and phenolic nice . t the taste starts sweet but not cloy with a grassy bitterness . i found a constant yeast and nutty profile with warming alcohol and wood upon the finish . sublime creme brule and mineral water also dashing in and out . m the mouth feel is smooth and oily warming but not boozy . d outstanding the barrel influence is there but accents the beer and does not overpower .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a bottle very dark in color . as much head as you would like excellent lacing . a wonderful aroma the taste even better . quite a flavorful porter very well balanced . smooth going down an excellent finish . quite quite drinkable if you are in the mood for a porter or even a stout . my go to porter at this time . even better on nitro . .,appearance,1.0,1
the black body of this brew is topped by a medium thick brown head with a good amount of lacing left behind . the aroma is sweet malty and full of caramel notes with a slight roastiness . the aroma reminds me more of a dopplebock than an imperial stout . the malt flavor is slightly sweet and roasty with notes of caramel . full bodied and slightly dry .,appearance,1.0,1
no real aroma to speak off just a hint of sweetness . pale gold with no head . somewhat fruit character and slightly sweet . a little too heavy for a kolsch .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a frothy tan head that did n t last more then a few seconds . dark tea colored beer had a nice glow . strong smell of cocoa in the aroma rests on a nice base of freshly cracked malt . the cocoa carries over into the falvor but blends in more with the accenting flavors . there is a bit of caramel and tea flavors in there to balance it out . fine carbonation and light body make for a fluffy smooth beer . this is a pretty darn good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a wonderfully bright golden orange color . a large pillowing white head forms that gently recedes to leave a bunch of sticky spiderweb lace . s a funky doughy yeast aroma . a bit of fruits apples pears and some spice . t doughy and sweet biscuit malt flavors . a nice spice and fruitiness of apples and pears again . fairly tart and sour . m d a full body and a good smooth creaminess . the alcohol shows a little but for the most part a smooth and easy to drink beer . a nice sipping beer . this is a good beer and one i enjoy . i like it as much if not more than duvel . a most try for people that love the style .,appearance,1.0,1
note i only poured about two thirds of the beer into a pint glass and drank the rest from the bottle ive heard from a number of folks that drinking from bottle is the only way to really taste this particular beer . appearance at first an interesting cascading carbonation effect that is associated with nitro taps . after that there is a truly creamy and sustaining light tan head of roughly a quarter inch . impressively the head sustains throughout the whole time i was drinking the beer wow . . the beer is almost entirely black in color with some very dark ruby hues coming through as well . aroma the beer has that familiar nitro sweetness to it that is very present in the aroma . i can also smell some roasted coffee scents as well but they are somewhat masked by the nitro stench . taste and mouthfeel compared to many other beers the mouthfeel of this particular brew has a medium body but is very thin when compared to most other stouts . in fact relative to many other dry stouts its actually quite light and watery . the nitro funk is also very present in the taste but the roastiness and coffee flavors come through very nicely . there is also some very mild grain and caramel flavors with a smooth overall chocolate character as well . when sipped from the bottle the beer tastes a little sweeter and the roasted flavors come through a bit better . a strong roasted coffee bitterness in the finish . there is very little hop character to this beer . overall its a good beer but i really cant stand what the nitro tap does to beers like this while it gives the beer a nice sustaining head it adds this unpleasant sweetness to it that i think detracts from the overall aroma and flavor of the beer . also its pretty thin and watery for a stout . on the other hand because this beer is fairly light and drinkable it would make a great session beer which cant be said about too many dry stouts out there imho . also the bottle says that this beer has less than calories per oz serving so for anyone on a diet id imagine that this is easily a much more flavorful choice than just about any other light beer out there . still even though beers of this style are prized for their roasted maltiness i would have liked to have smelled and tasted more hop character . all and all not amazing but pretty good . recommended .,appearance,0.9,1
some of shakespeare s stuff is pretty dark but shakespeare stout a nihilistic black with a big head the color of creamy coffee . the little black bubbles peppering the head make it look alluringly like a chocolate chip cookie . smell walks the line between dark chocolate and prunes . huge roasted flavor to the point of being burnt that overwhelms the mellow chocolate aftertaste promised by the bottle . more pruniness but it mixes well with the other flavors . good velvety mouthfeel . drinkable for awhile but the burnt flavor lingers and dissuades futher consumption .,appearance,1.0,1
a fair barleywine pretty well balanced and with a boozy edge . presentation oz bottle . unequivocal ralph steadman label illustration with a one horned dog and the perfunctory quote from gonzo hunter s. thompson . offers a brief playful side label description pointing to the main character of the brew . notes vintage date ee ibus and alc . by vol . . poured into a snifter . a brown pour with dark copper tones . rather short head with no retention or lacing and the faintest of foamy rings on the cap . s sweet malt nose with some fruity and resiny notes to it . t caramel malt sweetness with a nicely woven hoppy note that does not emerge much over the roasty character . distinct booziness emerges towards the end . m medium body and carbonation with a smooth finish . d nicely drinkable . a good sipper . notes while not extraordinary it is a good barleywine and always pleasing to have . it has the overtly highlighted boozy profile of most of the canis major series but again does impact negatively the brew .,appearance,0.6,1
first time i ve seen this beer and it was at my local jewel . had to pick up a sixer . pours a clear iced tea amberwith moderate tiny and slow bubbling . all beneath a nice starter head of three fingers that recedes to a full film of foam with a little stickage . nice look but a pretty land aroa of some faint hops and a little biscuity malts . pretty standard and pretty hard to detect . tea like hops hit the palate first very nice orange peekoo . the malt sorta hits the backburner of the palate . but the toasted crystal malts let you know they re there with a soft bready note . crisp bitter and very sessionable . nice cheap ipa with good flavor and drinkability .,appearance,0.9,1
sorta fresh from last years christmas three pack . this beer is belgians best.ive had this beer before but never reviewed it.chimay goblet . very nice chestnut body with a small white creamy head that just sits there.beer just doesnt look any better.some carbonation bubbles streaming to the top . nutty smells and yeast . nutty with some yeastiness tastes.cant taste any hops.the malt isnt overly sweet . mouthful is a bit over carbonated but still nice . nice beer i have a older bottle in my cellar waiting to be opened.life dont get any better then this .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear but dark ruby brown carbonation rising good head for a bit shrinking to nothing and ok lacings . aroma is on the weak side with only slight notes of caramel malts . taste has hints of roasted malt tones of toffee molasses with a warming nutty ending . mouth is just too thin . do n t quite understand how this is doppelbock seems like a normal bock to me and a pretty average one to me .,appearance,0.8,1
one of the beers i brought back from belgium . poured into my de garre snifter while watching law and order . a pours a murky opaque deep brownish black . no carbonation whatsoever some oxygen bubbles are all that appeared after a vigorous pour down the bottom of my glass . s average smell hints of chocolate and alcohol . a decent sweet aroma but it is extremely faint . t slighlty sweet with some alcohol hotness right up front . a very faint roastiness is on the back of the tounge . as this warms a huge belgian dark chocolate flavor is apparent i get a chocolate taste out of many stouts and porters but none tasted like this . the wife hated it describing it as day old burnt coffee . i am not a huge fan of this beer but i didnt get those flavors . m i actually really liked the mouthfeel . very creamy . it accentuated the flavor very nicely . d solid drinkabilty for this big beer .,appearance,0.4,0
appears a dark amber red color . with a small white head . it smells very sweet there is a kind of nasty molasses flavor . there is also a slight caramel flavor . it tastes unfortunately a lot like it smells . it has this awful unbalanced molasses flavor . it has this nasty sweet flavor . it almost tastes rotten . it is thick and it has a lot of flavor the flavor is nasty though . there is a slight grassy hoppy bitterness but it does n t blend well with the molasses flavor . carbonation is about medium . drinkability is horrible i dumped out a third of this beer . the flavor is nasty and unbalanced . overall cool label shitty beer . i would n t give this to my wenches .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured out a somewhat cloudy copper color with a small tan head that left no lace . s it smelled very floral with notes of orange peel and some roasted malt aromas . t it tasted of sharp burnt toast malt with a sweet citrus zip . m it was crisp and sharp with a dry finish . a light to medium bodied ale . d this is a pretty tasty apa . the cascade hops really give it a floral touch .,appearance,0.6,1
on cask at the hilden beer festival . pours reddish gold with thing head . huge candy malt nose . twiggy malts with orangey boiled sweet hard candy fizz after . medium to light lively and sticky . the orange tingle reminded me of nothing so much as berroca . this is a wheat beer . with some of hilden s middling regular offering ca n t see why this one is n t made full time .,appearance,0.6,1
from notes taken several days ago . served in a schooner at the iron mule in lake forest . disclaimer not a fan of ipas . a my glass had minimal head and poor lacing but a nice light orange color . i might attribute the head to the bartender . s hoppy crisp . t hops present obviously . not as strongly and bitter as i usually get from ipas . i enjoyed it . m great consistency great feel . o new go to ipa . nice job stone .,appearance,0.4,0
how is it possible that i a pa resident is first to review this . c mon az locals . picked up a bottle while out in scottsdale a few weeks back thinking wow never seen this one before . there are other chocolate flavored beers but let me emphasize that this is one damn unique beer . pours without any interesting characteristics short head clear yellow body just minimal carbonation present . no lacing . aromas are very inviting white chocolate forward no doubt . some german chocolate characteristics complete with spices twang . some bready yeast is evident too . mouthfeel and flavor is where it fizzles . very thin on the palate with the aforementioned aromas coming through into the flavor along with a sprinkle of cardamom . finishes with a dusting of cocoa powder on the palate . drinkability is ok for the style . i would not request another but it is a fine one and done to accompany a dessert especially for someone who is into macros and or light beers who does n t want something dark and heavy to finish the evening . hey it s a good chocolate flavored beer to beat the heat in az . unique as advertised and a credit to the brewer for coming through with something interesting .,appearance,0.4,0
look awesome artwork cool cat . sweet notches in the label to tell you when the best by date is . love the little sayings under the caps . pours yellow brown and settles light amber in the glass . cloudy with very little fizz . decent foamy head . smell smells of malt and hops just what i expected from an ipa nothing special here . taste instant hoppy bite followed by little to no creaminess . i was hoping for more flavor or some zing also would have been better if it were a tad bit creamier . mouthfeel hoppy mouthfeel pretty standard for an ipa no point here for originality . drinkability pretty drinkable if you like this style of beer which i tend to . a pale ale would probably be more preferred by the average drinker . this is n t as good as blind faith by magic hat and for a really good apa try fat angel by magic hat . this beer just does n t stand up against the others of its kind by magic hat .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a standard ultra clear yellow brew . smell is all adjuncts mostly sweet corn smell . taste is sweet and not much else . tastes like a budweiser . mouthfeel is budweiser present but not good . drinkable like a budweiser but budweiser ice tastes much better .,appearance,0.4,0
a poured into a pilsner glass . big crazy head thats nearly out of control . the head retention is insane . its like a meringue dolloped on top of this beer . the beer itself is a deep caramel color with lots of effervescence . the color is actually kinda strange looking . s strange smell . toasted malts maybe some cornmeal aluminum and some cinnamon like spice . t light flavor . cinnamon faint hops and biscuit malts . m low carbonation slick heavy body . this is a lot heavier than i expected . goes down well and is thirst quenching . d pretty sessionable . finishes clean and dry . easy to drink .,appearance,0.9,1
pours hazy gold with a massive fluffy white head . very promising appearance but way overcarbonated if you re shooting for anything lambic esque . aromatics lead off with a whiff of peach skins and tart pits . an obtrusive moldy musty cardboard aroma takes hold and detracts throughout the glass . very much like a moldy cardboard box from the cellar . mouthfeel is soft and slightly tart . pallet is fruity with a hint of sour . hardly lactic or even leaning in the direction thereof . the musty cardboard is apparent in the finish as well .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner fridge appearance pours a transparent golden color with lots of flowing carbonation . the head is white and rises tall showing a good amount of foaminess and retention . a coating of lace remains behind . nice . smell pale malt metal some hop aromas . reminiscent of the us born macro lagers . probably loaded with adjuncts of corn and rice . bland . taste a sweet pale malt beginning is met with a bitter hop flavor . there are n t any other noticeable flavors aside from maybe the yeast . not bad for the style . mouthfeel smooth slightly sweet and bitter with a lingering corn barley flavor . some alcohol in the finish . drinkability not bad compared to what i expected from this brew . i would go for it again especially while mowing the lawn .,appearance,0.8,1
a amber color has good clarity and minimal carbonation . off white head is a little fizzy but has great retention and leaves heavy lace . s weakest part of the beer . lemon and grapefruit with a touch of toffee in the nose . t malt has a semi sweet caramel flavor that becomes more pronounced the longer the beer lingers in the mouth . although somewhat mild the hops dominate . bitterness is lemon and grapefruit citrus with a touch of spice . finishes with a lingering bitterness . m medium body feels slick . carbonation level is a touch too high . d nice session ipa . not spectacular but worth a revisit .,appearance,0.9,1
i drank this from an oz bottle into my rochefort chalice . this boy is a gusher . as i pop the cap and walk away i came back its fizzing all around . it pours with lots of carbonation too . it is medium orange with an off white finger head . there is lots retention and great lacing . it might be best lacing i ve vere seen . it coats the whole glass and does n t go anywhere . the aroma is strong with lots of beglian hops dominating . there is also a little pine not much sweetness maybe some lemon . the taste is off from the aroma i was expecting tons of hops but they are very muted . there is a light hops taste but mostly sour fruit . the feel is decent nice lasting flavor . drinkability is ok its good but for some reason i would n t go for another . overall this is ok nothing special . the taste is to mild for its aroma but a typical belgian ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear golden color with a big white head that diminishes quite quickly . scent is very floral and lots of coriander . belgian yeast scents as well . the taste is very much like it smells except with a little more hops . tons of coriander and spices with a lot of flower tastes . there is a bit of alcohol too as the beer warms but it is hidden extremely well when cold . i love the mouthfeel as it seems perfect for this style . i expected it to be way more syrupy . the drinkability is pretty damn high for this being .,appearance,0.6,1
drank from a bottle the taste was that of really good choclete and hints of coffe . no real bitter taste had a light smell of choclete to it over all etremelly drinkable and refreshing . alsohada light carbination not too much or little justenough to givethe right amount of fizz this beer is in my opinon up there as far as import beers farsuppour to a guiness wich is overlly bitter .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice amber color with a thick tan head . lace was thick and copious . a strong hop aroma wafted out of the glass the finish though was more malt prevalent caramel i found this very interesting that the hops were not as stong on the finish as the aroma suggested they might . i m not complaining cause this was and is a very smooth drinkable quality ale . one i will try to keep around from now on .,appearance,1.0,1
pint on tap at volo for their trou de diable night . pours a beautiful burnt sunset orange with crystal clarity finger of foamy head has good retention . really unique beer that did n t grab me at first but lured me in . sweet malt base without being sticky lots of caramel . tropical fruits mingle with citrus in some sort of nz hop combo . hints of honey and sauvignon blanc grapes . resiny hop quality moderate hop bitterness . scary how well it hides the abv could easily gulp this . at first it seemed a little sweet but it balances and the hop profile is both unique and tasty . scary drinkable for the abv you know it s going to catch up to you . a really nice dipa wish this was locally available on tap because it could be a go to .,appearance,1.0,1
whatever you have to say about these saranacs they sure look nice . this ones a nice deep brown color with a big fluffy tan head and pretty amazing lacing . nose is as you d expect some light roasted malt mixed in with some caramel and a very mild touch of hops . not a whole lot going there . flavor s a fair bit better though . again lots of roasted malt toffee ish with a bit of nutiness although that s likely just the mix of the caramel malt and the more roasted flavor . a very mild hint of hops . body s medium a little watery something i ve noticed with a lot of their beers . overall i got ta say these are some nice brews . i guess i was expecting some total garbage out of this mixed sixer probably cause it came from the random market next door but these are easily up to yuengling s beers and possibly as good as a magic hat in terms of the quality that might be a little extreme .,appearance,0.9,1
slow elk from big sky brewing . they also make the moose drool beer and the scape goat which i have yet to try . from the bottle it pours dark amber and clean . smells dank and mosslike at the same time . tastes much better . i detect some semi sweet chocolate and coffee flavors but it s insipidness left me uninspired . it has a mello malty mouthfeel with a clean finish and no aftertaste . i kept waiting for this beer to show me something more .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle picked up at vintage estate poured into my church brew works pint glass . a ruby red trending towards light brown with a pleasant fingers worth off white head on top that stuck around well and left nice lacing on my glass . s very malty . barley sweetness . maybe a twinge of nutmeg . whatever it is the predominant smell i m picking up on reminds me of a scotch ale . t tastes like scotch ale too . sweet . very sweet . lots barley and bready sweetness . a touch of holiday spice underneath . i m not sure if it s the standard cinnamon and nutmeg or not but that s my best guess . alcohol is mildly detectable near the middle of the taste . i want to give this beer a fair shake but i have to admit almost immediately that this is not my style of beer . malt bomb would be the phrase that comes to mind if i were being derogatory . sweet . sweet sweet sweet . cloyingly sweet . the breadiness does n t balance it out for me . the spice is the one redeeming quality that s helping me from really docking this beer . m mouthfeel is very good . i d like a touch more carbonation which held me back from giving it a . but co is present and this beer does cream up nicely in the mouth and leaves a lot of dry sticky flavors behind on the finish . d o i guess i m just a beer drinker who likes wants either big hop citrus floral pine bitter flavors or big dark roasted coffee flavors and sometimes both of those together or something belgian . this beer is none of those things . my gut is telling me that for what this is with my limited experience with such styles as based on my preferences i generally avoid beers like this this is fairly good . it s just not good for me .,appearance,0.9,1
i bought this for because i think port ipa s are pretty good if they are fresh . carbonation was fine and plenty of lacing . the first glass was a bright orange but i did n t realize this beer had a shit ton of yeast dregs at the bottom . the second glass looked fucked up with a ton of chunks floating about . i never usually ding appearance because beer always looks good but when there are floaties . it smells good nice west coast hoppiness . flavor is bitter hoppy pine oranges . this is a good ipa but the could lose the sediment .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours red brown with slight haze and a light haze that quickly drops to nothing . s vinous particularly white wine and oak with a nice sourness and slight funk . t sour and funky the funk is incredible complex acetic sweet brett flavor just amazing lingering grape skin aftertaste and a slight alcoholic warming . m medium carbonation and a light body for such a big beer . o delicious such a complex funk .,appearance,0.6,1
my first impression was that it was surprisingly bitter for a beer that advertises creamy and smooth . after i got over that i found a decent beer however not quite on par with boddington s or kilkenny . the colour is auburn tetley s tea anyone . with a creamy head . the taste as i mentioned begins bitter then smooths towards the finish . a good brew but it would probably lose out to the aforementioned favourites when i pulled out my wallet .,appearance,0.9,1
say what you will about guinness yes i know they re a bunch of gimmick happy corporate whores but one thing is undeniable . there is no other beer on the planet that looks smells or tastes like a guinness on tap . properly poured it sports a thick creamy white head that does n t have a single bubble in it . it s like cool whip . the cascading effect is awesome . retention is like no other . in fact the last thing left in the glass after all the beer is gone is a thick glob of creamy foam . lacing . . holy crap . for the first third of the glass it leaves a solid wall of lace all the way around without a break in it . held to the light it s surprisingly clear and reveals a fiery red hue . smell and taste are an inseparable amalgam of malt hops and a twangy sour dough like flavor that is completely unique . the only downfall is the thin flat watery mouthfeel . creamy yet insubstantial . still i enjoy this beer every time i order it but i only drink one in a night and it has to be from the tap . that s the only way to truly experience a guinness .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass sept a what ever color coke cola is with a half a glass of light tan head that left great lace with each sip and had good retention . the foam ended up as a inch film with a little peak in the middle . s dark malts with plenty of milk chocolate t i expected a bit more but still not bad lots of chocolate with a hint of coffee m thinner then i would have liked hoping for thick cream got skim milk d not too bitter easy too drink but not sure if i will buy again its a er here in calgary looked better then it was but not bad overall . too bad the art and the writing on the bottle did n t affect the beer inside cause it would have been great if it did .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to enola for the offering . oz bottle with no freshness date poured into a standard pint glass . very attractive beer . amber copper in color . massive sticky foamy eggshell colored head rises to fingers and holds there forever . the top of the head kind of reminds me of a topo map of the appalachian mountain range . with each sip the head leaves a foamy moustache on my upper lip . yum . the aroma is not as strong as i expected . i still get a whiff of grapefruit rinds though . pretty typical ipa . nothing extraordinary nothing bad . citrus fruits . as mentioned in previous reviews could use a bit more malt to balance it out but that is only a minor complaint . this is n t one of those beers that will be ingrained in your memory but it will leave you satisfied . mouthfeel is good . the massive head is still there and leaves lot s of foam in the mouth . i like this . it is a bit watery but this again is only a minor complaint . not a beer i will go to the store or bar looking for . but if i m there i may pick it up occasionally .,appearance,1.0,1
orangish red . minimal head . .nose is very light . straining i get some cherries . expected more here . .the taste is really not much of anything . cherries not noticable.body is medium . mouthfeel has some tartness which i expected. i would n t drink this again . .little cherry flavor . basic ale with a sour finish from the cherries.,appearance,0.8,1
wow this is a whole bottle of suck . the only beer below this one is beer . ice beer is just a terrible concept and should be purged from any brewers mind . nothing good about color taste or head . not to mention being seen with a bud ice is very unattractive . ice beer has only one quality they sacrifice flavor for alcohol content . if you re just looking to get drunk you might have a problem .,appearance,0.2,0
the last of the casta beers that i brought back from playa del carmen mexico and my least favourite of the lot . this one talks about the wheat beers of germany and belgium but does n t seem to try to be in the style of either and is instead an american style wheat ale . the colour is a golden yellow with no lasting head at all . there s none of the cloviness of the bavarian classic nor any of the exotic spices to be found in a good belgian wit . the nose is just kind of grainy as is the flavour . it s certainly light and probably a good substitute for the usual mexican suspects but like i said it s my least favourite of the casta line and i ca n t see myself having another one of these anytime soon .,appearance,0.4,0
would not have thought this was an ab beer and i feel duped although in this case happily . was a very unique purple color including a decent head that did fade fast . lacing was minimal . i was originally worried that this was off it smelled a little like on the edge wine that may be vinegaring . i almost stopped there . i thought this beer was good especially at first . it was very sweet and there was a lot of tartiness to it . it is sweeter than i usually like but it was for some reason acceptable . blueberry bomb for sure . the sugar level on this must be high and the sugars on the tongue left a below par experience for the feel of the beer . d i feel bad for this one but i thought it was very wasy drinking and refreshing . i put a couple back which i often do not do . i may not order this often as it is not my ideal style but i did enjoy it . for it is very easy to drink .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle from alko in helsinki . vintage . from notes . a poured a dark copper with a one finger khaki head and no visible carbonation . no retention and slight lacing . s loads of rich dark fruit is right up my alley . plum raisin yeast sugar brown sugar . very rich and nice . t lot s of the same but more intense . loads of dark fruit . very raisiny sticky dates yeast brown sugar . m medium body with mild carbonation . finish is dry but also lingering sweetness . o d probably the tastiest dubbel i ve had to date . very drinkable very tasty very aromatic and i would love to have a case of this for home .,appearance,0.6,1
when i was last at seaworld in orlando a couple of years back i decided to try this beer and here what i can say about it a this beer has a excellent dark chocolate coffee color with a head that disappears slowly . s you can smell a hint of chocolate and roasted malt but nothing else . t the taste is somewhat alright with a hint of chocolate and nothing else . m d this beer did not go down smoothly at all . i know i m wo n t drink this one again .,appearance,0.8,1
if i could have given this less than . . i would have . i sampled this at beer on the pier . i wish i had n t . i enjoy the occational bloody mary but this was something completely different . this was just wrong . my recommendation . walk away . i imagine the creation of this was a plank that a couple of frat boys wanted to play on a buddy . joe hey frank . come here . i ve got a joke we can play on the new guy . frank cool . what is it . joe alright lets take his bud and add tomato juice to it . frank that s bad but . joe wait i was n t done yet . next we add clam juice to it . frank i m going to be sick .,appearance,0.2,0
ounce bottle that was packaged on september received as an extra in a trade with the generous msubulldog thanks for the opportunity brian poured this into my duvel snifter tonight this gets a perfect score on color because i have never seen anything like it there is a weird purple tint to it that almost makes you wonder if it is beer or prune juice one inch creamy tan head with great retention leaves some nice lacing too smell is huge with berries black currants sure do transform rose into a thick cider like beer and especially in the aroma also some mild belgian yeast and other fruits taste is sweet at first some booze and soft malt in the middle finish is full of currants and sugar gets more rounded as it warms but pretty fruity overall the mild tart is a nice addition mouthfeel is mostly sweet slightly hot at times as well medium bodied soft carbonation drank the bottle no problem but do not know how much more i could do little heavy over time glad to have been able to try this special experiment from alan this has some aging potential still too at three and a half years it seems to be doing well would like to try again down the road recommended,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at the brewery in moab ut . cloudy pale golden without a head and no retention or lacing . aroma is fruity yet delicate with raspberry notes and absence of hops strong banana overtones with no clove perceptable . mouthfeel is fizzy with a light body . taste begins with light floral hops followed by sparse pale malts lightly sweet raspberries and finishing in a moderate intensity herbal bitterness with lingering raspberry sweetness .,appearance,0.6,1
great clarity with this golden hued helles . nice bubbling and ok foam that recedes to nothing . crisp toast mixed with even crisper hops to balance that malt aroma out . nice malt sweetness of the best simplicty . this simple toasted malt sweetness mxies well with a divining grass hops that balance everything out to crisp yet sweet brillance . very crisp palate that is refreshing and easily sessionable with lots of flavor .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle from douglasjamjak thanks man . pours a really nice dark brown black with a two finger head . a quick swirl brings nice crimson flashes to the glass quite amazing . the aroma flows to my nostrils from feet away . a lot of tart cherry on the nose along with some cinnamon . a bit of whipped cream smell in there too . taste has a lot of tart cherry with some porter flavors on the back end . nice dark malt flavors roastey . a bit of a burnt flavor on the finish . the darker sours are typically not done very well dark woods included but this is much better than the dark woods . this is still not as good as their lighter sours the cherry lady or the monomony but not bad for a dark one . overall a decent winter sour . a good attempt to try and make a dark sour for the winter season . wow just noticed this is . awesome . ca n t believe it . i like that this is higher abv . i subtly feel like i am being cheated with the sours .,appearance,1.0,1
a clear copper hued brew with a small cap of white foam . a shade darker than the laughing ass lager . not much lace . s sour rotten apples vinegar sourdough bread . bananas . very very odd . t tastes a lot like a hefe . there are big time banana flavors lemon banana laffy taffy . m light bodied and slightly oily with a very dry finish . d a nice drinkable brew . i m not a huge amber red fan but this is the most quaffable brew at this joint .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours fingers of thick tan head that has great retention and leaves a little bit of clinging lace . the beer is an opaque black . s has a big sweet malt aroma as well as coffee and some chocolate . m a light medium bodied beer with a pretty high amount of carbonation for a stout . t the sweet malts hit first but then are overpowered by a sour astringent taste . the sour taste then fades to a slightly bitter chocolate . very different for a stout although i thought the sour taste was a little overpowering and overshadowed a lot of the other flavors in this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
not impressed with this one . i think the hop schedule is off from style . they said they use magnum hops which is an american hop . the flavor was a bit off not the standard crispness i expected . poured a bit cloudy with very little head . would not buy this one again but fret not their other beers are better .,appearance,0.4,0
from a bottle chilled it pours a pale gold color with some haze along with cm of white bubbly head that sustains nicely . yeast floating freely throughout body . aroma is slightly of grapefruit or sour grapes w lots of grainy wheat aromas maybe a slight bit of hops but not much else to note . sorta boring . taste is a tart grainy flavor with citrus or green grape tones . some slight spice also but not sure what . kinda odd . maybe some coriander . stingy carbonation up front on the tongue with a nice refreshing body makes for a nice summer ale . low abv . easy summer brew . however the flavor is not my cup of tea .,appearance,0.9,1
day four of oktoberfest and beer me tuesday at the pizza joint in evans ga brings the next example samuel adams offering in my sixteen days of oktoberfest . appearance was a dark amber with a small creamy light caramel colored head which left behind a light amount of stick . aroma was distinctly and unexpectedly full of bubblegum notes the expected toffeeish notes were there as well though quite subdued . this oktoberfest delivered highly sweet caramel flavors a bit of toasted bread notes and a light middling bitterness that carries over into the finish and fairly long aftertaste . medium bodied but somewhat chewy as well . a deliciously sweet very distinct take on the style and very drinkable . a great choice for a home grown oktoberfest celebration .,appearance,0.6,1
i m sure i got a bad bottle of this one and i know i m not the only one . there was definitely a band aid thing going on with the bottle i purchased . was totally disappointed as i was really looking forward to trying this style . hope to find a clean bottle in the future so i can do a proper review of the beer and not the infection .,appearance,0.8,1
. oz . bottle . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance cloudy golden yellow with an amazing big billowy head that last all the way through the beer incredible lacing too which sticks all over the glass . this is the only beer i ve ever had which could rival duvel in appearance . the best looking tripel i ve ever seen . smell as expected for the style . citrus spice and a little sweetness . taste the sweetness is very soft on the front end for a tripel the bitter hoppy finish is excellent . the bitter notes are more dominant that the sweet ones in this beer but it remains flavorful with a nice level of spiciness . drinkability even at abv this is a very smooth and drinkable beer . achel does an incredible job crafting their beers yet another solid offering .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours almost no head . the head that comes fizzles away fairly quickly . smell is of chili pepper and cheap macro lager . the chili pepper is strong enough to overpower the cheapness of the lager underneath it . taste is of chili pepper juice and fairly hot . it reminds me of pepper jack cheese . mouthfeel is fairly thin . the thin mouthfeel is masked by the bite of the chili pepper . this beer is not very good and examples like this make chili beer a little less respectable .,appearance,0.3,0
when camping the animal pack is always a required choice . when the purpose of the camping is to get stupid drunk schmidt ice is very appealing with its mountain goat cans and . abv . this beer is a bastard in a hot can but if you keep it cold drinking is made much easier . actually has a bit more body than most of the lowest end macros but make no mistake about it the point of this beer is to get the alcohol in your blood . it does a good job of that with an abv not high enough to make you taste the alcohol sugar mix steel reserve and not low enough to keep you pissing every five minutes to get rid of the excess water busch light . for me a lower abv macro such as coors or rainier would be preferred . but if you re going to as low as the schmidt brand you may as well go for schmidt ice .,appearance,0.3,0
nose very strong cherry cherry juice fast is sickening and appears much too artificial and the mouth that in addition is very sweet . the cherry syrup is obviously very present in the papillae and taste the lambic virtually undetectable . beer is not surprisingly sweet while the final is a bit safer . certainly refreshing but not a quality beer just a product marketing to younger people .,appearance,0.7,1
grabbed this daddy up at yankee spirits in attleboro . never seen it in the midwest sweet aromas swirl around as i sit on my couch . the beer i poured into my goblet has a creamy merengue head and itself is a rich effervescent amber . almost like a river worn globe of amber . the head s withdrawal leaves creamy lacing the aromas are of buttered popcorn and coriander . sweet but funky . the flavor profile is sweet and fruity pear apricot but minimally spicy . bitterness shows up at the finish to cut off the sweetnes . it s fairly meaty all the whilecertainly for a saison it s too sweet and head brewer david yarrington admits as much on the website as well as the fact that it s a little bigger than intended . i was very impressed to see in his notes that offered criticisms for his own brews and plans to improve them in the future . such honesty is totally unnescessary but very appreciated . i will definitely try this again since i have reason to believe it will only get better and i appreciate the difficulty in the intricacies of saison fermenting,appearance,1.0,1
a bottle left over after gabf judging and given to me as a reward for my volunteer efforts . entered as an abbey not a dubbel as the style here on ba states . pours an entire glass of light brown foam with no liquid . upon settling the liquid was clear brown copper . smells fig chocolate pudding pears brown sugar candi sugar floral clean alcohol and a waft of spicy zip . tastes moderate malt sweet supporting dominant fruity esters . nice candi sugar adds depth as does a spicy belgian yeast zip . phenols are present but muted and overpowered by the malt and esters . malt tastes lightly of chocolate and gently toasted bread . esters which dominate the palate are pear green raisin crisp style apple and green grape . finish is a bit musty and weedy which dries is out with a lingering edginess . light yet somehow chewy in the mouth with way too much carbonation . has a concerning stomach heartburn which suggest to me some sort of contaminant microbe . i give this one a meh .,appearance,0.4,0
well i like meantime and michael jackson knew his stuff so pretty high expecations on this one . into the two bros pint . a nice looking great sized head very rocky and attractive . body is dark with mahogany around the edges . s the kent goldings make a big impact on the aroma . dry roasted malt undertones with some mild cherry notes . different aroma from what i m used to from the style . t starts out with a pale malt sweetness and more fruitiness than i like in a dry stout . finish is dry and coffee like but does not balence out the initial sweetness . a lingering chocolate flavor tries unsucessfully to balence out a lingering fruit flavor . m average for a stout full enough to leave no complaints . d ca n t say i am impressed by this . i wonder how much better the example mr. jackson was because this was not an example of dry stout that i would ever seek out .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle poured into a tulip glass . a an inch of dense cream colored foam sits atop a beautiful ruby colored ale . s sweet caramel malt . t heavy malt flavor . almost cough syrup like . bitter finish with a burnt sugar aftertaste . m d syrupy decent carbonation . i m not a huge fan of barleywines but have come across a few that i like a lot . this is n t one of them .,appearance,0.9,1
the college kids beer of choice . a cheap source of beer but this hovers somewhere between a foul beer and a glass of water . very pale corn grain musty dirty malty taste . there really is n t much else to say . i think everyone knows what this beer tastes like . or has a pretty good idea .,appearance,0.2,0
a hazy for a pale lager yellow with a big frothy head that lingers . incredibly there is lacing s the back end of a skunk overwhelms everything t super sweet with a astringent bitter end . not very appealing m chewy for a pale lager d this beer is just not good .,appearance,0.8,1
beer arrived with almost no head at all . however this did not detract from an overall excellent experience with this beer . color was very dark almost appearing black at first . when held up to the light you can see it s more of a very deep mahogany . smell was very nice deeply malty without going overboard . faintly sweet . taste was very solid . lots of malt right from the beginning faintly bitter short lived finish . low carbonation makes this beer easy to drink . overall probably the best dopplebock i ve had and one that will lead me to try the style more often .,appearance,0.6,1
picked this up on a whim on a cold rainy day trying a little of the local flavor . this beer pours with a lot of carbonation almost too much an absolutely massive head barreling over the top of the glass a la snow cone . brown black transparent . charred aroma bitter chocolate malty . supple and chocolaty taste to this one subtle vanilla and plenty of roasted malt and a nice whisp of smoke in the finish . the only thing i m finding a bit lacking here is the body it s just a little thin in the mouthfeel for the style . i feel like a thicker body would help to gel all the flavors instead it spreads a bit thin . not that every stout has to be a sludgy beast but with barrel aged on the label i was looking for another dimension or intangible that i just did n t find here . but as is this beer is really tasty and more sessionable if you will than most barreled stouts . nice flavors balanced . pretty good .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle . it pours a hazy peachy orange with a foamy white head . it is the perfect appearance for a pumpkin beer . the smell is mostly herbs and spices with some malt and a small hint of pumpkin . the taste is spicy with some pumpkin and hops . it is n t overtly sweet rather subtle . it is n t bad . for a pumpkin beer it is actually pretty good .,appearance,1.0,1
crystalline light amber . bubbles skip effortlessly through . hazy barely existent foam touched surface . thick collection of chunky orbs hug the edges . lacing looks like flames erupting from the fierce elder brew . smells of fresh strawberry infused grassy hops . fresh greens accompanied surprisingly by a candy crisp roasted malt lathered with butter . expected the hop explosion of the century and was granted something far tamer . balance is key grasshopper . just unexpected . overall this beer has that sweaty armpit ipa smell . mouthfeel and savor factor are through the roof . this feels like what i imagine drinking fresh squeezed hop juice would be like . and the strong malty backbone allows the hop oils to be delivered in smooth rich velvety sips . flavor is dominated by the more bitter dirty tasting hopleaf crystals but does n t feel too abrasive . aftertaste reminds me of lime rinds and the bitterness of chewing on a freshly snapped tree branch . quells the heat factor this beer is hot for . overall a crazy beer . good not earth shattering though .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark cranberry or blood red color . opaque . pink thin head . s tart cherries . barnyard funk . t sharp cherry tartness upfront . tastes very much like kompot an eastern european juice from cherries . smooth dry finish . bitterness restrained . m light mouthfeel . high carbonation . puckery tartness but not overwhelming . o a very complex well balanced beer . most importantly for this style it is dry yet has a tart sweetness for balance . a great beer overall .,appearance,1.0,1
i generally do n t review pilsners because they have such a narrow flavor profile but the idea of one brewed fresh a few miles away intrigued me . let s see what we gots . appearance a bit worrisome at first very light green glass bottle from which pours a very pale beer . carbonation is nice and the head is dense and plush but it fades quickly . it looks good but pretty run of the mill . smell oh here we go . a surprisingly big spicy nose of saaz hops dense and fresh . a bit of grainy bready malt but hops are what s happening here . taste mouthfeel jeez this is the little beer that could . great pilsner flavor spicy herbal and dense and as noted before a really fresh hop taste . big bold flavor . the mouthfeel is crisp and light a bit sticky but that s you d expect from a pilsner . drinkability really surprisingly nice . looks like any other pils out there but the flavor is outstanding . especially if you live in the bay area a fresh treat .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer is lighter than light . no aroma per se . not a whole lot of flavor here . pours very light gold . i can see drinking one of these maybe on a very hot day on the beach . when you re very thirsty . but otherwise if i want a tasty beer that goes down like water i ll grab a wexford irish creme .,appearance,0.4,0
bouteille brune de ml . cadeau de passage cuba bire blonde trs claire la mousse blanche est mince et disparait rapidement le nez est trs lger la bouche est rafraichissante lgre facile boire le parfait tanche soif par temps chaud . on voudrait mettre une lime pour lui donner de la saveur sic,appearance,0.3,0
a a murky iced tea colour . not much head at all and whatever was there did n t stick around long . s sweet english malts . candy sugars . very pleasant and soft . t like the smell . quite sweet malts . a bit of dark fruit esters as it warms . this is quite a nice tasting brew . m d moderate easy going . juicy clean . very nice and equally drinkable . something i would personally find very sessionable being so friendly . a little light in mouthfeel but good nonetheless . no idea how this would compare to the experience in the clear bottles as i can be a little wary of them unless i feel confident in the general quality of the store carrying and even then . but since this is a canned release i figure i ll stick to that format .,appearance,0.6,1
colorwise this is a very pretty beer a strawberry red with very visible carbonation . i was expecting a yellow straw color but was presently surprised . smell pretty weak . a little bit of lager sourness but not much else . taste the initial flavor is very thin as well . a noticeable but small berry scent greets you on the first sip . what saves this beer flavorwise is the aftertaste a nice grainy bready finish that signifies a quality beer . honestly looking at the cheap price and the lager notification i was expecting poor quality somethign along the lines of labbat or budweiser . none of that cheap mass produced sourness is here and that s something to rave about . mouthfeel again very thin and watery . a little tartness on the tongue afterwards but nothing too bad . drinkability excellent . as a thin but flavorful light bodied beer yuenglig makes a perfect session brew and a cheap one at that my girlfreind picked it up in pa for bucks a six pack . however labeling it as a lager is a little misleading . while it does have the thin crisp body and lager yeast after taste there s something more going on here . overall a brew i wish i could find in vt .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance is chestnut brown with a massively thick head and extensively sticky lacing . nose is hoppy with some sweet malt and perhaps a touch of spice . taste has a very nice breadiness . there are some very nice and unique savory qualities from the malt almost like a salty pretzel . the hops have a light tang . has a clean biscuit finish . mouthfeel is very smooth and refreshing with some nice creaminess . the carbonation is mild . the beer goes down very easily . overall this beer is exceptionally tasty and unique with its savory qualities . it is not your typical christmas beer nor is it your typical beer of any type . but it is a pleasure to drink at any time of year .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer poured poured from a can into a chilled pint glass . the beer pours beautifully with a nice deep dark brown color that passes no light through it has a nice brown foamy two finger head with great lacing on the glass . the smell is decent with an overpowering dark chocolate and coffee scents with a following of dark malty smells on the back end . the taste is average with an overpowering chocolate coffee flavor to it but no hoppiness to it what so ever . the mouthfeel is decent as the beer is well carbonated and leaves you with a mild coffee flavor . overall a decent beer if it were a stout . this has no hops to it to qualify it as a black ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
i ve had this more than a few times . why have i not reviewed it . this is a slightly older bottle . .it has to be about months . a quite good . cloudy gold due to its unfiltered nature . lot of foam a lot of lacing . american ipas do n t get much better looking . s even slightly older this still takes on a really nice hop aroma . this is different than it was fresh mind you . now i m getting an interesting aged hop aroma . .flowery with candied pineapple and mango . almost smells like a belgian ipa of some sort or some odd belgo german hybrid . as i said very different from really fresh examples quite flowery and tropical fruit y still very good . it s still all about the hops they just smell different . t similar to the aroma it is n t what it was fresh but that does n t mean it s bad . it has a flowery spicy taste to it almost as if this was spiked with saaz and hallertau rather than american hops . slight nuttiness comes out as it warms further . not overtly malty even with some age . i think this allows the interesting aged hop flavors to come through . f still great body on this one . almost creamy . d this review is intended to approximate what my review of a fresher bottle would have been . still with some age on it it s not a waste of time . in fact i like it about as much as the fresh two hearted so do n t give me crap about reviewing an aged beer . tastes like something you can drink a lot of but the will get you if you try .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a ruby color . looks exactly like juice in fact . purple head with no retention . s smells exactly like blueberry juice . hints of a macro lager perhaps . t sweet sugary taste . taste rather like mad dog not beer . m wet mouthfeel . does n t resemble beer at all . d quite drinkable if you like welch s or kool aide .,appearance,0.2,0
i was visiting the foodery n. liberties and i saw that they had singles and sixes of lat . in bottles and asked if i could purchase singles . why would you want to do that . was the reply and i must have been dumbfounded because the counterman went on to explain that one sixer equaled the sa lat . deconstructed series and i could have one of each of the bottles that construed the series by buying one sixer . deconstructed ipa . color me sold . from the bottle hop variety ahtanum growing region along the th latitude yakima valley wa samuel adams latitude ahtanum ipa is brewed with only ahtanum hops a newer variety from the yakima valley area of wa . the hops are added at three points during the brewing process bittering late kettle and dry hopping . ahtanum hops contribute a balanced and typically american orange peel piney and floral flavor and aroma to this brew balanced by a slight sweetness and full body from the five different malts . i am a sucker for aipas and the very thought of this series set my mouth to watering and my hop jones monkey that lives on my back to chattering in a tone that i had not heard before . i am regressing to an earlier uglier time thanks to these bottles . the canquest tm weaned me off of the hop kick and now i am right back on that pony . dang . this was the third of the six . my pour garnered two fingers of tawny head with very good retention . color was a deep copper with ne quality clarity . redheads with this shade of hair really send me so i was equally digging the beer . i really caught the pine scent on the nose but not much else in the way of hops . it had a light malty sweetness but the focus was supposed to be on the hops . mouthfeel was medium and the taste was more caramel malty sweetness than bitter although i did get some citrusiness and a light pine quality on the tongue . i felt like i had ripped open the curtain only to find caspar milquetoast cowering in a corner . where are the hops . . . if this beer had shoulders i would be shaking them in a junkie s frenzied desire to get his fix . finish was still kind of weak but the citrus pine taste lingered well after the swallow . man but now i needed some hops and in no small measure . i hate being off of the wagon . it may be time to ramp the canquest tm back into full swing .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a very thin beer with very little head . i smells like the aluminum can it came from . it also tastes of aluminum and metal too much carbination . i have to drink these babies fast when it s the only options at a party . not recomended unless you re intoxicated and playing beer pong . however i guess it serves it s purpose .,appearance,0.3,0
a big shout out to my main boilermaker jim e for this awseome gift . poured this ounce gem into a british pint glass and really enjoyed this smooth stout jet black appearance with fingers of foamy tan colored head and retention this brew looks perfect and staring at that glass rekindles an image of a british pub aroma of a sweet biscuitty and dark chocolate notes rich full bodied toasty malt balanced with some hops which accentuate the side of my tongue and a finish with a bit of zing that lingers on the palate . the abv is not present in the taste where many stouts this potent are sipper type beers the alcohol is unobtrusive . very balanced yet medium heavy mouthfeel which is perfect for tonight s f temperature outside this is a nice easy drinker,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at headkeepers greensburg pa. just tapped no keg date . appearance golden amber with small cuspish of head . kinda average to say the least smell fresh cut hops what else . taste taste was a bitter up front hop assault giving way to a slowly building malt base . hop taste stays throughout drink . not bitter but exceedly hop forward . malt took a back seat on this one . out of many of the fresh hop ales i have had this is the one of the best . we did a side x side comparison to sn harvest ale great divide was the clear winner among our circle of hop loving friends . fresh hop ales should deliver a hop up front taste and this indeed did deliver . overall i have been really disappointed with these so called fresh hop ales that are sooo prevalent today . this delivered exactly what i was looking for in a fresh hop ale . .actual hops .,appearance,0.6,1
first pour into pint glass from oz bottle brilliantly clear straw color . head was bright and high but fell to an inch for the remainder . definite hops presence but not offensive spicy pop with hints of citrus hoppy bitterness is the first hit totally masking the sweetness of malt sharp after taste on back of tongue dry beer with that astringent lingering after each sip not super pleasant but not disgusting either typical for belgian high temp fermenting ales . not sure i d grab this next time with huge enthusiasm .,appearance,1.0,1
i picked up a can of this brew on a trip to ontario . drinking at cellar temp poured into a pint glass . the beer pours a nice clear amber color with a small fluffy oatmeal colored head foaming up and fading gradually . aroma is grainy malt and some herbal hops but also just a touch of some unpleasant plasticy phenol notes . uh oh . first sip reveals an average body and fine rolling carbonation . texture is a little watery . flavor is caramel and husky grain with some herbal hops in the background . the flavor is probably the best thing this beer has going for it . not an outstanding flavor but certainly not awful either . i probably wont buy this one again .,appearance,0.8,1
i am sampling a cl bottle courtesy of feloniousmonk and bif . room temp and in a snifter . open cap and its a gusher . . . some spillage but quickly get the bottle to the glass . the beer pours a dark burnt siena color with some yeasty sediment floating about . there is a soft fluffy off white head that rests on top of the liquid effortlessly . aroma is some biscuity yeast dark fruits plums and berries also caramel and toffee . the aroma is generally sweet and inviting . first sip reveals an average body lighter than expected and very fine gentle carbonation . flavor is lighter than expected as well with some caramel and toffee mixing with lite berry flavors and a bit of spiciness . again fairly sweet overall . a well made beer that is very easy to drink and the . abv is incredibly hidden . a good belgian for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
when i poured it into a typical pint mug this beer instantly excited my eyes . beautiful dark liquid with a thick tan head . the first taste packs a punch and dares you to take a second . i find a taste reminiscent of a smooth espresso drink . i have to admit the alcohol taste is quite strong in this drink for me . i would really approve of the taste more if i could n t taste the alcohol so much . as i drank the head stuck to the sides of the glass which in my opinion shows character in a beer . even as i finish the beer i see where the head started at the top of the glass . i have to admit i m still lacking in the smell department . i do n t get the subtle hints that everyone else mentions . i ll continue to work on this ability . i m relatively new to the world of beer but i ve been keeping a ranking list for each new beer i try . i would definitely put this beer in my top beers and absolutely above all american beers i ve tried thus far .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a bright golden color lager with a medium size foamy head with good retention and some great lacing . aroma of unrefined cereal with some dry notes . taste is not as pleasant as i had hoped for with notes of unrefined cereals and stale grain . body is quite full with good carbonation . not bad but definitely not the best from this fine brewery .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks for the recommendation steview . . this is indeed an exceptional beer even amongst many other belgian beers . poured an unbelievable head i waited about minutes to start drinking it . . i ca n t call it lace because the foam covered my glass all the way through until i finished it . amber color spicy and smooth . reminded me of maudite and maybe kwak . creamy and delicious . as is the case with many belgian beers it is a little on the sweet side . if you love belgian beer and have n t had this yet find it .,appearance,1.0,1
brilliant light gold with a solid finger and a half of tight foam . excellent retention . spotty lace . resinous and citrus hops on the nose . a good amount of earthiness as well . slight toast . resiny at first followed by earthiness followed by foul b.o . taste . gross . no malt to speak of . very bitter on the finish with lingering bitterness . medium bodied with good carbonation . with the exception of that horrible flavor and a bit too much bitterness this would be a very good ipa .,appearance,1.0,1
glass pilsener glass temp fridge chilled to approx degrees oz tallboy can purchased in kansas full strength this has got to be the least beer looking beer that i ve ever had . it is a very pale straw yellow color . almost like someone watered down a bud or something . very weak looking . the head of bone white foam is almost two fingers thick but dissipates rapidly leaving wispy bits of foam on the surface . the lacing is in medium thickness strands but is pretty slippery . very light trace of malt . small dose of corn . decent graininess to it . light touch of lemon maybe from hops . like the look it s very unimpressive . if you drained the juice from a can of corn into a glass squeezed an th of a lemon into it dropped in an alka seltzer tab then watered it down to i m guessing that you would get something that tastes like this . it s light bodied with an almost high level of carbonation . it is very light and crisp for sure but the crispness has an undesired sharpness to it . sure it s cheap and i guess that if that s your main goal then it will probably get you where you want to go . i d rather have something that tastes good . although if i had to drink some bmc product this one is so bland that it comes off as completely inoffensive . that s a positive note i guess .,appearance,0.3,0
a some gushing led to a lot of sediment ending up in the glass . a dark brown color with about a finger of khaki head . s phenolic notes of alcohol and dark fruit . t a somewhat coppery metallic flavor up front which disappears over time . some spiced dark rum bready malt and dark fruits . m nice carbonation creaminess medium bodied . d drinks well enough for a glass full of sediment . may have to reexamine this one and try for a better pour let it sit for a bit after grabbing it .,appearance,0.6,1
clear orange amber.not the color i expest from a brown ale with a creamy tan head . dark cherries and caramel in the aroma with some herbal hop notes . while not a bad tasting beer hub city brown is not true to the style at all this beer tastes more like an amber or even an o fest than a brown ale . caramel and a hint of fresh strawberry and floral hops . medium light bodied . sorry this beer is not a brown ale .,appearance,0.4,0
picked this one up at green s beverage warehouse in columbia sc . appearance poured thin and yellow gold with about inch of head . after settling this beer exactly resembles drawn butter . lobster anyone . . smell very little scent . slight grains . taste dry and sweet with the smallest hint of smoke flavoring . mouthfeel thin but expected . sweetness lingers on back of tongue for a bit . drinkability was good for a cool down after a hot day but that s about it . maybe there is some sort of magic that is unlocked when paired with lobster . . yeah maybe next time .,appearance,0.4,0
this was the first barley wine i ever tried about a year ago and it knocked my freakin socks off . have been looking for it ever since and finally i find a pack of it in some random bottle shop in carlsbad . at this does n t pour like anything immaculate but holy christ does it smell just utterly amazing . toffee malts and candied spruce make up the mainstay but it s hard to convey exactly why this makes my nostrils drool with happiness . it s like bigfoot without cloying sweetness a hoppy beast that screams of everything a barley wine should be . alas i m not disappointed in this consummation of my quest . speakeasy remains an underrated brewery in my opinion and og is perhaps their greatest offering . you will drink this beer slowly simply pausing to take enormous whiffs of it between each sip . the ethanol is absolutely flattened by the sweets and malts and hops that make this beer into the bad ass gangster that it is . from the tinge of citrus pine in front to a frothy aftertaste of chewy caramel this is a highly recommended beer that will leave any fan of barley wines totally agape . good luck finding it .,appearance,0.6,1
cl into a tulip . poured a hazy dark orangey honey . unexceptional head nice lacing . scent of alcohol sits atop all others more so than perhaps any other belgian i ve had but i attribute this to the brewer not the abv . behind the alcohol are overripe apricots and spices . taste is surprisingly bland because the alcohol kicks in way too early . instead of providing a warm peppery finish it kicks in well before the halfway point phenols reside in the finish as well . the alcohol masks any subtleties there may be rendering it mediocre . no cheers jd,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a tall foamy tan head over a deep burgandy brown liquid clear enough to see some steady carb rising . the head receeds quickly but reforms with a swirl leaving spatters of lace . aromas of cherries and raisins with strong coco and coffe notes . alcohol s and some serious phenolic esters are very evident but adds to the authenticity . of this west coast made belgian style dubbel . nice but a little weird and wet doggish . flavors are a medium bodied mirror of the aromas with great chocolate character and deep fruity flavors of melon and stewed cherries . body seems a bit thin even as it came up to temp with the up front blast of flavor being washed away too quickly replaced by a firm and warm bitterness . all great flavors and sensations but the segway was less than seemless . aftertaste is a mellow mix of fruit dark chocolate and hoppy alcohol . a really fine us made example of a abbey dubbel . this is a relatively fresh bottle ie lt year so years may add some depth bottle a few months later revision to aroma which got a little funkier but otherwise the review stands .,appearance,1.0,1
a pitch black perfect darkness . s smelled sort of chemically to me . burnt and bitter with black licorice . not particularly pleasant . t this beer was a monster . it certainly packed a punch . tasted like pancakes dominated by anise . m thick and rich . d this was not an easy beer to finish . oz proved to be a bit much for me but left me with a nice warm feeling on a winter evening . in all i do n t believe it was a bad beer i m just not a fan of black licorice .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured a black color with a tan head that leaves lacing behind s the scents do not come together to create an overall good smell there s roasted malt that smells like rubber and hops t things do n t get any better in the taste department it s like i m drinking my shoe with some citrus hops added m this beer has a watery body with medium carbonation to it d i am not impressed at all with this beer the hype train had me really wanting to like it but i m having trouble drinking my glass of this stuff because it tastes so bad i say say away from this one,appearance,0.8,1
did this come out of retirement . i had a glass at the phoenixville location . hand pulled oz . glass with no head whatsoever . extremely dark brown nearly black . smell and taste are of mostly roasted maybe burnt coffee with some chocolate and malts in there . dark strong flavor that lets you know it s stout . a little carbonation would be good but it fills and coats your mouth nicely . easy drinkablility .,appearance,0.6,1
whoa this thing is one pain in thaass to open . it comes coated in wax but i heard a good pop when i opened it so if thats what it takes i m all for it . a special thanks to frozensoul who sent this to me because he is a classy individual.cheers erik . the appearance is nothing special dark purple black some ruby elements at the top part of the glass . smell is somewhat vinous and also consists of raspberries and malt with some dark chocolate a bit buttery but in a good way quite nice . taste is just a beautifully smooth balance between the upfront maltiness and raspberry . the carbonation is so fine in this beer . tiny bubbles just tingle your mouth forever . willy wonka woulda liked this one . obviously at . its not too drinkable in fact it has kicked my ass and i m not even done with it . very good though .,appearance,0.6,1
first tried in a bottle from guadalajara mexican restaurant huntsville al . review bottle purchased from great spirits huntsville al . this was actually the first beer i ever tried and for a while it was one of my favorites . for sentimental reasons sure but also because of the clean taste and the fact that it went so nicely with spicy mexican food . perhaps unfortunately now that my beer innocence has been lost and i have been introduced to more flavorful beers i can no longer call this a great or even particularly good beer . still with spicy food or on a hot day it can hit the spot perfectly well . appearance is a dingy yellow orange color with a small head that disspates quickly . looks better than bud miller coors but not by a great margin . the beer smells strongly of corn adjunct to the point that it seems almost unpleasant to the nose . from the bottle the scent is much less pronounced and the beer is much nicer to drink that s how i d recommend this beer . little to no taste on this brew . as it warms some of the corn adjunct becomes more prevalent but i do n t find it particularly unpleasant just . eh . for the style this is a nice brew inoffensive easy to drink . mouthfeel is very watery with no real volume to speak of . actually one of the more positive traits to the beer if you look at it as a macro adjunct that is meant to be consumed quickly and painlessly . drinkability is a bit hard to rate . by itself i do n t think i d have more than one or two at a sitting . but with spicy or heavy food these can be enjoyable thirst quenchers . the alcohol is not very pronounced and these can slide down the throat almost effortlessly without leaving any aftertaste or coating . overall this is a beer that i will order from mexican restaurants from time to time i think it s probably the best mexican beer i ve tried but i ca n t really call it a great or even good beer overall . nice for what it is decent for the style but nothing that would get any craft brew drinker into a tizzy .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle shared thanks to the ever generouse andrewinski . thanks . poured into a tulip . the beer pours black with a huge tan head at least three fingers . great retention leaving some sticky lace behind . the aroma is kind of fruity very boozey slightly metallic and has a slight coffee undertone behind it all . the flavor is pretty solid . bitter espresso and mollasses flavor . my biggest qualm is that i really get a metallic flavor also . overall though pretty enjoyable . the body is full and smooth but what the hell . this seems like it could use a bit more carbonation . this surprises me because of the enormouse head . not bad a bit heavy . overall it s a sound beer but not the best example of the style i ve had .,appearance,0.9,1
got this from dogbrew in one of our many awesome trades . very dark brown . this is beyond copper it is approaching opaque . a finger white head is thick and frothy . nice rings of pacing left behind as it slowly settles . the color is the darkest ipa i ve ever seen and i m not sure i like it . the smell has some toffee and caramel malts . lots of hops too citrusy grapefruit and pine resin . it is too malty . it does n t work very well for me . i like crisp clean and dry . this is anything but . the sweet malts are flavorful and the hops are too and yet it is somehow not balanced . the malts and hops are battling eachother instead of blending together . this does n t really work for me at all . the body is full . my tongue got a good scrubbing from the prickly nature of this beer . i do n t like this beer . i wo n t be drinking it again . i will say this it is n t awful . it really is n t bad at all . as it warms up the flavor is improving but some slight alcohol becomes evident .,appearance,0.4,0
bright slightly chill hazed copper body in appearance very tall spongy off white head with excellent retention . thin sheets of white lacing . light toffee and raisin malt on the nose fig and nutmeg too . chewy toffee and fig malt up front in the flavour sticky dates and a sweet wafery carob on the finish . the mouthfeel feels a bit on the thin side especially for how sticky the flavour comes across . a fairly robust oktoberfest a bit too sweet and sticky for my liking although it still delivers the goods .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a nice light gold colour with light fluffy head . but it smelled slightly light struck with no other smells whatsoever . the clear bottle probably had something to do with that . the flavour is pretty much the same just light struck with no other flavour but it is a dry beer . mouthfeel was n t so bad light and creamy but all in all it s not a real drinkable beer .,appearance,0.8,1
sampled as part of a large tasting with biegaman grub and northyorksammy . i think jan brought this as kind of a joke or maybe as a catalyst to make everything else taste better . poured a typical macro pee yellow . lots of carbonation which when combined with very little flavour i hate . aroma was . basically nothing . this beer is n t offensive or anything for the most part although it does have a little bit of corniness to the flavour and i was n t gagging it down but it certainly is n t something i d choose to drink if any micros were available .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle bottled on november into a tulip . a pitch black with a finger foam head . exactly how a stout should look . s oaky vanilla upfront with a chocolate underlying and a hint of hops . t light on the bourbon flavor though the barrels have added tons of vanilla and oak flavor to this . roasty chocolate finish with some bitterness from hops . m thick and syrupy with very little carbonation . o i am really enjoying this the bourbon barrels have added a nice vanilla taste to it while toning down the intensity of storm king . i m impressed .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a golden yellow with very little head . the aroma and taste are the best features of this beer . has a strong spice smell and taste that stays with the beer the entire time . can be overwhelming if consuming too much at a time but is perfect when coupled with holiday food offerings especially pie . one of the better pumpkin ales i ve had since this beer is about lots of spice that just slaps your face over and over with each sip while others of this variety aim for a more subtle approach . edit oh review it s been awhile . how are you doing . well i d like to say my opinion has n t changed but it has . i ca n t guzzle you down like i used to actually i do n t really care for you all that much unless you re on tap and even then i do n t like you as much anymore . my original review scores are staying put just because i ve changed does n t change how i once felt about you pumpkinhead . i will always remember how your empty bottles filled my entire table until i turned you in for bottle money .,appearance,0.6,1
a clear amber in color with some minimal sediment . good foamy head with decent amount of lacing . s strong smell of bready malts and overwhelmingly yeasty . something is not right here bread is good and yeast is good but this is n t good . t not surprisingly there is more yeast funk in the flavor with some light malts and a strong unpleasantly bitter grapefruit finish . typically i enjoy a nice strong hopped up bitterness but this bitterness is harsh slightly astringent and just not very enjoyable . m medium body with decent carbonation . d no .,appearance,0.8,1
it looks almost like dark apple juice after the head dies down in that there s no head retention or lacing and next to no carbonation going on . meh . really i just find beers with no head retention or lacing highly depressing . smells sweet a bit like a sugar cookie and a little like cider with an earthy hops to it . taste is a sweet malt not quite biscuity not quite caramel . i do n t know what to call it with a strong hoppy bitter finish almost bordering on astringent but which gives the taste a nice bit of badly needed character . the mouthfeel is thin and watery . this could really do well with more carbonation . yeah . but mostly no . it s an okay enough lager and i ve had my fair share of them over the years whenever i visit that part of ontario but neustadt can and has done so much better that it surprises me they do n t take steps to improve this beer .,appearance,0.3,0
pint nitro can appearance mostly black with light passage on the fringes ultra creamy micronized light mocha head lace is sheetlike from down the glass to the end smell roasted chocolate malts a bit bitter this is the least exciting part of the experience taste roasty chocolate tinge of coffee sweeter early smooth lightly bitter and mostly roasted aftertaste mouthfeel thin base shows midway but it is amplified to a moderate almost full at times body by the ever present head much of the span of mouthfeel possibilities in regards to body are covered here but it really is deceptive since the head really does the job nonetheless it is pleasant and i really do n t care where the feel comes from since the job is well done not overly dry drinkability at times it very creamy and very smooth tremendous session beer id come back to beamish and its a certain recommendation .,appearance,1.0,1
what a quality ipa . clear dark orange pour fresh from my sly fox growler into my sly fox pint now al i need are sly fox underoos and i m all set . this growler was filled up two days ago . finally this pour is topped off by a beige head that fades to a scant slick as i progress thru this one . fresh cut grass piney styrian hops oil scents meet an equally robust flavor of the same . there is an aftertaste balance back towards hints of malty candy but the hops in this ipa are all about it . the floral bouquet and citrus grapefruit peel is more located on the tongue than in the nose . the acidic sizzle is down to a dull roar here . this is a total sipper . i could drink these all night . as a matter of fact the phillies are on and i have a fresh growler so i just might go the grwloer marathon distance . last swigs what an all around quality pleasure of a local ipa . too bad that sly fox is a little far away . if it were closer this growler would be filled much more often than on rare occasions . beer is good . happy local beering .,appearance,0.6,1
judging by the drought of reviews for this porter i m going to guess that it s fairly hard to find . lucky for me fort hood texas takes a certain amount of pride and care in stocking unique beers from around the world in an otherwise ghastly sea of second rate brews . black watch definitely impressed me . it was not the slightly malty coffee flavored porter i d expected and i was glad for the change of pace . appearance is thoroughly average for a porter however with a night black tumble and pour that becomes a jet black opaque body with a tan head . the head fizzles before long to a ring of beige foam around the edge of your glass . smell is pleasant but fairly one dimensional with a cut and dry roasted coffee bean foundation . there is a sense of a richer flavor palette behind the aroma though . starts heady and a little rough with that tasty porter bitterness that any dark beer drinker will recognize . settles full bodied and very smooth with lots of rich dark roasted coffee flavors plus creme toffee and even a bit of sweetness from the malts . finishes abrasive but delicious leaving no weight in the mouth but plenty of flavor on the tongue . literally begs to be quaffed again . overall an impressive foray into richness of flavor for a porter and a good branch off for someone who has never tried a porter or someone who has stuck with stouts because they have more flavor depth than the average porter . downright fun to drink in many respects but a strong and long lasting aftertaste and other very average points make it less than a collector s item .,appearance,0.6,1
tasted this beer at a stylish cubism themed cafe in central prague whose service was appalling . as to the beer to be exact it is polotmave thus not simply euro dark lager i reckon . and not all polotmave beers in the czech republic are identical with vienna lager or amber marzen or amber bock . like this one i suspect it s the style of rizek or mix of pale and dark . maybe the ba editors might find it feasible to set up a new category for polotmave beer style as there re quite a few brilliant examples around which are distinctively czech . a looking very decent and nice light amber hue with a tight foamy white beer head with extremely good retention and looking very fizzy . s light floral hop aroma arrives upfront plus a flow of semi sweet grainy flavour at the back the aroma reminds me of some belgian amber ale . . t m lightly roasted semi sweet malts combine with mild but inviting bitter flavour leaving a clean even crisp mouthfeel in the finish . d overall it s an interesting beer with a nice presentation . o.k . polotmave beer it is .,appearance,0.9,1
my ph s favorite go to brew . and props to wild footprint safari s for a fantastic hunt and a steady supply of beer throughout . pours fizzy yellow gold with alot of pbr type nose . typical cheaper macro lager flavor but not as bad as many of our american travesties . lawnmower chugger .,appearance,0.4,0
comes in the standard altenmnster brown half liter swing top bottle with only a very small label around the neck . purity law applies . best before may day i opened it on . there was at least a half centimeter quarter inch of sendiment on the bottom of the bottle . poured a very cloudy yellow under a tremendously disappointing thin white head that disappeared very quickly very unlike a wheat beer . the nose was full of fruits and spice . the mouth was quite prickly and fairly heavy . the first thing to hit the tastebuds is a crisp lemon tartness that almost dominates the wheat malt . there are no hops to break up the wheat lemon rivalry so the finish is tart and sweet while the aftertaste retains more of the lemony flavor . this is not a bad wheat beer but they really need to work on the appearance as such an anemic head is a real turn off for someone expecting a wheat beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours dark amber with a large quickly fading head . the only noticeable aroma is honey . nothing else . loads more honey as a flavour along with some caramel and finishes with a mild bitterness . a little cloying . could use more carbonation . one dimensional but not bad .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a very very light yellow color . lightest beer i have ever seen . taste was bad . super carbonated with a strange after taste . i had to question why they would call this beer . had a waterd down feel to it . drinkability is the only thing good about this beer . you can drink plenty of this no problem because of the lightness of taste . overall this is below average beer . because of the beer s price and drinkability it makes it a staple at all college parties .,appearance,0.2,0
very much your typical mainstream import . as expected not too bitey . no real bitterness or hops no real malty flavour . nothing too memorable . aroma was quite faint some floral hops a little malts . a fraction hops but again this beer is a typical example of imports aiming at mainstream markets . just a little too bland for me . although a litte hint of lolly candy sweetness in the flavour . too metallicy for me no bitterness bugga . mouthfeel light not too bad . if you ve tried these pure filtered beers before then this is the same . it struggled to pour up a decent head zero lacing . very light strawish gold . the look matches the taste nothing real special . only drink if there s nothing else as its an easy drinking liquid just not a nice flavoursome beer .,appearance,0.4,0
off tap at grami in chicago this beer was served to me with an orange slice . the color was hazy lemon yellow with two fingers of rocky yellow tinted head . the cap retained itself beautifully and the lacing was in solid bands . the aroma was light but inviting wheat and crystal malt . the flavors were similar . i tasted crystal malts wheat a little sweetness and some bread iness which gave it a doughy quality and a slighty bitter finish when the touch of hops came through . rather light and subtle yet possessing finesse . for this reason coupled with the light body carbonation would make it a great session beer .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle with no freshness date . i ve heard bad things about this beer and i ve had bad beers in my time but there is no excuse for this abomination . i can understand miller chill i can understand bud light and smirnoff ice but this this just makes no sense why drink this . just to say you had a beer . i mean this is n t beer it s water with a crushed up oyster cracker in it a single cracker that s it . a did n t even pour this one in a glass . think it looks better in the bottle than out of it . but from what i ve heard it s lighter than light even as light beers go . s like i said before fizzy water with a tiny bit of salt and cracker.zzz t mf you do n t so much taste this beer as you do feel is slide down your throat . it bubbles like club soda and tastes just the same . i just more taste when i burp five hours after eating pizza than from sipping this beer . no taste not a single remotly beer like quality to this thing . d under no circumstances should anyone ever drink this beer . stick with michelob and forget this thing even exists .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle to pint glass . first thing i noticed about this beer is the unique herbal smell as i poured it into the glass . i can not fully place the smell but it s similar to some sort of vegetable or some less than fresh fruit . either way it s not something i want my beer to smell like . the same flavor is in the palate but is milder and at least there is a good malt base with toasted and caramel flavors to make it drinkable . as for appearance the orange color is less than spectacular and the large amount of unexpained floaties is downright unappealing . not one i ll drink again .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a bottle into a chimay goblet . appearance pours a beautiful dark amber with a finger of light tan head that leaves some lacing and a ring around the edge of the glass . smell quite sweet and malty carmel and fruity apricot notes . taste bitter citrus peel hops kill the tongue . sweet malt with mild fruity notes and some alcohol in the finish . simultaneously a hop bomb and a malt bomb . mouthfeel medium body with smooth carbonation and a dry finish . overall i enjoyed the balance of the hops and the malt . i enjoyed the fruity notes . i m not sure how fresh this was but i thought it was quite good .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a golden yellow just a touch of haze and a rocky bright white head . smells bready and floral and just a touch bitey more like a german pils than a czech one . bitterness is prominent in the taste which is otherwise dry and crisp slightly savory and floral distincty saaz y . finishes very clean . body is light and effervescent just right . there s a slight metallic twinge in the aftertaste that again reminds more more of the industrial german pilsners than the musty complex bohemian biers but it s still a damn good attempt and possibly my favorite american pils .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at the sa brewery in jamaica plains . served in a small sample glass . a thin white head and a turbid yellow body s cereal some cotton candy flavors t same as the smell cereal and cotton candy m medium almost slick d the esters on this were very faint . not evident like many hefe . the mouthfeel was off too . i expected a bit more lightness on the palate . though not style conforming it was good and i would drink this again .,appearance,0.8,1
drank this saturday night at the roo . poured into a standard pint glass . a pours black in color . not a oil black but its still black . there is very little head and minimal lacing left . this makes me wonder if the pint that this thing was poured into was a beer clean glass . a roasted malts dark fruits burnt coffee . it smells a little like booze for sure . t the dark fruits hit me first . figs or prunes . there is a strong oak presence . there is a bourbon flavor that cuts down the roasted malts that i detected in the nose . a little vanilla rounds it out . m a little thin for me . i would have preferred a little more thickness . i like em chewy though . the carbonation is just about right and it finishes nice . d for the style i would say that it drinks really easy . with that being said there are plenty others that i would seek out first .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a very clean and clear rubt color with a sticky off white head . sweet cookieness on the nose followed by a floral and minty scent . very complicated nose with layers of aromas . very nice . unfortunately the malt character takes a big back seat to the hops here . there s a slight fruity juiciness brought on by the hops that continues through out the taste into the clean slightly roasted finish . balance is there and good but where are the malt flavors . move of an amber ale than a winter warmer . not a bad drinker but a weak abv winter seasonal without anything that can warm me up from the cold besides a very subtle spice character and roast finish . eh,appearance,0.3,0
hard pour into a pint glass reveals an apple juice colored completely headless carbonationless liquid . aroma is of light malt apple . mouthfeel is extremely light watery with a little bit of carbonation . taste is watery tinny soggy white bread . ca n t really tell because there is n t much taste . leaves a metal aftertaste that is most unpleasant . the first time i tasted this beer i recoiled . probably one of the worst i have had very bad for its style .,appearance,0.2,0
pint. oz brown bottle pours out a mostly clear amber gold colour . the head is an offwhite enormous froth of thick and sudsy foam which leaves massive lacing of all kinds . odd aroma for an english ale with nectarines and what seems to be a tart apple note dominating the nose over the usual malts . mouthfeel is medium bodied smooth and even . taste is slightly bitter with some funky hops going on . malt profile is some very faint caramel . earthy yeastiness and some wild fruitiness provide most of the flavors . the hoppiness seems more herbal than fruity or floral in the taste . spearmint comes to mind . it s light and refreshing and finishes with a herbal bitterness . this is indeed a black sheep and would take me some time to grow accustomed to .,appearance,0.9,1
i was excited to see the red ale out on the shelves even though the carnival season is n t quite over . it s poured into a pint glass . it pours a burnt orange color with a large cream colored head and great lacing . i was surprised at the volume of the hop aroma coming from this beer as i poured it it s more apparent in this beer than in abita s restoration pale ale . there are also some notes of pecans in the smell . this combination makes me feel like it s a variation of the jockamo . i do n t know if abita has changed the recipe but this beer is much better than i remembered it being in previous years . it s possible that it s just better early in the season . the taste is pretty solid . the first sip of this beer brings a small amount of tastes to the palate . a malt taste holds on the tongue for a second or so at this point the bitterness comes on in the taste . neither taste is particularly strong but it s not made to be a hop bomb or malt bomb . none of this is displeasing at all it just leaves me knowing how much better this beer could be . like many abita s the thinness of this brew is a small problem . overall this is a solid beer from abita and i ll probably be buying a few more six packs while this is being brewed over the next few months . it it was brewed year round it would work it s way into my rotation due to it s low price .,appearance,0.9,1
a bottle exceptionally beautiful . so for large qualities almost everything . the nose smells of alcohol corn and wheat . the body is the beautiful part in the grain but also a warm alcohol spoil some other flavors of beer if other flavors there a . the finish also offers the warm presence devoid of taste . nothing really fantastic .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . bottle served at cellar temp in a pint glass . appearance black as the abyssal depths topped by a hearty dark brown head that s thick frothy and slightly rocky . it sticks around for quite some time before settling down to a smallish layer of foam and then finally a ring of bubbles . healthy amounts of lacing are left on the glass . smell hearty and dark nose composed of high quality cocoa toasted malts and medium roasted coffee . dark dried fruits and piney hops lurk in the background . taste bittersweet dark malts with cocoa and coffee highlights . faint bitter hops raisins and cherries on the finish . a very compelling taste overall . mouthfeel a touch on the anemic side . i was hoping for something a bit thicker so the slightly watery mouthfeel is jarring given the intensity of the smell and taste . drinkability almonst an imperial stout at times . very enjoyable and well made . i would definitely get this along with java stout and expedition stout if it were available locally . i suspect my girlfriend would like this as well . other choose a good un for review . thanks to feloniousmonk for directly making this possible and xlperro for indirectly doing it .,appearance,1.0,1
served cool from a oz brown bottle into a standard pint glass . pours a lovely crystal clear dark amber color with a nice tan head that persists all the way down coating the entire glass with heavy lacing . the best looking ipa i ve ever seen . aroma is huge with pungent hops not much malt behind the hop bomb . flavor is likewise dominated by pungent woody hops . massive hops all the way through this one . mouthfeel is moderately bitter smooth finish . drinkability is great this one went down fast and i wish i had another to follow up . great beer . great example of the american ipa style .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew pours with a very small light brown head . the body is very dark almost pitch black in color . it has a very strong coffee aroma from which you can almost smell the thickness . it also has a very strong coffee flavor . with in a few sips you can feel the alcohol content in this brew .,appearance,1.0,1
hercules double ipa great divide brewing company imperial ipa abv og . ibus . oz bottle bottled august poured into a bell s tulip on september . appearance . clear orange red with an off white head and medium head retention . some sticky lacing . looks almost oily . the head and lacing were sub par but so was my pour so i am going to give it benefit of doubt . aroma nice hop aroma in the nose tropical fruit mango to be precise grassy piney as well . some malty sweetness is present but it s hard to pinpoint it . perhaps caramel . taste fruity to begin . malts and hops play well together towards that . that s the only good part of the taste . some medium bitterness is the middle . malts do n t hold up until the end . for a dipa no hops in here no malts either . warming . dry finish . the taste is average . the aftertaste is just bad . mouthfeel thin . not cloying . the slight warming is welcome . carbonation is medium . drinkability goes down easy but the body can not support the alcohol and the aftertaste is just bad . other disappointing and i can not blame it on the bottle because the aroma was good . somehow this reminds me of an adjunct lager at the end .,appearance,0.9,1
on tap at the bruery . this is a wheat based belgian golden ale . pours golden orange with a thick white head impressive retention good lace . smells of wheat anise some bubblegum like esters and a touch of bologna . tastes of spicy wheat some citrus esters and slight grassy quality . simple but not to my tastes . appealing to a different audience . a bit strong on the carbonation though it keeps it light on the palate to enhance the drinkability . pretty decent brew perhaps this is meant to be both approachable and a bit stronger in flavor than say the orchard white .,appearance,0.9,1
i have yet to drink a brew from founders that i did n t enjoy immensely and this one is no exception . very yummy scotch ale . a pours cloudy dark amber with medium head . my glass had some dark particles in it . not sure what they were but they did n t detract from the taste . s malty spicy sweet aroma t complex malty spicy taste . the taste improves as the beer warms . m slightly spicy warming aftertaste . d tastes so good you want to drink it fast but is so complex you want to drink it slow . one of my new favorites .,appearance,0.6,1
yes this is light . and it has a funky somewhat bizarre soapy taste to it . if there are hops in here they are well hidden . if it were degrees outside and there were no water or other beer available .,appearance,0.2,0
this beer was hazy and yellow with particles floating throughout . the head was somewhat low . aroma was slightly smoky and yeasty with a whiff of bread and pale wheat malts and a touch of hops thrown in . the taste was sweet a little sour yeasty with a little orange citrus and some clove spiciness dancing around the tip of the tongue . mouthfeel was pretty good . i d go back for this one .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks go out paco for this one . a pours a dark cloudy copper with an amazing two finger light brown head . the head on this beer was huge and crated with never ending retention and thick gooey lacing . s this nose told me this was going to be a serious brew . i picked up concentrated does of piney and citrus filled hops sweet caramel malts and some spiciness and alcohol . t m very sweet up front with a roasted caramelly biscuit malts . this is followed by a modest amount of pineapple and almost lemony zest fruit flavor . the mouthfeel is a firm medium bodied beer with an ample syrup nature . ample carbonation detected as well . d nice but a little to thick to be a sessionable beer for me . i was a tad disappointed with this one but very glad i had the opportunity to try it .,appearance,1.0,1
my local liqour store park royal still has bottles of left on its shelves and this allows for this beer to really hit its stride . complex deep dark fruits great acid and huge drinkabliity the aged version is one of my favourite beers . i also love the brownish patina imparted to the deep red colour as it sits in a chalice .,appearance,1.0,1
picked this bottle out of the cellar . purchased this in michigan in late . served in a snifter . pours a hazy reddish brown color with a very thick and creamy off white head . really nice lacing and a good cap throughout . the nose brings forward some light toffee and brown sugar . nothing too complex . sweet malt throughout . really quite plain and not all that integrated . medium body with light carbonation and a fair amount of sweetness throughout . decent enough but not something that i would come back to .,appearance,0.9,1
you ve got ta love a any brew that is utterly impervious to light . i mean this stuff pours so black and viscous with absolutely no head that you should keep a bottle or two in the car just in case . it had a smoky smoky smoky aroma with just a hint of prunes . the taste too was musty and hoppy kind of like filtering the the brew through a campfire . the best part was the unexpected fruity finish where the prunes emerged to join a distinctly coffee taste . a fine dark heavy brew .,appearance,1.0,1
funny how things slip through the cracks . drink this one all the time amazed i ve never reviewed it . appearance very very deep clear gold head on this one is one for the ages really spectacular . huge dense pure white and a bit slick looks a bit like whipped egg whites . smell very sweet and bready . citrusy but very round and sugary like a candied orange slice . taste mouthfeel the mouthfeel is thick and slick . the head out of context might actually be considered a bit gross kind of slimy and chewy . carbonation come through strongly at the finish . taste starts off strongly rindy but the sweet comes through in a hurry . think pineapple rum cake fruity and very boozy . drinkability it seems odd since i drink this so often but honestly just ok . it s a decent trip but it becomes too sweet and boozy in a hurry . the thing that galls me is it s needlessly big it would probably be much better a bit lighter and better balanced . on the plus size though tasty inexpensive and easy to find . good but a runner up to first stringers like westmalle and st. bernardus .,appearance,1.0,1
knabbed this from a friend s house since he was n t going to ever drink it . figured a tick s a tick . however this proved worse than i was expecting . pours a dark copper color with no head . no visible carbonation either . good clarity but the complete lack of visual carbonation was a turn off . smells of herbal noble hop varietals . also some skunkiness and very faint hints of toasted malt . taste is pretty bland think killians . there s a bit of sourness on the finish . sticky coating for the mouthfeel bordering on slimy . overall glad i stole this tick because it s not worth paying for even as a single .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a hazy dark purplish plum color with faint mahogany edges . completely still with no head or lacing to speak of . funky earthy aroma with lots of barnyard bugs and earthy oak along with some faint vanilla and lots of dark fruit . vinous with hints of blueberry plum and red grape . subtle acetic vinegar presence . tart puckering mouthfeel with slight acidity that lingers into a vinegary acetic finish . lots of vinous dark fruit especially blueberry ref grape and dark cherry . there s a subtle oak presence which contributes to the earthy character but the slick flatness lack of carbonation hurt this beer .,appearance,0.4,0
pours deep brown with a stiff egg custard colored head that fades slowly . great big huge malty aroma starting with chocolate . grapefruit peel hops join in . flavor adds in some toastiness . there s a real earthiness there in the malt and something that hints of smokiness . it finishes with the thin bitterness of the hops and alcohol .,appearance,1.0,1
a pale straw yellow with thin white head lots of carbonation bubbles watery no lace . s grainy corn cereal grassy faint notes of lemony citrus hops . i bumped it up from the . i was going to give it for being super boring just because yuengling was smart enough to use a brown bottle to keep the skunk out unlike their premium . t follows the nose watery grainy corn touch of lemon m light crisp and refreshing . watery thin and over carbonated . d easy to drink just boring and bland .,appearance,0.4,0
short fat stout single oz bottle purchased from buy rite on oak tree in south plainfield . from the couple of beers i ve sampled from this brewery i ve been pretty impressed so i was expecting impressive things from this one . a hefty powerful pour resulted in a five finger head that slightly receded after a short period of time leaving a hefty amount of lacing . aroma could best be described as having a slight amount of a nutty and malty smell balanced out by a miniscule suggestion of hops and vanilla . smell was subtle and slight without too much going on in the nose . sweet candied malty flavor filled with caramel slight vanilla nuts molasses syrup sugars and honey . light watered down mouthfeel leads to a fair amount of drinkability due to the obviously low abv and non cloying easily downable flavor . not the best depiction of the style that i ve sampled but certainly worth a try .,appearance,0.9,1
a a dark brown color it looks like a flat coke . pours with a little tan head absolutely no lacing . s a slight alcohol character dates and molasses malt . a little chemical edge to it . it is n t great but it s not offensive . t at first a sweet coffee caramel and date malt character nothing else though . not bad . slowly maybe as it warms above storing temperature it gains a dry acerbic aftertaste which before long becomes the dominant flavor . alcohol is not as evident in flavor as in taste . m it is smooth thin . nothing great . pretty refreshing . d it is odd . nothing about this beer is great but as a whole it makes a decent beer . a reasonable price and a well rounded flavor makes this a good session beer . it is better when cold one of the few beers i d say this about that has any redeeming qualities at all . it is a beer with far more character than their lager . if you are a fan of the lager then it is definitely worth a look .,appearance,0.4,0
a cloudy macro . a contradiction in terms . it s scary awful generally . the only good thing is that it has some color . it s piss water but at least there is more piss than water . s sour mildly skunked caribbean beer . it s pretty bad and certainly worse than bud or coors original . t shit . a water molasses and newspaper smoothie . then filtered . m what you might expect given the taste . d drink . this . me . hahahahahahahahaha .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle was a gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my volunteer efforts . thanks a million to gabf and to iron hill for the opportunity . entered into judging as category imperial or double red . pours a solid finger of light tan head over a cloudy yellow copper liquid . looks like a wheat beer . no sediment was in the bottle . smells piney with some grapefruit . caramel is mild and i get some apricot esters . tastes pine resin and grapefruit pith . malt sweet is mild but present as a sugary non descript . esters buried beneath the hop bitter which is clean of most co humulone . not so much grassy as it is flat hop oil rough . to me different than co ho . apricot ester is a nice reprive from the hops and plays with the malt . aftertaste is dry and hop bitter . interesting ipa . i found the caramel to be a bit lacking to be a red . md thick body with some dextrine character . nice in the mouth . moderate carbonation is sharp in the tastebuds . quality beer but not a knock out . really nice lacing on the inside of the glass .,appearance,0.6,1
a friend of mine had a sixer of this left over by a celiac friend of his and this is apparently the best of the gluten free lot and i do n t turn down a proffered beer so . this beer pours like ginger ale a ridiculously pale well something with negligible fizzy white head . it smells of sweet rice and very faint grassy hops . the taste is sweet filmy rice light acrid grain a skanky cidery fruitiness and no hops to speak of . the carbonation is fairly weak the body syrupy cloying and yet thin and it finishes with a weird earthy graininess . not really an appealing beverage let alone a beer . my sympathies to gluten allergic beer lovers .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer is a very dark brown with a dense light tan head that provides excellent lacing . the aroma is of sweet malt mostly caramel . there is a bit of piny hops in the nose . it has a medium maybe medium light body with a slightly astringent finish . the flavor is well blended . it goes from toasty malt to a muddled bitterness . the long aftertaste turns to almost char . good stout maybe a tad watery . rated feb,appearance,1.0,1
a hazey pale orange . small white head that quickly dissipated . very lively carbonation . if i ignored the small foamy cap i d swear it was some sort of orange soda made with juice . a sweet wheaty aroma . light notes of citrus . t very sweet . left an aftertaste similar to eating an orange . much less coriander taste compared to other wits . m moderate body with high carbonation . d very refreshing . i would n t buy a pack and if i had a choice of this macro and blue moon i d choose blue moon . that said this is very refreshing and worth an order at a bar if there is nothing else to drink .,appearance,0.4,0
reviewed on paper in the gamboa rainforest near the panama canal . oz . can expiration date on the bottom is may . ingredients agua cebada malteada malted barley lupulo y levadura . no adjuncts listed unlike balboa another panamanian lager . in spanish on the side of the can cerveza panama has been the winner of the gold medal with palm leaves the most prestigious distinction of beer quality chosen by monde selection the oldest and most important institution that certifies the quality of food and drink in the world . and that was in . the monde selection website seems pretty farcical . pours an extremely pale yellow clear with large bubbles and a big poofy head . smells of sour malt and skunky hops acrid . tastes better than it smells but the sourness still interferes . malts are slightly sweet and hops are bad euro lager leaning in their skunkiness but are n t too bad and there is a little bitterness . smooth carbonation nice mouthfeel feels creamy for the style . the smell is off putting even though this seems to use no adjuncts i would still prefer balboa or atlas .,appearance,0.4,0
this pours with a fizzy short lived head over very very pale yellow liquid . nose is cheap and adjuncty smelling no discernable hop or malt aromas to speak of . taste is corny slightly sweet and very slightly malty with a wisp of hoppiness . finishes quickly with a sweet note . spend you cash on better brews because this is just a lawnmower beer at very best . nothing to write home about here folks .,appearance,0.4,0
pours dark brown with a medium brown stiff foamy head . the aroma is huge with coffee with creamer and chocolate . the flavor is full of coffee and choclate with big time bitterness . creamy mouthfeel . average carbonation . this is really a wonderful beer .,appearance,1.0,1
served on draught into a . l klosterbrau stein in bamberg germany . reviewed from notes . a pours a half finger head of okay thickness no cream and poor retention . it s hard to see the colour in the stein but it seems to be light caramel gold . sm caramel nuts and maybe amber hops . a mild strength aroma . t hoppy body with notes from the nose throughout . tastes like a festbier simple and easily drinkable but not bold or exciting . lots of caramel or at least caramelized malt . no hop layering is present the balance is not fantastic but the hops do mesh well together . built well for the style . mf smooth and wet with nice coarseness on the climax . pretty complementary of the style . dr easy to drink with an average abv and not a whole lot of flavour . worth a go for any beer fanatic but far from exemplary .,appearance,0.4,0
unattractive color of a watercolor artists dirty water . the head implodes without notice . a dull one dimensional aroma of cherries and nothing else . alcoholic cherry soda is all this stuff is . im always surprised what people consider good fruit beers . this is terrifying cloying and very one dimensional . ill let the fort collins water treatment facility deal with this .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a bottle dated into my charlie horse half marathon pint glass . picked up a case at the local beer distributor where they screwed up the price and gave it to me for instead of . as borat says is niiiiccee . . a one finger head goes away quickly within seconds . orange in color with lots up bubbles . s sweet malts with pumpkin hints . nutmeg and cinnamon also float into my nose . smells nice . t malty with lots of pumpkin . alcohol definitely is strong towards finish . hops and nutmeg also are prevelent . very different but real nice . almost like drinking a pumpkin pie . m highly carbonated yet very thick and syupy . makes throat tickle and numb which i really like . great . d the alcohol in this is very noticeable . i know some do n t like that but i actually do . unfortunately it is degress outside . this would go great on a cool october night while taking the kids around trick or treating . well done by a great brewery who are n t afraid to try some new things .,appearance,0.6,1
i heard this was on tap at stub and herbs so i rushed down to have a glass . a light brown in color with a nice thick head that stayed around for awhile . not much lacing i actually ordered the beer not knowing what style it was just that it had brett . i thought it looked like a barley wine . nice and cloudy opaque with very little redness that is usually found in ipa s s the beer seemed to fail here . not much hop character but i was anticipating any . and when it really did n t deliver any exciting malt smells i was disappointed . i noticed the brett but it was n t really funky or any of that . just typical yeast smell . t the brew tasted pretty good not much to get excited about though . i thought it tasted like a saison or belgian strong ale . not really interesting hop character or malt flavors . it was just kinda hovering between styles . m good mouthfeel nice and light carbonation not a thick beer but heavy enough . d very drinkable nice and refreshing . totally worth a try not sure how much a bottle is but i d get another glass for sure .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance cloudy amber color with a frothy off white head that leaves a light lacing trail . aroma light fruit smell with hints of sugar cookie dough . palate medium bodied ale that is smooth on the palate . flavor light banana and fruit taste with a mild citrus hop finish . final thoughts all i can say is awesome . complex and well balanced make drinking this brew a great experience .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass a dark brown almost black big head fingers or more of off tan head . . head settles to a nice layer of foam wonder lacing . great looking beer . s i m getting roasted malt dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee . coffee being the later smell in the bunch . t first thing i m getting is roasted malt almost smokey . then a slight bit of chocolate then a finish of bitter mild coffee . less coffee than i had expected but just as bitter as i had expected . aftertaste of mainly coffee like . m mid bodied . . a little lighter than i had expected . there is a creaminess here but it feels a little watered down . very little carbonation and finish is a little dry . d pretty low abv makes this a session like beer but one was enough for me . . i m not a big coffee guy but i could handle this one . . has coffee but not over bearing . so for a coffee flavored stout is it not overly coffee. strange but overall not a bad little brew .,appearance,0.9,1
a red brown . cola colored perhaps . head is tan lasts well and leaves lacing . s aroma is milk chocolate with some coffee and a faint charcoal . t up front it s pretty sweet . milk chocolate dominates most of the tasting but there is pleasant smoky coffee finish . i wish more of the taste was like that . m carbonation is medium light but dang for a porter this has a thin body . o there are some high points the appearance the finish but on the whole it s more of a miss .,appearance,0.9,1
aroma begins with an earthy and musty smells with some prominent coffee smells as well . the taste begins with dark roasted coffee maltiness . soon after you are greeted with a strong earthy hops presence which is really not appropriate in my opinion . there is this odd aftertaste which i ca n t quite place it s almost metallic which is really a detriment to the overall flavor . maybe this is just a bad batch bottle . the thick lacing on this beer makes me think it is just overly hopped with kent golding hops or something similar . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with light carbonation . overall this beer is a large disappointment . flavors are just not balanced and the lingering odd aftertaste it quite horrendous . it gets worse as it warms as well .,appearance,0.8,1
drank from my duvel tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden colour with nasty looking floaties . large white head that dies quickly . s sickly sweet biscuit aromas . t not as bad as it looks and surprisingly palatable . starts off with some nice wheat flavours with the sweetness at the end is balanced out with the bitterness . m slightly over carbonated and light to medium body . d a long way behind the cowaramup brewery version of the hefe .,appearance,0.4,0
i tried this on july after purchasing from my local lcbo store . it poured a beautiful translucent reddish into the glass with very little head . the aroma was that of malts and fruits apricotish . the mouthfeel is full bodied very smooth and crisp with a hint of carbonation . the taste is smooth with hints of yeast malt and some sweetness and goes down very well . one of those beers that tastes better at the finish than it does at the beginning . nothing overpowering . a very nice beer .,appearance,1.0,1
things are off to an impressive start as a lively pour leads to a very clear dark brownish copper with a sticky white head that shows promising signs of lacing and longevity . notes of caramel sheepishly fill the nose along with some honey and biscuit . somewhat earthy . there s nothing overly good or bad going on here . mineral bitterness starts things off before revealing a caramel malt with just a touch of butterscotch . earthy and metallic with some lemon rind . very dry long chalky finish . what i hope for in an ipa is a nice maltiness balanced by a good bitterness and this is n t particularly strong on either front . no . mineral . and metallic . these are the two words that best describe this beer . medium bodied and overly carbonated it s hard to gauge the mouthfeel on account of the overpowering minerality . really . the overly minerally aspect really dominates everything else and makes for a clumsy and inelegant attempt at an ipa . yet another in a long series of duds from the lcbo . do they even try these beers before they bring them in . and at what point did somebody amongst their ranks think that also bringing it in the l plastic pop bottle format was totally the way to go .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle hours black into a tulip pint glass with a slightly thin brown head . great retention that fades to a patchy lace once halfway through . smell is strong oak vanilla and slightly bitter dark chocolate this was a surprise to me . taste it extremely complex particularly for a stout . it begins with a slight hoppyness that is joined quickly by the bourbon . this lingers until the sweet vanilla shows up and a surprise appearance of chocolate . this all fades to a very nice coffee flavor that almost completely hides the alcohol . what is amazing to me even more so than the complexity is the crisp clean after taste . i feel like most stouts that end on a coffee note have a lingering aftertaste . not kbs it s very clean and that makes it waaaay too drinkable . lastly the thicker side of medium mouthfeel and carbonation level are matched perfectly to the taste . i love thick brews but the rich creamy texture is what makes this brew exceptional to me i love it .,appearance,0.6,1
received from paterlodie . thanks . pours a pale hazed straw with a great cushy white head . pinpoint carbonation bubbles add a champagne like appearance . light bready smell with a restrained amount of spices and lemon scent in the nose with some bubblegum as well . refined rather than brash . lightly spicy tingle with slight banana notes . refreshing and light . mouthfeel is a little too tingly for me with the carbonation . very drinkable hot weather beer . nice job .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a pack at jungle jim s . the pour is promising . fingers of white head atop a porter esque body . the smell is more pale ale than anything . not too hoppy . very little dark malt . the taste was not very good . strong metallic taste right up front . idk if it was the can or something in the beer but tons of metallic flavors not something i ve encountered with other canned craft beer . watered down . lacking in flavor . dull boring . the mouthfeel was thin and the drinkability was okay although i did n t really like the beer . i d like to see some more reviews to see if anyone else gets the metallic flavors .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a hazy orange with tons of large sediment it looks like floating flakes of brown shit yuk the head is off white almost yellow and small it does leave some sheets of lace.the nose is lightly toasted and malty sweet with hints of marshmellow and citrusy hops.the taste is straight forward sweet hops fruity and citrusy grapefruit mostly with some pale malts in a subtle balance a nice bitter edge keeps things interesting but i would have enjoyed more tangyness and depth.the mouthfeel is a little to sticky on the lips for me the body is medium and the carbonation is low.i have always avoided taking bar flys home this one is no exception .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . draft at the queens downtown on fremont street . very tasty with good long finish . probably would have enjoyed the taste even more had i not been smoking cigars in the casino all day . heck of a deal too at . for ounce mug . a very tasty beer in a most enjoyable atmosphere .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a vibrant amber with dark gold highlights and great head retention . the aromas are of buttery toasted grains with hints of earthy hops and hazelnuts . on the palate there s some nice acidity sourness first off before things dry a bit into some toasty grape nut flavors . the finish is a bit sour and clings to the tongue . mouthfeel is nice and smooth with good acidity and perfect carbonation . overall a very solid lager but nothing too special .,appearance,1.0,1
this pours a dull straw color with a small head that leaves quicker than you on payday.the smell sort of reminds me of vegatables cooking and not much else.the taste is like water.the mouthfeel is too weak and watery for my blood . i drank in one sitting before and had no buzz . . .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance cola brown color with a surprisingly modest head that fades quickly to a ringlet while managing to leave a few dots of lace smell prune juice clove molasses banana and cocoa taste prune juice cloves and banana upfront with a peppery yeast flavor arriving by mid palate after the swallow the yeast and molasses flavors dominate briefly but the aftertaste has a lot of dark prune fruit flavor mouthfeel full body with low carbonation drinkability although this sure could use more carbonatin the flavor profile is distinctive and enjoyable,appearance,0.6,1
i ve had the honor of enjoying this both from the tap and the bottle . the tap is about better in taste but right now i have a bottle in front of me so that s what i ll be reviewing . smaller head than other beers which mellows out to a ring around the glass with a slight froth in the middle . pours to a ruby red color . the taste is like a sweet wine on a cold autumn day like that . i m getting creative . almost floral in a way this is definitely a sweeter barley wine but not overtly so . beautiful aftertaste and you can definitely tell this one s . abv . mmm mmmm smooth . i posted a . for the appearance because it s a bottle conditioned beer and gives one alot of sedement . ugh .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a beautiful bright burnt orange color with a hefty tan head that bubbles up at first and leaves lots of lacing . smells of belgian malts some raisinesque scents a bit of citrus and not much in the way of a typical ipa hop . wow wasnt expecting this tastes right off the back of sweet citrus nice bitter hops and again what seems to be belgian malts very surprising and enjoyable . tastes like a freak child of an american ipa and a belgian dubble . not exactly my cup of tea but quite nice of an idea . i do dig it and will be picking this one up again once and a while,appearance,1.0,1
ml can into jupiler glass in ghent belgium . reviewed live . a a white head devoid of cream very unappealingly thin and of abysmal retention . colour is a crap dark yellow . sm moderate cream and barley . maybe caramelized malt . mild scent . t cream stale barley and some unwelcome crystal hops . simply crap . not bold inspired or even refreshing . mf awful and coarse very against the style . declares an outright vendetta against the flavours of the body . a lip of dryness just on the finish makes sure you do n t get away from the wretched nastiness too easily . dr average abv easy drinkability and a very low price but low quality . a student beer .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from bottle into a pint glass a dark brown coloring fairly subtle tan colored head . s actually not much here . i m getting a slight roasted malt coffee smell but that s about it . t shockingly bland . i m getting a slight roasted malt flavor profile but that s about it . perhaps the bottle is old . m very thin and watery . d this is shickingly bland and light not at all what i expected . that being said i rated drinkability higher than most other metrics as one could session this beer if one wanted to . this was not good which shocked me . perhaps i got a bad bottle as the vast majority of reviews of this beer are very high . i have one bottle remaining but that could be old as well . guess i ll have to wait and see if i ever get my hands on a fresh sample and then see what i think .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance clear orange in color with a head that slowly falls . some mild lacing develops . smell malt sweetness and a hint of floral hops are hard to pull from the glass . taste caramel ripe plums red grapes mild bitterness and some alcohol is noticeable . some metallic flavors arrive late . mouthfeel medium bodied . lightly crisp to start smooth and a bit dry at the finish . long aftertaste here . drinbkability slow sipping beer . the flavors are a bit unbalanced and metallic . not a barelywine i could recommend .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a tight white head of moderate duration and minimal lacing . color is a murky whitish yellow . aroma is full of fruity esters with a healthy hint of vanilla and spice . creamy tangy sharp and spicy all at first sip . the creaminess really sticks with you here with the vanilla hints lingering nicely also . mouthfeel is smooth punctuated by the sharp spicy yeastiness . malt backbone is firm yet subtle this is not a big beer . . . i just wan na say all of your papers seem to be in order sir well find a spot for you in first class . one of the most approachable interpretations of the style ive had in some years close enough to a bavarian hefeweizen to make the style easily approachable drinkable to the kids and gals cutting their teeth on the big bavarian exports downtown . i might take victorys whirlwind wit over this on personal preference but nobody seems to wan na carry that victory brand round town so ill gladly drink hell outta this one,appearance,0.6,1
pours a straw yellow from a oz bottle to a standard pint glass . dissipating to a half finger head with good lacing . smell is citrus and floral with a hint of sweet malt underlying . smells hoppy enough to be an ipa . taste is massive floral hop assault with a citrus tone good carbonation and a light body . mouth feel is just what you want it to be as an ipa . a very good ipa it could use a tiny bit more body but all in all a great ipa . i will be buying this again . good ipa for the hot summer . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance dark brown almost black with tan head with decent lacing . the head settles to a nice film . smell jesus christ that s coffee . slightly overpowering . faint hint of ripe fruit and roasted malt . taste coffee taste is more dialed back than the nose . malts are sweet dark and toasted . dried fruits take more of a foothold at the finish mouthfeel medium body with a creamy finish . the carbonation prickles the palate just slightly . drinkability too powerful for me to have too many of . id love this after a big dinner though .,appearance,0.9,1
after epcot center in orlando i traveled to my local liquour store to purchase some of the beers i did not get a chance to try . the name stuck in my head due to the friends episode where everyone was so excited about boddingtons . after my first taste i saw what the hype was about . a nice full flavored drink with very little aftertaste . this is what i will always refer to as my gateway beer . it will always remain on my top list because of not only the good memory associated with it but the very nice flavor . i would reccomend this to someone just starting out or to someone who is only farmiliar with americans like bud or miller.,appearance,0.4,0
i picked this beer up in montreal on a wild road trip with my girlfriend . totsl crap shoot and reviewed with shawn sorcenelli from cedarville wine and spirits . what an odd beer . the head is fizzy and light and dissapears quickly . the chunks of yeast floating around in my glass are off putting . it makes you wonder what the hell you are putting in your mouth yet the flavor of this beer is ridiculous . it has a champagne dry doughy zap that finishes slightly sour . pungent . for a beer it drinks alright . i ca n t put it down and while i ve drank my share of odd brews this will register as one of the oddest .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into my portsmouth tulip glass . pours a solid black with nice size to fingers of frothy toffee colored head . wonderful sticky and frothy lacing . aroma is very strong but not a good smell . almost smells like a pine forest . even though this may be a good smell to some not in your beer . not much else is coming to me through this strong woodsy aroma . the more i smell it though a very slight malty and chocolate aroma is there . just very faint . flavor is very decent . lots of malts and chocolates . mild bitter and dry aftertaste . medium body and mouthfeel . mid to high carbonation for a stout . as this beer warms up a lot more flavors come to the front . booze is well hidden from the flavor but you can feel a little burn on your tongue and lips . good ris .,appearance,0.9,1
had never heard of lagunitas and just picked this up at greens . damn glad i did . poured to the expected golden orange with thick off white head that stuck around for the whole glass and left excellent lacing . aroma was very hoppy citrus mostly grapefruit and lemons and taste was more of the same . palate was very bitter and dry but with a hint of sweet malt . i had the bomber and drank it slowly so that at the end i was beginning to feel the effects of the . alcohol . this was a most excellent beer and i hope to try more .,appearance,1.0,1
deep brownish copper color with tan head . head does not last long and lacing is minimal . aromas of roasted barley and chocolate . roasty malts and cocoa flavors . dry toast and slight alcohol as the beer warms in the glass . a very slight metallic twang towards the finish . mouthfeel is full but dry . nicely rounded malt flavors and balanced bitterness . no astringency detectable which i would have expected from a black ale . smooth and drinkable . overall a very quaffable beer from new belgium and one of my favorite offerings from them .,appearance,0.6,1
quite close to black with a fine textured tan head . sheets of foam layer the sides . i love the way the beer horizon the separation between the beer and the head looks . it stayed that way throughout the beer . this smells like carmel with a hint of flowery hops . the taste is like sweet chocalate . the finish is still sweet plus flowery . very smooth and creamy . the persistant head creates a milk mustache feel . maybe a little thin . very enjoyable . i always enjoy arcadia beers especially at the brewpub .,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a couple bottles of this recently from the coop while i was in boise . drank from my ithaca tulip while watching a movie . appearance pours a super dark black except around the edges where it fades to a dark brown . forms about a half finger dark tan creamy head that dissipates super fast . no cap is left and probably the smallest collar i ve ever seen with zilch on the lacing . smell wowsers more bold roasted coffee than anything else . bitter bakers chocolate is present but fairly subdued . plenty of roasted character throughout the beer and a semi dirty fruitiness . taste definitely more chocolate in the taste than in the nose . its bitters bakers chocolate through and through with almost the same grainy chalky texture . very roasted and toasted with a really bitter coco ness . basically tastes like an unsweetened tootsie roll . more bitter dark fruitiness on the finish with a lingering chocolate mocha finish . mouthfeel dirty graininess that stems from the ridiculous roasty goodness with just a bit of that smooth slippery oatmeal that i was expecting . the carbonation is fairly light as well helping to give it that bit of extra creaminess . drinkability overall definitely a pretty tasty ol stout . i wish it was a bit more chocolaty on the milk chocolate side but i understand what stone was going after here . it s very raw and un artificial if i can use yet another made up word . i ca n t put my finger on it but this brew seems to be missing just a little something . all in all though good stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
big fail . just as skunky and terrible tasting as regular heineken just more watery . a light pale yellow with fizzy foamy head that fades fast and leave no lace . s big skunk with hints of corn rice and faint musty earthy hops . t sweet corn and malt overpowered with must skunk and bitter grapefruit . nasty . m light crisp refreshing watery d i ca n t drink it at all . poured it down the drain .,appearance,0.3,0
a two finger head that disappeared quickly and a color that looked rather generic s strong cooked pumpkin pumpkin pie and gingerbread scents t tasted just like pumpkin pie with very little aftertaste m very very smooth with a small bite on the tongue but not as bold as i expected because the smell was so strong d easy to drink so easy in fact that my girlfriend even liked it and she only likes about one in five that i drink,appearance,0.4,0
bottle . pours a deep opaque blood red with a really pretty cotton candy rosy head that settled into a soapy haze . so pretty . tart and acidic on the nose . has a soft element that i really liken to fonteinen hommage at about year . soft blueberries and raspberries . pretty meaty . soft and quite well integrated in the mouth . deep blueberry skins and stems abound . a little foresty pretty wild quite rich . brett is n t huge though it s quite sour and funky . oak and soft acids are in the forefront along with the sour wild blueberries . really enjoyable .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased at bottleworks in seattle wa . presentation . oz bottle . no dating on bottle itself but it is marked on the cap . version . poured into my st. bernardus chalice . appearance deep brown caramel colored pour . about a nice inch pour which settles at a nice inch for the rest of the brew . leaves wonderful lace streaks and patches . almost the entire glass was caked with lace after i was finished . smell a very nice sweet caramel nose with dark fruits lingering the the background prunes and raisins mainly . also notice a slight sourness . taste this is supposed to be a sour beer . i was confused until i read some ratings to find out if this was normal of infected . apparently it s fairly normal . the sourness was nice but seemed out of place per style . oh well . .the raisins and the prunes are still there but they are muted by some sour flanders like tart flavors . i m getting some semi sweet chocolate covered cherries as well . not even as much caramel as in the nose . the alcohol is very well hidden also . mouthfeel pretty heavily carbonated and on the foamy side of things . suprised to get a slight hop bitterness in the aftertaste . drinkability still seems out of style to me . it was good though whatever it falls under . was overpriced though at . for a year old bottle . i d pick one up though if you see one at a price of or under to try . especially if you like flanders syle brews .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from the oz bomber into a belgian duvel glass . appearance beer pours a clear brown with red hues with a finger thick cap of irish cream foam . lacing sticks to the sides and the edges of the glass . smell ginger and spruce malt and sugar i had to recheck the style guidelines on this one and it is quite up to snuff with the stipulations . a lot of honey in the scent as well hops are subdued but just enough in the nose to know they are there . taste spicey sprucey and creamy . plenty of cinnamon pine tips honey clove and ginger all laced through the beer . rich and malty with just enough hops to balance out the beer with excellent bitterness . a bit of lemon rind also lingers in the finish . mouthfeel creamy and slightly sticky full bodied a bit chewey and fairly highly carbonated . slightly warming . drinkability this went down quite smooth and i would n t mind another . apparently eric likes this style as there are more than one different xmas brew from left hand . like pokemon i ll try to catch them all .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew pours a off white head of fine to medium sized white colored bubbles . it has a suprisingly nice raspberry aroma and a very smooth raspberry flavor that was definately not overdone . the flavor was most excellent and i thought it was one of the better beers we tried at flossmoor station .,appearance,0.6,1
a. carmel complexion with a tint of red . head was really weak and left fast . s. smells faintly malty sweet kind of leafy . t. malty flavor bit of chocolate . one of the most straight forward non standard beers i ve ever had . tasty and not overbearing . m. it feels light and to me seems fit for a good summer night bbqing in the back yard . no harshness at all . exceptional d. goes down smooth not my view of an award winner as it s not complex at all . but it s definitely worth a buy and much much better to drink a few of than most things .,appearance,0.6,1
when i uncorked yep uncorked this sucka i was hit with a powerful cherry smell this could have been a cherry liquer never mind beer . it s a rich dark red colour and even the head has a bit of red to it . kriek has a quite sour taste like a really cheap over carbonated cherry cola . very nasty . the worst tasting beer i can remember .,appearance,0.3,0
looks like big rock is trying to get back to its roots . picked up this one alongside their new magpie rye ale . a pours a nice copper colour thin layer of head with no retention or lacing . s pretty mild on the nose with sweet caramel coming through alongside some faint bitter hops . t pretty disappointing for an ipa with only a mild bitterness that comes across the palette and lingers alongside the caramel malts . the hops have a bit of a grassy taste as well . it s definitely a bit more full flavoured than their other offerings but still a tad mild . m a tad thin for my liking and could use a bit more lift again a tad disappointing . o overall i commend big rock on their efforts to re establish their roots however the craft market has evolved . the bar has been raised and they ll have to put out something a bit more extreme in order to consider themselves to be fair competitors .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass chilled to about degrees f thanks for the gift sulldaddy . . . pours like motor oil used with very opaque body of dark brown to black and a finger high mocha chocolate colored head . decent retention but head is foamy and sudsy . aroma first hits me with a lot of mocha chocolate that reminds me of caramel latte . some hops tend to hit my sinuses as well but mostly of chocolate bold and some slight alcohol that is unknown . sippings reveals a bold chocolate flavor up front along with a healthy dose of alcohol phenols as well as a bold dark chocolate that sits and sits like a wonderful stout flavor should . some bitterness comes at the end and balances this out with a rather drying finish of some oak and alcohol tingle on my tongue . feel is interesting . lots of full bodied goodness and some alcohol comes into play with this . as stated before ending is a bit dry but balances well . overall i will have of the that sulldaddy got me that is if i can handle the evil empire . yummy .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . longneck no freshness date . almost clear ruby red with a pinkish head that quickly dissipated . musty cranberry like scent that was very fleeting . taste was very dry yet juicy . sour bitter tart cranberry with not much else besides an interesting very faint dark chocolate covered cherry flavor to support the finish . highly carbonated belched right from the get go . light body that was very lively fizzy . drinkability was n t the greatest . i ll stick to a trusty belgian lambic when i get the hankerin for a well constructed sour beer experience . got ta love dfh for their creativity though .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage . poured from a . oz bottle into my brooklyn tulip . abv on this one is . . appearance pours jet black thick with three fingers of frothy chocolate brown head . the head lingers for an incredibly long time and leaves thick blankets of lacing . this is what an imperial stout should look like . smell nutty bourbon lots of alcohol coming through . sweetness from the malt . some notes of dark chocolate but mild . the bourbon and the alcohol smells are the dominant one . taste nutty and bourbon flavors up front backed by a wave of alcohol . the booze is present and very strong in this one . leaves a warming sensation going down . there s a surprisingly bitter aftertaste though it s a little difficult to tell if it s from the hops or roasted malts . the flavors do blend together nicely however but they all seem somewhat muted almost watery . mouthfeel creamy and perfectly carbonated but too thin . i think the fact that this beer is a little thin caused some of the flavors to come off as a little muted . as it warms it just gets thinner . drinkability i have to say this was a little bit of a disappointment . the alcohol was incredibly strong almost to the point of dominating the beer and the other flavors just did n t stand up . a definite sipper . i am a big fan of bourbon aged beers but this one did n t live up . i have a vintage i m sitting on so i ll add the notes to this review when i eventually crack that one i d be interested to see how this is with some age on it .,appearance,1.0,1
this was sampled as part of a beer tasting flite . this was the darkest beer available on this visit . the pour was of a deep red to amber not truly brown but attractive enough . medium fizziness seemed appropriate for style . the aroma of roasted malt filled the nose . the flavor was both sweet and roasty a nice balancing act . the body dried out at the finish . this was the best beer available on this visit and very drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
oz can poured into a pint glass . appearance no head . clear straw body . smell tobacco . corn . not much else . taste slight tobacco . corn . slightly earthy . slight astringency . dry . mouthfeel slight astringency . otherwise smooth . overall drinkability maybe it s the bud ice i just had but this beer does seem to be suprisingly complex for the style . reminds me of a german pilsner . maybe a watered down warsteiner . very watered down .,appearance,0.3,0
pour ml bottle to wide mouth goblet . body is a clear golden amber with huge amount of carbonation spinning up from the center . the head poured out at . fingers and stays that way forever in a rocky creamy form that just refuses to recede . gorgeous appearance . nose aroma is not as vibrant as one would assume but hints of pitted fruits and dry citrus acid make their way through . some chalkiness prevails . get some powdered milk meets apricot stuff that is tempting and true to style yet not overwhelmingly seductive . mouth original predominant flavors consist of soft notes of apricot milky slippery butter not so nice flavors and plenty of hops . flavor ends far short of the back of my palate leaving me wanting a supplement for the second half of my mouth . feel is okay maybe too much carbonation but it s not in a sharp poignant way but too foamy and explosive . after taste is bitter hops but without notable flavor . i would conclude that this is a bit too hoppy and a bit too carbonated than my favorite examples of the style . nice but difficult to make it through mils .,appearance,1.0,1
a beautiful swatch of persimmon that ignites like a flare when held into the light . clarity is unimpeded however transparency is unattainable due to a thorough shading in . constantly peppered with a fresh onslaught of bubbles its head remains thick and creamy its white tone pure as innocence . this orange red colour is among the most luscious i recall witnessing in some time this brewer must also be a painter . millsime does n t smell quite as divine as the best examples out there but it does smell pretty darn nice . sweet floral vinous and fruity notes abound . candied figs and brandy soaked cherries contribute foremost and a little shot of alcohol is noted with almost every breath . but it s the potency of this potpourri like bouquet of rose hips and hibiscus that really makes this pleasant to the senses . to my delight much of those flavours carry over into the taste . the flavours of rose hip and hibiscus are still extremely prevalent imparting tremendous herbal and floral qualities to the beer . in fact it seems these elements substitute in for the more customary sticky pine syrupy hoppiness . toasty and caramelized malts also come to the fore offering notes of plum cherry figs citrus peel and toffee laced biscuits . english style barleywines do n t depend on the aggressive hoppiness like the american renditions because they use overly forward strongly caramelized malts as the focal point of flavour . although st. ambroise has presented a decent bill of flavour they leave much to be desired as far as mouthfeel and texture go . this does n t really have either the resiny bitterness nor the heavy sticky sweet maltiness . unlike the first few millsime offerings of the early s i would n t think this is likely to age well it simply does n t seem to have the depth in body nor the complexity in flavour to stand the test of time . it s doubtful this th anniversary vintage will see the th and highly unlikely that it could survive long enough to experience the brewery s th . but so what . it s tasting pretty good right now . a th anniversary is a special milestone and as much as the beer is worth celebrating something with i m not sure it quite lives up to this occasion . granted this is far improved from those of more recent anniversaries although it still pales in comparison to the original batches of earlier years . still i think i m convinced on a re purchase this is something i would n t mind having again and next year is a long wait .,appearance,1.0,1
a nice dark red amber color with about . finger head of off white creamy head . the head stuck around for about of the brew and left some nice lace . the smell was pretty tame a little woody and a little fruity . the taste was a decent mix of malt and hops but i think the hops won out in the end . the aftertaste is very dry and a bit nutty . the low level carbonation makes this a easy beer to put down and one sip naturally leads you to another . if it was n t for the price barrier this would be in my usual list .,appearance,0.9,1
immediately after pouring i could n t quite shake the feeling that this is really a mislabeled adjunct lager . color was the very light clear bronze of an adjunct . the smell was minimal very few hops noticable coming across more sweet and grainy . taste was slightly better but no real discernible malt characteristics and again came across as being unusually light and watery akin to a high end adjunct . hops were present but underwhelming . finish was smooth with very little of the bitterness or sharp citrus commonly found in ipas . overall a kinda disappointing outing very drinkable but not possessing enough taste to really make it worthwhile .,appearance,0.4,0
cheers to gnomeking for this one . pours amber with a slight haze a pinky deep sand colored head . no lacing some head retention s fruittyness some citric hops . some alcohol as this warms t big time fruittyness gives way to piney citric hops . breadyness biscuitty tastes follow . treacle . honeyed malts toffee comes through as this warms . finshes warming hoppy bready very balanced approach mf chewy with low carbonation great balance dangerously drinkable this would put you on your butt after a couple of pints but a really nice dipa,appearance,0.7,1
beautiful box package dated opens to reveal a classy looking bottle numbered . this pours into a tukip a dark amber light brown with a thin head . a blanket of foam is left behind along with some delicate lacing . aroma is begining to become sherry like but still remains malty . aromas of caramel malt mash dry fino sherry honey are abundant with slight hints of smoke tobacco leather and hops . flavor is well balanced and rounded . very smooth malt character with a distinctive dry vermouth flavor on the finish . slightly sweet up front but finishing very dry . although alcohol is not present in the flavor it does begin to warm after a glass . mouthfeel is syrupy and heavy . drinkability is decent . glad i had a chance to try this . i think i ll hold onto the other one i bought in the cellar for a few more years . i ll be curious to see how this will evolve .,appearance,1.0,1
i have had this a few times in the us . i bought this bottle at asda walmart in the uk and it had a different label and was only . alcohol . so i am not sure what the deal with this is but there was nothing else on the label to make me think it is a different beer as i have nothing else to compare it to . a deep cherry red with a pretty pink head that left a really nice lacing . s sweet smell of maraschino cherries a bit artificial . t slightly sour ludens cherry cough drops . i loved these as a kid but if i want candy i ll buy candy . also i could deal with an overly sweet cherry beer but overly sweet artificial cherry flavoring is not what i am looking for . m d not overly carbonated compared to most lambics . went down well . way too sweet for me to drink more than one . i actually used the rest of this to blend with a stout that i thought was a bit bland and the two went well together .,appearance,0.9,1
talk about over the top . i think this beer is the definition of the term . the beer pours a deep mahogany color . bloody red when put up to light . menacing . a thick topping of frothy head appears from it s depths reminding me of the foam that forms on the lips of a maddened attack dog hungry for flesh . aroma is heady and decadent . an onslaught upon the olfactory glands . monstrous malt pale with a healthy dose of crystal malt goodness . estery fruit with notes of black cherry fig and apple . some toffee . plenty of hops without question . what else would you expect from stone . alcohol is certainly present and this beer is ready to punch your teeth out . flavor is incredibly malty with tons of esters black cherry fig currant and apple . a slight peach flavor in a brown around the edges way . light toffee . hops are massive of course coming through the middle and finishing the sip . plenty of citrus as well as herbal qualities . a slight tang when coupled with the alcohol in the finish . gigantic body mild carbonation . sort of chewy and way too sweet particularly when the beer gets to room temperature . it s a pretty good beer but so completely over the top that i doubt i ll ever buy it again . the beer is just way too intense especially at first . the flavors are well wrought but sort of ham fisted in the way that it s trying so hard to assault you with everything in it s arsenal . a kick you in the teeth spit on your face then get up and give me twenty kind of beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured the can into an oversized pint glass . pours a dark brown with ruby red shining through . has a fluffy off white head . head fades to a lace island . slight lace . an average looking brew . brew smells very malty chocolate caramel . some sligth hops dark fruits . smells very tasty . the brew is smooth and creamy . malts sweet caramel slight hop and the dark fruit . can almost pick up chocolate . has a very good slight dry finish . this is a very good scotch ale . has all the malts you would want for the style completed by a great mouthfeel and drinkability . very impressive stuff . would love to session this brew even with its high alcohol level .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a nitro can into a pint glass . nice head great cascading effect from the nitro ball in the can . head lingers good lacing . not much smell i get some of the coffee chocolate maltiness off the top but not much else at all . i enjoyed the taste strong chocolate and coffee flavor w some malt mixed in there chocolate milk anybody . mouthfeel is by far the most disappointing part of this beer . it feels very watery not enough body to support the strong flavors going on here . overall a mixed bag . i enjoyed the look and flavor while the aroma and mouthfeel were lacking for me . not bad in a pinch on st. patrick s day .,appearance,0.8,1
ml seasonal offering bottle . very nice to see this make its way up highway . this beer pours a clear dark reddish amber hue with one thick finger of foamy creamy ecru head which leaves a swiss cheese paint job of lace around the glass in its wake . one damned fine lookin beer . it smells of toasted biscuit malt bitter black tea and a bit of wet ash . the taste is more toasted biscuit some sweet nuttiness very faint dry chocolate mildly tart orchard fruit and earthy leafy hops . the carbonation is moderate the body medium weight smooth and even a tad creamy . it finishes with a strong dry sensation pushing the lingering malt aside . not a style with which i have a lot of experience that said i m quite impressed by the multi layered dry yet malty nature . could definitely go a few rounds or more with this should i have the opportunity .,appearance,1.0,1
. oz brown glass pry top bottle . thanks to my homeboys at uni for bringing this down for me . shoulder stamped f q csp whatever that means . appearance hazy cloudy amber orange with virtually no head . nose filled with citrus aromas orange lime flowery yeast and something spicey maybe corriander . website claims it a saison so it must just be from the yeast . very fragrant . palate is crisp and gripping some mild acidity . the yeast rules the roost here . spicy and zesty . lime zest shaved on top of coriander husks something like cola and fresh hay . finish is crisp and bright .,appearance,0.6,1
famous november ml nice orange brown color . thin off white head . off balsamic sour nose slightly woody not quite flemish sour like since you can really feel that this sour yeast punch is off and thats the annoying thing here you can smell the acidity comes from the yeast . straightforwardly sour dry vinegary and yeast infection flavours . rather thick moderate carbonation you can feel this must have been pretty good . i heard they wont brew this again . too bad really .,appearance,0.8,1
a super white nose and a bland yellow body s a weak rice or corn aroma . t m a crisp mouthfeel on a single layered beer . showing only a hint of basic lager flavors . d a beer that can be drank quickly but it does not have me coming back to the taste .,appearance,0.4,0
got this bottle a couple of weeks ago at sam s in chicago . i poured it aggresively and the temperature of the beer is cool but the head was small to medium with no lace . some head did last though along with some nasty looking coagulents on the top and in the bottom of the glass . aroma is chemicals and sour fruit . color is brownish amber . flavor is like the aroma but more intense . ditto finish . guess if you were gluten intolerant you might be grateful . glad i do n t have to drink this tho .,appearance,0.3,0
served oz . bomber into a pint glass . a clear golden yellow and honey orange when held to the light head is white that fades to almost transparent right away and clings to glass at the edge when pouring a swarm of bubbles rises quick and then nothing when refilling my glass the head lasted a little longer as i drank one ring of lace was left at the top of the glass . s sweet citrus grapefruit that is similar to the grapefruit slices you find in a candy store a little wood on the pour and an iced tea lager smell similar to an altbier or true pilsner . t slightly sweet bitterness citrus down the sides of the tongue groung black pepper in the finish . m very chalky soft and smooth on the tip of the tongue then crisp . d nice big i.p.a. best smelling i have had yet very flavorful and the malt has been kept in check and the hops can come right through . etc o.g . . alc . by vol. i.b.u . plus a weird creepy farmhouse on the label and the same spelling of stupid as the band slightly stoopid .,appearance,0.6,1
a my antonia pours a lovely straw amber hue and is marked by a monstrous head of the consistency of whipped egg whites . the real winner is the lacing with a tornado of pinhead bubbles spiraling from the laser etching on my glass . definitely appealing . . s bouquet is a touch quiet with but a dash of pacific northwest pnw hops making it to the nose . i really wish i was smelling some saaz and cereal here . t my antonia is off dry and is definitely a hop centric brew . i am a bit irked by the prominent role played by the pnw hops here they along with the high gravity and its associated sweetness give an overall impression of a iipa rather than a pils . m light effervescent and only a touch oily . o i believe relying on saaz rather than pnw varietals would have made this a better beer . dfh mentions the use of noble verities but they are definitely in the background . do n t get me wrong the brew is tasty as is but is hardly identifiable as a pils .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner glass . born on may th . a great clear amber . good color with a few bubbles rising up . the off white head rose to three fingers quickly and left a few stages if legs on the glass during it s slow descent . a decent foam layer was left along with a collar of lacing . s hard to smell . not much aroma coming out but i ve got a pretty off putting metallic mineral aroma going on with light amber and caramel malts hidden in the background . no hops present . t crisp and clean but the minerally flavor makes it s appearance to screw it up . minimal malt presence does n t aid this beer . very little in the hop department flavor wise . just lacking all over . dry finish . m crisp and clean it s a refresher but nothing beyond that . very slight metallic finish with the carbonation . dry on the finish . d why . there is almost nothing to this beer . not worth the time . just bland and uninspired .,appearance,0.9,1
brilliant packaging . fun color . entertaining shmaltz notation . but yikes . this beer was almost difficult to suck down . it looks like red pop even the head is pinkish . it s bitter kind of medium bodied and really not very exciting . although i could n t find red dye no . x on the label i swear there was the faint taste of food coloring in each sip . it d be a fun beer for a halloween party but maybe just for a glass .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a beautiful mahogany with a creamy half inch of foam that never fully subsided . smell was obviously of spicy hops and the taste was n t much different . hops abound with pine and grapefruit undertones . not a bad brew at all . however this beer seems to think it s a really hoppy brew but it s not . maybe an ipa and not even a double at that and certainly not a barleywine . it s for this reason that i did n t give the smell and taste a . . regardless of what category it technically falls under though this is a very enjoyable beer . something i d certainly have again . looking at the other reviews maybe i m being a bit too harsh but if a beer claims to be screaming with hops it s got ta deliver . the competition between hoppy beers is fierce and wailing wench just does n t cut it when compared to other offerings like double bastard and old ruffian . to a hophead like me this was pretty weak .,appearance,1.0,1
a towering white head over the ruby liquid . great retention and globby lacing . by far the highlight of this beer . smell is more hoppy than expected . and then . . maybe a hint of light malt . smells like a pale ale . taste is bitter from the hops but is missing hop flavor . and then . alcohol . yeah that s about it . mouthfeel is over carbonated and excruciatingly dry . this was a drain pour . why all the hype . bear republic does amazing ipas and stouts but this is just not enjoyable in the slightest . maybe i got a bad bomber . bummer .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a pale gold colour almost looked silvery coming out of the bottle . head is sparse fuzz and also sort of not a head but rather a thin film of bubbles . slow carbonation little lace . looks like a dull impersonation of beer . nose is pungent rather adjuncty really . strong whiff of some breakfast cereal grain along with some corn aroma and a slight hoppy twang kind of citrusy but not very strong . it s ok balanced but does n t have much character to it . tastes ok a lot of grain throughout with a bran flavour on the front blending with some sweet corn for the mid and onto the back which is sweet with honeyed notes . hops are apparent but never really the driving force mostly phenolic with medicinal notes on the mid and on the hang which is left after the finish . bitterness hits at the wrong time on the mid and does n t clean up the palate leaves a harsh astringency trailing behind the mostly sweet back palate . mouthfeel is decent fair amount of zing from the bubbles not full but certainly not thin . sticky if anything . i have to admit to being slightly disappointed with this . given the brilliance of their pale ale i d think that little creatures could handle hopping a bit better . in this they just bite the wrong parts of the palate and send the whole flavour profile off kilter . it does have a fair punch though for which i should be grateful . still not the best of the lc selection .,appearance,0.4,0
i m not much of a fan of nitro beer . i think this may be the first one i ve ever reviewed . it pours a golden color with a bodacious foamy head . the white foam across the top almost has the consistency of pudding . the smell is pretty faint and boring . the taste is decent sweet malts and a fruity hop taste here and there . i just dislike the mouthfeel on these nitros . too thin and watery . always seems to remind me of an old beer that was opened put back in the fridge and then resorted to several days later . not a bad beer otherwise i d like to try it on tap or atleast in a different serving type .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a dark thick caramel lots of cascading bubbles on the sides decent head reduces to ring with webbing gobby lacing . i love that . s big sweet caramel core wood alcohol and citrus . t taste follow smell . nice high volume malt balanced well with citrusy hops . either the wood or the hops give it a slight sour end that is my only detractor . m big coating carbed medium to full bodied . ca n t complain . d huge beer that would get tiring on several levels .,appearance,1.0,1
got this at bert s bierhuis in utrecht . from a bottle into a snifter . note more of an imperial stout than an export foreign stout so i reviewed it as such . appearance pours out brown and forms a small beige head that quickly vanishes down to a ring . not a thick pour at all relatively thin and light looking for the style and abv . dark brown body and minimal carbonation evident . a faint ring remains until the end but leaves no lacing down the glass . thinner body than expected a little disappointing for the style . smell some roasted malts a bit of smoke as well as some roasted coffee beans . hints of vanilla in there as well . a decently enticing nose that is n t overpowered by the espresso notes . taste roasted malts some caramel sweetness and a good dose of bitter black coffee . roasted black coffee beans are the most prevalent here with some booze in the background . bold and long lasting aftertaste is plenty roasted with lots of bitter black coffee and espresso notes . this is definitely a coffee stout but it s a little too one dimensional . palate medium body and little light on the palate for an imperial stout . creamy smooth on the palate goes down fine with a little scratch at the end and finishes slightly mouth coating . a little too light for the style . overall definitely a coffee stout . the taste profile on this one was quite one dimensional but not enough to make it off putting . on the other hand it certainly was one dimensional enough to make it a little mundane . where this one really failed was in its thin and lighter pour as well as the lack of a real heavyweight body to go with the big flavour and abv . a disappointing effort from what is otherwise a solid brewery . try either their regular imperial stout or their double for a better example of what emelisse has to offer .,appearance,0.3,0
this one pours yellow light color . not much head . taste is not bad but i do taste corn which is more pronounce at the end and in the after taste . this is more a session beer and it is definitely better than macro . not bad but not great . just simple . i keep some in my fridge for my friends who prefer what they call normal beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured out of bottle served by the glass at the recent italian beer festival at max s . this beer was very similar to the xyauy gold cap i had the same day . so my review will be pretty similar with one exception . the beer menu indicated this was the version of this beer . the beer pours a brownish amber color with virtually no head retention or lacing . in other words this beer was completely still . while the beer may not have looked all that great the aroma and flavor profile were outstanding . on the nose i got an aroma of sweet grape juice brown sugar toffee vanilla and considerable smoked salmon . i know that combination might sound a bit odd but it actually works very well in this rich sweet excellent barleywine . the flavor profile replicates the nose pretty closely but if anything was even better . given the richness sweetness in this beer i was amazed by how noticeable and prominent the smoke quality was in this beer . the flavor profile was otherwise dominated by cherry toffee and caramel with some nice oxidation notes in the finish . the slight oxidation seemed to work very well in this beer and helped to counter some of the richness and sweetness . the finish was very smooth long and smokey with the . abv . very well integrated into the flavor profile . age has treated this beer very well . just an absolutely delicious unusual bw from the folks at baladin .,appearance,0.4,0
pours into a pint glass an extremely light yellow . a couple shades from crystal clear with a thin white head that disappears within a half of a minute . smells of steamed corn . boiled rice and steel . no hops . nothing else . has an odd raw shrimp taste . i do n t know about this . anyway similar to the nose you tase lots of pure adjunct flavors . heavy on the corn taste . once again no hops . it is indeed dry however . light bodied similar to sparkling water . not very drinkable . fairly unpleasant to drink .,appearance,0.2,0
reviewed bottle pours a golden yellow colored body with a huge creamy white head lasting with okay lacing . has a light strange aroma maybe corn or something . sweet . has a watery palate and a sweet taste with that same corn from the aroma in the flavor .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . jet black pour with a dense finger of mocha colored foam . head retention is outstanding and the glass is coated nicely . great looking beer . aroma is of bitter roasted barley and chocolate as well as some resinous hops . somewhat metallic . flavor follows though luckily minus the metallic tinge . pretty boring beer . just some light chocolate and loads of empty bitterness . not particularly well rounded . some harsh alcohol in the finish . syrupy body very thick and chewy . light carbonation . slick . i ve had some hoppy imperial stouts that were quite good and balanced the flavors pretty well . this is not one of them . pretty disappointing .,appearance,0.9,1
nice color for the style . clean typical of a lager . unfortunately it comes in a clear bottle and was a bit lightstruck skunky . had a cornlike aroma with some underlying graininess . typical of an american lager . a bit of a noble hop flavor but the sweetness of the grain and corn overide the hops . it was light in the body and in the carbonation . a bit of a slick feeling on the tongue with a slight dryness in the aftertaste . overall a middle of the line beer . it would have been nice to see ab take more of a craft brew stance on this and use american hops . if they are going for a carribean style give it some citrus flavor . people buy these types of beer in hopes of finding something with flavor and complexity . this one is lacking .,appearance,0.8,1
a golden orange fluffy white head with pretty solid retention sticky lacing . looks fantastic . it even pours nice it looks like it s going to be stagnant then a wave of bubbles blows up and produces this fantastic head . s gobs of citrus lemon grapefruit orange bit of mango and a hint of pine . a hint of caramel in the back adds some malt goodness . overall a low aroma but what i m getting smells good . t the citrus tastes really fresh lemon grapefruit and pine are working well together while the mango and orange are giving a bit of sweetness . nice bitterness but not in any way overdone my kind of ipa . there s s a tiny bit of nut and caramel offering a great break not that i needed one from the fresh citrus but then finishes with the bitter yo . m body is right where it needs to be carbonation is spot on creamy a bit tingly . o note to alpine bottle this please . super high drinkability the fresh citrus is cash money and the bitterness is n t overbearing i m wishing i could turn this into a staple .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . can into a us tumbler pint glass . a the beer is a light gold color with a short white head that fades very quickly and leaves very little lace on the glass . s the aroma is of corn and other adjuncts with some light malts and a touch of hops . t the taste is bready and a little sweet with flavors of grain corn . the malt character is a little heartier than most macros and the hops presence is about the same as most . the after taste is slightly sweet . m crisp and pretty smooth for the style light to medium body medium carbonation clean finish . d a little tasty goes down ok not very filling its pretty decent for a macro but overall its just a run of the mill beer in a lack luster style and tastes a lot like the other beers from this company .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance gt looks like an giant sized perfect pull of espresso . exactly . smell gt mmmmm . burnt malt and dark chocolate . subtle vanilla nose taste gt not as complex as i imagined but it is super rich and tasty . coffee chocolate alcohol . it then sours slightly becomes more resiny and leaves you with a carcinogenic hang . super rich porter mouf gt decent drinkability gt so good,appearance,1.0,1
a orangey amber cloudy beer with a huge finger cappucino head that settles to peaks and valleys veery slowly great lace throughout . s cocoa roasted malts toffee good nose . t alchohol is definitely there up front . not as sweet as i was expecting more hops slight tinny aftertaste . m full bodied low carbonation d probably not more than of these per sitting for me long finish kinda sticks around,appearance,1.0,1
glowing treacle as it pours dark chocolate in the glass with a rich . finger coffee coloured head . great retention and lacing . looks fantastic . balsamic vinegar and tart apple quite reminiscent of a flemish red ale but with a fair whack of chalky sweetness thrown in . roasted coffee cocoa and ashy tones underneath . pretty cool overall . first sip completely confuses me . it s incredibly thin on the front and mid with most of the action on the rear palate . it s certainly sour there but i do n t know what the hell is going on . flavour falls kind of flat . hardly any malt despite the roastiness in the aroma and pretty much just a mild combo of apple juice and hallertau hops . very thin mouthfeel for . with a moderate amount of drying bitterness again something i tend to associate with flemish red ales . i ve avoided opening this for over months after not being at all keen on the forester pale ale but this is more approachable albeit dull for the taste buds . saying that i reckon this beer has the elements to be something quite exciting with some tweaks here and there . maybe if the malts were cranked up and it was brewed to around the flavour profile might shine .,appearance,0.9,1
mahagony colored and cloudy opaque . great looking with a tan head of fingers that fades down to spotty lacing . almost smells like a corked wine ufortunately . very woody with wet cardboard black cherry hints of bourbon and vanilla with some fig and date . very nice but almost like a flemish red . black cherry alcohol bourbon funky barnyardy earthy flavors vanilla date fig plum raisin sweet finish with moderate complexity . nice but not what i was expecting .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass on printed on the label thanks to pdxhops medium brown of the utmost murky variety looks like muddy pond water . one finger tan brown cap of foam that dissipates to a thin layer such is retention . no lace . aromas of wheat bread dough yeast act as the base . fruit overtones plum pear candied fruit notions smells fairly sweet . touch of earthiness . the initial flavor is wheat toasted grain both linger throughout . an earthy hop note follows with a subtle bitterness . juicy hits of plum . seems to be a spot of dry cocoa as well . the yeast is downplayed compared to the nose . medium body with a decent bit of graininess in the feel . it s also juicy so at times it seems lighter . moderate carbonation smooth at first becoming slightly more agitated toward the finish . toasted wheat lingers . buckwheat after dark is pretty solid for the most part . it has more depth of flavors than i was expecting for whatever reason . if nothing else it has encouraged me to enjoy it quickly .,appearance,0.6,1
review poured from a bottle into a peace tree pint . a pours a hazy pale orange with one finger of off white head . little retention or lace . s pears bananas and sweet oranges very good . t follows the smell all the fruit flavors well mixed deep and smooth . finishes with gentle spices . overall drinking a little like a tripel due to the citrus notes holding their own . a little bubblegum as well . after the first few sips the pepper starts to appear before the finish but stays in good balance with the fruit flavors . alcohol shades the peppery spice only at the end of the glass and even then is subtle . m light and slightly crisp almost foamy at times . a very refreshing feel . o i enjoyed this very much . it is refined and elegant while delivering lots of flavor . will gladly buy this again .,appearance,0.6,1
a like flat ginger ale absolutely no head even with an aggressive pour the carbonation is gone within seconds and zero lacing at all s that very artificial beery smell without intricacies as if based on a beer flavoured jelly bean or ice cream t citrus and corn very typical of the chemical macro aussie beer m like water o the only thing going for it is it s cheap . absolutely has to be served ice cold to be drinkable if so it does serve it s purpose after some hard yakka in the sun you can really slam them down fast if you dont have to taste them . less horrible on tap .,appearance,0.3,0
ml kindly shared by seaoflament . batch . beautiful clear garnet with a spotty white head very nice . it s all down hill from there though . the nose is all plastic sugar coated plastic plastic cherries spontaneously fermented plastic . intensely metallic and harshly phenolic . the taste is sweet as fuck but no less plasticy . it s like some kind of plastic dessert drink liquefied plastic cherry melange . the transition from cloying sweetness mid palate to harsh bitter astringency in the finish is impressively dynamic . mineral metallic aftertaste that lingers forever . thanks carlos,appearance,0.8,1
was n t impressed by this lager pours a golden yellow with no head to speak of only a dissapointing fizzle . smell is of light roasted apples and grain . a light sweet malts lingers almost unoticed . taste is sticky with molasses and fruitness . has a light malt blast that makes it medium bodied for a lager . average at best i ca n t really every see myself sitting down to a nice meal with this again .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle ftom roths sunnyside market in s.salem . . lovelly cloudy orange beer with a large thick creme coloured head . nice looking beer in my half liter germen mug aroma is of yeast spices .phenolic leather and earth nice stuff . thick semi bitter.spicy peppery alcoholic slightly nutty fine . nice an smooth on the palate.low carbonation . nice sipping beer.you can tell this is,appearance,1.0,1
a beautiful site setting in the glass this blackberry to almost brown elixir of life the head gargantuan in size creamy in texture the color a light chocolate brown the residual lace a thick clinging sheet . toasted grain lots of malt and to me a sweet black walnut aroma noticed a fine sniffer at any rate . at the front sweet the top slender in its feel to the palate finish has a splendid hop spiciness the carbonation mild with the aftertaste droughty and lingering a fine porter .,appearance,1.0,1
malty pine aroma with hints of the alcohol . orange tan with a slight haze and a creamy head . great flavor of a malty scotch not scottish ale with some woody smoky character and pine notes . nice aftertaste . the pine blends well with the heavy malt character .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance clear dark ruby red color with a foamy tan head smell not very complex caramel roasted malt and some sort of candy perhaps toffee taste some citrusy hops sweet malt and a slight candy flavor and minimal bitterness everything was kind of subdued . mouth feel dry chalky feel light bodied light bitter aftertaste overall very drinkable beer abv is low but flavors are also kind of subdued and do n t really wow at all . i was kind of disappointed in the flavor after the pleasant smell .,appearance,1.0,1
poured crystal clear and light yellow . had a snow white head that didnt last long . did leave some white head and bubbles around the edges . actually had some lacing . not a lot of lacing but a little . smelled very light . no hops to speak of just a little grain and corn . tasted very light . nothing there really maybe some corn . not much of and aftertaste . felt good in the mouth . i thought the carbonation was actually pretty good . i saw these at the store and thought what the hell . its been a long time since ive had one and thought i would give it a try . actually not bad . would make a good lawnmower beer .,appearance,0.4,0
as a fellow michigander i was disappointed by this beer . founders makes some great beers so this must be an anomaly . it poured a beautiful dark amber into my glass . it poured very dense almost like syrup which is very inviting . it foams up to finger then dissipates down to a light white lacing . smells is of vanilla and raw coconut . the coconut flavor overwhelms the smell of the beer . taste is a little better . hops then raw coconut and vanilla followed by a heavy alcohol finish . mouthfeel is heavy but lightly carbonated . the coconut flavor of the beer was so strong that this beer is not drinkable . perhaps this would be alot better if it were better balanced .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a beautiful deep dark brown with a nice big everlasting tan head . so very sweet to the tongue . so very malty but where s the hop balance . creamy but too thin to be as smooth as i d expected . too sweet of abeer for me certainly not the best doppelbock i ve had . hype .,appearance,0.9,1
a very very dark brown small tan head leaves to ring . not much lace . s roasted malt is the predominant smell . t sweet malt nestled in bitter toasted malt . do not discern much else . pretty simple but tasty . m a little bitter chalky but it balances out the sweet . finish is clean . d pretty good . i would drink it for awhile .,appearance,0.6,1
man this was more of a teaser than anything . could n t drink a whole pint if i wanted . appearance is dark with webby head that sticks to everything it touches.the drink is so sweet and finishes semi bitter i feel like i just ate a sweet treat with each bite . i feel like this is more a novelty beer i cant imagine this being soeones go to joint . enjoyed my little bit probably gon na pass from here on out. enjoy,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from so about years on this beer . a pours a nice clear dark copper color with about a finger of beige head which quickly recedes into a thin ring with little lacing . s some dark fruit aromas but mostly it s lots of soy . lots and lots of soy sauce . t some dark fruits like prunes and dates in there though they re hidden by the huge malt presence . lots and lots of malt enough to be syrupy sticky sweet . m thick body with little carbonation and super super sweet . very sticky feel . d with as sweet as this beer is it s not very drinkable . overall i could barely finish this beer and almost felt sick to my stomach from how sweet it was . the malt overpowers any subtleties that might otherwise be found .,appearance,0.8,1
oz into tulip . batch . a bright vibrant copper gold with a huge active head . this beer has sea foam on it . clumps of foam stuck to the top as i drink down . fire extinguising lacing . s hops . nope . sweet fruity notes like a cantaloupe . t bracingly bitter . holy shit . there s a delightful malt component that peeks through the hop assault at some points . very sweet and light . a bit too much bitterness though . well actually i like that too . by the nd glass i m loving it . a different take compared to what usually i think a hoppy beer to taste like . m bitter good body good carbonation great lasting finish . too bitter by a hair i m on the fence about it . d moderately low . too bitter to drink at anything more than a leisurely pace . but it grew on me as i drank it . a very unique and overall pretty tasty beer .,appearance,0.9,1
this is a very tasty highly drinkable and smooth porter if a little light . essentially but not quite black it has a large tan head creamy and long lasting slowly shrinking to a permanent frothy head with some nice lace . the aroma is roasty with a lot of chocolate cocoa powder and hot chocolate specifically toast some prunes faint hints of port and stewed fruit . the taste is light but flavourful with toast chocolate leaves and light toasty earthiness . it s very clean . it lacks the lightly sour stewed fruit or tart quality that many porters and the like have or a licorice herbal pepper quality others have . it is light but somewhat silky in feel .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a snifter glass . bottle lable indicates batch . a pours a deep translucent mahogany . two fingers of thick billowing collapse into a thin cap that left sticky lacing on my glass . s aromas of dried plums and smoke . the smokiness of this brew is what hit me first . dried prunes and toasted peanuts followed . m perfectly carbonated . the mouthfeel is creamy and viscous . with as much flavor as adam has it leaves the palate somewhat quickly beckoning for another sip . d alcohol bite is very subdues . at abv it d be easy to get carried away with this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a black with a tan head . nice lacing . s mix of malts and sweetness . not overly powerful . t chocolately malty sweet . m a bit watery . d while the wateriness detracts from the mouthfeel it certainly adds to the drinkability . i could have quite a few of these . especially at only abv . overall a good session beer . a more economical choice than guinness especially if you have a sweet tooth .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a black color . inch head of a tan color . decent retention and good lacing . smells of strong sweet malt coffee yeast very slight hop hint of roasted malt and wood . fits the style of an american double imperial stout . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . there is also a noticeable dryness present . tastes of sweet malt coffee acidity like a good b. porter slight roasted malt and a hint of hops . overall a great blend body and complexity . a little lacking in appearance though .,appearance,0.6,1
pulled from a degree frige opened . let stand for min . poured into glass and here we go . very weak yellow color. bordering on clear yellow with a head that adjusts well to pour speed stays very white and leaves a cute belgian to look at . even from inches away i can smell beer. nothing special yet. closer smell puts in a fruitier hoppy sweet smell. a mild flavor leaning on the sweet side that stays that way all the way thru to shortlived aftertaste . fair mouthfeel had to gargle to get full mouth but . . overall with a sandwhich or snack would be fine .,appearance,0.4,0
many thanks to drweizen for sending this in his shipment of holiday beers . the beer is quite carbonated with a slow pour i got half head . and leaves a gorgeous lace pattern on my glass . the scent is barely noticeable maybe a hint of floral notes but not much else . the taste is lemony and also floral but very subtely . otherwise the beer is a bit watery with a chalky hoppy aftertaste that was kind of disappointing . easy to drink but nothing particularly exciting .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into trusty milwaukee brewers pint glass a deep lushous brown with nice head that sticks around a while to keep me company s some faint malts all in all not much going on in the smell department t a lot of different but very faint flavors . i taste some chocolate some sweet malts and some hops too but nothing is really prevalent . everything is rather muted m as with the dortmunder gold it s bubbly but not overly so very nice mouthfeel for a session beer o tough to make a call on this one . it looks amazing and feels great but the taste is kind of lame and i detect little to no smell . i probably wo n t get this again but it s enjoyable in the sampler pack i purchased,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at black oak s th anniversary party . dark brown with a cream coloured head that dies down to a thick head with some great lace . nose has some whiskey of some jack daniel s variation oak light vanilla notes . some peach and peach pits too which i think are derived from the interplay of the whiskey and nutty notes from the base beer . taste has some watered down jack daniels nutty vanilla and oak notes with a hint of stinkiness . does n t really detract from the beer but is n t really the most pleasant either . woody notes in the finish . watery feel that s quite disappointing and really feels like watered down jd . i think the barrel absolutely dominates the base beer here but this is n t too bad really .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber filled off a tap i m assuming with no label . thanks to kan for this rare tick . at least i was thankful before drinking it . a pours brown no head thin collar no lacing or retention . i m guessing the lacking amount of bubbles is because of the fill so i ll be nice here . s peppers lots of peppers . oak slight malty sweetness but really lots of peppers get the point . . meh a little too much for me to really stand let s move on . t more peppers . dammit . really over powering like burning my throat on the way down overpowering . ca n t really concentrate on much else because it s just too much here . m light too thin spritzy peppers tickles or burns my throat on the way down . o no.thank.you .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a straw color almost yellow with a small white head that disappeared very quickly and left no head . not much sense in pouring this beer in a glass but i did anyway . the smell was grainy artificial sweetness . the taste is grainy a bit skunky very light bitterness . the feel is not terrible not nearly as watery as some macro lagers nice carbonation . the drinkablity is fine it has to be cold and near a beach . as it warms it becomes a bear . i like the painted bottle .,appearance,0.3,0
someone i know drove all the way to new orleans from boston and all i got was this measly black lager . actually it s a whole lot better than a crappy t shirt or magnet . this beer has a strong coffee like appearance with some burgundy hues and the same could be said for the taste . a bitter hoppy burn contributes well to the rich smokey flavor . hints of caramel chocolate and espresso collide in my mouth . the flavor is stout like while the mouthful is distinctly lager . the aftertaste is sweet and very smokey but particularly faint compared to what you d expect from a beer this dark . i probably could n t drink this stuff every day but the uniqueness of this brew is definitely worth a try or two .,appearance,0.9,1
clear dark brown color . big bubbled adjunct head foams down in short order . sharp acidic odor much like most lighter colored macro lagers . just the slightest hint of roasted malt flavor touch of anise and sweetness but very soon attenuated by a crisp but non descript hop and adjunct flavor . very little body or mouthfeel . aftertaste is nuetral rather than smacking of bitter crisp carbonated water flavor . nothing to recommend it but the color . at about a buck or so less a sixer than a standard micro not even a good value .,appearance,0.8,1
served from the bottle into a pilsner glass a poured a golden brown with a finger and a half of white soapy head . decent lacing s mostly medicinal and barley t strong medicinal taste sweet barley and caramel . not pleasant m a little thick and heavy for the style o last beer left from the disappointing re launched crooked river sampler pack . too thick and unpleasant tasting to be drinkable . i have been putting off drinking this last one for a couple months . this is just a bad beer i think i will need to drink another beer to get this taste out of my mouth .,appearance,0.7,1
last night at the white birch promo at the legendary blind tiger alehouse nyc in a tulip glass. the best way to describe the appearance is a mimosa with no carbonation . same milky cloudy orange color less than a finger of white head which did n t retain or lace very well . do n t get me wrong . like most beergeeks i love unfiltered beer but the obvious over abundance of suspended yeast in this badboy had me a little skeptical . then the smell . i tried not to let the visual evaluation taint my nostrils but in the end the smell strangely smelled like a mimosa too . lots of apricot tangerine and a little bit of coriander spice . the nuances in the taste mirrored the nose with lots of tangy citrus most notably tangerine and apricot with a very subtle spice in the very dry finish . tasted imbalanced and disjointed . i got none of the standard spice flavors that i have grown accustomed to getting from a good tripel even though there was intended to be a barrel aging flavor influence . the feel was very thin with a dry finish and the high degree of tart tangy left you with a little acidic bite on the tip of your tongue . as for sessioning . no way . one was enough . then my buddy and i went on to have two more beers made by other breweries before we called it a night . neither of us had drunk to the point where we were remotely toasty . then i went home had dinner and went to bed but lo and behold i woke up hrs later in cold sweat shaking and massively nautious . i barely made it to the bathroom before violently losing my cookies . i just assumed that i had gotten a mild case of food poisoning . but then . after getting to work late because of the lack of sleep . i received a phone call from same said drinking buddy who proceeded to describe the same exact experience that had happened to him in the middle of the night . given the fact that neither of us a had the same dinner b drank the same beers other than this one and c were not even buzzed we deduced that the logical culprit for our pain was this beer which made sense given how much suspended yeast was apparent in it and how off kilter it had tasted . needless to say i will not be touching this beer again any time soon .,appearance,0.2,0
this is a very dark orange red brown beer with a complex aroma . it is wood and smoke . reminds me of a pirate ship . it has a smooth medium body with a clean finish . the flavor is smokey and resiny a solid taste that lingers lightly . a great smoke beer . rated,appearance,0.6,1
. oz . brown bottle gt pint glass . brewed in new hampshire for kona . a pours a clear weak yellow with a thin white head which does not last long at all . the lacing is minimal also . s crisp and very fruity . passion fruits . t m this is a filtered brew so the wheat flavor is subdued a bunch . goes down creamy with that passion fruit flavor . not much hops and other grains are faint . the finish is fruity and still pretty clean . o not the best wheat beer around . the filtering is what hurts it . the drinkability is still pretty good and the use of fruits is very interesting . worth a try and makes for a good summer beer . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance very dark red but clear and looks quite impressive when held up to light . fingers of head with very good retention and lacing . smell heaps of smoke with beef and a hint of chocolate mudcake . taste while this is a very smoky beer the smoke does n t really hit you until you swallow it . upfront there are assorted flavours including bacon coffee and caramel . mouthfeel medium bodied good texture . drinkability big smoke presence makes this a challenge . overall outstanding this is the classic rauchbier . this is especially enjoyable after trying a good bock or doppelbock to put the difference into perspective or paired with bacon or beef .,appearance,1.0,1
always look forward to the release of celebration ale . this is the beer that got me into hops and is still one of my favorites . pours a pleasant orange light amber into my sn hop tulip glass . the quarter inch of head stays around thanks to the hop etching in the bottom . tons of nice thick lacing . smell is almost all hops . taste is similar mostly citrusy hops some pine as well . just enough malt to make this one very tasty well balanced ipa . bitter as you d expect but not overpowering . very smooth taste mouthfeel . if it was n t for the slightly high abv i could drink a bunch of these and i just might anyways .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy amber color with less than finger of white fluffy head retention is ok . the scent was of citrus some light grain floral aroma . the taste was of citrus and some spice perfect hop presence for an apa notes of bready malt . light bodied smooth and refreshing a little dry moderate carbonation . i thought this was an excellent apa . it was full of flavor and well balanced . overall a very enjoyable beer i would definitely get this again .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a bright clear light orange color with a nice looking head . beers smells slightly dusty and sweet . aromas are pretty faint . flavors are surprising subtle to me but still quite tasty . crisp dry and a tad spicy up front finishes creamy with a little bitter hop bite right at the end . mouthfeel is good on this one . long finish and nicely carbonated . this is a beer that is slightly different than other stone brews i have tried . it s not going to kick you upside the mouth like a lot of stone brews do . i would have liked to have tried it fresh just to compare . but it is an enjoyable beer to drink right now .,appearance,1.0,1
with a stiff pour the brew produces a good two finger thick tan head with a body that is dark ruby red and copper in color and is well filtered . head retains decently and lacing lasts pretty well for the style . aroma is copperish metallic up front hints of sassafras and other herbs . the taste is sweet and metallic up front a vanilla presence which turns to slight cherry and finishes with a leathery and herbal finish . this feels on the creamy side as well as slight oiliness . prickly carbonation is detectable too . alcohol warmness is slightly detectable and could sneak up . overall this is a strong example of the doppelbock style and a pleasure to drink . totally well balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
had this on tap at the map room in chicago . a an outstanding looking beer . dark plum color with a pinch of tannish head and amazing coating lacing . stunning . s a fine bouquet of dark fruit muddy malt trappist yeast aromatic space and more . wish it was a bit more aromatic but what there is is a classic quad . t juicy dark fruit and musty malts mix with hefty flavors of molasses dried fig some dry hops brown sugar straw and more . a nice warm wave of flavors . m medium in feel not coating like i like in quads and plenty of carbonation . overall i do like this beer a lot but i find that compared to the other famous qauds this one is probably my least favorite though that does n t mean much when you figure the other ones are rochefort westy etc . great stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
a pitch black with a nice tan head s roasted malt hits the nose right away some undertones of black coffee and dark chocolate t the nose gave the preview roasted malts coffee and dark chocolate very nice m balanced but i do like my stouts a bit thicker d an easy dinking stout that i could have often . nothing is overpowering here every flavor is balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
very dark brown almost black with a thin mocha coloured head . stout like nose of coffee chocolate and roasted malts . palate lacks body more about fizz than genuine flavour . almost dilutive with a surprising lack of malt character and ultimately disappointing .,appearance,0.8,1
nobody panic . my avatar recently changed and i am not drinking beer from a can bottle be getting back to the canquest tm real soon . for now i want to concentrate on the samuel smith s oeuvre . mine is a heavy brown bottle vice the clear one in the picture . my pour created a finger of tawny head with decent retention . color was a slightly hazy orangish amber . nose was highly malty underlain with grassy hops . mouthfeel was silky smooth with tastes of honey and raspberries on the tongue . great goshdarn . how have i overlooked this beer for so long . . . finish was very fruity with a little butteriness to boot . how do they do that . i got ta make a mental note of this one .,appearance,0.6,1
pours an opaque black with a generous creamy brown head . already i can smell hints of the bourbon . boy do i hope i like bourbon . upon closer inspection i can smell delicious roasted malts . still taking most of the attention is the sweet bourbon aroma the malt compliments it nicely . ooh doggy . certainly more tasting like bourbon than like stout or beer and although i do n t know that that s normally my style i do n t think its such a bad thing . it does n t taste like straight bourbon but the beer seems like its acting simply as the background . i ca n t identify anything specific about the malts or hops . bourbon comes through . overall definitely a robust taste . alcohol is not hidden by any means although it is incredibly smooth . actually i m not even sure how much alcohol is actually in this beer as the abv is n t listed on the bottle their website or this website . does n t burn in the throat or stomach but just a hint of warming on the tongue . at least i perceive there to be some and it would fit with the style . as it warms it feels a little more silky on my tongue and the bourbon taste is a little less sweet and a little more mellow although still the main focus . the malt is just now slightly starting to make an appearance . by the end it has started to grow on me but i m still new to these liquor barrel aged imperial stouts so it s not something i d drink regularly but i ll probably revisit as my palate matures .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a deep deep dark brown with a monumental rocky khaki head . . generous lacing grace the sides of the glass . . beautiful . robust smoked burnt malt aroma . a bit of burnt mocha in there as well . bitter roasted malt flavour . however this one lacks complexity and depth . however all in all not bad . just . eh . good moderate mouthfeel . . bitter on the tongue yet not dramatically so . nice . drinkable for a porter . . but not something i would have more than a couple of . all in all certainly not my favourite brew of theirs . . though still good .,appearance,1.0,1
served on tap in a tulip type glass . boy man whats your fee to drive me to ferenzie . this beer poured a black body with a thick dark tan black head . a beautiful sight to see . the nose was a bit hidden in the bar atmosphere but what i could make out were some soft roasted dark malts . the taste was mostly a very sharp dark roasted malt . almost overpowering . not much in the way of chocolate or caramel . although that may have been because the subtle dark roasted malts dominated . medium bodied . very woody as well with what seemed to be an earthy english or german style of hops . it didnt seem to be the typical american big cascade style that so dominates american imperial stouts . overall it was decent . a nice mix of flavors for the palate but it seemed a little overbearing in some areas . worth trying but i just wasnt crazy about it . needed a better vocal jam .,appearance,1.0,1
poured a dark goldish color with some sediment floating around . very big head on this one . very big and fluffy . looks like powdery hills of golden snow . highly carbonated . has a somewhat sour smell to it . with hints of candy sugars and sweet malts . tastes very well balanced and sweet . different than any other barleywine i ve ever tasted . in a good way . chewy mouthfeel . very good drinkability for a barleywine .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to turdfurgison for opening this bottle at the post christmas chicago tasting . served in a cantillon tulip . pours a pretty dark brown with a minimal amount of light foam on the top of the beer without too much else there . the nose is pretty good . there really is n t all that much sourness . i would think this has to have been accidentally infected as i was curious about the concept to begin with and this does n t seem like it was intentionally soured . who knows . some chocolate and roast there as well as a bit of woody character . the taste again shows no sourness but does have a good dose of wood and chocolate . very nice roast there as well . the mouthfeel is pretty good . it is somewhat thick and the barrel character works well . pretty drinkable though . interesting but i still do n t really see the point of this one .,appearance,0.6,1
the pour is beauty in the glass a snifter this time . a mysterious murky deep orange that still reveals the active carbonation rising up to the dense fingers of sturdy creamy off white crown . thick sticky lacing fills the bill . then comes the nose oh my gosh i love this addiction . it wafted right out of the freshly uncapped bottle . once it was swirling in my snifter i got strong fresh hop tanginess herbal esthers big florals and a kind of peanut brittle sweetness . a complex and delightfully bright nose . in the mouth it blasted tart and zesty on top with strong smooth edged bitter notes on bottom . a dry finish that s not harsh . my belgium skewed sensibilities seems to be missing the malt character that would balance out this flavor profile but the label does state . incredibly bright ipa and i d have to say they got this one exactly right . this medium bodied brew is creamy yet tingly on the tongue . overall a very complex and interesting example of the style .,appearance,1.0,1
this was a great beer . i had it at the bruery out of a bottle poured into their tulip glass . the head held strong and had an attractive texture the color an attractive bright beer colored beer . a white beer all the way the classic spices are present coriander herbs all the usual grandma smells . i liked this one a lot . i ca n t find anything to really complain about . i can observe the aforementioned spiciness as well as enough sweet and sour to provide a nice balance a solid contender . it was a little over carbonated which is probably why the head stuck around so long . letting it breathe for a minute or two is advised . this is a great white beer and it is well balanced and flavorful .,appearance,1.0,1
a very good looking brew copper red clear body with white head . s t very hoppy but also a very substantial malt base . makes me wonder whether the double means double the hops or double the malts . caramel malt goodness is very prevalent here and reminds me of the best ipas such as hopslam and dogfish . m medium body and carbonation . d ca n t say for sure since i shared this bottle but it sure seemed drinkable . did n t seem like . abv .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into a pint glass . brilliantly clear with a nice head amber copper in color . looks great . s has that typical nb bready biscuity aroma . i m getting over a cold so i may not be able to give this justice but there is some caramel sweetness and floral hops in the nose . t it tastes like fat tire meets a blonde ale . i did n t really pick up the lime leaves at all . it s not a bad beer but it s nothing to write home about either . i give it a it s not bad just not great . m medium bodied with medium carbonation . d i would probably not buy this again but those at the party i went to helped me finish my pack . it was well received by others who mostly drink bmc beers . if you are looking for a good intro into the craft beer world i guess this would be the ticket .,appearance,0.9,1
a straw colored pilsner that pours with an initial frothiness that falls quickly leaving a little bit of lace . this millstream pilsener has a slightly spicy nose a soft mouthfeel light body and a pleasant toasted malt flavor laced with spicy hops that fades towards the finish into a cracker like dryness . the finish is mineral like and dry with just enough hop bitterness that builds on the tongue with each sip . this is a pretty tasty microbrewed pilsener.wish i did n t have to drive miles to get it .,appearance,0.6,1
reviewed oz bottle pours a semi cloudy sedimentary light yellow color . huge head somewhat lasting good lacing smallish bubbles . white aroma some hops sugary pear apple spices . nice mouthfeel warm clean finish . taste of light pear apple fizzy light .,appearance,1.0,1
a deep black with a tan head . head is small and dissipates quick but laces decently . s very sweet and malty dark fruit yeast roasted and toasty . t roasted malt is n t as sweet as i thought it might be . seems pretty watery to me all the flavors seem weaker than they should be . coffee is in the background in addition to the flavors in the smell . sadly this is pretty undrinkable . m non astringent watery carbonation is lower than it should be . d smelled and looked good but it s completely undrinkable . it s undercarbonated and tastes bad .,appearance,0.9,1
a deep deep copper color clear with nice ruby tan head s full nose good roasted malt with perfumy hops t back in black has a good roasted malt character but the hops are too medicinal m nice roasted up front but too unbalanced with medicinal hops,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into an imperial pint glass . the beer pours a dark brown with an off white head . small with not a lot of lacing or retention . great smell to it rich with vanilla and sublte hints of bourbon even . great roasted malt aromas as well . very well done . the taste is more roasted malts than vanilla a slightly bitter kick at the end like dark chocolate . pretty solid . coffee aftertaste . this is better than i remembered from the few i d had before . it really has a nice mouthfeel too . not watery good substance . a very well put together porter .,appearance,0.6,1
everyone knows this beer . i just thought i d throw in my two pesos here . this is n t a bad beer if you re at a cinco de mayo party because there s almost no taste and it is extremely smooth i find that the lime actually makes it a less drinkable and goes down easy . as for the beer it is seethru almost invisible . there is no discernable smell other than water because this a watered down beer . the taste i said that was better w o the lime is still not impressive . it is n t worth the money it sells for and its popularity proves the adage that there is no accounting for taste .,appearance,0.3,0
going up against high expectations here . citra and simcoe days old according to the canning date . surly hops fresh etc . drooling as i pour . . look is beautiful . perfect inch head when poured carefully into a surly pint glass . golden yellow no sediment . shines makes the room a bit brighter . smell is grassy and earthy . where is all the citra citrus . pine in the back seat too . some bready and grainy smells from the malts . not the pavlovian response inducing pungency i was expecting . taste disappoints for the relative lack of rich juicy depth . grassy hops strong a nice earthy character to them . grainy malts balance just enough with some simple sweetness . i can find more to the hops if i really focus as it warms but the grassy flavors stay front and center . liked the earthy vibe overall though best part of the beer . crisp and clean on the mouthfeel appropriately bitter . not an enamel peeler at all . pretty easy drinking . a good beer . not a great beer . more subdued than i was hoping and more of a one trick pony than other fresh hops i ve enjoyed founders town hall ultimately i d rather drink furious . and i d save a chunk of change too,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at rrbc . batch released around june . a pours a hazy straw body with a finger of off white foam . great retention and it leaves thick washes of lace down the snifter as i drink . ca n t fault anything here it s great to look at . s lemon zest with a tartness suggesting sourness . the brett imparts a nice horse blanket aroma hay a touch of spice and something else fruity i am labeling this apricot . t tart lemon zest but as i implied in the nose no actual sourness . it s just a bretty funk that delivers flavors of horse blanket hay apricot . the finish is . well the closest approximation i can make is earthy and metallic . it s bitter but not quite in a hoppy way and it s not exactly a standard brett flavor at least one that i recognize . it reminds me more of aspirin . i detected this in the bottle and it was off putting . i taste it here again on tap so it was n t just the one bottle . if others are tasting the same thing they re certainly not noting it . in any case i consider it a distinct flaw . m it s dry with a lingering aspirin like finish see above . effervescent and properly carbed . d i ve avoided reviewing batch because i m just not a big fan of it . when it warms the metallic taste fades and it becomes better but it s never quite right to me . i do n t care to drink this too much .,appearance,1.0,1
baltika classic purchased from circle liquors rte pennington . appearance yellow leaning on the clear side . a thick head more foam than beer . smell cheap corn and hay . oh boy this is n t gon na be good . taste watered down macro beer . cheap corn taste . very watery . mouthfeel water water water . overall is this the budweiser of russia . . actually goes down better then bud . otherwise use for drinking games only .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer is really quite good . it has a wonderful aroma to it and though it looks just average when poured out it has a splendid taste and a rich flavorful mouthfeel . i could easily drink a sixer of these with no problem . it s too bad they do n t release this more widely or i would be first in line to buy it in mass quantities .,appearance,0.6,1
bottled march a dark ruby red . zero head . s tart musty funk . t mild sour tart cherry skin some vinegar with a bit of earthy funk . m almost no carbonation . mild pucker . o the lack of head and almost non existent carbonation seems off . almost flat .,appearance,0.4,0
really cool imagery but the beer does n t quite live up to it . pours a thick black color with a medium beige head . fairly thick lacing . aroma of bitter coffee and dark malt . medium bodied and fairly dry this is n t the easiest stout to drink . very bitter roasted coffee flavor with an acidic aspect that does not mellow at all throughout the glass . overall it is unbalanced on the sharp side . the finish is in line with the rest of the experience being bitter with a little bit of roasty malt . there are many better stouts out there .,appearance,0.9,1
beers pour a very pale golden color . clear and clean looking with fine beads of carbonation . the nose was almost a skunky or musty smell . its almost as if they used off tasting water or something . flavor wasnt any better . very light little mouthfeel and the off flavor permeated the whole taste. this is the only beer that wvbc serves that i dont really like .,appearance,0.8,1
a rbb is mahagony and crystal clear with a white head that holds up but is rather thin . s bouquet is faint yet somehow screams excess excessive sweetness . caramel and pecans are over done . t a cloying combination of caramel pecans and brown sugar topped off with a metallic twang . this is the epitome of under attenuation . m sticky flat gross . d definitely not a fan of this overly sweet brew . avoid unless you like beer that hides its beer flavors .,appearance,0.8,1
. rack . this beer comes in a purple can . that should tell you something right off the bat . this is by far the worst tasting beer i have ever imbibed . the mouth feel is extremely thin and watery . it barely taste like beer . it just taste terrible and smells terrible like dirty corn and urine . it leaves a strange after taste in your mouth reminiscent of stale grape soda mixed with hooker spit that s been run across a dirty concrete floor . the only reason i bought this was because it was cheap and the design on the case was strangely intriguing . regardless i hope i never have to drink this again . avoid at all costs .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance orange amber color clear . few little bubbles . little to no head no lacing . smell i could smell some pumpkin a little spice and malts . taste mouthfeel i could taste some pumpkin cinnamon and light malt . crisp and clean finish . light to thin body . carbonation is light to medium . drinkability fairly drinkable . a little too watery for it style .,appearance,0.4,0
as a quick rule of thumb any beer that requires you to add ingredients after you open it limes in this case is pretty horrid . if it had the lime in it from the start i might give it a d . if you have n t tried this beer yet you really are n t missing anything . no head . no lacing . clear and fizzy . acrid stale flavor . you drink this to get drunk period .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from oz . bottle into pint glass . a beautiful head about fingers thick that never goes below a half finger thick ever . serious lacing . golden amber in color looks like honey . honestly one of the best looking ipas ever . s light floral hops aroma . t piney resiny floral and spicy hops . toasted bread and a mildy sweetness from the malts . m medium bodied . nice carbonation . spicy and refreshing finish . d good drinkability . i would call it over priced if it were n t for the fact that all ingredients were grown on premises which i m sure is quite expensive .,appearance,1.0,1
fl oz bottle drank th may inside my cabin outside bryce canyon after a day of hiking . this beer was poured into my plastic toothbrush holder that s all i had and it looked fine a lovely golden colour clear and bright . the aroma was weak some hop smells but not much of anything . i thought the body and flavours were thin i know the beer is only abv but i was expecting more taste than what was in the bottle . a little disppointing if i m honest .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz . bottle into pint glass . beer pours a clear brown orange with visible carbonation . head foams up and quickly dissipates . no lacing . it s like smelling pumpkin pie . clove allspice and nutmeg over a basic pumpkin aroma and slight malt that suggests a crust . i mean literally like smelling pumpkin pie . the taste has less pumpkin to it than the nose . allspice comes through in spades along with a biscuit note . finish is cloying . no hops no bitter really not a lot of malt to it either save for the aforementioned biscuit . mouthfeel is thin and watery with just a little fizz . like a ginger ale . this beer goes down easy . it s not too complex not too sweet or bitter and not too heavy . yeah it would be about as easy to drink a bunch of these as it would be to have a lot of cokes . from what i ve experienced of pumpkin beers it s something of an accomplishment to be able to stomach even one which is my justification of the just above average score on drinkability .,appearance,0.4,0
aroma sweet marshmallow toastiness as if you lightly toasted a marshmallow on a open fire . sweet dark chocolate and no hop aroma . appearance dark black with a brown head retention that has a creamy bubble . flavor dark malt roastiness with hints of marshmallow . smooth as if it was a lager . like eating a chocolate bar . has a gentle bitterness . mouthfeel medium full bodied . silky and creamy . perfect carbonation . overall impression very well crafted stout chocolate sweetness . this beer is for sure worth a try . great winter stout .,appearance,0.6,1
cl bottle poured into a duvel tulip glass . batch number poured a hazy darker orange bordering on ruby . a finger bone head recedes to a small layer of tiny bubbles on the surface . it is much more ruby than other ipa s and i think its looks great in the glass it smells of a non discriminant hop . to me it is neither floral or grassy or citrusy . it is n t really punch you in the face as i expected but i suspect this bottle has some age . the taste has this ridiculously smooth bitterness with an accompanying malt sweetness . it ends with just a small taste of citrus hops on the back . enjoyable and really balanced for the gravity but it shows the age . it is very smooth for an ipa in the mouthfeel and drinks quickly as it is so balanced . i truly believe this bottle is past its prime . i acquired two bottles in september and drank one then and forgot about this one until now . i recall it being way more hoppy in the nose and not it is rather nondescript . i actually enjoyed this beer very much because it is so balanced and smooth but i can tell it is not what it should have been . i reviewed to style and while my personal feeling of this beer is higher than the ratings i want to give an honest to style rating . if i am interpreting the date code right this was brewed in mid may . so it is . months old . my bottle that was months old i recall being much better . i want to review this beer with a fresh bottle .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottled last month poured into a new belgium balloon . pours liquid gold and with a huge porcelain head . the head recedes eventually and leaves sticky lacing all over . the aroma is very weakly tropical fruity and metallic . but it does improve with warmth . more c hop character emerges and makes for a better than average smell . off to drinking . i can see that this beer has potential the finishing notes on this beer are powerfully rind y and bitterness is up there . the finish is dry and the body great complemented by the just right crispness from carbonation . but what s up with fusels . that s the last thing i d want in a dipa . terribly off putting . wish it had better to offer . overall it s good but does n t belong among the best of the best .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap at the silver dollar saloon in montana . a amber very clear nice sticky white head s very nutty t somewhat bready toast roasted flavor but has a peach pit aftertaste m medium d okay beer but way too much of a weird pit aftertaste,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a snifter glass from a bottle . the beer pours a very deep brown forming a thin inch head . light spots of lace . the aroma like most belgians is very delicious . fruit notes dominate along with a slight alcohol presence . the taste is a complex mix of dark fruits malts spice and alcohol . again the fruit taste dominates the palate but there are noticeable contributions from the malts and a hint of spice followed by a slight warming by the alcohol . smooth thick mouthfeel . very drinkable quadrupel . overall my favorite quadrupel to date . full flavor and thick taste make for a great belgian to pass the evening with .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a hazy golden orange with a rocky fluffy finger white head which recedes to a dense blob resembling an orange soda and vanilla ice cream float . solid ring of retention and loads of soapy lace . nose is expectedly hop dominant with touches of grassy pine adding complexity to the fragrant citrus and tropical fruits grapefruit fresh melon papaya . the malty backbone is mild with further aromas of butterscotch and biscuit . the palate is also loaded with hops this being one of the most bitter ipas i ve had in a minute . very grassy with intense leafy tones and a somewhat oily texture which turns mildly resinous towards the middle of the palate . the finish is nice and long with a still present and fading bitterness and more green flavors . most of the fruitiness belonging to the more austere grapefruit and unripe papaya vibes . like a previous reviewer already said nothing mindblowing but very solid . it was nice to pick up a bottle of this while passing through il recently .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle . . for a pack at the local tops supermarket . this does indeed appear quite dark and is slightly opaque with a thin head that fades after a while leaving some lacing on the glass . smell and taste are not very distinctive . nose consists of some malt some alcohol and a slight yeast odor maybe a little citrus . the taste is slightly smoky with a little bit of hops again nothing too distinctive . mouthfeel is not creamy at all rather watery and thin with light to moderate carbonation . the most distinctive aspect of this brew is of all things the grapefruit aftertaste which i find odd and not all that pleasant . it was good to try but i wo n t be buying this again .,appearance,0.9,1
a cloudy yellow with a small white head . the instructions on the bottle to pour then swirl the bottle and then pour the yeast that remains certainly adds to the cloud of this one s wheat and coriander . a bit of citrus in there as well . very distinct nose . t same as nose really . very nice and the that finish lingers a bit not detracting at all m silky smooth mouth and a lasting finish . carbonation well balanced in there d very easy to drink and a great beer for the summer .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a sam adams glass . this brew is really gorgeous . nice hint of red obviously but the cloudiness swirls around and give the beer a nice look . head is off white and puffy almost too big even with a careful pour . smell is right on for what i was expecting . nice blast of hops and pretty thick . taste is as anticipated as well . the red gives this one a nice bite at first and the hops come in at the tail end and really give a piney whack . the hops are resiny and stick for a while while the initial bite comes and goes quickly . there is also a bit of a fruity kick in the background . i ca n t put my finger on it but hopefully i ll peg it by the end of this six pack . good complexity to this one . the mouthfeel is dense which i expected when i saw the cloudiness . the head sticks around for the entire brew which added a little wrinkle to the flavors . drinkability is high . good solid flavor and the abv is reasonable to session . the price is high for this brewer in my area which does n t necessarily influence my score but is a little unfortunate .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy amber darker than many ipas i ve tried . a small head fades quickly . the aroma is complex somewhat floral and less citrusy than american ipas tend to be . there s also a hint of baked cookie sweetness . this taste comes through in the flavor which is just a bit sweet and also more piney than i expected . this aspect plus the vaguely british seeming malt backbone made me wonder whether i was drinking a us or uk ipa . whatever it is it s complex and tasty . the finish is thin with a bitter hop tingle . yeah i could drink this all night . complex enough to be a beer snob and straightforward enough for a solid session beer .,appearance,0.6,1
served in the brewery s imperial pint glass at several degrees above fridge temperature . appearance pours a crystal clear brownish red almost cognac with four fingers of beautifully structured soapy bubbles . the head peaks well above the rim of my glass and compacts to a creamy hefeweizen like consistency . outstanding lacing leaves sheets behind . excellent . smell a metallic nose rises up immediately . most of which is contained in the head . a euro lager nose with its grassiness is foremost at the beginning . as time goes by the malty nutty character becomes evident . taste a mildly nutty malty flavor is present on the tongue . but it s the bitter sour hop notes that linger for a bit too long . notes of hazelnut and english hop varietals are the dominant players here with the burtonized water lending its hard mineral edge to the beer . mouthfeel drinkability disappointingly mundane in that the carbonation is too weak to keep the beer exciting . it is consistent not dying off into nothing . but a boring kind of consistent . for an english brown is drinks easily and the low abv promotes session drinking .,appearance,1.0,1
miller lite is such a good default beer for those times when there is not much else there or it is on special or for entertaining . it is easy to drink and does n t weigh you down . great beer for those long nights or at the ballgame . appearance nothing special here . a clear yellow regular old american macro . smell again not much in it to describe . if you drink it from a bar that does n t clean the keg lines often it can taste like the carpet in a dorm room . otherwise maybe a hint of grain but do n t strain yourself trying to find some nice boquet in there . taste very little flavor but nothing offensive either . a good mix of barley hop with a tad of sweetness mixed within . probably one of the tope three macros in terms of taste . mouthfeel man does this go down easy . you ll be at a party sipping away and the bottle or cup glass is gone before you know it . easy to drink and does n t sit like an anchor in the gut . a great beer for social events or having people over . drinkability i know people like to shun these beers as crap because they think it has to be a case of beer to show that they have such a sophisticated palate . well poindexter this beer is about as drinkable as it gets . go to a game a company outing or your buddy s garage and this beer will most likely be in attendance . it is an extremely drinkable beer . no it wo n t impress anyone but yes it is a halfway decent beer so deal with it .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle poured an orangey color ale with a huge off white head with perfect retention . aroma of light spices which possibly includes cumin with some subtle funky yeast . finish is slightly bitter but i would have expected a bit more at the end . body is way too thin which kind of ruined part of the experience for me . alcohol is well hidden . overall this is a very fine saison but i guess i was expecting another funky spicy monster which is not what this is about it seems .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a ruddy brown with nice orange tones . very full two finger cap that dissipated slowly . aroma was slight fruitiness caramel and earthy backbone . flavor was very little sweetness and almost zero malt . a little fruity sweetness in the back . the hop bite was very overpowering of everything else . definite chinook piney bitterness but ends with a harsh bitter chocolate resiny bite . the maltiness was not there to support the hops . seems like they just threw some grains in to call it beer and tried to put in as much hops as possible without paying attention to any sort of balance . mouthfeel was very dry and medium high carbonation . will pass on this in the future .,appearance,0.8,1
a amber red color with medium lasting head . s very unremarkable didnt smell like anything besides a tiny bit of hops . t fruity hoppy with huge flavor i could see how some would like this beer but not really for me at all . long lasting flavor which is seemingly fruity with lasting bitterness m medium body with light carbonation d there is no way i could drink even a whole bottle of it . for some reason it does not work for me . i like most everything from flying dog but this is my least favorite of the sampler,appearance,0.8,1
medium light yellow with a nice ring of head that leaves pretty decent amount of lacing . aroma is very sweet slightly metallic . not too bad . taste is surprisingly sweet not really any hop backup to speak of . tasted a little under attenuated . well like the label says it is very dry . they got that right . however it s so highly carbonated that it feels like the beer is breaking apart in your mouth . forget trying to swirl this one or you ll end up with a mouthful of foam . i imagine this going very well with a number of spicy dishes but it s a tad too sweet on it s own for my taste .,appearance,0.9,1
poured this english brown ale from a bottle into a pint glass . the beer poured a hazy brown color with lots of particles floating around . i might need a spoon . the ale produced a decent light brown head and it has decent lacing . the aroma of the beer was mostly toffee and molasses . the taste of this beer was very nice and i can say that it ranks very high on my list for english brown ales . the taste was sweet toffee and malty . the body is light . very good beer highly recommend it . btw i skipped using the spoon .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a dark brown with red highlights . a nice two fingered head forms quickly and had great retention . large amount of spotty lacing is left on the glass . has a distinct noble hop aroma . just a hint of roasted malt . the flavor starts of interesting with chocolate notes from the malt combining with the spicey and earthy hop flavors . unfortunately the flavor is short lived and ends very watery . bitterness is low to moderate . the body is a bit thin but does have a nice carbonation . an easy drinking beer with a very low abv and gentle flavors . the flavor just falls away too quickly .,appearance,0.9,1
ruby copper and cola all mixed together for this beer s color . great head and residual foam and bubbling . this beer looks great . very hard to pick up the toasted and almost roasted malt aromas . as well as a few bitter hop aromas as well . taste starts bitter toasted almost roasted orange peel . then maybe some toasty and roasty malts mix in the middle through to the finish . but still pretty bitter from start to finish . more like and aipa that wishes it was an aba . not bad but does n t fit the style at all in my opinion .,appearance,0.9,1
brilliantly clear tawny copper hue . pitted steadfast ivory white head . persistent massed lace trails . slightly rough grapefruit and lemon rind upfront in aroma accompanied by non descript vaguely toffeeish light lovibond caramel malt . hint of dryish bready pale malt . passable and prosaic aromawise . trice snap of toasted grain sweetness initially in flavor is promptly superceded by assertive hop bitterness pith like in nature . simple caramel malt provides contrast mid palate and surfaces simulaneously with soft lightly juicy underripe tangerine . trace soapy quinine laced citrus notes emerge late and unfortunately detract from the previously clean flavor profile . overly attenuated skimpy and lean in overall body with a mouthfeel that lacks any firm viscosity . finishes dry with a fleeting suggestion of candied orange zest . angler s pale ale has the elements of a fine apa but they do n t quite coalesce . nonetheless it s a quaffable brew that sits light on the palate and awakens the appetite . tasty .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my first time having this beer and i suspect i may have had a randomly infected over aged on the shelf . lets see date notches on the side say nd week feb and today it is may th . hmmm . well let s pour it into a pint glass . a. oh dear lord . it s a snowglobe filled with clots of dandruff . this ca n t be good . minutes later its settled into a nickel thick layer of sludge on the bottom of the pint glass . the head resembles greasy bubble bath foam subsided over time into an oil slick . by now i m pretty certain that this is a bad bottle and search for a long stick to poke it with . unsuccessfully s. kind of like somebody made dirty gym sock and hops tea in a batch of mead . further exploring i discover more . dishwasher soap like smells . at the very back end . .yes . buttery bread with much more butter than bread . tm . maybe it ll be alright i think i like flemishes and some pretty far out flavors . surprisingly . i m right about this . the flavor is not so much horrific as it is merely terrible . it tastes and has the greasy mouthfeel of soap scum . .the flakey bits get stuck between my teeth . that s the last straw and i ca n t do it anymore it goes down the drain . i really really hope that was just a bad bottle but now i am somewhat averse to giving it the old second try . why bother with the review you may ask . well i wanted to commemorate my first ever drainpour beer . it took a long long time to experience my first one . and i m damn proud i made it through half a pint .,appearance,0.2,0
review a awesome copper red appearance great foam and nice head when poured from a bottle . when settled had a high dollop of foam in the middle very unique . s sweet smell of caramel or toffee . smell of fresh hops and citrus hits the pallet second . t a smooth ale with a ton of hops malty grapefruit taste . m lower carbonation low to medium body . leaves a bitter yet good aftertaste like eating a grapefruit . d great tasting ale with citrus hop hitting the pallet . very drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
i do n t mean to be a party pooper but this is one of the worst beers i ve had recently . i tried it with a few friends and we took a few sips and tossed it . a few nights later i got a bit drunk and it was the last beer in the house and i still could n t stomach it . it tastes nothing like a saison should easy grassy and light and aside from the category it is really undrinkable . my tasting notes were strong alcohol rotten bananas and wintergreen mouthwash . i think my comment was it hits all the bad places in my mouth . i ca n t believe that anyone would really like this .,appearance,0.6,1
a cloudy orange haze minal head s wow. my nose is on fire . i love spicy stuff and definatly red pepper overwhelming . t and the taste follows the scent . chili pepper . wow spicy hot and not tasting much else . m medium to light body and low carbonation o wow . hot sauce in a beer . i love hot stuff and i love beer but i do not love this . not my type of beer . beer is usually refreshing and something i love to drink after i eat spicy food . no relief here .,appearance,0.8,1
oz bomber from total wine in tucson . no freshness date . pours black . opaque . held it up to a fairly bright lamp about a foot away from me and i could n t see reds or browns . a careful pour produces a robust sandy colored three finger head with excellent retention and lacing . smells of dark chocolate gasp . and roasted malts with a bit of hops . as it approaches cellar temperature it acquires a milk chocolate milk stout quality in the background and a bit of mild rum or vanilla on the back end . good alcohol masking . up front there s bitter chocolate and roasted malt that gives way to sweet dark malts . there s a bit of bittering hops in the background as it fades to a strong lingering espresso with an undercurrent of vanilla and caramel . the beer is full bodied and creamy and the bitterness might interfere with more delicate foods like lightly seasoned sauced chicken or fish . lower abv and a complex savorable flavor make for a great session brew . very good drinkability for the style . one of the top five stouts i have had the pleasure of drinking . i typically prefer the imperials but this is a big beer with a whole lot going on . i m eager to try it on tap .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle into a rare vos pint glass appears murky and super light in the glass . kind of like a near frozen glass of coors light . not much head but alot of slow moving crazy carbonation . smells very yeasty bready . there are strong coconut notes here reminding me of a day at the beach and suntan lotion . what a surprise . it also tastes like suntan lotion . after the first sip i was expecting sand to crunch between my teeth . this beer is devoid of any positive flavor other than a mild wheat taste . the proper base is present but the foul vinegar taste combined with coconut and an absurd viscosity makes for the worst beer of the my so far. unless you count the weyerbacher merry monks which was also not my cup of tea although i could see someone else liking that one . not this . weyerbacher is the only praised micro that i drink where every other beer i try is absolutely terrible. and the good ones seem to be the higher abv . will be sticking to those in the future unless i can get a single to try .,appearance,0.4,0
pours honey amber with a chunky head . earthy and herbal hop aromas over biscuit and caramel malts . sweet malts and a creamy mouthfeel . hints of smoke . there s not much hop flavor their presence seems mostly to make the finish bitter and astringent . the aftertaste is pleasing . a really good beer though it s not my favorite by a long shot .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage oz nip purchased for . or so . i got really excited and contemplated grabbing a second and third for the cellar but then remembered that old rasputin is a better and cheaper beer . this just looks gorgeous . black with dark brown highlights there s a dense espresso foam colored head with excellent retention and fantastic lacing . the nose is rich and rather decadent with a prominent blend of molasses and licorice along with coffee cream cortadito blend of intense aromatic coffee with a prominent sweetness . rich dark fruit character is present with a little toffee as well . a lot better than i remember it being i quite like the nose . the palate opens with a rather hilarious grainy bitterness almost astringent in a few ways . very very bitter there s a ton of burnt grain burnt toast burnt sugar and maybe a little hops . despite its intensity this is n t on the horrendous level that something like the mikkeller black cc k ot especially because it is n t ashy . the rather prominent sweetness also does help . bitter on the finish with an intense roast and burnt malt character that s tempered by a burnt caramel character this is decent . the intense malt character does obscure the coffee unless you consider burnt coffee as an acceptable attribute molasses and licorice . as it breathes and as my palate grows accustomed to the tarry flavors i do pick out some pine sap and a rather complex sweetness . full in body with soft carbonation this beer has quite the wonderful mouthfeel but for the burnt malt character of course . ultimately oz is about the right serving size if you re looking to spend an hour or two with this . i doubt i ll revisit this in a hurry . however this is rather unique and worth a try . just wait a year or two though cos this is just too harsh when fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
bomber served in tumbler a ultra black beer very little light escapes it s darkness . impressive thick dark brown almost red head . intimidating looking with an enormous presence in the glass . fantastic appearance . s thick brambles of hops burnt coffee sour cherries bitterness abounds . astringent scent strong alcohol is unappealing . some mild oakiness to validate the name not nearly enough though . t damn bitter beer . lots of hops with spicy alcohol very big beer but lacking any malty counter . too unbalanced and very tough to drink . definitely not my type of ris . m hot alcohol burns the tongue but not over carbonated . d dude this was a tough one . i really did not enjoy this beer very much at all . hops dominant with a whiskey like burn is not my idea of an enjoyable imperial although it did improve slightly after nursing it for minutes . bummer bout this one .,appearance,0.9,1
a a rich ruby amber hue see through with visible carbonation . a big fluffy ice cream scoop of a head eventually smooths out to about a quarter inch . good amount of lacing sticking in thin sheets . for a lager this is a very good looking beer . s corny lager smell with some caramely malts and a little bitterness . not much here . t starts out light with a very faint metallic taste not offputting its very faint caramel malts with some light bitterness and some wheaty flavors . taste remains lightly bitter throughout finish leaves a light caramely bitterness . m light to medium consistency with light carbonation . d an easy drinking lager . light flavors as expected from a lager but i ve had more robust red lagers winter skal . i ca n t think of any reason why i would n t want another one though .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is excellent from the moment you open it till the las drop i have tried this beer on tap as well and it is good the ounce bottle for some reason does not taste the same in my opinion as its ounce brother . over all an excellent brew .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a deep pitch black stout with a motor oil consistency and a small foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of roasted malt is detectable but mainly dominated by bourbon notes . taste is also dominated by bourbon notes with a bit too much alcohol for my taste with light vanilla finish . body is full with good carbonation and alcohol is too apparent . very well done but i ca n t say i enjoy barrel aging with alcohol is so present .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . lots of foamy white head at first but it quickly dissipated . the beer itself was extremely light in color almost transparent . it smelled a bit like grain and hops no malt . taste had very little malt flavor but a surprising amount of hops at least when compared to american macro lagers . taste was all right for what it is though this is definitely not as malty as other german pilseners . mouthfeel was soda like making the beer as drinkable as a coke .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance cascading color for a few seconds after the pour . dark brown opaque . thin off white persistent head . smell pretty light . what s there is a bit of roasted malt and yeast . taste starts with mild roasted malt . coffee flavor but not overpowering . finishes sour and lingering . actually seems a bit thin in the flavor department but certainly not offensive . mouthfeel creamy start but finishes oddly watery . carbonation not noticeable . drinkability it s guinness how could you hate it . i certainly do n t but i ca n t say it s as good as i once believed . it is better than a macrolager and since it s ubiquitous even a bad beer bar will have this and probably give you a glass if you order one . i m glad it s around but i personally do n t drink guinness much anymore .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a dark amber with a slight reddish tint to it . head was initially fingers but dropped down to and consisted of off white foam almost like a meringue that clung very well to the sides . aroma was hoppy maybe a bit of vanilla and reminded a bit of a good deli pickle for some reason . tasted initially sweet then shifted to buttermilk pancake then became slightly bitter . mouthfeel was a little lacking considering the initial sweetness . it was a little too watery for a beer that tasted this way . very easy to drink probablly go down much faster than expected .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very small head with little retention . head dissaptes and disappears immediately . smell is of cloves and apple . taste is of granny smith apple with some clove and spices underneath . i think i taste a little bit of orange peel . dry on the mouth but it clings fairly well . this i s a fairly decent beer that is pretty easy to drink . try it if you get the chance .,appearance,0.3,0
bought at ross deli in a custom six . bottling date a s very strong scent sweet citrus grapefruits but not very complex . frizzy white head . head doesnt hang around too long just specks of lacing . dark straw colored beer . t m pretty fruity oranges and grapefruits . abv is very well hidden . not much going on with the hops . there is semi dry finish not really bitter . very smooth yet crisp . medium to high bodied low carbonation . o not what i expected . after hearing so many good reviews i had to try it . it was advertized as a hop head beer and idk if this was an off batch but there wasnt a crazy amount of hops in this one .,appearance,0.6,1
presentation molson dry cold shot ml can abv appearance pale straw color . no head . it seems to have been opmitized for fast drinking . smell fruity . the best part of this beer . taste high carbonated sugar alcohol . more than half way between beer and pop . mouthfeel high carbonated like a soda . drinkability i always thought these cans were pure marketing tricks for trendy kids but it was not that bad . i had this one after work . that s definetely not an exceptionnal brew but i will have this one rather than a ex light or a boomerang .,appearance,0.4,0
came in a ml brown stubbie as part of a pack . has one of the most curious appearances i ve ever encountered . a cloudy light amber with enough suspended particles in it to make it look like there is sand floating in my beer when held up to the light . how australian . although it reminds me of that motocross scene in fear and loathing in las vegas . aroma is of sweet boozy cirtusy malt . flavour has a sweet yeasty tang to it a bit boozy not much body to carry it all . perhaps i picked up an old case of this but it does n t do anything for me at all .,appearance,0.4,0
oz can an extra from lanamj . this one was poured into my dogfish head signature glass . sunny haze bounces around between tangerine and lemon yellow in color depending on how well llit it is . there s not even a finger of head on the beer though and it disappears almost immediately . the nose is fairly good with lots of different aromas swirling about . notes of banana clove sulfer and doughy bread are all present with none really standing out above the others . hefeweizen is one style where i feel like it s hard to find many domestic versions that can hang with the best authentic german brews but this one does a solid job . there s a citrusy flavor that tempers the banana clove esters and phenols which themselves are tilted a bit more towards the clove end of the spectrum . the doughy sweetness present is still a bit high for my tastes but it s a bit more restrained than i find in many us brewed versions of the style . the mouthfeel is just a bit lackluster . carbonation is a bit on the dull side and the result is that the beer feels a little too slick . i do n t see any kind of date on the can but the slight sulfer aroma makes me think this can of sunny haze might have been a little bit young . still it s a promising hefe from an american brewery .,appearance,0.4,0
had on tap at the jackie o s brewery . as far as appearance goes this beer is odd . it is not amber . very good clarity and color if it were a pale ale . but a straw colored amber is just wrong . where s the malt . smells of hops with some slight medicinal properties . green grassy notes as well . tastes bitter up front with an unsettling hop profile . i was immediately reminded of their pale ale which i also do not like . i was really worried that the bartender gave me the wrong beer . so i asked her to verify what she poured me . she said the amber . i still was n t convinced it was busy so i asked a second bartender to pour me a sample of the amber and got the same beer . i guess this is just how firefly is supposed to be . overall i was sorely disappointed here . just a slightly off beer that was n t anything close to the style it claimed to be . i was additionally shocked to see brad discussing this very beer in the most recent issue of beeradvocate magazine . he mentioned how much he has tweaked the original recipe to get it where he likes it . sorry brad but i feel like this one needs a lot more tweaking still .,appearance,0.4,0
dispensed from oz bottle into a pint glass . huge mocha head forms and stays around for a long time leaving copious amounts of lace down the side of the glass . pitch black opaque colored beer . aroma is burnt grains mustiness and mettalic aromas close to battery acid . not a lot of chocolate or coffee or anything else i usually find in stouts . just smells like beer . bitter burnt grains with some minimal chocolate and coffee flavors . mostly bready with a hint of smoke . not really a sweet or milk stout if you ask me . certainly isnt sweet . bitter flavors abound and the finish is bitter borderline astringent . drinkabilty is lower due to the bitterness of the beer overall and its astringency . medium mouthfeel . very average stout .,appearance,0.9,1
served in a tulip glass at american flatrbread in burlington vt . pours a cloudy yellow golden color with a thin white head that dissipates quickly . lots of citrus on the nose especially sweet orange with some floral notes . citurs flavors also dominate sweet orange and grapefruit bitter lemon with some passion fruit and bubblegum flavors as well . light body medium carbonation with an extremely dry finish . the mix of flavors makes you crave another sip .,appearance,0.6,1
from the bottle it poured a dirty gold color with about a head . looked highly carbonated with a fair amount of bubbling . almost like a soda . there were also some sediment floaties but that is supposed to be normal for this brew . smelled kind of fruity and sweet . the taste is somewhat bitter and a little sweet . high in yeast . this is a medium bodied brew and leaves a slight bitter aftertaste . drinkable but not something i would seek out .,appearance,0.4,0
i got this ml bottle together with erdinger s dunkel and a their branded weizbier glass . so let s see . a i poured this into erdinger s very own glass . a cloudy pleasing straw yellow colour greeted me with a very generous head that went over the glass but did not spill . the head stuck around for a fair amount of time and eventually subsided to a nice even film leaving some lacing in its wake . this beer was surely a looker . s ah but disappointment came quickly . aside from the citrus and a bit of wheat there was not much there . as the beer warmed a fruity note made its presence known although it was by no means dominant . to give the brew credit i thought the smells that were there to be mostly well defined . t lots of wheat greeted me as i tasted this beer . some of the citrus also came along for the ride but was not as prominent as it was in the nose . that was it really . m this was a light bodied beer with a fairly smooth mouthfeel . however the high amount of carbonation was for me frankly overkill . there was just too much fizz in there that was not complimenting the beer very well . d not bad surely but the overly harsh carbonation would grow tiresome to me . overall at a cost of at the liquor store there is very little likelihood i will pick this up again as there are just far better beers in this style out there . still it was worth buying the pack just for the glass which is very nice indeed .,appearance,0.9,1
a finger head amber color with small amounts of carbonation . s smells like jolly ranchers mixed with barley . not really that good of smell . t very sweet actually has some jolly rancher taste and barely . not overly sweet though it is still very good . the taste is similar to the smell but better . for alcohol i m amazed . like caramel apple . m decent mouthfeel too sweet . d surprisingly drinkable for the alcohol content and the style .,appearance,0.9,1
bud light lime was the only beer available at an outdoor barbecue i attended last week so i decided to give it a try . appearance a clear bottle with beer inside the bottle . looks refreshing . smell no big surprises here it smells like bud light with a touch of lime . kind of like a combination of bud light and seven up soda . not bad . taste i do n t like to add lime or any fruit to my beer so the first few mouthfuls of this beer lime concoction were kind of rough . after that i got used to the flavor and started to enjoy it . mouthfeel typical medium carbonation bud light mouthfeel with a little citrus snap . ok. drinkability at the barbecue i drank nine bottles of this stuff in four hours . the only drawback was the slightly tart aftertaste . otherwise bud light lime is a highly drinkable beer . overall a good beer for an outdoor barbecue .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this beer with lunch at whole foods today and it really was good down to the yeasty sediment at the end . i really appreciated the great taste with my tray of sushi and my box of indian style food . it was poured for me by a friend who was there to see the great beer collection at the wf . the beer came out a light golden color with a million little bubbles like good champagne . my first taste was one of surprise as i tried to give it some more air by putting the cup down . well that did n t work and the great beer just had to be mine with the salmon sushi .,appearance,0.6,1
ml corked and caged bottle batch number bottled . this is very bl . poured into a tall hobgoblin tumbler there is a huge billowing light tan head . it acts like the foam from ice cream when you make a root beer float . very slow to settle it leaves even rings on the glass with each sip . color is a ruddy caramel and has very active carbonation . very impressive presentation . smell has a thick bready malt aroma with hints of wood and spice in the background . the label points out a banana estery aroma but i m not catching that so much . there is a very mild phenolic whiff . i wonder if a little aging might adjust that . i do n t think i ve ever had a beer aged on cedar and a doppelbock seems to be the perfect beer to do that . they typically have a darker and bolder malt character that would be attuned to an aromatic wood . the taste is much spicier and the cedar aging really comes through . surprisingly the cedar is not overpowering like oak aged beers can be . it just lingers in the finish to add an extra level of spice . subtle move . still very malty with a hint of cloves and mint . mouthfeel is a little thin for a doppelbock . some more traditional versions really are like liquid bread thick and chewy . this has a more of a medium body . not bad plus the carbonation increases the spice texture . very nice addition to the smokestack series . blipped save it for later by the english beat,appearance,1.0,1
pull the cork baby . a pale ale the color of a weizen a hazy yellow orange . big head with big bubbles like one too . head dissipates fast to nothingness . no lace . smell is malt citrus yeast pepper clove hops . are you sure this is n t a weizen . taste is malt lemon orange pepper alcohol noticeable but not strong yeast hops . good balance . alcohol is quite liquer like in its warming and mellow lingering aspects . fairly full bodied . a very good brew if a bit off style . the abv is noticeable but nice and nowhere near overpowering .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle provided by deejaydan as part of bif . one of my favorite styles . thanks for the opportunity . pours a thin layer of dark tan head over a crystal clear gorgeous dark amber liquid . smells caramel sweet with some grassy tettnanger hop quality . fresh and earthy . tastes chocolate nutty and light colored caramel . a touch of sour and a touch of vanilla . definitely has tettnanger character but not too strong . perhaps a hybrid that has one parent as tettnanger . while the dark character of the tettnanger is a nice counter to the light caramel it also contributes a perceived thickness to the nearly syrupy body . almost putting the mouthfeel over the edge . quite sweet and thick hanging on the tongue aftertaste . decent . simple . balanced .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . stubby bottle into a beer mug . summit ipa pours a gorgeous burnt copper hue with hints of amber at the edges . a massive creamy khaki head builds to a full inch and slowly retreats to a nice cap of bubbles while leaving behind sticky drapes of lacing . toasted brown malts pair with some ginger spice and sweet creme brule like caramel aromas . the hops are slightly muted sadly but toss in a hint of earthy pine and floralness . the flavor mirrors the malty goodness hinted at by the aroma as sweet brown sugar and caramel notes hit first . the hops bordering on aggressive quickly follow suit and pack a crisp bitterness of pine and grapefruit citrus that lingers long into the finish . the slightly viscous medium body is on the under carbonated side of things and does n t exactly wow me otherwise but it s still a decent mouthfeel . all in all this is a tasty ipa that i d likely buy again but unfortunately it becomes a bit lost in lieu of other greater versions of the style .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass ok was a little taken by the appearnce its a chocolate ale and its dark amber with a fizzy head like a soda about finger high and disapates much like a soda as well smells of wheat and sweet chocolate notes with some semi sweet malt almost candy sweetness . it literally tastes like an m m candy sweetness with a chocolate middle and slightly bitter finish . the finish is the only thing that remotely reminds me that it is beer water in the mouth and quite overcarbonated its way to sweet and maybe someone who likes to forget they are drinking beer might like this one but i really dont find it drinkable at all .,appearance,0.4,0
keg into a cup not a great way to drink a beer for rating a piss yellow not much head lots of carbonation bubbles s not much there a bit of corn . t not much flavor its a light beer but come on m no body weak over carbonated d drink it cold taste like . for lack of better wording bad if it gets the least bit warm . again it is cheap beer but still nothing to look forward to would choice others keystone above not as bad as some natural light . easy to drink cause it goes down like water .,appearance,0.3,0
had this one in a tasting with brother treyrab last week . perfect appearance . really smooth finger ashy cocobutter brown head . dark black balled body that looks beautiful in my snifter . does n t get much better on the eyes in terms of an ris . appearance is far from run of the mill this one really stands out to me . holy metallic wow . this is a turnoff to say the least . huge metal scents that punch you really hard in the nose . takes away from the less obvious bitter roasts and caramel . a little coffee and some bitter chocolate . some pungent licorice as well . the taste is much better then the smell while light metal comes at you at first followed by tons of bitter coffee bitter roasts bitter chocolate . this beer gave me a bitter beer face but in a happy way . bitterness really tones down nicely as it warms . really thick and creamy . i m not jumping out of windows to try this one again but definitely different most ris i ve had .,appearance,1.0,1
i love it when innovation comes full circle . a style borrowed from the old world tradition given a new light in the states only to once again inspire european brewers to add their own touch . this is a very good example of that . one of the best looking ipas i ve seen . has a brilliant golden amber color with excellent clarity that just shouts out drink me . the perfect creamy froth of head sits atop the beverage and it has a very healthy retention . the head thoroughly laces to the glass giving the appearance of a sexy set of lingerie . just a little bit of apparent carbonation . this is the beer that i picture when i think of what an ipa looks looks like . the smell is great as well . huge piney aromas similar to ruination but a little less citric and a tad bit more catty . this is the pine bomb that i ve been seeking for a while now that intensely citric ipas seem to be in the mode . lying in the undergrowth of the chinook pine forest is a sweet doughy biscuit malt aroma . just how i like it hops up front and in your face but not at the expense of the malt profile . i love me a nice ipa but let s face it . they are often lame and one dimensional when it comes to malt but not this one . there is still something about it that i ca n t quite put my finger on . the taste is good . surprisingly toasty malt presence . very assertive chinook bitterness up front as the pine makes its way to the back of the palate . a little too catty at the first sup but as the beer warms my palate also warms up to it . the malt profile remains interesting . tastes like perhaps some belgian aromatic malts were used and not quite the typical caramel malt bomb though there is some of that to it as well . maybe a little more residual sugar would help this beer truly achieve ipa greatness but i really ca n t complain because i still really enjoy this beer for what it is yet i ca n t help but think about what the beer could be if i customized it to my particular tastes . another reason i seem to really enjoy it is it bears an uncanny taste resemblance to one of my favorite homebrews . the body is medium . carbonation has a decent sting to it further emphasizing the hops . as balanced as this beer seems to be it is still overwhelmingly piney . a touch of alcohol burn is also accentuated more than it may actually be thanks in part to the bitterness and carbonation . this is one of my only complaints about the beer . i think i ve said what all there is to say about this . now go drink some for yourself .,appearance,1.0,1
ah a double bock that lives up to its billing . pours a deep amber from the bottle off white head that dissipates quickly leaving thin lacing . aroma is full malt nutty with some hops . the flavor is outstanding . all of the flavors malt nuts come at you at the same time but subtly . the palate is medium syrupy silky . just a hint of hops and alcohol in the aftertaste . what a way to celebrate my th review .,appearance,0.6,1
a nice slightly tan head that could have better retention but leaves excellent lacing . beer is a deep reddish brown color . looks great . s spiced malts smells good but not much more than that . t malty to start moving toward spices and then finishing a nicely spiced hops flavor . some underlying metallic taste however which was enough to drop the score for me . m it is average nothing more to say really . does not impress me in either a positive or negative way . d good drinkability . overall a good beer out of those that are readily available . like others from sam adams though better beers out there for the money but they are harder to find .,appearance,0.9,1
when i opened the beer some white foam began working its way slowly up the neck of the bottle . thought that was strange . when i poured it the head was very large and stayed like whip cream on top of the beer . i thought i got a bad beer but the taste seemed good . it has a nice fairly strong hoppy flavor mostly citrus notes with hop bittering . some alcohol is noticeable . high carbonation and light bodied . i d like to try this beer again maybe i d get a better bottle. but on first impression i m not too impressed . lots of potential though .,appearance,0.4,0
six pack from the lcbo served into a pilsner glass . a clear yellow gold color with a small head that stick and laces . s this beer smells great . lots of herbal and grassy aromas . t solid in the flavor department . fairly dry with a great herbal hop character and nice biscuity malt backbone . hoppy but not overpowering . the perfect amount of hops . m prickly on the tongue smooth and well carbonated . a tad thin . d one of the most drinkable beers i ve ever had hands down . overall this is an outstanding example of a great style and one of my personal favorites . easy recommendation . props to victory . im off to the bat cave . urrr . beer fridge to grab another .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to adamgarcia for sending this as an extra . oz bottle served into a pint glass pours out a cloudy orange . the body is unattractive frankly . it is n t hazy in a pretty way . meh . the head billowed out like a cumulonimbus formation it reached fingers at its apex and this was an average strength pour . the foam is slow to recede . it is very dense at first looking like a solid mass then the bubbles expand and it implodes . the lacing is pretty superb . the nose is hoppy up front but in a pilsner way all crispness and grassy notes . there is a light light sense of maltiness but mostly the grassy spruce aromas dominate . if this was thrown at me blind i would not in any way think that this beer was an ipa based on its smell . the aroma follows the nose unfortunately . its all grass and spruce and spearmint hop flavors . its bitter and minty and medicinal and woodsy and just off . rolling the drink around in my mouth i pick up some apple skin on the back sides of the tongue . the malt peeks through as a dry biscuit flavor it does n t offer anything of import . man that mint tree sap flavor really eats at your palate on the finish . this is a um unique ipa for sure . this beer is on the thicker side of medium bodied but i never perceive it as a negative aspect . it feels present . that is to say you can tell that there is beer in your mouth but there is n t anything to note about it . i ca n t rate this as drinkable . the mouthfeel is n t doing anything detrimental to drinkability but the weird flavors sure do . weird weird beer . it does not taste like an ipa . it does not taste like a good beer . as always i m grateful to have tried it i now know the dangers of selecting hops that make your beer taste like mint gum mixed with tree bark .,appearance,0.8,1
poured yellow with a inch white head and smelled of malt and wheat . very light and crisp with carbonation on the heavy side while this beer has always gone down smooth it still will never be anything but average in taste . and average is being generous . the label states it s made with hops rice and barley malt so i guess the rice takes over as there is only a hint of malt in each sip . it s dull to me and feels like drinking a watered down beer after indulging in ipa s stouts and belgians for the past few years . too bland for my liking although the masses enjoy it .,appearance,0.4,0
i ve had its lighter sibling and now it s time to go on the dark side of franziskaner cloudy orange to brown in color with a gigantic foamy head . the head looks like a scoop of ice cream in a root beer float . phenolic smell with spice and a touch of apple . more phenolic flavor in the taste . coated plastic on the palate some nutmeg a little sizzle of wheat malt with the aftertaste leaving spiced apples and cinnamon . the beer has a firm and creamy feel not crisp like other wheat beers . not quite the same as their hefe but definately worth a few samples . at . a half liter i m not bitching and moaning .,appearance,1.0,1
another beer i had after dinner at a bar . poured into a pint glass . a pours a somewhat cloudy golden amber color with a one finger head that lacks good retention and lacing . there s also some sediment floating around that does n t look too hot either . s blueberry . i mean seriously it really does smell like fruity pebbles . there is a bit of yeastiness around the back end but otherwise pure fucking blueberry . t i m almost inclined to say it s a blueberry bomb . there is some spiciness in the middle reminiscent of a typical wit but wow . blueberries . i ca n t call it balanced but the blueberry notes play well with the base of this beer . m the body is on the medium thin side overall . it also features a lot of carbonation and is quite refreshing . o i actually like this a lot to be honest . it looks rather weak but i could totally see this becoming a staple summer brew for me . easily the best beer i ve had from leinie .,appearance,0.4,0
wow . this is a second review and i just wanted to comment on how powerfully phenolic this beer is . no you do n t understand this beer is really phenolic . like imagine drinking chloraseptic my tongue is actually going numb . this is a good thing . wow . otherwise as fantastic as i remembered . it is fantastic but wow . i just forgot the raw phenolic quality it s really over the top . quite tastey . just . . . unexpected . . .,appearance,1.0,1
got in trade from ubermick who went above and beyond . poured into a over sized wine glass produced a finger beige head thick and foamy slowly receding . beautiful dark color with good mapping down the sides . smell is of plums concord grapes and light chocolate with an alcohol tickle . taste is of bitter dark fruits then some chocolate with roasted grains . mouthfeel is great not too overpowering as to mask the flavor but just thick enough to accentuate the darkness below . drinkable is a definate alcohol is noticeable but subdued . complex so i want to take my time .,appearance,1.0,1
i m loving the pour this one went into my hennepin glass and it forms a chunky white head that rises well above the sides of my chalice . aroma gives off a peppery citric lemon tone to it . almost herbal citrus grapefruit peel in there as well i m guessing the american saison labeling suggested some american hops after giving this one a few sniffs . flavor is bitingly tart with some funky tones thrown in a very dry finish makes your lips pucker . some rolling hop bitterness in the middle that really sticks around the sour acidi nature does give off grapefruit pith rind to mind . some tropical fruits pineapple starfruit this is one funky summer seasonal . mouthfeel is light to medium bodied high effervescent carbonation this one really dries the palate up with a lemon zest finish . drinkability is really interesting one of the most intriguing saisons i ve tried by a micro in quite some time excellent stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
i feel like getting on my knees and kowtowing to the west to minnesota specifically . my dear trading partner chaz has sent me some of the more seemingly elusive beers from the canquest tm and although they may not be truly enjoyable i am having fun with each and every one of them . rock on brother . from the can smooth tasting premium draft a premium cold filtered draft beer with the exceptionally smooth taste you expect from michelob . you can not expect much from this style or you will be sorely disappointed . i expect very little and so these types of beers usually live down to my expectations . i got maybe a finger of bone white head from my glug but while i was typing it vanished into the atmosphere . color was a light lemon yellow and it had the transparency of one of the slides that i plan to use on the overhead projector tomorrow . come on give me something to work with . throw this dog a bone so that he may do so in return . nose smelled like watery silage which in case you are just tuning in is the fermented corn cobs stored in silos for feeding pigs later on after the harvest season . it is sweetish and actually not off putting until you smell it in glass after glass of beer . mouthfeel was thin and watery and i was beginning to doubt my objectiveness at this point . by gar i have reviewed this beer in one of its forms or another on a seemingly endless basis which is why many have begun to question my sanity . finish was equally thin and watery and i thought wistfully of the o doul s amber that i had just finished which others had dunned and i had enjoyed . i did not enjoy this . i would not waste cooler space on this . what more needs to be said .,appearance,0.4,0
appearance pours a dark mahoghany with a mountainous rocky head colored a light khaki . retention is remarkable . smell chocolate toffee mocha and floral hops as well . taste sweet milk chocolate molasses toasty barley malts coffee and a hint of hoppy bitterness on the way down . delightfully complex and satisfying . mouthfeel nice and creamy with a mild warming sensation from the alcohol . drinkability quite drinkable . excellent flavor that only improves as the bottle disappears . masks its nearly abv well . fantastic beer .,appearance,1.0,1
the trouble with this beer is that it is n t any good . aggressive pour yields a huge head that vanishes instantly . no lacing at all . looks pale and sickly smells and tastes like old corn feels like less carbonated seltzer . the only redeeming quality that this beer has is that it s awfully drinkable and awfully cheap so that you can get awfully drunk awfully quickly . it s got nothing else going for it .,appearance,0.3,0
had this on tap tonight at local pub . pour was boring even for the style as the beer had little head that vanished quickly and left not lacing on the glass as it was being consumed . color and body are yellow and looks fairly thin . the smell of this brew is n t all that impressive but not bad as it s corn with some clean hops mixed in . taste is a very crisp bite of corn and hops that finishes with a corn and slightly bitter after taste . it occurred to me that what budweiser is missing are any sign of malt flavor . bud is virtually free of malt sweetness which makes for a fairly bland flavor . however the extreme crispness of this brew is actually pretty good . as for the mouthfeel it s good for the style as it is n t watery . of course prior to writing this review i have drank budweiser many times before . i can honestly say that for a beer that is very easy to drink does n t really have any off flavors bud is actually not a bad brew . it is fairly bland but it s very easy drinking . i remember reading in the wall street journal several months back that major breweries often will change their recipes to adjust to the general population s taste . as for budweiser i would advise ab to make sure they keep the flavor in bud and leave it to bud light to cater to the people that do n t like the taste of real beer .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into my pilnser glass . a body is a transparent pale yellow color . pours with a big foamy white head . lacing left all the way down the glass and bubbles can be seen constantly rising to the top . fades to finger and has great retention from there . s nose is all pilsner lots of pilsner malt and soft floral hops . a bit dry . t flavor is mellow overall . a floral overtone initially with a mild background . the finish involves soft floral hop bitterness and a fair amount of pale malt the faintest hint of biscuit is there as well . m low to medium carbonation and a smooth slightly oily body very well done . d this is good overall nice crisp and drinkable . but i think i ll take the american gl dortmunder gold m,appearance,1.0,1
bud light is a decent beer to drink if you like average everyday domestic beers . if your looking for something tasty and special you d be barking up the wrong tree with this one . but if your looking for to slam back a bunch of beers on a hot summer day bud light is not a bad choice at all . it does the trick just in a boring watery kind of way .,appearance,0.3,0
can into pint glass a no head at all yet appears highly carbonated . an opaque pink red grapefruit juice color . s tomoto puree and grain scents overall not an enjoyable scent t watered down tomato juice lots of salt lime and that funky ocean sea scent that you smell in the back bays marinas around rotting marine life . another sip honestly reminded me of vomit itself and or the experience of throwing up . . m over carbonated watery . o i can honestly say i have never done a drain pour ever before this drink . i felt like i was drinking my own digestive juices vomit with this beverage and was physically and mentally unable to continue consuming it .,appearance,0.3,0
a beautiful deep mahogany red with a sea of suspended particles almost resembling a galaxy . alright head retention with plenty of lacing . s a burst of spicy citrusy hops . smells delicious . t a red ale . hops have take over bitter and sour . hop flavor is citursy and very spicy almost peppery . faint biscuit and caramel malt flavors are hard to even detect in all this hop mess . a bit one dimensional on the hops is not even close to being balanced . i do love some hops so i still gave it some points for the tasty hoppiness . m very tannic and bitter which i am used to but there needs to be something to smooth this out a bit . not the nice creamy feel of their west coast ipa . d i could have another but i would rather have something else . interesting i guess .,appearance,0.9,1
natural light is what it is a cheep beer thatu can get the job done and even though it isnt the most tasty on this earth i wanted say . quit hattting on the beer and buy something different if its not your style if your looking for something with a less water taste and better head try some pabst or hamms is its right around the same price .,appearance,0.4,0
light in color as yellow as orange very little carbonation upon the pour with virtually no head as well clearer than most . fresh nose almost akin to mineral water dry presence dried orange peels does n t appear either distinctly malty nor hoppy . medium bodied sort of toasty but this fades into vague citrus and straw hay and corn notes . almost suggests raw breadiness . smoothness one of its major attributes . not that much bold flavor more so a steady backbeat . carbonation about average maybe more . technically fine no desire to drink more .,appearance,0.6,1
honey apples juice a few bubbles and virtually no head what so ever . not much to look at . grapes honey and alcohol . i do n t recall honey being in the mix here but i m certainly getting a sweet note similar to it . reminds me of a fruity white wine . interesting . but not sure what to think of it . a huge alcohol kick then white wine and a sweet flavor i can not place . i have no idea what saffron is so i ll go with that . wow this is only . i would have guessed at least maybe even . an awful job hiding the alcohol . this beer has just a touch of carbonation burns and is pretty darn thick . not really creamy . i had this a few years ago when it first came out was n t a fan then but it s been years so i figured i should try again . well . umm seems first responses do n t always change . a huge applause for the work that dogfish put into this . you can tell from the start they really worked hard to make this stuff . sadly it s just not for me .,appearance,0.2,0
pours amber orange with a finger pillowy head that left lacing all over the glass smell pale english bready malts with spicy earthy hops taste is has more carmel malt then the pale sour english malts and the hops have a little citrus to them along with the just standard grassy epa hops mouthfeel medium body with low carbonation almost flat drinkability takes a hit over the the mouthfeel while the taste is good i do not want to drink a flat beer of this style,appearance,0.9,1
pours black with a dark sandy colored co head that flares up then dies down . it dies out completely after awhile leaving spotty traces along the glass . it has a weird in a good way aroma of apricots . wild cherry puree . i ca n t seem to pace it but i has also a dark malty smell as well . a very nice aroma indeed . this beer is overall in my opinion curious and luxriuos . it has a silky cream and oily mouthfeel with cola type carbonation . the flavor is a creamy smokey espresso and molasses . a very bitter after hop wakes the tongue up from a very heavy dreamy state and there is some cinnamon notes in the mix . i can not deny the need to call some rasin and date type flavors as well as coco though these are not as prominent . it burps well with a creme de cacao blup . round these here parts this has been known to be accused as too sweet and i can not agree granted it is sugary and sticky i would say it s actually a shade and a half sweeter than taddy porter or theakston old pec . it just hits and lingers on the tip of the tongue a certain way . very drinkable for me i love heavy and dark . look i love this beer and it s brewery . these brewers are couragous and a blessing to the area . i wish them luck and i will faithfuly support them . bravo b.b.c . bravo . as always thank you you damn nut for reading my review . i drank the very newest keg and perhaps the last until next winter with a cigar .,appearance,0.6,1
best by dec . . . . a dark caramel ale with a finger of whipped toasted cream foam . this sticks around for quite some time before barely retreating to a quilt of the same . sheet lace . excellent clarity . s toffee caramel burnt sugar hints of oatmeal and maple . nice . t sweet malts subtle cotton candy tone . some nice maple syrup notes and a bit of raisin . maybe a little bit of metal . m medium on heavy for the style . lower appropriate carb . semi dry finish . o nice beer . flavor a little off . would like a little thinner in the body .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from an . oz bottle into a tremens snifter . a huge three finger head constant carbonation brown oil color . head is a light mocha and wo n t go away . might have to wait a few for this to go down . is that a product of belgian stouts or an infected bottle . s sour and tart dark fruits . cherries and sherry . seems a little odd to me for a stout but the smell is pleasant none the less . roast chocolate smoke coffee . none of those show up in this . t tart acidity is up front but follows with some roast and then a hop bitterness . it is almost like a cup of sumatra coffee . which is my least favorite coffee . the taste is n t bad it is different and good but i m wanting a stout here not a funky dark strong . m kind of on the lighter side . a good amount of carbonation but not too much to make it fizzy . wish it was just a little more silky on the tongue . d i think this is a good beer just not what i wanted . i would n t see myself seeking this out or even seeing it at the store and buying it again . this just does n t give me what the name implies .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a nice dark brown with a somewhat ruby tint when held to the light . leaves a . finger tan colored head the leaves very nice lacing down the glass . s pretty faint smell but what is there is malt and cocoa . t toasty with some cocoa coffee and a bit of hop bitterness . m slightly thin and overly carbonated with a muddy finish . d not much of a fan of this beer the mouthfeel just kills it for me . if this beer was beefed up a bit with less carbonation it would be much better .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours black no light penetration with a creamy tight knight one inch beige head that has good retention and leaves spotty lace as i drink . nice looking beer . s citrus and pine resin hit the nose first but then a strong aroma of charred malt surfaces and begins to meld with them and slowly take over as the dominant aroma . a slightly off putting astringent scent comes in midway and lingers . t a heavily charred burnt malt flavor coats the palate along with a slight nuttiness citrus and piney hops are along for the ride but the malt dominates here . also picking up hints of dark roast coffee . the charred malt lingers on the palate after swallowing creating a slightly ashy aftertaste that detracts my enjoyment . m somewhat on the light bodied side with a crisp carb bite . if i did n t have a benchmark for average mouthfeel this one establishes it . o it was worth a try but in no way would i say this is one of the better examples of the style . its not bad just not particularly memorable .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a slightly hazy light gold . it has a very fizzy white head that quickly disappears . the aroma is vegetal funky yeast . as it warms some sweet corny malts comes out . the flavor is heavily sweet corny malts followed by a little funky spicy yeast . as it warms clove banana and alcohol come out . the mouthfeel is medium to full with some sharp carbonation . overall this is not a very good tripel . it tastes like an amped up macro malt liquor y with a little spicy yeast funk .,appearance,0.4,0
i bought a oz bottle at kahn s in indianapolis . the beer s appearance was a little bit of a letdown there was almost no head at all even with an aggressive pour . below the beltline everything was all right the beer was pale yellow and hazy almost looked like a wit . the smell was good light aromas of malts and a little grassy funk . the taste is very well balanced light but tasty semi sweet malts and just a hint of hops bitterness this could be right out of bavaria . light mouthfeel correct for the style keeps the drinkability about as high as possible . i ve had the pleasure of drinking many helles lagers in munich so i was hoping that f would keep to the style with this . in my opinion they did an excellent job of not getting all hoppy on it this was a very good helles lager .,appearance,0.6,1
on tap at the abbey . a a cloudy white gold . this actually seems more white than many belgian whites . not much in the way of head a tad disappointing . s big spicy nose of orange peel and coriander very well pronounced . t big spicy taste of orange peel and coriander very well pronounced . a tasty witbier i think i like the fruitier troublette better but this is still worthwhile . m low to medium body brisk carbonation . d if i was on a witbier binge no problems with drinkability .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance gt the beer poured a nice red colour with a gorgeous haze and a light head that lingered a spell with not too much lacing . scent gt very sweet aroma honey and pears perhaps . taste gt applecider start that was followed by a mouthful of hops and cloves with a cinnamon and pine hang . mouthfeel gt light bodied not overly carbonated felt like a cask ale and very british ale mouf feel . drinkability gt too clove and piney for my liking but a fellow taster thought it was divine so i guess i have to give it average drinkability .,appearance,0.9,1
a ml clear glass bottle with a bb of july . poured into a sam smith s pint glass . a clear pale gold colour with medium carbonation it looks just the same as in the bottle . yields a good head of white foam that disappears rapidly . aroma is so weak it s almost non existant a hint of light bready malt . tastes of exceptionally light malt with a hint of sweetness in the background . the merest suggestion of stewed leaves . mouthfeel is crisp and tingly with a pleasing level of carbonation . practically no aftertaste . a very bland lager . i ll damn it with faint praise and admit that it tastes clean but flavourwise it s a non event . acceptable if you re on a beach in brazil and need refreshment but in any other circumstances give it a miss .,appearance,0.8,1
nice heavy white head tops the cloudy golden hue . while this is the strongest of the bare tree it holds the less alcohol flavor . its aroma is highly vinous and yeasty . it feels pretty weird like an extremely strong weizen surprisingly pale and sour . lots of lemony overtones over a grassy display . sour and bitter fights up on the palate with no clear winner . expressive wheat lemony and kinda dryish in the finish . light alcohol flavor contributes to the vinous overall feeling though it is cut short by those salty hops . medium bodied foamy texture not quite what i expected i couldnt pick up so many flavors and didnt globally enjoy it as much as i thought . last raters seem to have experienced similar flavor ranges so i can only reject the hypothesis that this bottle was not in prime shape but i feel they may just have gone a little too far with the wheat though the bill claims not more than the other vintages .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer poured surprisingly well to me . though my experience with dopplebocks is limited i was definitely expecting something lighter than this . this mud brown sediment clouded head endowed gem of a pour . my initial impression of this flying dog special is a good one . the smell is also satisfying . nothing really wild and out there but good . now the taste it s like a hoppy oak taste . kinda like the smell that s all there is to it . though it looks on the pour like something from dfh it lacks the complexities present in those beers . the mouthfeel is sorta disappointing . i feel like the hop oak etc . kinda dissolves in my mouth and i m left with the sort of lighter beer experience i was expecting . still the oaky element leaves a sort of film on my mouth with a slight malt taste reminiscent of dates or something i think about the avery fifteen . my palate is n t that well developed but those are the three flavors i detect hoppy goodness wet oak and dates . that s prolly impossible for this brew but this is my review . i think this beer s drinkability is a solid good . for the first time i ll deem a beverage sessionable . the more i think about it this selection reminds me of a red oak though inferior . long before i embraced this craft beer explosion celebrated on ba i enjoyed greensboro s own . whatever it is that makes this beer sweeter again my guess is dates that s why it s inferior . i could put back a few with friends drinkability up but this peculiar sweetness prevents this beer from making my go to list overall quality down . nevertheless i consider this wild dog dopplebock a good and sessionable beer .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours thick with pitch black color and a dark one finger head in my snifter . spotty lacing left behind . s dark fruit oak booze vanilla fudge . reminiscent of some top tier imperial stouts but not quite as bold . t unfortunately the taste does n t quite live up to the nose . fairly watery tasting with roasted malts being the only real flavor present . no hops no sweetness nothing . very bland and average . m the pour looked thick but it obviously was an illusion because this is watery and leaves a gross aftertaste d hugely let down by this beer might have to drain pour it because of the aftertaste .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass from the bottle . could n t get too aggressive with the pour b c it has some major head on it . nice gold perfect clarity big puffy white head . smell is kind of bland with some metallic scent and a mild floral hop character to it . taste is rather bland could hardly make out any distinct flavors . i probably wo n t drink many more of these in my life . i have enjoyed some stoudt s brews in the past but this is definitely the least exciting from this brewer that i ve had .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage pours a a clear orange in color with a half finger off white fizzy head that dissipated quickly to nothing . the beer leaves no lacing down the glass . smell is fruity and alcoholic plums and pears stand out the most . the alcohol smell is not harsh by any means and is spot on in comparison to other bspa s i ve had . wanted a bit more spice to match the intensity of the fruit . taste is more like a sparkling pear wine than any beer i ve ever had . sweet fruits from the smell are extreme in the taste with a strong lingering alcohol bite . very little of the plum smell comes though . based on the taste this would probably be a good candidate to age a couple years at most . mouthfeel is thin not watery with sharp tight carbonation . it s a bit too sweet to be easily drinkable but it is not bad .,appearance,0.4,0
waiting a long time to try this one . i have pretty high expectations . in terms of appearance this beer looks disgusting . no head no lacing no legs . just dark brown oily grossness distinctly reminiscent of the stuff that comes up in a nasogastric tube lavage during a small bowel obstruction . smell is good booze vanilla oak and nuttiness . taste is outstanding sugar vanilla chocolate and mild roasts . good stuff . mouthfeel is very oily . sort of weird . the taste and smell were outstanding but the appearance and mouthfeel were pretty poor . overall a good beer but not something i would go crazy looking for in the future .,appearance,0.3,0
cloudy straw colour with a small fluffy white head . decent head retention . light yeasty aroma with a note of honey . hints of spice . fair . dull malt palate with a light spicy and herbal note . a hint of honey comes through as well . this could be a perfectly respectable summer beer but it does lack a bit of flavour . medium light body with moderately high carbonation . too gassy . a fair attempt at a witbier from white rabbit but their dark ale is much much better .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a standard pint glass a straw yellow and crystal clear . strong carbonation . despite this the beer really has minimal head . the small inch white bubbly head i do get dies really fast to nothingness . would like something a bit more out of a wheat based ale . s wow . the hops smell great in this one . at first it smells like that first hop addition when you are homebrewing . upon closer inspection the hops are fruity grassy and floral . lots of citrus notes here with a touch of tangerine and a hint of grapefruit . very aromatic and appealing . some grainiess in the background from the malts . t hops are in the foreground here . more of that lovely citrus flavor with a touch of spiciniess any even a little grassiness . very hop heavy for the style . unfortunately the malts are just not there . i like my wheat beers to have some nice malt flavors specifically some wheat character . this beer has a subtle sweetness but is otherwise just hop water to me . i m not asking for a dopplebock here just a little more malts . something along the lines of oberon would have blended well with these hops . m light bodied . crisp and clean . high on the post lawn mower compatability index . d a good beer . i do n t agree with other reviews calling it spectacular . the hops are pheonomenal but this beer lacks balance . just a little more maltiness and this bber would be a solid a .,appearance,0.6,1
visually it s perfect . nice copper color with a fully creamy head . but it has little to no aroma . a very faint burnt wood smell . it has a decent smokiness throughout from start to finish . you can definitely taste the roasting of the malt . a touch of sweetness but not much . the back to finish has a good bit of hops . it like drinking a pile of slighted roasted autumn leaves . and i mean that in a good way . so a pretty tasty brew but to me not really an oktoberfest . it s missing that certain flavor . as an amber lager it s pretty good . but not a good oktoberfest .,appearance,1.0,1
alright enough flack from all you real men who dont drink light beer . sometimes drinking imperials of barley wine and washing it down with plates of nachos is a little overkill . theres nothing wrong with enjoying a light beer every now and then . gasp . anyway this stuff is alright . im not in love with it but hey i dont like soda and this is a good pick for lunch or after the gym when you dont really need the full impact of a heavyweight brew but need a little refresher . its pale of course and it smells faint . lightly sweet and grainy if anything . its crisp in the mouth refreshing and light and delivers a touch of sweetness matched with the slightest pressence of hops . like a dumbed down lighter version of . .becks . it is somewhat enjoyable a lil funky and it tastes better than the usual na beer . which is basically what it could be chalked up as low alc . very low calories . so all in all i think its a decent stab at a low cal alch . beer and on hot days when the sun is out in full effect its a decent quencher .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a dfh snifter . one finger of loose foamy head settles quickly to a wisp after a vigorous pour . no lacing . body is mostly clear amber not brown at all . nose is alcohol oakish vanilla and butterscotch . pretty clean taste . a little roasted malt a little nutty roux . fruity buttery phenols with a complete absence of hops . not sure who they re going after with this one but it s not me . in fairness i m not typically a drinker of brown ales but i also like anything that s well made . this tastes clean and pure but nothing stands out beyond that . watery and lack luster .,appearance,0.4,0
visual slightly cloudy looking orange ish color . srm of maybe . pouring ounces into a pint i was able to eek out a finger of foamy white head that dissipated to about inch within minutes . somehow this still left decent lacing up the glass though . aroma i smell a lot of sweetness reminding me a little of things brewed with belgian yeast . i m getting citrus but also something that smells like tutti frutti baby food . i m sure there is a better description of that smell since i ve picked it up on many different beers typically those from great britain . taste i have to admit i read other reviews the other day that had me thinking this was going to be more hoppy than it was . i get a good bit of sweetness and a bit of a bisuity taste . yes there is a little bitterness that gets you in the back of the throat . but it does n t linger that long . i like this beer . mouth feel has an appropriate amount of carbonation . and leaves you mouth a little wet . again i like it . drink ability i probably would not settle down with a pack . but i definitely would keep a er in the fridge . one or two of these is going to be a good way to end the day . impressions maybe it s just because i m new to ipa s . but i was expecting something far more hoppy than the pale ales i ve been drinking lately . i m guessing this is going to be on the low end of the ibu scale . and i see they lowered the bitterness from about down to this year . maybe it is less ipa and a bit more pa . serving type out of a bottle oz in a brandy snifter the rest in a pint glass .,appearance,0.6,1
my th review . batch a pours a nice beautiful red that is a cross between a tomato and an orange . a nice pinkish finger bubbly foamy head that goes does down to about finger . beautiful . nice streams of bubbles coming up from the bottom . s aroma of cherry skins and vinegar . some funkiness some strawberries some wood . very interesting aroma . t flavor of cherries and boatloads of strawberries . not especially sour but tart . the fact that it is not super sour does not detract from it but rather let some of its other flavors shine . some raspberries here as well . m so carbonated that it almost detracts from the beer . it sort of foams up a bit every sip you take . extremely effervescent . nice astringency . after a while the effervescence goes down some and the beer becomes more drinkable and less foaming in the mouth . nice dryness . d once the extreme carbonation subsides it is nicely drinkable and quite refreshing .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at rb orland park . a almost opaque . real dark brown . nice big dark tan head that retained throughout the beer and laced the glass nicely . s nose was weak overall . could smell the malt and vanilla . t taste gave some of what the smell could n t . like a typical stout you could taste cocoa coffee and malts . the vanilla was tasted but not as present as would be expected . m i felt the body was too light for a stout . the coating and aftertaste were good but the body was odd . d an easy stout to drink not one of the better stouts i have had . i wish the taste would leave more to be desired .,appearance,0.9,1
close to black . fizzy airy big brown head . seems overcarbonated . is this a sign of bad things to come . . it has been for me in the past with other beers . aroma is weak and has very little to do with stout or bourbon . well the mouthfeel is overcarbonated and very gaseous . hard to swallow . the flavor is off . after cutting through all of the co there s a sourness to be found and that s about it . like watered down lemon juice . this is not good . do n t think i ll finish it . thanks for the effort anyway marc .,appearance,0.8,1
there is nothing fancy about this beer but it is a decent beer to drink.the appearance was a medium ivory creamy and rocky head that consisted of fine small bubbles.the body was slightly hazy and it had a lot of fizzy and lively carbonation.the hue was orange and this beer left a good lacing on the sides of my glass.the nose wa malty hoppy fruity and citrus.the flavor was lightly hoppy tart and it had a bit of an aftertaste.the mouthfeel was smooth thin and light bodied .,appearance,0.4,0
ml brown bottle straw yellow brew full of suspended yeast particles . fizzy head that disappears in seconds . aroma is faintly grainy and stale . not much going on here . grainy brew with a bit of malt sweetness and some indistinct hop bitterness towards the end . faint sour apple notes are also present . body is on the thin side with moderate carbonation . very unappetizing beer with a flavour similar to your average macro .,appearance,0.2,0
a i love the bottle . i feel like i need to be on a picnic when i m drinking it . pours a soft cloudy straw orange yellow body with a generous off white head . s grains bananas cloves . t a little less flavor than i was expecting after the smell . begins more bitter than was expecting too . some green apple bitterness sneaks through and it has a pretty dry finish . m lively carbonation that does n t dull down after the bottle s been open for awhile . d split a ml with a friend probably good as the carbonation makes it pretty filling .,appearance,1.0,1
a almost a finger head barely any rising carbonation thinish yellow hue . s very weak in scent but there s apple . t also apple juice like but alcohol is n t so apparent like the lentebock . grassy aftertaste mild but medium bodied . hair of sweetness . m astringent light carbonation . o ok. it is different than the german versions but it does n t all fit together like the lentebok .,appearance,0.3,0
pours a huge head with crazy retention that wo n t leave the glass . with a cloudy orange color . smell is very citrusy with a little banana and a god dose of hops . smells like an ipa tripel hybrid that leans a little bit more towards the ipa side . i have n t experienced that yet in this style . wow . very sweet and citrusy with some lime and a little bit of lemon . a tiny bit of banana comes through as well . this is balanced with a healthy dose of citrusy hops that makes this beer a little bit more ipaish than belgianish . it s a nice balance and something i ve not experienced before . this beer clings well but is slightly astringent and not overly bad though those are minor criticisms . this beer is superb . i like the hoppiness and how the belgian influence takes a backseat . give this a try definetly .,appearance,1.0,1
pours an incredibly viscous murky brown with very little to no head or lacing . the smell is sweet and sherry like with raisins prunes and a touch of wood . taste is very sweet and dessert like . the same fruit detectable in the nose is here but a little more subdued . smooth and honeyed malt with a trace of tannic bitterness on the finish . very little carbonation makes this almost like a rich mead . fairly complex and quite nice as a digestif . very smooth mouthfeel and lighter seeming than both the smell and appearance would suggest . nice .,appearance,0.6,1
if you like rootbeer you might like this beer . i hate rootbeer and i hated this beer . sam adams is a fine brewery who s beers are usually top notch . i understand that they were trying to replicate old beer styles from long lost recipes . my goodness though why reproduce something this bad . it s appearance is fine with a nice amber color and decent head . the smell is somewhat medicinal robitussin anise but not totally unapealling . the mouthfeel if you can hold it in your mouth that long without spitting it out is medium bodied but very cloying . taste and drinkability are possibly the worst for any beer i have ever tasted . i actually had to pour of this one down the drain .,appearance,0.8,1
monk s habit dark in appearance . a lot of particles . of beige head . the smell buckwheat cerals . roasted but delicate not burned . yeast and breadcrust . sweet liquorice flowers raisins . at teh end hazelnut and cappucino . the taste is sweet with a lot of sweet liquorice and again cereals and buckwheat . delicate and drinkable . herbaceous . slightly smoked probably due to the buckwheat . in the aftertaste remains for a long time a sweet liquorice and a soft herbaceous . soft and round beer structured and complex . medium light in body .,appearance,0.6,1
oz pour into a pint glass for . a served with one finger of light brown head foaming and rapidly fizzing away . the body has a medium saturation of chestnut brown with auburn hints . no collar to speak of and barely even a film . the body is completely opaque . no lacing . s t the nose bounces back with aggressive rye and milk chocolate notes that are well proportioned to each other . toasted malts of nuts caramel and grain . a touch earthy a bit woody plus a fruitiness from the yeast comes through with light resiny hops in the background . intense spiciness on the nose . the alcohol is well hidden . m the mouthfeel is the highlight of this brew . completely enlivening biting the edges of the tongue . medium to full body with long lasting duration . very impressive . finishes dry . perfectly carbonated even if a little aggressive . works as a cleanser in preparation of the next sip . d average drinkability . i would n t want to drink an entire growler by myself but i certainly could if i had to . note rugbrd drinks better out of the bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
wow what to say about this beer . i used to buy this at my local albertsons for . a pack when it was on sale almost years ago those were the days . oh yeah the beer is really bad like really terrible i remember having the worst hangovers after a day of drinking out at the river do yourself a favor and spend the extra money for pbr .,appearance,0.2,0
a whooping . kept in a dark refrigerator at john s market poured into my damnation tulip hugh malone is a murky orange gold with a large very dense and long lasting off white head that slowly settles on the sides leaving a very heavy perfect lace around an island of foam in the middle . the first top off resulted in the exact opposite heavy foam walls with rocky craters in the middle . even on the final settle a good . hrs later there was still heavy foamy lace wow . smell is spicy noble hops and bready malt similar to an imperial pils . strong citrus intensified as it warmed which i preferred from the just above fridge serving temp although the alcohol vapors did as well . taste is strong alcohol and maltiness lightly toasted big but rounded spicy hops . grainy wheat tang on the finish with a sharp aftertaste a bit of orange and honey the sweetness of the cereals and doughiness of the yeast come as it warms which is the way to serve it . hugh malone reminds me a lot of hommel which is an easy less . mouthfeel is pretty thick in spite of the magnificent head the carbonation the mouthfeel seems spicy and dry but heavy and not terribly digestible . as it warmed it lost much of the sharpness and got very creamy very nice from . . i ll give it a avg . drinkability is ok pretty good but overpriced even with the dollar a bottle going to charity . i better be really blown away by the interlude i just tracked down for a in wa . . . as it stands this one has a bit too much of a bite on both the taste and the wallet .,appearance,1.0,1
clear brassy copper in hue with a kiss of amber nice looking liquid . massive off white head i gently poured it into a glass and i still got three fingers of foam . head retention was respectable the bubbles were slow to fade to a thin cap . there was some subsequent lacing just a couple specks . overall this is a good looking beer . clean empty nose i get a smattering of earthy hops and some malt sweetness . faint aromas but i fail to see the direction this beer wants to take . it is suppose to be like heineken but it smells nothing like it or any euro pale lager . it is boring from start to finish . not inviting the nose is awful . how hard is it to make a beer smell like heineken . use saaz hops as a start . blah . the palate is a mix of spicy grainy fruity hard water metallic notes with a smattering of crackers and caramel . it is kind of flavorful i mean i can taste something but overall it is very bland . for some reason the aftertaste is messy sweet dry metallic and very watery empty it is hard to describe . all the flaws are in the open maybe some hops could have hid some of them . maybe brewing with extract really isnt the way to go . maybe the recipe is just lousy . i dont like the palate at all . this is not a good beer . medium light in body heavy carbonation it is comparable to seltzer water . in fact the mouthfeel is rather watery but harsh . the mouthfeel is disagreeable . this is yet another dud from the ak . what is the point of this beer . id rather drink any euro lager over this . aksarben is not going to make fans with beers like this . it pains me to say that but it is true . this beer sucks . i cant fathom why i would drink this again . i purchased a bottle at the brewery . i say skip it .,appearance,0.7,1
otter creek turns out some very drinkable beers but often the brewery has been short on experimentation . thus something new is always appreciated especially when it s good . unexpected notes of grapefruit and light burnt sugar open the nostrils . the taste is richly satisfying yet not overpowering with a good balance of malt and hops . the aftertaste is strongly of hops but this lends a distinctiveness without which the beer might not be so enjoyable and after all the name warned you . mouthfeel is quite good in this case a little bubbly a little syrupy and in all this is a beer one could drink at length . certainly a cut above .,appearance,0.6,1
personal favorite as far as fall seasonals go . doing this review in january from one i had saved . appearance distinct orange hue consistent throughout clear and crisp . carbonation moderate foam consistent with a clean pour . smell pumpkin spice scent is dominant with faint scent of hops . taste spiced flavor compounds the pumpkin overtones hops evident on finish . drinkability one of the better pumpkin ales definitely an enjoyable seasonal without being over the top .,appearance,0.6,1
a poured from a bottle into a pint glass with a thin head that dissipated quickly into some faint lace at top . the color is a beautiful ruby red almost purple in the light . crystal clear . s the smell is ok malty with a hint of diacetyl . t very little taste here . hoppy on the back of the tongue astringent . m thin . i kept waiting for the complexity but it was never there . very dissapointing . d it s drinkable but i do n t see the point . i had high hopes and just ended up let down .,appearance,1.0,1
pours light gold with a bit of a white head that almost immediately descends to nothing . the smell is a touch of honey . some lemon . nothing offensive but not much there . the taste is of . water . some honey maybe a hint of lemon . nothing offensive but well . nothing . finish . i ll send out the rescue team because i m not finding it . oddly thick considering the blandness of it . i think it s something of a honey thickness added to water . there s a lack of carbonation sometimes that works but i think it s needed here . bottom line it does n t taste bad because for the most part it does n t taste . strange brew . it might almost quench a thist in the heat because of its inoffensiveness but . not much of a beer .,appearance,0.4,0
server brought me a pint at a bar . the pint had an intermediate brownish color that was neither too dark nor too light . the beer poured from tap had no definitive head on it . the beer had a roasted nutty aroma that seemed appealing however hints of copper came through . the taste provided a roasted malt that actually did n t taste bad . it was nice to have a darker macrobrew . metallic after tastes lingered pallate . mouthfeel was average for a macrobrew . heavy carbonation a light feeling . this beer supports decent drinkability . this darker brew has the same feeling as a regular michelob . final thoughts i ca n t complain on this one when all is said and done . i paid for a pint so my views might be slightly skewed on this one . in the end this macrobrew provides us with a darker brew that can be surpisingly affordable depending on where you find it .,appearance,0.4,0
ok folks . it s the finster here agian and doing beer research is one of my favorite activities next to sex . this beer is right up my alley . from the damn near pitch black coloration to the strong wonderfully bitter finish i d like to use one word . boom . most definately packs a punch . i really like the malty thick coffee taste it has goin . something to note poured from a bottle into frosty mug as i drink it i can look at the side of my glass and count the head lines to see how many drinks it took for me to finish my beer . i would mark that as an outstanding quality if i was taking notes in my beer journal . another good quality i ve only drank two so far and i m buzzin nice . all in all the finster would recommend this beer to his fellow associates on the alcohol research team . belly up .,appearance,1.0,1
this is apparently a modification of this location s recent belgian ale and also has an addition of pineapple . a red copper thick white rocky head lasts very well and leaves some lacing . there is a bit of haze as well . s pretty mild nose . pineapple is noticable and a bit of yeasty character . t at first it s mild and tasteful pineapple with a bit of belgian yeast character . the finish is lightly peppery . m light body medium light carb . o an interesting experiment and it s actually quite easy drinking but as much as i liked their belgian this is n t really an improvement .,appearance,0.9,1
floris apple type apple beer maker brouwerij huyghe . melle belgium alcohol . estimated price for ounces at the taphouse grill w. st st. norfolk this may be the best made beer i ve ever had but i hate it like poison . floris apple as the name suggests is a beer made with apples from the venerable belgian brouwerij huyghe makers of the perennial favorite delirium tremens the strong belgian pale beer of legend . i noticed floris apple on the menu and thoughts of spiced apple and fall overtook my better judgment . this beer oozes apples . even as the glass was being poured the sweet apple aroma was already belting me in the sinuses . the taste matches the scent exactly and the sweet mixed with tart of granny smith like fruit carries all the way through the drink . there is some interesting funky belgian malt behind the apples but it s a bit of a struggle to cut through the apple syrup enough to get to it . in fairness i should know better . as a rule i ca n t stand fruit flavored beer unless it is an almost undrinkably sour lambic style . the beer is far too sweet for my palate but paired with the right food perhaps strait white vinegar it might balance out . i m sure there are many who might love this but this was the last taste for me . this beer has proven something for me though the importance of a great beer bar like the taphouse . they have enough variety to encourage experimentation . even if the first beer is a dud the rest of the selection means that your next beer will more than make up for your autumnal indiscretions .,appearance,0.8,1
petaluma taps . looks thick . dark no head little lacing little carbonation . smells thick . a cornucopia including nutmeg dappled eggnog . very nice . tastes thick . vanilla toffee bourbon and oak . warms most excellent wonderful long lingering aftertaste . a true sipper . cheers jd,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured in a pint glass . thanks to viggo for the brew . opaque and ebony in colour . light brown head is over an inch high on the pour looking billowy soft like a cloud . head retention is good as it eventually recedes down to a thick cap but sticks to that throughout the glass . nice clumps of lacing stick here and there adorning the glass . aroma is dominated by dark roast coffee as you d expect but there s also hints of roasted and burnt malt . taste follows the aroma quite closely . strong dark coffee through the start and middle . light herbal earthy hops in the middle and a light bitterness at the finish . aftertaste is coffee and burnt . mouthfeel is a little thin . minimal carbonation . a nice pleasant sipping beer that i almost feel i should be drinking in a local coffee shop . if you are n t careful you d almost swear you were drinking coffee . be forewarned that if you are not a coffee drinker then you probably wo n t like this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
oz . bottle received in a recent trade with thehand . thanks again man . pours a cloudy very dark golden orange chestnut mahogany brown color with dark golden orange hues when held to a light source and a two finger frothy pillowy yellowish beige head . excellent retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap . sporadic chunks of soapy lacing left behind . slightly earthy caramel malt aroma that is slightly toasty with subtle hints of dark fruit and peppery spice . subtle citrus and piny hops with sweet caramel malt hazelnut and toffee . slightly medicinal with hints of dark cherry and peppery zest . slightly oxidized medium body that is very hop forward for the style with lots of dry earthy pine notes and subtle hints of citrus . there is a very prominent caramel malt backbone with a thick syrupy consistency . slight peppery spice with hints of dark fruit mostly tart dark cherry . slightly creamy mouthfeel which is decently balanced with perhaps too strong of a hop character . slightly dry finish .,appearance,0.9,1
the sweet smoky interplay of caramelized malts toast and bread provide a firm background for the decoration of savory smoke for a tasty lager that begs for barbecue . the medium amber copper beer shows bright clarity while building a dense froath of lightly tanned foam while leaving broken patterns of lace behind . a very classy look . dense malty aromas are chocked full of caramel bread crust medium toast and overall elegant malt profile . but the overriding smoke character is unmistakable . showing a lot of restraint the smoke character offers complexity to the nose but not without allowing the subtle malt aromas to pronounce . the grainy sweet flavors of sun dried barley mild toast or the crust of freshly baked breads blend with caramel sweetness decorated by notes of light toffee malty rich indeed . low in hop character the smoke character seems to bring about a more savory and meaty flavor from the malt sweetness and leaves a lingering impression of smoke grain and caramel on the mouth . the clean lager could use more malty flavor and less grain to win me over . medium light on creaminess the beer allows grainy textures to impeed the mouthfeel as well but only in low intensity . releasing the early creamy flavors and foregoing the grainy feel the beer finish malty dry with a slight linger of sweet smokiness and light alcohol warmth . a very nice smoked lager that s about as formitable as negra modelo except with a balance of smoke aroma and flavor that s careful not to dominate the brew .,appearance,0.9,1
pours thick like an oil slick with a small amount of head that took a bit to appear . clear film of lacing sticks to the glass for just a moment while you drink . smells of earthy fruit and dirt . also some badly burned meat . uh oh at this point i know i am in trouble . the taste also does nothing for me . like drinking oven cleaner . i can respect that it is very rich and flavorful but ca n t finish this beast . drinkability is poor due the taste and extreme alcohol content .,appearance,0.4,0
picked up a great divide sampler pack . appearance perfect looking . the frothy sticky head is everlasting . it s bubbles are so compact that they create a very creamy looking covering . lacing is not a strong enough word . no haze on this beer just active carbonation and fiery copper colors . sam adams perfect pint and dpa the perfect storm . aroma hops are mostly grassy and floral . there is a big healthy lump of doughy malts right in the middle of this aroma . taste tea leaves and floral english hops are the first and main flavors . a few scattered dashes of pine and citrus keep this interesting . this is malty sure but it really just keeps things in balance . toasted bread crust and honeyed biscuits . mouthfeel the low carbonation makes an effort to be cleansing and prickly . it finishes smooth and clean with only a light lingering pine and grass bitterness . overall a really good pale ale its just a shame that really good pale ales leave you with little to say . this one is a well made exercise in restrained classical brewing .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage courtesy of user yesac . thanks casey . drank from my stone irs snifter . a the pour yields an opaque black body with a small khaki colored head composed of tightly knit bubbles . the head is long lasting and leaves complete rings on the sides of my glass . cant ask for anything more from an imperial stout . s booze and bourbon . very potent . after that i pick out some dark roasted malts . dark and milk chocolate towards the middle . the vanilla from the oak takes a distant backseat to the bourbon from the barrel . espresso moves in at the end . lots of booze throughout . t the taste starts out with the dark roasted malts that i could smell . after that i get loads of bourbon from the barrel . milk and dark chocolate show up next . a little bit of the vanilla from the oak comes in towards the end . strong notes of espresso and rich coffee move in at the end . m the body isnt as full and viscous as i would have liked . id say its on the upper end of medium or lower end of full . strong fusel alcohol . the carbonation is a nice and low level . o i liked this beer more than i thought i would having read some of the reviews . i have one more left and im going to see how it ages . if i cant wait that long id love to pair it with a big and bold cigar .,appearance,1.0,1
hello winter . looks like a pretty standard witbier to me . nice and cloudy has that ideal golden color . the head is nice and stays around for a long time so props for that . the smell is citrus fruit but clouded by the wheat and a bit of spice . the words to describe it are elusive to me . there might just be the slightest bit of funk to it that i do n t find all that enticing . the taste is better that the smell luckily . very refreshing and drinkable . on the front of the taste you have a very mellow orange taste . not much acidic bite to speak of . the aftertaste may have a tad bit of wintery spices in it but not too much going on here . the mouthfeel in my opinion is the most disappointing aspect of this beer . there simply is n t much carbonation to speak of . i almost forgot that i was n t drinking fancy orange juice . though it s a decent tasting beer i think bell s fell a little short of my expectations on this one . there are plenty of better witbiers out there and i doubt i ll be clamoring to buy more winter white for a while .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle thanks rnorgart . poured into a pint glass a pours golden pale orange with less than a finger of thin white head . not great retention . clear body . s light citrus and floral hops a little caramel sweetness and pale bread . t good bite of pine right up front with floral and earthy hops and a touch of lemon . lots of bread flavors toasted grains and light caramel . seems hoppier than your normal pale ale and definitely more bitter . finish is clean with lingering bread notes pine and a decent level of bitterness . m light body fairly high carbonation very clean and smooth with a crisp finish . extremely easy drinking which should be standard for the style and abv . o hoppy grainy tasty clean crisp and easy drinking . what more could i ask for .,appearance,0.6,1
got this on tap at the patriots vs bengals pre season game this week . a decent oatmeal stout . had a pretty nice look to it . pours dark dark brown with a dark colored frothy head that lingers . you could tell it has some lacing to it i would have liked to have had it in a glass but it was a plastic cup so it was n t given the justice it deserved . the smell was ok it had a chocolate aroma with some molasses with a very feint smell of burned or toasted grain . taste is good similar to the smell but much stronger and a little better in my opinion . the mouthfeel was ok it left a very dry feeling on the tounge like an irish dry stout but not quite as bad and it was a little more carbonated than i expected so it bit back a little . it was pretty drinkable for a stout drank almost like a porter . i enjoyed this one overall but i d suggest this one sit for about minutes before you start drinking it . i d give it a try if you re at a pats game this season .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a into a perfect pint . been looking for this one for awhile . a pours a crystal clear shade of orange with a three finger very puffy offwhite head . well it looks fantastic to start . it can only go downhill from here s smells very citric . no coffee coming through on the nose . smells like . the tomahawk hops advertised on the bottle . not bad though t getting the citrus from the tomahawk and a little of the coffee . it s very subtle . mainly comes in the aftertaste and it s very mild m a little thick . not syrupy but toeing the line d i d rate this higher if it were n t marketed as a coffee ipa . the coffee is so subtle that you can barely taste it . this would be fine for a standard ipa but for something mikkeller hyped up as a coffee ipa i m let down,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is extremely popular in minnesota . growing up around here it is was by far the most common beer around . i have not been able to figure out the appeal of this beer . i have had many chances to sample it since it is usually the free beer being provided at events . comes in a plastic cup straw yellow and fizzy looking . the odor is extremely mild almost non existent . maybe there is a little rice or something but nothing pleasant . the taste is what really brings this beer down . the first couple sips are bearable but the beer just continues to get funkier and funkier . the only way to drink this beer is really fast when it is really cold . otherwise do n t bother at all .,appearance,0.2,0
a pale as pale can be in a beer . nice to watch it bubble bubble in the pitcher s old beer smell . grainy and sweet . t metallic tasting even though its on draft . tastes kind of like beer flavored soda water . is that rice i taste with hint of other grains or just bunkness . m watery watery fizzy and . d i drank with beer so many times that sometimes i feel i can never truly be saved but i would have to say that i ve never purchased this beer since i graduated high school . if you want a buzz and nothing else you can drink this and it does go down rather nicely with the occasional diarrhea more so with budweiser . drink up frat boys and collar poppers .,appearance,0.2,0
a pint of this beer t the lovibonds micro brew in hendley on thames costs around quid however even if you just get half a pint buy it becasue you havent had a beer like this one yet . i was lucky to get a taste in one of there sample glasses . fortune further smiled on me when some guy asked for the beer tap next to this one and the bar tender poured him half a pint of this by accident instead of throwing it away the bar tender brought it over to me . wow this is beer . it looks like a black colored ale . it doesnt look amazing who cares inviting enough . smokey fremented dark fruits to the nose . a hardy beer a mans beer . tastes like smoked bacon cod and jack daniels heavy and strong fermentation you want to drink it slow . very complex lots of smoke a bit of pinewood . imagine a dark chocolate and cherry birthday cake with cuban cigars as the candles . feels woodsy i want to drink this while catching the big one out in minnasottan lake . i would purchase a bottle for teddy roosevelt . apparently it is fermented and stored in old jackdaniels barrels whcih i assume add to the deliciousness .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at rivertowne pub and grille . i m really hoping this was an improperly stored keg that had gone a bit bad but going by some of the other reviews i m not sure . poured a cloudy hazy yellow . no head . no lacing . no hefe smells . smelled funky and sour and of hops . tasted of sour pineapples . moderate to high carbonation . no alcohol burn . very sharp . i ve brought this up with scott . fingers crossed that this is a bad keg if not this is an abysmally bad hefe .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle poured a dark porter with a super huge medium brown foamy head with super great retention and lacing almost to the point where i am wondering if something is wrong . aroma of sour roasted malt is not very enticing and smells like an infection . taste is way too sour or style . unfortunately this one is infected and i will have to re rate at some point in time .,appearance,1.0,1
okay i just watched a friend pour and had to have a sip because of how bad this stuff is supposed to be . it s all true . um . it looks like someone who s really really well hydrated peed in a glass . there s a thin film of foam . definitely dirt on the nose . like hemp or potting soil . overcooked vegetable adds to the assault and very very light adjuncts are detectable . some kind of grains are there along with some metal and the cooked vegetable that s in the nose . are there hops and malt . i do n t know . there is some sort of artificial seeming sweetness though . mouthfeel is almost negligible . it s kind of like seltzer water . but hey it s crisp . and i guess it s smooth . i do n t actually see a purpose in drinking this . it just seems pointless .,appearance,0.3,0
a huge foamy white head sits a proud of a light red brown body with slight hazing and tempting look . the aroma is the ticket petrol fresh cut grass and lemon zest the taste lacks any real punch though hints of malt and barley very understated . watery and subtle i guess worthy for the experience glad i drank it but wo n t buy again,appearance,0.9,1
reviewed from notes although it was only a few weeks ago . this was an version poured at crunchy s in east lansing . a poured a hazy amber color with some cloudiness and sediment visible . head was decent lacing was minimal . s a sweetness and maltiness . t strong taste of alcohol with roasted malts standing out also acting a a balancing act . very pleasant taste especially with such a high abv . m medium bodied good carbonation . d if you take out the fact that its alcohol content is high this is definately one that went down well . i could do another on taste for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
a very cloudy nectar yellow color has a lighter shade at the bottom of the mug and darker as it approaches the head the foamy head looks like snow abundant and long lasting but not lacing s first vanilla and bubble gum after smelling carefully i detected some wheat and banana t banana and floral hops the finish have wheat adding a spicy touch m refreshing medium body and creamy d very good wheat beer but not outstanding like erdinger .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . . a pours a murky amber with a brownish tint . two and a half fingers of beige creamy frothy hybrid head . very good retention and plenty of lacing . really a looker . . s the smell is incredibly weak . some hints of caramel malts earthy hops and yeast . . t this tastes a lot like a decently brewed homebrew due to the intense yeastiness i had going . yeast gives an overall bready vibe . caramel malts sticky resiny hop oils earthy and piney hops peach and orange fruitiness . moderately bitter . okay but perhaps a bit yeasty . . m heavier medium body . good moderate carbonation . chewy and somewhat creamy . not bad here . . d not a bad beer just not one that stands out in any way . it s dominant flavor is yeastiness which i m not too fond off . to some extent it seems like a homebrew that has n t quite finished bottle conditioning .,appearance,1.0,1
a perfectly clear golden in color with a crisp off white almost eggshell head . s i get a little apple but mostly grain and malt . faint grassy hop scent . t this beer has a nice grainy taste backed by a small distinct hop presence . a bit of a lingering sweetness on the finish . m good mouthfeel moderate carbonation with a light body . d pretty high for me i would enjoy a few of these on a hot summer day .,appearance,1.0,1
first review here so i decided to start with an easy one . a poured a very clear yellow with a fluffy head which dissipated quickly . reminded me of a pale ginger ale once the head disappeared . s weak but had some sweetness . not a good sweetness though . t very bland . virtually no flavor except for some sweetness . m watery and carbonated . d the beer s one saving grace . due to the low alcohol content and the complete lack of taste its easy to drink these in large quantities . session beer but there are far better session beers out there with similar price and availability . not recommended .,appearance,0.3,0
i do n t see the point of this brew . it is advertised as the select hops and barleys or something like that . there s nothing here . it is n t as big or swillish as bud and is heavier than bud light no pun intended but there s nothing here . the smell is faint of these so called select hops and the taste is like bud but with more water . it goes down smooth real smooth and i think this is just a chug beer being advertised as something better than it is . for the price not worth it . i can get watery chug beers lacking flavor that are cheaper .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle courtesy of rlmartin . into a stone irs glass . a pours a very dark brown with absolutely no head just a slight ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass . completely opaque . this beer has some legs to it . for a huge stout its not bad but i would like at least some semblance of a head . s huge amount of coffee in the nose tons of roasted barley and a bit of soy sauce not quite dark lord or satb but just a hint of soy . a little bit of booze on the end . quite a bit of brown sugar and molasses . t wow way sweet like liquid brown sugar with a bit of coffee mixed in with it . quite a bit of coffee on the finish there s definitely not the advertized ibu that the label notes the only bitterness i detect is from the roasted barley and coffee . a bit of milk chocolate in there . this is definitely one of the sweeter beers i ve ever had but the roasted barley and huge coffee throughout save it from being a complete mess . some booze but not as much as i figured . m slightly heavy though not overly thick though . medium carbonation and sticky sweet on the finish . warms the whole way down not terribly hot for a . beer . o its just a bit too sweet . it s got a lot of flavors that i really like the coffee note is awesome the brown sugar molasses mixed with water on the finish is just a bit too sweet for what i want in a big stout . booze is subdued but definitely there . i m really torn on this beer . hmmm . decent beer but there s better stouts out there .,appearance,0.6,1
had this on tap at spike s tonight as well as tuesday night . i m loving most arrogant bar in the country week . served in a standard pint glass . appearance crystal clear orange brown body with randomly placed shades of red . head is initially foamy and khaki colored but eventually settles as a creamy sticky cap . very nice head retention on the whole and lots of web like lacing . smell big buttery oak dominates the nose . a better description might be buttered popcorn with some sweet oak and hints of vanilla . sweet and pleasant . hardly comparable to regular arrogant bastard . taste buttery oak caramel and resinous piney hops . not much bitterness unfortunately . similar to regular arrogant bastard but oakier butterier and all around dulled . mouthfeel this felt surprisingly watery . carbonation was very low borderline flat and body was definitely thin . on top of that bitterness and alcoholic kick were both weak . drinkability while this was certainly smoother and easier than regular ab i really missed that extra arrogance . oaked arrogant bastard on tap was just too flat and dull . still tasty though .,appearance,0.9,1
purchased from target on university huntsville al . dark amber body with thick foamy off white head . pretty nice presentation considering it s essentially a coors product . nice head retention decent lacing . aroma is made up primarily of hops with a touch of amber fruit underneath . reminds me more of a weak amber than a euro dark lager . slight fruit flavor up front but finishes with a strongly macro like taste that reminds me of low carb beer offerings like mich ultra . unpleasant aftertaste . thin mouthfeel but to be expected for the style . not drinkable at all . not enjoyable . not even alcoholic enough to choke down . there are much better beers out there .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance nice dark brown with a thick tan head that hugged the glass . smell very light sweet aromas soft chocolate a light sense of smoke comes after a few sips taste malty light spiciness on the palate just a touch of bitterness nice balance the honey sweetness was more of an aftertaste mouthfeel medium to full bodied thinner than i expected smooth . drinkability easy drinking the first sip was watery but that was probably from serving a little too cold . even after i let it set and warm up a little i would n t really call this a solid porter . good beer but a little low on the totem pole of good porters .,appearance,0.9,1
for all its acclaim trappistes rochefort is a slight disappointment . it is in all respects a very good beer . but it is only unbelievable phenomenal in one regard appearance . and in my opinion appearance is the least significant of the criterion . a deep chestnut brown perfect cream colored head . this beer looks absolutely perfect . s cinnamon with no sugar slight lactic surprisingly mellow on the olfactory overall . t raisins and figs richness and smoothness as an overwhelming quality then a warm alcohol and slightly bready and fruity ester with a clean bitter hop finish . a bit of a vodka aftertaste . still not top of the world status not even t.o.n.y. likely . but i like it . its just not worth a beer in my opinion . m warm bordering on hot . medium thin body with a clean dry finish . d too expensive to justify the cost benefit ratio . but it drinks well .,appearance,1.0,1
poured chilled in scotch glass all that was handy a cloudy dark orange thin to no head dead carbonation no lacing s sweet malty savory spicing t very well spiced ale to push the amber red into october complex moderately hopped m carbonation should be better one of the better october brews i ve had .,appearance,0.4,0
a deep garnet color . really nice looking barleywine . a little less than a half finger of white head . really good head retention and some lacing . s the way the bourbon and the barleywine integrate in the nose is nothing short of awesome and balanced . tons of malt . raisins . t starts of with a hop blast . nice amount of malt . then it gets into a little bit of oak with the warming affects of the barrel . really complex taste . little bit of vanilla in there as well . m it has that been thinned out by the barrel mouthfeel that i really can not describe other than that . carbonation is quite low and that works will barrel beers . d it is a touch oxidized . i think they had some problems with their s when then launched them because i saw some super low fill lines when i bought this . they are just starting out though so hopefully they can sort that out . solid beer overall .,appearance,1.0,1
this has to be the most un pale ale i have ever tasted . murky golden body with tons of yeastys floating in it with a nice finger white head . smell isnt hoppy at all and sorda smells like a dunkel lager . the taste is almost a funky taste and leaves your mouth fast.i can taste malty and some small amount of bittering hops . the mouthful is very easy and smooth and sorda refreshing . ya know i like this beer but its not a apa in my book.it taste nothing like any of the apa s ive tasted.it taste more like a british beer.good but shame on them for labeling a beer that isnt what it is .,appearance,0.4,0
this particular sample case has been contract brewed up in utica with other recipes . costco usually just rebrands things albeit quality name brands so i m wondering if anyone can guess what this stuff is yet . best by june poured into a rave vos tumbler . half a glass of milky fluffy off white head that is slow to settle . body is a vibrantly filtered bronze amber lightly steeped tea colored brew . smell is of starch pine parsley alcohol . new sneakers . upfront the taste is of leafy lettuce like hops . a mild nutty caramel sweetness follows backended with just a bit of residual barky bitterness . i agree with the bottle description it tastes pretty clean . especially for a ale bland even . very grassy but without much else noticeable in the pot besides a bit of alcohol burn . subtly sweet more bitter then i would of expected bottle only says ibus . they seem to have used the same boring bittering hops for flavor . lasting head gives it an airy feel . good carbonation without being too sharp . very dry finish giving up just a bit of lingering metallic bitterness . a bit boring but better then the last one i think .,appearance,0.9,1
pours out somewhere between a hazed and cloudy light apricot body with tons of bubbles feeding a fluffy rocky and dimpled head . aroma is way more malt grain forwarded that your typical hefe . it was really hard to pick out any phenols or esters although if i strain i can pick out a whisper of banana . pretty much the same thing going on in the taste . very malt forwarded . this reminds me of your typical american pale wheat ale but with a fuller body and in general better mouthfeel . nothing is particularly offensive about this but it simply does not impress .,appearance,0.9,1
an initial pleasantly sweet light malt aroma moves to phenol and other spiciness finally settling with that mix . fizzy smallish head that leaves . slightly to moderately cloudy with a fair amount of setiment on bottom of bottle . gold . first taste note is the richness and fullness that takes a bit to adjust to . malt flavor notable but i would n t call it crisp . alcohol noticable esp . at mid to finish . some moments of fruitiness . somewhat dry with shorter finish . richness to mouthfeel lends to the sense of fullness and a hefty carbonation helps too . i like this beer . the paleness could fool a guy not ready for the alcohol strength . contrary to crispness for style this has a very good ale smoothness . the sweetness is pushed without becoming cloy .,appearance,0.6,1
a straw with some haze . negligible head retention . s some funk with fruit . it is exactly what i want this stle to smell like . i love berliner weiss . t sour lemon and peach . m so light so refreshing . d so light so refreshing . i love this beer . it is my summer brew .,appearance,0.6,1
i was surprised to see this though the price threw me off . pours a beautiful orange color with a decent head into my glass . i love the color and it s almost a shade of copper . lots of sweet malt to greet the nose . smells like just about any other example of the style that i ve had . it s neither here nor there . once again this is a showcase of malt sweetness with only a touch of hops . creamy . crisp . mouthfeel is a bit of a problem for me . it has that macro taste to it which i feel should n t be there . the carbonation level is also a factor making it hard to enjoy in gulps . best to sip this . a decent marzen that will probably please fans of narragansett s other offerings . i can honestly say that i ve had better examples though . it s a start .,appearance,1.0,1
barnyard in a bottle . but uniquely so . smell brings to mind a wheatey hayish think south end of a north bound horse smell . all chicken poop and slightly stinky cheese . the taste is about the same . very different experience . brings one back to what a few guys would brew between shoeing draft horses . i swear i can taste the belgian drafthorse sweat in the aroma . this is a beer you should at least try once . if for no other reason than to go back to a differing style . this a tussle with a big blonde farm gal . if you can take it .,appearance,0.8,1
part of the pk . i was allowed to have one because i helped allie clean the house and they re hers . nice dark amber maple syrup colored. clear . thin but intricate lacing creamy head . very visually appealing . big brown sugary sweet malted nose . very wee heavy with a touch of additional sweetness . the smoked malts come through more in the flavor mirroring the taste of jinx with a bit more sweet and buttery malt presence . the lower ratio of peat smoke in the malt bill shows here providing something a bit more drinkable and accessible to the boston lager drinking public . still a little thick and sweet and personally i d like more smoke to it . a nice achievement nonetheless .,appearance,0.9,1
a pretty darned black minimal mocha head that ends fast lacing thin and unimpressive . s cocoa coffee malt and maybe some oats . t rich mocha intake malts blend well oatmeal is visible towards the end . nice hops at end too . m medium to full body good coat great carb . d delicious .,appearance,0.6,1
i suppose i ll rate bud light just because it s so commonplace . bud light is an enjoyable beer but it is very boring because it is a mass produced beverage . it s a good beer to drink when you re out somewhere because you can find it anywhere . if you ve not had it you re out of the loop . the pour is pretty boring the aroma is kinda boring and the flavor is pretty plain but it is a staple in modern america . not a bad drink but if you re looking for an intersting beer this one is n t for you .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a copper red color nice big fluffy head to it that sticks around with a lot of lacing . taste is pretty light bodied nice mouthfeel though . nice and malty some caramel taste in there . pretty well balanced and smooth definitely very drinkable . the lightness of the body hurts this beer a lot imo but still pretty solid . for being a mass produced import it was much better than i thought it would be . it s st patty s day weekend . be irish and give this beer a try .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a promising nearly opaque with a brown creamy head . the aroma primarily consists of chocolate malt and creamed coffee . mouthfeel is way to thin for a stout . taste consists of roasted malt with coffee undertones . bittersweet throughout and lacks smoothness . finish is very dry . flavors seem to be balanced between themselves but they do n t really make a lasting impression . taste just seems to fall apart on the palate . oddness in the overall flavor also do n t know if that s the chickory . over rated in my book .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours a clear light amber . a inch white head forms into a thin layered collar . slight lacing . s clean pine grainy caramel malt light flowers rugged caramel hints of purple onion . t follows the nose sweet grainy malt slight sugary cookie base pine sap light candy sweetness . m medium body perfect a soft and subtle carbonation flows across the palate . a stand out brew . not a typical c hopped ipa . a subtle but purposed ipa . bold but different . good body with a clean finish . what more could you ask for .,appearance,0.6,1
faultless pour . thick dense white head with great retention . settles to a crystal clear just pale amber body . very little in the nose . muesli malt and some subtle peppery grassy hop hints . a medium thin body with low cask carb dry malt with some lactose like sugars are a solid backbone . lemon zest and peppery hops give nice bittering and some extra zing . finishes dry and moreish . great summer time ale .,appearance,1.0,1
i drank a bottle of corn syrup chased it down with some rice . i then went on to a chemical laboratory and proceeded to consume every unnatural preservative i could find . i then began to spend multi millions of dollars on showing half naked girls on tv raving about how my beer is tops . after my really bad indigestion i went to the toilet to bottle my processed beer . by this time everyone s brains had been washed thoroughly and they went to walmart to buy my bottled pee .,appearance,0.2,0
a thin gold with little rising carbonation . textured head . s bready fragrant malt with playdoh hops . metallic . t metallic and a nice blend of malt and hops . dry and sour . faintly sweet . m astringent mild sting . d fine . it s ok but not impressive .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a bomber . a nice foamy white head . looks like a ton of carbonation . golden cloudy . great looking beer and i m excited to taste my first jolly pumpkin . head lasts entire glass . s typical wit goodness . orange and coriander . yeasty . t holy cow . this is interesting . i need another sip . it s a lot more tart than i expected but it s a good take on the style . the foamy head is a wonderful addition . orange and lemony goodness with a crazy tart dry finish . my mouth is a bit puckered . m way too sparkly and light for my tastes . i prefer a wit with a little more body . it works well with the tartness but not so much with me personally . d probably wonderful for a summer evening or with a good food pairing . definitely not a session standby . all around an interesting take on a witbier .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage poured into my ovila goblet . could n t get a head going on it . no lacing . dark brown in color . aroma is awesome . dark fruits bit of roast and belgian yeast funkiness . taste is good . falls short a bit . could use a boost in flavor . almost like a light version of a quad as far as taste goes . taste of dark fruits and a bit of caramel . little bit of belgian yeast . still tasty . mouthfeel is a bit too thin . low on carb for style . overall tasty . was kinda disappointed but not bad .,appearance,0.6,1
a pale gold with a small head that quickly dissipated to only the larger bubbles and no lacing in moments . s grassy hops and light bodied malt . t a light faintly sweet malt profile with the slightest touch of grassy hops . only a touch of grassy bitterness rests in the faintly malty aftertaste . it is a mild flavor but its actually a good performance . it could afford to be a touch more dry . m medium viscosity the carbonation stings a tiny bit a bit refreshing . d pretty good . it is a decent helles lager . it is n t exactly my favorite style but this is a solid example of the style . quaffable sessionable and . . . foodable . if i was a big fan of this style i would probably have a er of this about all the time . it is very inexpensive compared to the rest of the beer out there .,appearance,0.4,0
i have been on this beer for months waiting for it to come out . i had no reason to drink tonight other then to try a beer from one of my favorite breweries . it pours a clear amber color . . . i like my quads dark never had one i could read through . the smells belgian yeast is huge i get the pomegrante maybe some red wine . the smell is off the charts . when i bring this beer to my lips i get a revalation of great tastes both the oak wine and the rye whiskey both shine through nice the fruits are there too . this is n t your papas quad but it is a damn good beer .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a hazy straw color with fingers of off white head . average head retention lacing s slight straw with grassy lemon notes t lemon orange hops up front . honey malt with white pepper lemon with just trace of estery yeast in the finish mf medium bodied with low carbonation great balance drinks easy a nice if expensive purchased in charlotte nc summer quaffer,appearance,0.6,1
a dark as night with amber hue creeping in with the light . thick head that lasts the entire time drinking it slowly and leaving very nice lacing . s chocolate metal dried grass berry t cocoa hay grass hops a tiny bit of berry sweetness but this was overall a dry porter with a very dry finish and a deal too bitter for my tastes of the style m nice carbonation and a medium body that held up well . smooth pretty nice on the tongue . overall not a porter i would pick up again . too dry and bitter no complexity or sweetness at all . not horrible just not what i want in the style .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a fluted pilsner glass this czech pils showed an exceptional ability to form a stiff meringue like rocky head of foam . it s peaks rose above the rim of the narrow glass and momentarily defied gravity . from below there were sparse trails of rapid ascending carbonation through the bright amber gold liquid . a crown of fine lacing stuck itself around the rim of the glass . retention was great lasting for the duration of the glass leaving irregular clumps of foam on the way down . the aroma was floral and grassy like a fresh mowed lawn . nicely herbal noble hops showcased in the nose . a trace of honeyish bread . so far i m pretty impressed by this . the flavor does n t live up to the rest unfortunately . it has a lightly astringent apple flavor verging on medicinal before a very dry papery finish makes you forget the first part . there is a moderate hop bitterness and flavor in a bigger quaff that redeems it somewhat . it has a light and airy body again very drying in the finish . decently drinkable but it was a bit of a let down after the first taste . still better than most of the euro lagers i ve been trying lately . herold urquell bb burgerbrau still remain at the top in my mind for session czech pilsners .,appearance,1.0,1
damn . this tastes rather like a german ofest or maybe spaten optimator . big malty aroma and flavor . munich notes everywhere . rich . alcohol comes through a bit so you know you are drinking something big but overall the palate is smooth and mellow . clean finish . i am impressed with the drinkability of this at over .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a champagne flute appearance pours a beautiful strawberry red lavander purple color . huge pink head that has great retention . moderately clear highly carbonated and slightly unfiltered looking . smell smells extremely strong but a touch fake . real raspberry puree comming through with some fake strawberry in the background . sweet smelling . taste tastes much more bitter than it smelled . great tart raspberry and slight blueberry sweetness on the back end . good solid acidity and sweet midpalate . mouthfeel nicely carbonated . would substitute for champagne . acidic and leaves the mouth dry . drinkability i found myself having to do with a wheat beer to get it down . a bit too tart for my liking to drink a whole bottle but glass is perfect .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle fresh batch . pours very dark brown with a large very foamy light brown head that leaves tons of drippy lacing and holds a nice rocky island and cap . aroma is roasted malts coffee chocolate dark bread toast some herbal and grassy hops . good strength . flavor is heavy on chocolate and cocoa some coffee roasted malts caramel and bread with moderate sweetness followed by some citrus and pine hops lending some bitterness for balance . mouthfeel is medium bodied creamy medium carbonation . excellent black ipa . more on the roasted side and less hoppy and bitter than others in the style . only picked up a single to try but will be back for a pack .,appearance,1.0,1
this pours a very cloudy light orange colour . a centimetre or two of head which drops quickly away to light covering . looks good . the normal aromas that i would associate with wheats are there banana lemon but they do n t dominate . it is a bit messy . very short on the palate . some spiciness but only a hint . same with banana . i ca n t pick anything standing out . a bit weird . not helped by the the high carbonation which seems to make the beer extremely frothy in the mouth and then disappears leaving just some bitterness around the edge of the tongue and a strange sherbet sensation on the mid palate . what a weird beer . i really do n t understand it .,appearance,0.9,1
since the nitro bottle is designed to be drank straight from the bottle that s how i m reviewing it . it s a cool enough looking bottle but i d like to see the beer . watching the nitrogen work it s magic is half the fun of drinking any nitro beer . upon first opening you get a whiff of roasty chocolatey malt . after that not much of anything can be picked up with the beer inside the bottle . taste i really enjoy this beer on tap but the bottled version does n t even seem like the same beer . roasty chocolatey malt . some coffee . plenty of bitterness more bitterness than flavor imo . very dry middle to end . nice creamy nitrogen mouthfeel although drinking from the bottle messes this up a bit as well . i ve come a long way since i first started drinking beer out of a glass and i do n t want to drink any beer out of the bottle anymore . overall still a decent beer but just does n t compare to the real draught version or even the nitro can whether you leave it in the bottle or pour it in a glass .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a corked and caged bottle into a sierra nevada hop tulip . this brew pours out a deep hazy red amber color crested with a massive head that retains very well and leaves huge sticky lacing . the aroma is big . big hoppiness big maltiness and a touch of oak . the taste here is surely mostly bigfoot at this point with a bit of the dry hopping coming into play . ca n t get all too much of the celebration or pale ale aspects left here except on the late finish where a bit of a lingering hoppiness reminiscent of celebration leaves me yearning for the next sip . irregardless it s a well done monster of a beer with plenty of hops and plenty of malts . the mouthfeel is nice it goes down smoothly and has a full body and the drinkability is quite good for the abv . overall an impressive brew from sierra nevada . this one s been sitting in my fridge for quite some time for some reason and i wish i popped this one open sooner so some more of the weaker brews in the blend could make their mark better . it s still an excellent beer though that s surely worth trying .,appearance,1.0,1
i have to admit i do n t usually spring for hefes but i noticed this on the shelves locally and recalled it was highly thought of by the ba crowd so i picked up a oz bottle and cracked it open over dinner just to see what the fuss was about . i m glad i did because this was a very solid beer . the first thing that hit me upon pouring this unfiltered tan beer was the lovely smells dancing on the top of the fluffy head . the head vanished quickly but the smell remained . cloves cinnamon yeast lemon banana . just an explosion of wonderful scents . you could market this as an air freshener as far as i m concerned . hmm . . the taste is nearly as complex . this is a spicy clovey wheaty beer . lightly malted perfectly carbonated and oddly warming in the throat . floral notes and a decidedly starch fruity taste . finishes warm surprising and slightly biscuity . reminds me a lot of some tripels i ve had in complexity . overall weihenstephaner has the distinction of being the first hefe i actively enjoyed and would buy more of again . it s quite drinkable and relatively cheap for what you re getting . i was pleasantly surprised and i suspect if you try this hefe you will be too .,appearance,0.6,1
a dark golden amber ale . thick creamy finger head with no signs of dissipating at first . decent carbonation coming from the bottom of the glass . looks really nice s light fruity smells with a caramel malt slight peppery notes from from the hops maybe a slight metallic note . not overwhelming t caramel malt fairly sweet . definitely floral and grassy earthy hop notes . slight toffee notes . really tasty beer not complex really light flavorful and clean . m for as much head was on this beer its a bit undercarbonated . its really creamy and very easy drinking . o the lack of carbonation was a little strange but this is still a good beer .,appearance,0.9,1
tasted june nd from notes poured into a la chouffe tulip a a clear blood red one finger tan head and some lacing s alcohol wine barrels sweet dried fruits earth oak french vanilla and more sweet and alcohol t alcohol lots of sugar sweet malts tons of sweet dried fruit black cherries wine barrels raisins charred oak molasses carmelised brown sugar and vanilla . this beer is huge holy crap . also a slight hop in the finish m syrup full bodied medium acidity very long finish and seriously huge d unless you like beer and i mean any style of beer you will not like this . not for the faint of anything final thought and abv . this is a beer for the ages . wow .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks frank lurchingbeast . l wax dipped swing top . served in a captain lawrence tulip . a a generous amount of off white foam settles to a thin cap and splotchy lace . lightly hazed amber body . s smells like christmas cake cinnamon orange peel other nebulous spices and cake . there s an odd soapy quality to this as well . t the taste is a bit sweeter with less of the spice and soap character . largely fruit cake with hints of orange peel and cinnamon . m medium bodied with surprisingly zesty carbonation . the body is like dry crumbly cake grainy and toasty . no alcohol presence . d if you re into winter warmers and fruit cake you might dig this but it s tough to drink a lot . i thought this would be terrible but it was surprisingly palatable . i like how carleton s two bad beers were decent and his good beer was awful .,appearance,0.9,1
had this at the red lion pub in houston with their immensely spicy beef vindaloo made surprisingly bearable when accompanied with this brew . appearance looked flat . thin layer of white foam over a clear gold body . smell of spicy herbal hops and malty caramel . taste was sweet caramel malt with a distinctive hop bite . mouthfeel is light to medium . notably smooth and silky mouthfeel . i could easily sip this one the whole night . a perfect session brew for a british pub .,appearance,0.6,1
aaak . this beer sure looks good but it sure aint of me . stone ris pours an oily thick pitch black witha huge brown head . as the head disapates it leave so great lacing . in the nose there is some dark chocolate and alcohol . the bottle mentions anise . that must be the scent that is turning me off . same with the flavor . after a while of drinking im starting to come around . i think its somewhat astringant . hard to drink . i surley dont think this is one of stones best .,appearance,1.0,1
brought this bottle back with me on the plane from miami beach this past summer . the bottle was leaking when i unpacked . we just poured it and there was some carbonation but a bit flat . no lace and very little head . clear medium amber color . not much hop in the nose . mostly caramel malt . body was n t too bad cept for the flatness . not much here . eh .,appearance,0.3,0
beautiful amber color . medium just barely off white head that is nice and dense . very lasting lace . smells like a cascade hop explosion . whoa . light floral citrus . whoa and whoa . tastes gently sweet very very lightly bitter and of course like all kinds of citrus . hey and even through the hop explosion you get some idea of the caramel malts . very nice in the mouth . medium body just what you need in terms of carbonation . caveat if you re from the right coast and you ve spent your life drinking right coast beers well yeah . ok i m not even from the right coast but i hated this beer to begin with . it s about the cascades man . your typical maine new hamster ma brewery just does n t use em . and why should they . well this beer does . and taking it after years of not drinking a single beer with cascades in it well was very harsh . even then i acknowledged how well it was made i just could n t appreciate the flavor . well let me tell you now i can . and it s awfully good .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours a beautiful deep mahogany brown . a large beige head forms and sticks around . lots of lace is left behind . s a complex fruit aroma with tons of malt . grapes figs plums . a hint of chocolate . t a malty and fruity taste that follows the nose . grapes and plums seem to dominate . caramel and chocolate malt as well . a snap of carbonation and spice that do not mesh well for me . m d this seems over carbonated for my tastes . it does not seem to have the huge coat of the mouth that does imo . drinkability is good . plenty of rum like alcohol to make this a sipping beer . this is a very complex and well crafted beer . i enjoy it but my heart lies with rockefort .,appearance,1.0,1
ml corked bottle . pours a dark hazy straw color . sweet and sticky beer . tastes like vanilla cake citrus apple and bread . very bubbly . light bitterness on the finish . good triple but not the greatest . i d take the maudite or trois pistoles over this one .,appearance,1.0,1
bottled a pours jet black with a nice finger high layer of dark mocha head that laces the glass nicely . s roasted grains fruity esters vanilla and a barley wine like alcohol maltiness are apparent off the top . there is a very clean hop aroma . t there is an adequate amount of roasted and chocolate flavors but the vanilla really overpowers and kills the taste . it leaves you with a very odd aftertaste . m full bodied but carbonation is a little over done . probably would be perfect if you let age for a while . o was really expecting more from this but i think it was the vanilla that really masked all the really good flavors and flattened out any great aroma that would have come from the grain bill . this might be a great beer if aged for a least year before drinking .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at wingshack poured into a oz mug . very cold mug . pale yellow and a joke of a head . very typical for a b . nothing to smell except a faint wiff of alcohol . clean and crisp with a very light body . smooth from carbonation . no real flavors in here . malts are awful as are the hops . aftertaste leaves you feeling raped . horrified and empty . only good thing here is the alcohol will give a decent buzz and quick . well natty ice does it again . very cheap and high in alcohol but not good enough to buy at home . they have it on tap at the local wingshack for dollars a pitcher talk about a deal in a college town .,appearance,0.3,0
lambic bottled in and drank in . poured a pale hazy yellow beer with almost no carbonation which was to be expected . nose of citrus and a bit of acidity . taste is quite dry and sour with a surprising but welcome subtle sweet ending . again notes of citrus lemon lime are present . im not expert on what should unblended bottle lambic should taste like but i can say that this was a real good experience . too bad i probably wont be able to get my hand on some of this again .,appearance,0.4,0
bottle poured into duvel tulip . a pours a good looking deep brown with a little light let in around the edges . a big . fingered mocha colored head leaves some good lacing on the side of the glass all the way down . s roasted malts seems to me like some wheat and honey . there is a little bit of graininess to go along with some black licorice . t the roasted malts are a little more mellow and the bready grainy taste is a little more prevalent . there is a touch of honey to round out the taste . m medium bodied and feels a bit thin for the style . good carbonation and just a tad dry on the finish . d an interesting beer but nothing really stand out about it . i did n t buy the beer for the hype heck i did n t buy this beer at all the lady did but it was alright at best .,appearance,0.9,1
poured slightly chilled in flared glass a no head decent beads clear mead color s honey persistent smell of honeysuckle t light ale very floral very complex lots of honey lavender it s like drinking a fancy handsoap meant to be a compliment buttery undertone ok let s call it soapy but i think this flavor profile calls for that . a really nice frou frou beer . congrats to caitlin .,appearance,0.6,1
dark ruby brew with good carbonation and an off white small bubbled head . very low retention and lace . smells like cherries sweet cherries and a little syrup molasses thing and some good malt character . taste mildly of cherries and has a very astringent flavor and effect on the tongue . decent hop presence and some diacetyl . moderate fullness of body but not something i could have more than one of in a night . oelergud,appearance,0.8,1
purchase this oz bottle at fred meyer . product of canada . pours a pitch black color with a tan colored head that fades slowly leaving a thin layer of foam and some heavy lacing . lightly roasted malty sweet smell . taste is also lightly roasted malt with faint coffee notes . very nice . mouthfeel is very smooth full bodied and finishes easily . i like this one alot . it s much better than the draught i ve had on tap nitro can nitro bottle in the past . short of actually going to dublin i d be hard pressed to find a better guinness than this .,appearance,1.0,1
in the spirit of oktoberfest i recently purchased several six packs of hacker psorr ayinger and paulaner s oktoberfest and thought it time to rate them all . appearance light amber color lighter than paulaner s version with decent amount of carbonation smell slightly fruity notes and a little bit of hops come out as i swirled the brew in my glass . taste light flavor fruity flavor almost reminds me of a light cider mouthfeel carbonation adds to the mouthfeel and makes the tasting that much more enjoyable drinkability recommended in the spirit of oktoberfest . if it was available year round i d recommend it as an everyday libation .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass a clear amber with loads of big bubbles feeding a very long lasting two finger head that never really falls as there s still foam at the bottom of the glass and leaves partial rings of lace all the way down the glass s very grainy like dry cereal with some leafy hops toffee and purple grape candy t much like the smell but the grape flavors faded but still lots of grainy cereal a little too much cereal takes away from it lacking complexity m a little thin and not nearly as many bubbles as i could see in the glass o an ok beer but i d get board if i had a pack i m hoping this is the worst beer in my stupid expensive mixed pack because although there s nothing offensive its pretty average,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ml brown corked caged bottle into a st. bernardus chalice glass . a at fridge temp this ale poured a dark but clear mahogany brown color with a nice reddish glow . the first pour produced a light tan head that was only but retained very well . the second pour with the ale much warmer put up a head . retention was incredible and the stickage on my glass looked like emulsified foam . beautiful . s i noted lots of alcohol up front in the nose but it was never off putting . underneath that there was a malty sweetness rum soaked raisins molasses and some yeast character . t not that the aroma was bad but the flavors were way better . dark malts and caramel treacle sweetness gave way to a rich estery fruit character . dark cherries plums and figs all made an appearance . the yeast lent a bit of mustiness but for the most part the malt sweetness trumped that . the finish was long sweet with a beautiful chest warming alcohol nip . mf full bodied with a medium carbonation level that stopped well short of effervescence . sort of a think tongue coating feel . d good complexity here and despite the abv this never really feels too hot . nicely done .,appearance,1.0,1
beautiful in it s appearance and a welcoming texture on the tongue . smokey burnt like essense . smells like a bouquet of flowers and hops . choice .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation pint . oz ceramic flip top jar . named a freeman porter from hoogstraten . brewed according to the purity law of . huh hello this a beer brewed in belgium who cares about the purity law . no freshness date . appearance tawny burgundy with an off white whisp ringed lace . smell caramel butter and a distinct date sweetness . taste rounded biting hop twang bitterness and carbonation with a silky malty mouth feel . fruity earthy date essence with a semi steely sweet caramel flavour . faint toffee like diacetyl melds with a nutty yeast character . hints of carob in the drying finish . notes sip and savour brew a highly drinkable belgian brewed ale that shows some alcoholic girth so beware .,appearance,0.6,1
look constantly moving white lace climbs through the copper beer . as pretty as beer poured out of a can into a glass can be . nose bread v malt noble hops taste sweet fruity and light . like a jack daniels with no burn . starts sweet boring but finishes fruity malty and interesting . mouthfeel nitro creaminess nothing more nothing less drinkability very smooth but too sweet . really i ca n t say enough about how just plain pretty this beer is .,appearance,1.0,1
i wanted this to be a short review . i just want my beer karma to boost a bit damn it . ok . this is a porter . thick creamy roasted coffee and chocolatey porter . fromt the top . appearance the brown head that just will not die . this head was two fingers thick at first . halfway through the glass i m still looking at a thick ince layer of foam . there s dried up sticky lacing all over the glass too . light can not penetrate the darkness of this brew . smell is good not great but who cares not me . taste hello coffee chocolate sweet sweet malty grapejuice . the taste matches the color perfectly . a perfectly dark taste for a dark brew . tastes like no porter i ve ever tried but then again my experience with baltic porter s is severely limited . well worth the money spent .,appearance,1.0,1
clear medium brown that poured a two finger head and held a serious lace . big time malt nose . malt start with hints of chocolate and an underlying roasted barley flavor finishes with bitter hops . well balanced and toasty . a touch of roasted barley mixed in with the sweet malts give this beer its nutty taste . a fine american brown . i m honestly surprised the average review is as low as it is this is a mighty tasty brown imo .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours a tawny brown with a nice fluffy head that seems to be sticking around . aroma is of caramel malt and that s about it . taste is a somewhat sour toasted malt flavor very nice not too complicated but has a nice roasty aftertaste . goes great with sausage and cheese . mouthfeel is thin and not overly carbonated . drinkability is very high i could enjoy these all day long . this is a very solid everyday session beer i think . i enjoy it quite a bit with food . not as good as capital s munich dark but still a good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
for how expensive this stuff is compared to the domestics it yields few benefits . i am saying this but at the same time the beer is not terrible for light beer . it s simply that cost benefit wise i do n t know if its better than the big domestic lights and certainly not better than the micro lights . that said light beer is bad and this is no exception . thin thin thin . for your waistline sure but unfortunately also for your tongue nose and eyes .,appearance,0.3,0
cl bottle from the taste of belgium pack . pours a dark cola brown with hints of plum . finger of cake like head leaves small islands of lace down the side of the leffe chalice . nose is bready hint of minerals and plums very light belgian yeast esters . taste is similarly light on what i would call the belgian yeast profile more bready and caramel quite a surprisingly dry finish almost bordering on chalky in the mouth light cola sweetness light phenols perhaps a touch too much carbonation borderline too thin mouthfeel . no sight of the abv yet everything about this screams average or just above . easy to drink and i would drink it again but i would n t seek it out specifically .,appearance,0.9,1
a dark orange with hints of brown . thick foamy off white head with excellent retention and lacing . s aromas of dark caramel malts and citrusy hops . also faint aroma of alcohol underneath . the citrusy hops are the dominant aroma . t mild sweetness up front quickly overcome by a citrusy hop bitterness . provides and excellent bite . some earthy undertones come through later in the drink . m d a little thin and way too carbonated of feel . a drinkable pale ale but it would not be one of my first choices .,appearance,0.9,1
orange color looks like it might be hoppy excited . hmmm . no hoppy aroma . grain . butter . taste woodsy buttery . no hops bitterness should be paired with hops . tastes like an old uk pale ale . just kind of bland notes of off taste and fusel alcohol . you need hops to make an ipa . period . sugar and malt do n t do it . while the brewery likes to brag about finding balance and not smacking you in the face with hops i find this to be a weak cop out for a far below average beer in style . call it an altbier already .,appearance,0.8,1
northwoods lager pours a clear golden color with a finger of white head . the smell is malty but nothing remarkable jumps out from the beer . taste is also unremarkable nothing objectionable but nothing special either . the same maltiness comes through in the taste . mouthfeel is light bodied with moderate carbonation . drinkability for this beer is okay . i have no problem finish one but i will not seek this beer out .,appearance,0.8,1
this gem comes in a oz can tittled two four and sadly this is the best thing about this beer . this is particularly fizzy and yellow has a sweet taste with an aftertaste . other than that it is . i believe and this is very important when it comes to this beer . for you would only ever want to ingest this liquid with the intent of forgeting your name . if you thought you were picking up something classy and came home with colt you will be disappointed,appearance,0.2,0
phoenix az . sky harbor airport . fox sports bar . served with a lemon slice without asking for it whatever . a cloudy light orange color . little to no head which ill blame the bartender for because my buddy got a lot of head . lacing at first but then disappears . s zesty lemony . t more zest . coriander . a rich man s blue moon . only not as good somehow . m pretty smooth medium to light mouthfeel . d o was n t a fan of the style before and this did n t change my mind . i d imagine if you enjoyed this you could put down a few of them . not for me though .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle courtesy of kegbear poured a bright golden yellow color ale with a pure white large foamy head with great retention and perfect lacing . aroma of european dry hops with light notes of brett . aroma of dominated by european hops saaz . with some light bretty notes and some distinctive belgian malt . taste is also dominated by some dry hoppy notes with a nice belgian malt backbone . i did n t notice as much ester as i would have expected but i still quite enjoyed this one . full body with great carbonation and no alcohol note whatsoever .,appearance,1.0,1
a cloudy yellow orange color with some suspended solids . poured a finger billowy head that dissipated fairly quickly . broken thin lacing none near the end . s lightly roasted sweet malt followed by light fruits apple and pear . finished with a slight peppery hop aroma . t very consistent with smell lightly roasted malt . pleasingly sweet apple plum and pear . hint of clove and pepper . delightfully complex even without the normal yeast flavors of a tripel . m medium to full body coating the mouth and tongue . well balanced carbonation makes it quite crisp and refreshing . d very enjoyable tripel if you re not concerned about the way it looks . taste and mouithfeel were very good .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer is a bit of a surprise and an anomaly to me . nice reddish color but no where near opaque but then has a very creamy thick mouthfeel even if it s a bit overcarbonated to me . nose is full of hops but i think my bottle is pretty fresh . little on the sweet side but not cloying . roast is a little subdued under the sweetness and dark fruit . alcohol is very hidden and the beer is quite drinkable . definitely recommended even though i still do n t know what to think of it . get you some .,appearance,0.6,1
rather bitter amber ale . i had this out of a bottle and was not really impressed . it had some hops flavor and acrid aftertaste . other than that i really did not find much that warrants calling this an amber malt was especially weak . it was more lager ish than anything .,appearance,0.4,0
ml brown bottle poured into a glass . a thin clear pale yellow lots of fizz but not really a head nor any lacing . s nothing much just a generic lager smell . t not much flavor but i ve certainly had worse . m lots of crisp bite but it leaves a strangely dry faint aftertaste . d do n t drink this if you want a beer this is for the low calorie seeker only .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a clear amber color with a one finger head which gives way to sheets of lace up and down the glass . great looking beer . the aroma is of piney hops and citrus hops with a toffee backbone . nice big and inviting aroma . the taste is much of the same up front you get a nice piney taste with a slight citrus bite as well . in the middle you get a toffee and caramel malt backbone with just a touch of a sweet honey flavor at the end . the mouthfeel is moderately carbonated . overall it is a solid ipa nice nose and taste keep you interested while the great look draws you in .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery in a straight sided pint glass . beer is clear imagine they give it a coarse filtering as it was not hazy or turbid the way unfiltered brewpub ipa s tend to be . however there was enough of a haze to ensure that they did n t filter the soul out of the beer . good head which lasted to the bottom of the pint . aroma is good but not great for a fresh aipa . aroma is all hops but it could be more aggressive for this style . beer has a solid malt backbone honey and toast . hop bitterness is subdued but hop flavor is prominent and of exceptional character . i got a growler to go . i could drink this all day .,appearance,1.0,1
a awesome when poured from a nitro bottle cream to brown to almost black right before your eyes . nice caramel colored head and lacing that hung around throughout . s chocolate malt domination with maybe some vanilla . t very good one of my favorite beers . very sweet and creamy with a dry finish . chocolate and caramel hints some nuts vanilla . m smooth and creamy silk . o high i can drink these all night . a great beer off of a nitro tap not quite as good from the nitro can or bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
presentation it was poured from a brown oz bottle into a pint glass . the bottle has a best by date of printed on the bottle and a very short description on the neck label . there is no noticeable abv . appearance it has an uber effervescent pale yellow body . it has great clarity and the aggressive carbonation supports a tall bright white head of smooth creamy foam . lacing is thick and splotchy . smell the aroma has loads of citrus and wheat popping right out of the bottle as i popped the cap . the citrus is a mix of lemon grass lemon oil lemon candy and lemon scented dish soap . taste palate there is a light wheat and cereal grain base with loads of lemony citrus character . this citrusy character matches its aroma . there is a brief hint of sweetness before it all goes dry and slightly sour . i am also just picking up the very slightest hint of hops in the finish . its body has a light feel with lots of lively carbonation that made me burp like i was drinking soda pop . notes i really was not expecting this beer . the flavor was just off to me and i did n t really care for it .,appearance,0.9,1
i picked this up at the pit stop in nelsonville oh . appearance dark orange copper color a little hazy very small head on the pour smell a pleasant hoppy smell taste excellent fairly balanced mild hoppiness with a nice sweet malt flavor to balance very tasty not watered down at all mouthfeel medium bodied im really surprised this is on . alcohol its a lot thicker than other . beers this must a have a lot of unfermentables in it drinkability good flavor good body so its going down pretty quick overall an excellent beer . i ll try this one again .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a dark brown or black color very thick and has a really nice super foamy tannish colored head that left a good amount of lacing . looks very different than most beers . s not bad here a ton of chocolate and that s about all i can pick up . does n t really smell like a beer at all . t a little on the bitter side with sweet malts and chocolate that dominants . kind of reminds me of one of those yohoo chocolate drinks . m smooth creamy but yet watery also if that makes sense . d i ve tried this one twice now and nope i do n t care for it at all .,appearance,0.8,1
ounce bottle from a and a liquor in westchester poured into a cold pint glass with a very little head a little old because it from the fall season the previous year lots of oranges and citrus hops in this one tasted a lot like lagunitas farmhouse ale to me nothing special that really stood out to me,appearance,0.4,0
bottle at the rbsg grand tasting . dark brown head over a black body . hoppy piney and dark chocolate aroma . the flavor is an excellent balance of rich chocolatey malt and juicy hops . full bodied and smooth . there were tons of good stouts opened at the tasting but this rose to the top of the heap . lovely stuff,appearance,1.0,1
ml can . a nice light amber colour with just a touch of a brassy coppery orange red . nice foamy head that leaves lacing . s sour note plus malt . touch of smokiness . faint lemony citrus . t surprisingly mild middle . pleasant grassy citrussy hops with a fairly strong bitter hops finish . smoky notes present but not strong . i found the malt flavours did not come through enough to properly balance the beer . mf crisp with medium light body . o lighter flavoured and bodied than expected from the description on the can . fairly good overall .,appearance,1.0,1
a really bubbly with a nice head but the froth is composed of the largest thinnest bubbles i ve ever seen . it looks like they wo n t last long . half the head is gone within minute . no lacing . s caramel brown sugar and fruit with great hop backing . brown sugar is a little strong . t nice fruit esters and great hop flavor . the bitterness is top notch . the malt on this one is n t yeasty at all and has some nice grainy body . can not taste the alcohol at all which is impressive considering it s . abv . m medium bodied carbonation is good . a little bit astringent . lovely . d drinks nicely goes down easy for the high abv . wonderful beer .,appearance,0.6,1
it has the same pale gold yellow appearance that bud light has and the same crappy soap bubble head that fizzes out quickly . it smells slightly better but only because fruity lime odor is hiding the inferior ingredients used in brewing bud light . taste is slightly better for the same reason . it tastes like light beer mixed with seven up or sprite or faygo lemon lime . it tastes more like pop than beer to me actually . it thin and watery and easy to drink . it s the consummate chick drink .,appearance,0.3,0
batch e . oh no . once uncapped the bottle erupts like a volcano all over my counter and floor . this is one of the worst gushers i have ever seen . in fact its still oozing over in my kitchen sink after a pour . i wonder if this is infected . alright now that i mopped the floor lets see what we have here . pours a turbid brown big hazelnut head . mouthfeel is way off over carbed as expected . the aroma is sort of musty basement dirt a sour note and a hint of whiskey . the taste is n t totally rotten but considering what this beer could have been its terrible . think of a fucked up muddled flanders aged in whiskey barrels . drinkability . drain pour . maybe next time .,appearance,0.2,0
a america domestic meets lemonade . very light and cloudy with a snow white head . s subtely attractive aroma of citrus orange peel and clove . t light and refreshing . flavors of anise honey suckle sweet wheat malt and spice . m touch watery and thin . d a well balanced beer as always,appearance,0.9,1
reddish copper in color impressive head with incredible retention and massive lacing down the sides of my pub glass . the on tap version seems to be much better than the the bottled version . aroma is typical of a barley wine woody musky and kind of citrusy . taste is perfect i would not change a thing . plenty of barley and a nice hop yeast balance . you must try this one .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a standard bubbled american pint glass . a the beer looks great . it is so clear it s almost unnatural but it s pretty to look at . pours a solid head and leaves a good lacing down the glass . it d be damn hard for a beer to look much better than this . s smells great grapefruity a tiny bit of pungent or grassy hops with maybe a melon or some other fruit that i ca n t pick up that well . not an overwhelming nose on this beer but what is there compliments the taste really well . t a very good ipa from widmer . recently i m pretty glad to see them doing some beers other than an amber or their famous hefe . really has a solid type of bitterness to this beer with a smooth mouthfeel and a good amount of hop aftertaste . very very sessionable . m solid smooth mouthfeel on this beer. this could easily be a . . has a sweetness to it but finishes dry enough to not be cloying and still seems to have a bit of body to it not too dry . certainly not crazy malty in any way but what is there supports the hops pretty perfectly . overall a very good ipa from widmer . i m happy to see them making some new beers recently and there seem to be a number of them floating around the portland or area. kudos .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . can . pours a piss yellow with no head . aroma is straw and a bit of yeasty dough sweat . flavor is sweet all the way and finishes extremely alcoholic . a cheap way to get really drunk and sick the next day . had this the same night as the bud cheladas possibly skewing my perspective .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a pale yellow color . it s very clear . backlighting gives it a distinct yellow color . a foamy white head tops it . it stands about a finger and a half tall and falls relatively quickly . abv . perhaps . lacing was a little sticky but very light . meh . not exciting . the nose is below average . it s very weak and does n t feature much in terms of aromatics at all . it s earthy and grainy throughout . there s definitely a corn scent that s prominent . alcohol is noticeable but is n t overwhelming . that pretty much wraps it up . not much to smell here . the flavor is a little better actually . this is n t the pungent beast i anticipated . is it good . absolutely not . but it s far from the worst beer i ve ever had . it kicks off with a strong corn flavor . it should come as no surprise that that flavor lingers throughout . there are some earthy and grainy flavors that are n t altogether bad . i m getting a tad bit of sweet malt . it does a decent job of holding things together . alcohol is definitely there but this is a malt liquor after all . what d you expect . finishes a little sweet and corn y no pun intended . body that s on the light side of medium . carbonation is active . while it does n t feel smooth it does n t have a bad feel . drinkability is below average . eh . the flavor s alright but there s not enough here to really draw you in . it s not a disaster but i m not enjoying it . finish the can . eh . we ll see about that . now that you have read that i hi jacked that from a review for steel reserve by prototypic this beer for the a six that i payed really is no more impressive nor does is it really any different than steel reserve it tastes almost identical to a malt drink i had once at a friends called clear creek ice or for that matter anything that comes in a and is drank from a paper bag .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks to fiver for providing . pours a finger tan head over a brilliant bright gold liquid . smells dusty biscuit malt with noticeable hallertauer type hops . lemon balm some saaz like zing minimal grassy and a dash of alcohol bite . tastes strong biscuity malt nearly toasty . alcohol sting is present but clean and not bearing . hops not as strong as the aroma would suggest but come across as orange lemony and bright herbal hint of basil . . wet from the malt hangs on the tongue allowing memories of the flavors to persist . alcohol adds a sour and drying contribution that s really quite nice . this beer is quite drinkable despite the extra alcohol ummmph . ponderable . md thick but dextrinous quality makes it come across as thicker . the moderate alcohol ca n t pierce this and neither can the md carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a nice dark toasty color but not so dark when heald to the light . red comes through if you hold it up to dome light . a nice tan colored head that dissapated to about a millameter thick and stayed there . lacing down the glass . smell is light on the malts and just a little toastyness . nothing special . taste is pretty light . light toasty taste with slight bitterness . i taste something metalic though in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is too thin . meets more base malt character to bring out the body a little more . pretty smooth though . drinkability is good . i would n t seek this beer out at all but would n t mind drinking it at a party or something .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to ryan for this ml bottle poured into a duvel tulip . th anniversary beer sez the label . pours a see thru copper amber with a swirl of carbonation bubbling up from the center of the glass . the off white head is modest in size and quickly recedes to a ring and an island of foam . what little head is left behind manages to leave some scattered lacing . the aromas are on the mild side but are a pleasant combination of sweet malt fresh bread floral hops and a hint of sourdough . tastes more robust than advertised . i let the bottle sit outside the fridge for minutes and was rewarded for my patience . in addition to the floral hops a nice citrus presence transforms from tangerine sweetness up front to a sweetened grapefruit cocktail at the swallow . the bold malt is divided equally between sweet caramel and crisp breadiness . a little alcohol heat in the finish but it blends in well with the overall flavor profile . medium bodied as it hits the tongue but the vigorous level of carbonation instantly fluffs it up making it feel like a more substantial brew . the finish is mildly sweet with toasted bread crust and orange marmalade . overall impression nice beer bold but well balanced . local gems like this are my favorite part of trading . here s to another years for elevator .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a pale golden colour with less than a finger of quickly dissipating soapy white head that leaves zero lace . smells like a watered down hefe was n t expecting that . candied banana phenols pepper spice and a funky chemical backing . sweet banana phenols corn light spice and again with a subtle funky metallic like aftertaste . mouthfeel is clean crisp smooth and slightly creamy . quite easy to drink despite the aftertaste . judging by the appearance i thought this would have been a drain pour for sure but everything else only went uphill from there . being my first gluten free beer i actually enjoyed it but the only reason i bought this was because it was in the loose basket at the lcbo . i would never buy a of this because of the ridiculously high price . overall though a decent beer that i d take over the standard macro any day .,appearance,0.4,0
a crystal clear gold . for some reason this looks very shiny . almost looks like a trophy in my kilkenny pilsner glass . four finger head is made of huge bubbles which all popped very quickly and most of the liquid s surface exposed . s super metallic . dirty dusty grain and iron . hard to smell anything else . a little apple cider alcohol . t sweet metallic grain . i was n t expecting much but i was still expecting more . rubbing alcohol . man this is so metallic almost feels like there was no lining inside the can i poured it from . not much after taste . m medium mouthfell . very low carbonation which i find weird for the style . almost flat . feels like the unfinished beer you find the morning after the party . d goes down easily but tastes bad . i do not want another can . bad beer . an artificially sweet flat and viscous metal drink .,appearance,0.7,1
there is nothing good about this beer . it s unfortunate i m a big fan of shipyard export i ve visited their brewery in portland maine so i figured i d try their ipa . do n t make that mistake . from the first taste there is nothing good about it . it s old and stagnant . painful even . i bought a whole sixer and struggled to drink each and every one . drinking it was like climbing a summit each sip worst than the last until finally you get to the very top and there is no vista just some big factory belching out polluting smoke . yes it still gets you drunk . so it does have that going for it . needless to say i do not recommend this beer . i wo n t list the categories because every one i rated the same awful .,appearance,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into a snifter fridge temp appearance pours a clear golden yellow with a short lived white head . very little lacing and or carbonation activity . smell floral and citrusy hop aroma is strong for a pale ale . lemon orange and an underlying pale malt . fresh flowers . taste hop bitterness is nice but fades for a cereal grain malt flavor . not very complex but quite pleasing . i am a fan of the floral freshness . mouthfeel medium to light body with a decent share of ibus . smooth drinking and a lingering bitterness . not much alcohol at all . drinkability a decent pale ale but it does n t compare to some of the other great ones out there . i would drink it again .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a dark black color with a thin brown head . aroma is strong and roasty with a lot of coffee influence and some chocolate . taste is much of the same except that the roasty tones show through more . sort of sweet and bitter on the tongue at the same time . more of a coffee undertone here . a second sip confirms much of what i said . just a very strong stout with a nice body etc . really nice .,appearance,0.9,1
being a columbus ohio native means being inundated with greak lakes beer which by all means is not a bad thing in the slightest . to be honest i often times over look most of their offerings in lieu of more exotic brewers . exotic does not always mean better . recently i ve been on a porter binge so to speak and edmund fitzgerald has been consumed the most . i have partaken in it s libational eloquence via bottle and tap . it is after all a fantastic beer . a black as thick midnight hanging over a field with subtle touches of chocoalte milk . small white head appears after pouring and fades slightly only to be restored after each sip . lacing levels out nicely in turn . s pungent of bittersweet chocolate with a bite of quite possibly anise . roasted chocolate and toffee malt and a faint coffee reserve linger in the background . t the taste mirrors the aroma very nicely swirling bittersweet chocolate and coffee in addition to roasted matlyness only as a complex and resoundingly simple stated porter should . edmund fitz finishes with truly rich chocolate that lingers satisfyingly . m amazing . enough said . o while the beer is named after a ship that sunk in lake superior this porter will never bottom out in my opinion . from now on i ll head straight to those black packs with their odd violet label anytime i feel like a remarkably solid showing probably .,appearance,1.0,1
v. very nice look medium head that quickly finds resolve . light perpetual carbonation with a beautiful deep bloody amber resin esque look much like a barleywine olde ale . nose is lacking but i ca n t detect . so that s a plus . earth fruit bread with hints of butter vanilla . tongue is lead by the nose sweet but not overtly . smooth rich appeal with a nice oak backbone . at oz far from outstanding . as a drink alone it s just okay . nothing to gush over and nothing to run out and get . i was expecting a bit more from this troupe .,appearance,0.9,1
ounce bottle a appearance is a nicley unfiltered deep yellowish amber s combination malt citrus is the dominant scent combined t citrus and bitterness come through equally with the bitterness lingering a bit m average carbonation d not the type of beer i would drink more than one or two,appearance,0.8,1
many thanks to esch for being patient with me and waiting for this one to come out to ship our trade . cheers ryan . this one pours a hazy yellowish orange with a white head that just will not go away . leaves some beautiful thick lacing on the glass . looks great overall . smells of pepper yeast doughiness lemon fresh grain and some clove . really pleasant . tastes mostly of pepper and spicy belgian yeast then some grassy hops clove lemon zest and lots of fresh grain in the taste with a dry peppery finish . really carbonated and a nice smooth medium mouthfeel . this beer is really refreshing and a great summer session beer but the abv may come back and bite after a few .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a clear amber color with off white head and moderate carbonation . no lacing on this . aroma of caramel cherries . roasted nuts . taste is sweet malt with a bit of hop bittering on the end . medium bodied with an oily texture . fizzy on the tongue . an ok beer but i would not search this out .,appearance,0.4,0
this thing looks good . beautiful two inches of white plume on top of a hazy orange slightly red color that provides a light orange glow when held up to the light . pretty nice head retention and some really nice lacing left on the glass while i drink . the smell is n t nearly as impressive as the looks though . the beer has almost a metallic slightly earthy hop aroma . some slight maltiness as well . not too much else i can detect the aroma is n t the most assertive one i ve come across . the taste is on par with the nose . unimpressive in the hops department maybe some slight citrus and a little earthiness but not strong at all the fruitiness fades in and out and it s mainly a slightly metallic graininess that comes to the forefront of the flavor . the mouthfeel is alright as well . thin with a decent amount of carbonation . i would n t exactly call it smooth but if the beer was a little hoppier and a little more oily this would be good . not bad as it is but it could be better . this is a pretty obscure beer . i thought it was more popular because my roommate from georgia digs it but it s not the most well known amber around . i m actually kind of glad too as it needs a bit of improvement to be called quality . the nose and the flavor need a bit of a hop and malt injection in my opinion . i probably wo n t be buying this again but i do n t regret trying it .,appearance,0.9,1
pale hazy yellow in color thin finger head minimal retention and lacing . does n t smell like a hefe no banana no spiciness no cloves . i do get a sweetness and a lemon aroma of all things . flavor is thin some hops an unpleasant almost sour flavor on the finish the flavor is too weak for me to pick out flavors though . mouthfeel thin comes to mind again thin in body very crisp and smooth . overall kinda bland certainly not a hefe has more in common with an aal than a hefe not terrible but very lacking and i hoped for more .,appearance,0.8,1
since export versions of a lot of beers get seperate review entries and especially ones with different abvs i thought it was appropriate to add this as a seperate entry to xxxx gold . pours a pale yellow color with a clingy small head and a moderate smattering of lace on the glass . the smell is so light its almost as if this was water . the taste is the same with only a shadow of nutty malt sweetness some corn and a tinny flavor are noticeable . the mouthfeel is lightly carbonated . the finish is like soda water . this beer is a bore . it needs a bit of hops or malt or something . pass .,appearance,0.7,1
ml bottle acquired at le village de la bire in strasbourg france and poured into a swiss kitchenware glass in zrich switzerland . bottle is brown thankfully with a normal sealcap . this is a springbier but the closest style on beeradvocate s inherently flawed categorization system is american amber . reviewed live . a half finger head of slight cream and decent thickness . good retention . colour is somewhere between amber and copper . hazy and nontransparent . sm very strong scent so strong me broken nose picks it up from a metre away . floral notes amber hops maybe some fruit esters obscured by the flowers . a good spring beer scent . t very floral hoppy body over a full expressive barley foundation with a climax that features some lime ester notes followed by a grapefruit ester finish . pleasant and refreshing this is a well built spring beer . it even works for summer . well balanced . mf nicely smooth and wet with a warming alcohol effect in the stomach though the alcohol is largely undetectable on the palate . very complementary of the flavours in the body . dr relatively high abv is well hidden by floral notes which is a difficult feat to accomplish . a very drinkable and affordable springbeer this will satisfy any beeradvocate and especially fans of the style . also try leffe s springbeer which was just recently released .,appearance,0.4,0
bottom of bottle has code possibly feb if it s a julian date code . . single from food n fermentation godfrey il . creamy khaki foam tops off this american porter the surface has a light sheen to it forming uneven crags and peaks that push above the rim . sticky lacing is left all around clumped in almost cartoonish d . it has strong staying power . cola ruby color in the light with slow trails of carbonation . aroma is straight up malty nothing especially roasty about it but ok . flavor is somewhat mild some really vague bitterness in the end but mostly a bready malt middle . feel is light it s fairly well carbonated . aftertaste is dry and bready not sweet and fairly traditional overall . easy drinking not very complex a simple session candidate .,appearance,0.9,1
i have been told that this beer is nothing to write home about . sitting at a grass and bamboo bar in honduras one is told to reach for another brand of drink . i m sure that is good advice . when out snorkeling or scuba diving you ll want to stock your boat with port royal for the return trip . this beer blends well with the salty brine that has infiltrated your mouth and sinuses . the salt brings forth the crisp yet nutty characteristics that may be lost on an un marinated tongue . the rejuvenating characteristics of a cold port royal feel great to a body that has been pickling in the briny deep all day .,appearance,0.4,0
i believe this may be my first brew from texas . let s see if the excitement of the premise lives up to the excitement of the experience . opens with a muted hiss like a very tired and lethargic hurrah and pours a flat looking orange amber hue complemented with a bright haze . head almost does n t form just leaving a smattering of big bubbles across the surface of the beer . looks very heavy in the body as though the carbonation ca n t escape . quite a mediocre look to it to be honest . nose is very muted indeed for a beer claiming to be an ipa let alone a double ipa . slight grainy sweetness huskiness and a very slight twinge of green hops almost lending a vegetative quality to the aroma . very average . taste is also quite paltry with a very mild bitterness vaguely covering a sweet molasses and malt extract flavoured basis . dry finish but without the sting i expect from an ipa . to be fair the only flavours they mention on the bottle are rich malty and warm caramel which is not the profile i expect from an ipa but at least it s delivering what it promises . feel is average and smooth and to be fair the heat and booze of the is well hidden . eh . a poor example of an ipa but not an undrinkable beer overall . it s not something i m particularly happy with but i m pleased to have tried a beer from the lone star state at least . i just hope they re not all like this .,appearance,0.4,0
ruby red and brown at the same time . head is very healthy fluffy inch foamy tan . i smell rubber at first and then malts . the smell is not bad by any means in fact it is quite good . it tastes like roasted malts and is hoppy . bitterneness on the label is accurate but not what i would expect . nice stuff .,appearance,1.0,1
pretty much the definitiion for an amber ale . poured at about the right temperature for a small to medium light tan head that soon settled out . color is a clear honey amber with some bubble trails . aroma is malt beer and a little roast hop and fruit . flavor is similar to nose with just a little sweetness to balance the carbonic tang and slight roast and hop . body is superb with excellent carbonation . finish is like flavor and slowly fades with no off notes . super easy drinking beer .,appearance,0.6,1
blatz oz bottle medium pour in a shot glass recent brewing splatzed poured a clear light yellow with an average fizzy quickly diminishing head . smelt of moderate cooked corn and metal . taste was upfront moderate sweet cooked corn and stale grain followed by crap . palate was light bodied watery to dry fizzy and grossly metallic . overall it s cheap and the name is funny . if you think these are good points then you are an underage easily susceptible underage drinker or a dimwit who should n t be reading this not only by their ability to read by by their lack of tastebuds .,appearance,0.2,0
poured from a oz bottle into a glass a wow this looks terrible . the amber color was dull the head was white small and didnt last very long at all . not at all what i expect from sammy . shame on them . s smelled like hops hops and hops t tasted alright average for an apa . kind of bitter on the backend . tasted like wheat and hops not overly terrible but nothing to make me go nuts either . m had a nice thickness to it and was smooth . d i might drink this again but probably not . i can go with something much better for a comprable price .,appearance,0.3,0
i have never had busch light in my life until yesterday while watching football . i would of never bought this stuff as i ca n t stand light beer expecially anything from bmc . but i will try anything once so i thought i might aswell throw a review up . poured into a pint glass its appearance is pale straw yellow white head low retention with minimal lacing . i ca n t pick much aroma out of it does n t suprise me . it tastes pretty much as expected light watery very carbonated . i might say this is a slight better then bud light but they are very close on the flavor scale . i was actually suprised this was n t worse then it was . it has a pretty stereo typed image around my parts and i do n t have any idea why this is so put down by the bud light crowd .,appearance,0.3,0
appearance straw gold . billowy white rocky head . decent bubbling . great lace . aroma i smelled very little . faint malt and husk . but i did have a bunch of food around me at the time . taste classic malt tones . faint biscuit . nice honey notes on the finish . mouthfeel average for the style . more smooth than crisp . not super carbonated . drinkability thumbs up as expected . a good all purpose lager to have with football food like i did . could easily drink a handful of these .,appearance,0.9,1
bought a oz . single for . at acquistapace in covington la . poured into an ahs th anniversary pint glass . let me preface this review by saying that this is not one of my preferred styles of beer but every now and then i like to enjoy a good malty beer . today must have been one of those days because i went home with mostly bocks porters and stouts . anyways on to the review . a deep reddish amber color almost like a barleywine . one finger tannish off white head that quickly dissipated . some lacing around the glass but not a whole lot . s sweet malty and bready . notes of caramel . maybe some sort of dark fruit like raisins or figs . overall indicative of the style . no hops aroma to speak of . i know it s a bock but did somebody forget the hops . t again very sweet a little too sweet for my tastes but like you would expect in a doppel or a trappist . somewhat bready but mostly sweet . wow . this stuff does not hide the abv very well . tastes very hot and astringent . something like this probably needs more time to condition and mellow out . the label states . abv but it tastes like about . i m hoping the sam adams imperial wit i bought along with this beer tastes a little smoother . that one is . abv and i m a little worried after tasting sam adams . doppelbock . also no hops to speak of although i was n t expecting any after smelling this beer . the taste is definitely unbalanced and a bit more toward the malty sweet side than i care for . m thick like aunt jemima syrup . sweet with a hot alcoholic astringent quality . now that i think about it the mouthfeel is not all that different from nyquil although maybe watered down slightly . not a good mouthfeel imo . i feel like i should brush my teeth immediately after drinking this one . o i just ca n t get over the alcoholic taste of this beer . it s not completely overpowering but it is definitely in your face and upfront . i imagine that in a year or two this would be an entirely different beer but i ca n t see myself buying this again any time soon . it s not awful but it s far from great in my opinion . a bit overpriced considering that i can buy a bottle of sierra nevada bigfoot ale barleywine for about half the price and get the same abv and slightly better taste . worth a taste if you re a fan of doppelbocks . otherwise do n t bother with this one .,appearance,0.9,1
poured this oz . can into a samuel smith tulip pint . a brown mohagany body held a creamy three fingers of head made of tiny nitrogen driven bubbles . a inch cap of foam remained throughout . strings of lace remained on the sides . smell was very faint . malted grain was minimally evident . taste was of light hops bitterness and sweet roasted maltiness . slightly nutty . sugar cookies . very mild flavors all . mouthfeel was very thin . i expected so much more from the looks of this one . you would think you might need a spoon for this beverage but it s richness was as thin as water . i will not likely try this one again .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very golden copper with a huge craggy white head . looks very lively . this looks amazing and out of control . smells very citrusy . lots of grapefruit and lime rind . small bit of malt sweetness lying underneath . taste follows scent closely with the exception that there is a bit more fresh cut grass taste to it . wonderful . as it warms the caramelly malts make themselves more known . feels great on the mouth smooth and slightly sticky . great drinkability .,appearance,1.0,1
i tried the nitro stout from the tap . it poured almost at chocolate brown while the foam was cascading to the top . once the head settled with a good half inch left on top the beer was a dark solid black . it looked eerily similar to guinness . the smell was not very strong though . it had a slight smell of malt and coffee . it had a smooth drinkability without a strong alcohol flavor . the flavor was not as bold as the color . it ended off with a slight bitterness and was not too sweet . this is definitely not a bad beer . i was expecting more flavor but it was a smooth and easily drinkable beer that could be quite popular .,appearance,1.0,1
poured an amber color with a fair glow . the carbonation began in the bottle before it even left the bottle creating a three inch deep head . annoyingly slow to fall its puffy bubbly foam fell to an impressive mountain leaving ridiculous stain yet mediocre lace . smelled of sweet rose water with notes of beautiful kent florals and a light but rough and grainy grapefruit ish bitter aroma . not bad . tasted quite bitter of a resiny lightly salty and tart sort . still was very juicy but had very thin fruity flavors through out . barely citric but sweet it had a thin to moderate mouthfeel making it easy to drink as it completely hid the alcohol . seemed to me like more of a british styled version of an ipa . not memorable unfortunately .,appearance,0.9,1
from notes talk about a huge disparity in appearance smell and taste . the appearance was great with a fluid orange amber color with a thick head . strong hops in the nose with a definite weissebier smell . citrusy watery and really sweet and sour . really surprising seeing how good it looked and smelled to this point . finishes like sour butterscotch and alchoholic malts . too little carbonation . filter the damn thing . . . .,appearance,0.8,1
absolutely one of the most beautiful beers when poured into a dimpled stein . amazing ruby red with a thin layer of beige head that dissipates quickly . light lacing nothing to write home about though . this is my type of beer malty and drinkable . it does tend to be a little on the sweet side and a little thick and slick on the mouthfeel though . at first whiff there are rum soaked raisins dark fruit syrupy sweetness with an alcoholic twinge . slightly bitter slightly sweet theres that rum again and it s the dark jamaican kind . overall a great beer but one that you could get better and fresher from a domestic brewer .,appearance,0.9,1
no freshness date carved . opening showed gushing be aware . after cleaning up the mess it showed that of the brew was still in so pooring out resulted in a thick and lasting white hat on a golden misty beer . nose is sourbread with citrushints and rhubarb . taste is malty and lacticsour with bitter aftertaste and somehow not in balance with this enormous amount of co . ca n t be as brewer expects his beer to be and shurly will purchase again to give it another try .,appearance,0.3,0
sampled strong ale fest san diego in addition have had this from the bottle and trust me bucko it is great no matter how you sample . the beer has a cloudless golden amber color on the pour with a medium sized bright white head that is creamy in consistency and the lace a sealing sheet upon the glass . nose is major league hop floral sweet at the back citrus crisp and fresh start nicely malted and somewhat sweet with the top fair to middling in feel . finish is pleasantly acidic with a monstrous hop spicy bite the aftertaste desert dry and long lasting a hoot of and ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle version a pours a clear mahogany brown with ruby hues under a big slightly off white head . excellent retention and lace . s big citrus hops hit the nose first that subsides into a more piney character . really just getting a lot of hops . a little bit of pepper as it warms . t again big on hops with a big bitter finish . some alcohol mixed in . a hint of sweet malt mostly a lemony and piney hop though . there is a certain sweet malt residual flavor that tends to come through as well hopefully something that will be enhanced with time . m d nice full bodied not a lot of carbonation present sticks to the tongue a little alcohol is present but not a lot of warming . a sipper for sure due to just huge hoppiness and alcohol . seems to be drinking a lot like a big ipa right now maybe with some time the malt character will come out more . with some temperature this one actually mellows in the glass in a little but still a lot of hop .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at fat heads . served in a pint glass for around . . this one was cursed right off the bat . the appearance was just unacceptable . a disgustingly cloudy beer that was sediment ridden . seriously i love the bartenders i ve talked to there but someone should have been embarrassed to serve this . the best way to describe this poor excuse for a beer is shit in a glass . btw i sent it back and got another one that looked just the same so i m giving this all the benefit of the doubt . matt and mike are great brewers but there needs to be some qc from the bar if this was n t the intended look . back to the review the nose is comprised of a mild nuttiness chocolate and roast . it s decently expressive albeit one dimensional . the taste is way too one dimensional . there s some coffee chocolate and yeast notes but this is really over roasted and does n t have any sweetness to balance out the acrid burned notes . the finish is also more bitter than i would have thought . the mouthfeel is average in terms of weight with decent carbonation . neither good nor bad so we ll pick a . same for the overall score . worst fat heads beer i ve had and i really wanted to like this one . add some depth and fix the sediment issues .,appearance,0.2,0
pours a pitch black color with a two finger head that fades down to some lacing . good color for the style . aroma is full of bitter chocolate and just a hint of cream . this is the edition rogue xs imperial porter . taste is full of chocolate dark fruit and just a slight hint of cream . asserts itself immediately by coating the mouth with a large amount of chocolate malt . alcohol is faded just enough to make it drinkable . mouthfeel is full of lingering chocolate and it warms the belly going down . not too harsh bitter in any way . decent for the style . my only gripe would be that i should have properly aged it instead of picking it off the shelf at a beverage store . regardless it s worth a try and despite the price which people always complain about worth a try .,appearance,1.0,1
had this in bottle . i was super excited to try this because of all the great reviews i ve heard about it . holy jesus christ . double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout . . i do n t think that s enough . let s try to cram some more crap into this beer . what a flavor overload and not in a good way . this beer was just way overwhelming for me and as usual way over hyped by snob erm beer advocates . this was the most bitter thing i ve ever tasted in my life . the taste alone made me almost gag and puke and subsequent smells from from the glass tickled my gag reflex . it s just too much of everything in this beer . pass .,appearance,0.8,1
a typical dark stout with some clearness around the edges . no head no matter what i do i see bubbles but no head forms . s cherries and maybe . plastic . no nevermind its burnt milk chocolate . alcohol hangs in the background . t chocolate covered cherries through and through . same syrupy sweet tartness along with chocolate . either that or cherry soda with chocolate syrup in it . i like it but definitely on the sweet side . m carbonation works here but for most stouts i would say its lacking . mouthfeel is thin at first but then turns syrupy . d this is very interesting along side the short s black cherry porter . this was way more straight forward with the cherry flavor but at the same time still managed to work . it was a little too sour and tart for me to want to keep drinking these but my girlfriend really enjoyed it .,appearance,0.4,0
brown bottle holding cl of beer best before th apr drank th dec . poured into a duvel glass . amber reddy orange in colour clear but no head not even a collar . looked like a glass of fizzy pop . the aroma was of sweet oranges marmalade maybe and toffee . interesting but not beery in my opinion and not like any other doppelbock i can think of . the alcohol is obviously at the front of the taste and appears towards the end of the taste too . inbetween i got oranges like the aromas and a sweetness which i found reminded me of toffee apples but with a strange dryness too . too sweet and the lack of a head un beery look along with its fruity smell does n t do it any favours and the just masks its shortcomings .,appearance,0.4,0
date february glass standard oz snifter type ml bottle capped and foiled poured aggressively leaves a brief finger head with no lacing slightly less than average carbonation color is black head is was beige . aroma is off the charts incredible consisting of extremely fresh heavily roasted coffee beans . also a distinct smell of chocolate just like those foil sealed santa shaped milk chocolate bars you leave in the candy jar at christmas time . the ones with peanut butter in the middle . taste is okay . .a little watery for a . abv beer with zero alcohol burn . the coffee is not as predominant and beautiful on the tongue as it is on the nose . maybe a slight chocolate flavor follows into the taste . mouthfeel is very thin and little flavor lasts between tastes . only slight coffee much like an iced coffee . definitely not a drain pour and could be better .,appearance,0.4,0
poured a very very dark brown into a pint glass . a carmel colored th inch head formed and diminished very quickly . smelled like toffe and dark chocolate with a hint of burnt coffee . wonderful malty flavor . hops added a crispness on the back palate . i got a lot of heat from the alcohol . but still a lot of flavor . the really odd aspect of this beer is that it did n t have very high carbonation but it felt very fizzy .,appearance,1.0,1
huge thanks to davide for finally helping me track down a bottle of the much acclaimed kentucky breakfast stout . one of the darkest black beers i have ever seen . the only one that compares off the top of my head is dark lord . smelled very good . lots of roasted barley chocolate coffee and bourbon . taste left a little to be desired . i felt like it did n t quite live up to the hype for me . mouthfeel seemed a bit thin to me . perhaps the legend got the best o me and i expected something that was just impossible to live up to . this is a good beer and i wish i had more . as far as stouts go this is one of the better ones out there but i think i was just expecting too much from this one to possibly deliver . recommended,appearance,1.0,1
a dec. bottle poured black with a respectable brown head into my favorite stone brewing th anniversary oz pint glass at around degrees . s lots of chocolate a bit of malt . t relatively light bodied was expecting a bit fuller . mild roast chocolate coffee flavors in there . m way too much carbonation . even my girlfriend s coca cola was embarassed by this . maybe too much primer before bottling . i really do n t know what happened . beware of dec. bottles if you can . it overpowers what subtle flavors exist . d i could n t even finish this and probably wo n t buy an other one until next winter s release . i drank about half and then sinked the rest of it and refilled my glass with a dirty bastard by founders . the carbonation just killed it . i tasted this at uplands pub the tap room and i do n t remember nearly as much carbonation . beware dec. .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a beautifully clear clean amber golden color with a huge finger frothy white head . lacing was incredible on this one totally covered from the top to the bottom of the glass when finished . smells of hops of coures little grapefruit scent as well as smelling the sweetness of malt . taste is similar to the smell sweet malt up front then some hop bitterness in the middle and finishing sweet and bitter again . stages . .sweet bitter sweet then a lingering bitterness . but its not a real intense bitterness though . overall this is a really good brew . i actually expected the bitterness to be me way more intese but it was just about perfect for my palate . i would rock this again .,appearance,1.0,1
a golden orange color with a thin off white head . very little retention to the head and light lacing in the glass . s strong but not at all overwhelming hop aroma . primarily pine with hints of grapefruit and lemon zest underneath . a light toffee sweetness lingers as well . t pale malt sweetness initially which is quickly outmatched by pine and citrus hop tastes . not overwhelming hoppiness at all but it is certainly the primary taste . finishes very clean with a light sweetness that lingers on the tongue . m d somewhat light in the mouth but very easy drinking . excellent level of carbonation .,appearance,0.6,1
served on tap at the brooklyn brewery earlier tonight in a branded plastic cup . appearance pale caramel color with an amber tint . smaller off white head never fully dissipates and leaves behind thick foamy lace as you drink it . smell musty and bready with some citrus . taste begins spicy middling out to musty and bready flavors and finishing with balanced bitterness and some citrus . mouthfeel medium body with a bit too much carbonation and a finish that seems a little too watery . drinkability solid overall but a bit short of most true belgian pales . very sessionable .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ounce bomber into a pint glass . the beer is a cloudy golden color with no head . the beer has aromas of hops and flora . initial hop forward bitter flavor with sharp citrus undertone . there are bits of spice hidden underneath the heavy initial flavors but very subtle . the beer is light and crisp in mouth with a sour citrus finish . aftertaste is mostly sour with slight bitter hops blend . the beer is a bit unbalanced and the strong flavors make this a one and done .,appearance,0.8,1
this is a beer made with hibiscus . beer rearing to go when uncapped . pours a large head with small bubbles that dissipate relatively quickly . deep chestnut brown color looks like a quad . nose has a blend of earthiness and spiciness like ground black pepper . when tasting i first notice the watery mouthfeel . the taste is a bit disappointingly bland . there is some light sweetness in the taste . only in the finish do i get any spiciness maybe allspice or black pepper . i m not reminded of hibiscus tea . the beer s fine but does n t live up to the expectations from its appearance . i appreciate the light hand on the hibiscus but the taste just is n t there .,appearance,0.9,1
a dark nearly black chocolate opaque body . s cinamon gloves yeast and hints of chocolately malts . t very chocolately for the style killed metallic finish . m very light bodied . d was a decent beer although not much more than that . the chocolate on the start was very nice but the light body and metallic finish killed this one .,appearance,0.8,1
black with a nice brown head that leaves good lace rings . roasty malt aroma with some dark chocolate notes . similar flavors robust yet smooth and easy drinking . light roasted malt and light chocolate character . medium bodied may lean a bit light with a light roasty dry finish . per av website bronze robust porter gabf . oz . bomber,appearance,1.0,1
oz . brown bottle purchased at party source poured into a pint . batch . a pours solid black with no visibility . ish finger of mocha head forms and makes a slow descent . some decent lacing from what i got through . s a weak cherry sweetness and cola mixture . malts are a bit like cocoa powder but pretty weak . t m yack . the first second or so is n t terrible . some plump fresh cherries like in the summertime with a bit of cocoa powder . immediately rushing in is an extremely sweet cherry cough syrup taste . three swigs and i m done . body is medium and very chalky . d nope .,appearance,0.8,1
smells like the bottled lemon juice that comes in the yellow bottles in the grocery store or in other words kind of artificial and not like beer at all . it also looks pale and sickly like watery lemonade . taste is very much lemonade like and more so than beer . granted this is not a good beer nor but it is easy to drink and summery .,appearance,0.4,0
definitely a good session stout . very smooth going down and definitely a smoky characteristic in there . for the style i would have to say that this is one of the more enjoyable and session able stouts that is available . the smokiness is good but not completely overwhelming . bought this bottle at a grocery store in wisconsin and could see myself warming up after shoveling snow or some other cold weather activity . nice to warm up with one of these bad boys definitely fitting to have the skier on the label . . . . overall nothing earth shattering but a really solid stout at a reasonable price . my first tasting from avery s offerings .,appearance,0.6,1
pours out to a very milky pale golden forming a rocky white head with superior retention and very nice lacing . carbonation is moderate.not quite spritzy like most others . aroma is very yeasty with plenty of green bananas cloves and coriander . orange is barely discernable . mouthfeel is rather soft and smooth for the style with a light body . taste begins with delicate floral flavor hops which is then surpassed by a pleasant tartness with a faint metallic quality which is n t disturbing . lemon in the middle with faint pale malts and wheat husk . finishes tart with coriander and associated mild soapy mouthfeel . the only drinkable brew i ve had from ommegang . as far as wit s go this is somewhat better than average but it needs a little more heft throughout . i would still pick blue moon over this . does n t hold a candle to holy moses or vuuve . still i d buy it again if i did n t have any other options .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle acquired through recent secret santa swap w alohac pours absolutely beautiful brown tinged amber . fluffy long lived tan head with loads of lacing throughout . aromas of funky hops . the funky hops come through with the main flavor . not as overtly complex as other ipas out there with multifaceted hop profiles very nice nonetheless . kind aspect to it to me w hearty malt backbone . oily buttery thickness to the brew making it sit around in the mouth some . lingered . dangerously drinkable .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy pale gold color with just a thin white head . aroma is clean but fragrant with a pale biscuity bready malt . this might be the breadiest beer i ve ever smelled . hops are just about undetectable . flavor is also bready but with a less characterful and fresh impact than the nose . big and flavorful malt character with strong biscuity malt . clean and full finish with a low enough impact to be incredibly drinkable . mouthfeel is light and crisp but with a full mid palate . for a pale colored low abv euro lager this is impressively deep and flavorful .,appearance,0.6,1
from the bottle . poured dark brown with a light tan head . aroma malts and dark cherries smoke dark molasses dark sweet chocolate . flavor smokey chocolate nutty dark fruits malt and a heavy sweetness . not to bad of a beer . glad i picked up a sixer of this,appearance,1.0,1
review for me . .woot . received as an extra in a trade . .i believe with russpowell but it could have been funkydelic . either way they are both good traders so thanks to both . appearance iced tea looking brown with red highlights and a finger light brown head that exhibits nice retention and lacing . smell faint sugar toffee note but predominantly a faint pecan smell . taste just like the nose the taste is less than vibrant but it still is a fairly good session beer . the malt is far from roasty which allows the slight pecan sweetness to shine but some hops counterbalance the sweetness . mouthfeel definitely thin and less than satisfying with a decent amount of carbonation . but this is also what contributes to the beer being so sessionable . drinkability thin mouthfeel ample carbonation and a really low abv makes this one a session brew to say the least . if the flavor was a bit more rewarding i would have given it a . in this department .,appearance,0.9,1
the aroma of this beer just climbs out of the glass slides across the table and grabs you by the nostrils . there is so much there take your time picking them all out . it s spicy but what spices . sort of pumpkin pie spice but not exactly . clove is dominant but not by much . there is also some bubblegum in a good sweet smelling way not in an infected phenolic way and some spicy rye bread smell . just wonderful . was many minutes before taking the first sip just enjoying the cornucopia of smells . the flavor has a smoky character and the mouthfeel is full and smooth and round like a good dunkelweizen should be . nothing at all offensive in this beer and it packs a plethora of flavor and aroma . buy a case of this whenever you get the chance .,appearance,0.7,1
i have had two versions of this beer the anheuser busch brewed version in the bars of memphis tennessee and the brewed in canada by labatt under license . . i ll take the canadian version hands down . sadly the canadian version sucks too . for a beer that is as heavily advertised as it is and sells as much as it does the rating here says it all . this is america s finest pisswater labatt blue is canada s finest pisswater . it amazes me when i go out with friends there is always one who orders bud . take a gamble people try one of the beers on tap you ve never heard of . .they re great with all due respect to tony the tiger . this is one of those beers i will go out of my way to avoid . having it in your fridge is a great way to get taken off my christmas card list .,appearance,0.3,0
the previous review is from last year s batch . this year s batch something went awfully wrong . it came to me on tap at the tow rows in houston . no head but some nice lacing where that had apparently been a head prior to it reaching my table . the look was promising a deep reddish light brown hue looked very clean and promising . it smelled of raspberry and skunk . also hints of phenols in the aroma . the first taste to slap me in the face was raspberry not as if they used real raspberries but as if they used way too much raspberry flavoring . other tastes competing with the raspberry were cinnamon and nutmeg . i knew what they were trying to accomplish but it just did n t work . there was a huge phenolic chemical taste . i do n t know enough about brewing to pick out went wrong but something did . most two rows brews are decent something happened to this one . i could n t finish it .,appearance,0.7,1
a decent offering from yuengling . pours a deep mahogany color with a small fizzy head that dwindles quickly . smell was nothing special malts some slight caramel notes . taste was good reminded me of a bock style beer for sure . mouthfeel was quite thin but smooth very drinkable and a good session beer .,appearance,0.9,1
the beer poured out the classic golden yellow color . the bubbles clung to the side of the glass and continued to rise to the surface like a glass of champagne . i could not detect much odor there is something there but i can not get enough to describe it accurately . the taste did not do much for me . it s reminicent of the beer i grew up with in wilkes barre pa stegmaier . i guess my ancestors brought the czech recipes with them . there is a slight aftertaste that detracts from the flavor . the mouthfeel is wet and refreshing with a little more than average fizz . the drinkability is just average probably a beer i would serve to my relatives .,appearance,0.9,1
this is my new swill of choice . i know it s the usual straw color with little head and it has a dry rice smell to it . the taste is light and dry . mouthfeel is also light with good carbonation to keep it from falling below average . drinkability is good . when i m burned out on mega hops and malt bombs which i am this beer is working for me .,appearance,0.4,0
a red brown fluffy off white head awesome retention and lace . truly exceptional . s sourness and fruit bread . t sweet n sour fruit bread nice balance and depth . m light to moderate body is creamy . moderate to high carbonation is a little prickly . d drinkability is quite good .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . approx . weeks after bottling of the series into a brandy glass appearance chocolate brown impossible to see through with a thin brown head . classic imperial stout . aroma potent chocolate coffee and alcohol in the nose along with some prune and raisin notes . swirling released an aroma slightly like rubbing alcohol . flavor strong fruity beginning does n t do much to mask the intensity of the alcohol which is present throughout . notes of figs and raisins with coffee and a cherry like sweetness . bitter finish like a mix of dark chocolate and everclear . mouthfeel strong heavy body that feels thick and syrupy going down . does n t coat the mouth much at all . overall i m wondering whether i cracked this one open too early after bottling and i m excited to let the second and third ones age vertical test . . for a while . the beer lacks some complexity that i expected from squatter s but here s hoping that it comes out with time,appearance,1.0,1
magic hat roxy rolles is a dim deep reddish amber ale with a huge frothy rocky creamy yellow tan head that has excellent retention and lacing . looks superb . it has a very grassy aroma . yes it smells like grass and hay . it s medium light bodied and pretty smooth . the finish is a little watery . it tastes like grassy hops . there s not too much malt flavor and it s a tid bit astringent . there s not too much going on but at least it s bitter .,appearance,1.0,1
san miguel premium lager pours a typical macro yellow with a white head from a brown twelve ounce bottle . the aroma is corn and grain like . a little sweet malt up front and some hops in the middle . decent lawnmower beer . nothing special not horrible either . just average .,appearance,0.4,0
ba review served on glassware pint glass labeled abv . date code jan this was in the saranac beers a falling mixed pack . look ruby reddish color . semi clear beer with little carbonation . tan head that died down to a small ring around the glass . smell immediately i got a sourer apple aroma with some faint caramel and toffee . smells extremely bitter borderline artificial . taste the taste was way better than the nose . mouth feel was rather thin for a porter . first on the palate was a sweet caramel with a semisweet chocolate bitterness . the middle was a pleasant roasted malt with caramel lingering in the background . finish was slightly bitter with the roasted quality retuning for a while . overall this was a solid brew with some interesting complexity . initially i was a little concerned with the odd aroma it almost reminded me of another gimmicky flavored beer . after sipping on it for a while the palate became better and better . i still think there may be some artificial flavoring used in this one .,appearance,0.8,1
first thing i noticed was the very typical beery metallic aroma that you get with many macro lagers . not at all the case with the rest of the beer . good size finger white foamy head that looked more soapy as it receded . excellent lacing dissipated to a thin head that lasted till the end . body was clear brown body of medium hue with yellow and orange present as well . taste is very noticeably sweet and malty with some caramel toffee and nuttiness . maybe even a bit of honey . sweet throughout with a some acidity and a slight bitterness in the aftertaste which does n t last all that long . lively carbonation but not overly carbonated . light to medium bodied lighter than it appears . mouthfeel is fairly thin and watery but not without flavor . very drinkable a solid choice to session as a good buddy has suggested .,appearance,0.9,1
a a golden orange color with a strong finger head . very thick white head holds up like sea foam . superb lacing . sticks beautifully to the glass and just stays there . s a nice cross between just a touch of malt and hops . floral earth notes and it all comes together with a nice citrus blast like orange zest . t just the right amount of bitterness to this one . not overpowering . generous hops and floral flavors with the citrus twinge in there to round it out . not a very bitter aftertaste which is nice as well . m medium body with a smooth finish . o this is a very nice beer . good for a hot day and really nice for just sitting and relaxing . these go down pretty smooth to me .,appearance,1.0,1
pours orange amber with a large lasting creamy head . nose shows floral fruity and grassy hops at first lots of orange marmalade in there . also some spicy notes alongside loads of caramel and bready malt . similar malt profile in the way of flavours sumptuously malty . theres subtle spicy and resinous hops in there too along with a bold bitterness that bravely tries to curb the sweetness . carbonation is a little full on .,appearance,1.0,1
i ll begin by stating that i was a bit disappointed after buying a single of this and looking it up on ba to see it was in fact a dubbel and not a winter warmer . i find the title and especially the picture on the label quite misleading in that you expect some winter warmer action and are then led astray. but anyway . . it pours dark with a slight ruby light brown hue in the light that passes through . light colored head quickly dissipates . resembles cola . smells malty but not liek a doppelbock or imperial stout or anything like that . nor too roasty either . just a little bit sweet with maybe a hint of dark fruitiness . taste is a little sweet as well . a bit fruity with strong notes of grape especially in the aftertaste . a little tart . its not bad but nothing groin grabbingly delicious either . mouth is light also somewhat soda like . lots of carbonation . easily sippable but not much body . overall its easy sippin . goes down easy and refreshing if you re thirsty . its nothing too complex though if thats what you re lookin for . so i was a little disappointed in that aspect .,appearance,0.9,1
cl . bottle with a drink by date . pours a cloudy garnet hue with a thin but persistent head . leaves an incredible lacing on the glass . smell is a funky orange chocolate . the taste is an acrid bittersweet caramel metallic alcohol flavor . finishes dry with an alcohol kick . this brew had a taste of the bottle cap which ruined it for me too bad .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is bland . it s so bland it s just plain gross.it tastes like they used stale hops in this beer . plus all the goddamn water that was added . i m sorry this stuff is plain crap . overpriced crap at that . the smell was almost musty like it came out a decades old keg that was filled with dust . just plain crap .,appearance,0.2,0
bottle marked . pours with a fluffy light tan head that sticks over a deep hazy amber brown body . great lace . aroma is banana licorice light alcohol plums yeast dried fruits and candi sugar . a bit on the non assertive side . taste is rum dark fruits plum and a touch of wheat . water like consistency light bubbles . very good albeit understated beer .,appearance,1.0,1
i bought a pack of oz bottles at the whip in in austin texas . this beer was my primary brew at the austin city limits music festival unfortunately it was the first beer to run out at the festivals only craft beer tent . pours yellow gold with a small head that goes away immediately . lots of dry hop floaties in this beer not as much as green flash west coast ipa but you get the idea . grapefruit and pine on the nose with a nice malty smell early . grapefruit and lots of bitter hops jump out right away . a darker sweetness from all the malts accompanies the hops in the middle its a nice combo i wish there were more . there is a slight lager taste in the finish not sure what to contribute it to or a better way to state what im tasting . overall there is a thinness to this beer maybe ibu isnt enough with all the malts that come with it . the abv is well concealed in this ipa . there are so many great choices there that you can normally find a better ipa but this is an interesting changeup i like supporting texas breweries so i will drink this again the next time im in austin .,appearance,0.6,1
oz . can poured into a cbc pint glass . much thanks to htomsirveaux for fostering my nascent ticking habit . reviewed from notes . as single ipas go this is definitely on the darker side . deep auburn like an amber ale with very attractive clarity . a quarter finger white head recedes rather quickly but the lacing is pretty . i ll fess up in my notes on this beer i used the word dank to describe the aroma . an absolute hop bomb i really was n t expecting this . tons of resiny piney hops in the mix clean and fresh . the smell is both grassy and citrusy sweet . there is some malt in the mix but it takes a backseat here . as expected this is one hop forward ipa . almost brutally bitter to the point that the hop bitterness overwhelms some of the underlying grapefruit and other citrus flavors . the lasting bitterness in this beer is pretty similar to that of very fresh stone ruination . the feel is great crisp full bodied and very easy to drink . the carbonation is spot on in this beer . a total surprise for me and one that i m still thinking about a day later . i generally prefer more citrus fruit sweetness in ipas but i can respect extreme hop bitterness when it s done well . i ll be trading for more beers from austin beerworks soon .,appearance,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass out of oz . bottle . literally one of the prettiest brews after the pour i have ever seen . a finger head shot up the glass as bubbles cascaded down the sides like a waterfall . left a massive three finger head after it settled . thick and clumpy kinda like a coke float on top of a brownish black beer . smells has kind of a spicy hop behind the malt . burnt espresso floats around as well . smooth espresso right up front on the taste . very faint sweet smoothness before getting smack around by the coffee taste the rest of the way . not as layered as i had hoped . just a smooth burnt coffee taste with a sweetness around the sides . hops sneak through the back door in the end . an enjoyable brew certainly pleasing to the eye . i had hoped for a bit more after what i had heard .,appearance,1.0,1
wild blue is a red wine colored drink with a small pink head on top . pretty good amount of lacing . the scent is also reminiscent of red wine i guess if you keep at it you ll notice its more of a blueberry than a wine scent but its pretty similar . the taste is like any sugary fruit drink you ll find in the grocery store but with a noticeable alcohol flavor as well . blueberry fruit juice dumped into a lager that s pretty much the scoop on this one .,appearance,0.9,1
orange hazy full head reduces to a thin layer . lacing does n t have a chance . a pleasant malt fruit and alcohol smell . a hint of citrus . this is getting better . spicy sweet orange tart . a long finish . really long . there s a banana taste in there and a firm bitterness . feels bubbly and warming . this tastes a lot like their holy moses but with more taste and more alcohol . i really like this a lot .,appearance,0.6,1
best by . pours a clear honey orange with a inch puffy orange white head that settle to a film on the top of the beer . small dots of lace drip down into the remaining beer on the drink down . smell is of sweet malt malt powder caramel toffee and a distinct banana aroma . taste is of sweet malt caramel toffee banana and a certain herbal quality that i will attribute to the spruce tips used in the brewing of this beer . the aftertaste is slightly bitter and has a toasty quality . this beer has a nice level of carbonation with a crisp and slightly sticky mouthfeel . overall this is a very good beer that i enjoyed quite a lot . i had this one before and i do n t remember liking it all that much . i am glad i picked up another bottle to revisit .,appearance,0.6,1
this one is jet black with an enormous off white light tan head . this head is quite frothy and laces incredibly . aroma is of roasted malt . the flavor starts out a bit watery then moves into its roastiness and finishes with a mild blending of hops . its just a little bitter in the end which is ok by me . mouth feel is medium bodied as a whole but as stated above it is a bit watery in the beginning . this is an easy drinking stout but i dont think it is anything special . i will not be going out of my way to get another but i did enjoy this brew .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from the lcbo no identifiable bottled on best before date . into a pint glass . poured a pale godlen orange witha white head that fades to some bubbles which ultimately disappear . leaves behind no retention or lace . nose of citrus and some tropical fruits . sweet caramel bill with notes of honey some biscuit . odd notes of some overripe banana odd but not unwelcome with more pineapple and passionfruit . taste has nice malt notes with hints of vanilla biscuit pine and some tropical hop notes . alcohol comes through in the midmouth mildly sticky and chewy mouthfeel . great feel and good weight . exceptional drinkability and a hop profile i really dig . freshness probably takes this down a notch or two but i m sure this hits the nail on the head when had on tap . very nice .,appearance,0.6,1
once you get past the weird label you find a decent ipa . this beer has a nice strong taste and stacks up well against other ipas . not in the same category as stone ruination ipa though . you wo n t go wrong picking up a six pack of this or two if you re trying to make it thru the week .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle from the brewery in boston . phenomenal appearance golden with just a little haze and a large lacey and well retained white head . aroma is grainy and a little sweet with tropical fruit and floral notes and yeast . flavor is very sweet and fruity . mango and pineapple sweet pale malt a little oak and floral hops . only slightly belgian . medium bodied and fairly dry but still sweet with a good carbonation level . decent overall but not too impressive for a barrel aged tripel .,appearance,0.9,1
received a bottle of this in trade with thethrone thanks for the great trade adam . poured into a standard pint glass . appearance pours an off white two finger head with good retention . even abundant lace left on glass . body is dark brownish amber with excellent clarity . a great looking beer . smell disappointing . the hop aroma is withered at best and the malt is dull . i wo n t say i expected much after trying the fs pale ale but this is pretty sorry . taste again not much to comment on here . there s a flat caramel malt note and very little hop . mouthfeel medium bodied with medium carbonation . no astrigency no etoh heat . about right for the style . drinkability did not leave me wanting or needing another . wife had same general comments when she tried her bottle .,appearance,1.0,1
oz into magic hat pint glass . barrel batch . hopped exclusively w delta hops . a caramel color oatmeal colored head that s a good cm pancake . pretty solid lacing . actually as it settles the head looks like its separating . kind of unappealing . s lemony grassy hops . some faint caramel . t strong malt and heavy herbal hop flavors without much bitterness . more grassy and earthy than the citric notes found in the nose . m a bit flat watery . would have liked to see more carbonation considering the moderately large malt bill . d meh . delta hops just ai n t for me so many others out there i think i ll pass .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from a brown ml bottle with best before date printed on front . appearance hazy golden orange . effervescent body with a thick pillowy white head that just wo n t quite . smell fruity . peach and banana with maybe a bit of citrus . wheat spice is also present . taste sweet fruit upfront but quickly followed and indeed overpowered by spiciness and a kind of dull bread and yeasty flavor . no hoppiness that i can taste . pale malt towards the very end . savory yeast lingers on the tongue along with some mild citrusy qualities . mouthfeel medium bodied and rich with a prickly mouthfeel . both from high carbonation and strong flavors . impressions pretty good . this hefeweizen has really strong wheat spice characteristics . if you ve drank hefeweizens before you ll know what i m talking about . uses wheat spice and interesting yeast flavors instead of hops to balance the sweet fruit and malt flavors . this might not be my absolute favorite hefeweizen but it s a unique one that i would definitely try again .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer of choice during my college years but have n t really touched it since . it definitely is a college kid beer . saying i ve had it many times just does n t tell the story . i ca n t bring myself to say too many bad things about this beer . so many good times where fueled by the naty light . for what it s worth i preferred it over busch . and you simply can not beat the price . however i just do n t think i could even stomach this anymore .,appearance,0.2,0
sharp spicy hop aroma sort of the pine type of hop aroma . some n.w . citrus type aroma too . there s some brown malt aroma too . the hop aroma fades later in the glass making the malt easier to smell . nice tan head pretty cloudy deep amber almost brown . pretty hoppy right up front . nice resiny hop flavors kind of like pine pretty high bitterness . finishes malty though . not a hop monster but definitely and aggressively hopped beer . it seems to just straddle the line between a standard ipa but darker and a double imperial ipa . nice well ballanced flavor . big full bodied medium carbonation . pretty creamy on the palate with nice delicate carbonation bubbles and nice carbonation level . very easy to enjoy beer . hoppy but still has nice balanced flavors . i ll be drinking more of this as the holiday season goes on .,appearance,0.6,1
spent . at whole foods for a oz bomber bearing no freshness date . i had n t had a moylan s beer in a while and figured it might be the time . i trotted out my trusty mug and got to it . okay i tip the neck over the lip of the glass and tas soon as the clear yellow beer touches the side it simply grenades into a towering mass of foam . i quickly righted the bottle and in doing so just manage to keep the roiling foam from escaping the glass . five minutes later i can try to sneak in some more beer with similar results . i finally have enough to drink after nearly fifteen minutes of pour and wait . ridiculously over carbonated . the smell is entirely one sided as all i can get is the aromas of orchard fruits apples pears apricots and a hint of citrus . no spicy or herbal notes at all . hmm each taste is a disconcerting replica of the smell all fruity sweetness and lacking any hops character . the complete lack of bitterness makes for a lop sided fruity mess . the feel was light with a big time crispiness thanks to the extreme carbonation . well i wo n t go running back to this moylan s offering any time soon . far too carbonated and off balance . too bad that a beer that had promise as a good summer refesher turned into such a disappointment . save your cash for something else on the shelf .,appearance,0.4,0
twelve ounce bottle that was purchased at total wine . served straight out of the fridge and consumed on . picked this one up primarily as i had not had it before and was trying to fill out a mixed sixed and figured this would do the trick . i grabbed it out of the fridge last night to have with dinner and decanted it into a pilsner glass . huge billowing head on this one i honestly could not even fit it all in the glass on one pour . lots of very sticky foam and a ton of side glass lace as well . nice hazy medium yellow amber color with a good bit of carbonation streaking up from the bottom . i have to admit i am moderately impressed here . that was rather short lived though as the aroma was rather astringent and almost stale smelling . a musty odor came off of it with lots of bready malt and a light airy lemon like hop touch to it . the flavor was more of the same and honestly a bit of a disappointment for me . it had almost a sweaty sock kind of taste not really sure what was going on here . nice feel though and the carbonation was good i just could not get past this off flavor in here . not really sure what it was to be honest just really off and not what i would have expected . like a moldy grain type of flavor . overall not a bad pale ale but nowhere near great for me . it was just off in a way that is hard to place . not sure if it was maybe just this one bottle or what but i do not think i will be returning to try this one anytime soon .,appearance,0.9,1
a brown with lots of ruby highlights . brilliantly clear . low tan head . s grainy malt . caramel . no hop aroma . very light yeast ester . t like chewing on munich malt . really malty but not sweet just malty . moderate bitterness . no hop flavor . slight huskiness . m medium bodied . no alcohol heat . medium carbonation . d really nice beer . really malty with a decent body to back it up . nice to see that this is n t cloying or too sweet .,appearance,1.0,1
served at obf . looks can be deceiving . this beer looked fine sporting a rich copper hue . the smell was bad like opening the freezer and smelling old fish sticks . not sure how that could have slipped in though . the taste was remarkably flat and un detailed like the beer itself had been milled . quite disappointed i poured and moved on .,appearance,0.8,1
very impressed with bohemia . i really hope it catches on as a mexican beer because it steps up the beer game . it is a favorite of mine for many reasons . the smell is good . the taste is unique . a hint of potency and a hint of sweet . similar to negra modelo but has its own style for sure . i always look twice in the stores just to make sure i did n t pass it up . i really enjoy bohemia there is no doubt about it .,appearance,0.6,1
a as much as i wanted to slam this beer at the get go i have to say this is a pretty sexy brew . its pale golden body is saturated with torrents of lacing and topped off with a meringue like head of admirable retention . s and the wheels fall off . . corny skunky off putting aromas run rampant here . t the flavor of corn flakes is exaggerated by the complete lack of hops or malt . nothing good is going on here . m light body good carbonation slightly oily finish . o i do n t understand how people pay an extra pk for this garbage over bud it s essentially the same stuff . definitely not worth importing . if you want a taste of amsterdam give amstel a try as it is vastly superior .,appearance,0.9,1
. oz smoothflow draught can . alc listing of . . pours a nice creamy sunshine yellow wheat color . head is thick and creamy which is typical of the widget type cans . smells nice with a mix of butterscotch and an old stock ale . taste and mouthfeel are weak . mild watery and like butterscotch . no hop bitterness at all .,appearance,1.0,1
i was looking for some lighter fare to cool me down on a hot long weekend . i think however that i may have made a grave mistake in investing in a six pack of birra peroni s nastro azzurro . beer is beer though so let s dive right in . purchased from the lcbo cooler section in a six pack green ml bottles and a pop cap . this one might already be well on its way to skunksville . pours into my pokal what may be the most anemic colour i ve seen since reviewing coors light calling this any shade of yellow would be obfuscation of the fact that this stuff is pale and pretty well translucent sickly even for a try at the american macro lager style . visible effervescence . capped by two fingers of frothy thick head that quickly dissapates to nothing no lacing no rings . this does not look promising . the smell at least is a step up from american macros but is fairly indistinct . a touch of green apples cider . maybe some grain . maybe somebody once had some hops in the same building as this . beyond that nothing . if i concentrate perhaps a bit of skunk . no obvious signs of dms is probably it s lone redeeming quality . like municipal tap water largely neutral but with just a hint of flavour that tells you something about where it came from and how it got here . taste is surprise surprise similarly nonexistent . maybe a faint bit of peppery spice as it goes down but this is like drinking a glass of nothing . maybe some cereal grain . a hint of indistinct hops . a little dry on the finish but fairly sweet for most of the sip . do n t let this guy warm up though . just close your eyes and chug it down like the water it is . mouthfeel is n t bad surprisingly if you can get over the heavy overcarbonation which is still lighter than that of its american counterparts . but then someone is n t going to drinka beer just because it does n t feel like water especially given that it certainly does taste like it . . drinkability is admittedly rather high but once again that s because this stuff is tasteless and inoffensive to the point where i m actually offended . do n t even bother this stuff s a joke . a refreshing joke but a joke .,appearance,0.4,0
at the blind tiger nyc . into a pint glass poured a cloudy orange amber with one finger of white good retention and great lacing . smelled of malted apple pear and slight herbal hops . taste of apple caramel fig and woodiness progressed to a thin finish . very thin which most likely was highlighted by the cask . decently sessionable but a little too thin for me .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance reddish mahogany . one of the best heads i ve ever seen for the style tall creamy chunky and boston cream colored . retention is excellent . smell big peanutty aroma up front along with some mild chocolate malts and spicy piney hops . light caramel mocha and tart yeasty notes are also detectable . taste loads of toasted grain and spanish peanuts lightly tannic and very earthy . a bit chocolatey . light citric and piney zip from the hops . nice dry nutty mocha finish . mouthfeel very airy and thin and sort of parching . needs to be a lot fuller and smoother . drinkability this beer is kind of unspectacular but not unpleasant . if this beer is to live up to its awesome appearance and awesome name it needs to be much more robust in all departments especially mouthfeel .,appearance,0.9,1
i m surprised that this brew has not been reviewed so far so i m guessing it may be a limited edition . oz bottle unfiltered unpasteurized . pours out to a clear straw golden with flocculent sediment which quickly recedes to the edge and bottom of the goblet forming a large soapy bone white head with a peaking meringue like top . superior retention and wonderful cloudy wispy cotton lumps of lacing . absolutely wonderful looking brew . carbonation is medium strong consistent with the style . the aroma is quite odd for a pilsner but interesting . distinct cloves and kiwi fruit with a touch of peppery alcohol and grain husk . no freshly mown hay or saaz aroma as would be expected . the mouthfeel is flittering and beats upon the tongue with a medium body . taste begins with green kiwi and cloves followed by a lightly floral hop flavor but quickly replaced by a distinct metal note in the middle and mild grain husk . hay is very light and hardly noticeable except with the utmost concentration . the bitterness is floral and reminds me of saaz in some ways but the metal note remains and overpowers any hop flavor . the finish is all about metal and green kiwi fruit . alcohol is lightly peppery . far from any semblance of a pilsner but an interesting beer on it s own accord . the yeast strain these guys use is n t amenable to the bottle or the styles of beer they make especially for a lager specific brewery and all their beers have been tainted by kiwi flavor exactly like great divide bc . lots of work to do in the quality control department but it s still a decent beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer is one of the most over rated beers imo . people are always bragging when they spent some extra money on corona . i think they ve wasted their money . it has little taste and the little taste it has is awful . the worst thing about this is the price although i know it is imported . i will say that i did not have this beer with lime but i was highly disappointed when i went to taste it with all the hype that surrounds it .,appearance,0.2,0
color is a nutty brown color and very crisp . the head is full and pillowy and stays pillowy and the head and lacing combine and only the middle falls into a thin layer . the head lacing stays about mm over the beer . a slightly nutty sweet smell is a little sweet and compiments the lager smell . it has a distinct hoppiness to it with a slight nuttiness covering up most of the lager smell . mouthfeel is well carbonated and crisp has a little bit of bite to it . i will look for a fresh pack but only once in a while .,appearance,1.0,1
great beer although darker than any maibock i ve ever had and against the common standard to my understanding . poured with a medium off white head and some lace . color is mahoganey . aroma is malty and caramel . flavor is like aroma but big on the caramel and a bit of bittlerness in middle and end . very good body and carbonation . super easy drinking . great finish . session beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a i do n t know how this could get any worse . yellow fizzy beer no head retention at all no lacing . s corn and adjunct but nothing totally offensive . t some creamed corn but mostly flavorless . m water like thin body high carbonation rough across the palate sticky . o you can definitely drink a lot of these with the light body but what s the point .,appearance,0.2,0
a cloudy golden orange with inch off white head that fades at a moderate pace to a lasting lace . s very fruity banana and pear seem to jump out and also some nice yeasty notes . t nice maltiness throughout the taste . wonderful fruit flavors mixed in throughout again banana and pear jump out at me . nice level of spice . twangy and grainy wheat finish . m strong carbonation up front with a medium body . would almost be creamy but the wheat flavors make it crisp overall . d nice levels of carbonation and good balance of flavors make this very refereshing and drinkable . overall this is definitely one of the best tasting german wheat beers i ve had . worth trying .,appearance,0.6,1
poured this ml undated brown bottle into a tripel karmeliet glass . bottle was corked with a synthetic corke and caged . gentle pour resulted in a minimal tan head that faded to a constant island . the body was a dull dark goden brown ruby color . smell was vinous and spicy . later it began to smell of cough syrup . taste was also vinous . powdery and dry . prunes . liquer like . somewhat medicinal . this is the worst tasting saison i have experienced . no funk no spritziness no fresh fruit character no sourness . not really saison like . more appropriately classified as a belgian strong dark ale . i did not finish this bottle . mouthfeel was full to medium bodied .,appearance,0.4,0
opaque amber brown pour with a dense finger white head and tons of lacing . fresh grapefruit aroma with a solid caramel balance and some lemon orange and clover notes . herbal hop flavor with citrus notes . chalky earthy caramel with some gentle spice and a floral pine finish . creamy medium body with soft carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
cracked open a bottle of this fine greek lager and i have to say i m impressed that they ve followed the style but gave it a very mineral laden taste twist . it would be refreshing on a hot day and it tastes pretty transparent so the drinkability is definitely there . i d be game for a greek session with a bunch of mythos on ice no question about it . note serve very cold . a it looks nice and golden straw yellow not much of a head to speak of but leaves a little bit of light lacing inside the bottle . standard for the style . s it s gon na lose marks for smell because its skunky and mid way through the bottle you may taste some skunkiness . this passes however . t this is your standard slightly skunky slightly mineral y euro macro lager . it s a nice taste though and something i would buy again . m it s like slightly fizzy water nothing to write home about here . d the best part of the beer is the drinkability . it goes down smooth but with enough character to remind you that you are drinking a quality made euro beer and not anything else . this is a pretty standard beer but the first i ve tried from greece . they put a nice spin on the style though if i must say try a bottle and you ll see . worthy of a try at least .,appearance,0.8,1
had on tap at the hotel as the last in a sample paddle . pours a pale apricot colour with steady bead not much head though . slight cloud in the brew with no lace . looks fizzy and pretty boring . ooh yeah intense ginger on the nose lots of spice character . slight citric twang but mostly lots and lots of ginger . that s . about it . delivers what it promises though and delivers well . taste is insanely sweet . oh my dear god of treacle coated corn syrup horrible . candied ginger and mega sugar all over that . it tastes like ginger ale with lots of sucrose added . but basically sweet with traces of ginger at the back . this is completely disgusting and nothing like beer should be . a travesty . mouthfeel is syrupy and thick with no tingle just very viscous . needs more texture i guess because there are n t a lot of ingredients here . admittedly this is probably brewed with a dessert beer style in mind but my problem with it is twofold one it s horribly oversweet . two and this is the unforgivable point i like to think that i can objectively review a beer i dislike by looking at the craft behind making it . but i find none in this brew . it seems to me that to construct a beer like this you put a relatively large amount of malt into water for a short boil and add ginger . it s so simple and that i ca n t respect . if i were at home this would definitely be a drainpour . here it s take a few sips and leave it on the table . such a disappointing effort from an otherwise excellent brewery and a terrible way to end the paddle .,appearance,0.4,0
oz . bottle into a cbc pint . thanks htomsirveaux . reviewed from notes . pours a fairly dark shade of tangerine with beautiful clarity . a creamy one finger white head has great retention thought there s unfortunately only minor lacing . very strong hop presence in the nose . a lot of citrus fruits here namely papaya and mango . on the sweeter side there s come malt for counterbalance . however there s also a very clear band aid aroma that s quite unpleasant . the taste largely follows the aroma though there s significantly more malt . lots of citrus fruit notes up front but that bizarre medicinal antiseptic flavor is too strong to ignore . some bready malt but for the most part it s just very sweet . astringent soapiness in the finish . same deal with the taste . big citrus fruit but that medicinal sting is brutal . malty as all get out . some bread . astringent soapiness . mouthfeel is on the flat side to the extent that this just seems syrupy . not the easiest dipa to drink . i have to wonder how old this bottle was but in any event this was substandard . some decidedly off flavors at work .,appearance,0.8,1
this brew is more commonly referred to as their belgian tripel . simple is good . off their tap it was a cloudy gold color with almost no head retention and no lacing either . the soft aroma was of floral hops yeast and some citrus sweetness . the flavors were much bigger than the aroma sweet and fruity at first followed by the tangy yeast and rich malts . mildly acidic and tart . hints of alcohol as it warmed up . the finish was hoppy and citrusy which helped to give the whole experience balance . the mouthfeel was smooth the body medium and the carbonation soft .,appearance,0.4,0
poured this oz . brown bottle into a sam adams glass . no date . the body was golden brown amber with a pocked off white head . smell was earthy and hoppy . clean aromas of citrus and tropical fruits . taste was a nice grassy bitterness . the initial sweetness drops off quickly leaving a clean drying finish . not harsh but well constructed and flavorful . mouthfeel was zesty with a nice carbonation burn not too much though . medium body . i would seek this one out again .,appearance,0.6,1
aroma is fairly mild . only detecting minimal spice and slight caramel sweet maltiness . the taste at first is good but then quickly goes down the you know where . this must have been bottle conditioned because this tastes like a homebrew that is n t ready to be consumed . tastes like priming sugar and a yeast cake . i am a homebrewer so i know the taste and this may just be a bad bottle or the end of the batch with extra yeast but this is undrinkable . straight drain pour after the first half glass but i will try to review the good qualities . mild tartness and earthy spices combine with the caramels maltiness . vanilla and cinnamon also play a small role . this is the second cork and cage ml bottle i have had from fegley s also know as bethlehem breworks . while the beer at the restaurant is extremly delicious and of high quality the bottled offerings have been completely miserable . make the trip to the restaurant pass on the glass .,appearance,0.8,1
oz . bottle vintage served into a tulip glass pours a gorgeous ochre color . hold it directly to light and the red tones in the body absolutely come alive . it looks a shade under crimson with soft amber filtering through it . unreal . it is crystal clear you can see a fairly active carbonation stream jutting upwards . the head . perfect . light khaki in color two fingers in size a dense creamy consistency that looks like a pastry sitting on top of there . lacing like whoa . this is a perfect looking beer . beer can not look better than hibernation ale does . i was n t expecting this to be spiced but i m picking up some cinnamon aromas and even something approximating cardamom . the malts are dryer than i expected too . sweet but not in a caramel way more of a day old cookie . gingerbread actually . yeah this smells a lot like gingerbread . some sherry characteristic to this beer as well . smells like it s advertised a winter old ale strong ale . yup there s some definite oxidation going on . a bit of cardboard taste with a sherry finish . that s okay though the cardboard kinda sorta works with the gingerbread flavors . i m sure there s some spice cinnamon likely used here too the gingerbread changes into a snicker doodle cookie flavor on the finish . sweet but fairly dry at the same time . there s hops here too . they come across as minty which is a neat extra layer of complexity . this would pair well with pastry or cookies . a dessert beer for sure . it does n t hold up well to salt trust me . the age has thinned the body out a little bit . despite the great head and visible carbonation this bottle of hibernation ale is on the flatter side of the spectrum . drinkability is well here s the thing i do n t think this is an old ale or at least it is n t the same style of beer as other old ales coming out of america north coast bell s founders . this is more of a strong ale . for a strong ale this is quite drinkable . manageable abv and clean malt body . i would n t think that hibernation ale is a long term celleraing candidate . while i enjoyed this year old bottle i can see that it is declining . drink them relatively fresh but do drink them . hibernation ale is a very good beer .,appearance,1.0,1
noticed this one on the shelf of the beer store and passed it by many times . today i was thirsty for stout and i knew this was exactly what i wanted to try . a this really is a beautiful beer . it pours black as night with a nice puffy espresso colored three finger head which settles down nicely to a nice pillow atop the beer . there is a good deal of bubbles rising too the top and some lacing is left behind as its consumed . s not real powerful but there is the smell of chocolate coffee and caramel in this malty masterpiece . t it starts out nice and malty with a strong taste of very dark chocolate . it finishes pretty bitter with the taste of dark roasted coffee charcoal and a hint of citrus showing thru . wow this beer is hopped rather nicely for a stout ibu . as it trails off down the throat there is a big puff of smokiness left behind with a sting of booze . m this is a thick full bodied beer . it has a nice smokiness and bitterness in the finish that seems to last which is really nice . d i had no problem finishing off this entire beer . overall nogne did a nice job with this one . the bottle indicates that their mission is to make ales of personality and individuality by brewing with traditional styles while using the boldness of american brewing as an inspiration . well its safe to say they have succeeded . they have developed a unique ris that any american brewer would be proud to call their own . if you see one on the shelf does yourself a favor and take it home . there are several different brews by nogne on the shelves at my local beer stop and its safe to say some of them will have a new home on my next visit .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer pours a very clear amber color with little head and not much lacing . smell is kind of fruity . that s all i can really say about it . there s a really delicate caramel malt taste which is kind of nice . it starts and finishes really dry which i do n t really care too much for . medium almost creamy mouthfeel with low carbonation . this would probably be a decent summertime beer but i doubt i would seek it out again .,appearance,0.9,1
a a brown amber with a light brown head . good lacing . s nutty alcohol dark coffee honey hops raisins prunes roasted malts . t a lot of carbonation sharp hops and alcohol at first then i tasted dark roasted malts coffee bready grains and a tiny hint of sweet at the end . has a wheat bread aftertaste . m stingy sharp carbonation bubbly fizzles away as you swallow . drinkability this is a beer where you drink one and you feel full . overall this beer is good once in a while . it s an ok beer . good for the price .,appearance,0.9,1
notes from review on . . poured from bottle to sam adams glass . a cloudy straw . low no head with complimentary ribbons apparent along glass . s medium intensity for a saison . sweet toasty malt mend well with touch of spiciness sense some allspice notes . a hint of farm funk . t the beer falls over mouth with evident saison flavors rice corn husk coriander . if i m not mistaken i sense a hint of brett funk . m fine foamy carbonation overwhelms my mouth . as it warms carbonation seems less sharp but not less prevalent . having a hard time with all the flavor nuances of this bottle given the perceived over carbonation . d i had a hard time with the carbonation on this one .,appearance,0.4,0
limited edition . sampled from a bottle at room temperature and warmed steaming . it is much better served warm . this beer poured a clear reddish brown with thin white foam that settled when served warmed there was no foam . at room temperature the smell was a faint aroma of cherries tart and slightly sour . when warmed the smell was significantly better sweet and tart cherries with some malt and spice and a hint of alcohol . the taste sweet and tart cheeries with hints of sugar malt and spices cinnamon . . when warmed the flavors were more enhanced cherry malt spice . the warm flavors leaped off the tongue . the mouthfeel at room temp . was smooth with medium body and low carbonation . when warmed the mouthfeel was smooth with a somewhat syrupy feel though it was light on the tongue . the body was medium with no carbonation . there was a very nice lingering tart aftertaste . this was a an ok beer at room temperature but warmed it was very pleasant and enjoyable on a cold evening .,appearance,0.6,1
pours hazy reddish orange with a thin head that soon becomes patchy . the smell is of caramel and citric hops . the taste is of carmelized malt and citric hop blend . a touch of apricot fruitiness underneath . nicely balanced with a bittersweet finish that carries the citrus into the aftertaste . medium bodied and smooth . a tasty brew that is not over the top but is a nice hoppy amber ale .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from a oz can into a standard pint glass . appears a dark brown color that only lets a little bit of light through around the edges . the head is creamy and has great staying power . nice lacing on the glass as well . nose is muted . sweet smells of caramel and toffee . slightly spicy . the nose is n t strong enough to do anything for me . not impressed with the taste either . nothing really comes through individually it is just an odd mess . it s a mix of sweet and spicy with a very different finish . mouthfeel is slightly lighter than medium and has average carbonation . overall just weird . does n t taste like anything that you could normally find in a winter warmer and honestly is n t that appealing . the appearance is the best characteristic by far . not worth seeking out .,appearance,0.8,1
i think this beer is way overated everyone seems to love it but i struggle to find anything interesting about it fizzy yellow beer with not muc flavour slightly sweet aswell not my style .,appearance,0.3,0
ugh . either a nitrous pour a crazy looking on tap carbonation . looks decent dark brownish black with a very creamy off white head . smells . hmm . maybe a hint of roasted malt . very weak taste and a watery mouthfeel . some roasted malt maybe a whiff of grainy cereal y chocolate . very forgettable . not good at all .,appearance,0.8,1
a yellow gold appearance . an off white head . the aroma smells like skunked wheat malt . no lemon . no spices . it tastes just like blue moon belgian white except there is much less spice and citrus notes to this . but with that said this is somehow much less bland . . it was pretty watery . this was supposed to be good until december nd . but it tasted awful . i think i just do n t have a taste for wheat beers because i ve only had one that i ve enjoyed . i could n t finish this one . . i do n t know . i figured with this being samuel adams it would be good . but wow i was very disappointed .,appearance,0.8,1
bonus kudos need to be given for the excellent label art that elf looks totally malevolent . pours out a bronzed hazed cloudy yellow color with two fingers of fluffy creamy white head . nice longevity and lace patterns on the head as well . nose has some noble hop floral with a tint of spice and biscuit bready malts are in attendance . i suspect i may have gotten an older bottle as some of the more shelf fragile scents described in other reviews of this brew are completely absent from my bottle . too bad i ca n t seem to decipher their date code no matter how much google i apply to it . taste is very much in the english ipa spectrum of heavy bittering on top of breaded yeasty malt . although once again i find that the yeasts and hops seem shelf degraded . i ll have to come back and modify this review should i ever get my hands on a fresher example . the florals notes have been dulled and made sparse but one can tell that the bittering of the hops has been carefully balanced against the sweetness . too bad that s all i m left with in this somewhat chewy medium bodied brew . imho the body could stand to benefit from either being much heavier or much lighter this middle ground does n t play right across the tongue for the flavors it carries . of course it might be just perfectly bodied for the flavor profile of a fresh bottle but i am forced to review with what i have .,appearance,0.9,1
i have a buddy who swears by imports and loves this beer . first off it pissed me off cause its . ounces so i feel short changed already . a looks like water with oil and some bubbles . barely any head s kinda peppery like heineken . t its beer . its average not too strong not too light . m feels good to drink after a long day of bullshit at work . d i wouldnt recommend this . if its given to you for free then go to town but if you buy this then you will be very disgusted .,appearance,0.2,0
appearance ouch . an amber bronze fecal matter nightmare with just a faint cling of head and a ton of green grey sediment . i usually do n t mind a bit of sediment but this one was just aweful . smell at least it does n t smell as bad as it looks . like buckwheat pancakes with a splash of port some peatyness and it smelled dusty like in an old library . taste smooth and creamy like most beers brewed with buckwheat it had a yeasty spicy finish cloves perhaps .,appearance,0.3,0
this beer is a great session beer sitting out back or by the pool on a hot day . this is by far one of the better summer shandy s out there . i really prefer this on a hot day then my go to paulander heifer . a wheat beer on a hot summer day or night is what i look forward to after a long day at work . if you like wheat beers then this is a good one . not for everyone but for me it just fine . going in to get my third one now .,appearance,0.4,0
thanks go to beergeek and cupbeerman for bringing a growler of this limited edition to michigan for trbeer and i to enjoy . uses row barley malt hallertau perle and spalter select hops and triple decoction mashing . pours out to a clear pale golden forming a small white head with no retention and lacing . somewhat flat from the voyage with minimal carbonation so keep that in mind for this review . aroma is fresh with floral hops a little touch of vanilla pale malts and a pleasant touch of grain husk . aroma of crisp mineralized brewing water is distinct . taste is like the aroma with a nice euro pils floral hop note . the mild bitterness is accentuated by the mineral content . a touch sweet and a touch bitter . nicely balanced . the finish is very crisp and clean . goes down nicely with a medium light body . an excellent pils that has to be exceptional fresh from the tap . would love to try their other stuff . cheers .,appearance,0.6,1
well to begin let me start off by saying i m not usually and adament miller lite drinker . however at this point in my day pm thursday august i happen to have one . in all honesty i dont know why miller and bud bitch at each other they both ar n t that great . . . as far as beer quality goes . miller lite reminds me of taking a can of milwaukee s best and taking the harshness out of it . i swear i can taste the beast in it henseforth understanding the miller concept of brewing beer . miller lite is greater than beast in the same way that bud light is greater than busch light or natty light . . . you can faintly taste the true shittiness . all in all its really not that bad as far as light beers go . i would much rather drink miller lite over beast or anything close to the price of beast any day of the damn week . basically when it comes down to it yes it may have a bit more flavor than bud light but the flavor is a faint hint of beast .,appearance,0.4,0
paid . for a ml bottle from perry s liquor in livermore ca . this is the vintage and i am tasting in late february after cellaring for a couple of years . i pour into a large snifter to review . cork opens without any pop from carbonation . pour as aggressive as possible and no head . nearly black some dark brown hues when held to a bright light . no lacing . rather disappointing appearance . aroma is rather vinous and boozy a la brandy with a lot of oak character as well . dark and malty with but not of a roasted variety . red grape and perhaps even a little raspberry . taste is more pleasant than my nose suggested . well balanced with tons of aged oak and some of the warming brandy showing face . dark chocolate is quite evident and this is like a rich and decadent dessert drink . could replace a good port and would pair nicely with dark chocolate . despite the nominal carbonation the mouthfeel is rather pleasant . thick and towards the full bodied spectrum this goes down velvety smooth and rather quickly at that . carbonation head and lacing would elevate this beer to a much higher rating . overall rather disappointing for this reason and certainly not worth the pricetag i paid for it . but the potential for excellence is right there .,appearance,0.3,0
i received this bottle of outlaw lager bastard beer as a gift from my parents when they traveled to new mexico azirona . the label art and name are fantastic . the label features a skull from a steer perfect for an old west beer . i was also initially intrigued by the idea of trying only my second steam beer the first being anchor steam . this particular bottle had absolutely no carbonation and thus no head at all . thus the . score for appearance . however the color is a nice coppery tone . the smell is similar to an amber ale . malty and a bit sweet fruity . the taste is that of molasses and malt with just a wee bit of hop bittering . i ca n t say that i notice any hop aroma or flavor . i would definately drink another and do indeed have one more bottle in the fridge if offered but i would n t seek it out .,appearance,0.4,0
pack for usually about . in my college days i must have had thousands of this beer . for a cheap beer this is the way to go . i d rank it ahead of bud and coors and it s about half the price . it tastes like water and goes down easy so great for drinking games and beer pong . it is what it is cheap easy to drink beer .,appearance,0.3,0
a really nice looking pour . dark slight ruby hints and a good billowing head . a bit soapy but nice retention and lace for the strength . wet prunes vanilla slight oak alcohol and coffee make the aroma a bit divided . nothing strong here . perhaps vanilla sticks out more . chocolate and coffee taste at first . mild oak and raisins in the middle . the alcohol is not covered very well but the burn is stopped by a mild wet vanilla . rounded out with a bit of dull chardonnay . pint was it for me . good to try but wo n t have it again .,appearance,0.9,1
a scotch almond color . beautiful head with great lace . s hay touch of booze . fairly one note . t prominent booze . light brown sugar and white bread . this bottle is likely past its prime as there s very little hop character to speak of . m light somewhat watery . tingly carbonation booze . finishes a touch sweet . d big booze but otherwise nice .,appearance,1.0,1
hop profile reviewed only . for beer review see original latitude review . the hops have a nice piney sprucy smell to them . much more piney and spucy than the original latitude . deeper and more robust in the odor . the flavor is a bit lighter than i would have expected for the simcoe . again there is a nice pine and spruce flavor . so far between this the original and the ahtahnum i would say this is more of my kinda profile .,appearance,0.6,1
dark almost black with no head yet nice lacing . i was surprised how fine the bitterness was and yet how forward it was . the spices are noticeable but are really just a compliment to the hops and malts which is not the case in most seasonal spice brews . it is rare when there is a dark beer that cares as much about the hops as this one does . rich dark chocolate yumminess . reviewed second time on feb with same reviews except that this time the head was nice and fluffy and lasted the whole way down . what a difference a day makes .,appearance,0.6,1
pours dark ruby with a gargantuan head . the aromas of banana and clove that i associate with most wheat beers are here but less dominant allowing more subtle richer aromas of fruit cake and a little caramel to come through . pleasant mouthfeel with a refreshing finish . manages to take the standard weisse beers to another level and add complexity while still keeping it balanced and refreshing,appearance,1.0,1
had this thanksgiving weekend pours ruby red of white head . perfect head retention lacing s slight hops aroma t some fruittyness up front . finishes with spicy hops dryness mf super creamy rich but i believe the nitro also washes out a lot flavor taste for this beer drinks very easy but this does n t really play the style the proprietors tout it as not enough hops,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a pint can this beer really looks like it was just pulled from a nito tap . intense creamy head topping a brown almost black beer . there s some type of gadget bumping around in the can that is claimed to produce this creaminess . smells of rich roasted malts . taste is rich also dark roasted malt flavors mingling with light touches of toffee . mouthfeel is very light and pleasing . drinkability is good . would be a good stout to try on infidels that believe dark beers are thick in body and strong in alcohol .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a beer mug . appearance rich amber color with about one finger s worth of head . light to moderate lacing on the glass with visible carbonation . does n t look too bad at all i m anxious to give it a smell . smell pungent hoppy scent . definitely not the best beer i have ever smelled but at least it has an aroma . sadly the aroma lingers in the back of my throat quite bitterly . not impressed . i m a bit nervous about tasting it . taste it s not horrible that s the best i can say . there s a gentle sweetness which is undeniably overwhelmed by the bitter disgusting taste of poorly selected hops . the only place on my tongue which really responds is the bitter section and that s never a good sign . ugh . mouthfeel well it s not good and it s not bad . mild slightly crisp . not watery but definitely lighter than i would have expected . drinkability no . do n t do it . would not recommend this beer to anybody . except for a fifty year smoker perhaps one whose taste buds have long since burned away .,appearance,0.8,1
natty is a beer i drink almost every week . it brings back so many good memories . being a poor college student with a limited budget natural light has become a staple of my diet . under for a pack i ca n t resist . not a great tasting beer but for the money it will do . i recomend anyone with little or no money give it a try at least .,appearance,0.3,0
mahogany body and deep ruby accents with creamy off white head . rich fruity aroma curant cherry and chocolate . earthy start bitter chocolate with bitter finish and a little metalic tinge . low med carboantion with medium light body . a beautiful looking beer that has a very appetizing aroma but its flavor does n t meet expectations . i applaud stone s boldness but this beer needs a little more finess . maybe it needs a little time in the cellar but now it is too thin too bitter and a bit astringent .,appearance,0.9,1
vintage . poured from a corked and caged bottle into a cantillon flute . shared with schen . pours near flat . no head no lacing . beer is a clear pastel orange . expected from the style . nose is cheese wet straw apricot citrus puree and rotting wood . really delicious as far as lambic goes . super funky and very aromatic . opens puckering . apricot puree tartness . wet and rotting wood . oaky . cheesy . lemon sour and dried straw . end is more tartness . dry and puckering fruity finish with a tart sour aftertaste . tasty . light bodied with near no carbonation . oily and silky in the mouth and dry and puckering going down . tart finish with a dry lingering aftertaste . extra points for the lack of carbonation . really enjoy this one . a real under the radar lambic . smells great and is really funky sour and developed overall . lack of carbonation is a plus for me in this style . worth the money .,appearance,0.6,1
jolly pumpkin bam biere oz bottle recent bottling . puckered slow pour in a tulip glass poured murky pale orange with a huge rocky fully lasting white head with good lacing . smelt of strong sour apples fresh lemons soap cloves or coriander . taste was upfront harsh green apple sourness with faint bitter grassiness and spice and faint sweet lemon followed by a perfectly blended albeit light bitter sweet and sour modly taste that dies on a fairly short citrusy finish . mouthfeel was light bodied watery then dry lively fluffy carbonation with a strong chalky finish . overall a saison that looks and smells wonderful but attacks the palate and tastebuds too aggressively to achieve a perfect balance .,appearance,1.0,1
pours out a straight up yellow with a thin head that fizzes out to nothing . looks absolutely still . smells of pale malts graininess little alcohol and has a pretty strong solvent edge . tastes pretty much like a lighter heineken with all flavors subdued . faint malt faint graininess nearly non existent hops and has an odd but somewhat pleasing twang to it at the end that reminds me of all sorghum beer . mouthfeel is pretty light and fizzy but a little sticky as well . this is ok and a bit odd really . would n t buy it again but as far as chinese beers available to me i d take this over tsingtao .,appearance,0.3,0
a clear copper colour with a finger head of foam . the smell is very corny and grainy . the taste is the same corny and grainy and overall sweet . very basic brew that i drink on occasion on tap . light bodied with medium light carbonation . drinkability . it s ok especially during the hot days of summer . head retention turns out to be excellent as is the lacing .,appearance,0.9,1
it pours a light copper color with a white head about inches that leaves quckly . some nice malt smells an some citrusy smells as well with some nice ho hints . it has a weird initial taste that i can not describe but its nice . some hints of fruit and nice hop bitterness traditional of a ipa . overall mouth feel good and pleasant although not much of a craft beer i feel like it was rushed,appearance,1.0,1
a very pale hazy blond almost no head no lacing s lemon spices ok but a bit boring t orange coriander ginger m d good mouthfeel lots of carbonation but it needs it alcohol is there i the right amount very easy drink . this is an ok beer but personally i find it a bit dull,appearance,0.6,1
i do n t grasp how a euro lager could possibly be great but this one is not terrible . my wife got me a l draft can that seems to have a self releasing co cartrige inside i ll find out when the can runs dry and i open it . pours a lager yellow huge creamy white head that dissipates down to a film leaving very much lace . nice looking beer . faint aroma of straw and hay a light mettalic smell as well after a while a hop presence is noticable . flavor is very light malt presence noticable hop bitterness quite crisp and finished not to dry . descent enough lawnmower beer .,appearance,1.0,1
this is the single worst beer i have ever had . i d rather drink colt for the rest of my life . i was super gassed when i saw this at the local distributor . i opened it and all i smelt was soy sauce . it had huge chunks of black tar fell into my glass . i thought that i would get sick but my friend made me drink it . the aroma smelt like sweet soy sauce . the flavor was acidic and atrocious . will never be drank again . it was a which means it was bottled in . thats years entirely too much age .,appearance,0.2,0
on tap at mahar s in albany . pours very golden pretty clear looking . great head that sticks around and some nice lacing . smells like pine and floral hops no malt or sweetness here . the flavor really is the same . astringent strong tastes of bitter pine and floral hops . very dry little to no sweetness . few malt flavors . abv is tough to detect . i guess a beer with this abv could taste harsher than this does . very light mouthfeel too much so . kind of like water . i was fine with one of these . i found the hop flavors too astringent and the body too thin to make this a very enjoyable drink but was n t terrible by any means .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a beautiful slightly hazy amber color with a large two inch off white head . excellent retention and some great lacing . the aroma is great . a big hop profile with some nice citrus notes and a touch of spicey hops . the taste is excellent . a great hop profile with some nice pine notes and a great bitterness on the finish . a slight bit of caramel comes through on the end as well . very nice . mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a low level of carbonation though it s quite perfect . slightly syrupy feel as well . drinkability is insanely high . for an beer it s very well hidden . the flavor profile is right on and i m just really pleased .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the prince of wales in san mateo ca presentation . oz nitro can poured into a pint glass . appearance beautiful honey tan golden creamy pour with a nice inch fat solid head . lacing is a solid sheet of white down the entire glass . smell very very minimal scent here . i guess a light malt scent . had to struggle to get anything . taste at first a bit metallic but gets a tad creamy as the malt flavors come out . the bitterness of the hops also come out throughout the consumption . mouthfeel very creamy and smooth . low carbonation . drinkability brought back one of these from the uk in but gave it away to someone . not bad would love to try it from a tap in london .,appearance,1.0,1
massive billowing head slathered atop a deep mahogany body . the humble brown has rarely looked so good . trace diacetyl frames soft hops nuttiness and roasted notes . quite roasty for a brown with a fun coffee toffee interplay and an authoritative hop finish . the same carbonation responsible for the beautiful head ends up hurting the taste receptors ability to pick up flavor at first . still rich and luxurious and the alcohol is not at all detectable . this drinks exceptionally well and while i like a good brown this ranks as one of the few great ones .,appearance,1.0,1
this bottle was shared by the ever generous sean . .a oily black pour with no carbonation none . strangely though there is some really nice stickly lacing brown head all over the glass as your drink it . a super sweet aroma that does display both bourbon and brandy characters . lots apple brandy and vanilla chocolate cuts them both on the finish . the taste also displays both barrels sweet chocolate burnt coffee lots of sweet brandy and oak . the double barrel concept is something worth exploring more as this showed off some nice things . a huge improvement on the original mz worth trying for sure .,appearance,0.6,1
this beer pours a nice brown color with a tall medium bodied tan head that leaves little lacing on the glass . it has an aroma of roasted malts some sweet fruit smell caramel and even a cream aroma . it tastes of nice roasted malts followed by a sweet fruity almost apple taste that fades to a caramel flavoring with hints of chocolate cream and even a little toffee . the mouthfeel is a nice smooth feel that refreshes all the way down . it is definately drinkable and i would definately recommend this if you do n t like hoppy beers .,appearance,0.6,1
murky amber with a golden hue . very thin patchy white head . smell is heavy on belgian malts with a fair amount of horseblanket . faint mixture of pair tangerine and banana . taste is heavy on the belgian malts and funk from the yeast . peach pear banana and melon melding halfway and to the finish . a little bit of spice comes in as well . mouthfeel is crisp with a fairly dry finish . medium light body . good drinkability . the alcohol is well concealed . quite tasty .,appearance,0.6,1
sampled through the efforts of bif and lostbearbrew . pours a completely opaque reddish brown beer with not a great deal of head . in the looks department this one looks like real crap . smell is sweet and sour fruit aroma of raspberries . not much more in the smell here except the fruit and a lemon edge . scent is very much like raspberry lemonade . taste is extremely sweet with the favor of raspberry and tobacco in the first sip . shockingly sweet with a sour after taste to match it . the after taste of this is all pipe tobacco . quite powerful and not all that complex . mouthfeel is ok. well this is official not a favorite beer of mine . far too sweet and sour this is something like over sweetened kool aid with tobacco thrown in it . not recommended .,appearance,0.4,0
a poured from a oz . bottle into a large hennepin glass . the fluid is dark caramelly clear with a huge three finger head of off white which eventually receded to a half finger width with lacing still attached to the glass . a tiny bit of sediment was left in the bottle s the fairly light smell is malt centric with a healthy dose of caramel . the hop aroma is disappointingly light but i do detect a bit of grapefruit citrus and some herbal grassiness . t the taste contains a nice balance between sweet caramel and bitter hops . the flavor starts somewhat sweet but quickly morphs into a bitter puckering middle with a somewhat sweet finish . i would like some more hops flavor as this is an ipa . i confess this could be a less than fresh bottle as i have no way of knowing when it was brewed . mf the mouthfeel is adequate with a medium low carbonation and a lightly drying finish . d nice drinkability as the balance between bitterness and sweetness is likeable . there is a slight alcohol burn in the finish . i may need to find a fresher bottle but that could be hard given i live in virginia .,appearance,0.9,1
based on notes poured into a thistle glass with an effervescent amber with fingers of rocky eggshell colored head . great lacing head retention s ever so slight sweet berry smell t malty fruittyness a hint of warming boozeyness up front . smokeyness pears breadyness follow up as this warms . then dryness tinge of eldeberrys . finishes with caramel dryness maple syrupp cherry berry honey . a little too mixed up to rate better mf medium bodied with healthy carbonation which brings out the fruittyness . drinks easy for the abv not over fruitty . maybe one to age . i like this as far as fruit beers go,appearance,1.0,1
picked up a growler after a dusty round of disc golf across the way at monteal park . sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful relaxing sd day . a poured into my th anni pint glass . pours a pitch black with dark brown edges . fine sticky mocha colored head about an inch thick with sticky sticky lacing . i love stouts and i love this one . s i can only appreciate a couple things here . the sweetness of dark chocolate is undeniably on the nose . there is some woody smoky notes in there . a little alcohol in there too . t dark chocolate and then some dark chocolate and then some more dark chocolate after that . some woody coffee flavors . ends with some alcohol notes . m smooth creamy mingled with some alcohol heat . light on the carbonation moderate body . d wow what a curveball from stone . this is an excellant offering and so different . i could easily drink this whole growler . i love stouts and dark chocolate . i look forward to drinking more of this throughout the year .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle slightly different than shown . the appearance is something to note . a beautiful dense white head lasts for a while and laces all the way down the glass . the color is a unique peachy orange that is slightly opaque and catches the light wonderfully . the smell is of yeast malt tropical fruit and alcohol and as it warms the alcohol overwhelms it . the nose is distinctly spicy and floral . the taste is a fine example of a belgian triple . pepper coriander an spicy hops form complex layers that are quite enticing . a moderate sweetness balances the sharpness of alcohol . the alcohol is definitely prominent but who s complaining . it s a triple . the overall feel is quite balanced with the malt sweetness hops and alcohol . although the alcohol is a little astringent as it warms it is a fine example of a belgian triple .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from broue haha . from notes . a dark gold pour . bright with mild carbonation . one finger of white head leaving a film of retention and sticky lace all around . s dusty citric hops bread pineapple . t pineapple booze dusty hops again . m mild carbonation slightly watery body very little bitterness . o d simple . not balanced and not really all that tasty . not good for the style . not something i d seek out . definately needs work .,appearance,0.8,1
i just picked this up at a marsh supermarket in noblesville . it poured a dark brown color with some red . the head retention was okay in the first bottle but other bottles seemed different . i think that they did n t prime the bottles too consistantly . it left some lacing all the way down the glass . the smell is definately very malty and smells as though it is a home brewed beer . not very much hop in the nose but it is there . fuggles maybe . its taste is of chocolate very malty with a bitterness that follows the sweetness . not too much on the nutty side but you can detect some if you let it warm in your mouth . this beer is very yeasty as well it had quite a bit of sediment which you would expect from a micro unfilter and unpasteurized beer . it had that homebrewed taste too . overall i liked this beer for the most part . i do think they could improve upon it a little though as it seems kind of ruff . the drinkability is amazing though i could drink alot of this stuff without getting sick of the taste it went well with a meat and potatoes dinner very refreshing .,appearance,0.6,1
the aroma has syrup yeast cork and malt . the appearance is copper amber with no head . the flavor is very sweet but not cloying or overpowering . the palate is thick and sticky . the overall quality is very good and it s amazing that it s almost alcohol since i do n t feel a burn .,appearance,0.4,0
black with a little ruby peaking out . crowned with a huge well retained tan head . very nice appearance . musty oats with a little chocolate malt and something similar to licorice who knows . maybe the hint of spider as the label says . a little chocolate flavor and an unexpected sourness which is initially unwelcome but eventually brings out a little dark fruit quality in the beer initially i was thinking i got a back bottle until i read previous reviews all mentioning the sour flavor . there s also sort of a stale bread quality along with a residual bitterness . mouthfeel needs work especially given this is an oatmeal stout . thin and over carbonated in the soda manner . through the first half of this beer the review was shaping up to be pretty harsh but it improved considerably as the beer warmed and as the taste buds acclimated to the sour flavor . even the texture seemed a little fuller still not good . eventually i actually started liking this . let her sit out and get warm she s got carbonation to spare and the flavor will improve noticeably .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a hazy yellow orange body with a white cap of creamy head . not a lot of carbonation here but i suppose it does the job . the body is rather lacking in activity i recall hefs being a bit more active . the nose is classic hef with vanilla cloves bubble gum and bananas all standing out . the taste isnt nearly as strong or sweet as the nose . sure cloves bananas bubble gum are all here but this one isnt taking on the right balance and there is a lot of chalky yeast in here which is out of place . the yeast gives this one a similar bready flavor comparable to their original . it was different and drying there but in this hef it just seems grossly out of place . i have a feeling this is a result of a certain yeast strain being used across all their beers but just guessing . i believe if you enjoy the effects of this yeast flavor this beer might be for you but this one misses the boat for good german made hefs by a pretty hide margin . the dry effects of the yeast are taking away from this one a lot . it is still drinkable but the mouth is just thrown off by the drying effects . add in this just isnt the perfect creamy hef body that the better hefs pull off . theres nothing wrong with this beer . i dont think it is an exceptional example of the style and certainly dont think it is a beer ill go back to . still the price at about . for a . is lower than most germans and i believe they do packs for around so the price here is justifiable .,appearance,0.9,1
filled growler at whole foods dfh snifter pours amazing heavy looking brew with a nice fat head . very healthy on the carbonation . smells nice and fruity not too much on the nose but it s nice . taste is very bitter and dries out well on the back end . feels good great dry bite . overall this is a solid ipa . i would definitely order it again .,appearance,1.0,1
my roommate had a few extras of these guys so i though i might as well review it . another of the standard cheap light beers from ab . not much of a taste to be noticed probably corn . what you want for mowing the lawn or getting wasted outside on a hot day . not much good otherwise .,appearance,0.3,0
batch bottled nov drank right now . appearance pours out a muddy brown color with a small off white head . a good amount of particles floating around . smell impressive smells like a deep rich barleywine . caramel toffee raisons figs cherry tons of dark fruit . some brown sugar and toasted bread and a little wave of smoke even . hops have all but faded in this particular bottle . taste follows the nose very well . picking up all the same flavors no need to type them again plus there is some chocolate towards the finish and even a little piney sided hops . very sweet but not cloying at all . mouthfeel thick and viscous . a big time sipper but it drinks very well . only a tiny hint of alcohol noticed on the finish . overall this is the only time i have had this beer so i have no means of comparison but it has obviously aged extremely well . beers like this are giving me very high hopes for my steadily growing cellar . if you have a chance to try this beer do it .,appearance,0.6,1
my pint was a stark black beer with a little ring of dark brown head . not very impressive looking at all . just a run of the mill look to it . it did have a nice floral burnt malt smell to it . not as fruity as it was just a sweet fragrance . the beer itself had an awesome taste to it . like milk chocolate with a good hint of spicy hops . it is definitely an american version but not over the top with the hops like some others i like much less . the beer is velvety smooth like a chocolate shake . no hint of alcohol on it . drinks very well . maybe not enough complexity to drink all week but enough good taste to keep me wanting a second .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a three finger white head that quickly fades leaving some lacing . insipid pale yellow color . very light carbonation and very light bodied . faint skunky nose . has a tinny watery flavor faint hops in the background good lawnmower beer if you can stand the tinny flavor . . for a pack from market basket concord nh . needed to buy this stuff for a party amazing how quick it goes . .,appearance,0.2,0
ounce bottle . pours very dark brown color with a . finger dense tan head with incredible retention with some very nice lacing on the glass . aromas of chocolate coffee roasted malt caramel and some light citrus notes . the aromas are quite strong and inviting . taste of strong coffee and dark chocolate with roasted flavors light caramel and some smoke . there is a quite prominent bitterness that is present on the finish that lingers with chocolate and roasted flavors . the overall balance is fantastic between the sweetness and the bitterness . incredibly smooth and creamy mouthfeel medium carbonation and medium full bodied . no alcohol presence detected at all other than a small warming after the finish . i have been seeking this out for a while and i finally found it in packs so i had to take the plunge for the whole pack . it is well worth the price for all because this is outstanding and so delicious .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle pours into pint . a the perfect clear orange color . about an inch and a half of head . great retention . thick tan foam . s awesome pine and citrus aromas . a little sweet scent but mostly all hops . it smells amazing . t it s a delicious ipa with a hint of spice . i love it . it is perfectly balanced . i get a great bitter pine flavor and a smooth sweet malt . there is a slight copper taste that i usually do n t like but it works great in this beer . very complex . m medium body and excellent carbonation . nice tingle . d easily a sessionable beer . i have done it . i love this beer . it honestly does not get much better than this beer .,appearance,1.0,1
on draught from a freshly tapped keg at bukowski s served by request in a glass mug thanks ian . a humbling deep mahogany with amber edges . frothy and bubbly head forms and fades away slowly but never really going away . gorgeous color impressive head . n semlls like a volume produced dark lager even if it is an ale . very faint hints of malt a suggestion of vanilla and general beer ness but not a lot to speak of . a letdown after the strong appearance . p m heavy and strong carbonation overwhelms and wipes what nuances might be there completely away taking note that there might not be any there at all thus making the palate and mouthfeel fairly weak and mostly effervescent . tones of tobacco cinnamon apricots in syrup caramel cheap toothpicks and perhaps pavement . edgy but not in a rewarding or innovative way . all hopes for this brew are dashed by the damn overzealous carbonation and slick clean crisp mouthfeel which leaves positively no finish . a clean break at the end for sure but that s not what i want to match the flavors . getting further into the mug this beer tastes like boston ale that was drawn off a dirty tap line and consumed after someone dropped a lit cigar and a couple of werther s originals into it . a farce . point dockage for failure to do anything new when yet again s.a. had the chance . notes what the fuck . so much promised so much discussed at such length so much indicated and yet there s still really nothing there . this is the equivalent of most sonic youth records with steve shelley though that s not steve s fault . if you re gon na do the hype then match the hype bucko . this is a joke . what s worse is that there is potential in this brew but as usual the potential is wasted . s.a. has finally brewed their very own version of a.b . s amber bock . congrats on making it into the macrostream .,appearance,0.9,1
i will take this line from my busch review . if you want diarehha the next morning take down a few busch beers for the busch mush . that s the best way to sum up any busch offering . it s just bad beer plain and simple . i ca n t drink more than two sips even ice cold .,appearance,0.2,0
the chimay red poured a cloudy copper gold . it had a fizzy fine bubbled white head that had decent retention . the aroma was very vinous red wine champagne with some sour notes . the flavor was strong pear and champagne with smaller notes of alcohol and a little sourness . some yeastiness and bitterness came out as it warmed . the mouthfeel was pretty smooth but a little fizzy . overall i personally did n t care for the flavor at all pear and champagne . i really do n t like champagne and this was way too similar for me . it was pretty well made and did get a little better as it warmed but i was already tuned into the flavors i did n t care for .,appearance,0.9,1
the second time to taste this beer and this time it s the bottle conditioned version . coming in a ml long neck brown bottle bbe served cool in a half pint jug . a pitch black a thick frothy tan head very slowly settles on top of lively carbonation . looking very good indeed . s underlying smooth roasty malts lots of cocoa powder and roast walnut s aromatic note . the fruity edge is quite understated but lends a sour sweet date like note to the overall malty theme . overall the aroma is solid and full bodied . t quite similar to the aroma fluffy textured dark maltiness upfront followed by roast walnuts and un sweet edge of chocolates slightly sour edge of roast barleys joins the crowd at the back towards a mildly herbal salty and bitter finish plus a lovely dryish woody touch hidden deeply down the sides of the tongue . m d the mouthfeel is slightly thinner than ideal esp . when in contrast with the healthily balanced palate . overall this is a dryish sweet stout with quality alas the thin ish body does n t score too well esp . that i ve tried the better cask version of the same beer .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from a oz bomber that i picked up at the brewery about months ago into my midnight sun cervoise la maitress du moine the monk s mistress is a very dark garnet with huge tan head the glass . it is thick and dense and slowly subsides to a rocky foam with lots of good looking lace . the nose is originally a little roasty and very rich malt which caught me off guard . but as it warmed it gained some of that sweet grape like malt that s reminiscent of some of my favorite bsdas . yeasty and spicy almost pepper like and not as sweet as mainly for the style with a flash of booze it flirts with a barelywine likeness . the taste is sweeter and more of what i was expecting for the style at least through the middle . initially the malt is rich before it giving way to sweet dark fruit and finishes very spicy dry boozy a bit astringent and lots of phenols . the mouthfeel is on the heavier side for the style but very creamy . this one s a slow sipper due to the robust taste noticeable booze and heavier body . while reasonably complex it s not the best tasting example of the style . would it have been better fresh or will the other bottle in my cellar break into the next level with a year or two . time will tell and while this was a good enough experience i m not in a big hurry to find out . as has become a bit of a trend with midnight sun brews for me ultimately a bit disappointing . i guess having arctic devil as my first skewed my expectations because that one s phenomenal .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from bottle to pint glass . nice light golden straw color with a slight haze appropriate for the style . head dissapears quickly to a light spotty blanket . no lacing to speak of . smells of pineapple mango and citrus fruits . a little wet wheat on the back end . i love those amarillo hops . taste is balanced very well between the hops and the wheat . slight bitterness on the finish . thin but mouthfeel is made fuller by the carbonation . nice crisp clean finish . i m typically not a big fan of wheat beers but i ll have a few of these on a nice summer day if i m low on alpha king or ambergeddon .,appearance,0.6,1
i was served a pint glass from the tap at the la conner washington brewpub . the beer menu indicated that this beer is a dark ale with flavors that can be described as roasted and chocolate . abv . a it poured a dark brownish black body with a foamy on finger tan head and suprisingly uniform and resiliant lacing . s it had a pleasant aroma of chocolate and burnt malts with hints of some dark fruit . t it had a thin sweet burnt malt and bitter chocolate profile . the bitterness lingered into the aftertaste . there were hints of tart plums . m it was a thin bodied and somewhat watery . the alcohol was not well hidden and it finished with a tart and bitter aftertaste . d it was a tad bland and watery for my tastes . for a high end abv porter it did not have a sufficiently robust characteristics to make this a must have porter . but it was pleasant enough to try .,appearance,0.9,1
i love all things kirkland and am also a big fan of costco but this beer was a genuine let down . as a craft beer fan i love hops that really punch you in the face but as a realistic beer consumer i also know that a lot of people who drink beer do n t like this and as a result there are quite a few more mild mannered beers out there which is fine . i guess what is disappointing to me about this beer is that the name pale ale sort of implies to me that at least some discernible hop presence is contained within the bottle and i did not find that to be the case here . much like bud american ale which promised hops and taste and delivered a disappointing blandness i feel as though this beer is not what it implies . it pours an attractive brassy color with a pretty nice amount of head . aroma is biscuity and malty and not really at all hoppy . flavor is very mildly hoppy these beers are relatively new and the one i tried i thought was fresh but the flavor within reminded me of hops gone bad like when a super hoppy beer gets old and loses both its hop punch and its balance becoming a big malt ball . mouthfeel was unremarkable . i love costco and i am a big fan of their store brand kirkland but that respect does not extend to their beer . i can not in good faith recommend this to anyone .,appearance,0.8,1
hoptimum pours one of the most beautiful shades of medium copper that i have ever seen . this beer is completely clear and allows me to be hypnotized by the bubbles as they rise to the surface . the head is off white and as it slowly fades into the beer it begins to deposit some of the stickiest lace this side of a pliny . the aroma is quite enticing and intriguing . it is piney citrusy and resiny with tons of pacific northwest hops but it also possesses a very nice peppery floral character . there is an obvious malt component as well that strikes me as being very caramely and clean . the aroma on this does not blow me away with hops like say a fresh two hearted but it definitely makes their presence known . wow what a surprisingly balanced tasting beer . the hop flavors strike me as being very aggressive . grapefruit sure but mainly this beer has a resinous pine and dank cannabis notes resulting from the hop bill . there is almost a peppery sort of character from all those hop oils and the bitterness in this beer is way up there . luckily there is also plenty of sweet slightly toasty caramel malt to hold up that bitterness . there is definitely a bit of alcohol in the taste as well but with all that bitter hop character and sweet malt it is not too offending . this is a firmly medium bodied beer with a fairly aggressive mouthfeel . the carbonation is subdued but all those hops do a number on my tongue . it is amazingly dry given all the sweetness and there is a bit of a shock and awe effect on my tongue after swallowing . overall i found hoptimum to be a damn good beer . it is hoppy as hell but manages to stay balanced at the same time . this does not taste like i might have expected but in an age when hop bombs are a dime a dozen i would say that is a good thing . i definitely recommend that you track this one down especially while it is still fresh .,appearance,1.0,1
oz . can a pale yellow with a dissipating artificial looking white head with horrible retention in a pint glass . s basically nonexistant a light hint of corn . t terrible tastes like old tepid bath water mixed with soap and soaked in cornmeal for an hour . i ve had bad light beers before but this one takes the cake . i d rather have it taste like nothing like coors light or natty light at least then it would be easier to drink . there s no taste of the choicest hops that they mention on the label . m high in carbonation seltzery spritzy no substance to it . d a terrible beer this will be my lowest review on this site . i know i m ranting but my body had a bad reaction to this overprocessed crap . save your money and buy a real beer or least a bud light which for a light beer is not horrible . true pilsner . yeah right drink a fuckin czechvar or urquell if you wa n t a real pilsner in conclusion the worst beer i have ever had . this is the antithesis of beer everythng we been striving for going back to tradition for years there s no need to drink this shit .,appearance,0.2,0
dark amber body with good clarity . almost no head a tiny rim of almost non existant film . tiny bubbling carbonation around the rim . not very impressed . light malty sweetness on the nose . hints of banana what notes a bit of burnt or charred malt . not all that bad although it s a bit of a hodgepodge . pretty thin palate a light malt sweetnes that dissipates slightly to a thin dark grain character . light bitterness on the back palate but not a lot . it s pretty thin throughout the feel is particularly weak . drinkable enough but not particularly good . unfortunately just too thin and not very interesting .,appearance,0.4,0
miller lite pint can . a pours a very clear and crisp light straw yellow tinted fluid turns a mild foamy head that falls to near nothing almost instantly . s smell . what smell . has a very faint scent of corn and possibly malts . very plain . t given its light nature i will say the taste is very balanced just almost not existant . quick hints of corn and cereal grains . for a beer that has been thrice hopped very litte or no hop bitterness is to be found . m d mouth feel is smooth with little to deter you from drinking this beer other than the medium carbonation that this one packs on the palate it is just a beer . simple and drinkable beer . i d say a good session for a party or something .,appearance,0.4,0
beautiful finger head caramel frothy and persistent reddish mahogany nice stream of bubbles good lacing if this did n t look so inviting i would put it on a shelf and leave it there forever . citrusy hops sweetness mildly sweet a hint of caramel overwhelmed by piney herbal hops hint of grapefruit quite neutral at first a bit frothy nicely carbonated finishes extremely bitter bit of mouth pucker this is defiantly a hey guys try this beer if you know what i mean . this one is best left for the hop heads but it i really do appreciate it and will enjoy this bomber to the last drop .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a beautiful looking beer . bright hazy yellow color really pops . two finger bright white head . not much lacing or retention but the color alone gives this one a prefect appearance rating . yeast wheat and spice aroma pretty standard . yeast grains and wheat to start . belgian spice in the middle along with a bit of lemon and grass zest . pretty simple flavor crisp and clean .,appearance,1.0,1
the detroit area specialty beer store i go to always has beers common to other parts of the country but rare here . that why i had to buy a pack of this . i ve never had it before . so i pour . very clear hay yellow color with a quickly dissolving soap bubble head . now it looks like diluted apple juice . smells earthy and corn like . smells like just about every other macrobrewed light beer ever . but the taste is a little different . surprising . tastes like cereal . cherrios corn flakes . king vitamin . this may smell like every other light beer but the taste is pleasantly surprising . slightly sweet grainy and grape nuts good . i like it . it s still a watery beer that you d drink mass quantities of around a campfire with your jerkoff friends but it s not bad . all beers need love . i ll cherish the time that i have with the other genny lights .,appearance,0.4,0
i am yet to negatively rate a beer but this is my first . poured a medium brown color with a scent of hops . there was a non existing head possibly because of lack of care at the liquor store where i purchased it . the taste was unforgettable . almost as if i was eating old sour patch kids . my taste buds cringed at every little sip . it was overpoweringly sour in taste . i understand that this may be the style of the beer but for me it was my first drain pour . i will never purchase this beer again .,appearance,0.8,1
although i dont like most of the weeping radish beers i saw this was a pumpkin bock and couldnt resist the urge to try this style . like most other weeping radish beers the pop is topped and is followed by a loud fizz . the smell immediately hits my nose and is typical of wr beers sour and rancid and vegetal . the appearance is pretty good . it is mostly foam but the head is thick and cloudy and rocky and dense . it is about three fingers in size so the head occupied the majority of my pint glass . with the look and smell combined fingers point to an infection like all wr beers . i dont know why these guys cant get their sanitation practices under control but it really ruins their beers . band aids sour apples overly carbonated on the tongue . a slight bit of pumpkin type flavors in the finish but really light and hidden by all of the off flavors . not much bock and not much pumpkin in this one make it not enjoyable at all . watery sour and no good . i tried one more time with this brewery but i cant ever imagine drinking another beverage from these guys .,appearance,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a mikkeller tulip thanks to mr kennedy for opening this up . . a dark cola that settles black . minimal carbonation to this . big black thick and sludgy looking . nice looking half a finger of leather head . some visual spotty lacing . s thin and quite weak . muted chocolate muted malt muted coffee . a small bit of hop presence in the nose . alcohol well hidden so far . t scorched earth policy . . . scorched malt scorched coffee scorched chocolate some hops to keep the scorching to a minimum and provide a burnt hop quality to this . m thick and coating but not sure i wanted to taste sherman s march to the ocean . everything scorched beyond belief . lots of ash char and burnt cigaretts and tobacco to this and all other flavors have been scorched into submission . o probably a good idea to throw this into a barrel so to mask all the scorching with fresh oak . honestly could not drink this . maybe it was a bad bottle . i could not finish this and dumped the rest of my half .,appearance,0.8,1
ithaca thirteen is a cloudy golden ale with lots of clumps and chunks swirling around in it . it s topped with a thick elastic white foam that has outstanding retention and lacing . i could smell lemon as soon as i popped the bottle open . it has a huge fresh hoppy citrus aroma fresh hops and lemon zest . it s pretty full bodied and super smooth . it disappears from the mouth almost instantly . the finish is dry and clean . this is very hoppy but the bitterness is n t overbearing at all . the malt just supports the hops here . there s a little black pepper lemon pepper . this tastes great . it s just like super fresh hops still on the vine . this is n t very complex but it tastes really darn good . the bottle may be big but it wo n t last long in my hands .,appearance,0.7,1
i had this beer to celebrate my brother moving into his new house and i was anticipating this to be the greatest beer ever . when i saw the beer it wasnt the most impressive beer i have ever seen but i felt that when you make a cherry beer it would look like this in that aspect the brewer had gotten exactley what they wanted . the smell was wonderful . when you are making a cherry beer you should smell cherrys and nothing but . that is exactly what i smelled . the taste hit me as medicinal . i dont like to ever speak bad of beers but i could not shake the fact that it tasted like cough medicine . the mouthfeel was an exception to the taste . the beer seemed to be perfectly carbonated and didnt give me any reason to review it as bad . the drinkability of this beer was not good for me . i emphasize for me because i know that there are people that could drink this like crazy but i am more of a beer guy and never drink wine . i feel bad to ever give out a bad review but to me this beer was like a fine painting that would never look good in my house but i can thoroughly appreciate the effort and time put into it .,appearance,0.6,1
drank in a pounder from oz bottle . appearance clear golden yellow with a foamy white head . bud light esque . smell sweet and a skunky . taste very plain . nothing . mouthfeel kinda bubbly . drinkablity horribly undrinkable . i ve heard that this is a respectable brewer but this is a pitiful beer . not as good mum not as good .,appearance,0.4,0
in my years of beer drinking i ve never had a more terrible beer than corona . i did have this beer with a lime and without a lime and found that the lime improves the flavor . that is n t by any means a good thing though . corona is a terribly made lager which is overpriced and made from corn and bottled clear where it is skunked . no head retention and a very thin mouthfeel . i really do n t understand how this beer is so popular when it is so pathetic . better than corona light though .,appearance,0.2,0
a beautiful pour from this ml nitro can . bright copper with a thick creamy white head . great lacing left behind . s sweet corn . maybe a hint of diacetyl . caramel . really low and faint aromas . t pear malty aspect to it . actually a few other mild fruit flavors . banana and apple . a light touch of vanilla . light bitterness in the finish . m smooth and creamy . got ta love the nitro . super light body . d super simple super drinkable . almost too light is my only real complaint . however i know this is supposed to the status quo as far as english bitters,appearance,1.0,1
appearance black . . . creamy head . aroma loads of coffee and coco . pallet robust burnt wood . some icy grilled on the way out . finish very long wood . guzzle drinkability could not be better per style . texture stout like extra a very very good stout .,appearance,1.0,1
poured out of the bottle dark with a little light showing through.smells good coffee like . however in the taste department im not impressed . leaves a bitter taste i cant point out but not desirable.mouthfeel is thin its drinkable but doesnt have much of a place in my fridge .,appearance,0.9,1
the first in evolution s migration series . limited to bottles . somewhat muddy at first pour . very very dark ok i will call it black . low caronation head wise but seems lively enough . big bourbon nose right upfront . boozy oakey . big bourbon flavor to begin with . mild smokey and almost a charcoal flavor . faint vanilla against a definate oak presence . definately enough alcohol to be recognized . mild roasted coffee . some sweetness in the finish . great mouthfeel . the booziness adds a nice subtle burn . a great beer overall . the whole package really falls into place for me . i hate to be biased as they are my local but man this one is hit right out of the park . great great stuff .,appearance,0.6,1
i split this with a buddy of mine from work over at his house who likes nothing but stouts . that s it . thanks for picking this up mike . a dark dark abysmally black with really no head to speak of . i mean . really . that thing looked like nothing but prune juice . s speaking of prunes i got quite a bit of that on the nose . this was definitely not a coffee or chocolate stout . it was of the candied fruit variety . t same as the nose only more intense . very dry on the finish . dunno . . the fruit in there tasted kind of rotten to me . it was almost like it had been whiddled around in a garbage can and the the kettle . m thick enough carbonated enough for the style and boozy as hell . o i had had this one once before but did n t remember it . not horrible but definitely not one i would seek out .,appearance,0.9,1
well drank this one just to try a malt compared to my usual . a clear golden fizzy pissy with lots of head that dissipates quickly . s i do n t care for it stale bread or some kind of flour malty crap . t dry malts alcohol mixed with bread of some sort . kinda sour rough . m fizzy malty overall no likable almost disgusting ever foul . d i guess its pound able after a few good beers but not even . please never let me buy this again . should of got another aba at the place i went totally not worth it . i think i m going to pour it down the drain but no its beer .,appearance,0.3,0
i bought the forth collins brewery variety case from bryn mawr beverage in bryn mawr pa and poured it into a pint glass . appearance the body is a cloudy gold color . the head is a slightly tan color fingers tall with great retention and lots of sticky lacing . smell the aroma is scented by pineapple cigarettes and grapefruit . taste the flavor is grapefruit and cigarette butts . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is dry and crisp . drinkability this brew is n t too drinkable . do n t drink and review .,appearance,0.9,1
pretty plain jane . very light color a real pale yellow . highly carbonated but not a real rich head . smell is unremarkable almost a little stale . taste is not that great but it drinks crisp and has a light mouthfeel . nothing really jumps out at you to seperate rolling rock from anything else out there . it was a big drink back in college in the northeast because of price and the fact that it s pretty light . i would n t rush out to buy a six pack given the other choices available .,appearance,0.4,0
ml can . given to me by someone who heard i like crazy beer . rating this as an english ipa . i should ve known better when he said they were giving it out . told me to take as many as i wanted . a clear pale fizzy . looks light an american macro with half as much color . ugly . s grainy adjuncts slight hop aroma . not bash you in the face hops just . enough to let you know it s beer . t sweet light . may as well be macro swill but has one slight aspect on the finish that lets you know it s not . not necessarily offensive but not at all complex . just . boring . m sparkling water . seriously . there s no body whatsoever . d it s sessionable and easy to drink . just not anything i d ever go out of my way for . if it s this or budweiser i m choosing this . that s about the only way i d order one . not a good example of the style . pass on this unless you re looking for an easy drinker . i m dumping it,appearance,0.3,0
tasted on tap at ballast point s homebrew mart . with a resiny tree natural scent coming off of a clean white head of decent size this beer s aromatic qualities set the stage for an enjoyable tasting . it s color is a deep red like dark cherries maybe . it settled nicely in the glass and when tasted the hop flavor and a certain crispness seemed to dominate . easy to drink and not heavy i would n t say that it s mouthfeel seemed weak or thin but that there was something missing in the final swallow that may be just my imagination . this beer was satisfying and tasted like it was cared for .,appearance,1.0,1
got this after doing the troeg s tour and sample last saturday . pours a nice rich brown not much head . this is a really interesting brew . very flavorful very drinkable before or after dinner . has a coco aroma maybe with a little vanilla . roasted but solid . sweet st impression . not overpowering but the coco comes through very solidly and the vanilla tempers it wonderfully . this is not nestle quick in a glass . give a vague milk stout impression and i do not mean it in a bad way.there is n t much of a roasted stout taste but there are hints . the vanilla dances around through out . semi dry finish with the dry hopping coming through . not explosive but in a nice subtle way . this is sweet but not overpowering . a nice concoction to be shared with friends . hope this makes it into the line up,appearance,0.6,1
this brew has inspired my poetic side on a whim tried something new looks and smells and tastes like pooh odor of vanilla and caramel sweet sick should check the reviews before i pick . i should ve known better than to buy a brew that advertises a chocolate flavor but is light in color .,appearance,0.2,0
ounce bottle purchased at wally s wine in los angeles for eight dollars i believe this was the vintage i probably should have looked at the bottle it did say . alcohol though split with three friends last night poured into a small wine glass a color was closest to mahoghany brown but orange at the same time hazy and murky surprised to see a inch head that was pretty creamy stuck around for close to ten minutes great retention no lacing s tons of raisins booze conisting of both brandy and cognac dark fruits galore vanilla oak piercing alcohol scent really affected me chocolate toffee caramel burned malts sweet malts candy brown sugar maple syrup and honey t first sip just about knoecked me out of my chair one of the booziest beers i have ever tasted really overpowered a lot of the tastes but plums were present the finish was full of caramel and milk chocolate taste did not change much except for the fact that the alcohol tamed down just a little bit once it warmed there was no balance whatsover and it seemed like somebody poured in a couple shots of liquor into the fermenting tank while this was being brewed too much for me i siimply could not handle the beast m very boozy sweet and pungent mouthfeel this was one in despeate need of carbonation thick taste lasted way too long wow this was a serious sipper body was close to being full which is odd for a beer of this style and age d could not even finish my three ounces sad but true this is so strong and you taste every drop of alcohol in each sip about as far from smooth as physically possible the syrupy texture did not help it go down any easier not a huge fan of avery s big beers and this was no exception too strong for my palate and would never be able to finish a bottle of this by myself have heard some people say they really enjoyed it the four of us did not so much last night would not drink again might be worth trying maybe once,appearance,0.8,1
foremost press of roasted barley slurs its way upsides a pint soil and leaves and toffee trees will clinch the tongue with all their might . whoa . heady stuff this . drinks like a comet struck old oak charred and metallic green but dead . i think they got the abv backwards . enjoyable for it s oddity . i d have to consume a couple more to know if it s worth buying again .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle thanks to grub for sharing . pours a very dark and opaque brown almost black very thick brown head forms settles to a big thick ring around the glass lots of sticky lacing about as perfect as a stout can look . smell is neat very roasty chocolate vanilla caramel dry and biscuity toast charred wood brown sugar very rich and complex . taste is similar sweet at first caramel and brown sugar chocolate tons of roast and burnt wood very intense roastiness almost a bit too much but i like it very dry and roasty bitterness . mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation pretty drinkable stuff a real nice stout . thanks russ .,appearance,1.0,1
glass chimay goblet temp cellared approx degrees bottling date pours an exceptional clear golden amber color . minimal head that retains a light lacing all the way down . smell is almost non existant . very light notes of honey and malt . tastes of honey and sweet maltiness . light notes of sweet grapes . slight warming affect but i m not sure if that is the alcohol content or the saffron . does saffron do that . it does n t feel like alcohol heat . nicely floral tasting with a tiny bit of hidden hops on the back end . feels good in the mouth but it is perhaps a bit too thin . a bit more carbonation might help it possibly . a very easy drinking beer . due to it s sweetness and alcohol content it probably would n t lend itself to drinking more than one or two in a sitting .,appearance,1.0,1
this is a very good stout indeed . i was not able to see anywhere what style of stout it was but it is very similar to a sweet stout though i would not be surprised if it was an oatmeal stout . it has a very deep black color and tan head that make it beautiful to pour . it has a very light nose which is normal for this style of beer . sweetness and malt are the most prominent smells like a dark candy . i was very impressed with its taste . it is lighter bodied than i expected but not light in taste . it has a sweet and full taste and mouthfeel but finishes light . i agree with the first poster who said this is a very drinkable beer . i recommend this to all whom love sweet stouts . p.s . this beer would probably make a great stout float . put scoops of good real vanilla ice cream in a stout glass and top off with this beer . you ll love it .,appearance,1.0,1
a what a beautiful looking beer . pumpkin orange hue with a creamy frothy head . the head was an island floating in a sea of beer . lacing stuck all over the glass . s the clean aroma of piney hops dominates this beer . t a crisp hoppy beer but surprisingly clean . m mostly clean but still some bitter hops at the end . o good beer at a great price .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a golden color with a wispy shortlived head . the aroma is very weak and almost sour . the malt in this beer is very weak and the hops are very dimensional . the strongest taste is a strange sourness kind of like milk thats gone off though even this taste is very weak . i tried it twice in two pubs and it tasted the exact same one publican told me they had just tapped the cask that day so i dont think it was stale . very thin body and extremely weak abv for an ipa . not a very good beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a when poured into a glass it was a dark amber with what appeared to be little peices of spices or something floating around in it . s very heavy oregano type smell with a slight hint of tomatos . t oregano type flavor is very overwhelming and overtakes any of the other pizza flavors m supprisingly thin . d only got about halfway through and could n t stomach any more .,appearance,0.4,0
oz brown bottle with a bottle code that i ca n t decipher . no freshness date . thin layer of tan head holds its own and leaves some lacing on the glass . opaque brown with amber hues when brought up to the light . beautiful aroma of fresh brewed ice coffee with a bit of maltiness around the roasted edges . big smoothness surrounds the medium body . coffee flavors comes in slow but becomes a dominant flavor middle to end . i swear this is just a glass of really good carbonated ice coffee with a bit of maltose for sweetener . modested hopping . the malt sweetness is pushed back down by the roasted grain and coffee flavors . finishes semi sweet with a mildly bitter coffee bean flavor . hands down this is the most drinkable coffee beer i have had to date . not as dark as i expected but packed with a pleasant coffee tone throughout that plays well with the beer . we have a great beer here people .,appearance,0.6,1
its deathly black body is topped by a mammoth goopy creamy and thick mocha head that takes its sweet time receding leaving dense patches of lace across the sides of the glass . what a gorgeous looking stout . it took some time for the beer to really reveal itself in the nose but once it warmed up this stout was quick to shine . notes of licorice roasted coffee and caramel blend with an almost medicinal milky scent that i assume is coming from the lactose . a bit strange but not off putting with sweet milk chocolate also thrown into the mix . silky smooth milk chocolate and caramel coat the mouth but battle it out with the roasty dry coffee like character for prominence . as the beer progresses the sweet and milky character stays on the tongue while the roasty notes move to the back of the palate with the former just edging out the latter in terms of how pronounced it is . a smidgen of alcohol is detectable but the lactose seems to do well disguising it . full bodied with a great balance achieved between the silky and dry feels that mesh from beginning to end . again the abv is well hidden making this one a true sneaker . this marks my first beer from charlevoix a brewery whose beers i ve always been eager to try and i m quite impressed . the pour left me a little worried with a duvel esque head sitting on top of this thing giving me worries that this was possibly infected but those worries quickly passed after a whiff and a sip . in my opinion this one s worth seeking out .,appearance,1.0,1
a light straw hey i can see thru to the other side . what head . s baaadddd skunky . malts and corn and all around filth . t see taste . m light hate to say it again but it is the best way to describe these macro brews alka seltzer . d aaahhhh humbug .,appearance,0.2,0
canopy club urbana il . pint world select s rich malt profile has a touch of grain on the finish but is much smoother than most lagers . i ca n t go so far as to classify this as a german pilsener however even if it is anheuser busch s foray into craft beer . there are no hops on the nose and no bitterness on the palette . the water profile is clean and unintrusive a nice canvas for the flabby malts but not charismatic enough for a german pilsener . and though the malt tastes pure it s also laden with the same muddy qualities so true to budweiser . perhaps it s death by association but world select offers very little to the beer world outside of yet another lager beer . this is better than their other offerings but still largely unpalatable . if you try hard enough you can detect a little helles as if the brewer was drinking one with his pastrami sandwich right before he brewed this batch . overall it s too malt driven and shies away from hops like every mass produced american lager beer . if budweiser is beer after it s passed through the human body world select is what was left behind . relax relax . ng,appearance,0.3,0
reviewed oz bottle from variety pack pours a very light yellow color body very clear . has a big head which is diminishing . the aroma is sweet with some malts . has a bitter taste dusty and very little flavor . has a bitter aftertaste .,appearance,0.2,0
now normally i m not a huge fan of overly fruity beers but i figured it was worth a look since it comes from belgium . dangerous thinking i know . honestly this one mainly caught my eye because the label makes it look more like a soda bottle than a beer . even goes so far as to advertise the screw top as a bonus feature . hmm . losing credibility . pours with a thin pinkish red head that fades fast leaving minimal lacing on the sides of the glass . the ale has a nice deep ruby red hue and is almost completely translucent with no haze . aroma is more reminiscent of a wine boxed wine to be exact than a beer though at the finish if there is a finish of an aroma the sour cherries come through . first sip feels good on the tongue bit of a bite from the carbonation but a moderate amount of body . the carbonation actually increases in future sips making this taste more like a cherry soda than a beer . the cherry flavor dominates this ale from start to finish i ca n t detect any hops nor can i really pick out any maltiness though there is a good amount of sweetness present i m assuming from the cherries . this claims to be a flemish sour and it definitely has the sour part down though not so sour as to be mouth puckering . i got a pack since that s how the beer came and i m sure i ll have the others over the next few months but i m not going to be rushing back out to buy more . it s certainly drinkable but only because it tastes like a cherry soda which i happen to like a lot and which happens to be less expensive than this novelty beer .,appearance,0.8,1
pours a sort of orangy dark golden color with hardly any head . i even poured straight into the glass and only got about mm of head and that disappeared pretty quickly . smells yeasty and . watery . the taste is very clean . not much sweetness of any kind and not much bitterness to balance it out . the mouthfeel is a little heavy but mostly watery . not a lot of carbonation there . overall it s fairly drinkable because there s nothing there . hard to argue with something that makes no statements . i suppose if you were inclined you could slam them down pretty fast . i d rather have some flavor though .,appearance,0.3,0
a this one pours a cloudy bronze marigold with a brief one finger head that disappears quickly like champagne . the beer is a rich alluring gold that reminds me of spring flowers . s white vinegar malt vinegar sweet and sour sauce dandelions green leafy salad with bitter greens and drizzles of red wine vinegar and oil . acidic complex sweet and extremely sour and salty . t again white wine vinegar and oil drizzled over a salad of mixed greens hearts of palm artichokes dried tomatoes and onions . wonderfully complex and deep . this might be off putting for many but i love vinegar and all things bitter so this is my cup of tea . m this is so sour and acidic . this could rip the enamel from your teeth and leave your fillings lying on your tongue . amazingly bitter sour acidic and biting but yet somehow seet and fresh like delicate flowers . d i love this stuff . the addicting sour cheek pulling tartness is like crack . i would n t want to drink this all night during a serious session but i ca n t think of a more wonderful ber to sip during this wonderfully warm spring like january weather we are having . after a sunday spent with my fiance tooling around the countryside in the miata . .this is the perfect brew to end a gloriously warm and bright day .,appearance,0.7,1
the time has come to see what this voodoo hype is about . since this beer is in a class of it s own i ll be rating it on in it s own merits rather than to a specific style . a poured into my snifter with a minimal amount of head which quickly receded and left only a scant ring around the rim and no lacing . the light amber color almost resembled a nice cognac aside for the few flakes floating around which i guess could be bacon . s the first thing i picked up was a faint sweet maple aroma which was soon pushed aside and overtaken by a massive smoked bacon aroma that actually imparts some greasiness to it . i m in the same situation as hopsbreath in that i have never had a maple bacon doughnut but i have crossed paths with the voodoo aroma many a times . this beer comes out just as described and i could still pick up the aroma in my nares a couple hours later . if you like maple bacon doughnuts this will be a happy treat for you . holding your nose an inch or so above the glass allows you to pick up the sweet maple without the bacon overpowering it . t since i m not a big fan of bacon and grease this was not the beer for me . the smoked bacon and grease are ever present and if you try hard enough you will pick up some of the maple . in fact the first few drinks reminded me of a spiral ham at thanksgiving . a mixture of sweet maple and smokey bacon . m the carbonation was adequate for the beer but i felt it had a pretty thin mouthfeel . actually this was good for me . if the mouthfeel were thicker this beer would have linger even longer in my palate . o this beer comes out just as described . i m not a fan of doughnuts in the dough form or liquid form so this is not a beer i could enjoy . it did n t have any off flavors or aromas it just did n t have any that appealed to me . well i do like maple but there was n t enough present for me . if you re a maple bacon freak i would stock up on this one . maybe this beer would have been better with a porter or stout base . on a side note this is one of the coolest bottles i have seen .,appearance,0.3,0
drank this from a tasting glass . poured a nice reddish amber color with a nice head that diminished to a nice lace . this is a beatiful beer . the nose is nice taste great this is a great beer . stone has another winner . i am drinking this beer with a meal of rack of lamb and it taste great .,appearance,1.0,1
notes from on tap at hopcat served in a tulip glass with a toasted marshmallow garnish just like they do at short s when i had this last december . black in color with virtually no head the look is n t doing it for me . perhaps the lack of head is a result of the mallow garnish . the smell is a redeeming quality when compared to the appearance . rich chocolate smoky wood and dark malts blend to remind of a campfire . but again that could be a result of the marshmallow garnish . either way it smells good . believe it or not i can tell there is marshmallow from the taste . dark chocolate blends with the mallow to produce a sweet and slightly sour taste.it is a little funky but works . somewhere in the middle of the taste is toasted barley . i may detect some graham cracker but my brain might be playing tricks on me . the aftertaste is a touch sour which reminds me of banana and coconut lingering for a moment . this is rather full in the mouth leaving a rich feeling and an almost candy coating on my teeth . i would say average drinkability considering its abv . well done on a fun rendition of a stout .,appearance,0.6,1
ach . this can of bud came from the a b brewery not labatt . the difference is amazing . when the tab was opened an immediate smell of white rice came wafting through the air . poured a typical budweiser colour with a very faint head . smelled of rice corn other adjuncts and that s it . no malt no hops . tasted bland . sort of a molson canadian taste but weaker . i can see why people slam this beer .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a caged corked ml bottle into a dogfish head signature glass april . no bottled on or best by date that i can find . one of my biggest frustrations is an ipa that has no indication of age on the bottle . the host at the store says this is fairly fresh so hopefully he s correct . eyes pours a slightly hazy light orange copper . two and a half fingers of thick fluffy off white head erupts and leaves some very thick lacing throughout . nose a bit lighter on the nose than expected . a classic english ipa aroma light citrus sweet malts . interesting but a bit weak . tongue a bit more going on than the nose but still not really impressive . hop bitterness a bit of citrus yeast and malt . mouth smooth but a bit too carbonated for me . the . abv is not evident at all . libation i really like ipas and i go for english versions when i can but i must say i m a bit disappointed with the meantime offering . it s tasty and well balanced but does n t really lure me back for more especially at the going price .,appearance,0.9,1
a dark just how i like them but man what an awful beer . good head retention . i was hoping for more . s flat and sticky . syrup from mugginess would describe it . t this was gross . it was stale and tart with a dark sugarish musk that would not go away . it just got worse with every sip . i felt bad pouring it down the drain . for an imp stout this was disappointing . o i m hoping it was a bad batch . the price was good but this one i am going to pass on .,appearance,0.8,1
i pulled the bottle out of the cellar and put it in the fridge to get it extra cold . appearance the bottle looked larger than most and there appears to be a happy hard working mexican laborer on it . it is hard to tell the appearance of the beer through the bottle but when i held the bottle to the light i could definitely see the liquid sloshing around . there was minimal lacing as this beer was consumed straight from the bottle but i could see bubbles through the bottle . smell it is hard to get the full aroma from the small opening of the bottle but it smelled like a moist cactus with a faint detection of nitrous oxide . taste served icy cold it was difficult to discern all the myriad of flavors but it tasted delicious . it was like a budweiser with a chipotle pepper sitting in it . could you ask for more partner . mouthfeel wet and cold . it is a very moist beer and it soaked my tongue . i would go so far as to call it slippery . i like this beer too much to share it with anyone and i am a good sharer . go buy one . it is worth the astronomical price they charge .,appearance,0.6,1
had a glass of this served in its own glass in miami last year . had a light off white head and no lace . color was a lovely dark amber with red highlights . aroma was fruity and malty . one of the best american attempts at a belgian style . killer body and carbonation . only thing was a slight hint of contamination of bacteria . nice finish . super beer all in all .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a blackish color on the pour . no head forms on the pour only a slight ring develops . smell is roasted malts and some coffee . taste is very coffee forward . very roasted coffee and not too much else stands a chance to make itself known . a pretty decent stout that i m not sure if it s a regular offering anymore . if so it s a good regular beer .,appearance,0.6,1
this review is part of macro smackdown xxi . the calorie count would seem to favor point premier light compared to yuengling premium light s and i have to believe the abv is higher than the . listed for the other beer . more alcohol does n t necessarily mean more flavor so we ll have to see what happens in the real world . as the saying goes that s why they play the . macsmack . sun faded straw by far the more typical hue for a light lager . i prefer the richer color of the other beer but i like the head on this one better . it s rich ivory semi creamy and hangs around at least as long if not longer . a little more lace does n t hurt either . ppl is more aromatic than ypl but it does n t smell as good . there s an artificial quality to the nose that i ve run across in a few light lagers and more than a few na beers . more grain and more hops would obviously help a great deal . the flavor of this beer follows its nose as surely as its competitor s does . unfortunately that is n t a good thing . point premium light is the most na tasting light lager in recent memory . something is amiss and i ca n t figure out what it is . plastic like does n t quite fit but there s an off flavor that is ruining what should be a simple barley hops and water lots of water . experience . just like the rest of the beer s attributes the mouthfeel is nothing to write home about . but then show me a light lager whose mouthfeel is and i ll go buy some stationery . this one is a little softer in the mouth . which makes it less enjoyable . not enough to earn a lower score however . on second thought a lower score is warranted . the results of this light lager head to head surprised me a little . having had a few offerings from each of these breweries i thought point premier light would come out on top . as i said above that s why they play the . macsmack .,appearance,0.7,1
a a very deep leathery brown with a lot of streams of rising carbonation making their way through the cloudy liquid . the carbonation gives rise to an absolutely stunning off white creamy head with excellent retention . s fruity and yeasty . i get a lot of apple and pear with some caramel and bubble gum . t sweet caramel a little bubble gum and mint . lots of fruit flavors . very complex and tasty . m clean and creamy . a little dry but overall very smooth . d for the abv this is damn drinkable and tasty . i am really impressed .,appearance,1.0,1
the wee heavy poured into my snifter displays a deep amber light brown color with a moderate off white head that very quickly diminished to barely a skim . the aroma is moderately malty earthy slightly smoky caramel malt hints of booze and a bit of butterscotch . the flavor is big nutty earthy caramel malt a bit buttery . medium hop bitterness and a bit of alcohol dry out and balance the sweet malt nicely . the body is medium full and carbonation moderate . overall a well made dangerously masked wee heavy nice very niiice .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle split with nick thanks buddy . bottle says bottled on a pours cloudy orange with huge fingers of pillowy foam that takes forever to die down lacing is all over the glass . this is one fine looking beer s very hoppy with a strong grassy aroma there are so many other aromas also reminds me of a wine t bitterness is subdued bready yeast flavor is present solid malt backbone m great creamy mouthfeel but i wish there was a little more lingering bitterness to this brew d this is a very sneaky abv deceptively drinkable . overall a very fine beer .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a brown red beer with minimal viscosity and head to it . carbonation appeared to be lacking at this point . aroma was a sweet dark brazil nut kind of aroma . taste was sweet good alcohol burn that was enjoyable for what it was . reminded me of that ol nut n honey commercial because this was reminiscient of a beer with nuts and honey . a little more thin than an ideal doppelbock for my own tastes . could use more carbonation to bring out some of the nuances . not a bad not a great beer .,appearance,0.4,0
ahh pabst . all that really needs to be said about this beer is that it goes down easy and wont bust your wallet coming in at not much more than cents a beer even counting the delivery charge . but i suppose there are standards here so i will go through the whole deal . appearance well the can is white with the obligatory blue ribbon . if i wanted to pour it into a glass it would probably be pale and watery looking smell smells like cheap beer . i dont really know all the terms but it doesnt have the bitter hops smell of most good beer . taste good and refreshing . not harsh goes down smooth . mouthfeel dunno didnt really hold it in my mouth long enough to get an idea . no reason to this one is made to swallow . drinkability top notch . no problem drinking a pack in a night except you have to piss about once per beer . overall i would have to say that this is absolutley the way to go when you are drinking on a budget . tastes far better than coors bud all the big guys . my favorite weekend beer for the dorm room .,appearance,0.4,0
nitro can into a pint glass a poured a pale straw with a typical nitro head . s acetaldehyde and solvent like aromas . t metallic tasting with mild bitterness . a little malt emerged after it warmed up a little . m thin to medium bodied . it would be watery if it was not for the beer gas . d to much cane sugar in the grist most likely caused the cider aroma and thinned out the body . the metallic taste could only come from the can so i m not sure if the aluminum was exposed or just a poorly crafted can . honestly it was just awful,appearance,0.8,1
as far as stouts go this is the bottom of the barrel . if you want a good stout go out and find one but do n t settle for this one . its smell and appearance are very dark and thick but the taste is something that most stouts would not be proud of . its too thin and runs in your mouth like water . and to the people at guinness please make your guinness on tap not foam so damn much . the bartenders spend minutes scooping and repouring and it just makes it even flatter and gives the nitrogen too long to sit .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance looks like urine no head exept when you first pour it smell smell is light not really a strong smell taste the taste . there s not really any taste to it which is what you come to expect from light beer mouthfeel not really a good mouth feel drinkaility if i want to drink water i ll drink water but i ll stick to the real deal beer,appearance,0.2,0
this beer is everywhere in pr and i ended up drinking my fair share of it on a trip down there this weekend . a vigourous pour produces no head . straw coloured with large bubbles clinging to the sides of the glass . s mild scent some corn and some grainminess . tbetter than expected . slight corn graininess but relatively crisp. some saazlike bitterness in the followthrough . very dry with a faint vegetable quality . m light as can be expected with a tight carbonation . d as far as light beers go at least this one had some taste and it wasnt that bad either . it is hot sticky and humid in pr so a oz can or bottle of this hits the spot .,appearance,0.3,0
poured this oz . undated brown bottle into an ipa glass . pleasant clear amber body topped with three fingers of off white head . smell was faint . light sweetness and mild floral hops . taste was mildly bitter but weighed more heavily toward syrupy sweetness . actually rather non descript . after warming further i hoped more aroma flavor would emerge but they did not . uneventful . mouthfeel was rather thin some spritzy etoh carbonation activity . overall a disappointment . the appearance was the highlight of this beer . i will not taste this one again .,appearance,0.8,1
my th beer review . i m not sure i ve actually had this before. very pale anemic sp . lemon yellow with a solid head and a little lace . quite carbonated . i can honestly smell nothing . nothing at all . air and water . very light body the visible carbonation is completely unnoticeable . some vegetable oil notes slightly sweet with a long horrible corn aftertaste . there is n t much here and what is is n t great . not completely horrible but only because it s so tasteless . not really my thing .,appearance,0.7,1
poured out of a bomber into a tulip glass . poured slowly still creating an immense frothy whipped creamy head unlike any other head i have experienced . even more frothy thicker than an old ruffian . as the beer was going down in the glass it left an incredible thick creamy lacing all over the glass . i don t know if i d even call it lacing as much as a complete white out of the glass . what an aesthetic work of art this brew is . appearance was pretty cloudy light copper color . smelled of belgian yeast tropical fruitiness citrus honeydew and coriander . taste was complicated unlike a lot of things i have had before yet all too familiar . i guess you can definitely call it a tripel ipa . the taste reminded me of westmalle tripel tropical fruits and yeast up front coriander then the hop bitterness kicks in a bit but nothing overwhelming . my only beef with the taste of the beer is that the alcohol presence is a little too overwhelming . it subdues a tad bringing out the fruitiness of the beer when it warms up a bit but still is very prevalent . perhaps this beer would be better aged a year or two imho . the mouthfeel was medium bodied and velvety . very refreshing with medium carbonation . i may cellar this one and compare contrast my views .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance light straw color hardly and head that dissolves quickly . smells of corn grains not much else going on . taste not much going on at all . some grains but mostly water . mouthfeel very thin basically carbonated water . overall not for me maybe a good chick beer but that s about it .,appearance,0.3,0
ambers are normally the beer that i order when there is no other craft brew on tap . but my normal brew shop got this in and i love trying brewdog stuff . pours deep red with some f ing amazing head on it . it just stays around forever . leavs a ton of lacing on the walls of the glass . for a light beer like an amber it has some great mouthfeel on it . not thin by any means . taste is of sweet caramel or maybe butterscotch . very very tasty just enough hops to satisfy my west coast palate . for sure a brew that i will keep stocked when ever i can .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz . glass bottle into a pint glass . a lightish yellow with a thin white head . pretty standard pale lager look . s very light smell but i can detect a bit of malt with maybe a dash of hops . t not too pronounced of a flavor there is some fruit on the fore and a bit of nuttiness on the aftertaste . m thin and watery with ample carbonation . d better than standard pale lager fare but still fairly boring . it has a bit of character and i could occasionally enjoy one if i was in the mood for something light but i m certainly not rushing back to buy more .,appearance,0.4,0
ow man i had no idea that this beer was at least a couple months old . ow well for . i expected it to be hoppy . on with the review . a hazy amber in color with a thin lacing of foam . looks like aging sunk in . s smells promising . nice grapefruit and pine hit the nose pretty well . smells malty as well . t ow it s pretty decent . for its time it is defiantly toned down but slight hop and more malt taste on the tongue with slight resin flavor . tastes pretty balanced . m remarkable it s pretty light for almost percent . i have no idea what the ibu s on this beer is but the hops and abv seem perfect . d i will have to have this again fresh no question . i have had similar beers with the same age and then after with only a couple of weeks and it was a big difference so this beer has to be drunk fresh . sadly here in pa this was just stocked after the coffee stout cleared so i may not see this again till next year . until then .,appearance,1.0,1
i wanted to like this beer more than i did . i had only had fat tire before which i know is not considered the best beer from this brewery so i was excited to see it . it was not however all that interesting . great black color but overall not much in the way of belgian character .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a clear golden colour with plenty of bubbles . it forms a nice white head at the top that settles to leave a half centimeter of lacing around the rim of the pint which lasts for the duration of the beer leaving a little lacing on the glass although not a lot . as you would expect this is pretty typical fare for a pale lager the beer gives of a slightly skunky smell with corn bread dominating the rest along with the usual grain smell you get from so many other pale lagers . nothing bad but not much good going for it either . skunky in taste as in smell although not terribly so . again rather standard for a pale lager with bread accounting for most of the taste . it also has a moderately warm bitter aftertaste that was slightly better than i had expected and helped the beer scorer higher than it normally would have . average smoothness with a slight fizz from the carbonation . it is light bodied and somewhat refreshing . better than i was expecting even although i had tried it before in the past . it ranks above a lot of other pale lagers that i have reviewed is worth a try when it can be found at the right price . nothing special but better than a lot of asian beers i ve tried in the past . more at http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,appearance,0.8,1
this is my first stone beer and i figured why not start out with one of the more unique . appearance poured into a standard pint glass with a solid two finger head . this looks rich and foamy arrogance possibly . the head holds fast for a while and as it disappears it leaves a ton of lacing . do n t forget me . the beer pours a dark red that s almost opaque but it lets light through in all the right places as if screaming look at me . i m a beer to behold . drink and be merry . smell berry and citrus flavors hit the nose on the first whiff . i was n t expecting the fruitiness . definitely some hops on the front end . god i ca n t wait to sample this beer . taste wow . heaven perhaps . it does n t taste like arrogance to me . in fact i m not sure what the taste is exactly . the aftertaste yields a mountain of oaken and wooden flavors . there are definitely some hints of coffee caramel toffee vanilla and dare i say hops . the maltiness and the hops push me back and forth . giminee what a beer . mouthfeel this might be the one part of this beer that does n t thrill me . it s an american strong ale but the mouthfeel is almost too heavy . the deepness of the malts and the stinging ness of the hops create a surreal effect in my mouth that i m not sure i m crazy about . drinkability this is a yummy delicious beer complex yet unbearably simple . the oaken flavors are there but they re not overwhelming . however nothing about this beer is underwhelming . the heavy mouthfeel goes along with the arrogance of this beer . stone warns you that you probably wo n t like it . i believe i do like it . but many many more samples will be tasted before the final judgment has been passed . for now this beer is definitely on the keeper list .,appearance,1.0,1
color is pure copper exactly matching the unoxidized metal . beautiful . the head was outstanding but i did make an over aggressive pour . it faded to a normal cap but didnt stick to the glass well . standard abita aroma . i swear they could make a hefe and id be able to tell it came from abita from smell and aftertaste alone . i dont know what it is maybe that abita springs water but all their beers have it . kind of yeasty and malty at the same time . nice mouthfeel . its a bock alright . taste is malty malty malty . i meal of a brew . i assume there is hops in there someplace but youd have to show me the brewer adding them for me to believe it . we have discovered that the wife is a fan of the bock style . as she also enjoys that abita character so this one was a real winner for her . i enjoyed it as well . great example of an abita brew that ill be sure to get again before they run out for the season . butch,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a chalice a very nice head on this beer that holds its shape up to a finger over the rim of the glass i did n t want to push it any further . as the foamy head settles it leaves a volcano like bump in the middle with the sides of the glass receding more steadily . very nice coper color . sticky lacing as the head recedes . s scent is mostly grassy with just a hint of orange peel in there . t grassy and just a touch of orange peel here again . slightly bitter with some toffee notes present aftertaste is n t pine bitterness it s more of a metallic note . m i was really surprised at the carbonation in this one it seemed to be a touch overdone . leaves a dry aftertaste as well . o this started out as a gorgeous beer but as i got to know her a bit better her beauty began to fade . it s what s on the inside that counts and that puts this beer squarely in the average range .,appearance,0.9,1
platinum beer . abv bbd first private brewery in english persha privatna browarnya in ukranian . pours into a slim tumbler with a feeble cap of white foam that fizzles to nothing after a couple minutes . it looks like pale apple juice . steady ascending carbonation visible . initially a grassy noble hop smell fading quickly into a pleasant mild breadiness hint of sweetness not unlike croissants or a flaky pastry . it s ok . slight astringent bite clean and snappy though it seems to be losing carbonation over the duration of the glass . mild bready pilsner malt flavor clean and inoffensive . slightly gassy with a mild carbonic bite again . mellow grain sweetness apple faint impression of dried herbs . overall not bad fairly utilitarian with no off flavors . quenching after eight miles of biking .,appearance,0.4,0
a very cloudy yellow with a decent sized layer of white head . s a very light citrus smell that is n t overpowering at all . nice but could be a bit stronger . t decent citrus flavors spices ginger and a touch of wheat bread . m nice and light mouthfeel . medium carbonation . d very drinkable beer . perfect for a hot summer day and a burger .,appearance,1.0,1
another prize for my fantasy excellence courtesy of ryan . oz . bottle . dark brown body with oddly carbonated head . head is white and thin and flattens quickly . hops flourish early bright and sprucey . medium to full bodied and effervescent strong around the tongue and vibrant almost demanding . a crisp malty presence no frills full on balance of the bitter and the sweet . otto s continues to deliver after having my school twained by the jolly roger and my tongue singed by the double d . a memorable and enjoyable way to welcome march like the month lion and lamb in one . rating would be higher if the opening and closing experiences matched,appearance,0.6,1
pretty bad but slightly drinakble surprisingly very thin watery texture a bit fizzy and just not much happening in the end sorry its hard to write much about this one .,appearance,0.2,0
oz draft pour into a hefeweiss glass at buffalo wild wings . a clear super light wheat yellow color . incredibly deluded looking . half a finger head that i watched disappear in seconds . left a small ring . s corn and adjunct smell . cheap barely noticeable from the lack of head and ice cold temperature . yeasty smell when i agitated it . t surprising amount of flavor for a light lager that looks this dull . not to say the flavor is great by any means corn wheat but crisp and refreshing . m light crisp and refreshing . very watery . carbonation bite . d this is one drinkable light lager . goes down well and refreshes . a solid lawnmower session beer .,appearance,0.3,0
oz bottle poured in a snifter thanks to jchampl . pours a deep red brown with no head at all . has a great malty roasty nose on it very appealing . taste is really malty smooth and a little under carbonated but it s quite tasty . has a good roasted taste that lingers . i think this is really quite good i d like to have it again .,appearance,0.6,1
been sitting on this one for awhile . the whole gang was over so i figured i d bust it out . probably should have picked something else . split with like minded individuals . a dark cola brown with blood red edges . solid finger of beige head recedes to leave soapy lace . s sour brown sour ale with a touch of sour chocolate and sour roast nuts . did i mention it was sour . damn . t sour brown ale with hints of sour cherry sour wet cardboard sour metallic flavor sour bourbon sour chocolate sour . you get the picture . m thin and overly carbonated . infected as all get out . d drain pour city . sadly this went south chilling in my cellar . i ve really enjoyed everything i ve had from ccb so far . so this is a huge surprise and disappointment .,appearance,0.8,1
at first i thought my pour might have been excessivly conservative because what i ended up with appeared to look just like a glass of cider . then i swooshed the remaining beer in the bottle trying to liven the head up . that too failed to rouse any semblance of head . anyways it s a golden colored beer with a flat head and little carbonation bubbles . the aroma reminded me of pilsner urquell . not a bad thing . the taste is dare i say complex because you have a bit of the back of the mouth bite of a pilsner combined with the subtle fruitiness of an ale . it s tough to pin down and the american macro lager category might be incorrect because it is after all an ale . it s a fairly well rounded taste just a little bit weird and the drinkability not as great as it could be . i did n t feel like ordering another bottle .,appearance,0.4,0
a pours a dark copper color with two and a half fingers of off white dense head . s smells of spicy herbal hops with quite of bit of dark chocolate and some caramel . t to my buds this one tastes more like a robust porter than an oktoberfest with the chocolate roasted malt notes and herbal hop character . m the mouthfeel also feels like that of a nice porter with a medium body with low carbonation and a drying character on the finish . d very confused by this one everything about this beer besides color screams porter to me not marzen . i was expecting a more typical marzen beer with toasty and caramelly malt forward beer with some nice noble hops . this is a nice beer but it is not what i expect from a marzen .,appearance,0.9,1
app pours a pale gold color with a brief white head and high carbonation . it s similar to a macro lager in appearance . smell honey bread and light malt come to the nose after some serious smelling effort . taste this is a dimensional pale ale . the hoppage is very light but contributes a slight piney taste followed by honey on the aftertaste . there s also a nice nuttiness which is quite nice after the swallow . it s also somewhat cidery . mouthfeel crisp highly carbonated and textured but not what i would call bitter . drinkability the taste is n t nutty enough for me to enjoy this like other honey brews . this beer has potential .,appearance,0.4,0
blech . pours all typical fizzy yellow and looks the same . smells like day old beer in a couch cushion even on tap . very carbonated so i do n t think it smells funky because its old . adjuncts . taste a little better but still not anything you d ever want unless you just do n t like the taste of beer . mouthfeel no hop quality to it any potential confusion of some hop zest is probably due to the vast amount of bubbles in it . drinkability . eh tastes like a very watered down carbonated beer .,appearance,0.3,0
this poured a standard macro lager yellow with a boring head that quickly dissipated . smell is typical of a macro adjunct lager but lacking in anything noticeable . this stuff however tastes alright some hop character buried in the adjunct and it s pretty smooth too which is a bonus . not too difficult to drink . this one is n t terrible would go well with some good asian food .,appearance,0.4,0
a cloudy yellow with small white head . the head disappeared almost instantly . a subdued spicy wheat aroma with noticeable hints of coriander . rather yeasty aroma . t yeasty flavor lots of coriander with smaller citrusy notes . incredibly refreshing yeasty coriander aftertaste . m medium body with moderate to high carbonation . d this is a great summer beer incredibly refreshing and a great wit from the midwest . very sessionable and not too pricey .,appearance,0.4,0
overall a slightly empty middle not in mouthfeel but in flavor and some unnecessarily tangy notes keeps this from approaching excellence . that said this certainly is an attractive blonde ale the fluffy long lasting white head is pretty darned sweet . it actually adds to the drinkability score as i believe any freshly poured glass of the sagamore would be lunged for by a ba . the taste and smell are comparable to a shipyard export in my history . some graininess and funk are detected through a decently warm malt presence . neither malt nor hop predominate as this seems a better refresher than taste experience . crisp is an overused word but it applies to the mouthfeel here .,appearance,0.9,1
review . cl bottle should be a cl demarcation brewed stamp and no notch for a month designation . some settled scrod in the bottom of the bottle that i gave the upheaval on the last pour . the cap had inside a crown indention and over b inside the inside of the black cap . . . what the duece . excorcised into a lucifer tulip with an india ink buh lack opaque pour giving up no ghosts of light against the heavenly light . an angelic obfuscous offering reverse cascading capped with a thick spumescent dark brown statuesque head cap resembling whipped cream and sugar that my grandma makes . thick spongy spotty lace left in the glass . earthy minerally coffee espresso scents that simply revolve around percolated java joe juice . similar scents to bell s kalamazoo stout . some tobacco notes of cigar ash and bbq charcoal . first swigs like eating a chocolate covered coffee bean dunked in an espresso that housed an ashtray . not much more to add . eternally lingering coffee grounds and cigar ash finish . a dirty ashtray aftertaste . feel is full bodied with a wicked bitter astringent mouth drying feel . gentle rolling carbonation that leaves a tongue coating thick finish . to rate this drinkability the bottle kicked easily i d buy another tomorrow if i could enjoyable flavor that ca n t be found elsewhere last swigs a cigar was extinguished into my double espresso . not the most coffee aromas ever noticed but the most coffee flavors . if this sinful beer is heaven to you weyerbacher black hole will get you into purgatory with the black strap molases flavor . after drinking an bottle do n t bother tasting anything else for a week to ten days . i feel so spoiled since last night we all split a fff dl bottle . as my fellow ba geofffromsj once said complexity over intensity can be the most enjoyable beer experience . this is intense . . . and since i am a coffee junky to the nth degree pch mortel is a dark delight . an adumbration celebration . if you ca n t get your mits on pch mortel boil a quart of water with an entire oz . can of folgers and chill . thanks to geofffromsj for the chance to kick over the traces shatter the decalogue and check out this mortal fish . lt sorry popedx not to show off my french but how this is a deadly ordinate of the endpoint of an arc of a unit circle centered at the origin of a cartesian coordinate system the arc being of length x and measured counterclockwise from the point if x is positive or clockwise if x is negative is beyond me . beer is good no . evil . . . happy evil sinful beering . . moo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha . . .,appearance,1.0,1
dim pale peachy browm colour . the aroma is like sweet cordial really short industrial finish . traditional crap aussie chemical additive finish really bad and unbelievably thin . hard to believe its an ale . too sweet thin and chemically really crappy dissapointing from a supposed micro brewery .,appearance,0.2,0
tried a bottle of this back in sept. of . the colour was a ruddy amber with a thick head . the aroma was quite funky and i do n t mean that in a good way . there were smells akin to my compost bin and that ca n t be good . on the palate it tastes like my compost bin drippings might taste . . is this a bad bottle . . i ca n t imagine that the folks at a.v . brewing would make something this heinous .,appearance,0.8,1
enjoy by date of oct . poured into oz glass . poured a solid black even when i held my led flashlight up behind it with about an inch of thick sturdy light brown head that had great retention and moderate lacing . the aroma was fairly typical rich roasted malts some grains and a trace of hops . there was a bit of an alcohol scent . the flavor was about what you d expect bold rich roasted malts that trace of hops a bit of grain and a slight coffee finish . the alcohol was apparent but not overpowering . the body was solid and full yet somehow not as full as i expected . drinkability was good for a beer this big but i probably would n t have more than one at a time . overall a very good example of the style . it s been a while since i ve had one of these it wo n t be as long until i grab another one,appearance,1.0,1
bell s java stout oz bottle moderate pour in an english pint packaged percolated . served at room temperature . poured black with clear mahogany highlights with a large mostly lasting light brown frothy head with good lacing . smelt of strong rich coffee roast with anise vanilla cream and dark chocolate accents . taste was upfront strong creamy rich bitter and moderately sweet coffee followed by more strong coffee bitterness soy sauce black earth and a moderate amount of dark chocolate sweetness on a long bittersweet finish . palate was medium bodied creamy lively carbonated and lightly astringent and alcoholic . overall first off coffee stouts are my thing . this version has monster coffee taste with a chocolate finish but the strength of the coffee overshadows other tastes . tasty and drinkable overall .,appearance,1.0,1
a this beer was light . almost transparent . a clear as sprite but less bubbly . head was small and faded in a min . s corn mild hops mild algae smells a bit sweet . not like most pilzners i ve tried t and m sweet not dry . a bit loose but not watery . does n t have that distinctive pilzner skunk smell or taste . i was pleasantly surprised . d well i have to admit i bought this just out of joking curiosity from a wonderful kebab stand . and i was pleasantly surprised . this is surprisingly drinkable . i enjoy this more than i imagined i would . mostly because the pilzner hops are cut back and other flavors of the corn barley and local water come out .,appearance,0.4,0
ml bottle caged corked served in an ommegang flute glass at cellaring temperature . a pours a deep dark brown body . a medium brown head takes a very long time to fade to a thick film . lacing is impressive lots of thick clingy curtains stick around for a while and eventually fade to thin strings that were still there when i went to wash the glass off . s light hints of baker s chocolate with malts coming in next . not very much more to offer here overall it s not very strong . t rich malty sweetness with cocoa powdery chocolate flavoring coming in next . the chocolate is not very strong more like just a light tease . m medium full bodied with a light feel of carbonation tingle . a little bit of a watery feel is there too . d not bad . the chocolate is hinted at though could be a little more pronounced .,appearance,1.0,1
very smooth nitro keg stout . much better than guinness off the nitro keg but not as good as a regular quality stout . very imposing solid black brew with a giant head . no aroma to speak of at all . the flavor is better though smooth creamy coffee notes . nice balance of malt and toasty notes . i think there is some oatmeal in this which is a nice touch .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter glass . a wow . it s a beautiful deep mahogany with lots of creamy head . a beer of this style could not look any better . s it has a subtle yet complicated aroma raisins apples spice . t the taste is very similar to the smell sweet malt subtle candied fruits raisins a spicy finish . m medium bodied high carbonation . d this concoction is very drinkable . i think the higher carbonation level balances out a lot of the alcohol presence . a great beer .,appearance,1.0,1
the beer poured a deep murky brown with reddish highlights . it s head was a dirty brown color fingers thick and frothy . the head had good retention sticking around for quite a while and leaving some lacing on the glass . the smell was fairly complex and predominantly wild and sweet . there was a tart smell apple cider and spice that dominated the nose at first . it then gave way to more grassy aromas hay and other sweet plant smells with a hint of flowers underneath . the smell of honey comes through as well . even though it says it was brewed with citrus and honey i did n t notice any citrusy smells although it could have been masked by one of the other aromas . the taste was initially round and sweet with some of the hay flavors coming through as well . i did n t notice citrus in the taste either so it made me wonder what exactly was going on with that . still the smell was a fairly good indicator of the flavors of the beer and i got some apple in the taste . the one major surprise was the moderate level of bitterness present in the back of the mouth leaving a rounded bitter aftertaste that sticks with you for a while . however there was a disturbing medicinal flavor possibly from the honey possibly from the alcohol but it sat just around the edges of the flavor and reminded me of vicks vapo rub or minty breath spray . i tried to ignore it and just enjoy the beer but it kept getting in the way for me . in the mouth the beer sits somewhat thick round and heavy . it s got a substantial feel to it . the carbonation is moderately high but round rather than sharp . i found the carbonation a little distracting as i drank the beer and i felt like this was contributing to the medicinal flavor somehow . the beer was on the wet side and at first was warming from the alcohol especially in the throat . i felt that this brew was a little bit of a chore to get down . it s disappointing because i had such high hopes for it . there were definitely some very good aspects to the flavor but between the high carbonation and the medicinal quality i had a hard time focusing on them . the sweetness was a little cloying and the bitterness although unexpected did not offset it quite enough for my tastes . as the glass progresses it gets a bit better as the carbonation drops off some . i really enjoyed the wildness in the aroma and flavor too . all in all it s decent but not one i d go out of my way for . the balance just seems off .,appearance,0.9,1
a appearance ok not a translucent beer blocks light . the beer is orange orange maybe brown . amber is yellow orange . this was closer to orange . lacing ok but one needs malodextrine or black patent to get good heads . also saw yeast at the bottom of the bottle not problem for me as it is good vitamin b . looks like the yeast had medium flocculation . s very good for the beer style with belgium yeast . this is my first belgium triple . . t a give it a great rating once again for this begium triple . tastes very smooth . slightly sweet with minimal taste of hops . m great mouth feel full bodied . d great triple though keep in mind the abv you want to be careful drinking too many at one time also due to the strength will get smoother with age . i paid for a case right at the brewery which includes the nj tax so about . per bottle before tax . from looking at the reviews i sense we are reviewing different batches from this small brewery .,appearance,0.7,1
best by brussels trip a pours an orange golden ale with single finger light tan head which falls quickly to a quilt of the same . central cylinder of carb rises centrally from the bottom . cobweb lacing . s hints of wild yeast in with a ton of sweetness . my initial thought is this is more like a faro than a gueuze . sweet syrupy smells . t first thought artificial orange concentrate . it s hard to get past but then i find some copper kettle burnt sugar . a bit of cheap sweet and sour sauce . m thin body with low to moderate fine carbonation . near dry finish . o this beer is far from what a gueuze tastes like in my experience . this is super sweet and syrupy .,appearance,0.7,1
the head on this this was a bit light thanks to my server s gentle pour . however the head was a light tan color with lots of co bubbles . the beer was a deep golden amber color with ne quality clarity . the nose had a strange gasoline like quality to it . the mouthfeel was medium with an unusual bitterness for an ipa . i would be curious to know what strain s of hops was were used in its production . the finish had the same unusual bitterness putting me more in mind of gin than ipa . oof . somehow i ended up with more of this beer . i am always down for a re review especially when my original numbers are low . it is a slow evening here at home and i am passing the time with beer as is my wont . today is t nov . an invaluable team member of the canquest tm einweizenbitte sent me a package from his latest foray to china including two packets of hot green peas one of which i just opened and consumed . they were not excessively hot but suddenly a beer is in order . my pour created just under two fingers of thick rocky tawny head with good retention . color was an oh so slightly hazy golden yellow . nose had a minty quality like spearmint or peppermint . huh . i was reminded of chewing gum . mouthfeel was thin to medium and it was certainly cooling on my heated tongue . it had a definite spearmint pine taste in the mouth and i began to wonder why my initially low marks . finish was minty fresh and lingered with hops . i am glad to have had a chance to return to this for a second chance but i still would not want more than a couple few . i have definitely had better ipas but not as bad as what i said in my initial review .,appearance,0.8,1
cloudy straw colored brew the a decent head and a bit of lace sticking as i drink . malty aromas with a healthy wheat component and lemony zing . taste is dry gains malt sweetness and lemon . mild wheat malt presence and bit of yeasty dough as well . smooth soft crispness in the feel with a pleasurable amount of carbonation and quenching dryness . a great summer quencher and session a lawn mower beer with flavor and a bit of pizazz .,appearance,0.6,1
pale yellow almost no head . very little smell slight grain presence . i m not kidding when i say this could be water . really i ve had water with more taste than this . granted it was bad tasting water . the taste here goes like nothing then maybe you think it s mineral water then a slight corn presence then sort of like ultra watery cheerios then back to nothing . slight off flavor at the end . mouthfeel thin . drinkability . if i want water i ll drink water . if i want a beer i ll look for one with a taste .,appearance,0.3,0
out of the bottle and into the pint glass shows a clear yellow color with a creamy head of about a half inch . as it disappated it left behind a nice lace . the aroma is filled with hay or grass or what you might think the color green would smell like . a clean hoppiness up front with citrus overtones followed by just a smidge of sweet malt goodness to balance out the dry finish . i find this to be a great beer to follow up an hour of lawn mowing in the summer heat here in alaska . of course i ll have to wait for then experience again as it s currently only in the single digits with snow looming in the forecast .,appearance,0.9,1
aroma heavy grapefruit and other citrus in the aroma . also sweetness from the malts . appearance honey colored moderate amount of white head . taste this one has huge bitterness in the initial taste . grapefruit quickly turns to straight hoppy bitterness . the bitterness continues and only slowly starts to fade in the aftertaste leaving behind sweet maltyness . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is thick and creamy . drinkability this one is a challenging big hoppy beer . it s nicely complex once your taste buds numb to the enormous amount of hops . i like it .,appearance,1.0,1
bought at price woodman s . pack dennis last year we reviewed the version of the special brew from anchor . and while i really wish i could say that the beer has proven to grow better with age or more worth the price i just simply ca n t . the aroma is good spicy and nutmeg y . but everything else just disappoints . the body is flat and almost carbonation less . the taste is just a bit of spices with a bitter twinge and almost no follow through . over all it reminds me of coke that somebody shook up and made flat . it s a good beer and over all worth having but for the price they charge it s just not worth it . jen okay this is a special brew that anchor brewing does different every year . in my opinion this one only slightly differs from last year . it has a a chalky malty backbone with very mild spices . i also get a slight taste of dry roasted coffee with a little toffee . this is not worth the and i may have a hard time buying the when it is released .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a hazy straw color with a thin fizzy head . the head lasts hardly longer than seconds and then it is completely gone . smells of clove and ripe banana with a faint hoppiness . very light in flavor although i do get a good yeasty phenolic character from this . some bitterness is present but it s not enough to ruin this . the only thing really out of control here is the sour twang . it seems to go a bit overboard . also there s a strange flavor of club soda in the finish that i did n t like . overall though this tastes pretty decent . too watery in the mouthfeel . like my comment on it s club soda like flavor at parts the mouthfeel here really reminds me of club soda . kind of harsh forced carbonation . too light for me but just enough flavor to make this decent .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a new belgium snifter a a beautiful clear dusk sunset color finger head that lingered and lacing through and through and awesome tiny bubbles for days s pine citrus malt floral cotton sweet grains and maybe a bit toasty t very nice bitter sweet pine orange melon pineapple very hoppy and yet super bitter sweet malty m coats the mouth a bit with some super bitter sweet lingering . nice and lightly carbonated d really nice and easy to drink . not to much of anything to turn anyone away . just a nice under ipa final thought lagunitas and ibu s make so much sense,appearance,1.0,1
ounce bottle into a snifter . a pours out as black as night . india ink black color . a fairly large nearly two finger head of light brown foam sits atop . an ominous looking brew . s somes at you with a fairly boozy aroma mixed with some dark sweet fruits . some wine like aromas . some grape berries . t has a fruity start . alcohol kicks up and leads into some smokiness . a lot going on but i think this might need to age a little bit . it has a sweetness that s a bit cloying m heavy vicious feel on this brew . d the drinkability here is damaged by that overly sweet flavor that seems to take over . some age may tame that . notes def . a unique extreme beer . i ve always been a wws fan and i think they head in that direction here but the sweetness is over kill ont his brew . still pretty interesting .,appearance,1.0,1
put into a random six pack at el bait shop in des moines by the bartender . here s my first dipa from iowa . a pours a reddish brown dark amber without much of a head on it s smells dank and boozy with lots of earthy oniony hops with citrus undertones . a caramel malt base is present as well as a bit of fruitiness t starts off with sweet citrus up front . this fades to toasted caramel malt base that takes up the middle part of the palate . next the hop sutra delivers its hops onion and bitter pine bombard the tongue on the finish . there is a subtle amount of of fruitiness on the finish as well . i got a lot of heat on the exhale . m nice and creamy mouthfeel just how i like it on my ipas d pretty solid dipa here . peace tree is not messing around with this one . it definitely delivers and does not disappoint as a dipa . having never heard of this brewery before i was pleasantly surprised by it . very much recommended if you can get your hands on it .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into tulip july a clear deep amber with a massive light beige head that has great retention eventually forming a brain like island leaving plenty of lace all the way down the glass s big grapefruit hops with a fair bit of sweet malt t again loads of hops but with an unexpected mild nutty chocolate a little different but pretty good m slightly sticky with enough carbonation to give it a slightly creamy feel d a . option would have come in to play once or twice with this one so i drop the . here for a strong ale it s very drinkable and i would drink it again without thinking twice unique beer with no doubt nice flavors from the hops and lots of malt character . wtf came to mind once or twice while drinking it and i rather like being confused while sipping a brew,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at uj s for their strong ale fest on . a appeared in a tulip as a dark brown mocha colored liquid with absolutely no head at all . hence no lacing either . s the prominent brandy presence imparts a pitted fruit character paired with woody oak notes and an inkling of sugar candy sweetness . as the liquid reached room temperature hints of soy sauce chocolate and molasses also emerged . overall the aroma is sweet yet slightly boozy with a prevalent dark fruit tang . t initial aroma suggests a warm candied dark fruit soaked in brandy character subtle oaky notes and a hint of soy sauce . the dark fruit character suggests apricots plums and raisins . malt is sweet with plenty of caramel and toffee forming the backbone of the ale . the alcohol presence really gains strength as the liquid warmed up . m medium bodied with light carbonation and a slick fairly oily texture . finishes with moderate alcohol sting on the tongue . d this one got pretty intense as it warmed up and the brandy is obviously apparent . while it was n t much to look at it delivered a complex flavor profile overall while maintaining its drinkability for a strong ale .,appearance,0.6,1
serving date . served in wine glass . a a strange deep red color with both pink and brownish hues . a medium sized head with a slight pink nuance . some lacings . s very simple smell almost completely one dimensional . basically just aromas of artificial raspberries raspberry candy cheap raspberry fruit juice bubblegum . perhaps some notes of strawberry like fruitiness as well . smells more like candy than beer . t is this beer or is this raspberry soda . it s certainly more reminiscent of the latter . it just taste like very sweet artifical raspberries some notes of strawberries . perhaps a semi tart lemony flavor in the middle . if i really focus i think i can detect a very faint hint of malts beneath the sweet fruits . the biggest problem is not the fruits per se but the fact that they are really synthetic in character no real flavor of genuin fruits . the finish is short with notes of bubblegum some minerals and more raspberries . m light body with soda like carbonation . the big amount of carbonation stops this one from becoming overly sugary sweet . d if i would be in the mood for a sweet soda and looking for a substitute i d definitely go for this one but as a beer it falls really short . it s to sweet overly simplistic and quite boring after a while . it s not that it tastes awful or anything it s just not a good beer . a poor version of the fruit lambic .,appearance,0.8,1
hazy straw with a solid finger of tight white foam lots of lace . expected more head though . light banana and clove the doughy malt really comes through . bland . doughy a little bit of banana some clove slight tartness . nice firm but clean bitterness . a bit light in mouthfeel and carbonation for the style . definitely a hefeweizen designed to not scare away those unfamiliar with the style . i really do n t care for this approach .,appearance,0.4,0
presentation poured into a tulip glass from a ml brown magnum . pkg on and best by . a mahogany brownish red with light tan head . almost blood red when held to a light . medium lacing . s light medicinal herbal licorice in the aroma . heavy malt sweetness . t m smooth within a full body . mild cherry but heavy licorice up front to an ending that is bitter cherry and alcohol . thick sweetness of dark malts nothing roasted . bitter phenols balance well with the hops . very herbal . very complex . i usually love cherry flavors but this one is kind of odd . if you like dark belgian styles this one may be for you .,appearance,1.0,1
a bit of a disappointment in the appearance . laces alright sticky lacing for what its worth . its got a cola coloration a decent head development but the retention is all wrong . s delightful oak character vanilla light woodiness caramels deep molasses bourbon sweetness . volatile dark fruit acidity . is that brandy notes . t its all about the barrel aging here . the characteristics are strictly barrel related with the malts giving a synergism that you wish was a bit stronger . still worthy . bourbon sweetness with ethanol . dark chocolate off the bat that gives way to the next flavors . its got the alcoholic tinge of bourbon without the intensity . dark fruits mingle here and there and its laced throughout with a murky hop character that eludes you . bittering but enough to the point you know its balanced . right in the middle every once and a while you get slapped with a vanilla characteristic that also contains a custard . hell i ll just say it . you taste vanilla custard without the creaminess . it seamlessly transitions into a tropical citrus makeover . nicely hopped . finishes oaken wooden grainy but delightfully so . hints of plums and dates . m oh it has a heat that will build and build if you let it . full bodied almost syrupy . wish it was creamier . good carbonation level gives its presence on the back end so the initial flavors are n t hampered or hindered . really like this . great beer not sure if its great but definitely a complex and worthy brew to start beermas .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle into ommegang bpa short pint glass . pours with a rich rocky head over a cloudy orange body with lots of lacing . one of the best presentations i ve seen . aromas are authentic real gourd pumpkin meat nutmeg on the spice and butterscotch . flavors were the shocker . tastes more like an hoppy american pale ale with east coast hops leading the way well in front of the malt . fair amount of nutmeg and allspice . just a hint of vegetation from the pumpkins . lots of citrus in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is pretty crisp which is also a bit distracting . overall this one really starts off well in appearance and aromas but comes up a bit short in the key categories . it s an enjoyable beer but would n t be my recommendation for a traditional pumpkin ale .,appearance,1.0,1
oz bottle from trader bro s . nice small tan head . roasty aroma a bit of bread and mild leather as well . lighter palate with a long nutty finish . easily the best regularly available beer from tj s and overall a very solid stout . try this beer .,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear golden color with a nice white head . this beer actually looks like a beer not like it s bmc lite counterparts thus the high mark . smell the aroma was of light malt and soft grassiness . taste surprisingly there is some flavor with this light beer as some grainy malts and mild bitterness are easily detectable . some grass tones round it out . mouthfeel extremely dry and mildly crisp at the start all the way through the finish . thin bodied . little aftertaste . drinkability not being a light beer fan i was surprised that this did n t offend my tastebuds in relation to the light lager style . so this is nicely drinkable in my book . choose this over the bmc alternatives if you need to drink a light beer .,appearance,0.9,1
upon pouring it gives less than a one finger head that dissipates quickly . the body of the beer is straw yellow golden almost like piss . it smells of corn grain water and maybe hops . it smells a bit metallic and watery but one can pick up the corn and grain . it tastes of hops corn and grain and water . it does n t taste too bad actually . not a quality beer or anything but among the adjunct lagers its not terrible . it tastes kind of like hops but watery at the same time . if you are having a day where you do n t care about the taste of a beer but just want to get drunk and do n t want to hate the taste of the beer this is the beer to get . its best on tap at restaurants if the restaurant does n t have anything better . the mouthfeel is kind of carbonated and not too smooth but drinkable enough overall its okay enough that its a good beer to drink if you do n t want to spend money on expensive stuff or if you want to just drink without trying to appreciate a beers taste .,appearance,0.3,0
this was poured into a pint glass . a clear ruby amber color with a wonderfully thick head that is well retained in a lacing s noble type kent goldings . hop aroma mild but most prominent faint malt with a trace of yeasty esters t very well balanced malt and hop flavor some caramel noticed but not strong not much of a finish to it except some hop bitterness as the very end m light body moderate carbonation d this is a highly drinkable beer . it goes down fast . but it s not extremely enjoyable though . the carbonation hits you up front with the slight malt character with some grain astringency and it finished thin and dry with a slight tang in the hop finish . while i have enjoyed yard s beer in the past i wo n t be seeking this one out again .,appearance,0.9,1
a it had a nice burnt amber copper color . the head was small and weak leaving rather quickly . not appreciable lacing . s it had a spicy hoppy aroma . kind of weak but present . t mainly cinnamon . decent hop appearance after the initial strong cinnamon . left a bitter hang . m light bodied with good carbonation . d drinkable but not for me . note in all fairness this is not a type of beer i usually drink . my ratings are on the poor side but they re definitely skewed due to my preference of stouts and porters . maybe a great beer if you enjoy this style . worth a try . certainly not a favorite of mine .,appearance,0.4,0
a fantastic summer time refresher although for the uninitiated it does n t seem like beer at all . a sour tart beer generally served in a squat glass with red raspberry or green woodruf sauce to offset the tartness . this is the beer to give to people who find most beer too bitter . i have seen different methods for pouring the beer and the sauce generally with the sauce going in first followed by the beer . i prefer it poured with a thick head and the sauce over . the beer stays a little more tart while you get a slightly sweeter head . the two mix in your mouth for a subtle difference over the sauce first method .,appearance,0.6,1
abita wheat oz bottle recent bottling guzzled . medium pour in a weizen glass . pours light yellow with inch quickly dissipating white head . smelt of detergent and herbs barely . taste was subtle hints of herbs and floweriness mostly masked by an overbearing fizziness . overall the taste barely shows through the effervescence probably for the better . the tamest wheat beer ive yet to have .,appearance,0.2,0
i thoroughly enjoy tripels . one of my favorite styles without a doubt . i also thoroughly enjoy chimay . one of my favorite belgain breweries . yippee yo lets go . poured out of the classically decorated chimay ml bottle into a rather run of the mill pint glass . yeah yeah yeah i m too lazy to grab my goblet . absolutely opaque . cloudier than the surface of jupiter . a great looking one finger head sticks around for quite a while . that yeasty chimay odor is about the only thing i notice in the nose . perhaps some light fruits maybe peaches and green grapes peak through the yeast . a little floral aroma . tastes very fruity and champagne like . light fruits grapes and peach or nectarines . yeasty . very very champagne like . a bit of white pepper spices things up a bit . feels good drinks good . a good representation of the style . one of the more florally and fruity tripels i have had but none the less enjoyable . chimay makes quality brews and this beer does n t break the mold . buy up drink up .,appearance,1.0,1
draft at kclingers tavern hanover pa . this beer presented itself in the image of a textbook amber beer with a thin sticky top . but it is well hopped . oily resiny piney and extremely vicscuous . excellent hoppy little ale with a solid underbody .,appearance,1.0,1
clear pale straw in appearance with about as much excitement in the pour . spring flowers and mild honey quickly taking the form of a canadian macro . with those rusty nails in the bottom of the glass . i ca n t say i enjoyed this beyond the nose . the aftertaste of blood is not appealing .,appearance,0.3,0
first had bottle at some cuban restaurant in manhattan it was the only alternative to corona and ended up being a slightly better selection . slightly . poured a clear straw color . uhoh i see where this is going . carbonation and a thin fizzy head that fizzled out to nothing . mostly grains and staleness in the aroma . weak taste of grains corn metallic hops . bitter and very unflavorful very light and not very drinkable at all unless bland and unimaginative and adjunct is your thing .,appearance,0.2,0
a took literally minutes for the half pint pillow of head to fall below an inch . poured very light lighter than light amber grain like color s honestly smells like an aal growing increasingly disappointed as i thought this beer would be much heartier t tastes much better than it smells . like a light champagney saison vs. coors light . still kind of reminds me of amstel light . very subdued funk champagne and some lingering tin taste like a canned beer or beer that was cracked and sat out overnight . maybe this has sat a little past its prime . i doubt it though . m light carbonation carbon pillow mouthfeel especially at the beginning . lacks body lacks funk . o overall this was a terrible use of . if it was cheaper the overall score would be better . this beer is just nothing special imo will not get again .,appearance,0.3,0
poured into a pint class . a pours clear orange no head at all no lacing on the glass . s smells kinda bready with faint pumpkin scent . also has a sweet aroma to it . t taste mostly like it smells bready . m light carbonation medium body d not really for me a bit to sweet and bread tasting . i have to say that this is only my second experience with pumpkin ales . so maybe i just do n t get it yet . i may try this beer again if i see it on tap but probably wo n t by it in the bottle again .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle thanks to ryan who i can always count on to supply me with the indian wells equivalents of the midwest . the appearance is wtf extremely murky orange with a quickly fading off white head . looks disgusting . the smell is rather wheaty with a bit of orange almost like blue moon which is not good . the flavor is rather citric with sweet caramel and spice with an acrid off putting finish . man this is rough . falls flat on the mouthfeel with some astringency and medium light body . well ryan described indigo imp as the indian wells of ohio and judging by this beer he s not far off . this is bad .,appearance,0.3,0
bottle courtesy of mike agentzero i think . served in a hill farmstead tulip glass . a minimal carbonation . thin late rising wisp of bubbles that linger on top . opaque dark brown red body . not much of a looker here . s lactic sourness vanilla oak vinous and acetic notes a bit of spicy rye malt . very tart with sharp nostril singing acetobacter . t quite sour largely vinegar . there s not a ton else here perhaps a hint of oak and vinous character . it s nice enough i guess but is lacking in depth . m medium body very low carbonation finishes dry and oaky . caused stomach distress almost immediately . no apparent alcohol . d i like the smell and taste but the lack of bubbles and intense vinegar sourness makes the ml serving size seem daunting i m not sure how jason drank one of these on his own . on the plus side the alcohol content is surprising and well disguised . i would n t mind having this again but i do n t think it s something i d cellar as i can only foresee it getting more acetic and less complex . sounds like having this on tap remedies some of the issues i had with this one . would like to try a glass at the bruery some day .,appearance,0.6,1
ayinger bru weisse pours a light golden color into my glass it has a perfect hefe haziness to it . however the head is only about initially and it soon collapses down to nothing . moderate carbonation no lacing . compared to the other reviews here this seems highly unusual either i m unlucky or i accidentally used an improperly washed glass . the smell of this beer is malty with a noticable clove aroma and a weak banana smell as well overall it s fairly understated . the taste though makes up for any shortcomings in this beer real or imagined . it begins with a distinctly sweet flavor after a little bit the clove most dominant bubblegum and banana flavors are picked up . hop bitterness not surprisingly is nonexistant the only way the hops are evident is in the barest hint of spiciness present . the mouthfeel is smooth silky and very pleasant . it s wonderfully light and sweet . finishes sweet and very slightly tart . overall this is a very enjoyable beer . i was slightly disappointed by its initial appearance but the taste is fantastic . there ca n t be many beers that are as smooth easy drinking and flavorful as bru weisse . i ll be having this again .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bomber . beautiful looking beer to be sure dark dark brown with a very attractive frothy tan head . just looks so good in the glass . nice bready roasty toffeeish aromas a very malt based scent indeed . taste is the same with some creamy goodness thrown in and the hint of hops in the end breaks up the sweetness . i palate is ok tends towards the thin side of the spectrum . overall a very nice ale . have to buy some more before its gone .,appearance,1.0,1
draft pint at the layton location its nice and dark with a dcently ice creamed floaty head . nice roasty java aroma . and a nice creamy chocolate flavor with a wisp of a smoky roasty edge . this unfortunately is a tad bit watery but otherwise quite enjoyable .,appearance,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass . a dark reddish brown with about a fingers worth of off white head . settles to a thick ring with wonder lacing all the way to the bottom of the glass . s i m getting sweet malt with some floral piny hops and maybe a little caramel . t quick hit of sweet malt then the floral hops really takes over . there is a hint of caramel and some nuttiness but the bitter hops really takes over . aftertaste is a little on the bitter side . m light to medium bodied crisp with a modest amount of carbonation . d pretty interesting beer a little more hoppy than i was expecting . it is a beautiful and interesting brew with a pretty low abv . one was enough for me .,appearance,0.9,1
pours a very nice syrup brown color with some dense eggshell head that laces nicely and sticks around for a while . smell is good though not what i was expecting big citrusy and piney hops dominate . little or no maltiness there at least to me . i thought this was supposed to be robust and malty . hmm . taste is n t bad but it s pretty much just hops citrus and pine . for some reason the malt is n t shining through this at all . just a slightly darker ipa . imperial brown ale . seems to be more like a brown ipa if i may coin a new term . mf is a bit thin for my liking but it s a nice drinker . i was happy to try this one though i am not sure if this is a win from lagunitas . this is definitely a beer that strikes me as confused about what it wants to be . good to try would rather have hop stoopid or olde gnarleywine any day .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into my pils glass . a rush of carbonation bubbles race to the top but no head remains after the initial pour . caramel figs plums and grapes are the main things i get from the first noseful . the malts dominate the the full body leaving a sweet syrupy and fruity finish . the alcohol only enters into the equation as it hits my stomach . at . a bottle this is a steal for what s inside .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle . a pours a clear brownish coppery color . half finger tan head that shows poor retention overall . no lacing at all sticks to the sides of the glass which made me a little sad . s lots of bready undertones to this beer . i mean throughout the entire aroma . light darker fruits prunes raisins even light fig blend well with light spicing . there is something else i ca n t quite put my finger on . oh well . t darker fruits jump off the tongue in the front of this beer . there is a light spicing to the end of the front that takes me by surprise . middle of the beer is more bready and malty . there is a light new belgium malt taste but it is hidden mostly in this beer . interesting taste in the middle . back end of the beer has some light spicing that blends with a sweeter caramel like malt . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the stlye . light darker fruits left on the palate . malty aftertaste with some light alcohol . flavors were well blended for what they were . medium to heavy drying on the palate from the alcohol . d this was a surprise for me from nb . not at all what i was expecting . not the greatest abbey ale i have had but still not the worst . alcohol was pretty well hidden from the front of the beer . i would buy this one again and drink it if given to me .,appearance,0.4,0
oz can . pours coudy orange with thin white head . not much carbonation either . aroma of orange yeast and spice . taste is semi sweet sour . thin medium bodied with sticky texture . finish is pretty smooth . i did n t realize that this is . when i bought it . if this were lower in abv this would be a very easy beer to drink especially in the hot arizona summer . not sure why they made it this strong .,appearance,0.4,0
aka bottleworks x iirc this is a blend of apple brandy barrel aged adam and a bourbon barrel aged strong belgian style ale . er or something like that . i have a sixer of these left they re six months old therefore it s time to test one out . the beer pours dark not much head exists but enough to know the beer has bubbles . a spidery wisp sits atop the brew . nose is huge. it s salty oaky and leathery with equal parts bourbon and sherry . with warmth i pick up honey crisp apples and tobacco . first sip is viscous as a dark lord perceptually. but not really . the body is thinner . the flavor is bigger though . first is the apple brandy. totally noticeable in the first sip . understandably so a huge booze rush follows . the beer finishes with chocolate and cherry notes a hint of smoke and a lingering finish which harkens back to the tobacco element . how many words have i used to describe this beer . i d be hard pressed to answer enough given the continued complexity of the liquid i m sampling . this beer brings beer to a higher level . this beer justifies the inflated bottle price . this beer is one of the few that can claim to deliver a depth of flavor which matches top shelf spirits and bottles of wine . alan sprints is the shit .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle . corked and caged . pours out a dark gold colour with bronzed edges . big thick ample frothy head appears and is supported by a ton of active carbonation . lots of retention which leaves a lot of thick lace . looks pretty damn nice . understated nose . bits of pale malt and light green fruit. pears apples and green grapes come to mind . the taste follows suit in that the yeasty esters and malt profile make for a definite champagne like beer throwing down some more green grapes and green apples with pear hints . there is a bit of must and sourness mixed in with an airy flowery hop note also . i get only a bit of boozy spice which is amazing for a . abv . it s full bodied but not overbearing syrupy or too cloying . mouthfeel is fairly spritzy due to the active carbonation and overall is fairly appropriate for what i think bbc was shooting for . imo the drinkability is great . for such a big beer it s really easy to take bigger sips than one should . overall i thought this was a pretty decent beer . it s certainly not duvel but maybe not as bad as some previous reviewers have stated . but for the price it s not worth it at all . if it was bucks a bottle instead of then it might have a chance .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bottle into pint glass . pours a clear golden with a decent amount of slow rising carbonation with a thin white head with a bit short retention but is not too inspiring . has a hoppy floral smell with some nice bready malt notes and while nothing too complex is very inviting . the flavor is more floral hop notes with a bit of an herbal kick towards the end . there is also a nice underlying note of biscuity malts as found in the smell . the mouthfeel is an enjoyable medium to light body with a good amount of carbonation . it is very drinkable definitely something i would consider picking up again as something to just kick back and enjoy .,appearance,0.6,1
got this bottle in a trade with sevenb . thanks for this beer troy . poured in my struise glass the beer looks very nice dark with a creamy head . it s a pity that the head disappears after a while . i smell mostly the barrel in which the beer was lagered . you can actually smell the oak and some whiskey or sherry . strong smell a bit too much for me . the first taste was ok not my favourite taste but for this type ok . the rest stays average for me . it s an interesting beer but not more than that . glad that i tasted it .,appearance,0.9,1
it s always irritating to go to a restaurant and see a beer list that reads like this domestic on tap bud light budweiser widmer hefeweizen imported on tap stella artois heineken . vomit . this is a champagne ish yellow beer . not much carbonation head but certainly not unattractive . i d say it s appearance is the best thing about it . no smell to speak of carbonation is reminiscent of tonic water and the mouthfeel is once again carbonated water . taste has a hint of malt and some sort of weird spice after taste . completely foul .,appearance,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours a chill hazed orange red with a short head that is reduced to nothing quickly . poor spotty lacing and low carbonation . n rich caramel aromas orange and lemon citrus grapefruit and hints of pine . i detect some light toffee notes as well . t light grains pine and lemon upfront . mid palate brings in rich caramel navel orange grapefruit and more pine becomes apparent . finishes with resinous pine bitter citrusy hops and some grassiness . leaves behind some lingering earthiness rye and notes of toffee . m medium bodied smooth crisp clean and dry . o i m always a fan of a hoppy red ale . nicely hopped crisp and refreshing . nothing extraordinary but hits the mark perfectly .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark amber with of bubbly head that quickly fades to nothing . smell has obvious smokey malt notes . taste is sweet caramel and toffee malts up front mixed with a woody smokiness that dominates the finish there is also a fruity sweetness that i detect in the finish though faint it s noticeable . mouthfeel is medium bodied and crisp . the smokiness takes away from the drinkability here but this is still a drinkable beer and a welcomed addition to the fall mixed pack .,appearance,0.6,1
ba bobby with razz according to the brewpub chalkboard on september served in a snifter a appears cloudy amber brown with minimal head . minimal retention and lacing . s raspberries are front and center . combined with the strong presence of raspberries the barrel treatment comes off like brandy . t dry raspberries like the ones that have sat on the bush a little too long . alcohol is represented disproportionately on palate considering the beer s relatively low abv . woody . medium light bitterness . m medium heavy body and medium light carbonation . limp mouthfeel and astringent . o i was n t convinced going in that robert the bruce would work as a base for a barrel aged beer but the raspberries drew me in . i found ba bobby with razzto be too much of a one note beer and the note was n t particularly well executed . mediocre .,appearance,0.4,0
bbd sorry ca n t wait that long . ml bottle pours ruby red brown with a minimal white head . slight film persists but no real head retention or lacing s sour oaky notes t sweet cherry then sourness oaky dryness small hint of vanilla up front . warming alcohol is present on the fringes . finishes oaky sour with plenty of cherry smack . my wife who is a kriek freak loved this mf lightly carbonated will pick up as it ages i bet . medium bodied slick warming drinks pretty easy for style abv nice aperitif or dessert beer,appearance,0.6,1
i had this on tap at max s poured into a standard pint glass . appearance pours a clear amber color with a layer of off white head that leaves some very nice lacing on the glass . smell mildly sweet citrus hops with some malt nice but not a lot going on here . taste mildly sweet malt with bitter citrus peel hops . picking up some pineapple . i m also noticing a somewhat weird flavor in there as well almost salty . the finish is quite bitter . mouthfeel medium body and carbonation . the finish is dry . overall this is a nice ipa but there is an off flavor in there . it does n t ruin the beer just distracts . decent balance .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer had a very nice aroma it smelled very chocolaty . the mouthfeel was also very nice it was silky smooth and almost kinda chewy . the flavour was alright i tasted some dark cherry chocolate in it . it had a malty sweetness to it however the alcohol was threatening to overpower that malty sweetness . the alcohol gave a warming feeling to my mouth and throat . it s a nice winter beer but i m not going to give it a rave review because of it s poor head retention . it looked beautiful at first with a lofty beige head but it disappeared far too soon . overall sam smith s imperial stout is alright and i would give it another chance sometime .,appearance,0.4,0
bomber best by poured into a pint glass . a pours pitch black and complete opaque . finger foamy tan head that sticks around for a while and leaves great web like lacing all over the glass . s lots of bitter roasted malts roasted oats oak coffee chocolate and alcohol . t malt oats oak coffee and chocolate all come out strong but are very well balanced not one is overpowering . the oats and oak probably standout more than anything else . it has a nice chocolate sweetness that helps to balance the bitterness from the roasted malts . the one downside is that the alcohol is very present and seems to get stronger the more you drink . m has good carbonation not overpowering like a soft drink but just enough to give it a little kick . perfect in my opinion and mellows out well with time . has a full body and is quite chewy very smooth . again the alcohol is just a tad bit to harsh in the after taste . d despite the heavy taste of alcohol this drank very easily . it s so smooth and tasty that i just kept going for another sip . not the easiest imperial stout to drink but overall it s good .,appearance,1.0,1
aroma has a rose like ester to almost a hint of green apple an almost oxidized aroma . amber to slight reddish appearance to the color of this beer along with the style . flavor has a prominent malt backing with a medium bitterness to the hop profile . almost a puckering lingering dryness to the finish maybe slightly oxidized . overall this beer finished with a lingering sweet malt aftertaste and left my palette a bit dry with a light to moderate fruitiness in the end .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks for sharing dan . the pour is dark brown almost black with a khaki head . the nose on this is just awful . burnt plastic chemical solvents rubber and maybe even some smoke . blech . the flavor is no better . still lots of burnt plastic notes rubber acidity and some roast and smoke . terrible .,appearance,0.8,1
a very dark brown with a good thick inch of light brown fluffy head . s smell is odd . not bad but odd . strong nutmeg medicinal herbal smell . some vauge dark fruit aromas . t very much along the same lines as the smell but with sme slight roasty chocolate flavours as well . m too carbonated for a stout with a mouthfeel that is just ok. d not a bad beer but apart from the appearance it did n t have much that i d expect from a stout . quite a shame as i was looking forward to it .,appearance,0.8,1
pour is just what i like inky black and there s not even color around the edges . it s solid black with a thin head that does n t last long . inviting roasty smell . the roast carries on into the flavor but it does n t over power the smooth chocolate . the chocolate notes here are not as bitter as other porters . more of a milk chocolate . mouthfeel is creamy and smooth . hops and toasted bread come out more as it warms . long finish that s dry with just a hint of bitterness . nothing not to like about this one .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this on tap at teresa s next door . appearance really cloudy reminds me of a wit . pours yellow with an orange tint . there is a finger of fluffy white head that goes away . smell mild citrus peel hops are the star smells very fresh . taste it may look like a wit but it tastes like a great ipa . one of the better tasting single ipa s i ve had in a long time . citrus peel hops with some herbal notes and a bitter but malty finish . mouthfeel medium body with tingly carbonation and a dry finish . overall really enjoyed this ipa . the finish was pleasantly bitter . the appearance was my only complaint . would definitely have this again .,appearance,0.6,1
a pour pitch black with a tall brown head . foam is tight and lasts . s inviting chocolate malts . t something in the flavor i do not like . there is a nice chocolate malt flavor but something extra that i rubbed me a little wrong . mild alcohol after taste . m mild coating with a slight alcohol burn in the throat . no tingles . d the high alcohol rating on a ml bottle makes this a one bottle brew .,appearance,0.9,1
bought a oz bottle at winooski beverage along with a few more rock art offerings . the appearance was an opaque golden yellow that left a thin white head that dissipated quickly . obviously little of the head was left clinging to the glass . the smell was floral . not much else . the taste was a repeat of the floral sweetness . there was a little spice . this was a one dimensional beer . the mouthfeel was light and there was little carbonation . on the second pour in the same glass there was more of a head and more apparent carbonation but still was not impressive . this is not in the same class as other saisons i have tasted .,appearance,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a mug . whatever anyone says about guinness i think that it is an impressive looking beer . it poured with a nice two finger head and the foam never left the top . the color is black and slightly hazy . the aroma however was lacking . i did not get one distinct flavor out of this beer . i expect roasted barley chocolate or something but i did n t get anything . the taste was also very light . it was a little bit on the flat tasting side and i barely got a smiddgen of dark roasted malt . this beer just is n t as good as what i remember it being .,appearance,0.9,1
pours with a slightly cloudy golden body topped with a thin white head and little lace . slightly sweet and citrusy aroma with good malty notes . slightly sweet and fruity flavor with salty note and a slightly hoppy salty finish . slightly dry and light to medium bodied .,appearance,0.4,0
paid . for a . fl oz . bottle . spent my poker winnings else i d really struggle with this price . poured into a dfh snifter . lovely scarlet violet color . perfectly clear . nice big bubble white foam on top . surprisingly not much in the smell . some fruity flowery sweetness but overall the smell is lacking . taste is very nice though . heavy berry and malt interplay the malts very reminiscent of raison d etre . sweetness from the fruit is noticeable but enough has been fermented out to leave a good amount of bitterness to back things up . little to no hop bitterness aroma . mouthfeel is a bit winey high carbonation gives a bit too much foam . a good offering but i ll not be a repeat buyer . nice to see something new from dfh .,appearance,0.9,1
i drank this once before i was when a friend of mine was stealing a beer from different packs from his work . for some reason he grabbed a couple of these and i have n t seen since the other night when i went to drink at my recovering alcoholic sister in law s house . clear yellowish body that has no smell really . taste is light and airy a tad sweetness is overpowered by barley and water . this stuff does n t dry out the mouth which is good . then again that s because there is nothing in here except water and barley . i will take a soda anyday but i guess i can see why people trying to quit alcohol but still like a cold beer here and there will spend money on it .,appearance,0.4,0
oh what to be said about pbr . i m of the age where it s a rather popular drink it seems to be the philly hipster beer of choice in my short life on living in the city i ve watched in double in price and have remained baffled . now though i think i understand . pbr does n t taste awful atleast as long as i m not paying dollars for oz of it at a bar . it s also much better then you re natural ice and busch . the main flavour i ve noticed in pbr is water thats always the first thing that hits my pallet water then some slight grain flavor that mixes with the alchohal . the appeal to pbr is that it is n t the university beer bong beer so cheers to you pbr for being the beer of an overpaying counter culture .,appearance,0.4,0
. for a bottle at jacks . pours out to a cloudy very dark amber not quite black forming a modest khaki head with poor retention and absent lacing . carbonation is mild . the aroma is potent with prunes raisins dates licorice molasses black walnut carob potent vanilla and alcohol suggestive of bourbon . very nice aroma . the mouthfeel is very smooth dense rich and syrupy . the taste is huge . lots of molasses and prune juice right up front akin to sam adams triple bock in the sweet dark fruits followed by soy sauce a touch of sourness like rotting black cherries sweet vermouth a faint whiff of fusels before a warming alcohol an earthy mild bitterness and a woody aftertaste . it lacks the roasted barley and black patent one would expect for an imperial stout but it s more than an olde ale or strong ale . more like a double olde ale . very much on the sweet side this one takes time to finish . very rich . a dessert beer . worth trying .,appearance,0.7,1
ounce bottle poured into a duvel tulip . the hiss upon popping the cap suggests that plenty of carbonation remains after years and that indeed is the case . a steady stream of visual bubbles continually replenishes the modest head . what lies underneath is frankly a little odd though it sort of looks like a purplish mud puddle . thankfully it smells better than it looks reminiscent of mixed berry jam . tastes even better . sweetness comes in the form of spiced french toast . a general berry fruitiness up front gradually evolves into tart currant midswallow and into the finish . a nice soft feel that seems to gently usher the belgian aspects of the base beer into the mix . banana bread and a gentle clove character reveal themselves as it warms . perhaps a touch of white chocolate . a little must . overall impression not much to look at but otherwise quite enjoyable .,appearance,0.4,0
poured in a standard pint glass at frig temp . a brilliant copper color with a finger of thick solid off white head . retains and laces well . s nice piney hop notes with some hints of citrus . great aroma . t nice balance of caramel malt and citrusy hops . finishes with good bitterness m slight astringent feel . bitterness lingers a little too long o a great ipa everyone should try,appearance,1.0,1
bought in costa rica and compared to the costa rican national beers . between imperial pilsen bavaria gold and tona tona was the worst . rather standard in appearance but it quickly goes downhill from there . relatively strong vegetal smell that leads into a taste that is both harsh upfront and then quickly drops off to nothingness . even by adjunct lager standards this is rather bad . fun to try.and glad they are sold in singles at the automercado supermarkets .,appearance,0.8,1
vintage . poured from a foiled and capped ml bottle into lost abbey stemware . pour yields a finger foamy white head with great retention . beer is a semi clear golden peach . lacing is thick and patchy but sticks closely to the head . decent . nose is spritzy . clean white grape tartness with some sprinkled in yeast and soapy spice notes . very subtle but enjoyable . opens slightly tart white grape skin . clean straw and band aid notes . more white grape tartness in the middle . yeasty . some sweet cane sugar and residual booziness towards the end with a spicy finish and a subtle tart aftertaste . really impressive . flavors are incredibly subtle but delicious . light bodied and highly carbonated . bubbly and champagne y in the mouth and goes down slightly dry and tart . finish is clean with a slightly lingering aftertaste . perfect for the style . this beer is a real revelation in the style . the body of a saison but the taste is that of an incredibly well balanced and subtle american wild ale . i m gon na have to get a couple more bottles of this to age .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle courtesy of levifunk into a duvel tulip . thanks . a a straight pour winds up producing an ideal of tan foam above a body that looks black but proves to be the darkest of clear cherry reds when held up to light . strong retention and some truly admirable lacing . beautiful . s this can only be described as chocolate covered cherries it s that simple and that appropriate for the style . i would n t mind a bit more roastiness but the fruit forwardness is quite enjoyable . t follows the nose precisely huge sweet and tart cherry balanced with sweet chocolate malt . the sweetness gets a bit overbearing but it s sooo tasty . m medium plus body with fairly fizzy carbonation . nice enough but a real creaminess would be ideal . d a tad too sweet overall but it s hard to hold that against a beer that s trying so hard to emphasize the fruit . no trace of the alcohol . notes definitely leans more toward cherry than stout but dan really knows what he s doing with those wisconsin cherries . tasty brew indeed . cheers .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours to a frothey tan head with a deep and beautiful copper body . excellent lacing . s slight hoppy piney aroma . t citrusy with piney hops . crisp and not real bitter but it does have a slight bite with lasting flavor . the hops definitely comes through . a nice ipa that does n t knock you over . typically what an ipa is suppose to be . m lightly carbonated smooth and thin . not watery or oily . d refreshing and while not a session beer you can easily enjoy a couple of these without any problems . one of the better canned micro brews that i have tried .,appearance,1.0,1
ruby and brown shades with decent clarity a beautiful inch head of white foam sits atop with solid retention . fine lacing . smell is a bit faint with notes of raisin cherry and other dark fruit . lightly sweet brown sugar cinnamon malt mixes with mild spice also in the nose . the malt flavor is semi sweet and tangy and begins with the dark fruit flavors dominating . a brown sugar sweetness is detectable toward the finish . slightly earthy tones are present also as well as a bit of phenolic flavor . medium thick but has a rich creaminess making it smooth on the palate . carbonation is nice . i thought this brew had a nice overall flavor and it seemed mild making it very drinkable . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
oz brown bottle with a best by date of . pours a crystal clear medium gold with a one finger head that faded quickly leaving no lace . smells of what else blueberries with a slight spicyness behind it . blueberries are not predominate in the taste although they are there . behind the initial blueberry flavor is a caramel malt followed by a slight hop flavor and bitterness finishing with a fruit like aftertaste . very spritzy with high carbonation . a good summer beer but i do n t think i would want more than two in a sittting .,appearance,0.4,0
i can not believe i tried this after the first bottle i tried a few years ago . it was one of the worst beers i have ever tasted . i figured something this bad had to be because of a bad or old batch . i saw for the first time a oz can that sucked me in and i thought what the hell . not at all terrible not great typical mexican macro that actually tasted a bit like fosters if fosters made a lighter version . nice classic beer taste upfront thins out and fades away with a decent lingering corn and hops aftertaste . i will only try this again in the big can . i did not get a good look at the body but it really does not matter . the can has a classic look that adds to the appeal .,appearance,0.4,0
even though this beer is nothing special in regards to taste smell or or appearence it does have a few upsides . since everyone else already bashed the daylights out of it i ve come up with a list of upsides . .you can drink this beer all day and still go out later . . it s cheap as it gets . for pk in my town . . it tastes a lot like water and college girls love to get drunk on it . tip just pour it in a glass cup and tell them it s bud light and they ll know no better . . you did n t really think there was more did you .,appearance,0.4,0
ounce can from a liquor store on colton avenue in redlands worst beer i have ever had to go along with the worst hangover the next day nasty taste and random things floating it which is unnacceptable because it is not a microbrew could not pay me to drink this ever again if you can not afford to get anything else or this is the only thing available this would be the only way i could recommed a beer like this,appearance,0.2,0
once the cheap gold foil is removed and the cap pried off it pours a very clear deep purpley ruby with a slightly pink head that laces nicely . looks really neat . really different . smells a little fruity like cherries and you guessed it black currants . a bit sour . slight cooked vegetable . tastes like unsweetened grape juice and raspberries more than a beer very vinous very tart . did i say tart . i meant sour . if there s malt and hops in here i sure ca n t taste them . same for the rye . the black currant seems to dominate . meh . mouthfeel is incredibly thin and watery . overall this is n t a completely horrible experience only mostly horrible but the worst of it is that it really does n t drink like a beer . also knowing heritage s current track record for infected bottles this one kind of has a tartness that i fear might be unintended .,appearance,0.8,1
a very nice translucent amber color with a half finger of white head . the lacing was there but fairly spotty . good head retention . very subtle visible carbonation . s more spice than pumpkin with nutmeg leading the way . not really much else there . kind of a tight nose . t more spice than pumpkin again . i want a pumpkin ale to take either side and this one sort of just sits in the middle . i wonder if they used any real pumpkin in this . it just sort of dies in the middle . m medium bodied with a slight thick feel in the beginning . d not too bad but there are better examples out there . too bad i really like everything else that i have had from them .,appearance,0.9,1
from ml bottle a poured a beautiful slightly hazed copper orange color with a fresh white head and very nice lacing.this was just so fresh and good looking very nice . .however s was absent of ipa smells faint citrus mild malt.a soapy herbal smell some grass a little pine aroma t was the same it was faint citrus with grass some herbal floral hops and faint malts faint pine m was bland it was however nicely carbonated nothing descriptive or bad just average d was non descript .it just had no taste it was just bitter water with some malts.it just was average.very disappointed in this one,appearance,0.9,1
pours a surprisingly nice cloudy orange peach colour with a nice fluffy white head lots of lacing . smells like a bad batch of home made beer maybe a slight citrus aroma . very light tasting like a macro lager with a slight citrus sweetness and very subtle spiciness . pretty carbonated mouthfeel because of the can . slightly drinkable but there is that slight homebrew taste i do n t like perhaps this is better in the bottle or on tap . this is a lame attempt at a witbier much like rickards but not even as good as that .,appearance,0.8,1
appearance pitch black with a thick foamy lasting head that laces nicely . smell smells of roasted malts dominate the aroma . taste chocolate . roasted malt . sweet cream . mild bitterness . mouthfeel needs more carbonation . medium mouthfeel . drinkability overall a very nice lager . clean lager flavor lets the roasted malts shine . excellent .,appearance,1.0,1
oz can poured into a blackthorn imperial pint . impressive looking beer . by that i mean impressive . fluffy mocha head on top of miles of unchanged motor oil . smells ever so slighty alcoholic with an intense coffee aroma . full of flavor . for sure . nice and dry not sweet like i find many imperial stouts to be . nice bitterness that lingers . smooth and velvety . enjoyable but not sessionable .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle from a wine shop in davis the name of which i can never remember . i bought this because it looked old mold on the top of the cork dust on the bottle but also like it had been stored in the cooler under low light . pulled out the cork and sure enough it said so that s pretty good . pours a nice bright yellow orange with a massive almost overflowing white head . head sticks around indefinitely as bubbles continually rise in an energetic fashion . aroma is tough to pin down . definitely belgian with obvious fruity ethanol on a nice clean malt base . hint of an earthy yeast and some kind of fruit like peaches or nectarines . flavor is fairly strong with up front ethanol and other alcohol notes . spicy light malt with what tastes like a bit of wheat malt int here too though i could be mistaken about that . nice spicy to grassy hop notes too somehow having survived the time in the bottle . mouthfeel is id say medium bodied with a bit of a syrupy quality though this is n t detrimental to the beer . overall a very tasty beer and a good find .,appearance,1.0,1
i was at a mexican restaurant in los angeles so i decided to try a beer i had n t had before . poured a pale yellow colour with absolutely zero head nor lacing . grassy clean aroma with some grains . a hint of bitterness but mostly pretty mild flavour . prickly carbonation which is weird because there was no head .,appearance,0.4,0
substantial oak aroma . light yellow and some greyishness to its appearance . booze in aroma . taste of oak and vinegar . understated carbonation . a light mouthfeel . pino s bottle.not up to the style of even a light lager . inexpensive bottle . not the best of the series .,appearance,0.4,0
growler into oz pilsner . apearance rich light maple brown color with a head that leaves slight lacing on . hops followed by burnt citrus aroma is constantly being released . tasty pine flavor it is exceptional in the balance between the hop heights and the solid bitter citrus . the flavor is also well balanced with the carbonation . very tasty but the crispness of the drink allows the taste to stay center . despite or perhaps because there is very little evidence of it in the taste aroma the high abv this is a very easy drink .,appearance,1.0,1
served from tap into a magic hat shaker . another brew as a part of my sobering up process it worked by the way . poured golden yellow with a one finger white head that subsided to minimal very quickly . there was no lacing to be found in this one must have been out looking for the hops . the aroma was comprised of malt and wheat . the flavor was of water wheat and malt . it was light on the palate with medium carbonation . overall this brew is not that great unless you want to play the mass consumption game . so miller where are the hops you promised me in the commercials . start putting a bottled on date on the bottles as the hop flavor disappears quite quickly in this one . just a thought .,appearance,0.3,0
from a oz . capped bomber purchased for an astonishingly low bucks at nejaime s in lenox mass . pours an opaque oil slick jet black with a big durable tan head that never completely goes away . smells of dark chocolate vanilla dark roasted coffee and booze . the taste is a winner again bitter dark chocolate creamy vanilla pungent coffee and what seemed like bourbon and buttered rum notes . additional creaminess as it settles an overtone of what almost seems like ghirardelli hot milk chocolate . delicious . the mouthfeel on the other hand keeps this out of the hall of fame . a little thinner and watery than i would have anticipated . still a wonderful evening sipper paired great with cacao belgian dark chocolate after a hearty dinner .,appearance,1.0,1
this rouge imperial stout was bottled in had it years later . it poured black with no head whats so everr . it smelt and tasted of strong chocholate flavors with a burnt flavor as well . both the taste and smell was very strong . overall a fantastic stout and iam sure some aging has helped make this one a good one .,appearance,0.4,0
a perfect beer to accompany spicy food and an easy to drink dipa . i was drinking it nest to a fire after a spicy dinner so i can not comment on the appearance but the taste aroma and mouth feel were all very clear . dry well hopped but not over done . aroma is not as powerful as your typical dipa . very balanced if unspectacular non typical specimen for this category . my bottle had a lot of sediment too which was unpleasant but my own fault for drinking in the dark . drank it back to back with avbc s th anniversary imperial ipa and this one was distinctly better .,appearance,0.6,1
well the bottle s telling me it s best served ice cold which is a worryingly ignorant statement to begin with . or at least it spells bad things for the flavour . pours a golden colour with a thin off white head that does n t stick around for an encore or even the first performance . leaves virtually nothing and minimal lace is produced . thin but steady carbonation but looks pretty mediocre . grim start indeed . nose is quite fruity and fairly hoppy with a pleasant floral aloma announcing itself . hints of red apple pineapple and lime with a strong rose aroma sweet and pleasant . overall a bit subdued though definitely need to work to get that aroma off it and this is n t even ice cold . taste is quite fruity and quite sweet with hints of apple juice citrus and melon vying for supremacy . a hint of honey behind there as well or at least a generous amber malt . hops are underutilised they are definitely present but there s no punctuation to their flavour they just float to the surface on the back palate to leave a slightly woody floral bitterness just as a lingering aftertaste . the beer tastes quite malty but the feel is a bit down the body of the malt is n t really there to back it up . a bit watery really . look this is n t a bad drop but i feel like they re being all aussie and lax with it trying to pander to the vb swilling masses and they should n t be afraid to give it some oomph . it just feels like it s not all there like the flavour s vacationing in bali .,appearance,0.4,0
had this at a wedding in a bottle . this beer is horrible . i honestly do not know why anyone drinks it . .in trying to be respectful i will leave it at this . i do not recommend this beer at all if it is for you then great but of al of the beers i have drank this is one of the only ones i will continue to turn down .,appearance,0.2,0
a deep brown with a nice fluffy tan head . fingers to start slowly receding . perfect . s nice roasted malt with some slight hops . t lots of bitter chocolate and some coffee backing in this stout . the roasted malt tastes great and goes down smooth . as it sits in the mouth it creams up and after swallowing a little more bitterness comes out along with some great fresh hop flavor . m creamy medium heavy bodied good carbonation barely astringent . d very drinkable . it s heavy but it s great .,appearance,1.0,1
this brewery has never given me the results i enjoy . until now . wow . absolutely delicious . i was first impressed with the color almost black . big creamy frothy head . still ready to be disappointed again i took a big slug . .rich and soft with a little dry sparkle to it . after taste is clean roasted beautiful burnt wood smell in my nose . i will search this out next time i m near the old home town . good show paper city . you ve done your irish heritage proud .,appearance,1.0,1
a pitch black with a thin mocha colored head . so so retention and poor lacing . i was hoping for more . s dark malt sweet coffee vanilla brown sugar and chocolate . t very dark almost burnt malts dark chocolate and expresso coffee . not as bitter as i d expect from such dark flavors on the contrary it s quite smooth . lingers for some time on the palate revealing new flavors . m medium bodied with medium low carbonation . d very smooth and drinkable .,appearance,0.6,1
a medium amber with a quarter inch white head that disappears very quickly an inviting unfiltered cloud lingers as you continue to sip . s lightly toasted malts and citrus are behind a huge hoppy nose . t beautifully balanced hoppiness and sweet fruit . i love hoppy beers that sting your tongue this one should sting but the hop counter part of sweet toasted malts is spectacular . m a carmel chewiness is noticeable at the end along with very little carination and no noticeable alcohol taste . truly a wonderfully enjoyable beer .,appearance,0.6,1
a pours a bit cloudy . some yeast floating around . s citrus pine y t very hoppy tastes like a couple different hops were used while making this . good straigh forward flavor maybe not as complex as i d like but still tasty . m a nice smooth mouthfeel and a dry bitter lasting effect . d could easily have a few of these . i love hoppy beer and this is a good one .,appearance,0.6,1
clear and deeper brown but not opaque . head is impressive at first but settles into a big bubbled fading cap at seconds . mostly a caramel aroma with a little sulfur whiff . flavor is malt sweet not easy to characterize with a hop bite early . lighter mouthfeel than implied by the color . what little hop there is is far superior to the malt . a little raisiny wateriness as the beer proceeds past the tongue . i m sure its drinkable in the heat but where s the beef . mucho thanks to my bud dave szy . for getting the bottle past airport inspections on his way back from the island .,appearance,0.8,1
the wife wanted to try a fun fruit beer my choices were limited so i grabbed a sixer of this . neat ounce bottle with silly dog cartoon thingy on the label . let s see how wild this blueberry beer is . a poured in traditional pint glass at degrees . holy fruit beer batman this one s a clear purplish red with a light purple fizzy head that fades quickly leaving no lacing and a small purple off white collar . s sniffed when cold sweet berries and wheat trailing at the end . t very very sweet mix of berries with blueberry and strawberry being the most dominant flavors . finishes mildly sour with high sugars and syrup on the tongue . almost like a berry jolly rancher . as expected as the beer warms the malt presence like colt starts becoming more apparent . m lightly syrupy with highly fizzed champagne like carbonation . tasted more like a wine cooler than a beer . nice if you want a sweet easy drinker but not in my fav .,appearance,0.4,0
a a hazy yellow beet with an almost non existent head . looks pretty limp . s peaches apples flowers herbs and a bit of sweet funk and honey . t tart peaches honey flowers funk . very complex and really opens up as it warms . very nice . m tart sweet and clean . dry finish . just about right for the style . d a very nice beer that really grows on me the more i got into it .,appearance,0.6,1
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass . a yes this is clear . faint yellow tinge . thin white head that quickly dissipates . s i really have to get my nose right next to the beer before i smell this . very faint hint of malt . almost no aroma here at all . ca n t say it smells bad . just no smell . t like flat flavored water . terrible . m thin and oily on the tongue . d does this even qualify as beer . this is closer to flavored water . maybe that s what they were shooting for when they said clear . i got their variety pack and sampled them . no more sleeman for me . i recommend staying away from any beer from this brewery altogether . go buy yourself some good beer .,appearance,0.3,0
sampled from cl bottle with a best before date of . should i have let this age more . i will try this again but i was very disappointed . maybe my expectations were too high . maybe it was a bad bottle . maybe i do n t like the style but i doubt the last one . poured a hazy amber color with a big white frothy head that faded some what quickly to a thin bumby covering . a quick swirl at anytime during the sampling brought back a foam head that had a eye like the center of a hurricane . the aromas were very fruity . smells of pear apricot peach and bananas with hints of malt and some hops hidden way in the back and i could only catch a glimpse of occationally . like that hot girl in a crowded smokey bar that you can only see when the crowd moves just right and your not really sure through the cloudy haze if it was her . the taste help more fruit than the nose . flavors of pear apricot bananas and leather . yes leather and more banana than i expected or was prepared for . very unbalanced . the body was medium but the finish was very sticky . i could n t get it off the sides of my mouth teeth and tongue . my wife thought it was aweful . said this tastes like fruit and old shoe leather . if this was a wine i would say it was corked . it did n t think it was that bad but i was very disappointed . especially considering the lengths i ll have to go through to get another to try .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle stamped enjoy by nov poured into my kwak glass i lack a better alternative at the moment . a an impressive amount of slowly fading creamy head sits atop a clear golden straw colored beer . scattered lacing all around the glass . s very grassy hops hit the nose up front . there is also a strong lemon pine presence in the hop aroma . very simple malt follows up the hop scent . t seems like the malt hits the palate first and it s pretty basic . little touches of caramel but not much else . behind that there is again very grassy somewhat lemony piney hops . m smooth and creamy but the bitterness lingers for a long time and is fairly unpleasant . everything else hits spot on but it s just too . earthy . d it s a decent beer but that lingering bitterness just kills this category for me . i m hard pressed to finish the one i have let alone drink another .,appearance,0.9,1
appearance given the appearance of the label i do n t know why i was surprised at first pour . it pours a translucent red that reminds me of strawberry soda . the theme carries over upon first sight of the pink head that quickly diminishes . if pepto bismol had a head it might look similar to this . great start . smell faint smell of malt and hops but too subtle to notice any real character . i hope the taste blows me away . taste toasted malt taste followed by a sweet and subtle taste of fruit possibly berry . the strong finish of hops is the only thing that really stands out which is a disappointment for the style . i was expecting something much more balanced . mouthfeel medium body . light on carbonation . drinkability too out there for me . i feel like the style was somewhat ignored . i would n t care for another especially for the price .,appearance,0.3,0
seeing as they re not making this anymore i grabbed a bunch when i saw them the other day . always liked the ol fruit . ths one poured a dream you shoulda seen it looked like a photo from a beer book . billowy head sticking out of the glass all proud and boastful very cool . lacing coated the glass all the way to the end . an attractive fig dried fruits cinnamon spicy fruit nose . follows through with similar flavours on the palate with a little hint of the alcohol but not much . nice and chewy with an extended finish . a good beer and one that will be missed .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pale golden yellow colour with almost no head . no lacing on the glass . smells pretty much like barley pretty much the smell i get when i enter a brewery . clean taste nothing off . over aggressive carbonation makes this a bit harsh to drink . that s moroccon beers for the tasting . who knew i d ever try a beer from this country .,appearance,0.4,0
label notched march . . oz brown glass squatty pry top bottle . pours a hazy mud brown with little to no head . aromas of sour black cherries and dark belgian candi sugar . smells a lot like kasteel rouge if you ask me . flavors are the same as the nose . lots of sour cherry notes and dark malty chocolateness . focused and delicious . recommended for fans of widmer bros cherry oak dopplebock and kasteel rouge .,appearance,0.6,1
drank from a bottle . i first had to rid myself of the expectations of guiness extra stout in a bottle what i m used to . once that was accomplished i found that the nose just was n t happening not much smell at all . the taste on the other hand was intriguing . chocolately and coffee ish appropriately bitter no noticeable hops . there was a surprisingly creamy taste and pleasant mouthfeel . very smooth drink . slightly watery with very little carbonation . averagely drinkable beer .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer pours a pale almost clear gold color very light . the head laces nicely . the nose smells like regular michelob but noticably lighter . the taste is very watery but still maintaining the lager flavor . it goes down very smooth and finishes crisp . it s a gusler no doubt and a bonafied chick beer . i guess if you enjoy macro brewed lagers like michelob this is a beer you would be excited about . it s the old philosophy of less calories larger consumption . i do n t worry myself with calorie counts . what s the point . if a beer tastes good drink it . like anything else in life use in moderation .,appearance,0.4,0
purchased at sun devil liquors in mesa az . presentation ml bottle both caged and corked . release . poured into my st. bernardus chalice . appearance deep french onion soup color maybe a weak cherry cough syrup color . pours completely flat . no sign of any head . same goes for the lacing zippo . really quite lifeless . knew when i popped the cork and there was no sound that something may not be right . smell scent is quite nice though . lots of dark fruit including raisins dates and figs . a touch of alcohol as well . taste there does happen to be a bit of carbonation left but not much . just enough to keep it from becoming a drain pour . almost cask style . flavor mirrors the nose . lots of raisin flavors make that booze soaked raisins . really a one flavor shop here . mouthfeel minute carbonation like alcohol flavor left in afteretaste . drinkability need to get my hands on a fresh one of these . tried to imagine i was drinking a cask version but it just was n t happening . good flavor kept it from being a drain pour . if fresh this is probably damn tasty .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a standard pint glass . pours a superb color for a blueberry stout . it is a deep dark brown and actually has a touch of purple in the body and in the head . really cool stuff . the head does dissapate a little too quickly but overall this one looks great . smell is blueberry forward when poured and when a little cool . aroma mellows as the brew warms . taste is interesting i guess . the blueberry sweetness would be superb alone but with the coffee they just do n t quite mix . the coffee flavor is a fairly standard columbia roast up front but leaves a coffee grind dry aftertaste that is pretty unpleasant . the blueberry flavor is fairly sweet and smooth but the flavors just do n t mix . mouthfeel is acceptable as well . the coffee is a bit sticky and hangs around in the aftertaste but the sweetness from the blueberries goes away . i wish it was the other way around . drinkability is good here as the flavors are mild enough and clean enough to please . this brew could pass as a dessert brew although it could stand for a bump in abv to beef it up .,appearance,0.9,1
a foggy tea color with an ample tan head . s sweet malts alcohol and diacetyls grains maple oatmeal t honey spice sweet butterscotchy . the sweet malts dominate warming alcohol . m syrupy heavy moderate effervescence . d this beer s not big it s friggin huge like drinking a brandy . then again it is rated at abv . it s not at all easy to drink . a sipper from the start . good luck . proceed with extreme caution .,appearance,0.8,1
abv ibu a straw red in color with a good amount of haze . there is a decent off white head that floats atop this brew . s hop head red has a strong bouquet . consisting of pine grapefruit and herb it is sure to please . t i will have to admit that i am a sucker for amarillo hops and this is a dream come true . pine and grapefruit come together in hoppy harmony . m medium in body with a good amount of froth from the head . the carbonation plays well on the tongue . d not the best ipa in the world but definitely enjoyable and worth a try .,appearance,0.6,1
thanks to domtronzero for making this happen . ml capped brown glass champagne bottle . . opened at degrees . appearance perhaps one of the pretties beers i ve ever seen . a deep but crystal clear cherry wood red brown with some creamy tan head . just perfect . nose smells of macerating figs and dates with tawny port in an oak barrel . caramel and toasted nuts plus bright orange from the hops a touch of cream from the yeast . lovely . palate spicy from alcohol right up front but then slides into a nice fat wide body with sticky sweet caramel covered figs something like pretzels orange blossom water and warm leather notes . the alcohol slips away into a nice warming sensation and the hops help give the finish some shape so it s not cloying and a nice light bitterness too . notes those californians sure do know how to make badass old ales . ffo north coast old stock . i traded for bottles hoping that it d be good enough to cellar but it s so good i do n t know how long i can keep my mitts off the other one .,appearance,1.0,1
despite what the world thinks we aussies do n t drink this crap once again i think it must be brewed by someone else in north america coz the aussie version tastes like chemicals .,appearance,0.2,0
mendicino really shines at packing alot of alcohol in thier beers . take blue heron pale ale . it tastes so light i d think it s about . percent not . same with eye of the hawk percent and do n t call me the morning and the ipa percent . ca n t taste it either so if you re in a hurry and wan na grab something for a party . and have it be a good decent ale . mendicino is a good bet . for siting at home enjoying a beer or two their are many better choices . that said a staple . people seem to be confused about this beer and give it low reviews because of it . ba says it s an ipa . way way off the mark . no way on any planet is this an ipa . niether does the company anywhere claim this be an ipa . it s hard to say this is even a pale ale . . it s on a completely different plane as say sierra nevada or deschutes . if i had to judge i would call this an american blond ale . if considered a blond then it is a hoppy blond . if this a pale ale then it is the palest most pale i ve ever seen . appearance yellow . slightly darker haze . there are many lagers darker than this . it s darn light for an ale and the head is minimal . smell pleasant . the smell is very sweet malty . but it is quite pleasant to smell . keep coming back to smell again . taste light malty with an after taste of bitterness . it s almost like a kolsch but way too bitter for a koslch . sort of no man s land between smooth and bitter . no hop taste besides the bitterness . m and d goes down really easy . it s really brainless to put this stuff back . notes i m not a huge apa fan . i do n t like snpa or deschutes pa that much . i d rather have one of these . that said i probably would n t get this unless it s really cheap by comparison . i got this for . a er on sale . yes . . at that price it s a good buy . i d rather have a pilsner kolsch . or actually go the other way get a nice ipa . i do n t really like the middle area . but easy to drink .,appearance,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a clear light copper amber with a medium forthy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet slightly corny malts and metallic perfumey hops . the flavor is sweet slightly vegetal malts with a good amount of bitterness in the finish perfumey and slightly tarry hops . the mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and a bit watery . overall not too impressive . kind of a sub par imperial pils . i was hoping for a lot more american hops with a lager base .,appearance,0.8,1
poured in ale glass at the bar of growler s in beautiful downtown g burg . a solid black no head inert no lacing wow it looks dead s roasted barley with waffs of leather t burned barley taste detracts from what otherwise would be a simple pleasant stout very lightly hopped so not complex m the lack of head and carbonation really detracts from the mouthfeel i m a big fan of growler s i m prouder of no other but this batch did n t turn out well . i ll try again some other month and adjust my review accordingly .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a deep copper color with a big creamy tan head that lasts forever and leaves a great looking lace all the way down the sides of the glass . huge creamy and sweet maltiness dominates the nose of this brew with some spicy alcohol notes thrown into the background for good measure . smooth and sweet maltiness all the way to the end . there are faint smoky peat flavors that linger only for a second before being swept away by the finishing alcohol spiciness . greatly creamt this brew remains very drinkable throughout . i would highly recommend this one to anyone who can get their hands on it .,appearance,1.0,1
i ve had this in the bottle before and it seemed better than this one . the color was n t bad and i know wheat beers are not clear but this one looks like a glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice . did n t really like the orange slice it came with . the taste was not as good as i remember it . too much citrus taste to me . not much malt flavor either . it s also a little sour and not easy to drink . probably would n t get another .,appearance,0.4,0
as soon as i popped the cork and you could hear and see no carbination at all why use a cork at all i just knew i would n t care for this beer . when i smelled it i smelt a sour clove not cherry note . when i tasted it twice once cold once room temp. i poured both down the drain . it was a flat sour clove and spicey taste that made me want to barf . no thank you for an expensive piece of s . i wonder if this is suppose to be flat or i got two bad bottles . this beer was super flat . almost like drinking a flat cola .,appearance,0.8,1
a poured out a straw yellow color with a bubbly white two finger head . it was highly carbonated and left no lace . s it smelled of corn and grains . t it tasted a little bittersweet . the predominant flavor was just corn . m it was pretty crisp and sharp . a light bodied beer . d this is a below average beer . it is fairly bland and does n t bring much in terms of flavor .,appearance,0.4,0
i had this beer poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a the beer pours a clear pale yellow with a large nicely lacing white head . s not much but some light malt . t a light malt some adjunct grain . m crisp dry . d a decent beer better than most bmc light beers went decently with some pad thai at a local restaurant .,appearance,0.8,1
poured a bomb of a fluffy white head . lots of carbonation and erm enough bits floating around to make it look like some sort of orange snow ornamen that you shake . no lacing unless you count the sediment clinging to the sides of the glass . this from a half bottle pour so the sediment was n t sitting in the bottom and i poured in one mighty go . egads . never seen anything like it . looks like a million small goldfish in a beer glass . moving on aromas of mandarin and some strong yeast yes we are in belgian territory taste is both sweet and sour at the same time lovely complexity . more mandarins and citrus and hops bundled together . nicely carbonated in the mouth . this is really drinking with my eyes closed tho and in reality this is bad with that much sediment . will review again .,appearance,0.2,0
a very dark amber color nearly opaque . very thin head which dissapates quickly and completely . ends up looking like a flat cola . somewhat dissapointing appearance . s smoky nutty and fruity with a noticably astringent alcohol bite . t starts out sweet smokey and robust . leads to a crisp slightly citrus bite . leaves an oily coffee like after taste in the mouth . m surprisingly smooth texture . slightly crsip dry with a beautifully lingering alcohol warmth in both mouth and chest . medium to heavy body . d very drinkable even in spite of relatively high alcohol content . satisfyingly filling . gets better as it progressively warms toward room temperature .,appearance,0.4,0
while i m waiting for my beer to warm up i might as well plug in some reviews i scratched down . growler at pete s rb spring gathering . thanks dorothy . p slightly unsettling muggy yellow color . wisp of pasty white head . raw jalapeno nose singled out among a muddled produce section of smells . taste is straight up corn tortillas itchy malt with just a nip of jalapenos brighter green italian peppers lingering on the follow through . spritzy carbonation doughy slightly metallic . chewy . lots of fun .,appearance,0.4,0
glad to find this one . a dark with ruby highlights and little head the quickly disappears . nothing special here . s not much of a scent . i have to sniff hard to get a good smell of it . hints of coffee scent . that s about it . t good but not great . tastes like coffee and water . not much else going on . m perfect amount of carbonation . goes down easy . d very easy to drink . all in all . this is a decent brew to try at least once if you like porters or breakfast stouts . reminds me of a poor man s version of stone kona coffee brew .,appearance,0.4,0
a poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . it s cloudy amber with a big head and has lots of visible silt particles floating about . s strong estery malt with a robust alcohol presence t sweet malt with light fruit tones then a very strong peppery alcohol flavor and a medicinal funk to finish m medium low carbonation medium body . when the peppery alcohol flavor hits there is a feeling of scouring or medicinal cleaning somewhat similar to astringency but different . there is a potent throat warming feeling as well . d the medicinal alcohol flavors and antiseptic mouthfeel are too crazy in this brew it looks great in the glass though,appearance,0.9,1
oof . this is just nasty . came out of the can looking okay clear golden colour with a moderate white head . the head settles to a thin film and gives up some spotty lace . pretty much downhill from there . neutral or non existent nose . tastes like a can of old mushrooms . feh . musty and metallic in a grievously unpleasant way . harsh on the palate with a nasty mouthfeel . every once in a while you come across a beer that makes you go jeesh . what the hell were they thinking . . . this is one of those . drain pour . avoid .,appearance,0.8,1
poured in tulip glass purchased at ale jail st. paul mn appearance the pour is a deep amber color with three fingers of creamy foamy got milk . head . maybe i just had an exceptional pour this evening but pours like this are what warrant a in appearance . the side of my glass is covered with lace . the beer is slightly effervescent with the bubbles taking on a wide area . smell sweet malt with a bit of alcohol warmth comes through on the nose . tangerine and grapefruit represent the fruits at the table and a bit of grass comes through for the earthy supporters . taste the tasting starts out with caramel and biscuit malt . the malt is sweet and chewy it s upholding the hops that are now starting to come awake . grapefruit orange peel and a bit of grass and pine mixed in with some alcohol warmth take over the rest of the tasting . this is an excellent tasting the beer but i ca n t help the think that a version of this with a lighter malt profile would be incredible . the sweetness and thickness of the malt in my opinion gets in the way of the hop bombardment that this beer brings . mouthfeel medium to full bodied the malt results in a bit of chewiness . carbonation was spot on right after cracking the bottle . drinkability only one bomber of these in an evening for me thanks . it s a beer that does n t sneak up on you the thickness of the body and the sweet malt on the palate makes it a beer that would be hard to have many of . however this was a great tasting and if deschutes starts distributing in my neck of the woods it would end up in my crate again .,appearance,1.0,1
this brew whose cork was dated poured a very invigorated head . pour only glass of this one or it will foam up and over flow your mug in no time flat . it had a large light brown head of small bubbles . its body is a yeasty cloudy dark brown with a lot of carbonation rising . it had an aroma of hops and malt . it was initially bitter and had a strong after bite but its bitterness was not so strong as to ruin the smoothness .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a pissy macro ish yellow . head dissipates quickly . smells very crisp . malty floral some hints of pear . taste is similar but much stronger . it s bready and floral and like i said earlier crisp . slightly bitter finish the fruitiness is more obvious on the aftertaste . this one strikes a balance between the relatively flat but refreshing lawn mower beer and a more advanced ale or lager . very good .,appearance,0.6,1
strangely compelling stout . minimal head aroma is roasty and sour and so is the flavour . no carbonation whatsoever on the tongue soft sourish and roasty fairly thin yet has some lenght it was a bit sour and thin for a stout but not totally bad some nice flavours .,appearance,0.4,0
big thanks to drmatt for hooking me up with this gem . poured from a oz can . aroma of dark bitter chocolate spent coffee grounds leather charred wood tar . lots of roastiness going on . just a wisp of vanilla . literally pours like motor oil out of the can . opaque black . leaves an oily brown stain on the side of my glass . thin dark khaki head . boatloads of roasted malt on the palate . bitter chocolate bitter coffee . very dry . charred tobacco leaf . dry leather . a hint of vanilla ice cream and milkshake on the backside . viscous and oily with a nice level of carbonation . could tone down the bitterness just a tad though . very nice stuff . thanks matt .,appearance,1.0,1
this beer looks perfect . pretty gold color with a nice big fluffy head . aromas is slightly sweet candied and with a citrus like hop smell . this is hoppy and bitter beer . keystone drinkers watch out . this will give you bitter beer face . beer is a touch creamy up front then settles into a crisp grapefruit like hop flavor then the finish hits you with a bitter kick in the mouth . the balance is a touch out of wack would like just a little more maltiness but this is still an impressive hoppy beer . mouthfeel is good and full . another nice offering from an underrated brewer . a nice hop bomb dipa . this is worth a try and is quite affordable .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into tulip glass . appearance golden amber pumpkin color pours minimal white head that quickly fades . no lacing . smell smells like the hershey s pumpkin kisses malty none of the typical pumpkin pie spices are present . taste exactly like it smells just like hershey s pumpkin kisses without any chocolate . no pumpkin pie spices at all . very buttery . very disappointing considering all the hype . mouthfeel medium light bodied good carbonation creamy buttery . overall very disappointing . officially the worst pumpkin beer i ve ever had . even if i were n t expecting pumpkin pie spices still a very disappointing beer .,appearance,0.8,1
really nice looking brew deep copper colored body with a creamy cap of head that lasts forever.very little aroma with only the slightest hint of spicy hop . flavor is weak . malt provides a slight toast bready flavor . hops give a very light bitterness . body is solid almost creamy . drinkability is high easy to drink and a good session beer if a bit boring .,appearance,0.9,1
belgian style bomber caged and corked w o freshness info . this one opened with a whimpy poof and then poured w next to no carbonation no head and no lacing hmmm.things pick up with the raisiny nose and then full throttle tasty raisiny notes picked up in the early sips . malty sweet some belgian yeasty nutty notes rum soaked raisins brandy whiffs yum . more quality brew from l.a. port brewing,appearance,0.6,1
pours a bright copper color with a thin white head a little lacing . aromas are nice distinct caramel sweet grains and hints of smoke . taste is more smoky than the nose suggests . light caramel sweetness cereal grain with brewed tea notes and light creamy sweetness . finish is has a nice crispness with solid undertones of smoky wood . nice balanced flavors . mouthfeel is nice and full with good carbonation . overall a very solid smoked lager . this is well worth trying if you are a smoked beer fan .,appearance,0.6,1
baltika labeled pale lager here in tx is a very pleasing beer to the eye . it is a bright gold with a white head that has great retention . thousands of bubbles create laser light show too much floyd patterns as they race to the top . awesome lacing down the whole glass from start to finish . ok it went downhill from there . the nose is dominated by alcohol almost like rubbing alcohol . there is some basic beer aroma some malt and maybe some hops . nothing enough to overtake the alcohol . the taste is also hot with alcohol . something grainy like some kind of adjunct in there corn . . . some sweetness . the body is thin and this beer is not very drinkable imo . i have had and enjoyed their wheat very nice and i will have it again and their dark beer good much like an oktoberfest in the last few weeks but this one no thank you comrade . .,appearance,0.8,1
appearence poured a simple golden yellow without no head smell the smell is of grapes and some hints of spices . a hint of oak is also detectable . taste and mouthfeel the taste is such a simple beautiful grape taste . the simplicity of this beer is what makes it so wonderful . there are subtle coimplexities but they are n t the focus . the focus is on the wonderful grape flavor that is full and incredibly thirst quenching . drinkability and overall this is easily the best lambic i ve ever had . it s absolutely brilliant . the grape flavor is so real and so damn tasty . i m in love with this beer and i wish i could drink it all night . one of the best .,appearance,0.6,1
tried this at brewhaus when out with some friends feb . a dark amber reddish hue . hazy and deep . the head is about half of a finger and leaves a little lace on the glass . s red wine vinegar ketchup tomatoes and earthy mulch . very very odd and quite vegetal . t red wine vinaigrette salad dressing rotten tomatoes brown lettuce and tart rancid vegetables . m light in body and carbonation . this is like swishing ketchup in your mouth . d i ve had other flanders reds that i really enjoyed so it s not a style thing but this tastes like absolute crap . it s sort of like retching up a pint of v and vinaigrette salad dressing . interesting but completely foul . original review a . s . t . m . d . overall score . one of my lowest ratings ever . here is the second tasting to clear up the issue of whether or not the first bottle year ago was ruined in some way my ba buddy orangemustache and i tried this out at brewhaus one night and were appalled by how bad it was given the generally high scores by other bas . i picked up a ml bottle of this at binny s in chicago and we decided to give it another go while we were stone cold sober and our palates were fresh . a deep garnet clear brew with a two finger dense khaki head . lots of light tan lace is stuck to the glass . s ketchup vinegar tomatoes and mushrooms . v vegetable juice with some age on it . something old and dusty is there too . t old rotten tomatoes v bloody mary mix red vinaigrette salad dressing applesauce and some fruity sugar on the tip of the tongue . m light initially sugary and fruity but progressing to a thicker viscous and nasty mouthfeel . this finishes like puke . d ok i picked this up thinking that the first time that we tried it the bottle must have been old and ruined . this tasting however reaffirms my hatred of this brew . it s honestly better fruitier lighter and more rounded than the rotten bottle we tried at brewhaus but its still disgusting . the current score is indicative of my opinion at the second tasting december nd,appearance,0.7,1
appearance this one is light yellow in color with some noticeable carbonation and a big beautiful head even though i had it in a taster . the head left some foamy pits and lacing all over the glass . smell there was no mistaking the raw american grain in this nose . it was mixed with some light sucrose type of sweetness and a grassy hoppiness . taste the grain is a lot lighter than i thought after smelling this lager and the hops are muddled . the sweetness from the nose finished up the taste . mouthfeel this one is light bodied lighter than what i experienced when drinking it bottled with a nice tingly sensation in the mouth . it is smooth and the flavors flow well together . drinkability it seems that american breweries really struggle with this style . having said that this wasnt half bad and is better than most .,appearance,0.9,1
the pour was a flat black with about a inch head that reduced some but basically maintained thoughout the drink . the smell was a blend of malt coffee raisins and chocolate . the drink was sweet and malty at the front which intensified along with the addition of chocolate coffee and hop flavors at the middle with a nice sharp bite at the end . also an interesting note i nipped at the head a little which tasted like milk chocolate . interesting . overall it was nicely balanced and had many good flavors and was thick and chewy just as a stout should be . i enjoyed it a lot .,appearance,1.0,1
this tastes a lot litke the regular just less of it . appearance pale yellow in color with one finger head that disapeared very quickly . smell not much faint hop thats about it . taste very watery way a little hop presence in the finish and the aftertaste was a bit skunky . mouthfeel very thin with high carbonation . drinkability if you have no other choice .,appearance,0.3,0
poured in a tulip galss the avery th anniversary ale pours a very dark garnett with a big foamy tan head leaving waves of foamy lace . hmm looks like a ris . the smell is rich chocolate and crystal malts and an unusually pungent funk to the hops maybe they re getting lost in all that dark malt . it s pretty strong and i do n t really care for it . also as it warms some booziness struggles to break through that weird hop malt mix . the taste is pretty much along the same lines more roasted then chocolate malt with caramel notes as well and lots of west coast hop character . i just do n t find the pungent fruitiness of the hops to go well with this ris style malt base . as mentioned on the bottle lots of molasses as well which with the coffee like roast gets a bit astringent . as much as i keep thinking ris maybe that bitterness is mosly hops as the malt base is more sweet like a baltic porter . but no there s definately some roast as well . inconcievable . well and interesting puzzle when i start to fret about style but that s always a bad idea . i should just try to enjoy what i can about this one . e.g . the alcohol is barely perceptible with a warming feeling in the back of the throat . the mouthfeel is on the lighter side for such a dark strong beer creamy but oily . this was moderately drinkable . it was lighter then it looked and tasted and while it had it moments i just do n t think the experiment was a success . something about all the floral hops and dark malt . so yes after working my way through the bomber warm and cold i m thinking it s more of a baltic porter the ris malt base with a touch of roasted malt and floral west coast dipa hops . interesting but ultimately not a winner to me . laying it down for a while might bring it more into bp territory as the hops fade but by that time i doubt it would be as sweet and luscious as i d like .,appearance,0.9,1
this was a hard one to rate for me . i actually had an old predecessor of rose called golden rose batch bottled in about . poured to a cloudy burgundy color with suspended particles and absolutely no head or lacing . aroma was a very sour dark fruit mostly plums and grapes . the flavor was very tangy and almost like vinegar . finish was also sour and tangy reminded me of apple cider that had been kept too long . i think this may have been a better beer in its day and so i gave it some benefit of the doubt but this particular one was past its prime . this was actually more like rating wine .,appearance,0.2,0
victory v lager is a cloudy pale yellow beer with a small white head that quickly dissipates . it has a soft herbal aroma . it smells a little sweet and corny and very faint . it s light bodied and foamy with a dry finish that s kind of chalky . it has hardly any flavor . there may be a touch of lemon and mint or catnip . there is no bitterness . sorry victory i ve peed better beer . this is an obvious attempt to make a superbowl beer and they nailed it .,appearance,0.3,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a mug . from the beginning i could tell this was going to be underwhelming . when i cracked the bottle open there was no hiss no release of gas . the beer pours a strange orangey color . sitting in the mug it looked as if i had grabbed some iced tea from the fridge by mistake . it s not an inviting pour . there was absolutely no head whatsoever . the smell is a little better . it s malty and a little peaty . i picked up on a hint of roastiness and smokiness . the taste is sweeter than i thought it would be . their a little smoke and peat flavor but there is something on the back end that tastes almost like caramel . the mouthfeel is thin and oily . i m a big fan of scotch ales particularly at this time of year but this effort is a serious disappointing brew . it lacks the boldness and the full bodied character that i think defines the style .,appearance,0.3,0
a opaque muddy brown brew with a three finger cream colored head okay retention . no lacing at all . so sad . . . s strong bananas dates faint cloves and a touch of coriander . unlike other dunkel weizens this one has an intense odor . t the flavor has a fruity sweetness . there is a taste slightly reminiscent of a banana pulled from the dredges of a fruit salad as well as a quick light caramel malt flavor but with a very noticable wheat influence and a subtle coriander pepperiness . there is a curious mild bitter twinge on the back of my throat that lasts for only a few moments . a very faint slightly sweet aftertaste lingers for a little while after the bitterness dissipates . m very viscous smooth and quite refreshing . d nice . sessionable though a bit strong . so a low paced session . i think this is my favorite dunkel weizen that i have had to date . it is actually one of my favorite beers in fact extremely well rounded . it is more pronounced than the others of the style . it seems to sit somewhere between a dunkel weizen and a weizenbock . i find this place to be quite pleasing . i will definitely make this my dunkel weizen go to beer .,appearance,0.6,1
new labels since i last noticed . stiff pour in pint glass offers a rich maple color and tan head . looks can deceive . . smell is slight flowery grassy which tingles my nose maybe because i m getting a cold . taste of hops malt combo with metalic middle and alcohol finish mouthfeel is silky drinkability is average as the appearace of the brew exceeded the taste therefore it disappoints . cool label too but you drink beer not look at beer .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to joey at south bay liquor for this one . poured from the bottle into an oversized wine glass . a beautiful golden color with a fat head that loses size very quickly but still sticks around some . aromas of spice and flowers with a little bit of funk and alcohol underneath . taste is initially sour but quickly transitions into spices malts apples and some hops . mouthfeel is a little on the thin side and the beer is well carbonated . overall the flavors do n t quite mesh together hurting the drinkabilty . this is definitely an interesting beer just not my favorite .,appearance,1.0,1
had on tap for arthur guinness day . i thought this was a nitro tap like regular guinness but i then realized this is a regular draft stout . the beer looks very good poured into a shaped pint . black with a bit of red peeking through the bottom . perfect tan white head . what really impressed me is the fact that this was n t a nitro guinness but still kept an incredible guinness type head . the aroma is very faint with a slight ale like fruitiness . otherwise it s very typical guinness aroma lacking a lot of dark grains or roastiness . simply a clean aroma . taste is quite simple and light . a very slight roastiness comes through . otherwise it is very guinness like again which we are all familiar with . almost no residual sweetness . dark grain and hops combing for a slight watery bitterness that is complemented by a watery mouthfeel . slightly metallic . there really is n t much in the way of flavor . mouthfeel is slightly flat and smooth as typical of the style . i was impressed that it kept the nitro character without being on nitro tap . this beer kept a lot of the guinness character and maybe a bit more . it s hard to describe a guinness because on one hand there is a distinct familiar flavor but the lightness makes it challenging to explain . i think i like the regular guinness better possibly because of the appearance .,appearance,0.9,1
bought this one on a whim the fz album cover made it too good to pass up . and lagunitas is a solid brewery . beer advocate describes this as a doppelbock . not that i d reco nize a doppelbock if it attacked my palate . but the ba education is why we re here . serving type was a oz bomber labeled as ale at . no freshness date . attention breweries some of us here are startin to boycott yer undated stock . poured a beautishus deep copper malty nose and nice lacing as i emptied the glass . full bodied very tasty . malty . umma likin this one . nice aftertaste as well . and fer yous younguns zappa s lumpy gravy is an early example of his genius . just sayin .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear apple juice gold with a finger quickly dissipating white head that leaves zero lace . a fair amount of carbonation is visible . huge grassy hop nose with hints of biscuit and not much else . reminded me a bit of heineken . the grassy hop profile seems a bit more subdued in the taste and is paired with some biscuit and a light vegetable presence . the typical mouthfeel for this style of beer light watery and not much balance . the only thing that this beer is good for is its drinkability very refreshing . overall a less than decent brew but stays on par with the other adjuncts out there . it seems like it s only good for washing down hot foods or a refreshing lawn mower beer . do n t think i ll be buying this one again .,appearance,0.4,0
i suppose its every rochestarians duty to review this one . it was purchased as the beverage of choice for the dude game pop in the big lebowski and drink everytime they say dude . we sure as hell were n t going to be playing with storm king. anyway. appearance quite possibly the clearest palest beer i ve ever seen . wait maybe i forgot to pour it in my glass. nope . it s there barely . poured with a paper thin head which stuck around for a whole three seconds . no lacing to speak of . what do you expect . smell brings me back to beer pong night in college . big malty sweetness way to sweet in my opinion . a touch of citric hops but you really have to look for it . mouthfeel very light watery par for the course . taste you ca n t ignore the corniness of the beer but compared to labatt molson i ll take this beer any day of the week . smooth and refined with light malt flavor poking through . not bad not good either . if faced with the other light macro s i would probably go for this . does n t seem to have the metallic taste that labatt and molson are troubled by . i m sure the dude would abide .,appearance,0.4,0
honey colored body with vigorous bubbles feeding a thin downy white head . bready malt nose supported by earth must . spicy hops are in the background but present . still a weak nose . this definitely mashes old world barnyard funk bready malt and noble hops with an american extreme edge read more hops . not bad but the hops tastes almost like a blend of saaz and goldings merge with the malt sweetness in an awkward fashion creating almost a vegetal aftertaste . not as active on the carbonation front as i would expect from most northwest european styles . full body is certain appropriate though . an interesting if perhaps challenging brew .,appearance,0.9,1
notes from the kerstbierfestival essen belgium . dark brown with a snapping dissipating head . big alcohol aroma that s port like . some butter herbal and fruitiness . semi prickly start on the palate smoothing into a big malt character of caramel toffee and coffee . notes of grape . spicy alcohol . dry yeasty finish . warming .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bomber a generous extra from jrsd . this one was allowed to warm a little bit before being poured into my duvel tulip . coronado s brandy barrel aged barleywine pours surprisingly dark . it s a very deep mahogany just a shade or two shy of full on black . three or so fingers of khaki colored head come together and stick around for awhile . lacing is pretty much non existent . the nose is phenomenal and is led by a strong aroma of caramelized brown sugar . there are also notes of toffee and booze soaked apricots and figs to keep things lively . the flavor shifts the focus to a caramel sweetness and keeps the hot fruitiness . there s also a fairly present oxidation note that suggests both sherry and wet cardboard . the body is full but not as much so as it could have been . the carbonation is nice and mild though really letting the maltiness take center stage . i like the idea of a brandy barrel aged barleywine and coronado s attempt at it is n t bad but i still ca n t help but fee there s some missed potential here .,appearance,0.6,1
a the finest bubbles i have ever seen in a beer cascade through the auburn colored beer to leave a creamy off white head with great lacing and retention . s strong notes of sherry and alcohol with a slight sugary sweetness . t sweet alcohol flavors more toward liqueurs than sherry or port . i did not get any bourbon notes or even any vanilla . overall i felt that the barrel aging just made the beer sweeter . m smooth and creamy with a lingering sugary finish . d the sweetness and high alcohol would limit me to one serving . this may be a beer that needs to be enjoy alongside some dessert .,appearance,1.0,1
purchased at premier gourmet . pours an opaque orange brown thin tan head forms disappears to a thin ring really fast some lace spots . sweet banana clove bread wheat very malty caramel very fruity bit of alcohol smells pretty nice . taste is very malty sweet caramel bit of clovey banana bread again heavy caramel and spice finish alcohol is well hidden . mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation close to flat . twist off bottle cap coming from brazil potential carbonation problem . more carbonation would help it but a pretty damn smooth and nice drinking weizenbock .,appearance,0.6,1
huge thanks to joe for sharing this rarity . served in a unibroue tulip on new beer sunday . a damn this is a good lucking beer . huge dark tan foam that leaves sheets of lacing as it slowly recedes . pitch black body with not hints of color or light . not sure how this could be better . s belgian dark pale ale does n t accurately describe this it s more of a stout brewing with belgian yeast . roasted malts dark fruits and raisins nuttiness dark chocolate anise and rye or pumpernickel bread . there s a slight aged quality to this even though it s just over a year old . t i actually like the taste a bit better as it s much smoother . lots of chocolate bread dark fruits and nuts and a late appearing bitterness that persists long into the aftertaste . the high abv is better hidden in the taste than in the smell . m the carbonation is moderate with a medium body that might be a little undersized for the . i can feel myself getting a little buzzed from this one and there s some nice warming going on . still it s quite smooth and goes down easily . finish is sticky but not overly dry . d this is an excellent beer without a doubt but it s not something i d reach for on a regular basis if i could . . it s very intense and a slow sipper for sure . sharing the bomber with joe was a sufficient serving size and it took a while to work my way through it . still this is highly recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
incredible looking esb . this is the only time the appearance of a beer has caused me to gush . pours with the cascading effect and settles to a bright amber color . capped with a thick tan head that does not fade and leaves a sheet of lace along the sides of the glass . toasted malt aroma with citrus hop notes . biscuity malt flavor with some fruitiness . nice english hops but not overdone enough to balance and show up int he flavor profile . creamy and very well balanced . medium bodied chewy and very smooth . easy to drink great session beer .,appearance,1.0,1
a dark ruby with tan head . gorgeous lacing . s lemon toffee and lavender . maybe glacier and amarillo dry hopped . t light honey sweetness and then just enough bitterness to balance . slightly tannic finish but okay . m light carb medium body . o extremely drinkable and well balanced . a solid beer for sure .,appearance,0.9,1
a surprisingly this is the best looking cheap beer that i have seen . it poured out of the can with a thick foamy white head that actually had good retention eventually becoming a dense thin foamy layer on the top of the liquid . modest lacing is seen and the coloration is n t bad either having a light amber tone . carbonation looks fairly heavy but overall decent appearance . s ok this is where you know it s not going to be overly good . it smells dusty like how grass smells after all the snow has melted in the spring . and there is a distinct tinny aroma which must be from the can . there might be some faint malt smells but not much else here . t well that metallic smell carries over into the flavor as well as this is the st thing i taste and it s prominent . after getting through that there is some grainy flavors and the malts do come through . very faint hops are detectable but overall this comes across sweet which is n t a bad thing just the tinny aspect . .it does get less noticable the more you drink however . m this area was reasonable as there is a more of a medium light body to this beer and as time wears on the carbonation levels off leaving more of the character of the beer to be experienced . definitely richer than other cheap beers and lets you feel the malts on the palate more so than a lot of other beers . d for a cheap beer this is n t overly bad but i do n t think i d be able to enjoy more than say of these in a row as that metallic taste just is too dominant . if this can be improved on i d put it at the top of the value beers that i ve had so far . for the price it s decent but nothing to brag about . .it s also which would at least make me think about trying this again maybe . splitting a pack with a friend could be an option .,appearance,0.8,1
thanks to mikesgroove for sending this one . a pours a rather hazy orange with about three fingers of off white head . head retention is great with the head keeping a chunky frothy look and leaves thick lacing down the sides . s floral and sweet from the hops a little bit of grapefruit citrus a somewhat heavy grain malt aroma and a slightly medicinal smell as well . t nice citrus flavors some grapefruit and a little orange peel . nice toasted malt and some caramel as well . m medium bodied with a sticky cloying finish . good carbonation has some bubble release from the bottom while i am drinking . o overall its ok the look is amazing the smell was a little off but the taste was solid . a pretty good ipa .,appearance,0.9,1
very interesting brew . i feel that it s necessary to preface this as being my first barleywine . it was much like a belgian strong ale in my opinion but who knows maybe my tastes are not refined for this type of thing . it reminded me a lot of maredsous . very strong very sweet but also very hoppy . not usually up my alley but there was a smoothness and a maturity that twisted it my direction . god that sounds so snobby and like such b s . nonetheless it pours a very nice orange beige and again had no head mainly because i believe that i poured it wrong . but the taste is delectable not worth for the glass though that was the real b s . damnit that s two meals for me . oh well . the mouth feel is fine it s perfectly carbonated for what it is . it goes down very well and very fine and tastes like a mix of carmel and sweet fruit . does n t go down much better than your average craft brew but the best thing i ve had from real ale w o a doubt .,appearance,0.6,1
served in my . l weizen glass . a two fingers of off white head over a delicious dark brew of hazy chocolate and caramel colored hues yeast particles both in the head and settling at the bottom . lovely . s heavy refreshing wheat aroma complete with bananas light clove and some spices and eventually an enchilada mole sauce smell . not sure where this came from but it made me want to eat some mexican . t refreshing wheat and damp grains not quite wet but not completely grainy . great flavors that imitate the aromas particularly the cloves and spices . hints of caramel and light chocolate malts . sweet fruits as well . a sour kick meets up with my mouth at the end of the sip . m light on the mouthfeel but the carbonation is great . d did i mention this is incredibly refreshing . each sip throws out new and different characteristics . i look forward to more weizenbocks .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a golden color lager with a big foamy head with good retention and some minimal lacing . aroma if s dominated by sugar with light phenol notes . taste is also dominated by some sugar and sweet malt notes with light alcohol notes . full body with great carbonation but overall this one is just too sweet for my taste buds .,appearance,0.8,1
the bottle is beautiful . gold cursive lettering smooth slender highly polished brown glass champagne wiring on top just gorgeous presentation . the ale itself has the expected cherry red color no head or collar at all and no carbonation that i could see which is kind of strange considering the champagne wiring which i figured was there to keep a highly carbonated beverage from blowing the cork . hmm i guess it s for show only . initial flavor is a sweet cherry rush like a vick s cherry throat lozenge . for a sour ale this is a sweet cherry beer . my wife classifies it more as a wassail and did n t care for it cold but wants to try it this fall winter warmed up . the solid fruit flavor clearly dominates like eating a piece of cherry pie in fact this would be good with cherry pie or scones . i pick up the vaguest hint of throat burn like carbonation but i m not sure because this has no bubbles at all . picking up a hint of a yeasty flavor too but detecting other characteristics takes some concentration because of the overpowering cherries . alcohol mixes with the cherry as the aftertaste arrives giving a slightly medicinal taste a little bit nutty as well i think . it is here that you finally get a sour or tart component . they say in the fall there is less sunlight for the trees which makes the leaves true colors come out that kind of happens here . once the flood of sweetness and cherries subside the true nature of this sour ale reveals itself to some degree . this is my first try of something like this and if i can find another bottle i will grab it and store it for the autumn .,appearance,1.0,1
reviewed on . bottle . pours a cloudy brown with a small white head . aroma of apple juice and raisin . flavor of apple raisin sweet caramel dark fruit plum brown sugar . very complex . no bitterness which is nice very hearty beer for a . abv . excellent belgian quite drinkable . rochefort never ceases to amaze me . .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance black as night with no light penetrating my beer head supper thick brown head smell dark roosted burnt malts with hints of coco and hints of a deep black liquorish taste roosted burnt malts raisins and butter coco weight medium to low body and very low carbonation finish roosted malts and floral hops,appearance,1.0,1
beer from the bennigans outing . tastes fresher on draft . the skunky heineken flavor was absent . i did detect a bit of the infamous mediciney aroma this time . it reminds me of a certain brand of mouthwash . flavor and drinkability was good despite the slightly off aroma .,appearance,0.4,0
poured pitch black with a healthy khaki colored head . smells of black malt and dark chocolate . nothing too exciting . i m not going to wax poetic about this beer tastes like a tasty milk stout with chocolate added . with a finish of some noble hops good enough for me . mouthfeel is fairly silky but with a combination so decadent as beer and chocolate i hoped for a richer chewier beer . one of these is good for a nightcap but it s a bit filling to reach for another .,appearance,0.9,1
less than oz bottle into a kitchen glass . i felt like taking a risk with this . a bordering on black this hugely brown liquid produced a fading tan head that reached a of an inch before fading into a patch . s sweet slighty rotted milk dragon s stout has some raw sugar and some chocolate . getting some molasses as well although very faint . a big bite of dried old fruit as well with plum . cold cream as well . t not my thing . i tried but this was not faring well for me . the ingredients did not mesh well with one another . almost like the flavors are stale and past their prime while this is quite a fresh bottle . old cream that sat out with a whole lot of old fruit . m very creamy with a above medium mouthfeel . it s just not going down so smooth with the old fruit taste which is very prominent . a overload of cheap alcohol as well yuck . d i tried and could not do it done after three ounces . could only take tiny sips . when i tried to take anymore my senses stopped me . putrid . sometimes it pays to live on the wild and adventurous side but not in this case . down the drain .,appearance,0.8,1
had this at the fx matt brewing company in utica ny . poured from the tap there into the small sampler mugs that do n t quite hold the full oz . beers that the brewery staff is more than happy to crack open for you . as long as you have one of your two drink vouchers left . pours out a light pale yellow that gives the impression of a basic beer . almost no head even from the tap . smell is sweet and bitter and even a little sour not extremely inviting . taste is a sweet metallic . something . ca n t quite place it . not revolting but not exactly enticing either . just kind of eh . maybe stewed veggies . more of a bitter taste from the prevalent carbonation . mouthfeel is crisp and biting and maybe a little sticky . not like questionable sticky like florida in summer but more of a slight stickiness that is telling you that it is coating your throat ie . quenching your thirst . overall this light crisp unoffensive nature makes it easy to ingest barring the occasional need to belch from carbonation buildup . easily not the worst i ve had but not the best . it ll get you by on a hot summer day and it wo n t be offensive to your wallet either .,appearance,0.4,0
smell appearance poured strait black with a dark chocolate milk colored head which receded pretty quickly . i can tell just by looking at how the head fizzled out and the bubbles i can see rise to the surface that this has robust carbonation . roasty chocolatey nutty coffee . i thought this was supposed to be a stong american ale but it smells a lot more roasty like a porter maybe . taste drinkability rich roasted nuttiness upfront alongside the quintessential coffee chocolate notes that accompany roasted malts . on the back end there is also a nice hop bitterness and overall it s very well balanced . there is a medium high level of carbonation that makes for fantastic drinkability and a crisp mouthfeel finishing light and with relatively little residual mouth coating . overall i m a little confused about the classification . as an american strong ale abv range like a lt double bag not a chocolate coffee bomb like he brew jubilation i think this is a little overdone . as a porter however props . in what way does it not fit the category .,appearance,0.6,1
pours into a pint glass a pale yellow with good clarity . it also has a thick pure white head . the smell is sweet and malty with hints of strawberries naturally . very clean and light tasting . the gently malty beer finishes fairly dry with a bit of strawberry taste but practically no hops at all . all in all a fairly average basic pale lager with a little strawberry taste . light bodied with a fair amount of carbonation . easy drinking due to the very light taste .,appearance,0.9,1
whoa . a freakin black as my heart with a big tan head and lots of lacing . i really do think dark beers are the nicest to behold . s it smells like a tiny bit of chocolate syrup spread on a piece of warm toast . mmm . t i did n t detect that much coffee as some did but the chocolate balances perfectly with the malt . it s freakin amazing . you know when you have dark bitter chocolate and you let it melt in your mouth and the aftertaste is still there minutes later . that s this beer . awesome . m i hate when a good tasting beer is over carbonated . but this one is pretty well done with the co . feels nice . d i m impressed . i really like sam smith s imperial stout too though . i suppose this is probably a more drinkable beer than the is if only for the abv the is is a . i d take either one again in a heart beat . a good brew for sure . i wish sam smith was available in packs . also at the risk of sounding like a broken record if you liked this try the imperial stout or vice versa . freakin nice . .,appearance,1.0,1
thanks to headyhops for the bottle . deep ruby color with a cream colored creamy head that leaves a nice curtain of lacing . pretty beer especially with a little light behind it . very understated aroma . it is a project to pick up anything on the nose besides a bit of booze and a hint of herbal hops . flavor also starts off underwhelming with a slightly sweet malty character . hops show primarily in the finish with a nice herbal fresh hop note shining through toward the end . mouthfeel is a mix a bit creamy good carbonation but mainly very peppery prickly .,appearance,0.9,1
a copper colored white head . the color is really clean never seen anything like it before . s hops fruit . really pleasant smell . t not as fruity as the smell quite disappointing . quite malty for an aipa . o not one among the best but it s really nice . will drink again definitely .,appearance,1.0,1
this west coast ipa has a wonderfully pungent and citrusy nose most likely from a combination of american c cascade chinook columbus centennial hops . if you pour out the whole bottle you will have a very cloudy almost nasty looking beer filled with yeast sediment . it does n t bother me at all but be forewarned . assertive hop bitterness w a floral and pungent hop flavor . great malt backbone . smooth finish . great ipa . . og . ibu s but it tastes much bigger than that .,appearance,0.6,1
vintage bottle . thanks to carl wchollif for bringing this . very attractive irs ink black with a nice two finger mocha head . thick frothy lacing . not a lot going on here at first but it opens up after ten minutes or so . it s drier than i expected featuring almost caustic smoke and tobacco . dark chocolate coffee and molasses thankfully join the fray . bitter chocolate some dry leathery notes and a smoky finish . some dark fruit character though it s harsh in nature combating the roasted malt and smoky underbelly . a little anise peeks through right before the dry punch of a finish . medium bodied and creamy with higher than normal carbonation for the style . this one grew on me the further into my glass i got . i think splitting this say three ways would have improved my regard for it but as it stands sh irs was a slight let down from my expectations .,appearance,0.9,1
pores black with a thick tan foamy head about in . some lace . smell is of roasted malt and heavy liquorice too strong with dark fruits and a light oak and woody smell towards the end . taste is good . smooth roasted malt with oak . dark fruits in the middle and a touch of warm alcohol . medium body that i thought would be thicker seeing how they brag about it all on the bottle . overall a good beer . i ve had better ris . maybe a bit too oak like for me .,appearance,0.9,1
a real disappointment in many ways this one . a very light bodied mexican lager . one bottle i had was flat . often a lemon is added to enhance the flavour which is delicately citrusy . this always comes in ml bottles i find not a very satisfying beer . also can be extremely expensive .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle thanks to olieipa . pours a turbid diarrhea brown color with minuscule head and nearly no lacing . scent of rich perfume like alcohol and sugar up front sweet caramel candy maple syrup vanilla oak molasses some chocolate . a great scent but the alcohol is still a bit too strong . taste of maple syrup sugar chocolate vanilla oak caramel tobacco tart dark fruit a hint of earth and some alcohol . finishes with cloying sugar and drying alcohol . mouthfeel is smooth lightly sticky and heavy with the lightest touch of carbonation wonderful .,appearance,0.6,1
even with a center pour not much of a head thin coating of cream white with no real staying power nor lacing . very dark rusty orange color moderate haze would consider it transparent on the whole widely dispersed very tiny bubbles within . thick and super sweet nose built on banana cream pie molasses brown sugar and poached peach apricot fruit orange reduction comes up with a solid pinch of white pepper for contrast mossy earthiness as well as it warms finds a more balanced presentation . full bodied round and creamy mouth texture gently pushes outwards against your cheeks while softly soaking into the palate . the butterscotch caramel maple syrup flavors dominate the attack slowly ceding ground to the concentrated tangerine lemon citrus and close to dried fruit apricot pear peach yellow apple fruit . not as much banana or clove as one might expect bit players . the pepperiness gone here but the earth moss dried tree leaves remain . hard to call it hoppy but for the style credible hop showing . the carbonation works hard to add pacing . it s a one and done for the night beer still that one bottle will be a vivid treat .,appearance,0.6,1
summer clear gold in color with a huge meringue like white head that really hangs around for a while . the aroma is lush with evergreen and bright zesty citrus notes . the malt lends a subtly sweet toffee and biscuit layer to the aroma . evergreen and juniper flavors jump out at first and quickly blend in with lots of fresh grapefruit and orange notes . toasty and sweet caramel malt flavor rounds it out with some lingering honey and bitterness on the finish . the body is creamy with a medium viscosity and soft but plentiful carbonation . winter dark copper pour with a big lasting frothy off white head and good lacing . resinous pine aroma with citrus toasty caramel and hints of nutmeg and cinnamon . slightly sweet caramel flavor with a slight gingerbread note and lots of piny citrusy and peppery hops on the finish . the body is sticky medium full with lots of carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
tim burton . no . pours a semi cloudy chestnut brown color with a darker brown hues throughout . a health pour left bigger bubbles but quickly hid to the side of the glass and eventually dissipated altogether . limited lacing as well . the nose is has a lot going on . the malt is light but still noticeable . some kettle caramel notes with a brown sugar backings . some molasses and some stale notes as well . the esters really come out with a darker fruits plums figs and dates . some winey notes with a light boysenberry backings . some yeasty and funk notes . there are some weird spice notes that are kind of muddled . hard to pick out i would like to see them more distinct . the taste is similar . the malt has more of a sugary base with a light malt backing . some minor special b caramel notes . would have liked a bit more malt complexity . the spice and esters come out more and somewhat dominate the beer . plums figs earthy mushroom notes and a bit of pepper and nutmeg . a touch of funk that i think would come out more with age . some hints of brett notes but more of a barnyard like taste . some oak and vanilla notes in the end and become more apparent as it ages . some minor alcohol but mostly clean . the body is closer to moderate . a light carbonation that could be more for style . some warming the alcohol is hidden well . overall there are some nice notes with esters and spice but the malt is limited . i think as it ages the funk will come out more . overall not bad .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a five finger white pillowy head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . murky cloudy amber color with a lot of chunky bits . slight spicy grapefruit nose . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . flavor is spicy and slightly sour . clean finish . . for a ml bottle from tully s beer wine wells me .,appearance,0.4,0
oz bottle appearance the beer pours a clear yellow colour with an average size fizzy white coloured head . there is almost no carbonation visible and there really is n t any lacing on the sides of the glass . the head was gone in a flash . smell breads grains hops lemon hay corn taste mouth there is a low amount of carbonation and the beer feels watery yet creamy on the tongue . the taste is made up of breads grains a grassiness lemon juice and a honey sweetness . thee is also a faint hop taste and some corn flavour . the beer finishes with a grassy slightly bittersweet aftertaste . drink not awful but not something i would suggest buying .,appearance,0.4,0
cl bottle as shown . pours a pitch black with a big creamy beige head . impressive retention plenty of lacing . great looking porter . sweet aroma of double chocolate with a subdued coffee note and even a whiff of hops lurking in the background . for a porter this one is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . smooth creamy mouth feel . initially sweet taste of caramelised malt and aniseed but towards the middle a healthy smoky bitterness kicks in and carries this brew towards its dry refreshing finish . lingering but smooth alcoholic after taste . this is a most pleasurable american porter from anchor a classic i am told of its kind . while of the porter beers i know i d slightly favour fuller s london porter and samuel smith s taddy porter this one comes pretty close . extremely well balanced soft and bitter notes a well rounded smooth drink highly sessionable .,appearance,1.0,1
a a clear cut head that is the softest creamiest imaginable . the body is creamy to deep red in colour and darkens as the head settles . consistent layer of lace envelopes the glass . gorgeous . s malt caramel grain . t disappointingly plain and diluted . not unpleasant but lacking in flavour . no hop bitterness at all and faint biscuit and caramel in the malt . m beautifully velvety smooth and creamy . o nothing big or complex about this but a real looker and ice cream smooth for what that s worth and perfectly sessionable .,appearance,1.0,1
very carbonated a light and bubbly beer . the head fluffs up and then dies down a shame . the color is a golden white a bit of a haze . the smell is of wet straw like an old barn . some malt sweetness follows with a little bit of smoke . at the very end a hop stalk smell comes through . pleasant . tastes like a pale lager what it should be . on the sweet side with a lot of malt flavor not so much of a hop presence but enough to keep the malt from overpowering . a hint of maple syrup very minor . this beer goes down easily even with a lot of body . a lot of flavor and being sweet but not sickly sticky sweet . the hops keeps this the malt sweetness back but lets the flavor come through,appearance,0.6,1
appearance is what makes guinness legendary . full black color with a thick creamy head . delicious . i get the roasted malts in the smell with a little bit of chocolate . the taste is of dry coffee with some dark chocolate in the finish . slight bitterness from the hops but definitely get the roasted malt character in the taste . mouthfeel is thick like a stout should be . the nice dry coffee feel it leaves in the mouth is really pleasant . guinness is a meal in itself so it takes an empty stomach to drink a few . a delicious beer that defines the irish dry stout . it takes some time to grow a taste for but once it is there you ll wonder why you did n t like it in the first place . it is always in my fridge .,appearance,1.0,1
yech . reminds me of that scene in autie mame lt claude gt you ll never guess what that secret ingredient is . i ll say this much there s no sugar in a claude upson daqueri lt mame gt and yet it s . so . sweet . whatever do you use . chocolate icecream . . no . honey and lots of it . not fermented it s just . . honey after the fact . and gawd it s sweet . yech . not what i would call top shelf .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle port bottle shop carlsbad ca transparent golden with a thick and persistent nearly white head with lots of lacing left down the glass . gorgeous pale ale . muted bready aromas cracker and crystal malts and a touch of caramel though not overly aromatic and certainly the least hoppy alpine beer i ve smelled to date . clean simple flavors bread a touch of caramel some citrus hops though overall very simple and classic . better than average . highly drinkable . medium bodied ample carbonation . nearly perfect . a highly drinkable pale ale though it disappoints only because of alpine s otherwise world class lineup .,appearance,1.0,1
a poured into a brandy snifter light head nice dark complexion s malty woody smoky and sweet caramel t wood knocks you out from the start but sweetness ensues and takes over to mellow the high abv and smoke . sipped on one and then another and then a third . i was originally told that this was the last one that they had but sure enough there were more stowed in the back of the fridge . i was delighted to have another . m syrup consistency but not overly sticky probably due to the high alcohol content d i had three of these and realized why you should not have three of them at a time when i stood up . i got it together and would love to sip on another sometime soon .,appearance,0.6,1
santa s little helper pours a flat inky black into the glass . a thin tan head quickly dissolves to a thin ring around the surface leaving behind only a couple spots of lace on the glass . the rich malty aroma has lots of roasted malt coffee chocolate nuts and a hint of wood smoke . each sip of this medium to full bodied beer is very smooth . it s very soft on the palate with a gentle carbonate tingle on the back of the tongue . the flavor is much like the aroma roasted malt chocolate coffee and nuts . towards the end some hoppy bitterness moves in to balance out all the malt . once gone some roasted malt and bitter grassy hops linger on the palate . this is a well balanced tasty beer that hides it s alcohol very well . other than the flat appearance it s top notch .,appearance,0.6,1
bottle . this is fucking terrible . appearance muddy red black with a few feeble bubbles no head . it looks like ebola ridden blood . smell have you ever washed your hands with hospital soap . imagine you did and then an old man spat nescafe onto them . alcohol and cheap coffee . that s it . taste syrupy sickly sweet ethanol . no distinguishing characteristics of prunes or baker s chocolate or vanilla ice cream or anything like that just sugar and alcohol and sadness . oh and do n t expect any carbonation to come along and wash the awful taste from your tongue because there is none . that s right even co has ethical problems with being attached to this beer . overall when jesus died for our sins he was specifically talking about mikkel s production of this beer . atrocious .,appearance,0.2,0
one of the best looking beers i ve seen almost black with a creamy head that stays for a good while . smell bitter and earth like but not in a good way same for the taste i heard alot of good stuff about this beer but it s not for me much to bitter and the alcohol too apparent . i found no sweetness in the beer just bitterness and an unpleasant lingering aftertaste . very low on my drinkability scale .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . . a clear medium orange in color . two fingers of thick creamy head with good retention and plenty of lacing . . s floral and grassy hops . caramel malts with some underlying depth . . t i m fine with a brutally bitter beer but it must be accompanied with either sweetness from the malt or lots of hop flavor . unfortunately this is missing both . there a bit of maltiness but not enough for balance . the bitterness makes it hard to pick out specific flavors other than caramel malts . there s also some grassy hop flavor and a touch of citrus . overall it s not terrible but considering the plethora of gems for this style i ll leave this one at the store . . m medium heavy body . good carbonation . good creaminess . . d the bitterness makes this a not so drinkable beer . however this is the first beer of the many i ve tried from saranac that seems to have beer carefully thought out . though the end result is n t the best i applaud the brewers for shooting for something other than mediocre .,appearance,0.9,1
brought this to tasting on about occasions and never got around to it . so i said forget it gon na drink it myself . poured from a waxed and capped oz . bomber into a southampton oversize snifter . a big fizz as i pop the cap . amid cries of infection this is not a good sign . beer pours a finger coarse mocha head with good retention . beer is an opaque black . lacing is frothy and thick with moderate cling and decent legs . s i do n t even have to put my nose in the glass to know this one s infected . aroma wafts from the open bottle . as my nose peers over the rim of the glass all i get is a pungent rotting sour cherry smell and plastic . there s a good bit of milk chocolate and roasted malt in the background hinting at what this could ve been but that s long gone now . all i get is an infected mess that makes me wan na puke . i almost have to hold my breathe as i take a sip so as to avoid the odor . t effect on the palate is surprisingly decent considering the horrible nose . definitely infected though . opens sour cherry ethanol and sour roasted malt . chocolate lingers submissively in the background . dark fruit is present but they ve all turned sour . noticeable unripened prune tartness at the middle to end . chocolate becomes a bit more prominent at the finish as does the sour cherries . complemented in the finish by a bit of smokiness . aftertaste is sour cherries and cocoa powder . m medium bodied and moderately carbonated . prickly and abrasive in the mouth but smoothes out significantly as it warms and actually becomes oily and slick . a tad tingly going down but viscous and thick . messy finish with a filmy lingering aftertaste . d considering the infection this beer is not all bad and its the first infected stout that i have n t drainpoured almost immediately . tartness here is not overwhelming and although overcarbonated its bearable and smoothe out considerably as it warms . nose is hellacious though . drink this one now if you have it if you do n t and can get it for cheap its worth a try . definitely infected but that does surprisingly well for this beer .,appearance,0.9,1
bottle acquired via trade thanks sendsilk . thick and black pour with almost no head and almost no visible carbonation while pouring this beer i said uh oh this looks flat . that is n t the end of the world in a big stout but it would have at least looked a lot better with a nice thick crown atop . strong roasty and sweet aroma . there s quite a bit of coffee front and center some roasted malt and chocolate but the coffee can not be missed . this is a coffee forward stout and i love my coffee . this is good stuff with lots of coffee jumping out of it a nice roasted malt backbone some sweet chocolate and no alcohol presence . flavorful . . though the mouthfeel really fell short and hurt this beer quite dramatically . there was a distinct lack of carbonation leaving a solid heavy oily mixture in the mouth that stuck around . though an obviously flavorful beer the mouthfeel was particularly poor unfortunately . would love to try this one again with a bit more bubbly and body because while an obviously aromatic and flavorful beer the lack of carbonation really hurt it certainly glad i tried it though .,appearance,0.4,0
light beer is light beer like other people have said . i tried this beer out today while looking for a cheap light beer for when my non beer friends come over . i usually get miller or coors but for half the price could n t turn it down . the taste is better then coors light as in does n t taste like steel and close to miller light . for . a pack it leaves me more money to buy a bells oberon mini keg for .,appearance,0.3,0
big thanks to my great friend eric turdfurgison for this . a pours dark brown with two quarters of tan head . s wow . roasted malt bourbon and a hint of apple . i really get the brandy like aromas . s sweet roasted malt bourbon and smoked malt hit almost simultaneously followed closely by the apple brandy flavors . the finish is burnt sugar and raisin . and yea it s boozy but i like the alcohol heat in this beer . as it warms the chocolate flavors really come out . m thick body that is slick on the tongue . lower then average carbonation . o i m a wine guy as well so i love a beer that reminds me of a fine port or brandy . love this beer . a sipper for sure . thanks again eric .,appearance,0.6,1
a brilliant clarity orange tinged gold rocky white head effervescent s spicy lemon lemongrass esters low sweetness hay earthy t very perfume like flowery bitterness tastes sweeter than it smells which brings out a fruity character apricot and pear peppery aftertaste is alcohol and spice m somewhat boozy and astringent dry finish high carbonation is very creamy d pretty good american take on a saison just some minor miscues this is not as boozy or astringent as the first sample i had of this beer . i personally think that their devotion is a better take on a saison hoppy and bone dry . i m not crazy about the spices used in this one but maybe that is just personal preference .,appearance,1.0,1
really a hefeweizen for people who barely want a hefeweizen . maybe i needed some lemons in it . . . . . not a bad beer but a weak attempt in my opinion . no smell at all and not much flavor . not even sure what yeast strain they used as the usual cloves and or banana was not present . the bottle says bavarian style but i ve been to bavaria and do n t smell or taste the resemblence . .maybe it s based on color as it seems to be right .,appearance,0.8,1
the beer is opaque with deep brown tinges towards the edge with a more aggressive pour it achieves an ever lasting carmel head with tumbling carbonation that laces beautifully and provides a wicked nose and glasses disguise when sipped deeply . burnt and roasted grains are foremost in the nose fading towards chocolate vanilla and coffee with faint hop aromas . smokey bitterness and toasted oats envelop the tongue transitioning to dry bitter dutch process chocolate no doubt thanks to the combination of chocolate malt and magnum bitter fading toward the sides of the mouth finishing dry and warming . this beer is a thinker a few sips and a break to let it warm produces numerous interpretations of the malt and hop characters of this beer . overall great beer true to the spirit of the style and packing a well hidden punch . this is a beer i will be returning to when i m in the mood for a bigger stout with year round availability .,appearance,0.6,1
i got this as a single at uj s on the manatawny . this is the model . i drank it in a pilsner glass . pours a very hazy brownish red with a one finger head of beige colored foam . head falls to islands and a ring with minimal lacing . aroma is very fruity and spicy with notes of cherries grapes dates cinammon nutmeg and black pepper . not much is the way of hop smell but the malt is dark and rich like dark brown sugar . flavor is dark cherries raisins plums and spices like above . there is also some spice here i ca n t identify . do n t really taste hops except for very low bitterness . aftertaste is fruity spicy and luscious . mouthfeel is pretty full bodied with soft to medium carbonation . there is a lingering richness to this beer that is really enticing . this has aged extremely well . it is a perfect winter seasonal well designed and well built . spicy fruity malty full bodied and very complex . highly recommended .,appearance,0.6,1
looked all neat almost ruby grapefruit lots of carbonation head retention . kinda smelled the part fruit . taste a sweet mess . just drink kool aid and amp up the sugar blend it with one of their other questionable beers amber wheat and you ve got this beer . just a brutal drainpour . save this for a sugar craving or something .,appearance,0.7,1
bottled oct consumed about jan . taking a break from hopslam two hearted and semiconductor band structure calculations to get a review in . a clear light orange with a dense yet soft off white head with good retention there s also not much lacing present . decent in appearance this is also quite enjoyable on the nose . bright citrus hops on the nose with a definite peach like fruitiness . grapefruit is also present that classic cascade hop character . as with the hopback this beer manages to integrate a mild bread like malt profile on the nose in a very appealing way . mildly cotton candy like the blend of pilsner and munich malts is excellent here . the palate opens with a light bitterness grapefruit like with some citrus and floral character too . again the malt character is present almost as a mild bread and a little caramel . sweetness is low and the hops are very well expressed . the bitterness slowly grows lingering on into the finish with a blend of grapefruit and candied oranges . light in body with moderate carbonation this is a treat on the palate . very drinkable this is an excellent pale ale . i m not the biggest fan of cascade hops but this beer manages to utilize them very well .,appearance,0.6,1
pours a dark amber with medium tan head . a little lace . nothing too impressive . strong aroma nutty caramel roasty and robust . flavors are sweet and malty . too much so . slight roasty overtones but this one seems to be a malt bomb both one dimensional and overbearing . nope .,appearance,0.4,0
look dark brown with a good solid inch head with great retention and some spotty lacing smell smoked pork comes to mind . it has a great smokey aroma with just a hint of chocolate in the background taste lots and lots of smoke upfront almost like chewing on a piece of smoked alder wood not that i have ever done that but i m just saying . the backend of the beer does have just a hint of a metallic taste . mouthfeel medium to full body with with medium to full carbonation and slightly dry overall good smoked beer with good flavor . this is hands down the best smoked beer i have had .,appearance,1.0,1
i had this with green woodruff syrup added at spuyten duyvil . it came in a wide shallow glass . there was pretty much no head but a bit of lacing around the sides . the syrup made it a tart sweet combination like green apples . a bit of bitterness and wheat came through as well making a complex mix of flavors that was overall dominated by the sweet apple taste . the color was a clear green . mouth feel was excellent and this is a drinkable beer if you do n t mind the sweetness from the syrup . edit tried this from a bottle without syrup . very interesting sour flavor . i prefer it with just a small amount of the green syrup as opposed to raspberry .,appearance,0.6,1
a deep reddish amber with a thin head . delicious looking but darker than i typically perceive with an ipa . honestly an absolute a as i see it in the snifter . after a few sips it laced exceptionally while keeping its thin i m still fresh and great to sip head . s citrusy with hints of lemon peel grapefruit etc . there s a great sweet maltiness in the background backing up the hops . t hoppy as f ck . delicious . way better balanced and with more pronounced flavors than i would have thought from the nose . the hop profile citra basically the same as the nose conforms well with the deep amber malt presence . d m not too thick not too thin just a great session able ipa . would definitely go for this again .,appearance,1.0,1
poured like a bud but tasted much better . i dont like beers that i can see right through . transparency is usually a sign of a lack of character . not so with this beer . i was surprised how sweet this was . i think it would go really well at lemongrass a very nice thai place in brookline ma on harvard st. this was an interesting brew with a real grainy aftertaste that i liked . i have had quite a few different beers tonight and this is a nice one to stop on . crisp refreshing and sweet . i wish it was summer and not the end of fall . this beer would go nice on a hot day with some veggie dogs on the bbq and a dip in the pool . i wish i had something spicy to eat . this would be a good beer to introduce wine or mass marketed beer drinkers to . it wouldnt freak them out . cheers .,appearance,0.4,0
pours a orange ish to yellow color with a small white head . in the aroma a small earthiness . in the taste small earthiness and biscuit like malt but a bit watery . a smooth a light bodied mouthfeel with a small dry earhtiness in the aftertaste . kind of watery and thin expecting a bit more .,appearance,0.8,1
pours with a slight white head and a hazy orange color . the head is quite thin and disappears quickly . bits of sediment stayed suspended in the beer through the bottom of the glass . the aroma is dominantly alcohol with an underlying fruitinessoverripe berries . at the first sip i was surprised at the amount of carbonation . underneath the sharpness of the bubbles is a syrupy maltiness and serious oily character . from start to finish though the beer tempered by the alcohol . alcohol warming begins immediately and can be a little numbing . its certainly an interesting beer and very enjoyable . you cant have many of these . the aroma and sweetness are nice but the alcohol dominance needed to be balanced with a stronger flavor . the little bottle was marked best before october .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer has an bbe date of and comes in a blue coated bottle ml . looks rather interesting for a lager or any beer indeed . appearance i deliberately choose to use a ml kolsch glass so the beer pours an incredibly pillowy and long lasting white head and a dark golden to almost light amber colour quite different from k s flagship beer but the fizzy appearance is the same . on nose there is buttery malty sweetness and a bit strange acidic scent a bit of lemon and a bit of dough . refreshing albeit a bit too acidic to me . on palate somehow it feels a bit sticky . and tastes very malty if not overly sweet with quite high alcoholic mouthfeel finished with medium sweet maltiness and light touch of hoppyness a bit lackluster to be honest . compared with some standard european lagers this one is of average quality and not as special as its bottle design intends to pretend . but given that i bought it at the sainsbury s at just one pound on sale and also that it s served in a kolsch glass hence the lasting head and a handsome presentation i am not disappointed by this beer .,appearance,0.8,1
a amber in color nice head pretty good lace that lasted until the very last drop . s there are little undertones of spices like nutmeg but they re much lighter than you d expect in a pumpkin ale . also a slight moss scent that s not all that pleasant . t bold in flavors but not the pumpkin ale flavors like spices . there is a slight hint of cinnamon on the back end but its like a watered down cinnamon . there s a nutty flavor present as well . m smooth going down light on the back end . o honestly tastes more like an oktoberfest than a pumpkin ale due to the lack of spice in the flavor .,appearance,0.8,1
shout out to kayn on this one growler . edits have been made after a bottle serving . a i m convinced that this category can be bogus . however this beer poured fantastically from the growler . from a couple feet away it appeared black . upon closer review the true colors of deep reddish brown came out . there was a thick creamy head of about that lowered to . fantastic retention . s although the smell was good it was difficult to get . a little faint . once i took a couple whiffs and then sipped and smelled again the aroma got more prominent . it was good towards the end but not very potent up front . t i got flavors similar to the beginning of an imperial brown or quad upfront . i think the slight sweetness made me think of the imperial brown but overall i d say quad . cherries then began to smash the flavor . i had a tough time deciding what i thought about the fore flavors because the cherries came on quickly . red wine came to mind in the finish . through the fist few sips i was able to find the tartness of the cherries . however it was not sour . i was finding more of the subtle tartness of a natural cherry than anything . as i drank i began to appreciate that the cherries and natural tartness were there but not overpowering . its a lot like if you were to take a drink of rochefort replace the bread flavor with cherries and then ride the cherries out to the end . although good its lacking some complexity for the first few sips . so so smooth though . m good substance here . moderate thickness with a creamy head . it was thick enough to make me happy and thin enough to make it drinkable . great balance between the two for the style . o expectations aside i was happy with the beer . i d drink it regularly . although the mellow cherry tartness is nice i would enjoy something a little more sour here .,appearance,1.0,1
a pours with one finger of white foam on top of a perfectly clear copper colored body . the head settles slowly and leaves nice thick lace . s sweet fruity hops with notes of orange and mango as well as a sweaty note in the background . lots of bready malt and toffee as well . t sweet malt and orange hops up front . lots of sugary toffee in the middle with pine orange and mango hop flavors . the beer finishes with rich sweet malt and some caramel with lingering mango and orange from the hops . m medium thick body moderate carbonation and a sweet finish . d thick rich and impeccably well balanced . the fruity hop profile works very well with the malt and provides just enough bitterness to keep it drinkable . not as pungently hoppy as some other west coast ipas but it is round and smooth in a way that you almost never see in this style while also expressing a really excellent hop profile .,appearance,1.0,1
i picked up several port brews the first day they arrived in chicago . this has been sitting in the fridge and is the first to be reviewed . poured into a quasi weisen glass of oz . given to me as a gift from my roommate s trip to italy and germany this summer personalized with my name . a a mildly assertive pour yields a bubbly two finger head with decent retention and frothy lacing down the glass . color is bright ruby red almost blood orange . really a nice looking beer . s i get some earthly hops a little alcohol and some carmel maltiness . t up front i get malty sweetness kept in check by citrusy and herbal hops . pretty sweet flavors too dark fruits raisin giving way to alcohol and pine toward the end . interesting . m medium bodied with a moderate level of carbonation . i had poured some hop before this that had to go down the drain because the beer was completely flat . thankfully this one was much better . d a oz . serving is about perfect for me . i am not one to session big ales like this though i do enjoy them . the sweetness of this beer is evident but balanced enough that i doubt i ll find it to be cloying by the time i am finished . this is pretty tasty and i recommend fans of big hoppy ales give it a try . i am glad that port is now in chicago and ca n t wait to try some of their other offerings .,appearance,1.0,1
aged one month in an oak bourban cask . this gave it a smoky taste that was yummy . i ve been sipping on this the whole evening . finally taming down and get a little more mellow in a good way . smells complex and tastes full bodied for a barleywine ale . beautiful head and lacing . towards the end of the night it settles down to a thin concentric ring but a nice swirl brings you back to viewing what i consider one of the most beautiful looking barleywines i ve ever seen . creamy thick mouthfeel when first popped . lovely bottle and nice because you can recap it and save the rest for later . oh joy i m feeling a buzz . to recap i will not go indepth to this brew but will say somethign was off overall but i enjoyed this offering anyhow and would recommend trying it if you have a chance . now that i think about it the hops were just a little too strong and threw this brew off balance a bit . the flavors appearance mouthfeel smell etc kept me coming back in spite of this .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance black with ruby highlight when held directly to the light . the head is only the slightest off white . i love the way the head builds in the glass . nice finger head that hung around forever and left very very nice lacing . the head is very creamy looking . a lot of carbonation building the head . the black body with the white head is very appealing to me . smell sweet chocolate . almost smells like an oatmeal stout . smells creamy with a dark malt and a slight roasted character . not much roast but enough to remind you of it . it even smells a bit thin after it warms a bit . taste this has an unusual flavor to me . it s almost like chocolate skim milk . some smokiness and roastiness is involved with the flavor but they do n t arrive until the sip is gone . it s a bit like milk and water mixed . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is really thin . it is smooth but it goes down so quick and easy i do n t get to savor it . nothing left on the palate . watery finish . i was expecting this to be dry . it really did n t feel like beer . drinkability i can see why a lot of people really like this beer . it s very easy drinking . it was almost gone before i even knew what was going on . the look of this beer was outstanding but that was the best aspect . i bet one could pound several of these no problem . for me however the taste and mouthfeel do not make this real drinkable . i could drink a few but i prefer the extra stout .,appearance,0.9,1
this brewery and many like it was one of the hard things about graduating from college and leaving portland . i do n t have much experience with old ales but here goes a the beer is black with a slight amber hue to it which may or may not even be there . the beer pours a nice finger beige head with great retention and a lot of beautiful lacing on the glass . s caramel chocolate smokiness and roasted malt . t chocolate and roasted malt up front . complex finish with an alcohol bite at the back of the tonue and a lingering smokiness . the abv is well masked . m creamy and well carbonated . like all hair of the dog beers i wish i had easier access to adam . this is a great beer that is very drinkable for the high abv but is still .,appearance,1.0,1
nothing triggers any emotion from this beer . it pours a clear pale yellow with a below average white head fades very quickly and leaves a little ring around the top . smell is n t as bad as the appearance but is still lacking . a slight lemon honey suckle malt and hints of flowery hops . again just very average . not a bad beer by any means but not one i will find myselft buying again . nicely carbonated with the same flavors the nose contained . a little bit of hop bitterness on the end . mouthfeel is refreshing and light . could drink many if you were at an outside type of event .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz bottle . pours very light golden with the infamous duvel towering white head . sediment floats about in a strange vapor like form . just the head by itself is more complex than most beers sits on top the whole time slowly getting all awesome and chunky looking and leaving good lacing . smell is strong of yeast lemon pear . not a fan of the pilsner malt used i m not really a fan of pils in general and gives it the scent a bit of a macro vibe . tartness hits your mouth right away followed by many tastes peppery belgian yeast apple white grape warming alcohol finish . definitely alot of complexity here . pretty good mouthfeel but i have to knock it down to a . . there is a little too much carbonation and alcohol presence for me but i suppose that is understandable for the style . feels very heavy too with a very dry finish . i like the complexity and i can understand why people love this beer maybe i m not a huge fan of the style . i had duvel draft aka duvel green and preferred that because of the toned down carbonation and alcohol taste .,appearance,1.0,1
i guess i had a fresh one because it was n t that bad . it was watery and thin but no off flavors just a little adjunct flavor on top of the water and lo and behold i actually percieved a mild gummy hop bitterness and aroma . like i said i guess i had a fresh one . a really fresh one . i m used to seeing empty cans of these piled all over my brother s sleeping body when i peak in on him most saturday mornings . most recently there was still one left in his mini fridge in his bedroom so i cracked it open as i wated for him to wake up . that s how i came across this one .,appearance,0.4,0
so im reading a lot of reviews contrary to what i m drinking but i have to post this . appearance is great absolutely opaque black dense foamy coffee colored head . smell raid mountain fresh roach spray . yes that s what i smell . i went the the bottle of raid i have and smelled it almost exact . taste some nice stoutish flavor but the insecticide was too much mouthfeel was nice for an impy stout but my focus was drown away overall somehow i finished this . there was some redeeming qualities surrounding this but i ca n t say i enjoyed this beer i see a lot of good reviews . this beer was sent as part of a trade so someone liked this . i realise i may have one bad example of a great beer but my experience was bad and i need others to be wary of this,appearance,0.9,1
reviewed on . bottle . pours black with a small light tan head . aroma is quite odd slight roasted malt and also some vegetal notes i think flavor is rather salty with a vague malt backbone . this is one of the oddest stouts i ve had and i do n t like it .,appearance,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle into half liter paulaner wiezen glass appearance pours hazy gold with a very large white head that does n t seem to dissipate at all and leaves heavy lace behind when it does . smell yeast and wheat with lemon . taste tastes of yeast throughout with a touch of lemon . pretty weak on flavor though . mouthfeel light bodied crisp and refreshing . exactly as it should be . drinkability refreshing and enjoyable but lacking in the flavor department . great beer for a summer day which begs the question what the hell is it doing in the winter mixpack .,appearance,1.0,1
ml bottle brought round by bobsy cheers for bringing it mate . pours a dark brown with hints of amber and ruby a good two fingers builds up on the pour and leaves light lacing down the glass . from the moment you bring the nose to the glass it all goes downhill . an odd twiggy hop profile with a sharp twang a bit of solvent a yeastiness almost no roast . bring all those odd characteristics over add them to a thin inky body a touch of evergreen dark fruit a few old coffee grounds sprinkled in a touch of biscuit tingly carb light bitterness in the finish this is the garrison black ipa . it was n t the worst i ve had but i d consider it in the running so disjointed lots of odd flavors coming through . funny flavors too thin body no roast to speak of there are many better black ipas cascadian brown s out there to spend my time and money on .,appearance,0.8,1
my dad recomended fattire to me saying that is was one of the beers he enjoyed since i am now old enough to enjoy my own beers and buy them legally he said that is a good one to try . anyways i had tried it once before but this time it was different maybe because i was exicited to drink i dont know any ways i have already had my share of beers and i would recomend this beer to any lover like my self it has a good taste and flavor and def gets ya felling good .,appearance,0.9,1
had this one with my housemates last night . i had high hopes . big mistake . a nice deep amber body with a good head and great retention . s not much here . banana alcohol fruity yeast . all pretty weak . t bready malt alcohol faint cherry burnt sugar dishsoap and a bitter finish . m very peppery too much so . i know that lots of carbonation is important for the style but this was distractingly carbonated . d ehh . i d choose most other dubbels over this one .,appearance,0.8,1
this bottle is courtesy of barleywineo pours into a snifter pitch black with one finger of mocha colored head that rapidly drops away . some lacing zero head retention s bourbon raisins vanilla dark chocolate t rich chocolate bourbon vanilla raisins a little booze up front . dryness molasses charred oak show themselves as this warms up . finishes oaky with loads of chocolate a whisper of booze vanilla raisins molasses mf rich sticky oily chewy slick with almost no carbonation drinks great for the abv but more than i think i d need a nap . one of the better double stouts out there imo,appearance,0.7,1
appearance hardly any color to this beer just the palest shade of yellow yields an ok sized head that quickly dies down good stream of carbonation smell a little doughy grainy and somewhat grassy . taste mouthfeel very light but it s got a nice cleanness to it and a pleasant doughy character mouthfeel is surprisingly better than i anticipated it has a good carbonation bite that turns into a soft almost creamy texture finishes with just a hint of bitter hops a slight mineral quality and a good yeasty fruitiness that appears after it warms . overall there s not much to look at smell or even taste but it somehow manages to have more good than bad flavors making it pretty drinkable for what it is .,appearance,0.4,0
almost one finger of fluffy dark brown head over an almost perfectly clear orange brown liquid . smells chocolatey flat hops and belgian funky phenolic . woody and dry . tastes smooth chocolate milky character and fuggle rounded hops . molasses figgy . belgian funk is dry and a touch of biscuity not a wicked edge belgian as i expected or . feared . . some roasted malts but they are beneath the chocolate . sweet and pleasant yet dry and an edge i ca n t quite get a finger on . mouthfeel is md and carbonation is moderate . i see this beer as developing over the span of a few years but am not sure how much past years it can go .,appearance,1.0,1
great to see the new stone ann . ale here in western ny so quickly.my second time trying this new black ipa style of beer my first being rogue black brutal wich i had mixed feelings about this poured a deep dark brown but not black some ruby colored highlights thruought a thick finger head atop that never completely settled just a fantastic creamy mass left with gobs of lace behind in my impy pint glass just awesome.mix of piney and tropical fruit hops and black malt in the nose mainly i picked up some pineapple and molasses wich was nice and it strayed away from the one dimensional resiny hop profile and caramel malt base.the hops are big but so is the black malt element of this beer sure its big and piney and citrusy but the dark bread and molasses in there is large as well in finely balanced that black malt character really shows itself.the alcohol creeps a bit but this is a very interesting brew it has it all big hops and some malty sweetness another top notch brew form one of the best .,appearance,1.0,1
vintage ml bottle received in a past trade with javib . thanks a lot javier . pours a dark ruby red almost plum color with dark cherry mahogany edges when held to a light source . there was a medium sized pop when i got the cork out but this beer poured completely still with no head to speak of . extremely funky aroma with lots of earthy stinky barnyard character . lots of bugs and horseblanket with oak tannis and a boat load of sweet cherry . i m surprised how well the cherry has held up in the nose . kind of smells like f schaerbeekse kriek but much more musty and funky . hints of cheese feat and bandaid but in a good way . extremely sour and mouth puckering with a lot of earthy musty funk and oaky tannis which is countered by a sweet tart cherry presence . wow this beer has become crazy funky and sour with a lingering puckering vinegary finish that leaves me drooling for more . although this beer is very acidic and not easy to drink the aftertaste is incredible and i want another sip immediately . as in the aroma the cherry fruit flavor has held up incredibly well . i know that this beer uses real cherres but the flavor is so prominent it tastes like cherry juice is added . lots of tart sweetness balancing out the musty funk and earthy oak . after the initial palate shock this beer becomes less intense and stomach burning but it s still a sipper . this beer is delicious and incredibly complex and i m glad that i finally got a chance to try it . i wish de cam beers were available here because i would buy this regularly . now i need to find the oude gueuze .,appearance,0.6,1
a slightly unfiltered deep orange . huge foamy dirty white head that leaves lots of lacing all the way down the glass . s a little light on the hop aroma but the malt and starchy sugar does come through quite well . hops are spicy herbal . t at first there is a very nice balance between the hops and the malty backbone . hops taste of sap and citric acid and quite bittering . never had a nelson sauvin hopped beer before but they seem to be very versatile . m d body is a little watery for my liking but the carbonation is spot on . moderately sticky on the plate after each swig and the pine flavor lasts in the aftetaste . drinkability is good with this one since the hops have a nice flavor to them .,appearance,0.9,1
very pale color with a fizzy head . head is large and dies instantly . smells cereal grainy with a touch of corn . more taste than many macros but the taste is downright bad . a very strong metallic flavor lies in there combined with an adjunct corn flake flavor . once the corn flake flavor leaves the metallic flavor dominates and lingers in the finish . body is a touch fizzy but a bit more substantial than some in its category . maybe this used to be good but i got a headache after drinking this can . terrible .,appearance,0.3,0
the brew came to me courtesy of joe in a great trade thanks amigo . per label suppose to drink it at degrees in a tulip so i ve got my corsendork glass fired up for this extra pale ale bomber . amber pour lots of ivory lace and lacing for this high alcohol brew off to a good start . plenty of woody pine and citrus in the aroma good . then a surprising mixture of doughy woody presence in the quaff and very tasty . bit to sharp of a finish i m looking for a lil oil in the texture nitpicking here . st makes a great lineup of brews and i appreciate they do n t stick the price up your arse . great dipa sample one if the chance comes along .,appearance,1.0,1
a light hazy copper color with a medium foamy white head that stuck around a bit and left some good lacing . aroma is of juicy spicy citrus hops with a hint at the toasted malt very nice.flavor is really interesting a nice light crisp bright citrus hoppy falvor that leads to a slightly sweet toasted caramel malt flavor that leads to a bright hoppy finish with slight floral and spice notes . a crisp lively mouthfeel every so slightly bitter . a very nice beer very enjoyable .,appearance,0.6,1
i tried to find a beer worthy being my th beer reviewed on beer advocate . i solicited friends and shopped different stores . i got a lot of good advice and almost decided to review kaliber or o doul s here but instead i m just putting up the next thing i drank and took notes on . it is a bonus that it s my first new zealand beer though . this beer is really dark but there is some transparency around the edges that leads me to believe this beer is going to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel . the head starts off with barely a quarter of an inch and almost completely disappears leaving behind the faintest of film on top . not an impressive start . the smell makes up for it . roast smoke bacon . lol another bacon beer . yay . well only at first until you get serious and get down to the business of disseminating the different elements that make it smell like bacon . the roasted malts make for a dark bread sense but not pumpernickel . there s a floral tone in there that i have to assume is from the hops . both of these lie under a dominant top coat of smoke . like the smell the smoke overwhelms at first and even after the rest of the elements come through it remains the main player . after a few sips the dark bread of the roast comes out and gets more of a role almost approaching a balance . if you do n t like this at first sip try try again . it improves as you drink it and your tongue starts to pick out the malts and the floral hops . your nose is now telling your tongue see . i told you . still the nose enjoyed it more as the balance was better there . i was dead wrong on the beer appearing thin . this is silky smooth with a medium body . you re also going to experience a twinge of bitterness at the back corners of your mouth . this is really smooth but takes a few pulls to get used to . by the end of it you are disappointed that is gone though . this beer gives me cause to try some more of the brews from the kiwis . if it keeps up like this we ll start to see more of their stuff on the shelves .,appearance,0.6,1
poured a deep thick black with a nice dark tan head that dissipated quickly . smells of chocolate coffee roasted malts and caramel . the smell got me really excited to taste because it smelled very complex and thick . taste was a letdown very bogged down by the coffee beans . tastes like an over extracted coffee . very sour and acidic . mouthfeel is not as thick as i expect from a stout this big . drinkability is low because of the acidity .,appearance,0.9,1
the amazing extras from alewatcher just kept coming and coming . this is another off of my most wanted list that i was floored to see as i pulled bottle after bottle out of a heavy box . vintage shared with my girlfriend who has a new found love for bourbon barreled stuff . a not much head but i wasnt expecting that at all . the beer is a semi murky brownish color . a little bit of purple a little bit of red . really nothing out of the ordinary . s right off i can tell that this probably should be an english barleywine or that the time this beer spent in the bottle made it mellow out a lot . either way the bourbon here is pretty laid back . it doesnt fuss too much with the smooth caramel and raisiny stuff going on . im getting nice amounts of wood and vanilla as well . t yeah really mellow . not much in the way of hops . its tasting like one of the best american takes on an english barleywine only with a nice subtle bourbon aging . nice vanilla and bourbon tones . the bourbon is very much incorporated . m low carbonation full body and an abv that is a secret to anyone tasting it . this beer in one word venerable,appearance,0.6,1
a copper tangerine with just a touch of haze . the body itself is very very still . poured vigorously but still could n t conjure a decent head . only a frail ring surrounds the glass . s lotta orange on that there nose . definate lime like grapefruit strikes the nose like citrusy shards . some grass hints as well . t begins with loads of orange and bitter lemon peel . some gentle sappy pine flows thru with unsweetened pineapple young strawberries and sweet red peppers . finishes with a strong bitter wash across most of the tongue . m medium body and fairly smooth . d not bad . does n t compare to the cask conditioned version i had on tap though . decently balanced with nice flavor,appearance,0.6,1
appearance pours a honeyed reddish amber into a belgian glass a one finger blanket of smooth foam on top . nice stick and some decent strands of lace as the head settles . beautiful start . aroma initially shows off some sweet aromas like brown sugar toasty sweet breads and an undercurrent of alcohol . a minor element of metal as it sets up in the glass . still a fine nose on this one some nuttiness emerging with warmth . taste the malt base is toasty and reminds me vaguely of graham crackers at first . the sweetness is held in check allowing the hops to dominate quickly about mid palate and beyond . it s somewhat of an empty alpha style bitterness though not much body citrus or other flavor there . i do n t think i ve said this for a beer in this style before but it s leaning a little too much to the hop side a side which also happens to be a little shallow on flavor . if there was a citrusy element there or some more chocolate presence then okay . needs more malt body for the style . some light butteriness and malt nuttiness pick up about halfway through and the suggestion of anise perhaps . i think it s a stand up effort but seems lacking in a few areas i really enjoy namely a heavier maltiness and the appropriate warming abv of a winter warmer . the beer improves as it warms so i might enjoy a second more than the first . mouthfeel good body for the most part i can tell they used a generous amount of ingredients . pretty high in the carbonation department but that does make for instant head regen on a swirl . good levels for the most part aside from the feisty carbonation . drinkability if they could malt this up a tad i d give it another go but as is i d prefer the th vine or the otr ale .,appearance,1.0,1
ahh maudite . a beautiful beer from a beautiful brewery . pours a dark stained oak or cherry colour . cherry wood not fruit . nice finger froth head that clings to the glass . aroma of bread poundcake dark berries coriander cloves and candy . succulently sweet . and delicious . the first taste is a refreshing thirst quenching gulp followed by a bittersweet aftertaste . as the beer warms the darker fruits shine and the sweet cake taste takes a second seat . smooth dry and crisp . another delicious offering from unibroue . if sleemans messes with their beer they shall have an enemy to contend with .,appearance,1.0,1
this russian imperial from gb is unique . pours jet black impenetrable to light . good light tan head dissipates to ring quickly but has good lace . the nose is smooth and suprisingly fruity . like chocolate covered fruit on the nose . taste is smooth and slightly oaky with vanilla tones slight alcohol tones and wierd sort of fruti hop taste . almost no coffee bean taste but the vinous fruitiness of the wine barrels comes out . mouthfeel is a bit thin . drinkability is high for a russian imperial . good offering but could use another two or three years of aging .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a lovely shiny ruby colour rich and clear . head is beige nice and dense and retaining thin crown . lace is good and sticky . looks wonderful . smells a little bit . weizeny . plenty of apple notes to it with a hint of banana caramel and corella pear . not much else really mostly a weak fruit aroma . definitely lacking in character and complexity . taste has malts that the nose just does n t have . still has that mild weak cidery ester on mid palate but starts with nice toffeed malt developing rich peanut and salted caramel but does n t quite cover the bland appley notes midway which do turn into enjoyable enough hop flavours but not really big or bold enough for my taste . yeah not bad good characters for red ale just not enough feels a bit lacking . a bit watery in the mouth but feels fuller as it goes down . not bad not great . yeah can see what they re going for and at times it seems they ve hit it and at others it feels like a big miss . decent though . certainly drinkable .,appearance,0.9,1
poured from an . oz bottle into red wine glass . a golden with a slight haze . massive fingers of head foam up . excellent retention with a thick cap that remains . abundant lacing as well . s the first whiff is quite interesting floral a little fruity and with noticable phenolic character . all together it reminds me of some sort of cleaning product maybe a pleasant smelling liquid soap or sanitizer . specifically there are notes of banana savory spices flowers and a nutty bready backbone . t white bread with nutty accents and a banana overtone start things off with a moderate sweetness . fruit and sweetness soften mid palate giving way to a mild wheaty flavor . bitterness begin creeping in from the sides of the tongue and back of the mouth with a good deal of spiciness akin to witbier a bit of saltiness with coriander and modest chive onion like notes . a touch of sourness finds its place in the melange of flavor . phenolic character is rather strong in the finish in the form of lemon peel . bitterness grows and lingers into the aftertaste . alcohol is well hidden . m medium bodied a bit creamy at times with low to moderate carbonation . while decent i actually found myself prefering a bit more carbonation . d another fine example in the wonderful world of tripels . though it does n t stand out as much as karmeliet or st. bernardus i certainly would n t pass this one up . easy drinking as most tripels are and recommended for anyone who digs the style .,appearance,1.0,1
a let s face it almost all strong belgian ales appear cloudy murky or muddy . abt follows this rule . after awhile this less than appetizing look will clue you in that you are about to enjoy a good to great ale . the head is coffee with milk brown and dissipates in less than three minutes . small bubbles after that . the goofy monk on the label prevented me from taking this beer seriously for many years . what a shame . s malt . it takes a lot of sniffing to detect any hops in abt at least for me . t here s where the rubber meets the road and what a long wonderful trip it is . strong raisin dark dark . fruit and a hint of cacao bean . absolutely the most enjoyable belgian i have had . each sip entices you to take another . m not as heavy as the appearance would suggest but it is substantial d at . abv you wo n t be having too many in an evening . this is one to sit by a fire with a friend and solve the world s problems .,appearance,0.6,1
the beer appeared very bright yellow with a small white head . there was something about the color looked very un natural . the smell was basicaly just citrus . the taste was very citrus ish with bit wheat flavor and a bitter orangle peel aftertaste . the mouthfeel was more or less average with moderate carbonation and low body . overall this beer was easy to drink but not a winner in my book .,appearance,0.4,0
this will be my first beer review . i may be somewhat unequipped inexperienced at this point but everybody starts somewhere . poured in an old fashioned i lack proper glassware for the time being . pours a dark fairly thick muddy brown with a thin beige head . good head retention . i do n t detect much of a nose . what little scent i can guess at is that of weak coffee . starts off with some slight bitterness that softens back into the weak coffee with a little bit of hops i m guessing poking its head out midway through . coffee becomes more pronounced as it turns dry and the flavor finishes . the aftertaste lingers with a light coffee bitterness . i picked this up as another stop on my mn wi beer tour and i m planning on working my way through the rest of summit s offerings soon . this was not a great beer to start with though . given my memory of the pale winter and scandia this is definitely one of their weaker offerings . i ve never been a coffee drinker but i ve enjoyed the flavor enough in stouts before . here it s just too weak and there s not much else going on . edit i went into this review having already tried this beer . my review may be somewhat colored by previous experience and should be taken with a grain of salt . if the rest of the reviews are any indication this beer is well worth a try .,appearance,0.8,1
somewhat cloudy orange appearance.head that doesnt quit.wonderful aroma oranges spice malt all reign supreme.dough boy awesome flavor . . . huge malt flavor great spicy flavor.the orange highlights are really nice.coriander peppery.huge full body slightly oily.very well rounded overall.a killer beer could enjoy this on a regular basis.really has to be the best unibroue product i have had .,appearance,0.6,1
little head quickly dies down . strange white flecks in this beer . they appeared toward the end of the pour . they look like salt crystals . do n t know if that s usual so i pour another one in a different glass . we ve still got strange flakes at the bottom . ugh . no real smell to this beer . definately not inviting . taste move on fellas nothing to see here . flat it s got plenty of carbonation so i do n t think that s the problem . taste is slightly coppery but mostly there is just no flavor at all . the wife says it s kind of like drinking water . i agree with her on this one . not repulsive but a waste . too bad i would have loved to continue buying from a local brewery .,appearance,0.3,0
brown oz bottle with best by date of march . a brilliantly clear gold with a bit of orange . moderate carbonation with minimal head but excellent retention and a little lacing . s earthy and resiny english hop character is right up front . just a hint of a toasted bready character . t hops continue to dominate with some mild chocolate and fruity undertones . then the aftertaste is all hops again fading into a little bit of alcohol . m a lot more prickly carbonation than i would expect or like in an esb . it s definitely light over the tongue but not something you ll want to stop and savor . d pretty high . at . this is n t exactly a session beer but it s a refreshing alternative to the malt bombs everyone seems to put out this time of year . the carbonation is the only sore spot for me it s high enough to be a bit unpleasant in my book .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . a aggressive pour yields . fingers of pillowy off white head with very good retention . clear dark brown with ruby notes of color here and there . s cardamom clove anise ginger very spiced . no beer aromas at all . well . now hops emerge . some cocoa powder too . smells like glgg . t roasted with bitter herbs . some hop . pumpkin pie spice . chocolate malt . burp of necco wafer . the glgg is less in the flavor than in the smell . m smooth but herb and hop keep that in check . a little perfumey and numbing clove . but in a good way . d this is only for once in a while . very good but extreme . not for the uninitiated .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a wide mouthed goblet . appearance impenetrably black body syrupy on the pour . no head not even a film . i m taking a bit off for the absence of head . smell what a whollop of aroma on this beast . hearty blend of baked dark break vanilla oak . chocolate malt too as the initial notes fade off . taste tons of sweetness forward very low on bitterness . the bourbon twang is somewhat overpowering . real boozy on the finish fine buzz of carbonation . aftertaste is of roast malt and bourbon . mouthfeel body is lightened i think by the etoh level but this is still a thick bodied stout . drinkability a big beer and it does n t hesitate to make sure you know it . very flavorful but so rich that it demands thoughtful sipping . not particularly easy .,appearance,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a standard pint glass . appearance clear golden thick finger head . lacing hold up and sticks to the glass as if it was glued there . smell rich aroma of american hops fruitiness cloves a bit of brettanomyces banana boiled shoe leather and grapefruit . nice smells . taste grassy clovey bitter medicinal a hint of battery acid and paint thinner . fruitiness still comes thru all those flavors peaches and wheat also linger on the tongue . mouthfeel smooth soft water well carbonated hops linger on the tongue but this is not cloying or overly sticky . overall nice to try not something i would seek out for the rest of my life .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at the san jose location . this beer is a handsome black with a pillowy light tan head that has great retention and lacing . the aroma is dark dusty roasty and perhaps sweaty . it is medium light in the mouth very smooth with a crisp finish . the roastiness is on the subtle side but provides the main flavor here . this is the best beer i ve had from gordon biersch and the best beer i ve had in san jose . what a great session beer . i had to go back the next morning and get a growler of this . rated may,appearance,1.0,1
pours a lovely coppery amber with a dense dense foamy off white head . carbonation is slow but steady . aroma is well balanced with a distinct flowery and fruity blend of hops and some yeasty bread and sweet grains . in the mouth true to style though with a noticeable metallic tang . hop bitterness is moderate and carbonation lends a very soft mouthfeel to a medium light body . a little apple skin crispness with woodier notes and a smooth bready caramel undertone but nothing stands out all that much . it s a nice one and it s a sexy looking pale ale but there s not much to distinguish it . do n t get me wrong with the low abv i d happily quaff gallons of the stuff but it s just not much to write home about .,appearance,0.9,1
had this with my friend . overall not a bad brew . interesting flavor tastes ok. it was good dont get me wrong but i easnt overly impressed the cool bottle was the biggest thing going for it . pretty good bock though . i would drink this again if offered but i woulldent buy a lot of it looks really expensive,appearance,1.0,1
i will keep this review relativley simple as to not be repeating what anyone here has said . i drank bud light in my high school days . why . mostly because that s all anyone would ever buy . i d ask for something a little higher up such as rolling rock and no . they would give me this . oh well got ta work from the bottom up . a no head pale straw yellow coloring s none but a faint beer smell if you want to generalize this beer . t none goes down easy though giving it the . given on the scale m nothing horribly offensive here . no aftertaste which is a good thing . d here s what s nice about it honestly . i could pound a pack of these in a day just because it s easy to drink . very smooth and thin which gives it that extra help for shotgunning chugging beer pong beer bongs and any college type party games . overall i would never buy this again if it were n t for having group get togethers where my buddies drink a ton of this crap .,appearance,0.3,0
a poured with a large white fluffy head that was very long lasting . never got below fingers size . body is a beautiful dark orange color with excellent clarity . effervescent . s interesting aroma . no real pumpkin spices coming through . funky and sour slightly acidic with a bit of citrus fruit . t subtle pumpkin spices are detectable . funky barnyard flavors acidic slightly sour . finishes dry and moderately bitter . m medium light bodied with very high carbonation . d a very tasty beer and an interesting take on a pumpkin beer . which is what i would expect from a brewery like jp . definitely worth seeking out .,appearance,1.0,1
dude brah . you got ta try this beer yo . it s the best thing since backwards neon baseball caps . wait a minute no it s not . i almost forgot that i m a reasonable human being . ok seriously . its head disappeared within a couple seconds of pouring . never seen that happen before . it poured a clear bright yellow . i thought it smelled strongly of green apples . the mouthfeel is that of high carbonation . it tastes like bread essentially . i was surprised to find that it tasted more of bread than corn or of alcohol . the aftertaste is almost the same as the aftertaste after you ve eaten a slice of an cent loaf of wheat bread . so for the price it s almost worth it . one problem it gives me terrible heartburn before i ve ever finished the can . never experienced that with any other beer before . i ve had problems with heartburn before but never before finishing a single can of beer . not sure what s in this stuff that causes such a problem but for me that makes it not worth paying any money for . a good alternative big flats . it has more flavour does n t feel weird in your throat or stomach and is cheaper . yes i said cheaper . hard to beat that logic .,appearance,0.2,0
oz can purchased at trader joe s in portland me . pours a slightly hazy amber body with a good inch or so of off white head that persists and leaves great lacing . smells herbal minty with hints of orange and lemon . tastes malty with a good dose of hops for balance caramel butterscotch apple mint graham cracker . medium in body and carbonation . balanced and pleasant . the flavors mesh well with each other and the beer s mouth feel . all in all a pretty solid apa .,appearance,1.0,1
on tap at gramercy tavern nyc a poured a deep amber with a lot of clarity . not much haze of fuzz to talk to . almost tan thin head that was fading after the first sip . s very sweet sign of a thick syrupy barleywine . many a dried fruit here pick it and its there from the malt backbone . the best aspect of the brew . t wow is this far thinner than i was expecting in the taste . quite watery with a sense of hops in there . it is pretty fruity from the malts but not nearly what i had anticipated in the nose . fairly substandard flavor and a bit of a let down . m mad carbonation for an old ale not the barleywine i was expecting . it needs more thickness and syrup to be true and it came off as watered down hiding the abv . d lighest abv tasting old ale i have ever had by far . from the other one offs by brooklyn i was really let down . if i poured this from a bottle i would have thought it was spoiled some . good in that you can really drink several without feeling full .,appearance,0.9,1
poured into a weizen glass . beautiful colors here shades of deep amber gold and a bone white head that leaves all kinds of lacing . decent amount of carbonation bubbles are present as well . nice fruity aroma with notes of lemon and banana with some clove and other spices hanging out as well . taste is fine but by no means as good as the smell or appearance . lemon wheat and sour apple dominate the flavor profile . mouthfeel is full but a bit watery . easy drinking here and a wonderful value at . pack i could drink these all night . recommended .,appearance,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a weizen glass . no dating info but i got this in the shiner family reunion six pack featuring kosmos reserve which was just released so it s fresh . it was a cloudy pale straw color with tons of carbonation and good lacing . it had a massive white head that very slowly dissipated into constant foam . the aroma was biscuity lemony orange and spicy . not a fan of how it blended together . there was something off for me in the spice . the taste was also a mess . too spicy and dry for a wheat . it had an odd aftertaste that made you want to grab a water to cleanse the palate . this tasted like a dry saison mixed into a bland wheat not good . overall a big disappointment . i really wish this was good since it is readily available here and usually at a good price point but it s a mess . i once was a huge fan of the shiner line but i ve moved on and still seems like they played with the recipes . do n t recommend . one and done .,appearance,0.9,1
nice lookin stout full of off white head pitch black nice lacing could n t ask for more . smells good too chocolatey coffee notes grainy and slightly sweet . has a real balanced taste nutty at first slight bitterness classic roasted malty flavour some chocolate and coffee notes make their way through just slightly . has a bit of a chalky and dry mouthfeel nice full body with good carbonation . overall a recommended easy drinking stout that is fully balanced in my opinion .,appearance,1.0,1
pours a clear pale yellow color . one inch head of a white color . great retention and great lacing . smells of yeast pale malt grain slight citrus and slight pale hop . fits the style of a light lager . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of grain pale malt yeast and slight sweet malt . overall a clean beer but rather average light lager .,appearance,0.9,1
did not mind would not buy app kinda bland and yucky colored yellow white head that was here and then suds . i am worried . smell twany port mild though. dark fruits . not much hops . actually smells nice . . does the smell and appearance dont match. taste odd the twany type flavors are there right up front . then its almost like an uninformed belgian . sharp booze flavor then back to the kinda alomst heavier chewy malts . nd gulp much more pleasing . more malts more warming smoother flavors . it really reminds me of a dark gold belgian hybrid . but without the over the top sweetness and with more of a sharpness on the finish from carbonation hops and the type of booze flavor . kinda has the finish of an imperial heineken mf feels creamy in then middle of the gulp but thins and bite on the way down spritzy . drinkable . yep . not to sweet not to many abusive hops not to many spritzers . . but not to good either . but it is drinkable thats got ta stand for something . all n all strange rouge bandit beer identity issues and lacks the least bit of class but it is not bad . and is worth a try . . i am serious try it . you may love it. i am about taste buds away from being a fan .,appearance,0.4,0
a dark brown with a slightly red hue . small head that quickly fades to almost nothing . pretty much no lacing . s wood chocolate malt pipe tobacco and other earthy notes blend in a rustic combination . this beer brings up childhood memories of digging through dirt . slight smell of alcohol scotch . not bad just unique . in fact i really like the smell it s very sherlock holmesy . t burnt wood and molasses brown sugar flavors are very pronounced . a very faint hop presence is felt . the wood offsets the sweetness nicely and leads to a very dry aftertaste . slight nuances of rose hip and chocolate . m slightly syrupy because of the sweetness but again the oak offsets this quickly leaving the mouth fairly dry a very interesting feeling as that dryness lingers for quite sometime unless you take another swig . also this brew is perfectly carbonated . d this sure does n t taste like a . abv beer . very drinkable . more of a sipper because of its complexity but the alcohol is masked very well almost too well . judging this beer on its looks i was ready to be disappointed . usually beers that do n t retain a head and provide little to no lacing qualify as piss beer in my book . but this one is an exception . nicely complex with the oaking done perfectly though it may be too much for some balancing out the sweetness of the brown sugar and molasses . this is a very interesting beer and i highly recommend checking it out .,appearance,0.6,1
was really let down by this one review based on notes from last night. pours a semi hazed straw color with a pinky of ivory colored head . zero head retention lacing s grassy orchard fruit appleskins t appleskins a bit of lemon potato peels grapefruit upfront but in a very mediocre mix of flavors . pineapple candi sugar near gag reflex triggering sweetness dryness as this warms along with more apple peels . finishes too dry sweet with a bit of golden delicious apple mf medium bodied low carbonation did n t feels a rough as it tasted. drinks slow unpleasing mix of flavors . abv is well hidden i m not really too enamored of any of gd s belgian styled offerings this one just struck the wrong way almost drain poured it .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into pint glass . a used motor oil color . two inches of frothy light brown head with excellent retention and quite a bit of lacing . nice cascade going for a while . s oatmeal is the biggest component of the aroma . not any hops content . a bit fusely and a bit of alcohol . t tastes like slightly sour nothing . i do n t know what the hell made this dark because their is no crystal malt or roasted barley component in the taste . this sucks . m light body really light body like water . carbonation is fine but that s about it . d this is slightly sour water . it fucking sucks . how the hell does anybody like this .,appearance,0.8,1
a pours a nice amber color . ended up with a generous inch of head that stuck around for a little while . lacing was good . s citrus aromas dominate the nose . there is also a strong syrup smell that reminds me of maple . t hops are dialed back some in the flavor . they still dominate though . there is some molasses and caramel that back up the hops . the distant background has some pine flavors . the hop malt balance is just little off . m light bodied with dry finish . the amount of hops really should have some more body behind it . d this is an average beer . not totally bad but i had higher hopes for this one . given the other choices from rogue i will probably not seek this one out again .,appearance,0.9,1
a pours an amber color when i opened it i could immediately smell it very little head which dissipated very quickly s fruity with a berry like taste very sweet smelling t well this is my first abbey ale . i have n t found too many beers i do n t like . but this is one that i ca n t stand . anyway tastes of cherries rasperry maybe lingonberry cough syrup . it seriously made me feel sick . i think i ll stop here . this is the first beer i ve had that i had to pour out . could have been my tastes at the time but i really did n t feel good after it .,appearance,0.9,1
ok time to try this badboy . bomber to glass . oooohhh . .pretty . golden orange thick white frothy head . second best head i ever had wink wink . this head wanted to hang out and have a beer with me . so that s what hops smell like . i ll be sniffing this puppy a lot . so that s what hops taste like . sweet bitterness . got ta have more like hot wings . still tastes minutes after a drink . i got lost in this beer sipping gazing out the window forgetting all about my responsibilities the damaged roof the overgrown oleanders the crying baby the leaky faucet and the head is still here whispering sweet somethings . man bombers rule . i m gon na finish the first glass before the head disappears . finally i just drank the rest and left the lacy head for the second glassful . decent level of abv this beer walks right up to you and kicks you in the balls absolutely awesome . overall quite possibly my favorite beer .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle aged yr before drinking . a pitch black . aggressive thick tan head that quickly dissipates and leaves lacing around the edges . s as far as bourbon barrel aged stouts go the aroma of this one falls a little short for me . mainly faint hints of vanilla wood bourbon and a little chocolate . not as aromatic as i would have thought hoped it would be . t this is a pretty decent tasting beer . smooth silky vanilla bourbon up front . some bitter chocolate on the back end . faint roasty quality throughout . very faint wood undertones . m a little thin honestly . it s an easy drinker but it could stand to have a little more body . abv is decent hidden but comes through more as it warms . overall this is a solid ba stout . i like it more than the brooklyn bcs for sure which i do not really care for at all . i have never had it fresh as i bought this bottle and aged it for a yr before drinking it but i do like it with the yr on it . if i see this one again i would buy it . however it s a little steep in the price and i think there are some out there that are just as good if not better try schlafly imperial reserve stout for example that also happen to be cheaper .,appearance,0.9,1
pitch black with a huge noisy dark tan head . you would have thought with the fizziness of the head that it would have faded quickly but the fizz subsides eventually and the head sticks around for a while longer . the nose is chocolate roasty malt prunes . the flavor is dominated by bitter hops but underneath that are toffee wood and a hint of milk chocolate . the flavor would be better if they lowered the hops burnt bitterness and raised the malt profile and complexity but this is still an excellent beer . the mouthfeel is prickly from the high carbonation .,appearance,1.0,1
as is the custom at lost coast brewery the label is infantile and sillier than the product making it hard to take their beers seriously . this is a great looking beer more black than brown and when held up to the light a beautiful red highlight appears . there is little in the way of flavor and even less aroma .,appearance,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of bu zeye poured a slightly cloudy bright yellow color ale with a super huge foamy pure white head with great retention and great lacing . aroma of spices pepper . and floral malt is quite enjoyable . taste is surprisingly dominated by spices sweet floral malt and huge alcohol which really destroyed the beer . body is about average with some aggressive carbonation and alcohol is way too prominent . if there was a way too take some alcohol out of there and reduce the level of carbonation i believe i could have found one good trippel with a good balance between floral notes and spices .,appearance,1.0,1
long trail double bag appearance orange cooper red with a small but respectable head that did a slight lacing along my glass . smell alot of malt . hints of caramel . taste sweet malt with a kick of dry citrus hops . mouthfeel slight bitterness but sweet and thirst quenching . overall a nice offering from long trail . a definite session beer and a beer worth seeking out or buying a er of . .,appearance,0.6,1
this is certainly a good looking stout super dark very opaque with light head . i did n t think it had a particularly pungent aroma i picked up some nice nut and pine scents but nothing that really stood out . it tasted pretty plain not bad at all just very normal for an irish stout . it had a nice dry chocolate flavor at first like good bitter dark chocolate . it finished a little bit sweeter with little hop flavor lingering in on the tongue . black sun has a medium body a bit lighter than i d like for this style . the drinkability on this one was fine like most irish stouts a few in a row would settle well .,appearance,0.9,1
pretty much all you can say positive about this beer is that it is drinkable . it pours a very faint yellow with thin head . the smell is nothing but the hint of bad not slunky but off taste malt . the taste is very faint . there s no real detectable hops at all pretty much just a general beer taste which is the malt there may be hops but i ca n t taste them and i almost always can . very watery . there is no real negative or positive mouthfeel . goes down easy i suppose and no aftertaste . very easily drinkable you can throw these back really quickly but it s only worth drinking as a means to an end getting drunk not an enjoyable beer because there s not much there to enjoy . i can enjoy regular bud though it s not high quality but they really phoned it in with the light . overall it s what you expect from a macro light . very little flavor inoffensive easy to drink,appearance,0.3,0
appearance pours dark brown with a hint of red . the head is a nice frothy tan with good lacing . smell fresh pine needles taste like chewing on fresh pine needles . i m going to pour the rest of the beer out . i expected an anniversary ale from stone to be intense but it s intensely bad . it tastes like someone added pine needles to a blender of water and mixed .,appearance,0.9,1
a hazy amber orange with plenty of sediment . to be honest i get really excited to see a touch of sediment in my glass . o s really did n t get much in terms of smell . definitely citrus pine and some floral but nothing jumps out at your nose . t hops hit right away and last quite awhile after . tiny hint of caramely sweetness that dissipates quickly . m carbonation felt perfect but i thought it was a tad thin and watery d i found this to be quite a drinkable ipa and would definitely see myself drinking a few . a bit high in abv for a session brew but or would be a great way to wind down after a long day .,appearance,0.9,1
no two ways about it . a very very challenging beer . i m perplexed at the consistently stellar reviews for this beer . it s so highly rated yet deserves to be far more polarised . if you like this kind of thing you re going to love it but you really have to like it . i m not quite the the polar opposite in terms if actually disliking it but i have to say if you re at all new to funk sour oxidised beers then step lightly . so down to business . i paid . for a cl bottle of grand cru bought from a belgian beer emporium in thouars france . bottle was marked up as bbe july and i m tasting it in april so it s fairly close to the end of its stated bottle life . i know fresh is a misnomer but the bottle age might have had an impact on the beer i m tasting here . a . spectacular deep ruby garnet colour impressive clarity and sparkle . poured a huge thin cream coloured head which sank to cola like rim of bubbles after a minute or two . after mins flat as a pancake with no head at all . some light brown edges at the periphery of the glass s. sour cherry treacle toffee slight hints of an espresso coffee bitterness . long backnotes of acetic vinegar harshness . off smelling some woody oak but very subtle t. cloying full acid profile . vinegar . no malt no hops . harsh black pepper minus the heat at the back of the palette . m. despite the acidic sharpness it s not at all thin as you might expect . some mousse which disappears quickly . persistent acid zing at the edge of the jaws . whatever the acid profile is that is so dominant actually flashes off if i hold a mouthful and starts to seer the back of the nose sinus . d. very hard to approach this one the kind of thing you re going to have to man up for . it s actually hard to drink . i do wonder what percentage of bottles actually get finished . i ca n t easily think of a natural food pairing for this drink as it would overwhelm anything with a much simpler flavour profile . maybe a very mature vintage english cheddar . so . will i drink it again . yes . if only to satisfy a small morbid curiosity that i did n t have a ropey bottle or that the rest of the world was n t barking up the wrong tree .,appearance,0.8,1
bottle poured into a pint glass a the color of piss of one who does n t habitually drink their recommended glasses of water . a day . some mild lacing . s vegetal grassy . grains and corn . even hay like . t fairly simple . grains and a tiny bite of hops . a tiny bit of sweetness if paired well . nevertheless nothin special . m bubbles are too prevalent . d not impressed . one dimentionality makes me wan na put this beer away indefinitely .,appearance,0.4,0
big thanks to jason for getting me a can of this . i drank it from the can but poured some out to get a look at the beer . a pours a orange copper with a slight haze and a decent sized head that dissipates to about of an inch a little bit of lace . s the second my nose gets close to the can i m hit with an incredible punch of really fresh piney resiny hops that immediately bring with it citrus rind and tropical mango aromas . a feint but solid bready malt aroma is present as well . t this is just incredible . at first i want to call this an extreme hop bomb but it is n t . instead it is the perfect display of extreme hopping and a good malt presence in one . it is ridicuously easy drinking and hits the bitter and sweet notes at once better than any other beer i ve had . o i think this is the best dipa i ve had and one of if not the best beer i ve had . really lives up to the hype .,appearance,0.7,1
poured on tap into a spaten stange . glass at laschet s inn in chicago . a very soupy off white head with some good retention and super tiny tight bubbles . beer appears whipped up . a gorgeous dark copper bronze and clear brown body present with some streaky lacing while finishing . fantastic looking beer . nose is kind of small and muted but a basic mild toast and yeasty malt sense . taste is a roast malt density with some light bodied flavor . texture is solid but palate does n t really open up . overall an enjoyable altbier but kind of feels underwhelming and sort of basic . i would have this again no problem but from an appearance perspective i was expecting real greatness and this did n t happen .,appearance,1.0,1
a no head at all after just a moment . very typical pilsner color . s the smell reminds me of a soap or laundry detergent or corn tortillas . it depends on the moment i drink it . i must say that it smells more interesting than most lagers . t the taste is interesting . it has a bitter finish for a lager but it is complex in an way that i have not experienced with a lager . m this beer is medium bodied and moderately smooth with only a light carbonation . d super easy to drink like most lagers . i think this is my favorite pilsner to date .,appearance,0.6,1
a clear orange amber color . poured a . finger foamy head with good that settled to a thick skim . thin wide rings of lacing . s sweet malt with wet grain andhay . a medley of citrus and fruit aromas . little hop character . t sweet bready malt and fruit lemon rind peach and banana . very light hop bitterness . not real appealing but nothing was seriously wrong either . m light body . medium carbonation . crisp and dry without an aftertaste even while bitter hopping is very mild . d not real good but nothing wrong with it either . when its hot you coiuld drink a few of these .,appearance,0.9,1
visual pale straw gold in color . no head . minimal lacing . nose lemon grain white wine fruity yeast and some kind of spice coriander . . taste yum . spices wheat lemon alchol grapefruit apple tart . balanced finishes with very mild bitterness . mouth carbonation settles quickly to leave a smooth feel . medium body . overall a well done belgian ipa .,appearance,0.6,1
i bought a six pack of leinenkugel s red lager in a grocery store . poured in to a pint glass . pours a bright copper color clear with a few bubbles rising in the glass . small white head . the smell is sweet and bready with a dairy scent cream or sweet butter with a hint of a lager scent like perfume . taste is sweet and dominated by malted grain . there is a bit of a peat presence and a light vinegar flavor . mouthfeel is thin and watery . the beer is mildly carbonated bordering on flat . drinkable but unremarkable . i m not a big fan of the red lager style . if you like this one is probably decent .,appearance,0.8,1
a much darker than i d expect from an ipa more like a scotch ale in color only a spattering of foam over the top of the beer . s as the dark color seems to indicate and as the nose confirms there is a generous dosing of caramel malt lots of toffee and nuttiness some citrusy hops are noticeable but they play second fiddle to the malt tootsie roll seems an appropriate summary . t solid hop bite mixes interesting with the specialty grains tons of grapefruit and rind charred espresso . m slight grittiness and creaminess . d there s a lot going on in this beer it is definitely an ipa in terms of bitterness but the specialty grains really throw a loop into the classification i enjoy this beer and would drink it again .,appearance,0.6,1
batch dispensed from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pitch black with a cocoa colored head . tons of lacing . two finger sized heat . aroma was a bit weird . smelled like beef jerky and soy sauce . also some licorice and some peat smoke . tasted like beef jerky too . i like beef jerky and i like beer but not beef jerky beer . medium bodied and overall a bit weird . maybe this one needs to mellow or something because right now it isnt very enjoyable .,appearance,0.9,1
had a bomber of this with my indian dinner tonight pours golden straw with of white head . zero lacing or head retention s sweet malt perfumy hops t sweet malt hint of herbal hops up front . a little grainyness cardboard moves in as it warms . finishes sweet dry mf low carbonation light medium body skews too sweet balancewise drank below average not sure i d have this one again . probably only if it was a choice between bmc this then it s more about princible than taste . left about ozs in the glass i usually never waste beer,appearance,0.4,0
a big frothy tan foam sits atop the brown liquid . reddish hues appear when held to the light along some clarity . thick sheets of lace cling to the glass . very nice . mild aroma with toasted malt and hints of sweetness fruit and hops . flavors of toasted grain fresh bread and a touch of brown sugar . mild fruit and the perfect amount of hops for balance . finish is where the complexity lies with some yeastiness nuts a little roasted malt and spicy herbal hops . light in body and fairly thin on the tongue . smooth and lightly carbonated . lacks a bit in flavor but enjoyable and very drinkable . good session beer that wo n t get in the way .,appearance,0.9,1
thanks to my inebriated neighbor for passing this over the wall . i doubt his claim that it is superior to my girly beers . it is a gorgeous beer excellent clarity pale golden hue and generously sized head . nose has light cereal corn husk . palate is watery with that adjuncty grain flavor but not too offensive . easy drinking .,appearance,0.9,1
oz bomber poured into a snifter . a pours a pleasant bright copper color with a decent head . lacing is out of this world pte is the only thing i can compare it to in this category . s flowery hops with a good bit of oak and a bit of vanilla . t wow hops are more subdued than in the nose but the oak and vanilla really come through . the whole package is very well balanced and pleasant . the oak and vanilla become even more prevalent as the beer warms and are joined by a hint of caramel and nuttiness . very nice m medium bodied a bit thicker than i expect from an ipa or a dipa but it works well with the oaky sweetness of this beer . d definitely a sipper and definitely a one and done but very nicely done for what it is . i ll probably pick a few more of these up while i can .,appearance,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy amber color with a three finger head that sticks well and laces beautifully smell pith and pine with undertones of caramel taste the big caramel malt backbone asserts itself immediately but the pith and pine flavors develop at mid palate after the swallow the bitterness remains strong but is balanced out by the malt at the finish a bit of a tug of war but the they come together for me at the very end mouthfeel full bodied and viscous moderate carbonation drinkability a very nice effort from the boys in holly springs i ve been drinking this for a while and have enjoyed every opportunity,appearance,1.0,1
nice big head that diminished quickly . leaves no lacing . looks like a wheat ale should . nice golden color . aroma is a bit weak.i get apples and grass . the taste is somewhat bitter to me for this style i guess i was expecting more . some light carbonation going on . drinkability is high on this cause you could really knock a few of these back . overall my experience was what i thought it might be .,appearance,0.9,1
new holland zoomer wheat ale bottle inspection no useful information my bottle just has a beach chair and wheat ale . . price tag for the er . aroma spicy and lightly citric . some fresh orange lemon peel lightly peppery faint herbal note just a bit of grain . light and inviting . appearance pale hazy yellow with a thin white cover that does n t lace well . flavor very light flavor profile . a little earthy and citric hop flavor a thin pilsner base malt backbone excellent balance that tips just a little toward the bitter . rousting and pouring the sediment gave a slightly belgian yeast flavor . mouthfeel light body moderate almost high carbonation that does n t go fizzy a little oily in the finish . overall impression serious thirst quencher . light body and flavor but enough to enjoy . great summer beer . almost a cross between a wheat and an apa . good stuff . my bottle just said wheat ale but i can see it being a wit .,appearance,0.6,1
i ve had a sam adams before of course . but this is the first time i really sat down to try and analyze it . it deserves to be america s beer especially given the alternatives . it s bronze perfectly bright . it s foamy with a good head and strong laces . it s sweet and floral in the nose . i love the malty caramel almost sweet taste with the hop bite spicy at the end . faintly toasty . medium bodied medium carbonated . very drinkable . this beer shows that a beer made to please the most people can still be made with great quality .,appearance,1.0,1
some banana flavor too it . but nothing else . this should n t even be made by a microbrew . it has little to no flavor and looks very poor when you pour it . it just makes me hate the french more than i already do and that is hard to do in my book .,appearance,0.4,0
poured into a standard shaker glass a bright amber with a big head that does not go away . excessive bubbling . s mellow sweetness . very subdued . kind of like grandma s closet . that must be the cedar coming out . t sweet nothing up front followed by light hop bitterness finished off with an astringent bitter smack . definite cedar bite . m light . very light . but ends with a pucker that wo n t leave the back of the cheeks . d one of these is enough for me . coats the mouth . wo n t go away . water will not get rid of this . i m not a big fan of this beer but i do n t know if that s because it s a unique style and my first taste of it or because it s not very good . ipa aged in cedar . it probably just not my style .,appearance,0.9,1
had this on tap at the first st. draught house in town . came out a murky amber gold with a good inch s worth of head on it . great retention and perfect lacing rings after each sip . beautiful . smells like flowers and piney hops . very nice . mouthfeel is decent with a good amount of carbonation . flavor is extremely bitter for an apa . huge grapefruit tartness in the back jaw muscles . my tongue takes a beating as well . raw semi harsh bitterness coats the mouth . very little sweetness coming through . this is good . for an ipa but pretty unbalanced for an apa . ah well good beer nonetheless . seek it out .,appearance,1.0,1
bbf jun today is nov . pint glass from ml bottle . served a hair below room temperature . tomos watkin osb pours a deep amber with just barely off white two finger foamy head . clear no visible carbonation . the nose is dominated by malt and has a strong floral hops character as well with a slight soapy round fresh grassy aroma . an undertone of milk chocolate rounds it off . roated malt and chocolate dominate the palate as well with floral hops not strongly bitter and a touch of soapiness following a sweet chocolate orange foretaste . the aftertaste is dominated by cinnamon and caramel with a hint of grape . osb feels quite full in the mouth and carbonation is mild and tingly . acidity is mild and overall this drink is quite refreshing and cooling . i really really like this . it s complex it s approachable it s very well blended . definitely one to seek out again bottle or cask .,appearance,0.6,1
nitro can encouraged frothy tan head superb retention some lace almost opaque hue . light yet pleasant nose with chocolate licorice raisin and an ultra faint hint of rum . impeccably smooth quaff muffled flavors of lightly toasted malt hints of coffee and not much else . finish is not dry or bitter enough . it is very easy to drink a good session beer i would think . beamish seems on par with guinness nitro can version . i must say that nitro can widgets annoy me,appearance,1.0,1
bottle poured a light yellowish color beer with a small white bubbly head with minimal retention . weak aroma of corn and most probably adjunct with very little else . taste is also full of adjunct with a thin body and watery aftertaste . while i understand that they are not looking to attract the micros beer lover i believe there is way to do something a bit tastier without scaring away your bmc crowd .,appearance,0.2,0
when i read some of the other reviews of this brew i had to go back and check the label to make sure i was drinking the same beer . turns out i was . my impression seems quite different from others . it poured into a pint glass with a huge light tan head that stuck around for a couple of minutes . it s a deep straw color a few shades darker than an american lager about like old hen or any of the other english ales . this surprised me being a winter ale i expected something much darker . little to no lacing . the aroma was very rich with malts and got me a bit excited since i m very much a malt fan . the taste was . odd . the malt was there but very dry . there was a significant amount of bitter hops and there was a saltiness about it that was a little offputting . the mouthfeel was about average for an english ale but nothing near what i would have expected from a winter ale . the sort of saltiness makes it less drinkable and i can see myself having one but not several . i gave this beer fairly low marks in all catagories not because it s a bad beer but because it just does n t measure up to the style . to my way of thinking a winter ale should be dark rich inviting complexed and warming . the only thing warming about this ale is the abv . it s basically a standard english ale with a bit more dry hopping carbonation and possibly some spice added .,appearance,0.4,0
it pours a watery looking crystal clear yellow . there is absolutely no head retention . the head quickly fizzles out sodas have more head retention than this . the aroma is nothing too elaborate rather plane . it tastes like a water downed lager . i think it is a step up from a corona at least it does not have that skunk smell and taste . overall the taste reminds me of tortilla chips . the carbonation is prickly at first but it goes a little flat towards the end . this goes well with spicy food not as a great complimentary beer food pairing rather simply has a means to cool your mouth off because this is very watery . whenever i drink this stuff it has to be ice cold and if i m not feeling too lazy i will cut up some limes and throw or in the bottle no point in wasting a glass for this one it s straight from the bottle for me . i think this beer s best quality are the commercials about the most interesting man in the world . i will stay thirsty mi amigo but i wo n t be reaching for this unless there no other choices or if it s free . to me this is a chips and salsa at a little mexican dive restaurant session beer .,appearance,0.3,0
hahaha i know what you are thinking . but after a stressful day at the office this was literally the only bottle of beer in my depleted fridge . heres we goes . appearance hazy cloudy burnt orangy yellow . pours a very prominant white head and then melts down to nothing like the wicked witch from wizard of oz . abosolute lacing . smell some lemon zest with a cracked corriander undertone . some soft wheat bread and yeast notes tickle the nose after the lemon has run it s course . taste prominant wheat uh duh maltiness with a lemonade finish . the spices that i get in the nose are very minute in the flavor aspect really i do pick up a pepper note . it has this cloying kind of syrupy taste to it i am not sure what that is from . all in all not a horrible taste but this is one of the few beers that the douchy addition of fruit might actually help it along . mouthfeel very carbonated . sticky syrupy not all that appealing . sort of refreshing but i would have to sweating my you know what off to get the most of this one . i would have to say if this is your best option at your chosen venue go for it however if there are more attractive less commercialized less douchebaggy less faux craft options please run that way . sidenote i have to stay humble here for one reason . i remember the way this beer used to taste before i fell into the craft scene full bore . it was so different than most of the macro stuff i had had before that it was one of my gate way brews . i know this review might sound like i am flaming this beer but with all of the beautiful witbiers out there it is a shame that they do n t get the recognition that this beer has . so i guess what i am saying drink what makes you happy and if someone drinks something different do n t talk down to them like you are better than them . this is only my th review and i have alot to learn . every beer has it s place and time whether it be a simpler times or pliny the elder . the old expression holds true you can lead a horse to water but you ca n t make them drink .,appearance,0.4,0
. oz . nitro can with widget also a nitro bottle or two when out a black with ruby highlights if held up to the light . creamy off white almost tan head . a pint of the black stuff or the priest looks as good as ever enjoyable to watch it settle over a minute or so . s hints of roastiness chocolates and smoke not very substantial but enjoyable . t roasted malts coffee and dark chocolate . m light bodied thin a little too watery for my tastes . d guinness draught is a classic very drinkable due to its lightness and easily a session beer . i would have liked to have seen and experienced it in days past when it was n t so processed . much better in the nitro can so go for that .,appearance,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . a aggressive pour yields finger of dark tan pillowy head with great retention . opaque black liquid . great label featuring machu picchu . s great coffee vanilla oak bittersweet chocolate bourbon . t kahlua mocha . is this brewhouse coffee stout aged in barrels . a bit too boozy though not boozy for the style . tasty . m warm slippery . dry and bitter from barrel aging . adds a good dimension . d this is a strong one that is tasty but too boozy . i would not order a second and i might buy again only cause it s sold as a single . i prefer the brewhouse coffee stout from cw .,appearance,1.0,1
the apperance was an amber dark yellow color with not much head . it did however have stuff floating in it . i m not certain if that was of the fault of the manufacturer or the fault of myself for trusting my friends around my unatended drink any who the smell was bellow average although not always clearly present the taste was a sweet sour mix with a main taste of bitterness mouthfeel was smooth esque drinkability was average but seeing as i m a big time moocher and seeing as it s what my friends have i will most likely be having another very soon .,appearance,0.3,0